Episodes
Rummana Hussain--Book Banning
Rummana Hussain--Sun-Times editorial writer--returns to talk censorship. As we ask the question--if MAGA hates censorship so much how come they're always trying to censor other people. Also, a few words about white people who want to use the N word. And, pay attention to All of Us Are Dead. See Pr…
Achy Obejas--"Proximity to Blackness"
Achy Obejas is a poet, translator, novelist, journalist, mother, baseball fan and now...repeat guest on our show! Today's conversation roams from protesting Canadian truckers to Joe Rogan to Free Speech to Achy's theory about "the proximity to Blackness" to the greatness of Roberto Clemente. And th…
Oh, What a Week: "Ken Griffin's Valentine"
Ben & Dr. D riff on the week's news. Including...a $20 million valentine that Ken Griffin gave to Richard Irvin. A man that most voter in Illinois had never heard of until Griffin, the richest man in the state, chose him to b...
"I'm Sick Of It!" & David Seaton
Ben makes a confession for which he must apologize. And then WVON-AM talk-show host David Seaton returns and then he and Ben promptly disagree about almost everything. Including, the NFL, Brian Flores, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Section-8, the Bears, Arlington Heights, Jennifer Lawrence and a fe…
Sam Holloway--What Does MAGA Mean When They Say `Liberty'
Aaron Rodgers whines that everyone's picking on him cause he's so anti-vax. Ben riffs. And Sam Holloway--firefighter and unapologetic leftist returns to talk liberty. Or--what MAGA means when they say liberty. Probably doesn't mean liberty for you. Also, the Democrats move right on COVID. As they g…
"No Comment" and Monroe Anderson & Jaquie Algee
Reporters seek Ben's comment. And Ben says no comment. Also, Monroe Anderson returns to discuss Kevin Blackistone's critique of the Super Bowl halftime show. Specifically, how the NFL uses superstar hip hop artists to deflect attention from Brian Flore's racial discrimination lawsuit. Jaquie Algee …
"Daley Down" and Dan Mihalopoulos & Ace Attorney Jim Coogan
Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson guilty of lying to feds and cheating on taxes. Ben riffs. And then WBEZ reporter Dan Mihalopoulos returns to talk Daley & corruption. Also, his ongoing investigations in sexual harassment and a...
LeRoy Gordon--Wrestling Man
LeRoy Gordon talks about his long journey from Jiu Jitsu fighter to Chicago cop to Roy Flash Gordon, the pro wrestler to trainer. A thing or two about wrestling--fixed but not fake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s…
David Faris--Shoe On The Other Foot
Political scientist David Faris returns--this time with some good news. Apparently, Democrats have at long last figured something out. At least, they're doing to Republicans what Republicans have been doing to them--gerrymandering them out of power in states like New York, Illinois and California. …
Oh, What a Week: "No More Masks & Yes, More Lightfoot Leaks"
Ben & the Dr. D race through the news of the week. Will Ken Griffin pull his support for Richard Irvin now that he bombed his press conferences? Will MAGA have any issues to use against Governor Pritzker now that he's rescind...
"Masks Off!" Devin Thompson & Nader Issa
Governor Pritzker announces mask mandates off in March. Now what's MAGA going to cry about? Ben riffs. The great singer Devin Thompson returns to talk about Eric Clapton. Specifically, why do Baby Boomers love this man so muc...
Sergio Vicente--Ngannou & Barry
Sergio Vicente--host of The Fight Podcast--returns just in time cause we have a lot to talk about. So let's get at it. Is Grayson Allen of the Bucks a punk for his cheap shot that broke Alex Caruso's wrist? Should Barry Bonds, Roger Clemons and Sammy Sosa get inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame…
"Mitch Makes His Move" & Monroe Anderson
Senator Mitch McConnell takes a 'stand" against MAGA. Hmm, what's he really up to? Ben riffs. And Monroe Anderson talks all things Joe Rogan. Asking and answering the question: Why do white people love to say the N word so much? Also, a word or two about Brian Flores. See Privacy Policy at https:/…
"Kaddish For Karen" & Maya Dukmasova on Moral Panic
It's been a year since the great Karen Lewis died. Ben riffs. And Maya Dukmasova, Injustice Watch reporter, returns to talk about the politicization of crime. Or more specifically, Mayor Lightfoot's unsubstantiated asssertion that there's a correlation between remote learning and a rise in carjacki…
Richard Steele--Happy 80!
It has come to our attention that some, though not all, white people have been behaving badly these days. Ben offers advice. And then...radio legend Richard Steele, aka, "The Read Deal", returns with his views of the world. Including, what's it feel like to be 80. Also, a word or two or three about…