In the Loop (Segments)

Three new COVID variants have emerged that threaten a potential winter surge in the U.S. Meanwhile, Chicago saw its first two deaths from monkeypox. Reset gets the latest on the pandemic and other viruses on people’s radars. GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with Duly Health and Care

Three new COVID variants have emerged that threaten a potential winter surge in the U.S. Meanwhile, Chicago saw its first two deaths from monkeypox. Reset gets the latest on the pandemic and other viruses on people’s radars. GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with Duly Health and Care

The season’s debut concert celebrates Black composers. Reset learns more on what ticket holders can expect from the season’s concerts. GUESTS: Jessie Montgomery, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Mead Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon, Composer-in-Residence for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

The season’s debut concert celebrates Black composers. Reset learns more on what ticket holders can expect from the season’s concerts. GUESTS: Jessie Montgomery, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Mead Composer-in-Residence Carlos Simon, Composer-in-Residence for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Neighborhoods across Chicago and cities across the country are experimenting with hiring private security groups to improve public safety. But do these private security patrols work? Reset sits down with two researchers to discuss the effectiveness of these interventions and what other solutions might be worth exploring. GUESTS: Marco Fabbri, associate professor at University of Bologna Will Pelfr...

Neighborhoods across Chicago are hiring private security firms to combat crime. Ald. Sophia King is the latest member of the City Council to jump on the trend and says she wants to use a microgrant for post-pandemic aid to fund the initiative. Reset learns about the plan and what residents have to say about it. GUEST: Ald. Sophia King, 4th Ward

The Pritzker Traubert Foundation is set to invest $10 million dollars into a single community-driven initiative aimed at bettering the lives of residents on the South or West Side of Chicago. Reset sits down with one of the Chicago Prize finalists to hear about its plans to bring their community back to the greater Roseland area. GUESTS: Abraham Lacy, president and CEO of the Far South Community D...

The Obamas head downtown to vote early. Republicans step up what they call election integrity efforts. Crime hits the area around Wrigley Field. Girl Scouts in Chicago get a big boost from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Reset goes behind those headlines and more on the Weekly News Recap. GUESTS: Tina Sfondeles, Chicago Sun-Times chief political reporter Jacoby Cochran, City Cast Chicago host Ray...

Illinoians returning from prison could get additional help finding employment. The SAFER Communities Act aims to provide vouchers and training for the formerly incarcerated. Advocates say the bill could also help small businesses struggling to find employees. Reset speaks with reporter, Esther Yoon-Ji Kang, to learn about the legislation and its potential impact. GUEST: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang, report...

The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, is coming up on Monday and you might consider celebrating it with a variety of South Asian desserts. Reset talk about south asian deserts to celebrate that holiday this year. GUESTS: Ashok Selvam, editor of Eater Chicago Jasmine Sheth, James Beard Foundation grant winner and creator of Tasting India

he Latin American holiday Day of the Dead celebrates the lives of loved ones lost. Reset takes a trip to the National Museum of Mexican Art to learn about Dia de Los Muertos and how to create an ofrenda. GUEST: Cesáreo Moreno, Visual Arts Director and Chief Curator at the National Museum of Mexican Art

Every month, Vocalo host Bekoe spins us five standout songs from up-and-coming artists. October’s mix includes local artists Morgan Pirtle, Tentendo, C.A.M., Angelenah and The Third. Learn more about this month’s artists here. GUEST: Stephen Bekoe, host and producer of Vocalo

How better to spend the spookiest month of the year than with some great horror films? Reset talks through our top picks and an opportunity to catch 24 hours worth of horror films this weekend. GUESTS: Leor Galil, writer for the Chicago Reader Michael Phillips, film critic at the Chicago Tribune Matt Carr, Theater manager at the Music Box Theatre

Food that’s shipped to Chicago contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and urban farms can counteract that footprint. Reset hears how an urban farm acts as a transformational space and brings neighbors together. GUEST: Mecca Bey, Englewood Village Farms Steward, Grow Greater Englewood, co-founder Sistas in the Village farm

The pandemic has brought on a global wave of prejudice against Asians, with hate crimes in Chicago quadrupling. Advocacy groups includings Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Asians are Strong, Soar Above Hate, The Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community are working to be ahead of any future aggression. Reset sits down with advocates from Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago and Asia...

According to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, U.S credit card debt is the highest it’s been in more than 20 years, with American’s owing $877 billion in credit card balances. The rising cost of everyday goods and services due to inflation is partly to blame. Reset sits down with two economists and hears from residents in Illinois about how debt is affecting families and what...

A hundred million Americans now use TikTok, including two-thirds of teens. “We’re not talking about a dance app,” Abbie Richards, a researcher who studies disinformation on TikTok, tells the Washington Post. “We’re talking about a platform that’s shaping how a whole generation is learning to perceive the world.” Reset examines the spectacular rise of the world’s favorite video-sharing platform and...

A hundred million Americans now use TikTok, including two-thirds of teens. “We’re not talking about a dance app,” Abbie Richards, a researcher who studies disinformation on TikTok, tells the Washington Post. “We’re talking about a platform that’s shaping how a whole generation is learning to perceive the world.” Reset examines the spectacular rise of the world’s favorite video-sharing platform and...

With the election only weeks away, the two candidates for governor have a last chance to make their case to Illinois voters. Gov. J.B Pritzker and Darren Bailey had their final debate last night, each presenting a very different vision for Illinois. Reset speaks with political reporter for WBEZ, Alex Degman, about debate and what impact it could have on the coming election. GUEST: Alex Degman, pol...

With the election only weeks away, the two candidates for governor have a last chance to make their case to Illinois voters. Gov. J.B Pritzker and Darren Bailey had their final debate last night, each presenting a very different vision for Illinois. Reset speaks with political reporter for WBEZ, Alex Degman, about debate and what impact it could have on the coming election. GUEST: Alex Degman, pol...

As the Chicago winter draws near, hunger and food insecurity will become issues for many. Feeding America is taking on the humanitarian effort of combatting this through Thanksgiving Campaigns, podcasts, and more. Reset hears from leaders at Feeding America on what you can do to get involved. GUEST: Ami McReynolds, Chief Equity Officer at Feeding America

As the Chicago winter draws near, hunger and food insecurity will become issues for many. Feeding America is taking on the humanitarian effort of combatting this through Thanksgiving Campaigns, podcasts, and more. Reset hears from leaders at Feeding America on what you can do to get involved. GUEST: Ami McReynolds, Chief Equity Officer at Feeding America

As thousands of Central and South American migrants arrive in Chicago, leaders across the city are rushing to provide adequate housing and support for them. But some aldermen are calling on Mayor Lightfoot to do more. Reset discusses why some believe more aid is needed and learns about the efforts happening right now to support asylum seekers in Chicago. GUESTS: George Cardenas, vice chair of the...

You likely know Joe Trohman best for his role as the guitarist and founder of Chicgo’s Fall Out Boy. But his new autobiography reveals much more about the artist and his relationships, as he tells Reset. GUEST: Joe Trohman, Fall Out Boy guitarist and author of autobiography None Of This Rocks

In another installment of our series “What’s that Building?” Reset learns about a post office containing two Depression era murals. The property was recently sold to a developer and the future of the building and its art is uncertain. But some wonder if the building’s history is worth preserving. GUEST: Dennis Rodkin, reporter at Crain’s Business Chicago