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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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01:02:39

Miles Kampf-Lassin—“Kamala Day"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/23

Biden to Harris. Ben riffs. Miles Kampf-Lassin talks Biden, Harris, Gaza, Bernie, AOC, Sean O’Brien at the MAGA convention. And more. Miles is an editor/writer at 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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00:49:33

Maya Goldberg-Safir and Alissa Hirsh—-The W Crossroad

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/22

Maya Goldberg-Safir and Alissa Hirsh talk all things WNBA, including…the difference between men and women as sports fans. Male fragility in the press box. And where the league is going. Maya blogs about the Sky. And Alissa covers the Sky for The Next.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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01:04:16

Rummana Hussain--Usha's Role

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/21

Rummana Hussain explains Usha Vance's role in the Trump/Vance campaign. That is--she's using her background as an Indian-American woman to convince voters her husband, Senator JD Vance, is not a racist even if he's running with Trump. Good luck with that. Also, the roles of spouses in the campaigns of their spouses. Don't get Ben started on Bill Clinton and Hillary.. Rummana is an editorial writer/columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. Her views are her own.See Privacy Policy at

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01:07:57

Meredith Shiner—The Freak Show

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/20

With the Freak Show having just ended, Meredith Shiner turns her attention to the shit show that’s ongoing. That is, MAGA’s twisted cult-like convention is over while the Dems frantic efforts to convince President Biden to step down continues. Meredith is a communications consultant and longtime Washington DC political reporter.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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00:49:45

Brendan Shiller—Back in Chicago

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/19

With all eyes on the presidential race, Ben and Brendan shifts their attention back to Chicago. At least for today. Musical committee chairs in the council. Why do some alders hate on Byron Sigcho Lopez. What does the zoning committee do. Aldermanic privilege— myth or reality. And the showdown between Mayor Johnson and his school board. Brendan is a defense lawyer, political strategist and poker player. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:03:56

Jim Coogan—COVID and JD

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/18

Gotta give JD Vance credit—he’s a great apple polisher. Ben riffs. Jim Coogan riffs on Ben’s riff. Meet Peter Thiel. On other topics… Is a case of COVID President Biden’s exit excuse? Jim explains how the MAGA Supremes teamed up with Judge Cannon to enable Trump to avoid trials until after the election, if he faces trials at all. Jim is a trial lawyer and host of the podcast, Coogan Knows The Law.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:58:01

Monroe Anderson—-Washington Slept Here

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/17

The Tribune calls Ben “great”. Ben riffs. Then Ben and Monroe talk some local news—should Mayor Johnson remove the George Washington statue from City Hall? How about replacing it with a statue of Hercules Posey? Then it’s on to national news. The Trump shooting, the MAGA convention, JD Vance. 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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01:03:32

Denali Dasgupta—"Too Much Reality"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/16

A lot of things happened this weekend—to put it mildly. Ben riffs on everything from the Trump shooting to Vance as VP to Amber Rose as MAGA spokeswoman to opening night of MAGA’s convention. Denali Dasgupta tells you what you need to know about the 2025 Project blueprint—a document she read so you won’t have to. Also, the Denali Book Club examines Small Mercies, a novel set in Boston in 1976 when white people revolted against forced school busing. It was the seeds of MAGA. Denali is an

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01:08:02

Mueze Bawany—Biden and Basketball

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/15

Mueze Bawany takes on all the issues. Talking…Biden and Dems. Fascism and Trump. Bears on the eve of the season. Men and women as basketball fans. And Ben’s beloved Bulls. A high school football coach and unapologetic lefty, Mueze is Chicago’s foremost authority on football. Aside from his inexplicable attraction to the Knicks, he also knows a thing or two about basketball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:02:41

David Faris—Coattail Catastrophe

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/14

David Faris spares no details pointing out the ripple effect if Trump beats Biden in a landslide—the White House, House and Senate. And the Supreme Court, which MAGA already controls. In short, Trump’s coattails. 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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01:12:04

Kina Collins—"Good News"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/12

Hey, Dems, look on the bright side—at least people are paying attention to Biden. Ben riffs. Kina Collins breaks down the election—crazies, cowards and the couch. Who’s on the couch and why. And everything wrong with Dems with the Cisneros-Cuellar congressional race as exhibit A. That said, Kina says—please, vote against Trump! Also, some unsolicited advice for her white lefty allies. Don’t be offended, white lefties—it’s tough love. Kina is a political activist and was a congressional

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01:03:39

Tara Dickman and Laurie Glenn—“As In France"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/11

Laurie and Tara explain what’s going on in France, politically speaking, and what it means for politics right here in the USA. A must listen to learn the basics of French politics and to hear Ben butcher the pronunciation of Macron, Le Pen, Bardella, Melenchon and a few other French names. Stick around as Ben and Laurie debate Biden and Harris. Should he step down and, if so, should she replace him? Laurie is a political strategist in Chicago and Tara is a political activist in France.See

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01:05:18

Monroe Anderson—“Nancy Weighs In"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/10

Nancy Pelosi gives a master class in passive aggressiveness as she more or less gently tries to tell President Biden it’s time to step down. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson seconds that motion. Again, more or less. And then explains why some people are reluctant to endorse Kamala Harris. Also, why won’t Chicago admit that NASCAR is a bust. 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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01:02:38

Peter Cunningham —“Back In Time"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/09

Biden in 2023 = Daley in 2006. Ben riffs. He can’t help himself! Always making everything about Chicago politics. Speaking of which, Peter Cunningham riffs on Ben’s riff. Going back to his ‘06 Daley talking points as though time has stopped. Then he explains why he’s sticking with Joe. And what Biden has to do to beat Trump. Also, a few words about politics and crime. Peter is a former speechwriter for Mayor Daley and press secretary for Arne Duncan.See Privacy Policy at

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00:59:19

Julie Lynn—The Ballot Game

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/07

Julie Lynn explains why ballot initiatives on abortion are not quite the game changers Dems think they are. Julie is communications consultant.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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01:02:07

Rummana Hussain—In Denial

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/06

As Rummana Hussain and Ben sat down to talk, it was the day after an excessive night of Fourth of July fireworks as Americans ostensibly celebrate their independence from one king, while preparing to elect another. Then President Biden declared he was staying in the race regardless of what anyone thought of said. Oh, brother. Is everyone supposed to pretend we didn’t just see in that debate what we just saw in that debate. And a few words about The Sympathizer. Rummana is an editorial

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01:13:58

Pat Whalen-"HELLLLLLP"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/05

Ben and Pat try to keep their sanity in the face of utter madness. Including, some Dems bright idea about what to do to save President Biden’s campaign. It is…AI to create a new and improved Joe Biden. Ben says it’s a weak attempt at satire. Pat says, no, the dude is serious. And that may be the least of things. Pat is a comedian, actor and impresario, Also, you can see him in episode 5 of The Bear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:00:01

Monroe Anderson—“Ralph Weighs In"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/03

Ralph Nader blames Hillary Clinton for the MAGA supremes devious. Ben riffs. Then Monroe talk all things Biden. In other words…should he resign? Can he when in his demented state? 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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01:08:17

Andrew Schneider—“The Professor’s Balm"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/07/02

In the aftermath of the debate debacle, Professor Alan Lichtman has a message that’s soothing and seductive for pain -stricken Dems. Ben riffs. Then Andrew riffs. Then Ben riffs on Andrew’s riff. Soon they’re riffing on all things national politics even though they intended to talk preservation in Chicago. Andrew asks: how can you get voters to care about something so abstract as the future of democracy, when they are most concerned with practical things, like the cost of eggs? Good

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01:04:25

Tom Near—Before Gentrification

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/30

Tom Near is a professor of Evolutionary Biology at Yale University—and the chair of the department. But back in the 1980s, he was a gang member in a rough-and-tumble neighborhood near Diversey and Clybourn on the North Side. Yes, kiddies—there was a time before gentrification on the North Side. Tom talks about how he and the neighborhood changed. His views and opinions are his own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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