The Ben Joravsky Show

Ben plays nice with Wisconsin. Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot lay out their pandemic Halloween plans. Meet Mike Madigan's new democratic House Speaker challenger. Sergio Mims, Director of the Black Harvest Film Festival talks movies and the 2020 POTUS race. Hear the latest ads out of the 13th congressional district See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Atiba Buchanan--co-host of the Buchanan & Seaton Show on WVON--analyzes last night's presidential "debate". It wasn't pretty--especially, Trump's shout out to the Proud Boys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

There's only one word to describe last night's presidential "debate". Ben talks about Trump's rule breaking and Biden's counter-attack. Ben does another flip flop on Madigangate. We take a trip to the 9th congressional district. And Monroe returns to talk Trump, Trump & Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Mark Bazer's bringing back The Interview Show just in time to talk Trump, Reagan, taxes, Bruce Springsteen and more. Who paid more in taxes--Mark or Donald Trump? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben talks Trump's tax returns. Governor Pritzker is quarantining. Chicago's new pandemic plan. Chicago Reader Columnist Maya Dukmasova talks her latest work. A 2020 Illinois General Election Candidate Update See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Terry Cosgrove has well-deserved reputation for playing hardball politics on behalf of Reproductive Rights. For that, he's widely despised by the Right, cause he beats them at their own game. It's time Dems listen to his advice as they face off against McConnell & Trump. Take notes, Dems! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

The Bulls did something they've never done before. They paid top dollar for a well-established, highly regarded coach. With Billy Donovan about to take charge there's finally reason for hope for Bulls fans. Joe Cowley talks about Jim Boylen, Billy Donovan, possible trades & free agents (dare I say Giannis). A must listen for Bball junkies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

For years, Dems have acte as though Mitch McConnell & the Republicans wanted bi-partisan compromise. And for years political scientist David Faris's been telling them that McConnell's playing them like a bunch of saps. Well, in the aftermath of stealing yet another Supreme Court seat, Dems are finally--finally!--catching on. Faris explains what they should do next. See Privacy Policy at https:...

Trump gets booed during RBG's memorial and Ben weighs in. Which Illinois Congressional candidate released a new campaign ad? Did Mayor Lightfoot violate the Open Meetings Act? What will Rummana Hussain mention and recommend for us to watch? The answers to these questions and more on today's ben Joravsky Show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Ben on the life of Gale Sayres and Breonna Taylor. A trip to the 18th congressional district and the different between Daddy LaHood and Baby LaHood. And Dani Brzozowski, Democratic candidate for congress in the 16th district--what it takes to win in a district that went for Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Former Capitol Hill reporter Meredith Shiner takes the deep dive on how Washington really works. Hint: Democrats are fooling themselves when they think Republicans are honorable politicians of their word. Also, what's at stake with RBG's supreme court vacancy. Hint: Trump wants a rubber stamp in place in case the election is legally contested. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Ben shares his thoughts on the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Governor Pritzker vows to get cannabis licensing right. The latest Sean Casten campaign ad and more 2020 illinois general election candidate updates. Legendary journalist Monroe Anderson returns to talk Trump and RBG! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Mick Dumke--award winning Chicago journalist--says that's it! I've had enough! I can't take it anymore! Can't take the racism, violence, greed & hypocrisy. I'm quitting football--forever! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On Super Tuesday, Michael Thurman confronted Joe Biden at a fundraiser to criticize his vote for the war in Iraq. Donald Trump Jr. tried to use the video of the confrontation to win votes for his daddy. Thurman says—cease and desist, Trump! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Newsman Ken Davis returns to talk about everything from planning to science to who will win the election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Liberal Baby Boomers are freaking out with fear that Donnie may win. Ben offers advice. Updates on what the Republicans are really up with their demands to hold hearings investigating Madigangate. A primer on Mayor Daley corruption. And Rummana talks about entitled Chicagoans among other things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Trump loyalists truly are one of a kind. Sports betting is legal in Illinois and the earning numbers are in. Pritzker's pre-election planning and details on the "back the Blue" rally in Jefferson Park. Candis Castillo returns to talk Trump, Biden and the 2020 election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Veteran journalist David Glowacz returns for a breakdown of the latest Chicago City Council meetings. And what a breakdown it is! Aldermen RayLo, Napolitano, Beale, Byron, Dowell, JT--they're just some of the heavy hitters who have something to say. If you want to know what's really going on in Chicago, you have to listen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Is Toni Preckwinkle channeling Donald Trump? Mike Madigan has a ton of campaign money. Our local election coverage continues with another edition of "Meet the Candidates" and legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson makes more 2020 election predictions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bruce Montgomery, WVON-talk show host, talks about the need for Chicago to spread the wealth with economic development, so low-income south and west side communities don't get ignored when we come back from the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben talks Trump and the recent wildfires. Pritzker's pandemic approval rating. Kim Foxx, Smollet-Gate and a 2020 Illinois General Election Candidate Update. Election Lawyer Adolfo Mondragon returns to talk about the legalities of William Barr's Justice Department spending taxpayer money to defend Trump in his rape-defamation lawsuit. And more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

The state intended to award cannabis dispensary licenses to people from communities that have been hit the hardest in the War on Drugs. But it looks as though the first licensees will be the usual collection of rich white guys. Vincent E. Norment, owner of the Marijuana Hall of Fame, explains what happened. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Troy LaRaviere--Bernie backer & president of the Chicago Principal's Association--telling it like it is about cops in schools, Kenosha, the NBA player's boycott, "implicit bias" 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 .

Legendary radio man Richard Steele makes his long-awaited return to talk about Trump, jazz, Hank Williams Jr. and everything else. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben takes a deeper dive into AG Bill Barr's visit to Chicago. Another Jeannie Ives vs Sean Casten 2020 Illinois General Election Candidate Update. What went down during the GOP's "Madigan is bad" hearing? Chicago Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain returns to talk 9-11 and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...