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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 -Francesca Hong for Gov

13:41 - Talarico: neighbors with a uterus

34:54 -Campus Beat

59:11 - Why Dan Proft is Single

01:17:19 -Brig. Gen. John Teichert (Ret.), a foreign affairs and military strategy expert who commanded both Joint Base Andrews and Edwards Air Force Base, says Iran's long history of negotiating in bad faith and President Trump's desire for a lasting agreement—not just a quick one—help explain why a deal remains elusive.

01:34:46 - President of the Antitrust Education Project, Robert H. Bork, Jr., discusses his new book  The New Paradox: Antitrust and the Threat of Conservative Socialism

01:51:33 -Michael Golden, author of “Unlock Congress”, explains that the onus in on journalists to Neuter the Shooters. For more from Michael, check out The Golden Mean on substack

02:03:56 - Open Mic Friday!

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/EricJBott/status/2059997485825773907">Francesca Hong for Gov</a>
13:41 - <a href="https://x.com/LoneStar_PAC/status/2060069284617875689">Talarico: neighbors with a uterus</a>
34:54 - <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/university-of-california-sat-act-math-stem-professors-06dd0f6d">Campus Beat</a>
59:11 - <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/09/16/lifestyle/women-are-using-the-6-6-6-dating-rule-to-find-the-perfect-man-but-is-it-hurting-their-chance-at-finding-love/">Why Dan Proft is Single</a>
01:17:19 - Brig. Gen. John Teichert (Ret.), a foreign affairs and military strategy expert who commanded both Joint Base Andrews and Edwards Air Force Base, says Iran's long history of negotiating in bad faith and President Trump's desire for a lasting agreement&mdash;not just a quick one&mdash;help explain why a deal remains elusive.
01:34:46 - President of the Antitrust Education Project, Robert H. Bork, Jr., discusses his new book &nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Paradox-Antitrust-Conservative-Socialism/dp/B0GQM6J8X9">The New Paradox: Antitrust and the Threat of Conservative Socialism</a>
01:51:33 - Michael Golden, author of &ldquo;Unlock Congress&rdquo;, explains that the onus in on journalists to <a href="https://thegoldenmean2040.substack.com/p/neuter-the-shooters-516?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=2139060&amp;post_id=199597863&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=true&amp;r=2l6njr&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email">Neuter the Shooters</a>. For more from Michael, check out <a href="https://thegoldenmean2040.substack.com/p/neuter-the-shooters-516?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=2139060&amp;post_id=199597863&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=true&amp;r=2l6njr&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email">The Golden Mean</a> on substack
02:03:56 -&nbsp;Open Mic Friday!

The 6-6-6 Dating Rule

0:30 - Homan on ICE detention facilities

12:55 - BLM Brandon on teen takeovers: hold social media companies accountable

31:26 - Muckraker expose on food stamp fraud in Lawrence, MA

55:26 - Abundance Institute Head of AI Policy Neil Chilson reacts to Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, saying he appreciates the Pope’s concerns and agrees “we have to use these tools in a way that serves our humanity.” Follow Neil on X @neil_chilson

01:14:17 - Sports & Politics 

01:32:40 - Ret. Air Force Col. Rob Maness says Donald Trump is approaching Iran differently, and it’s time America’s adversaries—and allies—understand that. Col Maness hosts the “Rob Maness Show” robmaness.com

01:52:35 - First Things editor R. R. Reno weighs in on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, saying the real danger of transhumanism is how AI reshapes our moral understanding of what it means to be human

02:12:12 - Bryan Anderson, combat veteran, triple amputee, Purple Heart recipient, Emmy Award-winning host, actor, and author, discusses the new film  Sum Funtion. Sum Function will have its hometown premiere this Saturday at the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford. For details casino.hardrock.com

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2059730322913169807">Homan on ICE detention facilities</a>
12:55 - <a href="https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/2059704384703877292">BLM Brandon on teen takeovers: hold social media companies accountable</a>
31:26 - <a href="https://x.com/realmuckraker/status/2059663910148452781">Muckraker expose on food stamp fraud in Lawrence, MA</a>
55:26 - Abundance Institute Head of AI Policy Neil Chilson reacts to Pope Leo XIV&rsquo;s encyclical, saying he appreciates the Pope&rsquo;s concerns and agrees &ldquo;we have to use these tools in a way that serves our humanity.&rdquo; Follow Neil on X <a href="https://x.com/neil_chilson">@neil_chilson</a>
01:14:17 - <a href="https://x.com/JamesOKeefeIII/status/2059342392533094782">Sports &amp; Politics</a>&nbsp;
01:32:40 - Ret. Air Force Col. Rob Maness says Donald Trump is approaching Iran differently, and it&rsquo;s time America&rsquo;s adversaries&mdash;and allies&mdash;understand that. Col Maness hosts the &ldquo;Rob Maness Show&rdquo; <a href="http://robmaness.com">robmaness.com</a>
01:52:35 - First Things editor R. R. Reno weighs in on Pope Leo XIV&rsquo;s encyclical, saying the real danger of transhumanism is how AI reshapes our moral understanding of what it means to be human
02:12:12 - Bryan Anderson, combat veteran, triple amputee, Purple Heart recipient, Emmy Award-winning host, actor, and author, discusses the new film &nbsp;<a href="https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/sports/disabled-veterans-wheelchair-rugby-documentary/">Sum Funtion</a>. Sum Function will have its hometown premiere this Saturday at the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford. For details <a href="http://casino.hardrock.com">casino.hardrock.com</a>

More Benefits Fraud Uncovered: SNAP Edition

0:30 - BLM Brandon on "large gatherings"

13:24 -Karen Bass on homelessness

32:53 -Iran 

53:57 -Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist practicing in New York and Washington, dives into his just released book Therapy Nation: How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided

01:08:11 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights

01:11:25 - Pope Leo

01:35:38 -Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon discusses the collision between Illinois’ shrinking tax base and its unaffordable government

01:50:54 - Retired Secret Service agent and 360 Security Services co-founder Mike Olson discusses the shooting outside the White House and the vetting and training issues facing the Secret Service.

02:07:41 -Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, updates the ongoing negotiations with Iran. Follow Michael on X @mrubin1971

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/2058987969826927066">BLM Brandon on "large gatherings"</a>
13:24 - <a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2026/05/22/cnn_host_to_la_mayor_karen_bass_you_promised_to_end_homelessness_its_only_gone_down_176.html">Karen Bass on homelessness</a>
32:53 - <a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-strikes-latest-updates?st=thC4sv&amp;reflink=article_email_share">Iran</a>&nbsp;
53:57 - Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist practicing in New York and Washington, dives into his just released book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Therapy-Nation-America-Anxious-Divided/dp/1335000658">Therapy Nation: How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided</a>
01:08:11 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights
01:11:25 - <a href="https://justthenews.com/nation/religion/pope-leo-urges-world-rein-ais-power-eliminate-jobs-automate-warfare-first?utm_source=breaking&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter">Pope Leo</a>
01:35:38 - <a href="https://wirepoints.org/">Wirepoints</a> founder Mark Glennon discusses the collision between <a href="https://wirepoints.org/totaling-the-unsustainable-tax-increases-and-windfall-revenue-during-pritzker-administration-wirepoints/">Illinois&rsquo; shrinking tax base and its unaffordable government</a>
01:50:54 - Retired Secret Service agent and <a href="https://360security.services/">360 Security Services</a> co-founder Mike Olson discusses the shooting outside the White House and the vetting and training issues facing the Secret Service.
02:07:41 - Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, updates the ongoing negotiations with Iran. Follow Michael on X <a href="https://x.com/mrubin1971?lang=en">@mrubin1971</a>

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

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