In the Loop (Segments)

Reset checks in with author and columnist Radley Balko about the increasing militarization of police highlighted by recent protests over the killing of George Floyd of Minneapolis.

Chicago activists protesting the killing of George Floyd are calling for the city to defund its police department, in line with similar calls of action across the nation. Reset brings on a local organizer to learn about the movement to reallocate police funds to social services.

Reset checks in with an organizer behind the new The Chicago Drive-In in Bridgeview, which aims to create a safe way for people to enjoy movies this summer.

For decades, the staff and leadership of news organizations in America have failed to reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. Reset discusses how protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis are sparking a wave of reckonings in media organizations across the nation.

More than 200 organizations have partnered with the city to connect Chicago’s youth with meaningful out-of-school experiences in the summer. Reset checks in with the city to discuss “My Chi. My Future.”

Despite nationwide job gains, Black and Asian Americans are seeing their unemployment numbers rise. Reset talks with a Marketplace contributor to tease out what’s going on in the economy right now.

Reset checks in with a pair of artists about how they’re channeling their emotions into their work and how art can be used as therapy.

WBEZ political reporter Becky Vevea gives context and analysis of the Lightfoot administration’s latest moves

Mayor Lori Lightfoot answers listener questions about police brutality and reform, COVID-19 and more.

Reset takes a closer look at how COVID-19 and the ongoing protests over the police killing of George Floyd are impacting public transportation.

Vocalo Radio is playing songs with protest themes in line with the movement to end racism and police brutality.

Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in our Friday News Roundup with Jenn White.

Every Friday, Reset’s infectious disease expert answers your questions relating to COVID-19

The co-host and producer of The Stoop Podcast shares what she’s reading, watching and doing to celebrate black joy right now.

Reset takes a closer look at how different demographics of women are being left out of the conversations around police violence.

Defunding police. Removing police from schools. Black-brown unity. Racial equity in business. The protest movement is taking on many issues. Reset takes a closer look with WBEZ's Sarah Karp, who has been covering this issue in Chicago, and Cristina Pacione-Zayas, co-chair of the Puerto Rican Agenda.

A new analysis by WBEZ and the nonprofit City Bureau shows gaping disparities in the amount of money lent in white neighborhoods compared to black and Latino areas. Reset takes a closer look at the issue.

Reset talks with author Imani Perry about her book, Breathe: A Letter to My Sons and the conversation parents are having with their children about what it means to be Black in America.

Reset talks with the head of the Illinois Justice Project to unpack the charges against the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s death.

Despite days of looting and unrest, Chicago began Phase 3 of reopning on Wednesday. WTTW politics reporter Heather Cherone joins Reset with the latest on the plan for the city. Produer: Daniel Tucker, Stephanie Kim

Protests around the world sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis are not singular in nature and have not happened in a vacuum.

The Minneapolis Board of Education on Tuesday voted unanimously to terminate its contract with the city’s police department. Reset learns more about this decision and what it could mean for school districts across the nation.

Reset talks about efforts by some in Chicago’s Latino community to support African Americans in this moment.

During recent unrest in Chicago, racial tensions between the Latinos and African-Americans have reportedly escalated. Reset is joined by two community leaders to discuss what’s being done to unite these communities.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a series of police reforms Tuesday night, following another wave of citywide protests. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Becky Vevea for the details. Producer: Nereida Moreno