CAN TV Program Archive

    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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    Sisters Talking

    December 3, 2025
    In this episode of Sisters Talking, moderator Juatise Gathings leads a deeply needed conversation about Black women’s mental health and the power of emotional literacy. The panel unpacks the staggering physical and emotional load Black women carry—at work, at home, and in their communities—while confronting the alarming disparities in depression, anxiety, and access to care. With honesty and compassion, the sisters explore why so many suffer in silence, what healing can look like, and how emotional fluency becomes a pathway to liberation.
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    Chicago Newsroom 2.0

    November 14, 2025
    In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, hosts Darrious Hilmon and Sufyan Sohel break down ICE enforcement across Chicagoland, the brewing battles over Mayor Johnson’s 2026 budget, and the post-election blue wave reshaping political momentum. The conversation also turns to community care and health equity, examining how local leaders and organizations are responding to shifting needs across the city.
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    Chicago Newsroom 2.0

    November 14, 2025
    In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, hosts Andy Zopp and Hugo Balta break down the latest developments shaping life across Chicagoland. The roundtable examines ICE enforcement activity in local neighborhoods, Mayor Johnson’s proposed corporate head tax, and the state legislature’s newly approved $1.5 billion transit bailout. The episode also spotlights nonprofit organizations stepping in to support families struggling after cuts to SNAP benefits, offering a grounded look at the policies and pressures impacting Chicago communities.
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    Sisters Talking

    November 12, 2025
    In this episode of Sisters Talking, moderator Juatise Gathings leads a courageous, cross-generational conversation on how colorism continues to shape identity, opportunity, and self-worth for Black women. From beauty standards to workplace dynamics, the sisters unpack the deep roots of internalized bias and its lasting effects. Through honesty, vulnerability, and solidarity, they explore what healing looks like when the community confronts this painful but necessary truth together.
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    Behind the Confident Smile

    November 11, 2025
    In this episode of Behind the Confident Smile, host Bianca Cotton sits down with Kiana Jones, founder of Jones’s Jewels Learning Center, for an inspiring conversation about her mission to close the learning gap. Kiana shares how her frustration with the education system sparked a transformative vision—one rooted in holistic care, music-infused learning, and unwavering belief in every child’s potential. With over a decade of experience, she reveals how creating a safe, nurturing environment can help young learners thrive academically, emotionally, and creatively.
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    Chicago Newsroom 2.0

    October 31, 2025
    In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, host Andy Zopp and guest co-host Shamil Clay unpack the fallout from the month-long government shutdown, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign funding controversy, and growing community pushback against ICE. The episode also features insightful conversations with Xchange Chicago about job opportunities, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater’s 30th season, and the Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards—spotlighting the intersection of politics, culture, and civic engagement in the city.
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