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In the Loop (Segments)
By WBEZ Chicago
In the Loop (Segments) episodes
- Honoring Community Muralist William Walker’s Legacy In Chicago
In honor of Black History Month, we are taking a look into Chicago’s most significant African American figures.
Reset discusses black Chicagoan William Walker, who helped launch the community mural movement in the U.S., and his impact on Chicago and beyond.
Producer: Bianca Martin
28 min - Chicago’s Failing Recycling Program Prompts Alderman To Call Hearings
A Better Government Association investigation revealed that Chicago has the worst recycling program in the nation.
Reset learns more about what actions two alderman are taking to improve the recycling system in the city.
Producer: Aleezeh Hasan
8 min - Jeremy Cunningham Hopes To Change The Tone Of Gun Violence Conversation Through Jazz
Chicago musician Jeremy Cunningham’s new album explores his brother’s life, and the effect his brother’s loss had on him and his family. His brother was killed by an assault rifle during a home invasion in 2008.
Reset sits down with the drummer, composer and improviser to discuss his new album, The Weather Up There, and how he hopes to change the tone of the conversation on gun violence, gun rights and gun legislation through music.
Producer: Jason Marck
20 min - WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: Feb. 21, 2020
Gov. JB Pritzker has unveiled his 2021 state budget plan. Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is back in Chicago thanks to President Donald Trump. Plus, Mayor Lightfoot continues to lobby for a Chicago casino.
Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in our Friday News Roundup with host Jenn White.
Producer: Nereida Moreno
30 min - What One Nonprofit Is Doing To Keep Footwork Alive And Kicking In Chicago
You’ve never seen feet move fast — really fast — unless you’ve seen Chicago footwork. The house, street style of dancing got its start on Chicago’s South and West Sides in the 1980s. And One Chicago nonprofit, Open The Circle, is working to keep footwork alive in the communities where it got started.
Producer: Zach Wilson
17 min - South Side Salon Specializes in Community-based Healing
Reset learns more about the Haji Healing Salon on the South Side of Chicago, which provides accessible self-care and group healing services.
Producer: Aleezeh Hasan
13 min - Rebuilding Trust Between CPD And Residents In Englewood
What does top-notch community policing look like in action? And what are some of the best practices around police-community relations? One Chicago police district is making efforts to bolster trust with the surrounding community, and some residents are taking note and getting involved.
Producer: Bianca Martin
20 min - At The Intersection Of Climate Change, Food and Race
Race is often a determination in what we eat, and what we eat affects climate change. At least according to UIC researcher Joe Bozeman III. He breaks down diet by racial groups, to see which groups may be affecting climate change the most.
Producer: Jason March
16 min - Six Candidates Face Off In Another Democratic Debate
Reset checks in with former political speech writer and senior lecturer at Northwestern University Jason DeSanto as he breaks down the winners and losers of the Wednesday night Democratic debate. We also look ahead to the upcoming caucuses in Nevada.
Producer: Daniel Tucker
16 min - Where Have All The Community Spaces Gone?
Reset examines the importance of community spaces, and what happens to residents when they disappear.
Producer: Stephanie Kim
17 min
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