In the Loop (Segments)

Julie Rodgers served as conservative Christian Wheaton College’s first openly gay hire. She had participated in and advocated for gay conversion therapy. Rodgers joins Reset to discuss her mea culpa through her forthcoming memoir and starring role in the new Netflix documentary, Pray Away.

Researchers estimate between 10 and 30% of COVID-19 patients develop long-term symptoms like headaches, muscle pain and brain fog. But there’s still so much we don’t know about the long-term effects of the virus. Reset checks in with two physicians who work with COVID long haulers and a patient with lingering symptoms.

The U.S. birth rate dropped again in 2020 and the pandemic might be speeding up the decline, according to the latest federal data. Last year marked the sixth consecutive year the number of births has fallen in the country. Reset talks to a historian and opens the phones to listeners to discuss why more women in the U.S. are having fewer children, delaying motherhood or deciding not to have childre...

Rick Klein, curator of the Museum of Classic Chicago Television, joins Reset to explain his mission to save vintage local TV shows and commercials before they’re gone forever.

While hot temperatures in Chicago drop ever so slowly, the housing market is cooling off pretty quick. Reset checks in with a residential real estate reporter for the latest developments in Chicago’s housing market.

Chaotic scenes erupted at the airport in Kabul as hundreds of people clung to a U.S. aircraft departing the capital. But as a desperation to flee the country seizes countless Afghans, the question remains: Where will they go? And what role will the U.S. play in aiding refugees? Reset checks in with a refugee resettlement agency that has previously resettled Afghans in the Chicago area.

As the city mourns a slain officer, relations between the Mayor and police worsen. Chicago’s business community calls for mandatory vaccines as the city expands its COVID travel advisory. Reset goes behind the week’s headlines in the Weekly News Recap.

We talked to listeners and Reset’s resident dating coach, Bela Gandhi, to hear how people have changed their approach to dating over the past 18 months.

Food reporter and author Steve Dolinsky is bringing his expertise to NBC-5 and rebranding as “The Food Guy” for a new weekly series that explores restaurants and dining trends across the city and suburbs. Reset checks in with the 13-time James Beard Award to discuss his new role and get recommendations on what to eat this weekend.

Emily Wines, one of only 149 people in the Americas — and one of very few women — to earn the designation of Master Sommelier will share information on the history and culture surrounding prosecco. Wines joins Reset to walk host Sasha-Ann Simons through a tasting on National Prosecco Day.

Amid concerns that many people, especially immigrants, would not be counted, the 2020 Census data was released Thursday. Reset checks in with WBEZ’s race, class and communities desk to discuss the implications of demographic shifts and how Illinois fits into national trends.

Reset talks with visual artist Bisa Butler about her must-see show Portraits, which is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago until Sept. 6. Visitors can take in the quilts with their eyes and ears by following along with an accompanying soundtrack produced by Butler’s husband.

Chicago is known around the world for its unique architecture, from the corn-cob Marina City towers to the new Aqua building downtown. But not all buildings are created equal. Reset brings on expert tour guide Mike McMains to discuss his new tongue-in-cheek “Ugly Buildings Tour” in Chicago, which kicks off Friday.

Skies above Chicago could offer dozens of meteors per hour Thursday night. Michelle Nichols of the Adler Planetarium tells Reset what to know about this year’s Perseid Meteor Shower.

It’s budget season in Chicago when city officials release details on how they’ll fund everything from policing to pensions. With the mayor projecting a $733 million budget shortfall, Reset checks in with the city’s budget director to hear what that could mean for taxpayers and city services. We also take calls from listeners on how they’d like to see the money spent.

If you’ve eaten out at a restaurant or tried to buy a car recently, you know inflation is on the rise. Reset checks in with NPR’s chief economics correspondent to see how long this trend will last.

Chicago Police officers reportedly turned their backs on Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she visited their wounded colleagues at the University of Chicago Medical Center over the weekend. Reset examines the strained relations between Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Police Department.

Lawmakers have lobbied Google — unsuccessfully so far — to ensure the company’s algorithms and products do not discriminate. Reset checks in with a tech policy report on the underlying problem and what senators like New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker are doing about it.

For our weekly series Chicago Innovators, Reset brings on Kathleen Brown, an entrepreneur and cancer survivor launching a platform that connects cancer survivors with tools, information and each other.

Reset discusses how Officer French’s death has sparked conversations around gun violence in Chicago, and the relationship between the police and the community.

When U.S. gymnast Simone Biles pulled out of several events at the Tokyo Olympics, mental health and the pressures athletes face were put front and center. Reset talks to three local student athletes to hear their reactions to top athletes speaking openly about their mental health

As the Delta variant surge continues, many companies are delaying their return to the office and mandating vaccines to protect employees. Reset takes calls from listeners and speaks with a remote work expert to discuss the future of the traditional 9-to-5 workday.

Some travelers are opting for alcohol-free vacations after changing their drinking habits in quarantine. Reset chats with the owner of a sober vacation company to hear how cutting out booze can enhance a trip. GUEST: Lauren Burnison, founder of We Love Lucid

Cook County and several others nearby were put under a tornado watch Monday as the UN released an eye-opening report on climate change. Reset checks in with its go-to meteorologist for some insight into extreme weather in the Chicago area and to hear his reaction to the UN’s climate report.

Reset talks with a sports betting expert about how on-site gambling would work and how it might change the experience of taking in America’s pastime at Wrigley Field. We also take calls from listeners with their questions and comments.