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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.

Fmr. US Attorney Rachel K. Paulose asks will America outlaw Sharia law?

0:30 -Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left

15:35 - Sam Sanchez from Moe's Cantina joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about what he has done to combat human trafficking in his area

33:16 -Illinois House Speaker breaks silence on ethics controversy

50:52 - Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about what’s next in his efforts against Dr. Fauci

01:06:19 - Jennifer Sey is a former Levi's exec and Olympic gymnast. Now she writes "Sey Anything” on Substack and is President of XX-XY clothing line. She joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about making some news in Minnesota at a WNBA game 

01:25:16 - John Strand is an author and running for Congress in Florida's 19th Congressional District. He joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about his race in Florida

01:29:08 - Michelle Tafoya joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about the race for US Senate in Minnesota

01:56:55 - El-Sayed Pledges to Protect Jewish Voters Like His Own Kids Amid ‘Concerns’: ‘Highest Commitment I Can Offer’

0:30 - <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/abdul-el-sayed-wins-michigans-democratic-senate-primary-notching-midwe-rcna589750">Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan&rsquo;s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the left</a>
15:35 - Sam Sanchez from Moe's Cantina joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about what he has done to combat human trafficking in his area
33:16 - <a href="https://wgntv.com/news/illinois-house-speaker-breaks-silence-on-ethics-controversy-full-interview/">Illinois House Speaker breaks silence on ethics controversy</a>
50:52 - Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about what&rsquo;s next in his efforts against Dr. Fauci
01:06:19 - Jennifer Sey is a former Levi's exec and Olympic gymnast. Now she writes "Sey Anything&rdquo; on Substack and is President of XX-XY clothing line. She joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about making some news in Minnesota at a WNBA game&nbsp;
01:25:16 - John Strand is an author and running for Congress in Florida's 19th Congressional District. He joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about his race in Florida
01:29:08 - Michelle Tafoya joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about the race for US Senate in Minnesota
01:56:55 - <a href="https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/el-sayed-pledges-to-protect-jewish-voters-like-his-own-kids-amid-concerns-highest-commitment-i-can-offer/">El-Sayed Pledges to Protect Jewish Voters Like His Own Kids Amid &lsquo;Concerns&rsquo;: &lsquo;Highest Commitment I Can Offer&rsquo;</a>

Documenting It Doesn't Do Anything.

0:30 - How Michigan's Senate primary could shape the Democratic Party's future

14:28 - Abdul El-Sayed Wants Medicare for All ‘From Cradle to Grave.’ His Psychiatrist Wife Doesn’t Accept Medicare—or Any Insurance at All

34:54 - What Mamdani can learn from Hugo Chávez's government-run grocery store debacle

52:49 - The “Root Cause” of Food Deserts in Chicago

01:08:34 - Chicago school board passes amended budget that relies on $150 million in state funds not yet approved

01:28:03 - Flock cameras: useful crime tool or privacy risk?

01:42:13 - Armed bystander distracted gunman in fatal Idaho In-N-Out shooting

02:00:39 - Chuck de Caro was CNN’s very first Special Assignment Correspondent, served with the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and was an outside consultant for the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment for 25 years. He joined Chris Krok with reaction to the situation in Iran

0:30 - <a href="https://www.wbaltv.com/article/how-michigans-senate-primary-shape-democratic-party/73348410">How Michigan's Senate primary could shape the Democratic Party's future</a>
14:28 - <a href="https://freebeacon.com/democrats/abdul-el-sayed-wants-medicare-for-all-from-cradle-to-grave-his-psychiatrist-wife-doesnt-accept-medicare-or-any-insurance-at-all/">Abdul El-Sayed Wants Medicare for All &lsquo;From Cradle to Grave.&rsquo; His Psychiatrist Wife Doesn&rsquo;t Accept Medicare&mdash;or Any Insurance at All</a>
34:54 - <a href="https://reason.com/2026/07/31/what-mamdani-can-learn-from-hugo-chavezs-government-run-grocery-store-debacle/">What Mamdani can learn from Hugo Ch&aacute;vez's government-run grocery store debacle</a>
52:49 - <a href="https://www.chicagocontrarian.com/blog/the-root-cause-of-food-deserts-in-chicago">The &ldquo;Root Cause&rdquo; of Food Deserts in Chicago</a>
01:08:34 - <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-public-schools-school-board-budget-vote-state-funding/">Chicago school board passes amended budget that relies on $150 million in state funds not yet approved</a>
01:28:03 - <a href="https://www.winknews.com/news/lee/cape-coral-police-chief-addresses-use-of-flock-cameras/article_ff1a78d4-f388-4d8a-82a3-b18b1e8d3822.html">Flock cameras: useful crime tool or privacy risk?</a>
01:42:13 - <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bystander-handgun-distracted-gunman-fatal-shooting-rcna590473">Armed bystander distracted gunman in fatal Idaho In-N-Out shooting</a>
02:00:39 - Chuck de Caro was CNN&rsquo;s very first Special Assignment Correspondent, served with the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and was an outside consultant for the Pentagon&rsquo;s Office of Net Assessment for 25 years. He joined Chris Krok with reaction to the situation in Iran

Chicago's Food Deserts

0:30 - Giannoulias enters Chicago mayoral race with $22M war chest, strong union support

12:00 - Juliana Stratton vs. ICE

30:46 - El-Sayed and Stevens close Michigan Senate primary offering different visions for Democrats

47:01 - 1 Black Cop vs 20 Black Liberals (ft. Officer Tatum) 

59:42 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights

01:03:13 - Brig. Gen. Christopher Walker is a Retired Assistant Adjutant General and Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard. He joined John Anthony to talk about his DEI experience in the military

01:21:20 - Mark Glennon is Founder of Wirepoints, substack.com/@markglennon. He joined John Anthony to talk Illinois politics

01:37:20 - Luke Nicastro is senior editor at The American Conservative, formerly a National Security Advisor to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley. He joined John Anthony to talk about the post-Trump future for the Republican party

0:30 - <a href="https://wgntv.com/news/politics/giannoulias-enters-chicago-mayoral-race-with-22m-war-chest-strong-union-support">Giannoulias enters Chicago mayoral race with $22M war chest, strong union support</a>
12:00 - <a href="https://x.com/JulianaStratton/status/2083256035876262270">Juliana Stratton vs. ICE</a>
30:46 - <a href="https://apnews.com/article/michigan-senate-primary-elsayed-stevens-cc8e4d9b5026e4f3e922bb958ab355e9">El-Sayed and Stevens close Michigan Senate primary offering different visions for Democrats</a>
47:01 - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5nHjgAkSCA">1 Black Cop vs 20 Black Liberals (ft. Officer Tatum)&nbsp;</a>
59:42 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights
01:03:13 - Brig. Gen. Christopher Walker is a Retired Assistant Adjutant General and Commander of the West Virginia Air National Guard. He joined John Anthony to talk about his DEI experience in the military
01:21:20 - Mark Glennon is Founder of Wirepoints, <a href="https://substack.com/@markglennon">substack.com/@markglennon</a>. He joined John Anthony to talk Illinois politics
01:37:20 - Luke Nicastro is senior editor at The American Conservative, formerly a National Security Advisor to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley. He joined John Anthony to talk about the post-Trump future for the Republican party

Fmr. US Attorney Rachel K. Paulose asks will America outlaw Sharia law?

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