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The Ben Joravsky Show

Chicago journalist Ben Joravsky starts each show by riffing on the news of the day with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty. Then he talks politics with activists, elected officials, journalists and all sorts of political know-it-alls. We talk Chicago, Illinois, national (lots of national), international and lefty politics. Find The Ben Joravsky Show wherever you download podcasts.

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00:57:04

Achy Obejas--Joe Rogan’s “Stand”

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/28

Joe Rogan tries his hardest to take a stand against Trump. Ben riffs. Achy Obejas talks Rogan, Bill Maher and Larry David--nice to know that one of them is not scared of Trump. Then she talks about "Mami, I'm Scared," her gripping essay in Politico which asks the troubling question: How do you break the news to children that the country they love elected a tyrant who might send them to a prison in El Salvador? Also, a word or two about Marco Rubio. And a poll in The Forward reveals 72

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00:51:32

Oh, What A Week!—The Dick Durbin Bus

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/25

Ben and Dr D hop on the bus, Gus with all of the news you need to hear including…Mayor Johnson takes a swipe at Mayor Rahm. What took you so long? And Senator Durbin pulls a classic Illinois hand off. Essentially anointing Juliana Stratton as his successor. Meaning Raja and Robyn and Robert and (lotsa R here) and Lauren and all the other ambitious electeds have to decide. Do I still dare to run?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:55:04

Alejandro Verdin--Jackie Robinson Day

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/23

It’s Jackie Robinson Day in America, but will Trump allow us to celebrate it? Has Trump cancelled the first Black man to play in the major leagues cause his story is too DEI? Ben riffs. Alejandro Verdin dons a Dodgers hat in solidarity with Robinson. And then explains the difference between electing liberal Democratic judges and politicians. Both are tricky to do. And he should know as he’s managed successful Supreme Court elections in Wisconsin and Montana. Yes, Montana. Alejandro is the

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01:01:32

Monroe Anderson--The Price of Eggs

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/21

Trump says the price of eggs fell 87 percent. Ben riffs. Monroe joins in. Also a few words about what just may be the most idiotic comment any MAGA man has offered as defense of Trump. Jesse Watters’ Bulls hat theory. Monroe dons a Bulls hat. Will Trump deport him? Don’t give him any ideas. And Monroe defends Bill Maher for sucking up to Trump. Ben is stunned. Thus begins the Maher debate. Also, Monroe makes his July 4 prediction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:48:02

Jack White--The Crime Of Wearing A Bulls Hat

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/18

In a desperate attempt to justify the kidnapping of Kilmar Abrego Garcia by Trump's goons, Fox TV's Jesse Watters declares that any Salvadorian wearing a Bulls hat must be a gangster because...Because he says so. Ben riffs. Jack White connects the dots between Abrego Garcia--currently lodged in an El Salvadorian prison--and Trump's slander of the Central Park 5. Be warned, people--it's a trial run to see what they can get away with. A few words about Trump's law-firm shakedown--straight out

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00:55:34

Elizabeth Todd-Breland--Karen Lewis Didn’t Come Here...

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/16

Wall Street tycoons wake up to realize that their guy Trump is a lunatic. Ben riffs. Elizabeth Todd-Breland talks about I Didn't Come Here to Lie, the new book she co-wrote with the late, great Karen Lewis, former president of the Chicago Teachers Union. Who, among many other things, galvanized the national labor movement by leading Chicago teachers on a strike against Mayor Rahm. Why did mainstream Chicago hate her so much? And why are so many of these same haters trying to re-write

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00:58:42

Julie Lynn—White Loot-us

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/14

One more reason why The White Lotus is the perfect show for the age of Trump—everyone’s trying to hustle a buck out of it. Ben riffs. Julie Lynn offers an abortion rights update. Georgia, Missouri, Texas and more. Ben shows much love for Margo’s Got Money Trouble. Which dramatizes the hypocrisy that shames pregnant unwed women to give birth then shames them when they do. Julie is a political consultant.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:07:08

Jim Coogan--Legal Attacks

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/11

Dems show some momentum. Ben riffs. Jim Coogan takes us A-Z on Trump’s war against lawyers. It’s one thing he didn’t lie about. He said he’d punish his “enemies” and he’s doing it. What happened to free speech, rule of law and due process? Better watch what you ask—that question can be held against you. Jim is founding partner of Coogan Gallagher.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:58:26

Monroe Anderson--Market Plunge

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/09

Trump announces tariffs, retirement portfolios plunge and MAGA cheers. Ben riffs. Even Monroe can't believe Trump would be so cruel, callous and clueless. What a combination. Pause for irony. The party that supposedly hates taxes--that would be you, Republicans--just socked everyone with a huge tax hike. Despite it all, Monroe has hope that the beginning of the end can be seen in Wisconsin's victory, Corey Booker's stand and Saturday's protest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:50:15

David Faris--History According To Trump

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/07

Trump to CPS--better not talk about race or I'll take away your federal money. Ben riffs. David Faris talks tariffs, Laura Loomer, Wisconsin supreme court race, and the twisted mindset of the president--as he deliberately inflicts pain on Americans because he can. Have Americans lost their ability to update their belief system with new information? David is a professor of political science at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Slate and Newsweek. His views are his own.See Privacy

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01:12:36

Oh, What a Week!—Meet The New Alder, Same As…

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/04

Ben and Dr D have all the news that’s fit to print and then some, including…Ben takes a side in Pritzker’s fight with unions. Much love for the great Karen Lewis. Shoutout to CTU for their new contract. Suburban election results in Orland Park and Aurora—yes, we cover it all. And a few words about the 35th Ward’s new and old aldermen. One went to Lane, the other Whitney Young. After that, they have lots in common.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:57:33

Laurie Glenn--Wake Up, America!

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/04

Dems rejoice over a victory in a state senate election in Pennsylvania. Ben riffs. Laurie Glenn continues the positivity. Dyett High wins a state bball championship. Remember when Mayor Rahm tried to close it? Then Laurie riffs. Asking the big questions, like...can peace and love beat war and hate? Will geezer Dems ever give it up for a younger generation? And wake up America! Which is not a question but an answer. Laurie is a political consultant and strategist who speaks from her

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00:49:03

Delmarie Cobb—Cheeseheads Step Up

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/04/02

Wisconsin voters tell Trump and Musk—stay out of our business! Ben riffs on Judge Crawford’s big win. Delmarie Cobb congratulates Wisconsin voters for doing the right thing and breaks down why they did it. In no particular order—can’t stand Musk, support abortion rights and in general think Trump’s lost his freaking mind. Well, that last one may be Ben's take. Also, a shoutout to Senator Booker for breaking Strom Thurmond’s record. And a history lesson or two about Thurmond and Jesse

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00:41:16

Kat Abughazaleh—New Kid On The Block

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/03/31

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old TikTok influencer who's never held office, challenges Congresswoman Jan Shakowsky in the 9th congressional district--as a bunch of Boomers and Gen Xers lose their collective minds at her audacity. Ben riffs. Kat joins the show to talk about her candidacy, her background, what the Dems need to do to beat MAGA, her days at Media Matters, her battles with Musk, her investigation of Tucker Carlson and more. Hear Ben boomersplain The White Lotus to Kat.See Privacy

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00:57:47

Oh, What a Week!—The Winds of Change

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/03/28

Ben and Dr D examine the week that was. Including…The Durbin revolt. Do any high profile Dems have the guts to make Senator Durbin pay for his filibuster vote? Short answer—no! Long answer—no way. Hold it! Time out for Giddey. Back to politics. Kat the zee-leniial challenges Congresswoman Schakowsky, What do the “whisperers” say? Governor Pritzker goes to Mexico. Comptroller Mendoza finds her inner White Lotus. And more…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:49:02

Alderman Gil Villegas--Blame It On Elon

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/03/26

MAGA has a curious way of processing their opposition to the cuts Trump is making—it’s Musk’s fault! Ben riffs. Alderman Gil Villegas breaks down the false narratives Trump employees to justify the unjustifiable. Like social security is a Ponzi scam. And it helps veterans to cut programs that helps veterans. Also, his encounter with X's bots. A few words on "buy the dip"--Eric Trump's pleasure at the country's misfortune. And how he’d have voted on the filibuster. Hint--differently than

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00:55:42

Rummana Hussain--Rosie Leaves the USA

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/03/24

Rosie O'Donnell decides to sit out the Trump years in Ireland, trashing the U.S. press corps as she runs off to safety. Ben riffs. Rummana Hussain talks about cuts at the Sun-Times. And the desperate state of journalism. A few words about Bill Maher, once Mr. Politically Incorrect, crying like a snowflake cause he thinks Saturday Night Live was mean to MAGA. Boo hoo, hoo, Billy. Also, what's with Rummana's hat? Has she gone MAGA? Look again. Rummana is an columnist for the Chicago

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01:00:18

Monroe Anderson--Baby Bobby's Bird Brain Idea

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/03/21

Trump thought it was a good idea to put a lunatic in charge of national health. Now Robert Kennedy has a big idea to deal with the avian flu. Ben riffs. Monroe covers the latest madness from Trump World. Including... the El Salvador deportations, Trump's defiance of federal judges, Trump's attempts to make Black people invisible, MAGA's war on experts and the beginning of the end. Don't worry--it's a good thing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:52:28

Joanna Klonsky--Free Speech

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/03/19

Mahmoud Khalil learns there's an asterisk to MAGA's dedication to free speech. Ben riffs. Joana Klonsky says if you're waiting for Trump, Musk or MAGA to be principled, you'll be waiting a long time. Then the talk turns to centrist Dems and the continuing resolution showdown. Is appeasement the best strategy for dealing with Trump? Also, does Mayor Rahm really think he'll be president? And the next big fight--Judge Susan Crawford's campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Joanna is a political

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00:54:07

David Faris--Schumer Buckles

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/03/17

Senator Schumer, leader of the senate Dems, rolls over for Trump on the continuing resolution. Ben riffs. David Faris takes it from there. Explaining why the Dems should have kept the filibuster going. And how they wound up giving even more power to Trump. And how it shows divisions in the Democratic Party and uncertainty as to how to deal with a tyrant. David also answers the "Benji question". David is a professor of political science at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Newsweek

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