The Ben Joravsky Show

Ben weighs in on the selective outrage of Republican--they have a lot to say about state's attorney Kim Foxx and Smollettgate but they're too chicken to criticize Trump. Plenty of talk about the New Hampshire primary and Monroe Anderson defends moderate Dems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President/CEO of Cannabliss Norbert Pickett talks legal recreational cannabis shop ownership. Radio Host Doris Davenport on Iowa, New Hampshire and the 2020 election. Personal PAC CEO Terry Cosgrove returns to announce Personal PACs endorsements and to tell us why we should vote blue no matter whoSee 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 tonight's primary election in New Hampshire and by god he still has hope. Marie Newman picks up more endorsements and we discuss Mayor Lightfoot's 3rd district state rep endorsement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a weekly special highlighting the latest Ben Joravsky Chicago Reader column "Chicago's 3 Card Monte" We also review a 2008 column from Ben Joravsky Chicago Reader past.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a LIVE recording of Ben and Maya Dukmasova's First Tuesday Show from February 4th. Right after the Iowa primary, 35th Ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez Rosa (Team Bernie) debated Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson (Team Warren) 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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Before a new week of Chicago and/or Illinois news begins, find out "Oh What a Week it Was" Mayor Lightfoot attends Donald Trump's State of The Union Address and JB's downstate tour continues.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 returns to talk ALL THINGS Donald Trump's legal woes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins the annual Governor's meeting in DC. Ben on the media. And Rummana Hussain on everything!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Union Man Ed Maher returns to talk labor and more! Owner of Rattleback Records Paul Ruffino joins us and brings some classic albums with him as well.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alderwoman Jeannete Taylor has an issue with the Mayor over the Obama Center and we talk about it. Also, Miles Kampf-Lassin talks about what the hell happened in Iowa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All things Iowa and the State of the Union Address with Atiba Buchanan host of WVON's Seaton and Buchanan Fridays 9pm-12am. Chicago political mastermind Delmarie Cobb returns to talk the POTUS race and questions the Kim Foxx campaign.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lori Lightfoot attended Trump's State of the Union Address and we talked about it. Lightfoot talks TIF reforms. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson returns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More talk about what the hell happened in Iowa. Mae Whiteside of the Flourish PAC returns. Congressional candidate Anthony Clark is back to talk the POTUS race and his race against congressman Danny Davis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Monday's problematic Iowa caucus in review and Governor Pritzker's BIG solution for it all. Mayor Lightfoot is attending the SOTU and our Chicago Reader colleague Maya Dukmasova talks Iowa and tonight’s First Tuesday Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Joravsky, Director of the Black Harvest Film Festival Sergio Mims and film columnist Danielle Scruggs make their 2020 Oscar predictions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before a new week of Chicago and/or Illinois begins, catch up on and find out "Oh What a Week it Was." Audio from Governor Pritzker's State of the State address and more fallout from Former Illinois Senator Martin Sandoval's bribery charges.Also attached, is the latest episode of the Paseo Podcast with host Joshua Smyser-Deleon. Find out more about his show at http://paseomedia.org/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leor Galil and Philip Montoro talk the Chicago Reader's best Chicago albums of the 2010s list. The link to the list is belowchicagoreader.com/albums2010sSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get a behind the scenes story and a more in depth look on Ben Joravsky's latest Chicago Reader article "Myth Buster" AND hear about a column from Ben Joravsky Chicago Reader column past.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One supports Joe Biden the other supports Bernie. It's David Seaton, Co-Host of The Buchanan & Seaton Show on WVON AM 1690 WVON AM Chicago, Fridays 9-12 am & Micah Uetricht Jacobin magazine Writer and Author of Bigger Than Bernie: How We Go from Bernie Sanders to Democratic Socialism in Our LifetimeSee 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 Rahm Emanuel and the news on his writing job. Which performers will be at the Springfield State Fair? More candidates are giving back their money from fromer State Senator Martin Sandoval. Rummana Hussain returns for another Rummana Rundown.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 latest column from S.E. Cupp. Find out Mayor Lightfoot's recreational plans this weekend and learn what Illinois conservatives are saying about Governor Pritzker's State of the State address. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host of the Paseo Podcast Joshua Smyser-DeLeon joins us. The link to his show's facebook page is below and it's another Cannabis Conversation with Lisa Solomon of The Chicago Reader. This week Maureen and Jim Surin tell the story of the effort to pass Ashley’s Law, enabling children to use medical marijuana. It’s an ongoing struggle. https://www.facebook.com/paseopodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Director of The Black Harvest Film Festival Sergio Mims returns to talk the 2020 election, impeachment and is Bernie Sanders too left for democrats? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Governor Pritzker gave his state of the state address and we played the audio. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson returns to talk Trump, Trump, Bernie Bros and Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our dear friend Marc Sims is back to talk about politics and everything else under the sun. Congressional Candidate Kina Collins gives us an update on her campaign, talks the 2020 POTUS election and Smullet-Gate!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben reflects on the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant. Monday's Cook County States Attorney Editorial Board Meeting in review. Our Chicago Reader colleague Maya Dukmasova talks Kim Foxx Smullet-Gate! and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before a new week of Chicago and/or Illinois news begin, catch up on last week. Governor Pritzker goes downstate to talk early childhood & fair tax. Who will Mayor Lightfoot endorse for President? It's this week's weekly recap, it's "Oh What a Week It Was"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Activists Frank Perez & Vaughn Bryant return to the programSee 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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Look back on the lives lost in 2019 with Sun-Times obituary writer Maureen O'Donnell. O'Donnell has earned a reputation as one of the best obituary writers in the business and She takes the deep dive with Benny J!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Activist and EPA worker Loreen Targos takes the deep dive with Benny J to tell us why she supports Senator Bernie Sanders for PresidentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does Mayor Lightfoot look for in a Presidential candidate? Chicago Sun-Times editor Rummana Hussain returns for another "Rummana Rundown"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our Chicago Reader colleague, Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth of Indivisible Illinois talks their latest efforts in getting out the vote and Democratic 3rd congressional district candidate Marie Newman joins us in studio with a campaign updateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben says something nice about the Chicago Tribune (or at least one of their writers) Governor Pritzker's trip to Southern Illinois in review, a 3rd congressional district election update and "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin talks progressive politics and defends Bernie SandersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago radio personality Marj Halperin is back to talk Indivisible Chicago, who she is supporting in the POTUS race and getting Donald Trump out of office. 6th Ward Alderman Roderick Sawyer makes his Benny J podcast debut to tell us why he is supporting Joe Biden. 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 Hillary Clinton's Bernie comment. Congressman Bobby Rush endorses Billionaire POTUS candidate Mike Bloomberg. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson returns to talk ALL things Trump impeachmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He's the President of the Chicago Principals Association, he's a formal mayoral candidate and he is our friend. Troy LaRaviere returns to take the deep dive with Benny J!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democratic 11th Congressional district Candidate Rachel Ventura swings by with a campaign update. Who will replace John Cullerton as our next Illinois Senate President? Who will replace John Cullerton as the next Illinois Senator? Chicago Reader writer Maya Dukmasova is back to talk Brandon Johnson vs Carlos Ramirez-Rosa's POTUS candidate debate LIVE at the Hideout February 4th See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Chicago Tribune journalists take the deep dive on the future of the paper in the wake of Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund, buying up a majority share and offering staff buyoutsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before a new week of Chicago and/or Illinois news begins, catch up with "Oh What a Week it Was" Find out what happened during last week's city council meeting, learn how much campaign cash Mike Madigan has (it's a lot) and moreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Dani Brzozowski. She's running against Adam Kinzinger in the 16th congressional district. learn more at https://www.daniforillinois.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author of "It's Time to Fight Dirty: How Democrats Can Build a Lasting Majority in American Politics" and Roosevelt University Professor David Faris returns to talk the latest democratic debate, handshake-gate!, how democrats should move forward in defeating Donald Trump and everything going on in Iran.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do you get a billionaire Governor for his birthday? Our good friend and political strategist Candis Castillo of United Working families returns to talk the 2020 POTUS election and it's a City Council meeting in review with our NEW city council correspondent Mr. Bike David GlowaczSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who will be the next Illinois Senate President and who is the latest alleged shady Illinois politician? It's 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.

Union Man and Pension Guru Jeff Johnson joins us to talk pensions, the reefer tax and casinos. Former Daley Political Consultant Peter Cunningham returns to talk strategies on 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 questions the sudden conservative love for Bernie Sanders. Wednesday's City Council meeting in review. Mike Madigan is a powerhouse and he has the campaign cash to prove it. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin returns to talk progressive politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our dear friend and host of the "Hand Her the Mic" podcast Sameena Mustafa returns and tells her thoughts on last night's debate. Jaquie Algee of SEIU Healthcare Illinois/Indiana talks the upcoming women's march. Ikeya Johnson of Roseland Hospital tells us her story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben's thoughts on last night's debate and the beef between Bernie and Elizabeth Warren. What went down at Wednesday's city council meeting? Mayor Lightfoot defends the Chicago City Club and Legendary Journalist Monroe Anderson talks Trump, Trump, the debate and TrumpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Welch, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Illinois tells us why Roe V. Wade is more relevant than ever and our friends Laurie Glenn and Juanita Irizarry return to take the deep dive on the Obama Center 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.