Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

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WBEZ's Reset brings context to the latest Chicago-area news with experts, journalists and newsmakers. Want to be a connected Chicagoan in the know? Subscribe to this podcast! You can email the team behind Reset at reset@wbez.org. Or leave us a voicemail at 888-915-9945.

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Surgeon General Recommends Cancer Warning Labels On Alcohol

The U.S. Surgeon General is recommending warning labels on alcohol, just like you’d see on a pack of cigarettes. Reset examines the health risks of moderate drinking with President & CEO of Sinai Chicago Dr. Ngozi Ezike and vice-chair of education in the Department of Medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine Dr. Aashish Didwania. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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Reset Listens Back To Jimmy Carter On WBEZ

Jimmy Carter, America’s 39th president, died a little more than a week ago at the age of 100. Today, Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol. Back in 1988, Carter stopped by WBEZ to promote his latest book “An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections.” In the wide-ranging interview that’s more than 36 years old, Carter shares his concerns about issues that are still relevant today: presidential transitions of power, bipartisanship and even climate change and clean energy. In this episode, we share excerpts from that 1988 interview with then-host Ken Davis. You can also hear the full interview here: Jimmy Carter warned of rising temperatures back in 1988 on WBEZ. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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Could Chicago Teachers Go On Strike?

Chicago Public Schools start off the new year with more controversy as the teachers union accuses CEO Pedro Martinez of being responsible for stalled contract negotiations, a claim he disputes. “In fact, it’s just the opposite,” he says. So, what’s next? And could there be a strike? Reset gets the latest from Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Reema Amin. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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January Concerts In Chicago

From an Afro-pop show at Promontory to a deep dive into David Bowie’s catalog at the Metro to an opportunity to participate in a live album recording at Rosa’s, there are plenty of concerts around Chicago this month worth checking out. Reset gets a roundup of shows you don’t want to miss from Mark Guarino, author of “Country & Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival.” For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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New Laws Going In Illinois Could Benefit Workers, Tenants

The state minimum wage is increasing, Gov. Pritzker’s healthcare reforms are going into effect, and digital IDs are now legal for Illinoisans. Reset got a round up of some of the most notable laws of 2025 from WBEZ statehouse reporter Mawa Iqbal. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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Sound Opinions’ Hosts Talk What Albums They’d Take To A Desert Island

Rock critics Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot can be called the Siskel and Ebert of music. And for more than 25 years, they’ve made a space for people who love music to come together. That space is the radio talk show and podcast Sound Opinions. This month, they celebrate a major milestone for the show: 1,000 episodes. Reset checks in with the hosts about the legacy of the show, standout moments, and what music they would take on a desert island. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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What You Need To Know About Illinois’ New Pay Transparency Law

Women who work full time earn, on average, 83.6 cents for every dollar men do. When factoring in race, women of color earn even less on the dollar. To address this persistent gender wage gap, lawmakers amended the Illinois’ Equal Pay Act to make the job application process more transparent. Reset spoke with Sharmili Majmudar, Executive Vice President of Policy, Programs, and Research for Women Employed and Kathryn O’Connor, HR Source’s Director of Compensation about how this could affect salaried and hourly employees, and the adjustments employers will have to make. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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What To Know Before You Do That New Year Juice Cleanse

New Year’s is a time for resolutions, and there are oodles of cleanses and detoxes out there all promising quick results – for a price. But are they legitimate or physiologically useful? Does your body ever need a detox at all? Reset chats with clinical assistant professor of nutrition at UIC Shayna Oshita about what’s legit, and how to engage safely. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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Sasha-Ann Simons

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Excellent host

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bizzysteph

Simons is fantastic — sincerely empathetic and curious, asking questions that yield fascinating answers. The topics are relevant to every day people and hyper local in the best way
Sasha is AWESOME

19/01/2023

Yaditexas

Hearing Sasha hang up on Richard Pearson of the Illinois Division of the NRA was perfect. Natalie Moore interviews and segments are my favorites.
Great show, small gripe

07/10/2024

An untaken nickname!!

I enjoy Reset’s content about the Chicagoland area. It gives good context on specific issues in a format similar to NYT’s The Daily gives on worldwide issues. My only complaint is a technical one, which is that the maximum volume of the episodes is lower than most of the other podcasts I listen to, including some from WBEZ. There are times when I am unable to listen to it because the ambient noise level around me is too high, but other podcast with higher max volume are completely understandable. If this level can be adjusted then the podcast would be near perfect in my eyes.
Divisive

18/07/2024

AnotherJoe1

This podcast promotes views of “inequities” in Chicago and that correcting these alleged “systemic” problems requires further favoritism and discrimination based on color and other identity characteristics like sexual orientation. What isn’t understood is the focus on race and favoritism just hurts the individuals struggling in this city and is not sustainable. Please read the Constitution and recent court decisions and stop the race rhetoric. It’s harmful and unproductive.

WBEZ's Reset brings context to the latest Chicago-area news with experts, journalists and newsmakers. Want to be a connected Chicagoan in the know? Subscribe to this podcast! You can email the team behind Reset at reset@wbez.org. Or leave us a voicemail at 888-915-9945.