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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, 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 & Amy Jacobson

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.

Kids and Country's Rebecca Friedrichs believes Trump’s plan to close Education Department opens up a bright future for students

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0:00 - New Orleans massacre, terrorist attack

 

15:25 - More reaction to terrorist attack in New Orleans

 

33:25 - H-1Bs (like TPS)

 

57:21 - More H-1Bs discussion

 

01:12:48 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: Trump’s Tax Cuts Were Good. A Flat Tax Would Be Better. Check out Steve’s most recent book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer

 

01:29:16 - Editor at Large for The Wall Street Journal, Gerard Baker: Farewell then, Joe — history will not be kind. Mr. Baker is also the author of  American Breakdown: Why We No Longer Trust Our Leaders and Institutions and How We Can Rebuild Confidence

 

01:45:15 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University, discusses the terrorist attack in New Orleans and cyber truck bombing in Las Vegas. James also serves as mayor of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, and on the board of directors of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund


02:03:51 - Christian Toto, host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast ”, offers his Best Movies of 2024. For podcast updates and more hollywoodintoto.com

 

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0:00 - <a href="https://x.com/LangmanVince/status/1874443180214767735?t=3xiVOkmH6qso6TMt3g92eg&amp;s=03">New Orleans massacre, terrorist attack</a>
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15:25 - More reaction to terrorist attack in New Orleans
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33:25 - <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/what-america-first-people-profits">H-1Bs (like TPS)</a>
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57:21 - More H-1Bs discussion
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01:12:48 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trumps-tax-cuts-were-good-a-flat-tax-would-be-better-434c1d8d">Trump&rsquo;s Tax Cuts Were Good. A Flat Tax Would Be Better</a>. Check out Steve&rsquo;s most recent book <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
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01:29:16 - Editor at Large for The Wall Street Journal, Gerard Baker: <a href="https://www.thetimes.com/article/80193f00-a418-4694-9f61-a5d348aeff22">Farewell then, Joe &mdash; history will not be kind</a>. Mr. Baker is also the author of &nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08SQ2QMK9?tag=hacboogrosit-20">American Breakdown: Why We No Longer Trust Our Leaders and Institutions and How We Can Rebuild Confidence</a>
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01:45:15 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John&rsquo;s University, discusses the terrorist attack in New Orleans and cyber truck bombing in Las Vegas. James also serves as mayor of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, and on the board of directors of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund
 02:03:51 - Christian Toto, host of &ldquo;The Hollywood in Toto Podcast &rdquo;, offers his<a href="https://www.hollywoodintoto.com/best-movies-of-2024-complete-unknown-racist/"> Best Movies of 2024</a>. For podcast updates and more <a href="http://hollywoodintoto.com/">hollywoodintoto.com</a>
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January 2, 2025

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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Kids and Country's Rebecca Friedrichs believes Trump’s plan to close Education Department opens up a bright future for students

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