Parhaat Joravsky Podcastit (2024)

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David Faris—Trump’s Team Of Rivals 54:34

11h ago54:34

54:34

David Faris searches for the logic of the voters’s decision to elect Trump. And for Trump’s decision to nominate Gaetz, Baby Bobby, Hegseth and so on. Good luck, David. Oh, yes—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/privacy…

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Meredith Shiner—A Confederacy of Dunces 1:05:03

1d 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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Matt Ginsberg-Jaeckle - "50-0!" 1:10:00

2d ago1:10:00

1:10:00

The City Council unanimously votes against a property tax hike. Ben riffs. Matt Ginsberg-Jaeckle analyzes MAGA votes in the 50th ward. A combo of Democratic disenchantment and MAGA converts. Well, maybe they were already MAGA. Also, Marco Rubio as Secretary of State. His policies created the migration that MAGA says they hate. More evidence that il…

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Denali Dasgupta - "Attorney General Gaetz" 1:11:54

3d ago1:11:54

1:11:54

Trump nominates Matt Gaetz for AG. Ben riffs. Then he riffs about the Sun-Times article on the Latino bloc. Then Denali riffs on the curious attitude voters have for women candidates. And then they’re off, searching for meaning in the illogical behavior of voters. Also, a brief look at elected school board results. Denali is a political analyst who…

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Monroe Anderson - "That's How You Do It, Dems” 1:02:44

4d ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Biden welcomes Trump to the White House. Oh, what a difference between MAGA and Dems. Ben riffs. Monroe already looking forward to 2026 midterms. Will Senate Republicans have a backbone? Only if votes are private. The great debate—did Saturday Night Live roll over? When will Mayor Johnson ever learn? And is Ben a closet Packers fan? See Privacy Pol…

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Miles Kampf-Lassin — “Admit It, America" 1:08:43

5d ago1:08:43

1:08:43

Trump picks the governor of South Dakota to police the border with Mexico. Ben riffs. Miles Kampf-Lassin assesses the election and what will follow. Will Sean O’Brien use his clout with Trump to stand up for labor? Stop laughing, people. Will Joe Rogan use his clout with Trump to keep Trump from locking up lefties and journalists? Stop crying, peop…

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Michael Crommett—In Case You Forgot 59:11

6d ago59:11

59:11

Michael Madigan really has left the building, as he’s not running for re-election as committeeman. Ben riffs. And cinematographer Michael Crommett talks about filming the January 6 insurrection. Michael was there that day. First at Trump’s rally. And later on the steps of the Capitol, where he filmed the siege. He was the cinematographer for Unprec…

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Rep. Kelly Cassidy -- Madigan Agonistes 57:53

6d ago57:53

57:53

The MAGAzation of America hits the airplane boarding lines. Ben riffs. Kelly Cassidy joins the riffing and broadens the conversation to Yankee fans. Is America as anti-women as MAGA thinks? Will Kelly’s home state of Florida vote Kamala? And a few words about MJM, or Michael Joseph Madigan. Kelly is a state representative from Rogers Park. See Priv…

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David Faris—Going Back 59:09

7d 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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Rummana Hussain—Black Women Betrayed 1:05:42

8d ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Rummana Hussain and Ben discuss the curious refusal of Americans, including leftists, to acknowledge that hatred of women, especially Black women, prompted millions of voters to vote for a criminal over Kamala Harris. It is a betrayal of Black women. Even if America refuses to admit that. Ben says a demented Joe Biden, running in all his f-bomb-dro…

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Julie Lynn - "Shoulda Listened to Julie" 54:21

9d ago54:21

54:21

Clearly, the abortion rights movement did not lead to a Democratic triumph. Ben riffs. Julie Lynn elaborates. Bottom line—the strategy of using state by state referendums to lead the charge benefitted Trump. Just like Julie said it would. And if voters think these referendums will protect abortion rights they are seriously misguided. Just like Juli…

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Kina Collins - "Lessons Learned" 1:09:34

10d ago1:09:34

1:09:34

The day-after comments of Dems and Trumpers reveal—again—that MAGA plays the game of politics by its own set of rules. Ben riffs. Kina Collins offers her views on what went down in the election. As much as she wanted Kamala to win, she saw it coming. A few words about misogyny. And much more. Kina is a political activist and strategist in Chicago. …

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Monroe Anderson and Jack White - "Harris Defeats Trump" 1:05:36

11d ago1:05:36

1:05:36

When it came to election predictions, Ben got everything wrong. Ben riffs. Then legendary journalist Jack White join Ben and Monroe in breaking everything down. Including what to do next. 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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Rep. Kam Buckner - "Anything Goes" 58:16

12d ago58:16

58:16

As America votes, the polls tell the story. Sorta. Ben riffs. Kam Buckner offers his state of the union on this day of decision. Ben gets sentimental. Kam can relate. Our ancestors are talking to us. A word or two about gaslit north siders who have been brainwashed into hating Mayor Johnson. And then a word ot two about the leaderless Bears. Would …

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Alderman Matt Martin—A Few Hours To Go 1:03:35

13d ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Alderman Matt Martin talks about how to pay Chicago’s school bills. The limitations of TIFs. Why Chicago needs Kamala to win. Property tax assistance. His fair election ordinance. And the need for safer crosswalks. Matt is the alderman of the 47th ward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…

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Delmarie Cobb — Time To Step Up 1:04:42

13d ago1:04:42

1:04:42

New school board prez loves Mayor Johnson. Ben riffs. Delmarie Cobb addresses voter attitudes toward women. Will voters overcome their fears and elect a woman president? Flashbacks to Hillary. The Liz Cheney strategy. And a word or two about north side white liberals. They’re aghast! And they’re the first to abandon ship. Delmarie is a political st…

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David Faris--Anticipatory Obedience 1:03:28

14d ago1:03:28

1:03:28

With just a few days before the election, David Faris considers the possibility of American democracy turning into a dystopian horror show. Already you can see the billionaires making the same calculations. Like Jeff Bezos, trying to win over Trump by ordering the Post not to endorse Kamala. And then making up some gobbledygook justification. Call …

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Omar Torres-Kortright—Puerto Rican Pride 57:30

15d ago57:30

57:30

Having already denigrated and hated on Blacks, Mexicans, Jews, and Haitians, MAGA turns in Puerto Ricans. Omar Torres-Kortright talks about Puerto Rico’s connection to the mainland. What MAGA is up to by hating on Puerto Ricans. How Puerto Rican voters will respond. And more. Omar is an activist and artist in Chicago, See Privacy Policy at https://…

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Adolfo Mondragon - "Mayor Boo" 1:04:29

17d ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Chicago wakes up to realize Mayor Johnson broke the property tax promise he should never have made. Ben riffs. Adolfo Mondragon talks about the psychology of voters supporting politicians who denigrate them. Also, the Don Rickles impact on MAGA. And the Musk ask—what will he want from Donny in exchange for giving MAGA so much money and love? Hint—h…

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Monroe Anderson - "76,000 Big Macs" 1:01:58

18d ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Tens of thousands of people turn out in Washington to hear Kamala. Ben riffs. Monroe chimes in. The talk turns to the gender gap. What’s a matter with men? Does Washington Post columnist Brian Broome have a point? And what will the world look like when we record next Wednesday’s show? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…

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Jacob Kaplan--"Madison Square Hate" 1:01:58

19d ago1:01:58

1:01:58

MAGA denigrates Puerto Ricans at Trump rally in New York. Ben riffs. Jacob Kaplan riffs. And then it's the deep dive on the presidential election. Including, though not limited to, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, Nebraska. Yes, Nebraska. C'mon, rookies, you can learn from Jacob, one of the original Political Know-It-Alls. Also, senate a…

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David Faris--Swinging States 48:37

20d ago48:37

48:37

David Faris talks swing states. That is, the concept that only seven states matter in the presidential election and how everything else that follows is insane. As in the media's coverage of MAGA's reaction to hurricanes And the tribal identities of Blue versus Red. And...oh, just listen. Also, a look at senate races in Texas and Nebraska. Is Texas …

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Jason McGrath—Poll Troubles 1:02:03

20d ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Trump sways to music in what was a bizarre campaign moment, even for Trump. Ben riffs. Pollster Jason McGrath tells you everything you need to know about the polls. They're guideposts, nothing more or less. Please don't hate the messenger even if you hate his message. And if you want to know who's going to win, consider this: At this point, it's es…

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Rummana Hussain—Trump Scares Bezos 1:03:48

22d ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Jeff Bezos spikes the Washington Post’s editorial endorsing Kamala Harris. Looks like Trump scared him off, just like he apparently scared Jamie Dimon. Rummana Hussain talks about the limitations of our so-called free press. Rummana is an editorial writer/columnist for the Sun-Times. Her views are her own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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Miles Kampf-Lassin - "Trump Scares Dimon" 1:03:50

24d ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Jamie Dimon is afraid to endorse Kamala Harris. Ben riffs. Miles Kampf-Lassin gives some last minute advice to the Dems. Not that they will listen. Also, imagine if the mainstreams covered corporate greed like they cover Mayor Johnson. Miles is an editor/writer for In These Times. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva…

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Monroe Anderson -- "Obama Does Eminem” 59:38

25d ago59:38

59:38

President Obama channels Eminem—that’s how bad he wants to beat Trump. Ben riffs. Monroe on polls and predictions. And John Kelly calling Trump a fascist. Is Sean right? Everyone wants to be a swing voter. Just as everyone talks like a pundit. The Central Park 5 take it to court. Will Monroe channel Eminem? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

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Maya Dukmasova - "Mad Dog Madigan Defense" 52:27

26d ago52:27

52:27

With fascism at the gates, the feds start prosecuting Michael Madigan. Ben riffs. And Maya Dukmasova talks justice. Or at least judges. As she previews Injustice Watch’s guide to judges. A very entertaining and enlightening view of how judges got to the bench and what they did once they got there. Stick around for one of the funniest quotes of all …

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Denali Dasgupta—Tech Bros 1:03:45

27d ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Apparently having nothing better to do, the city council wages a revolt on behalf of ShotSpotter. Ben riffs. Denali Dasgupta talks about the aldermanic love for tech bros, technology, privatization and “magical thinking”. That is, the belief that a device peddled by a clever salesman will magically solve our problems. And speaking of strange obsess…

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Lynn Toussaint— Haitian History 51:02

27d ago51:02

51:02

Desperate to scare enough white voters to vote him back to the White House, Trump hates on Haitians. Lynn Toussaint gives a primer on Haiti, its history with the USA, what Trump is up to by making up lies about Haitians and other immigrants and more. Including, an answer to the Marvin Gaye question. Lynn is a lawyer and the president of the Haitian…

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Jack White--Jezebel Spirits at the Gates 55:14

28d ago55:14

55:14

Jack White tries hard not to be gaslit by the madness of the closing days of the campaign. But it's hard not to when MAGA is calling on demonic spirits to defeat Kamala Harris. And the press is no help. And the polls are misleading. And we shouldn't trust the polls. But we're obsessed with them. And JD Vance is demonizing journalists. And they seem…

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Meredith Shiner — "Blind Economics" 52:55

1M ago52:55

52:55

Polls show that voters prefer Kamala’s economic policies over Trump’s, provided they don’t know which is which. Ben riffs. Meredith Shiner explicates and annotates her recent essay on Ta’Nahesi Coates and the mainstream media. Also, a few words about Republican pundits giving advice to Democrats. Meredith is a columnist for The New Republic. See Pr…

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Laurie Glenn —“The Bret Baier Question” 1:00:31

1M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Kamala goes on FOX where she gets asked the deplorable question. Ben riffs. Ben Head makes a pitch for Operation Swing State. And then Laurie Glenn talks about the fragile state of democracy and civility on the eve of the election. It’s a scary time for sure. Laurie is a political and communications strategist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c…

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Monroe Anderson —"Let's Cut A Deal" 1:03:08

1M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Voters are feeling very transactional as Election Day approaches. Ben riffs. Monroe talks Trump’s visit to Chicago and offers his insights on the contradictory mindset of rich capitalists who’re voting MAGA even if MAGA policies hurt their businesses. Then he chides Ben for being too critical of Chicago voters. Producer Chris plays a recording of A…

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Curtis Lawrence—The Vanishing Truth 58:38

1M ago58:38

58:38

JD Vance whines because Margaret Brennan wanted him to tell the truth. Ben riffs. Curtis Lawrence talks journalism in the post-truth era, when Trump and Vance believe they should be able to say whatever they want. Even if they’re lying. Also, the Lu Palmer legacy. And the Abe Peck legacy. And reflections on the disappearance of great neighborhood h…

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Jack White—The Media Game 1:01:39

1M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Jack White explains how Trump leads the mainstream media around like they’re little puppy dogs. Mainly the Washington Post and the NYT. It got so bad Jack stopped reading both—cold turkey. Jack White knows a thing or two about the mainstreams. He was a writer for years for Time and the Post. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif…

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Rummana Hussain—Trump’s China-made Bibles 1:00:02

1M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Turns out the Bible’s Trump is hawking to his cultists are made in China. Ironies abound. Rummana Hussain and Ben discuss them all. Then it’s time for the deep dive into Chicago’s media—is the City Hall press corps as biased against Mayor Johnson as Ben was against Mayor Rahm? Rummana is an editorial writer and columnist for the Sun-Times. Her view…

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Kina Collins—Obama The Scold 42:14

1M ago42:14

42:14

Kim Collins analyzes President Obama’s vote-for-Kamala speech in Pittsburgh. Was he scolding Black men? Does scolding work? Have the Democrats overlooked their base? Then it’s on to Chicago where Mayor Johnson is battling just about everyone over the schools. Kina is a west side activist and former congressional candidate. See Privacy Policy at htt…

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Pat Whalen - "We Got A Lot To Get To" 1:02:23

1M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Looks like it’s down to Texas to hold senate for Dems. Ben riffs. Pat Whalen delivers his theory on their litigation of politics. Has Mayor Johnson lost the north side? One answer—yes. Other answer—can’t lose what you never had. Also, MAGA censors abortion rights group in Florida. Is free speech just for MAGA? Pat is a comedian, podcaster snd impre…

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Dan Pogorzelski - "TIF Take" 44:38

1M ago44:38

44:38

Trying to figure out how to pay for schools, CPS and CTU discover TIF. That’s a lot of acronyms. Ben riffs. Dan P returns to talk climate change. In particular, MAGA’s contradictory attitude regarding the impact of humans on climate. They don’t believe there is an impact when it comes to heating up the world. But they do believe Dems are creating h…

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Monroe Anderson - "Mayor Johnson and the Press" 59:22

1M ago59:22

59:22

Does the media have a bias against Mayor Johnson? Ben riffs. Monroe says—duh! Does a bear, well, you know how that goes. Lots of local talk. Followed by Trump talk. 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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Peter Cunningham - "Blood in the Water" 1:07:06

1M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

In the wake of school board-gate, everyone thinks Mayor Johnson is a one termer. Ben riffs. Peter Cunningham riffs on Ben’s riff. As they continue a debate on schools and politics they’ve been having for over 20 years. Peter was a speech writer for Mayor Daley and Arne Duncan’s press secretary. Mayor Johnson might want to hire him. See Privacy Poli…

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Julie Lynn—The Choice Is Yours 1:01:25

1M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Nothing illustrates the disconnect of voters from reality so much as the issue of abortion. You got voters voting for referendums to legalize abortion then turning around and voting for politicians who will do everything they can to keep it illegal. Julie Lynn explains it all. Julie is a political consultant. No one knows more about the politics of…

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Stacy Davis Gates—Now They Complain About Loans 1:02:13

1M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Dems employ filibuster to keep MAGA from winning all electoral votes in Nebraska. Ben riffs. Stacy Davis Gates talks politics of funding schools, CEO Martinez, elected school board and more. That’s the local. Then she talks national politics. She’s big time for Kamala. Also Ben offers Stacy his condolences cause Northern Illinois beat her beloved N…

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David Faris--October Surprise 55:30

1M ago55:30

55:30

David Faris examines the latest election news. Including...the VP debate, the curious Harris strategy, the impact of the economy and Jack Smith's latest filing. Also, a word or two about Jill Stein and the Green Party. David is a political science professor at Roosevelt University and a columnist for Slate and Newsweek. His views are his own. See P…

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Mark Wallace—“Back to Incivilty” 1:01:03

1M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Trump makes it clear that JD’s attempt to play nice guy in the debate is ancient history. Ben riffs. Mark Wallace talks facts about the state of politics in the age of MAGA. Like…”everything you have a right to do does not mean you’re right to do it.” And…”the truth is something you never need to remember.” Also, Ta-Nahesi takes a bold stand on the…

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Monroe Anderson--"Slick JD" 1:00:33

2M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

You gotta go back to Bill Clinton to find a politician as slick as JD Vance. Ben riffs on last night's vice presidential debate. Monroe joins the conversation. Talking Slick JD's smooth dodge of questions on abortion and climate change. Plus, his rewriting of history on Obamacare. And the Big Daddy--his attempt to dodge the question of whether Joe …

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State Rep. Kam Buckner--"Happy Birthday, Jimmy!" 1:02:07

2M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Jimmy Carter turns 100. Ben riffs. Kam Buckner offers some millenialistic riffs on President Carter. Conversation starts national, as in Harris v. Trump. Immigration as issue. VP debate preview. Then local. Mayor Johnson "versus" Pedro Martinez. State needs to step up on funding. Finally, Bears talk. Kam played football throughout college so he kno…

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Keith Kelleher—Union Labels 59:15

2M ago59:15

59:15

With Labor Day behind us, voters start to wake from their slumber. Ben riffs. Keith Kelleher explains what’s at stake for unions. Analyzes the Right’s latest attempts to win over union members and gives a brief history lesson about Janus. Keith is the retired president of SEIU Healthcare. The man knows his labor history, people. See Privacy Policy …

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David Masciotra—I Am Somebody 1:09:28

2M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Before Kamala, before Barack, before Bernie there was Jesse. Jesse Jackson, that is. Ran a lefty campaign for president in 1984 and 1988 when all the mainstream Dems were telling Black and lefty voters—shut up, don’t embarrass us. David Masciotra tells the lessons of Jackson and how they’re more relevant than ever. David is the author of I Am Someb…

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Rummana Hussain—Dancing With Anna 50:11

2M ago50:11

50:11

Rumman Hussain gets real. Talking the reality of reality TV which is…it made Trump into an icon for his cultists. And now it’s allowing Anna Sorokin to run more cons. Thanks to Dancing with the Stars. Also much love for the latest issue of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s newsletter. Rummana is an editorial writer/columnist for the Sun-Times. Her views are he…

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