By Natasha Julius
We always have a lot of success. And we think you know what we mean by that. Right? Huh? Huh?
Market Update
Look, it’s obviously disappointing that CPS will be slightly more shit broke than expected next year. But listen, if Mayor Emanuel uses the same methodology to close a few dozen schools in each of the next 20-odd years, just think of the money we’ll save then!
Derby Odds
So, Will Take Charge is a long shot? Yeah, that seems about right.
Derby Odds, part 2
Are you the least bit surprised no one wants to back Falling Sky? Yeah, we weren’t really surprised either.
Derby Odds, part 3
We’ll tell you one more thing; Frac Daddy is going to get absolutely buried by the usual Lines of Battle.
Invest in the Future
Just remember: whether you win or lose, you should never feel guilty for taking a massive gamble. After all, it’s for the kids, right?
–
The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Orb.
–
The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “It’s stop number two on the Sound Opinions World Tour, and Jim and Greg are ‘Big in Japan.’ Tokyo-based journalist Daniel Robson gives us an education in J-pop and the Japanese underground. And later, Jim and Greg review UK singer Jessie Ware’s stateside debut.”
–
The Flying Saucer Weekend Brunch Report: Mmmm.
–
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.
A Sip of Inspiration: Gun Violence: Chicago Under Fire
Host Stephanie Wilson-Coleman interviews Ameena Matthews of Cure Violence, Marhaun Bacon of Youth-Guidance.org, and Rev. Gwindol P. Tate of R.I.S.E. ministries about their efforts to reduce gun violence in Chicago.
Saturday at 4 p.m. on CAN TV19.
–
The Obama Administration’s War on Terror
Professor David Cole of Georgetown University examines the Obama administration’s use of targeted killing and drone strikes in the War on Terror, and whether U.S. citizens can legally be targeted in secret.
Sunday at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
–
Immigration Court Reform
Experts discuss how reform could affect different aspects of the U.S. immigration system, including the trial and detention of immigrants.
Sunday at 10 a.m. on CAN TV21.
–
Gun Violence: Examining Public Health Solutions
Examining gun violence as a disease with Rebecca Levin of Lurie Children’s Hospital, Tio Hardiman of Cure Violence, and Dr. Carl Bell of UIC.
Sunday at noon on CAN TV21.
–
Climate Change and Migration
Claudia Lucero of La Red Mexicana explains the connection between global warming and “climate refugees” – people who are forced to relocate due to droughts and other environmental changes caused by a changing climate.
Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on CAN TV21.
Posted on May 4, 2013