The Ben Joravsky Show

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Political science professor David Faris returns to talk about the leftward drift of Millennials and the impact it will have on a clueless Republican Party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In These Times writer Miles Kampf-Lassin returns to talk about Trump's curious attitude toward law-and-order--it's law-and-order for everyone but Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben riffs on the release of Michael Cohen. The Columbus statues have been removed and the listeners weigh in. Alderman Raymond Lopez (15th) gives us his thoughts on Mayor Lightfoot, Trump, statue-gate! and more. 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.

"Politically Correct Thursday" & Union Man Ed MaherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Miles Porter previews the upcoming baseball season. And Vincent Norment talks basketball, cannabis and the retaliation culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More talk on Madigan-Gate! Governor Pritzker's press briefing in review and legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson talks Trump, Trump, Trump and John LewisSee 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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Are Trump's troops really coming to Chicago? Dennis is back from downstate and ready to talk ALL THINGS Mike Madigan and COMED and our Chicago Reader colleague Maya Dukmasova joins us to talk her latest piece on the conviction of Charlie Green in 1985https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/charles-green-police-misconduct-records/Content?oid=81510322See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben is joined by Salim Muwakkil, senior editor at "In These Times" and host of "The Salim Muwakkil Show" on WVON-AM, to deep dive Trump's list of "American Heroes" he wants included in his executive ordered garden.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EPA researcher and local activist Loreen Targos joins Benny J for a bonus interview to discuss the local and national effects of heading back to a formal office as well as comparing Biden and Trump's climate stances heading into 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.

Benny J is joined by Evan Brandt, the Pottstown, PA reporter for "The Mercury" featured in the New York Times article by Dan Barry. Together they discuss Alden Global Capital and what the hedge fund has done to Brandt's colleagues and hi long time employer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Benny J is forced to throw out the rundown as feds file a criminal case against ComEd, implicating Mike Madigan. And Rummana Hussain weighs in on Lightfoot's "Karen" controversy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill Stepien graduates from Bridgegate to [Insert Future Donaldgate Here] as Trump taps him as his latest campaign manager. Later Ben is joined by SEIU HCIIMK President Greg Kelley to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and the state of the union in Chicago’s backyard. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ace Attorney Jim Coogan is back to talk Trump's commutation of Roger Stone and Justice Neil Gorsuch's decision on Native American land in Oklahoma.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben discusses his weekend on a Wednesday and Monroe Anderson returns to talk the Supreme Court and Trump's chances in the fall.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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Podcast host Sameena Mustafa talks about white supremacy & the left.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Politico reporter Meredith Shiner analyzes the recent Supreme Court rulings and several upcoming senate races.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jacobin writer, Micah Uetricht talks about policing, Bernie and his chance encounter with Mayor Lightfoot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben points out the contrasting ways our criminal justice system treats Trump and Michael Cohen. And Rummana Hussain weighs in on Tammy Duckworth, Harper’s magazine and Trump’s Mt. Rushmore speech.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 personality Maze Jackson on what happened to him at WVON, Mayor Lightfoot, Bruce Rauner and other things.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben takes the deep dive on Mary Trump’s book. And Monroe Anderson returns to talk election strategy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben riffs about public officials who enable Trump to get away with his lunacy. And Miles Kamp-Lassin, ace journalist for In These Times, talks about Trump’s attack on the “radical left”.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political activist Candis Castillo talks about the latest news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Local School Council member Dixon Romeo talks about public education in Chicago. Also, a chat about great villains.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben breaks down the efforts by Republicans to block Governor Pritzker’s executive order to protect people from COVID. Also, newsman Ken Davis on Mayor Lightfoot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben discusses Kellyanne Conway and her Trump-hating daughter. Plus, Dennis unveils his Jay-Z imitation. Also, pension guru Jeff Johnson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vincent Norment, owner of the Marijuana Hall of Fame, returns to talk about delays in issuing cannabis licenses to Black entrepreneurs, police training, the NFL‘S new attitude toward Black Lives Matter and other topics.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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Political strategist Peter Cunningham talks about policing issues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben talks about the bizarre opposition of Republicans to turning Washington, D.C., into a state. And Maya reports on the latest developments on Mayor Lightfoot and police.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political scientist and author David Faris talks about Trump’s breakdown, the ideological and generational battle among Democrats and the leftward drift of millennials.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Attorney Akele Parnell discusses the obstacles facing Black entrepreneurs looking to get a license to sell recreational marijuana.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

City Hall reporter Dave Glowacz and Ben review the latest debates & discussions involving Mayor Lightfoot and the city council. On the agenda: reparations, police reform and Alderwoman Sue Garza’s passionate plea.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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Ben’s sudden appreciation for Biden has been fueled by the latest COVID-denying insanity of Trump & MAGA. Union man Ed Maher talks about the pandemic-era economy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Musician and music professor Charles Ellison talks about his experiences getting drafted and being sent to Vietnam in 1968.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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State senator Robert Peters talks about the ongoing struggle between centrists and progressives. And he makes his prediction in the Booker v. McGrath race in Kentucky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben has fun reviewing Trump’s awful weekend in Tulsa. Also, preservationist Andrew Schneider talks about some of the more problematic statues, memorials and street names in Chicago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alderman La Spata and Alderwoman Rodriguez Sanchez talk about their efforts to convince Chicagoans to spend public safety money on strategies other than traditional policing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sergio Mims, co-founder of the Black Harvest Film Festival, and photographer/journalist Danielle Scruggs break down Spike Lee’s latest movie, and then move on to Gone With the Wind, Trump and other things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CTU’s Stacy Davis Gates talks about how money for police means less money for the classroom, Juneteenth and Scooby Doogate.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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Ben explains Boltongate, so you won’t have to read his book. And Miles Kampf-Lassin, of In These Times, talks about being a Bernie delegate, DACA & the Supremes, and other things.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Councilman Henry Davis Jr., the pride & joy of South Bend, on dealing with police and police protesters. Also, Davis on Drew Brees and Mayor Pete.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben riffs on Trump’s police “reform” balancing act to placate MAGA voters and swing voters. And Monroe on everything from his college “daze“ to police issues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adolfo & Josh weigh in on everything. Warning: F-bombs are flying. Duck!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.