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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.
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- 2 days ago2h 23m
Remember The Victims
0:30 - CHRISTA PIKE...not dead yet 11:33 - Cornell 7 27:45 - CRIES FOR HELP 40:48 - Rocky 45:57 - Veteran investigative journalist and New York Times best-selling author Phelim McAleer keeps the stories and the truth alive in his new play “October 7” You can see “October 7” at Northwestern’s Cahn Auditorium on October 6 - for more info and tickets october7theplay.com 01:02:33 - Noted economics Stephen Moore explains how Trump and Republicans can win the ‘affordability’ battle. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:10:48 - Hegseth's "State of the Force" Address 01:23:04 - Sean Noonan is running for DuPage County Sheriff and wants you to attend the DuPage County Republicans Statewide Candidate Forum! Help support Sean at seannoonansheriff.com and check out the Candidate Forum 10/5 at 7pm 01:37:44 - Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, Wilfred Reilly: Democrats can’t shake their DSA problem. Professor Reilly is also author of Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me: Debunking the False Narratives Defining America’s School Curricula 02:01:37 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 days ago2h 22m
A Cannonball Run of Grifters
0:30 - BLM Brandon's protection racket at City Club 11:40 - Cornell 7 30:27 - Trump recounts how passengers foiled FlyDubai hijacking 53:39 - Director of Federal Government Affairs at the Abundance Institute, Taylor Barkley, says he is encouraged by how the government has responded to the AI panic over the last month. Follow Taylor on X @taylordbarkley 01:10:33 - Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney & Contributing Editor at National Review, Andrew McCarthy, argues that Jack Smith’s actions were improper, but says the senators questioning him focused on the wrong issues. Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy 01:35:38 - You are no longer invited to dinner 01:51:56 - Scott Greer, award-winning journalist & host of the “Highly Respected” podcast, describes The GOP Trump Saved Us From. For podcast updates & more @ScottMGreer 02:08:27 - Retired police captain Joe Broadmeadow on the Flock Camera controversy: “The tool is not the problem. The absence of any national rule governing it is.” Joe is also founder of JEBWizard Publishing at joebroadmeadowblog.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 4 days ago2h 19m
I’m Glad You Failed.
0:30 - Jack Smith 12:02 - Hawley summary: everything you did was about politics 32:42 - Governor of Indiana, Mike Braun, welcomes Illinoisans to Indiana, where they have school choice, cheaper gas, and pretty soon… the Chicago Bears 52:26 - Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, Michael Rubin, with the latest on Iran and potential exit strategies for the US. For more on the Middle East Forum meforum.org 01:09:36 - Campus Beat 01:30:48 - Headmaster at Northridge Preparatory School, Niall Fagan, discusses the benefits and concerns of AI and shares how his school is handling the technology. For more on Northridge Preparatory School northridgeprep.org 01:48:16 - Lindsay Clancy 02:08:40 - Ron Johnson's COVID hearingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 5 days ago2h 10m
Who’s the Adult and Who’s the Child?
0:30 - Trump on Canada 13:53 - NHJ hustle for her daughter...all about Harvard? 32:26 - AOC at Cornell: Abolish ICE 55:58 - President and CEO of Young America’s Foundation & former Governor of Wisconsin of Wisconsin Scott Walker: socialism has ruined other countries, we can’t let it ruin America. Check out Governor Walker at AM 560’s Freedom Summit Saturday Oct 10 - for more info 560theAnswer.com 01:14:35 - Former Bears QB Mike Tomczak says he hopes Caleb Williams was paying attention from the sidelines and saw what can happen when you stay in the pocket 01:31:50 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon: Juliana Stratton is using her campaign money to fund Abdul El-Sayed 01:42:58 - Victor Davis Hanson discusses his #1 New York Times bestseller Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA MovementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 6 days ago2h 12m
You Can’t Just Give Everybody Everything
0:30 - Trump at Medinah 11:38 - Trump on working with Brits to thwart terror plot 31:19 - SAFE-T Act 54:56 - Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and principal of The Committee to Unleash Prosperity, agrees with Trump’s hands-off approach to AI. Follow Phil on X @kerpen 01:09:53 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci reacts to Iranian leadership declaring they are ready to negotiate. 01:31:11 - Sports & Politics 01:45:37 - Senior Client Advocate at Aid for Women, Anne-Marie Miller, explains how Aid for Women supports women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. To show your support for Aid for Women visit aidforwomen.org 02:04:00 - Ryan James Girdusky, host of the podcast It’s a Numbers Game, goes through the midterm polls and finds that The Laws of Political Gravity Are Still in Effect. For podcast updates & more @RyanGirduskySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago2h 21m
Real Socialists Don’t Work Until Noon
0:30 - Trump coming to Medinah 14:43 - Outmigration 31:20 - Dave Ives, brother in law of Jeanne Ives who lives in Australia, shares his saga of trying to get his wife's green card renewed 52:43 - Americans for Prosperity-IL Deputy State Director Brian Costin challenges District 214’s September 3 investigative report on two taxpayer-funded telephone surveys tied to the district’s bond referendum. 01:06:25 - Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood understands the need for direct communication with China, but adds, “We need to be direct, we need to be firm, and we need to win the strategic competition against China.” Follow congressman LaHood on X @RepLaHood 01:21:57 - Senior Legal Fellow for Election Integrity at the Heritage Foundation, Don Palmer, goes through Heritage’s Election Integrity Scorecard which compares the election laws and regulations across the states 01:37:27 - Senior Research Fellow for China and National Security Policy at The Heritage Foundation Steve Yates says it’s hard to see where the U.S.-China relationship is headed amid the pomp and circumstance surrounding Xi’s U.S. visit. 01:53:35 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago2h 4m
You Can Leave.
0:30 - Judge Judy 11:19 - Trump/Midterms 28:51 - Midterms/Democrats 44:19 - Martin McLaughlin, Illinois State Rep. for the 52nd District, on Illinois Republicans as election season goes into high gear, plus an update on the Bears stadium. Support Rep McLaughlin’s reelection campaign martyforillinois.com 01:02:00 - New York Times bestselling author Brent Hamachek shares stories and insights from his new book, The Intellect of Charlie Kirk. 01:19:46 - Luke Nicastro, senior editor at The American Conservative, asks Is the Greenland Deal a Win? Follow Luke on X @luke_nicastro 01:34:07 - Lori Smith, republican candidate for IL State Rep Dist 51, wants to make Illinois more affordable and give our children a brighter future. Support Lori’s campaign loriforillinois.com 01:49:57 - Manhattan Institute Fellow Daniel Di Martino: Nikole Hannah-Jones ignores who failed her daughter — the teachers union. Follow Daniel on X @DanielDiMartinoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago2h 4m
Governor Pritzker wants to become a MUSLIM!
0:30 - Governor Pritzker wants to become a MUSLIM! 14:36 - Abdul El Sayed hits the trail with Kamala Harris 31:26 - CEO and Founder of Complete Intelligence, Tony Nash, addresses your AI concerns. Follow Tony on X @TonyNashNerd 45:01 - Co-Founder of Path Trading Partners & Co-Host of Futures Edge Podcast, Bob Iaccino, on what it will take to get oil under $100 a barrel. For podcast updates & more @Bob_Iaccino 01:02:00 - Dr. Douglas Howard, chiropractic physician whose research led him to found the Fruit and Vegetable Foundation, explains why he joined the MAHA movement to make a lasting change in how Americans think about health and nutrition. For more on Dr. Howard’s Fruit and Vegetable Foundation thefvf.org 01:20:40 - Noted economist Stephen Moore argues that individual accounts for earners under 35 are the way to fix Social Security. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:36:39 - Contributing Editor to the City Journal John Tierney breaks down The Political Violence Double Standard. John is also co-author of The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It 01:54:19 - Laurie Higgins, cultural and education reporter for Break Through Ideas, pushes back on Chicago mayoral candidates who claim the Trump administration is banning books. Follow Laurie on X @LaurieBHigginsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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