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Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, and The Biggest Intelligence Failure of the Iran War. Follow Michael on X @mrubin1971

Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, and <a href="https://www.19fortyfive.com/2026/04/u-s-intelligence-undercounted-irans-missiles-by-more-than-1000-the-range-estimates-were-off-by-50-and-nobody-saw-the-underground-cities-coming/">The Biggest Intelligence Failure of the Iran War</a>. Follow Michael on X <a href="https://x.com/mrubin1971">@mrubin1971</a>

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Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft is heard each weekday morning from 5 to 9am (CT) on AM 560 The Answer in Chicago.

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 AEI's Michael Rubin and The Biggest Intelligence Failure of the Iran War

0:30 - Swalwell - He gone...not alone

18:29 - Spencer Pratt on Mayor Karen "Basura" Bass

27:02 - Trump initial lob back at Pope Leo: not a fan

59:34 - Bradley Smith, chairman of the Institute for Free Speech, Blackmore/Nault Professor of Law at Capital University and who served on the Federal Election Commission from 2000 to 2005:  The Constitution Could Let Noncitizens Vote

01:11:14 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights

01:14:40 - Michael Evans, former Times of London defense correspondent and editor, on whether a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could be the decisive “Trump card” in talks with Iran. Mike is also the author of First with the News

01:31:30 - Sergio Garcia on his Sunday at The Masters channeling the late great Seve

01:34:34 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon on says get ready to see homeless camps in parks across Illinois if House Bill 1429 becomes law. Read more from Mark at wirepoints.org 

01:53:08 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune: Trump’s Hormuz blockade won’t push Iran toward concessions. Keep updated with Daniel on X @DanDePetris

02:11:57 - Tangerine Jesus 

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2043781052892643465">Swalwell - He gone...not alone</a>
18:29 - <a href="https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/2043364928938193390">Spencer Pratt on Mayor Karen "Basura" Bass</a>
27:02 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2043773974560088485">Trump initial lob back at Pope Leo</a>: not a fan
59:34 - Bradley Smith, chairman of the Institute for Free Speech, Blackmore/Nault Professor of Law at Capital University and who served on the Federal Election Commission from 2000 to 2005:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-constitution-could-let-noncitizens-vote-bee06b3f">The Constitution Could Let Noncitizens Vote</a>
01:11:14 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights
01:14:40 - Michael Evans, former Times of London defense correspondent and editor, on whether a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could be the decisive &ldquo;Trump card&rdquo; in talks with Iran. Mike is also the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/First-News-Michael-Evans/dp/1911240986">First with the News</a>
01:31:30 - <a href="https://x.com/i/status/2043393187998220700">Sergio Garcia on his Sunday at The Masters</a> channeling the late great Seve
01:34:34 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon on says get ready to see homeless camps in parks across Illinois if <a href="https://my.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?GAID=18&amp;DocNum=1429&amp;DocTypeID=HB&amp;LegId=157430&amp;SessionID=114">House Bill 1429</a> becomes law. Read more from Mark at <a href="http://wirepoints.org">wirepoints.org</a>&nbsp;
01:53:08 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune: <a href="https://unherd.com/newsroom/trumps-hormuz-blockade-wont-push-iran-towards-concessions/">Trump&rsquo;s Hormuz blockade won&rsquo;t push Iran toward concessions</a>. Keep updated with Daniel on X <a href="https://www.defensepriorities.org/people/daniel-depetris/">@DanDePetris</a>
02:11:57 - <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/trump-posts-ai-image-himself-jesus-like-figure-drawing-outrage-2026-04-13/">Tangerine Jesus&nbsp;</a>

Swalwell: He Gone… But Not Alone

0:30 - Former staffer accuses Swalwell of rape

19:32 - Byron Noem and his dominatrix

37:04 -Homan on Dr. Phil

57:54 - Vance on Iran negotiations: we tried, no dice

01:14:29 -Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation fires back at critics of the Iran war, saying America can’t sit idly by and allow Iran to rebuild its nuclear program.

01:35:39 -Jonathan Aitken, author, former Member of Parliament, and part-time prison chaplain, draws on his Middle East experience and says the UAE and Oman could emerge as major winners from the Iran war. For more from Rev Aitken visit jonathanaitken.org

01:53:02 -60 Minutes expose on chameleon trucking

02:15:29 -Jack Burns, professor emeritus in astrophysical and planetary sciences and physics at the University of Colorado Boulder, shares key takeaways from Artemis II and what to expect next. 

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/RyanSaavedra/status/2042752175319978209">Former staffer accuses Swalwell of rape</a>
19:32 - <a href="https://x.com/factpostnews/status/2042650414802251891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2042650414802251891%7Ctwgr%5E22b99b4d0352e9b96a2dd6ba5e9e831bf4cba997%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blabber.buzz%2Fpolitics%2F1074768-new-report-alleges-kristi-noem-s-husband-funded-extreme-bimbofication-fantasy">Byron Noem and his dominatrix</a>
37:04 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2043078499691278748">Homan on Dr. Phil</a>
57:54 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2043141814580916489">Vance on Iran negotiations</a>: we tried, no dice
01:14:29 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation fires back at critics of the Iran war, saying America can&rsquo;t sit idly by and allow Iran to rebuild its nuclear program.
01:35:39 - Jonathan Aitken, author, former Member of Parliament, and part-time prison chaplain, draws on his Middle East experience and says <a href="https://spectator.com/article/the-uae-and-oman-could-be-the-big-winners-from-the-iran-war/?edition=us">the UAE and Oman could emerge as major winners from the Iran war.</a> For more from Rev Aitken visit <a href="http://jonathanaitken.org">jonathanaitken.org</a>
01:53:02 - <a href="https://youtu.be/ylbvU-lmcpI?si=BGQHrEhDnVnBPpFs">60 Minutes expose on chameleon trucking</a>
02:15:29 - Jack Burns, professor emeritus in astrophysical and planetary sciences and physics at the University of Colorado Boulder, shares key takeaways from Artemis II and what to expect next.&nbsp;

Schadenfreude

0:30 - Melania's Epstein presser: not friend of nor victim of Epstein

16:26 -Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) on Dignidad Act

59:25 -NDP MP Leah Gazan: zero dollars for ongoing genocide against MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

01:14:01 - Chicago: the system

01:32:34 -Joshua T. Katz, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, with  An appraisal of judicial vulgarity

01:49:56 - Newsweek’s Josh Hammer: What Exactly Is the Purpose of NATO in the Year 2026?

02:08:38 - Open Mic Friday

0:30 - Melania's Epstein presser:<a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2042310465791860770"> not friend of nor victim of Epstein</a>
16:26 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2042009435640299610">Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) on Dignidad Act</a>
59:25 - <a href="https://t.co/G0QfVjNpNB">NDP MP Leah Gazan: zero dollars for ongoing genocide against MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+</a>
01:14:01 - Chicago: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1795788521818045&amp;id=100041607437051&amp;post_id=100041607437051_1795788521818045&amp;rdid=Gypl7zKTVfDxcHxl#">the system</a>
01:32:34 - Joshua T. Katz, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, with &nbsp;<a href="https://spectator.com/article/judicial-vulgarity-olympus-spa-vandyke/?edition=us">An appraisal of judicial vulgarity</a>
01:49:56 - Newsweek&rsquo;s Josh Hammer: <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/what-exactly-is-the-purpose-of-nato-in-the-year-2026-11784411">What Exactly Is the Purpose of NATO in the Year 2026?</a>
02:08:38 - Open Mic Friday

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