Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV) gives every Chicagoan a voice on cable television by providing video training, equipment, facilities and channel time for Chicago residents and nonprofit groups. CAN TV's five local, non-commercial channels reach 1 million viewers in the city of Chicago.
Guest host Charlie Meyerson is joined by Linda Lutton, WBEZ-FM, Noreen Ahmed-Ullah, Chicago Tribune and Sarah Karp, Catalyst-Chicago. They discuss the ramifications of the CPS decision to close dozens of Chicago public schools. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television.
Ken Davis is joined by Tony Arnold, WBEZ and Tom McNamee, Chicago Sun-Times. They discuss the competing pension plans in Springfield and Rahm Emanuel's plans for the second half of his term, including Navy Pier renovations and changing retired city workers benefits. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television.
Ken Davis is joined by Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn and John Maki, John Howard Association. They discuss the policy and politics of the Cook County Jail dispute. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network TV.
Ken Davis is joined by Kate Grossman and Mark Brown from the Chicago Sun-Times. They discuss school closings and controversial evictions from low income SRO's. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television.
Ken Davis is joined by Governor Pat Quinn. They discuss pension reform, education funding cuts, prison overcrowding and charter schools. Governor Quinn also underscored his support for an elected school board in Chicago.
Ken Davis is joined by Sarah Karp, Catalyst Chicago, author Mike Lenehan and writer and blogger, Neil Tesser. The panel discusses the response of parent groups and the Chicago Teachers Union to the CPS decision to close dozens of public schools. They also discuss the 1963 NCAA basketball tournament set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network TV.
Ken Davis is joined by Megan Cottrell, Chicago Reporter, Jean Butzen, Mission Plus Strategy Consulting, and Thom Clark, Community Media Workshop. They discuss schools closing and the state of affordable housing in Chicago. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television.
Ken Davis is joined by Angela Caputo, Chicago Reporter and Salim Muwakkil, WVON Radio. They discuss strategies to reduce crime and the Chicago Public Schools’ plan to close up to eighty elementary schools. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television.
Ken Davis is joined by Carol Felsenthal, Chicago Magazine and Mark Konkol, DNAInfo Chicago. They discuss Robin Kelley's 2nd Congressional District primary election win. Was it a victory for gun safety or a victory for Super PACs, this one run by New York Mayor Bloomberg? This program was produced by Chicago Access Network TV.
Ken Davis is joined by Alden Loury, Better Government Association and Ethan Michaeli, We The People Media. They discuss the causes of gun violence and former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s plea deal. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television.
