Chicago journalist Ben Joravsky starts each show by riffing on the news of the day with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty. Then he talks politics with activists, elected officials, journalists and all sorts of political know-it-alls. We talk Chicago, Illinois, national (lots of national), international and lefty politics. Find The Ben Joravsky Show wherever you download podcasts.
It's time for the weekly update of what's going on. And Ben & Dr. D riff away. Today's theme--say it ain't so, aldermen. A bunch are choosing not to run for office. Why? Job too hard? Not enough appreciation? Mayor too mean. Also, update on the latest corruption in Chicago. A word or two about Willie Wilson and more...
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