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In the Loop (Segments)
By WBEZ Chicago
In the Loop (Segments) episodes
- Saxophonist Isaiah Collier Shares His Favorite Things To Read, Watch And Do
Reset checks in with the jazz saxophonist Isaiah Collier about how he’s navigating the pandemic and what he recommends to read, watch and do this week.
Producer: Stephanie Kim
9 min - What’s Muharram Like For Muslims During A Pandemic
Reset learns more about the traditions that take place during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. During this time, Shia Muslims mourn the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Hussein.
Producer: Aleezeh Hasan
11 min - Latinx Snubs: Emmys Address One Dilemma, Only To Create Another One
No Latinx performers were nominated in any of the major acting categories this year — a noticeable snub considering acclaimed shows like One Day At A Time, On My Block, Vida, Pose and Gentified.
Reset checks in with NPR TV critic Eric Deggans for more on the #LatinosAreOnTVToo movement.
Host: Kimberly Egonmwan
Producer: Meha Ahmad
14 min - Remote Learning Creates Extra Barriers For Homeless CPS Students
Reset checks in with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and a shelter in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood to discuss remote learning barriers for some of the city’s most vulnerable children.
Host: Kimberly Egonmwan
Producer: Nereida Moreno
19 min - CPS Kicks Off School Year: What To Expect
After months of back and forth on whether to go all-remote, Chicago Public Schools is kicking off its first day of classes Tuesday.
Reset checks in with WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp on how the first day of school is going so far.
Host: Kimberly Egonmwan
Producer: Meha Ahmad
7 min - Chicago Sports Rolling On Despite COVID-19
Reset brings you a roundup of the local sports news as the baseball season rolls on and the NFL prepares for a fanless opener this weekend.
Host; Kimberly Egonmwan
Producer: Jason Marck
15 min - Mercy Hospital’s Planned Closure Will Hurt South Side Mothers
Mercy Hospital in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood is expected to close in 2021, leaving a considerable gap in health care coverage for the residents who rely on the facility.
Reset takes a closer look at how the hospital’s closure might impact expectant mothers on the South Side and intensify disparities in Black maternal health.
Host: Kimberly Egonmwan
Producer: Bianca Martin
19 min - In New Crain’s-Harris Poll, Chicago Executives Weigh In On Post-COVID Work Life, Economic Reform And More
A new Crain’s-Harris poll explores how Chicago executives feel about various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic and other key issues.
Reset takes a closer look at the results of the inaugural Harris Poll Chicago Executive Pulse and what’s in store for future surveys.
Host: Kimberly Egonmwan
Producer: Stephanie Kim
11 min - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin On What To Expect From This Next Senate Session
Senators return to Capitol Hill next week. Reset brings on U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois to hear about the outlook on funding for unemployment benefits, small business support and COVID testing and PPE.
Host: Justin Kaufmann
Producer: Bianca Martin
6 min - Chicago Musician Bethany Thomas’ Debut Album Has One Message: She’s Got Range
Chicago singer-songwriter Bethany Thomas is a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll — and a little punk and maybe a little bit of soul, too. The multi-talented artist recently dropped her debut genre-busting album BT/She/Her, which offers a little something for everyone.
Reset sits down with Thomas to discuss the message behind her new album and how quarantining affects how she produces music.
Host: Justin Kaufmann
Producer: Meha Ahmad
17 min
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