Northwestern takes a page from Jaws to deflect attention from their hazing, weirdly racist football program. Ben riffs, eventually. Monroe Anderson talks about the latest Clarence Tomas scandal, NU football, “affirmative action” doctors and Trump’s tactics. Stick around to hear Joyce Owens make her debut—“they should have gone to Howard”.

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Darren Bailey battles Mike Bost for Trump’s blessings. Ben riffs. South Bend council member Henry Davis Jr returns to talk about his recent run for mayor. How Dems take Black people for granted. How Trump feeds nihilism to Black voters. And why it’s crazy to give handouts to sports teams, owned by “capitalists” who believe in socialism for themselves. And more…

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Roosevelt University political science professor David Faris debates Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz on trump’s indictment. The verdict is in…Faris mops the floor with Dershowitz. It’s like watching Muhammad Ali fight Jerry Quarry. No contest.

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The Wall Street Journal rushes to Justice Samuel Alito’ s rescue after he’s caught taking freebies from a billionaire. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson explains the difference between Democrats and MAGA on ethics. Mainly, MAGA has none. And more, including Chicago’s curious attitude about the south side.

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School teacher and political activist Mueze Bawany joins Ben to talk about the news of the week. Including…the Machine is dead! Even as it lives on as a metaphor. Also, Mayor Johnson’s school board. Nihilism among millennials and Zs. And a word or two about what Mueze would do if he ran the Bulls.

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On June 6, Ben and Maya brought First Tuesdays to the Night Hawk in Albany Park. Our guests were state Rep Kam Buckner and activist Lynda Lopez. We were talking CTA. Things got interesting when several bus drivers, with years in the system, explained what’s really going on. If only Chicago’s leaders listened to the people who really know what’s going on—the people who actually do the work. As we all know, “Maya” is Maya Dukmasova, star investigative reporter for Injustice Watch.

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Dems better realize Trump plays by no rules. Ben riffs. Political strategist Andrew Ellison—aka, Steve Kornacki II—breaks down the electoral map. For Prez and senate races. It’s not as gloomy as Dems think, unless, of course, they fall back asleep. But first a word or two about what worked in Michigan.

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The media’s attempt to make it seem like anyone in Chicago gave an hoot about NASCAR is straight out of Chomsky. Ben riffs. Monroe Anderson talks affirmative action and the gaslighting of Black Americans. Also, an update on Trump’s rally in South Carolina. Has MAGA become a fascistic version of Deadheads?

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Lincoln Yards developers seek bailout from Chicago teachers. Ben riffs. And professor Lance Williams talks about his latest book: King David and Boss Daley. As he explains it, Chicago’s violence, segregation and hate is in the city’s DNA. So don’t act surprised by what’s going on.

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The Chicago Bears prove that meritocracy is dead as they extend their paw for a handout. Ben riffs. And Dave Glowacz from Inside Chicago Government joins Ben to break down the latest city council maneuvers. Including Scott Waguespack farewell as committee chair.

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