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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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00:54:58

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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01:07:05

Jim Coogan--President Chutzpah

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/22

Trump seeks $230m from taxpayers as compensation for what? Leading an attempted insurrection? Ben riffs. Jim Coogan on the weaponization of the Justice Department. The fictitious weaponization—imagined by MAGA—versus the real one, led by Trump. Also, the Erez Reuveni whistleblower suit. Stephen A Smith’s false framing. And the Dirty Harry influence on due process. Jim is managing partner of Coogan Gallagher.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:02:40

Ishan Daya and Julie Dworkin—The Whitmire Way

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/21

Houston’s Mayor John Whitmire says he knows how to deal with Boss Donnie—suck up to him. Ben riffs. And get out your paper and pencils to take notes as Ishan Daya and Julie Dworkin tell you everything you need to know about Mayor Johnson’s budget. Also a word or two about TIFs. Don’t get Ben started. Ishan and Julie are co-founders of the Institute for Public Good, a budget-analysis think tank in Chicago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:00:55

Antonio Correa--Not Even A Whisper

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/20

Trump erects a white-people-only sign on the USA. Ben riffs. Antonio Correa answers your MAGA questions. Why Latinos voted for Trump? What do they say about that now? Where is the don’t-tread-on-me-crowd when we need them? Do they really mean tread on them not me? What would he do if ICE came after him? Finally, how did he find his ocean waves? Antonio is a former Marine and a senior digital strategist for Heartland Signal. His views are his own.See Privacy Policy at

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01:06:24

Oh, What a Week—Blackjack Pritzker

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/17

Ben and Dr D confront a week’s worth of lunacy. Starting with…reporters giving grief to Mayor Johnson for spending property tax dollars on schools. Silly mayor, don’t you know that TIF money—which are property tax dollars— are for rich guys? Updates on the ICE invasion. Will any of the mayoral wannabes criticize Trump? Or will they pretend he doesn’t exist? And Governor Pritzker wins $1.4 million at a Vegas blackjack table. Proving, among other things, that life isn’t fair. Also, a shout

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00:43:07

Jen Sabella—Covering The Invasion

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/16

ICE invades the Southeast Side. Ben riffs. Jen Sabella on the state of journalism in the age of Trump’s invasion of Chicago. Reporters tear gassed or shot with pellets. Officials deny what you see with your own eyes. FOIA requests ignored. Basic info withheld. In short, the Trumpers make past Chicago’s mayors—even Daley annd Rahm—look like paragons of transparency. America’s not free, if its press is shackled. Even metaphorically speaking. Jen is cofounder and executive editor of Block

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01:00:31

Monroe Anderson--Nobel Nuttiness

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/15

Trump sulks cause he didn’t get the Nobel for bringing “peace” to the Middle East. Ben riffs. Monroe reconsiders his opposition to Trump in the hopes of making big bucks like Steven A. Smith. Then decides—nah, too late for that. Also…the government shutdown, racist young Republicans, Democratic strategists, and the Bears and their stadium. Monroe is a longtime journalist and truth teller.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:02:44

David Faris—Stages Of Autocracy

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/13

Trump’s prosecutorial puppet prosecutes Leticia James. Ben riffs. David Faris runs down the stages of autocracy. We’re currently in the competitive authoritarianism phase. Thanks in part to John Roberts and his Supremes. Imagine a president named, oh, Pritzker behaving like Trump. The Gaza truce. David is a professor of political science at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Newsweek and The Nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:47:47

State Senator Graciela Guzman--Testing Ground

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/10

ICE manages to avoid Wrigley Field. Ben riffs. State senator Graciela Guzman talks about Trump’s invasion of Chicago. How Chicago is a testing ground for MAGA messaging and other interventions. Her showdown at the Broadview detention center. The crackdown on academic freedom. And more. Oh, yes—don’t call her “Sporty Spice.” Graciela represents the 20th senatorial district on the northwest side.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:03:15

Marc Sims--Noam’s Right Again

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/09

Chomsky’s wisdom helps explain America’s illogical take on immigration and deportations. Ben riffs. Marc Sims explains everything all at once. Including…why Americans are so illogical about crime, immigrants, Trump’s behavior and deportations. A shout out to Atlanta. Why are Chicagoans so unfriendly? And more. Marc is a podcaster 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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01:02:52

Laurie Glenn—Bari Cashes In

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/08

Bari Weiss hits the jackpot, showing millennials how to play the game. Ben riffs. Laurie Glenn contemplates the ability of people to find a justification to embrace policies and politicians they once abhorred. Also, the Democrats and their governmental shutdown strategy, or lack thereof. How about that kid in Texas? That is—State Senator James Talarico. A great debate about Mayor Johnson. Laurie is a political consultant and strategist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:59:12

Mark Whitaker—The Afterlife Of Malcolm X

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/06

The Sun-Times shows much love for Alderman Marty Quinn. Ben riffs. Mark Whitaker talks about his new book, The Afterlife of Malcolm X. Which is about what the title says—how the legacy of Malcolm X lives even 60 years after his assassination. So much to discuss so little time. Why is Malcolm as relevant today as he was when he was alive? Was the FBI complicit in his murder? Why did it take so long for two men wrongfully convicted of murdering Malcolm to get exonerated? Why didn’t America

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01:03:18

Monroe Anderson and Jack White

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/03

The New York Times fact checker bends over backwards to avoid calling Trump’s lie a lie. Ben riffs. Trump is so autocratically demented, it takes two journalistic legends to explain it all. Jack White joins Monroe to break down everything from the memorial speech to the Tylenol denunciation to the broken United Nations elevator to Kimmel’s stance. 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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00:52:50

Holly Kim--Portnoy's Complaint

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/02

Dave Portnoy, who made his name being politically incorrect, says Jimmy Kimmel went too far. Ben riffs. Holly Kim explains why she’s running for state comptroller. And what she will do if she wins. Get ready for the TIF debate. Holly Kim is treasurer of Lake 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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00:56:30

Kevin Lamm--State By State

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/10/01

Dems start to realize they have to get out of their comfort zone to take back the country. Ben riffs. Kevin Lamm explains how it can be done. What are the issues that rally red district voters? What's the lesson from Catelin Drey and Debra Shigley? How they apply to the 16th congressional district in Illinois--one of the reddest districts in the country. Kevin is a candidate for state Democratic Committeeman in the 16th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:46:14

Kat Abughazaleh--Lizard People

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/09/29

Joe Rogan finally weighs in on Jimmy Kimmel and free speech. Ben riffs. Kat Abughazaleh talks about getting thrown to the ground by ICE thugs. If you think it’s bad outside an ICE facility, imagine the horror of what goes on inside where it can’t be seen. How to confront fascism? Hint—don’t take bad-faith arguments in good faith. Speaking of bad-faith arguments, Trump on Tylenol. Kat is running in the Democratic primary for Congress in 9th congressional district.See Privacy Policy at

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01:07:14

Oh, What a Week—Lincoln Park’s Going To The Dogs

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/09/26

Ben and Dr D have so much to discuss and so little time in which to discuss it. Starting with Brendan Reilly going a little MAGA to try to beat Toni Preckwinkle. Is a little MAGA like a little pregnant? And Chicago is going to the dogs—if Lincoln Park gets its way. And Raja wins big in Rock Island. And Juliana says she doesn’t need corporate pac money cause she has JB’s money. Well, she didn’t say the last part. And Robin talks gun control. And DB makes it official. He’s running for

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00:48:05

Congresswoman Robin Kelly--Backlash To The Backlash

The Ben Joravsky Show ·

2025/09/25

Have we finally, at long last, reached the beginning of the end of the MAGA craze, when America says, you know, maybe it's not a good idea to let a demented authoritarian run the country. With Trump playing the role of Senator McCarthy and Jimmy Kimmel playing the role of Edward R. Murrow? Ben riffs. Congresswoman Robin Kelly explains why she thinks progressives should vote for her in the Democratic primary to replace Senator Durbin. Also, Robin's take on the congressional leadership of

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