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, and Amy Jacobson, an award-winning journalist, Chicago's Morning Answer brings you what you need to know ever morning from 5-9am on AM 560 The Answer.

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Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson, heard each weekday morning from 5 to 9am on AM 560 The Answer in Chicago.

Interview with Staff of Remke's Garage

Biggest Moments of 2024

Lorenzo Sewell

Lack of Quality Talent?

Thomas Weitzel

Scott McKay

Fred Bauer

Candace Owens' Israel Comments

John & Charles watched last night's Bears game so you didn't have to

11:27- What was your big moment of 2024?

30:30- Senior Pastor at 180 Church in Detroit, Lorenzo Sewell, offer words of encouragement as we close out '24 and enter '25

For more on Pastor Sewell and 180 Church visit 180church.cc

51:01- Is there a lack of quality talent in the US?

1:06:41- Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, points out the political motivation behind police prosecutions

Follow Chief Weitzel on X @ChiefWeitzel

1:27:26- American Spectator's Scott McKay: My Lord, the Lies

Scott is also the author of  Racism Revenge and Ruin and King Of The Jungle

1:42:04:- Writer/blogger Fred Bauer asks Have the Never Trumpers admitted defeat?

Check out Fred’s blog  “A Certain Enthusiasm” – fredbauerblog.blogspot.com

1:56:54 Candace Owens’ comments on Israel & Casual Open Line Friday

 

John &amp; Charles watched last night's Bears game so you didn't have to
11:27- What was your big moment of 2024?
30:30- Senior Pastor at 180 Church in Detroit, Lorenzo Sewell, offer words of encouragement as we close out '24 and enter '25
For more on Pastor Sewell and 180 Church visit <a href="http://180church.cc">180church.cc</a>
51:01- Is there a lack of quality talent in the US?
1:06:41- Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, points out the <a href="https://cwbchicago.com/2024/12/prosecutors-keep-losing-cases-filed-against-local-cops-this-retired-chief-thinks-the-prosecutions-were-politically-motivated.html?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=prosecutors-keep-losing-cases-filed-against-local-cops-this-retired-chief-thinks-the-prosecutions-were-politically-motivated">political motivation behind police prosecutions</a>
Follow Chief Weitzel on X <a href="https://x.com/chiefweitzel">@ChiefWeitzel</a>
1:27:26- American Spectator's Scott McKay: <a href="https://spectator.org/my-lord-the-lies/">My Lord, the Lies</a>
Scott is also the author of &nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Racism-Revenge-Ruin-Its-Obama/dp/1958682063">Racism Revenge and Ruin</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/King-Jungle-Scott-McKay-ebook/dp/B0CYVLNBKS/ref=monarch_sidesheet">King Of The Jungle</a>
1:42:04:- Writer/blogger Fred Bauer asks <a href="https://unherd.com/newsroom/have-the-never-trumpers-admitted-defeat/">Have the Never Trumpers admitted defeat?</a>
Check out Fred&rsquo;s blog &nbsp;&ldquo;A Certain Enthusiasm&rdquo; &ndash; <a href="https://fredbauerblog.blogspot.com/">fredbauerblog.blogspot.com</a>
1:56:54 Candace Owens&rsquo; comments on Israel &amp; Casual Open Line Friday
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December 27, 2024

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0:00 - Hakeem Jeffries declares victory with pared down CR

 

10:29 - George Will on NewsNation: Musk will be gone in 6 months

 

27:18 -Most Disgraceful Person in Politics 2024 Award goes to…

 

52:12 - David Marcus,  journalist living in West Virginia and the author of Charade: The Covid Lies That Crushed A Nation, breaks down how Trump's handling of shutdown threat was a masterclass. Follow David on X @BlueBoxDave

 

01:04:31 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, admits there is logic behind Trump’s desire for the Panama Canal

 

01:20:45 - Radio Manager/On Air Fundraiser for Food for the Poor, Paul Jacobs, joins Dan & Amy to bring awareness to life saving work of Food for the Poor and to give you the opportunity to help feed children & families in need. To give to Food for the Poor call 844-862-4673 or visit

560theAnswer.com/FoodForThePoor

 

01:35:19 - Rob Pastore & Family bring Christmas spirit and Christmas Music to the AM 560 studio, featuring: 

Rob Pastore- vocal

Vicki Pastore- Piano

Julia Pastore flute and vocal

Max Pastore- Tenor Sax

Louie Pastore- percussion

 

01:54:05 -Political Song of the Year

 

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0:00 - <a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2024/12/20/jeffries_on_passing_debt_limit_bill_we_have_successfully_stopped_the_billionaire_boys_club.html">Hakeem Jeffries declares victory with pared down CR</a>
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10:29 - George Will on NewsNation: <a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2024/12/20/george_will_6_months_from_now_elon_musk_will_be_gone.html">Musk will be gone in 6 months</a>
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27:18 - <a href="https://www.tabletmag.com/feature/rapid-onset-political-enlightenment">Most Disgraceful Person in Politics 2024 Award goes to&hellip;</a>
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52:12 - David Marcus,&nbsp; journalist living in West Virginia and the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Charade-Covid-Lies-Crushed-Nation/dp/1637581866">Charade: The Covid Lies That Crushed A Nation</a>, breaks down how <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/david-marcus-de-facto-president-trumps-handling-shutdown-threat-masterclass">Trump's handling of shutdown threat was a masterclass</a>. Follow David on X <a href="https://twitter.com/blueboxdave">@BlueBoxDave</a>
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01:04:31 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation&rsquo;s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, admits there is logic behind Trump&rsquo;s desire for the Panama Canal
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01:20:45 - Radio Manager/On Air Fundraiser for <a href="https://foodforthepoor.org/">Food for the Poor</a>, Paul Jacobs, joins Dan &amp; Amy to bring awareness to life saving work of Food for the Poor and to give you the opportunity to help feed children &amp; families in need. To give to Food for the Poor call 844-862-4673 or visit
<a href="http://560theanswer.com/FoodForThePoor">560theAnswer.com/FoodForThePoor</a>
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01:35:19 - Rob Pastore &amp; Family bring Christmas spirit and Christmas Music to the AM 560 studio, featuring:&nbsp;
Rob Pastore- vocal
Vicki Pastore- Piano
Julia Pastore flute and vocal
Max Pastore- Tenor Sax
Louie Pastore- percussion
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01:54:05 - <a href="https://x.com/the_real_mccoyy/status/1835075381424275694?t=z5ND1A7w8sAmtCk_xinPww&amp;s=03">Political Song of the Year</a>
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December 23, 2024

Chip Roy on second CR

Speaker Musk?

Stephen Moore

Fani Willis

Bill Nienburg

Alan Pell Crawford

Open Mic Friday!

Rep. Chip Roy on second CR

13:50- Speaker Musk?

28:52- Biden wasn't out of it because he was never in it

43:24- Noted economist Stephen Moore: congress is spending money like candy. Get the CR passed, bring Trump in and start over

Give the gift of Steve Moore this holiday season, with his newest book   The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer

1:01:03- Fani Willis

1:15:15- Former Downers Grove library trustee,  William Nienburg, on dealing with the woke mob in the Chicagoland suburbs as Downers Grove decides whether to elect a library board

1:31:19- Alan Pell Crawford, author and historian best known for his works on early American history and culture: What’s wrong with the commercial Christmas?

Check out Alan’s most recent book  This Fierce People: The Untold Story of America’s Revolutionary War in the South 

1:43:49- Open Mic Friday!

 

<a href="https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1869888643076173831?t=XceRVpaUkMWhzSsxD-vecQ&amp;s=03">Rep. Chip Roy on second CR</a>
13:50- <a href="https://x.com/RandPaul/status/1869723449377030385?t=FJwOGkNAV0Pv2aMPyErHTQ&amp;s=03">Speaker Musk?</a>
28:52- <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/biden-white-house-age-function-diminished-3906a839?mod=trending_now_news_1">Biden wasn't out of it because he was never in it</a>
43:24- Noted economist Stephen Moore: congress is spending money like candy. Get the CR passed, bring Trump in and start over
Give the gift of Steve Moore this holiday season, with his newest book &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Trump-Economic-Miracle-Unleash-Prosperity/dp/B0DHWHBXSJ">The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again</a> &ndash; co authored with Art Laffer
1:01:03- <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/fani-willis-removed-prosecution-georgia-donald-trump-4cef3786?mod=opinion_lead_pos2">Fani Willis</a>
1:15:15- Former Downers Grove library trustee,&nbsp; William Nienburg, on dealing with the woke mob in the Chicagoland suburbs as<a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/14/downers-grove-library-board/"> Downers Grove decides whether to elect a library board</a>
1:31:19- Alan Pell Crawford, author and historian best known for his works on early American history and culture: <a href="https://www.theamericanconservative.com/its-a-sale-a-bration/">What&rsquo;s wrong with the commercial Christmas?</a>
Check out Alan&rsquo;s most recent book &nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-Fierce-People-Americas-Revolutionary/dp/0593318501">This Fierce People: The Untold Story of America&rsquo;s Revolutionary War in the South</a>&nbsp;
1:43:49- Open Mic Friday!
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