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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, 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

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

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

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

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

Cornell Law Professor William Jacobson reacts to the indictment of Letitia James

0:30 - Mike Koolidge fills in for Dan 

11:09 -Fauci Contempt of Congress

27:11 -Dr. Birx 

45:24 - Andrew Collingwood, co-host of the Multipolarity podcast, explains why There is no alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. Andrew is also the writer of The Multipolarity Brief on multipolaritypod.substack.com 

01:00:41 - Senior Fellow with the American Federation for Children, Patrick Graff, discusses his new report that shows 1.9m kids in Illinois could miss out on the education freedom tax credit if the Governor doesn’t opt in. For more on the American Federation for Children federationforchildren.org

01:20:43 - Founder of the Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project, Jules Evans, on the rapid push to bring psychedelic drugs into mainstream medicine, and whether America is ready for it. For more on the Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project challengingpsychedelicexperiences.com

01:34:59 - Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, Wilfred Reilly, on immigration, integration and removing woke from the workforce. Follow Professor Reilly on X @wil_da_beast630

01:52:26 - Open Mic Friday!

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/koolidge?lang=en">Mike Koolidge fills in for Dan&nbsp;</a>
11:09 - <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/mike-davis-accountability-must-come-fauci-co-conspirators">Fauci Contempt of Congress</a>
27:11 - <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/birx-fauci-hearing-covid-response/">Dr. Birx</a>&nbsp;
45:24 - Andrew Collingwood, co-host of the Multipolarity podcast, explains why <a href="https://spectator.com/article/there-is-no-alternative-to-the-strait-of-hormuz/?edition=us">There is no alternative to the Strait of Hormuz</a>. Andrew is also the writer of The Multipolarity Brief on <a href="https://multipolaritypod.substack.com/">multipolaritypod.substack.com</a>&nbsp;
01:00:41 - Senior Fellow with the American Federation for Children, Patrick Graff, discusses his new report that shows <a href="https://www.federationforchildren.org/new-estimates-project-that-52-million-k-12-students-eligible-for-the-education-freedom-tax-credit-eftc/">1.9m kids in Illinois could miss out on the education freedom tax credit if the Governor doesn&rsquo;t opt in.</a> For more on the American Federation for Children <a href="http://federationforchildren.org">federationforchildren.org</a>
01:20:43 - Founder of the Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project, Jules Evans, on <a href="https://spectator.com/article/big-pharma-wants-to-sell-you-psychedelic-drugs/?edition=us">the rapid push to bring psychedelic drugs into mainstream medicine</a>, and whether America is ready for it. For more on the Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project <a href="http://challengingpsychedelicexperiences.com">challengingpsychedelicexperiences.com</a>
01:34:59 - Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, Wilfred Reilly, on immigration, integration and removing woke from the workforce. Follow Professor Reilly on X <a href="https://x.com/wil_da_beast630?lang=en">@wil_da_beast630</a>
01:52:26 - Open Mic Friday!

Hoodwinked.

0:30 - Fauci takes the fifth

13:50 - Hawley embarrasses Fauci for taking the 5th

31:56 -State level charges

56:05 - Quince Strategy's Maximilian Garely asks:  Has China cloned your congressman?

01:04:41 - Writer, author, and former Democratic fundraiser Evan Barker discusses her newly released bookNothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative.

01:30:01 - Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland says the conflict with Iran may seem slow-moving, but argues the U.S. is hitting Iran where it hurts most: economically. KT is also the author of Revolution: Trump, Washington and "We the People"

01:37:02 - Real American Heroes 

01:41:19 - Sports & Politics 

02:02:17 - Drew Holden, who writes at his substack “Holden Court”, explains how Legacy Media’s Fauci Love Affair Might’ve Buried COVID’s Origins. You can follow Drew on X @DrewHolden360

0:30 - <a href="https://youtu.be/HeOVbeh2yr0?si=LGX01rePg7KFgcKr">Fauci takes the fifth</a>
13:50 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2082472363384352833">Hawley embarrasses Fauci for taking the 5th</a>
31:56 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2082591142181278014">State level charges</a>
56:05 - Quince Strategy's Maximilian Garely asks:&nbsp; <a href="https://spectator.com/article/has-china-cloned-your-congressman/?edition=us">Has China cloned your congressman?</a>
01:04:41 - Writer, author, and former Democratic fundraiser Evan Barker discusses her newly released book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Left-Confessions-Democratic-Operative/dp/1668213176">Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative</a>.
01:30:01 - Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland says the conflict with Iran may seem slow-moving, but argues the U.S. is hitting Iran where it hurts most: economically. KT is also the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Trump-Washington-We-People/dp/1642934046">Revolution: Trump, Washington and "We the People"</a>
01:37:02 - Real American Heroes&nbsp;
01:41:19 - <a href="https://x.com/jessesingal/status/2082569631768719611">Sports &amp; Politics</a>&nbsp;
02:02:17 - Drew Holden, who writes at his substack <a href="https://drewholden.substack.com/">&ldquo;Holden Court&rdquo;</a>, explains how <a href="https://drewholden.substack.com/p/legacy-medias-fauci-love-affair-mightve">Legacy Media&rsquo;s Fauci Love Affair Might&rsquo;ve Buried COVID&rsquo;s Origins</a>. You can follow Drew on X <a href="https://x.com/DrewHolden360">@DrewHolden360</a>

The Reckoning Isn't Over.

0:30 - John Kelly announces for Mayor

15:43 -Fauci diaries

33:26 -Pied-a-terre tax

44:06 -CTA signage

50:38 - Brownstone Institute founder Jeffrey Tucker says he expects little from Fauci's testimony, except "an extreme case of amnesia," adding that Fauci and his reputation are "toast." Follow Jeffrey on X @jeffreytucker

01:10:27 - Middle East Institute Vice President for Policy Kenneth Pollack explains the bind President Trump faces as neither the U.S. nor Iran wants war, but neither side is willing to back down. For more on the Middle East Institute mei.edu

01:29:30 -Why Dan Proft is Single

01:43:35 - Noted economist Stephen Moore blames Anthony Fauci for what he calls "one of the biggest mistakes in American history": school closures and COVID lockdowns. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

02:02:25 - Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker breaks down the growing chaos in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race. Gov Walker is also President and CEO of Young America’s Foundation yaf.org

0:30 - <a href="https://wgntv.com/news/politics/wgn-the-point-politics-chicago-illinois/lobbyist-john-kelly-launches-campaign-for-chicago-mayor-on-the-point/">John Kelly announces for Mayor</a>
15:43 - <a href="https://www.rationalground.com/p/why-we-lost-trust?utm_source=publication-search">Fauci diaries</a>
33:26 - <a href="https://x.com/profstonge/status/2082187194282701311">Pied-a-terre tax</a>
44:06 - <a href="https://notthebee.com/article/chicago-decides-to-fight-crime-on-public-transit-by-reminding-riders-that-crime-is-illegal">CTA signage</a>
50:38 - Brownstone Institute founder Jeffrey Tucker says he expects little from Fauci's testimony, except "an extreme case of amnesia," adding that Fauci and his reputation are "toast." Follow Jeffrey on X <a href="https://x.com/jeffreytucker">@jeffreytucker</a>
01:10:27 - Middle East Institute Vice President for Policy Kenneth Pollack explains the bind President Trump faces as neither the U.S. nor Iran wants war, but neither side is willing to back down. For more on the Middle East Institute <a href="http://mei.edu">mei.edu</a>
01:29:30 - <a href="https://www.thefp.com/p/tough-love-abigail-shrier-money-fights-marriage?utm_campaign=260347&amp;utm_source=cross-post&amp;r=35s5u&amp;token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo1MzA4NjI2LCJwb3N0X2lkIjoyMDU3ODgwMzQsImlhdCI6MTc4Mzg2OTE3MSwiZXhwIjoxNzg2NDYxMTcxLCJpc3MiOiJwdWItMjYwMzQ3Iiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.YRgBEG-TTQ57deII2oHBo09Pm4X5uGodUsd_xpPxCkE&amp;utm_medium=email">Why Dan Proft is Single</a>
01:43:35 - Noted economist Stephen Moore blames Anthony Fauci for what he calls "one of the biggest mistakes in American history": school closures and COVID lockdowns. Get more Steve <a href="https://x.com/StephenMoore?lang=en">@StephenMoore</a>
02:02:25 - Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker breaks down <a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jul/23/gubernatorial-race-chaos-wisconsin/">the growing chaos in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race.</a> Gov Walker is also President and CEO of Young America&rsquo;s Foundation <a href="http://yaf.org">yaf.org</a>

Cornell Law Professor William Jacobson reacts to the indictment of Letitia James

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