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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.

George Mason U Professor Eugene Kontorovich weighs in on the Memorandum of Understanding, saying “It strengthens Iran, there is no other way to put it.”

0:30 -RIP Dolly

7:16 -Murri Briel

24:48 -Border/ICE/Deportations

41:30 - Barkley: disappointed in NBA, WNBA commissioners...no men in women's sports

59:10 - Cook County Board of Review Commissioner, George Cardenas, explains why he should be the next mayor of Chicago. Help support Commissioner Cardenas’ campaign cardenas4chicago.com 

01:22:02 - Noted economist Stephen Moore says Trump's tariffs on Canada come at the wrong time, warning, "It's not the right time to raise prices when everybody is worried about affordability," but adds that Canada can't win a tit-for-tat trade war with the U.S.

01:35:19 - National Down Syndrome Society Senior Director of Development Dan Vosnos gives an update on Libertyville School District 128 after a top administrator was placed on leave amid grooming allegations involving a former teacher.

01:50:50 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities:  Trump Shouldn’t Make Another Iran Mistake in Cuba

0:30 - <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/dolly-parton-the-only-voice-in-the-world-da9be8b0">RIP Dolly</a>
7:16 - <a href="https://www.shawlocal.com/illinois-valley/2026/08/21/state-rep-murri-briel-accused-of-sex-harassment-misusing-drugs/">Murri Briel</a>
24:48 - <a href="https://x.com/ImmigrantCrimes/status/2091520936763691364">Border/ICE/Deportations</a>
41:30 - Barkley: <a href="https://x.com/ClayTravis/status/2092312235901108702">disappointed in NBA, WNBA commissioners...no men in women's sports</a>
59:10 - Cook County Board of Review Commissioner, George Cardenas, explains why he should be the next mayor of Chicago. Help support Commissioner Cardenas&rsquo; campaign <a href="https://cardenas4chicago.com/">cardenas4chicago.com</a>&nbsp;
01:22:02 - Noted economist Stephen Moore says Trump's tariffs on Canada come at the wrong time, warning, "It's not the right time to raise prices when everybody is worried about affordability," but adds that Canada can't win a tit-for-tat trade war with the U.S.
01:35:19 - National Down Syndrome Society Senior Director of Development Dan Vosnos gives an update on Libertyville School District 128 after a top administrator was placed on leave amid grooming allegations involving a former teacher.
01:50:50 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trump-shouldnt-make-another-iran-mistake-in-cuba/">Trump Shouldn&rsquo;t Make Another Iran Mistake in Cuba</a>

Remembering Dolly Parton

0:30 -Canadian trade deal

12:16 - Campus Beat

31:01 - El-Sayed on Watters 

50:31 - Middle East Forum Director of Policy Analysis Michael Rubin warns we are "on the verge of something very dangerous" if Abdul El-Sayed wins a Senate seat and receives a top-level security clearance

01:03:56 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 

01:07:08 -Sports & Politics

01:26:19 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon gives his Update on Illinois’ 654 local police and firefighter pension funds

01:42:01 - Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says it's time to clean house at CTU, put police back in schools, and bring back ShotSpotter. Support Dr. Wilson’s run for mayor williewilson2027.com 

02:01:15 - U.S. Department of Education Chief Spokesperson Julie Hartman explains how the Trump administration is moving key decisions away from bureaucrats in DC and into the hands of those closest to the children.

0:30 - <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/donald-trump-auto-tariffs-50-percent-canada-ford-motors-7111dadb">Canadian trade deal</a>
12:16 - <a href="https://www.richardhanania.com/p/theyre-the-ones-who-told-us-to-pay">Campus Beat</a>
31:01 - <a href="https://x.com/FoxNews/status/2092046289647075460">El-Sayed on Watters&nbsp;</a>
50:31 - Middle East Forum Director of Policy Analysis Michael Rubin warns we are "on the verge of something very dangerous" if Abdul El-Sayed wins a Senate seat and receives a top-level security clearance
01:03:56 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights&nbsp;
01:07:08 - <a href="https://x.com/ginamilan_/status/2091905694425305289">Sports &amp; Politics</a>
01:26:19 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon gives his <a href="https://wirepoints.org/update-on-illinois-654-local-police-and-firefighter-pension-funds-wirepoints/">Update on Illinois&rsquo; 654 local police and firefighter pension funds</a>
01:42:01 - Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says it's time to clean house at CTU, put police back in schools, and bring back ShotSpotter. Support Dr. Wilson&rsquo;s run for mayor <a href="https://williewilson2027.com/">williewilson2027.com</a>&nbsp;
02:01:15 - U.S. Department of Education Chief Spokesperson Julie Hartman explains how the Trump administration is moving key decisions away from bureaucrats in DC and into the hands of those closest to the children.

Abdul El-Sayed Walks All Over Jesse Watters

0:30 -Sports & Politics

9:49 - Canadian trade deal

28:13 -ILGOP

49:19 - Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors Chris Whalen says it's time for some difficult conversations in Washington: "Pay our bills or cut back spending. Those are the choices we have." Chris is also editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst

01:06:19 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci with the latest on Iran negotiations and Ukraine's fight against Putin.

01:21:47 -Why Dan Proft is Single

01:38:44 -Arday  

01:54:07 - Co-founder of Flashpass and founder of Step Up Social, Emil Barr, warns that  The Young MAGA Socialists Are Here

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/TPostMillennial/status/2091691300756037960">Sports &amp; Politics</a>
9:49 - <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-dumbest-trade-war-revisited-57c9fe81">Canadian trade deal</a>
28:13 - <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/21/illinois-republicans-dan-proft-richard-uihlein-tony-mccombie-ryan-spain-republicans/">ILGOP</a>
49:19 - Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors Chris Whalen says it's time for some difficult conversations in Washington: "Pay our bills or cut back spending. Those are the choices we have." Chris is also editor for <a href="https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/">The Institutional Risk Analyst</a>
01:06:19 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci with the latest on Iran negotiations and Ukraine's fight against Putin.
01:21:47 - <a href="https://x.com/ImMeme0/status/2091254223048466937">Why Dan Proft is Single</a>
01:38:44 - <a href="https://x.com/RichardHanania/status/2091559066107858995">Arday</a> &nbsp;
01:54:07 - Co-founder of Flashpass and founder of Step Up Social, Emil Barr, warns that &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-young-maga-socialists-are-here-8c941877">The Young MAGA Socialists Are Here</a>

George Mason U Professor Eugene Kontorovich weighs in on the Memorandum of Understanding, saying “It strengthens Iran, there is no other way to put it.”

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