CAN TV Program Archive

    Chicago Newsroom 2.0

    October 6, 2025
    In this special live edition of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, Andy Zopp and guest co-host Hugo Balta are joined by Congresswoman and Senate candidate Robin Kelly, State Senator and Congressional candidate Mike Simmons, and The Civic Federation’s Joe Ferguson for an in-depth conversation on Chicago’s biggest political battles and what’s at stake for the city’s future. The panel breaks down key issues shaping the political landscape and their potential impact on Chicagoans.
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    Petty & Profound

    October 2, 2025
    In this episode of Petty & Profound, Gregory Smith and Darrious Hilmon take on the breakdowns dominating headlines—and what they reveal about America’s collapsing mental health system. From Lil Nas X’s public crisis to the harsh reality that even privilege can’t guarantee care, the hosts expose how policies are dismantling treatment options and criminalizing mental illness, sparking a conversation that’s as sharp as it is necessary.
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    Behind the Confident Smile

    September 30, 2025
    In this episode of Behind the Confident Smile, host Bianca Cotton sits down with Judy Weathers to explore the inner world of a military wife married to a combat soldier. Judy opens up about the love, loneliness, uncertainty, and strength that define her journey—beyond the patriotic salutes are moments of deep fear, emotional labor, missed milestones, and unwavering support.
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    Chicago Newsroom 2.0

    September 26, 2025
    In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, CAN TV Chief Education Correspondent Adrian Segura leads a 360-degree conversation on the challenges facing students, families, and communities across Chicago. Joining the discussion are State Representative Curtis Tarver, CPS Board member Ed Bannon, and community leaders Rev. Marvin G. Hunter, Danita Sanders, and John Scott, who share insights and solutions for the future of education in the city.
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    Petty & Profound

    September 25, 2025
    In this episode of Petty & Profound, Gregory Smith and Darrious Hilmon break down the rise of “junk fees,” which have quietly doubled since 2022 and now cost Americans more than $90 billion a year. From iPad tip prompts to hotel “amenity fees,” the hosts reveal how hidden charges turned deception into a business model—and why this issue is more than financial frustration, it’s a moral crisis. With sharp humor and deep insight, they explore how consumers are finally pushing back.
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    Behind the Confident Smile

    September 23, 2025
    In this episode of Behind the Confident Smile, host Bianca Cotton sits down with Rosie Drumgoole, CEO of Chicago Cares, for a candid conversation on leadership, service, and motherhood. Rosie shares how she balances the demands of running an impactful nonprofit with the realities of raising a family, offering insight into resilience, purpose, and the power of community.
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    Chicago Newsroom 2.0

    September 20, 2025
    In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, host Andy Zopp and co-host Dr. Suzet McKinney lead a dynamic roundtable with Sufyan Sohel, Swathi Staley, and Hugo Balta. The panel unpacks a wide range of pressing headlines—from Toni Preckwinkle facing a new challenge and City Council’s bruising budget fight to Northwestern’s leadership shake-up and the ongoing decline in CPS enrollment. Together, they offer sharp analysis and insights into the stories shaping Chicago’s political, educational, and civic future.
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    Petty & Profound

    September 18, 2025
    In this episode of Petty & Profound, Gregory Smith and Darrious Hilmon examine how reality TV’s theatrics have seeped into politics, media, and everyday life. From Michelle Obama’s playful “Real Housewives” admission to the rise of “energy vampires” draining our focus, the hosts reveal how guilty pleasures became blueprints for influence and manipulation in modern culture.
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    Brothers Talking

    September 17, 2025
    In the powerful premiere of Brothers Talking, moderator Curtis Tarver leads a cross-generational panel of Black men—including entrepreneurs, faith leaders, engineers, and policy advocates—in an unfiltered conversation on mental health, emotional literacy, and healing in the Black community. This powerful premiere breaks the silence around stigma and vulnerability, highlighting the strength it takes to seek help and the importance of creating space for honest dialogue.
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    Behind the Confident Smile

    September 16, 2025
    In this episode of Behind the Confident Smile, host Bianca Cotton sits down with Javiel Anderson to share her powerful journey of resilience when motherhood collided with a medical crisis. Javiel opens up about discovering her youngest son, Kairo, was living with Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), the difficult decisions that followed, and the balance of being a working parent caring for a child with complex medical needs.
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