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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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00:55:56

David Faris--The Fog of War

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/02/05

Looks like Paramount may join Meta and Disney in caving to Trump. Ben riffs. David Faris breaks down the first two weeks of MAGA rule. It's time for Democrats to--ugh, hello--re-think the strategy of timidity. Status quo bias emerges. As people look to midterms for salvation. But that may be too late. Playing it safe won't work either. David is a professor of political science at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Slate and Newsweek. His views are his own. See Privacy Policy at

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01:07:50

Alvin Tillery--Trump Plays His Race Card

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/02/03

Chicago's mainstreams are aghast that Mayor Johnson got some gifts. Ben riffs. Pollster Alvin Tillery examines the early polls on how the country is reacting to one week of Trump. What they say about how Democrats should proceed. Also, a primer on Trump and DEI. What does Trump mean when he says the D word. AKA, diversity. A few lessons on white supremacy and critical race theory. And why LBJ is his favorite president. Alvin is the co-founder and CEO of the 2040 Strategy Group, a

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01:06:17

Gary Rivlin--Trump’s Tech Bros

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/02/01

Ben has a realization--Trump presidency is Council Wars on steroids. In other words, Trump's looking to sabotage the whole federal government. Gary Rivlin picks up on the analogy. Why does Gary know about Council Wars? Cause he wrote Fire on the Prairie, the seminal book on Mayor Harold Washington. For the last 20 or so years, Gary's been covering the tech industry. And he gives the run down on Musk and Bezos and Andreesen and Thiel and all the other gazillionaire tech bros in Trump’s

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00:52:12

Nicole Cantello--Trump's War on Federal Workers

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/30

Trump and Musk and their minions declare war on federal employees. Nicole Cantello explains it all. Including the directive calling on workers to snitch on other employees who might be promoting "DEI". Straight up out of Kafka or Orwell. Take your pick. Nicole is the President of AFGE Local 704, which represents employees of the EPA. 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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01:05:16

Miles Kampf-Lassin—The Stargate Hustle

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/28

Gavin Newsom pulls a Trump on Trump. Ben riffs. Miles Kampf-Lassin urges America to follow the money. The Tech Bros are going to make big bucks for sucking up to Trump. Just when you thought wealth inequities couldn’t get worse. Also, some advice for labor. Miles is a staff writer and editor for In These Times.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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00:57:47

Rummana Hussain--ICE in Chicago

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/26

Alderman Ray Lopez and Mayor Johnson have different attitudes about Trump's plan to round up immigrants—that’s for sure. Ben riffs. Rummana Hussain talks brainwashing. How Trump has successfully turned Americans, some recent immigrants included, against immigrants. Also, updates on the ADL and Musk and the Cultural Center anti-war puppets. Talk about cancel culture. Rummana is a columnist and editorial writer for the Sun-Times. Her views are her own.See Privacy Policy at

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01:07:56

Charles Henderson—Inside the President’s Brain

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/24

Trump doesn’t lay his hand on the Bible while swearing to uphold the constitution. Ben riffs. Charles Henderson reports on going door to door in Milwaukee—it’s not pretty. Also, Trump pardons the insurrectionists. And Charles turns the tables on Ben. Asking about Fire on the Prairie, Gary Rivlin’s classic book on Mayor Washington. Charles is an activist and veteran.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:54:38

Monroe Anderson—Trump Takes Over

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/22

A day or two have passed since Trump took over, and the big question remains—can he do the stuff he says he’s gonna do? Snatch back the Panama Canal? Erase birthright citizenship from the constitution? Free the insurrectionists? Well, he already did that. Monroe says they’re his Brown Shirts. Speaking of which…did Musk do a Nazi salute? Or do you go along with the ADL’s very generous interpretation? Man, it’s gonna be a long four years. Monroe and Ben cover it all.See Privacy Policy at

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00:53:54

David Faris—The Last 48 Hours

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/20

On this the day of Trump’s inauguration, David Faris takes a look at the last days of, what? Biden’s presidency? Democracy in America? Both? How did we get here and how do we get out. David is a political science professor at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Slate and Newsweek. His views are his own. 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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01:02:20

Jim Coogan—TikTok Turmoil

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/18

Fox has an interesting interpretation of objective news presentation. Ben riffs. Jim Coogan talks TikTok. Which brings him to the all-important Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The world would look a lot different if 230 did not exist, that's for sure. Also, Trump's unconditional discharge. Ok, stop snickering, people. It’s not what you think. And the ethics of the Alito-Trump phone call. Jim is an attorney with Coogan Gallagher. His views are his own.See Privacy Policy at

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01:07:52

Denali Dasgupta - "Alexi is Running for Mayor"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/16

Alexi Giannoulias lets it be known he may run for mayor. Ben riffs. Denali joins in. They wind up talking about Robert Moses, Robert Caro, The Power Broker, Common Ground, Bill Burr, Jimmy Kimmel, Dolly Parton, 9-to-5, Cher, Miranda July, LA fires, Biden’s farewell warning, Eisenhower’s warning, John Lindsey and a whole bunch of other stuff. Denali Dasgupta is political strategist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:56:21

Monroe Anderson - "Old Articles”

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/15

Ben stumbles on an old Tribune story about rich people and property taxes. Then he riffs. Monroe joins in. Also, Michelle Obama ends her strategy of when they go low, we go high. To which Monroe says—all right! A few words about the Hegseth confirmation hearings. And more.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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01:03:19

Kina Collins - "Bannon vs Musk"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/14

Steve Bannon takes on Elon Musk. Ben riffs. Kina Collins ponders the question--is she with Musk or Bannon? How about neither, actually. Also, how should Democrats respond to Trump and MAGA attacks regarding LA fires. A few words about why voters went from Obama to Trump. Ta Nehisi Coates has the answer. And some words of advice for Mayor Johnson. Kina is a political activist and former 7th district congressional candidate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:59:26

Delmarie Cobb—Council Translation

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/13

Delmarie Cobb joins Ben to help understand what alders are really saying when they say the things they say. In this case, when they explain their budget votes. Listen to alders Beale, Vasquez, Hadden and Sposato. Hear why Alderman Sposato gets a profile in courage award. Delmarie is a political strategist.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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01:05:54

Rummana Hussain--For the Love of Suze Rotolo

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/12

Rummana Hussain asks and answers the difficult question. Why is it that so many people find it difficult to feel or express empathy for others in dire need? At least in relation to the fires in LA. Also, a few words about the oligarchs who have signed up with MAGA. And a defense of Suze Rotolo--who has been reduced to a weepy-eyed wimp in the Bob Dylan movie. Uh-oh, look out QT. Rummana is an editorial writer and columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. Her views are her own.See Privacy Policy

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01:05:21

Mueze Bawany—Politics and Pigskins

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/11

Mueze Bawany praises—yes, praises—Mayor Johnson. Look for MAGA and the mainstreams to lose their minds. The question must be asked—why does Chicago love temperamental white guys so much? Like Mayors Daley and Rahm and Coach Ditka. The conversation moves to the Bears. Mueze pleads with the Bears to hire Ben Johnson as their next coach. Ben does a dramatic reading of Mueze’s football texts. Mueze is a public school teacher, a football coach and a proud member of CTU. Speaking of things that

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01:03:16

Jack White - "Tell The Truth"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/10

Who comes closer to telling the truth—Justice Alito or Michelle Obama? Ben riffs. Jack White answers the question. Then they’re off...presidential chit chat. Obama and Trump at the Carter funeral service. Is Baby Bush worse than Trump? Cato the Elder. Cato the Elder? Yes, Cato the elder. Amazon’s deal with Melania. The oligarchs make their move to cozy up to Trump. And more. Jack is a writer and retired journalist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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01:02:55

Meredith Shiner - "Oil on Fire"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/09

Trump responds to the fires in Los Angeles with hate. Ben riffs. Meredith Shiner compares and contrasts President Carter and Trump. Also, the difference between a minority party and an opposition party. You have a choice, Dems. A few words about Mark Zuckerberg bowing to MAGA. Or the difference between a nerd and a dork. And more—so much more. Meredith is a political columnist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:00:24

Monroe Anderson - "Zuckerberg's Retreat"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/08

Mark Zuckerberg waves the white flag as he surrenders to Donny. Ben riffs. Monroe says it's all about sucking up to Big Daddy in order to make even more billions. Then it's on to the latest lunacy from Trump--whales, windmills, and various invasions. Monroe makes like the dairy farmer in South Dakota. He doesn't believe Trump will do the stuff that Trump swears he plans to do. Helluva way to run a country. Finally, a few words about Mayor Johnson and the press. Having spent over a year

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01:05:45

Adolfo Mondragon - "Donny Jr. Goes to Greenland"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/01/07

News from “the world” has Baby Donny visiting Greenland. Ben riffs. Adolfo Mondragon returns to explain the logic of the illogic to Ben. Including…why Dems don’t riot when they lose, like MAGA does. Why corporate Chicago loves Pedro Martinez. Why MAGA likes Mexican cuisine but dislikes Mexicans. Why free speech apparently does not apply to Washington Post cartoonists who criticize the boss. And more. Adolfo is a lawyer in Chicago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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