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In the Loop (Segments) episodes
- Congressman Bobby Rush On The Anti-lynching Act Held Up In Senat
The forecast for Congress passing anti-lynching legislation is looking less clear.
Reset talks to the bill’s sponsor Democratic U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush.
Producers: Bianca Martin, Daniel Tucker, Jason Marck
9 min - Minimum Wage Goes Up In Illinois, And Other New Laws To Know About
The minimum wage is going up starting Wednesday. Reset takes a look at who is getting what, and other new laws that are taking effect.
Producer: Meha Ahmad
8 min - Why Lynching Is Still Not A Federal Crime
The killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia gave momentum to anti-lynching legislation that is currently stalled in the U.S. Congress.
Reset takes a comparative look at the past and present of America’s anti-lynching movement.
Producer: Daniel Tucker, Steve Bynum
9 min - Is It Safe For Students To Return To Classrooms This Fall?
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tuesday released new guidance for bringing children back to the classrooms this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Reset talks to a pediatrician about what parents and schools officials can do to keep children safe during this public health crisis.
Host: Justin Kaufmann
Producer: Nereida Moreno
8 min - After 22 Years, Chicago’s Blackbird Restaurant Closes
Reset talks to Chef Paul Kahan about the closing of Blackbird and how the Michelin-starred restaurant helped transform Randolph Street and the West Loop into the restaurant epicenter of Chicago.
Host: Justin Kaufmann
Producer: Justin Kaufmann
7 min - Chicago Student’s New Short Film Highlights Same-Sex Marriage In 1913
Jack and Anna is a moving portrait of two women happy and in love, pulled apart by the courts. The short film is garnering attention and racking up awards at film festivals across the country.
Reset talks to the filmmaker for more on her new documentary.
Host: Justin Kaufmann
Producer: Jason Marck
8 min - I’m Telling, Don’t Shoot Founder Works To Curb Violence In Chicago
Reset sits down with I’m Telling, Don’t Shoot founder Early Walker to discuss his mission and what they’re doing to enact change in the city.
Host: Justin Kaufmann
Producer: Zach Wilson
10 min - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle On Budget, Police Reform
Cook County is facing a $220 million budget shortfall because of the coronavirus pandemic — and next year’s fiscal forecast is even worse.
Reset checks in with Board President Toni Preckwinle to discuss the county’s budget deficit, police reform and more.
Host: Justin Kaufmann
Producer: Nereida Moreno
17 min - After Push From Alumni, Lane Tech Could Ditch ‘Indian’ Mascot
Reset hears from an alum — who once played the mascot role at Lane Tech — on why he thinks it’s time for a change. Plus, we take a look at why other potentially offensive mascots in Illinois sports haven’t gone anywhere and what it would take.
Host: Justin Kaufmann
Producer: Meha Ahmad
14 min - New Documentary Tells Story Of First U.S. All-Black Rowing Team
The new documentary “A Most Beautiful Thing” tells the story of the first all-black rowing team at Manley High School on Chicago’s West Side. Reset talks one of the members, Arshay Cooper, about his story, book and documentary.
Host: Justin Kaufmann
Producer: Justin Kaufmann
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