The documentary “The Social Dilemma” shows how social media causes addiction, impacts mental health, and spreads misinformation. Tristan Harris, a former Google engineer now working against big tech and one of the key voices in the film, joins to explain how it all works and what we can do about it.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Can Chicago Public Schools Be Made Safe For Teachers, Staff?
Some parents want their kids back in the classroom. So does Chicago Public Schools. So do teachers. But the teachers union is concerned that the district hasn’t taken the necessary steps to keep faculty and staff safe. Reset brings you the latest on CPS’ reopening plan.
Curious City - Here’s How Climate Change Is Impacting Lake Michigan
Recent wildfires on the West Coast and Mayor Lightfoot’s plan to replace lead service lines in Chicago have brought the environment to the top of our minds. And as reporter Monica Eng found last year, Lake Michigan is already being affected by climate change. For a look at what we can expect moving forward, we return to a question from 2019. Plus, we take another peek inside the new school year in the city.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - WBEZ’s Chicago and Illinois News Roundup for Oct. 2, 2020
Mayor Lightfoot relaxes restrictions on bars and restaurants, suburban parents are demanding their schools reopen, and House Speaker Mike Madigan is refusing the governor's request to tell a panel of lawmakers what he knows about the Com Ed allegations swirling around him. Those are some of the stories we unpack with our panel of journalists this time around on WBEZ's Weekly News Roundup
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Fixing Excessive Force In American Policing
The U.S. is reckoning with growing calls to rethink and reform American policing, particularly around practices that use force on civilians. We talk to two policing experts to discuss factors that lead to undue force and some possible alternatives.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Illinois Schools Are Calling Kids Back To The Classroom, But Is It Time?
Suburban school districts in Illinois are putting plans into motion to switch students from all-remote classes to in-person or hybrid learning. And that leaves parents, teachers and students with more questions than answers. Reset checks in with WBEZ education reporter Susie An, and hears from teachers and parents on this issue.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Wynton Marsalis Is Back With Powerful New Extended Work ‘The Ever Fonky Lowdown’
Wynton Marsalis has created a new extended piece-part music and part spoken word-that critiques the tribalism encouraged by some world leaders to keep the masses suspicious of each other, while they take all the money and power. Reset learns more about Marsalis’ new extended work, The Ever Fonky Lowdown.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - What To Know About Amy Coney Barrett, Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
Reset checks in with Doug Cassel of the University of Notre Dame to discuss the law school’s legacy and legal philosophy. We also hear from WBEZ’s Patrick Smith for more on Judge Barrett’s background.
Curious City - How Accountable Is The Mayor For Police Misconduct?
For the last couple of months, we’ve been bringing you stories from our archive as we experiment with some new formats. Now, we wanted to share one of the stories we’ve been working on. As protests continue over police brutality and systemic racism in the justice system, WBEZ Criminal Justice Reporter Patrick Smith breaks down how the police accountability system works in Chicago, how these decisions are made— and what power the mayor holds in cases of police misconduct.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Should We Take The Cops Out Of Most 911 Calls?
Amid nationwide calls for racial justice and alternatives to policing, more cities are looking to shift non-emergency calls to crisis intervention teams.
Reset takes a look at one community-based public safety system that’s seen success in Eugene, Ore., and how other cities are exploring the model.