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WBEZ's global affairs program. Featuring in-depth conversations about international issues and their local impact. Also, foreign film reviews and human rights commentaries. Hosted by Jerome McDonnell. This podcast is free, in mp3, and updated weekdays.
Host Jonathan Groubert and WBEZ have teamed up to bring back the revered program, The State We're In. In Season 1 of this podcast reboot, you'll hear astonishing true and personal stories from all over the globe. The sonically beautiful, and narratively gripping "talkumentary" program brings you guests who will amaze you, break your heart or leave you laughing -- sometimes, all at once. If you're a fan of This American Life, or captivating storytelling in general, you'll want to be sure to s ...
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The Paper Machete is a free, weekly “live magazine” covering pop culture, current events and American manners. Part spoken-word show, part vaudeville revue, The Paper Machete features comedians, journalists, storytellers and musical guests performing in the back room of a Chicago bar. The show was created and hosted by writer Christopher Piatt (pronounced like hot apple PIE-it). In June 2011 The Chicago Reader named The Paper Machete “Best Comedy Variety Show of 2011.” The Paper Machete podc ...
Each Thursday we podcast video of one song from a live music performance filmed by WBEZ Music.
On Background is WBEZ Chicago’s weekly political podcast. Each week, our top-notch team of political reporters brings you the backstory on the week’s big story. We’ll take you inside the back rooms of Chicago and Illinois government to explain the story, and why it matters.
This week saw Illinois abolishing cash bail, Madigan’s bumpy replacement process in the House, and Mayor Lightfoot’s “hot mic” moment
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Mail Delivery Disruptions Lead To Frustration For Many Chicagoans
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Reset talks to one South Side resident who’s had issues with her mail since August and the president of Chicago’s postal worker union.
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Chicago’s Top Doc Says City ‘Waiting For Additional Vaccines’ To Arrive
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Update on vaccine distribution and re-openings from Chicago's top doc Alison Arwady
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Relief For Small Businesses Key To COVID Economic Recovery
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U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appeared before Congress on Tuesday to discuss the state of the economy as lawmakers consider President Biden’s relief plan.
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Will Office Workers Ever Go Back To The Office?
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Company and national surveys show many office workers would like to remain at home after COVID for at least part of the work week.
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Dr. Mia Taormina Answers Your COVID-19 Questions
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Each week, Reset’s infectious disease expert Dr. Mia Taormina joins us to answer your questions relating to the coronavirus and vaccines.
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New Film Shows Immigration Story Through Eyes Of Korean Americans
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Film “Minari” shows one Korean-American family’s immigrant experience.
Governor Pritzker lays out his 2022 budget plan. Michael Madigan resigns from the Illinois House. Plus, Chicago expands indoor dining.
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Madigan Sends Shockwaves Around State With Resignation Email
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Longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday announced he’s resigning from office at the end of February. The 78-year-old Democrat has been a fixture and a power player in Springfield for half a century, but questions about his ties to the ComEd bribery scandal laid him low in recent years. Reset looks back on Madigan’s reign in Spri…
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Gov. Pritzker Acknowledges Pain, Sacrifice In Annual Address
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Gov. Pritzker presented his budget priorities for 2022, which includes employment security, small business grants, and housing assistance.
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BONUS POD: Gov. Pritzker’s Full State of the State Address
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State address today. We've got expert analysis from WBEZ reporter Tony Arnold in our companion podcast. This is the governor's complete address
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Mother Nature Really Giving It To Chicago With Snow, Icy Temps
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Cook and Lake County shovels out after another big snow
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How Congo Square Theatre Is Staying Afloat During The Pandemic
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PODCAST - The latest COVID-19 stimulus bill earmarked $15 billion for arts funding, including relief for concert venues and theaters. Reset checks in with the head of Chicago’s Congo Square Theatre to discuss how artists are getting through the pandemic and what to expect from their 2021 production schedule. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Bianca …
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To Solve Chicago’s Homelessness Crisis, Advocates Say We Can’t Look Away After The Cold Ends
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Chicago’s deep freeze is expected to stick around for a while and could be the longest cold snap in February in 60 years. The leaves many homeless Chicagoans vulnerable to the bitter cold amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Reset checks in with local organizations working toward long-term solutions to homelessness in the city and around Illinois Host: Sash…
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To Solve Chicago’s Homelessness Crisis, Advocates Say We Can’t Look Away After The Cold Ends
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Chicago’s deep freeze is expected to stick around for a while and could be the longest cold snap in February in 60 years. The leaves many homeless Chicagoans vulnerable to the bitter cold amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Reset checks in with local organizations working toward long-term solutions to homelessness in the city and around Illinois For more R…
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GM Pledges To Produce Only Zero-Emissions Vehicles By 2035
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American carmaker General Motors on Thursday announced an ambitious plan to only sell zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Reset finds out if the news is as game-changing as it sounds.For more Reset interviews, subscribe to this podcast and please leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, go to the WBEZ website o…
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Hotels And Restaurants Fight For Survival During COVID-19
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Leisure and hospitality businesses are suffering due to COVID-19, but many in the industry are fighting — and getting creative — to survive.
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Do We Still Need Black History Month?
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The original intent of the month was to uplift the struggle for racial equality in the U.S.. Does it still serve that end?
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Dr. Mia Taormina Answers Your COVID-19 Questions
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Reset brings on an infectious disease expert for our weekly check-in to provide clarity and answers to your questions, comments and concerns about COVID-19.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot sends her “best and final offer” to the Chicago Teachers Union, raising the stakes for a strike. Illinois loosens COVID-19 restrictions across the state. Plus, the Obama Presidential Center gets the greenlight to break ground in 2021 after years of delays.Reset breaks down the biggest news of the week in our Friday News Roundup…
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Chicago’s Top Cop Responds To Spate Of Carjackings, Homicides
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Chicago recorded 51 homicides in the first month of 2021 — the highest number of January homicides in four years. This comes as city leaders grapple with a recent spike in carjackings. Mayor Lightfoot says CPD is adding 40 more police officers to address the growing number of cases. Reset brings on the head of the Chicago Police Department for more…
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Tech Divide Prevents Many Seniors From Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccinations
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Chicago residents 65 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as a part of Phase 1B. However, many in this group are finding the technological landscape daunting and difficult to navigate. Reset brings on an elder care expert and a medical researcher focused on Chicago’s gaps in health information to lay out the issue and offer possible …
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Artists Lobby Biden, Lawmakers To Help Industry That Generates Billions
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On Inauguration Day, working artists kicked off the Be An #ArtsHero campaign, a 100-day push for legislation that will help arts workers survive a pandemic that has brought their industries to a standstill.Reset checks in with one of the campaign’s organizers and hears from a reporter covering how the pandemic has hit one prominent arts organizatio…
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Medical Ethicist On Vaccine Line Jumpers: ‘I Predicted A Black Market’
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COVID-19 vaccines are still a scarce resource. But a growing number of reports show that some individuals are getting vaccinated ahead of more vulnerable candidates.Reset brings on two medical ethicists to weigh in on the current picture around and possible steps for prevention. For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave …
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Dr. Mia Taormina Answers Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions
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Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist at the DuPage Medical Group, checks in to provide clarity and answers to listeners' COVID-19 questions, comments and concerns. Look for our latest interview with her in your podcast feed every Sunday. For more Reset interviews and news, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating to help ot…
WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup takes you inside the biggest local and state stories of the past 7 days. This week on the roundup we’re joined by WTTW’s Brandis Friedman, and WBEZ’s Becky Vevea
WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup takes you inside the biggest local and state stories of the past 7 days. This week on the roundup we’re joined by WTTW’s Brandis Friedman, and WBEZ’s Becky Vevea For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, head to the WB…
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Closing The Gap: Streamlining Supply Chain Issues Across Illinois (Part 4)
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In the final installment in our most recent Closing the Gap series, Reset explores disparities in vaccine access and distribution in the greater Chicagoland region
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Closing The Gap: Streamlining Supply Chain Issues Across Illinois (Part 4)
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In the final installment in our most recent Closing the Gap series, Reset explores disparities in vaccine access and distribution in the greater Chicagoland region For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, go to the WBEZ website or follow us on …
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Closing The Gap On Vaccine Access: Building Trust In The Immunization (Part 3)
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In the latest installment in our series Closing the Gap, Reset explores disparities in COVID-19 vaccine access and distribution in the greater Chicagoland region.
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Closing The Gap On Vaccine Access: Building Trust In The Immunization (Part 3)
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In the latest installment in our series Closing the Gap, Reset explores disparities in COVID-19 vaccine access and distribution in the greater Chicagoland region. The series continues with a look at how physicians and community health outreach workers are combating negative messaging around the vaccine, particularly for Black and Latino residents h…
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Closing The Gap On Vaccine Access: Ensuring Diversity In Clinical Trials (Part 2)
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In the latest installment in our series Closing the Gap, Reset explores disparities in vaccine access and distribution in the Chicago region. The series continues with a closer look at the push for diversity in clinical trials with Chicago’s first two COVID-19 vaccine trial participants and two health care workers leading efforts to vet the vaccine…
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Closing The Gap On Vaccine Access: Bringing Equity To Vaccinations (Part 1)
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In the latest installment in our series Closing the Gap, Reset explores disparities in vaccine access and distribution in the greater Chicagoland region. The series kicks off with three thought leaders’ recommendations on what needs to happen in the current and coming phases of vaccine rollout to ensure our most vulnerable populations are prioritiz…
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Dr. Mia Taormina Answers Your COVID-19 Questions
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Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist at the DuPage Medical Group, checks in to provide clarity and answers to listeners' COVID-19 questions, comments and concerns. Look for our latest interview with her in your podcast feed every Sunday. For more Reset interviews and news, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating to help ot…
A new president, changing COVID-19 regulations in Illinois, and a looming Chicago teachers strike are some of what we're covering, as WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup takes you inside the biggest local and state stories of the past 7 days. This week on the roundup we’re joined by WTTW politics reporter Heather Cherone, and WBEZ Illinois politics reporter…
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From COVID To The Capitol: How Biden Will Try To Heal A Nation In Crisis
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After 4 years of chaos and thousands of Americans dying every day from COVID-19, President Biden’s administration needs to get to work. Fast. Reset talks about the president’s priorities for his first 10 days in office, and we’ll compare and contrast his speech with inaugural speeches of the past. For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this…
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Talking To Your Kids About The News: Be Honest, Play To Age And Maturity
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Reset brings on an expert to offer advice on how to discuss thorny topics like the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and impeachment with kids of all ages. For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, gor to the WBEZ website and follow us on Twitter…
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Chicago’s Top Doc Details Local Vaccine Distribution Plans
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Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady explains the city’s latest COVID-19 vaccination and mitigation efforts. For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us. For more about the program, head to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.…
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Dr. Mia Taormina Answers Your Latest COVID-19 Questions
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Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist at the DuPage Medical Group, checks in to provide clarity and answers to listeners' COVID-19 questions, comments and concerns. Look for our latest interview with her in your podcast feed every Sunday. For more Reset interviews and news, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating to help ot…
WBEZ’s Weekly News Roundup takes you inside the biggest local and state stories of the past 7 days. This week on the roundup we’re joined by Amanda Vinicky, longtime statehouse reporter for WTTW, and David Greising, president of the Better Government Association. For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. Tha…