The Ben Joravsky Show

Mayor Lightfoot's Southeast side budget Town Hall in review. It's another Rummana Rundown Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain, Personal PAC CEO Terry Cosgrove and Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards talk their upcoming event. Radio Host Doris Davenport returns 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.

The rumble at Wednesday's city council meeting and the Aldermanic prerogative talk begins. Progressive political talk with "In These Times" writer Miles Kampf-Lassin. Pension talk with union man and pension guru Jeff Johnson of IBEW Local 9 & the Northwest Side Political Know it Alls David Feller and Illinois State Rep Jaime AndradeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Illinois' 3rd Congressional District race is heating up! AOC rips Rahm Emanuel. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson & Host of The Fight Podcast Sergio Vicente talk Trump and the 2020 election. Chicago Sun-Times Obituary Editor Maureen O'Donnell talk Pedro Bell and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rahm Emanuel is no longer Mayor of Chicago (thank god) and is now a talking head for ABC. Listen as we recap his appearance on ABC's "This Week" and his pundit performance from Thursday's democratic POTUS debate. This is a Benny J edited replaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With debate 3 in the books, we brought political analyst/activist Sameena Mustafa and former Lieutenant Gubernatorial candidate Litesa Wallace in our studio to unpack it all. Who won, who lost and who has the best Bernie Sanders impression? Find out 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.

Criminal defense attorney Leonard Goodman explores the theory that Jeffrey Epstein was an undercover agent for the feds. He also discusses the case of one of his more prominent clients---former Governor Rod Blagojevich.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kerry Reid is the theater and dance editor for the Chicago ReaderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Which candidate's Kool-Aid is Ben Joravsky drinking after last night's debate? Why was Rahm Emanuel there? Another "Rummana Rundown" with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Activists Vaughn Bryant and Frank Perez make their Benny J Show debut. Illinois Senator Robert Martwick returns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben talks the latest in the Lincoln Yards deal. Will Anne Burke's new position help her indicted husband? In These Times Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin talks tonight's debate. Charise Williams and Don Villar of the Chicago Federation of Labor join us. Ismael Cuevas gives us his debate thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tribune's Rahm Emanuel column is a doozy. Lori talks police overtime and meets with the CTU. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson returns to unpack the Trump news. Comedian/Actor Pat Whalen delivers his five most absurd Trump TweetsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben's take on Rahm Emanuel's Sunday appearance on ABC (Surprise! He wasn't a fan) Maya Dukmasova of the Chicago Reader returns. Chicago Ideas week is coming and Vanessa Buenger is talks the lineup. An incredible interview with Community Activist Lavonte Stewart of lostboyzinc.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben is in the "dog house" after his latest Chicago Reader Column on the Mayor and a Lori Lightfoot Budget Town Hall in review. (This is an edited replay of 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.

After Ben's latest Chicago Reader column "Translating Lori" Thinkinc. political strategist Laurie Glenn and Juanita Irizarry of Friends of the Parks come into the studio to defend the Mayor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert Peters is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 13th district. The Chicago-based district includes all or parts of East Side, Hyde Park, Kenwood, South Chicago, South Shore, and Woodlawn. Peters took office on January 6, 2019 to succeed Kwame Raoul.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear from a man who has taken the city of Chicago to court on more than one occasion. From the parking meter deal to his latest suit. Attorney Clint Krizlov takes the deep dive with Benny J in this Ben Joravsky BONUS interview See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Lori call back Toni? With election season underway, we get to know a few of the 2020 Illinois candidates. Chappelle, Smollet and more with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Co-Host of Humanity in the Headlines David Seaton unpacks the latest Trump news and Illinois political know it all Jacob Kaplan returns to talk Toni, Lori and the 2020 elections.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 budget town hall meeting in review. Ben gives his Bears game predictions. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf Lassin talks Popeye's and progressive values. A property tax tutorial with property tax guru Andrea Raila.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben is playing in pain after a visit to the doctor. Lightfoot vs Ted Cruz Round 2. Alleged unity between Springfield and Chicago? An Illinois reefer update. Host of Humanity in the Headlines Atiba Buchanan talks the latest Trump news and Mortgage Man David Hochberg talks Lori's first 100 days, Toni Preckwinkle and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lightfoot rips Ted Cruz and Willie Wilson's latest endeavor. Our Chicago Reader colleague Maya Dukmasova returns and 35th Ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa talks 100 days of Lori Lightfoot, the mayor's budget spech 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 begins on The Ben Joravsky Show, recap the last one with Ben and Dennis. in this episode, it's Mayor Lori Lightfoot's self published list of achievements in her first 100 days as Mayor AND a recap of her "State of the City" Speech.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy Kang is Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice. Anton Seals Jr. is the Executive Director at Grow Greater Englewood. Niketa serves as the founding executive director of Chicago United for Equity.If you love Chicago politics and are wary of life under Mayor Lori Lightfoot, you must download this podcast.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 Ace Attorney form Dwyer and Coogan. He's Jim Coogan! Jim takes the deep dive with Ben to talk Epstein and unpack all of the President'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.

It's a "State of the Sun-Times" address with Chicago Sun-Times Editor in Chief Chris Fusco. Smollet-Gate, Sports Saturday, Mayor Lightfoot's first 100 days and more! (this was recorded August 29, right before Lightfoot's state of the city address) 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 "State of the City" address in review. Another Rummana Rundown with Chicago Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Personal PAC CEO Terry Cosgrove returns. Legendary political strategist Del Marie Cobb talks Lori's speech, Bernie and the rest of the 2020 POTUS candidates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Illinois slowly climbing out of debt? A Lori Lightfoot State of the City Address preview. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin talks chicken sandwiches and Bernie Sanders. Labor and Union talk with Kim Ortiz of the Illinois Operating Engineers Local 150. Director of The Black Harvest Film Festival Sergio Mims returns to talk "Crooklyn" and politicsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another day, another bill signed by J.B. Pritzker. Lori Lightfoot mentions pensions and our mayoral report card continues. Election Lawyer Adolfo Mondragon is back to talk Madigan and more. Our good friend and host of "Just a Few Questions" Marc Sims is back. The Southside political know it all Tom Shepherd is back to talk southside politics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laurie R. Glenn is founder, president and CEO of Thinkinc., a Chicago-based international strategic public affairs and political consulting firm specializing in policy issues. With more than 40 years of political consulting and public affairs experienceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phil Kadner grew up on the Southwest Side of Chicago. He has received the Studs Terkel Award from the Community Media Workshop, lifetime achievement and ethics awards from the Chicago Headline Club and the James Craven Award for freedom of information from the Illinois Press Association. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pritzker signs a bill for Illinois teachers and dodges the Madigan question. Lori's post-vacation meeting with the CTU is coming soon. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin weighs in on Biden vs Bernie. IBEW Union Man Jeff Johnson talks pensions and more. Sun Times Writer David Roeder riffs on Chicago developmental dealsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lightfoot is still on vacation. Pritzker signs more legislation. Mayor Pete comes to Chicago. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson returns to talk Trump, Trump and Trump. Political Strategist Candis Castillo on the 2020 race and Mayor Lightfoot's campaign promises. Host of the Doris Davenport Show, Doris Davenport returns with her thoughts Dorothy Brown and the POTUS candidates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dorothy Brown is stepping down and here come the candidates. Pritzker's office renovation. Uber is coming to Chicago. Election Lawyer Adolfo Mondragon is back to talk all things local politics. Our favorite Grassroots Organizer Amisha Patel is back with her thoughts on campaign contribution and much more. Amisha's mystery guest shares a personal story and gives her message to Mayor Lightfoot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our interview from August 7, 2019 with former Chicago Mayoral Candidate Willie Wilson and 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.

Byron Sigcho-Lopez is a Chicago politician and community activist. He is the alderman of Chicago's 25th ward, having taken office as a member of the Chicago City Council in May 2019 (This is a Benny J Replay)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jaime Andrade Jr. is serving as State Representative of Illinois' 40th Legislative District. Dave Feller is a Chicago Democratic Political Operative. (This is a Benny J Replay)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Bazer is the Host, Creator and Executive Producer of "The Interview Show" on WTTW Chicago PBS. (This is a Benny J Replay)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Henry Davis Jr. is back to take the deep dive with Benny J! He's a former city Councilman in South Bend Indiana, he ran for Mayor against 2020 POTUS candidate Peter Buttigieg in 2015 and he is the 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.

Neill and Ben talk the myths of the 2020 election cycle. Neill Mohammad is a healthcare expert and political scientist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aaron Cohen is the author of Move On Up: Chicago Soul Music and Black Cultural Power (University of Chicago Press) and Aretha Franklin's 'Amazing Grace' (Bloomsbury). He teaches humanities, journalism and English composition at City Colleges of Chicago. Cohen's articles have appeared in The Chicago Tribune, DownBeat, Washington Post and The Nation and he is the two-time recipient of the Deems Taylor Award for outstanding music writing from the American Society of Composers, Authors and PublishersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Annie Costabile and Madeline Kenney are hosts of the Chicago Sun-Times “Catching Up With Costabile & Kenney" podcast. They discuss trending topics in Chicago sports and beyond. The duo examines women’s sports and the adversities female athletes face.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lightfoot's new budget plan. Pritzker's new gambling guru. Blago and Trump Chapter 2! Another Rummana Rundown with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. The Illinois Political Know it Alls Jacob Kaplan and Dan Pogorzelski return to talk 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.

Lori blasts Ivanka Trump. Downstaters still want to divide Illinois. The Illinois State Fair Butter Cow?? Legendary Journalist Monroe Anderson is back to talk Trump. Former Chicago Mayoral Candidate Willie Wilson talk reparations. It's the Ben Joravsky Show debut Comedian/Actor Pat Whalen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kari Lydersen is a Chicago-based reporter, author and lecturer in the journalism graduate program at Northwestern University, where she heads the Social Justice & Investigative specialization.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Activist and personality Samena Mustafa joins hosts of "Humanity in the Headlines" Atiba Buchanan and David Seaton to unpack the issues of the democratic party, the democratic presidential candidates and the democratic issues leading into 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.

Rahm returns to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Brianna Wellen of The Chicago Reader makes her Ben Joravsky Show debut. Union Man Ryan Kelly returns. A 2020 Democratic Debate Round 2 Night 2 in review with Radio Host Doris DavenportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020 Democratic Debate Round 2 Night 1 in review with Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson, Radio Host and Gardening guru Mike Nowak & Director of the Black Harvest Film Festival Sergio MimsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Byron Sigcho-Lopez is a Chicago politician and community activist. He is the alderman of Chicago's 25th ward, having taken office as a member of the Chicago City Council in May 2019See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Bazer is the Host, Creator and Executive Producer of "The Interview Show" on WTTW (Chicago PBS) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard Steele has worked in radio for 47 years, including the past 27 years at WBEZ-FMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democrats discuss impeachment. Lori Lightfoot is not so great with apologies. Lightfoot's Chicago Tonight interview. Another "Rummana Rundown" with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Former Chicago Newsroom host Ken Davis returns. it's the Ben Joravsky Show debut of John Gleason Teske.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.