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 -Trump on Canada

13:53 -NHJ hustle for her daughter...all about Harvard?

32:26 -AOC at Cornell: Abolish ICE

55:58 - President and CEO of Young America’s Foundation & former Governor of Wisconsin of Wisconsin Scott Walker: socialism has ruined other countries, we can’t let it ruin America. Check out Governor Walker at AM 560’s Freedom Summit Saturday Oct 10 - for more info 560theAnswer.com 

01:14:35 - Former Bears QB Mike Tomczak says he hopes Caleb Williams was paying attention from the sidelines and saw what can happen when you stay in the pocket 

01:31:50 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon: Juliana Stratton is using her campaign money to fund Abdul El-Sayed

01:42:58 - Victor Davis Hanson discusses his #1 New York Times bestsellerCounterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald  Trump and the MAGA Movement

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2104648851676148194">Trump on Canada</a>
13:53 - <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/us-news/nyt-writer-nikole-hannah-jones-daughter-says-she-only-turned-out-fine-after-fighting-for-better-high-school-than-her-mom-wanted/">NHJ hustle for her daughter...all about Harvard?</a>
32:26 - <a href="https://x.com/ThomasSowell/status/2104548930298216955">AOC at Cornell: Abolish ICE</a>
55:58 - President and CEO of Young America&rsquo;s Foundation &amp; former Governor of Wisconsin of Wisconsin Scott Walker: socialism has ruined other countries, we can&rsquo;t let it ruin America. Check out Governor Walker at AM 560&rsquo;s Freedom Summit Saturday Oct 10 - for more info <a href="http://560theanswer.com">560theAnswer.com</a>&nbsp;
01:14:35 - Former Bears QB Mike Tomczak says he hopes Caleb Williams was paying attention from the sidelines and saw what can happen when you stay in the pocket&nbsp;
01:31:50 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon: <a href="https://wirepoints.org/juliana-stratton-is-using-her-campaign-money-to-fund-abdul-el-sayed-wirepoints/">Juliana Stratton is using her campaign money to fund Abdul El-Sayed</a>
01:42:58 - Victor Davis Hanson discusses his #1 New York Times bestseller <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Counterrevolution-Fall-Donald-Trump-Movement-ebook/dp/B0GF1K43WM">Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald&nbsp; Trump and the MAGA Movement</a>

Who’s the Adult and Who’s the Child?

0:30 -Trump at Medinah

11:38 -Trump on working with Brits to thwart terror plot

31:19 -SAFE-T Act

54:56 -Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and principal of The Committee to Unleash Prosperity, agrees with Trump’s hands-off approach to AI. Follow Phil on X @kerpen

01:09:53 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci reacts to Iranian leadership declaring they are ready to negotiate.

01:31:11 -Sports & Politics

01:45:37 - Senior Client Advocate at Aid for Women, Anne-Marie Miller, explains how Aid for Women supports women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. To show your support for Aid for Women visit aidforwomen.org

02:04:00 - Ryan James Girdusky, host of the podcast It’s a Numbers Game, goes through the midterm polls and finds that The Laws of Political Gravity Are Still in Effect. For podcast updates & more @RyanGirdusky

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/peggykusinski/status/2104240887106883665">Trump at Medinah</a>
11:38 - <a href="https://x.com/PolitlcsUK/status/2104222292662219022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2104222292662219022%7Ctwgr%5Ee21c0b97ebf04819c17900f95e6eb8b1040227a3%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnotthebee.com%2Farticle%2Fforeign-looking-men-arrested-with-explosives-outside-british-airbase-used-by-us-military-to-strike-iran">Trump on working with Brits to thwart terror plot</a>
31:19 - <a href="https://www.illinoispolicy.org/did-ending-cash-bail-increase-crime-illinois/">SAFE-T Act</a>
54:56 - Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and principal of The Committee to Unleash Prosperity, agrees with Trump&rsquo;s hands-off approach to AI. Follow Phil on X <a href="https://x.com/kerpen">@kerpen</a>
01:09:53 - The Heritage Foundation&rsquo;s Steven Bucci reacts to Iranian leadership declaring they are ready to negotiate.
01:31:11 - <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/lost-state-championship-boy-refuse-lose-voice">Sports &amp; Politics</a>
01:45:37 - Senior Client Advocate at Aid for Women, Anne-Marie Miller, explains how Aid for Women supports women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. To show your support for Aid for Women visit <a href="http://aidforwomen.org">aidforwomen.org</a>
02:04:00 - Ryan James Girdusky, host of the podcast It&rsquo;s a Numbers Game, goes through the midterm polls and finds that <a href="https://substack.com/@natpop/p-217168430">The Laws of Political Gravity Are Still in Effect</a>. For podcast updates &amp; more <a href="https://x.com/RyanGirdusky?lang=en">@RyanGirdusky</a>

You Can’t Just Give Everybody Everything

0:30 - Trump coming to Medinah

14:43 -Outmigration

31:20 -Dave Ives, brother in law of Jeanne Ives who lives in Australia, shares his saga of trying to get his wife's green card renewed

52:43 - Americans for Prosperity-IL Deputy State Director Brian Costin challenges District 214’s September 3 investigative report on two taxpayer-funded telephone surveys tied to the district’s bond referendum.

01:06:25 - Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood understands the need for direct communication with China, but adds, “We need to be direct, we need to be firm, and we need to win the strategic competition against China.” Follow congressman LaHood on X @RepLaHood

01:21:57 - Senior Legal Fellow for Election Integrity at the Heritage Foundation, Don Palmer, goes through Heritage’s Election Integrity Scorecardwhich compares the election laws and regulations across the states

01:37:27 - Senior Research Fellow for China and National Security Policy at The Heritage Foundation Steve Yates says it’s hard to see where the U.S.-China relationship is headed amid the pomp and circumstance surrounding Xi’s U.S. visit.

01:53:35 - Open Mic Friday!

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/DuPageCountyGOP/status/2101812447325692196">Trump coming to Medinah</a>
14:43 - <a href="https://x.com/StephenMoore/status/2102789645067063345">Outmigration</a>
31:20 - Dave Ives, brother in law of Jeanne Ives who lives in Australia, shares his saga of trying to get his wife's green card renewed
52:43 - Americans for Prosperity-IL Deputy State Director Brian Costin challenges District 214&rsquo;s September 3 investigative report on two taxpayer-funded telephone surveys tied to the district&rsquo;s bond referendum.
01:06:25 - Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood understands the need for direct communication with China, but adds, &ldquo;We need to be direct, we need to be firm, and we need to win the strategic competition against China.&rdquo; Follow congressman LaHood on X <a href="https://x.com/RepLaHood?lang=en">@RepLaHood</a>
01:21:57 - Senior Legal Fellow for Election Integrity at the Heritage Foundation, Don Palmer, goes through Heritage&rsquo;s <a href="https://electionscorecard.heritage.org/">Election Integrity Scorecard</a> which compares the election laws and regulations across the states
01:37:27 - Senior Research Fellow for China and National Security Policy at The Heritage Foundation Steve Yates says it&rsquo;s hard to see where the U.S.-China relationship is headed amid the pomp and circumstance surrounding Xi&rsquo;s U.S. visit.
01:53:35 - Open Mic Friday!

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