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In response to the reversal of Roe v. Wade, Democratic leaders have been saying Roe is on the ballot. Reset discusses the Democratic strategy to protect abortion rights at the federal level and whether it'll be enough to drive voters to the polls in the fall. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Stephanie Kim Guest: Lynn Sweet

According to legal historian Mary Ziegler, the fall of Roe v. Wade was decades in the making. Reset digs into the conservative movement that successfully overturned Roe. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Stephanie Kim Guest: Mary Ziegler

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday, they changed a 50-year legal precedent for the “right to privacy” under the 14th Amendment. This could impact other landmark civil rights decisions, including contraception, sodomy, interracial marriage, and same-sex marriage. Reset uncovers what the Dobbs v. Jackson decision could mean for other rights. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Isabelle Earl, Sarah Stark Guest: Susan Burgess

As the country continues to react to the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe V. Wade and debate a path forward, faith communities remain divided. While the anti-abortion movement in politics has been powered largely by white evangelicals and Catholic leadership, the majority of Catholics and at least a third of evangelicals believe abortion should be legal and accessible. Meanwhile, many Americans of other faiths (or no faith) see the ruling as an infringement on their own freedom of and from religion. Reset digs into the impact of the SCOTUS ruling on Chicago's communities of faith. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Meha Ahmad Guests: Eman Abdelhadi, Rabbi Amanda Green, Nadia Mohajir, Joanne Terrell

Four states banned abortion immediately after Roe V. Wade was overturned, including two of Illinois's neighbors: Missouri and Kentucky. In Wisconsin, a pre-Roe ban is expected to go into effect in the near future. Reset spoke with reporters from Missouri, Kentucky and Wisconsin to find out how abortion advocates, anti-abortion advocates, and legislators are responding to abortion restricitons in their states. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Claire Hyman, Lynnea Domienik Guests: Molly Beck, Sarah Fentem, Aprile Rickert

Following the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade, Illinois and Chicago leaders have promised to keep Illinois a safe haven for people seeking abortion. Trigger laws have already gone into effect in neighboring states, including Kentucky and Missouri. Reset discusses what the fall of Roe will mean for the Chicago region and for providers who work near the border.

The Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade Friday, reversing the 1973 landmark decision that made abortion legal nationwide. Each state now has the authority to limit or ban access to abortion. Reset continues special coverage and takes calls from Chicagoans to hear their thoughts on the decision. Host: Mary Dixon Producer: Reset team Guests: Kristen Schorsch, Katie Watson, Candace Wayne, Megan Jeyifo, Amy Gehrke

In a 6-3 ruling Friday, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization that overturns the landmark 1973 decision on abortion rights in Roe v. Wade. For people living in states with so-called trigger bans on abortion, the impact will be immediate. Reset hosts special coverage and turns to NPR coverage on President Biden's address. Host: Mary Dixon Producer: Reset team Guest: Kristen Schorsch, Amanda Becker, Dr. Melissa Simon, Dr. Allison Cowett

Reset architecture sleuth Dennis Rodkin takes us to Chicago's West Loop to explore a mysterious four-story building a WBEZ listener reached out with questions about. Host: Mary Dixon Producers: Stephanie Kim Guest: Dennis Rodkin

Title IX turns 50 years old on Thursday. The landmark law, signed in 1972, requires educational institutions that receive government funding to treat all sexes equally. To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Reset talks to a former high school athlete who was among the first generation of Title IX beneficiaries about the difference it made for her, and how far Title IX still needs to go. Host: Mary Dixon Producers: Meha Ahmad Guest: Elizabeth Tang, Melissa Isaacson

If you're prosecuted for a crime, file for divorce, or contest a traffic ticket, you'll come face-to-face with a judge. Voters sometimes underestimate the importance of judge races, so Injustice Watch put together a guide to judicial elections in next week's Illinois primary. Reset gets the low-down on how to vote for judges from a Chicago reporter. Host: Mary Dixon Producers: Sarah Stark Guest: Maya Dukmasova

They're already overwhelming Carbondale in Southern Illinois. Soon enough, they could be in your Chicagoland backyard. Reset checks in with an armadillo expert to get the low-down on the burrowing mammals we could soon call neighbors. Host: Mary Dixon Producers: Christian Elliott Guest: Agustin Jiménez

Power plants are the second largest emitter of greenhouse gasses, but the Supreme Court is set to rule on a case that could prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating these emissions. The main plaintiff in the case, West Virginia v. the Environmental Protection Agency, is asking for this regulatory power to be given to Congress. This has huge ramifications for the president's ability to fight climate change. Reset learns more about the case and potential rulings from a legal expert and hears implications for practitioners from our sustainability contributor. Host: Mary Dixon Producers: Lynnea Domienik Guest: David Dana, Karen Weigert

Next Tuesday, Illinoisans will choose amongst either four Democrats or two Republicans candidates to fill the shoes of Jesse White, who served as Secretary of State for 23 years. Reset takes a look into this race before the primary elections kick off on June 28th. Host: Mary Dixon Producer: Isabelle Earl Guest: Amanda Vinicky, Paris Schutz

This is Gary is a five day event that will feature learning about the past on a “mobile museum”, honoring community nominated “Trailblazers” and culminating in a “Gospel Explosion Concert.” Reset talks to the creator of the This Is Gary event. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producers: Lynnea Domienik Guest: Joslyn Kelly

“Sustainably wild, surprisingly delicious,” goes the slogan. Unlike the bottom feeding common carp, invasive Asian carp species – grass, silver, bighead and black – make a light, healthy meal. Increased commercial demand for the fish could help reduce government funds that currently go toward managing the invasive species. Reset checks in with a DNR official following today's unveiling of the new name. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producers: Christian Elliott Guest: Natalie Finnie

Anti-abortion clinics, which attempt to dissuade people from getting abortions, pose health and safety risks. So 21 lawmakers, including Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, signed a letter Friday urging Google to add disclaimers to search results for so-called “pregnancy resource centers.” Reset debriefs with a reporter who wrote about the letter. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producers: Brenda Ruiz, Sarah Stark Guest: Kim Bellware

The CDC recently approved vaccines in children 6 months to 4 years-old. Chicago's vaccination plan for this age group is now underway across the city. Reset checks in with an infectious specialist on what parents should know before getting their young children vaccinated. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producers: Marie Mendoza Guest: Dr. Allison Bartlett

In The Billboard, journalist Natalie Moore tells the story of a fictional Black women's clinic in Englewood on Chicago's South Side and its fight for reproductive rights. Reset learns more about the new production ahead of its world premiere. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producer: Stephanie Kim Guest: Natalie Moore

On Wednesday, a group of Chicago faith leaders protested outside Chuck's Gun Shop in south suburban Riverdale, Ill. The demonstration was in response to the toll of gun violence in Chicago and across the country. Reset learns more about the effort and what local faith leaders are doing to keep their communities safe. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producers: Stephanie Kim Guest: Chris Harris Sr.

Millions of Americans live with Alzheimer's disease but there's little diversity among research participants. The AHEAD Study is trying to change that. Reset brings on a Chicago neurologist who's a part of the national clinical trials and discusses her efforts to recruit more participants from Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producers: Stephanie Kim Guest: Dr. Neelum Aggarwal

So far in 2022, there have been nearly 300 mass shootings in the U.S. And after the supermarket shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., and the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the nation's focus has zeroed in on tackling gun violence with renewed vigor. As lawmakers work to pass a bipartisan gun bill, Reset discusses what local leaders can do to address gun violence in Chicago and Illinois. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producer: Meha Ahmad Guest: Kim Foxx

Chef Jordan Wimby, also known as The Melanin Martha, strives to use food to create a space for people to learn about where they come from. Reset learns more about how she's trying to address issues of access, trauma, queerness and self-care through cooking. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz, Meha Ahmad Guests: Jordan Wimby

Musician Melody Angel recently performed at Chicago's Blues Fest, bringing a modern and youthful edge to the beloved genre. And she's back with new music in her album Foxy. Reset sits down with the artist about going to Chicago's Blues Fest as a baby, the first time she heard Prince, and why she thinks a love for the blues is a prerequisite for loving all music. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Meha Ahmad Guest: Melody Angel

Musician Melody Angel recently performed at Chicago's Blues Fest, bringing a modern and youthful edge to the beloved genre. And she's back with new music in her album Foxy. Reset sits down with the artist about going to Chicago's Blues Fest as a baby, the first time she heard Prince, and why she thinks a love for the blues is a prerequisite for loving all music. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Meha Ahmad Guest: Melody Angel

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and has evolved into a celebration of Black music, arts, literature and culture. In honor of the federal holiday, Reset checks in with two Black bookstore owners to hear their Juneteenth must-reads. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Marie Mendoza Guest: Verlean Singletary, Nzingha Nommo

For generations, LGBTQ literature was inaccessible to many readers. But over the past few years, queer people have had more opportunities than ever to see themselves in the stories on the shelves of their local bookstores and public libraries. Reset explores the growing landscape of queer fiction with three guests who have built careers on it. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producer: Sarah Stark, Isabelle Earl Guests: Beatrice Hitchman, Anita Kelly, Laynie Rose Rizer

In his new book An Immense World, Ed Yong takes a break from his tireless pandemic reporting for The Atlantic to take readers inside the wondrous and innumerable different ways animals perceive the world around them — from bees and songbirds to scallops and crocodiles. Reset sits down with the award winning writer to learn more about the book and some of his favorite quirky wildlife. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producers: Christian Elliott Guest: Ed Yong

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol will focus the fourth day of hearings on the pressure former president Donald Trump and his allies put on state legislatures to overturn the elections. Reset checks in with a legal expert for a preview of today's meeting and for key takeaways from the hearings so far. Host: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang Producer: Lynnea Domienik Guest: Steven Schwinn

Neil Steinberg's dad is 89. The former nuclear physicist is not as sharp as he once was. And Neil says, it's time to listen to him. Reset checks in with a writer who shared his personal story ahead of Father's Day. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Daniel Tucker Guests: Neil Steinberg

The primary election is less than two weeks away. Reset's Weekly News Recap has analysis of the races and candidates and an update on the 2023 mayoral election. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Andrea Guthmann Guests: Amanda Vinicky, Jacoby Cochran, Mariah Woelfel

The James Beard Awards returned to Chicago this week after a two-year hiatus. Reset talks with the city's sole James Beard Award winner and a few finalists. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz Guests: Erick Williams, Jason Hamel, Timothy Flores, Genie Kwon, Brenda Ruiz

The Federal Reserve Bank on Wednesday hiked its benchmark interest rate by 0.75%, the biggest increase since 1994. More interest rate hikes are expected in the coming months as the Fed seeks to curb the highest inflation in 40 years. Reset checks in with an expert to better understand inflation and what's being done to rein it in. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Daniel Tucker, Stephanie Kim Guest: David Wessel

Since the beginning of the year, lawmakers have introduced more than 300 anti-LGBTQ bills in state legislatures across the country. On Wednesday, President Biden signed an executive order combating “discriminatory legislative attacks.” Reset talks to three Chicago-based advocates to understand what this order means. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Sarah Stark Guests: McKensie Mack, LaSaia Wade, Stephanie Skora

Looking for a way to celebrate National Caribbean-American Heritage Month? We've got you covered with Caribbean-made and island-themed movies that will transport you to the tropics. Reset discusses the history of the month and movies to watch to mark the occasion. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Sasha-Ann Simons Guest: Anna-Lysa Gayle

Chicago author Toya Wolfe's debut novel Last Summer on State Street is a coming-of-age story about growing up in the Robert Taylor Homes in Bronzeville in the late '90s. Drawing from her own experience growing up in the housing project on the South Side, Wolfe weaves a tale of friendship, segregation, community and compassion. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Meha Ahmad, Sasha-Ann Simons Guest: Toya Wolfe

In the last two years, the number of police officers inside Chicago Public Schools has dropped by one-third. Since 2020, it's been up to local school councils to decide whether to keep officers in the building. Reset learns more about how CPS is changing its approach to addressing root causes of student behavior. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Stephanie Kim Guests: Nader Issa and Sarah Karp

Artificial intelligence becoming sentient might not be as far off as we think.Reset talks about a Google engineer's claim that the company AI is alive, and how far technology has come in achieving consciousness. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz Guest: Nitasha Tiku

Lake Michigan's rising water levels could mean catastrophic consequences for areas near current or former industrial sites. That's according to a new report from the Environmental Law and Policy Center, which also offers recommendations for how to combat this potential devastation. To learn more, Reset goes straight to the source. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Meha Ahmad, Sarah Stark Guest: Howard Learner

This Thursday the NPR comedy quiz show Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! emerges from a two-year stretch of recording by Zoom. Starting June 16, host Peter Sagal, scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, and a rotating panel of comedians will take the stage before a live audience at the elegant 125-year old Studebaker Theater in the Loop's Fine Arts Building. Pre-pandemic, the show taped its episodes at the Chase Bank Auditorium, in the basement of the Chase Bank building. Host Peter Sagal joins Reset to fill us in, and hopefully not to quiz us. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Char Daston Guest: Peter Sagal

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Stephanie Kim Guest: Cassie Burke

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Christian Elliott Guest: Sarah Freishtat

In 2012, when Casey was on birth control, she discovered she had somehow gotten pregnant. In 2018, when she was between IUDs, Casey discovered she was pregnant again. Despite having a good job and a good husband, Casey didn't want a baby. Reset talks with Casey and asks: who are abortions really for? Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Isabelle Earl Guest: Kristen Schorsch

More than two years into the pandemic, kids under 5 are expectedly weeks away from having an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine. Reset asks an infectious disease specialist why the process has taken so long. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Claire Hyman Guest: Dr. Mia Taormina

At 17 years-old, Jane discovered she was pregnant after being sexually assaulted. Her pro-life upbringing in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints left her scared and ashamed to try and get an abortion. So, she took matters into her own hands. After sitting in a hot tub for hours, drinking extensive amounts of caffeine, and relentlessly exercising, Jane induced a miscarriage–a excrutiatingly painful experience. Reset listens to Jane's story and processes the content with WBEZ government and politics reporter Kristen Schorsch. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Isabelle Earl Guest: Kristen Schorsch

Stigma, shame and lack of resources are some of the factors that make it hard for people harmed by domestic violence to flee a dangerous situation. But for some immigrant women—who might me less connected to social services—it can be even more difficult. Reset spoke to the leaders of two organizations that provide crisis support to domestic violence survivors to learn how cultural competence is key to providing immigrant women the care they need. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Claire Hyman, Stephanie Kim Guests: Linda Tortolero, Neha Gill

A new investigation finds more trees were planted in wealthier, whiter neighborhoods in the past decade over those with higher need in Chicago's South and West side. Reset learns about the impact of fewer trees in a neighborhood. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Christian Elliott, Brenda Ruiz Guest: Joe Mahr

Summer hasn't officially started yet but you can expect an almost record breaking heat index this week. Reset talks through what to expect and how to stay cool. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Brenda Ruiz Guest: Scott Collis

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producers: Isabelle Earl and Christian Elliott Guest: Cheryl Raye-Stout

Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Lynnea Domienik Guests: Tom Mockaitis and Robert Pape

A majority of Republican voters in Illinois would support Donald Trump running for president again in 2024, according to a new Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ poll. The results come as the Jan. 6 hearings focus on Trump's role in the violent insurrection with his false election claims. Reset digs into the findings, and how much influence Trump could have on the Illinois primary. Host: Sasha-Ann Simons Producer: Stephanie Kim Guest: Dave McKinney