The Ben Joravsky Show

Reproductive rights, how to beat Donald Trump and Confederate Railroad Gate with Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson and Personal PAC CEO Terry Cosgrove.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democrats figure out their post Mueller testimony plan. Which 2020 POTUS candidate spends the most on private jets? "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin talks Mueller and the upcoming debate. Union man Ed Maher on the Fair Work Week. Nicole Cantello and Loreen Targos with the EPA Employees Union. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump continues to troll "The Squad" and we're less than 24 hours from Mueller's testimony. Mayor Lightfoot's ticket debt relief plan. Maya Dukmasova of The Chicago Reader returns to talk Trump supporters. It's the Ben Joravsky Show debut of Journalist Derrick Clifton. Property Tax Guru Andrea Raila returns AND the Bernie question.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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Dorf and George Van Dusen are the authors of the book "Clear It With Sid!: Sidney Yates and Fifty Years of Presidents, Pragmatism and Public Service"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Weissmann is a radio producer and reporter in Chicago. He has won awards for investigative reporting, feature writing, column writing, and for producing and hosting live radio. Dan is currently the host of "An Arm and a Leg" a podcast about the cost of healthcare.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2020 Democratic POTUS candidate debate rosters are out! Trump "disavows" his supporters. Another Rummana Rundown with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Chicago basketball legend D'Frantz Smart and host of The Fight Podcast Sergio Vicente return to talk Trump. Criminal Defense Attorney Tony Thedford talk R. Kelly, Smollet-Gate, Lori vs Preckwinkle and so much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump vs The Squad continued. Alligator Bob has officially been thrown under the bus. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson & Host of Humanity in the Headlines Atiba Buchanan unpack all the Trump news and Political Strategist Laurie Glenn talks The Squad 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.

Reproductive rights, how to beat Donald Trump and Confederate Railroad Gate with Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson and Personal PAC CEO Terry Cosgrove.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kitty Kurth and Kevin Lampe are from Chicago and are international public affairs experts. They are currently working on the 2020 Presidential campaign of Marianne Williamson.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Benny J chats with Jason about property taxes and casinos in Chicago. Born and raised in Chicago, ProPublica Illinois reporter Jason Grotto specializes in quantitative analysis, using databases, statistics and mapping to ferret out corruption, negligence and bad public policy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bye, Alex Acosta! That gator is STILL in the lagoon! Sun Times Editor Rummana Hussain talks Epstein. Host of "The Doris Davenport Show" Doris Davenport and "The Heartland Mamas" Heidi Heny and Murri Briel talk Clinton, Biden, Epstein and so much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump is being Trump. Alderwoman Carrie Austin is a big spender. Our first Democratic Presidential candidate drops out of the race. Maya Dukmasova of The Chicago Reader returns. Indivisible Activist Marj Halperin joins Ace Attorney Jim Coogan talk all things Donald Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former 2019 Chicago Mayoral Candidate and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza sits down with Benny J to talk the gas tax, recreational marijuana, Mayor Lightfoot and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bhaskar Sunkara is an American political writer. He is the founding editor and publisher of Jacobin Magazine and Author of The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme InequalitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In acknowledgement of all of Ben Joravsky's hard work, Producer Dennis decided to temporarily lift his ban on sports conversation and let him talk about his beloved Chicago Bulls with Sun-Times Bulls beat writer Joe Cowley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill Daley goes to Wall Street and more of your Obama Center location suggestions. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson returns and It's one hell of an interview with former State Senator Rickey Hendon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump's stupid parade again and democratic candidate poll-palooza! A celebration and shout out to Illinois State Rep Kelly Cassidy (AKA Wonder Woman) Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson & Host of "Humanity in the Headlines" Atiba Buchanan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben's First Tuesday Co-Host and ProPublica investigative Reporter Mick Dumke talks marijuana legalization. First Tuesday is every first Tuesday of the month LIVE at the Hideout 6:30pm 1354 W. WabansiaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andy Grimm is a Chicago Sun-Times Reporter who has been covering the Jussie Smollet case since it broke. Smollet, Kim Foxx, Alderman Rick Munoz, Ed Burke 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.

Ben picks his winners and losers from Thursday's Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate. Lori and the City Council are at odds again. Another "Rummana Rundown" with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain and a roundtable discussion on the debate with Political Strategist Candis Castillo, Activist Sameena Mustafa and Political Know it All Dan Pogorzelski.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben picks his Democratic Debate 1 part 1 winners and losers. Another Illinois politician raided by the FBI? Karen Hawkins of the Chicago Reader talks pride and the paper. Union Man Ryan Kelly returns with a mystery guest AND it's Author Sean Callahan of "What Has Government Ever Done for Us?" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Trump gets spit on in Chicago. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson unpacks the latest Trump news and Jacobin Writer Micah Uetricht returns to talk Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate Number 1See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They are two of Ben's favorite people to talk politics with. Former host of The Chicago Newsroom Ken Davis and ProPublica Investigative Journalist Mick Dumke. Lightfoot, Pritzker, Rahm, Trump and more with Ken, Mick and Ben Joravsky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet the man who ran against Pete Buttigieg for Mayor of South Bend Indiana in 2015 and learn more about the 2020 POTUS candidate locally. It's a Benny J BONUS Interview replay!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago Sun-Times obituary writer Maureen O’Donnell has written about the lives of the deceased for the paper since 2009 and has won numerous awards for her writing, often bringing to light extraordinary things about seemingly ordinary people. Prior to becoming the Sun-Times obituary writer, she spent 20 years as a general assignment reporter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are the best Summer Movies? Join Ben and his two movie nerd friends Sergio Mims Director of the Black Harvest Film Festival and Director Chris Buddy talk all things Summer movies and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Girl Talk is a monthly show recorded live at The Hideout in Chicago, hosted by DNAinfo’s former Deputy Editor Jen Sabella and Erika Wozniak, an award-winning teacher and activist. Each month, the show tackles a new issue facing our city, state and country by listening to the women who are at the forefront of those movements and doing the work on the ground to make things betterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump's rally in Orlando was everything you expected. What's with all the scooters in Chicago? Has Mayor Lightfoot been traveling outside of Chicago too much? Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson is back to talk Trump. What the hell did Alderwoman Carrie Austin do and Director of the Black Harvest Film Festival Sergio Mims returns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rob is a Chicago Population expertSee 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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Trump being Trump. The lawsuit has been thrown out and The Obama Center is coming to Jackson Park. maya Dukmasova of The Chicago Reader returns. Election Lawyer Adolfo Mondragon gives us an Ed Burke update and our dear friend Marc Sims is back to talk any and everything political news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Delmarie Cobb served as the Illinois press secretary for the historic presidential bid of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She began her media duties for political campaigns in 1988 as national traveling press secretary to presidential candidate Jesse Jackson. In 2000, she served as Illinois State Director for presidential candidate Bill Bradley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph Geevarghese is a national director of Our RevolutionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alden Loury is the Race, Class and Communities Reporter for WBEZ Radio ChicagoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our Democratic POTUS candidates are talking gun control. Mayor Lightfoot is in California, but the affordable housing talk continues. It's another Rummana Rundown with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Professor and Author of "The World is Always Coming to an End" Carlo Rotella talks the South Shore neighborhood and it's ALL things "Medicare for All" with Activist Sameena Mustafa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump's final day in the UK and a 2020 POTUS Candidate update. Legendary Chicago Journalist Monroe Anderson and Ace Attorney Jim Coogan talk ALL things Donald Trump and It's The Ben Joravsky Show debut of 7th Congressional District Candidate Kina Collins.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Teacher, former Arnie Duncan employee and owner of the Hideout Inn Tim Tuten. From Lincoln Yards to Lightfoot vs Burke, you will not regret downloading one of our most entertaining Benny J BONUS interviews!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Henry Davis Jr. He’s from South Bend Indiana, he’s the brother of CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates and he ran for Mayor of South Bend Indiana against 2020 POTUS candidate Pete Buttigieg!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nixon, Trump, Rahm, Lightfoot and this Tuesday's "First Tuesday" Show at The Hideout with ProPublica Investigative Journalist Mick Dumke. 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.

Elizabeth Warren's latest plan and the City Hall Brawl between Lightfoot and Burke begins! It's another Rummana Rundown with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain. Heartland Mama podcast Host Heidi Henry returns AND Host of the Doris Davenport Show Doris Davenport talks local, national and city politics. Download Friday's Ben Joravksy ShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump unloads on Mueller. Elizabeth Warren unloads on Trump. Illinois is one step close to legalizing marijuana. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin with his thoughts on Rahm's Atlantic article. Union Man and pension guru Jeff Johnson talk Wednesday's city council meeting and of course...PENSIONS and Political Organizer Candice Castillo returns! Download Thursday'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.

Listen as Ben takes the deep dive with President of the Chicago Principals Association, former 2019 Chicago Mayoral Candidate and dear friend of the Ben Joravsky Show, Troy LaRaviere! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

They call themselves "Homeless Republicans" because their old party has deserted them on issues of choice. Dee and Marcie talk about the Republican assault on abortion rights and the need for Illinois to pass the Reproductive Health Act. 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.

Listen as two worlds collide! Chicago Tribune writer Eric Zorn joins Benny J for a one on one interview. From how he got the gig at The Tribune to his thoughts on Mayor Rahm's tenure. Download this Ben Joravksy Show BONUS interview! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump is off to Japan! Do Illinois downstaters support legalizing recreational marijuana? Another "Rummana Rundown" with Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain, Environmental expert and Host of The Mike Nowak Show, Mike Nowak talks all things politics and it's the long awaited return of our dear friend Mr. Bike David Glowacz. Download 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.

Today (May 20th) marks the inauguration of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Ben sat down with two of the people who were in the Lightfoot campaign from the beginning and helped make it happen. Political Strategist Joanna Klonsky and Political Pollster Jason McGrath break down what went down and how Lori Lightfoot became Mayor of Chicago. 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.

David Faris is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Roosevelt University, where he teaches Egyptian and Middle Eastern Politics. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Pennsylvania University. He's the Author of "It's Time to Fight Dirty: How Democrats Can Build a Lasting Majority in American Politics" and he's our friend. It's David Faris on ALL things national politics 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.

He's Ben Joravsky's Journalistic sidekick and Co-Host of First Tuesdays at The Hideout! It's ProPublica Investigative Reporter Mick Dumke. Listen as Ben and Mick discuss 5 major issues happening in Chicago and Ben asks Mick one of the toughest questions in Chicago political history...which Mayor was worse Rahm or Richard M. Daley?? 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.