Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

Dan Proft
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Chicago's Morning Answer is the only morning radio program in Chicago that covers all of the stories that matter, from Washington to Springfield, from politics to culture. Hosted by Dan Proft, one the sharpest political minds in Illinois, Chicago's Morning Answer brings you what you need to know every morning from 5-9am (CT) on AM 560 The Answer. http://560TheAnswer.com http://morninganswerchicago.com

  1. 6H AGO

    You’ll Get Nothing and Like It

    0:30 - You’ll get nothing and like it  15:57 - Epstein Emails  39:22 - Operation Midway Blitz 01:04:48 - Illegal Uber Drivers  01:20:07 - RNC Co-Chair KC Crosbie on the end of the shutdown — Democrats got nothing, and Trump made it clear: America First. Follow KC on X @kc4gop 01:41:18 - Paul Vallas — former Chicago mayoral candidate and CPS CEO, now a policy advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute and columnist for the Chicago Contrarian — on the public safety crisis facing our kids and the cost of no school choice. Keep up with Paul on X @PaulVallas 01:59:06 - President of Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist: Voters didn't hand Republicans the Presidency and control of Congress to expand Obamacare. For more on Americans for Tax Reform atr.org 02:12:16 - What is A Woman 02:16:40 - Where’s the shame See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 31m

  2. 1D AGO

    Dumpster Diving Democrats

    0:30 - Dumpster Diving Democrats  38:29 - ICE whistles  59:43 - Sounds Like a Civil War  01:16:25 - Former Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel warns of a surge in attacks on officers — fueled by reckless rhetoric from the left. Chief Weitezel is on substack now! substack.com/@chieftomweitzelret 01:38:09 - Economist Stephen Moore shares his travel tips — from dodging canceled flights to escaping Chicago’s sky-high hotel taxes. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:55:58 - What did democrats get out of the shutdown?  02:14:17 - Mamdaniamia 02:16:17 - Defense Reporter at the Washington Examiner, Mike Brest, on Trump’s aggressive campaign against drug boats and efforts to stop illegal drugs from reaching the U.S. Follow Mike on X @MikeBrestDC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 30m

  3. 2D AGO

    Honoring Those Who Served

    0:30 - Trump on preventing shutdown rerun after Jan. 30 14:21 - Sunny Hostin rant: Dems caved, Schumer should be done 35:50 - AZ judge caught urinating in public and her husband gets arrested over it 59:22 - Cornell Law Professor William Jacobson on Trump’s plans to sue the BBC and the other major legal fights making headlines. Professor Jacobson is also founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation 01:15:16 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:18:35 - Senior Director at Farm to Veteran, Michelle Keller, on honoring those who served by providing farm-fresh food to veterans in need — and expanding the mission to reach more heroes than ever before. For more info on Farm to Veteran Farm2Veteran.com 01:36:12 - Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon: young people think that the system isn't working for them, and we damn well better start paying attention. For more from Mark substack.com/@markglennon 01:53:41 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:11:48 - Missy Cummings, Director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center, tackles the fears and myths around AI — and why we need to take a giant step back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 28m

  4. 3D AGO

    What’s the point of Illinois Republicans?

    0:30 - Deal on shutdown 17:57 - What is the point of the ILGOP? 38:24 - J6 58:22 - Ken Blackwell, former mayor of Cincinnati - also served as deputy undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:  My race isn’t your political forecast. Follow Ken on X @kenblackwell 01:14:52 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci takes a closer look at Putin, Orbán, and Petro. 01:34:39 - The maybes and the wannabes 01:55:39 - US Senator from WI, Ron Johnson: Democrats are rooting for a bad economy and hiding Obamacare’s failures. Keep updated with Senator Johnson @SenRonJohnson 02:12:39 - Frank Diana, principal futurist at Tata Consultancy Services, on AI, automation, and The Ambient City. For more from Frank frankdiana.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 28m

  5. 6D AGO

    Can Tom Dreesen Save Harvey?

    0:30 - Ken Griffin at American Business Forum 20:25 - Megan Kelly says it's ok to talk about Tucker now  39:40 - Shutdown: Flights 47:03 - On bureaucracy 55:50 - Illinois State Representative Bill Hauter (R-87) shares his frustration over the “Terminally Ill Patients” bill and the early-morning vote that pushed it through.For more on Rep Hauter's work for district 87  rephauter.com 01:13:24 - Actor and comedian Tom Dreesen on growing up in Harvey, race relations and working with Frank Sinatra 01:35:10 - Liel Leibovitz, editor at large for Tablet and host of the “Rootless” podcast, on Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and False Patriots .Follow Liel on X @liel 01:53:47 - Part 2 of Dan's interview with Tom Dreesen 02:10:32 - Open Mic Friday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 41m

  6. NOV 6

    ICE's Communications Issue

    0:30 - Day care center arrest 18:14 - Air traffic reductions 40:04 - Megyn Kelly on GOP getting its act together 01:03:19 - Senior Advisor for DHS/CBP Office of the Commissioner & former Chief of U.S. Border Patrol & Acting Director of ICE, Ron Vitiello, pushes back on media portrayals of ICE and CBP 01:22:40 - William Jacobson, Clinical Professor of Law at Cornell and Director of the Securities Law Clinic, says Trump’s tariff case is stronger than the media gives it credit for — critics just dislike the policy and the policymaker. Professor Jacobson is also founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation 01:45:36 - Matthew Moyer, senior associate at Clifford Law Offices & former prosecutor for both the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago, shares details from his new book  American Justice: From the Frontlines of the War on Crime 02:02:55 - Alexis Black on TMZ responding to what happened at Gold's Gym in LA with Tish Hyman 02:08:33 - Tim Ballard, former U.S. Department of Homeland Security special agent and the  real-life inspiration behind the hit film Sound of Freedom, discusses his new documentary Hidden War 02:21:19 - Jeff Nydegger, CEO of Jeff Buys Your House, shares two decades of lessons and opportunities for sellers in Chicagoland’s housing market. Best way to reach Jeff Buys Your House is to call 630-895-9530 or visit JeffBuysYourHouse.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 32m

  7. NOV 5

    A No Surprises Election Night

    0:30 - Results 14:26 - Mamdani victory speech 38:25 - Dems call for violence 01:03:19 - Trump defends ICE: ‘I think they haven’t gone far enough’ 01:23:10 - Dr. Zuhdi Jasser — president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and former U.S. Navy lieutenant commander — on what Mamdani’s NYC win means for the rest of the country. Dr Jasser is also running for congress in Arizona’s 4th district z4az.com 01:44:17 - Noted economist Stephen Moore - congratulations Chicago, you're not the most socialist city in America anymore. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:55:50 - Animal Stories 02:12:25 - Writer for the WSJ editorial page, Dan Henninger: Mamdani is the mirror image of Brandon Johnson - he's a union guy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 29m

  8. NOV 4

    Trump: Vote Cuomo for NYC Mayor

    0:30 - Trump: You Must Vote for Cuomo 13:30 - JB's potty mouth 35:59 - Mark Levin at RJC on Tucker, et al 57:53 - Ben Shapiro on Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes...most important thing going on in America 01:13:38 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:16:12 - Sports & Politics 01:33:29 - Mark Glennon, founder of Wirepoints, breaks down the recently passed Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act and the absurdities of Illinois’ green energy policy. For more from Mark substack.com/@markglennon 01:48:02 - Tom Williams, Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Colorado School of Mines and Human-Robot Interaction researcher, on how close we are to humanoid robots in the home and the opportunities if the current wave succeeds. For more on Tom’s work with robotics visit mirrorlab.mines.edu 02:06:45 - Why Dan Proft is Single See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 18m
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Chicago's Morning Answer is the only morning radio program in Chicago that covers all of the stories that matter, from Washington to Springfield, from politics to culture. Hosted by Dan Proft, one the sharpest political minds in Illinois, Chicago's Morning Answer brings you what you need to know every morning from 5-9am (CT) on AM 560 The Answer. http://560TheAnswer.com http://morninganswerchicago.com

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