Teachers on strike, cops getting fired, and where pot will be sold in the city are just some of the stories our panel of takes on in Reset’s Friday News Roundup featuring WTTW’s Paris Schutz, The Daily Line’s Heather Cherone, and David Greising of the Better Government Association.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - The Teachers Strike! And Building Sustainability Into Our Neighborhoods
The Chicago teachers and support staff are on strike. You’ll hear the latest from WBEZ’s Senior Education Editor Kate Grossman. Plus Reset’s Sustainability Contributor Karen Weigert talks about how we can all benefit from sustainability programs at the micro level.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - The Dems Debate, Plus Shopping For Japanese Ingredients
For 15 years, Jason DeSanto worked as a speechwriter and debate prepper for U.S. senators and presidential candidates. DeSanto brings his take on last night’s big Democratic debate.
Plus Monica Eng kicks of our series Global Groceries by taking you through Mitsuwa Japanese Marketplace, and explains some of the staples of Japanese cooking.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - What Will It Take To Keep Chicago Teachers From Striking?
Sarah Karp brings you the latest on the negotiations between the teacher’s union and the city, and Chip Mitchell explains how far Chicago police officials went to justify the shooting of Laquan McDonald.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Toni Preckwinkle On County Budget, Samantha Power On Politics And Policy
Toni Preckwinkle introduces her 2020 budget for Cook County. And former U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power talks American diplomacy in the age of Trump.
Curious City - Floods, Carp, And Crap: The Environmental Impacts Of The Chicago River Reversal
The effects of the groundbreaking engineering feat are still being felt today — as far as the Gulf of Mexico.
Curious City - Half Day Road And The Origins Of A Semantic Slip-up
A half day from ... what? Why this suburban myth is not even half true, and why the same mistake was made again 600 miles away.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - An Important Message For Morning Shift Listeners
Why haven't you seen a daily podcast in your feed this week? As we wind down Morning Shift and ramp up our new program Reset, Jenn White explains how we've got you covered from a programming perspective (more of the news and conversations that matter to you), and from a technical perspective (no need to unsubscribe/resubscribe). Check out the short message from Jenn, and see you back here very soon!
Curious City - Chicago’s Hidden Indie Rock Archive
Over three decades, Aadam Jacobs obsessively documented Chicago’s indie rock scene. His collection includes the early work of Liz Phair, Smashing Pumpkins, Jeff Tweedy, New Order, Naked Raygun, Flaming Lips, Yo La Tengo and much more. Today, the future of his roughly 10,000 live recordings is unclear. We took a peek into Jacob's archive.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Cubs’ Retiring Organist: “Wrigley Is A Cathedral”
Gary Pressy attended every Cubs home game for 33 years. No, he isn’t a die-hard season ticket holder. He’s the club’s organist. But all great streaks eventually come to an end, and a few weeks ago, he announced his retirement. Before playing his last 7th inning stretch, Pressy sat down with WBEZ’s sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout to talk about his life, his career, and the special place the organ has in the atmosphere at Wrigley Field.