0:30 -ILGOP thank you message

12:22 -Vance post-mortem

57:38 -Pratt post-mortem

01:11:26 - Noted economist Stephen Moore says it wasn’t the economy that led to Tuesday’s trouncing. Instead, he argues, it was the ICE raids and deportations. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:32:02 - American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Brent Orrell, along with Stanford University professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Keith Humphreys, asks Why So Many Men Aren’t Working?

01:46:18 - Editor-in-chief of Civitas Outlook Richard Reinsch discusses his essay Is Rubio Charting a Course for America?, written before the midterms but just as relevant today.

02:04:25 - New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin: How Trump reacts to this shellacking will determine his legacy

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/mingyushibe/status/2117878105054597559?s=03">ILGOP thank you message</a>
12:22 - <a href="https://x.com/JDVance/status/2118004988433641835?s=03">Vance post-mortem</a>
57:38 - <a href="https://spencerpratt.substack.com/p/its-not-the-product-its-the-brand">Pratt post-mortem</a>
01:11:26 - Noted economist Stephen Moore says it wasn&rsquo;t the economy that led to Tuesday&rsquo;s trouncing. Instead, he argues, it was the ICE raids and deportations. Get more Steve <a href="https://x.com/StephenMoore?lang=en">@StephenMoore</a>
01:32:02 - American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Brent Orrell, along with Stanford University professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Keith Humphreys, asks <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/10/job-market-unemployment-men-screentime/689109/">Why So Many Men Aren&rsquo;t Working?</a>
01:46:18 - Editor-in-chief of Civitas Outlook Richard Reinsch discusses his essay<a href="https://www.civitasinstitute.org/research/is-rubio-charting-a-course-for-america"> Is Rubio Charting a Course for America?</a>, written before the midterms but just as relevant today.
02:04:25 - New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin: <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/opinion/how-trump-reacts-to-this-shellacking-will-determine-his-legacy/">How Trump reacts to this shellacking will determine his legacy</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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We Have Failed to Be a Right and Proper Opposition Party

0:30 -VDH on the War in Iran, impact, possibilities

12:07 -Jamie West, Fayette Co (IN) Council candidate...we have guns too

31:03 -Dan on Vance after debate with Walz in 2024

52:22 -Rebranding the GOP 

01:07:43 - Publisher of The Hayride and senior editor at The American SpectatorScott McKay discusses the election results, GOP campaigning, and warns what Democrats will do now that they have subpoena power. Check out Scott’s newest novel The Necessary Men 

01:26:05 -Geoffrey Cain, author of Steve Jobs in Exile and The Perfect Police State, says to beware of billionaires touting the apocalypse—and tells billionaires to be wary of Democrats now that they have oversight committees.

01:37:38 -Founder and CIO of Perry International Capital James Perry discusses the jobs report, the markets, and the AI economy

01:54:32 - Open Mic Friday!

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/JanJekielek/status/2118403011345256588?s=03">VDH on the War in Iran, impact, possibilities</a>
12:07 - <a href="http://candidate...we">Jamie West, Fayette Co (IN) Council candidate...we have guns too</a>
31:03 - <a href="https://amgreatness.com/2024/10/03/i-disagree-with-vance-agreeing-with-his-opponent/">Dan on Vance after debate with Walz in 2024</a>
52:22 - <a href="https://engelsbergideas.com/notebook/the-dawn-of-the-post-trump-era/">Rebranding the GOP&nbsp;</a>
01:07:43 - Publisher of <a href="https://thehayride.com/">The Hayride</a> and senior editor at <a href="https://spectator.org/">The American Spectator</a> Scott McKay discusses the election results, GOP campaigning, and warns what Democrats will do now that they have subpoena power. Check out Scott&rsquo;s newest novel <a href="https://x.com/TheHayride/status/2077855784642191568">The Necessary Men </a>&nbsp;
01:26:05 - Geoffrey Cain, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jobs-Exile-Remaking-Visionary/dp/B0FPTTW1WF">Steve Jobs in Exile</a> and <a href="https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/geoffrey-cain/the-perfect-police-state/9781541757011/">The Perfect Police State</a>, says to <a href="https://spectator.com/article/beware-of-billionaires-touting-the-apocalypse/">beware of billionaires touting the apocalypse</a>&mdash;and tells <a href="https://spectator.com/article/democrats-vs-ai-trump-tech-donors/?edition=us&amp;homepage-tracking=magazine_minor-featured-1">billionaires to be wary of Democrats</a> now that they have oversight committees.
01:37:38 -<a href="https://perrycapitalpartners.com/who-we-are/"> </a>Founder and CIO of <a href="https://perrycapitalpartners.com/">Perry International Capital </a>James Perry discusses the jobs report, the markets, and the AI economy
01:54:32 - Open Mic Friday!

The Battle for the Soul of the GOP

0:30 -Reaction to the Results 

33:57 -Millennial TikToker expresses frustration.

56:24 - Fox News senior political analyst Juan Williams believes we’re at the end of the Trump era, and the infighting in both parties over who will run for president begins today.

01:09:33 - President of the Center of the American Experiment and Powerline contributor John Hinderaker had high hopes for Minnesota’s slate of strong Republican candidates, but says they were “swamped by the national anti-Trump tide.”

01:25:37 - Host of The Real Story, Jeanne Ives, says last night was “a terrible night for Illinois and a terrible night for taxpayers,” as the Republican Party in Illinois continues to shrink. Check out The Real Story with Jeanne and Amy 11-noon on 560 the Answer

01:43:21 - Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas worries that newly elected Chicago school board president Jessica Biggs may not be able to withstand pressure from the CTU, but believes a strong mayoral candidate could help alleviate those concerns.

01:57:56 - Senior writer for The DispatchDavid Drucker breaks down why Democrats swept the elections and what comes next for Republicans.

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/justinbaragona/status/2117851939442704854?s=03">Reaction to the Results</a>&nbsp;
33:57 - <a href="https://x.com/RealMattCouch/status/2117307752943120434?a=I8NV7c59Jq2mvVcI6rI&amp;s=03">Millennial TikToker expresses frustration</a>.
56:24 - Fox News senior political analyst Juan Williams believes we&rsquo;re at the end of the Trump era, and the infighting in both parties over who will run for president begins today.
01:09:33 - President of the Center of the American Experiment and <a href="https://www.powerlineblog.com/">Powerline</a> contributor John Hinderaker had high hopes for Minnesota&rsquo;s slate of strong Republican candidates, but says they were &ldquo;swamped by the national anti-Trump tide.&rdquo;
01:25:37 - Host of The Real Story, Jeanne Ives, says last night was &ldquo;a terrible night for Illinois and a terrible night for taxpayers,&rdquo; as the Republican Party in Illinois continues to shrink. Check out The Real Story with Jeanne and Amy 11-noon on <a href="https://560theanswer.com/listen">560 the Answer</a>
01:43:21 - Former CPS CEO Paul Vallas worries that newly elected Chicago school board president Jessica Biggs may not be able to withstand pressure from the CTU, but believes a strong mayoral candidate could help alleviate those concerns.
01:57:56 - Senior writer for <a href="https://thedispatch.com/">The Dispatch</a> David Drucker breaks down why Democrats swept the elections and what comes next for Republicans.

The People Have Spoken, and Now They Shall Be Punished

0:30 -Happy Election Day 

12:32 -Haley Stevens

30:44 -Tom Homan closing argument for midterms

45:23 -DSA candidate (GA) Tim Denton vs. Venezulan economist Daniel Di Martino on capitalism vs. socialism

49:57 -Campus Beat 

01:01:57 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 

01:05:30 - Former Bears QB Mike Tomczak reviews last night’s big win against Seattle - "It's a good day to be a Bears fan!”

01:23:48 - Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon: “This election in Illinois is not about pedestrian issues… it’s about nothing less than whether Western civilization will survive.”

01:41:35 - CEO of XX-XY Athletics, Jennifer Sey on the politicized WNBA and The Blue States Bringing The Fight For Women’s Sports To The November Ballot 

01:59:08 - Open Mic - election day edition

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/ConradMBlack/status/2117393432046117055?s=03">Happy Election Day</a>&nbsp;
12:32 - <a href="https://x.com/RealJamesWoods/status/2117405164701466810?s=03">Haley Stevens</a>
30:44 - <a href="https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2117416846458581317?s=03">Tom Homan closing argument for midterms</a>
45:23 - <a href="https://x.com/VigilantFox/status/2117278717206552726?a=FxiC1SyzW8nQneUudu0&amp;s=03">DSA candidate (GA) Tim Denton vs. Venezulan economist Daniel Di Martino on capitalism vs. socialism</a>
49:57 - <a href="https://x.com/LagSignal/status/2116728763182445011?s=03">Campus Beat&nbsp;</a>
01:01:57 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights&nbsp;
01:05:30 - Former Bears QB Mike Tomczak reviews last night&rsquo;s big win against Seattle - "It's a good day to be a Bears fan!&rdquo;
01:23:48 - Founder of <a href="https://wirepoints.org/">Wirepoints</a>, Mark Glennon: &ldquo;This election in Illinois is not about pedestrian issues&hellip; it&rsquo;s about nothing less than whether Western civilization will survive.&rdquo;
01:41:35 - CEO of XX-XY Athletics, Jennifer Sey on the politicized WNBA and <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/the-blue-states-bringing-the-fight-for-womens-sports-to-the-november-ballot">The Blue States Bringing The Fight For Women&rsquo;s Sports To The November Ballot</a>&nbsp;
01:59:08 - Open Mic - election day edition

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