0:30 - RIP Lindsey Graham 

32:57 -Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons

52:43 - Jimmy St. Louis, CEO of Agentis Longevity and former NFL tight end for the Tennessee Titans, explains how new medical technology can be used to help military vets who are dealing with PTSD and other physical or mental challenges. For more on Agentis Longevity agentislongevity.com 

01:02:06 - ICE shooting in Houston 

01:07:14 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci says Lindsey Graham's legacy will be his unwavering support for America's allies and his willingness to stand up to its adversaries.

01:27:05 -Trump administration extends Haitian work authorization

01:40:45 - Remembering Lindsey Graham 

01:59:36 - Progressive Policies Have Left Illinois the Least Equitable State in the Country

0:30 - <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/longtime-gop-sen-lindsey-graham-dies-71-brief-sudden-illness">RIP Lindsey Graham&nbsp;</a>
32:57 - <a href="https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-federal-appeals-court-upholds-illinois-ban-on-semiautomatic-weapons-overturning-lower-court-ruling/">Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons</a>
52:43 - Jimmy St. Louis, CEO of Agentis Longevity and former NFL tight end for the Tennessee Titans, explains how new medical technology can be used to help military vets who are dealing with PTSD and other physical or mental challenges. For more on Agentis Longevity <a href="http://agentislongevity.com">agentislongevity.com</a>&nbsp;
01:02:06 - <a href="https://abcnews.com/amp/US/wireStory/houston-shooting-marks-8th-fatality-us-immigration-sweeps-134593867">ICE shooting in Houston</a>&nbsp;
01:07:14 - The Heritage Foundation&rsquo;s Steven Bucci says Lindsey Graham's legacy will be his unwavering support for America's allies and his willingness to stand up to its adversaries.
01:27:05 - <a href="https://wtvbam.com/2026/07/13/958540/">Trump administration extends Haitian work authorization</a>
01:40:45 - <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/12/politics/live-news/lindsey-graham-tributes-death-updates">Remembering Lindsey Graham&nbsp;</a>
01:59:36 - <a href="https://johnkassnews.com/progressive-policies-have-left-illinois-the-least-equitable-state-in-the-country/">Progressive Policies Have Left Illinois the Least Equitable State in the Country</a>

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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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RIP Lindsey Graham

0:30 - Iran strikes resume 

6:11 - Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to serve out his Senate term

26:40 - Remembering Lindsey Graham 

41:16 - The Democrat ‘28 Front Runner is… 

45:12 - Chair of the Illinois Republican Party Bob Grogan discusses his White House visit and the state of Illinois Republicans heading into the midterms. For more on the Illinois GOP visit illinois.gop

58:46 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 

01:02:28 - Founder and CEO of Hall of Giants John Tillman explains his vision for a Hall of Fame honoring the entrepreneurs who built the American economy. Help support the Hall of Giants project hallofgiants.org

01:19:18 - Founder of WirepointsMark Glennon, on Chicago’s pension problems and teen takeover troubles  

01:34:58 -Trump: Foreign Affairs

01:47:31 -Trump: Middle East 

01:53:13 - Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief and former ICE Deputy Commissioner Ron Vitiello discusses expanding Border Patrol with more agents, better technology, and stronger infrastructure to secure the border. CBP is a leading employer of veterans and military spouses. Learn more at their virtual hiring session on July 23. Details at join.cbp.gov.

0:30 - <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/iran-war-trump-israel-hormuz-july-13">Iran strikes resume&nbsp;</a>
6:11 - <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lindsey-graham-replacement-senate-south-carolina-governor/">Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to serve out his Senate term</a>
26:40 - <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/12/politics/live-news/lindsey-graham-tributes-death-updates">Remembering Lindsey Graham</a>&nbsp;
41:16 - <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/truly-extraordinary-watch-kamala-harris-101528025.html">The Democrat &lsquo;28 Front Runner is&hellip;&nbsp;</a>
45:12 - Chair of the Illinois Republican Party Bob Grogan discusses his White House visit and the state of Illinois Republicans heading into the midterms. For more on the Illinois GOP visit<a href="https://illinois.gop/"> illinois.gop</a>
58:46 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights&nbsp;
01:02:28 - Founder and CEO of Hall of Giants John Tillman explains his vision for a Hall of Fame honoring the entrepreneurs who built the American economy. Help support the Hall of Giants project <a href="http://hallofgiants.org">hallofgiants.org</a>
01:19:18 - Founder of <a href="https://wirepoints.org/">Wirepoints</a> Mark Glennon, on Chicago&rsquo;s pension problems and teen takeover troubles&nbsp;&nbsp;
01:34:58 - <a href="https://millercenter.org/president/trump/foreign-affairs">Trump: Foreign Affairs</a>
01:47:31 - <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/13/trump-says-us-will-become-guardian-of-strait-of-hormuz-and-collect-tolls">Trump: Middle East&nbsp;</a>
01:53:13 - Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief and former ICE Deputy Commissioner Ron Vitiello discusses expanding Border Patrol with more agents, better technology, and stronger infrastructure to secure the border. CBP is a leading employer of veterans and military spouses. Learn more at their virtual hiring session on July 23. Details at<a href="http://join.cbp.gov"> join.cbp.gov.</a>

Illinois Is Worth Saving

0:30 - CTU

9:06 -Tyler Robinson Trial

26:56 -Kakistocracy 

49:20 - Unsung Americans

01:05:04 - President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Zuhdi Jasser .

examines the growing role of Islam in the revolutionary politics of the left. Dr Jasser is also a candidate for US Congress in Arizona’s 4th district - z4az.com

01:26:52 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, discusses who could replace Platner and why Republicans have reason for optimism in Minnesota. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com

01:39:40 - Greg Maresca, New York City native and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who writes for the Sample News Group on prop betting and When the Game Becomes the Bet

02:01:37 - Open Mic Friday!

0:30 - <a href="https://wirepoints.org/new-teacher-contract-ctu-wins-cps-winschicago-taxpayers-lose-wirepoints/">CTU</a>
9:06 - <a href="https://x.com/FLDadReborn/status/2075385888725475675">Tyler Robinson Trial</a>
26:56 - <a href="https://x.com/WGMorrow/status/2075054081719124126">Kakistocracy&nbsp;</a>
49:20 - Unsung Americans
01:05:04 - President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Zuhdi Jasser .
examines the growing role of Islam in the revolutionary politics of the left. Dr Jasser is also a candidate for US Congress in Arizona&rsquo;s 4th district - <a href="http://z4az.com">z4az.com</a>
01:26:52 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, discusses who could replace Platner and why Republicans have reason for optimism in Minnesota. Get John&rsquo;s latest at <a href="http://powerlineblog.com">powerlineblog.com</a>
01:39:40 - Greg Maresca, New York City native and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who writes for the Sample News Group on prop betting and <a href="https://spectator.org/when-the-game-becomes-the-bet/">When the Game Becomes the Bet</a>
02:01:37 - Open Mic Friday!

Put Up or Shut Up.

0:30 -Tyler Robinson Trial 

5:52 -Platner's fare the well video

22:53 -Decline in reading

43:23 - Vance on Milton Friedman

01:02:14 - Eldar Mamedov argues renewed military action won't force Iran to change course, saying the current conflict is about the Strait of Hormuz—not its nuclear program. Follow Eldar on X @EldarMamedov4

01:23:57 - Noted economist Stephen Moore responds to JD Vance's comments on Milton Friedman, warning that some national conservatives are embracing a bigger government role in the economy. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:39:41 - Managing Editor for HotAir.com Ed Morrisey on Graham Platner’s fare the well video: To go on for 11 minutes and paint yourself as the victim is about as arrogant a statement as I've ever heard.

02:01:45 - Chairman & Founding Director of AIQA Global, James Malackowski, with AIQA Global’s Co-Founder and Managing Director Chase Malackowski: AI has a trust problem. Chicago can help solve it.  For more on AIQA Global aiqaglobal.com

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/AndrewKolvet/status/2074956746184114505">Tyler Robinson Trial</a>&nbsp;
5:52 - <a href="https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/2075013212408520933">Platner's fare the well video</a>
22:53 - <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/08/reading-crisis-postliterate-age/687618/">Decline in reading</a>
43:23 - <a href="https://x.com/LahavHarkov/status/2072531820487303348">Vance on Milton Friedman</a>
01:02:14 - Eldar Mamedov argues renewed military action won't force Iran to change course, saying the current conflict is about the Strait of Hormuz&mdash;not its nuclear program. Follow Eldar on X <a href="https://x.com/EldarMamedov4?lang=en">@EldarMamedov4</a>
01:23:57 - Noted economist Stephen Moore responds to JD Vance's comments on Milton Friedman, warning that some national conservatives are embracing a bigger government role in the economy. Get more Steve <a href="https://x.com/StephenMoore?lang=en">@StephenMoore</a>
01:39:41 - Managing Editor for <a href="http://hotair.com">HotAir.com</a> Ed Morrisey on Graham Platner&rsquo;s fare the well video: To go on for 11 minutes and paint yourself as the victim is about as arrogant a statement as I've ever heard.
02:01:45 - Chairman &amp; Founding Director of AIQA Global, James Malackowski, with AIQA Global&rsquo;s Co-Founder and Managing Director Chase Malackowski: <a href="https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/commentary/ccb-artificial-intelligence-guidelines-oped-20260618/">AI has a trust problem. Chicago can help solve it.</a>&nbsp; For more on AIQA Global <a href="http://aiqaglobal.com">aiqaglobal.com</a>

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