A discussion of Chicago, Cook County and State Politics recorded at the studios of CAN TV in Chicago.
Dan Patlak who is a Commissioner at the Cook County Board of Review is interviewed by Anna Hammoude
Guest host Kristopher J. Anderson is joined by Commissioner John Fritchey and political strategist and lobbyist Maze Jackson. The dialogue revolved around issues in Springfield and with Cook County Government. The panelists bring great insight and perspective into current affairs and explain why lobbyist is not a dirty word!
Mike Houlihan and his son William talk about the film "Our Irish Cousins" Our Irish Cousins is an exploration of the Irish American experience. This journey began when Irish American News columnist Mike Houlihan launched his book, “Hooliganism” On a tour of Irish pubs and parishes to promote the book, Houlihan began performing an act that is a hybrid of stand-up comedy and readings from “Hooliganism”, which evolved into a freewheeling exchange of ideas and stories with Irish Americans across A...
More than 30 years ago the War on Drugs was declared. However, who is winning the war and is it a war we should continue to fight. On this episode of Issue Forum guest hosted by Kristopehr J. Anderson two panelist, Illnois St. Rep. Bill Cunningham of the Judiciary Committee and former Narcotics prosecutor James Gierach of LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition). They discuss issues of decriminilization and public's view on legalizing the drug market. Of course there are some differences, bu...
On this episode of Issue Forum guest hosted by Kristopehr J. Anderson co-authors Natalie Moore of WBEZ Radio and Professor Lance Williams discuss their new book, The Almighty Black P Stone Nation: The Rise, Fall and Resurgence of an American Gang. The book is riveting tale of who's who in Chicago, those person's connection to the gang's founder Jeff Fort and the following of Jeff Fort as street leader, questionable community and religous leader and his subsequent jailing. The authors discuss a...
Jorge Mujica Immigration Activst.
PERRO - Pilsen Environmental Rights and Reform Organization
Young Professionals Who Lead Non-Profits