CAN TV Schedule

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12:00 am

Honoring Veterans First: Give a Little of Ourselves to Help the Youth

Educational

Babette Peyton, veteran, business woman, and gold medal archer encourages us to give a little of ourselves to help others, especially the youth.

12:30 am

The Adventures of Jaxon: x12/31/25 The Boy Who Saved Christmas

Educational

The Adventures of Jaxon is a heart-warming animated mini-series, created in Trinidad and Tobago that follows Jaxon, a young boy with a magical SuperPocket on his T-shirt that allows him to solve problems, protect the planet and spread Christmas cheer.

1:00 am

ExTV SAIC on CAN TV: ...Say Cheese!_E1_Fall25

Educational

SAIC's ExTV on CANTV showcases curated moving image work from SAIC students. Each week highlights a curated compilation for ExTV's ever-growing catalog. This week we explore works revolving around surveillance and being watched. Visit us at extvsaic.or

1:30 am

Evolve: Pt.7 Rebuilding Syria

Educational

After fourteen years of war, Syrians are pushing for a future that is post-Assad, post-Al Sharaa, post-sectarianóand definitively post-autocracy. In this episode, we lay out a distinctly Syrian path forward: a United Syrian Federation built on federali

2:30 am

The Sista's Guide To Financial Freedom: Creating Generational Wealth: Budget Basics

Educational

Sisters Crystal Reynolds Lewis and Jennifer Reynolds Walton give us the budgeting basics to help create generational wealth on our way to financial freedom.

3:00 am

Spectacular Chicago: Kenneth Franklin 2020 (CTA Union Pres)

Educational

Jim Baltzer interviews Kenneth Franklin President of the Amalgamated Transit Union (CTA Union ), Local #308.

3:30 am

Honoring Veterans First: Cong. Danny K. Davis

Educational

Babette Peyton, veteran, business woman, and gold medal archer talks with Congressman Danny K. Davis. They discuss topics like Second Chance support for people coming out of prison, as well as how positivity can affect your life more than you anticipa

4:00 am

Honoring Veterans First: Give a Little of Ourselves to Help the Youth

Educational

Babette Peyton, veteran, business woman, and gold medal archer encourages us to give a little of ourselves to help others, especially the youth.

4:30 am

The Adventures of Jaxon: x12/31/25 The Boy Who Saved Christmas

Educational

The Adventures of Jaxon is a heart-warming animated mini-series, created in Trinidad and Tobago that follows Jaxon, a young boy with a magical SuperPocket on his T-shirt that allows him to solve problems, protect the planet and spread Christmas cheer.

5:00 am

Social Security Administration: Create a My Social Security Acvcount Online

Educational

Josephine Mueller is joined by Shazz Shakeel, Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration, to teach us how to create a My Social Security account online. They explain how the account can help users track their benefits, access ret

5:30 am

Making Waves by The Chicago Maritime Museum: Nick Wesley, E.D. Urban River

Educational

Madeline Crispell and Sari Breslin are joined by Nick Wesley, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Urban Rivers, an organization dedicated to transforming urban waterways into thriving sanctuaries for wildlife habitats. They discuss the Wild Mile proj

6:00 am

Major Taylor Trail Keepers: Miaya Aaliyah Arrington, and Simone Woods

Educational

Brenda Dixon founding board member and President and Ceo of Major Taylor Trail Keepers kicks off a new season of storytelling, restoration, and legacy-building. She is joined by Granddaughter, Miaya Aaliyah Arrington. Simone Woods, Community Relation

6:30 am

Fathers Who Care: Dr. Chico Tillman ED Comm Violence Intervention Le

Educational

Walter Jones sits down with Dr. Chico Tillman, Executive Director of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVI). Dr. Tillman shares his mission to end violence across Chicago communities. Tune in to hear how his leadership and lived

7:00 am

Congressman Danny K. Davis: IL St Rep La Shawn Ford (V2)

Educational

Cong. Danny K Davis speaks with IL St. Rep. La Shawn Ford about Illinois government and the pressing issues faced by state senators. They address the impact of budget cuts on healthcare, the closing of community centers, and the loss of vital nonprofi

7:30 am

The Bradley Report: The Rise of Military Presence in US Cities

Educational

Dr. Wallace Bradley discusses the rise of military presence in major US cities and examines the drastic shifts in today's political climate.

8:00 am

Community Unity Now: J Smith-Against Racist & Political Repression

Educational

Trudy Leong interviews Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (CAARPR) Co-Chair Jasmine Smith, who speaks about her involvement with CAARPR because she has two loved ones who were wrongfully convicted. Smith discusses how officers rem

8:30 am

Speak Your Peace: Ken Cozzi, Food Pantry Director

Educational

Memory Pines sits down with Ken Cozzi, Food Pantry Director, for an important discussion about food insecurity and the increased demand for community food support, especially as the pause in SNAP benefits have many families searching for affordable way

9:00 am

GSJ Speaks: Pastor Ira Acree

Educational

Sheila Owens speaks with Pastor Ira Acree to discuss his impactful work within the community and his continuous efforts to support those in need. Pastor Acree talks about his mission to empower the youth through his community center and the programs d

9:30 am

Salud Renal y Mas en Chicago: (SPA) Dr. Jorge A. Almario Alvarez, 2025 Hero Lati

Educational

Gerardo Huerta recibe al Dr. Jorge A. Almario Alvarez, medico cirujano y profesor asistente de cirugia clinica en UI Health, para entregarle el premio Heroe Latino de Transplante 2025 en reconocimeiento a su destacada labor en los tranplantes de higado

10:00 am

Windy City Wisdom presented by New Acropolis Chicago: Denis Bricnet, Regional Coor New Acropolis

Educational

Yadira Gutierrez joins Gilad Sommer, Director of New Acropolis Chicago, to welcome Denis Bricnet, Regional Coordinator of New Acropolis in North America. They discuss his philosophical journey and explore some of the pressing questions facing people to

10:30 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

11:00 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

11:30 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

12:00 pm

Social Security Administration: Create a My Social Security Acvcount Online

Educational

Josephine Mueller is joined by Shazz Shakeel, Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration, to teach us how to create a My Social Security account online. They explain how the account can help users track their benefits, access ret

12:30 pm

Making Waves by The Chicago Maritime Museum: Nick Wesley, E.D. Urban River

Educational

Madeline Crispell and Sari Breslin are joined by Nick Wesley, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Urban Rivers, an organization dedicated to transforming urban waterways into thriving sanctuaries for wildlife habitats. They discuss the Wild Mile proj

1:00 pm

Major Taylor Trail Keepers: Miaya Aaliyah Arrington, and Simone Woods

Educational

Brenda Dixon founding board member and President and Ceo of Major Taylor Trail Keepers kicks off a new season of storytelling, restoration, and legacy-building. She is joined by Granddaughter, Miaya Aaliyah Arrington. Simone Woods, Community Relation

1:30 pm

Fathers Who Care: Dr. Chico Tillman ED Comm Violence Intervention Le

Educational

Walter Jones sits down with Dr. Chico Tillman, Executive Director of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVI). Dr. Tillman shares his mission to end violence across Chicago communities. Tune in to hear how his leadership and lived

2:00 pm

Congressman Danny K. Davis: IL St Rep La Shawn Ford (V2)

Educational

Cong. Danny K Davis speaks with IL St. Rep. La Shawn Ford about Illinois government and the pressing issues faced by state senators. They address the impact of budget cuts on healthcare, the closing of community centers, and the loss of vital nonprofi

2:30 pm

The Bradley Report: The Rise of Military Presence in US Cities

Educational

Dr. Wallace Bradley discusses the rise of military presence in major US cities and examines the drastic shifts in today's political climate.

3:00 pm

Community Unity Now: J Smith-Against Racist & Political Repression

Educational

Trudy Leong interviews Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (CAARPR) Co-Chair Jasmine Smith, who speaks about her involvement with CAARPR because she has two loved ones who were wrongfully convicted. Smith discusses how officers rem

3:30 pm

Speak Your Peace: Ken Cozzi, Food Pantry Director

Educational

Memory Pines sits down with Ken Cozzi, Food Pantry Director, for an important discussion about food insecurity and the increased demand for community food support, especially as the pause in SNAP benefits have many families searching for affordable way

4:00 pm

GSJ Speaks: Pastor Ira Acree

Educational

Sheila Owens speaks with Pastor Ira Acree to discuss his impactful work within the community and his continuous efforts to support those in need. Pastor Acree talks about his mission to empower the youth through his community center and the programs d

4:30 pm

Salud Renal y Mas en Chicago: (SPA) Dr. Jorge A. Almario Alvarez, 2025 Hero Lati

Educational

Gerardo Huerta recibe al Dr. Jorge A. Almario Alvarez, medico cirujano y profesor asistente de cirugia clinica en UI Health, para entregarle el premio Heroe Latino de Transplante 2025 en reconocimeiento a su destacada labor en los tranplantes de higado

5:00 pm

Windy City Wisdom presented by New Acropolis Chicago: Denis Bricnet, Regional Coor New Acropolis

Educational

Yadira Gutierrez joins Gilad Sommer, Director of New Acropolis Chicago, to welcome Denis Bricnet, Regional Coordinator of New Acropolis in North America. They discuss his philosophical journey and explore some of the pressing questions facing people to

5:30 pm

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

6:00 pm

LIVE Speak Your Peace

Educational

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6:30 pm

LIVE: A Hand Up Recovery Homes

Educational

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7:00 pm

LIVE: West Garfield Park Youth Council

Educational

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7:30 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

8:00 pm

Czech-American TV: Ep. # 1140

Educational

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

8:30 pm

USAF: The Spirit of the Season: x12/31/25 USAF Band of Mid-America

Educational

Join the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America for their NATAS EMMY© Award-winning holiday series, The Spirit of the Season! Celebrate the joy and excitement of the holiday season with musical selections ranging from jazz to classical, pop, and countryÖal

9:00 pm

Live from the Heartland: #285 December 12, 2025

Educational

Michael James talks national politics with political consultant and journalist Don Rose then gets a detailed breakdown of the genocide in Gaza from peace activist Kathy Kelly.

10:00 pm

Friends of the Crosstown Trail: Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Educational

Friends of the Crosstown Trail hosted a virtual town hall meeting on November 13, 2025 to discuss the proposal for a new 3.2 mile bike and pedestrian trail that would run through Old Irving Park, Irving Park, Portage Park, Kilbourn park, Belmont Craige

11:30 pm

Media Connection: Three Black Moms

Educational

Three Black Moms discuss whether couples should fight in front of their children and how they can use these arguments as teaching tools to demonstrate conflict resolution.