Podcasts about streetsblog chicago

Marc Sims talks with John Greenfield about making Chicago a better city. John Greenfield is Editor at Streetsblog Chicago. https://chi.streetsblog.org

It's only been a week, but the boys are back again, joined by BSS contributor and friend of the show A.J. LaTrace. Danny and A.J. went on a field trip in late fall to explore the wonders of the Heritage Corridor, a promo run by Metra, the commuter rail system serving Chicagoland. The ride was so good A.J. wrote about it for Streetsblog Chicago! Meanwhile, biz at the bike shop is dying down, but the fun's just getting started for Joe with big renovation plans. Find out how things are going, and why it's all so necessary in today's market. Finally, the Reddit forums are abuzz with a frame builder making custom forks for $100. Find out who he is as we forge ahead on Stage 53 of Bike Shop Society!Got a question or comment?X us @bikeshopsociety @cyclingreporter @joegasparWant a shoutout on the pod, do you like to write letters?Email us: mail@bikeshopsociety.comVisit our website, or don't. bikeshopsociety.com

Mike Stephen discusses the process of reforming Illinois' juvenile justice system with Jennifer Vollen-Katz of the John Howard Association of Illinois, learns about the RTA's strategic plan for local transportation from Streetsblog Chicago's Sharon Hoyer, and discovers the Secret History of piano virtuoso Dorothy Donegan.

Mike Stephen talks to local journalist and Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield about his controversial article about the firing of a Hideout employee and then gets a preview of this year's Goose Island Bourbon Co. Stout line from Josh Noel of the Chicago Tribune.

John Howell speaks with John Greenfield, Streetsblog Chicago co-editor and former freelance writer for the Chicago Reader. Greenfield is facing backlash for an article he released looking deeper into allegations made about The Hideout, including having “ties cut” at the Reader. Greenfield and Howell discuss the articles in question, the Hideout story, and what this all means for journalism as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Howell speaks with John Greenfield, Streetsblog Chicago co-editor and former freelance writer for the Chicago Reader. Greenfield is facing backlash for an article he released looking deeper into allegations made about The Hideout, including having “ties cut” at the Reader. Greenfield and Howell discuss the articles in question, the Hideout story, and what this all means for journalism as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Stephen learns about the CTA “ghost run” phenomenon from Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield, discusses how many of us are choosing to go home early with Chicago Tribune reporter Josh Noel, and chats with local musician Jared Rabin about his new album.

0:00 - Dan & Amy sort through what we know about the Highland Park Shooter and shooting so far  32:42 - Lori Lightfoot drops F bombs, points fingers, and might have a potential side hustle 49:03 - Kevin R. Brock, former assistant director of intelligence for the FBI and former principal deputy director of the National Counterterrorism Center, offers his professional perspective on the Highland Park shooter/shooting and asks  How will the FBI respond to threats of violence by abortion supporters? 01:04:34 - D.C. columnist at The Federalist, Eddie Scarry, shares his new book  Liberal Misery: How the Hateful Left Sucks Joy Out of Everything and Everyone. Be sure to check out Eddie's other book  Privileged Victims: How America's Culture Fascists Hijacked the Country and Elevated Its Worst People 01:17:06 - Noted economist, Stephen Moore, makes some bold political predictions and does not foresee an economic pivot to center from Biden. If you haven't already, check out Steve's newest book Govzilla: How the Relentless Growth of Government Is Devouring Our Economy—And Our Freedom 01:34:15 - Dan & Amy respond to comments from the Highland Park Shooter's family lawyer  01:53:57 - John Greenfield: Uninterrupted John Greenfield, Streetsblog Chicago co-editor and Reader columnist, answers to his tweets regarding Dan and John Kass See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Stephen learns about local neighborhood rail issues from Streetsblog Chicago reporter Igor Studenkov, discusses empowering young girls with Girls on the Run executive director Jill Eid, and discovers the Secret History of the local tavern jazz group the Three Souls.

Mike Stephen discusses increase in crime on the CTA with Chicago Reader columnist and Streetsblog Chicago co-editor John Greenfield, learns about the Anixter Center's After 22 program that helps youth with developmental disabilities from that group's vice president of growth and organization, Dina Donahue-Chase, and has a conversation about the connection between the war in Ukraine and preserving democracy at home with Benedictine University political science professor Dr. Joel Ostrow.

Last week, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown, and CTA President Dorval Carter to announce a $71 million plan to increase security on trains and buses. That's the city's response to increased reports of violence, unsanitary conditions, and smoking on the CTA. Reporter John Greenfield from Streetsblog Chicago rode the Red and Blue lines last weekend for 12 hours straight to document whether the CTA really did feel dirtier and less safe. He tells us what he saw. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Streets For All's Founder Michael Schneider with cohost Taylor Nichols on why Los Angeles needs another safe streets nonprofit, and their campaign to force the city to implement its own mobility plan every time a street is repaved. https://www.healthystreetsla.com/ https://streetsforall.org/ Edited by Kevin Burton. @ 19:45- Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield talks with Eben Weiss, aka BikeSnobNYC, the influential bike culture blogger, Outside Magazine columnist, and book author, about why the “Idaho Stop--” cyclists treating stop signs like yield signs and stoplights like stop signs-- is safe, sensible, and should be legal nationwide. https://bikesnobnyc.com/

Lloyd Alter, blogger at Treehugger.org, talks about his article, "Politicians and Planners Are Missing The E-Bike Revolution" with Galen Mook, Bike Talk host and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Bike Coalition. Dr. Natalia Barbour, Assistant professor at the Delft University of Technology, and Courtney Cobbs, E-Bike enthusiast, co-editor of Streetsblog Chicago, and Co-founder of Better Streets Chicago, talk e-bikes with Taylor Nichols of the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee. Edited by Kevin Burton.

Mike Stephen discusses the future of the tiki bar with Streetsblog Chicago editor & Chicago Reader columnist John Greenfield and local playwright & script writer Hannah Ii-Epstein. Then we learn the Secret History of 1960s Evanston garage-rockers The Peep Show. And Mike announces a programming note and gives an update on the issue of the lack of public bathrooms in Chicago.

Steve Campos on cleaning Northeast Los Angeles' seminal bike co-op, the Bike Oven, after years of dysfunction. Eli Wheeler of Common Wheels, a mobile bike co-op in the Boston neighborhood of Allston. Luis Fernandez on finding a new space for the Bike Kitchen in Dorchester, another Boston neighborhood. Amber Drea, a Streetsblog Chicago reporter, on the North Lawndale Bike Box, a new community cycle shop in a shipping container. Edited by Kevin Burton

Mike Stephen talks to Josh Noel of the Chicago Tribune about some access issues with Bourbon County beers this year, discusses the need for more public restrooms in Chicago with Courtney Cobbs of Streetsblog Chicago, and learns about the great work of West Town Feeds from board member Lauren Young. And Mike reminds us that if we really want this year's lineup of Bourbon County beers, it's ok to wait a little bit.

Electric scooters are coming back to Chicago this spring after the City Council approved a new program that will put as many as 6,000 scooters all over the city. Reset checks in with Streetsblog Chicago for the details.

Mike Stephen learns about Takeout 25's evolution into a non-profit from founder and board president Ravi Parakkat, gets the lowdown on The Iconic Chicago Restaurants Map from Chicago Reader columnist and Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield, and learns about the wonderful resources of area ethnic grocery stores from Fooditor editor Mike Gebert.

Mike Stephen gets an update about the local hospitality industry's rebound with the scribe behind the Chicago Bars Twitter feed, learns the story of biking to a Waffle House in Indiana from Chicago Reader columnist and Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield, and discovers the Secret History of local rocker Ron Haydock. And in the OTL Wrap Party, Mike and Producer Collin recap the show and discuss how more of us should be sitting at the bar.

Bike Talk correspondent Lindsay Sturman interviews Chicago, IL 'biking and transit visionary' Courtney Cobbs, Co-Editor for Streetsblog Chicago. https://twitter.com/FullLaneFemme

John Greenfield, Streetsblog Chicago Editor and Chicago Reader columnist, joins Anna to talk about how the South Shore Line is offering commuters a ‘mask optional’ rail car. Also joining the conversation is South Shore Line President Mike Noland to explain why they made the decision to have a ‘mask optional’ car.

John Greenfield, Streetsblog Chicago Editor and Chicago Reader columnist, joins Anna to talk about when the lakefront trail will reopen and how some Chicago neighborhoods are getting cafe zones so they can conduct business while also practicing social distancing.

Mike Stephen discusses how COVID-19 impacts prisons with the executive director of the John Howard Association of Illinois, learns how local breweries are navigating the pandemic with Josh Noel of the Chicago Tribune, and chats about the impact of a pandemic on our local transportation with John Greenfield, editor of Streetsblog Chicago. And in the OTL Wrap Party segment, Mike and Producer Collin discuss the choice of whether or not to use grocery delivery services during this time.  The local quarantine music this week comes from Red Cent.

Dockless bike sharing is being introduced to Chicago. It’s a system in which customers can locate a bike through a smart-phone app, unlock it and ride it, then lock it in an approved location anywhere in the service area, all without the traditional Divvy “docks” Chicagoans are familiar with. Ken Davis discusses the new program with Deloris Lucas of the south side’s We’ll Keep You Rollin’ and John Greenfield of StreetsBlog Chicago and the Reader. They also talk about a parallel program to bring car sharing to large parts of Chicago that would work in a similar way, using smartphones to rent and return cars. Numerous aldermen have objected to the program, however, and have not allowed it in their wards. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

First up, Marianela D'Aprile will discuss her article (and light up the haters) published in Common Edge titled "The Politics of Architecture Are Not a Matter of Taste." Then Steve Vance of Streetsblog Chicago and Chicago Cityscape will join the show to discuss how information can help us grapple with the forces of politics and economy in Chicago. Then we'll be joined by Paola Aguirre of Borderless Studio who will discuss the civic-action jumpstarting City Open Workshop series that she organizes in addition to her other recent work. Then as always we round out the show with the Mailbag segment where Ann Lui and Craig Reschke answer your questions about architecture.