The Ben Joravsky Show

Executive director of the Grassroots Collaborative, Amisha Patel explains why it's crucial to pass the Fair Tax Amendment. And what Fair Tax supporters are up against in their efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Podcast host and gardening guru Mike Nowak analyzes the state of the environment in the age of Trump. Spoiler alert--it's not a happy picture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben and City Hall reporter Dave Glowacz examine the antics of the aldermen and the mayor at the latest council meeting. You'll learn how Chicago works. And maybe feel a little better about things. As aggravating as they can be, the council crew is not a bunch of frightening lunatics like Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben talks early voting in Chicago and getting rid of president Trump. Governor Pritzker released his tax returns and surprise...HE'S RICH! The latest candidate campaign spending records are in. The latest in Eddie-Gate and this story just got serious. Rummana Hussain of the Sun-Times talks ACB and more. 3 new candidate campaign ads in our 2020 Illinois General Election Candidate Update!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben mentions the latest Jimmy Dore interview on Tucker Carlson. Two major updates on the firing of Fromer Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson. Illinois really likes to get high. A 2020 general election candidate update and Election lawyer Adolfo Mondragon returns to talk ACBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republicans have an overriding philosophy when it comes to judges. It may be an illogical philosophy that they quickly abandon when expedient, but they have one. It's pretty obvious from the opening days of Amy Coney Barrett's senate confirmation hearings that the Democrats don't have one. David Faris--professor of political science at Roosevelt University--talks about this and other issues of the day. Faris is the author of It's Time to Fight Dirty: How Democrats Can Build a Lasting Majority in American Politics.Time toSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben talks the Amy Coney-Barrett hearings. Lightfoot's new initiative on Chicago Public Schools. More shady recreational cannabis license news. Meet Governor Pritzker's (equally rich) non-fair tax loving cousin. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson talks Trump and the black vote. 2 new Illinois general election candidate campaign ads!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liberals are freaking out wondering if the same thing that happened in 2016 will happen this time around. Pollsters Dan Cohen explains the polls then and now to tell you...well, you'll have to listen to learn the secrets.See 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 silent (but not so silent) majority of Donald Trump voters. Governor Pritzker fires back at the President. Mayor Lightfoot cameo in the latest Biden ad. Senator Dick Durbin and Kim Foxx's latest campaign ad. The Heartland Mamas are back with their downstate perspective in 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.

Veteran strategist Delmarie Cobb analyzes the vice presidential debate and talks about what the Dems have to do to beat Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blogger, real estate salesman and prospective cannabis licensee, Michael Malcolm joins Ben and Lisa Solomon to talk about the ongoing inequities of reefer in the age of legalization.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political strategist Peter Cunningham returns to talk about the need to adopt new strategies in policing. And the challenges of trying to win over public support for progressive ideals like a Green New Deal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump is going to have to break a promise to someone. He's promised to dole out anti-Covid drugs to everyone who wants it. For free! Now it comes out that the drug he wants to hand out was developed using human cells derived from fetuses aborted decades ago. He's already promised the anti-abortion crowd never to use such cells. What's a president to do? Plus, terrorists in Michigan plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer. And meet Phyllis, the 85-year-old who's taking a stand for the richest people in Illinois. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"There's a Fly in My Debate Thursday" & Miles Kampf-LassinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lori Ashikawa, Indivisible Illinois activist, talks about the the all-hands-on-deck effort that will be required to beat Trump and Trumpism in Wisconsin and Illinois. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We ponder the question of who’s more dangerous: MAGA, who believe everything Trump says, or elitists who know better but go along with Trump cause they’re too scared to defy him. And Monroe returns to talk about the Covid outbreak in the White House. Also, Ben on the Fair Tax and Tribune endorsements.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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Radio legend Richard Steele returns to talk music and politics. Is What's Going On the greatest record of all time, or does that honor belong to Songs in the Key of Life? Also, Ella in Berlin. And Trump getting the virus... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political activist Ann Muenster has been battling Wisconsin Republicans for many years. So, she knows a thing or two about how the GOP plays dirty--dividing and conquering their Democratic opponents and gerrymandering the state so that they grab a majority of legislative seats even though they get a minority of the votes. She lays out the strategy Democrats must follow to turn the tide.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political activist and host of the podcast, Hand Her the Mic, Sameena Mustafa talks about the recent presidential debate, voter suppression and the challenges for Democrats trying to build diverse coalitions as Trump preaches hate and division.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump tests positive for COVID-19. Another Lightfoot staffer resigns. Day 1 of early voting in Chicago and an unexpected voter. A 2020 Illinois General Election Candidate Update. Rummana Hussain gives us her thoughts on Trump and gives us her recommendations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben plays nice with Wisconsin. Governor Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot lay out their pandemic Halloween plans. Meet Mike Madigan's new democratic House Speaker challenger. Sergio Mims, Director of the Black Harvest Film Festival talks movies and the 2020 POTUS race. Hear the latest ads out of the 13th congressional districtSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Atiba Buchanan--co-host of the Buchanan & Seaton Show on WVON--analyzes last night's presidential "debate". It wasn't pretty--especially, Trump's shout out to the Proud Boys.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's only one word to describe last night's presidential "debate". Ben talks about Trump's rule breaking and Biden's counter-attack. Ben does another flip flop on Madigangate. We take a trip to the 9th congressional district. And Monroe returns to talk 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.

Mark Bazer's bringing back The Interview Show just in time to talk Trump, Reagan, taxes, Bruce Springsteen and more. Who paid more in taxes--Mark or Donald Trump? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben talks Trump's tax returns. Governor Pritzker is quarantining. Chicago's new pandemic plan. Chicago Reader Columnist Maya Dukmasova talks her latest work. A 2020 Illinois General Election Candidate UpdateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Terry Cosgrove has well-deserved reputation for playing hardball politics on behalf of Reproductive Rights. For that, he's widely despised by the Right, cause he beats them at their own game. It's time Dems listen to his advice as they face off against McConnell & Trump. Take notes, Dems! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bulls did something they've never done before. They paid top dollar for a well-established, highly regarded coach. With Billy Donovan about to take charge there's finally reason for hope for Bulls fans. Joe Cowley talks about Jim Boylen, Billy Donovan, possible trades & free agents (dare I say Giannis). A must listen for Bball junkies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For years, Dems have acte as though Mitch McConnell & the Republicans wanted bi-partisan compromise. And for years political scientist David Faris's been telling them that McConnell's playing them like a bunch of saps. Well, in the aftermath of stealing yet another Supreme Court seat, Dems are finally--finally!--catching on. Faris explains what they should do next.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump gets booed during RBG's memorial and Ben weighs in. Which Illinois Congressional candidate released a new campaign ad? Did Mayor Lightfoot violate the Open Meetings Act? What will Rummana Hussain mention and recommend for us to watch? The answers to these questions and more on today's ben Joravsky ShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben on the life of Gale Sayres and Breonna Taylor. A trip to the 18th congressional district and the different between Daddy LaHood and Baby LaHood. And Dani Brzozowski, Democratic candidate for congress in the 16th district--what it takes to win in a district that went for Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Capitol Hill reporter Meredith Shiner takes the deep dive on how Washington really works. Hint: Democrats are fooling themselves when they think Republicans are honorable politicians of their word. Also, what's at stake with RBG's supreme court vacancy. Hint: Trump wants a rubber stamp in place in case the election is legally contested. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben shares his thoughts on the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Governor Pritzker vows to get cannabis licensing right. The latest Sean Casten campaign ad and more 2020 illinois general election candidate updates. Legendary journalist Monroe Anderson returns to talk Trump and RBG!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mick Dumke--award winning Chicago journalist--says that's it! I've had enough! I can't take it anymore! Can't take the racism, violence, greed & hypocrisy. I'm quitting football--forever!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Super Tuesday, Michael Thurman confronted Joe Biden at a fundraiser to criticize his vote for the war in Iraq. Donald Trump Jr. tried to use the video of the confrontation to win votes for his daddy. Thurman says—cease and desist, Trump! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Newsman Ken Davis returns to talk about everything from planning to science to who will win the election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liberal Baby Boomers are freaking out with fear that Donnie may win. Ben offers advice. Updates on what the Republicans are really up with their demands to hold hearings investigating Madigangate. A primer on Mayor Daley corruption. And Rummana talks about entitled Chicagoans 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.

Trump loyalists truly are one of a kind. Sports betting is legal in Illinois and the earning numbers are in. Pritzker's pre-election planning and details on the "back the Blue" rally in Jefferson Park. Candis Castillo returns to talk Trump, Biden 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.

Veteran journalist David Glowacz returns for a breakdown of the latest Chicago City Council meetings. And what a breakdown it is! Aldermen RayLo, Napolitano, Beale, Byron, Dowell, JT--they're just some of the heavy hitters who have something to say. If you want to know what's really going on in Chicago, you have to listen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Toni Preckwinkle channeling Donald Trump? Mike Madigan has a ton of campaign money. Our local election coverage continues with another edition of "Meet the Candidates" and legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson makes more 2020 election predictionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bruce Montgomery, WVON-talk show host, talks about the need for Chicago to spread the wealth with economic development, so low-income south and west side communities don't get ignored when we come back from the pandemic.See 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 the recent wildfires. Pritzker's pandemic approval rating. Kim Foxx, Smollet-Gate and a 2020 Illinois General Election Candidate Update. Election Lawyer Adolfo Mondragon returns to talk about the legalities of William Barr's Justice Department spending taxpayer money to defend Trump in his rape-defamation lawsuit. And more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The state intended to award cannabis dispensary licenses to people from communities that have been hit the hardest in the War on Drugs. But it looks as though the first licensees will be the usual collection of rich white guys. Vincent E. Norment, owner of the Marijuana Hall of Fame, explains what happened.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Troy LaRaviere--Bernie backer & president of the Chicago Principal's Association--telling it like it is about cops in schools, Kenosha, the NBA player's boycott, "implicit bias" and much, much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary radio man Richard Steele makes his long-awaited return to talk about Trump, jazz, Hank Williams Jr. and everything else.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben takes a deeper dive into AG Bill Barr's visit to Chicago. Another Jeannie Ives vs Sean Casten 2020 Illinois General Election Candidate Update. What went down during the GOP's "Madigan is bad" hearing? Chicago Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain returns to talk 9-11 and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Hank's Out Thursday" & Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor (20th)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Henry Davis Jr.--our favorite councilman from South Bend--talks about his frightening bout with COVID. And the dangers of living in the era of the Orange man.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are 55 days away from election day! Learn about the 54th district house race with a new segment "Meet the Candidates." The latest in legalized cannabis license equality news AND Monroe Anderson talks Trump, Trump, and TrumpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

State Rep. Sonya Harper--from the Englewood area--talks about some of the potential inequities in the state's awarding of equity cannabis dispensary licenses. The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus--of which she's a member--has written a letter asking Governor Pritzker to "suspend the lottery process until the following tasks have been completed..."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.