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The Ben Joravsky Show

Ben Joravsky, Chicago Reader

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 Wee... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes2014Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

David Faris explains the alliance between MAGA judges and Trump, the MAGA man. Starting with Justice Alito flying his flag upside down, in solidarity with the insurrection. A few words about the polls. And how the NYT covers politics. David is a prof... more

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21 hours ago

Salem Collo-Julin and Ben go through the news. Including…Barry Romo makes the Times, Reader goes weekly, media evaluates the mayor, and the difference between a city that fears its mayor (Rahm, Daley) and one that doesn’t. Suddenly, everyone is so co... more

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41 hours ago

The Crain’s Crowd weighs in on Mayor Johnson. Ben riffs. Denali Gasgupta tells you everything you need to know about Chicago’s elected school board. Is Chicago ready for democracy? I guess that depends on what you mean by democracy. Denali is a polit... more

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2 days ago

The polls are in for Mayor Johnson and President Biden. Ben riffs. And then Monroe explains. Trump trial. Stormy. Cohen. The Rockettes? And a few words about a Virginia school districts attempts to show love for slave owners. more

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3 days ago

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • Fantastic Host and Guests!

    I followed Ben from his radio show and still love to listen to him several times a week… favorite guests are Monroe Anderson, David Farris, and Delmarie Cobb… they are fantastic, never miss their episodes! Ben is a great host… keep it up, Ben, we love listening!!!

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    5
    didjfnficjsns
    United Statesa month ago
  • Rabbi Rayjay

    This show absolutely rules!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rayjay3k
    United States10 months ago
  • Great show...Like talking to an old friend

    I'm a long time Chicagoan now retired in Arizona. I watched the Chicago Mayoral Primary debate on C-Span and realized how much I miss the Chicago political scene. I thought more about it and I said to myself why don't I listend to that guy I liked in the Reader, Jarovsky. Now I'm subscibed and listening daily. Thank you for the insighful, well researched broadcasts. You have the most relevant guests and I enjoy you're considered opinions. I'm totally back and plugged in. Now, if I could o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pjosh101
    United Statesa year ago
  • Saturday David Faris

    Love your show. Re you question this episode whether Journalism professors are addressing the issue of “forcing liberal journalists to throw in liberal attacks to *balance* their journalism, to achieve *fairness and balance*” I refer you to Nikole Hannah Jones.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deborah McCoy
    United States2 years ago
  • Mean Mayor

    Appreciate analysis of ABLA /FIRE vote in City Council by Dave and Ben.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deborah McCoy
    United States2 years ago

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