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 - Mike Koolidge filling in for Dan 

9:11 -DSA 

27:59 -Can the Republicans Beat Socialism in the Midterms?

46:10 - WRFH 101.7 FM General Manager and Hillsdale College journalism lecturer Scot Bertram gives his on-the-ground view of the Michigan Senate race. Follow Scot on X @ScotBertram

01:00:19 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci dismisses the alleged complaints from the USS Lincoln: "It's a shame because they are, frankly, whining."

01:15:50 - More reaction to the USS Lincoln 

01:31:34 - Judge Glock, director of research at the Manhattan Institute, makes the case for data centers. Follow Judge on X @judgeglock

01:49:50 - Professor of the Practice of Data Science at Washington University, Liberty Vittert Capito, analyzes Why nutty candidates are underperforming their polling so badly. Follow Liberty on X @libertycapito

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/koolidge?lang=en">Mike Koolidge</a> filling in for Dan&nbsp;
9:11 - <a href="https://hotair.com/david-strom/2026/08/11/theyre-spoiled-brats-dsa-bigwigs-not-doing-well-under-the-klieg-lights-n3817842">DSA&nbsp;</a>
27:59 - <a href="https://www.nysun.com/article/the-question-is-can-the-republicans-beat-socialism-in-the-midterms">Can the Republicans Beat Socialism in the Midterms?</a>
46:10 - WRFH 101.7 FM General Manager and Hillsdale College journalism lecturer Scot Bertram gives his on-the-ground view of the Michigan Senate race. Follow Scot on X <a href="https://x.com/ScotBertram">@ScotBertram</a>
01:00:19 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci dismisses the alleged complaints from the USS Lincoln: "It's a shame because they are, frankly, whining."
01:15:50 - More reaction to the USS Lincoln&nbsp;
01:31:34 - Judge Glock, director of research at the Manhattan Institute, makes the case for data centers. Follow Judge on X <a href="http://x.com/judgeglock">@judgeglock</a>
01:49:50 - Professor of the Practice of Data Science at Washington University, Liberty Vittert Capito, analyzes <a href="https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/6027400-extreme-candidates-underperform-polls/">Why nutty candidates are underperforming their polling so badly</a>. Follow Liberty on X <a href="https://x.com/libertycapito?lang=en">@libertycapito</a>

Why Young Americans Are Embracing Socialism

0:30 - Chris Krok fills in for Dan

15:39 - Bears

32:03 -Illinois audi: staffing firm paid $79 mill to be on standby

53:08 -ICE Activity in East Chicago 

01:06:58 - Surrogate refuses to have abortion 

01:25:57 - Dan Corrigan, founder of Smidge Small Batch Supplements, points out 3 things RFK Jr. gets right about American health — even if you can’t stand him. Dan is also the author of Eat Well, Supplement Well, Digest Well: A Nonconformist Approach to Optimal Health 

01:39:39 - Managing Editor for HotAir.com, Ed Morrissey, explains the polling collapse we saw last Tuesday night in Wisconsin. Follow Ed on X @EdMorrissey

02:01:33 - Open Mic Friday!

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/chriskrokshow?lang=en">Chris Krok fills in for Dan</a>
15:39 - <a href="https://wgntv.com/sports/bears-president-and-ceo-kevin-warren-says-hammond-indiana-is-teams-sole-focus-for-new-stadium-project/">Bears</a>
32:03 - <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/illinois-audit-state-agency-paid-100000596.html">Illinois audi: staffing firm paid $79 mill to be on standby</a>
53:08 - <a href="https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ice-activity-east-chicago-draws-concern-after-two-arrests-near-school-first-day">ICE Activity in East Chicago&nbsp;</a>
01:06:58 - <a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/they-asked-their-surrogate-to-have-an-abortion-she-refused.html">Surrogate refuses to have abortion&nbsp;</a>
01:25:57 - Dan Corrigan, founder of <a href="https://www.getsmidge.com/?utm_term=smidge+supplements&amp;utm_campaign=QT_Search_General_Products_TM&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=3704482441&amp;hsa_cam=12800607776&amp;hsa_grp=146007680617&amp;hsa_ad=655419919363&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-950369852848&amp;hsa_kw=smidge+supplements&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=12800607776&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACNsm1g2exDZWys0jk_ZPiHP5de1z&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw-frTBhCvARIsADv4XY60Ap7Mq9geNwAx3iIGNemZEV6LFUS4wbfYtndSzM8cP0M7DCQ6wskaAui9EALw_wcB">Smidge Small Batch Supplements</a>, points out <a href="https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/6019645-real-food-national-guidelines/">3 things RFK Jr. gets right about American health &mdash; even if you can&rsquo;t stand him</a>. Dan is also the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Well-Supplement-Digest-Nonconformist/dp/1967458308">Eat Well, Supplement Well, Digest Well: A Nonconformist Approach to Optimal Health&nbsp;</a>
01:39:39 - Managing Editor for <a href="http://hotair.com/">HotAir.com</a>, Ed Morrissey, explains the polling collapse we saw last Tuesday night in Wisconsin. Follow Ed on X <a href="https://x.com/EdMorrissey">@EdMorrissey</a>
02:01:33 - Open Mic Friday!

They Still Think They're in the Catbird Seat

0:30 -SPLC

7:10 -Darius Williams, HS teacher in Houston, breaks down over his seniors who cannot read or write

25:39 -Woke, Take Two...financing Sharia

45:59 - Primary care pediatrician and former CEO of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Jonathan Ellen shares his frustration over the lack of a COVID lab-leak investigation and debate over Trump's new vaccine schedule for kids.

01:03:30 -Why Dan Proft is Single 

01:26:08 - Columnist for The Washington Examiner & contributor to the Wall Street Journal, Dominic Green: We should thank mythomaniac Dr. Arday for giving us a 101 on how our institutions destroyed themselves 

01:39:02 -Leyland Steiff, founder of Maine Girl Dads and head of Protect Girls’ Sports in Maine, explains why he’s fighting to protect girls’ sports: “If I’m not willing to stand up for my daughter, my family, and God, then what am I doing here?”

01:54:46 - Columnist for the NY Post, Michael Goodwin, says Democratic leaders are too afraid of the DSA movement to take it on.

0:30 - <a href="https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/08/12/breaking-former-splc-cfo-arrested-ag-blanche-confirms/?utm_source=TDS_Email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=arrested-former-splc-staffer-who-had-relationship-with-neo-nazi-informant&amp;ehash=1abfa2c5c43c1813de310d21463a55d6d075126c47611618b2c5b22db4b9c8c9&amp;_bhlid=9a3adb27dd9b8d62b8a2f0d32a55f14787d02ede">SPLC</a>
7:10 - <a href="https://x.com/mattvanswol/status/2087666086099489091">Darius Williams, HS teacher in Houston, breaks down over his seniors who cannot read or write</a>
25:39 - <a href="https://x.com/nataliegwinters/status/2087643911955403246">Woke, Take Two...financing Sharia</a>
45:59 - Primary care pediatrician and former CEO of Johns Hopkins All Children&rsquo;s Hospital Jonathan Ellen shares his frustration over the lack of a COVID lab-leak investigation and debate over Trump's new vaccine schedule for kids.
01:03:30 - <a href="https://notthebee.com/article/heres-just-one-of-the-many-reasons-you-should-never-marry-a-feminist">Why Dan Proft is Single&nbsp;</a>
01:26:08 - Columnist for The Washington Examiner &amp; contributor to the Wall Street Journal, Dominic Green: <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/08/08/opinion/cambridges-jason-arday-scandal-and-the-failure-of-universities/">We should thank mythomaniac Dr. Arday for giving us a 101 on how our institutions destroyed themselves</a>&nbsp;
01:39:02 - Leyland Steiff, founder of <a href="https://mainegirldads.com/">Maine Girl Dads</a> and head of <a href="https://protectgirlssportsinmaine.com/">Protect Girls&rsquo; Sports in Maine</a>, explains why he&rsquo;s fighting to protect girls&rsquo; sports: &ldquo;If I&rsquo;m not willing to stand up for my daughter, my family, and God, then what am I doing here?&rdquo;
01:54:46 - Columnist for the NY Post, Michael Goodwin, says Democratic leaders are too afraid of the DSA movement to take it on.

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