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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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00:57:53

Rep. Kelly Cassidy - "All Aboard"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/11/01

The MAGAzation of America hits the airplane boarding lines. Ben riffs. Kelly Cassidy joins the riffing and broadens the conversation to Yankee fans. Is America as anti-women as MAGA thinks? Will Kelly’s home state of Florida vote Kamala? And a few words about MJM, or Michael Joseph Madigan. Kelly is a state representative from Rogers Park.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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01:04:29

Adolfo Mondragon - "Mayor Boo"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/31

Chicago wakes up to realize Mayor Johnson broke the property tax promise he should never have made. Ben riffs. Adolfo Mondragon talks about the psychology of voters supporting politicians who denigrate them. Also, the Don Rickles impact on MAGA. And the Musk ask—what will he want from Donny in exchange for giving MAGA so much money and love? Hint—hey, unions, you’re gonna get screwed. Plus a tribute to threat Fernando Valenzuela. Adolfo is a lawyer who knows election law like no one else.

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01:01:58

Monroe Anderson - "76,000 Big Macs"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/30

Tens of thousands of people turn out in Washington to hear Kamala. Ben riffs. Monroe chimes in. The talk turns to the gender gap. What’s a matter with men? Does Washington Post columnist Brian Broome have a point? And what will the world look like when we record next Wednesday’s show? 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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01:01:58

Jacob Kaplan--"Madison Square Hate"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/29

MAGA denigrates Puerto Ricans at Trump rally in New York. Ben riffs. Jacob Kaplan riffs. And then it's the deep dive on the presidential election. Including, though not limited to, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, Nebraska. Yes, Nebraska. C'mon, rookies, you can learn from Jacob, one of the original Political Know-It-Alls. Also, senate and house races. Jacob trash talks New York Dems, just a bit. And Ben makes a bet about 2020 polls in Wisconsin only to discover that...Jacob is

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01:03:35

Alderman Matt Martin—Paying the Bills

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/27

Alderman Matt Martin talks about how to pay Chicago’s school bills. The limitations of TIFs. Why Chicago needs Kamala to win. Property tax assistance. His fair election ordinance. And the need for safer crosswalks. Matt is the alderman of the 47th 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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01:03:48

Rummana Hussain—Trump Scares Bezos

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/26

Jeff Bezos spikes the Washington Post’s editorial endorsing Kamala Harris. Looks like Trump scared him off, just like he apparently scared Jamie Dimon. Rummana Hussain talks about the limitations of our so-called free press. 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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01:04:42

Delmarie Cobb — “Hop on Board”

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/25

New school board prez loves Mayor Johnson. Ben riffs. Delmarie Cobb addresses voter attitudes toward women. Will voters overcome their fears and elect a woman president? Flashbacks to Hillary. The Liz Cheney strategy. And a word or two about north side white liberals. They’re aghast! And they’re the first to abandon ship. Delmarie is a political strategist and communications expert.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:03:50

Miles Kampf-Lassin - "Trump Scares Dimon"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/24

Jamie Dimon is afraid to endorse Kamala Harris. Ben riffs. Miles Kampf-Lassin gives some last minute advice to the Dems. Not that they will listen. Also, imagine if the mainstreams covered corporate greed like they cover Mayor Johnson. Miles is an editor/writer 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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00:59:38

Monroe Anderson -- "Obama Does Eminem”

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/23

President Obama channels Eminem—that’s how bad he wants to beat Trump. Ben riffs. Monroe on polls and predictions. And John Kelly calling Trump a fascist. Is Sean right? Everyone wants to be a swing voter. Just as everyone talks like a pundit. The Central Park 5 take it to court. Will Monroe channel Eminem?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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00:52:27

Maya Dukmasova - "Mad Dog Madigan Defense"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/22

With fascism at the gates, the feds start prosecuting Michael Madigan. Ben riffs. And Maya Dukmasova talks justice. Or at least judges. As she previews Injustice Watch’s guide to judges. A very entertaining and enlightening view of how judges got to the bench and what they did once they got there. Stick around for one of the funniest quotes of all time. Maya is a reporter for Injustice Watch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:55:14

Jack White--Jezebel Spirits at the Gates

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/20

Jack White tries hard not to be gaslit by the madness of the closing days of the campaign. But it's hard not to when MAGA is calling on demonic spirits to defeat Kamala Harris. And the press is no help. And the polls are misleading. And we shouldn't trust the polls. But we're obsessed with them. And JD Vance is demonizing journalists. And they seem to be happy playing along. Jack is a former columnist and editor for Time Magazine, among other publications.See Privacy Policy at

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00:48:37

David Faris--Swing State Absurdity

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/19

David Faris talks swing states. That is, the concept that only seven states matter in the presidential election and how everything else that follows is insane. As in the media's coverage of MAGA's reaction to hurricanes And the tribal identities of Blue versus Red. And...oh, just listen. Also, a look at senate races in Texas and Nebraska. Is Texas close enough to dream about? David is a political science professor at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Newsweek and Slate. His views are

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00:52:55

Meredith Shiner — "Blind Economics"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/18

Polls show that voters prefer Kamala’s economic policies over Trump’s, provided they don’t know which is which. Ben riffs. Meredith Shiner explicates and annotates her recent essay on Ta’Nahesi Coates and the mainstream media. Also, a few words about Republican pundits giving advice to Democrats. Meredith is a columnist for The New Republic. 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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01:00:31

Laurie Glenn —“The Bret Baier Question”

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/17

Kamala goes on FOX where she gets asked the deplorable question. Ben riffs. Ben Head makes a pitch for Operation Swing State. And then Laurie Glenn talks about the fragile state of democracy and civility on the eve of the election. It’s a scary time for sure. Laurie is a political and communications 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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01:03:08

Monroe Anderson —"Let's Cut A Deal"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/16

Voters are feeling very transactional as Election Day approaches. Ben riffs. Monroe talks Trump’s visit to Chicago and offers his insights on the contradictory mindset of rich capitalists who’re voting MAGA even if MAGA policies hurt their businesses. Then he chides Ben for being too critical of Chicago voters. Producer Chris plays a recording of Amanda Richardson, the so-called Reverse Karen, from Springfield, Ohio. Also, an encouraging update on senate races in Texas and Nebraska.See

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01:02:03

Jason McGrath—“Weirder than Weird"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/15

Trump sways to music in what was a bizarre campaign moment, even for Trump. Ben riffs. Pollster Jason McGrath tells you everything you need to know about the polls. They're guideposts, nothing more or less. Please don't hate the messenger even if you hate his message. And if you want to know who's going to win, consider this: At this point, it's essentially a tie. Jason is a partner with GBAO, a Democratic strategy group.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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01:00:02

Rummana Hussain—Trump’s China-made Bibles

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/13

Turns out the Bible’s Trump is hawking to his cultists are made in China. Ironies abound. Rummana Hussain and Ben discuss them all. Then it’s time for the deep dive into Chicago’s media—is the City Hall press corps as biased against Mayor Johnson as Ben was against Mayor Rahm? Rummana is an editorial writer and 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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00:42:14

Kina Collins—Obama The Scold

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/12

Kim Collins analyzes President Obama’s vote-for-Kamala speech in Pittsburgh. Was he scolding Black men? Does scolding work? Have the Democrats overlooked their base? Then it’s on to Chicago where Mayor Johnson is battling just about everyone over the schools. Kina is a west side activist and former congressional candidate.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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01:02:23

Pat Whalen - "We Got A Lot To Get To"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/11

Looks like it’s down to Texas to hold senate for Dems. Ben riffs. Pat Whalen delivers his theory on their litigation of politics. Has Mayor Johnson lost the north side? One answer—yes. Other answer—can’t lose what you never had. Also, MAGA censors abortion rights group in Florida. Is free speech just for MAGA? Pat is a comedian, podcaster snd impresario. His middle initial is not J. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:44:38

Dan Pogorzelski - "TIF Take"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/10/10

Trying to figure out how to pay for schools, CPS and CTU discover TIF. That’s a lot of acronyms. Ben riffs. Dan P returns to talk climate change. In particular, MAGA’s contradictory attitude regarding the impact of humans on climate. They don’t believe there is an impact when it comes to heating up the world. But they do believe Dems are creating hurricanes. Also, Dan talks water issues in Chicago. Dan is a commissioner on the Water Rec Board.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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