Morning Shift Podcast
1) The Case For Taxing Corporations
Some Chicago alders balked at Mayor Brandon Johnson’s inclusion of a corporate head tax in his 2026 budget proposal. In response, a group of moderate and conservative city councilors put forth a list ...Show More
2) An Alternative Budget Plan From Chicago Alders
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has rejected an alternative budget proposal from a slim majority of alderpersons, calling it “an incomplete assignment.” In the Loop learns more about what those councilm...Show More
3) WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Dec. 5, 2025
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson battles alders over a competing budget proposal. Northwestern agrees to pay $75 million in a deal with the federal government. A new independent candidate enters the race...Show More
4) Local Safety Net Hospitals Are Keeping Their Doors Open For Chicago’s Uninsured
Health coverage for millions of people is on the line as the federal government cannot get on the same page on a new health care plan or extending Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire ...Show More
5) Chicago Favorite Son Robert Townsend Is Back In Town
Acclaimed actor, filmmaker, and comedian Robert Townsend is hosting a pop-up film festival to support local charities. The West Side native joins In the Loop to talk about his storied career and effor...Show More
6) How Trump Cuts Could Affect Chicago’s Unhoused
Starting in January, the amount of federal money states use to provide permanent supportive housing for disabled residents who have experienced homelessness is decreasing by two-thirds. This is part o...Show More
7) What Could Trump Cuts Mean For AIDS In Chicago?
An estimated 40 million people are living with HIV around the world, including more than 41,000 in Illinois. Thanks to medical advancements, a disease that has killed tens of millions has become more ...Show More
8) Parlor And Board Games To Play With Family Over The Holidays
Forget Monopoly and Uno. In the Loop learns about other games to try with family over the holidays with local live quiz producer Erin Kahoa and In the Loop producer Lynnea Domienik. For a full arc...Show More
9) Tarts, Sorbets, Mousse, Oh My!
If you want to wow your family and friends with a tasty twist on Thanksgiving classics, look no further. In the Loop gets tips for celebratory desserts and sweets from Martin Sorge, winner of the 6th ...Show More
10) ‘Wicked’ Fans Can Get An Ozian Fix In Downtown Chicago
If the new “Wicked” movie makes you wish you could be whisked off to the Emerald City, you might want to visit Chicago’s Driehaus Museum. Their latest exhibit showcases rare items from the 1939 musica...Show More