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Link Found Between ACEs And Major Health Issues Nov 20, 2019

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A new study from the CDC shows children exposed “Adverse Childhood Experiences”-neglect, abuse, an incarcerated or addicted parent-have a much higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, depression, and other debilitating diseases when they get older. We find out more and what some are trying to do to prevent it.

Famed Cartoonist Lynda Barry Says Anyone Can Draw Nov 19, 2019

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Celebrated Cartoonist Lynda Barry is now a little more celebrated: she just became a MacArthur "Genius Grant" winner. Barry talks about how, no matter what they think, anyone can draw. She lays out the case in her new book “Making Comics”

Spotlight On State And National Politics Nov 18, 2019

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Senate President John Cullterton is retiring after 4 decades in the statehouse, and U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley is front-and-center in the impeachment hearings. We’ll find out what the Illinois senate will be like without Cullerton, and what kinds of questions Quigley is preparing for witnesses on capitol hill this week.

Asian Americans Seek Environmental Justice, Chicago Seeks Solutions To Low Recycling Rate Nov 15, 2019

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Some in the Asian American community are looking to get their neighbors involved in a movement that would bring environmental justice to Chinatown and Bridgeport. Plus WBEZ’s Jerome McDonnell puts together a roundtable to help boost Chicago’s incredibly low recycling rate

Chicago Losing A Spanish-Language Newspaper, Veto Session Wraps In Springfield Nov 14, 2019

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After 16 years, TribPub is pulling the plug on its Spanish-language newspaper Hoy. We talk with current and future staffers about what it means for the Latinx and the greater Chicago community. And NPR Illinois statehouse reporter Brian Mackie gives us up-to-the-minute info on the final hours of the fall veto session in Springfield.

Is Cyber War The New Nuclear War? Nov 13, 2019

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New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger talks about cyber warfare, and what the U.S. is doing to thwart hackers and the countries that sponsor them that are working to cause mayhem in everything from our power grids to our elections.

City Budget Hearings, Stemming Gang Violence in Chicago And El Salvador Nov 12, 2019

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Alderman wrap up 2 weeks of budget hearings. What did they learn about it, and will they vote for it? Plus, one woman says giving gang members knowledge and options, and treating them like human beings, can help stem the tide of violence in Chicago and El Salvador

Gun Violence Memorial Turns Numbers Into The Painfully Personal Nov 11, 2019

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Mothers who’ve lost sons talk about personal items donated to the Gun Violence Memorial Project, and Transportation contributor Mary Wisniewski on making the streets safer for pedestrians and bikers

No, Your Cat Won't Eat Your Eyeballs Nov 10, 2019

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Author Caitlin Doughty destigmatizes death for kids and adults alike by answering 35 questions about death, dead bodies, and decomposition in her new book “Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs”.

Reset’s Friday News Roundup For Nov. 8, 2019 Nov 08, 2019

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Our weekly roundtable featuring some of the best journalists in Chicago breaking down the biggest stories of the last 7 days.

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