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.

Interview with the Staff of Remke's Garage

0:30 -AG Blanche on FBI bungling of Butler, PA

11:20 -Kash on The Hill

32:36 -Fugitive TV speaks with Michael, the Clancy holdout juror

54:09 -Bill Gates on AI

01:08:17 - Illinois Comptroller and candidate for mayor of Chicago, Susana Mendoza, explains that she is “All In” for Chicago. Support Susana’s campaign at susanamendoza.com 

01:33:05 - Noted economist Stephen Moore says he hates to say it, but gas is going to hit $4-$4.50 a gallon, and there’s nothing Congress can do about it right now. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:46:50 -MA trans/custody case

01:58:23 -David Krueger, assistant professor in Robust, Reasoning, and Responsible AI at the University of Montreal, says we don’t know when AI will achieve the abilities we’ve been told to fear, so we need to prepare for them now. Follow David on X @DavidSKrueger

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2099931498367385847">AG Blanche on FBI bungling of Butler, PA</a>
11:20 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2099910848890228938">Kash on The Hill</a>
32:36 - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbFwTf3SBa8">Fugitive TV speaks with Michael, the Clancy holdout juror</a>
54:09 - <a href="https://x.com/TheChiefNerd/status/2099904100133491192">Bill Gates on AI</a>
01:08:17 - Illinois Comptroller and candidate for mayor of Chicago, Susana Mendoza, explains that she is &ldquo;All In&rdquo; for Chicago. Support Susana&rsquo;s campaign at <a href="https://susanamendoza.com/">susanamendoza.com</a>&nbsp;
01:33:05 - Noted economist Stephen Moore says he hates to say it, but gas is going to hit $4-$4.50 a gallon, and there&rsquo;s nothing Congress can do about it right now. Get more Steve <a href="https://x.com/StephenMoore?lang=en">@StephenMoore</a>
01:46:50 - <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/09/15/us-news/catholic-family-fighting-for-custody-of-their-trans-teen-whose-school-helped-to-transition-without-their-knowledge/">MA trans/custody case</a>
01:58:23 - David Krueger, assistant professor in Robust, Reasoning, and Responsible AI at the University of Montreal, says we don&rsquo;t know when AI will achieve the abilities we&rsquo;ve been told to fear, so we need to prepare for them now. Follow David on X <a href="http://x.com/DavidSKrueger">@DavidSKrueger</a>

Do You Feel Like the Swamp Is Being Drained?

0:30 -Green cards

14:42 -Sports & Politics

25:14 -US pilot shot down over Iran 

29:24 -Bo French

53:24 -Carnegie Mellon

01:06:59 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 

01:10:06 - Principal Deputy Spokeswoman for the Department of State Paloma Chacón on Trump’s visa crackdowns and the designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization. 

01:26:15 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon says Illinois Democratic Senate candidate Juliana Stratton has been hiding from voters, and that should tell you everything you need to know. 

01:42:15 - Brian D. Ray, president of the National Home Education Research Institute, asks Why Send a Child to Public School? For more on the National Home Education Research Institute nheri.org

02:00:38 - Co-founder of Chicago Flips Red, Danielle Carter-Walters, says she is running for mayor to restore Law & Order and “Make Chicago Home Again.” Support Danielle’s campaign dannicformayor.com

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/SenMikeLee/status/2099590085607936482">Green cards</a>
14:42 - <a href="https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2026/09/14/sydney-sweeney-responds-to-backlash-over-nude-sports-ad-by-sharing-photos-of-naked-athletes/?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=daily&amp;utm_campaign=20260914">Sports &amp; Politics</a>
25:14 - <a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2026/09/14/60_minutes__air_force_officer_shot_down_in_iran_tells_his_story.html">US pilot shot down over Iran&nbsp;</a>
29:24 - <a href="https://x.com/realJeremyCarl/status/2099537539665461616">Bo French</a>
53:24 - <a href="https://x.com/DeAngelisCorey/status/2099264973956362367">Carnegie Mellon</a>
01:06:59 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights&nbsp;
01:10:06 - Principal Deputy Spokeswoman for the Department of State Paloma Chac&oacute;n on Trump&rsquo;s visa crackdowns and the designation of Antifa as a terrorist organization.&nbsp;
01:26:15 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon says Illinois Democratic Senate candidate <a href="https://wirepoints.org/juliana-stratton-is-hiding-from-illinois-voters-that-tells-you-everything-wirepoints/">Juliana Stratton has been hiding from voters, and that should tell you everything you need to know</a>.&nbsp;
01:42:15 - Brian D. Ray, president of the National Home Education Research Institute, asks <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/why-send-a-child-to-public-school-45a3a2c2?mod=e2fb&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawUUTSZwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAzEwMABicmlkETFtNmJzQlR3SWNYM2VhS1BCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhRtXnM02zSlh1x4wRiaE2utHXngMkQT4wF7zGjgndxiECzLYuZq1utaB_k1_aem__aaWkyRyfr4uJdW5Kycf7A">Why Send a Child to Public School?</a> For more on the National Home Education Research Institute <a href="http://nheri.org">nheri.org</a>
02:00:38 - Co-founder of Chicago Flips Red, Danielle Carter-Walters, says she is running for mayor to restore Law &amp; Order and &ldquo;Make Chicago Home Again.&rdquo; Support Danielle&rsquo;s campaign <a href="http://dannicformayor.com">dannicformayor.com</a>

I Only Care About the Grift

0:30 - BLM Brandon announces re-elect

14:23 -Lindsay Clancy

27:36 -Open AI's Sam Altman: may pause IPO over safety

52:24 -Why Dan Proft is Single

01:04:26 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci with the latest on Russia/Ukraine, the Middle East, and how those conflicts could affect the midterms.

01:24:00 - Former Chicago Bears QB Mike Tomczak breaks down NFL Week 1, the passing of Matt Suhey, and the weekend’s big moments in college football. 

01:40:34 -Carol Roth, entrepreneur and author of You Will Own Nothing, says curbing spending, creating structure, and political will are needed to knock out America’s $40 trillion debt. Sign up for Carol’s free economic newsletter carolroth.com/NEWS

01:58:59 - George Mason University Professor and Director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center Missy Cummings weighs in on the recent “bluster” over AI, calling it “the biggest grift” she has ever seen, saying the technology doesn’t do what companies claim and they’re looking for a government handout.

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/Brandon4Chicago/status/2099117383713485211">BLM Brandon announces re-elect</a>
14:23 - <a href="https://www.givesendgo.com/standwithjuror">Lindsay Clancy</a>
27:36 - <a href="https://x.com/FinanceLancelot/status/2098902773655806267">Open AI's Sam Altman: may pause IPO over safety</a>
52:24 - <a href="https://x.com/DanProft/status/2098783126185009649">Why Dan Proft is Single</a>
01:04:26 - The Heritage Foundation&rsquo;s Steven Bucci with the latest on Russia/Ukraine, the Middle East, and how those conflicts could affect the midterms.
01:24:00 - Former Chicago Bears QB Mike Tomczak breaks down NFL Week 1, the passing of Matt Suhey, and the weekend&rsquo;s big moments in college football.&nbsp;
01:40:34 - Carol Roth, entrepreneur and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/You-Will-Own-Nothing-Financial/dp/0063304937">You Will Own Nothing</a>, says curbing spending, creating structure, and political will are needed to knock out America&rsquo;s $40 trillion debt. Sign up for Carol&rsquo;s free economic newsletter <a href="http://carolroth.com/NEWS">carolroth.com/NEWS</a>
01:58:59 - George Mason University Professor and Director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center Missy Cummings weighs in on the recent &ldquo;bluster&rdquo; over AI, calling it &ldquo;the biggest grift&rdquo; she has ever seen, saying the technology doesn&rsquo;t do what companies claim and they&rsquo;re looking for a government handout.

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