Dan Proft

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

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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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Dan Proft

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Reverse Robin Hood 04.06.2026

0:30 - Rubio on the Hill, House Foreign Affairs Comm 8:31 - OH Dem Senate Leader Nicki Antonio challenged by Rep. Brandon Gill : has Somali immigration been good for OH? 29:59 - Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior adviser Richard Goldberg discusses the latest developments in Iran and why President Trump's strategy of "strategic patience" may be paying off. Keep updated with Rich on X @ric...

Spencer Pratt Is Ready 03.06.2026

0:30 - Pratt: ready 21:57 - Jill Biden: the doctors told me he was fine 44:26 - Tom Homan on NJ ICE detention facility...surprise visit 01:02:00 - Center to Advance Security in America Director James Fitzpatrick says President Donald Trump will find another way to help victims after the weaponization fund stalled and backs his decision to appoint Bill Pulte to lead DNI. Follow James on X @jfitzpat...

The Murder of Henry Nowak 02.06.2026

0:30 - Midterms 13:03 - Sheridan Gorman's parents at status hearing for their daughter's killer on sanctuary pols in IL 34:23 - Henry Nowak's father outside courthouse post-conviction of son's killer 51:47 - Menahem Merhavy , senior fellow at the Harry Truman Institute at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, breaks down   Why Iran’s regime did not collapse   01:04:29 - In-depth Hist...

Spencer Pratt's Closing Argument 01.06.2026

0:30 - Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, disappointed about the story about his sexting messages 13:21 - Pratt's closing argument: make LA safest big city in the country 35:00 - Not to be outdone by Mandami, BLM Brandon comes for landlords 54:17 - Jason Cardiff , founder of Redwood Scientific Technologies and VPL Medical, Inc., explains why he has filed a claim with the DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund - Th...

The 6-6-6 Dating Rule 29.05.2026

0:30 - Francesca Hong for Gov 13:41 - Talarico: neighbors with a uterus 34:54 - Campus Beat 59:11 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:17:19 - Brig. Gen. John Teichert (Ret.), a foreign affairs and military strategy expert who commanded both Joint Base Andrews and Edwards Air Force Base, says Iran's long history of negotiating in bad faith and President Trump's desire for a lasting agreement—not jus...

More Benefits Fraud Uncovered: SNAP Edition 28.05.2026

0:30 - Homan on ICE detention facilities 12:55 - BLM Brandon on teen takeovers: hold social media companies accountable 31:26 - Muckraker expose on food stamp fraud in Lawrence, MA 55:26 - Abundance Institute Head of AI Policy Neil Chilson reacts to Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, saying he appreciates the Pope’s concerns and agrees “we have to use these tools in a way that serves our...

Peak Woke 27.05.2026

0:30 - BLM Brandon on "large gatherings" 13:24 - Karen Bass on homelessness 32:53 - Iran   53:57 - Jonathan Alpert , psychotherapist practicing in New York and Washington, dives into his just released book Therapy Nation: How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided 01:08:11 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights 01:11:25 - Pope Leo 01:35:38 - Wi...

Pratt vs. Bass on Homelessness 26.05.2026

0:30 - BLM Brandon on "large gatherings" 13:24 - Karen Bass on homelessness 32:53 - Iran   53:57 - Jonathan Alpert , psychotherapist practicing in New York and Washington, dives into his just released book Therapy Nation: How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided 01:08:11 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights 01:11:25 - Pope Leo 01:35:38 - Wi...

Remembering Bob Woodson 22.05.2026

0:30 - Thom Tillis on weaponization comp fund 12:17 - BLM Brandon on teen takeovers 34:08 - Robert L. Woodson Sr 52:54 - Writer & Daily Wire podcast host Andrew Klavan discusses the rise of Spencer Pratt and says California’s leftist leadership is driving people to “leave paradise.” For podcast updates and more, follow Andrew on X @andrewklavan 01:08:51 - Project H.O.O.D. fou...

Ives V. Pritzker 21.05.2026

0:30 - Bob Woodson 29:39  - Spencer Pratt get the endorsement of Pres Trump 35:24 - Raul Castro Indictment .  53:40 - Townhall.com columnist Dustin Grage looks into the charges against an ICE agent in Minnesota. Follow Dustin on X @GrageDustin 01:11:26 - Public Interest Legal Foundation President J. Christian Adams , explains Ives v. Pritzker —a lawsuit challenging the Illinois Vot...

They Couldn't Buy My Vote, So They Bought The Seat 20.05.2026

0:30 - Massie concession : they couldn't buy my vote so they bought the seat 13:00 - Paxton endorsement 31:59 - San Diego mosque shootings 48:17 - Newly elected chair of the Illinois Republican Party, Bob Grogan , says communication is the key to reshaping the Illinois GOP - "we need to be louder and clearer with what we have to offer" 01:09:17 - President of Center of the American Experiment and...

Mamdani’s Version of the Nine Scariest Words 19.05.2026

0:30 - Mamdani rolls out 5 city-owned grocery stores with his version of Reagan's 9 scariest words 17:28 - Pritzker criticizes BLM Brandon for having no plan on Bears 34:47 - San Diego mosque shooting 54:14 - PCA 01:12:04 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:15:26 - Founder & Principal Broker for HealthInsuranceMentors.com , C Steven Tucker , is hopeful the addition of Mark...

The Best Prom Ever 18.05.2026

0:30 - Dr. Bill Cassidy concession speech 18:44 - Best prom ever in Markham 34:00 - LA Mayor's race 55:59 - Kill Tony George Floyd joke 01:12:07 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci says it’s time for Donald Trump to “bring down the hammer” in Iran as patience for peace talks begins to wear thin. 01:31:14 - Why Dan Proft is Single   01:49:25 - Dominic Green , colum...

Everything Is Awful 15.05.2026

0:30 - Trump's summary of the talks sitting next to Xi 15:33 - Angel mom Cheryl Minter testifying before House committee on behalf of daughter Stephanie 33:38 - "Everything is Awful" Lego parody song on Karen Bass 50:19 - Tom J. Stewart 53:00 - Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom Hans von Spakovsky weighs in on election mapping and the fight over election integrity. Follow Hans on X...

CIA's COVID Cover-Up 14.05.2026

0:30 - COVID whistleblower 14:14 - Josh Hawley back and forth with Erdman over Wuhan lab statements 35:51 - The "Tragic 20's" 56:43 - Former foreign correspondent for BBC Channel 4 News and NBC, Ian Williams :  China’s theft of American AI tech is becoming more brazen . Ian is also the author of   Vampire State. The rise and fall of the Chinese Economy 01:13:11 - Pratt calls into T...

Eric Church's Commencement Address at UNC 13.05.2026

0:30 - CPS 12:35 - Electronic Monitoring 32:33 - Eric Church commencement address at UNC 50:20 - Remembering Rich from Indian Head Park 51:39 - Gordon Chang , author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War , previews Trump’s trip to China. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang 01:10:37 - Ted Snider , contributing editor for The American Conservati...

Refugee Facilitators Are Still Gaming The System 12.05.2026

0:30 - CA Gov race 12:19 - NY Judge Marva Brown 31:03 - BENEFITS FRAUD 54:26 - Sports & Politics 01:10:47 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:13:02 - Middle East Institute Vice President for Policy Kenneth Pollack says strategic strikes on Iran are likely the “next step on the escalatory ladder.” 01:31:49 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon reflects on wh...

Freelance writer and black conservative culture critic David Sypher: Virginia Democrats won the vote on the map, but voters lost the fight 12.05.2026

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The Demon Lady With the Scarves 11.05.2026

0:30 - NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on Hantavirus 15:19 - All Jim Crow all the time on MS Now 37:02 - Who's having a Pratt summer? LA is worth saving ad 01:01:52 - Magic endorses Bass 01:20:40 - Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci says the U.S. should take control of the Strait of Hormuz and target additional strategic assets and individuals in Iran. 01:41:56 - Dan Proft Parenting Tip &nb...

No One Can Earn a Billion Dollars?! 08.05.2026

0:30 - TN State Rep. Justin Pearson 14:14 - Jessica Gorman on Ald. Hadden : not wrong place, wrong time 34:02 - Trump: ceasefire still on, you'll know when it isn't 55:42 - Noted economist Stephen Moore : The biggest wealth transfer in history isn't happening on Wall St, it's happening in UHauls. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:11:13 - Benefits Fraud 01:27:54 - Seth Cropsey , founder and president...

Samantha Steele: Not Guilty 07.05.2026

0:30 - Samantha Steele 13:25 - Anjanette Young 34:02 - Libertyville HS 52:36 - Editor of National Review Rich Lowry :   Operation Epic Fury is highlighting the utter brilliance of ‘Drill, baby, drill’ Rich is also the author of   The Case for Nationalism: How It Made Us Powerful, United, and Free   01:09:15 - Chief Economist at  First Trust Portfolios LP, Brian Wesb...

Primary BLOODBATH 06.05.2026

0:30 - IN primary results 13:11 - Kirk Bangstad's message to MAGA 35:26 - BENEFITS FRAUD 59:25 - Trump in Oval Office: Iran should wave the white flag 01:13:39 - American Islamic Forum for Democracy President Zuhdi Jasser says it’s time to manage Iran’s surrender and give the Iranian people the hope they’ve long awaited. Zuhdi is also running for congress in Arizona’s 4th d...

Illinois School Districts Under DOJ Investigation 05.05.2026

0:30 - DOJ investigation of 36 IL school districts 14:42 - Libertyville HS 128 school board meeting 33:53 - Swalwell (Gallego?) 55:16 - Liel Leibovitz, editor at large for Tablet and host of the “Rootless” podcast: Everything Is Reality TV. And Spencer Pratt Knows It. Follow Liel on X @liel 01:12:26 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:15:40 - BENEFITS FRAUD 01...

Elizabeth Warren: Broken Spirit 04.05.2026

0:30 - Spirit Airlines  17:14 - Walgreens 38:03 - LA Mayor's race 01:01:16 - Alicia Nieves , lawyer focused on immigration and national-security issues: The Supreme Court’s vote ruling empowers minorities . Alicia writes from Chicago, follow her on X @alicianieves__ 01:20:40 - Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, John Bolton : Negotiation Won’t End Iran...

Pritzker is Destroying Illinois 01.05.2026

0:30 - Welcome Back Mike Scott!   13:47 -   DOJ on the JOB on Fraud     35:03 -   Pritzker's Accountability Commission 55:31 - Path Trading Partners co-founder and Futures Edge co-host Bob Iaccino says he’s surprised state and federal gas taxes haven’t been lowered as prices hit new highs.   01:12:54 - Former Naperville Township Assessor Warren Dixon...

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