Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - From Serena to Maya Angelou, ‘Making’ Explores Black Icons’ Origin Stories

From "Making Oprah to Making Obama, WBEZ is bringing listeners another season of the podcast that explores the roots and early years of icons, leaders and game changers. Reset sits down with the new host of Making, Brandon Pope, about what to expect this season.

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - WBEZ Weekly News Recap: Oct. 14, 2022

AT&T admits to bribery, agrees to a $23 million fine, while additional charges are filed against former House Speaker Mike Madigan. Reset goes behind the headlines on the Weekly News Recap with WBEZ reporter Mike Puente; WBEZ investigative reporter Dan Mihalopoulos; and Kimberley Egonmwan, commentator for WVON and attorney.

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - What does accessibility look like in the world of dance?

Ladonna Freidheim, a wheelchair dancer, has tried to join dance classes before, only to be met with: “What about our floors?” So how can dance studios make sure they’re opening their doors to people of all abilities? Reset explores what accessibility looks like in the dance world with Sarah Najera, artistic and executive director of MOMENTA Dance Company, and Ladonna Freidheim, wheelchair dancer and founder of ReinventAbility.

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Applications now open for $500 monthly payments from Cook County

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle is urging people to apply for a guaranteed income program called the Cook County Promise. About 32,000 applications will be chosen at random, and the winners get those monthly $500 payments for two years to spend however they choose. Reset checks in with Preckwinkle about the basics of the program. We also hear from Rachel Pyon with Equity and Transformation, a group of activists that have started their own guaranteed income program in West Garfield Park.

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Chicago’s New Program Is Like Couples Counseling For Civilians And Police

Could voluntary mediation be the answer to building trust between Chicagoans and police officers? The city of Chicago launched a new pilot program that brings in mediators to guide conversations between police and people filing low-level misconduct claims against them. Reset talks about the benefit of community-police mediation and how successful this practice has been in other cities with Rae Kyritsi, programs director at the Center for Conflict Resolution in Chicago, and Jules Griff, director of the New Orleans Community-Police Mediation Program.

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - The Most Chicago Tour You’ll Ever Go On

From iconic spots to little-known hidden gems, your chance to explore the city in a new way has arrived. Every October, the Chicago Architecture Center hosts a public festival that celebrates design throughout the city, and this year visitors have the opportunity to visit over 20 neighborhoods and culturally significant sites. Reset hears about the festival and what to expect from this year’s open house from Hallie Rosen, Director of Program Director of Program Operations and head of Open House Chicago