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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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01:02:42

David Faris—Oh, No, Joe

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/29

In the aftermath of Thursdays disastrous presidential debate, David Faris explains what Dems must do to remove President Biden from the ticket, recognizing that they probably won’t do it. He tries hard not to say—I told you so. 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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01:14:28

Meredith Shiner—“Disaster"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/28

Biden and Trump have a debate, if that’s what you call last night’s debacle. Ben riffs. Meredith Shiner explains how we arrived at a point where our choice comes down to a corrupt fascist and an incoherent old man. Also, a few words about CNN, MSNBC, Rachel Maddow, Kamala Harris, Biden’s inner circle, Dems and a word of advice for Democrats: we must reckon with the fixed realities of our predicament and stop fantasizing about a miracle candidate who will save us from Trump. Meredith is a

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01:06:12

Delmarie Cobb—“Much to Discuss”

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/27

Dan Mihalopoulos writes a column explaining how Ed Burke sorta tried to win him over with ear muffs. Ben riffs. Delmarie Cobb explains why it will take more than ear muffs for her to forgive Burke for what he did to Mayor Washington. Delmarie also talks Jamaal Bowman, what Biden has to do to win the election and why she welcomes democracy to the city council. Delmarie is a political strategist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:03:29

Monroe Anderson—"Just In”

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/26

The Supremes accidentally release a ruling on abortion. Accidentally, huh? Ben riffs. Monroe is even more skeptical about the Supreme’s accident than Ben is. Monroe talks AIPAC and Jamaal Bowman. Pretty cynical move, AIPAC. A few words about Reese and Clark and Magic and Bird and Ali and Frazier. 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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01:01:12

Sarah Bingaman—“Prison Stripes"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/25

Burke’s sentencing judge chastizes Danny Solis. Ben riffs. And Sarah Bingaman returns! Talking Blue politics from Red country Illinois. Sarah is a political activist from Lee County. 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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00:45:53

Jason Dones—School Board Democracy

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/24

Jason Dones is running for school board from a district on Chicago’s northwest side. He explains the process and talks the issues, including: charters, budgets, police in schools and handouts to Bears (yes, it would come from CPS). The election is in November. Welcome to democracy, Chicago. You’re only about 100 years late to the game.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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00:56:48

Rummana Hussain—Journalistic No Nos

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/22

Turns out the New York Times prohibits reporters from participating in protest marches. Rummana Hussain analyzes what’s that all about. A word or two about Milwaukee and Chicago. And the Sympathizer. 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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01:05:16

Joanna Klonsky—"Editor's Note”

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/21

The Sun-Times feels compelled to add an editor’s note to a story about the boss. No, not Bruce Springsteen—the chairman of the board boss. No, not Sinatra. Ben riffs. Then Joanna riffs on Ben’s riff. And then they’re off… talkIng abortion rights, national politics and, Ben being Ben, basketball. Joanna is a political strategist. 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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01:07:39

Dr. Allison Cowett—"Good Job, Chicago"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/20

Chicago takes a segregationist’s name off of one public school and puts RBG’s on another. Ben riffs. Dr. Cowett talks abortion rights. The impact on Chicago when MAGA states outlaw abortion. What to say to Fox News talking heads when they say—hop on a bus. Why MAGA’s assault on abortion rights is a medical crisis. And why Chicago needs a quiet zone outside clinics. Dr. Cowett is the medical director of Family Planning Associates Medical Group, one of the largest independent abortion

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01:06:19

Monroe Anderson--"Milwaukee Sucks"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/19

Donald Trump hates on Milwaukee. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson explains why Trump is staying in Chicago and not Milwaukee for GOP convention, even though the convention is in Milwaukee not Chicago. Then he explains why Charlamagne Tha God is signing a new song about Black voters loving Trump. And then he explains why he believes unnamed WBEZ and Sun-Times editors felt compelled to write their unsigned editor's note. And more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:48:27

Alderman David Moore—“New Approach"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/18

Alderman David Moore camps out in a tent in his ward as a tactic to fight violence. Ben riffs. And Alderman Moore explains what he’s doing with that tent and why. Also, he talks ShotSpotter and his defer-and-publish showdown with Alderman Daniel La Spata. And he offers a parable about the Lion, the Jackass and blue grass that’s especially relevant for Chicagoans. Plus, much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:01:48

Chris Pennant—Politics and Basketball

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/16

Chris Pennant ponders a few of the big bball political questions of the day, including…what is it that makes basketball-hating, hockey-loving, Trump-voting MAGA men fall in love with Caitlin Clark? Also, why are the experts who run the Bulls and the Sky incapable of signing any player who can shoot the three? Is this some kinda perverse Chicago thing? Chris co-hosts the CHGO Chicago Sky podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:01:07

David Faris—Senator’s Son

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/15

David Faris sends out a warning—Trump’s looking for vengeance. But first he, Trump, must figure out his position on abortion. And a few words about Hunter Biden, who’s a classic senator’s son. To paraphrase John Fogarty. David is a political science professor at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Slate and Newsweek. His opinions 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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00:09:19

Benny Jay "Short and Sweet"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/14

Ben gets an unexpected turn of events that leaves him asking—what would Joe do? Joe as in Rogan.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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00:45:52

Sarah Garza Resnick—“Trick or Treated"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/13

Eric Zorn has a good response to pearl clutches, like Ben, who thought it was unfair for a movie maker to entrap the Alitos. Ben riffs. And Sarah Garza Resnick talks all things abortion rights. Including Trump’s attempts to bamboozle voters with his leave it up to the state’s ploy. And how the MAGA justices tried to defuse the abortion issue to help elect Trump. And how the MAGA zealots have IVF on the chopping block as well. Sarah is CEO of Personnel PAC, an abortion rights advocacy

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00:57:31

Monroe Anderson—“Geezers Go!"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/12

North Dakota voters ban geezers—sorta. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson talks Trump’s senility, Biden’s age, Alito’s recording, Hunter’s conviction, Democrat’s timidity, Burke’s sentencing and Mayor Johnson’s haircuts.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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01:02:51

Miles Kampf-Lassin—-“Hunter's Turn"

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/11

Hunter Biden is convicted. Ben riffs. Miles Kampf-Lassin talks hard right election gains in Europe. Netanyahu’s tactics. Billionaires make their move for Trump—so much for democracy. Labor after the UAW vote in Alabama. And this being the Ben show…a few words about Caitlin Clark. Miles is an editor/writer for In TheseTimes.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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01:03:01

Adolfo Mondragon—Wife Blamers

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/10

Adolfo explains the latest trend in excuse making—blame the wife! Not only Justice Alito but Senator Menendez from New Jersey. Also, a few words about Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president elect. And Trump and Burke updates. Adolfo Mondragon is a lawyer in Chicago.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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01:00:43

Rummana Hussain—Makeupgate

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/09

Rummana Hussain covers it all, including…Mayor Johnson’s $30,000 a year grooming bill; the presidential election in India, Caitlin Clark and Larry David. 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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00:50:51

Thaer Ahmad—Gaza Update

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2024/06/08

Dr. Thaer Ahmad offers a first-hand account of the desperation in Gaza as Israel continues its bombardment. And he explains the politics at play—in Israel and Washington. Thaer is an emergency room doctor in the suburbs who has worked in hospitals in Gaza over the last few months.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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