Episodes

There's a proposal to let do-gooders draw new ward boundaries. Ben must decide whether to join that bandwagon. And it's the long-awaited return of David Seaton--co-host of the WVON radio talk show, Buchanan & Seaton. Ben and David take the deep dive on Biden, Republicans, filibusters and then, in an unexpected twist, Eddie Murphy. What are the three greatest Eddie Murphy movies? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Vincent E. Norment, owner of the Marijuana Hall of Fame, returns to talk about George Floyd’s legacy and the latest on the booming legal reefer industry. Also, he has a little encouraging news for Ben’s beloved Bulls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben talks about the MAGA monster returning to destroy voting rights in Georgia. And fans at baseball but not basketball games? More COVID mixed messages out of Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

David Weiss is a lefty commentator in California, who's specializes in snide & snarky (but truthful) postings about MAGA. Including, though not limited to--Trump, Limbaugh, Cruz & McConnell. Facebook has kicked him off at least six seven times--it's hard to keep up. Put it this way--he's been kicked off more than Trump. Worse than Trump? Weiss explains his political views and discusses the limits of free speech on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

The Know It Alls return to discuss, among other things, the election of Congresswoman Robin Kelly as chair of the Illinois Democratic Party. Also, a sad day in Know-It-All Land, as Dan P. flunks an trivia contest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sub-Times editor-columnist Rummana Hussain tries to make sense out of MAGA’s new found love for Dr. Seuss. Also, she addresses the question: Is Andrew Cuomo the sleaziest pol in America? Finally, lots of live for zombies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

MAGA "champions" Dr. Seuss, a man whose culture they probably would be canceling, if he were still alive. Anything to divert attention from their opposition to hiking the minimum wage or passing a stimulus bill. Also, Ben imagines he's CEO of the Chicago Public Schools. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Good news--our computer's are working. Bad news--Ben flunks his Chicago trivia test. He makes up for it by taking the deep dive on Robin Kelly's victory as chair of Illinois Democratic Party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben talks with Bill Horberg, aka Chicago Bill. He's the executive producer of The Queen's Gambit, a television miniseries released on Netflix. We're rebroadcasting this gem--where he explains how the series was made--cause we're so proud of his accomplishments! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Alderwoman Rodriguez Sanchez talks about Mayor Lightfoot’s bias against activists and elected officials of the leftist persuasion. Also, the mayor’s interesting clarification about who she dropped the F-bomb on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben reflects on 40 years of living in Chicago and covering Chicago characters. Is there a prototypical Chicagoan? Political strategist Joanna Klonsky returns for another Creep Report. An analysis of powerful me behaving badly. In this case--New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Congressman Madison Cawthorn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Illinois General Assembly is poised to debate and vote on a bill to eliminate the requirement that parents be notified of their daughters' plans to get an abortion. Personnel PAC's Terry Cosgrove, state Rep. Anna Moeller and attorney Melissa Widen explain why it's important to do away with parental notification. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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

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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 podcast. Let the party begin! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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

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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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

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

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

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. Also, a word or two about the curious antics of North Side Dems. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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

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