In the Loop (Segments)

The Biden administration says it will not develop mandatory vaccine passports, but leaders and businesses around the world are split on the idea. Reset takes a closer look at vaccine passports and why they’re stirring debate.

Architect and former Curious City contributor Jen Masengarb is the new executive director of American Institute of Architects Chicago. She joins Reset to discuss Chicago as an international hub for green building design, and also her efforts to address racial inequities in architectural design and the industry.

On the 29th anniversary of the Great Chicago Flood, Reset wades through the political waters to find out what led to one of the worst infrastructure crises in city history.

Rapper DMX, 50, died last week from a drug overdose. His work has made ripple effects across the country that go deeper than the colorful music and dog barks. Reset brings on local talent to talk about the legacy the rapper has left behind and how it changed the rap game.

High school students are scheduled to report to the classroom Monday for the first time since the pandemic hit. But the Chicago Teachers Union is threatening to stay remote until a reopening deal is reached. Reset checks in with WBEZ's Sarah Karp and CTU Vice President Stacey Davis Gates for the latest on negotiations with the city.

George Floyd. Daunte Wright. Adam Toledo. Two men and one boy — all killed by police — dominate the headlines. How do we change the system? Reset talks with a Chicago activist about what the activist community and country need to do to address police violence once and for all.

April is National Poetry Month. And over the past year, many have turned to Leslé Honoré’s words for strength and healing amid the COVID-19 pandemic and protests for racial justice. Reset brings on the Chicago writer to reflect on the power of poetry and her latest works.

A new study from Harvard University’s GenderSci Lab found that Black women in Michigan and Georgia are dying at three times the rate of both white and Asian men. Researchers say their analysis complicates the narrative that, overall, men are dying at greater rates than women. Reset checks in with Sarah Richardson, founder and director of the GenderSci Lab, for more on the study’s findings.

Restrictions on indoor dining have been loosened in Chicago, but the challenge isn’t getting customers in the door — it’s getting the workers back. Reset takes a closer look at the worker shortage and the challenge facing restaurant owners as COVID restrictions on restaurants loosen and indoor dining continues to expand.

Reset talks with two professors of history on the origin of the model minority myth and how it impacted Asian Americans growing up in the U.S and other minority communities.

Have you been able to keep up with your indoor houseplants this past year? After a year in quarantine, Spring has arrived once again. It’s time to dust off those boots and shovels and rebuild your garden. Reset checks in with the Chicago Botanic Garden for tips on how to revitalize your garden.

Illinois has now widened COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for everyone over the age of 16 who lives outside of Chicago. Meanwhile, Cook County suburbs continue to see a rise in COVID-19 cases. Reset brings on an infectious disease specialist to break down the latest on coronavirus cases and vaccinations in our region.

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.

In his new book, An Effort To Understand: Hearing One Another (and Ourselves) in a Nation Cracked in Half, speechwriter David Murray draws from some of history’s best speakers and communicators. Murray joins Reset to share how great rhetoric can help Americans overcome polarization, COVID isolation and recognize how much we have in common.

Every global city has local eats they’re proud of, but few are as loud and proud as Chicago. Built and defined by its diverse culinary scene, Chicago is the city of Big Shoulders — and big appetites. Through its food, you can learn a lot about the city, its people and even its history. Reset invites listeners to share their favorite local food recommendations on where to go, what to order and why...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is urging Chicago Police to adopt a new foot pursuit policy after an officer shot and killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo last week. Several U.S. cities have developed new policies in recent years, including Dallas, Texas, where CPD Supt. David Brown was formerly chief of police. Reset brings on the ACLU of Illinois and a criminologist based in Dallas for more on the danger of foot...

Activists and city officials react to the Adam Toledo shooting. The suburbs hold elections. Plus, COVID infections and vaccinations are up. Reset breaks down the week’s top stories in our Weekly News Recap with host Sasha-Ann Simons.

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.

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have been around since 2015. But recently, they’ve soared in popularity and are selling for millions. Reset brings on a crypto investor and analyst for a breakdown of NFTs and two artists to hear their thoughts on the rise of NFT art.

A new bill in Springfield seeks to expand fertility healthcare for LGBTQ adults and single women. Specifically, it would mean that health insurance providers would have to cover fertility treatments for LGBTQ individuals — not just straight couples. Reset brings on the lawmaker spearheading the effort.

Harry Caray called his first game as the Chicago White Sox’s TV announcer 50 years ago this week. Reset reflects with a Sox historian about Caray’s tenure.

Loyola and DePaul get new head basketball coaches. Cubs Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins gets a statue at Wrigley. Plus, the Blackhawks buy their minor league affiliate in Rockford. Reset dives into those stories and more with WBEZ’s Cheryl Raye-Stout.

When reports surfaced that Alden Global Capital, a New York-based hedge fund, was planning to take over Tribune Publishing, two journalists from the Chicago Tribune went on a quest in search of a new investor for the company. And now, an unforeseen buyer has emerged. Gary Marx, one of the two journalists leading the campaign, joins Reset for more on the future of the newspaper.

Employees at an Amazon facility on the Southwest Side staged a walkout Wednesday morning to demand better working conditions. They were accompanied by Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez who said workers are being “exploited” Reset learns more about the protest and speaks to a Washington Post reporter to talk about the unionization of Amazon employees as the tech giant tries to squash those efforts down.

Governor JB Pritzker has signed two bills in recent days over the objections of Mayor Lori Lightfoot — one that boosts firefighters’ pensions and another that restores bargaining rights for Chicago teachers. Reset learns more about the new laws and how they may impact city residents.