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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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- Today2h 16m
Sad Little Man Pleads the Fifth
0:30 - John Kelly announces for Mayor 15:43 - Fauci diaries 33:26 - Pied-a-terre tax 44:06 - CTA signage 50:38 - Brownstone Institute founder Jeffrey Tucker says he expects little from Fauci's testimony, except "an extreme case of amnesia," adding that Fauci and his reputation are "toast." Follow Jeffrey on X @jeffreytucker 01:10:27 - Middle East Institute Vice President for Policy Kenneth Pollack explains the bind President Trump faces as neither the U.S. nor Iran wants war, but neither side is willing to back down. For more on the Middle East Institute mei.edu 01:29:30 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:43:35 - Noted economist Stephen Moore blames Anthony Fauci for what he calls "one of the biggest mistakes in American history": school closures and COVID lockdowns. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 02:02:25 - Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker breaks down the growing chaos in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race. Gov Walker is also President and CEO of Young America’s Foundation yaf.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Yesterday2h 13m
Inside the Diary of the Sad Little Man
0:30 - Space Needle shooting 33:21 - Fauci diaries 55:21 - President of American Commitment Phil Kerpen goes through the Fauci diaries, saying "the narcissism is off the charts." Check out Phil on X @kerpen 01:13:19 - Paris Marx, author of Hyperscale and host of the Tech Won't Save Us podcast, reacts to Sam Altman calling AI "a genie that can grant any wish." Paris also writes the Disconnect newsletter 01:27:50 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon says the Fauci diaries should renew scrutiny of Illinois' pandemic policies and Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decisions. 01:40:51 - President of Adamson Plumbing Contractors Michael Owen explains why his company shut down while still being owed $4 million for work at the Obama Presidential Center: "We just couldn't make the math work." 01:59:56 - Washington Examiner’s David Harsanyi says he was infuriated by Fauci's "narcissistic musings on fame" while families were barred from attending graduations, weddings, and other celebrations. David is also the author of The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 days ago2h 23m
Europe: Aid the Enemy, Silence the Patriot
0:30 - Save a Lots closing 15:52 - EUROPE - aid the enemy, silence the patriot 35:02 - Corey Ruiz shooting 01:07:30 - Trump at WHCA 01:10:31 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci says the "war of choice" with Iran was a necessary choice, arguing the administration recognized Iran as "the rabid dog of the Middle East" and that "it's time to take it out." 01:33:37 - Candidate for Illinois House District 97 Gabby Shanahan calls for integrity, transparency, and accountability in Springfield, saying she's ready to be that voice. For more on Gabby gabbyforillinois.com 01:48:41 - Associate editor of the Claremont Review of Books, Spencer Klavan, discusses compares his review of “The Odyssey” with Dan’s. Spencer is also host of the “Young Heretics” podcast. 02:13:12 - Long-time risk manager in the hedge fund space Aaron Brown explains that Millennials Aren’t Poor. They’re Simply Being Outbid . Aaron is also the author of Wrong Number: How to Extract Truth From a Blizzard of Quantitative DisinformationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 5 days ago2h 20m
The DSA Sweet Spot
0:30 - Mike Koolidge filling in for Dan 8:12 - Commies in Cities 23:36 - The DSA Sweet Spot 40:30 - President of American Commitment and principal of The Committee to Unleash Prosperity Phil Kerpen says fixing health care starts with prices, not price controls. Follow Phil on X @kerpen 59:09 - Illinois comptroller candidate Bryan Drew asks, "Shouldn't everyone want a check on government spending?" For more on Bryan’s campaign for comptroller drewforillinois.com 01:18:18 - Best-selling author Brilyn Hollyhand discusses the rise of socialism among young Americans, his friendship with Charlie Kirk, and his new book Make America Talk Again. 01:35:55 - Program Director and Policy Advisor for American Compass, Brad Littlejohn, on Tech Policy’s Libertarian Hangover. Brad also writes at mereorthodoxy.substack.com 01:49:15 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 6 days ago2h 5m
America's Next 250 Will Be Battled Out in the Schools
0:30 - Brandon Gill questions ABA President Michelle Behnke on implicit bias 10:58 - Ella Frei, 17-year-old, New Richmond, WI on trans bathroom policy 28:26 - Where is Darren Bailey? 45:20 - Sports & Politics 01:02:41 - Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Richard Goldberg on what comes next with Iran: "Stay focused. No nuclear weapons. Open the Strait." He says it can be frustrating, but Admiral Cooper has a plan and a target set—let him finish it and then grade the outcome. Follow Richard on X @rich_goldberg 01:22:12 - Animal Stories 01:34:55 - Eliot Wilson, contributing editor at Defence On The Brink and senior fellow for national security at the Coalition for Global Prosperity, on Britain's new PM Andy Burnham 01:50:33 - Ammon Blair, senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation: Illegal labor isn’t farming’s future. It’s Big Ag’s crutch. Follow Ammon on X @AmmonSBlairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago2h 9m
Is Mickey Mouse Racist?
0:30 - Hasan Piker lauds Mao 8:35 - Neo-Bolsheviks 28:39 - Brandon Gill questions Smithsonian Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig 50:44 - Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, Michael Rubin: The Only Way to Stop Iran at Sea Is Boots on the Ground. Follow Michael on X @mrubin1971 01:05:48 - Unsung Americans 01:18:34 - Big Boy 01:20:56 - Noted economist Stephen Moore admits he's part of the nation's housing problem: "Old folks like me aren't moving out of our three- and four-bedroom homes." But, he adds, "Millennials are sitting on a goldmine." Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:36:51 - USA TODAY Opinion Fellow Natalie Sandoval on AI, college campuses, and why students believe, "If you're not cheating, you're a sucker." You can follow Natalie on X @NatSandovalDC 01:50:09 - Jesse Fried, professor at Harvard Law School: Are OpenAI and Anthropic heading for a Ben & Jerry’s-style meltdown?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago2h 9m
BLAME CANADA!
0:30 - BLAME CANADA 12:24 - Attack on ICE office in Manhattan 29:38 - Homeschooling 46:37 - DSA Platform 01:03:40 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:06:28 - Jason Brodsky, policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran and non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute’s Iran Program, explains why You can’t negotiate with Iran. Follow Jason on X @JasonMBrodsky 01:25:47 - Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, on Frederick Douglass Academy, the emptiest big-city school in the nation: "How much more absurd can this get?" 01:41:54 - RNC Election Integrity Communications Director Ally Triolo on restoring trust in the election process: "Democrats love to remind us, 'democracy dies in darkness.' We're simply offering to turn on the lights." Follow Ally on X @allytriolo 01:56:19 - Rachel Bovard, vice president of programs at the Conservative Partnership Institute: After Birthplace Citizenship Case, The Conservative Legal Movement Needs To Raise Its Standards Follow Rachel on X @rachelbovardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago2h 19m
The Revolt of the Worst Against the Best
0:30 - BLM Brandon on budget 15:26 - NYC DSA Co-Chair Gustavo Gordillo with McCallum on businesses and rent freezes 32:46 - Rubio speech at The Resurgence of Political Terrorism confab 56:25 - Weingarten at AFT Poliburo meeting 01:12:58 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci discusses the latest in Iran, arguing it's long past time for the U.S. to take out Kharg Island. 01:35:53 - Ian Williams, former foreign correspondent for BBC Channel 4 News and NBC, breaks down The real Chinese election plot. Ian is also the author of ‘Vampire State. The rise and fall of the Chinese Economy’. 01:50:45 - Katherine Birbalsingh on the West 02:06:18 - Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, Will Chamberlain, on body cams for ICE officers, voter ID for all and what’s holding up the SAVE ActSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
About 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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