Podcast Episodes

This Chicago Dentist Has The World’s Largest Collection Of Toothpicks

In his new book, Chicago-area dentist Steven Potashnick digs into the surprising significance of the toothpick in Western culture. It features photos…

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How Chicago’s Selective Enrollment Schools Came to Be

Chicago’s school board recently voted to prioritize neighborhood schools and de-emphasize selective enrollment schools, but board members are not end…

2 years, 1 month ago

Valebol, The New Super Duo Changing The Sound Of Pop

The self-described “breeze-pop” duo is out with their debut album. VV Lightbody and Daniel Villareal have paired up to explore a genre that is out of…

2 years, 1 month ago

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: April 5, 2024

The Johnson administration has a new chief of staff, and Chicago has its first-ever chief homelessness officer. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra named …

2 years, 1 month ago

How To Eat Deliciously On Vacation

For many of us, a big part of traveling is dining and trying local specialties. Reset reminisces about the best dishes we’ve had while traveling and …

2 years, 1 month ago

Thousands Sue In Chicago Over Black Hair Relaxers Linked To Cancer

Nine out of 10 Black women have used hair relaxing chemicals to straighten their thick curls. But lawsuits have been piling up in state and federal c…

2 years, 1 month ago

Investigation Finds Illinois Hospitals Deny Care To Sexual Assault Survivors

Producer: Brenda Ruiz

Editor: Lynnea Domienik

Mixer: Brenda Ruiz

2 years, 1 month ago

Phylicia Rashad’s ‘Purpose’ Peels Back The Layers Of Fictional Civil Rights Icon’s Family

Producer: Sasha-Ann Simons

Editor: Lynnea Domienik

Mixer: Brenda Ruiz

2 years, 1 month ago

Who is Chicago’s First Chief Homelessness Officer?

Producer: Lynnea Domienik

Editor: Meha Ahmad

Mixer: Brenda Ruiz

2 years, 1 month ago

Are You Up To Date On Your MMR Vaccine?

Producer: Micah Yason

Editor: Meha Ahmad

Mixer: Brenda Ruiz

2 years, 1 month ago