Reset talks with Chicagoans who raise live chickens. They share why they believe raising chickens in urban areas is ethical, safe and easier than people may believe.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Steve Bynum

The Art Institute of Chicago fired it’s mostly white volunteer docents to make room for a more diverse staff. Reset discusses this among other attempts to diversify the city’s arts scene.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Brenda Ruiz

More than 100 world leaders are meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, for the 26th annual U.N. climate talks. The COP26 summit has been hailed as the “last, best hope” to tackle the climate crisis and to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Reset gets the latest on what’s at stake and what the U.S. is doing to meet its climate pledges.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Stephanie Kim

Anti-violence programs like READI Chicago and Chicago CRED are working the way they’re supposed to — reaching young men who are at risk of shooting or being shot. But they may just be picks chipping away at an iceberg, according to some community leaders. WBEZ’s Patrick Smith joins Reset with the bigger picture.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Meha Ahmad

Jury selection is underway in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse and presiding Judge Bruce Schroeder has already made significant rulings.

Reset checks in with a reporter covering the trial and a criminal defense lawyer about how jury selection usually works and what to look out for in this trial, with this judge.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Lynnea Domienik, Andrea Guthmann

Chicago Public Library is recognizing Amy Tan with its Carl Sandburg Literary Award, making her the first ever Asian American to receive the title. Reset speaks with Tan about her career, her creativity and her legacy as a Chinese American literary icon.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Olivia Canny

The FDA on Friday officially authorized Pfizer’s vaccine for children between ages 5-11. So what happens next? Reset looks to infectious disease expert Dr. Mia Taormina for answers.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Olivia Canny

Reset is checking in on your mental health as the holiday season looms. We discuss why you might be feeling a little blue.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Brenda Ruiz

The Lit & Luz Festival kicks off Monday with a mix of in-person and virtual events. Now in its 8th year, the series features dozens of writers, artists and musicians from Mexico City and Chicago in cultural exchange and conversation through Nov. 6. All events are free and bilingual.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Nereida Moreno

Michigan’s cannabis industry is booming — and leaving Illinois in the dust. Reset talks to Crain’s Chicago Business reporter John Pletz to understand how Michigan found success, and what Illinois could learn from our northeastern neighbor.

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producers: Meha Ahmad