We’re ushering in the warm Chicago spring weather with hot new tunes currently spinning on Vocalo Radio’s airwaves. Featured local artists include S-O-S, BCE Flamee, Ebony Loren, Ace Da Vinci and a joint collaboration by Max Julian and former emcee Robust.

Reset sits down with Vocalo’s morning host and producer to hear his top five In Rotation picks for May.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Sasha-Ann Simons

Over the years, Friends of the Chicago River has tackled litter, stormwater runoff and sewage problems that have presented the greatest pollution risks to Chicago’s waterway. On Saturday, volunteers in over 70 locations will join the group for its 30th annual volunteer cleanup day.

Reset learns more about the event and efforts to converse and steward the Chicago River.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Lynnea Domienik

The U.S. inflation rate dipped to 8.3% in April, marking the first slowdown in eight months. Some experts say we’re past the peak of inflation but that upward pressures remain.

Reset discusses the latest numbers and hears from listeners about the impact they’re seeing on their wallets.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Isabelle Earl

World Fair Trade Day occurs in cities throughout the world, but Chicago hosts the largest event, showcasing the many people, businesses and brands dedicated to ethical labor and trade relationships.

Reset checks in with the founder of Chicago Fair Trade, and a vendor participating in the open house to learn more.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Lynnea Domienik

Standing on a corner handing out fliers for your cause is so 1990’s.

Reset learns how today’s activist are using Web3 for and cryptocurrency to support abortion rights.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Brenda Ruiz, Christian Elliott

In clinical trials, the antiviral drug Paxlovid lessened instances of hospitalizations and death in high-risk COVID-19 patients by 89 percent. But some people have struggled to get a prescription due to supply chain bottlenecks and confusion over eligibility. Reset talked to an infectious disease specialist about the drug’s efficacy. Reset also spoke with a mom who fought to get the drug for her daughter.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Claire Hyman

Raised Up West Side

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Sasha-Ann Simons

Chicago’s Alderpeople still have to confirm the remap in a vote next week, but if approved, it would take the issue off the June ballot. Reset hears more on the deal and reaction from both sides.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Brenda Ruiz

Illinois families are struggling to pay for child care while workers can’t afford to stay in the industry. Reset learns more about a new report from the Illinois Illinois Child Care for All Coalition.

Host: Sasha-Ann SImons

Producer: Meha Ahmad, Isabelle Earl

Pull out your favorite sunglasses and reusable bags — Chicago-area farmers markets are opening this week.

Reset learns why organic farmers are having an especially good year, and hears one market’s plans for the season.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Brenda Ruiz