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I’m less aware of what’s going down in the city without this show! Thank you, Sasha! And PUBLIC MEDIA!!!
Simons is fantastic — sincerely empathetic and curious, asking questions that yield fascinating answers. The topics are relevant to every day people and hyper local in the best way
I enjoy Reset’s content about the Chicagoland area. It gives good context on specific issues in a format similar to NYT’s The Daily gives on worldwide issues. My only complaint is a technical one, which is that the maximum volume of the episodes is lower than most of the other podcasts I listen to, including some from WBEZ. There are times when I am unable to listen to it because the ambient noise level around me is too high, but other podcast with higher max volume are completely understandable... more
This podcast promotes views of “inequities” in Chicago and that correcting these alleged “systemic” problems requires further favoritism and discrimination based on color and other identity characteristics like sexual orientation. What isn’t understood is the focus on race and favoritism just hurts the individuals struggling in this city and is not sustainable. Please read the Constitution and recent court decisions and stop the race rhetoric. It’s harmful and unproductive.
Hearing Sasha hang up on Richard Pearson of the Illinois Division of the NRA was perfect.
Natalie Moore interviews and segments are my favorites.
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Focusing on the issues that matter most to residents, the episodes cover a wide range of topics relevant to Chicago, from local politics to cultural events, immigration, and health crises. Notably, there is a strong emphasis on community engagement, exploring the human connections behind the headlines, and featuring diverse voices from various backgrounds. From highlighting personal immigrant stories to discussing significant Chicago figures and addressing pertinent social justice issues, the content is likely to resonate with listeners interested in a nuanced understanding of their city.
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