Whalen Global Advisors Chairman Christopher Whalen warns blue city mayors they need investment to survive, saying cities without willing investors are “doomed.” Check out Chris’ most recent book  Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 

Whalen Global Advisors Chairman Christopher Whalen warns blue city mayors they need investment to survive, saying cities without willing investors are &ldquo;doomed.&rdquo; Check out Chris&rsquo; most recent book &nbsp;<a href="https://www.rcwhalen.com/inflated">Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream &ndash; 2nd Edition</a>&nbsp;

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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.

Whalen Global Advisors' Christopher Whalen warns blue city mayors they need investment to survive

0:30 -Canadian trade deal

12:16 - Campus Beat

31:01 - El-Sayed on Watters 

50:31 - Middle East Forum Director of Policy Analysis Michael Rubin warns we are "on the verge of something very dangerous" if Abdul El-Sayed wins a Senate seat and receives a top-level security clearance

01:03:56 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 

01:07:08 -Sports & Politics

01:26:19 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon gives his Update on Illinois’ 654 local police and firefighter pension funds

01:42:01 - Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says it's time to clean house at CTU, put police back in schools, and bring back ShotSpotter. Support Dr. Wilson’s run for mayor williewilson2027.com 

02:01:15 - U.S. Department of Education Chief Spokesperson Julie Hartman explains how the Trump administration is moving key decisions away from bureaucrats in DC and into the hands of those closest to the children.

0:30 - <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/donald-trump-auto-tariffs-50-percent-canada-ford-motors-7111dadb">Canadian trade deal</a>
12:16 - <a href="https://www.richardhanania.com/p/theyre-the-ones-who-told-us-to-pay">Campus Beat</a>
31:01 - <a href="https://x.com/FoxNews/status/2092046289647075460">El-Sayed on Watters&nbsp;</a>
50:31 - Middle East Forum Director of Policy Analysis Michael Rubin warns we are "on the verge of something very dangerous" if Abdul El-Sayed wins a Senate seat and receives a top-level security clearance
01:03:56 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights&nbsp;
01:07:08 - <a href="https://x.com/ginamilan_/status/2091905694425305289">Sports &amp; Politics</a>
01:26:19 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon gives his <a href="https://wirepoints.org/update-on-illinois-654-local-police-and-firefighter-pension-funds-wirepoints/">Update on Illinois&rsquo; 654 local police and firefighter pension funds</a>
01:42:01 - Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says it's time to clean house at CTU, put police back in schools, and bring back ShotSpotter. Support Dr. Wilson&rsquo;s run for mayor <a href="https://williewilson2027.com/">williewilson2027.com</a>&nbsp;
02:01:15 - U.S. Department of Education Chief Spokesperson Julie Hartman explains how the Trump administration is moving key decisions away from bureaucrats in DC and into the hands of those closest to the children.

Abdul El-Sayed Walks All Over Jesse Watters

0:30 -Sports & Politics

9:49 - Canadian trade deal

28:13 -ILGOP

49:19 - Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors Chris Whalen says it's time for some difficult conversations in Washington: "Pay our bills or cut back spending. Those are the choices we have." Chris is also editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst

01:06:19 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci with the latest on Iran negotiations and Ukraine's fight against Putin.

01:21:47 -Why Dan Proft is Single

01:38:44 -Arday  

01:54:07 - Co-founder of Flashpass and founder of Step Up Social, Emil Barr, warns that  The Young MAGA Socialists Are Here

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/TPostMillennial/status/2091691300756037960">Sports &amp; Politics</a>
9:49 - <a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-dumbest-trade-war-revisited-57c9fe81">Canadian trade deal</a>
28:13 - <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/08/21/illinois-republicans-dan-proft-richard-uihlein-tony-mccombie-ryan-spain-republicans/">ILGOP</a>
49:19 - Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors Chris Whalen says it's time for some difficult conversations in Washington: "Pay our bills or cut back spending. Those are the choices we have." Chris is also editor for <a href="https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/">The Institutional Risk Analyst</a>
01:06:19 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci with the latest on Iran negotiations and Ukraine's fight against Putin.
01:21:47 - <a href="https://x.com/ImMeme0/status/2091254223048466937">Why Dan Proft is Single</a>
01:38:44 - <a href="https://x.com/RichardHanania/status/2091559066107858995">Arday</a> &nbsp;
01:54:07 - Co-founder of Flashpass and founder of Step Up Social, Emil Barr, warns that &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-young-maga-socialists-are-here-8c941877">The Young MAGA Socialists Are Here</a>

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0:30 -Talarico on Karmelo Anthony

14:32 -Morens/Fauci/masks

28:41 -Sean Duffy and daughter Paloma on attending Harvard

51:46 -Why Dan Proft is Single 

01:07:22 - Longtime Spectator columnist and American Conservative co-founder Taki Theodoracopulos expresses disappointment that the U.S. didn't try to "squash" Iran's economy with sanctions before turning to bombs. Taki is also the author of The Last Alpha Male: The Amorous Pursuits and High Life of a Poor Little Greek Boy

01:23:06 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report! Scott "The Cow Guy" Shellady has a simple solution to America's $40 trillion debt problem: STOP SPENDING! Check out Sott’s Market Day Report! – 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- and The Cow Guy Close – 1pm CT to 1:30pm CT – both at RFD-TV.

01:41:26 - Britain's "Strictest Headmistress," Katharine Birbalsingh, preaches shared values and unity under one flag, but says that doesn't mean you can't be critical: "We are most critical of those we love." Check out Katharine’s new podcast Strictly Education

01:58:20 - Open Mic Friday!

0:30 - <a href="https://x.com/ChuckRossDC/status/2090171566243910043">Talarico on Karmelo Anthony</a>
14:32 - <a href="https://x.com/RandPaul/status/2090076177868242964">Morens/Fauci/masks</a>
28:41 - <a href="https://x.com/BulwarkClips/status/2090139014128935019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2090139014128935019%7Ctwgr%5Eedae5eae58da1a9388718b17a5adda5b32f07656%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnotthebee.com%2Farticle%2Ftransportation-sec-duffy-doesnt-want-his-daughter-brainwashed-at-harvard-and-the-brainwashed-libs-are-big-mad">Sean Duffy and daughter Paloma on attending Harvard</a>
51:46 - <a href="https://x.com/KeenanPeachy/status/2090602646369608067">Why Dan Proft is Single&nbsp;</a>
01:07:22 - Longtime Spectator columnist and American Conservative co-founder Taki Theodoracopulos expresses disappointment that the U.S. didn't try to "squash" Iran's economy with sanctions before turning to bombs. Taki is also the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Last-Alpha-Male-Amorous-Pursuits-ebook/dp/B0G3JHK1JT">The Last Alpha Male: The Amorous Pursuits and High Life of a Poor Little Greek Boy</a>
01:23:06 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report! Scott "The Cow Guy" Shellady has a simple solution to America's $40 trillion debt problem: STOP SPENDING! Check out Sott&rsquo;s Market Day Report! &ndash; 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- and The Cow Guy Close &ndash; 1pm CT to 1:30pm CT &ndash; both at <a href="https://www.rfdtv.com/">RFD-TV.</a>
01:41:26 - Britain's "Strictest Headmistress," Katharine Birbalsingh, preaches shared values and unity under one flag, but says that doesn't mean you can't be critical: "We are most critical of those we love." Check out Katharine&rsquo;s new podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@StrictlyEdPod">Strictly Education</a>
01:58:20 - Open Mic Friday!

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