The Ben Joravsky Show

3 legends, one studio. Benny J sits down with legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson & green gardening guru Mike Nowak. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brought to you by: The Godfather 2. Mayor Lightfoot still can't get a deal in Springfield and Ben's thoughts on her comments on Uber. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin is back to talk progressive politics. WVON Co-Host of Seaton & Buchanan David Seaton talks religion in politics!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Find out the details of Mayor Lightfoot's trip to Springfield and today's City Council meeting. Monroe Anderson talks all things Trump impeachment. Green and environmental guru and host of the Mike Nowak show, Mike Nowak talks ride sharing, Trump and marijuana.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 all that damn dirty corruption in Illinois and Arroyo-Gate! Mayor Lightfoot goes to Springfield. Maya Dukmasova of the Chicago Reader is back! Denise O'Neal of the Sun-Times talks her latest works. Political consultant Laurie Glenn and Juanita Irizarry of Friends of the Park are back to talk the Obama center & 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.

The time when The Illinois Political Know it Alls stopped by to talk politics. Arroyo-Gate, the 2020 election and more. This is a Ben Joravsky Show replay from November 1st.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In case you missed it, political consultant Peter Cunningham stopped by the studio earlier in the week to talk the teachers strike. This is from November 7th 2019See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The time when The Heartland Mamas, Heidi Henry and Murri Briel with political analyst Meredith Shiner took the deep dive and talked the 2020 election on The Ben Joravsky Show. Benny J gives this interview 5 stars!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before a brand new week of Chicago and/or Illinois news begins, catch up on the week that was with this Benny J Bonus. More updates on city club-gate. The Mayor and Governor weigh in on all these damn dirty corrupt politicians in Illinois. This is a collection of replay this week on the 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.

She's our favorite grassroots organizer and she is back to talk the teachers strike, Lincoln Yards and the 2020 POTUS election. She's Executive Director of Grassroots Collaborative and Grassroots Illinois Action, Amisha Patel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No live show today. Benny J has taken a vacation day. So we are playing a BRAND NEW Benny J Bonus interviewHenry Davis Jr. was a South Bend, Indiana mayoral candidate and the little brother of CTU Vice President Stacy Davis GatesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

J.B. at google and Chicago's top cop retires. "In These Times Writer" Miles Kampf- Lassin is back to talk progressive politics. Political consultant Peter Cunningham goes one on one with Benny J on the teachers strike. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The time TIF guru, author and activist Tom Tresser came on the show and took the deep dive with with Ben Joravsky. This is a Benny J replay from October 29 2019See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pritzker and Lightfoot weigh in on all this damn Illinois corruption. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson, along with Election Lawyer Adolfo Mondragon, unpack the latest Trump news and it's the Benny J Show debut of President of the Cook County College Teachers Union Tony Johnston.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who's the latest Democratic name to endorse Marie Newman? Is the CTU planning for a 2023 mayoral run? Maya Dukmasova of the Chicago Reader hypes up tonight's first Tuesday show. Michelle Kanaar of Borderless Magazine talks her "Asylum City" project. President/CEO of Personal PAC Terry Cosgrove returns!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, catch up on the week that was with this Ben Joravsky Show recap. The Chicago Teachers work out a bargaining agreement with Mayor Lightfoot and the city of Chicago and Luis Arroyo resigns. Download this Benny J Show replaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lee Bey is a Chicago-based photographer, writer, lecturer, consultant and Architectural critic. His work documents and interprets built environments and the political, social and racial forces that shape spaces and places.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the Chicago teachers strike 2019 in review with CTU communications chief Chris Geovanis. Why it happened and more on this Benny J bonus interviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legal eagle and Ace Attorney Jim Coogan of Dwyer & Coogan is back to unpack the latest President Trump legal news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The teachers and the city of Chicago have cut a deal! Luis Arroyo's resignation in review and It's another "Rummana Rundown" With Chicago 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.

Illinois State Rep Candidate Ken Mejia-Beal is back to give us an update on his campaign and the Illinois Political know it Alls, Jacob Kaplan and Dan Pogorzelski, talk the 2020 election and Arroyo-GateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's Ben's Halloween costume? Mayor Lightfoot and The Chicago Teachers Union have finally reached an agreement and "In These Times" writer Miles Kampf-Lassin was with us when the news broke!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 is back to talk the teachers strike. Remembering Studs Terkel and a Brexit update with Archivist, Brexit expert from across the pond and scholar with Chicago History Museum Tony MacalusoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The teachers are still striking and we have the updates from Lori and the CTU. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson returns from LA to talk all things Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lengendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson and WVON Host Atiba Buchanan talk all things Donald Trump and Chicago teacher Anleeta Buchanan 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.

Benny J talks all things TIF's with activist and author of "Chicago is Not Broke" Tom Tresser and Nicole Cantello of the EPA weighs on talks yesterday's Chicago Trump rally and MORE.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another week, another shady Illinois politician. Find out who is in trouble now. Updates on Chicago teachers strike day 9 and our Chicago Reader colleague Maya Dukmasova returns to talk the strike.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Benny J Show Replay recapping the week that was in Chicago and or Illinois News. The Feds investigate the Chicago City Club and get the details on this week's Chicago teachers strike.Also attached is the latest episode of "Yeterday's News" with Pat Whalen. Catch up on the stories you may have missed this week in the national news and follow him at @newsofyesterday on social media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conrad Worrill is a writer, educator, activist and former host of the WVON call-in program "On Target" He was involved with the Million Man March & the National Black United Front.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peter Copeland is a journalist, author of the book "Finding The News: Adventures of a Young Reporter" and he went to college with Ben Joravsky. 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.

Dan Mihalopoulos is an investigative reporter on WBEZ's Government & Politics Team. He and David McKinney broke the latest story involving the City Club of Chicago being raided by federal investigators. Get the details and 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.

Pritzker weighs in on City Club-Gate! More updates on the Chicago Teachers strike. Another Rummana Rundown with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Jeffrey Howard of SEIU Local 73 on joining the teachers union in the strike. Our friend Doris Davenport returns to talk free speech and how Mayor Lightfoot could be a hero.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President of the Chicago Principals Association and former 2019 Mayoral candidate Troy LaRaviere joined us to talk the teachers strike and tells us his POTUS 2020 picks. (this is an interview from Tuesday October 24th)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Day 6 of the Chicago Teachers Union strike in review. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin is back to talk the strike and progressive politics. Former host of "Chicago Newsroom" Kenny D, Ken Davis talks all things Mayor Lightfoot's budget addressSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mayor Lightfoot's budget address and the Chicago teachers protest at City Hall. Actor/Comedian and Host of the "Yesterday's News" podcast Pat Whalen talks all things Trump. Lavonte Stewart weighs in on the teacher turmoil and sticks up for the mayor and Democratic 3rd Congressional district candidate Marie Newman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Joravsky loves the National Basketball Association. Listen as Ben, along with Host of the Fight Podcast Sergio Vicente, Sun-Times Bulls Writer Joe Cowley and Benji the Bookie make their Chicago Bulls/NBA 2020 season predictions. MVP, Rookie of the Year & more in 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.

Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor was our guest Friday October 18th 2019 and due to technical difficulties, her interview wasn't posted. Have no fear, Jeanette's interview is here. Hear her candid thoughts on the teachers strike and the 2020 race. You do not want to miss this interviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pritzker's billion dollar transportation plan. Chicago Teacher strike day 6 in review. Maya Dukmasova of the Chicago Reader is back to talk the strike and why she can't stand Mayor Pete. Troy LaRaviere returns to weigh in on the strike and 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.

Tim Tuten is the co-owner of the Hideout Inn and is a member of the CTU. Listen to Tim talk the teachers strike. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CTU Speaks! is a monthly podcast by rank-and-file educators in Chicago Public Schools and our host Ben Joravsky was their latest guest. Ben talks with them about the teachers strike and they speak with him about tax increment financing (TIFs). The show is hosted by committee members Andrea Parker and Jim Staros.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Royko is the son of legendary Chicago writer Mike Royko and Jeffrey Orr is the son of Chicago former Alderman and Cook County Clerk David Orr. The two of them have put together a podcast and you can hear all about it by downloading 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.

Teacher strike day 2 in review. Another "Rummana Rundown" with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Professor and Author David Faris returns to talk Trump and the 2020 election and 20th Ward Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor gives us one hell of an interviewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago teachers are on strike and we talk about it. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin is back to talk the strike and progressive politics. Union Man/pension guru Jeff Johnson and a teacher strike update with Cook County Board Commissioner and CTU member Brandon Johnson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mayor Lightfoot's teachers strike press conference in review. Does the Governor have beef with Lightfoot? Hosts of Humanity in the Headlines Atiba Buchanan and David Seaton are filling in for Monroe Anderson to talk Trump, Trump and more Trump. Activist and "Brandon Johnson Show" Co-Host Candis Castillo unpack Tuesday's democratic debate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Yes, there is still a teachers strike looming. The latest update on Senator Martin Sandoval. Maya Dukmasova of The Chicago Reader weighs in on Hillary and Chelsea Clinton's interview with Lori Lightfoot. Marc Sims returns to talk the 2020 race and 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin talks all things Chicago politics. 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 Ben Joravsky Show recap on last week's Chicago and/or Illinois news. Another update on Senator Martin Sandoval, another episode of "A Mayor and Her Aldermen" and the latest on the looming Chicago Teachers strike. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April Preyar is the co-owner and partner of the Shiller Preyar Law Offices, a boutique firm in Chicago, specializing in immigration, criminal defense, police misconduct and election law. April is also the creator of "Trials & Triumph" A new board game helping teens stay on the right side of the law.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Neill Mohammad is a healthcare expert, political scientist, former jeopardy contestant and a dear friend of the Ben Joravsky Show . Listen as he talks impeachment, the 2020 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.

Sun-Times Bulls writer Joe Cowley returns to the studio to talk Ben's beloved Chicago Bulls and the upcoming season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mayor Lightfoot's latest budget idea and YES there is still a teachers strike looming. Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain joins us for another Rummana Rundown. 14th congressional democratic committeeman Peter Janko talks Trump in McHenry County and Sun-Times "reefer" writer Tom Schuba talks marijuana legalization in Illinois. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senator Martin Sandoval WHAT DID YOU DO?? ""In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin is back to talk progressive politics. Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn weighs on his latest lawsuit against the city and property tax guru Andrea Raila returns to talk all things property taxesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.