We ask first-time employees how their experience working from home has been during the pandemic.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Claire Hyman

For decades, researchers have chased a pharmaceutical cure for memory loss. But despite the fact that no disease-modifying biotech treatments have emerged, new research suggests that dementia rates have actually declined in the United States over the last decade. Why is this happening? And what does it mean for brain health in the future? Reset talks with the co-authors of American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Sasha-Ann Simons

In its first major bust, the Illinois Attorney General’s new Organized Retail Crime Task Force recovered millions in merchandise being held in Chicago storage units. Reset finds out how retailers are fighting back and what this means for holiday shoppers.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Andrea Guthmann

A concert this week at DePaul University highlights artists and composers of color and aims to make a case for racial justice and reconciliation. The show’s conductor and a performer join Reset to talk about what they hope audiences will take away.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Brenda Ruiz, Steve Bynum

NPR's David Schaper explains what new travel restrictions mean for the airline industry. Plus, why United Airlines is moving hundreds of downtown office workers to suburban Arlington Heights.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Nereida Moreno

Looking to add some soul to your holiday playlist? WBEZ will broadcast a pop-up music special called Soul Sauce through the month of December. Reset gets a sneak peek from the program’s host.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Olivia Canny

Experts say societal expectations of masculinity often lead to men not seeking the help they need, or not recognizing that they need help. Reset checks in with a local activist about the work he is doing to reduce the stigma around mental health and to normalize therapy.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Lynnea Domienik

Illinois is in the midst of a COVID surge, surpassing 11,000 new cases for the first time this year, while newly released standardized test scores show the impact the pandemic had on learning. Plus, the latest on the criminal trial of actor Jussie Smollet. Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Andrea Guthmann

For our weekly “Food Friday” segment, we wanted to know what makes fried chicken so good. Reset talks with an expert on where you can find the best fried and hot chicken in Chicago.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Brenda Ruiz

A new report from ADP found that the private sector added 534,000 jobs in November. But what can that tell us about recent supply chain issues? Reset checks in with ADP’s chief economist.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Olivia Canny