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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
  • Marc Sims—Immigrant Bashing

    Marc Sims—Immigrant Bashing
    Apr 1 2026

    MAGA and its media blame all immigrants for the horrific crime of one man. Ben riffs. Marc Sims weighs in with memories of over 50 years of news reporting screaming: be scared! Also, JB and Juliana. Willie Wilson and Mayor Johnson. And “we don’t want nobody nobody sent.” Marc is the host of the podcast Just A Few Questions.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Miles Porter—There’s Only One Iceman In Chicago

    Miles Porter—There’s Only One Iceman In Chicago
    Mar 31 2026

    Caleb William, who’s clearly never heard of Jerry Butker, tries to trademark the Iceman as his nickname. Ben riffs. With the season just starting. Miles Porter talks all things baseball. Cubs. Sox. Murakami. PCA. How come the Sox can’t stop disrespecting Frank Thomas? And more. Miles co-hosts Blue Line Radio, a baseball podcast.

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    55 mins
  • Delmarie Cobb—The Winning Ticket

    Delmarie Cobb—The Winning Ticket
    Mar 30 2026

    The solar, clean-energy crew plays hardball politics in Texas—finally. Ben riffs. Delmarie Cobb returns! Talking about how Donna Miller won the second congressional district primary. Listen closely, lefties, if you want to learn about politics in districts other than your own. Other topics include…Toni Preckwinkle, AIPAC, and the council opposition to Mayor Johnson. Finally, a few words about the real Iceman in Chicago. Delmarie is political strategist who worked on the Donna Miller campaign.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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