Baim got her start in community journalism working in Chicago’s gay and lesbian publications, to “make sure the breadcrumbs of our history can be found for future generations.” She’s currently the co-publisher of the Chicago Reader, and successfully oversaw its rocky transition to non-profit status.

Reset sits down with Baim to learn about her inspiration and visions for the future.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Lynnea Domienik

Guest: Tracy Baim

On Friday, Indiana became the first state in the nation to pass a near-total ban on abortion. One of Indiana’s largest employers, Eli Lilly said that the ban will hinder employment in the state. The pharmaceutical giant will be looking to expand its headquarters out of state.

Reset checks in with a reporter on the story for more.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Marie Mendoza

Guest: Greg Hinz

The consumer price index report out Wednesday showed that the inflation rate is still increasing, but significantly slowed down in the month of July. Meanwhile, many households are reconsidering their budgets, what they spend and splurge on, how to pay off debt, and finding it harder to save money.

So what do you do when you want to be smart about your money at a time when that seems kind of impossible?

Reset talks to a personal finance expert for tips on how to save, where to spend, and how to invest in the current economy.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Meha Ahmad

Guest: Michelle Singletary

The Latino theater champion fought for intersectionality and representation in Chicago’s arts scene.

Reset hears more about her impact on the local Latino theater community.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Brenda Ruiz

Guest: Sara Carranza, Christine Perez

Early on in the pandemic, childhood immunization rates in the U.S. hit historic lows. While the latest federal data shows many children have since gotten the shots they need, tens of thousands of kids didn’t have all their required vaccinations in 2021.

Reset discusses vaccination gaps among children, and what families should know about keeping their kids up-to-date on their required immunizations before the new school year starts.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Stephanie Kim

Guest: Dr. Malika Fair, Dr. Margaret Scotellaro

Until last Friday, every post-Roe abortion ban came from state laws that were already on the books before the Supreme Court’s decision in June. Then, Indiana passed a near-total abortion ban—the same week Kansas voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have taken away abortion rights protections.

Reset talks to two reporters about the state of abortion rights in Indiana and nationwide.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Sarah Stark

Guest: Shefali Luthra, Michael Puente

Since the pandemic began, student loan repayment has been put on pause providing relief for more than 40 million Americans in debt. The pause is set to end August 31st. President Biden confirmed that he will decide on wide-scale debt cancellation before the moratorium is over.

Black borrowers would be disproportionately impacted by the student moratorium ending.

Reset learns more about the proposals for student debt cancellation and how the ongoing student debt crisis disproportionately affects Black borrowers.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Marie Mendoza

Guest: Cody Hounanian, Feneba Addo, Yanely Espinal

When you think of the Midwest, do you include South Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma? What about Buffalo and Pittsburgh? It’s an expansive, and hotly contested region that’s not easily defined.

Reset checks in with a data reporter who is working to define regions in the U.S. by Airbnb data, and listeners to hear their take on which state’s and cities are in the region.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Lynnea Domienik

Guest: Andrew Van Damm

Staff participated in the ALICE Training in 2019 and retrained in 2022. In the past year and a half, the district has invested two million dollars in safety measures and mental health programming and upgrades.

Reset hears more about the goals and plans the district is putting in place from the superintendent.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Lynnea Domienik

Guest: Michael Lubelfeld

Officials at the Lake County Board discussed how to curb gun violence Friday and some officials and organizations are asking for an outright ban on some weapons.

Reset hears from Mayor Rottering and March Fourth organizers on their ask.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Brenda Ruiz

Guest: Nancy Rottering, Maureen Westphal