In the Loop (Segments)

A South Side Chicago mother faces first-degree murder charges for the shooting death of her young son, but her family says the real culprit here is mental illness. And though family and colleagues around the woman reportedly did attempt to connect her with help, her husband said “it was too late.” Reset talks with NAMI Chicago about how to connect to resources, practice conversations with family,...

On Mexican Independence Day, Reset checks in with Illinois Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia to discuss the new Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Coalition and his push to include immigration reform in the Democrats’ upcoming $3.5 trillion spending package.

President Joe Biden nominated Alvaro Bedoya to the Federal Trade Commission Monday. Bedoya is famed for his anti-surveillance advocacy, specifically researching the harm it causes to minority communities.

Elaine Little, the top watchdog over the Chicago Park District's probe into allegations of sexual abuse in the lifeguard program, resigned Tuesday after WBEZ reported she had herself been the subject of an investigation into alleged conflicts of interest at a previous job. WBEZ’s Dan Mihalopoulos gives Reset an update.

Reset checks in with Dr. Allison Arwady for an update on the city’s coronavirus response.

After a months-long search, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has named her pick for the next chief of Chicago Public Schools. Pending board approval, San Antonio schools superintendent Pedro Martinez will become the first Latino to serve as CEO of CPS. Reset gets the latest on his appointment and his vision for the district.

The third annual Racial Equity Week is underway in Chicago. But what does that mean for a city known to have some of the largest racial inequality gaps in the nation when it comes to life expectancy and economic mobility?

Reset talks to comedian Chris Witaske, the creator of the popular Chicago Party Aunt Twitter account, to discuss his new Netflix series and how it celebrates the “best damn city in the world.”

For a unique back to school story, Reset’s sustainability contributor Karen Weigert introduces Barbara Koenen, executive director at Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange. The group collects and makes accessible reusable materials for Chicago teachers and nonprofits

A study by the Journal of the American Medical Association found alcohol consumption ticked upward during the pandemic. Reset asks listeners to share how their drinking habits changed during the past 18 months.

President Joe Biden and public health officials say this is a pandemic of the unvaccinated. While that’s largely true, people are becoming increasingly concerned about breakthrough infections hitting those who are fully vaccinated. Reset gets a first-hand account on breakthrough infections from a vaccinated health journalist who recovered from COVID.

Just weeks into the new school year, new federal and state data show COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising for Illinois children. As of last week, the Illinois Department of Public Health traced 128 outbreaks to schools across the state. Reset checks in with two reporters who dug into the data.

Why are some doctors prescribing the medication Ivermectin, even though it hasn’t been approved for treating COVID-19? And why are some patients demanding it? Reset looks at the potential legal quandary hospitals could face as patients and their families take their demands to court.

What are some of the biggest challenges facing seniors and why is community so important? Reset hears from a leader in intergenerational housing, an advocate for LGBTQ+ seniors, and takes calls from listeners.

Reset checks in with a gender and health care reporter about why getting pregnant people vaccinated against COVID-19 is posing such a challenge.

Chicago was voted the second most beautiful city by readers of Time Out. Prague, the “City of a Hundred Spires,” came in first place. Reset talks to two photographers known for capturing the unique character of their respective cities.

Author and alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra stops by Reset to preview his forthcoming podcast, Mind Body Zone: Living Outside the Box. It’s available Sept. 12 on Audible.

Could postal carrier schedule changes deliver worse service and delayed mail to the Chicago region? Reset checks in with the president of the Chicago letter carriers union and takes listener calls.

Veteran Chicago journalist Carol Marin joins Reset to share her memories of 9/11 and lessons she wants to pass on to the next generation of journalists.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul opens an investigation into the Joliet Police Department, and Chicago Police move closer to finalizing a new 8-year contract. Reset goes behind the week’s headlines on the Weekly News Recap. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Andrea Guthmann

In the midst of Jewish High Holidays, Reset checks in with a local restaurant owner about the way she tweaks classic Jewish recipes.

Infectious disease expert Dr. Mia Taormina joins Reset for another weekly check-in about the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Olivia Canny

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced sweeping new COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal employees, health care staff and companies with more than 100 workers. Reset checks in with a Washington-based reporter and an employment attorney for the details. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Nereida Moreno

The Sept. 11 terror attack is hard enough to process for those who lived through it, so how can we help children understand the event and what followed? Reset hears from a pediatrician and researcher.

Reset talks with a survivor of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks about where he finds hope as we approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11.