Stories by Daniel Hautzinger

The documentary Chicago at the Crossroad shows how the failure of public housing has contributed to gun violence in the city today. "Your housing will dictate every other aspect of your life, from school to food to violence exposure to your percentage of the possibility of actually committing a crime,” says the producer.

As Thanksgiving approaches and you enjoy fall colors, flavors, and weather, turn your attention to this roasted acorn squash recipe from Milk Street, where squash is balanced by a rich, bright vinaigrette.

In the final episode of COBRA, the crisis nears an inflection point—as do the careers and political survival of Robert and Anna. 

As Peter goes against the party line, he accrues enemies. Charmian seeks evidence to take revenge on Peter, his familial life grows more complicated, and accidents throw everything up in the air. 

Roxie decides to speak with Maggie after Maggie has an awkward encounter with Emil. Alex's desperation deepens and he has a revelation, while something from Peter and Jamie's past blindsides Maggie.

As Robert prepares to negotiate with groups blockading London, fallout from an investigation around his daughter begins to reach him. As the crisis descends further into chaos, Anna's relationship with Edin leads to dangerous places.

While the popular government minister Peter Laurence has just won a libel case, seemingly guaranteeing a bright future in Britain's Conservative Party, there are plenty of other secrets and people that could undermine him.

Kelly and Neil work to resolve the issues in their marriage caused by their sudden windfall while Maggie tries to make amends with Kelly. Peter and Jamie worry about a secret from the past, and Alex gets into deep trouble. 

Archie gets closer to making a play to replace Robert as Prime Minister as Robert's daughter comes under increasing scrutiny and the truckers' union becomes more antagonistic towards the government. 

As Vivien's 70th birthday approaches, her children's lives all come to crisis points. Mary is excited for Vivien's party, but she's the only one, given the huge rift that has opened between Mark and Vivien's children. 

Maggie's disastrous radio interview has gone viral. She tries to mend her relationships, starting first with her neighbor Carol, whose life is a lot more complicated than Maggie realizes. 

The documentary Represent follows three women candidates in the Midwest as they run for local office, including a Korean American Republican running on Chicago's North Shore. "A woman called me a white nationalist," she says. "And I thought, 'Me?' "

Robert plans a visit to Northumberland as the region's crises continue to worsen, while Archie begins laying plans to take advantage of the situation and amass power. Fraser and Francine find common ground.

Vivien connects with Mary and begins to feel unexpectedly nostalgic as she prepares for some significant changes in her life, while her children all take important steps in making their relationships less complicated.

Maggie Cole, the picturesque Thurlbury's "local historian," unwittingly upends her peaceful town when she shares local gossip in a radio interview after a few too many gin and tonics.