The Ben Joravsky Show

July 23, 2021--Ben & Dr. D take the deep dive on a week's worth of news. Such as...Lollapooza in the face of a rise in Delta variant cases, police reform, JB running for re-election, the folly of the Olympics and the difference between pandemic, post-pandemic and post-post-pandemic. Take notes, everyone--cause it's all on the test. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Vice President of the Chicago Teachers Union Stacy Davis Gates returns to talk ALL THINGS local politics, Bloomberg and what the hell happened in Iowa? 20th Ward Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor talks about the Obama Center and life in City Hall Mayor Lori Lightfoot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Black voters and politicians are flexing their political muscle. So MAGA responds with a backlash. Ben & Monroe discuss. Also, Michael Malcolm joins the conversation to talk cannabis, guns, crime and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben riffs on Trump's insistence that Republicans swear allegiance to his "BIG LIE". And all five members of the newly formed City Council Democratic Socialist Caucus join the show to talk all things politics: Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor; Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez, Alderman Daniel La Spata and Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez. They explain why they formed the cauc...

Friday, April 26, 2019: Biden's apology to Anita Hill, Rahm's interview with Fran Spielman, The "Rummana Rundown" with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain, Grundy County Activist Heidi Henry gives us an education on politics outside of Chicago AND Director of the Black Harvest Film Festival, Sergio Mims returns! Download Friday's Ben Joravsky Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Delmarie Cobb is bringing Yvette Simpson to town. Ben riffs. And then Yvette Simpson talks about Biden, white progressives, Bernie and other things, including dealing with two knuckleheads like Mayor Rahm and Chris Christie. Also, Dan Mihalopoulos of WBEZ, returns to talk about his ongoing investigation into Chicago and Evanston burying evidence of sexual harassment and assault against women lifeg...

Ben didn’t get invited to Barack Obama 60th. He riffs. Monroe Anderson didn’t get invited either. He talks COVID, infrastructure and budget reconciliation. And former alderman Bob Fioretti talks redistricting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Chicago never seemed so divided. Ben riffs. Maya Dukmasova talks about her latest masterpiece for the Reader. And Public Defender Sharone Mitchell talks criminal justice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In These Times writer/editor Miles Kampf-Lassin returns to talk politics. Including conspiracy theories, Tucker Carlson, and other malevolent forces. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sun-Times editor/columnist Rummana Hussain returns for another rundown. On the agenda--the MAGA reaction to critical race theory, Megyn Kelly's defense of the insurrectionists, and whether Ben's wrong for not being impressed by putting a man on the moon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

April 18, 2019: The redacted Mueller report has been released! Smollet-Gate continues and Toni talks after her election loss. Investigative Journalist Mick Dumke takes the deep dive with Ben, Union Man Ed Maher talks healthcare in America and striking Chicago Symphony Orchestra member Steve Lester returns. Download Thursday's Ben Joravsky Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

The experts weigh in on the first week of free agency. Benji the Bookie says the Bulls blew it by signing Demar Derozen. Miles said it's to early to say for certain, but he loves Lonzo Ball. And Ben predicts--what else--a championship celebration for his beloved Bulls next summer in Grant Park. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Ben and Dr. "not a doctor" D riff on a week's worth of news. Including great thoughts on Jimmy Dore, Mayor Lightfoot, Governor Pritzker, Governor Cuomo, Lollapalightfoot, Dr. Arwady, Blago and much much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Reporters writing stories about Park District looking the other way at evidence of sexual harrassment of lifeguards. Ben asks himself--would this happen if Harold Washington were mayor. And Jimmy Dore, comedian and podcast host, tries to convince Ben that the way for lefties to go is third party. And Ben tries to get Jimmy Dore to say something, anything, critical of Republicans. See Privacy Polic...

Former Tribune transportation reporter Mary Wisniewski returns to discuss Car Culture. She's writing a book about our addiction to all things cars. Also, a history lesson about the successful fight against the Crosstown Expressway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Senator Rand Paul sends out a fundraising letter saying you don't need the COVID vaccine. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson returns with talk-show host Mark Wallace to talk Harold Washington, Tim Evans, Eugene Sawyer, Lori Lightfoot, Nina Turner and why Black voters don't vote for Bernie--among other things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Former Governor Blagojevich wants the right to run for office. Ben riffs. And Sox/Cubs experts Jim Coogan & Miles Porter return to discuss the Cubs trades. Do they know what they're doing? Or are they mindlessly paring the payroll. Also, Dave Glowacz returns with audio bits from recent City Council meetings. Time for the deep dive on what your aldermen and mayor are up to. See Privacy Policy a...

Political science professor David Faris returns to talk all things politics. Including what to make of people who won't get the vaccine even if it means death. Also, the culture of the confederacy. And the fallacy of bipartisanship in the age of MAGA. And more. You know, sometimes it helps to vent... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

April 11, 2021: Lori Lightfoot goes to Springfield! Mayor Rahm's farewell speech, Ben and Sun-Times Writer Tommy Mac Tom McNamee debate Rahm and MORE! Chicago Federation of Labor's Jake Lewis talks state politics AND the newly elected 47th Ward Alderman (Ben's Alderman) Matt Martin discusses his victory. Download Thursday's Ben Joravsky Show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

Sun-Times editor/columnist Rummana Hussain returns to discuss, among other things, Boomers. Posing the question--if they're so great, how come they elected Trump? And much, much more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Oh What a Week it Was: "LollapaLightfoot" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Does MAGA really believe the stupid things it says? Or is it just trolling liberals? And is MAGA an it? Ben discusses. Jen Walling from the Illinois Environmental Council returns to discuss the Clean Energy Bill. Also, Terry Cosgrove of Personal PAC, on why he says Roe is gone. And what Democrats can do about it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Ben happened to be outside the Brooklyn federal courthouse when Thomas Barrack, Trump's crony, was arraigned. He gives his report. Monroe Anderson riffs on day one of congressional hearings on January 6. And election laywer Ed Mullen explains the politics of electing Supreme Court justices in Illinois. Question: Did Democrats outfox themselves when it came to drawing the judicial maps? See Privacy...

Stacy Davis Gates--vice president of the Chicago Teachers Union--returns to talk about all the issues of the day. Including--Mayor Lightfoot's temperment, Toni Preckwinkle's handling of the SEIU strike, how to deal with crime and what to make of Eric Adams win in New York City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...