In the Loop (Segments)

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.

It’s high times for the winners of Illinois’ recent marijuana license lottery. A former TV anchor and state senator scored big, but did social equity applicants come out ahead? Reset talks to a social equity marijuana license winner.

Take a trip to this Chicago suburb, where, during the 1950s, even modest and middle-class homes showed off the bravado of modern style.

Reset checks in with two people deeply involved in the project about the choice to highlight birds, and what they hope the golf course will bring to the community.

Jedidiah Brown left Chicago in 2019 to focus on his mental health. Now, he’s walking home from Atlanta to fight gun violence and poverty. Reset checks in with Brown two days into a 700-mile, 1.5-million step journey that is expected to take him two to three months to complete.

As the Delta variant continues to spread and send more Americans to the hospital, Reset turns to Dr. Mia Taormina for the latest public health guidance on the virus, the variants and vaccinations

Economist and best-selling author Emily Oster says running your household like a business could generate major dividends for your family.

A prominent church is going through a reckoning that challenges it’s cultural practices of piety and shame. Reset checks in with WBEZ reporters who first covered the story.

Restaurants, bars and employers are requiring vaccinations as daily COVID cases top 3,000. Plus, former Illinois Governor and convicted felon Rod Blagojevich files a lawsuit challenging the ban on his right to run for office again.

From cupcakes to BLTs, the Daley Plaza Food Truck Fest will offer a spread of local food each Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. through Oct. 15. Reset talks to a food truck owner serving the fest this year.