In the Loop (Segments)

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Lynnea Domienik Guest: Joel Brammeier, Vinayak Dravid

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Lynnea Domienik Guest: Joel Brammeier, Vinayak Dravid

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...

Reset learns more about America’s sprawling medical debt problem. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Stephanie Kim Guest: Noam Levey

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz Guest: Nancy Rotering

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-...

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 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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

Pharmaceutical companies did not include larger people in original trials for these pills, which advocates say reveals anti-fat bias. The listed weight limits can cause confusion and public health researchers say the medical guidance for people is not comprehensive. Reset checks in with an expert to learn more. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Lynnea Domienik Guest: Hayley McMahon

Teen superhero Kamala Khan has taken the small screen by storm in the new Disney+ show, Ms. Marvel. But she’s been around in comics, including a new graphic novel collecting the first five issues of Ms. Marvel: Beyond the Limit. Reset talks to the first South Asian woman to write Kamala Khan in the comics. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Sarah Stark Guests: Samira Ahmed

Perceptions Theatre opened in 2020 and almost instantly pivoted to streaming productions online. This weekend, they are finally holding their first in-person event: the second annual BIPOC Play Fest. Reset checks in with the company’s artistic director and a playwright featured in the festival to learn more. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Sarah Stark Guests: Myesha-Tiara, Carlo Zenner

The shooter at the Highland Park fourth of July parade had attempted suicide, threatened a family member with a knife, and made numerous posts and videos online about his obsession with violence. So why was he able to get a gun license, and a high-powered rifle, legally in Illinois. Reset checks in with two reporters who’ve looked into Illinois gun laws and why they failed to prevent this mass sho...

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Claire Hyman

In the wake of the Fourth of July mass shooting in Highland Park and a shooting that injured five people in Parkway Gardens in Woodlawn, many want to know how to prevent gun violence. South Side organizations say the answer lies in restorative justice and community-based support. Reset discusses the impact of gun violence and its potential solutions. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Sarah Stark Gu...

Reset learns more about his latest book and his decadeslong research on gun violence in Chicago. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Stephanie Kim Guests: Sudhir Venkatesh

A grandfather who came from Mexico to visit his family. A dedicated volunteer at a local synagogue. An 88-year-old financial adviser who still commuted to work each day. As the public learns the identities of the seven people killed in the Highland Park shooting, family members and friends are speaking out about how they want them to be remembered. Reset hears from a reporter who has talked to the...

Data from the Center for Disease Control shows that 7.5 percent of Americans are experiencing long-haul COVID symptoms. And women and younger Americans are experiencing symptoms at higher rates. Reset checks in with an infectious disease specialist to find out what’s behind the numbers. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Claire Hyman Guest: Dr. Mia Taormina