PCA. Cubs center fielder PCA says something nasty to a Sox fan. Ben riffs. D’Frantz and Natalie offer their views. And then they’re off on a wide ranging exchange about the WNBA. Topics include, in no particular order, Rickea Jackson’s knee injury, Angel Reese, Coach Tyler Marsh, Candace Parker, Brianna Stewart & Myles Turner & Giannis. And much more. D’Frantz is an activist and one of the greatest point guards to come out of Chicago. Natalie is a journalist and filmmaker. 

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Graham Platner runs as a working-class hero, and The NYT says, but his daddy’s a lawyer. Ben riffs. Graciela Guzman runs down the progressive state-wide agenda. Including fair taxes, data center controls, and no handouts to the rich, including the Bears. Graciela is the state senator from the 20th district on Chicago’s northwest side. She’s a proud progressive, and not afraid to say it.

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Ben and Dr D reveal some secrets as they race through a week’s worth of news. Chicago pitches for another Democratic convention. The Board of Ed throws away fifty-something thousand. And in honor of his third year in office, Mayor Johnson sits down with CBS newsman Chris Tye. We break down the clips. Finally, Dr D tells all about how he got through college. Oh, that Dr D.

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Group think is not limited to MAGA. Ben riffs. Mick talks religion. Or the Hegseth variant, a toxic blend of “faith-based” hate. As well as JD Vance cheering on Trump’s attack on Pope Leo. And more. Mick is well qualified to discuss religion and politics as he may be the only political reporter in Chicago who’s read the Torah, the New Testament and the Koran. Also, gerrymandering gone viral. Finally, on a lighter side—should Ben renew his Bulls season tickets? Mick is a writer and editor for Block Club. His views are his own. 

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Jamelle Bouie makes it clear what’s at stake in the wake of the Supremes eviscerating the Voting Rights Act—our democracy. Ben riffs. Gregory returns to talk about the Pulitzer Prize the Tribune won for its coverage of Operation Midway Blitz. Also, his exchange with Bovino. And what happened after he was chastized by one of Trump’s press people. Ben teaches Greg about neo-liberals. And then they join forces to defend leaks. C’mon, Mayor Johnson your school appointees should not be making like MAGA. Finally, a word or two about high school debate. Did Gregory defeat Carlos Ramirez Rosa in a debate match way back when? Gregory is a reporter for the Chicago Tribune. Congratulations on the Pulitzer, Tribsters. 

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From his hospice care, former Congressman Barney Frank offers a gloomy message for fellow Democrats. Ben riffs. Monroe dissects recent gerrymandering rulings be the Supremes. It’s all about “white power” from operatives who only like “good darkies.” Also an update from the “land of aren’t we special.”—aka, Lincoln Park. Which is different than the land of Hoosiers, whose leaders have sold their souls to Trump. Monroe makes a bold prediction about Kamala Harris. Finally, a new poll shows about 56 percent of Americans aren’t sure the recent assassination attempt on Trump was real.

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Trump sics the Feds on The View—as in Whoopi’s show. Ben riffs. The Hussain sisters return! Talking The View, the Met Gala, Kash Patel, Indians as model minorities and Bruce Springsteen. Rummana is a columnist for the Sun Times. Almas is a private eye. Their views are their own.

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Ben & Dr D have pastrami on their minds! Why? Cause JB Pritzker was lunching at a deli with a national reporter and talking about running for president, while nibbling at his pastrami. Meanwhile, Mayor Rahm was bike riding in New Hampshire. George Cardenas was letting everyone know he wants to be mayor. And Darren Bailey was inching further toward the middle.

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Jack Thornell’s photographs of the Civil Rights Movement remind us why we need the Voting Rights Act now as much as ever. Ben riffs. Denali Dasgupta compares the vast contrast in the lives and legacies of Amisha Patel and Rudy Giuliani. Also, a “real moment” for American Catholics. And a few words about taxing the rich. Denali is an activist in Chicago.

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In the aftermath of Tuesday’s primary in Indiana, Hoosier Republicans win the award for lame-voters-of-the-year. Ben riffs. Pat Whalen talks MAGA, Hoosiers, Mayor Rahm, the perils of short-form content and more. Also, he introduced his new political game show—That Being Said. You can play along at home. Pat is a comedian in Chicago. By the way, the name of the comedian Pat quoted? Bill Hicks. It’s just a ride, indeed.

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