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.

0:30 - Trump’s big election speech 13:36 - Social Security 26:26 - CNBC bogus report on 10 worst states to live in 2026 33:59 - Election attorney and founder of the Election Integrity Network, Cleta Mitchell, reacts to Trump’s speech and explains what the government must do to secure our nation’s elections. Follow Cleta on X @CletaMitchell 50:52 - AI in education  01:09:17 - The Hoover Institution’s Gregory Kearney looks Illinois’ pension crisis and the long term consequences on education quality   01:26:23 - Author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America, Gordon G. Chang says President Trump's speech marked a turning point in U.S.-China relations, adding that no president has spoken this way since Eisenhower. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang 01:43:04 - Center for Immigration Studies Resident Fellow Andrew Arthur breaks down the stark divide between states that enforce immigration laws and those that don't—and what's driving it. For more on the Center for Immigration Studies cis.org 02:00:01 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Ali G 15:22 - BLM Brandon’s poll numbers  32:47 - Where do you want your tax dollars to go...SOCCER or FOOTBALL? 50:29 - President & Founder of Scott Tucker Solutions, Scott Tucker, shares retirement tips you can use right now! Check out Scott & Amy on 560 the Answer every Sunday from 8-9am, also WGN TV - Sundays at 5:30am - and at ScottTuckerSolutions.com  01:08:54 - Senior Editor at The American Spectator and publisher of TheHayride.com, Scott McKay, previews tonight's national address with President Trump. Scott has a new book coming out “Necessary Men” - follow spectator.org for more details. Listen to Trump’s speech tonight on 560 the Answer at 8pm CT  01:26:36 - Maryland physician Ron Elfenbein explains how to protect yourself from the cyclosporiasis outbreak and reveals why he still faces criminal charges years after speaking out on COVID. For more on Dr. Elfenbein’s legal battles visit dropthecase.com 01:43:38 - Joe Abraham, father of Katie Abraham, responds to Alexi Giannoulias' attacks on Jim Jordan, Jeanne Ives, and Mary Miller, saying the three reached out to his family with compassion. Joe writes at substack.com/@angeldadjoeabraham  01:59:36 - Licensed private detective & former Chicago police officer, Paul Huebl, with the latest in the Nancy Guthrie caseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - John Anthony filling in for Dan Proft  13:13 - We will not let communism prevail  32:07 - Executive Director of the Illinois Gun Dealers Trade Association, Todd Vandermyde, weighs in on the appeals court upholding of Illinois’ ban on assault weapons 51:17 - Senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young explains why economists missed the mark on the latest CPI report and what the stronger-than-expected results mean for Americans. Follow Ryan on X @RegoftheDay 01:06:41 - Illinois State Rep. for the 52nd District, Martin McLaughlin, goes through his bill to keep the Bears in Illinois and says “I will do whatever it takes” to get it through. Follow Rep McLaughlin on X @MartyForIL 01:24:36 - Retired Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel argues ShotSpotter isn't a crime prevention tool—it's a rapid-response tool that helps officers reach shooting scenes faster. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:38:53 - Senior Fellow at the Strauss Center Simone Ledeen questions continued negotiations with Iran: “They've shown us repeatedly we can't believe what they're saying, so what are we negotiating?” Follow Simone on X @SimoneLedeen 01:56:34 - Matt Kittle, senior elections correspondent for The Federalist on the SAVE Act:  “The problem we’re having is John Thune is the John Roberts of the senate” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Iran strikes resume  6:11 - Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to serve out his Senate term 26:40 - Remembering Lindsey Graham  41:16 - The Democrat ‘28 Front Runner is…  45:12 - Chair of the Illinois Republican Party Bob Grogan discusses his White House visit and the state of Illinois Republicans heading into the midterms. For more on the Illinois GOP visit illinois.gop 58:46 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:02:28 - Founder and CEO of Hall of Giants John Tillman explains his vision for a Hall of Fame honoring the entrepreneurs who built the American economy. Help support the Hall of Giants project hallofgiants.org 01:19:18 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon, on Chicago’s pension problems and teen takeover troubles   01:34:58 - Trump: Foreign Affairs 01:47:31 - Trump: Middle East  01:53:13 - Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief and former ICE Deputy Commissioner Ron Vitiello discusses expanding Border Patrol with more agents, better technology, and stronger infrastructure to secure the border. CBP is a leading employer of veterans and military spouses. Learn more at their virtual hiring session on July 23. Details at join.cbp.gov.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - RIP Lindsey Graham  32:57 - Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons 52:43 - Jimmy St. Louis, CEO of Agentis Longevity and former NFL tight end for the Tennessee Titans, explains how new medical technology can be used to help military vets who are dealing with PTSD and other physical or mental challenges. For more on Agentis Longevity agentislongevity.com  01:02:06 - ICE shooting in Houston  01:07:14 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci says Lindsey Graham's legacy will be his unwavering support for America's allies and his willingness to stand up to its adversaries. 01:27:05 - Trump administration extends Haitian work authorization 01:40:45 - Remembering Lindsey Graham  01:59:36 - Progressive Policies Have Left Illinois the Least Equitable State in the CountrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - CTU 9:06 - Tyler Robinson Trial 26:56 - Kakistocracy  49:20 - Unsung Americans 01:05:04 - President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Zuhdi Jasser . examines the growing role of Islam in the revolutionary politics of the left. Dr Jasser is also a candidate for US Congress in Arizona’s 4th district - z4az.com 01:26:52 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, discusses who could replace Platner and why Republicans have reason for optimism in Minnesota. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:39:40 - Greg Maresca, New York City native and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who writes for the Sample News Group on prop betting and When the Game Becomes the Bet 02:01:37 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Tyler Robinson Trial  5:52 - Platner's fare the well video 22:53 - Decline in reading 43:23 - Vance on Milton Friedman 01:02:14 - Eldar Mamedov argues renewed military action won't force Iran to change course, saying the current conflict is about the Strait of Hormuz—not its nuclear program. Follow Eldar on X @EldarMamedov4 01:23:57 - Noted economist Stephen Moore responds to JD Vance's comments on Milton Friedman, warning that some national conservatives are embracing a bigger government role in the economy. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:39:41 - Managing Editor for HotAir.com Ed Morrisey on Graham Platner’s fare the well video: To go on for 11 minutes and paint yourself as the victim is about as arrogant a statement as I've ever heard. 02:01:45 - Chairman & Founding Director of AIQA Global, James Malackowski, with AIQA Global’s Co-Founder and Managing Director Chase Malackowski: AI has a trust problem. Chicago can help solve it.  For more on AIQA Global aiqaglobal.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Platner 9:09 - NYT 28:11 - CDLs 52:46 - Unsung Americans 01:07:43 - Senior writer for The Dispatch David Drucker argues Democrats had enough information from the initial reports to distance themselves from Platner and wonders why they failed to do so. Follow David on X @DavidMDrucker 01:28:45 - Representative Jim Jordan says Jessica Gorman's testimony last week before Congress was among the most emotional he's heard and outlines how the federal government can work around sanctuary policies in states like Illinois. 01:45:22 - Mercatus Center senior research fellow Liya Palagashvili explores how AI could reshape the workforce, asking whether it will replace workers—or empower more people to work for themselves. 02:01:47 - FDD senior research analyst Cameron McMillan says there are no easy answers for ending the conflict with Iran, but allowing Tehran to control the Strait of Hormuz is not one of them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Former Platner girlfriend Jenny Racicot with Tapper accusing Platner of rape 15:21 - Rep. Ro Khanna campaigning for Platner: if he can change, you can change, we can all change 33:38 - Unsung Americans 49:46 - Trump Accounts  01:02:50 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:06:46 - William Thibeau, veteran of the Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment and currently Director of the American Military Project at The Claremont Institute, discusses autonomous lethal force and what he calls the "lowering of the bar to participate in conflict." Follow William on X @WilliamThibeau 01:28:16 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon says Governor Pritzker's "big tent" strategy relies on appealing to voters hostile to America. 01:43:12 - Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle looks at Why the transgender sports campaign was doomed. Megan is also the author of  The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well is the Key to Success  02:02:29 - America's next 250 years begin in the classroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.