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The Ben Joravsky Show

The Ben Joravsky Show

By: Ben Joravsky Chicago Reader
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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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Episodes
  • Kevin Blackistone--South Park Resistance

    Kevin Blackistone--South Park Resistance
    Aug 1 2025

    South Park's creators show there are other ways to deal with King Donnie--other than kissing his ring. Ben riffs. Kevin Blackistone talks about the impact of media mergers on media independence. Also, the latest on Washington, DC football arena. Trump orders the Washington Commanders to change their name to the Redskins or he won't let them build a new arena. Mayor Bowser walks a fine line as she tries to keep the stadium deal alive without selling out everything she believes in. Finally, a few words about RG3, who apparently figured out what a sports talking-head must do to make a name for himself. Hint--it's the opposite of what the South Park's creators did. Kevin is a columnist for the Washington Post, a journalism professor and proud alumnus of the Chicago Reporter.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Miles Kampf-Lassin--Mad At Mamdani

    Miles Kampf-Lassin--Mad At Mamdani
    Jul 31 2025

    Mayor Rahm and Governor Shapiro have harsh words for Zohran Mamdani, but silence as kids starve in Gaza. Ben riffs. Miles Kampf-Lassin talks Gaza, Israel, Dems and Mamdani. And why Netanyahu telling Trump he's nominating him for a Nobel Peace Prize just may be the the most cynical act of suck up in the history of politics. Also, a few words about Epsteingate. Miles is in the middle of talking conspiracies when a passing thunder storm shuts down Ben's computer. Cue the X Files music. Miles is an editor and writer for In These Times.

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    56 mins
  • Monroe Anderson--Buried On Page 14

    Monroe Anderson--Buried On Page 14
    Jul 30 2025

    Apparently, Trump's Justice Department and Ghislaine Maxwell are playing footsie--got nothing but nice things to say about each other. Ben riffs. Monroe says what he thinks they're saying without them coming right out and saying. If you dig what I mean. Get ready for Espteingate to transform into pardongate. In the middle of our recording, the Wall Street Journal breaks another about Trump and Epstein story. "Justice Department told Trump in May that his name is among many in Epstein files." Damn, Murdoch's not scared. Tulsi Gabbard attacks Obama on behalf of King Donnie. Let's see how MAGA spins this stuff.

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    1 hr
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