In the Loop (Segments)

Reset brings on an infectious disease expert for our weekly check-in to provide clarity and answers to your questions, comments and concerns about COVID-19. GUEST: Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with the DuPage Medical Group

The recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women, and the problems aren’t over yet. Reset talks with a journalist covering the so-called “she-cession” about the severity of the situation and what the federal government could do to help solve the problem. GUEST: Chabeli Carrazana, economy reporter for The 19th, an independent newsroom reporting on gender,...

As the world draws closer to pre-pandemic “normal”, there is a renewed government focus on equitable transit solutions in the Chicago region. Reset turns to a regional transit head, and to Cook County public officials to hear their plans.

“The show must go on.” As the pandemic wanes, that’s what some theatre lovers are starting to say. More than a year after theatres around the country went dark, is it time to turn the lights back on? Are audiences ready to come back to live theatre? Reset takes a look at how the drama of reopening theatres is playing out in Chicago.

Known for her illuminating spirit, Bernada “Bernie” Wong, among her many accomplishments for the Asian American community, built up the Chinese American Service League into one of the Midwest’s most important social service organizations. Reset brings on Asian American leaders to pay tribute to Wong’s life and legacy.

India is experiencing the world’s worst COVID-19 outbreak since the pandemic began. Hundreds of thousands of new infections are reported daily. Lacking the necessary hospital beds, oxygen, or other resources to respond, an estimated one million people could die by August. Reset talks with two local doctors volunteering their time and expertise to help India pull through what many have called a “ca...

Footage of Chicago Police fatally shooting 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez shows him armed and running away when an officer fires five times. A police accountability expert gives Reset analysis on the video and whether the officer who fired the fatal shots followed Chicago Police Department protocols.

Demand for sewing machines skyrocketed during the pandemic as people took on new hobbies. Tami Meyer, owner of Love Notions sewing patterns, has seen a boom in her business due to demand from new sewers. Tami and her sister, Tessa, join Reset to discuss their innovative business model and growing sewing community.

A new report looks at how one year of pandemic life has changed work and attitudes towards work. How are people coping and how optimistic are they about the future? Reset looks at how people are taking care of business and how the pandemic’s disproportionately impacted women in the workforce.

In collaboration with the University of Chicago’s Center for Effective Government, Reset is re-imagining schools, public safety, investment and government in Chicago -- the “City That Works”. The show previews how the series will roll out on the radio, through live events and on digital and social media.

Illinois and Chicago plan to ease outdoor mask restrictions for vaccinated people in response to new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Plus, the city wants you to “Vax and Relax.” Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Becky Vevea for the latest.

Millions of people, especially people of color, are cut off from quality food, jobs, healthcare and education, because they lack access to suitable transportation. Reset asks the scholar and researcher who coined the term “Transit Deserts” for suggestions on solutions.

The Chicago Police Department’s foot pursuit policy is under fire for another fatal shooting. Police shot and killed 22 year-old Anthony Alvarez in the northwest Portage Park neighborhood on March 31st, two days after police fatally shot 13 year-old Adam Toledo in the Little Village neighborhood. WBEZ criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith provides Reset with details on the investigation.

Last week, President Joe Biden hosted a climate change summit to re-establish the U.S. as a leader in reducing greenhouse gases which are pushing the world towards a climate catastrophe. A reporter, Reset’s sustainability contributor Karen Weigert, and a climate investment advisor join the show to discuss new and innovative approaches announced by the U.S. to mitigate global harm from climate chan...

Many have heard of “driving while Black”, but also “biking while Black” or even “walking while Black”, can have deadly consequences for Black Americans. A public health historian and scholar explains for Reset how legacy policies, planning and practices disproportionately endanger African American pedestrians, joggers and cyclists.

According to a confidential report from the Chicago Park District, “allegedly toxic and dangerous work environments” exist for female lifeguards. WBEZ investigative reporter Dan Mihalopoulos joins Reset with more details.

Music venue owners are waiting on a 16 billion dollar federal grant to assist them during the COVID pandemic. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant process is stagnating while local venue owners struggle to keep from closing, permanently. Reset gets updates from Chicago area owners on their businesses and financial challenges.

Census results confirm America’s population is shifting from Northeast and Midwest rust belt states to the sun belt states of Texas, Florida, North Carolina and westward. Reset gets analysis from Dave McKinney, WBEZ Government and Politics reporter for Illinois on the numbers, and what it may mean for Illinois to lose a Congressional seat.

Three people of Asian descent were nominated in acting categories and two Asian women — director Chloe Zhao and actor Yuh-jung Youn — broke new ground with historic Oscar wins during the 93rd annual Academy Awards Sunday. Reset shines the spotlight on the Academy Awards and Asian American representation in television and film.

A report from the Chicago Tribune and Better Government Association reveals 41 fatal house fires killed 62 people between 2014 and 2019. Some buildings had blocked exits, no fire alarms, and some were slated to be demolished by the city. The one thing they share in common is that they were cited for those violations before. Today on Reset, we talk to the reporters behind the investigation about th...

An anti-Asian hate crime bill passed in the Senate Thursday is a response to the surge of violence and racism against people of Asian descent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reset speaks with a researcher who studies how racism, hate and violence are affecting the mental health of Asian Americans.

Professor Julian Agyeman originated a concept called “Just sustainabilities,” which argues that “who can belong in cities will determine what cities can become.” Agyeman joins Reset to discuss how transit justice fits into his concept of cities and equitable city life.

Four months into the state’s vaccine rollout, roughly half of Chicagoans and half of Illinoisans have gotten a first dose. Now that supply is catching up with demand, the state faces its next hurdle: vaccine skepticism. Reset checks in with two reporters to learn how local leaders are responding.

Reset brings on an infectious disease expert for our weekly check-in to provide clarity and answers to your questions, comments and concerns about COVID-19.

The federal government took swift action after guilty verdicts were announced in the police killing of George Floyd, with the Department of Justice announcing an investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department. Here in Chicago, both the City Council and public high schools met in-person for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Reset breaks down the week’s top stories in our Weekly...