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 5 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.
Kam Buckner says no to DNC without federal assistance for housing. Ben riffs. Leor Galil talks about how the Holocaust has been misused. Especially if it’s used to justify carnage in Gaza. Also, Elon Musk’s conflicted attitude about Jewish people. Chicago’s obsession with The Bear. And the Ravenswood rathole. And how it all relates to Lolla. And more! Leor is a staff writer for the Reader.
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