In the Loop (Segments)

Reset brings on the president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs to discuss what we can expect from President-elect Biden on foreign relations

Reset takes a closer look at how the U.S. economy is being impacted by COVID-19.

Erika Chong Shuch joins Reset to discuss the For You: Artists & Elders program and to give her recommendations on what to read, watch and do this week.

Experts say a surge in cases, a battered economy and oncoming winter could mean a new wave of homelessness in Chicago. Reset takes a closer look at how the city is responding.

Reset checks in with Eli Stokols of the Los Angeles Times to discuss the latest in Washington.

Indoor dining is already banned in Illinois, but starting Wednesday, new COVID-19 restrictions take effect in Kane, DuPage, Will and Kankakee counties. Reset talks to business owners about how they’re dealing with the new restrictions.

Reset brings on the head of the nonpartisan budget watchdog Civic Federation to discuss the state’s financial challenges after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated income tax failed to pass on Election Day.

Illinois is moving to financially support organizations doing racial healing work in the state through a new initiative. Reset talks to one of the initiative’s lead officials and one of the first grantees.

A pandemic, a battered economy and oncoming winter could mean a new wave of homelessness in the city. Reset takes a closer look at the issue.

The Illinois House and Senate won’t meet for their fall veto session due to concerns over surging COVID-19 cases. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Dave McKinney for the latest.

Following the closing of polls, there is no evidence of any major foreign intervention via hacking or other cyberattack in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Reset brings on a New York Times national security correspondent whose latest piece covers the issue.

As Illinois hits its highest COVID-19 numbers to date, Governor JB Pritzker is tightening restrictions in Chicagoland’s collar counties. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Mia Taormina joins Reset to answer listener’s questions about what precautions they should be taking as the pandemic continues.

The nation’s highest court heard oral arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of the health care law signed by then-President Barack Obama a decade ago. Reset discusses what the case means for the future of Obamacare and what kind of ruling to expect.

Reset brings on Mike Simmons to talk about his company Blue Sky Strategies, a Chicago-based organization that offers anti-racist public policy consulting, while also specializing in equitable urban planning, youth empowerment and government accountability. Simmons has been recognized in Crain’s Chicago Business’ 40 Under 40 list.

Reset talks to local progressive leaders about the future of the Democratic Party and what they want to see from a Biden-Harris administration.

From federal stimulus money to police reform, Reset checks in with the WBEZ newsroom to discuss what a Biden administration could mean for Chicago and Illinois.

Reset talks to women’s rights activist Rebecca Sive about Sen. Kamala Harris’ rise to the White House and opens the phones to to take listener calls on what a Biden-Harris win means to them

Reset talks to Atlantic contributing writer Jemele Hill for more on Kamala Harris’ historic win — and commentators should avoid calling it evidence of a new reality for women of color.

Reset brings on UChicago’s Dr. Emily Landon to discuss her role on the Biden administration’s new COVID-19 task force and pharmaceutical company Pfizer’s big step towards a COVID vaccine.

For many, Alex Trebek was someone who was just always there, a reliable comfort and the host of a show most family members could agree on no matter how different their viewing tastes were. Reset opens the phones to hear from listeners about their Jeopardy! memories.

Reset brings on a local Republican official to get his reaction to Democrat Joe Biden winning the presidential election and his perspective on the future of the GOP in Illinois.

The Trump campaign and the GOP have filed multiple lawsuits in several swing states targeting vote counting and mail-in ballots. Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold breaks down the latest news and what might come next from the Trump campaign.

As Joe Biden stands poised to win the Presidency, Reset asks about the next steps for his campaign.

Illinois voters reject Governor J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax amendment. Several Illinois democratic incumbents win their congressional races. Plus, Illinois reports its highest COVID-19 daily case count on record.

Reset checks in on the latest Election 2020 results in Georgia, Nevada, Arizona and Pennsylvania.