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In the Loop (Segments)
By WBEZ Chicago
In the Loop (Segments) episodes
- The longterm health effects of climate changeWorldwide, heat is the most hazardous weather event. The UN estimates that mortality for people over 65 years old increased by 85% between 2017-2021.22 min
- Local groups protecting the most vulnerable from potentially deadly heatwaves“It’s not a natural disaster, it’s a social tragedy,” says Jahmal Cole, founder of My Block, My Hood My City.26 min
- Anniversary of 14th amendment takes on new meaning after recent SCOTUS rulingAfter SCOTUS sided with Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship, the anniversary of the 14th Amendment and its impact comes into question22 min
- Remembering Chicago’s deadly 1995 heat waveChicagoans reflect on massive 1995 heat wave that left 739 people dead, most of them elderly and poor.24 min
- Iconic Chicago gospel singer and director, Lou Della Evans Reid, diesFounder of her church and a force in modern gospel music, Reid leaves rich legacy behind.13 min
- How Trump’s new tariffs could affect ChicagoOn Monday President Trump posted letters to 14 countries detailing new tariffs. These Tariffs are supposed to take effect on August 1st.13 min
- The heat wave that killed Chicago: 30 years laterThirty years ago this week, a five-day heat wave and an unprepared city led to the deaths of more than 730 Chicago residents.22 min
- Music superstar John Legend tells WBEZ what it’s like to be a musician and activist today
Producer: Gina Montagna
14 min - Sports betting can lead to problem gamblers in Illinois, but programs are helping them overcome addiction
Producer: Aaryan Kumar
15 min - How cuts to food assistance could increase hunger in Chicago
Producers: Lynnea Domienik, William Balk
20 min
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