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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.

Former Chicago Police Superintendent, Richard Brzeczek, tells the story behind the Tylenol murders.

0:30 - Tom Homan: Dems sold this country out for future political power

19:46 - Markmayne Mullin vs. Rand Paul at confirmation hearing

40:13 -DHS/ICE/TSA

59:47 - Eliot Wilson, contributing editor at Defence On The Brink and senior fellow for national security at the Coalition for Global Prosperity: Should NATO help America defend the Strait of Hormuz?

01:12:02 -Scott McKay, publisher of TheHayride.com & Senior Editor at The American Spectator: The Abysmal Quality of the GOP Senate Caucus Is the Real Issue, and the SAVE Act Mess Has Made That Clear. Scott is author of the new novel Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon

01:33:08 -Jack Salmon of the Mercatus Center on the exploding cost of health care fraud — and how much it’s hitting American taxpayers. Check out Jack’s substack The Unseen & Unsaid 

01:49:22 -Brian Carter, fellow with the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute: U.S. Military Trajectory in Iran Is Relatively Positive. Follow Brian on X @brian_cartr

02:07:11 -Afroman

02:18:21 -Why Dan Proft is Single

0:30 - Tom Homan:<a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2034052572789563522"> Dems sold this country out for future political power</a>
19:46 - <a href="https://x.com/i/status/2034265798412263792">Markmayne Mullin vs. Rand Paul at confirmation hearing</a>
40:13 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2034326646589632894">DHS/ICE/TSA</a>
59:47 - Eliot Wilson, contributing editor at Defence On The Brink and senior fellow for national security at the Coalition for Global Prosperity: <a href="https://spectator.com/article/should-nato-help-america-defend-the-strait-of-hormuz/">Should NATO help America defend the Strait of Hormuz?</a>
01:12:02 - Scott McKay, publisher of <a href="http://thehayride.com">TheHayride.com</a> &amp; Senior Editor at The American Spectator: <a href="https://spectator.org/the-abysmal-quality-of-the-gop-senate-caucus-is-the-real-issue-and-the-save-act-mess-has-made-that-clear/">The Abysmal Quality of the GOP Senate Caucus Is the Real Issue, and the SAVE Act Mess Has Made That Clear</a>. Scott is author of the new novel Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon
01:33:08 - Jack Salmon of the Mercatus Center on the exploding cost of health care fraud &mdash; and how much it&rsquo;s hitting American taxpayers. Check out Jack&rsquo;s substack <a href="https://www.theunseenandtheunsaid.com/">The Unseen &amp; Unsaid</a>&nbsp;
01:49:22 - Brian Carter, fellow with the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute: <a href="https://x.com/TheStudyofWar/status/2033260698352976216">U.S. Military Trajectory in Iran Is Relatively Positive</a>. Follow Brian on X <a href="https://x.com/brian_cartr">@brian_cartr</a>
02:07:11 - <a href="https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/2034407759584923684">Afroman</a>
02:18:21 - <a href="https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/2033897997977948316">Why Dan Proft is Single</a>

Tell It To My Face!

0:30 - IL Primary Results

33:26 - Thune with Baier

53:33 - Republican candidate for Illinois US Senator, Don Tracy, plans to take on the culture of dependency and Illinois' culture of corruption. Join Don on the campaign trail  dontracyforil.com

01:11:11 -Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, on how the U.S. can reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Keep updated with Michael on X @mrubin1971

01:33:32 -ICE Deportations in 2025

01:43:50 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on How to Hollow Out Your State’s Economy. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:50:39 -Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune: Is an Off-Ramp With Iran Possible? Follow Daniel on X @DanDePetris

02:09:51 - Mark Bauerlein, professor of English at Emory University & senior editor at First Things:  We need to get kids reading whole books again — here’s how Check out Mark’s most recent books  The Dumbest Generationand  The Dumbest Generation Grows Up

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/ChicagoElection/status/2034083798590095662">IL Primary Results</a>
33:26 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2034033495924728164">Thune with Baier</a>
53:33 - Republican candidate for Illinois US Senator, Don Tracy, plans to take on the culture of dependency and Illinois' culture of corruption. Join Don on the campaign trail&nbsp; <a href="http://dontracyforil.com">dontracyforil.com</a>
01:11:11 - Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, on how the U.S. can reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Keep updated with Michael on X <a href="https://x.com/mrubin1971?lang=en">@mrubin1971</a>
01:33:32 - <a href="https://x.com/BillMelugin_/status/2033930513342206439">ICE Deportations in 2025</a>
01:43:50 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/how-to-hollow-out-your-states-economy-e5098141?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqd5KXUmVG7p2ncDqx2eFCkTHzC2iCWuvkmAY2dkpS08t21uGWXGoeHH&amp;gaa_ts=69baa53b&amp;gaa_sig=XSLaVFu_X4UpX1oIcSedlmXW4TzSwYnGAeQyv5p01nZ8Tsq4NDgxrDEaQIU9yIuw5oITsvSmjnwvPJawZvoaAA%3D%3D">How to Hollow Out Your State&rsquo;s Economy</a>. Get more Steve <a href="https://x.com/StephenMoore">@StephenMoore</a>
01:50:39 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune: <a href="https://www.theamericanconservative.com/is-an-off-ramp-with-iran-possible/">Is an Off-Ramp With Iran Possible? </a>Follow Daniel on X&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/DanDePetris">@DanDePetris</a>
02:09:51 - Mark Bauerlein, professor of English at Emory University &amp; senior editor at First Things: &nbsp;<a href="https://nypost.com/2026/02/27/opinion/we-need-to-get-kids-reading-whole-books-again-heres-how/">We need to get kids reading whole books again &mdash; here&rsquo;s how </a>Check out Mark&rsquo;s most recent books &nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dumbest-Generation-Stupefies-Americans-Jeopardizes/dp/1585427128">The Dumbest Generation</a> and&nbsp; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dumbest-Generation-Grows-Stupefied-Dangerous/dp/1684512204#:~:text=From%20Stupefied%20Youth%20to%20Dangerous%20Adults,-Back%20in%202008&amp;text=As%20experts%20greeted%20the%20new,their%20present%20is%20pretty%20grim.">The Dumbest Generation Grows Up</a>

Bailey vs. Pritzker: Round 2

0:30 - Election Day

40:14 -DHS shutdown, impact on TSA

01:00:20 - Andrew McCarthy, former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and contributing editor at National Review, argues “Islamophobia” is a manufactured term used to discourage scrutiny of Islamist ideology. Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy

01:16:24 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights

01:19:39 - Gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski delivers his closing argument.

01:40:58 - SAVE Act

01:59:11 - Georgetown Law professor Randy Barnett shares details from his new book  Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago. Felony Review is available today!

02:17:37 -Jed Babbin, former U.S. Deputy Undersecretary of Defense and contributor to The Washington Times and The American Spectator, says if the Iranian regime isn’t changed, it will pursue nuclear weapons. Follow Jed on X @JedBabbin

0:30 - Election Day
40:14 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2033189698198274233">DHS shutdown, impact on TSA</a>
01:00:20 - Andrew McCarthy, former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and contributing editor at National Review, argues &ldquo;Islamophobia&rdquo; is a manufactured term used to discourage scrutiny of Islamist ideology. Follow Andy on X <a href="http://x.com/AndrewCMcCarthy">@AndrewCMcCarthy</a>
01:16:24 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights
01:19:39 - Gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski delivers his closing argument.
01:40:58 - <a href="https://x.com/cletamitchell/status/2033155468038746505?s=43&amp;t=fugAiejLzqPxzDLFBfs1RQ">SAVE Act</a>
01:59:11 - Georgetown Law professor Randy Barnett shares details from his new book &nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Felony-Review-Tales-Corruption-Chicago/dp/1641774959">Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago. Felony Review</a> is available today!
02:17:37 - Jed Babbin, former U.S. Deputy Undersecretary of Defense and contributor to The Washington Times and The American Spectator, says if the Iranian regime isn&rsquo;t changed, it will pursue nuclear weapons.&nbsp;Follow Jed on X <a href="http://x.com/jedbabbin">@JedBabbin</a>

Former Chicago Police Superintendent, Richard Brzeczek, tells the story behind the Tylenol murders.

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