The Ben Joravsky Show

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.

Which City Council member is featured in the latest "A Mayor and Her Aldermen" episode? More updates on the potential Chicago teachers strike. Cigar stores and more with Sun-Times FBI Files creator Robert Herguth. Director of the Black Harvest Film Festival Sergio Mims is back and it's the Benny J Show debut of Sun-Times Reporter Carlos Ballesteros. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Chicago teachers strike is looming and Stacy Davis-Gates talks one on one with Benny J on where they stand in their negotiations with the Mayor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More updates on the looming Chicago teachers strike and some positive political poll numbers for Illinois. Maya Dukmasova of The Chicago Reader returns to talk her new "First Tuesday" gig. Election Lawyer Adolfo Mondragon weighs in on all things local politics and gives his review of "The Irishman" & Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates tells us her side of their potential strike.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 Ben Joravsky. This week's episode also features Ben's thoughts on Rahm Emanuel's latest Washington Post column.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 is a Writer for "In These Times" Magazine and Micah Uetricht is a Writer for Jacobin Magazine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrea Parker is a teacher and host of the "CTU Speaks!" Podcast. Hear her thoughts on the looming teachers strike in Chicago.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Impeachment inquiry, whistleblower-gate, Joe Biden and Ukraine HOW IS ANY OF THIS LEGAL?? Attorney Jim Coogan of Dwyer and Coogan provides us with an answer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Home Improvement Pritzker? Mental health drama in City Hall between our Mayor and her Aldermen. It's another "Rummana Rundown" with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Congressional candidate Kina Collins returns to talk her race. Jacob Kaplan AKA The Illinois Political Know it Alls are back to talk 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.

More updates on the looming Chicago teachers strike and Rahm's latest piece in the Washington Post. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin gives us a Bernie update. Union Man Ed Maher talks apprentice programs and Trump. Illinois State Rep Chris Welch his college athlete bill.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More city hall drama between Mayor Lightfoot and her Aldermen. A Senator Sandoval update. Monroe Anderson returns to talk Trump, Trump and video games?? Comedian/Actor Pat Whalen is back for a round of "Wannabe Dictator Bingo" and it's the ben Joravsky Show debut of Illinois Senator Robert Peters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

J.B. Pritzker saves Abraham Lincoln & more updates on the potential Chicago Teachers strike. Former Alderman John Arena's latest endeavor and bye-bye library fines with Maya Dukmasova of The Chicago Reader! Amisha Patel of Grassroots Collaborative weighs on the Lincoln Yard lawsuit & 35th ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez Rosa gives his two cents on the teachers strike, the budget and life under Lori Lightfoot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Ben Joravsky Show is a podcast presented by the Chicago Reader and Chicago Sun-Times. The show streams from the Sun-Times's studios in the West Loop Tuesdays through Fridays between 1 and 3 PM and airs live on the Sun-Times and Reader websites during that time. It is also downloadable after the live stream. The podcast is available on theReaderandSun-Timessites — and on all other major podcast platforms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Montgomery is the President and Chief Operation Officer of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's last week's news in review mixed with an absurd amount of absurd trivia. Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain goes one on one against Theater columnist Kerry Reid.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deborah Caldwell Stone is a Deputy Director of the American Library Association. Find out which 11 children's books have been banned in 2019!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will The Chicago Teachers Union go on strike? Another Rummana Rundown with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Political Analyst Meredith Shiner talks the 2020 election and The Heartland Mamas, Heidi Henry and Murri Briel are back!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did Alderwoman Sue Garza keep it too real at this week's CTU rally? Rahm weighs in on Trump impeachment. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf Lassin returns to talk progressive politics. Union man and Radio pro Don Villar of The Chicago Federation of Labor on all of these Chicago strikes & we welcome Chicago activist Nicole Johnson! 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 Illinois politician to get their office raided? Mayor Lightfoot is facing another union strike. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson and Host of "Humanity in the Headlines" Atiba Buchanan unpack the Trump impeachment news. University of Chicago nurse Kelly Kean talks their latest nurse strike. 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 popularity is through the roof (according to her latest memo) Maya Dukmasova of The Chicago Reader is back and Alderman Ray Lopez (15th) talks life under Lori LightfootSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wednesday's City Council showdown between Mayor Lightfoot, Aldermen Lopez and Alderman Beale. What happened at Mayor Lightfoot's Thursday Budget Townhall meeting on the Southeast side? (this is a Ben Joravsky Show replay)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pete Cunningham is the founder of Education Post and serves on its board. He served as assistant secretary for communications and outreach in the U.S. Department of Education during the Obama administration’s first term. Prior to that he worked with Arne Duncan when he was CEO of the Chicago Public Schools.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The secret FBI files of prominent Chicagoans...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maudlyne Ihejirika--an award-winning Sun-Times reporter & columnist--talks about moving to America from Africa in the late 1960s, and growing up in Chicago, including her early years in South Commons with the Soloway sisters--Jill & Faith.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.