Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft
Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft
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
The Idiocracy Is Winning
0:30 - ILGOP 27:10 - Jensen Huang joins Dunder-Mifflin 31:36 - IMMIGRATION 50:27 - IDIOCRACY  01:09:48 - Host of The Futures Edge Podcast  and special contributor to Wirepoints, Jim Iuorio, reads the tea leaves on what NVIDIA’s stock snapback means. For podcast updates and more @jimiuorio 01:25:30 - President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and co-founder of the Muslim Reform Movement Zuhdi Jasser outlines the two battles facing the West after last week’s midterms: the fight against socialism and the fight against Islamism. 01:42:13 - Critically acclaimed filmmaker and New York Times best selling author, Dinesh D’Souza, discusses his new book The Stones Cry Out: Biblical Archaeology, Prophecy, and the Last Days. Join Dinesh for a live event inspired by his book The Stones Cry Out on Tuesday 11/17 at INSIGHT Church in Tinley Park. For Tickets & Info  560TheAnswer.com/stones  01:56:29 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 13
2 hr 23 min
The Self-Flagellation Knows No Bounds
0:30 - The letter Trump left for Biden  14:04 - Why Dan Proft is Single  30:08 - Immigration 56:24 - Ole Miss 01:13:07 - Adjunct senior fellow at FDD and former president of the Center for European Policy Analysis Peter Doran says that although the U.S. has inflicted severe economic punishment on Iran, military operations need to resume and Trump must finish what he started. Follow Peter on X @PeterBDoran 01:29:16 - Samuel Gregg, president of the American Institute for Economic Research, discusses his new book  The Civilization of Commerce  01:45:01 - Director of The Heartland Institute’s Glenn C. Haskins Emerging Issues Center Donald Kendal believes we’re in for an “unimaginable future” as AI continues to expand the frontier of human knowledge. 02:01:57 - Author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War Gordon Chang reacts to Jensen Huang’s resignation and Howard Lutnick’s questionable dealings with Chinese tech firms. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12
2 hr 11 min
There’s No Lipstick to Put on This Pig
0:30 - Hegseth 18:11 - Congressional leadership 56:33 - Ole Miss 01:14:53 - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, Andrew Arthur, on what comes next on immigration with the Dems in control of Congress. For more on the Center for Immigration Studies cis.org 01:31:02 - Fraud? 01:49:14 - National-affairs columnist for National Review, John Fund, explains why : It was indeed the corruption, stupid. Follow John on X @johnfund 02:06:40 - CEO of Access Elevator Inc. Frank Wasilewski walks through the range of options Access Elevator offers to help make life safer and more accessible for our nation’s veterans. Check out Access Elevator for yourself allaboutaccess.com/veteransSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11
2 hr 17 min
Don't Start Arguing Against Yourself
0:30 - Trump/Dana White show 6:31 - Trump to CBS: no amnesty, keep deportation policy 26:11 - David Sacks: lost the podcast bros in the midterms 46:06 - Islamization 59:17 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:02:44 - U.S. Representative-elect for Illinois’ 7th District La Shawn Ford says he was elected to make life more affordable for Americans, but adds that veterans in his district are calling for Hegseth’s impeachment. 01:24:09 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon breaks down JB Pritzker’s 70-point plan outlining what the governor believes the federal government should do for Illinois. 01:37:47 - Award-winning journalist and host of the Highly Respected podcast Scott Greer looks at the future of the Republican Party, making at least one bold claim: Jonah Goldberg Won’t Take Back the Post-Trump GOP. Check out Scott’s newest book Whitepill: The Online Right and the Making of Trump’s America  01:56:34 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report! Scott “The Cow Guy” Shellady on Jensen Huang’s alleged relationship with a Chinese spy: “It’s unfortunate, because I do believe she really loved him…” 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-TVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10
2 hr 5 min
I'm Not Making That Deal
0:30 - TRUMP "60 Minutes" interview with Ross Douthat 15:08 - Trump on immigration 34:16 - Jeffries: Hard "yes" on moving on Hegseth 51:26 - Jennifer Welch has much more hate to give 01:09:18 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci weighs in on Trump’s 60 Minutes interview, covering Iran, Israel, China, and the possibility of Pete Hegseth facing impeachment. 01:34:08 - Former Bears QB Mike Tomczak reacts to last night’s Bears victory and looks back on the time he threw four interceptions back in 1987 01:49:12 - Co-Founder and CEO of Jeff Buys Your House, Jeff Nydegger, shares how his military background, including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, prepared him for entrepreneurship. Looking to sell your house fast? jeffbuysyourhouse.com 02:00:43 - Principal and CEO of Menashe Properties Jordan Menashe explains why his firm has been buying up office buildings in Chicago’s Loop and downtown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 9
2 hr 15 min
The Battle for the Soul of the GOP
0:30 - VDH on the War in Iran, impact, possibilities 12:07 - Jamie West, Fayette Co (IN) Council candidate...we have guns too 31:03 - Dan on Vance after debate with Walz in 2024 52:22 - Rebranding the GOP  01:07:43 - Publisher of The Hayride and senior editor at The American Spectator Scott McKay discusses the election results, GOP campaigning, and warns what Democrats will do now that they have subpoena power. Check out Scott’s newest novel The Necessary Men   01:26:05 - Geoffrey Cain, author of Steve Jobs in Exile and The Perfect Police State, says to beware of billionaires touting the apocalypse—and tells billionaires to be wary of Democrats now that they have oversight committees. 01:37:38 - Founder and CIO of Perry International Capital James Perry discusses the jobs report, the markets, and the AI economy 01:54:32 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 6
2 hr 22 min
We Have Failed to Be a Right and Proper Opposition Party
0:30 - ILGOP thank you message 12:22 - Vance post-mortem 57:38 - Pratt post-mortem 01:11:26 - Noted economist Stephen Moore says it wasn’t the economy that led to Tuesday’s trouncing. Instead, he argues, it was the ICE raids and deportations. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:32:02 - American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Brent Orrell, along with Stanford University professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Keith Humphreys, asks Why So Many Men Aren’t Working? 01:46:18 - Editor-in-chief of Civitas Outlook Richard Reinsch discusses his essay Is Rubio Charting a Course for America?, written before the midterms but just as relevant today. 02:04:25 - New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin: How Trump reacts to this shellacking will determine his legacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 5
2 hr 14 min
The People Have Spoken, and Now They Shall Be Punished
0:30 - Reaction to the Results  33:57 - Millennial TikToker expresses frustration. 56:24 - Fox News senior political analyst Juan Williams believes we’re at the end of the Trump era, and the infighting in both parties over who will run for president begins today. 01:09:33 - President of the Center of the American Experiment and Powerline contributor John Hinderaker had high hopes for Minnesota’s slate of strong Republican candidates, but says they were “swamped by the national anti-Trump tide.” 01:25:37 - Host of The Real Story, Jeanne Ives, says last night was “a terrible night for Illinois and a terrible night for taxpayers,” as the Republican Party in Illinois continues to shrink. Check out The Real Story with Jeanne and Amy 11-noon on 560 the Answer 01:43:21 - Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas worries that newly elected Chicago school board president Jessica Biggs may not be able to withstand pressure from the CTU, but believes a strong mayoral candidate could help alleviate those concerns. 01:57:56 - Senior writer for The Dispatch David Drucker breaks down why Democrats swept the elections and what comes next for Republicans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 4
2 hr 13 min
Election Day 2026
0:30 - Happy Election Day  12:32 - Haley Stevens 30:44 - Tom Homan closing argument for midterms 45:23 - DSA candidate (GA) Tim Denton vs. Venezulan economist Daniel Di Martino on capitalism vs. socialism 49:57 - Campus Beat  01:01:57 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:05:30 - Former Bears QB Mike Tomczak reviews last night’s big win against Seattle - "It's a good day to be a Bears fan!” 01:23:48 - Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon: “This election in Illinois is not about pedestrian issues… it’s about nothing less than whether Western civilization will survive.” 01:41:35 - CEO of XX-XY Athletics, Jennifer Sey on the politicized WNBA and The Blue States Bringing The Fight For Women’s Sports To The November Ballot  01:59:08 - Open Mic - election day editionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 3
2 hr 13 min
The Election Is Just The Beginning
0:30 - Hayley Stevens endorsement of Rogers 18:04 - El-Sayed on white supremacy 35:53 - DailyWire's Luke Rosiak "To Catch a Scammer" on Medicaid home-health care fraud 57:53 - What’s on the ballot  01:12:33 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci discusses the “failed coup” in Poland and Putin’s invitation to the G20 summit. 01:33:33 - Senior writer at National Review, Noah Rothman: Maybe This Time, the GOP Will Confront Defeat. Noah is also the author of Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America  01:46:25 - Director of the Conscience Project Andrea Picciotti-Bayer explains the amicus brief she filed on behalf of Catholic families in Colorado, which the Supreme Court will hear tomorrow. Read Andrea’s FOX News article to learn more Colorado's universal preschool revives vile anti-Catholic laws 02:01:15 - U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, Bryan Steil, urges people with common sense to vote this Tuesday and keep radicalized, socialist Democrats from taking control. Support Bryan and his campaign for District 1 in WI bryansteil.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 2
2 hr 12 min
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