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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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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois Roundup: Oct. 2, 2020 02.10.2020

Reset breaks down the week’s top stories in our Friday News Roundup with guest host Justin Kaufmann.

Infectious Disease Specialist Answers Your COVID-19 Questions: Oct. 2, 2020 02.10.2020

Reset checks in with an infectious disease specialist to answer your questions about how to stay safe throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

How President Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis May Impact The 2020 Race 02.10.2020

President Trump announced that he and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. Reset discusses how the news may impact the 2020 election campaign and upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings.

Could Wisconsin’s Surge In COVID-19 Cases Impact Election Turnout? 02.10.2020

Reset checks in with Molly Beck of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for more on COVID-19 in Wisconsin and how it could impact voter turnout and the election.

U.S. Jobless Claims Fall But Still At Record-High Levels 01.10.2020

Reset checks in with economist Diane Swonk about what the latest jobs numbers mean for the overall economic recovery.

Why The World Needs Amy Krouse Rosenthal Now More Than Ever 01.10.2020

The Yellow Umbrella Party raises money for Ovarian Cancer research and to honor the late writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Reset talks with Rosenthal's widower, Jason, and author John Green about the 2020 Party.

What's That Building: Lawry's The Prime Rib 01.10.2020

If you’ve ever been to Lawry’s the Prime Rib, you know how it feels almost like a time capsule. Reset architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin takes us inside.

United And American Airlines Furlough 32,000 U.S. Workers 01.10.2020

NPR's David Schaper discusses Chicago-based United Airlines and American Airlines moving to furlough 32,000 workers due to stalled federal stimulus talks.

How To Fix Excessive Force In American Policing 01.10.2020

The U.S. is reckoning with growing calls to rethink and reform American policing. Reset brings on two policing experts to discuss factors that lead to undue force, and some possible alternatives.

A Look At Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Environmental Legacy 01.10.2020

Reset checks in WBEZ sustainability contributor Karen Weigert and an environmental law expert to discuss Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s environmental legacy.

Everything You Need To Know About Early Voting In Cook County 30.09.2020

Reset checks in with two local election officials to break down what residents should know about early voting in the Chicago area ahead of the November presidential election.

Black String Triage Ensemble Founder On What To Read, Watch And Do 30.09.2020

Reset brings on the founder and music director of the Black String Triage Ensemble to discuss his work, and his recommendations on what to read, watch and do this week.

Illinois Schools Are Calling Kids Back To The Classroom, But Is It Time? 30.09.2020

Reset checks in with WBEZ education reporter Susie An, and hears from teachers and parents on resuming in-person learning.

Rocker Bob Mould Is Back With New Solo Album ‘Blue Hearts’ 30.09.2020

Reset talks with Husker Du frontman Bob Mould’s about his new solo album, filled with anthems for the protest movement of 2020.

Recapping The First 2020 Presidential Debate 30.09.2020

Reset brings on two political strategists to break down some of the key moments from the first presidential debate held Tuesday night.

Mayor Lightfoot Eases COVID-19 Restrictions On Businesses, Restaurants 29.09.2020

The city of Chicago will lift restrictions on certain businesses to help ease the financial burden from COVID-19. Reset meets two local taverns to hear what these changes might mean for their businesses.

Wynton Marsalis Is Back With Powerful New Extended Work ‘The Ever Fonky Lowdown’ 29.09.2020

Music legend Wynton Marsalis tells Reset about his new work, 'The Ever Fonky Lowdown', using music and spoken-word to critique tribalism encouraged by some world leaders, while taking money and power.

Mayor Lightfoot Unveils New Plan To Combat Violence In Chicago 29.09.2020

Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Patrick Smith for the details of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s new comprehensive plan to reduce gun violence in Chicago.

Illinois’ Wedding Industry Poses Risks During The Pandemic 29.09.2020

Local health officials identify wedding events as the source of several COVID-19 cases in the Chicago region. Reset brings on a WBEZ reporter who examined how closely the wedding industry follows COVID-19 health guidelines.

Illinois’ Most Heated Race Could Be The Graduated Income Tax Vote 29.09.2020

Reset breaks down everything you need to know about the graduated income tax proposal Illinoisans will consider in the November election.

How A Proposed House Bill Would Restrict States’ Use Of Federal COVID-19 Relief 29.09.2020

A new House bill introduced by Congressman Darin LaHood would place constraints on any federal relief given to state and local governments. Reset checks in with the Illinois Policy Institute for the details.

Chicago-Based Artist Uses Nontraditional Mediums To Create Revolutionary Portraits 29.09.2020

Reset sits down with a local artist to learn about his use of non-traditional mediums to create portraits and pieces that reflect his experiences and identity.

Budget Shortfall Could Shutter One Of Chicago’s Largest Anti-Violence Programs 28.09.2020

Rapid Employment and Development Initiative, or READI Chicago, could shut down due to a $5 million funding loss this year. Reset talks with the program’s director.

Foles Came, Saw & Conquered: Is The Trubisky Era Over in Chicago? 28.09.2020

Is this the end of the Mitch Trubisky era in Chicago? WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout joins Reset to discuss.

WBEZ: Madigan Tried To Get State Jobs For Family Of Chairman Investigating ComEd Scandal 28.09.2020

WBEZ obtained records that show Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan tried to get state jobs for people close to the chairman of a legislative committee tasked with investigating his role in the ComEd bribery scandal.

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