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Union Man Ed Maher is back to talk the teachers strike. Remembering Studs Terkel and a Brexit update with Archivist, Brexit expert from across the pond and scholar with Chicago History Museum Tony Macaluso See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The teachers are still striking and we have the updates from Lori and the CTU. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson returns from LA to talk all things Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Lengendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson and WVON Host Atiba Buchanan talk all things Donald Trump and Chicago teacher Anleeta Buchanan tells us her story! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Benny J talks all things TIF's with activist and author of "Chicago is Not Broke" Tom Tresser and Nicole Cantello of the EPA weighs on talks yesterday's Chicago Trump rally and MORE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Another week, another shady Illinois politician. Find out who is in trouble now. Updates on Chicago teachers strike day 9 and our Chicago Reader colleague Maya Dukmasova returns to talk the strike. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A Benny J Show Replay recapping the week that was in Chicago and or Illinois News. The Feds investigate the Chicago City Club and get the details on this week's Chicago teachers strike. Also attached is the latest episode of "Yeterday's News" with Pat Whalen. Catch up on the stories you may have missed this week in the national news and follow him at @newsofyesterday on social media. See Privacy P...

Conrad Worrill is a writer, educator, activist and former host of the WVON call-in program "On Target" He was involved with the Million Man March & the National Black United Front. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Peter Copeland is a journalist, author of the book "Finding The News: Adventures of a Young Reporter" and he went to college with Ben Joravsky. Download this Benny J Bonus Interview! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dan Mihalopoulos is an investigative reporter on WBEZ's Government & Politics Team. He and David McKinney broke the latest story involving the City Club of Chicago being raided by federal investigators. Get the details and download this Benny J BONUS interview! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Pritzker weighs in on City Club-Gate! More updates on the Chicago Teachers strike. Another Rummana Rundown with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Jeffrey Howard of SEIU Local 73 on joining the teachers union in the strike. Our friend Doris Davenport returns to talk free speech and how Mayor Lightfoot could be a hero. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

President of the Chicago Principals Association and former 2019 Mayoral candidate Troy LaRaviere joined us to talk the teachers strike and tells us his POTUS 2020 picks. (this is an interview from Tuesday October 24th) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Day 6 of the Chicago Teachers Union strike in review. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin is back to talk the strike and progressive politics. Former host of "Chicago Newsroom" Kenny D, Ken Davis talks all things Mayor Lightfoot's budget address See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mayor Lightfoot's budget address and the Chicago teachers protest at City Hall. Actor/Comedian and Host of the "Yesterday's News" podcast Pat Whalen talks all things Trump. Lavonte Stewart weighs in on the teacher turmoil and sticks up for the mayor and Democratic 3rd Congressional district candidate Marie Newman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Ben Joravsky loves the National Basketball Association. Listen as Ben, along with Host of the Fight Podcast Sergio Vicente, Sun-Times Bulls Writer Joe Cowley and Benji the Bookie make their Chicago Bulls/NBA 2020 season predictions. MVP, Rookie of the Year & more in this Benny J Bonus Interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor was our guest Friday October 18th 2019 and due to technical difficulties, her interview wasn't posted. Have no fear, Jeanette's interview is here. Hear her candid thoughts on the teachers strike and the 2020 race. You do not want to miss this interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Pritzker's billion dollar transportation plan. Chicago Teacher strike day 6 in review. Maya Dukmasova of the Chicago Reader is back to talk the strike and why she can't stand Mayor Pete. Troy LaRaviere returns to weigh in on the strike and the 2020 race! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tim Tuten is the co-owner of the Hideout Inn and is a member of the CTU. Listen to Tim talk the teachers strike. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

CTU Speaks! is a monthly podcast by rank-and-file educators in Chicago Public Schools and our host Ben Joravsky was their latest guest. Ben talks with them about the teachers strike and they speak with him about tax increment financing (TIFs). The show is hosted by committee members Andrea Parker and Jim Staros. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Sam Royko is the son of legendary Chicago writer Mike Royko and Jeffrey Orr is the son of Chicago former Alderman and Cook County Clerk David Orr. The two of them have put together a podcast and you can hear all about it by downloading this Benny J bonus interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Teacher strike day 2 in review. Another "Rummana Rundown" with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Professor and Author David Faris returns to talk Trump and the 2020 election and 20th Ward Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor gives us one hell of an interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Chicago teachers are on strike and we talk about it. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin is back to talk the strike and progressive politics. Union Man/pension guru Jeff Johnson and a teacher strike update with Cook County Board Commissioner and CTU member Brandon Johnson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Mayor Lightfoot's teachers strike press conference in review. Does the Governor have beef with Lightfoot? Hosts of Humanity in the Headlines Atiba Buchanan and David Seaton are filling in for Monroe Anderson to talk Trump, Trump and more Trump. Activist and "Brandon Johnson Show" Co-Host Candis Castillo unpack Tuesday's democratic debate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

Yes, there is still a teachers strike looming. The latest update on Senator Martin Sandoval. Maya Dukmasova of The Chicago Reader weighs in on Hillary and Chelsea Clinton's interview with Lori Lightfoot. Marc Sims returns to talk the 2020 race and 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin talks all things Chicago politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

It's a Ben Joravsky Show recap on last week's Chicago and/or Illinois news. Another update on Senator Martin Sandoval, another episode of "A Mayor and Her Aldermen" and the latest on the looming Chicago Teachers strike. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

April Preyar is the co-owner and partner of the Shiller Preyar Law Offices, a boutique firm in Chicago, specializing in immigration, criminal defense, police misconduct and election law. April is also the creator of "Trials & Triumph" A new board game helping teens stay on the right side of the law. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....