In the Loop

Hatem Abudayyeh-Exec. Director, Arab American Action Network joins us to discuss what goes into resettlement efforts.

Mercedes Badia-Tavas, Chicago Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers, explains the legal response to President Trump’s order.

It’s not the blizzard of ‘67, but snow is on the way, and temps are dropping. It’s a good time to stay in, snuggle up and whip up a warm weather drink-with or without alcohol. Mixologist Erica Helms from Lula Cafe has some ideas on how to warm up and tune out the winter woes, and she whips up a couple favorites for host Jenn White to try.

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis has played in settings from classical to pop, and with musicians as diverse as Art Blakey and Jerry Garcia. He recently teamed up with Chicago vocalist Kurt Elling on the album Upward Spiral. Marsalis joined Morning Shift to talk about his music ahead of a gig with his quartet and Elling at Chicago’s Symphony Center.

The North American Free Trade Agreement is on the table as President Donald Trump plans to renegotiate the long-standing deal. Calling NAFTA the “worst trade deal in history,” Trump has criticized former President Bill Clinton for signing it in 1993. The agreement allowed for the U.S., Mexico, and Canada to trade goods without having to pay high tariffs. What will renegotiating it mean for Illinois manufacturers? A majority of the state’s exports go to NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico. Morning Shift talks to Greg Baise, the president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association.

President Trump broached the topic of immigration Wednesday with plans to crack down on sanctuary cities. WBEZ's Lauren Chooljiana and NPR's David Schaper break down what that means for Chicago.

Coval's upcoming book of poetry, A People’s History of Chicago, pays tribute to the city’s 77 neighborhoods

On Jan. 24, 1967, a Tuesday, Chicago was an atypical 65 degrees. That Thursday, Chicago was hit by the worst blizzard in its history, a record held to this day. Morning Shift talks to Chicago historian John R. Schmidt, a college student in 1967, about what he remembers of the blizzard.

What you should watch out for, and the best way to finance your grandchild’s education without cracking your own nest egg.

Chicago is making efforts to diversify the police force. The “Be the Change” campaign aims to target minority groups to take the police entrance exam and “have a department that reflects the unique dynamics of our communities,” according to Supt. Eddie Johnson.