In the Loop (Segments)

The Chicago chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America condemned Ald. Vasquez for voting “yes” on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s 2021 budget.

Reset checks in with fire spinner Michi Trota for her recommendations on what to read, watch and do.

WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout updates Reset on the latest local sports news.

Thanksgiving traditions may be put on hold this year. So, what are you doing differently this year to make it special? Reset opens the phone lines to hear what listeners are doing to make this year’s Thanksgiving special.

Reset brings on Kendall Coyne Schofield, the first woman hired on the coaching staff for the Chicago Blackhawks. She previously served as one of the captains of the U.S. Women’s National Ice Hockey Team that won Gold in the 2018 Olympics.

Al Gini has been WBEZ’s resident philosopher for decades. Now, he’s co-written a new book with Abraham Singer called The Sanity of Satire: Surviving Politics One Joke at a Time.

Reset brings on Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin to discuss his bid for the top Democratic spot on the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee. He was reelected as Minority Whip this month, the second-highest ranking position in Senate Democratic leadership.

Illinois residents are being advised to stay home as the COVID-19 virus continues to spread. Reset brings on a licensed therapist and an expert on aging to share some guidance on how to better survive social isolation and promote mental well-being while social distancing.

Up to 50 million Americans are planning to travel this year for Thanksgiving during the pandemic, according to AAA. But public health officials are pleading with residents to stay home to curb the spread of COVID-19. Reset brings on NPR’s David Schaper to discuss travel during the holiday season.

Chicago vocal group The Flat Five talk about their new album, Another World.

The city of Chicago and the Chicago Urban League have joined together for a public campaign called “Black Shop Friday,” which features and promotes local Black-owned businesses to Black Friday shoppers. Reset brings on a Black business owner and the head of the Urban League who is leading the effort.

Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Becky Vevea and City Hall for an update on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s $12.8 billion spending plan for 2021. Aldermen voted to approve the budget Tuesday.

Two former Chicago comedians host the popular satirical podcast Mega. They join Reset to talk about the podcast, which ironically, is a hit among many Evangelical Christians.

Reset brings on the U of I Chancellor to recap how the university’s COVID-19 plans worked out since opening the campus to in-person instruction in August.

Reset brings on political organizer Regan Burke to discuss her new memoir In That Number: One Woman’s March Up From the Streets of Protest To The Halls of Power and Beyond, which details her personal triumphs — but also her struggles with alcohol and drugs. Burke previously served as a campaign strategist for Adlai Stevenson, Gary Hart and former President Bill Clinton.

Reset remembers the life and legacy Phyllis Jaskot and learns about the history of Phyllis’ Musical Inn on Division Street.

Reset brings on Danny Ecker of Crain’s Chicago Business to explain how the city’s high-rise landlords are grappling with safety considerations — and specifically elevators — during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Chicago City Council is expected to vote on Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s $12.8 billion budget proposal this week. Reset brings on WBEZ’s Becky Vevea for the latest.

Lake County State’s Attorney-elect Eric Rinehart joins Reset to discuss the area’s blue wave and break down his priorities in office.

In Illinois counties hardest hit by COVID-19, for-profit nursing homes have nearly double the COVID-19 deaths per bed as nonprofit facilities. WBEZ’s Chip Mitchell joins Reset for more on this issue.

Former Chicago radio personality Mark Ruffin has released a new short story collection called Bebop Fairy Tales.

Reset brings on WBEZ’s Patrick Smith to discuss Chicago’s most violent year in recent memory and why dozens of people are suing the Chicago Police Department over alleged officer misconduct during summer protests.

Dr. Mia Taormina discusses Tier 3 restrictions in Illinois, guidance on Thanksgiving plans and the latest on potential vaccines.

Reset checks in with a director from the ISPU to learn more about how Muslims voted during the 2020 presidential election.

Reset breaks down the biggest local stories of the week in our Friday News Roundup.