CAN TV Schedule

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12:00 am

Melodi of Memories: GF) Native American Veteran

Educational

The Melodi of Memories is a story about a Native American Veteran. Melodi Serna talks about the culture shock she experienced growing up as a Native American living with her grandparents. She finished high school early and joined the military. It help

12:45 am

To Know Your Heritage: History Contest for Youth

Educational

This is an educational showcase about African-American heroes featuring a Black History Contest where young people are competing for awards.

1:00 am

ExTV SAIC on CAN TV: Disjointed_Family_Table

Educational

SAIC ExTV on CAN TV showcases up-and-coming artists creating work with the medium of the moving image. Each week highlights a different genre, form, or theme. Tune in weekly to see what young Chicago artists are cookiní up! Visit us extvsaic.org for mo

1:30 am

Honoring Veterans First: Do Better

Educational

Babette Peyton, veteran, business woman, and gold medal archer encourages you to find way to do better at home, and work and for yourself.

2:00 am

Honoring Veterans First: E x3/17/26 Babette for Congress 2026

Educational

Babette Peyton, veteran, business woman, and gold medal archer speaks about Mayor Harold Washington and her run for Congressional seat for Illinois.

2:30 am

Honoring Veterans First: E x3/17/26 Babette for Congress 2026

Educational

Babette Peyton, veteran, business woman, and gold medal archer speaks about her run for Congressional seat for Illinois.

3:00 am

The Sista's Guide To Financial Freedom: Creating Generational Wealth: Credit Card Debt

Educational

Sisters Crystal Reynolds Lewis and Jennifer Reynolds Walton give us tips on how to get out of credit card debt in order to help create generational wealth on our way to financial freedom.

3:30 am

Hush Loudly: x12/31/25 Introverting During The Holidays

Educational

Host Jeri Bingham sits down with Christina Steed - host of CAN TV's For The Culture, to discuss how to survive the holidays as an introvert. Hush Loudly is a CAN TV Signature Podcast.

4:00 am

Melodi of Memories: GF) Native American Veteran

Educational

The Melodi of Memories is a story about a Native American Veteran. Melodi Serna talks about the culture shock she experienced growing up as a Native American living with her grandparents. She finished high school early and joined the military. It help

4:45 am

To Know Your Heritage: History Contest for Youth

Educational

This is an educational showcase about African-American heroes featuring a Black History Contest where young people are competing for awards.

5:00 am

A Hand Up Recovery Homes: Holiday's Impact on Those Affected by Substance Ab

Educational

Wilbert Cook and longtime collaborator Eric Stith discuss how the holidays impact people affected by substance abuse, and share ways to support people during this season.

5:30 am

West Garfield Park Youth Council: Kobey Lofton, Community Advocate

Educational

Vernisha Jones speaks with Kobey Lofton, a passionate community advocate for youth. He encourages supporting young people, and exploring ways to create lasting positive change in their lives and the community.

6:00 am

Windy City Wisdom presented by New Acropolis Chicago

Educational

In this premiere episode volunteer Yadira Gutierrez and Gilad Sommer, director of New Acropolis Chicago, explore the history of New Acropolis and share insights on applying phiosophy to everyday life. They also offer a preview of the thought-provoking

6:30 am

Congressman Danny K. Davis: Melissa Winstin, Author Mothers of the Projects

Educational

Cong. Danny K Davis speaks with Melissa Winstin, Author of Mothers of the Projects. Melissa talks about the inspiration behind writing about her mother and the resilient women of the Chicago projects who shaped generations in Chicago.

7:00 am

Changing the Narrative Presented by the Cosey Project: Carrie Jowosi & Josiah

Educational

Dr. Sammika Cosey highlights the brilliance, creativity, and unique perspective of Josiah, an extraordinary 8-year-old boy with autism who has a passion for drawing maps. She is joined by Josiah's mother, pediatric nurse Carrie Jowosi who shares how j

7:30 am

Guest House: Tatisa Joiner, Breast Cancer Survivor

Educational

Art Sims talks with Tatisa Joiner, a courageous breast cancer survivor, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this heartfelt episode, Tatisa share her personal journey of survivla, the challenges she overcame, and the positive changes an

8:00 am

Speak Your Peace: Phil Warren, CEO of Above & Beyond, Walter Cage

Educational

Memory Pines welcomes Phil Warren, Ceo of Above & Beyond Recovery Center, and Walter Cage, Certified Recovery Specialist, for a powerful conversation about their personal connections to recovery, the role of radical compassion and forgiveness, their ou

8:30 am

K9s for Veterans: Lenora Alabi, Wendy Jaffe Bright Star Care Homes

Educational

Michael Tellerino speaks with Lenora Alabi, Wendy Jaffe from BrightStar Chicago, a trusted home care service dedicated to providing compassionate support for individuals of all ages. The organization offers both medical and non-medical skilled nursing

9:00 am

Grand Boulevard Coalition: Setting Healthy Boundaries

Educational

Cynthia Alverez explores the importance of setting boundaries and how healthy boundary setting can improve mental health and overall well-being. Hear why boundaries matter, how to establish them, and the positive impact they can have on relationships

9:30 am

Equal Hope: Karen Hall, Cancer Support Team of Illinois

Educational

Dana Wint interviews Karen Hall, a two-time breast cancer survivor and CEO of the Cancer Support Team of Illinois, an organization created to provide support to those on their cancer journey. Karen shares her powerful story of survival, the lessons sh

10:00 am

Family Credit Management: Changing Bank Policies Shape Our Economy

Educational

Tish Griffin discusses recent meetings with banks and eplores how changing bank policies are shaping our economy. She takes a closer look at the adjustments financial institutions are making, and how they may impact individuals and vusinesses moving f

10:30 am

Lighting the Way: Marion Shuck, Gift of Hope on Organ Donation

Educational

Host Justin Burd is joined by Marion Shuck, Executive Vice President of Governmental Relations & External Affairs at Gift of Hope, on how to talk to your family about organ donation and more.

11:00 am

HLAI: Leading with Purpose: Karina Ayala-Bermejo, Instituto del Progreso Latin

Educational

Maria Elizabeth Calderon and Jennifer Crespo speak with Karina Ayala-Bermejo, President and CEO of Instituto del Progreso Latino, about her journey to leadership. A trailblazer in both Chicago's Latine and legal communities, Karina is being honored wi

11:30 am

A Hand Up Recovery Homes: Organizations that Help with Substance Abuse

Educational

Wilbert Cook discusses the how to support the community during challenging times and highlights organizations that are helping people in need, especially those affected by substance abuse.

12:00 pm

Brick by Brick presented by One Roof Chicago: David Dodd, Program Mgr One Roof Chicago

Educational

Chijioke Chi Williams is joined by David Dodd, Program Manager at One Roof Chicago. David shares his journey of getting involved in the community after relocating to Chicago and reflects on his 25-year trajectory of working to create spaces that eleva

12:30 pm

Congressman Danny K. Davis: Melissa Winstin, Author Mothers of the Projects

Educational

Cong. Danny K Davis speaks with Melissa Winstin, Author of Mothers of the Projects. Melissa talks about the inspiration behind writing about her mother and the resilient women of the Chicago projects who shaped generations in Chicago.

1:00 pm

Changing the Narrative Presented by the Cosey Project: Carrie Jowosi & Josiah

Educational

Dr. Sammika Cosey highlights the brilliance, creativity, and unique perspective of Josiah, an extraordinary 8-year-old boy with autism who has a passion for drawing maps. She is joined by Josiah's mother, pediatric nurse Carrie Jowosi who shares how j

1:30 pm

Guest House: Tatisa Joiner, Breast Cancer Survivor

Educational

Art Sims talks with Tatisa Joiner, a courageous breast cancer survivor, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this heartfelt episode, Tatisa share her personal journey of survivla, the challenges she overcame, and the positive changes an

2:00 pm

Speak Your Peace: Phil Warren, CEO of Above & Beyond, Walter Cage

Educational

Memory Pines welcomes Phil Warren, Ceo of Above & Beyond Recovery Center, and Walter Cage, Certified Recovery Specialist, for a powerful conversation about their personal connections to recovery, the role of radical compassion and forgiveness, their ou

2:30 pm

K9s for Veterans: Lenora Alabi, Wendy Jaffe Bright Star Care Homes

Educational

Michael Tellerino speaks with Lenora Alabi, Wendy Jaffe from BrightStar Chicago, a trusted home care service dedicated to providing compassionate support for individuals of all ages. The organization offers both medical and non-medical skilled nursing

3:00 pm

Grand Boulevard Coalition: Setting Healthy Boundaries

Educational

Cynthia Alverez explores the importance of setting boundaries and how healthy boundary setting can improve mental health and overall well-being. Hear why boundaries matter, how to establish them, and the positive impact they can have on relationships

3:30 pm

Equal Hope: Karen Hall, Cancer Support Team of Illinois

Educational

Dana Wint interviews Karen Hall, a two-time breast cancer survivor and CEO of the Cancer Support Team of Illinois, an organization created to provide support to those on their cancer journey. Karen shares her powerful story of survival, the lessons sh

4:00 pm

A Hand Up Recovery Homes: Holiday's Impact on Those Affected by Substance Ab

Educational

Wilbert Cook and longtime collaborator Eric Stith discuss how the holidays impact people affected by substance abuse, and share ways to support people during this season.

4:30 pm

Social Security Administration

Educational

Daniel Summers speaks about survivors benefits with guest Public Affairs Specialist, Shahzaib Shakeel.

5:00 pm

Heavenly Cynt - People You Should Know: Star Braddock, The Encompassing Center

Educational

Cynthia Manuel interviews Star Braddock, the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator for The Encompassing Center, an organization dedicated to providing mental health services for the West Side of Chicago. She explains their services, including parenting

5:30 pm

West Garfield Park Youth Council: Kobey Lofton, Community Advocate

Educational

Vernisha Jones speaks with Kobey Lofton, a passionate community advocate for youth. He encourages supporting young people, and exploring ways to create lasting positive change in their lives and the community.

6:00 pm

Profiles in The Law: Mariyana Spyropoulos Ck Cty Clerk of Circuit Court

Educational

Justice Jesse Reyes speaks with Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Mariyana T. Spyropoulos to discuss her immigrant roots, journey as a first-generation law graduate, and her first 10 months in office. She hightlights key initiatives, including ethics r

6:30 pm

A Hand Up Recovery Homes: Holiday's Impact on Those Affected by Substance Ab

Educational

Wilbert Cook and longtime collaborator Eric Stith discuss how the holidays impact people affected by substance abuse, and share ways to support people during this season.

7:00 pm

West Garfield Park Youth Council: Kobey Lofton, Community Advocate

Educational

Vernisha Jones speaks with Kobey Lofton, a passionate community advocate for youth. He encourages supporting young people, and exploring ways to create lasting positive change in their lives and the community.

7:30 pm

Windy City Wisdom presented by New Acropolis Chicago

Educational

In this premiere episode volunteer Yadira Gutierrez and Gilad Sommer, director of New Acropolis Chicago, explore the history of New Acropolis and share insights on applying phiosophy to everyday life. They also offer a preview of the thought-provoking

8:00 pm

Czech-American TV: Ep. # 1139

Educational

Voyages to Heart of Europe; Exploring Czech Sights, Food and Traditions.

8:30 pm

Pictures Only (Short Film set in Bronzesville 1950): GF)

Educational

Set in 1950s Bronzeville , Louise Parker is facing eviction. Desperate to keep her independence and status, she is introduced to a lucrative performing opportunity. While attempting to keep this new venture a secret, she simultaneously gains popularity

9:00 pm

Live from the Heartland CafÈ

Educational

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10:00 pm

A Modern Natives Journey: GF) Native American Veteran

Educational

This documentary walks through the stories of former United States Navy veteran, Chicagoan Vincent Romero, who served in the 80's. Throughout you will learn from Vincent's own experiences on how difficult it was growing up Native American back then an

10:30 pm

William Smith - A Warrior in Time: GF) Native American Veteran

Educational

This documentary covers the life of Bill Smith, who tells his story of his time in the military and how it has affected his life. Inspired by his fatherís military service, Bill joins the United States Marines. From growing up on the Pine Ridge Reser

11:00 pm

Celebrate Native American Heritage: GF) National Assoc. of Native American Music

Educational

Celebrate Native American Heritage month through the music of these modern artists. Presented by the National Association of Native American Music.

11:30 pm

Hush Loudly: x12/31/25 Introverting During The Holidays

Educational

Host Jeri Bingham sits down with Christina Steed - host of CAN TV's For The Culture, to discuss how to survive the holidays as an introvert. Hush Loudly is a CAN TV Signature Podcast.