The Ben Joravsky Show

Ben compares an event in 2020 to a television show from the 1970's (hang tight millennials) Good news for POTUS candidate Amy Klobuchar in Illinois. Did Kim Foxx survive her ballot petition battle? Maya Dukmasova returns to talk Bernie vs Warren and democratic infighting. 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 begins, find out what happened last week. The latest updates on the 3rd Congressional District Election: Marie Newman vs Dan Lipinski Round 2! Meet one of Kim Foxx's Cook County State's Attorney primary opponents.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Brown is a Chicago Sun-Times columnist who specializes in politics and public policy issuesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WBEZ Reporter Dan Mihalopoulos returns to talk the rape allegation of a powerful lobbyist in Speaker Michael Madigan's inner circle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Committeeman Peter Janko along with Our Revolution's Larry Cohen share their love for Bernie Sanders and the political know it alls Jacob Kaplan and Dan Pogorzelski talk all things Chicago and/or Illinois politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cook County States Attorney candidate Bill Conway gets more campaign cash. What's the difference between a "bro" and a "hipster?" 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.

Union man Ed Maher of the IUOE Local 150 returns to talk Labor and cannabis. Another guide to getting high "The Dope Dive" with resident reefer expert Lisa Solomon of The Chicago ReaderSee 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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He's the attorney for Rod Blagojevich and he has a lot on his mind. Epstein, Russia-Gate, impeachment and more with Attorney Leonard GoodmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vice President of The Chicago Teachers Union Stacy Davis Gates is back to talk like after the teachers strike, the 2020 election and all things local politics! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben talks Golden Globes. 3rd Congressional Democratic candidate Dan Lipinski picks up a handful of endorsments while getting bashed on twitter by the Chicago Mayor. Our Chicago Reader Colleague Maya Dukmasova returns to the show to talk local politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lisa Solomon of the Chicago Reader gets us prepared for legal recreational cannabis in 2020 and Ben's dear friend and writer Milo Samardzija shares his thought on war and marijuana. (these are segments from Tuesday December 31st)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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What dispensaries are still selling recreational cannabis? Which Chicago neighborhood near you will be selling recreational cannabis? Who is the latest Illinois politician to be investigated by the feds? What will Rummana Hussain recommend and what will she say about in this week's Rummana's Rundown? All of these answers and more in hour 1 of Friday's Ben Joravsky Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

POTUS Candidate updates and Robin Peterson of the Democratic Socialists of America See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois. Find out what went down on day one and an update on day 2. Miles Kampf-Lassin of "In These Times" Magazine is back to talk progressive politics...and of course legal marijuanaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 down and 5 more to go! Ben and Dennis end 2019 with the their top 5 Chicago and or Illinois Stories of 2019. What's number 1? Download it now and find out!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben's dear friend and Writer Milo Samardzija shares his thought on war and marijuana. Host of the Paseo Podcast Joshua Smyser-DeLeon talks about his show and weighs in on the 2020 POTUS race and it's Numbers 7 and 6 of our Top Ten Chicago and/or Illinois stories of 2019See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We begin our top ten Chicago and/or Illinois story countdown (numbers 10-8) and Lisa Solomon of the Chicago Reader gets us prepared for legal recreational marijuana in 2020See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Joravsky loves basketball. This is a Chicago Bulls/NBA season update. Who's doing well? Who isn't? All of that and more with Editor Miles and Benji the Bookie.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 joins Benny J to tell us his 5 favorite movies of 2019 and the top 10 of the decade!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Ben Joravsky's former partner in crime. It's ProPublica investigative reporter Mick Dumke reunites with Ben Joravsky to talk the top stories of the year and recreational marijuana. Download 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.

We finish out WTT's list of 20 new laws coming to Illinois in 2020. Sun-Times editor Rummana Hussain returns for the final "Rummana Rundown" of the year!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He's the Director of the Black Harvest Film Festival and he loves to talk politics. Local and national politics with one of our funniest and favorite guests Sergio MimsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Find out 2 of the 20 new laws coming to Illinois in 2020. Another update on that damn dirty corruption in Illinois. Attorney Leonard Goodman takes the Russia-Gate deep dive and talks the 2020 race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rachel Joravsky is a comedian and actress and Ben Joravsky's daughter. Cody Wilkins is a comedian from Chicago living in New York. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

35th Ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa returns to life under Mayor Lori Lightfoot and why he endorses Bernie Sanders in the 2020 electionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He's back! Host of WTTW's "The Interview Show" Mark Bazer joins us for another 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.

It's a review of Thursday's Democratic Presidential debate. Who won? Who lost? Who is Tom Steyer? Download 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.

Professor/Author David Faris gives his opinion all things Donald Trump's impeachment and Thursday's debate in hour number 2 of The Ben Joravsky Show for Friday December 20.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben gives his thoughts on last night's Democratic POTUS debate. The "Reefer Revolt" in Chicago lives on. Sun-Times editor Rummana Hussain is back for the "Rummana Rundown."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pension guru Jeff Johnson of the IBEW Local 9 talks impeachment, pensions and more. Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson is back to talk the reefer revolt 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.

Donald Trump has been impeached and Ben Joravksy weighs in. Marie Newman got another endorsement. Kim Foxx's contribution controversy. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin is back 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.

More Trump impeachment talk with Monroe Anderson and 2020 election talk with our resident Bernie Bro and writer of Jacobin Magazine Micah Uetricht. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest updates on Wednesday's Chicago city council meeting and the sudden decision to delay sales of recreational marijuana in Chicago for six months! Trump impeachment talk with legendary Chicago journalist Monroe Anderson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Troy LaRaviere is back with another great interview on The Ben Joravsky Show. Race relations, city politics and the 2020 race with President of the Chicago Principal's Association Troy LaRaviere.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New week, new corrupt Chicago politician. Find out the latest on Flessner-Gate! Will there be reefer shortage in Illinois come January 1st? Our Chicago Reader colleague joins us to talk Flessner-Gate, Laquan McDonald and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our good friend and Political strategist Joanna Klonsky returns and is joined by Alaina Hampton. Alaina Hampton was one of several women who came forward with sexual harassment allegations and has settled a lawsuit against political committees backing House Speaker Michael Madigan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's all things "GET DONALD TRUMP OUT OF OFFICE" with Political Consultant Marj HalperinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez was one of the 11 Alderman who opposed Mayor Lightfoot's budget and he joined the show to talk about it. He is joined by his wife and environmental activist Loreen Targos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A recap of what happened to the 11 Aldermen(and women) who opposed Mayor Lightfoot's budget. & Rummana Hussain talks corruption in Dorothy Brown's office & Trump's Greta Thunberg attacks on the "Rummana Rundown"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bernie talk continues with Miles Kampf-Lassin of "In These Times" magazine. Democratic political consultant Peter Cunningham talks all things Chicago politics, the 2020 election and plays two original songs on his acoustic guitar!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the Governor Pritzker spending too much time in Chicago? The Mayor talks property taxes and population. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin returns to bring us our Bernie fix and talk the 2020 POTUS raceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Election Lawyer Adolfo Mondragon returns to talk the 2020 election and debates Bernie vs Hillary with Monroe Anderson. WCPT 820 radio host Doris Davenport returns with Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk candidate Richard Boykin.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 laid out his 2020 goals and puts 5 million dollars into his fair tax campaign. Monroe Anderson talks the Trump impeachmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political Strategist Laurie Glenn & Juanita Irizarry with Friends of the Parks unpack the threat of climate change, Lori Lightfoot 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.

Fresh off her Iowa interview with 2020 Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced her "next big plan" and David Glowacz (Mr. Bike) talks all things Chicago politics. life under Lightfoot, the latest city council meeting and more...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Flint Taylor takes us back to the murder of Fred Hampton, the Black Panther leader, by Chicago police in 1969See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.