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.

Aaron Brown, long-time risk manager in the hedge fund space, pits Gamblers against Intellectuals in his new book Wrong Number: How to Extract Truth From a Blizzard of Quantitative Disinformation

0:30 - John Anthony filling in for Dan Proft 

13:13 - We will not let communism prevail 

32:07 - Executive Director of the Illinois Gun Dealers Trade Association, Todd Vandermyde, weighs in on the appeals court upholding of Illinois’ ban on assault weapons

51:17 - Senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young explains why economists missed the mark on the latest CPI report and what the stronger-than-expected results mean for Americans. Follow Ryan on X @RegoftheDay

01:06:41 - Illinois State Rep. for the 52nd District, Martin McLaughlin, goes through his bill to keep the Bears in Illinois and says “I will do whatever it takes” to get it through. Follow Rep McLaughlin on X @MartyForIL

01:24:36 - Retired Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel argues ShotSpotter isn't a crime prevention tool—it's a rapid-response tool that helps officers reach shooting scenes faster. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel

01:38:53 - Senior Fellow at the Strauss Center Simone Ledeen questions continued negotiations with Iran: “They've shown us repeatedly we can't believe what they're saying, so what are we negotiating?” Follow Simone on X @SimoneLedeen

01:56:34 - Matt Kittle, senior elections correspondent for The Federalist on the SAVE Act:  “The problem we’re having is John Thune is the John Roberts of the senate” 

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/BlackAndRightAM">John Anthony</a> filling in for Dan Proft&nbsp;
13:13 - <a href="https://x.com/SteveScalise/status/2077091382276051389">We will not let communism prevail&nbsp;</a>
32:07 - Executive Director of the Illinois Gun Dealers Trade Association, Todd Vandermyde, weighs in on the<a href="https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/appeals-court-upholds-illinois-ban-on-assault-weapons-high-capacity-magazines/"> appeals court upholding of Illinois&rsquo; ban on assault weapons</a>
51:17 - Senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young explains why economists missed the mark on the latest CPI report and what the stronger-than-expected results mean for Americans. Follow Ryan on X <a href="https://x.com/RegoftheDay">@RegoftheDay</a>
01:06:41 - Illinois State Rep. for the 52nd District, Martin McLaughlin, goes through his bill to keep the Bears in Illinois and says &ldquo;I will do whatever it takes&rdquo; to get it through. Follow Rep McLaughlin on X <a href="https://x.com/MartyForIL">@MartyForIL</a>
01:24:36 - Retired Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel argues ShotSpotter isn't a crime prevention tool&mdash;it's a rapid-response tool that helps officers reach shooting scenes faster. Follow Tom on X <a href="https://x.com/ChiefWeitzel">@ChiefWeitzel</a>
01:38:53 - Senior Fellow at the Strauss Center Simone Ledeen questions continued negotiations with Iran: &ldquo;They've shown us repeatedly we can't believe what they're saying, so what are we negotiating?&rdquo; Follow Simone on X <a href="https://x.com/SimoneLedeen">@SimoneLedeen</a>
01:56:34 - Matt Kittle, senior elections correspondent for The Federalist on the SAVE Act:&nbsp; &ldquo;The problem we&rsquo;re having is John Thune is the John Roberts of the senate&rdquo;&nbsp;

We're Missing the Fight.

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 - 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>

Aaron Brown, long-time risk manager in the hedge fund space, pits Gamblers against Intellectuals in his new book Wrong Number: How to Extract Truth From a Blizzard of Quantitative Disinformation

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