The Ben Joravsky Show

Ben imagines the conversation in which Barack convinces Bernie to support Biden. Also, Loreen Targos, activist & scientist, talks about the city’s decision to allow a developer to demolish a smokestack 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, Lisa Solomon & Mills McQueen talk CBD, THC, the NFL and many other cannabis related topics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben gives a shoutout to Wisconsin voters for putting their lives on the line to get and vote for Jill Karofsky. Plus, the real deal on Bernie & Obama endorsing Biden. Also, Ben revises Chicago Magazine's list of the 50 most powerful women in Chicago. And Dr Crystal Cash makes her Ben Joravsky Show debut.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 urges Democrats to champion Bernie’s programs, even without Bernie in the race. If they want to beat Trump, that is.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Scott Duff gives his take on Joe Exotic, Carole Baskin and many of the other bizarre characters from Tiger King. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Ehrman explains what Illinois & Chicago leaders should be doing to protect the public, and presses the Democrats not to abandon a single payer health plan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben follows the MAGA-hat logic of a John Kass column. And Laurie & Juanita talk about who they want Biden to select as VP, 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.

Cannabis Conversations: With Lisa Solomon & Sonya HarperSee 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 New York Times sudden love for Bernie—now that he’s conveniently out of the race—and gives his top five VP picks for Biden. Also, union man/pension guru Jeff johnson on the dangers front line public employees face during the pandemic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WVON talk show host Atiba Buchanan talks Bernie, Biden and Wisconsin—or Trump’s attempt to win re-election by making it more difficult for Black people to vote.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben mourns the end of Bernie’s campaign and tries to get excited about Biden, while ranking his Top Five Democrats to replace him. And Terry Cosgrove, president of Personalpac, talks about the election debacle in Wisconsin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maya DukmasovaSee 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 mixed messages our elected officials—Trump and Mayor Lightfoot included—are sending about the virus. And Troy LaRaviere talks schools, education, Bernie, Trump and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mick Dumke, Pro Publica investigative reporter, and Ben take the deep dive on Bob Dylan’s recently released epic poem/song, Murder Most Foul. Is Dylan saying that LBJ was in on the conspiracy to kill JFK?See 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.

Miles Kampf-Lassin, political reporter for In These Times, talks about Biden’s strange strategy to woo Bernie backers by bashing them. And much more...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben, Lisa & Steven Gough, president of Onsen Labs, discuss the pros and cons and dos and don’ts of vaping.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben goes “Jimmy Dore” on the View, offers advice to Chicago’s new police chief, and points out the difference between Republicans and Democrats when it comes to fundraising during the pandemic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s “Leni time” on the Ben Joravsky as political activist Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth brings on her allies. Laura Swinand talks about the Supreme Court election in Wisconsin. And Elizabeth Harz talks about Sittercity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben and Dennis ask: Are Whoopi Goldberg and her colleagues on The View anti- Bernie? Union man Ed Maher on the stimulus bill. And, of course, more Tiger King talk!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's our weekly interview with legendary Chicago journalist Monroe Anderson. He tries to convince Ben that Biden has a smart strategy for beating 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 using Tiger King to dull the pain of existence. And political scientist David Faris explains what Democrats have to do to save the country from the madness of Trump and his Republican allies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maya explains the rights of renters in these hard times. And then she points out some of the more bizarre voting patterns from the March 17 primary.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 insanity of these times—from Falwell in Virginia to Tiger King on Netflix to Trump in the White House. Dennis on Lori’s PSAs—is she channeling her inner Benny J? And Dr. Howard Ehrman returns for a COVID-19 update.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Neill Mohammad—Jeopardy contestant and congressional candidate—explains how Trump is trying to use the pandemic to his political advantage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hoopsters—need a b-ballfix cause the season’s suspended? Well, we have a fix for you! Ben talks one-on-one with Sun-Times Bulls writer Joe Cowley. What's next for the Bulls now that Gar Forman is “scouting in Siberia”? Will Zac LaVine leave town? These basketball questions and more on this Benny J Bonus Interview.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago Reader Publisher Tracy Baim tells us about The Chicago Reader coloring book & Hosts of the Heartland Mamas Podcast, Heidi Henry & Murri Briel, return to talk the 2020 POTUS race and more.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 mixed messages in Mayor Lightfoot’s parks shutdown. And Rummana riffs on everything from Gwenyth Paltrow to India’s response you the coronavirus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lisa Solomon returns to the Benny J Show with special guest Kirsten Valesco for another "Cannabis Conversation"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben confronts outraged Joe Biden fans, eager to defend their man. And In These Times writer Miles Kampf-Lassin talks about the pros and cons—mostly cons—of the Senate Coronavirus Bill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mayor Lightfoot threatens to shut down the parks, and EPA Scientist Loreen Targos talks COVID-19, and calls on Democrats to wimping out to Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben searches for the sanity in Trump’s insane declaration that churches will be packed on Easter—like the Prez ever goes to church anyway. And Monroe takes on the always difficult challenge of defending Joe Biden.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 gives a break from the madness with an entertaining recap of our aldermen in action. And then it’s back to reality as Dr. Ehrman delivers the lowdown on the virus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben explains how Trump’s response to coronavirus is straight out of Snowpiercer, the dystopian sci-fi flick. And Maya discusses Joe Biden’s untimely “disappearance” from the scene.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 talks all things Coronavirus, including Joe Biden’s disappearance and the need for Democrats to take charge of the country’s response with a progressive agenda.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political strategist and host of "Hand Her the Mic", Sameena Mustafa returns to ask, among other thingsWhere is Biden? Or any leader of the Democrats to counter Trump on his response to the COVID-19 outbreak? 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 Donald Trump's treatment (or lack thereof) of COVID-19See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates opens up on COVID-19, Biden, Trump, black voting, Pritzker, Lightfoot and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Day 3 of a quarantined Ben Joravsky Show from's Ben's house. Ben shares his latest thoughts on oblivious youngsters on Florida’s beaches. And it's another "Rummana Rundown: Quarantined Edition" with 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.

Miles Kampf-Lassin joins us to talk progressive politics, COVID-19 and Tuesday's Primary. And it's the Ben Joravsky Show debut of Nikki Budzinski with Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth from Indivisible Chicago.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 Republican hypocrisy on budget deficits, and political strategist Peter Cunningham on Biden moving left and how even Trump is a Socialist in the Coronavirus Age.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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We recorded today's program from the home of Ben Joravsky. Ben Weighs in on the Illinois Primary election results and expresses his latest issue with lefties. Legendary Chicago journalist Monroe Anderson joins us by phone to talk COVID-19 and the primariesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host of "Just a Few Questions", Marc Sims talks COVID-19 and how it will impact Uber/Lyft and cab drivers. Henry Davis Jr., making his LIVE show debut, talks about Mike Pence's inability to be a leader, voter apathy in the black community and, of course, Mayor Pete!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's election day, but it sure doesn't feel like it. Should Illinois have cancelled election day? Our Chicago Reader colleague Maya Dukmasova joins us over the phone to talk about it all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph Friedman, R.Ph. MBA, is founding member and was a principal at Professional Dispensaries of Illinois, (PDI) Medical LLC. From the moment Illinois’ Medical Cannabis program was signed into law, he became deeply involved in the complex process of positioning himself as a medical expert on cannabis. (Joseph Friedman was a guest on the Ben Joravsky Show Thursday March 12th)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 to talk Biden vs Bernie, Trump and the effect the coronavirus will have on the POTUS election. 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.

Howard Ehrman MD, MPH Assistant Professor at UIC College of Medicine explains how we should have confronted the coronavirus pandemic as opposed to how we did.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 gives his local primary picks. WTTW's Cook County States Attorney's Forum. Another "Rummana Rundown" with 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.