By Natasha Julius
Why stop at an hour when we could fall back 40 years?
Market Update
Of course, some parts of the country this week are well on their way there already.
Nobel Peace Fried
Of course, 40 years ago the Nobel Prize committee had a much more realistic view of world peace.
Star Whoring Our Childhood
On the bright side, future generations will be able to share in our pop culture heritage. On the dark side, the next Disney princess still won’t be Latina.
Groupoff
In other news, duh.
Louie Louie
Finally this week, many people wondered what comedian Louis C.K. would do during the hiatus from his TV show. Turns out he’ll be busy with a new diversion.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Diversive.
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The College Football Report: The Undefeated, The Overrated And The Offshore.
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Weekend Politics: Obama Least Merciful Modern President.
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Weekend PPT: Elgin’s Art Deco History.
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Weekend Books: Weird Fiction And Twisted Poetry.
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “Get ready for some screamin’, some pleadin’ and some shimmyin’. Fifty years after it was recorded, Jim and Greg look back at James Brown’s Live at the Apollo album with his biographer RJ Smith. Then they review Neil Young’s 2nd album of 2012 and the debut record from Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar.
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The CAN TV Weekend Viewing Report: CAN TV brings you local, relevant issues from Chicago’s neighborhoods and communities. See what’s happening around the city in education, the arts, government, cultural events, social services and community activities.
Press Conference: Renewal of the Violence Against Women Act
Activist Dolores Huerta and U.S. Representative Judy Biggert (IL-13th District) join representatives from Mujeres Latinas en Acción and Casa de Esperanza as they release a new report on the reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act.
Watch Online
Saturday, November 3 at 8 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr.
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Chicago By the Book Series: Soldier Field: A Stadium & Its City
Tribune reporter and author Liam Ford shares the dramatic history of Chicago’s Soldier Field and its connection with the political, cultural, and sporting life of the city.
Sunday, November 4 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr
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Serving Our Communities: Alternatives to Incarceration
Hosted by Protestants for the Common Good, this symposium includes speakers from Seattle, Milwaukee and Illinois to discuss best practice models for diversion.
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- Alternatives to Incarceration, Part 1
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle describes major issues caused by the current system of incarceration, including its cost and the safety of both staff and prisoners.
Sunday, November 4 at 10 a.m. on CAN TV21
2 hr
- Alternatives to Incarceration, Part 1
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- Alternatives to Incarceration, Part 2
Al Sharp of Protestants for the Common Good discusses possible alternatives to today’s incarceration system.
Sunday, November 4 at 12 p.m. on CAN TV21
2 hr
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2013 Proposed City Budget
The Reader’s Mick Dumke joins a community meeting hosted by the progressive caucus of the Chicago City Council to discuss the 2013 proposed city budget.
Watch Online
Sunday, November 4 at 2 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 30 min
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Economic & Retirement Security Meeting with Congressional Representatives
Community members meet with Congressional representatives Davis, Quigley and Schakowsky to seek their commitment to safeguard social security programs, create jobs and to stop making cuts to children and senior service programs.
Watch Online
Sunday, November 4 at 5 p.m. on CAN TV19
1 hr 30 min
Posted on November 3, 2012