Looped In: Chicago

As back-to-school season begins, more focus locally has been on what's happening within the culture of sports teams and extracurricular groups.

The hazing scandal at Northwestern University, in particular, has shined a light on difficult conversations for students, their parents and faculty members.

This episode showcases as recent roundtable discussion -- led by WBBM news anchor Rob Hart -- with three hazing experts who share their expertise and thoughts about how and why these practices start, and what red flags parents can keep an eye out for in their own children who participate in groups where hazing could be happening.

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Chicago has seen a lot of fast cars lately. With NASCAR racing through our streets and Formula 1 revving up to begin, we take a look at the slower side of car culture.

Lowriders have been around since the 1940's, but did you know there's more to this group than just beautiful cars? In this episode, we explore the community behind Lowriders and bust some pop culture myths surrounding these vehicles. 

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Lately everyone talks about what the “correct” amount to tip is, especially after the pandemic.

But with service work being based on tips is the norm, some servers and patrons are saying to ending tipping all together. Though, there are people who still prefer to make their living through tipped work.

In this week's episode, we explore both sides of the table if Illinois should slash of subminimum wage.

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Mentioned in the Episode: One Fair Wage & the Illinois Restaurant Association

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It's been 30 years since anti-apartheid activist and politician Nelson Mandela visited Chicago. In this episode we look at the decades leading up to the end of the apartheid in South Africa through stories and images from retired activist Joan Gerig.

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As assaults and robberies against letter carriers increase, what can be done at a federal level, as well as in our Chicago neighborhoods, to better ensure safety? This week, host Jim Hanke speaks with Spencer Block -- a Public Information Officer and Postal Inspector with the law enforcement arm of the US Postal Service -- to find out more.

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In 2022, workers who went on strike increased by 50%. Today, all around the country, workplaces of different fields are walking out, striking and unionizing on a scale we haven't seen for decades. This got us thinking: Why do workers strike? Is there a pattern to be seen of these events throughout history?

In this Episode of Looped In, we explore the history of labor movements in our country and answer these questions with expert guests Dr. Steve Macek and Kim Kelly, journalist and author of the book "Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor."

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Chicago will once again host Lollapalooza this weekend -- a massive multi-day concert experience, known the world over for bringing the biggest names in music together. In the wake of recent viral videos of high-profile artists like Cardi B and Drake being hit by flying objects from fans, host Arielle Raveney speaks with two music industry professionals -- tour manager Melissa Adams and Sylvan Esso's Nick Sanborn (performing this year at Lolla) -- about live performance etiquette in 2023, and whether standard manners at these shows depend on the generation.

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Small, indie hot sauce brands are like the new homemade craft beer brewers of recent years. In the last quarter century, the hot sauce market has almost doubled annually, leading to a value of $3 billion in 2022. So why has this obsession with heat gathered so much steam? This week, host Jim Hanke speaks with hot sauce influencer Brian Ambs about current hot sauce culture, as well as High Desert Sauce Company founder Zac Perkins, whose trajectory took him from living on the streets to the biggest stage in sauce: Hot Ones.

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Illinois recently became the first state to completely eliminate cash bail, in a move meant to lessen prison overcrowding as well as to find equity for those incarcerated.

But how does this landmark decision affect law enforcement, prosecutors, victims of crime and the families of those jailed? On today's show, host Jim Hanke speaks with WBBM reporter Nancy Harty about what she's found in her coverage of the issue, as well as Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser, about her role in the legislation.

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With “The Bear” creating hype and conversation around Michelin Stars and the food world, we dig in to discover the process behind how a restaurant receives one. We speak with Master Chef Graham Elliot about his experience as a chef and restaurant owner. As well as food journalists Samantha Nelson and Mike Gebert about their opinions on the dining scene in Chicago.

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Michelin Star Places in Chicago