The Ben Joravsky Show

Ben discusses Justice Gorsuch’s possible political motivations. Maya talks about the police union. And Kevin Blackistone, Washington Post columnist, on why he won’t watch videos of police killing Black people—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.

Political strategist Delmarie Cobb on politics in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The hosts of the Buchanan & Seaton Show are back! Seaton and Buchanan can be heard on WVON-AM 1690 Chicago, Fridays 9p-12aSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Attorney Jim Coogan talks about police immunity cases coming to the Supreme Court, Michael Flynn, Trump’s waivers and other legal issues.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben advises MAGA hat wearers not to sign Trump’s COVID waiver. Also, Rummana Hussain on the next generation of journalists.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben dissects the un-beeped showdown between Mayor Lightfoot and Alderman Ray Lopez. And Vincent Normant joins Lisa Solomon to talk about his Marijuana Hall of Fame, 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.

Joe Cowley talks about the next Bulls coach, Joe Boylan’s legacy, The Last Dance and LeBron v MJ.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben discusses the Republican effort to steal the election in Georgia by keeping Black people from voting. And Monroe Anderson talks about the Tribune’s questionable attitudes toward Black reporters back in the day. Also, Trump updates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph Friedman returns to discuss, among other things, sex and cannabis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The conversation between State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Ben on criminal justice may be more relevant today than it was when they first had it back in March.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 talks about how progressive Democrats can build power by winning local elections.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charley Rosen, novelist & coach, talks about the time Phil Jackson almost convinced Jerry Krause to hire him as an assistant coach of the Bulls. And many other basketball-related topics from his 70-year love affair with the game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Benny J Best Of : Alden Loury 6.8.19See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

State Rep. Greta Neubauer, a progressive from Racine, explains how Republicans used gerrymandering to seize power in Wisconsin and how Democrats are rallying to win back the state. 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 writer Dave Glowacz breaks down the May 20 City Council meeting, riffing with Ben on TIFs, upscale housing and how much transparency can the council and mayor take. 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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Legendary Reader restaurant writer Mike Sula teams up with Amy Matheny to talk about the Reader's collection of recipies, featuring favorite dishes by Chicago's top chefs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben discusses Mayor Lightfoot's popularity--Chicago loves her! And state Rep. Delia Ramirez talks about her attempts to pass legislation helping renters and her outreach to downstate farmers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago journalist Monroe Anderson returns to talks Trump, Trump and--what else?--Trump. Also, his take on white privilege.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 Central Park dog walker, Minneapolis police, Trump’s Scarborough tweets, Biden taking advice from Rahm and other signs of madness.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Terry Cosgrove of Personal Pac on the upcoming Supreme Court decision on abortion rights and his debate with Phyllis Schlafly.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 Memorial Day protest in Chicago by the MAGA hat crowd, who seem to think that only Democrats get COVID. And state Senator Rob Martwick on last week’s General Assembly meeting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alderwoman Jeanette “JT” Taylor on the need to protect working-class & low-income Chicagoans from gentrification, who she wants Joe Biden to choose as a running mate 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.

Political Scientist David Faris talks about the presidential race, Republican strategies and his new book—The Kids Are All Left.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tribune columnist Eric Zorn weighs in on police, Darren Bailey, Amy Jacobson and Joey B.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 different challenges Mayor Lightfoot And Governor Pritzker face. Plus, updates on MAGA hat resisters. And Rummana riffs on journalists, religion, hairdressers and a whole bunch of 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 tried to find something good to say about Republicans. And Rose Colacio talks about the fight to pass vote-by-mail legislation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Long time broadcaster Tom Shaer, who covered Jordan’s career from start to finish, joins Ben for the deep/geek dive on all things Bulls.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 heavyweight showdown between Michael “Mad Dog” Madigan and Darren “Big Boy” Bailey. Also, Mayor Lightfoot & the lakefront. And Bob Daiber weighs in from downstate Madison County.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Podcast host Marc Sims returns to discuss being broke during the pandemic, white people and the need 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.

Ben poses the question: Are MAGA hat wearers standing up for heartfelt principles or are they playing political games? Maya returns to talk crime & punishment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political strategists and activists Laurie Glenn and Juanita Irizarry return to compare and contrast the Republican and Democratic responses to the pandemic. Also, their review of Mayor Lightfoot’s first year in office.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 on Nancy Pelosi’s latest relief bill and other issues of the day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stacy Davis Gates from the Chicago Teachers Union on the state of progressive politics in the middle of a pandemic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben poses the question: What if all the scientists are wrong and the happy Cheeseheads cavorting cheek-to-cheek in Wisconsin taverns are right about the pandemic? Also, Mayor Lightfoot’s grade for year one. And Rummana’s take on Trumps’s exchanges with White House reporters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How many lives will the Republicans sacrifice to save Trump’s re-election? Also, Norbert Pickett and Lisa Soloman discusses minority “front” operations in the competition for cannabis dispensary licenses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben pays tribute to the late Albert Dickens and then laces into Bruce Rauner. Plus, a discussion on downstaters in Madison County—Dr. D’s neck of the woods—resisting Pritzker. Also, Monroe on—you guessed it—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.

Legendary political activist & strategist Heather Booth talks about what it’s going to take to beat Trump. And Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth returns to talk Indivisible & the Reader.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 Nancy Pelosi as Machine Democrat and Bill Maher: How can a guy so smart be so stupid? Also, Leor Galil, Reader writer, on his greatest writing hits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelly Cassidy—one of Illinois’ leading progressives—returns to discuss anti-Pritzker Republicans, Tara Reade and E. Jean Carroll and all things legalized cannabis. And Leni gives Reader and Indivisible updates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Radio host and environmentalist Mike Nowak talks about Trump’s assault on the environment.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 how the federal program intended to shelter the poor and middle-class from the ravages of the pandemic is actually making the rich even richer.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 Spike Lee’s tribute to New York and wonders what such a tribute to Chicago would look like. And Rummana Hussain—Sun-Times editor/columnist—on reopening the state, Tara Reade & E. Jean Carroll and Mindy Kaling.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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Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates talks about the legacy of Michael Jordan & the 90s Bulls—political legacy included.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 difference between Republicans and Democrats when it comes to elections. Hint: Republicans play to win. And Monroe Anderson 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.

Alderman La Spata talks about Mayor Lightfoot, TIF reform, and confronting the Pritzker-hating MAGA hat protesters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben reviews the weekend news and speculates that the MAGA-hat-wearing-let’s-get-back-to-work protestors never worked in the first place. Also, Maya Dukmasova on conditions at the county jail 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.

Jacobin magazine writer Micah Uetricht talks about his new book, Bigger Than Bernie, and all things politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.