
The Ben Joravsky Show
2,502 episodes — Page 36 of 51

Ep 804"The Queens Scam-bit Wednesday" & Our Secretary of State Hopefuls
Ben knows a scam when he sees one. With longtime Secretary of State Jesse White not seeking re-election, who are the politicians looking to take his seat??See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 803The Back Half! Cinnamon Roll Speakeasy 2 & Darren Bailey for Governor??
Ben riffs on the hypocrisy of Democrats who pretend they don't have to follow Governor Pritzker's COVID rules (that would be you, Alderman Tunney). Also, Darren "DB" Bailey pretty much announces he's running as MAGA's candidate for governor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 802Sergio Mims on everything
Co-founder of the Black Harvest Film Festival, Sergio Mims talks about the hypocrisy of Alderman Tom Tunney, the Black vote, why so many Americans don't wear masks and urges everyone to watch His House.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 801"Rudy Tootie Tuesday" & The Cinnamon Roll Speakeasy
It's been a hell of a couple of months for Rudy Guliani. And Alderman Tom Tunney, who opened his restaurant for indoor dining, gets busted!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 800BONUS! State Rep Lakesia Collins
Lakesia Collins is an American union organizer and politician serving as a Democratic member-elect of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 9th district. The 9th district includes parts of the Near West Side, the Near North Side and North Lawndale in Chicago and YES...she is asked the Madigan question!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 799A Virtual First Tuesday LIVE From The Hideout: With Maya Dukmasova, Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez & Peter Cunningham
It went down Tuesday December 1st LIVE from the hideout and in socially distanced rooms. Ben and Maya talk President elect Biden, the democratic party and Chicago politics with our friend of the democratic centrist persuasion Peter Cunningham and our friend of the democratic socialist persuasion 33rd ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 797The Back Half! : The Mayor on the Madigan Question
On Thursday Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was recently asked if she thinks Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan should step down...and on Friday we still can't figure out her answerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 796The Rummana Rundown: With Chicago Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain
Will Smith, AOC, Ed Norton & that weird Trump supporter in Michigan. Yes, it’s The Rummana Rundown with Chicago Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 795Look What I Found Friday & Fast Eddie Goes to Prison?
Ben talks conveniently “discovered “ Republican ballots. Are schools in Chicago ready to reopen? Edward Vrdolyak is going back to jail, and when will the 14th congressional district race finally end?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 794The Back Half! Jimmy D for Speaker??
Illinois Republican House Republican Jim Durkin unveils his latest plan in his run for Madigan's gig & Illinois downstate republican Senator Darren Bailey said what??See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 793Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez on the budget
Thirty-third ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez explains why she voted no on the city budget. And why she thinks President Elect Joe Biden should keep Mayor Rahm far away from his cabinet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 792The Rich Get Richer Thursday & Can I Borrow 450 Million Dollars??
Ben can't believe who cashed in from the recent PPP loans. Did Mayor Lightfoot place a bet on the 2019 teachers strike? Illinois really likes marijuana. And the mayor's plan to borrow 450 million dollars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 791Rickey Hendon Talks "City So Real"
Rickey Hendon talks about his role in "City So Real"—why he let Neal Sales Griffen off the mat. And he sings a song or two.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 790"Con Man Don Wednesday" & Monroe Anderson
Ben can't believe the amount of support Donald Trump is still getting. It's the Chicago Mayor vs The Fraternal Order of Police. Journalist Monroe Anderson is back to talk Trump, Trump and Trump!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 789A City Council Synopsis with David Glowacz
Find out what happened during last week's city council budget vote! Ben and Dave take the deep dive. Let your geek flag fly!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 788Buyer Beware Tuesday & Who's on the Madigan Bus?
Question: What's sadder than a MAGA man donating $2.5 million to Trump's defense fund? Answer: that same man suing to get it back. Also--a new Dem jumps aboard the Madigan Bus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 787BONUS! Actor Pat Whalen
Comedian/Actor and dear friend of The Ben Joravsky Show, Pat Whalen, returns to talk about his recent Fan Duel commercial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 785Neal Sales-Griffin Talks "City So Real"
2019 Chicago mayoral candidate Neal Sales-Griffin talks about his run for mayor and weighs in the Steve James documentary "City So Real". Now on Hulu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 784Free For All Friday: With Ben & Dennis
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 783Let's Talk the 2021 Budget: With Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor
20th Ward Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor voted no on the Mayor's budget on Tuesday. Hear her thoughts on why and more...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 780Farewell Dinkins Wednesday & The Mayor Does a PSA
A theatrical review of Mayor Lightfoot’s epic performance in her latest PSA. Plus, A tribute to former New York Mayor David Dinkins, who died this week. Even Republicans have to admit he was far classier than his successor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 781Monroe Anderson
Monroe gets in a few Thanksgiving digs at Trump—the biggest turkey in all the land.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 782The Back Half! Happy Birthday Rahm & Biden Calls Lightfoot!
Happy Birthday Rahm & Biden Calls Lightfoot!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 777"Trump Surrenders Tuesday" & The Budget Passes
Is Trump finally ready to concede? The latest on our Illinois Governor and Illinois' Thanksgiving plans. Mayor Lightfoot's budget passes the city councilSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 778Miles Kampf-Lassin on Cabinet Man Rahm
In These Times writer Miles Kampf-Lassin on the challenges of being a progressive in Chicago, winning Georgia and why Joe Biden should think twice before putting Rahm in the cabinet.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 779The Back Half! The Budget Breakdown & Go Cubs??
The Back Half! The Budget Breakdown & Go Cubs?? Who voted how and why. And speaking of whys--why would Mayor Lightfoot give a break to Ricketts & the Cubs?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 776BONUS! Karen Hawkins on journalism, podcasting and erotica
Meet Karen Hawkins, podcaster, writer, Reader co-publisher and Ben's editor. Among other things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 775BONUS! Scott Duff on Post Traumatic Trump Syndrome
Comedian and talk show host Scott Duff wants to know--when will this madness end? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 774BONUS! NBA Draft Special with Miles Porter and Benji Hall
After Wednesday's NBA draft, Ben, Benji, Miles and Dennis talk the future of the Chicago Bulls and the National Basketball AssociationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 773The Back Half! November 20th
Some democratic unity & Mayor Rahm the writer returnsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 772The Rummana Rundown with Rummana Hussain
The Rummana Rundown with Rummana HussainSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 771"Weirdsville Friday" & Moving on from Madigan??
Ben can't help but mention the freak show that has become of Rudy Guliani. Governor Pritzker is blunt about Mike Madigan. The newest passengers on the bus to roll over the democratic speaker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 770The Back Half! November 19th
The breaking news is that Republicans denounce Dems to denounce Michael Madigan. Which prompts Ben to denoucne Republicans for being the phonies that they are. Lot's of denunciations going on!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 769Maya Dukmasova on Lori & Dems
Chicago Reader writer Maya Dukmasova returns to talk about Mayor Lightfoot's strategy of protecting the downtown by cutting it off from the rest of the city. Also, the great AOC debate. And Maya's thoughts on City So Real.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 768"Take Notes Thursday" & Madigan's Bad Apple
Ben talks the mayhem in Michigan. Mayor Lightfoot's road to 26...but technically 25 votes continues. We welcome the newest members on the bus waiting to roll over Madigan after the latest indictments surrounding house Speaker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 766The Back Half! November 18th 2020
Trumpers in Chicago & Pritzker's latest problem.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 767Steve James on "City So Real"
We kick off our City So Real series with--who else?--Steve James, the director of the series now playing on Hulu. Steve talks about the challenges of making the movie. And offers his top five Steve James movies. Spoiler alert--Hoop Dreams is not number #1.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 765Monroe Anderson Wednesday on is Rudy G telling the truth
Legendary Chicago journalist Monroe Anderson returns to talk--what else?--Trump, Trump, Trump & Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 764Rudy, Rudy, Rudy Wednesday & A Mayor and Her Aldermen
Ben goes heavy duty on Mayor Rudy. Mayor Lightfoot's budget is almost a done deal - Find out what her city council has to say about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 763The Ben Joravsky Show's Back Half: Daley's Great Grandkid & Who's on the Madigan Bus??
The Ben Joravsky Show's Back Half: Daley's Great Grandkid & Who's on the Madigan Bus??See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 762Senator Rob Martwick
State Senator Martwick returns to talk about everything from why the legislature can't meet virtually to the future of Michael J. Madigan. Also, Fair Tax and elected school board.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 761"Donniemania Tuesday" & The Budget Battle Continues
Ben Joravsky compares Donald Trump fans to Beatles fans (please keep listening Beatles fans). Mayor Lightfoot continues to work on getting her budget passed. And what if Tammy Duckworth gets appointed to Joe Biden's cabinet?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 760BONUS! State Rep. Delia Ramirez
State Representative Delia Ramirez on the tough choices Democrats face now that the Fair Tax has been defeated. Also, a tough question or two about Michael Joseph Madigan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 759BONUS! Peter Cunningham on AOC & Connor Lamb
Longtime political strategist Peter Cunningham returns to talk about what the Dems should do to win elections and pass progressive legislation. One recommendation--stop bickering.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 758BONUS! Jason Lee on winning in Georgia and turning Texas Blue
A political strategist, Jason Lee has been the political director for United Working Families and has worked for campaigns across the country, including Texas, his home state. So he knows a thing or two about politics. Among the topics covered in this interview are polling, building coalitions, winning the Georiga senate races, and turning Texas blue. Take it away, Jason...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 757"Horse Whisperer Friday" & Rummana Hussain
Ben has words for Geraldo Rivera after his latest Trump plea. Governor Pritzker's pandemic holiday campaign. Mayor Lightfoot said WHAT to her fellow aldermen? It's another Rummana Rundown with Sun Times editor Rummana HussainSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 756"Michigan Madness Thursday" & Loreen Targos
Ben weighs in on the election fallout in Michigan. The veto session has been cancelled and IL republicans are now blaming Madigan. Hear the new PSA from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Loreen Targos of the EPA returns to talk President elect Biden, soon to be former President Donald Trump and progressive politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 755Vincent E. Norment on Veterans Day
President of the Marijuana Hall of Fame and Marine vet Vincent E. Norment returns to talk about everything from Veterans Day to the presidential election to Tommy Chong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 754"Get Out Wednesday" & Monroe Anderson
Ben wonders if Trump will concede. Underwood is still winning. Meet Justice Kilbride's new replacement. Illinois' vetoed veto session. Legendary Chicago journalist Monroe Anderson returns for an election reflection.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 753Amisha Patel & Dr. Arturo Carillo
Amisha Patel, executive director of the Grassroots Collaborative, joins Dr. Aurturo Carillo, of the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, to discuss the Fair Tax, Biden/Trump & the upcoming effort to expand mental health services in Chicago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.