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Joe Ferguson
Former Inspector General for the City of Chicago, President of the Civic Federation
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Episode: Former Inspector General Wants More From Chicago’s Budget
Brandon Pope
President of the National Association of Black Journalists, Chicago Chapter
National Association of Black Journalists
Episode: Media Companies Are Turning Their Backs On Diverse Voices
Morgan Elise Johnson
Filmmaker and co-founder of The TriiBE
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Episode: Media Companies Are Turning Their Backs On Diverse Voices
Arti Walker-Peddakotla
US Army veteran, board member with About Face, and member of Military Law Task Force
About Face
Episode: Veterans Are Up In Arms Over Aggressive ICE Enforcement
Brad Beaulieu
Navy veteran who served from 2015 to 2019 and has protested outside Broadview.
Episode: Veterans Are Up In Arms Over Aggressive ICE Enforcement
Rick Woldenberg
CEO of Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Episode: Are President Trump’s Tariffs Legal?
Sally Schulze
Communications Manager at RefugeeOne
RefugeeOne
Episode: U.S. Will Only Admit 7,500 Refugees A Year: ‘We Are So Disappointed’
Tom Clowes
Cellist and co-founder of Crossing Borders Music
Crossing Borders Music
Episode: Classical Music For Broadview’s Immigrant Detainees
Wilfred Farquharson
Violist with Crossing Borders Music
Crossing Borders Music
Episode: Classical Music For Broadview’s Immigrant Detainees

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Sasha-Ann Simons
Host of Reset, known for her engaging and empathetic interview style, bringing out insightful conversations on important community issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 384 ratings
  • Listener for years…

    I’m less aware of what’s going down in the city without this show! Thank you, Sasha! And PUBLIC MEDIA!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Burchp
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent host

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bizzysteph
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show, small gripe

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    An untaken nickname!!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Divisive

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AnotherJoe1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Sasha is AWESOME

    Hearing Sasha hang up on Richard Pearson of the Illinois Division of the NRA was perfect.

    Natalie Moore interviews and segments are my favorites.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yaditexas
    United States3 years ago

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Sasha-Ann Simons is praised for her empathetic interview style and dedication to unearthing local stories that matter.
The podcast's ability to address complex social issues is appreciated, though it sometimes attracts criticism over perceived biases in discussing systemic inequities.
Listeners appreciate the local focus and engaging storytelling, often highlighting the importance of understanding community issues.
Content is noted for being informative and relevant, making it a key resource for Chicago residents seeking to stay informed.
Some have expressed concerns regarding the podcast's technical audio quality at times, though overall engagement remains high.

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#159
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Ask The Mayor, November 2025
Q: What would the corporate head tax look like?
What it looks like today, and it would require continued collaboration with the city council.
Ask The Mayor, November 2025
Q: Why are you against raising garbage fees?
I believe raising the garbage fee at this moment is not feasible due to cuts coming from the federal government, which disproportionately burden working-class people.
Ask The Mayor, November 2025
Q: What items from the Ernst & Young Report were included in your budget, and are there two or three additional items that you would consider including?
We instituted 50% of the recommendations which will save taxpayers' dollars, including areas like fleet management and procurement.
Former Inspector General Wants More From Chicago’s Budget
Q: What exactly is wrong here?
The budget increases taxes without achieving real savings or addressing operational inefficiencies.
Former Inspector General Wants More From Chicago’s Budget
Q: What did you mean by that?
Chicago's fiscal situation has been close to the edge for a long time due to decades of fiscal mismanagement and poor budgetary practices.

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1. Joe Ferguson
2. Brandon Pope
3. Morgan Elise Johnson
4. Arti Walker-Peddakotla
5. Brad Beaulieu
6. Rick Woldenberg
7. Sally Schulze
8. Tom Clowes

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