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The Reset Talk ShowReuniting the world, one conversation at a time.

Hosted by J.R. Giddings, The Reset Talk Show brings leaders, faith voices, entrepreneurs and everyday New Yorkers to one table, from City Hall to Georgetown, Guyana.

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On the table this week.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 10 AM – 12 PM ET · Live on YouTube, Facebook & Instagram

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  1. 01
    Special guest

    Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke

    With the midterm elections less than a week away, Rep. Clarke, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, joins RTS to tell you what you need to know before you vote.

  2. 02
    Special guest

    New York State Senator Kevin S. Parker

    Senator Parker joins the table to break down the midterms: what is on the ballot and why your vote matters.

  3. 03
    Monthly check-in

    Dr. John Weigand, AuD, F-AAA

    Doctor of Audiology, NYS Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser, Department of Otolaryngology. Dr. Weigand is back for his monthly check-in on hearing health.

  4. 04
    Special guest

    Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith

    Our own panelist, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Guyana, joins the table as a guest this week.

  5. 05
    Viewers weigh in

    Former Miss Switzerland accuses Trump of 1993 assault. He denies it.

    As reported by TMZ, a former Miss Switzerland says Donald Trump raped her at New York's Plaza Hotel in 1993. The White House denies the claim. We get Congresswoman Clarke's take. What are your thoughts? Tell us live in the comments.

  6. 06
    Culture

    Guess who is headlining the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show

    The Super Bowl LXI halftime headliner has been announced. Drop your guess in the comments before we reveal it live.

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“Tell a friend to tell a friend.”

J.R. Giddings closes every episode of The Reset Talk Show, and every room he speaks in, with these words.

“A reset isn't starting over. It's coming back to the table, together.”

The Reset Talk Show was born during the pandemic to keep people connected and informed. Six seasons later it's a weekly meeting place where political, cultural, religious and generational differences meet in honest, respectful conversation, because understanding starts with listening.

On the show

One table. Every conversation.

Politics & Government

City Hall to Congress: elections, accountability and what policy means for your block.

Caribbean & World Affairs

Guyana, the Caribbean and the diaspora: elections, economy and opportunity.

Health & Awareness

Breast and prostate cancer awareness, wellness, and access to care.

Justice & Community

Housing, civil rights, safety and the resources families need.

Business & Empowerment

Entrepreneurship, contracting, capital and building wealth.

Technology

AI, cybersecurity, privacy and the digital world we live in.

Faith & Values

Pastors and rabbis at one table, on ethics, morality and leadership.

Sports & Culture

The NBA, the NFL, Carnival season, and the moments that bring us together.

The Panel

Different voices. One table.

The Reset Talk Show's strength isn't agreement. It's a panel of different backgrounds and beliefs who respect one another enough to disagree on air.

J.R. Giddings, founder and host of The Reset Talk Show
Founder, Host & Executive Producer

J.R. Giddings

J.R. Giddings created The Reset Talk Show during the pandemic and has hosted it live every week since, building a table where elected officials, clergy, entrepreneurs and community advocates sit side by side. Through JRG Entertainment he has produced fashion, cultural and awareness events across the tri-state area for more than three decades.

“We don’t just talk about change. We create it.”— J.R. Giddings
Dr. ShelleyAnne Giddings

Dr. ShelleyAnne Giddings

Panelist · Pediatrician

Pastor Louis Straker, Jr.

Pastor Louis Straker, Jr.

Panelist · Board Chair, The 67th Precinct Clergy Council, Inc. (The GodSquad)

Rabbi Eli Cohen

Rabbi Eli Cohen

Panelist · Executive Director, Crown Heights Jewish Community Council

Deidre Hinds-Rasheed

Deidre Hinds-Rasheed

Panelist · Political Strategist

Donnatella C.

Donnatella C.

Panelist · Founder & CEO, MyHungryWorld

Melnia Cordis, Esq.

Melnia Cordis, Esq.

Panelist · Attorney, Melnia Cordis Law PC

Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith

Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith

Panelist · Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Guyana

James Dismuke

James Dismuke

Panelist · Retired Engineer & Philanthropist

Gigi Smart

Gigi Smart

Producer & BTS Correspondent

Beyond the broadcast

Events with purpose.

Annual · Brooklyn

Reset Appreciation Awards Gala

Honoring the advocates, leaders and entrepreneurs who move our communities forward.

Breast cancer awareness

Bikini Under the Bridge

A fashion showcase raising awareness and support.

Gala

JRG Masquerade Ball

A night where elegance meets purpose.

Community

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Walking together to raise awareness, provide support and fund research.

The Reset Awards

Honoring the people who move our communities forward.

Every year The Reset Talk Show brings its community together in Brooklyn to celebrate advocates, entrepreneurs, faith leaders and change-makers. In 2024 the New York State Senate recognized the gala by resolution.

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