0:30 -An excursion that will be over soon

35:48 -SAVE Act

56:53 -Sports & Politics

01:15:37 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights

01:17:53 - Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson provides an update on Iran and the prospects for getting the SAVE Act to President Trump’s desk. 

01:40:28 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon attempts to explain Illinois' financial condition: "They literally don't know the definition of a financial loss"

01:53:29 -Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute:  Small Fires Everywhere: The Wages of Boomer Foreign Policy. Follow Justin on X @JustinTLogan

02:13:23 -Why Dan Proft is Single 

0:30 - <a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2026/03/09/trump_describes_iran_war_as_a_short_term_excursion_we_felt_we_had_to.html">An excursion that will be over soon</a>
35:48 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2031124361416176120">SAVE Act</a>
56:53 - <a href="https://x.com/CBSNews/status/2030083107609514391">Sports &amp; Politics</a>
01:15:37 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights
01:17:53 - Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson provides an update on Iran and the prospects for getting the SAVE Act to President Trump&rsquo;s desk.&nbsp;
01:40:28 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon attempts to explain Illinois' financial condition: "They literally don't know the definition of a financial loss"
01:53:29 - Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.theamericanconservative.com/small-fires-everywhere-the-wages-of-boomer-foreign-policy/">Small Fires Everywhere: The Wages of Boomer Foreign Policy</a>. Follow Justin on X <a href="https://x.com/JustinTLogan">@JustinTLogan</a>
02:13:23 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2030730505469968751">Why Dan Proft is Single</a>&nbsp;

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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

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Iran: Progress Report

0:30 - Trump on AF1 defines unconditional surrender

13:14 -Rubio in '15 on the Senate floor on Obama deal to give Iran nukes

35:22 -Bailey

58:49 -Jesse Jackson Funeral

01:18:02 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci says Iran is rapidly being weakened and the U.S. remains on schedule with Trump’s four-to-five-week plan. 

01:41:05 - Paul Perez, president of the National Border Patrol Council, commends former Secretary Kristi Noem for her work and looks ahead to new leadership at DHS under Senator Markwayne Mullin.

01:56:13 - James Perry, founder and CIO of Perry International Capital Partners, says the economy remains fundamentally strong but investors should still take steps to protect themselves from disruptions tied to the situation in Iran. For more on Perry International Capital - perrycapitalpartners.com

02:14:22 - Josh Blackman, Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston and a contributing editor to Civitas Outlook: The False Equivalence of Multicultural Day. Follow Josh on X @JoshMBlackman

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/RyanSaavedra/status/2030410213451309226">Trump on AF1 defines unconditional surrender</a>
13:14 - <a href="https://x.com/i/status/2029617056333676658">Rubio in '15 on the Senate floor on Obama deal to give Iran nukes</a>
35:22 - <a href="https://www.chicagocontrarian.com/blog/darren-bailey-would-be-calamity-for-illinois-republicans">Bailey</a>
58:49 - <a href="https://x.com/ThePatriotOasis/status/2030016173866164643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2030016173866164643%7Ctwgr%5Ed8e10ead4fd787133edab19181dccf9a7c5fbb95%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnotthebee.com%2Farticle%2Fjoe-biden-to-majority-black-crowd-at-jesse-jacksons-funeral-im-a-hell-of-a-lot-smarter-than-you">Jesse Jackson Funeral</a>
01:18:02 - The Heritage Foundation&rsquo;s Steven Bucci says Iran is rapidly being weakened and the U.S. remains on schedule with Trump&rsquo;s four-to-five-week plan.&nbsp;
01:41:05 - Paul Perez, president of the National Border Patrol Council, commends former Secretary Kristi Noem for her work and looks ahead to new leadership at DHS under Senator Markwayne Mullin.
01:56:13 - James Perry, founder and CIO of Perry International Capital Partners, says the economy remains fundamentally strong but investors should still take steps to protect themselves from disruptions tied to the situation in Iran. For more on Perry International Capital - <a href="http://perrycapitalpartners.com">perrycapitalpartners.com</a>
02:14:22 - Josh Blackman, Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston and a contributing editor to Civitas Outlook: <a href="https://www.civitasoutlook.com/research/the-false-equivalence-of-multicultural-day-e646c536-dc3c-4b3e-800d-ed4296a103e5">The False Equivalence of Multicultural Day</a>. Follow Josh on X <a href="https://x.com/JoshMBlackman">@JoshMBlackman</a>

America & Illinois First

0:30 -John Anthony fills in for Dan Proft 

11:50 -Mark Wayne Mullen to replace Noem 

34:21 - Republican messaging problems 

51:23 - Senior Pastor at 180 Church in Detroit, Lorenzo Sewell: This isn’t about donkeys vs elephants, it’s about good vs evil. For more on Pastor Sewell and 180 Church - 180church.cc

01:11:44 - California licensed social worker Pamela Garfield-Jaeger, known as “The Truthful Therapist,” argues that “gender distress” is often a symptom of deeper issues and a way some people avoid the fear of growing up. Pamela is also the author of  A Practical Response to Gender Distress: Tips and Tools for Families and the children’s book Froggy Girl 

01:30:34 - RNC Co-Chair KC Crosbie says the midterms will shape policy for years to come — reminding voters that elections have consequences. Follow KC on X @kc4gop

01:49:25 - Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran and non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute, says the Trump administration didn’t start a war with Iran — it’s ending one Iran began in 1979. Follow Jason on X @JasonMBrodsky

02:05:20 - Open Mic Friday!

0:30 - <a href="https://560theanswer.com/carousel/black-and-right">John Anthony</a> fills in for Dan Proft&nbsp;
11:50 - <a href="https://www.wmtw.com/article/kristi-noem-replaced-dhs-markwayne-mullin/70626189">Mark Wayne Mullen to replace Noem&nbsp;</a>
34:21 - Republican messaging problems&nbsp;
51:23 - Senior Pastor at 180 Church in Detroit, Lorenzo Sewell: This isn&rsquo;t about donkeys vs elephants, it&rsquo;s about good vs evil. For more on Pastor Sewell and 180 Church - <a href="http://180church.cc">180church.cc</a>
01:11:44 - California licensed social worker Pamela Garfield-Jaeger, known as &ldquo;The Truthful Therapist,&rdquo; argues that &ldquo;gender distress&rdquo; is often a symptom of deeper issues and a way some people avoid the fear of growing up. Pamela is also the author of &nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Response-Gender-Distress-Families-ebook/dp/B0CW1KZVTJ?ref_=ast_author_dp_rw&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.I-lw7IeD5TNZ3QOBovrLtA.boZ62G8ttPgcVV5AF5FCQv1PdQGnme2jH5aavoZ4O5k&amp;dib_tag=AUTHOR">A Practical Response to Gender Distress: Tips and Tools for Families</a> and the children&rsquo;s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1665310774?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_400X5ZN2CBHC24H81N7D&amp;ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_400X5ZN2CBHC24H81N7D&amp;social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_400X5ZN2CBHC24H81N7D&amp;bestFormat=true&amp;previewDoh=1">Froggy Girl&nbsp;</a>
01:30:34 - RNC Co-Chair KC Crosbie says the midterms will shape policy for years to come &mdash; reminding voters that elections have consequences. Follow KC on X <a href="https://x.com/kc4gop?lang=en">@kc4gop</a>
01:49:25 - Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran and non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute, says the Trump administration didn&rsquo;t start a war with Iran &mdash; it&rsquo;s ending one Iran began in 1979. Follow Jason on X <a href="https://x.com/JasonMBrodsky">@JasonMBrodsky</a>
02:05:20 -&nbsp;Open Mic Friday!

Republican's Messaging Problems

0:30 -Jeanne Ives and Amy J filling in for Dan 

13:30 -Iran

32:43 -Trump Senate Race 

50:54 -Liz Nicholson, candidate for Cook County Board of Review (Dist. 2), wants to lower property taxes, fix the appeals process, and make the board more transparent, accessible, and efficient. For more on Liz and her run for Cook Co Board of Review lizfor2.com

01:09:23 -Corey A. DeAngelis, research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, and president of Educational Freedom Institute, on the Supreme Court Ruling Against Schools Keeping Secrets from Parents. Corey is also the host ofEducation Frontlines for Real Truth Media

01:25:43 - Noted economist Stephen Moore asks Was climate change the greatest financial scandal in history? Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:43:29 - HotAir.com Managing Editor Ed Morrissey breaks down Kristi Noem’s House Judiciary testimony and whether she could be on the way out.

02:02:08 - Author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War. Gordon Chang: Iran would not be able to disrupt the international scene were it not for China. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/JeanneIves">Jeanne Ives</a> and <a href="https://x.com/amyjacobson">Amy J </a>filling in for Dan&nbsp;
13:30 - <a href="https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=state+department+evacuations&amp;mid=FCF28C164AFEB8D98283FCF28C164AFEB8D98283&amp;mmscn=stvo&amp;FORM=VIRE">Iran</a>
32:43 - <a href="https://www.mediaite.com/politics/just-in-trump-set-to-endorse-in-bruising-texas-senate-primary-wants-other-candidate-to-drop-out-of-the-race/">Trump Senate Race</a>&nbsp;
50:54 - Liz Nicholson, candidate for Cook County Board of Review (Dist. 2), wants to lower property taxes, fix the appeals process, and make the board more transparent, accessible, and efficient. For more on Liz and her run for Cook Co Board of Review <a href="http://lizfor2.com">lizfor2.com</a>
01:09:23 - Corey A. DeAngelis, research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, and president of Educational Freedom Institute, on the <a href="https://realtruth.media/supreme-court-rules-against-schools-keeping-secrets-from-parents/">Supreme Court Ruling Against Schools Keeping Secrets from Parents</a>. Corey is also the host of <a href="https://realtruth.media/watch/education-frontlines/">Education Frontlines for Real Truth Media</a>
01:25:43 - Noted economist Stephen Moore asks <a href="https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/stephen-moore-was-climate-change-the-greatest-financial-scandal-in-history/article_bc8a418e-2e9f-4efe-89e8-3a0f48a27378.html">Was climate change the greatest financial scandal in history?</a> Get more Steve <a href="https://x.com/StephenMoore?lang=en">@StephenMoore</a>
01:43:29 - <a href="http://hotair.com">HotAir.com</a> Managing Editor Ed Morrissey breaks down Kristi Noem&rsquo;s House Judiciary testimony and whether she could be on the way out.
02:02:08 - Author of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Plan-Red-Project-Destroy-America/dp/B0DD94BNDR">Plan Red: China&rsquo;s Project to Destroy America</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Great-U-S-China-Tech-War/dp/1641771186">The Great U.S.-China Tech War</a>. Gordon Chang: Iran would not be able to disrupt the international scene were it not for China. Follow Gordon on X <a href="https://x.com/GordonGChang">@GordonGChang</a>

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