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.

Economist Stephen Moore shares his travel tips — from dodging canceled flights to escaping Chicago’s sky-high hotel taxes

0:30 - Jeanne Ives & Amy Jacobson fill in for Dan

15:53 - 2 possible terror attacks inside the US

24:06 - Women's History Month

52:04 - Kevin Morrison & Sunny

56:21 - President & Founder Scott Tucker Solutions, Scott Tucker, breaks down the Illinois Estate Tax and what it means for you. For more on Scott Tucker Solutions  ScottTuckerSolutions.com

01:13:06 - Chief Impact Officer at STACK Cybersecurity, Tracey Birkenhauer, discusses yesterday’s cyber attack of Stryker Corp in Kalamazoo Michigan. For more on STACK Cybersecurity stackcyber.com

01:31:01 - Daniel Greenfield, investigative journalist focused on the radical Left and Islamic terrorism, reacts to yesterday’s synagogue attack near Detroit and warns about the risks of unchecked Islamic mass migration. Daniel is also CEO of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, follow him on X @Sultanknish

01:50:30 - Darin LaHood, congressman for the 16th district of Illinois: Now is not the time to not be funding DHS, now is not the time to take our foot off the gas

02:02:43 - Open Mic Friday!

0:30 - <a href="https://560theanswer.com/radioshow/the-real-story">Jeanne Ives &amp; Amy Jacobson fill in for Dan</a>
15:53 - <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/12/us/michigan-synagogue-virginia-university-attacks">2 possible terror attacks inside the US</a>
24:06 - <a href="https://www.breakthrough-ideas.com/read/2026/03/12/batavia-illinois-k-12-school-district-celebrates-trans-superstition">Women's History Month</a>
52:04 - <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/dhs-sheriffs-departments-deny-skokie-womans-claims-held-at-ohare/">Kevin Morrison &amp; Sunny</a>
56:21 - President &amp; Founder Scott Tucker Solutions, Scott Tucker, breaks down the Illinois Estate Tax and what it means for you. For more on Scott Tucker Solutions &nbsp;<a href="http://scotttuckersolutions.com/">ScottTuckerSolutions.com</a>
01:13:06 - Chief Impact Officer at STACK Cybersecurity, Tracey Birkenhauer, discusses yesterday&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kzoo-bc/kalamazoo/stryker-headquarters-in-portage-closes-amid-reported-cyber-attack-affecting-global-systems">cyber attack of Stryker Corp in Kalamazoo Michigan.</a> For more on STACK Cybersecurity <a href="http://stackcyber.com">stackcyber.com</a>
01:31:01 - Daniel Greenfield, investigative journalist focused on the radical Left and Islamic terrorism, reacts to yesterday&rsquo;s synagogue attack near Detroit and warns about the risks of unchecked Islamic mass migration. Daniel is also CEO of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, follow him on X <a href="https://x.com/Sultanknish">@Sultanknish</a>
01:50:30 - Darin LaHood, congressman for the 16th district of Illinois: Now is not the time to not be funding DHS, now is not the time to take our foot off the gas
02:02:43 - Open Mic Friday!

It's Never Sunny in Broadview

0:30 -Tiffany Henyard

32:58 -Islamist terrorist attack outside Gracie Mansion

48:06 -Animal Stories

51:31 -Noah Rothman of National Review looks at What’s Gone Right in the Iran War? Pre-order Noah’s next book!  Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America

01:12:23 -Why Dan Proft is Single

01:31:24 - Former CPS CEO and mayoral candidate Paul Vallas explains why Chicago continues to lead the nation in murders, youth killings, mass shootings, and domestic violence deaths. Keep up with Paul on X @PaulVallas

01:48:57 -Cliff May, president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, believes the U.S. has the capability to control the Strait of Hormuz. Stay on top of Iran with Cliff on X @CliffordDMay

02:06:58 - Economist and professor at George Mason University, Don Boudreaux, shares his Reflections on Four Decades of Teaching ECON 101. Check out Don’s blog at cafehayek.com

0:30 - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/4JPyVz96A9E?si=lzZCwDCkN0kzTXxJ">Tiffany Henyard</a>
32:58 - <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nypd-chief-aaron-edwards-chased-down-gracie-mansion-bomb-suspect/">Islamist terrorist attack outside Gracie Mansion</a>
48:06 - <a href="https://abc7chicago.com/post/francisco-arreola-charged-animal-cruelty-beating-rooster-outside-gonzalez-fresh-produce-joliet-police-department/18697677/">Animal Stories</a>
51:31 - Noah Rothman of National Review looks at <a href="https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/03/whats-gone-right-in-the-iran-war/">What&rsquo;s Gone Right in the Iran War?</a> Pre-order Noah&rsquo;s next book! &nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Progress-Century-Left-Wing-Violence/dp/1546011412">Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America</a>
01:12:23 - <a href="https://x.com/i/status/2031826084552196382">Why Dan Proft is Single</a>
01:31:24 - Former CPS CEO and mayoral candidate Paul Vallas explains why Chicago continues to lead the nation in murders, youth killings, mass shootings, and domestic violence deaths. Keep up with Paul on X <a href="http://x.com/@PaulVallas">@PaulVallas</a>
01:48:57 - Cliff May, president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, believes the U.S. has the capability to control the Strait of Hormuz. Stay on top of Iran with Cliff on X <a href="https://x.com/CliffordDMay">@CliffordDMay</a>
02:06:58 - Economist and professor at George Mason University, Don Boudreaux, shares his <a href="https://thedailyeconomy.org/article/reflections-on-four-decades-of-teaching-econ-101/">Reflections on Four Decades of Teaching ECON 101</a>. Check out Don&rsquo;s blog at <a href="http://cafehayek.com">cafehayek.com</a>

Feedin' The People.... of Georgia?!

0:30 - Sen. Josh Hawley on Watters: time to declare victory

17:10 -Nixon in 1983 on the Shah vs. the revolution

37:22 -CTA

58:31 -SAVE Act 

01:16:00 - Peter Berkowitz, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department:  U.S.-Israel Joint Action Against Iran Is Just and Necessary. Check out  Explaining Israel: The Jewish State, the Middle East, and America

01:38:15 - Stephen Moore notes that even as the world’s top oil producer, the U.S. economy is still influenced by instability in the Middle East. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:55:56 - CBS News investigation of LA hospices

02:17:05 - Geoffrey Cain, author of The Perfect Police State — an investigation into China’s surveillance dystopia — explains why  Trump’s ultimate target in this war is China. Follow Geoffrey on X @geoffrey_cain

0:30 - Sen. Josh Hawley on Watters: <a href="https://x.com/i/status/2031525384194298332">time to declare victory</a>
17:10 - <a href="https://x.com/i/status/2031426526588317835">Nixon in 1983 on the Shah vs. the revolution</a>
37:22 - <a href="https://abc7chicago.com/post/cta-unveils-new-security-plan-threat-funding-cuts-trump-administration-fta-woman-set-fire-blue-line/18700287/">CTA</a>
58:31 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2031446089040331182">SAVE Act&nbsp;</a>
01:16:00 - Peter Berkowitz, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2026/03/08/us-israel_joint_action_against_iran_is_just_and_necessary_153920.html">U.S.-Israel Joint Action Against Iran Is Just and Necessary</a>. Check out &nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Explaining-Israel-Jewish-Middle-America/dp/B0FD4NTDY6/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.THcQYk64KSpeoSJ_pYkTPKp8D68OrGrm2Jp82X78isFlFQ-23zl8lAPaygk6D6Xvh0xbrRsxM7qM7K_eEkjLCbwX0gEg3edG5KWT_438S7WyRoA1mAUGAJc4fz2-u-ur21mLva8orksyrY4NoVRKDkmeZ4odOjrofLKCEOAN7_9AHaFcrVIkIEowgVEvDMOP6aEBeonfnvdUbAzVH3AazdWZfvWFUscTKm-EhHGI-_s.h2IZ2xdbM3JV677iZB2TrbfR-nPcewS8sznN7oYfCE8&amp;qid=1760296774&amp;sr=8-1">Explaining Israel: The Jewish State, the Middle East, and America</a>
01:38:15 - Stephen Moore notes that even as the world&rsquo;s top oil producer, the U.S. economy is still influenced by instability in the Middle East. Get more Steve <a href="http://x.com/StephenMoore">@StephenMoore</a>
01:55:56 - <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/projects/2026/hospice-fraud/">CBS News investigation of LA hospices</a>
02:17:05 - Geoffrey Cain, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Police-State-Undercover-Surveillance/dp/1541757033">The Perfect Police State</a> &mdash; an investigation into China&rsquo;s surveillance dystopia &mdash; explains why &nbsp;<a href="https://spectator.com/article/the-greater-game-trumps-ultimate-target-in-this-war-is-china/?edition=us">Trump&rsquo;s ultimate target in this war is China</a>. Follow Geoffrey on X <a href="http://x.com/@geoffrey_cain">@geoffrey_cain</a>

Economist Stephen Moore shares his travel tips — from dodging canceled flights to escaping Chicago’s sky-high hotel taxes

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