In the Loop

By WBEZ ChicagoNews

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In the Loop episodes

May 12, 2023 WBEZ'S Weekly News Recap: May 12, 2023
Chicago braces for possibility of more migrants arriving from Texas as pandemic border restrictions are lifted. Brandon Johnson prepares for his inauguration as Chicago’s next Mayor. Reset goes behind the headlines with Rummana Hussain, Chicago Sun-Times.editorial board member and columnist, Amanda Vinicky, WTTW political correspondent and Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune state government reporter.
46 min
May 12, 2023 Keep Your Eyes Peeled For These Upcoming Summer Films
Producer: Lynnea Domienik, Micah Yason
Editor: Andrew Meriwether, Meha Ahmad
23 min
May 11, 2023 Chicago Declares A State Of Emergency Over Migrant Crisis
Producer: Brenda Ruiz
Editor: Andrew Meriwether, Meha Ahmad
16 min
May 11, 2023 Nicole Chung On ‘Grieving Under Capitalism’
Producer: Stephanie Kim
Editor: Andrew Meriwether, Meha Ahmad
20 min
May 11, 2023 What Lies Ahead For Chicago’s Incoming City Council
Chicago’s ushering in a new City Council next week, and its members are younger, more progressive and more diverse than any previous council in the city’s history. Reset heard from Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa of the 35th Ward about this historic group.
18 min
May 10, 2023 How To Save For Retirement At Any Age
A new survey found that more and more working Americans say they don’t feel confident they’ll have enough money to live comfortably when they retire. And nearly half of all Baby Boomers report having no money saved for retirement. Reset turns to Christine Benz, a personal finance and retirement planning expert, for advice.
25 min
May 10, 2023 How The Jazz Institute Is Fostering Next-gen Jazz Improvisers
The Jazz Institute of Chicago is cultivating the next generation of musicians. The Institute provides opportunities for middle and high school students to learn improvisations on jazz standards alongside experienced musicians. Reset talked with three participating students — Brandon Harper, Zach Bezirgan and Oscar Evely — as well as the Institute’s executive director, Heather Ireland Robinson, about the institute's teaching philosophy.
27 min
May 10, 2023 Illinois Schools Have A Lead Problem
A recent Chicago Tribune investigation found that lead is showing up in the water at public schools all across the state. Reset learns more about the findings and the impact lead can have on kids from Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune investigative data reporter.
11 min
May 09, 2023 Kanye West’s Rise And Fall From Grace
Season five of WBEZ’s Making podcast brings you the origin stories of some of the world’s biggest leaders and game changers. The latest installment begins with a two-part exploration into the making and “unmaking” of Chicago’s Kanye West, now known as Ye. Reset chats with Making host Brandon Pope.
17 min
May 09, 2023 Mayor Lori Lightfoot Says Farewell To City Hall
Monday, May 8 marked the start of Mayor Lightfoot’s final week as mayor of Chicago, and she delivered a goodbye address. Reset hears what she said and reviews her tenure with Tessa Weinberg and Mariah Woelfel, WBEZ city government and politics reporters.
18 min