In the Loop (Segments)

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

Mayor Lightfoot ordered a temporary moratorium on water shutoffs in May. And recently a new water affordability plan for low-income Chicagoans. Guest: Rachel Havrelock founder and director of the Freshwater Lab at UI Chicago.

After two weeks of scheduled public hearings, the impeachment inquiry is moving into its next phase. Arthur Delaney congressional reporter for HuffPost joins Reset.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly has been shining a light on black maternal mortality rates. She’s the sponsor of the Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services or “the Helping MOMS” Act of 2019, which is advancing in Congress.

Reset sits down with Stacey Minor, founder of Sweet Potato Patch who aims to change food deserts by launching a new delivery service that will bring fresh, healthy food across the city.

In this 4th installment we look at how early childhood education may strengthen families AND improve health outcomes in vulnerable communities.

WBEZ reporter Odette Yousef latest on 50,000 food stamp recipients in Cook County will have to find a job—or else risk losing their benefits, as state officials are under pressure to start implementing federal work requirements.

“Folded Map Project” exhibit is currently on display at the Englewood Branded Store. The recent opening drew dozens of Chicagoans wanting to connect. Tonika Lewis Johnson, FMP creator and Corie Luckett, Englewood Branded Store Owner

Reset discusses 2019 holiday travel and an idea to cut CTA fares in half for low-income riders. Mary Wisniewski, Reset transportation contributor,

WBEZ criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith for a closer look at Kim Foxx’s reelection bid.

we hear from Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx about why she’s seeking a second term.

Thanksgiving can be a minefield for political conversation. Reset brings you tips on how to survive the holidays with your family this year.

WBEZ state politics reporter Tony Arnold, Crain’s Chicago Business politics and government reporter A-D Quig and Chicago Tribune City Hall reporter John Byrne.

Kevin Sinnott host and creator of the Chicago-based coffee festival CoffeeCon joins Reset with recommendations

Ethylene Oxide Gas was declared a cancer-causing agent in 2016 by the Environmental Protection Agency. As Illinois legislation to outlaw the agent failed last week, we’ll talk about a new Congressional task force pushing for a national ban.

A new investigation from the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois shows that many children in Illinois — some of them as young as five years old — are being shut away for parts of the day in isolation rooms.

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton will be stepping down in January, after 41 years in the legislature. Cullerton made the surprise announcement late last week on the final day of the fall veto session.