Sasha-Ann Simons
Host, Reset
She began her career as a journalist in television news 15 years ago and made the leap to public radio in 2015 at WXXI News, the NPR member station in Rochester, N.Y. While there, Sasha-Ann earned numerous awards. She was also a contributing reporter for PBS NewsHour.
Sasha-Ann joins us from Washington’s WAMU where she was a program host, regularly behind the mic on 1A, WAMU’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and the station’s local midday talk show, The Kojo Nnamdi Show. She was also a national reporter, focused on issues of race, identity and economic mobility. Sasha-Ann often brought that lens to the conversation when she served as an emcee or moderator at various events and panel discussions in the nation’s capital. In 2019, she earned a regional Edward R. Murrow award for her work, and in 2020, she won both a Dateline award from the Society of Professional Journalists and a Radio Feature award from the National Association of Black Journalists.
Sasha-Ann is a native of Kingston, Jamaica. She grew up in Toronto, where she studied journalism at Ryerson University. She obtained a master’s degree in television and film production from American University. When Sasha-Ann’s not on the air, she enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the many amazing restaurants across the city.
Stories by Sasha-Ann Simons
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MCA show highlights Puerto Rican diaspora’s impact on Chicago
Puerto Rican Chicagoans shaped the city in the mid-to-late 20th century through art and activism — and continue to do so.
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More Americans questioning whether a college education is worth the high price tag
College enrollment is down in the U.S. as the cost of higher education rises. We explore what’s driving the trend.
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Collective trauma in the wake of the Jacksonville shooting
A white nationalist killed three Black people at a Dollar General in Jacksonville, Florida on Aug. 26.
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Comedian Jay Pharoah: From impressions on ‘SNL’ to a new stand-up special shot in Chicago
Comedian Jay Pharoah is best known for his uncanny impressions — from former president Barack Obama to Jay-Z — but he says his comedy goes far beyond the impersonations.
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Take a dive into the deep ocean with author Susan Casey
A new book, ‘The Underworld,’ uncovers the mysterious world of sea creatures and objects beneath the waves.
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How to help women, girls prevent injuries and become top-performing athletes
The number of women playing sports at the collegiate level has increased 600% since the early 1970s.
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COPA Chief says claims of CPD sexual misconduct are ‘unsubstantiated’ so far
Chief of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability says no alleged victims have come forward or been identified.
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Judy Greer on her ‘sixth sense,’ perimenopause and her Steppenwolf debut
The actor stars in a new play that takes an honest look at the evolution of marriage.
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New podcast series uncovers the wild story behind mifepristone coming to the U.S.
Coming out in July, “Cover Up: The Pill Plot” documents the epic struggle to bring the abortion pill to America.
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Chicago rising stars and talented transplants sweep Vocalo Radio’s Top 5 for June
Vocalo host Bekoe shares the top five tracks he’s spinning on 91.1FM in June.
