The Ben Joravsky Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ben tries to play nice after Joe Biden's win. More 2020 Illinois general election results and statistics. Governor Pritzker's latest covid-19 mitigations. Host of "Just a few Questions" Marc Sims returns to talk the election and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alderman Carlos Ramirez Rosa--the dean of the city council's Democratic Socialist caucus--talks about what's next for Democrats in the aftermath of the election. He's calling for as much reflection as reaction.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben tries to stay cool and calm as the early votes come in against Joe Biden. Helping him out is an all star cast that includes Maya, Tracy, Rose, David, JK, SDG & the senator.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know Trump's not going to graciously concede. You know he's not going to let the people decide. No, he and his lawyers will undoubtedly try to concoct a legal "justification" for getting the Supreme Court to overturn the will of the people and give him an election he lost. Ace attorney Jim Coogan lays out the tactics Trump will employ and asks whether the Supremes will let him get away with it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben awaits the final results of the election. More democrats hop on board to throw Speaker Madigan under the bus. Lori says schools may re-open soon. 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.

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Two of Chicago's leading progressives weigh in on last night's elections. Fair Tax, Kim Foxx, Biden v. Trump. And what it all means. 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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Election day is finally here! Find out what went down on voting day in Chicago with "Voter Quotes" learn how the President and his Democratic challenger spent their day and hear what's on the mind of our Chicago Reader colleague Maya DukmasovaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You may know Mark & Mick as a TV personality and journalist. But they're also longtime Springsteen fans. And with Bruce dropping his latest record, they let their inner Brucie geek flag fly as they talk all things Springsteen. Plus, they take the Springsteen trivia contest. Do they pass the Wendy test? Gotta listen to find out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer & editor Susan Klonsky was a 20-year-old activist back in `68, when the Democrats held their convention in Mayor Daley's Chicago. She tells what really happened that year and during the subsequent Chicago 7 trial. Hey, Aaron Sorkin--you should have talked to Susan before you made your movie! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political science professor David Faris predicts who will win the key senate races and who will win the presidency. You can take these predictions to Vegas, folks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With only 4 days to go, Ben talks the latest in the national headlines and the 2020 election. Mayor Lightfoot's election safety precautions. More recreational cannabis license lottery drama. Trump stumps for Oberweiss and Kamala campaigns for Dirksen Londrigan. Rummana Hussain returns for another Rummana RundownSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben talks Trump and Nebraska. Governor Pritzker's 2nd round of mitigation efforts is a bit messy. The latest episode of "A Mayor and her Aldermen" and a new installment of "Meet the Candidates" Miles Kampf-Lassin returns with his 2020 election predictionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former president of SEIU Healthcare, Keith Kelleher explains why it's important for unions and working people to pass the Fair Tax and re-elect state Supreme Court Judge Thomas Kilbride. As a special bonus, Keith sings one of his favorite Bob Dylan songs. Not to be missed!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben talks the latest New York Times piece about Chicago's Trump Tower. Mayor Lightfoot pushes back on Governor Pritzker's pandemic plans. New 2020 Illinois general election candidate campaign ads. Monroe Anderson makes his predictions with 6 days left until the election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Troy LaRaviere, president of the Chicago Principal's Association, covers all the bases in this wide-ranging interview. He takes issue with Ice Cube and 50 Cent on Trump, raps, critiques the Republicans, analyzes what went down this summer and explains what's wrong with the CPS mindset in the way they treat teachers, principals and other employees. As a special bonus, Ben imitates Bob Dylan. All in one conversation!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amy Coney Barrett is in. Republican State Rep Darren Bailey lays out the details on his latest lawsuit against our Governor. More fallout from Mayor Lightfoot's budget plans. Campaign strategist Candis Castillo returns to talk the 2020 election and the fair tax. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the eve of his get-out-the-vote town hall with Bernie Sanders and AOC, Senator Peters covers everything from the threat of the Right to the Fair Tax to Inside Man.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sergio & Ben break down Borat 2. Among other topics--what was Rudy Giuliani doing in that bedroom with Borat's "15-year-old daughter".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Black Harvest Film Festival co-founder, Sergio Mims joins Ben to review and discuss The Trial of the Chicago 7, Aaron Sorkin's latest movie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben watched Borat 2 instead of last night's debate! Mayor Lightfoot talks layoffs. The tension between Governor Pritzker and the restaurant industry continues. Sun Times Editor Rummana Hussain returns for another Rummana Rundown. Take a trip to the conservative conspiracy corner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben has the latest Sam Elliot Joe Biden ad on his mind. Pritzker's mitigation and the state's frustration. The Chicago Progressive Caucus thoughts on the 2021 Chicago budget. Another "Madigan is Bad" campaign ad. In These Times Writer Miles Kampf Lassin returns to talk progressive politics, tonight's debate and the 2020 election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alderman Ray Lopez has emerged as one of Mayor Lightfoot's more outspoken critics. So what's his take on the budget, which the mayor released today? You'll have to listen to find out...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY! Mayor Lightfoot's budget address in review. Another Fair Tax Update. Journalist Monroe Anderson returns to talk all things Donald Trump and the POTUS race. Kanye West's latest campaign ads.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joshua Smyser-Deleon--host of the Paseo podcast--talks about the significance of the Puerto Rican vote in the coming election. They may swing Florida to Biden. Also, some talks about pro wrestling...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben on The Trial of the Chicago 7. Should have stuck with the truth, Mr. Sorkin. Governor JB Pritzker battles Trump, Tepper & the pandemic. Another candidate campaign ad and another 2020 Illinois general election candidate update. Doris Davenport, WCPT host, returns to talk Biden, Ice Cube and the 2020 POTUS race.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.