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Chicago's Morning Answer with 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
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Another Jussie Smollett Moment?
Jun 1102:11:41Tap to summarize0:30 - Burning cross in Grant Park 9:35 - Randy Fine questions CPS CEO Macquiline King over May Day student event 27:33 - Karmelo Anthony, Jonathan Pettigrew 51:19 - Senator Ron Johnson discusses his report on what he calls a government cover-up of serious COVID-19 vaccine adverse events. 01:07:49 - Northern Ireland 01:23:25 - President of the Copenhagen Consensus Bjorn Lomborg reflects on An Inconvenient Truth 20 years later and the costly, ineffective policies that followed. Bjorn is also the author of Best Things First 01:41:08 - Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Jonathan Schanzer reacts to the retaliatory strikes on Iran, arguing, “We should be doing the job that needs to get done to take down this regime.” Follow Jonathan on X @JSchanzer 01:58:37 - Fox News senior political analyst Juan Williams says he’s no fan of Graham Planter, but argues Maine voters clearly are—and perhaps President Trump should be too. Check out Juan’s new book New Prize for These Eyes: The Rise of America’s Second Civil Rights MovementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Karmelo Anthony Found GUILTY
Jun 1002:18:58Tap to summarize0:30 - Karmelo Anthony verdict 17:23 - Dominique Alexander, pro race hustler...black lives don't matter in Collin Co 32:33 - SPLC Hearing 54:43 - Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs John Bolton argues that Trump is eager to make a deal, but the Iran issue cannot be resolved without regime change. Ambassador Bolton is also the author of The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir 01:08:11 - Preborn's Scott Wilder on how their efforts help pregnant mothers choose life. To make a one-time donation of $140 - to provide a free ultrasound for 5 women and their babies - go to 560TheAnswer.com/baby or call 833-850-BABY (2229) 01:29:05 - Noted economist Stephen Moore says Americans are frustrated by gas prices, but notes they're not especially high by historical standards. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:44:01 - Former ICE Director and Border Patrol Chief Ron Vitiello breaks down what DHS will be able to do after Congress approved funding through the remainder of President Trump's term. 02:03:43 - Tunnel to Towers’ Jack Oehm & Christopher Avitabile join to remind you that you can support T2T and their work helping America’s heroes by signing up for the 560 the Answer Annual Golf Outing. For details visit 560theAnswer.com/golfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Move, Mob, Mow
Jun 902:20:22Tap to summarize0:30 - Sports & Politics 12:33 - Karmelo Anthony 34:43 - CA Count 57:47 - Owner of Polyface Farm, Joel Salatin, calls himself a Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer and he plans to save American farming. For more from Joel thelunaticfarmer.com 01:12:01 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:15:42 - MidTerms 01:39:53 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon looks ahead to Chicago's mayoral race - “Will Chicago voters finally demand serious discussions on the real issues?” 01:52:36 - COVIDian Dr. Peter Hotez 02:06:18 - Former Deputy National Security Advisor K. T. McFarland explains why the U.S. needs Gulf Arab nations as partners and urges Vice President J. D. Vance to continue exposing NGO fraud. KT is also the author of Revolution: Trump, Washington and "We the People"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Scott Pelley's Emotional Exit Interview
Jun 802:23:38Tap to summarize0:30 - CA Count 17:04 - Bears 33:27 - Scott Pelley 56:54 - American Islamic Forum for Democracy President and former U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Zuhdi Jasser discusses the latest in Iran negotiations and warns that preventing an “over-the-horizon” nuclear attack must remain a top priority. Dr Jasser is also a candidate for US Congress in AZ’s 4th district z4az.com 01:13:32 - Governor Mike Braun says Indiana's economic advantages "dominated" the Bears' thinking as the McCaskeys shift their focus to Hammond. 01:32:14 - Columnist for Maine Trust for Local News, Steve Collins, says Platner will win the primary but has a tough road ahead to defeat Susan Collins. Follow Steve on X @SteveCollinsSJ 01:45:38 - Jesse Ridgway doubles down 02:08:35 - Scott Mckay, publisher of the Hayride and senior editor at The American Spectator, reacts to the results of the LA mayor race - “I suspect it's been a very long time since California cleaned the voter rolls” Scott is also the author of Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Graham Platner's Unsettling Behavior
Jun 502:31:24Tap to summarize0:30 - CA Counting 10:07 - Platner with Hayes/Maddow responding to allegations 29:24 - YouTuber does Down syndrome reveal 49:34 - Tablet editor-at-large Liel Leibovitz expresses frustration that Iran could emerge from negotiations still in power—and still expecting compensation from the U.S. Liel is also a contributor to the new book 250 Great American Things 01:08:07 - Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist and best selling author of Alito, Mollie Hemingway, weighs in on Graham Planter, calling it a “pathological lying” situation. Mollie will be in town next weekend for the “Making the Case” Conference – Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 at Concordia University 01:27:54 - Benefits Fraud 01:43:37 - Founder & CIO Perry International Capital Partners, Jim Perry, on the May jobs numbers, energy prices, and the GDP 02:07:38 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Reverse Robin Hood
Jun 402:11:28Tap to summarize0:30 - Rubio on the Hill, House Foreign Affairs Comm 8:31 - OH Dem Senate Leader Nicki Antonio challenged by Rep. Brandon Gill: has Somali immigration been good for OH? 29:59 - Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior adviser Richard Goldberg discusses the latest developments in Iran and why President Trump's strategy of "strategic patience" may be paying off. Keep updated with Rich on X @rich_goldberg 47:23 - Nowak protestor 01:05:41 - Sports & Politics 01:23:53 - Tata Consultancy Services principal futurist Frank Diana discusses how today’s pressures are exposing the limits of old systems and shaping tomorrow’s solutions. For more from Frank - frankdiana.net 01:37:43 - Senior writer for the Washington Examiner & cohost of the “You’re Wrong” podcast, David Harsanyi: Just what do lefties like Graham Platner have to do to get Democrats to condemn them? 01:56:25 - Jeffrey H. Anderson, president of the American Main Street Initiative, on the reigning in of illegal immigration and Trump’s Border TriumphSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Spencer Pratt Is Ready
Jun 302:12:51Tap to summarize0:30 - Pratt: ready 21:57 - Jill Biden: the doctors told me he was fine 44:26 - Tom Homan on NJ ICE detention facility...surprise visit 01:02:00 - Center to Advance Security in America Director James Fitzpatrick says President Donald Trump will find another way to help victims after the weaponization fund stalled and backs his decision to appoint Bill Pulte to lead DNI. Follow James on X @jfitzpatrick 01:23:34 - Noted economist Stephen Moore explains that there is a good reason why there is so much fraud in California - “They want the fraud!” Get more Steve on X @StephenMoore 01:41:26 - Former Netanyahu adviser Ruthie Blum says the U.S. is unlikely to secure its "must-haves" in negotiations with Iran without the use of force. Keep updated with Ruthie on X @RuthieBlum 02:03:17 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent and regular contributor for the California Post, Susan Crabtree: GOP ‘Change’ Agents Rattle Deep-Blue California. Susan is also co-author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Murder of Henry Nowak
Jun 202:20:43Tap to summarize0:30 - Midterms 13:03 - Sheridan Gorman's parents at status hearing for their daughter's killer on sanctuary pols in IL 34:23 - Henry Nowak's father outside courthouse post-conviction of son's killer 51:47 - Menahem Merhavy, senior fellow at the Harry Truman Institute at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, breaks down Why Iran’s regime did not collapse 01:04:29 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:08:06 - Platner 01:20:47 - Pistols and Pilates 01:25:48 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon on what it would take to get a Spencer Pratt-like candidate in Chicago. 01:43:09 - Targeting speeders in NYC 02:06:29 - David Krueger, assistant professor in Robust, Reasoning, and Responsible AI at the University of Montreal and founder of Evitable, warns that the risks posed by artificial intelligence are real—and cannot be ignored. Follow David on X @DavidSKruegerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Spencer Pratt's Closing Argument
Jun 102:22:50Tap to summarize0:30 - Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, disappointed about the story about his sexting messages 13:21 - Pratt's closing argument: make LA safest big city in the country 35:00 - Not to be outdone by Mandami, BLM Brandon comes for landlords 54:17 - Jason Cardiff, founder of Redwood Scientific Technologies and VPL Medical, Inc., explains why he has filed a claim with the DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund - The Government Took Everything Before It Proved Anything 01:14:37 - Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci says there are no quick victories in Iran: “It’s hard to do, it takes time, and unfortunately we have an implacable adversary.” 01:36:15 - Ted Dabrowski, ex-president of Wirepoints and former Gov candidate, on the still unresolved Bears stadium deal: “tax payers, at the end of this, are going to lose” Follow Ted on X @ilpoliski 01:47:24 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:10:42 - Fred Fleitz, vice-chair of the America First Policy Institute Center for American Security: The Next DNI Must Finish the Job and Eliminate the ODNI. For more on the Center for American Security visit americafirstpolicy.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The 6-6-6 Dating Rule
May 2902:36:14Tap to summarize0:30 - Francesca Hong for Gov 13:41 - Talarico: neighbors with a uterus 34:54 - Campus Beat 59:11 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:17:19 - Brig. Gen. John Teichert (Ret.), a foreign affairs and military strategy expert who commanded both Joint Base Andrews and Edwards Air Force Base, says Iran's long history of negotiating in bad faith and President Trump's desire for a lasting agreement—not just a quick one—help explain why a deal remains elusive. 01:34:46 - President of the Antitrust Education Project, Robert H. Bork, Jr., discusses his new book The New Paradox: Antitrust and the Threat of Conservative Socialism 01:51:33 - Michael Golden, author of “Unlock Congress”, explains that the onus in on journalists to Neuter the Shooters. For more from Michael, check out The Golden Mean on substack 02:03:56 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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