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Episodes
Unpacking Race And Housing With Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor 23.12.2019 22:22
Decades after the 1968 Fair Housing Act was passed, African Americans still face unequal access to housing as compared with white Americans. Reset explores this disparity with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor.
Closing The Gap In Early Childhood Education: Part 2 23.12.2019 25:09
For our ongoing series "Closing the Gap," we hear from two individuals working to close the education gap and reach families across the state.
Hyperloop Study Plans For Chicago To Cleveland Trip In 30 Minutes 23.12.2019 8:03
A new study builds on Elon Musk’s Chicago hyperloop concept and would jet commuters between Chicago and Cleveland as fast as 30 minutes. Reset's transportation contributor Mary Wisniweski gives us the details.
Boeing Fires CEO Dennis Muilenburg 23.12.2019 5:03
Chicago-based Boeing announced its chief executive Dennis Muilenburg is out after a turbulent year, following two deadly crashes that claimed 346 lives. Reset checks in with NPR correspondent David Schaper for the latest.
Gandhi 150 Celebration Talk and Tape 20.12.2019 48:50
2019 marks the 150th year of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth and the 90th year of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birth. Jenn co-hosted “Gandhi 150: The Legacy of Peace.” in October 2019 celebration at the Field Museum. Talk and Tape from event.
Anti Violence Group Suffers Unexpected Towing Of Shipping Container With Christmas Presents 20.12.2019 13:51
GUEST: Tamar Manasseh, founder of MASK, Mothers (And Men) Against Senseless Killings
WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: Dec. 20, 2019 20.12.2019 32:39
Mayor Lori Lightfoot blocks a six-month delay on recreational weed sales starting Jan.1. Cook County Board proposes a 3% pot tax. Plus Gov. JB Pritzker signs a pension consolidation bill, Reset breaks down these stories.
Binga Book 20.12.2019 14:20
Reset talks to the author of a new biography about Chicago’s first black banker, Jesse Binga.
Closing The Gap In Early Childhood Education: Part 2 20.12.2019 37:26
Closing The Gap In Early Childhood Education: Part 2
Vocalo Radio Releases ‘In Rotation’ December Tracks 19.12.2019 12:41
Vocalo Radio selected their top “In Rotation” tracks submitted by local Chicago artists for for December. Reset sits down with Vocalo’s The Morning AMp host Jill Hopkins to hear about her picks and some new grooves.
What's That Building: Argo Tea Building 19.12.2019 9:13
Reset’s architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin brings us to the home of Argo Tea, originally the Old Heidelberg. This 85-year-old building is steeped in Chicago history and connected to both of Chicago’s World's fairs.
Chicago Police’s Legacy Of Torture 19.12.2019 26:42
Reset checks in with the creators of the Chicago Torture Justice Center about the ongoing needs of survivors of police violence in our city.
Things To See, Hear And Eat Around Chicago This Weekend 19.12.2019 11:29
Reset sits down with Block Club Chicago’s Jen Sabella for her recommendations on what to see, hear and eat in and around Chicago this weekend.
Closing The Gap In Early Childhood Education: Part 1 19.12.2019 26:37
For our ongoing series Closing the Gap, we’re digging into racial and economic disparities across Chicagoland and how to solve them. Over the next three days, we dig into early childhood education.
U.S. House Impeaches President For ‘High Crimes And Misdemeanors’ 19.12.2019 11:29
Reset talks to Democratic Congressman Mike Quigley of Illinois’ 5th district, who was one of the 230 house votes in favor of impeachment.
Samantha Power Reflects On Balancing Ideals, Politics And Consequences In New Memoir 19.12.2019 20:01
In The Education Of An Idealist, former U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power reflects on her ability — and sometimes inability — to influence U.S. policy as a diplomat in the Obama Administration.
Illinois Takes Action Against ‘One Good Eye’ Policy 19.12.2019 11:06
Reset checks in with WBEZ criminal justice reporter Shannon Heffernan about the Illinois Department of Corrections policy of only providing surgery for inmates on one of their two eyes. Since Shannon reported her story, the state is making changes.
The Latest On The Federal Investigation Into ComEd And Illinois Politicians 19.12.2019 15:06
Reset checks in with WBEZ state politics reporter Tony Arnold for the latest on the federal investigation into ComEd and Illinois politicians.
Navigating Health Insurance Continues To Be Costly And Complicated 19.12.2019 17:05
ACA enrollment was extended to Wednesday on account of errors on the government website. Reset sits down with Dan Weissmann, host and executive producer of the “An Arm and A Leg” podcast, to talk about health insurance.
Illinois Crime Victims Among Least Likely In U.S. To Seek Entitled Compensation 19.12.2019 18:22
Survivors of crime in Illinois are some of the least likely in the United States to apply for victim compensation and services. Reset finds out why from two crime victims’ advocates.
What’s Next In The Impeachment Process 19.12.2019 11:27
The House of Representatives is set to debate and vote on impeachment starting Wednesday. Reset speaks with HuffPost Congressional reporter Arthur Delaney about what you need to know.
Chicago's North Lawndale Neighborhood Celebrates 150 Years 16.12.2019 17:02
North Lawndale turns 150 years old this year. Reset checks in with the Chicago History Museum, which is preserving oral histories from a range of voices representing the neighborhood.
Historian Ibram X. Kendi On ‘How To Be An Antiracist’ 16.12.2019 20:47
Reset checks in with historian Ibram X. Kendi about his book "How To Be An Antiracist."
Could This Be The End Of Boeing’s 737 Max? 16.12.2019 10:34
Boeing's stock price fell this morning as news broke that the Chicago-based company could temporarily halt production of its 737 MAX jets.
Your Legal Weed Questions Answered 16.12.2019 14:05
Illinois is on the verge of big changes as recreational marijuana becomes legal Jan. 1. Reset takes a look at WBEZ’s pocket guide to legal weed.
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