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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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00:57:37

Denali Dasgupta - "Historical Re-Write"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/12/13

The Sun-Times fantasizes about the awesome wonderfulness of Mayor Rahm—a thing that never existed. Ben riffs. Denali turns Ben’s attention to health care in the age of Trump. MAGA wants agency over their care. Meaning they want the freedom to take any old horse pill that any old grifter promotes. But they don’t care if they have the agency to pay for their medical bills. How is this populism? And what’s the point of voting Democratic if they run from tough fights? Denali explains it all and

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01:01:32

Kina Collins - "MAGA Chorus"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/12/12

MAGA has a curious inconsistency when it comes to gun-toting vigilantes. Ben riffs. Kina Collins talks about MAGA messaging. They stay on message even if what they say today contradicts what they said yesterday. Which gets into their contradictory attitudes toward Luigi Mangione and Kyle Rittenhouse. Which gets into the Democratic retreat on health care. And how Bernie would have defeated Trump. Finally, the Alderman Andre question. If we’re nice to Trump, will he be nice to us? Kina is a

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00:54:36

Monroe Anderson - "Be Nice 2 Donny!"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/12/11

Alderman Vasquez and the Sun-Times suggest that Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker are being too belligerent in their anti-Trump rhetoric. And that the way to keep Trump and Homan from locking up Chicagoans or cutting off aid to Chicago is to be super nice. Like Blago. Or Mayor Adams in NYC. Ben riffs. Monroe joins in the riffing. With the north side going more conservative--or at least anti-Johnson--former progressive aldermen will be moving right. To protect their incumbency. Also, the

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01:05:09

Dave Glowacz - "Homan Hype"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/12/10

Trump’s Border Czar comes to the northwest side, but he’s not talking about Chicago’s border with Skokie. Ben riffs. Dave Glowacz returns to discuss the absurdity of the ongoing budget spectacle. Which is more of a pageantry staged by aldermen and mayor to fool Chicagoans into thinking their city is honest about its financial books. Specifically, Dave analyzes police allotment. The city will be conducting a study to discover what they could already tell us. The joke’s on you, Chicago. Dave

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01:03:20

Jim Coogan--Anticipatory Pardons

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/12/08

For seven years, Jim Coogan has been keeping track of the prosecution of Donald Trump for his various crimes. Now with MAGA having pardoned Trump by electing him president, it's time to consider Trump's revenge. Should President Biden anticipate the persecution with massive pardons? Jim Coogan is a trial lawyer with 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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00:47:02

David Faris--Democratic Self-Flagellation

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/12/07

David Faris talks pardons. Including Hunter Biden and January 6 insurgents. And he offers advice to Democrats--stop the self-flagellation. It's embarrassing. And counter productive. A few words about Trump's nominees. 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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00:54:53

Heidi Henry - Shooting in NYC

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/12/06

Shooting of an insurance executive in New York exposes hatred of our privatized health-care system. Ben riffs. Heidi Henry riffs on Ben’s riff. Then she talks about running as a New Deal Democrat in Trump country. And some of the strange comments she heard from voters while going door-to-door. Also, the Dem’s failure to speak to rural voters. And the bias against women. Heidi hosts the Heartland Mamas podcast. She ran for state representative in the 75th district. See Privacy Policy at

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01:01:25

Marc Sims - "Waste of Time"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/12/05

Mayor Johnson and his Board of Ed think it’s a good idea to fire Pedro Martinez. Ben riffs. Marc Sims talks race and politics in Chicago. Also explains why mainstreamers have turned him against the mayor. “They control his narrative.” So true. Marc sorta defends north side liberals. Key word being sorta. Marc is host of the podcast, Just A Few Questions.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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00:52:48

Monroe Anderson - "Pardon Day"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/12/04

The mainstreams rejoice over Mayor Rahm’s return from exile. Ben riffs. Monroe explains why mainstream journalists love Rahm so much. Sorry, Mayors Johnson and Lightfoot—you will never get that kind of love. Monroe defends President Biden’s Hunter pardon. Ben’s all over the map on that one. And a few words about the execution of Fred Hampton, which happened 55 years ago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:50:05

Alvin Tillery - "Moana 2 Tuesday"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/12/03

The most popular movie in America is what you might call “politically correct”. Ben riffs. Alvin Tillery examines the Democratic outreach to Black voters. In short, Dems, you should consider a new strategy. Also, is the Democratic ceiling for white vote in prez elections at 45 percent? Will Marjorie Taylor Green be the first woman elected president? And more. Alvin is the co-founder and CEO of the 2040 Strategy Group, a Democratic polling and strategic communications firm.See Privacy Policy

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01:08:28

Jack White—Einstein’s Warning

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/12/01

In an effort to prove that Albert Einstein was correct when he said stupidity was infinite, Americans elect Trump. That’s how much they hate, fear or envy powerful Black women. Now they awake to realize they’ve turned the country over to lunatics. Jack White discusses. Shoutout to Kareem Abdul Jabbar for your wisdom. Jack is a writer and journalist. 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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01:00:09

Rami Faraj—Uncommited USA

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/11/30

Rami Faraj examines the vote out of Dearborn, Michigan. A city he once lived in. As he explains the difference between a Trump voter and an uncommitted Democrat on the issue of funding Israel’s slaughter in Gaza. Apparently, shut up and vote Democrat doesn’t work. Rami is an activist and teacher in Chicago. Stick around for the breaking news about Eberflus. 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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00:54:55

Rummana Hussain- "Eberflus Fired!"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/11/29

Just as we were set to record, word breaks. Bears fire Coach Eberflus. After he awakes from passing out, Ben riffs. Then Rummana Hussain explains why she couldn’t care less. Then the discussion turns to politics. Rummana sees a Trump flag in Lincolnwood. Are Trump voters stupid?. Rummana is an editorial writer/columnist for the Sun-Times. Her views are her 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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00:05:29

Benny J- - "Happy Thanksgiving"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/11/28

It’s Thanksgiving. Time to give thanks…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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01:01:44

Monroe Anderson - "Serafin Shindig"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/11/27

Having had a great year turning the public against teachers and a lefty mayor, the mainstreams throw a party. Ben riffs. Monroe gives an eye-witness report of the shindig. Then it’s off to Trump. Why does Trump live putting a Black man in housing? 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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01:06:30

Ald. Gil Villegas - "Boris and Danny"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/11/26

Who’s more corrupt—Boris Epshteyn or Danny Solis. Ben riffs. Gil Villegas covers the bases. Are the current aldermen Jake Paul’s? Is there such a thing as the Latino vote? Why did Gallegos win and Kamala in Arizona? Is there really a crisis at the border or have we been gaslit by Donny? And is he running for mayor? Gil is alderman of the 36th ward.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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00:56:25

Flint Taylor--The Big Lie

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/11/25

In preparation of publication of his latest book on the assassination of Fred Hampton, Flint Taylor talks about the role of the FBI, and the police in the murder and the role of Mayor Richard J. Daley and the media in the coverup. Not the finest of moments for the Tribune, that's for sure. Everything you need to know about that day in infamy and its ongoing relevance. They just lied, lied, lied. Hampton was killed 55 years ago--on December 4, 1969 as he was sleeping in his apartment at 2337

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01:01:48

Sergio Vicente--Entitled Brats

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/11/23

Sergio Vicente explains how the rise of Jake Paul is a metaphor for the age of Trump. An age of women-hating white guys, entitled brats. Don't get him started. Also, a few words about the Black vote. And was the Mike Tyson fight rigged? And could he, Sergio, beat Jake Paul, if he had a year to get back into prime fight shape? And then a little icing on the cake--the great LeBron-MJ debate. Sergio hosts The Fight podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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01:03:50

Mark Wallace - "Book Ban"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/11/22

MAGA says they hate censorship but loves banning books. Ben riffs. Podcaster Mark Wallace predicts a day of reckoning for this country is just ahead. He predicts Mitch O’Connell will close out his career by doing something he’s never done before—the right thing. And he riffs on the myth of the “Black-Brown” coalition. 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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01:05:03

Peter Cunningham - "Justice 4 Jussie"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/11/21

Breaking News—Illinois Supremes overturn Jussie conviction. Ben riffs. Peter Cunningham talks lessons learned from the election. As the show’s resident centrist—every lefty show needs one—he says the Dems lost the message battle. Ben says—any old white guy could have beat Trump. And they’re off. Also, Mayor Johnson budget talk. Are city council “independents” the Jake Pauls of local politics? Peter is a political strategist who once wrote speeches for Mayor Daley.See Privacy Policy at

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