In the Loop (Segments)

From the COVID-19 pandemic to the police killing of George Floyd, from ecological to economic disparities it’s hard to put the year 2020 into words. So Kahil El’Zabar put it into music. The famed Chicago musician and educator tells Reset how his new album America the Beautiful takes the listener from anger and fear to hope and healing.

We asked Reset listeners how Wednesday’s riots by pro-Trump supporters at the U.S. Capitol has impacted them.

Not since pre-Civil War times have Americans contemplated insurrection to stop a transition of power. Reset asks a historian how the recent attack on Capitol Hill compares to modern coup attempts in so-called “banana republics.”

A day after inciting a mob in Washington, President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledges that Joe Biden won the election. Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff win Georgia’s Senate seats, securing a Democratic majority in the chamber. Plus, Illinois surpasses 1 million cases of the coronavirus. Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in our Friday News Roundup with host Sasha-Ann Simo...

Reset brings on an infectious disease expert for our weekly check-in to provide clarity and answers to your questions, comments and concerns about COVID-19. GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with the DuPage Medical Group

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, alongside other congressional members, are calling for the use of the 25th amendment to remove President Trump from office for his role in Wednesday’s insurrection on Capitol Hill. Reset brings on a veteran Washington-based reporter to break down what might happen next, both in the name of security and accountability.

For the first time since the War of 1812, the U.S. Capitol was breached as right-wing extremists whipped into a frenzy by President Trump stormed the complex. Reset talks to a reporter who was trapped in the building during the takeover and brings you reaction from a range of Illinois lawmakers.

Police did not show the same force when responding to a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol as they did when responding to Black Lives Matter protesters last summer. Reset brings on a leader from Black Lives Matter Chicago and two experts on the use of force against Black Americans to get their reactions and explore this apparent double-standard.

Reset checks in with Washington-based reporter Daniella Cheslow for the latest on Wednesday’s insurrection on Capitol Hill. Cheslow was outside the building when a mob of pro-Trump extremists breached the barricades.

Reset brings on an expert about the appropriate political response to what many are calling an “attempted coup” against the U.S. government when thousands of President Trump's supporters to march on the Capitol on Wednesday

Illinois Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger on Thursday called for the 25th Amendment to be invoked to remove President Donald Trump from office for encouraging thousands of his supporters to march on the Capitol. Reset brings on civic justice advocate about the appropriate political and cultural responses to what many are calling an “attempted coup” against the U.S. government.

Many were surprised by violent mob of pro-Trump supporters that invaded Capitol Hill on Wednesday. But experts say the rioting was not random and part of a larger plan to advance white supremacy. Reset discusses what led to the violence in Washington and what motivated some of the president’s supporters to take part.

Kenosha officials on Tuesday announced that the officers involved in the police shooting of Jacob Blake will not be charged with any wrongdoing. Reset brings on a reporter, an activist and an attorney for Jacob Blake for the details.

Many called the 2020 U.S. presidential election one of the most consequential races in American history, but Tuesday’s special runoff election in Georgia was arguably just as important. Reset brings on an Atlanta-based reporter to discuss the opportunities and challenges people of color in Georgia have faced this election season.

Birding requires dedication, patience and strategy. For Nathan Goldberg, this meant driving hundreds of miles from Chicago to Carlyle Lake in Clinton County to catch a rare sighting of the magnificent frigatebird in 2020. Reset talks to the 24-year-old Chicago birder about his record-breaking year.

Body cam footage released Tuesday shows a Chicago Police SUV striking 32-year-old Martina Standley, knocking her over and crushing her leg for at least 8 minutes. Reset brings on Maxwell Evans of Block Club Chicago and activist William Calloway for more on this story.

As Illinois grapples with the logistical challenges around vaccine rollout, the U.S. is facing a new and potentially quite significant challenge: the spread of a more contagious coronavirus variant. Reset brings on a reporter who has been covering the new strain to tell us what is known so far.

Chicago Public Schools officials say teachers who fail to report for in-person learning may face disciplinary action, but many teachers are refusing to return to the classroom because of safety concerns. WBEZ’s Sarah Karp joins Reset for the latest on CPS reopening plans.

Resolutions can be really hard to keep in the best of years, and during a pandemic — which has affected pretty much everything — it can be even harder to find the motivation to take control. Reset checks in with two experts for advice on how to set a realistic goal, resist the temptation to procrastinate and succeed in making a change this year.

Gov. JB Pritzker announced his administration expunged nearly 500,000 cannabis arrest records and issued thousands of pardons for low-level marijuana convictions. Reset digs into what this move means and how Illinois’ cannabis law measures up after one year of implementation.

ESPN broadcaster Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi has been chosen as the Chicago Cubs’ new TV play-by-play broadcaster. This comes after Len Kasper departed the team last month to make the transition to the White Sox radio booth. Sciambi joins Reset to talk about his decision to join the Cubs and his future with the team.

Reset brings on the head of the Chicago Community Trust and two South Side organizers to discuss vaccine outreach in Black and Latino communities that have been hit hardest by COVID-19.

As the nation ramps up its vaccination efforts, a new COVID-19 variant is spreading around the world. Reset checks in with Dr. Allison Arwady about what this means for efforts underway in Chicago and the region.

Chicago Public Schools teachers were required to be in school today to prepare for in-person learning, but some did not show citing safety concerns from COVID-19. Reset talks with local parents, teachers and administrators about their concerns.

Massage therapist and reiki specialist Molly Coeling explains the aches and pains many of us are having after working at home for 10 months, and what we can do about it.