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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsAffordability Crisis Leaves Chicagoans To Fill GapsAccording to GoFundMe’s end-of-year report, campaigns to fund basic necessities like housing, utilities and groceries are on the rise after quadrupling in 2024. In the Loop gets insight on how we got here, how this impact is felt locally, and local efforts to close gaps through mutual aid efforts and policy shifts. Dion Dawson, founder, executive director Dion’s Chicago Dream and Bob Palmer, Policy Director Housing Action Illinois and Rep. Brad Schneider, 10th District sat down with host Sasha-Ann Simons. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.
2025-12-2435 minMake Me Smart
Make Me SmartChicago vs. ICEChicago has been dealing with a lot these days. The city has been a battleground for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and efforts to deploy the National Guard. On today’s show, Kimberly asks WBEZ’s Sasha-Ann Simons about what it’s like to be there now. And, we’ll get into more economic stories from the Windy City you should know about. Plus, we’ll play a game of Half Full/Half Empty!Here’s everything we talked about today:"ICE Is Cracking Down on Chicago. Some Chicagoans Are Fighting Back." from The New York T...
2025-10-2430 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsAsk Chicago’s Mayor: October 2025A government shutdown is underway. The National Guard has arrived in the Chicago area, and immigration enforcement has escalated in recent weeks. In the Loop host Sasha-Ann Simons and the show’s listeners ask Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about his plan to create “ICE-free zones” and get his thoughts on the federal deployment of National Guard troops, among other topics. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.
2025-10-0845 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)What's That Building: Emmett Till House MuseumDennis Rodkin, Sasha-Ann Simons, Ollie Gordon and Willie S. Douglas III
2025-09-2216 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWho Will Replace Sen. Dick Durbin?We’re six months out from the statewide Illinois primary, and the main showdown is shaping up to be the Democratic race for Dick Durbin's Senate seat. Political analysts suggest this rare open-seat race will favor Democrats, though that’s not assured. So far, nine Democrats have entered the race, with three notable candidates – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congresswoman Robin Kelly and current Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton – rising to the top. On this episode of In The Loop, host Sasha-Ann Simons and our panel of Illinois politicos size up the candidates and break down the race to replace outgoing Senator Dick Durbin i...
2025-09-1733 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsIntroducing: WBEZ’s In The LoopWBEZ’s new show “In the Loop” is your place for Chicago-area news and culture. Host Sasha-Ann Simons and executive producer Dan Tucker break down what to expect. Check this feed every weekday afternoon to stay In the Loop.
2025-09-1502 minWBEZ News
WBEZ NewsWBEZ is launching two new talk shows today. The hosts tell us about them.Today is the start of something brand new here at the station. At 9 we launched a new news-driven talk show In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons. And at 10, another new program where YOU can chime in; Say More with Mary Dixon and Patrick Smith. These two local programs will air weekdays between 9 and 11 each morning. Sasha-Ann Simons and a voice morning listeners know well -Mary Dixon-join me now with more. HOST: LANE
2025-09-1504 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)What's That Building: Charnley Persky HouseDennis Rodkin takes Reset host Sasha-Ann Simons on a tour of the historic home in downtown Chicago.
2025-08-2520 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)Ask The Mayor, August 2025: Mayor Brandon Johnson answers Chicago’s questionsChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Reset host Sasha-Ann Simons in the studio for a wide-ranging conversation, and we open the phones to field live questions from listeners.
2025-08-1446 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)What’s That Building – The Oldest House in Chicago?Producers: Sasha-Ann Simons, Gina Montagna
2025-08-1125 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)How Chicagoland malls are adapting for a new eraProducers: Meha Ahmad, William Balk, Gina Montagna, Sasha-Ann Simons
2025-07-2120 minWBEZ News
WBEZ NewsDurbin says rescissions package intended to change America's 'point of view'Illinois’ Democratic Congressional coalition is sounding the alarm after Congress voted to claw back $9 billion dollars in funding from public broadcasting and foreign aid. Chicago Public Media stands to lose $3 million dollars a year … or about six percent of its budget. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois joined WBEZ Reset host Sasha Ann Simons today to talk about the rescissions bill and the future of the Democratic party … including Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. HOST: LARA
2025-07-2107 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)Music superstar John Legend tells WBEZ what it’s like to be a musician and activist todayJohn Legend talks to Reset’s Sasha-Ann Simons about how he’s evolved as a musician and how music has helped him fight racial injustice.
2025-07-0713 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWhat’s That Building? New Inspirational Baptist ChurchProducer: Aaryan Kumar, Sasha-Ann SimonsEditor: Meha AhmadMixer: Ethan Schwabe
2025-07-0711 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsChicago and Reset Celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month in ChicagoProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons and Lynnea DomienikEditor: Dan TuckerMixer: Ari Mejia
2025-06-1912 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month in Chicago with a taste of JamaicaProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2025-06-1811 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)WTBProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2025-06-1608 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)WTBProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2025-06-0211 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)The Spider-Verse swings into the Museum of Science and IndustryProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2025-05-2212 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)Chicago spring gardening tipsProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons, Lynnea Domienik
2025-05-2220 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsOcean Vuong On His New Novel ‘The Emperor of Gladness’Producer: Sasha-Ann Simons, Ellie Gilbert-Bair, Lynnea DomienikEditor: Dan TuckerMixer: Ellie Gilbert-Bair
2025-05-1326 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)‘It was my Noah’s Ark’: Ocean Vuong bares all in new novel ‘The Emperor of Gladness’Producer: Sasha-Ann Simons, Ellie Gilbert-Bair, Lynnea Domienik
2025-05-1325 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)LISA ANN WALTERProducer: Meha Ahmad and Sasha-Ann Simons
2025-04-2416 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)What's That Building: Shabbona Lake State ParkProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2025-04-2212 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)Actor Michael Shannon on directorial debut, ‘Eric Larue’: ‘Honesty can be intimidating to some people’Producer: Meha Ahmad, Sasha Ann Simons
2025-04-0922 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsRoxane Gay Curates New Anthology On Past, Present And Future Of FeminismIn her new book, The Portable Feminist Reader, writer and cultural critic Roxane Gay has compiled writings by ancient, historic and modern feminist voices. It explores the state of American feminism, its successes and failures, and what feminism looks like in practice. Gay recently joined Reset host Sasha-Ann Simons to discuss the anthology in front of a live audience at the Athenaeum Center in Chicago. Here’s their full, unedited conversation, which includes some strong language. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2025-03-3149 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)Roxane Gay Curates New Anthology On Past, Present And Future Of FeminismProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2025-03-3119 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)WTB: Yukon BuildingProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2025-03-2509 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)Longtime Human Rights Watch director’s new book charts how to hold authoritarian regimes accountableProducer: Meha Ahmad, Lynnea Domienik, Sasha-Ann Simons
2025-03-1021 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)What’s That Building: Gerber Building/Uptown StationProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2025-03-0712 minThe Fran Spielman Show
The Fran Spielman ShowFran Spielman on 50 Years in Chicago media | The 300th episodeIn a special 300th episode of The Fran Spielman Show, Fran commemorates her 50 years in the news business and 40 years at the Chicago Sun-Times. She shares her experiences as a sports writer in her early days, covering seven Chicago mayors, and breaking major stories. This episode features an insightful interview with Sasha-Ann Simons from WBEZ's RESET where Fran discusses the challenges of being interviewed, her journey through journalism, key moments with notable mayors, Chicago's political landscape, and the evolution of corruption over the decades. Special thanks to our colleagues at WBEZ, and don't forget to subscribe to...
2025-03-0625 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWhat’s That Building? Site Of The Former St. Monica Roman Catholic ChurchProducer: Sasha-Ann SimonsEditor: Dan TuckerMixer: Ari Mejia
2025-03-0312 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)What’s That Building? Father Augustus Tolton siteProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2025-02-2412 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)Chicago author Eve Ewing lays out how American schools harmed Black, Native students by designProducer: Meha Ahmad, Sasha Ann Simons
2025-02-1224 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)What's That Building? 311 S. Wacker Dr.Sasha-Ann Simons and Dennis Rodkin discuss potential demolition of the 35-year-old downtown Chicago skyscraper.
2025-02-0811 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)What's That Building? Great Lakes Academy Enrichment HallSasha-Ann Simons and Dennis Rodkin discuss redevelopment of St. Mary Magdalene Church in South Chicago to a gymnasium and cafeteria for Great Lakes Academy Charter School.
2025-01-2711 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)‘Reset’ goes to…Joffrey Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’Producer: Sasha-Ann Simons, Ari Mejia
2024-12-1012 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)What’s That Building? Columbia Yacht Club on the ship AbegweitProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2024-12-0910 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsLupe Fiasco On Black Martial Arts Movement, Hip-hop And His 'Samurai' TourProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons, Micah Yason, Ethan Schwabe, Mendy KongEditor: Meha AhmadMixer: Ethan Schwabe
2024-11-1634 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)HBO’s ‘Somebody Somewhere’ will sing its last song in season 3Producer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2024-10-3118 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)What’s That Building? Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home and Ahlgrim AcresProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2024-10-3011 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsBrother-Sister Duo Wasia Project On The Making Of Their New EP ‘Isotope’Siblings Olivia Hardy and Will Gao didn’t always know making music together was in the cards. “I feel like the process was pretty organic,” Hardy said. “There was never like a, ‘Today marks the beginning of everything.’” But even so, music has always been a big part of their lives. Gao recalls there always being music playing in their childhood whether it was on the CD player or the radio. The two have gone on to form the band Wasia Project. They’ve released a handful of singles and EPs and toured with the likes of Grammy-award winning jazz singer Laufey an...
2024-10-1225 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)A Chicago Palestinian community organizer reflects on a year of violence, war in GazaProducers: Meha Ahmad, Sasha Ann Simons, Dan Tucker
2024-10-0822 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWhat’s That Building? Old Town School Of Folk MusicReset wraps a summer “What’s That Building?” series about Chicago’s incredible music venues at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Lincoln Square. Sasha-Ann Simons and Dennis Rodkin explore this old library turned music school and venue and dive deep into the history of its exterior as well as what lives inside. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-09-0415 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsOff The Beaten Path: The Design Museum Of ChicagoWhat do you think of when you hear the word design? Maybe fashion, photoshop or video games? What about urban planning, street art and choreography? The Design Museum of Chicago on the corner of Michigan and Randolph has thought a lot about this question – they hope to contextualize and humanize how design shapes our day-to-day lives. Reset host Sasha-Ann Simons and production intern Ellie Gilbert-Bair visited the museum. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-08-3014 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWhat’s That Building: RaviniaFor Reset’s “What’s That Building” series, architecture expert Dennis Rodkin and host Sasha-Ann Simons continue their summer run of visiting music venues across Chicagoland. Next up: Ravinia. We’ll learn more about how the venue that used to house a casino in the early 1900s eventually became a concert goer's dream just north of the city. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-08-2115 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWhat’s That Building: Sasha And Dennis Go Backstage At Thalia HallThe rich stone edifice of Thalia Hall is a lot to take in. Now a concert venue, this Pilsen building has a history as a gathering place for ethnic communities, and theater for movies and Shakespeare plays. Reset’s Sasha-Ann Simons and architecture expert Dennis Rodkin head to the beloved music venue for the latest in our series “What’s That Building.” For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-08-0619 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)WTB: Muddy WatersProducer: Ethan Schwabe, Sasha-Ann SimonsEditor: Meha AhmadMixer: Ethan Schwabe
2024-07-2223 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsDr. Anthony Fauci Shares His Journey As 'America’s Doctor'Dr. Anthony Fauci served under seven U.S. presidents. Before COVID-19, he fought the HIV/AIDS epidemic, Ebola, and Zika. Reset’s Sasha-Ann Simons sits down with Fauci to discuss his new memoir, his “nightmare” that came true, and what really went on behind the scenes between him and the Trump Administration.
2024-07-0832 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWhat’s That Building? Former Little Village FirehouseProducer: Sasha-Ann SimonsEditor: Daniel TuckerMixer: Micah Yason, Meha Ahmad
2024-05-2911 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)New book explores what companies get wrong about DEI and why it’s time to get it rightProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2024-05-1414 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWhat’s That Building? Quinn Chapel AME ChurchProducer: Meha Ahmad, Sasha-Ann SimonsEditor: Meha AhmadMixer: Brenda Ruiz
2024-05-0612 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)Child of ‘Good Times’ creator talks TV show’s legacy, backlash against animated rebootProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2024-04-2519 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsActor Harry Lennix On ‘Reading The Room’ In Chicago TheaterProducer: Meha Ahmad, Sasha-Ann SimonsEditor: Meha AhmadMixer: Brenda Ruiz
2024-04-2313 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)‘It all happened right here’: Book explores how Black Chicago has shaped American cultureProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2024-04-1617 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWhat’s That Building? Schulze BakeryProducer: Sasha-Ann SimonsEditor: Meha AhmadMixer: Brenda Ruiz
2024-04-1509 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsThis Chicago Doctor Worked In A Gaza Hospital. Here’s What She Saw.Dr. Tammy Abughnaim normally works as an emergency physician in Chicago. But in March, she spent two weeks living and working in Al-Aqsa Hospital, as part of a team under the World Health Organization. When it came time to leave, Dr. Abughnaim says she begged to stay longer. Reset host Sasha-Ann Simons sat down with Dr. Abughnaim to hear about her experience in Gaza. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
2024-04-1125 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsPhylicia Rashad’s ‘Purpose’ Peels Back The Layers Of Fictional Civil Rights Icon’s FamilyProducer: Sasha-Ann SimonsEditor: Lynnea DomienikMixer: Brenda Ruiz
2024-04-0416 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)Phylicia Rashad directs and talented actors deliver in turbulent family drama at SteppenwolfProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons
2024-04-0417 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsWhat’s That Building? More like What’s That Astronaut Statue?Producer: Sasha-Ann SimonsEditor: Meha AhmadMixer: Brenda Ruiz
2024-04-0112 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)What’s That Building? More like What’s That Astronaut Statue?Producer: Sasha-Ann SimonsEditor: Meha AhmadMixer: Brenda Ruiz
2024-03-2911 minIn the Loop (Segments)
In the Loop (Segments)The growing movement of ‘Ex-vangelicals’Producer: Sasha-Ann Simons, Ethan Schwabe
2024-03-2726 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons‘The Exvangelicals’: Why Some Are Leaving The White Evangelical ChurchProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons, Ethan SchwabeEditor: Meha AhmadMixer: Brenda Ruiz
2024-03-2726 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsAn Oral History Of Americans’ Working Lives TodayProducer: Dan Tucker, Sasha-Ann Simons, Lynnea DomienikEditor: Meha AhmadMixer: Brenda Ruiz
2024-03-1319 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsHow To Be A ‘Supercommunicator’ With Charles DuhiggProducer: Dan Tucker, Sasha-Ann SimonsMixing: Brenda Ruiz
2024-02-2233 minIn the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons
In the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsChicago Rapper Common Reflects On Power Of Caring For YourselfProducer: Sasha-Ann Simons, Dan TuckerEditor: Dan Tucker, Brenda Ruiz
2024-01-2927 minWhen Magic Happens
When Magic HappensWhat Are We Binge-watching?From vintage sitcom marathons to guilty pleasure trash TV, we’re spilling everything we’ve been watching. Plus, we are joined by guest host, journalist and host of WBEZ’s Reset Sasha-Ann Simons, and she’s got the breakdown of #bachelornation!
2023-11-2424 minWhen Magic Happens
When Magic HappensWhat Are We Binge-watching?From vintage sitcom marathons to guilty pleasure trash TV, we’re spilling everything we’ve been watching. Plus, we are joined by guest host, journalist and host of WBEZ’s Reset Sasha-Ann Simons, and she’s got the breakdown of #bachelornation!
2023-11-2424 minWhen Magic Happens
When Magic HappensWhen Magic Happens: Real Talk with Sasha-Ann SimonsJennifer, Cheryle and Taylor stop by WBEZ’s daily talk show Reset for a quick chat to discuss the origin of When Magic Happens, what they learn from each other and the art of oversharing.
2023-04-1418 minWhen Magic Happens
When Magic HappensWhen Magic Happens: Real Talk with Sasha-Ann SimonsJennifer, Cheryle and Taylor stop by WBEZ’s daily talk show Reset for a quick chat to discuss the origin of When Magic Happens, what they learn from each other and the art of oversharing.
2023-04-1418 minCity Cast Chicago
City Cast ChicagoWeekly News Recap from WBEZ's 'Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons'We've got something special for you this weekend. We're sharing the Weekly News Recap from our friends over at WBEZ's daily talk show "Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons." Every Friday, Sasha breaks down the biggest local stories with a panel of journalists, and this week, that panel included City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran. The WBEZ Recap is a great way to stay up to speed on the news that matters here in Chicago and the burbs. Take a listen!You can check out Reset six days a week wherever you get your podcasts, or...
2023-02-2546 minCity Cast Chicago
City Cast ChicagoElection Fatigue, Expanding Paid Leave, and Spring…Is That You??After months of campaigning, commercials, and forums, election day is Tuesday. But we’re wondering: Does the mayoral race have a true front-runner? We brought in two of WBEZ’s best hosts to tackle this question and more. Nerdette’s Greta Johnsen and Reset’s Sasha-Ann Simons are in the building to discuss election season, paid leave for Illinoisans, Black joy, and some more gooooood newwwws!Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago
2023-02-2426 minCity Cast Chicago
City Cast ChicagoHow ‘South Side’ Creators Stay True to Chicago on TVSeason three of “South Side” premieres Thursday on HBOMax. The comedy follows various characters — from workers at a rent-to-own store to wannabe rappers to cops — as they make their hustle on Chicago’s South Side. Creators Diallo Riddle (who plays Allen Gayle), Sultan Salahuddin (Simon), and Bashir Salahuddin (Officer Goodnight) tell host Jacoby Cochran about what inspired the show and how they stay true to the city to get the biggest laughs.You can see an advanced screening of the season three premiere of “South Side” tomorrow at DuSable Museum. Plus, Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle w...
2022-12-0523 minNerdette
NerdetteYour Weekend Starts Here: Awards Season, Everything Bagel Ice Cream And Remembering SOPHIEThis week we take a look at the latest set of award season snubs, non-snubs and the rest of the week’s news with WBEZ Reset host Sasha-Ann Simons and WAMU producer Jonquilyn Hill, who’s also the host of NPR’s Through The Cracks podcast. Then we talk with Jeni Britton Bauer, the creator of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, about a new flavor of cream cheese ice cream that includes — for some reason — sesame, garlic and onion. Yes, it’s weird! And lastly, we take a moment to remember Grammy-nominated musician SOPHIE with the help of author and culture writer...
2021-02-0530 minHappy To Be Here
Happy To Be HereYour Weekend Starts Here: Awards Season, Everything Bagel Ice Cream And Remembering SOPHIEThis week we take a look at the latest set of award season snubs, non-snubs and the rest of the week’s news with WBEZ Reset host Sasha-Ann Simons and WAMU producer Jonquilyn Hill, who’s also the host of NPR’s Through The Cracks podcast. Then we talk with Jeni Britton Bauer, the creator of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, about a new flavor of cream cheese ice cream that includes — for some reason — sesame, garlic and onion. Yes, it’s weird! And lastly, we take a moment to remember Grammy-nominated musician SOPHIE with the help of author and culture writer...
2021-02-0530 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetNew Reset Host Sasha-Ann Simons Ready To Connect With ChicagoansAfter 15 years in broadcasting, with high-profile gigs in Washington D.C. and Toronto, Sasha-Ann Simons has landed in Chicago as the new host of Reset.WBEZ’s Susie An talks with Simons about her journey, the unique perspective she brings to Reset listeners, and why she just can’t stop dancing!For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2020-12-1213 minWBEZ\'s Reset
WBEZ's ResetNew Reset Host Sasha-Ann Simons Ready To Connect With ChicagoansAfter 15 years in broadcasting, with high-profile gigs in Washington D.C. and Toronto, Sasha-Ann Simons has landed in Chicago as the new host of Reset.WBEZ’s Susie An talks with Simons about her journey, the unique perspective she brings to Reset listeners, and why she just can’t stop dancing!For more Reset interviews, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a rating. That helps other listeners find us.For more about the program, you can head over to the WBEZ website or follow us on Twitter at @WBEZreset.
2020-12-1213 minWhat\'s With Washington
What's With WashingtonFrom Duke Ellington to Blues Alley: What’s With D.C.’s Jazz Scene These Days?"Are there still jazz clubs where up-and-coming artists perform?" Sasha-Ann Simons joins Mikaela to answer a question from a recent transplant to Damascus, MD. And we learn what role one embassy played in D.C.'s jazz history. To submit a question, visit wamu.org/whatswith. The What’s With Washington podcast is made possible by our listeners. To support the show, visit wamu.org/donate/.
2019-04-0917 minRusty Quill Gaming Podcast
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG 118 - PopJoin Alex, Lydia, Ben, Bryn and Helen as Alex continues his merciless campaign.This week, Grizzop and Bronc head to Damascus city, Azu rushes to get dressed, Sasha is in a seriously bad way and Hamid, well...Thanks to this week's Patrons; Zach Jenkins, Dunstan Thorn, David Simons, Kayla B., Roman Sevchenko, Meche Morier, Andrew Wadsworth, E Jalenak, Brie Hutcheon, Sara HomanIf you'd like to join them be sure to visit www.patreon.com/rustyquillEditing this week by Lowri Ann Davies & Alexander J Newall
2019-02-2043 minThose Snowy Nights You Read to Me, They\'ll Never Be Forgotten
Those Snowy Nights You Read to Me, They'll Never Be ForgottenTyrant, Draw Thy SwordThe year was 2007, and conditions in Bello Gardens, one of the most squalid and dangerous housing projects in America, were at their worst. Decimated by poverty, tortured by crime, and suffocated by neglect, the slum known cynically as the Joke faced a lonely, unnoticed death. When tensions in the community rose to a breaking point, the last remaining inhabitants of Bello Gardens--desperate gang members turned remorseless freedom fighters--vowed not to give up its deserted streets without a battle to the death. Tyrant, Draw Thy Sword is the fictional history of the tactical siege of the Joke, the tale of...
2018-09-192h 05Crazy Luv Stories Podcast
Crazy Luv Stories PodcastCLS Trailer: Old School Basics of LoveWelcome to the Crazy Luv Stories Podcast, featuring therapist Matt Phifer and journalist Sasha-Ann Simons. Beginning Monday, January 2, 2017 tune in for weekly dating and relationship advice from Matt and other special guests.For more dating and relationship advice and life coaching, check out New Perspectives by Matt Phifer at newperspectivesdating.com. Podcast Music: Jordan J River (tenent.org)Podcast Artwork: Kashta Media (kashtamedia.com)
2017-01-0701 min