By Natasha Julius
Be nice to your mother this weekend. Trust us, she doesn’t get enough credit.
Market Update
A paradox emerged this week as April’s jobs data and unemployment figures appeared to contradict each other. Analysts now suggest that, although there are more positions available, less people will be able to fill them.
Birther of a President
Of course, the biggest news of the week involved President Obama at long last silencing a loud-mouthed, delusional old conspiracy monger whose over-the-top rhetoric threatened our way of life. Oh, and he killed Osama Bin Laden, too.
Campaign Kick-off
Of course, if The Donald still wants to make a presidential run, perhaps he could find an organization that apparently doesn’t give a shit how corrupt and self-serving you are.
Terror Ride
In the wake of Osama Bin Laden’s death comes the shocking news that al-Qaeda may have had plans to derail Chicago trains and disrupt transit. And then they figured, you know, why bother?
Liar, Liar
Finally, we’d be remiss if we didn’t discuss this weekend’s Kentucky Derby. We know he’s the sexy pick right now, but as far as we’re concerned Pants on Fire looks rode hard and put away wet.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Wire-to-wire.
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The CAN TV Weekend Report
Made in Egypt: A Fresh Brand of Freedom
Egyptian public speaker Ms. Sahar El-Nadi shares a detailed eyewitness account of the Egyptian revolution as well as the role that women played in the successful overthrow of Mubarak.
Sunday, May 8 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 29 min
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Defending the Public, Our Families, and Our Communities
Cook County Commissioner Jesus G. Garcia opens a panel discussion on how to fight back amidst a wave of all-out attacks against worker’s rights.
Sunday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 19 min
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Towards a New New Deal: A 21st Century Full Employment Act
Representative John Conyers, Jr. delivers the keynote address on the need to enhance worker’s rights, and develop economic policies that promote jobs and community growth.
Sunday, May 8 at 12 p.m. on CAN TV21
51 min
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Regime Change: Baghdad, Cairo, Tehran and Tunis
Georgetown University professor Raymond Tanter discusses the ongoing revolutions in North Africa and the Middle East.
Sunday, May 8 at 1:00 p.m. on CAN TV21
2 hr
Posted on May 7, 2011