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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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160:24

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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158:31

Sports Gambling in Illinois

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/27

0-:16The I-Team on sports gambling in IL 00:33 Trump on Iran deal 53:40 Editor for National Review, Rich Lowry, on the DHS shutdown, ending the filibuster, and Trump's plans for Iran 01:15 Oklahoma trans attorney Rob Hopkins 01:28 Judge Glock, director of research at the Manhattan Institute, argues Ending Property Taxes Would Be a Mistake 01:52 Veteran investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author Phelim McAleer discusses the death of Kermit Gosnell and his investigation into the

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148:03

Illinois Isn't Broken. It's Fixed.

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/26

0:30 - Joe Abraham testifying in Senate committee 12:39 - Gorman 34:41 - Trump at NRCC function: ICE at the airports 55:05 - Comer on House Oversight investigation into hospice fraud in CA 01:16:53 - Former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department Eddie Johnson warns: Law isn’t optional — crossing the border illegally is a crime, no exceptions. 01:36:14 - Former National Security Adviser John Bolton says Iran must undergo regime change — arguing there’s no other

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148:10

Pointed and Personal

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/25

0:30 - Trump at Mullin swearing-in recognizes Sheridan Gorman in discussion of sanctuary states/cities, Dems 16:13 - Pritzker dissembles on immigration law enforcement in response to Gorman murder 37:28 - ICE at the Airports 59:27 - FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer says Trump is maintaining maximum flexibility as he negotiates with Iran. Keep updated with Jon on X @JSchanzer 01:16:09 - NY Times Best Selling author of Tucker, the biography of Tucker Carlson & Senior Reporter for News

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148:26

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/24

0:30 - Sheridan Gorman 38:59 - Woodson on Jesse Sr 58:52 - Olivia Reingold, staff writer at The Free Press: What Happens When You Pay Ex–Gang Members to Stop Crime? Ask Chicago. Follow Olivia on X @Olivia_Reingold 01:16:09 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:19:52 - Taki Theodoracopulos, longtime Spectator columnist and co-founder of The American Conservative, gives the Trump & Netanyahu relationship a look through a Shakespearean lens. Check out Taki’s new book

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147:37

May You Live Forever

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/23

0:30 - Sheridan Gorman 18:15 - Elgin police officer Jason Lentz 39:00 - ICE to the airports 54:44 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Riverside Chief of Police and law enforcement fellow with Awake Illinois, calls for decisive leadership as migrant crime in Illinois continues to put innocent lives at risk. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:13:16 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation argues that Iran’s possession of long‑range missiles is no surprise — a regime that lies constantly

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156:42

Baby Come Back

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/20

0:30 - Hochul in '22 to dissidents: get out of NY and go to FL...now come back 16:00 - Eric Vinson's hammertime message on the El 48:57 - Why Dan Proft is Single 55:23 - Heather Higgins, CEO of Independent Women’s Voice asks Will Republicans Fight for the SAVE Act—or Fold Again? Follow Heather on X @TheHRH 01:14:17 - Practicing psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert explains There’s a reason the Left seems more psychologically distressed than the Right. Pre-order Jonathan’s soon to

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142:40

Tell It To My Face!

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/19

0:30 - Tom Homan: Dems sold this country out for future political power 19:46 - Markmayne Mullin vs. Rand Paul at confirmation hearing 40:13 - DHS/ICE/TSA 59:47 - Eliot Wilson, contributing editor at Defence On The Brink and senior fellow for national security at the Coalition for Global Prosperity: Should NATO help America defend the Strait of Hormuz? 01:12:02 - Scott McKay, publisher of TheHayride.com & Senior Editor at The American Spectator: The Abysmal Quality of the GOP Senate Caucus Is

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146:36

Bailey vs. Pritzker: Round 2

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/18

0:30 - IL Primary Results 33:26 - Thune with Baier 53:33 - Republican candidate for Illinois US Senator, Don Tracy, plans to take on the culture of dependency and Illinois' culture of corruption. Join Don on the campaign trail dontracyforil.com 01:11:11 - Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, on how the U.S. can reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Keep updated with Michael on X @mrubin1971 01:33:32 - ICE Deportations in

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152:43

Who Has Your Vote Today?

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/17

0:30 - Election Day 40:14 - DHS shutdown, impact on TSA 01:00:20 - Andrew McCarthy, former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and contributing editor at National Review, argues “Islamophobia” is a manufactured term used to discourage scrutiny of Islamist ideology. Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy 01:16:24 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:19:39 - Gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski delivers his closing argument. 01:40:58 - SAVE Act 01:59:11 - Georgetown Law professor

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144:59

And the Oscar Goes To…

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/16

0:30 - Conan at the Oscars 13:20 - Tucker 36:33 - Detention story hoax 01:12:03 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation breaks down the escalating Iran crisis and what it will take for the U.S. to secure and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 01:33:07 - Retired FBI agent and Unabomber profiler James Fitzgerald, co-host of Cold Red, warns about recent terror attacks in the U.S. and what could come next. For podcast updates & more @JFitzJourney 01:54:26 - Elad Strohmayer, Israel’s Consul General

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156:46

It's Never Sunny in Broadview

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/13

0:30 - Jeanne Ives & Amy Jacobson fill in for Dan 15:53 - 2 possible terror attacks inside the US 24:06 - Women's History Month 52:04 - Kevin Morrison & Sunny 56:21 - President & Founder Scott Tucker Solutions, Scott Tucker, breaks down the Illinois Estate Tax and what it means for you. For more on Scott Tucker Solutions ScottTuckerSolutions.com 01:13:06 - Chief Impact Officer at STACK Cybersecurity, Tracey Birkenhauer, discusses yesterday’s cyber attack of Stryker Corp in

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141:42

Feedin' The People.... of Georgia?!

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/12

0:30 - Tiffany Henyard 32:58 - Islamist terrorist attack outside Gracie Mansion 48:06 - Animal Stories 51:31 - Noah Rothman of National Review looks at What’s Gone Right in the Iran War? Pre-order Noah’s next book! Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America 01:12:23 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:31:24 - Former CPS CEO and mayoral candidate Paul Vallas explains why Chicago continues to lead the nation in murders, youth killings, mass shootings, and domestic violence

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150:49

Pump the Brakes on an Iran Victory Lap

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/11

0:30 - Sen. Josh Hawley on Watters: time to declare victory 17:10 - Nixon in 1983 on the Shah vs. the revolution 37:22 - CTA 58:31 - SAVE Act 01:16:00 - Peter Berkowitz, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department: U.S.-Israel Joint Action Against Iran Is Just and Necessary. Check out Explaining Israel: The Jewish State, the Middle East, and America 01:38:15 - Stephen Moore notes that even as the world’s top oil producer, the U.S

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146:00

Iran: Progress Report

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/10

0:30 - An excursion that will be over soon 35:48 - SAVE Act 56:53 - Sports & Politics 01:15:37 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:17:53 - Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson provides an update on Iran and the prospects for getting the SAVE Act to President Trump’s desk. 01:40:28 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon attempts to explain Illinois' financial condition: "They literally don't know the definition of a financial loss" 01:53:29 - Justin Logan, director of defense and

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146:49

America & Illinois First

Chicago"s Morning Answer with Dan Proft ·

2026/03/09

0:30 - Trump on AF1 defines unconditional surrender 13:14 - Rubio in '15 on the Senate floor on Obama deal to give Iran nukes 35:22 - Bailey 58:49 - Jesse Jackson Funeral 01:18:02 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci says Iran is rapidly being weakened and the U.S. remains on schedule with Trump’s four-to-five-week plan. 01:41:05 - Paul Perez, president of the National Border Patrol Council, commends former Secretary Kristi Noem for her work and looks ahead to new leadership at DHS

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