The Ben Joravsky Show
Summary: Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky riffs on the day's stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty, and interviews politicians, activists, journalists and other political know-it-alls. Presented by the Chicago Reader, the show is available by 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at chicagoreader.com/joravsky or on the Reader's YouTube channel—or wherever you podcast. Don't miss Oh, What a Week!--the Friday feature in which Ben & special guests review the week's top stories. Also, bonus interviews drop on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Reader podcasts are recorded on Shure microphones. Learn more at Shure.com.
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Podcasts:
Chicago teachers are on strike and we talk about it. "In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin is back to talk the strike and progressive politics. Union Man/pension guru Jeff Johnson and a teacher strike update with Cook County Board Commissioner and CTU member Brandon Johnson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Lightfoot's teachers strike press conference in review. Does the Governor have beef with Lightfoot? Hosts of Humanity in the Headlines Atiba Buchanan and David Seaton are filling in for Monroe Anderson to talk Trump, Trump and more Trump. Activist and "Brandon Johnson Show" Co-Host Candis Castillo unpack Tuesday's democratic debate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Yes, there is still a teachers strike looming. The latest update on Senator Martin Sandoval. Maya Dukmasova of The Chicago Reader weighs in on Hillary and Chelsea Clinton's interview with Lori Lightfoot. Marc Sims returns to talk the 2020 race and 47th Ward Alderman Matt Martin talks all things Chicago politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's a Ben Joravsky Show recap on last week's Chicago and/or Illinois news. Another update on Senator Martin Sandoval, another episode of "A Mayor and Her Aldermen" and the latest on the looming Chicago Teachers strike. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April Preyar is the co-owner and partner of the Shiller Preyar Law Offices, a boutique firm in Chicago, specializing in immigration, criminal defense, police misconduct and election law. April is also the creator of "Trials & Triumph" A new board game helping teens stay on the right side of the law. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Neill Mohammad is a healthcare expert, political scientist, former jeopardy contestant and a dear friend of the Ben Joravsky Show . Listen as he talks impeachment, the 2020 race and MORE! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sun-Times Bulls writer Joe Cowley returns to the studio to talk Ben's beloved Chicago Bulls and the upcoming season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mayor Lightfoot's latest budget idea and YES there is still a teachers strike looming. Sun-Times Editor Rummana Hussain joins us for another Rummana Rundown. 14th congressional democratic committeeman Peter Janko talks Trump in McHenry County and Sun-Times "reefer" writer Tom Schuba talks marijuana legalization in Illinois. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Senator Martin Sandoval WHAT DID YOU DO?? ""In These Times" Writer Miles Kampf-Lassin is back to talk progressive politics. Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn weighs on his latest lawsuit against the city and property tax guru Andrea Raila returns to talk all things property taxes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Which City Council member is featured in the latest "A Mayor and Her Aldermen" episode? More updates on the potential Chicago teachers strike. Cigar stores and more with Sun-Times FBI Files creator Robert Herguth. Director of the Black Harvest Film Festival Sergio Mims is back and it's the Benny J Show debut of Sun-Times Reporter Carlos Ballesteros. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Chicago teachers strike is looming and Stacy Davis-Gates talks one on one with Benny J on where they stand in their negotiations with the Mayor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
More updates on the looming Chicago teachers strike and some positive political poll numbers for Illinois. Maya Dukmasova of The Chicago Reader returns to talk her new "First Tuesday" gig. Election Lawyer Adolfo Mondragon weighs in on all things local politics and gives his review of "The Irishman" & Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates tells us her side of their potential strike. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Before a new week of Chicago and/or Illinois news begins, catch up on the week that was with Ben Joravsky. This week's episode also features Ben's thoughts on Rahm Emanuel's latest Washington Post column. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Miles Kampf-Lassin is a Writer for "In These Times" Magazine and Micah Uetricht is a Writer for Jacobin Magazine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Andrea Parker is a teacher and host of the "CTU Speaks!" Podcast. Hear her thoughts on the looming teachers strike in Chicago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
