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The Chicago Humanities Festival is moving full speed ahead towards the 27th annual Fallfest, releasing its full line-up of events. Fallfest/16: Speed will feature more than 100 events by prominent artists, authors, historians, scientists, and cultural commentators including Dan Savage, Maureen Dowd, Trevor Noah, and Jonathan Lethem.

CBS News' FACE THE NATION posted its best July Sweep delivery in viewers in at least 22 years, which marked the start of the CBS electronic sweep records.

CBS News' FACE THE NATION was the #1 Sunday-morning public affairs program in viewers and adults 25-54 (tied with ABC), according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for June 5, 2016.

FACE THE NATION posted its largest February sweep audience delivery since 1991 and was the most-watched Sunday morning public affairs broadcast, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the February 2016 sweep.

Today, FiveThirtyEight and ESPN Films debuts the first of a series of five short films which delve into some of the most iconic moments in recent U.S. election history.

MADISON, Wis., Nov. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ There are many misconceptions about the disease of epilepsy. November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and the timely release of Dr. Kristin Seaborg's memoir, The Sacred Disease, chronicles her tenacious fight to live a seizure-free life. An advocate for epilepsy awareness, Kristin hopes to decrease the stigma associated with seizures. All author royalties for the sale of this book will be donated to CURE (Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy), founded by Susan and David Axelrod.

CBS News' FACE THE NATION delivered 3.10 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings on Oct. 18. FACE THE NATION was #1 in viewers and second in adults 25-54

CBS News' FACE THE NATION is the #1 Sunday morning public affairs program, finishing first in viewers (3.02m), according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings on Sept. 13.

The Chicago Public Library Foundation and the Chicago Public Library have announced that the 16th annual Carl Sandburg Literary Award will be presented to legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Universally heralded for his immense contributions to musical theater in a career spanning more than 50 years, Sondheim will be honored at the Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at The Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Road) on the campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Television personality Bill Maher recently addressed liberals who have deviated from portions of the liberal agenda, including Dolce and Gabanna who do not support gay marriage. Maher says he thinks liberals need to lighten up, saying, 'What is the point in attacking people who are 95% on your side?' Check out the clip below!

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues its 13th season TONIGHT, MARCH 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), with a replay at 11:45 p.m., exclusively on HBO.

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues its 13th season FRIDAY, MARCH 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), with a replay at 11:45 p.m., exclusively on HBO.

CBS News' FACE THE NATION posted 3.25m viewers and 0.8/04 in adults 25-54 – the demographic most important to those who advertise in news

Political strategist David Axelrod says he didn't “groove” with former client John Edwards in an interview with correspondent Jim Axelrod for CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD, to be broadcast today, Feb. 8 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

On Tuesday, November 4, NBC News will provide comprehensive multiplatform coverage of the 2014 midterm elections, led by 'NBC Nightly News' anchor and managing editor Brian Williams and a team of top political anchors, correspondents, and analysts.

Following the strong debut of Jill Soloway's dark comedy Transparent, Amazon will premiere all 10 episodes of the second season of Garry Trudeau's critically-acclaimed political comedy series ALPHA HOUSE today, October 24 exclusively on Amazon Prime Instant Video in the US, UK and Germany.

Following the strong debut of Jill Soloway's dark comedy Transparent, Amazon today announced it will premiere all 10 episodes of the second season of Garry Trudeau's critically-acclaimed political comedy series Alpha House on Friday, October 24

More viewers tuned into “Meet the Press” on Feb. 16, 2014 than any other Sunday public affairs program, according to Nielsen Media Research data. The NBC broadcast drew 3.575 million viewers and 1.138 million A25-54 viewers, topping “Face the Nation's” legacy half-hour and full hour, as well as “This Week” in both categories for the second straight week. Week to week, MTP increased its advantage in total viewers over all other broadcasts. MTP also posted its biggest audience in Washington, DC in over four years (since Jan. 10, 2010).

More viewers tuned into “Meet the Press” on Nov. 3, 2013 than any other Sunday public affairs program, according to Nielsen Media Research data. The NBC broadcast drew 2.816 million viewers, topping Face the Nation's legacy half-hour and full hour, as well as This Week. “Meet the Press” was the only broadcast network to post gains week over week.