On March 4, 2024, WBEZ will debut a new lineup of midday programs to deliver a dynamic mix of local and national news, culture and conversation on weekdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Three popular shows anchor the changes to the schedule:

• Here & Now, the national news magazine from NPR and WBUR Boston

• WBEZ’s local Chicago talk show, Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

• Fresh Air, the interview program from WHYY Philadelphia, co-hosted by Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley

WBEZ listeners will continue to find shows they love throughout the day, including Morning Edition, BBC Newshour, 1A, All Things Considered and Marketplace. The new weekday schedule on WBEZ includes:

• 5–9 a.m. — NPR’s Morning Edition

• 9–10 a.m. — BBC Newshour

• 10–11 a.m. — 1A with Jenn White

• 11 a.m.–noon — Here & Now

• Noon–1 p.m. — Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

• 1–2 p.m. — Fresh Air with Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley (Monday-Thursday. Science Friday will air Fridays at 1 p.m.)

• 2–3 p.m. — Here & Now

• 3–7 p.m. — NPR’s All Things Considered, including Marketplace at 4:30 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.

What’s behind this new programming schedule for WBEZ at 91.5FM?

The updates will help WBEZ keep listeners in touch with fast-moving news events and rich conversation throughout the day. The new schedule will also help the station serve new audiences not just on the radio, but also on a variety of digital platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, podcasts, newsletters and wbez.org.

What’s new on the Reset broadcast?

Reset will now air from noon to 1 p.m. instead of from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m, and many staples of the show will remain, including the What’s That Building? series, updates on city and state politics, weekly food coverage and the Weekly News Recap. The change in format will allow the Reset team to create a stronger broadcast that’s more responsive to the day’s news. The show is also launching new regular segments on Chicago history, health and wellness, arts and culture and more.

What else is new for Reset beyond the radio?

In short: A lot. Reset will deliver more Q&As and informational articles alongside the audio from its radio interviews. The team will ramp up its presence on video platforms, including YouTube and TikTok. Reset will make regular contributions to WBEZ’s Instagram. And the show will put more resources into its successful daily podcast and daily newsletter. Expect to see host Sasha-Ann Simons and the Reset team in more places as the year progresses.

What’s happening with Here & Now?

One live hour of NPR’s national midday news magazine Here & Now currently airs on WBEZ from 2 to 3 p.m. each weekday. That is not changing. The station is adding another live hour of the program on weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon to bring Chicago listeners the latest national and international news as it unfolds. In the months to come, Here & Now will be essential for listeners seeking updates on the 2024 presidential election, the migrant crisis in the U.S., the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and much more. Each hour of Here & Now on WBEZ will be live. The 2 p.m. hour is not a repeat of the 11 a.m. hour.

Can I still listen to Fresh Air at night?

Yes! Fresh Air will continue to air on WBEZ at 8 p.m. on weekdays, and we’re excited to bring the program back into the heart of our midday programming at 1 p.m. Fresh Air is among the most popular shows in public media, and it’s a natural fit for WBEZ in the midday. Co-hosts Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley are two of the best in the business when it comes to long-form interviews on current events and culture.