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Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft

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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160:41

Bears Megaproject Bill Advances

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/24

0:30 - Bears stadium deal 13:27 - Anna Paulina Luna on Special Forces guy who bet on capturing Maduro 36:15 - Fired USAID Workers on the Job Hunt 01:00:35 - Gabriel Elefteriu, co-founder of AstroAnalytica and senior fellow for Space Power at the Council on Geostrategy in London, shares Three military lessons from the Iran war 01:19:57 - Mayor of Hammond, IN, Thomas McDermott, says his city is still very much in play to land the Chicago Bears 01:35:53 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on the proposed

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143:28

The Gorman Family Speaks

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/23

0:30 - The Gormans speak 14:11 - CA Gov race 35:39 - Hasan Piker on NYT's "The Opinions" podcast: pro-piracy, need to get back to committing cool crimes 59:13 - National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative & former Virginia Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli, points to four constitutional challenges to Virginia’s redistricting referendum and predicts that it will get tossed out as early as next month 01:16:07 - Clinical Professor of Law at Cornell & founder of

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144:15

Older Americans Are Hoarding America's Potential

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/22

0:30 - SPLC 34:59 - IRAN 58:11 - Markets specialist Scott “the Cow Guy” Shellady of Market Day Report! says the U.S. economy remains strong and expects gas prices to return to normal. Check out Scott’s Market Day Report! – 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- and The Cow Guy Close – 1pm CT to 1:30pm CT – both at RFD-TV 01:15:23 - Center of the American Experiment President and Powerline contributor John Hinderaker says he was surprised by how close the Virginia redistricting

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148:52

Not Dead Yet in Illinois

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/21

0:30 - Hinsdale/Plainfield teacher predator 16:50 - Not dead yet in Illinois 32:06 - CAMPUS BEAT 57:51 - Former advisor to the office of Netanyahu and co-host of Israel Undiplomatic, Ruthie Blum: The last thing Trump should want is to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory 01:12:42 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:16:17 - Richard A. Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law & Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, shares details from

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146:16

Rallying the CPS Apparatchiks on May Day

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/20

0:30 - Rallying the CPS apparatchiks on May Day 14:49 - Iran: The Trump Deal 32:56 - TPS for Haitians 01:00:16 - Duncan Wood, fellow at the Wilson Center and CEO of Hurst International Consulting: The world is rediscovering chokepoints — and they are not just geographic. Follow Duncan on X @AztecDuncan 01:16:26 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation says Iran is in disarray and may not even know who’s in charge as negotiations unfold. 01:33:21 - SAVE Act 01:49:00 - Josh Weiner, chief

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162:25

BLM Brandon Knows Who He Is

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/17

0:30 - BLM Brandon knows who he is: $25/min wage...anything less is an injustice 14:17 - Trump: if no deal, fighting resumes 36:22 - Clarence Thomas on Progressivism 59:29 - Hasan Piker means it when he says Hamas is 1000x better than Israel 01:16:11 - Sierra Knoch, foreign policy analyst, professor, and Trump campaign alumna: Europeans aren’t prepared for what it means to align with Iran, Russia. Follow Sierra on X @cerisesdumatin 01:39:36 - Deputy Opinion Editor at the Wall Street Journal

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146:03

Open Borders & Benefits Fraud

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/16

0:30 - Sheridan Gorman killer arraigned 12:58 - Manhattan Institute interview with illegal immigrant trans covered by Medi-Cal 34:37 - Anti-Fraud Task Force 51:32 - Alex Traiman, CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief for JNS.org, urges the U.S. and Israel to finish the job and take down the Iranian regime. Keep updated on X with Alex @traiman 01:11:50 - Libertyville 01:36:53 - Justin Logan of the Cato Institute on Trump’s threats to NATO and why he says even seemingly unwise moves can serve a

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150:24

Ruben Gallego Reacts to His Bestie’s Downfall

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/15

0:30 - Swalwell accuser Lonna Drewes 16:09 - Sen. Ruben Gallego on his bestie Swalwell 34:37 - FISA 53:32 - Senator Ron Johnson says time is running out to pass the SAVE Act and calls for ending the filibuster 01:13:36 - Sen. John Kennedy on the Neo-Marxist Party 01:32:47 - Noted economist Stephen Moore predicts gas prices, and inflation, will tumble as soon as the Strait of Hormuz opens. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:49:47 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent & regular

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148:30

Swalwell: He Gone… But Not Alone

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/14

0:30 - Swalwell - He gone...not alone 18:29 - Spencer Pratt on Mayor Karen "Basura" Bass 27:02 - Trump initial lob back at Pope Leo: not a fan 59:34 - Bradley Smith, chairman of the Institute for Free Speech, Blackmore/Nault Professor of Law at Capital University and who served on the Federal Election Commission from 2000 to 2005: The Constitution Could Let Noncitizens Vote 01:11:14 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:14:40 - Michael Evans, former Times of London defense

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146:45

Schadenfreude

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/13

0:30 - Former staffer accuses Swalwell of rape 19:32 - Byron Noem and his dominatrix 37:04 - Homan on Dr. Phil 57:54 - Vance on Iran negotiations: we tried, no dice 01:14:29 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation fires back at critics of the Iran war, saying America can’t sit idly by and allow Iran to rebuild its nuclear program. 01:35:39 - Jonathan Aitken, author, former Member of Parliament, and part-time prison chaplain, draws on his Middle East experience and says the UAE and Oman could

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157:13

GENOCIDE: MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/10

0:30 - Melania's Epstein presser: not friend of nor victim of Epstein 16:26 - Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) on Dignidad Act 59:25 - NDP MP Leah Gazan: zero dollars for ongoing genocide against MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ 01:14:01 - Chicago: the system 01:32:34 - Joshua T. Katz, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, with An appraisal of judicial vulgarity 01:49:56 - Newsweek’s Josh Hammer: What Exactly Is the Purpose of NATO in the Year 2026? 02:08:38 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener

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146:55

We'll Be Hanging Around

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/09

0:30 - Leavitt on Iran's initial 10-point plan: not serious 13:40 - Hegseth: we'll be hanging around to ensure ceasefire compliance 37:44 - "Controversial" vintage shop owner murdered 55:30 - Eugene Kontorovich, George Mason law professor and Heritage Foundation senior researcher, says he believes Trump will press Iran hard in negotiations given Tehran’s past hostility. Follow Eugene on X @EVKontorovich 01:14:59 - National Review’s Noah Rothman says the U.S. holds the leverage in Iran

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155:16

Two Weeks to Stop the Spread… in Iran

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/08

0:30 - Two weeks to stop the spread 18:32 - ISP fleet 40:42 - Dr. Oz: Eliminating fraud will double life expectancy of Medicare 01:23:54 - Zuhdi Jasser, president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and former U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, on the ceasefire with Iran and the path forward, saying President Trump is the right leader for this moment. Dr. Jasser is also running for congress in AZ’s 4th district z4az.com 01:44:45 - Noted economist Stephen Moore brings new (and fun!) blue

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152:16

Christian Views of March Madness Ballers

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/07

0:30 - All hail the Michigan Wolverines 18:47 - What happens after 8pm EST on Tuesday night 38:38 - IRAN 01:00:09 - Founder & Principal Broker for HealthInsuranceMentors.com, C Steven Tucker, looks for the large coverage losses and premium hikes the democrats warned us about 01:15:48 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:19:20 - Lt. Col. (Ret) Tony Shaffer, President at Project Sentinel & London Center for Policy Research, on what to expect at 8pm ET tonight when Trump's

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146:08

Woke Stations Of The Cross

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/06

Amy Jacobson & Jim Iuorio filling in for Dan Proft -- 0:30 - Woke Stations of the Cross 14:28 - City workers owe 18 Million dollars in unpaid fines and fees 29:42 - British Airways is going to ruin air travel for all of us 37:00 - Blue Guy 54:20 - David Hochberg—Team Hochberg, 56david.com—argues that both parties are guilty of releasing less than reliable jobs numbers and what they bond market can tell us about government spending 01:15:04 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven

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160:24

She Gone! Pam Bondi Out As Attorney General

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/03

0:30 - Cook County officials speak out on claims of ICE agent activity at courthouses 16:34 - Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general 37:32 - Hospice where staggering 97% of terminal patients survive is accused of defrauding Medicare for $7.45 million 01:01:06 - Geoffrey J.D. Hewings is emeritus professor of geography, regional science, economics and urban and regional planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He joined Dan Proft to talk about the stadium options for the Bears

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145:45

President Trump's National Address on Iran

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/02

0:30 - Trump National Address on Iran 34:44 - Birthright citizenship before SCOTUS 54:13 - Doug Bandow, senior fellow at the Cato Institute, says Iran’s ability to retaliate could escalate the conflict and make the situation in the Middle East far more dangerous. Doug is also the author of Foreign Follies: America’s New Global Empire 01:13:54 - Richard Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law and Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, reviews

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146:42

Iran: Restating The Objectives

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/04/01

0:30 - Trump from the Oval Office: we'll be leaving Iran very soon, 2-3 weeks 13:47 - Marco Rubio: restating four objectives 36:45 - Sports & Politics 57:56 - Gordon Chang: China’s Economy Could Be the Biggest Casualty of the Iran War. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang 01:16:26 - Georgetown Law professor Randy Barnett: Trump Is Right on Birthright Citizenship. Grab your copy of Randy’s most recent book Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago 01:36:53 - Noted

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145:02

Shrews of The View: Having children is reckless

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/31

0:30 - Providence mayor calls for removal of Iryna Zarutska mural, says intent is 'divisive,' 'misguided' 14:16 - What Billy Donovan Said About the Bulls' Decision to Cut Jaden Ivey 34:13 - The View’s Sunny Hostin says conservatives are being “reckless” when they say women should have children 56:57 - Jonathan Tobin is the Editor in Chief of Jewish News Syndicate. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the latest in Iran 01:12:37 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights

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148:08

The Worst Kind of Person to Date

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/30

0:30 - 'No Kings' protests draw large crowds in cities, towns across US 17:38 - I'm a Democrat. 'No Kings Day' is an embarrassment 37:20 - The murder of Sheridan Gorman and the stifling of Chicago 01:00:10 - Meet the ‘Puffer Fish’: The Worst Kind of Person to Date 01:15:14 - Steven Bucci served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official, is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies. He joined

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