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Episodes
What the first images from NASA’s Webb Telescope reveal about space 13.07.2022 13:18
Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz Guest: Geza Gyuk
The latest on the Shedd’s ‘Centennial Commitment’ 13.07.2022 9:55
Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Stephanie Kim Guest: Sarah Hezel, Peggy Sloan
Museum Campus proposal centers conservation in its makeover 13.07.2022 15:12
A new proposal to reimagine Chicago’s Museum Campus looks to restore native ecosystems, build barrier reef islands in Lake Michigan and develop a Great Lakes Climate Lab. The plan was crafted by a working group of 23 civic leaders tapped by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Reset discusses what the makeover could mean for the future of conservancy in Chicago. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Meha Ahmad Guests...
Museum Campus proposal centers conservation in its makeover 13.07.2022 15:12
A new proposal to reimagine Chicago’s Museum Campus looks to restore native ecosystems, build barrier reef islands in Lake Michigan and develop a Great Lakes Climate Lab. The plan was crafted by a working group of 23 civic leaders tapped by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Reset discusses what the makeover could mean for the future of conservancy in Chicago. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Meha Ahmad Guests...
Museum Campus proposal centers conservation in its makeover 13.07.2022 15:12
A new proposal to reimagine Chicago’s Museum Campus looks to restore native ecosystems, build barrier reef islands in Lake Michigan and develop a Great Lakes Climate Lab. The plan was crafted by a working group of 23 civic leaders tapped by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Reset discusses what the makeover could mean for the future of conservancy in Chicago. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Meha Ahmad Guests...
Meet a few of the animals that call Shedd home 13.07.2022 17:03
Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Claire Hyman Guest: Katie Majerowski
Learn Indigenous conservation techniques from a ‘Zombie Gardener’ 13.07.2022 12:51
Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Char Daston Guest: Adam Kessel
Kayak for conservation with the Shedd Aquarium 13.07.2022 10:33
Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Sarah Stark Guest: Jaclyn Wegner
Efforts to counter warming temperatures, microplastics in Lake Michigan 13.07.2022 14:07
Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Lynnea Domienik Guest: Joel Brammeier, Vinayak Dravid
Efforts to counter warming temperatures, microplastics in Lake Michigan 13.07.2022 14:07
Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Lynnea Domienik Guest: Joel Brammeier, Vinayak Dravid
Efforts to counter warming temperatures, microplastics in Lake Michigan 13.07.2022 14:07
Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Lynnea Domienik Guest: Joel Brammeier, Vinayak Dravid
Englewood organizes a drive-through food pantry 12.07.2022 13:54
Ada S. McKinley Community Services, a nonprofit based in Englewood, is organizing a pop-up food pantry from 10am-2pm this Wednesday, July 13th, at their McKinley Vocational Services Center. The first 250 visitors will receive free healthy groceries. Reset checks in with the event’s organizers to learn more about food options in Englewood. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Char Daston Guest: Jamal M...
More than 100 million Americans are in medical debt, new investigation shows 12.07.2022 21:06
Reset learns more about America’s sprawling medical debt problem. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Stephanie Kim Guest: Noam Levey
A week after the Highland Park mass shooting, a community works toward recovery 12.07.2022 9:08
Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz Guest: Nancy Rotering
The Great Muslim American Road Trip 11.07.2022 18:03
The Great Muslim American Road Trip follows a Midwest couple as they embark on a cross-country road trip to better understand the centuries-long Muslim experience in the U.S. Traveling along the historic Route 66, the journey begins in Chicago and ends in Los Angeles with more than a dozen stops in between. Reset checks in with the couple about what they learned from their experience. Host: Sasha-...
Leaked Uber documents show former CEO interfered with government raids; Musk tries to back out of Twitter deal 11.07.2022 15:41
Thousands of documents obtained and shared by the Guardian and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists show how the San Francisco based ride-hailing company’s aggressive expansion into cities outside the U.S. And Elon Musk is trying to back out of his deal to buy Twitter, leaving the small tech company in a sticky situation. Reset discusses the latest on these stories. Host: Sash...
Ballet 5:8 brings music and dance to your living room 11.07.2022 12:12
Ballet 5:8 wants to make ballet accessible to everyone. That means performing in public spaces and even hosting small benefit concerts at people’s houses. Reset learns more about how the group started and what to expect in its 2022-23 season in Chicago. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Sasha-Ann Simons, Char Daston Guest: Julianna Rubio Slager
Is President Biden’s executive order protecting abortion enough? 11.07.2022 19:54
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade two weeks ago, trigger laws in several states took effect almost immediately. On Friday, the White House launched a response as more states look to restrict or severely limit abortion in the coming days. Reset unpacks President Joe Biden’s executive order aimed at protecting abortion rights and discusses what the federal action means for people travel...
Are we gearing up for another COVID-19 surge in Illinois? 11.07.2022 11:58
As BA.5 becomes the dominant COVID-19 strain in much of the country, Reset checks in with a virologist to find out what precautions we should be taking. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Claire Hyman Guest: Hannah Barbian
Why is Brittney Griner still stuck in Russia? 08.07.2022 20:52
American basketball star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia for five months after being arrested in Moscow for carrying cannabis oil cartridges Griner pleaded guilty in court yesterday, but the U.S. says she’s been wrongfully detained, which has led many of her supporters to wonder why the U.S. hasn’t done more to intervene. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Claire Hyman Guest: Julie DiCar...
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 8, 2022 08.07.2022 27:41
A devastating Fourth of July massacre in Highland Park, a prison sentence for former Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson and NASCAR racing through Chicago streets. Reset takes a deep dive into these stories and more in the Weekly News Recap. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Andrea Guthmann Guests: Mike Lowe, Mick Dumke, Kim Bellware
How long can we expect U.S. gas prices to fall? 08.07.2022 7:58
Gas prices remain high but they’re on the decline nationally. The national average for a gallon of regular gas is now $4.72, according to AAA. In Illinois, the average cost is about 50 cents higher. Reset gets an update on the latest numbers and what to expect at the pump in the coming days and weeks. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Stephanie Kim Guests: Patrick De Haan
Food Friday: Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park 08.07.2022 16:09
Whether you’re a deep dish diehard or a fusion fiend, there will be something for you to tuck into this weekend. After two years, the Taste of Chicago festival makes a long-awaited return to Grant Park today through Sunday. Reset looks to the weekend ahead with two local food editors. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Sarah Stark Guests: Ariel Cheung, Brianna Wellen
Chicago protests the death of Jayland Walker 07.07.2022 17:02
In the wake of the death of Jayland Walker, we’re taking a look at how police interact with people of color in Chicago. Reset talks through the ins and outs of the city’s new foot chase policy. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz, Marie Mendoza Guests: Alexandra Block
What you need to know about talking to your landlord or condo association before buying an electric vehicle 07.07.2022 15:02
Emissions from vehicles are the largest contributor of greenhouse gasses in the United States, and electric vehicles are a major player in cutting these emissions. There are ambitious goals in Illinois to put 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030, so we learn more about these efforts and what needs to happen to make sure that people of color and low income residents, who are disproportio...
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