Episodes

The Ben Joravsky Show has been a podcast for two years. So Dr. D though it would be fun to have a few of our favorite guests show up on google meeting to surprise Ben and celebrate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Sub-rimes editor Rummana Hussain discusses the myth of objectivity, the bigotry of Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Train to Busan, among other things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

The Democrats have a chance to raise the minimum wage. It's a long-shot chance. But it involves rebelling against the Senate parliamentarian. Will they do it? Ben discusses. Also, it's the second year anniversary of the podca...

There's a movement by MAGA in California to oust Governor Gavin Newsome. Ben debates whether he'd join it. Also, the Mayor drops the F-bomb on an alderman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Monroe Anderson returns to talk Biden and Trump. And one thing leads to another and we talk about Justice Thomas and his curious attitudes about race. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Governor Andrew Cuomo gets accused of sexual harassment. Ben asks: How long will Dems still defend this guy? Also, Republicans try to ignite a "Pritzker Sucks" movement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

Reader writer Maya Dukmasova returns to talk about the $281 million in federal COVID aid Mayor Lightfoot spent on police. Also, the mayor’s newfound opposition to civilian oversight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Should Neera Tanden be punished for her Twitter addiction? Ben takes a stand. Also, Dr. D asks the question:How many times can Michael Joseph Madigan resign before he runs out of jobs to resign from? See Privacy Policy at htt...

Political activist Michael Harrington went to high school and worked for Karen Lewis. He reflects on her life and her mayoral showdown with Mayor Rahm that wasn't. Ben & Michael agree--she'd have mopped the floor with him. Al...

Richard Steele returns to talk Limbaugh, Rachel Maddow, Sam Cooke & Larry King--among other things. He's the real deal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Sun-Times editor/columnist Rummana Hussain returns for another rundown. Among the things on her mind are lying politicians, out-of-town journalists acting like they know Chicago, and the Black Panthers. See Privacy Policy at ...

Senator Ted Cruz ditches Texas for Cancun as his constituents freeze without heat. And when the shit hits the fan, who does he blame? His daughters. Ben asks--do you believe him? Also, lotsa of local news--including Madiganga...

What is it about Dems that makes them bullies? Ben asks that question about New York Governor Cuomo. Should he be made to give up that Emmy? Also, budget & Madigan news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...