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In the Loop (Segments)
By WBEZ Chicago
In the Loop (Segments) episodes
- Chicago Pastor On Hunger Strike Says Violence Is A Public Health Issue
Pastor Anthony Williams has been on a hunger strike for more than a month to address violence as a public health crisis. He tells Reset what he wants from lawmakers.
Producer: Meha Ahmad
12 min - Social Equity Applicants Sue Illinois Over Cannabis Lottery System
Reset takes a closer look at the state’s cannabis lottery system and why lawmakers say Black and brown business owners are being left behind.
Producers: Nereida Moreno, Zach Wilson
18 min - After Years Of Resistance, Chicago Plans To Replace Lead Pipes
After years of resisting, denying and even avoiding the issue, Chicago is finally going to start replacing its lead pipes. Reset learns about the city’s plan, the dangers of lead exposure and why it’s taken so long for elected officials to act.
Host: Kimberley Egonmwan
Producers: Meha Ahmad, Aleezeh Hasan
6 min - Chicago City Council Approves Woodlawn Housing Ordinance
Reset brings on a city leader and a community organizer who have been leading efforts to protect affordable housing in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
Producer: Bianca Martin
14 min - Father And Son Duo Document George Floyd Protest Art
A father and son team up to document the art created in the wake of civil unrest in Chicago following the murder of George Floyd.
Producer: Jason Marck
11 min - Mental Health Check-In: Tips On Managing Your Stress And Anxiety
Reset checks in with three mental health experts on why many adults and families are feeling overwhelmed, and what can be done to address it.
Host: Kimberley Egonmwan
Producer: Stephanie Kim
21 min - Lightfoot Aides Unpack Chicago’s $1.2 Billion Budget Shortfall
Chicago faces an estimated $1.2 billion gap in 2021 due largely to revenue losses from the coronavirus pandemic — and that’s on top of a $800 million deficit for the rest of this year.
Reset checks in with the city’s budget director and its chief financial officer discuss the mayor’s plans to tackle the budget crisis, and what that could mean for taxpayers and city services.
Host: Kimberley Egonmwan
Producer: Nereida Moreno
6 min - New Hulu Comedy Series ‘Woke’ Presents Breakout Role For Chicago Comedian
Hulu premiers a new comedy series Wednesday called “Woke” featuring a breakout role for a Chicago-based comedian T. Murph.
Reset talks with the comedian about his work on the new show and his background in Chicago’s comedy scene.
Producer: Bianca Martin
21 min - Ravinia CEO Welz Kauffman Bids Adieu After 20 Years
After 20 years at the helm of the Ravinia Festival, President and CEO Welz Kauffman is stepping down and moving on to a new challenge. He talks about his accomplishments, the changes he implemented at the storied institution on Chicago’s North Shore and the future of live arts programming in the age of COVID-19.
Producer: Jason Marck
15 min - Remote Learning: What’s Working And What Needs Work
Reset checks in with WBEZ’s education desk, a local teacher and a suburban parent to discuss what is working with remote learning and what isn’t. Tuesday marked the first day of the fall semester at Chicago Public Schools.
Producers: Zach Wilson, Meha Ahmad
25 min
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