In the Loop (Segments)

Four states banned abortion immediately after Roe V. Wade was overturned, including two of Illinois’s neighbors: Missouri and Kentucky. In Wisconsin, a pre-Roe ban is expected to go into effect in the near future. Reset spoke with reporters from Missouri, Kentucky and Wisconsin to find out how abortion advocates, anti-abortion advocates, and legislators are responding to abortion restricitons in t...

Following the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, Illinois and Chicago leaders have promised to keep Illinois a safe haven for people seeking abortion. Trigger laws have already gone into effect in neighboring states, including Kentucky and Missouri. Reset discusses what the fall of Roe will mean for the Chicago region and for providers who work near the border.

The Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade Friday, reversing the 1973 landmark decision that made abortion legal nationwide. Each state now has the authority to limit or ban access to abortion. Reset continues special coverage and takes calls from Chicagoans to hear their thoughts on the decision. Host: Mary Dixon Producer: Reset team Guests: Kristen Schorsch, Katie Watson, Candace Wayne, Megan Jeyif...

In a 6-3 ruling Friday, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that overturns the landmark 1973 decision on abortion rights in Roe v. Wade. For people living in states with so-called trigger bans on abortion, the impact will be immediate. Reset hosts special coverage and turns to NPR coverage on President Biden’s address. Host: Mary Dixon Producer: Rese...

Reset architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin takes us to Chicago’s West Loop to explore a mysterious four-story building a WBEZ listener reached out with questions about. Host: Mary Dixon Producers: Stephanie Kim Guest: Dennis Rodkin

Title IX turns 50 years old on Thursday. The landmark law, signed in 1972, requires educational institutions that receive government funding to treat all sexes equally. To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Reset talks to a former high school athlete who was among the first generation of Title IX beneficiaries about the difference it made for her, and how far Title IX still needs to go. Host: Mary Di...

If you’re prosecuted for a crime, file for divorce, or contest a traffic ticket, you’ll come face-to-face with a judge. Voters sometimes underestimate the importance of judge races, so Injustice Watch put together a guide to judicial elections in next week’s Illinois primary. Reset gets the low-down on how to vote for judges from a Chicago reporter. Host: Mary Dixon Producers: Sarah Stark Guest: M...

They’re already overwhelming Carbondale in Southern Illinois. Soon enough, they could be in your Chicagoland backyard. Reset checks in with an armadillo expert to get the low-down on the burrowing mammals we could soon call neighbors. Host: Mary Dixon Producers: Christian Elliott Guest: Agustin Jiménez

Power plants are the second largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, but the Supreme Court is set to rule on a case that could prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating these emissions. The main plaintiff in the case, West Virginia v. the Environmental Protection Agency, is asking for this regulatory power to be given to Congress. This has huge ramifications for the president’s abil...

Next Tuesday, Illinoisans will choose amongst either four Democrats or two Republicans candidates to fill the shoes of Jesse White, who served as Secretary of State for 23 years. Reset takes a look into this race before the primary elections kick off on June 28th. Host: Mary Dixon Producer: Isabelle Earl Guest: Amanda Vinicky, Paris Schutz

This is Gary is a five day event that will feature learning about the past on a “mobile museum”, honoring community nominated “Trailblazers” and culminating in a “Gospel Explosion Concert.” Reset talks to the creator of the This Is Gary event. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producers: Lynnea Domienik Guest: Joslyn Kelly

Anti-abortion clinics, which attempt to dissuade people from getting abortions, pose health and safety risks. So 21 lawmakers, including Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, signed a letter Friday urging Google to add disclaimers to search results for so-called “pregnancy resource centers.” Reset debriefs with a reporter who wrote about the letter. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producers: Bre...

“Sustainably wild, surprisingly delicious,” goes the slogan. Unlike the bottom feeding common carp, invasive Asian carp species – grass, silver, bighead and black – make a light, healthy meal. Increased commercial demand for the fish could help reduce government funds that currently go toward managing the invasive species. Reset checks in with a DNR official following today’s unveiling of the new...

In The Billboard, journalist Natalie Moore tells the story of a fictional Black women’s clinic in Englewood on Chicago’s South Side and its fight for reproductive rights. Reset learns more about the new production ahead of its world premiere. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producer: Stephanie Kim Guest: Natalie Moore

The CDC recently approved vaccines in children 6 months to 4 years-old. Chicago’s vaccination plan for this age group is now underway across the city. Reset checks in with an infectious specialist on what parents should know before getting their young children vaccinated. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producers: Marie Mendoza Guest: Dr. Allison Bartlett

Millions of Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease but there’s little diversity among research participants. The AHEAD Study is trying to change that. Reset brings on a Chicago neurologist who’s a part of the national clinical trials and discusses her efforts to recruit more participants from Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producers: Stephanie Kim Guest...

On Wednesday, a group of Chicago faith leaders protested outside Chuck’s Gun Shop in south suburban Riverdale, Ill. The demonstration was in response to the toll of gun violence in Chicago and across the country. Reset learns more about the effort and what local faith leaders are doing to keep their communities safe. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producers: Stephanie Kim Guest: Chris Harris Sr.

So far in 2022, there have been nearly 300 mass shootings in the U.S. And after the supermarket shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., and the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the nation’s focus has zeroed in on tackling gun violence with renewed vigor. As lawmakers work to pass a bipartisan gun bill, Reset discusses what local leaders can do to address gun violence in Chicago and Illinois. Host: Esther Yoon...

Chef Jordan Wimby, also known as The Melanin Martha, strives to use food to create a space for people to learn about where they come from. Reset learns more about how she’s trying to address issues of access, trauma, queerness and self-care through cooking. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz, Meha Ahmad Guests: Jordan Wimby

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and has evolved into a celebration of Black music, arts, literature and culture. In honor of the federal holiday, Reset checks in with two Black bookstore owners to hear their Juneteenth must-reads. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Marie Mendoza Guest: Verlean Singletary, Nzingha Nommo

Musician Melody Angel recently performed at Chicago’s Blues Fest, bringing a modern and youthful edge to the beloved genre. And she’s back with new music in her album Foxy. Reset sits down with the artist about going to Chicago’s Blues Fest as a baby, the first time she heard Prince, and why she thinks a love for the blues is a prerequisite for loving all music. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: M...

Musician Melody Angel recently performed at Chicago’s Blues Fest, bringing a modern and youthful edge to the beloved genre. And she’s back with new music in her album Foxy. Reset sits down with the artist about going to Chicago’s Blues Fest as a baby, the first time she heard Prince, and why she thinks a love for the blues is a prerequisite for loving all music. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: M...

For generations, LGBTQ literature was inaccessible to many readers. But over the past few years, queer people have had more opportunities than ever to see themselves in the stories on the shelves of their local bookstores and public libraries. Reset explores the growing landscape of queer fiction with three guests who have built careers on it. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producer: Sarah Stark, Isabe...

In his new book An Immense World, Ed Yong takes a break from his tireless pandemic reporting for The Atlantic to take readers inside the wondrous and innumerable different ways animals perceive the world around them — from bees and songbirds to scallops and crocodiles. Reset sits down with the award winning writer to learn more about the book and some of his favorite quirky wildlife. Host: Esther...

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol will focus the fourth day of hearings on the pressure former president Donald Trump and his allies put on state legislatures to overturn the elections. Reset checks in with a legal expert for a preview of today’s meeting and for key takeaways from the hearings so far. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producer: Lynnea Do...