March 11, 2025

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

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0:00 - Francis Collins sings a little ditty at “Stand Up for Science” rally

13:02 - Illinois bill may end Freeburg High’s mascot tradition

30:34 - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says that Andrew Tate is not welcome in his state

47:31 - 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 Dan and Amy to talk about the latest violence in Syria, and the new peace talks with Ukraine in Saudi Arabia

01:01:49 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights

01:05:05 - Abe Froman Jr is the Director of Operations at Digital Asset Redemption. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about Tucker Carlson’s interview with Sam Bankman-Fried, and President Trump’s plan for a Strategic Crypto Reserve

01:20:09 - Ted Dabrowski is the President at Wirepoints, Inc. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about their new report on homicide rankings in Illinois, as well the state and local tax burden in Illinois

01:35:55 - On 'Love Is Blind' season 8, political differences take center stage

01:55:09 - Mom testifying before WI leg committee: my daughter’s penis is flacid 90% of the time

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1. March 11, 2025 (00:00:00)

2. Marker 01 (00:13:02)

3. Marker 01 (00:30:34)

4. Marker 01 (00:47:31)

5. Marker 01 (01:01:49)

6. Marker 01 (01:05:05)

7. Marker 01 (01:20:09)

8. Marker 01 (01:35:55)

9. Marker 01 (01:55:09)

10. Marker 01 (02:06:55)

11. Marker 01 (02:09:11)

1206 episodes

March 11, 2025

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

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published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

0:00 - Francis Collins sings a little ditty at “Stand Up for Science” rally

13:02 - Illinois bill may end Freeburg High’s mascot tradition

30:34 - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says that Andrew Tate is not welcome in his state

01:01:49 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights

01:35:55 - On 'Love Is Blind' season 8, political differences take center stage

01:55:09 - Mom testifying before WI leg committee: my daughter’s penis is flacid 90% of the time

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapters

1. March 11, 2025 (00:00:00)

2. Marker 01 (00:13:02)

3. Marker 01 (00:30:34)

4. Marker 01 (00:47:31)

5. Marker 01 (01:01:49)

6. Marker 01 (01:05:05)

7. Marker 01 (01:20:09)

8. Marker 01 (01:35:55)

9. Marker 01 (01:55:09)

10. Marker 01 (02:06:55)

11. Marker 01 (02:09:11)

1206 episodes

#Amy Jacobson #Dan Proft #News #News Talk #News and Entertainment #Entertainment #Society #Politics #Chicagos Morning Answer

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June 16, 2025 2:23:23

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0:00 - Madigan gets 7.5, 2.5 13:56 - MN shooter's roommate reads text from shooter 32:54 - No Kings/No ICE 47:37 - "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name" sung at Comiskey attendant to Pope Leo address 49:45 - Joe Abraham , father of Katie Abraham who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident involving an illegal immigrant: We have created a multi-billion dollar industry for the carteles - moving people around - and we're ok with that 01:09:36 - Steven Bucci , is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, on Israel/Iran - "we are nowhere near WWIII" 01:31:34 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker , with details on the shootings and manhunt in Minnesota. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:46:48 - NY Times Best Selling author of Tucker, the biography of Tucker Carlson, Chadwick Moore , on what the left offered us this past weekend - "mission accomplished: we still don't have a king" Get more Chadwick - substack.com/@chadwickmoore 02:04:46 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:18:51 - USAID See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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June 13, 2025 2:42:51

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0:00 - Jon Voight's message to Newsom: you're a fool 12:44 - CA Sen. Alex Padilla gets taken out of DHS Sec press briefing and cuffed 31:36 - Stefanik pushes Hochul on illegals who've committed violent crimes, names names 54:01 - Jonathan Schanzer , executive director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins from Jerusalem, where he says Israel’s bombing campaign caught Iran off guard. With strikes continuing and possibly lasting weeks, Schanzer says the mission won’t stop until key objectives are met—and he’s curious how much Washington, and President Trump, may have known in advance. 01:11:47 - Ian Rowe , founder of Vertex Partnership Academies, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and visiting fellow at The Woodson Center, goes through his report on the importance of fatherhood - Good Fathers; Flourishing Kids . Ian is also the author of Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for ALL Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power 01:36:02 - Illinois Immigration Spending 01:55:00 - Illinois Republican Party Chair, Kathy Salvi , discusses the direction of the Illinois GOP 02:15:19 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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June 12, 2025 2:20:27

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0:00 - Anti-ICE riots 12:54 - BLM Brandon : ICE raids are what US would look like if South won the Civil War 35:04 - Madigan 53:01 - No WH picnic for Rand Paul 01:11:49 - U.S. Congressman Brandon Gill , who represents Texas’ 26th District and serves on the House Oversight Committee, shares some of the questions he plans to ask Governor J.B. Pritzker and other sanctuary state leaders at today’s hearing. Keep updated with Rep Gill on X @realBrandonGill 01:24:38 - Dentist at Oakmont 01:28:03 - Jim Jordan, Congressman for Ohio’s 4th District, gears up for today’s hearing with sanctuary state governors, saying, “Not all Democrats are crazy — but the left that controls the party is.”Stay connected with Rep. Jordan on X @Jim_Jordan 01:45:11 - Producer & Director Jeff Hays shares details from his newest documentary Toxic Nation: From Fluoride to Seed Oils — How We Got Here, Who Profits, and What You Can Do . Watch Toxic Nation for free at mahafilms.com 02:00:42 - Kevin Bastuga , Co-Founder and EVP of Signature Bank, highlights the bank’s personal approach — where they know your name, your goals, and maybe even your golf handicap. For more on signature bank signaturebank.bank. Signature Bank is sponsoring next weeks AM 560 Golf Outing - Sign up your foursome today! 560theAnswer.com/golf 02:16:31 - AWFLs railing AWFL influencers for not rebuking ICE and rallying around mostly peaceful protestors to grow the resistance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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June 11, 2025 2:12:45

6 days ago2:12:45

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0:00 - Chicago ICE protestor : we're not going back 10:59 - Tom Homan on ICE raids in LA ...public safety threats 33:53 - CAMPUS BEAT 51:45 - SPORTS & POLITICS 01:06:46 - Scott Wilder , spokesman for PreBorn , offers an opportunity to provide ultrasounds for mothers with crisis pregnancies.Research shows when pregnant girls, or young women, see their child on an ultrasound they are far more likely to 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/preborn or call 833-850-BABY (2229) 01:24:40 - Noted economist Stephen Moore remains confident the Big Beautiful Bill will pass - "self survival is a huge motivator" Check out Steve’s newest book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:38:59 - Director of the National Golf Series for Tunnel to Towers, Tom McDonough , previews next week’s AM 560 Golf Outing raising money for T2T and their mission of helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to the families of fallen first responders. For more on Tunnel to Towers t2t.org . To sign up for the AM 560 Golf Outing 560theAnswer.com/golf 01:50:36 - Thank you, Mike Madigan 01:57:10 - Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago, founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D., Corey Brooks : The power of building always beats the power of politics . For more from Pastor Corey Brooks projecthood.org and on X @CoreyBBrooks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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June 10, 2025 2:18:33

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0:00 - Newsom : Trump wants civil war 9:41 - No Justice, No Peace Maxine taunting National Guardsmen 30:31 - Dems protest sing-alongs 52:18 - WHY DP IS SINGLE 01:04:39 - In-depth history with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:07:29 - Noah Rothman , senior writer at National Review: Democrats Just Can’t Quit the Looters and Rioters . Follow Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:23:28 - Ozempic Update 01:27:11 - Ted Dabrowski , president of Wirepoints, warns that Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson are driving the wealthy out of Illinois. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:43:03 - Ferris Bueller's sweater 01:44:35 - FoxNews Political Analyst, Gianno Caldwell , on the day that changed his life forever and his new book The Day My Brother Was Murdered: My Journey Through America’s Violent Crime Crisis . The Day My Brother Was Murdered is available 6/24 01:57:17 - SPORTS & POLITICS 02:00:13 - Bjorn Lomborg , president of the Copenhagen Consensus think tank: ‘Cheap’ solar and wind is a lie, green countries pay more! Check out Bjorn’s most recent book Best Things First See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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June 9, 2025 2:28:41

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0:00 - Terry Moran suspended 14:08 - LA Mayor Karen Bass at press briefing: worried about everyone but… 36:31 - "Mostly peaceful" redux 56:13 - Sports & Politics 01:16:11 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies: Trump's negotiating tactics are working, the left just can't get themselves to see that. 01:36:48 - Former Chicago Police Lieutenant John Garrido (16th District) discusses the shooting of Officer Krystal Rivera and sounds the alarm over the CPD’s suspension of officer wellness resources. John is also President of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation – garridostrayrescue.org 01:51:42 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent, Susan Crabtree , on Gov Newsom’s showdown with Trump over LA riots and what happened to the Biden White House bag of cocaine . 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 02:13:06 - Texas' in-state tuition for illegals : a study in the GOP's approach to immigration policy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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June 6, 2026 2:40:14

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0:00 - CPD Officer Krystal Rivera murdered at 82nd and Drexel 11:44 - Trump on Elon : first comes the “disappointment” 33:43 - After the Love is Gone 48:59 - Worcester, MA, City Councilhuman arrested by ICE 54:26 - Rep. Kelly Cassidy…blood on your hands 01:13:47 - Host of The Michael Medved Show and author of God’s Hand on America: Divine Providence in the Modern Era, Michael Medved , shares details from his best seller turned major motion picture The American Miracle . For more details and showtimes visit americanmiraclemovie.com 01:35:00 - Scott McKay , publisher of The Hayride and senior editor at The American Spectator, frames the Trump–Musk feud as wrestling theater, with Musk primed for the heel turn. Check out Scott’s newest novel From Hellmarsh With Love 01:51:25 - Founder, CIO Perry International Capital Partners, James Perry, looks at the June jobs numbers. For more on Perry International Capital Partners perryinternationalcapitalpartners.com 02:09:08 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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June 5, 2025 2:22:47

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0:00 - KJP announces new book 12:58 - ICE in South Loop 30:10 - Trump 2.0 announces travel restrictions 2.0 50:00 - Battalion Commander FDNY (Ret.) & member of the board at Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Jack Oehm , shares Tunnel to Towers’ mission of helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to the families of fallen first responders — and explains how you can help by joining Dan & Amy at the AM 560 Golf Outing on June 18. For more on Tunnel to Towers t2t.org . To sign up for the AM 560 Golf Outing 560theAnswer.com/golf 01:00:38 - Jasmine Crockett: 2025 is basically same as 1950s as 1850s in terms GOP 01:06:55 - Have you considered becoming gay? 01:26:13 - River Page , reporter at The Free Press: How the Democrats Lost Men Like Me . Follow River on X @river_is_nice 01:45:16 - Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, Will Chamberlain , calls Trump’s Travel Ban 2.0 reasonable and legally solid. For more on the Article III Project article3project.org 02:02:37 - Daniel Henninger , writer for the WSJ editorial page, praises Trump’s approach to higher education reform as long overdue See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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June 4, 2025 2:26:06

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0:00 - HeteroAwesomeness Month 13:02 - Elon Musk comes out against the Big Beautiful Bill 27:15 - US Open qualifying 30:14 - Mamet on Maher podcast 55:25 - James A. Gagliano , retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University, on the "unhealthy" direction of college campuses - "we are becoming the architects of our own demise" 01:11:51 - CA 400M champ Clara Adams stripped of title 01:26:04 - Chief Economist at First Trust Portfolios LP, Brian Wesbury , on the Big Beautiful Bill - "the last two years of government spending were some of the most irresponsible budgets we have ever seen" Follow Brian on X @wesbury 01:49:30 - Emeritus professor of law, Harvard Law School, Alan Dershowitz , shares details from his new book The Preventive State: The Challenge of Preventing Serious Harms While Preserving Essential Liberties . For more from Professor Dershowitz, check out his podcast “The Dershow” on Spotify, YouTube and iTunes 02:07:58 - Neil Chilson, former Chief Technologist for the FTC and currently Head of AI Policy at the Abundance Institute, on the risks, rewards and myths of AI. Check out Neil’s substack outofcontrol.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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June 2, 2025 2:26:17

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0:00 - Letters for Madigan 12:47 - San Diego NeoMarxists blocking ICE vehicles, yelling obscenities 30:10 - The Woke Right 53:58 - Big Beautiful Bill 01:13:45 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights 01:16:14 - George Parry , former federal and state prosecutor, regular contributor to The American Spectator, on law & order and The Wages of COVID . For more from George, read his blog at knowledgeisgood.net 01:35:55 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski : Mike Maddigan “made Illinois a much worse place to live” Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:51:15 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on the Big Beautiful Bill: Failure is not an option. Check out Steve's newest book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 02:08:37 - Amy defends her golf score 02:21:52 - Colonoscopy prep See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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June 2, 2025 2:18:26

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0:00 - Pfleger on mass shooting near St. Sabina 5:48 - Attack on Jews during vigil in Boulder, CO 26:08 - Acting ICE Dir Todd Lyons: arrests are 1,600/day and going up 45:41 - Jukka Savolainen , professor of sociology at Wayne State University: The Alienated ‘Knowledge Class’ Could Turn Violent . Follow Jukka on X @JukkaSavo 01:04:57 - Steven Bucci , visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, on the "black eye" Ukraine just delivered to Russia and what it means for peace talks moving forward 01:21:39 - FEMA/Biden WH duplicity on East Palestine 01:31:57 - Toxic Nation 01:40:27 - Veronica Garcia, Washington state 2A state champ, 400m 01:59:28 - Biden provides health update 02:01:35 - Gordon Chang , author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War , reacts to Treasury Secretary Bessent’s update on trade talks with China. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 30, 2025 2:38:33

18 days ago2:38:33

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0:00 - Leavitt on "judicial tyranny" 8:53 - Hoover clemency 32:00 - Dan’s theory on Hoover clemency 47:16 - Doocy-Leavitt on Biden hearings 49:32 - Morbidly obese queer Marxist Olivia Juliana on young men not in "The Coalition" 01:10:50 - Noah Rothman , senior writer at National Review, on terrorism, tariffs & DOGE. Stay in the know with Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:32:15 - Former HHS Advisor and Retired Chief Patrol Agent, Chris T Clem , explains the “beauty” of ICE detainers and why we need to end sanctuary policies. Keep updated on Chris’ work chrisclemofficial.com 01:53:29 - Co-Founder & President WSFDV - also also the President of Rockin’ For Our Vets - Michelle Senatore, joins Dan & Amy to promote this summer’s big charity concert with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band . For tix & info visit wsfdv.org 02:05:19 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 29, 2025 2:24:28

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0:00 - Charles Thomas fills in for Dan 16:34 - Larry Hoover 34:05 - Gov Newsome caves 54:53 - Thomas Weitzel , retired Chief of Police of Riverside, predicts a rise in crime rates when we get a rise in temperatures - "It has been an unusual spring" Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:10:34 - Dr. Richard Bartlett, practiced medicine in Texas for 28 years and served on former Governor Perry’s healthcare task force, backs up RFK Jr’s removal of the COVID vaccine from the CDC's recommended immunization schedule for healthy kids and pregnant women. 01:30:17 - Founder of Ex-Cons for Community and Social Change – eccsc.org - Tyrone F. Muhammad , is running to be the next US Senator for IL. Give your support for Tyrone’s campaign tyroneforsenate.us 02:06:55 - Chuck de Caro , CNN’s very first Special Assignment Correspondent, served with the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), former outside consultant for the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment for 25 years, offers a Memo to Hegseth: China is winning the info war, but we already built the fix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 28, 2025 2:26:05

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0:00 - Dr. Don Curtis, in operating room after JFK shot...4 shots 15:18 - Fight between two women Secret Service Uniformed Division Officers outside former President Obama's residence 33:05 - Drag Queen Story Hour in Beverly 51:59 - Tapper & Thompson 01:10:58 - National political reporter, Salena Zito , looks at the Democrats attempt to "rebrand" and explains why Trump's swing state numbers will remain strong. Pre-order Salena’s new book today Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland 01:34:27 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on the Big Beautiful Bill and the the importance of econimic growth. Check out Steve’s newest book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:53:01 - Gen Z climate hysterics 02:06:33 - State of Fear 02:09:20 - Fred Fleitz , vice-chair of the America First Policy Institute Center for American Security, also former National Security Council chief of staff, explains Why It Is So Difficult for Trump to Clean Up Biden’s Ukraine Mess 02:22:27 - blue books back See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 27, 2025 2:24:41

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0:00 - BLM Brandon celebrates Africa Day 12:03 - "we're winning" 35:34 - Scott Pelley commencement at Wake Forest...everything is under attack 55:29 - Kelly Cassidy: GOPers obsessed with children's genitals 01:09:42 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:13:05 - Ian Williams , former foreign correspondent for BBC Channel 4 News: What the next phase of Trump’s trade war with China looks like . Check out Ian’s most recent book Vampire State. The rise and fall of the Chinese Economy 01:32:18 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski : It's not identity politics causing Chicago's housing issues. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:49:11 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker , on Minnesota’s “celebration” of George Floyd. For more from John powerlineblog.com 02:07:11 - CAMPUS BEAT See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 23, 2025 2:38:58

25 days ago2:38:58

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Wolf Blitzer riveting interview with Tapper/Thompson 9:43- Israeli embassy murders 33:32- St. Louis CEMA officer Sarah Russell 44:02- Fining Trump store in Huntley 49:48- Ald Ray Lopez on Brandon Johnson's Chicago summer safety plan: The question really becomes are you going to allow police to do their jobs Follow Ray and his work for the 15th ward @ the15thward.org 1:11:52- Real Housewives of Hinsdale 1:27:18- Drew Holden , his substack – “Holden Court” – drewholden.substack.com - does a deep dive into the media's cover up of Biden's decline 1:48:14- Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, Yinam Cohen : "these people hate America as much as they hate Israel" - urges more leadership against antisemitism Follow Consul General Cohen on X @YinamCohen 2:05:47- Open Mic Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 22, 2025 2:25:58

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John Kass is in for Amy Jacobson this morning 11:01- Embarrassing moment for Claire Shipman, wife of Jay Carney. 22:42- Naperville School District 203 meeting: Parents debate over transgender student competing in middle school track meet 30:25- Doocy: Trump's Foreign Policy Doctrine Is "Where People Stop Being Polite And Start Getting Real," Like "The Real World" 52:11- Arrested Rep. McIver: We Went To ICE Facility "To Do Our Jobs," The "Tense" Situation Was Created By ICE 1:10:59- Stephen Moore is a noted economist and author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass with reaction to House passage of the Big Beautiful Bill. 1:22:54- I was alone on shift when Newark air traffic control went dark 1:28:33- William Jacobson is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School. Founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation . He joined Dan Proft and John Kass with reaction to the murder two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, DC 1:48:42- Daniel DePetris is a fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune and Newsweek. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass to talk about the latest in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. 2:00:31- Johnny from Jesse Watters attends Comey book signing…sign my sea shell? 2:04:32- Michael Goodwin is a New York Post Columnist. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass with reaction to President Biden's cancer announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 21, 2025 2:29:06

27 days ago2:29:06

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Scott Adams announces he has metastatic prostate cancer 13:26- Megyn Kelly gets after Tapper: one us missed the biggest scandal of the century and one of us did not 34:20- MSNBC on Bidən’s cognitive abilities: “Bidən is far beyond cogent. He is better than he has EVER been intellectually, analytically. He is the best ever.” 55:48- Jim Iuorio is the host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about the impact of DOGE and the debate over the Big Beautiful Bill in Congress 1:13:54- Matthew Janecek is a Former Glenbard South history teacher founder of mrj-usa.com online teaching – the time has arrived to engage in free thought again – also founding member of Matthew Janecek & the Western Sage 1:34:14- Rubio and Kaine spar over South African refugees 1:51:50- Scott McKay is the publisher of the Hayride, senior editor at the American Spectator, and author of Racism Revenge and Ruin and King Of The Jungle . 2:10:45- College boomtowns go bust See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 20, 2025 2:25:41

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BLM Brandon brags that he is putting blacks first for jobs, contracts 14:02- SD Gates victory party 33:20- St. Jim Comey is a victim of "the times in which we live" 52:58- Democrats lied about Biden's condition 1:09:35- In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 1:12:58- President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Times, Clifford May , points out paths to peace in Russia/Ukraine Keep updated with Cliff on X @CliffordDMay 1:30:12- Dr. Kevin O'Connor 1:32:22- President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowksi , on BLM Brandon’s hiring practices: “Is he really saying this outloud!?” Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 1:46:51- Are podcasts the new establishment? 1:48:52- RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent, Susan Crabtree , has a message for Patel/Bongino - If you say there’s no there, there - tell us why Check out Susan’s new book Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All 2:09:21- CNN contributor, Scott Jennings , calls the cover up of Biden’s condition “the biggest scandal in modern American political history” Pre-order your copy of Scott’s forthcoming book A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 19, 2025 2:32:26

29 days ago2:32:26

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Hur interview of Biden in Oct. '23 13:56- Biden cancer diagnosis 37:18- BLM Brandon out fixing that marketing problem… 1:01:23- Eric Kaufmann , professor of politics at the University of Buckingham in England: Welcome to the Post-Progressive Political Era Check out Professor Kaufmann’s newest book The Third Awokening: A 12-Point Plan for Rolling Back Progressive Extremism 1:19:31- Steven Bucci , visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, shares his view on the plan to relocate Palestinians to Libya 1:40:38- Comey 1:59:36- James A. Gagliano , retired FBI supervisory special agent, a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University and also served as mayor of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, doesn't hold back in response to Comey's 86 47 shell post. 2:15:29- Big. beautiful bill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 16, 2025 2:34:47

5 weeks ago2:34:47

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Jelly Belly Pritzker on CNN making the case it's okay for a billionaire to be the POTUS nominee because...his record 11:18- 8647/Comey 33:15- Reparations NOW 53:37- CAMPUS BEAT 1:13:44- Mark Miller , senior attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, goes through the oral arguments from Trump v CASA For more on the Pacific Legal Foundation pacificlegal.org 1:29:39- Noted economist Stephen Moore gives the Big Beautiful Bill a generous B minus Get more Steve @StephenMoore 1:46:33- Todd Spodek , criminal defense attorney who represented Anna Sorokin, offers his advice to Diddy’s Defense Team Todd is the founder of Spodek Law Group in New York nyccriminalattorneys.com 2:04:27- Open Mic Friday!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 15, 2025 2:20:45

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Minneapolis father on laptop given to his kid with images of men having sex 12:53- Tim Tebow on child predators 28:21- Human Chain for Abrego Garcia in DuPage 31:13- Baristas on the picket line over their flair 49:32- Trump in Doha to Emir Al Thani: we appreciate those camels 56:50- Campus Beat 1:05:38- Dems/media: covering for Biden 1:26:23- George Beebe , former director of Russia analysis at the Central Intelligence Agency - now Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, is optimistic a Russia/Ukraine ceasefire could happen soon 1:41:18- Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, Wilfred Reilly , explains why democrats aren't welcoming to Afrikaners Check out Professor Reilly’s most recent book Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me: Debunking the False Narratives Defining America’s School Curricula 2:03:45- CEO/Founder of Liberty Cigars, John Adams , describes the cigars he will be supplying for next week's Cigar Nights For more on Liberty Cigars visit libertycigars.com Join Larry Elder, Dan & Shaun on two consecutive nights — Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Goebbert's Farm in Pingree Grove, Illinois, and Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois — as they light up some cigars together and discuss the the successes and challenges of Trump's first 100 days in office. It will be an unforgettable night of lively conversation and fine cigars with several hundred like-minded friends. 560theanswer.com/cigar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 14, 2025 2:29:13

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Adam Kinzinger on indictment of Judge Hannah Dugan 13:38- Fetterman 32:36- EO on drug prices 58:19- Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, John Bolton , reacts to Trump's comments on Iran - "negotiating with the ayatollahs is really a waste of oxygen" John is also the author of The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir 1:08:48- US Senator from WI, Ron Johnson , shares The Ugly Truth About the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Follow Senator Johnson on X @RonJohnsonWI 1:26:49- Mississippi schools 1:46:08- Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney & Contributing Editor at National Review, Andrew McCarthy , goes over the indictment of Judge Hannah Dugan Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy 2:08:40- Sports & Politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 13, 2025 2:24:42

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Air Force One 34:35- Trump on South African refugees 57:26- UK PM Keir Stermer on reducing immigration 1:12:30- Frank’s History Minute 1:17:02- Did DOGE fail? 1:32:40- Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady , on the China trade deal - There will be a time where things are uncomfortable. Several presidents could have done this before, but Trump is the only one willing to do it and he's doing it for America 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 1:49:11- President of Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski : They’ve destroyed jobs and opportunity for black Chicagoans Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 2:07:39- James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law & Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, Richard A Epstein , argues against Trump's plans for reducing pharmaceutical prices 2:23:20- Larry Elder , radio host, also a former candidate for governor of CA and candidate for president, offers a preview of his upcoming cigar night with Dan & Shaun Catch “The Larry Elder Show” weeknights - 8 to 10 pm - on 560 the Answer Join Larry, Dan & Shaun on two consecutive nights — Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Goebbert's Farm in Pingree Grove, Illinois, and Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois — as they light up some cigars together and discuss the the successes and challenges of Trump's first 100 days in office. It will be an unforgettable night of lively conversation and fine cigars with several hundred like-minded friends. For tix & info 560theanswer.com/cigar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 12, 2025 2:25:09

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Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy on Newark, air travel...stress on an aging system 13:26- Melee with ICE, local Dem pols in Newark 32:19- BLM Brandon reflects Dan has plans for Columbus statue 52:12- President of the National Association of Scholars, Peter Wood , shares The unforgiving history of student loans Check out Peter’s most recent books Wrath: America Enraged and 1620: A Critical Response to the 1619 Project 1:08:47- Steven Bucci , visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, covers the busy weekend of geo-political news from peace talks to gifted airplanes 1:31:19- Christopher Whalen , chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC & editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst: the chances of getting a tax deal done are falling rapidly Check out Chris’ just released Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 1:47:43- Why DP is single 2:04:57- Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy...retained all safety personnel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 9, 2025 2:29:32

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Da Pope 13:43- Pope Leo XIV 30:17- RIP Chet Lemon 32:22- Shave my head if you can give one legit reason to ban trans from the military 44:37- 3 Doors Down 47:16- Pro-Life Attorney and Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Mary FioRito , shares her experience from St. Peter's Square during the announcement of Pope Leo XIV and addresses concerns surrounding his papacy. For more coverage from Mary on X @maryfiorito 1:03:50- Former Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief, Chris T. Clem , discusses his most recent role as a Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Health & Human Services working with the Office of Refugee Resettlement Follow Chris on X @CClemOfficial 1:20:20- FL man police encounter 1:22:51- Noted economist Stephen Moore breaks down the details of the new UK/US trade deal Get more Steve @StephenMoore 1:41:38- Karl Zinsmeister , chief domestic policy adviser to the President from 2006 to 2009: When Gradualism Fails Check out Karl’s new book My West Wing: A very personal account of work in the White House…and how to solve Washington’s perpetual resistance to reform 1:56:32- OPEN MIC FRIDAY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 8, 2025 2:26:37

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Biden on BBC 12:41- Noem with Angel Families in Springfield 30:51- BLM Brandon on Columbus statues 52:18- Jim Iuorio , host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints, disputes the widespread belief that tariffs will be wildly inflationary Give Jim a follow on X @jimiuorio 1:09:50- Robert Mundheim Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Amy Wax : Wokeism is stifling thought in America’s universities 1:30:08- Rob Long , former writer/producer for Cheers & co-founder of Ricochet, is confident the film industry will find its way out of recession "The best thing about Hollywood is it's decentralized chaos" Check out Rob’s podcast “The Martini Shot” 1:48:49*- Sports & Politics 2:09:44- President of the Population Research Institute, Steven Mosher , gives evidence that China is losing the tariffs war and retreating as fast as it can Get more of Steven’s expertise from his most recent book The Devil and Communist China: From Mao Down to Xi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 7, 2025 2:19:49

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Trump still believes it'd be better for Canada to join US 13:44- Gets less friendly ...Trump: we don't want cars, steel from Canada 35:39- JB and other sanctuary governors to testify 56:56- U.S. representative from Illinois’s 15th congressional district, Mary Miller , says it's a great day as President Trump continues to fulfill his campaign promises Follow Mary’s work for IL district 15 @Miller_Congress 1:07:13- Ivy League potty mouths 1:29:08- President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Co-Founder, Muslim Reform Movement & Former US NAVY Lieutenant-Commander - Zuhdi Jasser , sees opportunity for the US to send a message across the world by siding with India against militant Islamic regimes 1:45:21- Phil Kerpen , president of American Commitment: Big, Beautiful Bill Should Rein in Regulation Phil is a must follow on X @kerpen 2:03:47- Senior writer for the Washington Examiner, David Harsanyi , makes the case for defunding NPR and PBS Check out David’s newest book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 6, 2025 2:20:40

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PBS/NPR 9:07- First Durbin, now Calamity Jan 27:21- Trump on reopening Alcatraz 47:55- Your life for Fido's life 1:02:02- In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 1:06:54- Adam Kissel , visiting fellow for higher education reform in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, discusses higher ed and his new book Slacking: A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation 1:27:27- President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski , on the proposed IL jobs tax Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 1:44:50- John Tamny , editor of RealClearMarkets, explains why he's frustrated but not worried with Trump's recent tariff actions Check out John’s most recent book The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy about Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution 2:02:15- Book Editor at The Federalist, Mark Hemingway , with The Biggest Media Scandal You’ve Never Heard Of Follow Mark on X @Heminator See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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May 5, 2025 2:26:07

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