Tuesday ⦿ 7:00PM (CST) ⦿ CAN TV19

Thoughtful, fair, and honest “kitchen table” conversations with the people who make Chicago one of America’s greatest cities. Host (and CAN TV Executive Director) Darrious Hilmon will converse with the thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, businesspeople, and newsmakers, asking the obvious – and not so obvious questions.

Season 2

EPISODE 1

The Power of Privilege

Roger Hochschild, CEO and President of Discover Financial Services, is this week's featured guest. Roger discusses his duty as CEO to foster an inclusive and...

EPISODE 2

Rewired for Success

Our special guest Connie Lindsey from 'Joy in the Breakthrough' steps in to the arena share insights on rewiring for success.

EPISODE 3

Madame Inspecter

Appointed to her first term in April 2022, she currently serves as the Inspector General for the City of Chicago. Previously, she served as the...

EPISODE 4

Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu.

This week on In The Arena, our guest host Diana Palomar interviews Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu.

EPISODE 5

Dr. Wendy Borlabi

This week on In The Arena, our guest host Corliss Garner welcomes Chicago Bulls Director of Performance and Mental Health, Wendy Borlabi Psy.D.

EPISODE 6

Good Trouble

This week on In The Arena, host Darrious Hilmon welcomes Clayton Pryor, Chief Mission Officer for Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin to the show.

EPISODE 7

The Gift of Gab

This week on In The Arena, host Darrious Hilmon welcomes Art 'Chat Daddy' Sims to step into the arena for a riveting interview.

EPISODE 8

The Joy-Filled Leader

This week on In The Arena, host Darrious Hilmon welcomes Dorri McWhorter, President and Chief Executive Officer YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. to step into the...

EPISODE 9

Chicago's Native Daughter

This week on In The Arena, host Darrious Hilmon welcomes Kim Foxx into the arena on the fall season premiere of In The Arena. Foxx...

EPISODE 10

The Art of Engagement

This week on In The Arena, host Darrious Hilmon welcomes Jeremy Hodges, Founder of LOVEMORE, to the show to dive deep into the heart of...

EPISODE 11

Social Justice Champion

This week on In The Arena, guest host Darrious Hilmon welcomes Josina Morita, Cook County Commissioner to the show.

EPISODE 12

Fearless Authenticity

This week on In The Arena, guest host Roderick Hawkins, Associate Dean at Northwestern University, sits down with the dynamic Channyn Parker, CEO of Brave...

EPISODE 13

The Educator

This week on In The Arena, huest host Clayton Pryor, Chief Mission Officer at Goodwill Industries, welcomes Austin Lane, Chancellor of SIU-C, for a compelling...

EPISODE 14

The Collector

Join Guest Host Channing Lenert, Program Officer at Polk Bros. Foundation, as he sits down with Patric McCoy, a renowned photographer and art collector. Dive...

EPISODE 15

The Connector

Join Host Darrious Hilmon as he sits down with Jacki Robinson-Ivy, esteemed Chair of the City Club of Chicago. Tune in for a compelling discussion...

EPISODE 16

Lessons in Leadership

Join Host Darrious Hilmon as he sits down with John Robak, former Chairman and CEO of Greeley and Hansen, who shares his invaluable lessons in...

EPISODE 17

The Change Agent

In a special episode, CAN TV's Executive Director, Darrious Hilmon, is interviewed by his former high school teacher from Detroit, Deborah Thompson.

EPISODE 18

The Wordsmith

Join Host Darrious Hilmon as he sits down with special guest Rich Robbins, the dynamic host of 'Soft and Tender'. A Chicago-based rapper and teaching...

EPISODE 19

The Collaborator

Join Host Darrious Hilmon as he sits down with special guest George Burciaga, Managing Partner at U.S. Roundtable, LLC. George brings a wealth of experience...

EPISODE 20

The World's Auntie

Host Darrious Hilmon welcomes the unparalleled Imani Vanzap, affectionately known as social media's number 1 Auntie. Imani steps into the spotlight with a treasure trove...

EPISODE 21

The Courageous Artist

Host Darrious Hilmon invites Rahmaan Statik, a celebrated muralist, painter, and digital artist, for an in-depth conversation about the dynamic world of street art. Discover...

EPISODE 22

The Freedom Rider

On a special one-hour edition of ''In the Arena,' a once-in-a-lifetime conversion with a once-in-a-generation leader: librarian, curator, and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most...

EPISODE 23

The Woman Behind the Smile

Host Darrious Hilmon welcomes Bianca Cotton, the compelling force behind 'Behind the Confident Smile,' to 'In The Arena' for a deeply engaging conversation. Bianca shares...

EPISODE 24

The Agent of Faith

Don't miss an inspiring episode of 'In The Arena' featuring Monica Rubio, who shares her incredible transformation journey that not only reshaped her life but...

EPISODE 25

The Compassionate Competitor

This episode of 'In the Arena' features an uplifting conversation with Sean Cattouse, a dedicated educator and former NFL player who has made a significant...

EPISODE 26

The DEI Champion

This riveting episode of 'In the Arena' features Nikki Lang, the distinguished Head of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging at Bimbo Bakeries USA. As a trailblazing...

EPISODE 27

The Engineer of Change

This riveting episode of 'In the Arena' features Clarence Booth, a dynamic tech leader and fervent community advocate. At West Monroe Partners, Clarence is at...

EPISODE 28

The Conversations

On the series finale of 'In the Arena' we take a momentous journey back through the groundbreaking conversations that have defined the show since September...