Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

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, and Amy Jacobson, an award-winning journalist, Chicago's Morning Answer brings you what you need to know ever morning from 5-9am on AM 560 The Answer. http://560TheAnswer.com http://morninganswerchicago.com

November 21, 2024

  0:00 - No-show Senate Republicans   12:51 - Rosie O'Donnell will never watch Morning Joe again   30:00 - Nikki Haley on RFK, Jr.   49:01 - US Senator from WI Ron Johnson: Trump needs people willing to engage in the fight. You can follow Sen Johnson on X @RonJohnsonWI   01:03:45 - Trump 47 Cabinet: K-12   01:23:22 - Scott Pressler addresses Bucks Co election commission   01:40:07 - Head of Creative for Sphere Studios, Ralph Winters, discusses his new film Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. For more info and where you can see Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin visit angel.com/movies/bonhoeffer   01:50:20 - Dana White on losing $3M gambling   01:50:03 - Rae Kaplan, attorney at Kaplan Law, on guiding students & parents through the student loan process and what to expect once the Trump admin takes over. Work with Rae & Kaplan Law on your student loans FinancialRelief.com or 312-294-8989 02:06:07- Election meltdowns go metal  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-21
02:10:45

November 20, 2024

  0:00 - Nancy Mace bathroom bill   16:27 - Ben Boychuk,  opinion and analysis editor for Blaze News: Mr. President, pardon Steve Baker and the nonviolent J6 defendants on day 1. Check out Ben’s substack substack – Nice Things And Why You Can’t Have Them – nicethings.substack.com   32:54 - MD PhD FAAFP, Leonard Sax: Autism is soaring— and the ‘medicalization of misbehavior’ bears blame. Check out Dr. Sax’s recently updated version of his best selling book The Collapse of Parenting   51:06 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on what to expect from Trump, economically, right out the gate on Day 1. Get more Steve @StephenMoore   01:08:13 -Trump/Bragg/Merchan 01:21:25 - Dan reviews “Blue” at the Lyric  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-20
01:36:58

November 19, 2024

  0:00 - Morning Joe then and now   14:44 - Trump 47: recess appointments   31:10 - Sean Duffy for Transportation   48:14 - Schiff on Tapper: no responsibility for Trump 2.0   01:02:52 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights   01:05:54 - Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney & Contributing Editor at National Review, Andrew McCarthy, questions whether Matt Gaetz is worth all the trouble. You can follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy   01:28:08 - Founder and Executive Editor of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, goes over some "government math" with Dan & Amy. Get Mark’s latest at wirepoints.org   01:42:49 - Laken Riley   01:58:01- Matt Forte, legendary running back for the Chicago Bears, on being the new co-host of the Sports Spectrum Podcast, where he discuss current sports issues and the intersection of faith and community empowerment   For podcast updates sportsspectrum.com/podcast  Learn more about the What’s Your Forte Foundation whatsyourfortefoundation.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-19
02:20:15

November 18, 2024

  0:00 - Voting counting in Chicago, PA, CA   10:06 - Trump 47 cabinet   29:48 - Gaetz/Gabbard   51:19 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, on Trump's election and why many police officers nationwide are looking forward to his leadership, regardless of personal opinions about him. Follow Chief Weitzel on X @ChiefWeitzel   01:07:04 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, reacts to the democrats smearing of Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard   01:26:09 - Senior writer for the Washington Examiner, David Harsanyi, discusses his new book  The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists. The Rise of BlueAnon is available at stores tomorrow!  01:39:42 - Tyrone Muhammed, founder of Ex-Cons for Community and Social Change, is using grit, grind & passion to say to the world "Chicago is in play" For more on Tryone and Ex-Cons for Community and Social Change visit eccsc.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-18
02:21:07

November 15, 2024

  0:00 - BLM Brandon's property tax hike goes down   14:10 - RFK, Jr.   31:26 - Trump 47 Cabinet    51:52 - Jim Iuorio,  host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints, points out a few easy budget cuts for the new Department of Government Efficiency. For podcast updates & more @jimiuorio   01:05:39 - Martin Kulldorff,  former professor of medicine at Harvard University and founding fellow of the Academy for Science and Freedom, is hopeful RFK Jr will return evidence-based medicine to the FDA, NIH and CDC. You can follow Martin on X @MartinKulldorff   01:22:09 - Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and chairman of the Internet Freedom Coalition, looks at  what policies Trump should pursue as he takes office a second time. Follow Phil on X, if you don’t already, @kerpen   01:42:30 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:55:50 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-15
02:33:08

November 14, 2024

  0:00 - Trump and Biden exchange pleasantries in the Oval Office: Hitler was welcomed back   6:49 - New Senate Majority Leader John Thune promises quick confirmation of Trump Cabinet nominees   27:27 - Trump 47 Cabinet    46:47 - Dan Proft Parenting Tip: Mom jailed for letting son walk to town   01:05:28 - Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School, William Jacobson, reacts to Trump's pick for Attorney General. Professor Jacobson is also Founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation    01:21:03 - Editor at large for Tablet and host of the new podcast “Rootless”, Liel Leibovitz: Jewish voters’ break with the Democrats will elevate our politics. Follow Liel on X @liel   01:34:27 - VP of National Production at the Bettag Group, St Charles IL, Larry Bettag, embraces Vince Lombardi as he calls out Martha Paschke and the “Fox Valley Activists” - For more on the Bettag Group visit bettaggroup.com 01:49:09 - Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online and former State Department cyber expert, Mike Benz, explains how governments weaponize free speech and then use censorship to retain power. For more on the Foundation for Freedom Online visit foundationforfreedomonline.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-14
02:10:46

November 13, 2024

  0:00 - BLM Brandon on Trump election   10:46 - Pete Hegseth   30:06 - Left media viewership crashing   52:34 - Richard Goldberg, former National Security Council official and U.S. Senate aide and currently a senior adviser at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, calls the appointment of Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel a "Home Run" as are the rest of Trump's cabinet appointments so far. Follow Rich on X @rich_goldberg   01:08:00 - Former First Assistant State’s Attorney of Cook County and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, Bob Milan, has a lot to say about crime & punishment in Chicago as he urges everyone to step up and support our police officers    01:27:16 - Noted economist Stephen Moore predicts the election of Trump will push the globe towards free markets and away from socialism. Check out Steve’s new book  The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer   01:42:20 - FEMA worker fired for refusing aid to home with Trump signs 01:52:26 - Sports & Politics: Lions K Jack Bates after game-winning FG in Houston 01:55:47 - Chef and Owner of FoxFire and Copper Fox, K.C. Gulbro, says he was shocked to find his businesses targeted by the   "Fox Valley Activists" For more info on FoxFire & Copper Fox in Geneva, IL visit  foxfiregeneva.com copper-fox.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-13
02:13:11

November 12, 2024

  0:00 - Rick Scott: I believe in the Trump agenda   12:23 - Tom Homan on Fox & Friends   32:15 - The Realignment   51:07 - Fox Valley Activists   01:07:33 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights   01:09:18 - Madeleine Kearns, associate editor at The Free Press: Democrats Picked the Wrong Women’s Rights Issue. Follow Madeleine on X @madeleinekearns   01:23:15 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, on the Illinois Republican Party "it's lost its brand, it has to be rebuilt" Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org   01:39:03 - Senior writer for the Dispatch and author of In Trump’s Shadow: The Battle for 2024 and the Future of the GOP, David Drucker, looks at the race for senate majority leader   Keep updated with David on X @DavidMDrucker   01:56:16 - Spiked columnist & founder of CIEO, Joanna Williams, points out the rage against white women we've seen since the election. Joanna is also author of How Woke Won: The Elitist Movement that Threatens Democracy, Tolerance and Reason     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-12
02:12:40

November 11, 2024

Kamala SCOTUS dreams (14:20)- Gender-bending mutilation of children (32:11)- Free speech…shatter censorship industrial complex (52:30)- Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, offers a reminder that you don't have to like Trump but his policies are appropriate and and they work (1:06:59)- How do you plan to handle Thanksgiving with your family that voted against Trump?  (1:27:39)- Waging war on drug cartels (1:46:36)- John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets, discusses post election economy and the future for crypto currencies John is also the author of The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy about Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution (2:01:03)- Rafael Mangual, senior fellow and head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative: "law & order made a comeback last Tuesday" Check out Rafael’s book  Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Mass-Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong, and Who It Hurts Most  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-11
02:20:03

November 8, 2024

  0:00 - Pritzker: you come for my people, you come through me   11:47 - Biden's remarks on Trump's victory   28:25 - Why Dan Proft is Single   45:14 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady, believes the fed needs to "let inflation run hotter so we can get out of our debt problem". Check out Scott’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   01:00:00 - Host of FOX News’ Special Report, Bret Baier, says Trump is focused on getting the things done and getting the right people around him. Bret is also the best selling  author of To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American   01:17:44 - Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, Mark Morgan, is relieved the US may solve it's border crisis after a tumultuous four years   01:32:44 - Chief Political Analyst at The Liberal Patriot, Michael Baharaeen: Will the Democrats ever win back the working class? Also check out Michael’s substack michaelbaharaeen.substack.com   01:49:28 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-08
02:23:53

November 7, 2024

  0:00 - Kamala concession   12:20 - White Dude For Harris Has meltdown over Trump   27:31 - Morning Joe: racism, sexism, heightism is why Kamala lost   49:47 - Dan & Amy look at potential candidates for Trump's new cabinet   01:07:14 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, says it is ok have been offended by the Harris campaign's "What Happens in the Booth" ads Noah is also author of  The Rise of the New Puritans: Fighting Back Against Progressives’ War on Fun   01:26:14 - Clinical Professor of Law & Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School, William Jacobson, on what happens now to Trump's pending criminal cases and holding the "Resistance Lawfare Abusers" accountable. Prof Jacobson is also founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation   01:44:52 - ProPublica national reporter, Andy Kroll, breaks down the Harris/Walz campaign issues that led to Trump's landslide victory. Check out Andy’s book A Death on W Street: The Murder of Seth Rich and the Age of Conspiracy   01:59:31 - Christian Toto, host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast", goes after Jimmy Kimmel as Hollywood reacts to the election. For podcast updates and more  hollywoodintoto.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-07
02:21:36

November 6, 2024

  0:00 - Dan & Amy with their first reaction to Trump's resounding victory   14:38 - More election reaction   31:34 - What does "unifying the country" even mean?    52:32 - Biggest losers as Trump reshapes the Republican Party    01:10:27 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator, on the end of the progressive moment. Scott is also author of f Racism Revenge and Ruin and King Of The Jungle   01:27:20 - Noted economist Stephen Moore shares his vision for Trump's transition and first 100 days. Check out Steve’s new book  The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:41:00 - Former Chicago Police Lieutenant in the 16th District, John Garrido, discusses the shooting of Officer Enrique Martinez and his thoughts on incoming State's Attorney O'Neill Burke. John is also President of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation – garridostrayrescue.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-06
02:15:03

November 5, 2024

  0:00 - Chicago Police Officer killed in East Chatham Shooting   8:19 - Trump in Reading, PA: we've been waiting four years for this day   26:11 - Megyn Kelly on stage with Trump for rally in Pittsburgh   48:51 - Will Ferrell for Kamala   01:02:00 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights   01:05:17 - Republican member of Georgia’s State Election Board & former deputy director of the Georgia Republican Party, Janelle King, remains hopeful but has concerns with "open areas" in GA's voter rolls. Keep updated with Janelle all election day @IAM_JanelleK   1:19:30 - Ted Dabrowski, president at Wirepoints, discusses police safety in the wake of last night's tragic shooting in East Chatham. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org   01:35:42 - Korean YouTuber shares experience at Trump and Kamala rallies 01:55:56 - David Zucker, visionary director, writer, producer and Milwaukee native, urges fellow cheeseheads to get out and vote! Follow David on X @TheDavidZucker  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-05
02:15:15

November 4, 2024

  0:00 - Trump campaign closing arguments   11:29 - Mark Longo and Peanut (and Fred)   30:00 - The border...THE GREAT IMPORTATION   52:06 - Jim Lee, pollster and CEO at Susquehanna Polling & Research: National Climate, Polling Points to a Trump Victory.Follow Susquehanna Polling & Research on X for more @SusquehannaPR   01:08:49 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, looks at the two Kamalas. The one in Michigan who supports Gaza and the one in Pennsylvania that “stands with Israel   01:27:46 - Conservative editorial page editor of The Detroit News, Nolan Finley, on the state of the race in Michigan: “expect anything” Keep updated with Nolan and the Detroit News on X @detroitnews   01:41:26 - Victor Joecks, columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, on the state of the race in Nevada: “from a raw numbers standpoint it looks incredible for Trump” Follow Victor on X for updates & more @VictorJoecks 01:56:59 - Guy Ciarrocchi, gop strategist and writer for RealClear and Broad+Liberty, on the state of the race in Pennsylvania: “All eyes are on here, if Trump wins it’s over” Follow Guy to keep up with the results in PA on X @PaSuburbsGuy  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-04
02:15:59

November 1, 2024

0:00 - Mark Cuban chipping in: you never see Trump around strong, intelligent women   14:41 - Snelling  on West Rogers Park shooting, announcing hate crime and terrorism charges   31:45 - Young Turks' Ana Kasparian rips Biden over "garbage" comment   52:21 - Dude sues Hooters for discrimination   01:08:50 - The Spectator’s Washington editor, Amber Duke, breaks down the ground games for the Harris & Trump campaigns and says it will be the American voter who determines the better strategy. Amber is also the author of   The Snowflakes’ Revolt: How Woke Millennials Hijacked American Media   01:27:58 - GOP Spokeswoman, Elizabeth Pipko, offers the Trump campaign's closing message to voters. Follow Elizabeth on X, who is also a model, author & activist @elizabethpipko    01:44:53 - Founder of CIO Perry International Capital Partners, James Perry, goes over the October jobs numbers 02:02:40 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-01
02:36:12

October 31, 2024

0:00 - Trump rolling up in Green Bay in his garbage truck   12:57 - Media election interference   27:14 - Hunter Biden's laptop revisited   49:34 - BLM Brandon's tax hikes   01:02:28 - Bob Fioretti, two-term Chicago 2nd ward Alderman 2007-2015 and 2nd ward Democratic Committeeman 2008-2016, with his closing argument to be Cook County's next State's Attorney. Support Bob’s run for Cook Co SA at fiorettiforcook.com   01:20:47 - US Senator from WI, Ron Johnson, understands this election is a make or break moment and believes "in a sane world, this election wouldn't even be close" Keep updated during the election with Senator Johnson @RonJohnsonWI   01:35:06 - Executive Editor of the Federalist, Joy Pullmann: How Feminism Makes Everyone Transgender And What To Do About It. Check out Joy’s newest book  False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America   01:51:21 - Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, Jason Simmons, shares updates on voting in North Carolina and how the Trump campaign is doing in the Tar Heel State. Keep updated with the republican party of North Carolina at nc.gop 01:57:54 - Gronk knows the guy who pulled the ball out of Mookie Betts gloveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-31
02:06:58

October 30, 2024

0:00 - Kamala close on The Mall   11:40 - Biden calls Trump supporters "garbage"   27:50 - Dan & Amy take a look at the early voting numbers   50:43 - Dr. Mitch Glaser, president of Chosen People Ministries—one of the oldest and largest Messianic missions in the United States, previews the Summit on Opposing AntiSemitism - Saturday 11/9 at Chicago's Moody Bible Institute. For more on the Summit Opposing AntiSemitism visit  chosenpeople.com   01:07:42  - Republican US Senator for Indiana, Mike Braun, offers his closing argument to be the next governor of the Hoosier state. Support Sen Braun’s campaign for governor at  mikebraunforindiana.com   01:23:00 - Noted economist Stephen Moore shares his experience at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally. Check out Steve’s new book  The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer   01:37:06 - Tampon Jim: Poster Boy for Illinois' Republican Party 01:59:03 - Senior Legal Fellow for the Heritage Foundation, former FEC Commissioner and former lawyer for the Department of Justice, Hans von Spakovsky, looks at false voter registration in PA and "non citizen" registered voters in VA. Hans is also the author of   Our Broken Elections: How the Left Changed the Way You VoteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-30
02:16:53

October 29, 2024

0:00 - Snelling on the West Rogers Park shooter   11:21 - Trump campaign video featuring Alexis Nungaray   25:53 - Walz & AOC play Madden 25   47:32 - Field Marshall Tim's China doll   01:01:32 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights   01:05:20 - MAHA Alliance ad: making women register for the draft...whatever you do don't vote blue   01:24:23 - Assabiya Wins Every Time   01:27:40 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, reacts to Brandon Johnson backtracking on campaign promise. Check out Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org   01:43:19 - Long time Chicago radio personality and author of Broken Mary: A Journey Of Hope, Kevin Matthews, discusses his new book  Mary’s Roadie: My Travels with Mary the Mother of Jesus. Follow Kevin’s journey with “Broken Mary”  OurLadyoftheBroken.org   02:06:08 - Daniel Henninger, deputy editor of The Wall Street Journal’s editorial page: Democrats Run a Bait-and-Switch in the 2024 Senate ElectionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-29
02:24:01

October 28, 2024

0:00 - Trump's weekend news cycle (the lighter side)   9:34 - Trump's weekend news cycle (serious side)    27:30 - Lockland, OH   46:13 - Best selling author and journalist, Lee Smith, discusses his new book Disappearing the President: Trump, Truth Social, and the Fight for the Republic   01:04:20 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, reminisces on his days working with Donald Rumsfeld in reaction to John Kelly's comments on Trump   01:16:13 - Kamala tries on the preacher's garb in Philly: joy cometh in the morning   01:17:43 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, warns suburban residents, and others, to avoid the city until the Mayor addresses the crime issue. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel   01:33:16 - Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large, Joel Pollak, on the left’s reaction to  Trump’s MSG rally - “as a Chicago Bulls fan, I think we should all celebrate the ultimate acknowledgement that if you are New York Knicks fan, you are a Nazi” Joel is also author of the recently released  The Agenda: What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days   01:48:37 - Abortion docs at Kamala's rally in Houston 01:49:56 - Progress Action Fund's masturbation ad featuring a young Jeffrey ToobinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-28
02:09:57

October 25, 2024

0:00 - Migrant Crisis Cost    10:15 - Mika: Trump is killing women   26:20 - POTUS '24: Abortion   35:23 - TMZ catches up with Mel Gibson: voting for Trump?   36:39 - John Solomon,  award-winning investigative journalist and founder of Just the News, on the censorship industrial complex and the "Kill Twitter" agenda. You can also follow John on X @jsolomonReports   53:34 - 2017, 9 year old Avery Jackson vs 2024, 17 year old Avery Jackson    01:07:10 - Bill Clinton in AZ: Kari Lake is hot   01:09:38 - Bjorn Lomborg, president of the Copenhagen Consensus think tank: Harris Stops Talking About Climate Change. Check out Bjorn’s most recent book Best Things First   01:25:29 - RFK, Jr. : a vote for Kamala is a vote for nuclear war 01:38:33 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-25
02:14:36

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