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Outside the Loop RADIO

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Outside the Loop RADIO is Chicago's Almost Above-Ground Audio Magazine. Founded as a podcast in September 2006 and picked up for broadcast by Chicago Sound Alliance WLUW 88.7-FM in March 2007, "OTL" now airs on Chicago's Very Own 50,000-watt heritage powerhouse station WGN Radio 720-AM. Storyteller and urbanologist Mike Stephen hosts this weekly program featuring fun segments and interviews with local newsmakers, artists, musicians, and others doing cool stuff around the greater Chicago area ...
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In 1960s Los Angeles, after the catastrophic Watts riots, an outsized character emerged — one who found an unexpected way to unite people across race and class. Odds are you’ve never heard of him. From L.A. Times Studios, the team behind “Dirty John” and “Man in the Window,” comes “Larger Than Life,” a docu-series about Big Willie Robinson, a 6-foot-6, muscle-bound street racer who preached peace a quarter-mile at a time. Cops and criminals, movie stars and miscreants, even Crips and Bloods ...
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Siege on Democracy is a podcast about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. with interviews and information you haven't heard before. FOX 5 reporter Lindsay Watts and FOX 5 photojournalist Van Applegate examine the police response, the lives lost and the people now facing federal charges. We investigate how this could happen and share our crew's own experiences from covering the riot both inside and outside the Capitol.
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The AKIRA podcast gathers perspectives from people around the globe, to show appreciation of our diverse world by combining Eastern and Contemporary Cultures. - https://www.instagram.com/akiraacl/ - https://www.facebook.com/akiracl/ - https://twitter.com/akiraacl
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 157https://youtu.be/jAc-9AWxEaA* Send Your Music Promos & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF157 00:00:24 01. Gai Barone & Cary Crank - Alone in the Dark (Alan Cerra Remix) [Sunexplosion]00:06:22 02. Paul Thomas & Christian Burns - Enjoy The Silence [Black Hole Recordings…
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Mike Stephen learns about the upcoming judicial election guide from Injustice Watch with senior reporter Carlos Ballesteros, revisits an initiative that provides housing opportunities for Chicagoans, and discovers the Secret History of North Side rockers Avondale Electric.By Mike Stephen
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 156https://youtu.be/nzibDdk1gzY* Send Your Music Promos & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF156 00:00:24 01. Bagagee Viphex13 - Catastrophism (Kanallia Remix) [Davotab]00:05:23 02. Euphoric Heart - Suryeo [DINURE Recordings]00:10:40 03. BLACKNYAO - Artificial Sea VII [DI…
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Mike Stephen discusses the significance of the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 with Peter Cole, founder and co-director of the Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project, learns about a proposed ordinance aimed at improving police settlement transparency from Tracy Siska, executive director of the Chicago Justice Project, and gets an update on Chica…
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 155https://youtu.be/ytuUY2uNW-s* Send Your Music Promos & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF155 00:00:24 01. Apollo Nash feat. Danni Baylor - Obsession [As You Are]00:04:16 02. ZuiF - Lights My Sky [Bemind Records]00:08:31 03. Oversoul - Diminished [Suanda Progressive]00…
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 154https://youtu.be/Shz2TL5p8UI* Send Your Music Promos & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF154 00:00:24 01. Plutian & Casepeat - Foretells (Freemood Remix) [Addictive Sounds]00:04:43 02. Jou Nielsen & Paul Ikky - Hear Me Now [Bemind Deep]00:07:50 03. Ahmet Atasever - So…
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Mike Stephen visits the Hope Chicago Goal Getters 2024 Conference at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Hope Chicago is a scholarship-focused non-profit designed to provide students and their parents/guardians with the support they need to graduate from college debt-free. We learn about the amazing work of this local nonprofit from program manag…
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 153https://youtu.be/Fc9Bf6MPjc4* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF153 00:00:24 01. Sunlounger & Betafish - Beachwalk (Club Mix) [Magic Island]00:07:29 02. GOC - SunnyVibe [AVA Deep]00:10:54 03. Ahmet Atasever - Deja Visite [AVA Recordings]00:14:22 04. Northern Project & Abbey8k - Thought It Was My Tim…
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Mike Stephen learns about the latest education research showing the benefits of tutoring combined with educational technology in schools from John Wolf and Monica Bhatt of the University of Chicago Education Lab and then discovers the Secret History of 1990s Chicago fuzzy pop-rockers Motorhome.By Mike Stephen
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 152https://youtu.be/iII3Tqj4Fcg* Send Your Music Promos & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF152 00:00:24 01. The Prestige - Nauru [Elpida Music]00:05:01 02. Andy Moor, Somna & Ava Silver - Alchemy (Vanillaz Remix) [AVA Recordings]00:08:36 03. Enlight - Memoria [High Cont…
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Mike Stephen explores the impacts of the lack of homeschooling regulation in Illinois with Capitol News investigative reporters Beth Hundsdorfer and Molly Parker and then discusses the legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks with her daughter and president of Brooks Permissions: Nora Brooks Blakely.By Mike Stephen
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 151https://youtu.be/PFyfXaub48M* Send Your Music Promos & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF151 00:00:24 01. EMIOL - Feel The Light [Interplay Flow]00:05:22 02. Istar Project - A Little Strange [Alter Ego Progressive]00:09:20 03. Cary Crank & OBL - Philadelphia (Marco Be…
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Mike Stephen dives into a new report about how Chicagoans consume and perceive their local news with Tim Franklin, director of the Medill Local News Initiative at Northwestern University, learns about the option for plant-based school lunches in Illinois with Balanced founder Audrey Lawson-Sanchez, and discovers the Secret History of The Pearl Hand…
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 150https://youtu.be/8s4YENZRaOc* Send Your Music Promos & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF150 00:00:24 01. Blufeld - Circle of Protection [Addictive Sounds]00:04:46 02. David Broaders - Lore [Enhanced Progressive]00:09:52 03. Semblance Smile - Just Let Go [Bemind Recor…
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Mike Stephen talks to Roberta Garner, professor emerita of sociology at DePaul University, about why the Bring Chicago Home initiative failed and then chats with Jerry Smith of The Flock about that band’s upcoming reunion show. Jerry shares some great stories about his time in the music business.By Mike Stephen
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 149https://youtu.be/7vIUZ2ExLcs* Send Your Music Promos & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF149 00:00:24 01. AxelPolo & Han Beukers - Reminiscence [AVA Deep]00:04:54 02. Nucrise - Patterns [Suanda Progressive]00:08:15 03. Aldor feat. Alina Renae - Sky [Perfecto Records]0…
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 148https://youtu.be/RalvuQkNYA0* Send Your Music Promos & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF148 00:00:24 01. somyu - Our Blueprints [Diverse System]00:04:40 02. NUMJA - Beyond The Invisible [AVA Deep]00:08:26 03. Ingsha - Switch [Magic Island Deep]00:13:14 04. Giuseppe O…
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Mike Stephen learns how the Chicago Housing Authority allows for nefarious deeds on some of its vacant properties from Block Club Chicago investigative editor and reporter Mick Dumke, celebrates 90 years of Andersonville’s Simon’s Tavern, and chats with local musician Brett Ratner about his new instrumental rock.…
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 147https://youtu.be/IwayW_VgzWM* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF147 00:00:24 01. Istar Project - Atlantis [Alveda Music]00:05:51 02. Vasily Goodkov - The Spaceship [Interplay Flow]00:09:05 03. BAYABA pres. Parallel Windows - Raindrop [AVA Deep]00:12:32 04. Ruslan Radriges - Sinner Game (Aleksey Ekim…
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Mike Stephen learns about a new book about the impact of the local nonprofit Takeout 25 called The Takeout 25 Effect: Mobilizing for Positive Change with author Ravi Parakkat, explores a project mapping high concentration of truck traffic in Chicago called the Chicago Truck Data Portal with Jose Acosta Cordova of the Little Village Environmental Ju…
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 146https://youtu.be/40gCUGEDTYc* Send Your Music Promos (Personal / Label) & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF146 00:00:24 01. Plutian - Preservation [White Label]00:08:17 02. Daniel Wanrooy - Terra Incognita [Elpida Music]00:11:54 03. Euphoric Nation - Falling For You …
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Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of Chicago lowering its speed limit with Active Transportation Alliance managing director of advocacy Jim Merrell, explores the debate around Mayor Johnson’s possible incompetence or inexperience with Chicago Magazine contributing editor Ted McClelland, and revisits the topic of Chicago’s bikeability.…
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 145https://youtu.be/8REwybNnkCA* Send Your Music Promos (Personal / Label) & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF145 00:00:24 01. Thomas Nikki & Derek Palmer - Tranquil Skies [FSOE Fables]00:05:59 02. Anna Lee - Forecast [Extrema Global Music]00:09:42 03. Parallel Windows …
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Mike Stephen learns about the significance of Chicago’s community map from and explores the possibility of updating it with Emily Talen, professor of urbanism and director of the Urbanism Lab at the University of Chicago, discusses the importance of literacy on the West Side of the city with founder of The Queen Within, Bridgett McGill, and discove…
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 144https://youtu.be/czf-0X34anY* Send Your Music Promos (Personal / Label) & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF144 00:00:24 01. LTN presents Ghostbeat feat. Liel Kolet - Same Air [AVA Deep]00:04:23 02. Northern Project - Brand New Sky [Abora Progressive]00:08:18 03. Noin…
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Mike Stephen discusses the gender pay gap and efforts to combat it with Ibie Hart, director of business development at Women Employed, and then chats with local journalist Arionne Nettles about her new book entitled We Are the Culture: Black Chicago's Influence on Everything.By Mike Stephen
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 143https://youtu.be/-DzEcH8CcAM* Send Your Music Promos (Personal / Label) & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF143 00:00:24 01. Cold Face & Kataploks - Weekend [AVA Recordings]00:05:38 02. David Broaders - Lightwave [Magic Island]00:09:48 03. Alexander Popov & Fedo - Los…
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Mike Stephen learns about the deteriorating conditions inside Illinois prisons from Alan Mills, executive director of the Uptown People's Law Center, and then discovers the Secret History of Chicago tenor sax player E. Parker McDougal.By Mike Stephen
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 142https://youtu.be/4juV-EybOLw* Send Your Music Promos (Personal / Label) & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF142 00:00:24 01. Davee (ES) & SUN3 - Like A Ghost [Monowave]00:05:32 02. Mahaputra - Break (Instrumental Mix) [925 Music]00:08:12 03. Istar Project - Greytail […
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Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of paying Chicago school board members with Becky Vevea, bureau chief of Chalkbeat Chicago, learns about the important work of HelloBaby on the South Side from founder and executive director Debbie Frisch, and chats with local musician Mark Lofgren about his new album.…
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 141https://youtu.be/rHVSGM1d9yQ* Send Your Music Promos (Personal / Label) & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF141 00:00:24 01. Tim Besamusca - Galaxy [Elpida Music]00:04:32 02. Arggic & Ren Faye - Break The Night [AVA Deep]00:08:51 03. Jean Luc & Nick Jay feat. Sharon W…
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Mike Stephen learns about the significance of vacant land near local transit hubs from Geoff Smith, executive director of the Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University, discusses the historical significance of Stateville Correctional Center with Leila Wills, executive director of the Historical Preservation Society of the Illinois Chapter …
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 140https://youtu.be/uSci49TXaxo* Send Your Music Promos (Personal / Label) & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF140 00:00:24 01. Seegy & Kaimei - Trip [Interplay Flow]00:05:37 02. Cosmic Gate & Christian Burns - Brave [Wake Your Mind Records]00:11:27 03. Abstract Vision &…
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Mike Stephen discusses the future of journalism at the Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association conference with Jason Block, multimedia communications teacher at Prospect High School, and learns about the important work of the Chicago-based organization called Share Our Spare. This organization helps families in need and executive director Al…
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* Replay Video Live Stream Ep. 139https://youtu.be/LixwIvC_4L4* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF139 00:00:24 01. StereoDelay - Just Be Mine [Abora Progressive]00:05:54 02. Michael Milov - Do Or Die [Suanda Future]00:09:23 03. DR. DRTY - Watch [DR. DRTY]00:13:18 04. Daniel Kandi & Alexander Spark - Ignite [Interplay Records]00:17:3…
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Mike Stephen explores Robert's Westside, a new music venue in Forest Park, and talks to venue founder Donnie Biggins, learns about local musician Dolph Chaney’s new music, and discovers the Secret History of local sitar player Shanta Nurullah.By Mike Stephen
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Mike Stephen learns about the incredible story of Dr. Stanley Andrisse, endocrinologist and assistant professor at the Howard University College of Medicine, who was formerly incarcerated and is now a scientist and executive director of From Prison Cells to Ph.D and then discusses the challenges of local community media with Justin Kerr, publisher …
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[Due to another schedule this week, specially aired March 5 Tuesday this week.]* With a Video Live Stream Ep. 138https://youtu.be/WGYs-HMXfOE* Send Your Music Promos (Personal / Label) & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF138 00:00:25 01. Nutland & BL_NK - Frozen Inside (ft. Rienk) [Elpida Music]00:04:…
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Mike Stephen discusses the civic issues around local sports teams using public money to build stadiums with civic educator Tom Tresser, chats with Mark Vickery, the frontman of Cosmic Bull, about that project's new music, and discovers the Secret History of Chicago Blues harmonica player Dusty Brown.…
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* With a Video Live Stream Ep. 137https://youtu.be/HbXdZBZkqEg* Send Your Music Promos (Personal / Label) & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF137 00:00:25 01. Claudiu Adam - Our Neverending Story [AVA Deep]00:06:18 02. John Gregory - My Remedy [Alltum]00:12:07 03. Midnight Evolution - Illusion [State …
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Mike Stephen discusses the history of the Chicago City Council getting involved in foreign affairs with Chicago Magazine contributing editor Ted McClelland, dives into the list of the most powerful Chicagoans, and learns about the local Flamenco Quartet Project from Wendy Clinard, founder and director of Clinard Dance.…
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* With a Video Live Stream Ep. 136https://youtu.be/4IOhCFH3Xw4* Send Your Music Promos (Personal / Label) & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF136 00:00:25 01. Passive Progressive & Kris O'Neil - Lucid [Interplay Flow]00:04:57 02. Horizon One - Fall [Magic Island]00:09:23 03. Eldream & Mark Wild - Petr…
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Mike Stephen discusses the importance of signs in Chicago history with Kelsey McClellan, co-owner of Heart & Bone Signs and co-founder of the Chicago Sign Museum, learns about the Illinois child tax credit proposal from State Senator Mike Simmons (7th), and discovers the Secret History of local country musician Kent Rose.…
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* With a Video Live Stream Ep. 135https://youtu.be/az2QW3-C3Xg* Send Your Music Promos (Personal / Label) & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com*Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF135 00:00:25 01. Montyi - Contact [2Rock B Side]00:05:51 02. N-sKing - Riptide [AVA Deep]00:11:05 03. Seegy & Kaimei Pres. SXK - Reality [Interplay Records]00:16…
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Mike Stephen learns about the latest efforts in studying our local water systems from David Lampert, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology, discusses a new report about who is working from home these days with the report's co-author David Merriman, and chats about inclusivity in the media…
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* With a Video Live Stream Ep. 134https://youtu.be/pDrYLPigDTA* Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF134 00:00:25 01. KayZen - Genesis [Suanda Progressive]00:05:20 02. Taygeto - Silhouette [AVA Recordings]00:08:54 03. Aldor & Valery Lua - Stay [A Tribute To Life]00:12:21 04. David Broaders - Horizons (DJ Version) [Euphonic Records]00:1…
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Mike Stephen discusses the local journalism crisis with Illinois Local Journalism Task Force member Mark Jacob, learns about the lack of electric vehicle infrastructure in certain areas of Chicago with Little Village Environmental Justice Organization Transportation Justice Program Manager Jose Miguel Acosta Cordova, and discovers the Secret Histor…
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* With a Video Live Stream Ep. 133https://youtu.be/YY-IaJXsGzI* Send Your Music Promos (Personal / Label) & Inquiries Tocasepeat@gmail.com*Tracklist00:00:00 00. Play It Forward - Intro #PIF133 00:00:27 01. Nucrise - Dream Chaser [Suanda Chillout]00:05:04 02. Han Beukers - Nebula [Interplay Flow]00:09:05 03. Spaxx Project - Closed Word [Progressive …
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