CAN TV Program Archive

    Chicago Newsroom 2.0

    January 12, 2026
    In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, guest co-hosts Dr. Suzet McKinney and Mark Ishaug break down the high-stakes debate surrounding Chicago’s 2026 budget, including the CPS property tax controversy and the fight for control of the City Council’s Zoning Committee. The conversation includes an in-depth interview with Aldermen Nicole Lee and Pat Dowell, key architects of the proposed budget, along with discussions on supporting first-generation college students and the Pullman Foundation’s transformative $10 million investment.
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    Chicago Newsroom 2.0

    January 9, 2026
    In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, guest co-hosts Dr. Suzet McKinney and Mark Ishaug break down the high-stakes debate surrounding Chicago’s 2026 budget, including the CPS property tax controversy and the fight for control of the City Council’s Zoning Committee. The conversation includes an in-depth interview with Aldermen Nicole Lee and Pat Dowell, key architects of the proposed budget, along with discussions on supporting first-generation college students and the Pullman Foundation’s transformative $10 million investment.
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    50 Voices of a Nation

    December 23, 2025
    50 Voices of a Nation examines the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election and the return of Donald Trump to the White House. As policies on immigration, trade, and government reshape daily life across the country, this episode introduces The 50—The Fulcrum’s four-year project traveling to every state to listen to voters, understand what drove their choices, and ask whether the administration is delivering on their expectations in a deeply divided nation.
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    Chicago Newsroom 2.0

    December 12, 2025
    On the fall season finale of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, hosts Darrious Hilmon and Hugo Balta tackle the issues that matter most to Chicago. From hemp sales bans and teen curfews to the fight over Chicago Housing Authority leadership—our roundtable breaks it down. Plus, a groundbreaking blueprint for Black men’s equity, Friend Health’s new Back of the Yards facility, the latest Inside Oversight report, and Crain’s notable Black leaders reflect on the year that was.
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    Brothers Talking

    December 10, 2025
    On this episode of Brothers Talking, the panel confronts the deeply rooted realities of colorism, texturism, and proximity to whiteness within the Black male experience. Through honest dialogue, they unpack how these biases shape opportunity, identity, relationships, and survival—revealing how internalized and systemic hierarchies continue to impact Black men’s lives today.
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    Brothers Talking

    December 10, 2025
    On this episode of Brothers Talking, the panel takes on the harmful stereotypes that have defined perceptions of Black male sexuality for generations. Moderator Curtis Tarver leads a candid conversation about how racist myths and hypersexualization have shaped identity, constrained emotional expression, and influenced how Black men are seen in society and relationships. It’s an essential dialogue about reclaiming truth, humanity, and self-definition.
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    Behind the Confident Smile

    December 9, 2025
    The season finale of Behind the Confident Smile closes with a tender and transformative conversation as host Bianca Cotton sits down with Elle Davis, MSW, nonprofit leader, speaker, and resilience coach. Together, they explore what it means to navigate the first holidays after loss, how grief and joy can exist side by side, and the ongoing process of healing while honoring the ones we’ve loved.
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    Chicago Newsroom 2.0

    December 5, 2025
    In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, guest hosts Hugo Balta and Dr. Suzet McKinney lead a wide-ranging conversation on the issues shaping Chicago right now. With Claude Robinson, Swathi Staley, and Sufyan Sohel, the panel breaks down the latest crises at CPS and City Hall. Immigration rights attorney Naiara F. Testai shares updates on her firm’s fight to protect immigrants detained by ICE, while Thresholds CEO Mark Ishaug and Sterling Haukom-Anderson address looming HUD policy changes and the importance of mental wellness. The episode also features a cultural spotlight with Sidney Jackson, the new CEO of Chicago Sinfonietta, who shares his vision for the organization’s future.
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    Behind the Confident Smile

    December 3, 2025
    In this episode of Behind the Confident Smile, host Bianca Cotton sits down with Ke’Ana Lampkins, MSW, LCSW—therapist, speaker, and founder of The Well of Life Counseling and Consultation—for a profound conversation about the maternal influences that shaped her life. Ke’Ana reflects on the impact of being raised and influenced by three mothers, exploring how each relationship molded her identity, her emotional landscape, and her path toward healing. With honesty and depth, she shares how her personal journey informs her work supporting others through trauma, spiritual burnout, and the process of reclaiming one’s voice and joy.
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    Behind the Confident Smile

    December 3, 2025
    In this episode of Behind the Confident Smile, host Bianca Cotton sits down with Crystal Morgan—Family Nurse Practitioner, IBCLC, and oral function specialist—for an eye-opening conversation about living with tongue, lip, and cheek ties. Crystal breaks down what these oral restrictions really are, how they affect feeding, speech, breathing, and daily life, and why so many families struggle to get proper diagnosis and treatment. Through clinical expertise and compassionate storytelling, she offers clarity, hope, and practical guidance for anyone navigating tethered oral tissues.
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