0:30 -Bessent on Mar-a-Lago shooting...venom from the Left

18:19 -Sports and Politics

38:21 -Trump responding to SCOTUS holding in tariff case

01:02:36 - ICE/border/deportations

01:21:23 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation breaks down developments in Iran, Venezuela, and the escalating cartel wars in Mexico.

01:39:21 - Richard A. Epstein of the University of Chicago weighs in on the Supreme Court’s decision regarding Trump’s tariffs.

02:01:36 - Richard M. Reinsch, editor-in-chief of Civitas Outlook, discusses the tariff decision and argues the case for conservatism is as strong as ever. You can follow Richard on X @Reinsch84

02:21:50 - Dominic Green, columnist for The Washington Examiner & contributor to the Wall Street Journal, examines the Epstein files and the elite culture that shaped the 1990s. Follow Dominic on X @DrDominicGreen

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2025622268479463584">Bessent on Mar-a-Lago shooting</a>...venom from the Left
18:19 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2025605205937573932">Sports and Politics</a>
38:21 - <a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2026/02/20/trump_im_ashamed_of_certain_members_of_the_court_over_tariff_decision.html">Trump responding to SCOTUS holding in tariff case</a>
01:02:36 - <a href="https://x.com/EndWokeness/status/2024965860800987605">ICE/border/deportations</a>
01:21:23 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation breaks down developments in Iran, Venezuela, and the escalating cartel wars in Mexico.
01:39:21 - Richard A. Epstein of the University of Chicago weighs in on the Supreme Court&rsquo;s decision regarding Trump&rsquo;s tariffs.
02:01:36 - Richard M. Reinsch, editor-in-chief of Civitas Outlook, discusses the tariff decision and argues<a href="https://www.commentary.org/articles/richard-reinsch/conservatives-against-grievance-politics/"> the case for conservatism is as strong as ever</a>. You can follow Richard on X <a href="https://x.com/Reinsch84">@Reinsch84</a>
02:21:50 - Dominic Green, columnist for The Washington Examiner &amp; contributor to the Wall Street Journal, examines the Epstein files and the elite culture that shaped the 1990s. Follow Dominic on X <a href="https://x.com/DrDominicGreen">@DrDominicGreen</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

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.

Venom From The Left

0:30 -Juliana Stratton

11:13 - Hammond Bears 

35:14 - Fix Illinois 

56:08 - Retired Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel reacts to Detroit PD’s plan to fire officers for calling Border Patrol for assistance. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel

01:16:47 - The View on DEI 

01:37:24 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, calls for end to the Epstein madness. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com

01:57:04 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune, on Russia, Ukraine and The Looming Haiti Quagmire

02:09:12 - Open Mic Friday!

0:30 - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU8q15METdr/">Juliana Stratton</a>
11:13 - Hammond Bears&nbsp;
35:14 - Fix Illinois&nbsp;
56:08 - Retired Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel reacts to Detroit PD&rsquo;s plan to fire officers for calling Border Patrol for assistance. Follow Tom on X <a href="https://x.com/ChiefWeitzel">@ChiefWeitzel</a>
01:16:47 - <a href="https://x.com/njbeisner/status/2024618960319340742?s=46">The View on DEI&nbsp;</a>
01:37:24 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, calls for end to <a href="https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2026/02/end-the-epstein-madness.php">the Epstein madness</a>. Get John&rsquo;s latest at <a href="http://powerlineblog.com">powerlineblog.com</a>
01:57:04 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune, on Russia, Ukraine and <a href="https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-looming-haiti-quagmire/">The Looming Haiti Quagmire</a>
02:09:12 -&nbsp;Open Mic Friday!

The Hammond Bears?!

0:30 - John Anthony filling in for Dan Proft

11:43 - Black History Month 

32:54 - Jesse Jackson 

51:45 - School Choice

01:12:59 - Martin McLaughlin, Illinois State Rep - 52nd District, reviews JB Pritzker’s State of the State address, calling it “performance art” and not “worth the paper it was written on” Keep updated with Rep McLaughlin on X @MartyForIL

01:31:26 - Brian Lonergan, Director of Strategic Communications & Content at FAIR, says the debate over Voter ID is really Elites versus Ordinary Americans. Brian is also co-host of  the “No Border, No Country” podcast

01:50:13 -Dustin Grage, columnist at Townhall.com, updates the Minnesota fraud investigations. Follow Dustin on X @GrageDustin

02:09:05 - Scott McKay, publisher of TheHayride.com & senior editor at The American Spectator, with a look at AI, Revolution and the Future of Celebrity. Scott is also the author of the brand-new novel Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon

0:30 - John Anthony filling in for Dan Proft
11:43 - Black History Month&nbsp;
32:54 - Jesse Jackson&nbsp;
51:45 - School Choice
01:12:59 - Martin McLaughlin, Illinois State Rep - 52nd District, reviews JB Pritzker&rsquo;s State of the State address, calling it &ldquo;performance art&rdquo; and not &ldquo;worth the paper it was written on&rdquo; Keep updated with Rep McLaughlin on X <a href="https://x.com/MartyForIL">@MartyForIL</a>
01:31:26 - Brian Lonergan, Director of Strategic Communications &amp; Content at FAIR, says <a href="http://am560prep.com/#:~:text=Elites%20Versus%20Ordinary%20Americans%20on%20Voter%20ID">the debate over Voter ID is really Elites versus Ordinary Americans</a>. Brian is also co-host of&nbsp; the &ldquo;No Border, No Country&rdquo; podcast
01:50:13 - Dustin Grage, columnist at <a href="http://townhall.com">Townhall.com</a>, updates the Minnesota fraud investigations. Follow Dustin on X <a href="https://x.com/GrageDustin">@GrageDustin</a>
02:09:05 - Scott McKay,&nbsp;publisher of <a href="http://thehayride.com">TheHayride.com</a> &amp; senior editor at The American Spectator, with a look at <a href="https://spectator.org/ai-the-amelia-meme-revolution-and-the-future-of-celebrity/">AI, Revolution and the Future of Celebrity</a>. Scott is also the author of the brand-new novel Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon

President Trump Celebrates Black History Month

0:30 -Aussie man who Billie Elish got deported

9:10 -Genius Kids Learning Center in LA...citizen journo walking thru building

14:10 -Ben Sasse

34:59 -DOT audit of IL CDLs

55:58 -Euthanasia in Canada

01:15:26 -Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, breaks down the midterm landscape and how Republicans are performing as primary season heats up. Follow Noah on X @NoahCRothman

01:34:28 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: We are the alpha male of the world economy, no question about it. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:49:40 - Chris Ferguson, professor of psychology at Stetson University in Florida: There is no evidence that social media harms children’s mental health. Chris is also the author of Catastrophe! The Psychology of Why Good People Make Bad Situations Worse

02:12:18 - Longtime correspondent for The Washington Post, TR Reid, reconciles contradictions surrounding Ash Wednesday and Our Shared Dust. TR Reid is also the author of The Healing of America, The United States of Europe and A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler, Fairer, and More Efficient Tax System

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/DrewPavlou/status/2023307696947310683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2023307696947310683%7Ctwgr%5E1cbf50e011d6eeb91e952aa96a49d9c6b436235e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftownhall.com%2Ftipsheet%2Fdmitri-bolt%2F2026%2F02%2F16%2Fman-who-tried-to-get-into-billie-eilishes-mansion-following-grammy-comments-deported-by-ice-n2671386">Aussie man who Billie Elish got deported</a>
9:10 - <a href="https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/2023128309480186243">Genius Kids Learning Center in LA...citizen journo walking thru building</a>
14:10 - <a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2026/02/17/ben_sasse.html">Ben Sasse</a>
34:59 - <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/trumps-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffys-audit-illinois-non-domiciled-cdls-finds">DOT audit of IL CDLs</a>
55:58 - <a href="https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/2023894351533973783">Euthanasia in Canada</a>
01:15:26 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, breaks down the midterm landscape and how Republicans are performing as primary season heats up. Follow Noah on X <a href="https://x.com/NoahCRothman">@NoahCRothman</a>
01:34:28 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: We are the alpha male of the world economy, no question about it. Get more Steve <a href="http://x.com/StephenMoore">@StephenMoore</a>
01:49:40 - Chris Ferguson, professor of psychology at Stetson University in Florida: <a href="https://spectator.com/article/there-is-no-evidence-that-social-media-harms-childrens-mental-health/?edition=us">There is no evidence that social media harms children&rsquo;s mental health</a>. Chris is also the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Catastrophe-Psychology-Explains-People-Situations/dp/1633887952">Catastrophe! The Psychology of Why Good People Make Bad Situations Worse</a>
02:12:18 -&nbsp;Longtime correspondent for The Washington Post, TR Reid, reconciles contradictions surrounding <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/ash-wednesday-and-our-shared-dust-441dc59a?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqcCPW_HFE1Sy6CCgRXNWWztMmp5O8ewY7s3RZZmgx_wqKMSQkg0YRqg&amp;gaa_ts=6995d6d5&amp;gaa_sig=c1uZfOfBxO-d2YpFc0C9XyJTVp6w4TwArXPle0cyaBCl4qZz6KpEMgRp60GbNCTEYRuEL-t9Uy1qnRm-R8YERA%3D%3D">Ash Wednesday and Our Shared Dust</a>. TR Reid is also the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healing-America-Global-Better-Cheaper/dp/0143118218">The Healing of America</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/United-States-Europe-Superpower-Supremacy/dp/0143036084">The United States of Europe</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fine-Mess-Global-Simpler-Efficient/dp/0143111140">A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler, Fairer, and More Efficient Tax System</a>

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