Los mejores podcasts de Ben Joravsky (2025)

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Denali Dasgupta - "Alexi is Running for Mayor" 1:07:52

9h ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Alexi Giannoulias lets it be known he may run for mayor. Ben riffs. Denali joins in. They wind up talking about Robert Moses, Robert Caro, The Power Broker, Common Ground, Bill Burr, Jimmy Kimmel, Dolly Parton, 9-to-5, Cher, Miranda July, LA fires, Biden’s farewell warning, Eisenhower’s warning, John Lindsey and a whole bunch of other stuff. Denali…

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Monroe Anderson - "Old Articles” 56:21

1d ago56:21

56:21

Ben stumbles on an old Tribune story about rich people and property taxes. Then he riffs. Monroe joins in. Also, Michelle Obama ends her strategy of when they go low, we go high. To which Monroe says—all right! A few words about the Hegseth confirmation hearings. And more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic…

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Kina Collins - "Bannon vs Musk" 1:03:19

2d ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Steve Bannon takes on Elon Musk. Ben riffs. Kina Collins ponders the question--is she with Musk or Bannon? How about neither, actually. Also, how should Democrats respond to Trump and MAGA attacks regarding LA fires. A few words about why voters went from Obama to Trump. Ta Nehisi Coates has the answer. And some words of advice for Mayor Johnson. K…

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Delmarie Cobb—Council Translation 59:26

3d ago59:26

59:26

Delmarie Cobb joins Ben to help understand what alders are really saying when they say the things they say. In this case, when they explain their budget votes. Listen to alders Beale, Vasquez, Hadden and Sposato. Hear why Alderman Sposato gets a profile in courage award. Delmarie is a political strategist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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Rummana Hussain--For the Love of Suze Rotolo 1:05:54

4d ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Rummana Hussain asks and answers the difficult question. Why is it that so many people find it difficult to feel or express empathy for others in dire need? At least in relation to the fires in LA. Also, a few words about the oligarchs who have signed up with MAGA. And a defense of Suze Rotolo--who has been reduced to a weepy-eyed wimp in the Bob D…

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Mueze Bawany—Politics and Pigskins 1:05:21

5d ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Mueze Bawany praises—yes, praises—Mayor Johnson. Look for MAGA and the mainstreams to lose their minds. The question must be asked—why does Chicago love temperamental white guys so much? Like Mayors Daley and Rahm and Coach Ditka. The conversation moves to the Bears. Mueze pleads with the Bears to hire Ben Johnson as their next coach. Ben does a dr…

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Jack White - "Tell The Truth" 1:03:16

6d ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Who comes closer to telling the truth—Justice Alito or Michelle Obama? Ben riffs. Jack White answers the question. Then they’re off...presidential chit chat. Obama and Trump at the Carter funeral service. Is Baby Bush worse than Trump? Cato the Elder. Cato the Elder? Yes, Cato the elder. Amazon’s deal with Melania. The oligarchs make their move to …

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Meredith Shiner - "Oil on Fire" 1:02:55

7d ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Trump responds to the fires in Los Angeles with hate. Ben riffs. Meredith Shiner compares and contrasts President Carter and Trump. Also, the difference between a minority party and an opposition party. You have a choice, Dems. A few words about Mark Zuckerberg bowing to MAGA. Or the difference between a nerd and a dork. And more—so much more. Mere…

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Monroe Anderson - "Zuckerberg's Retreat" 1:00:24

8d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Mark Zuckerberg waves the white flag as he surrenders to Donny. Ben riffs. Monroe says it's all about sucking up to Big Daddy in order to make even more billions. Then it's on to the latest lunacy from Trump--whales, windmills, and various invasions. Monroe makes like the dairy farmer in South Dakota. He doesn't believe Trump will do the stuff that…

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Adolfo Mondragon - "Donny Jr. Goes to Greenland" 1:05:45

9d ago1:05:45

1:05:45

News from “the world” has Baby Donny visiting Greenland. Ben riffs. Adolfo Mondragon returns to explain the logic of the illogic to Ben. Including…why Dems don’t riot when they lose, like MAGA does. Why corporate Chicago loves Pedro Martinez. Why MAGA likes Mexican cuisine but dislikes Mexicans. Why free speech apparently does not apply to Washingt…

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Alden Loury—The Truth about Taxes 58:56

10d ago58:56

58:56

Alden Loury tells you everything you need to know about property taxes. Including…why we need them. Why we hate them. Why they’re unfair and not up for the task we demand of them. How they force people to leave their neighborhoods. Ben adds a few words about TIFs. Which are property tax hikes. Even if corporate Chicago and all their city council fl…

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Kevin Blackistone — Home Ruled 59:07

10d ago59:07

59:07

Ben doesn’t want to talk about all the bad news that happened last night. But he does so anyway. Kevin Blackistone returns to take us from A to Z on the Congressional land-transfer bill that enabled Washington to take control of land in Washington. It makes no sense until you realize that DC is treated more like a colony than a free state in the Un…

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Michael Tollin—The Great Mr Allen 48:15

11d ago48:15

48:15

Producer-director Michael Tollin has made movies about Michael Jordan and Hank Aaron. Now he’s producing a movie about Dick Allen, one of the greatest baseball players of the 60s and 70s. Michael’s love for Allen goes back to when he was playing for the Phillies. Ben loves him for his years with the White Sox. Hear them bicker over whether Allen’s …

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Pat Whalen—The Power of Fear 1:04:31

12d ago1:04:31

1:04:31

As the re-election of Speaker Johnson happens in the background, Pat Whalen explains the Trump-MAGA playbook. And, as one of the only Chicagoans who actually watches the George Stephanopolous Show, he discusses ABC’s decision to cut a deal, uhm, settlement, with Donnie. What’s the Trump library include a book? Also that’s not the show’s real name. …

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Gregory Royal Pratt—“Meet the Johnsons" 58:50

13d ago58:50

58:50

Congress elects Mike Johnson speaker by a few votes. Contrast that to Mayor Johnson’s four-vote budget victory. Ben riffs. Greg returns! He talks Mayors Lightfoot, Johnson, and Rahm. Also, journalism. Specifically, what constitutes a puff piece. Ever heard of a “beat sweetener”? Well, stick around for Greg’s explanation . Greg is a writer for the C…

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Mick Dumke - "Chicago's Problem” 1:06:34

14d ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Pension propaganda disguised as policy analysis—only in the NYT. Well, actually, it’s standard brainwashing in the mainstreams. Ben riffs. Mick Dumke riffs on Ben’s riff. Then they’re off—talking Jimmy Carter, Trump, Reagan and Bob Dylan. Yes, they both saw the Dylan movie. In the first show of 2025! Mick is a writer for Block Club. His views are h…

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Benny J— "Resolution 2025" 5:24

16d ago5:24

5:24

Ben shares his New Years Resolution for 2025. If you know Ben, you know, it's a BIG ONE! Now the main issue is…what’s the over under before he breaks that resolution? Start the new year off right, by catching all the latest BennyJ Shows on your favorite podcast platforms. Happy New Year Everyone!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…

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Monroe Anderson - "Can't Catch A Break" 58:12

16d ago58:12

58:12

Crime falls in Chicago. Does Mayor Johnson get credit? Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson explains…only white mayors get credit for good things. Musk v Bannon! Apparently, the MAGA bosses think the great mass of MAGA voters are stupid. Which makes sense cause they voted for Trump. A few words of praise for President Carter. See Privacy Policy at https://ar…

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Miles Kampf-Lassin--The Old Bunch 1:07:15

17d ago1:07:15

1:07:15

Miles Kamp-Lassin covers it all. The oligarchy of Musk. The kakistocracy of Trump. And the gerontocracy in the Democratic Party who launched a counter attack against Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, apparently cause she has the audacity to want to win future elections and use government to help ordinary people. The Democrats seem determined …

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David Faris--President Musk 55:54

17d ago55:54

55:54

David Faris tells you everything you need to know about last week's congressional budget debacle--a spectacle of madness starring Elon Musk as the president and Donald Trump as Musk's loyal sidekick. Trump has the constitutional authority but Musk has the megaphone. Listen and learn about continuing resolutions, debt ceilings, and budget hawks. Als…

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Rummana Hussain—MAGA’s Favorite Immigrants 1:01:11

18d ago1:01:11

1:01:11

It turns out MAGA doesn’t want to deport all immigrants. Or build a wall to keep all immigrants out. Oh, no, it turns out that President Musk and his sidekick Donny like “smart” immigrants. Cause they think Americans—especially the ones who voted for them—are too dumb to be workers in the Tech Bro universe. You were duped again, MAGA voters. Rumman…

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Antonio Correa - "Christmas is Over" 55:56

21d ago55:56

55:56

Christmas was a day of peace—well, that’s over. Ben riffs. Antonio Correa returns to talk immigration, illogical voters, the Hispanic vote and Luigi Mangione. Bill Burr joins show. Sorta. As does Trump, the grifter. And a dairy farmer in South Dakota. Antonio reveals his back-of-the-class theory. Ben says—dang, wish I’d thought of that. Antonio is …

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Benny J—"Christmas Wish Wednesday" 7:56

22d ago7:56

7:56

Ben hits the old interwebs to offer listeners a quick message of peace and love this Christmas! It's been a tumultuous year in Chicago, America and around the world. And Ben offers his three wishes for the future. The full show returns on Thursday, with special guest; Senior Digital Strategist at Heartland Signal, and Chicago radio veteran, Antonio…

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Monroe Anderson - "Chicago Loves Pedro" 53:25

23d ago53:25

53:25

Corporate Chicago hates unionized teachers so much that they fell in love with Pedro Martinez. And they’ll stay in love with him as long as he’s a useful tool to bash the union. Ben riffs. Monroe wonders why the mainstreams weren’t this upset at mayoral power plays when Daley sold the parking meters. Or Rahm gave billions in property tax dollars to…

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Thom Clark--Reformers and Deformers 59:19

24d ago59:19

59:19

Thom Clark is one of the few who has been around long enough to distinguish reformers from deformers. And so he contemplates the current state of the city council, filled with aldermen and women who swear up and down they're looking out for the taxpayers. Don't laugh, listeners--you elected them. Also, a few words about standing up to Trump. Thom C…

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Denali Dasgupta—Horse Pills for Everyone 57:37

24d ago57:37

57:37

The Sun-Times fantasizes about the awesome wonderfulness of Mayor Rahm—a thing that never existed. Ben riffs. Denali turns Ben’s attention to health care in the age of Trump. MAGA wants agency over their care. Meaning they want the freedom to take any old horse pill that any old grifter promotes. But they don’t care if they have the agency to pay f…

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Delmarie Cobb - "The Price of Eggs" 1:05:26

27d ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Trump says there's little he can do about the price of groceries after all. Ben riffs. Delmarie Cobb says she told you so about American voters being incapable of electing a Black woman as president. Or any woman for that matter. And that the first woman elected president will be one of the MAGA persuasion. Ben challenges Delmarie to find eight Bla…

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Ald. Scott Waguespack - "The United States of Musk" 1:06:33

28d ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Elon Musk uses X to pull the plug on funding the government. Ben riffs. Scott Waguespack riffs on the riff, reminding Ben about Musk’s bromance with Mayor Rahm. Bullet train to O’Hare. Then Scott tells the tale of the fast one Mayor Johnson pulled with a zoning proposal in Lincoln Park. Looks like Mayor Johnson learned a thing or two from Mayors Da…

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Monroe Anderson - "Donny Don't Play" 1:09:50

29d ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Trump forces Disney to its knees. Ben riffs. Monroe says I told you so. Trump is the emperor-elect, the media better get in line. A word or two about the Des Moines Register case. And Trump greeting Daniel Penny at the Army-Navy game. Finally, a few thoughts about why white people embrace Mayor Eric Adams but turned on Mayors Brandon Johnson and Lo…

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Perri Small - "Budget Balance" 58:37

1M ago58:37

58:37

The city council passes a budget and instead of praising Mayor Johnson, everyone’s hating on him. Ben riffs. Perri Small riffs on Ben’s riff. Explaining what’s going in words that north siders know is true even if they’d never admit it. A few words about pardoning Jesse Jackson Jr. And reflections on San Fran in ‘84. Perri is the retired host of th…

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Jim Coogan--Out of Order 1:03:20

1M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

For seven years, Jim Coogan has been keeping track of the prosecution of Donald Trump for his various crimes. Now with MAGA having pardoned Trump by electing him president, it's time to consider Trump's revenge. Should President Biden anticipate the persecution with massive pardons? Jim Coogan is a trial lawyer with Coogan Gallagher. See Privacy Po…

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Heidi Henry -- Knockin' on MAGA's Door 54:53

1M ago54:53

54:53

Shooting of an insurance executive in New York exposes hatred of our privatized health-care system. Ben riffs. Heidi Henry riffs on Ben’s riff. Then she talks about running as a New Deal Democrat in Trump country. And some of the strange comments she heard from voters while going door-to-door. Also, the Dem’s failure to speak to rural voters. And t…

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Rummana Hussain—The Smell of Trump 1:00:09

1M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Rummana Hussain contemplates a universe where men want to smell like Trump. Hence, the prez elect is selling cologne. He’ll sell anything knowing that MAGA will buy it. Also, Rummana vigorously defends Chicago voters after Ben asserts—they’d jump into the lake, if Baby Daley told them it was a good idea. And a few thoughts about Pachinko. Rummana i…

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Kina Collins - "MAGA Chorus" 1:01:32

1M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

MAGA has a curious inconsistency when it comes to gun-toting vigilantes. Ben riffs. Kina Collins talks about MAGA messaging. They stay on message even if what they say today contradicts what they said yesterday. Which gets into their contradictory attitudes toward Luigi Mangione and Kyle Rittenhouse. Which gets into the Democratic retreat on health…

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Monroe Anderson - "Be Nice 2 Donny!" 54:36

1M ago54:36

54:36

Alderman Vasquez and the Sun-Times suggest that Mayor Johnson and Governor Pritzker are being too belligerent in their anti-Trump rhetoric. And that the way to keep Trump and Homan from locking up Chicagoans or cutting off aid to Chicago is to be super nice. Like Blago. Or Mayor Adams in NYC. Ben riffs. Monroe joins in the riffing. With the north s…

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Dave Glowacz - "Homan Hype" 1:05:09

1M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

Trump’s Border Czar comes to the northwest side, but he’s not talking about Chicago’s border with Skokie. Ben riffs. Dave Glowacz returns to discuss the absurdity of the ongoing budget spectacle. Which is more of a pageantry staged by aldermen and mayor to fool Chicagoans into thinking their city is honest about its financial books. Specifically, D…

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Jack White—Infinite Stupidity 1:08:28

1M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

In an effort to prove that Albert Einstein was correct when he said stupidity was infinite, Americans elect Trump. That’s how much they hate, fear or envy powerful Black women. Now they awake to realize they’ve turned the country over to lunatics. Jack White discusses. Shoutout to Kareem Abdul Jabbar for your wisdom. Jack is a writer and journalist…

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Rummana Hussain—Trump Takes Lincolnwood 54:55

1M ago54:55

54:55

Just as we were set to record, word breaks. Bears fire Coach Eberflus. After he awakes from passing out, Ben riffs. Then Rummana Hussain explains why she couldn’t care less. Then the discussion turns to politics. Rummana sees a Trump flag in Lincolnwood. Are Trump voters stupid? Rummana is an editorial writer/columnist for the Sun-Times. Her views …

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David Faris--Democratic Self-Flagellation 47:02

1M ago47:02

47:02

David Faris talks pardons. Including Hunter Biden and January 6 insurgents. And he offers advice to Democrats--stop the self-flagellation. It's embarrassing. And counter productive. A few words about Trump's nominees. David is a political science professor at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Slate and Newsweek. His views are his own. See Pr…

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Marc Sims - "Waste of Time" 1:01:25

1M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Mayor Johnson and his Board of Ed think it’s a good idea to fire Pedro Martinez. Ben riffs. Marc Sims talks race and politics in Chicago. Also explains why mainstreamers have turned him against the mayor. “They control his narrative.” So true. Marc sorta defends north side liberals. Key word being sorta. Marc is host of the podcast, Just A Few Ques…

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Monroe Anderson - "Pardon Day" 52:48

1M ago52:48

52:48

The mainstreams rejoice over Mayor Rahm’s return from exile. Ben riffs. Monroe explains why mainstream journalists love Rahm so much. Sorry, Mayors Johnson and Lightfoot—you will never get that kind of love. Monroe defends President Biden’s Hunter pardon. Ben’s all over the map on that one. And a few words about the execution of Fred Hampton, which…

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Alvin Tillery - "Moana 2 Tuesday" 50:05

1M ago50:05

50:05

The most popular movie in America is what you might call “politically correct”. Ben riffs. Alvin Tillery examines the Democratic outreach to Black voters. In short, Dems, you should consider a new strategy. Also, is the Democratic ceiling for white vote in prez elections at 45 percent? Will Marjorie Taylor Green be the first woman elected president…

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Sergio Vicente--The Jake Paul Generation 1:01:48

1M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

Sergio Vicente explains how the rise of Jake Paul is a metaphor for the age of Trump. An age of women-hating white guys, entitled brats. Don't get him started. Also, a few words about the Black vote. And was the Mike Tyson fight rigged? And could he, Sergio, beat Jake Paul, if he had a year to get back into prime fight shape? And then a little icin…

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Flint Taylor--December 4, 1969 56:25

2M ago56:25

56:25

In preparation of publication of his latest book on the assassination of Fred Hampton, Flint Taylor talks about the role of the FBI, and the police in the murder and the role of Mayor Richard J. Daley and the media in the coverup. Not the finest of moments for the Tribune, that's for sure. Everything you need to know about that day in infamy and it…

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Rami Faraj—Uncommited USA 1:00:09

2M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

Rami Faraj examines the vote out of Dearborn, Michigan. A city he once lived in. As he explains the difference between a Trump voter and an uncommitted Democrat on the issue of funding Israel’s slaughter in Gaza. Apparently, shut up and vote Democrat doesn’t work. Rami is an activist and teacher in Chicago. Stick around for the breaking news about …

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Benny J- - "Happy Thanksgiving" 5:29

2M ago5:29

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It’s Thanksgiving. Time to give thanks… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Monroe Anderson - "Serafin Shindig" 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Having had a great year turning the public against teachers and a lefty mayor, the mainstreams throw a party. Ben riffs. Monroe gives an eye-witness report of the shindig. Then it’s off to Trump. Why does Trump live putting a Black man in housing? And more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art…

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Ald. Gil Villegas - "Boris and Danny" 1:06:30

2M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Who’s more corrupt—Boris Epshteyn or Danny Solis. Ben riffs. Gil Villegas covers the bases. Are the current aldermen Jake Paul’s? Is there such a thing as the Latino vote? Why did Gallegos win and Kamala in Arizona? Is there really a crisis at the border or have we been gaslit by Donny? And is he running for mayor? Gil is alderman of the 36th ward.…

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David Faris—2016 Again 59:09

2M ago59:09

59:09

The Dems swore they wouldn’t go back. But back they went—to 2016. David Faris tells you everything you need to know about what went down last Tuesday. While Ben tries to stay sane. David is a political science professor at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Slate and Newsweek. His views are his own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…

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Meredith Shiner—Bring In The Clowns 1:05:03

2M ago1:05:03

1:05:03

Meredith Shiner and Ben talk all things Trump II—the early days. We’d be laughing if the consequences weren’t so painful. Meredith is a political columnist for The New Republic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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