The Ben Joravsky Show

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.

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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.

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.