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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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00:50:54

Miles Kampf-Lassin—Big Test

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/25

Miles Kampf-Lassin covers the convention from top to bottom. Including the failure of the mainstreams to give Mayor Johnson credit for anything. Also, the many mixed messages of the Dems. And a word or two about Tesla, China and the contradictions of contemporary capitalism. 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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00:59:15

David Faris—Moving Forward

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/24

With the DNC behind us, David Faris breaks down the race. What worked for the Dems at their convention, what didn’t. What did Kamala Harris achieve in her speech. Why do Dems keep calling Bill Clinton to the stage. Trump’s return to North Carolina. And the impact of the uncommitted movement. David is a political science professor at Roosevelt University and columnist for Newsweek and Slate. His views are his own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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01:00:58

Kina Collins—“DNC Wrap"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/23

Obviously, Kamala Harris does not listen to Ben’s show. Or she would have invited a Palestinian-American to speak at the DNC. Ben riffs. And then Kina Collins takes the deep dive on the convention. Covering everything from the roll call to the Walz family to the unforced error of alienating the uncommitted movement to the great debate between policy v pizzazz. And more. Kina is an activist and former congressional candidate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:58:48

Heidi Henry—“Coach Walz Democrats"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/22

Palestinian-American Democrats want to speak at the convention. Ben riffs. Heidi Henry, a Heartland Mama, explains how Dems can win in her MAGA country legislative district. Thanks in part to 8,000 new voters. One more time—8,000 new voters! Most of whom are not MAGA. Are you listening, Democrats? Heidi lays out how she can flip a MAGA district. Also, a few words about Tim Walz’s speech. Heidi is running for state representative in Illinois’ 75th district. She’s also a horse trainer and

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01:00:22

Monroe Anderson--"Back 2 Back Obamas"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/21

Barack and Michelle take the DNC stage. Ben riffs. Then Monroe returns to talk all things convention. Including..do something (but don't mention Gaza) and roll call (Ben weeps) and Black cowboys in South Dakota, and going high as opposed to going low and whether Barack still has the magic, and Michelle's Black Jobs jab and Barack's little dickie jab (is that too low?) and Monroe's latest prediction. Hint--Trump won't like it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:57:15

Mark Wallace—“Back on the Block"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/20

Ben’s back from Michigan. But he still has Michigan on his mind. Especially something he saw amidst the Trump signs along the highway. Ben riffs. Mark Wallace riffs right back. Then they talk about day one of the Democratic Convention. Particularly…should Dems go high or low in their speeches. Mark hosts a local podcast. 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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00:51:23

Sergio Vicente—A Gold For Imane

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/12

Sergio Vicente explains why MAGA hates Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who just won the gold medal. Basically, they don’t like strong women. Speaking of strong women—a word or two about Kamala. And some advice for his beloved left. Sergio hosts The Fight, the world’s greatest combat sport podcast.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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01:09:28

David Masciotra—Kamala Before Kamala

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/11

Before Kamala, before Barack, before Bernie there was Jesse. Jesse Jackson, that is. Ran a lefty campaign for president in 1984 and 1988 when all the mainstream Dems were telling Black and lefty voters—shut up, don’t embarrass us. David Masciotra tells the lessons of Jackson and how they’re more relevant than ever. David is the author of I Am Somebody—a biography of Jackson. He’s spent hundreds of hours interviewing Jackson over the years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:58:30

Rummana Hussain—Vanilla Politics

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/10

Rummana Hussain asks what it says about American politics for everyone to assume that Vice President Harris must select a white male running mate. Also, a few words about the insistence of a New York Times liberal columnist that women not be excited to elect a woman president. Why are liberals so scared to be liberals? And more. Rummana is an editorial writer and columnist for the Sun-Times. Her views are here own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:51:23

Steve Krafft—“Watergate 5-0"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/09

Fifty years ago today, President Nixon resigned. Ben riffs. Steve Krafft gives the state of the state of Arizona and the country post Biden stepping down. A different world. Other topics include…The difference between Republicans and MAGA. The pressures on FOX TV to call the election for Trump. Baby Bobby voters. What’s wrong with local TV news. And a word about disco. Steve was a longtime TV reporter in Arizona. One more thing—he’s a proud graduate of Nichols Junior High.See Privacy Policy

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00:51:13

Litesa Wallace—"Cole Hocker Wins”

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/08

In a moment of uncharacteristic giddiness, Ben likens Cole Hocker’s come-from-behind win in the Olympics 1500 meter race to what Kamala will do to Trump come November. Litesa Wallace explains why she’s not as optimistic. Speaking from personal experience from her days in the Illinois legislature, Litesa analyses MAGA’s hatred for feeding school children. Also, a few words about who Litesa wanted Kamala to pick as her running mate and why. Caught Ben off guard with that one. Litesa is a

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00:53:45

Monroe Anderson--"On the Go, Monroe"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/07

Tim Walz makes his debut. But Ben's still fixated on some insane tweet from Trump. Does this bode well for MAGA? Monroe weighs in from an undisclosed hangout. He's talking Kamala, Walz, Shapiro, Trump and the inside story of what happened last week with Trump at the National Association of Black Journalists. Also, does Monroe agree with the gloom-and-doom crowd?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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00:54:10

Delmarie Cobb—“It’s Tim Walz"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/06

Kamala Harris selects a running mate. Ben jumps for joy. Delmarie riffs on Ben’s joy. Then they take the deep dive on why MAGA hates Black women, Trump’s appearance at NABJ, and why Black people think the Trump shooting was fake. And much more. Delmarie is a political strategist and founder of Ida’s Legacy—an organization dedicated to the promotion of Black women in progressive politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:51:08

Toni Oh--Recapturing the Flag

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/05

Four years ago, Toni Oh came on this show to explain why he, a decorated Marine, did not stand for the national anthem. It's one of our most popular episodes. Now he explains why and how he's changed his attitude about standing for the anthem. And why he's sick and tired of MAGA cultists claiming that they're the real patriots.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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00:49:36

Alderwoman Nicole Lee--Kamala’s Movement

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/04

Alderwoman Nicole Lee talks all things politics, including...the Asian-American community in the USA is not a monolith. Something the Dems need to understand as they move forward. Also, why she endorsed Kamala Harris before just about any other Illinois Democrat. And a word or two or three about the White Sox stadium. Nicole is, after all, the alderwoman of the 11th ward which is where the current Sox stadium is located. She's also a delegate to the Democratic Convention. See Privacy Policy

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01:00:20

David Faris--Turning Black

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/03

David Faris examines the state of MAGA. Are they losing their minds or is this a carefully choreographed political strategy designed to win the election? Case in point...Trump's declaration that Kamala Harris was Indian before she was Black. If it's a strategy--as opposed to deranged racism--it's probably bound to fail. David explains why. David Faris is a political science professor at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Slate and Newsweek. He's also one of the only Democratic-leaning

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01:02:05

Pat Whalen--"JB Makes His Move"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/02

Governor Pritzker makes his move to convince Kamala to select him as VP. Ben riffs. Pat Whalen riffs on Ben's riff. Then they're off, covering everything from MAGA disarray to Trump's racism to who Kamala should select as VP. Ben's answer to the that is--anyone but Shapiro. Pat's answer is...oh, just listen, lazies. Also, why Ben wishes Shannon Sharpe or Stephen A. Smith or Monica McNutt was on the panel interviewing Trump. Pat is a comedian, talk show host, impresario and--breaking

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00:57:02

Mike Nellis—“White Dudes For Harris”

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/08/01

Trump comes to Chicago and insults Black people. Ben riffs. Mike Nellis explains how he and some friends created White Dudes for Harris. How they were so successful that Musk shut them down, Okay, we don’t know if Musk shut them down. Probably just a coincidence that their Twitter account died. Mike talks about whether Trump’s attempt to “other” Kamala Harris hurt or hindered his campaign, Mike is a political strategist and diehard Notre Dame football fan. Please don’t hold the latter

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00:59:52

Monroe Anderson—“Journalists Beware"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/31

Trump comes to Chicago to speak to Black journalists. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson talks about MAGA’s attacks on journalism, Black journalists in particular and Black America in general. Having said all this—should the National Association of Black Journalists invited him to speak to their convention? Also, a few words about weird versus dangerous. And white dudes for Harris. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:46:45

Nicole Cantello—"Gotcha!”

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/30

Illinois MAGA discovers the CTU has appealed its property tax assessment. Ben riffs. Nicole Cantello briefly riffs on Ben’s riff. Then she explains what Trump wants to do to federal employees. And that is—fire them and replace them with MAGA flunkies. Time to learn about Schedule F, folks. Nicole is president of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 704. In Ben’s world, they’re known as the badass EPA employees.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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