Author: WBEZ Chicago

Filipinos made up 4% of all registered nurses in the U.S. in 2020, but they accounted for more than 30% of all nurse deaths from COVID and they’ve long been the unsung backbone of the American healthcare system. A new documentary called “Nurse Unseen” shines a light on their contributions and sacrifices during a time of uncertainty, isolation and rising anti-Asian racism and violence.Reset sits down with the filmmakers Michele Josue and Carlo Velayo to learn more. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

The Chicago International Film Festival kicks off its 60th year later this month, and for the ambitious filmmaker, getting on the fest’s programming may be an important stop on the road to Hollywood’s Dolby Theater. Reset checks in with WBEZ arts and culture reporter Courtney Keuppers and Rebecca Fons, director of programming for the Gene Siskel Film Center, one of the theaters participating. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

It’s that time of year where you have to ask yourself: is that weird tickle in your throat a cold, the flu, RSV, or is it COVID? Reset gets the latest guidance on how to survive the viral season from Dr. Mia Taormina, infectious disease specialist with Duly Health and Care. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

It’s been one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel that killed approximately 1,200 people and the start of Israel’s ongoing military response that has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians. Reset checks in with Jewish religious leaders, including one who wrote about the experiences of the last year in an op-ed in the Chicago Sun-Times. Our guests are Rabbi Michael Schwab of North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in Highland Park and Rabbi Aryeh Bernstein from Hyde Park. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

It’s been one year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel that killed approximately 1,200 people and the start of Israel’s ongoing military response that has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians. Reset checks in with Rami Nashashibi, executive director of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network. He was in the region when the Oct. 7 attack broke out and the start of the war in Gaza, and joined us on Reset in the aftermath. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

The share of Americans living in intergenerational homes has quadrupled over the past half century, and Reset wanted to know: What’s it like to live with multiple generations under one roof? What are the challenges? And what works? Reset checks in with Mary from Irving Park, Dennis from West Ridge and Sol from Bronzeville about their experiences. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Universities in the Chicago area have put much more restrictive protest policies in place this year in response to encampments that sprang up on campuses in the spring. At the same time, Jewish and Palestinian students are conferring, organizing and working to create community from Northwestern to the University of Chicago to DePaul, Loyola and more. Reset learns more from WBEZ higher education reporter Lisa Kurian Philip. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Beekeepers are making honey all over Chicago. The kinds of plants, flowers and trees near the hives can influence the taste of the honey, creating distinct flavors neighborhood by neighborhood. Reset sits down with beekeeper and founder of Bikeabee Jana Kinsman. She operates 100 hives on Chicago’s South and West sides. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Chicago blues guitarist and singer Ronnie Baker Brooks, the son of the late blues legend Lonnie Brooks, is dropping a new record on Oct. 11. It’s called ‘Blues In My DNA.’ Reset sits down with the Chicago-born blues guitarist to talk about the album, his rich relationship with his late father and carrying on the legacy of Chicago blues music. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

All seven members of the Chicago Board of Education announced Friday they will be resigning. Meanwhile, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has to figure out how to close a massive budget gap, and local colleges and universities have imposed more restrictions on protest on campus. Reset goes behind those headlines and more with Chicago Sun-Times education reporter Nader Issa and Axios Chicago reporter Carrie Shepherd. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.