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Blog managed by WYCC PBS Chicago interns. Graphics artist, painter and photographer Lindsey E. Bates contributing (Fall 2013).

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Interns taking selfies with guests...

Welcome to new WYCC Intern Lindsey E. Bates, who will be working with graphics and interactive this fall. Photographed here with In the Loop 204 guest Ron Miller. #wyccintheloop

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Welcome Fall 2013 Production Assistants and Interns!

Student PA: Antoinette Butler

Intern: Darius Newsome

Intern: Taineeka Johnson

We can't wait to see what you all create! Stay tuned for bios on the rising PBS talents.

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What's Up With Illinois? A Chat with Governor Pat Quinn

In 2011, former Gov. Rod Blagoevich was convicted on 20 counts of corruption prior to Gov. Patt Quinn taking office.

"This is a time for governance and reform. Politics — we can do that next year," Quinn told the Don & Roma Show. And he was faced with the seemingly insurmountable task of repairing the Illinois state government.

As we look back, and as 2014 governor candidates announce running plans, has he?

In an exclusive for In the Loop, host Chris Bury sat down with the governor to discuss some of the state's issues like much-needed pension reform, conceal and carry, and Rahm's vision for Illinois casinos, to name a few.

Aside from all of this, the Land of Lincoln is famous for four of the last seven governors serving prison time.

To add insult to injury, in 2011, The Washington Post has named Illinois as having the most governors in prison out of any other union state, asking readers: "What's the matter with Illinois?"

As Gov. Quinn attempts to put Illinois back together, some discussed the impact of the recent failure to reform Illinois and the candidates for 2014 on Quinn's chances of running.

It is difficult to say what will happen in the days leading up to the election, but without a doubt, the state's residents are wondering what's next for Illinois, and if Quinn will fix this hot mess we are in.

Watch the full episode of In the Loop from last week, featuring Gov. Quinn's full interview with Chris Bury.

We brought to the studio veteran journalist Andy Shaw of the Better Government Association, political commentator Lenny McAllister, and The Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Natasha Korecki to discuss Illinois' biggest concerns. Join the conversation! #wyccintheloop

See you for Season 2 on Aug. 22! My internship at WYCC ended last week, and it has been one amazing adventure. At the staff luncheon, In the Loop host Chris Bury quoted writer Finley Peter Dunne, in saying that journalism is meant to "comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable." He reminded me that I love what I do and I can't wait to see what the future brings.

Thank you to everyone at the station for your kind words, intelligent conversation, keeping the work environment as chill and productive as possible, and wisdom. I hope we can all dance together again soon!

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How much does your life cost? Examining BRCA Genetic Testing

For 5 percent of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer and 10 to 15 percent of those diagnosed with ovarian cancer, this is a question they might ask themselves as they seek treatment options. The second question they might ask: "Does a company have the right to patent your DNA?" As it turns out, the only available test that determines high risk for these cancers comes from a company in Utah called Myriad Genetics.

Angelina Jolie's recent public announcement that she had a preventative double mastectomy due to testing as high risk for these cancers shined a new light on Myriad. Jolie had turned to Myriad when she was tested for breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations known as BRCA1 and BRCA2.

Within hours of her story being published in The New York Times, stocks for Myriad (MYGN) rose to a historic three-year high, and they continue to rise.

So, let's revisit our first question: cost. For anyone wanting to know if they have this gene mutation, it is not cheap. One test can cost anywhere from $475 to $4,000. And in 2013, an estimated 232,340 women in the United States were diagnosed with breast cancer and an estimated 22,240 with ovarian cancer - and some of these women who could have benefited from Myriad's test may not have been able to afford it.

In the Loop wanted to know how women in Chicago were affected by the cost and accessibility of this test, and how it is possible for one company to lay claim to DNA. Show producers then discovered Joanna Rudnick, whose personal journey with breast cancer was depicted in her 2008 Kartemquin Films documentary In the Family - a heartbreaking tale told long before Angelina went public.

To find out more on BRCA gene mutations, we invited Dr. Jeffrey Dungan, associate professor Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University, to the studio to find out more with this rare phenomenon that is now on the minds of women, some of whom will have to make the choice of their lives. Tune in this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. for an encore presentation of In the Loop and join the conversation. #wyccintheloop

For additional informational segments on the BRCA gene, visit wycc.org for interviews with Dr. Funmi Olopade of University of Chicago hospitals.

This is Theresa, signing off for now.

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Is CHA's Plan for Transformation Working? What's Next for Cabrini-Green?

Retired chef and longtime Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) resident Robert Williams said it was "like a Vietnam."

For many living there, in Cabrini-Green, these Near North Side high-rises turned into a nationwide example of how public sector living can go wrong. CHA's Cabrini-Green became well known after national headlines broke in 1981 when 11 residents died due to gang war during a three-month span.

In spite of its long history of violence, Williams, who was interviewed for Episode 115 of In the Loop, lived in his row house for the last 45 years.

"It's getting better all the time. I can see that myself. Because, for so many years, I prayed to see some change coming and it came," he said.

Indeed it seems like it has changed for remaining residents since the last of the tower buildings were demolished in March 2011. Now all that remain are the row houses. The Cabrini-Green housing project began in 1942, had 24 towers, and was home to 15,000 residents.

Today what remains of Cabrini are the row houses, empty lots where the towers once were, and a new mixed-income high-rise that gives former Cabrini residents an opportunity to live in the same building as market renters. Many of the row houses were also recently shuttered as part of CHA's Plan For Transformation. According to this plan, "25,000 units will be developed or revitalized" (WBEZ).

Williams chose to stay in his row house simply because he did not want to live on a higher floor. Others, who were forced out of their row houses as part of the transformation plan recently filed suit against the city for neglecting to rehab their homes.

So what has happened to the former residents of Cabrini-Green? Where are they now? Is Chicago's new mixed-income project a success? In the Loop attempts to answer these questions and more on this Sunday's encore presentation at 6:30 p.m. Join the conversation.

The show's producers would love feedback for this week's episode. Do you know a former CHA resident from Cabrini?

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A Blind Bet or a Winning Move for Chicago Schools?

At the height of the Chicago Public School closings crisis, Mayor Rahm Emanuel offers a solution. Here's a hint: It is red with white dots and lives on a craps table.

But with Illinois' legacy of political corruption, many wonder who will get the big win, and where our tax money is going?

These are the questions In the Loop hosts Barbara Pinto and Chris Bury ask on Episode 113 which aired last night. You can catch an encore presentation this Sunday (May 12) at 6:30 p.m.

Jerry Roper, President and CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, made an appearance on In the Loop, arguing that building a casino within the city limits could rake in as little as $300 million and as much as $900 million in taxes annually.

Mayor Emanuel likes this idea, as it has been projected by legislative analysis that the opening of five Illinois casinos could receive a one-time revenue of $1.2 billion. The mayor released this promotional video (see below) last week stating that 100 percent of gambling money from the new Chicago casino will go to Chicago schools.

A recent study by the American Gambling Association determined that revenue generated by gambling brought in $37.3 billion last year for nontribal casinos, which is a 4.8 percent increase over 2011.

The research added that this is the second-highest total aside from revenues in 2007, when casinos produced $37.5 billion right before the Great Recession hit (you can read more about it here in this AP story.

Where this money will actually go remains to be seen. Groups like Common Cause Illinois fear that the proposal for casinos in Chicago may turn into a feud between Mayor Emanuel and Gov. Quinn. Some might even agree with a recent report by the state of California in partnership with California State University that states casinos hurt more than benefit the communities they are in.

The report called "Economic Impacts of Gambling" says the following:

Area residents who used to patronize local restaurants are more likely to stop and eat at the casino.

Tourists are more likely to visit casinos and no longer visit other local businesses.

Casinos typically buy products for their business that are from out-of state.

For every dollar that the casino spends in taxes, three dollars are spent by taxpayers on infrastructure, problem gamblers, and local law enforcement.

In the Loop guest Andy Shaw of the Better Government Association, however, says that casinos could be a good move for our city, it just has to be a conscious and deliberate effort. Read Shaw's Chicago Sun-Times article here.

To learn more from both sides of the debate, tune in this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. CT to join the conversation.

Until next time, this is Theresa signing off.

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What Happens If Fenger Loses Funding?

Less than four years ago, Fenger High School's reputation for violence was put in the spotlight when honor student Derrion Albert’s brutal murder was captured via cell phone and later broadcast for the nation to see. (WARNING: Linked report contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised.)

Since Albert's death on Sept. 24, 2009, Fenger High School has undergone a complete transformation. Peace circles and student counseling have replaced guns and brawls.

Students now can focus more on their studies thanks to a grant . On this week's episode of In the Loop, host Chris Bury explores how Fenger High School is at risk of returning to its former days as grant money runs out, and how important those funds are for social workers in some of Chicago's poorest and violent neighborhoods.

Bury interviewed journalist Alex Kotlowitz, who is most recently known for his in-depth contribution to This American Life Episode 487: Harper High School that documented life inside Harper and later caught the attention of First Lady Michelle Obama.

Twenty-nine people have been shot at Harper High in the past year alone.

In the Loop aired a segment of This American Life in which Kotlowitz interviews Harper student Alex, demonstrating that social work funds are necessary for children to escape the violence in their surrounding communities. The most haunting quote from the interview reflects this: "Sometimes, I just need to talk to somebody." (see above photo)

Kotlowitz and Bury discuss Fenger and Harper being located in some of the city's most dangerous areas, and why if Fenger loses its grant, is at a very high risk of moving backwards.

Kotlowitz compared the reactions of children to violence in their schools and neighborhoods to those of war veterans - they can both experience PTSD-like symptoms.

If Fenger loses its funding, what other resources would the community fall back on to counsel their children?

Tune in this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. CT for an encore presentation of In the Loop to see the full discussion. You can read more about this week's guests on our blog here.

Until next time, this is Theresa signing off.

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Chicago's First Black Mayor Paves the Way

"'What about a black person becoming mayor?' And the conversation stops as if I said, 'What if we are invaded by martians tomorrow?'" -Veteran Chicago journalist Monroe Anderson, who wrote a 1982 op-ed predicting the election of Chicago's first black mayor, appearing on yesterday's episode of In the Loop In 1983, 29 years after our nation's Civil Rights Movement began, the notion that anyone other than a white person could become mayor in Chicago was inconceivable. On this week's episode of In the Loop, hosts Chris Bury and Barbara Pinto explored how the election of Chicago's first black mayor paved the way for the nation's first black president, who also hails from Chicago.

Harold Washington beat the odds and won in 1983, his presence taking the city by storm and racially dividing it. This Chicago Tribune article states that "...racial tensions were so high in Chicago that Republican candidate Bernard Epton, a liberal former state legislator, became the favored son in blue collar and white ethnic neighborhoods." And according to a 2012 Newsweek/Daily Beast poll, President Obama has more recently racially divided the country. What is the connection? 

Tune in this Sunday April 14 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about this historic election during the encore presentation of In the Loop. Hear perspectives from author Peter Nolan and political consultant David Axelrod about how Washington made racial history in the Second City, and also made diversity in U.S. politics more socially acceptable. And be sure to explore the city's celebration of Harold Washington's legacy, beginning today. Harold Washington Day is this Monday, April 15.

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Caring for Illinois Seniors: Are Baby Boomers at a Breaking Point?

"She's just like family. She does all my grocery shopping and everything. And that means so much to have somebody that can do these things for you," said Jane McDonald, who was featured on this week's episode of In the Loop. McDonald is an 80-year-old grandmother, wife, and mother. She is one of 80,000 Illinois seniors who depend on home health care. But if the state's budget crisis continues as it does now, the public will have to take responsibility for the consequences.

Every year the state prematurely runs out of money for the fiscal year, forcing home health care providers to go without funds for a few months. Some providers make do, while others are forced to cut budgets or close.

But as Episode 108 of In the Loop reported, this year, the state ran out of money 3 1/2 months early. The Illinois Department on Aging depends on these funds in order to assist older adults and help them retain independence. Bob Thieman, the Executive Director of the Illinois Association of Community Care Program Homecare Providers said in an interview for In the Loop that if home care providers are unable to assist, the affected senior will wind up in a nursing home that costs the state (and therefore taxpayers) four times as much as it does to provide home care aid.

What is the source of budget issues for Illinois? In the Loop discussed another of the state's worries in Episode 104 on pension reform (full episode at the link).

The question now is this: What is being done to help the families of today's grandparents and aging Baby Boomers? Tune in to the encore of In the Loop this Sunday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. CT as hosts Barbara Pinto and Chris Bury search for answers.

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CPS School Closings: A Discussion on In the Loop

How will school closings in Chicago affect the children? If the city needs to save money, will closing schools do this? These are the questions on the minds of many since the first round of public education centers shut down beginning in 2011.

In the Loop hosts Chris Bury, Barbara Pinto and guests answered these important questions on Episode 107. If you missed last night's broadcast, you can catch an encore presentation of In the Loop this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. CT. For a complete list of guests and panelists from Episode 107, please visit the WYCC PBS blog here.

Many upset parents, teachers, students, and allies took to the streets this week to protest. Both DNAinfo.com and NPR's "This American Life" reveal that children from these closing schools do not join gangs, but based upon where they are born and raised, are automatically affiliated with them. But there are concerns other than gang violence looming for parents.

Jeanette Taylor, one parent interviewed for In the Loop, does not believe consolidating schools will improve education for children and fears her child's school will face overcrowding. Mollison Elementary already has 36 students per classroom and the nearby closing will bring another 400 more school-wide. "You're talking about building for money, not education for the kids," Taylor said.  

Community organizer Jitu Brown from Kenwood Oakland Community Organization, also interviewed for ITL, noted that more schools are in need of more arts programs, not closures.

To hear what CPS Chief Safety and Security Officer Jadine Chou had to say about what must be done to aid this difficult situation, and what might happen to closed school properties, please watch In the Loop this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. #wyccintheloop

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This week at WYCC PBS.

I'm learning first-hand what it takes to run a tv station's social media this week. It's actually pretty fun being able to see how much people love PBS programming. Thanks for the shout-outs guys!  Be sure to check back here Thursday for another In the Loop recap except this week it will be by another one of our fabulous hard-working interns.

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In the Loop 105 Recap - What's Next for U.S. Immigration Reform?

“President Obama is a liar!” Rev. Jose Landaverde, a well-known Chicago-based immigrant community organizer said last Sunday as he participated in one of the largest annual immigration reform rallies nationwide.

Why are immigrant advocates like Landaverde so angry at our President? In the Loop host Chris Bury attempted to answer this question in Episode 105. Please tune in to WYCC PBS Chicago this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. CT for an encore presentation. Panelists discussed what Illinois senators and activists are doing to reform current immigration policy. You can also learn more about our In the Loop guests here, and visit our brand new, shiny website at wycc.org.

Why has this been an issue for so long? American history shows people have been pushing for reform on and off since the 1980s.

This country has always been a nation of immigrants, but lately it has been extremely difficult to obtain citizenship. Gone are the days when our border was more easily accessible.

Trying to understand current immigration policy in the United States is kind of like attempting to grab for a needle in a haystack, except imagine that needle at the top of the stack and the closer you get to grabbing it, the further down it goes into the pile.

But what some do not understand is that the law is not what it used to be. Many highly skilled immigrants have an expected wait time of years or even decades says Forbes Magazine.

And it is not just the highly skilled. Time Magazine recently reported that the U.S. has a 25,000 green card quota per country per year for all immigrants. That means smaller country like Moldova has the same quota as a heavily populated country like Mexico.

Immigrants come from all over, but the number of immigrants with green cards living in the U.S. in the last couple of years has remained steady. The Department of Homeland Security's most current report (2011) lists the highest numbers by country/region:

Mexico 142,823

Carribbean 133,012

South America 84,687

China 83,603

India 66,331

Philippines 55,251

Korea 22,748

Other parts of Asia not including what DHS sees as Asia: parts of the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Japan, Taiwan 122,417

Other Africa 64,228

Ethiopia 13,985

This is the reason why so many undocumented immigrants who come with temporary visas over-stay. Some families are being separated, as described in this opinion piece by Karen Bass and Lucille Roybal-Allard for the Los Angeles Times.

More than 400,000 immigrants without papers have been deported in 2012, and these numbers include families in the Chicagoland area.

A Gallup poll reveals that in 2013, more Americans are beginning to understand the need for reform. One of the biggest reasons they are pushing for this is cost. In an AP article concerning low-risk, non-criminal detainees, advocacy experts said that these detained undocumented immigrants cost the U.S. government $164 per day per person to hold them.

So what is next for immigration reform in the United States? The answers remain unknown, however for the first time in decades, change may be on the horizon.

Please tune in to our encore presentation of In the Loop this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. CT to learn more about one family currently being impacted by immigration law, and how activists are attempting to change that.

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How Did We Get Here? Illinois' Budget Crisis

Illinois' budget woes: How did we get here? And what can we do to get out of this mess? These are the questions Gov. Pat Quinn, many Illinois taxpayers, and In the Loop hosts Barbara Pinto and Chris Bury are asking. Episode 104 discussed pension reform and what it might mean if the state continues its irresponsible spending.

As of last night at 7:26 p.m. CT, Reuters reported that the Illinois House of Representatives voted in favor of capping annual pensions to retired employees that result in payments $100,000 or more a year to some people. The process for fixing Illinois’ financial crisis still has a long way to go.

Right now, the state of Illinois remains the nation’s worst-funded state pension system. Laurence Msall of the Civic Federation came on the show last night to explain more in-depth the trouble Illinois faces, and how it came to pass.

The Civic Federation report released on Feb. 25 discusses the state budget review, projections, and remedies. The Federation research says current pension contributions are taking away from other essential government programs like education and healthcare. Currently, up to 80 Chicago Public Schools are slated to close. This number could change.

At the current rate, the Civic Federation report made clear, contributions will go from $5 billion this fiscal year to $7 billion five years from now if nothing is done. Read this WBEZ article for more information.

As of right now, Illinois owes major outstanding debts to vendors that include businesses and public schools (see graphic). The state owes Walgreens $118 million and $768 million to public sector education. Msall stressed last night on In the Loop that citizens must continue to reach out for pension reform.

All is not lost, however, and some have been doing what they can to reinvest money and other resources in their communities. In the Loop featured one Chicago church that is doing its part in this financially challenged state. Watch this story and more during the encore presentation of In the Loop this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. CT. You can also read about all of our guests from the panel discussion on our blog here.

This is Theresa signing off.

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Joanna Hernandez is a broadcast/journalism major at Columbia College who has come to WYCC PBS Chicago with a strong passion for television. “I’m looking forward to learning about every aspect of production on the shows,” she said. “What I like is that it is a small station. You get to do way more than what you would do in a bigger station.”

During her first week as a WYCC intern, Hernandez observed one of the control rooms during a taping of The Professors and gained hands-on experience by helping to build the set. She is inspired by journalist Lisa Ling, and is drawn to investigative reporting and longform journalism. 

When Hernandez is away from the station, she is always on the hunt for a good story and she likes to spend time with the people in life she cares about most: her family and friends. She is the oldest of three brothers.

Hernandez was first exposed to WYCC through her 5-year-old brother Jonathan who loves PBS Kids, both on television and online. “The shows make it so that kids talk back, and learn from them. It’s funny to watch him because he’s so little,” she explained.

Some of the shows that they enjoy together are Sid The Science Kid, Super WHY!, and Caillou.  

Hernandez’s eyes lit up when she describes a story she recently worked on surrounding poverty in Chicago. She also mentioned her fascination with photography, and that she had posed for a few hours with her photographer roommate in front of Lake Michigan – during the winter time wearing a ball gown and angel wings.

She and her father enjoy traveling together, and are planning a trip to New York for Spring Break. Hernandez wants to visit all of the television stations there. Ultimately, she would like to one day produce a markedly innovative documentary-style show that will have a poignant effect on the public, and she is learning a lot as a part of the PBS family. In the few weeks since her first interview, her energetic work ethic has paid off on the set of In The Loop, which premiered on Feb. 14. Hernandez has written articles on topics including recreational drug use, poverty, and social justice, and continues to pursue a career path that will one day impact our society and culture.

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Chicago's sex trafficking rings, a global anti-trafficking movement, Chicago the Miserable City (??), Rahm Emanuel, and another mystery solved for WBEZ’s Curious City. These topics were featured last night on the third episode of In the Loop - and you can catch the encore presentation this Sunday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.

The conversation started off with an appearance by Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez, who is known for her work fighting sex trafficking and housing discrimination in the city. Alvarez stressed to In the Loop hosts Barbara Pinto and Chris Bury that more and more gangs are working together as business partners and sharing girls, which can make it one of the more difficult crimes to track and to prosecute - even more so than drug trafficking. She mentioned that Chicago is a transportation hub, and that that attracts the illegal selling and transporting of people, goods, and services.

For more information on what Alvarez is doing to combat this problem, visit her official website. You can also visit wycc.org for ways to help human trafficking victims.

Despite this somber note, Chicago is known for many positive things. However, Forbes Magazine ranked us as an asphalt paradise that is falling apart (#4 on the 2013 list of Miserable Cities). Ouch.

So is it true? We brought together WVON 1690AM radio host Cliff Kelley, Chicago Reader Senior Writer Mick Dumke, and Pastor Corey B. Brooks Sr. to discuss what makes the Second City a tourist destination, known for attractions, beaches, and food (to name a few) - even though negative headlines often make the news.

You can read more about this week's guests on our blog. And be sure to check out the after show on on the In the Loop page on wycc.org.

Until next week, this is Theresa signing off.

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Corruption in Chicago politics, food deserts, the Oscars and WBEZ's Curious City - airs again this Sunday on In the Loop! In the photo above, hosts Barbara Pinto and Chris Bury interview guests (left to right) Hartman Publishing Group, Inc. President and CEO Hermene Hartman, WGN-TV Entertainment Reporter and Critic Dean Richards and WBEZ Reporter Natalie Moore.

City residents will be shaking their heads for months, maybe years to come. Jesse Jackson, Jr.'s trail of deceit has finally caught up to him when this week when both he and wife Sandi Jackson pled guilty to charges related to the use of campaign funds on spoils such as Michael Jackson memorabilia, a $1,500 cashmere cape, and a $43,000 Rolex watch.

There have been many clues that Jackson was up to no good, and they were all discussed during yesterday's episode of In the Loop. ABC7 News Political Reporter Charles Thomas also joined WYCC to share his thoughts on the scandal.

For the full discussion on Jesse Jackson, Jr., watch the encore presentation of In the Loop this Sunday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. The after show is also available online now at wycc.org. #wyccintheloop

This is Theresa signing off for now.

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In the Loop - Behind the Scenes

After months of preparing, it all came down to one day - the premiere of In the Loop. Since the idea was put into action through both WYCC Station Manager Paul Buckner and Senior Producer Mario Tharpe, the station has been hard at work. If you missed the broadcast premiere, there will be an encore this Sunday at 6:30 pm. Also, check out the conversation via social media. Follow In the Loop on Twitter - #wyccintheloop. The show also has a new Facebook page. The after show is available on YouTube now, and stay tuned for the full episode on our channel soon.

With only 38 people currently working at the station, I got to see just how much work was put into this show with the resources it has. I finally understand how viewer/member donations make a difference here!

When I started interning with WYCC PBS Chicago, much of my time was spent doing what I thought was a small amount of work: researching news topics and making phone calls for pre-interviews. But I quickly realized that however small my contributions may have seemed, these are the first steps towards making sure a show is run correctly.

Seeing everything come to fruition was the reward for all of our hard work. And it certainly was a gift to be able to see the final product on screen. Merging with PBS' mission to educate the public about the world and to better our communities, the first episode of In the Loop, discussing gun violence and the underlying issues tied to it, continues to be a crucial conversation about our government's next action steps. 

Hats off to all of the creative minds (producers, editors, engineers, graphic artists, hosts, etc.) who made sure the show ran smoothly in the months, weeks, and days prior to air. Yesterday was a learning experience for all of us, including my fellow interns. I'm looking forward to next week.