In the Loop (Segments)
Helping Chicagoans find their voice through gender-affirming vocal training
Jul 21, 202615 min
In addition to providing tools for gender expression, voice training is a form of self-defense, says Altamira Fulton of Vocal Team.
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In the Loop (Segments)
Hosted by WBEZ Chicago · General · EN-US
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We’re unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago.
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What is In the Loop (Segments) about?
We’re unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago.
Who hosts In the Loop (Segments)?
In the Loop (Segments) is hosted by WBEZ Chicago. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.
What has In the Loop (Segments) covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Helping Chicagoans find their voice through gender-affirming vocal training" (21 July 2026, 15 minutes), "WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, July 17, 2026: Hazardous air quality, CPS budget cuts, and belugas are comin’ to town" (17 July 2026, 48 minutes), and "What have we learned about GLP-1s" (15 July 2026, 22 minutes).
How often does In the Loop (Segments) publish?
In the Loop (Segments) publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on In the Loop (Segments)?
Booking probability for In the Loop (Segments) is 47%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. In the Loop (Segments) requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. In the Loop (Segments)'s contact route on record: verified email.
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WBEZ Chicago hosts In the Loop (Segments), a general podcast with more than 1,000 episodes published.
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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, July 17, 2026: Hazardous air quality, CPS budget cuts, and belugas are comin’ to town
Jul 17, 202648 minAs dangerous smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota blankets the region, Chicago parents and teachers grapple with drastic school cutbacks including layoffs and furlough days.
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What have we learned about GLP-1s
Jul 15, 202622 minAccording to a recent Gallop Poll, the U.S. adult obesity rate has gradually dropped so far in 2026, a decline that correlates with the popularity of GLP-1 medications.
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The Chicago-created pie you might not have heard about
Jul 15, 202614 minThe bean pies and their bow-tied street vendors became a symbol of Black American Muslim identity in the 1970s.
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‘88 keys, 77 neighborhoods:’ These public pianos are playable art
Jul 14, 202612 minJohn McCarthy, the founder of Chicago Plays, wants to bring art and music to residents across the city and he’s doing it through public pianos.
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How will the latest changes to minimum wage affect workers and businesses?
Jul 14, 202620 minMinimum wage increases in Chicago and Cook County but efforts to phase out subminimum wage stalls.
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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, July 10, 2026: $130 million budget shortfall, indictments and exits in Illinois House and more
Jul 10, 202646 minA veteran alderman announces he won’t seek reelection, The governor signs the strictest AI legislation in the nation, and another candidate enters Chicago’s crowded mayoral race.
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The White Sox turnaround even the fans didn’t see coming
Jul 9, 202612 minAfter finishing last in their division in 2025, the White Sox are now leading the pack.
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Can Illinois afford to pay for SNAP?
Jul 9, 202618 minIn June, the USDA issued a memo showing how much states like Illinois would have to pay to sustain the SNAP program. And it could be upwards of $700 million.
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Repair cafés across Chicagoland help restore old and broken items for free
Jul 8, 202615 minFrom Romeoville to Evanston, there are six repair cafés across the city and suburbs where volunteers help residents extend the shelf lives of their tech, appliances and other belongings.
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Why is the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship still so divisive,160 years later?
Jul 8, 202622 minWhat exactly does the 14th Amendment say? And why has it shaped so many of the biggest legal battles in American history?
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Exhibition explores how Chicagoans have pushed for freedom through the centuries
Jul 7, 202612 minAs the country marks its 250th anniversary, people are reflecting on what freedom has meant throughout American history – and who’s been fighting to make freedom a reality.
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Adaptive sport veterans reflect on making games more inclusive
Jul 7, 202620 min“What we do as a coach and a life mentor, we start to recalibrate that perspective into things you can do, things you will do, how you will succeed,” says Jorge Alfaro with Chicago Hornets.
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Chicago area continues to see drop in overdose deaths for third year in a row
Jul 6, 202618 minPublic health officials credit coordination between health and community organizations as one of the reasons for the success.
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Six finalists identified for Chicago’s next big infrastructure project
Jul 6, 202616 minThe finalists’ “big ideas” are currently on display at the Chicago Cultural Center, where the public can offer feedback until July 24.
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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, July 2, 2026: Extreme heat, Chicago police superintendent and FBI chief announce departure and more
Jul 2, 202646 minChicago under extreme heat warning, new state laws go into effect, and Congressman Mike Quigley officially enters mayoral race.
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Preserving the history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois
Jul 1, 202614 minLocal groups across the state work together to amplify stories that often go untold
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Architects of Evanston reparations program stand firm against DOJ attacks
Jul 1, 202619 minEvanston has distributed more than $7 million to over 200 Black residents who are direct descendants of people harmed by housing discrimination.
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WTB: South Shore Cultural Center and beach
Jun 29, 202613 minWith so many great buildings on Chicago’s lakefront beaches, we continue a summer series for our biweekly "What's That Building?" segment where we explore their history. Next: the history of the South Shore Cultural...
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Jun 26, 202635 minChicago sues Airbnb and hosts over alleged improper short-term rentals. Bally’s threatens a lawsuit over Chicago’s video gambling terminals.
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