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In the Loop (Segments)
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In the Loop (Segments) episodes
- Chicago Logged 230,400 Rides In First Month Of New E-Scooter Pilot
Reset takes a look at how the first month of the city’s second e-scooter pilot program went, and what the city is doing in response to feedback and results.
Host: Becky Vevea
Producer: Stephanie Kim
11 min - How West Coast Wildfires Affect Chicago, The Midwest And The World
Reset checks in with a sustainability expert and a Portland-based reporter to discuss the causes, aftermath and global consequences of massive wildfires on the West Coast.
Host: Becky Vevea
Producer: Steve Bynum
21 min - New Report Details Chicago’s Record As A ‘Welcoming City’ For Immigrants
A new report from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs explores the city’s approach to immigrant inclusion and whether it’s policies truly create a welcoming city for all. Reset brings on the authors of the report.
Host: Becky Vevea
Producer: Nereida Moreno
21 min - What To Expect From Season Three Of WBEZ’s ‘Motive’ Podcast
Reset previews season three of WBEZ’s 'Motive' podcast, which explores how America's white supremacist movement recruits young people, and how it started in Chicago’s punk music scene.
Host: Becky Vevea
Producer: Bianca Martin
16 min - What’s That Building: A Chicago Legend Closes Its Doors
The latest edition of "What’s That Building" looks at the Palmer House, Chicago's most legendary hotel, which recently came to a sudden, untimely end.
Host: Becky Vevea
Producer: Jason Marck
15 min - From Budget Hearings To Contract Talks, Things Are Rocky For Chicago Police
The debate over how much taxpayers should pay for Chicago Police has been raging all summer. As aldermen discuss police spending for next year, the Lightfoot administration and the new leadership of the Fraternal Order of Police continue contract negotiations.
Reset breaks down what to know about ongoing talks and how the police contract impacts the city’s budget.
Host: Becky Vevea
Producers: Meha Ahmad, Becky Vevea
7 min - WOMANISH Creators Share The Best Things To Read, Watch And Do
Reset checks in with the co-founders of WOMANISH for more about their new 30-day popup — plus, they share their recommendations on what to read, watch and do this week.
Host: Becky Vevea
Producer: Stephanie Kim
8 min - Despite COVID-19, Illinois Sports Betting Bringing In Big Bucks
Sports shutdowns this summer did not slow down sports betting In Illinois. Reset takes a closer look at what’s behind the state’s $52 million take from legal sportsbooks in July.
Host: Becky Vevea
Producer: Steve Bynum
7 min - Pritzker Warns Of Statewide Budget Cuts, Layoffs If Congress Fails To Act
With no federal coronavirus relief deal in sight, Governor JB Pritzker is asking state agencies to prepare for a “nightmare scenario” of budget cuts: 5 percent this year and 10 percent next year.
Reset checks in with Laurence Msall of the Civil Federation for more on the state of Illinois’ finances.
Host: Becky Vevea
Producer: Nereida Moreno
11 min - Big Ten Announces October Return Of College Football
On Aug. 11, the Big Ten Conference announced there would be no football this fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then on Wednesday, officials reversed course and announced plans to resume play by late October.
Reset checks in WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout for more on this decision and what it means for the 2020 season.
Host: Becky Vevea
Producers: Jason Marck, Bianca Martin
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