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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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00:36:22

Oh, What a Week—JB Meets The Pope

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/21

What’s the news across the nation? Ben and Dr D offer this…Congress rebukes Chuy, Brad Schneider weighs in, El Dragon breaks the Bubbagate story and Governor Pritzker has a busy week, dropping $25M on his re-election campaign, throwing Mayor Johnson’s head tax under a bus and hanging with the pope. Not even the pope can save the Sox.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

Monroe Anderson--Eatin' Ain't Cheating

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/20

If you can overlook the pain and cruelty Trump’s inflicting on the people he hates, life in MAGA America is absurdly, darkly and perversely funny. Sorta. Ben riffs. And Monroe Anderson—America’s foremost authority on white people—helps Ben make sense of Epsteingate. Good luck with that.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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01:04:07

Miguel Alvelo-Rivera—The Council Revolts

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/19

The city council makes its big stand defending rich people. Sigh. Ben riffs. Miguel Alvelo-Rivera explains why he’s running for state representative, why we need progressive taxation and why he still has faith in the people. And Ben explains why he, Ben, is not cynical even though so many people say he is. Stick around for Miguel’s exposition on Boricua en la Luna by Juan Antonio Corretjer—song by Ray Brown. Miguel is running for state rep in the 40th district on Chicago’s northwest

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00:54:28

Steve Krafft—Bubbagate

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/18

Mark Epstein clarifies—the bubba Trump blew was not Bill Clinton. Well, that’s good to know. Ben riffs. Steve Krafft returns with an update from swing state land, aka, Arizona. Hear the latest on Democrats chances to oust MAGA. Right now Steve says it’s about 50-50 that our fragile democracy survives. Steve is a longtime political reporter and a member of the Nichols Jr High Quiz Bowl Hall of Fame.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:07:57

Mick Dumke—Rambo Stalks Chicago

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/17

MTG talks big, then capitulates to Trump. Ben riffs. Mick Dumke offers up some Bible lessons and then takes off on Trump’s propaganda blitz. Bovino’s Rambo shtick. Pritzker’s mixed message to resisters. And a few words of love in memory of Tony Adler. Mick is an editor and writer for Block Club.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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00:58:49

Mayor Daniel Biss--The Dog Barks

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/14

Epstein’s emails confirm what we already knew about Trump. Ben riffs. Evanston’s Mayor Daniel Biss covers almost every topic. Including…why he’s running for Congress, as opposed to staying on as mayor. What he thinks about AIPAC, Israel, Mamdani, the Democratic filibuster busters, and the role local law enforcement plays in dealing with ICE. Hint—time to indict the ICE lawbreakers. Daniel is running in the Democratic primary for Congress in the 9th district.See Privacy Policy at

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00:52:27

Kalman Resnick--Snowflake ICEmen

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/13

One little snowfall and ICE is suddenly leaving Chicago for warmer climes. Ben riffs. Kalman Resnick explains the legal fight he’s waging on behalf of Chicagoans swept off the street by ICE’s masked and armed goon squad. Most notably, his case on behalf of Ruben Torres Maldonado, whose daughter is undergoing cancer treatment. And Diana Santillana Galeano, the teacher snatched from a north side daycare center. These fights are in the courts but the larger struggle is at the ballot box

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01:06:32

Charles Henderson--Revenge Of The Dems

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/12

Dems cave to Trump—or did they? Ben riffs. Charles Henderson talks about the struggle to convince people to vote Democrat, knowing that push come to shove the Dems part of the Democratic Party will let them down. Also…Trump’s VA cuts. Are boomers worthless? Mamdani and the Black vote. And Charles turns the tables and asks Ben a tricky Mayor Rahm question. Charles is an Army vet and peace activist in Chicago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:46:10

David Faris—The Message Sinks In

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/10

Trump appeals a judge’s SNAP ruling. Ben riffs. David Faris gives the good and bad news from Tuesday’s elections. The good news—America hate Trump. The bad news—he’s still in charge. Also, envy as a political force. Americans are philosophical conservatives and policy liberals. What if SNAP were like Social Security—open to all? Would Donnie and Musk take it? You know they would. David is a political science professor at Roosevelt University and a columnist for The Nation and Newsweek. His

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00:52:53

Oh, What a Week: Potty-Mouth Pritzker and King Chuy

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/07

Ben and Dr D pull themselves away from watching the Bulls long enough to talk about a week’s worth of news, including…Chuygate! Congressman Jesus Garcia pulls a move so outrageous it has Ben and the Tribune seeing eye to eye. Also, the gift room returns. And should JB apologize for cussing out Boss Donnie? Ben says—fuck no! Oh my goodness—we’re so sorry for that outburst of profanity! And more…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:57:41

Monroe Anderson--Oh, What A Night

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/06

In one stupendous night, Dems crush Donnie and Bulls win—Ben’s cup runneth over. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson joins the celebration. Talking about Mamdani, Sherrill, Spanberger and Prop 50. Also, some love for JB, Kwame and Brandon. Monroe weighs in on Chuygate—“it’s not playing fair, it’s playing to win.”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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01:02:47

Kina Collins—Chuy Pulls A Fast One

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/05

Congressman Jesus Garcia hands his crown to his chief of staff, showing he’s learned a few tactics from the Chicago Machine. Ben riffs. Kina Collins talks Chuygate, why she’s running for Congress, JB, Brandon and more. Including her election predictions. Hint, Mamdani wins big. Kina is running in the Democratic primary for congress in the seventh district.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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01:00:06

Rummana Hussain--Slick JD

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/04

JD Vance lies about SNAP cuts. Ben riffs. Rummana Hussain says—hey, wait, what about Kamala confessing she shoulda gone on Joe Rogan’s show? Thus, a Kamala deep dive. Before we get down to the Usha/JD/Kirk triangle. Is Usha Vance the Stephen of her husband’s political career? Stephen being Samuel Jackson’s character from Django. The similarities between Bill Clinton and JD Vance. Rummana is a columnist for the Sun-Times. Her views are her own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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01:00:17

Anthony Driver, Jr—District Divides

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/11/03

Hakeem Jeffries wants to squeeze another Democratic seat from Illinois. Ben riffs. Anthony Driver, Jr on why he wants to go to Congress. And how Chicago police tactics compare with ICE’s. And how his high school, named for one of the country’s greatest novelists, turned its library into a detention center. Anthony is a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 7th district and executive director of SEIU Illinois State Council. His views are his own.See Privacy Policy at

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00:59:45

Miles Kampf-Lassin--Trump Declares War On The USA

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/31

A podcaster is upset cause Kat walked off her show. In the category of laughing to keep from crying, Ben riffs. Miles Kampf-Lassin details Trump’s terror campaign against America. He shuts down SNAP, obliterates health care and invades Chicago, using ICE goons to terrorize trick or treaters. ICE feasts on federal dollars while children go hungry. A “capital strike” in New York. And a little love for Mayor Johnson. Miles is editor and writer for In These Times.See Privacy Policy at

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01:05:51

Heidi Henry--The Chicago Six

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/30

You’ve heard of the Chicago 7? Now there’s a Chicago 6 as Trump’s Justice Department trumps up a case against local activists. Ben riffs. Heidi Henry returns to give a perspective on how ICE’s invasion is playing in her neck of the woods—LaSalle County. Also, Trump’s impact on farmers. The difference between corporate and family farmers. A word of warning to Dems—every step to the center is a step to the right. Heidi is one of the founders of Illinois Valley Indivisible, a horse trainer, a

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00:56:40

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez—No Silver Lining

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/29

Gregory Pratt—ace reporter for the Tribune and the pride and joy of Little Village—stands up for his city. Ben riffs. Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez takes a moment to express her gratitude for the resistance. While pointing out there is no upside to the ICE Invasion. A few words about Bad Bunny. Rossana is the alderwoman of the 33rd 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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01:05:46

David Faris—General Strike

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/27

Trump sends in the wrecking crew—literally. Ben riffs. David Faris talks about Trump’s attack on cities and states whose residents dared to vote for Harris. How to respond? The case for a general strike. The No Kings March. And a few words about Platner v Mills in Maine. David is a political science professor at Roosevelt university. Read his essays in The Nation. His views are his own.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:54:58

Oh, What a Week: Pritzker Prods The President

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/24

Ben and Dr D spare no details in their examination of a week’s worth of news. Including…SDG and the IFT, JB and BJ, Pritzker and Trump, Benny and the Bulls, Gambling and the NBA, Rahm and Rahm and more. Stick around to discover the Doctor’s favorite movie.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

Adolfo Mondragon--The Case Against Illegal

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/23

MJ is back, sorta. Ben riffs. Adolfo Mondragon explicates the ICE invasion of his beloved southwest side and makes the case against calling people illegals. And not cause he’s a snowflake. Which spurs an exchange about snowflake as a weapon of destruction. Word of warning to pot heads—you’re also “illegal”. Adolfo is an attorney, who hosts Voices of the Mexican Song—every Thursday from 4-5 pm on WHPK.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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