Looking at the Intersection of Comedy and Politics
Clip: 9/26/2016 | 12m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Monday's presidential debate sparked some laughs.
Cowboy and humorist Will Rogers once said, “Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.” Those words may seem especially poignant today, as this year's presidential election appears to be a bonanza for comedians. But what responsibilities, if any, do comedians have when tackling politics? And can political satire have unintended consequences?
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Chicago Tonight is a local public television program presented by WTTW
WTTW video streaming support provided by members and sponsors.
Looking at the Intersection of Comedy and Politics
Clip: 9/26/2016 | 12m 17sVideo has Closed Captions
Cowboy and humorist Will Rogers once said, “Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.” Those words may seem especially poignant today, as this year's presidential election appears to be a bonanza for comedians. But what responsibilities, if any, do comedians have when tackling politics? And can political satire have unintended consequences?
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch Chicago Tonight
Chicago Tonight is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
WTTW News Explains
In this Emmy Award-winning series, WTTW News tackles your questions — big and small — about life in the Chicago area. Our video animations guide you through local government, city history, public utilities and everything in between.Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Library’s Artifacts Offer Behind-the-Scenes Look at Hamilton
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/26/2016 | 7m 2s | We show you some original artifacts pertaining to Alexander Hamilton. (7m 2s)
Supreme Court Preview: Former Clerks on New Term
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/26/2016 | 15m 5s | Three former Supreme Court clerks preview some of the upcoming hot-button cases. (15m 5s)
Chicago’s At-Risk Youth: Are Mentoring Programs the Answer?
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/25/2016 | 14m 31s | The mayor makes mentoring programs a centerpiece of his anti-violence strategy. (14m 31s)
Clinton-Trump Debate: What to Look For
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/25/2016 | 10m 53s | A primer on what what look for during the highly anticipated event. (10m 53s)
CTU Overwhelmingly Votes to Authorize Teacher Strike
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/25/2016 | 5m 5s | More than 95 percent of voting union members are in favor of a strike. (5m 5s)
Discussing the Future of Autonomous Automobiles
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/25/2016 | 8m 55s | The arrival of driverless cars is shifting into high gear. (8m 55s)
U.S. Attorney Zachary Fardon Speaks Out on Police Misconduct
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 9/25/2016 | 5m 27s | The U.S. attorney discusses his office's role in prosecuting police misconduct. (5m 27s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
- News and Public Affairs
Top journalists deliver compelling original analysis of the hour's headlines.
- News and Public Affairs
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world.
Support for PBS provided by:
Chicago Tonight is a local public television program presented by WTTW
WTTW video streaming support provided by members and sponsors.