In the Loop (Segments)

Nearly a week into Russia’s attack on Ukraine, but where does this go from here? Reset hears from a former U.S. Ambassador on how he sees this conflict playing out.

National security experts say Western financial and trading sanctions against Russia could prompt aggressive cyber attacks on Ukraine and NATO partners. Reset hears more of what could come.

The test kitchen is currently on display in Harlem as part of an exhibit called “African/American: Making the Nation’s Table.” We learned about the lasting impact the test kitchen had on the culinary world from Charla Draper, a former food editor at Ebony.

In his first State of the Union address Tuesday, President Joe Biden addressed the Ukraine crisis and tackled a wide range of issues affecting Americans. Reset checks in with a Democratic speechwriter for the biggest takeaways and missed opportunities.

Most of us have been shocked by the death and destruction we’ve seen in news coverage of the war in Ukraine. But some have begun voicing their shock over something else they’re seeing in the coverage… bias and racism. Both in how the war is being reported and how black refugees are being treated at the border.

Anti-transgender bills and directives from top state officials in Texas and elsewhere have put trans youth in fear for their health and safety. Reset checks in with two providers of gender-affirming care about how those efforts put trans youth at more risk and can also spread misinformation.

Ukrainian Chicagoans hope conflict in their home country will end soon as Russian forces continue to lay siege to Ukrainian cities. Reset gets analysis from a local lawyer who worked with Ukraine in the early days of its independence.

Each episode of Unboxing Queer History focuses on a different collection that was donated to the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives in Rogers Park. They range from profiling Miss Tillie, the ‘Dirty Old Lady of Chicago’ to the creators of Amigas Latinas. Reset talks with two of the people involved in making this podcast, about what these collections can open up and teach us about ourselves.

All throughout the pandemic, we’ve heard countless facts and figures about the toll COVID-19 has taken on our country and our world. But what often gets forgotten in those numbers are the people we’ve lost and the loved ones who are left grieving. Reset hears from two women about how they’re navigating their grief after losing their husband to the virus, and what they want people to understand abo...

The masks may have come off in many public spaces across Illinois, but Chicago Public Schools insists on keeping faces covered for the time being. What’s the rationale behind the city’s mask mandate?

Tony award-winning musical “Come from Away”, playing at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre, tells the story of how the small town Gander, Newfoundland, opened its arms to thousands of diverted passengers on 9/11.

The government agency ranks Covid-related hospital admissions and number of available ICU hospital beds as more important than number of Covid cases in a community for assessing virus risk. Reset asks infectious disease specialist Dr. Mia Taormina about what these changes will mean for Illinois.

Reset checks in with the general manager at Dill Pickle food co-op in Logan Square, the owner of Chi Hair Imports in River North, and the manager of a gym in Chatham on the first day of the state removing indoor mask and vaccine card mandates.

President Joe Biden on Friday named Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as his pick to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Reset checks in with two law professors about the historic nomination, which would make Jackson the first Black woman justice in the court’s 223-years.

Ukrainian-Americans in Chicago speak out as Russian troops continue to attack their home country. Reset hears from two Ukrainian-Americans in Chicago.

Russian troops move into the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv today to strike at the heart of the country and its political power. Reset hears more about what’s happening on the ground in Ukraine today.

Reset digs into the science behind Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and what lessons about learning we can take from America’s favorite neighbor.

Chicagoans are reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and prepare for the lifting of mask and vaccine mandates.

The Chicago Food Justice Summit is underway for its 17th year and is bringing awareness to problems of food equity while highlighting the progress the industry has made over the last year. Reset talks to the organizers of the event.

Advocates say that despite legalization, old cannabis-related charges are still hurting thousands of Illinois residents. Reset checks in with Cabrini Green Legal Aid and a Democratic state lawmaker to discuss the cannabis expungement process and some of the barriers to getting your record cleared.

Side Practice Coffee opened in the summer of 2020 to a line out the door waiting to try its ube drinks and treats. The coffee shop serves as a side passion project for the owner, as well as for the dozens of people who have held a pop-up in the space. For our weekly series “Chicago Innovators,” Reset learns more about the coffee shop and business incubator.

A controversial bill aims to hold tech companies responsible for posts containing child pornography. Critics say it could have unintended consequences that impact digital privacy. Reset digs into the Earn It Act and the impact the legislation could have on free expression online.

Thousands of Chicago Public School students and their parents were surprised with free, full-ride scholarships to college. The scholarships aren’t just for the students, either — one of their parents will also get the chance for a full-ride to college, too. The scholarship covers more than just tuition, including books, fees, and more. Reset gets the latest with WBEZ’s Sarah Karp.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to seize the assets of gang members faced a vote in City Council Wednesday. Lightfoot says that ordinance could help reduce crime, but critics say it’s discriminatory. Reset gets the latest from WBEZ’s Patrick Smith.

Illinois plans to lift mask and vaccine card requirements by Feb. 28, and Chicago and Cook County will follow suit. Reset discusses how restaurant owners and workers feel about the change.