In the Loop (Segments)

A new Trump administration rule would make it harder to exempt SNAP benefit recipients from work requirements, a move that could kick tens of thousands of people in Illinois off food stamps.

Fifty years after Fred Hampton’s death, Reset explores his legacy in Chicago. GUEST: Jeff Haas, author of The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther

Vocalo’s Jill Hopkins sits down with Reset to talk about this round of profiles and the work those profiled are doing for the city. GUEST: Jill Hopkins, host of Vocalo Radio’s The Morning AMp

A new report finds the region’s public transit lacking in several respects. GUEST: Audrey Wennink, transportation director at the Metropolitan Planning Council

Reset’s architecture brings you to the Brighton Park neighborhood to explore Esperanza Health Center. GUEST: Dennis Rodkin, Reset's "What's That Building?" contributor

Reset checks in with a Cook County Health for tips on how to protect yourself and others from getting sick this year. GUEST: Dr. Sharon Welbel, Director of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, Cook County Health

Reset examines why rural communities are facing a rise in HIV transmission and what they may need to do to address it. GUEST: Steven Thrasher, Assistant Professor at Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism

Hip-hop artist Rapsody’s latest album Eve is one of the most buzzed-about albums of 2019. Reset sits down with the rising star to talk about her work and inspiration.

Author Caitlin Zaloom tells us about her new book “Indebted” about how the college financing industry has failed middle class families even as higher education remains closely linked to American ideals

We discuss how Hmong conference radio started and the role the network plays within the immigrant community with Mia Sato engagement editor at Better Government Association.

Lambda Legal. The LGBT advocacy group filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s ban on military service of transgender people. GUESTS: Lambda Legal senior attorney, Sasha Buchert and HIV project director Scott Schoettes

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced today that she is firing Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson after she says he quote “repeatedly lied to her.” Reset​ checks in with WBEZ criminal justice reporter Shannon Heffernan for more on this breaking story.

Chicago’s winter parking ban went into effect early yesterday and hundreds of cars have already been impounded. GUEST: Elliott Ramos, data editor, WBEZ

Political consultant Alaina Hampton on Friday reached a $275,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit against Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's political organization. GUEST: Alaina Hampton, political consultant

Reset Food Contributor Monica Eng talks about “nontraditional” sides and the best way to cook a turkey

Reset talks to Dave Isay the founder of StoryCorps about why the project wants you to interview and record relatives, elders and mentors this Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving myths and consumer culture. Guests: David Silverman, history professor, GW University. & Nicki Lisa Cole, sociologist and research fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies on Science, Technology and Society

Val’s Halla Records store in Oak Park announced early this month that they would close shop due to financial woes- that is until a store regular stepped in to save the music.

Chicago Scene’s entertainment reporter Jeff Conway stops by Reset with his recommendations on what to see, hear and eat in and around Chicago this weekend.

WBEZ city politics reporter Becky Vevea talks city budget and how it will impact Chicagoans.

WBEZ city politics reporter Claudia Morell joined Reset with details from Chicago City Hall directly after the City Council voted to pass the Mayor's budget.

Josephine Lee, president and artistic director of the Chicago Children’s Choir. Reset sits down with Lee to discuss her 20-year tenure and her journey in music.

It’s the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights. Reset sits down with the committee’s current CEO and also a longtime volunteer attorney to hear about their work in Chicago.

Remembering the life and work of groundbreaking African-American priest Rev. George Clements. Guest: close friend Rev. Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina

Hundreds of plant and wildlife species native to Illinois now face extinction, according to the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board. GUEST: Jerome McDonnell, WBEZ Environment and Climate reporter