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In the Loop (Segments)

We’re unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago.

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Doctor Taromina discusses the latest on COVID and flu and how to stay safe 26.09.2022

Reset checks in with Dr. Taromina to learn how to protect yourself during the upcoming flu season.

The legality of abortions in Indiana is flip flopping. How are people keeping up? 26.09.2022

A judge filed an injunction against the abortion ban, making the procedure once again legal in the state. But then the state of Indiana appealed the injunction. And TK TK (over the weekend) Reset gets the latest and hears how abortion clinics are getting word out to prospective patients. GUEST: Farah Yousry, health equity reporter, WFYI

Do you want to land a job? Leave this off your resume 26.09.2022

The pandemic has forced many people to rethink their relationship with work. Reset talked to a panel of job coaches to get advice on cover letters, salary negotiation, and spotting red flags in job interviews, so we can take the next step in our careers. — GUESTS: Phoebe Gavin, career and leadership coach and executive director talent and development at Vox.com Kate Brooks, board-certified career...

What Google’s expansion means for the Loop and Chicago’s tech scene 26.09.2022

Google’s purchase of the Thompson Center could mean big changes for downtown Chicago and the cities’ growing tech sector. Reset speaks with Steve Hendershot who recently reported on how tech workers and investors in Chicago are reacting to the news. GUEST: Steve Hendershot, independent journalist

CPD is encrypting radio communication. Some advocates express concern over transparency 26.09.2022

CPD is joining a national trend by encrypting their radio communications typically picked up on police scanners. How does this impact the ability of the public and the media to hold police accountable? GUEST: Adam Wendt, assistant professor and vice chair of the department of management at John Jay College.

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap Sept. 23, 2022 23.09.2022

More asylum seekers are bused up to Chicago from Texas, Mayor Lightfoot appoints a new North Side alderman, while Chicago City Council approves a measure to protect abortion access. Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap. GUESTS: Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune state government reporter Erin Hegarty, city hall reporter, The Daily Line Christian Farr, NBC-5 Chicago reporter

Only two Chicago spots made the NYT 2022 Restaurant Picks. Here are our picks 23.09.2022

Regardless of what kind of food you’re in the mood for, you’ll easily find it in Chicago. Reset talks through our overall favorite spots and what you should order when you visit for yourself. GUEST: Aimee Levitt, freelancer and former deputy editor at Eater Chicago Steve Dolinsky, author and the NBC-5 food reporter

Best fall hikes near Chicago 22.09.2022

The Illinois Office of Tourism just released its 2022 Fall Colors Trip Planner. Reset gets recommendations for where and when to experience the most radiant fall colors. GUESTS: Zachary Nauth, Independent Journalist Marla Cichowski, Illinois Office of Tourism

. No love for Chicago’s O’Hare, Midway airports: Survey Chicago’s airports both rank lower than average in customer satisfaction 22.09.2022

Have your airport experiences in Chicago been sub-par? You’re not alone. A recent customer satisfaction survey found both of Chi-town’s airports are ranking below the national average. Reset hears more about how those airports are ranked. GUEST: James David Power III, head of the consumer research, data, and analytics firm J.D. Power and Associates

Reset reviews Episode 1, Season 2 of ‘Abbott Elementary’ 22.09.2022

Article: Abbot Elementary is back after collecting a few awards at the Emmys. Reset chatted about our initial impression of Season 2 with a TV critic and panel of Abbott fans. GUEST: Danette Chavez, Editor-in-Chief of Primetimer Brandon Pope, reporter/anchor at CW 26 Arionne Nettles, journalism lecturer at Northwestern University

How extreme weather and storms lead to migration 22.09.2022

Nearly 200,000 people left Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, and after GUEST: Juan Declet-Barreto, Senior Social Scientist for Climate Vulnerability, Climate & Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientist Gaia Vince, author Nomad Century: How Climate Migration Will Reshape Our World

Could the Fed’s interest rate hike cool the hot housing market? 22.09.2022

Interest rates are going up again, another 0.75%. The Federal Reserve has made it clear it will act aggressively to slow down inflation, but overall, it hasn't seen much success. But that’s when it comes to consumer spending. As for the housing market, things are playing out a little differently. Mortgage rates, which tend to shadow the federal interest rate, are also climbing upward, and causing...

Banned Books Week Highlights Growing Number of Challenges Against Schools and LIbraries 21.09.2022

Librarians across the country are on the front lines of a new culture war. A new report from PEN America says challenges to library books are on the rise…. and the report says they’re not just coming from concerned parents, but are part of an organized political effort. GUESTS: Jonathan Friedman, PEN America Susie An, WBEZ education reporter

Chicago Innovators: helping at-risk youth through travel 21.09.2022

Chicagoan Crystal Dyer wanted to help the young people in her Austin community be exposed to the beauty of the wide world. A travel agent herself, she knew what getting out of your environment and exploring the world could do to your perspective. So she began a program to do just that: connect at-risk youth—many of whom may have never been on a plane before, or owned a passport — with different co...

Does U.S. Customs have your phone’s messages, photos? 21.09.2022

Officials say the data they gather from phones at U.S. Customs Travel Check points is saved for 15 years in a database, calling into question the department’s ability to access it at will and without a warrant. Reset digs into how this is happening and what you can do to protect your data. GUEST: Tatum Hunter, Technology writer based in San Francisco, Washington Post Tech

Chicago wanted to replace its lead pipes. Two years later, the work has barely begun 21.09.2022

Chicago has 400,000 lead service lines that bring drinking water into people’s homes, which is more than any other city in the U.S. Lead contaminates drinking water, and no amount of lead is safe. Reset finds out the latest on why replacement has been slow, and the risk to the public. GUEST: Heather Cherone, political reporter for WTTW

Chicagoans step up to aid ravaged Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona 20.09.2022

The storm knocked out power and water to much of the island and brought torrential rain that could lead to landslides and mudslides. Reset talks to a Chicagoan whose group is stepping up to provide aid. GUEST: Jessie Fuentes, co-chair of the Puerto Rican Agenda

Cooking for a cause: how Chicago chefs are teaming up for Tigray 20.09.2022

Earlier this year, Chicago chefs rallied to cook for Ukrainians — it was an event that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in humanitarian aid due to the war in Ukraine. Now, local chefs are teaming up again — this time, for the Tigray region of Ethiopia. Ethiopians in the country’s northern Tigray region are experiencing possibly the worst health crisis in the entire world. This is due to a t...

Jury awards Willowbrook woman $363 million over Sterigenics use of cancer-causing ethylene oxide 20.09.2022

Article: (Two sentences max) Sterigenics in Dupage County and two companies in Lake County used the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide in sterilization processes for years before nearby residents began to report higher-than-normal levels of a number of cancers. Reset learns about the first lawsuit against Sterigenics over use of the known carcinogen, which Springfield considered banning in 201...

Dr. Taormina tackles your covid, flu, and monkeypox questions as we swing into fall 19.09.2022

Sweater weather is just around the corner but with it comes flu season. Reset answers your most asked questions about colds, flus, covid and monkeypox with the help of our resident infectious disease specialist. GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with Duly Health and Care

Reset Lost & Found Where can I find fresh hot peppers in Chicago? 19.09.2022

Is it getting hot in here? In this installment of Reset Lost and Found, a spice enthusiast called the show in search of fresh hot peppers in Chicago. So one of our producers located markets throughout the city that sell varieties of chiles. Plus, a local chef gives us some inspiration for how to incorporate a little heat in our cuisine. GUEST: Sebastian White, private chef, founder of The Evolved...

Immigrants bused to Chicago from southern states need emergency housing, healthcare 19.09.2022

Volunteers and nonprofits are meeting people as they arrive and helping to provide housing, healthcare and food. But these immigrants are in a precarious position because they can’t legally work in the country until six months after they submit their asylum application. Meanwhile, that application process requires money for legal fees, and many of the non-profits that help immigrants with this pro...

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap September 16, 2022 16.09.2022

MIllions of Illinois taxpayers will soon receive one-time tax rebates, while republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey releases his tax returns for public scrutiny. Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap. GUESTS: Amanda Vinicky, WTTW political correspondent Mariah Woelfel, WBEZ city government reporter Mike Lowe, reporter for WGN TV News

Whitney Talks About Their New Album, SPARK 16.09.2022

Critically-acclaimed band, Whitney, released their 4th album, SPARKS, this past week. The new album experiments with synthesizers and other electronic elements that make the new record a departure from the band's typical sound. Reset caught up with the band about the inspiration behind the new record. GUESTS: Julien Ehlrich and Max Kakacek, members of the band, Whitney

Food Friday: Chicago welcomes Latin Restaurant Weeks for the second year 16.09.2022

Looking for a way to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month? Look no further, Latin Restaurant Weeks has something for everyone. Reset learns more about the event and hears from two participating restaurants. GUESTS: Karinn Andréa ​​Chavarria, co-founder of the event Chef Carlos Lucas Garza, Carnivale Alexandra Macias, front house manager at Tacotlan

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