In the Loop (Segments)

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.

The latest COVID-19 stimulus bill earmarked $15 billion for arts funding, including relief for concert venues and theaters. Reset checks in with the head of Chicago’s Congo Square Theatre to discuss how artists are getting through the pandemic and what to expect from their 2021 production schedule.

About 50,000 people in Chicago have been wounded by gunfire in the last two decades. A few of those stories are featured in a new WBEZ series “Those Who Did Not Die: Survivors Of Chicago’s Gun Violence Epidemic.” Reset brings on criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith to learn more.

A reporter from Atlanta and a political science professor from Emory University join Reset to discuss the phone call and the Senate runoff elections in the state.

New Year’s Eve might look different this year, but there are still safe and fun ways to usher in 2021. Zanies Comedy Club will be livestreamining its New Year’s Eve event on YouTube from its Rosemont stage, with comedian Calvin Evans as host. Reset talks to the Chicago native to learn more about the event and to get his recommendations on what to read, watch and do this week.

To say it’s been a wild 2020 in Illinois and Chicago politics would be an understatement. The year started with the legalization of marijuana, saw a pandemic that shut down every corner of Illinois, streets filled with protesters in the wake of a police killing, boarded up storefronts, and even the early release of former governor Rod Blagojevich. Reset breaks down those stories and more during ou...

The audiobook industry is celebrating yet another record-breaking year. Reset brings on two book lovers to give us their “best of” lists for audiobooks during 2020.

When Iris Martinez was elected the first Latina ever to run the Circuit Court of Cook County, she chose education policy expert Cristina Pacione-Zayas to succeed her in the Illinois State Senate. Reset sits down with the two generations of Puerto Rican women leaders from the Northwest Side of Chicago to talk about passing the torch and what they both aim to achieve in their new roles.

Reset checks in with an atmospheric scientist for the latest on the weather in Chicago.

From wildfires to extreme weather to climate change influencing national politics, Reset reviews the biggest sustainability stories of 2020.