Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

0:30 - BLM Brandon on CTA attack and "plan" to "make investments" improve transit security 31:28  - Dem vets, former intel officers calling on military to defy orders 57:27 - Retired Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel demands real action on CTA crime — more resources, more custody for repeat offenders: Put the same resources on the CTA that you had at the DNC. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel and check out his substack substack.com/@chieftomweitzelret 01:12:22 - Somali autism scam and others 01:34:23 - EdChoice President & CEO Robert Enlow: “Parental school choice is experiencing a renaissance like we’ve never seen” For more on EdChoice edchoice.org 01:49:04 - Jim Perry, Founder & CIO of Perry International Capital Partners, says investors need to pay attention: we’re in a period of serious disruption. For more on Perry International Capital Partners perrycapitalpartners.com 02:10:40 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - US Atty Andrew Boutros on federal charges against Lawrence Reed 35:54 - Lawrence Reed, the judges in CTA burned alive case 59:23 - Jim Iuorio, host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and contributor to Wirepoints, isn’t buying Elon Musk’s dream of a world without work — or money. For podcast updates and more @jimiuorio 01:15:43 - Pope Leo 01:38:20 - Paul Jacobs of Food for the Poor on delivering food, water, and hope to vulnerable children across Latin America and the Caribbean. Give today at 560theanswer.com 01:52:08 - Lawndale homeowner Richard Townsell calls out Illinois’ broken property tax system, demanding transparency, consistency, and predictability 02:03:20 - 711 Clerk Stephanie in Oklahoma City 02:09:45 - Contributing Editor at National Review & Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney, Andrew McCarthy, on Comey’s trial and what’s next with the Epstein files  Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Women set on fire on blue line 13:09 - Mom and son attacked outside school by kids 37:38 - Van Jones at Forbes confab: black people will dominate with AI because they're the most innovative 58:37 - CAIR 01:21:50 - CAMPUS BEAT 01:33:45 - NYC candidate for mayor in ’21 & ’25 and founder/CEO of the Guardian Angels Curtis Sliwa: Andrew Cuomo was the spoiler, not me 01:44:46 - Noted economist Stephen Moore examines NYC and Seattle — and why voters made the choices they did. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 02:00:23 - CEO/President of Human Coalition, Jeff Bradford: We are committed to finding new and better ways to rescue children from abortion and provide compassionate care to women facing unexpected pregnancies. A gift of $130 will help reach 5 pregnant women who are seeking an abortion choose life for their babies - To give a gift, go to 560TheAnswer.com/human 02:15:13 - Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, Will Chamberlain, breaks down the Epstein files and explosive redistricting battles. For more on the Article III Project article3project.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Property Taxes 38:50 - Trump on release of Epstein files...all for it so we can get back to touting our successes 01:02:23 - GiGi Gianni, the driving force behind GiGi’s Playhouse, shares a heartfelt message about visibility, achievement, and belonging: “I deserve to be here.” Gigi was joined by her mother and founder of GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers - gigisplayhouse.org 01:19:49 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:22:38 - Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist practicing in New York, wonders Is ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ Real? Jonathan’s forthcoming book Therapy Nation will be out next year! 01:37:12 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon on Chicago’s property tax bills, which just posted their biggest jump in three decades. Check out more from Mark substack.com/@markglennon 01:52:57 - Ford needs mechanics 02:15:08 - Thomas Baker, retired FBI special agent and legal attaché, critiques the FBI’s handling of the Thomas Crooks investigation. Thomas is also the author of author of The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to DemocracySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - CTU spending 17:53 - Epstein 38:39 - Border/migrants/deportations 01:02:25 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:22:35 - Visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, Steven Bucci, on cartels and the unanswered questions about the Trump shooting in Butler, PA.  01:43:01 - Paul Vallas, senior policy advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute and former CPS CEO and mayoral candidate, calls out Brandon Johnson’s budget — warning rising costs are driving people out. Paul also writes a weekly column for the Chicago Contrarian - keep up with Paul on X @PaulVallas  01:59:50 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent, Susan Crabtree, on LA's rebuild and California officials' incompetence as Palisades Residents Bemoan Fire Response. Susan is also co-author of  Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All 02:19:47 - Sam Olson, ICE Chicago Field Office Director, responds to conflicting reports on the success of Operation Midway BlitzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Catholic Bishops on Immigration  01:00:33 - 15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez explains his immigration amnesty proposal which he presented in a letter to President Trump. For more on Ray’s proposal and his work for the 15th ward @RaymondALopez 01:18:56 - Scott McKay, publisher of TheHayride.com & Senior Editor at The American Spectator: Obamacare is a time bomb intended to explode the private medical care system. Check out Scott’s new book Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon 01:40:30 - Catholic Bishops on Immigration 01:58:33 - Former NYC Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli: We don’t call Mamdani a communist as a knock — it’s who he is and what he stands for. 02:11:25 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - You’ll get nothing and like it  15:57 - Epstein Emails  39:22 - Operation Midway Blitz 01:04:48 - Illegal Uber Drivers  01:20:07 - RNC Co-Chair KC Crosbie on the end of the shutdown — Democrats got nothing, and Trump made it clear: America First. Follow KC on X @kc4gop 01:41:18 - Paul Vallas — former Chicago mayoral candidate and CPS CEO, now a policy advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute and columnist for the Chicago Contrarian — on the public safety crisis facing our kids and the cost of no school choice. Keep up with Paul on X @PaulVallas 01:59:06 - President of Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist: Voters didn't hand Republicans the Presidency and control of Congress to expand Obamacare. For more on Americans for Tax Reform atr.org 02:12:16 - What is A Woman 02:16:40 - Where’s the shameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Dumpster Diving Democrats  38:29 - ICE whistles  59:43 - Sounds Like a Civil War  01:16:25 - Former Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel warns of a surge in attacks on officers — fueled by reckless rhetoric from the left. Chief Weitezel is on substack now! substack.com/@chieftomweitzelret 01:38:09 - Economist Stephen Moore shares his travel tips — from dodging canceled flights to escaping Chicago’s sky-high hotel taxes. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:55:58 - What did democrats get out of the shutdown?  02:14:17 - Mamdaniamia 02:16:17 - Defense Reporter at the Washington Examiner, Mike Brest, on Trump’s aggressive campaign against drug boats and efforts to stop illegal drugs from reaching the U.S. Follow Mike on X @MikeBrestDCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump on preventing shutdown rerun after Jan. 30 14:21 - Sunny Hostin rant: Dems caved, Schumer should be done 35:50 - AZ judge caught urinating in public and her husband gets arrested over it 59:22 - Cornell Law Professor William Jacobson on Trump’s plans to sue the BBC and the other major legal fights making headlines. Professor Jacobson is also founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation 01:15:16 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:18:35 - Senior Director at Farm to Veteran, Michelle Keller, on honoring those who served by providing farm-fresh food to veterans in need — and expanding the mission to reach more heroes than ever before. For more info on Farm to Veteran Farm2Veteran.com 01:36:12 - Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon: young people think that the system isn't working for them, and we damn well better start paying attention. For more from Mark substack.com/@markglennon 01:53:41 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:11:48 - Missy Cummings, Director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center, tackles the fears and myths around AI — and why we need to take a giant step back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Deal on shutdown 17:57 - What is the point of the ILGOP? 38:24 - J6 58:22 - Ken Blackwell, former mayor of Cincinnati - also served as deputy undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:  My race isn’t your political forecast. Follow Ken on X @kenblackwell 01:14:52 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci takes a closer look at Putin, Orbán, and Petro. 01:34:39 - The maybes and the wannabes 01:55:39 - US Senator from WI, Ron Johnson: Democrats are rooting for a bad economy and hiding Obamacare’s failures. Keep updated with Senator Johnson @SenRonJohnson 02:12:39 - Frank Diana, principal futurist at Tata Consultancy Services, on AI, automation, and The Ambient City. For more from Frank frankdiana.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Ken Griffin at American Business Forum 20:25 - Megan Kelly says it's ok to talk about Tucker now  39:40 - Shutdown: Flights 47:03 - On bureaucracy 55:50 - Illinois State Representative Bill Hauter (R-87) shares his frustration over the “Terminally Ill Patients” bill and the early-morning vote that pushed it through.For more on Rep Hauter's work for district 87  rephauter.com 01:13:24 - Actor and comedian Tom Dreesen on growing up in Harvey, race relations and working with Frank Sinatra 01:35:10 - Liel Leibovitz, editor at large for Tablet and host of the “Rootless” podcast, on Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and False Patriots .Follow Liel on X @liel 01:53:47 - Part 2 of Dan's interview with Tom Dreesen 02:10:32 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Day care center arrest 18:14 - Air traffic reductions 40:04 - Megyn Kelly on GOP getting its act together 01:03:19 - Senior Advisor for DHS/CBP Office of the Commissioner & former Chief of U.S. Border Patrol & Acting Director of ICE, Ron Vitiello, pushes back on media portrayals of ICE and CBP 01:22:40 - William Jacobson, Clinical Professor of Law at Cornell and Director of the Securities Law Clinic, says Trump’s tariff case is stronger than the media gives it credit for — critics just dislike the policy and the policymaker. Professor Jacobson is also founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation 01:45:36 - Matthew Moyer, senior associate at Clifford Law Offices & former prosecutor for both the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago, shares details from his new book  American Justice: From the Frontlines of the War on Crime 02:02:55 - Alexis Black on TMZ responding to what happened at Gold's Gym in LA with Tish Hyman 02:08:33 - Tim Ballard, former U.S. Department of Homeland Security special agent and the  real-life inspiration behind the hit film Sound of Freedom, discusses his new documentary Hidden War 02:21:19 - Jeff Nydegger, CEO of Jeff Buys Your House, shares two decades of lessons and opportunities for sellers in Chicagoland’s housing market. Best way to reach Jeff Buys Your House is to call 630-895-9530 or visit JeffBuysYourHouse.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Results 14:26 - Mamdani victory speech 38:25 - Dems call for violence 01:03:19 - Trump defends ICE: ‘I think they haven’t gone far enough’ 01:23:10 - Dr. Zuhdi Jasser — president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and former U.S. Navy lieutenant commander — on what Mamdani’s NYC win means for the rest of the country. Dr Jasser is also running for congress in Arizona’s 4th district z4az.com 01:44:17 - Noted economist Stephen Moore - congratulations Chicago, you're not the most socialist city in America anymore. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:55:50 - Animal Stories 02:12:25 - Writer for the WSJ editorial page, Dan Henninger: Mamdani is the mirror image of Brandon Johnson - he's a union guySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump: You Must Vote for Cuomo 13:30 - JB's potty mouth 35:59 - Mark Levin at RJC on Tucker, et al 57:53 - Ben Shapiro on Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes...most important thing going on in America 01:13:38 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:16:12 - Sports & Politics 01:33:29 - Mark Glennon, founder of Wirepoints, breaks down the recently passed Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act and the absurdities of Illinois’ green energy policy. For more from Mark substack.com/@markglennon 01:48:02 - Tom Williams, Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Colorado School of Mines and Human-Robot Interaction researcher, on how close we are to humanoid robots in the home and the opportunities if the current wave succeeds. For more on Tom’s work with robotics visit mirrorlab.mines.edu 02:06:45 - Why Dan Proft is SingleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Sen. Chapin Rose last Friday morning on what Veto Session begot Bridgeport Evanston Cleta Mitchell, election attorney and founder of the Election Integrity Network, explains the “Arctic Frost” investigation — and how she became a target. Follow Cleta on X @CletaMitchell Steven Bucci, visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, breaks down the geopolitical takeaways from Trump’s 60 Minutes interview. SNL NYC mayoral debate parody Senior writer for the Dispatch, David Drucker, on the continuing government shutdown and Trump's 60 min interview. Keep updated with David on X @DavidMDrucker Blue Collar Interview  Karol Markowicz, New York Post columnist, co-author of Stolen Youth, and host of the Karol Markowicz Show on iHeartRadio, on the NYC mayoral race and leftist policies in big blue cities. For podcast updates & more @karol Fired CBS producer Trey Sherman: only POCs firedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Kat the Commie for Congress bounces from podcast  But for Trump Nuclear Option  Why Dan Proft is Single Chadwick Moore, NY Times bestselling author of Tucker and Senior Reporter at the New York Post, has a message for NYC voters: Mamdani hates America, but nobody’s more New York than Curtis Sliwa.  Get more from Chadwick at  substack.com/@chadwickmoore  Priscilla West, researcher for Peter Schweizer’s Government Accountability Institute and a chapter chair of Moms for Liberty, on social emotional learning and The New Face of Woke Education. Get your copy of The New Face of Woke Education today! Pastor Corey Brooks, Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago and founder of Project H.O.O.D., calls for a critical look at government welfare and the funding that perpetuates the cycle of poverty. Support Pastor Brook’s Walk Across America Tour - projecthood.org   03:09:41 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Kat the Commie on her indictment over ICE interference 14:23 - OPRF equity director 30:35 - More Oak Park… 34:36 - Sen. John Kennedy on the shutdown 59:38 - The Nazis have taken Milford, CT 01:08:26 - Animal Stories  01:13:35 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on the rate drop, the markets, and Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Xi. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:31:19 - Ike Muzikowski, principal of Chicago Hope Academy — on creating strength, building hope, and why mental health isn’t the same as mental strength. For more on Chicago Hope Academy chicagohopeacademy.net 01:53:48 - President of the National Border Patrol Council, Paul Perez, on the “Broadview 6” — instead of doing the job we’re trained to do, agents are forced to deal with professional agitators. 02:09:41 - Zaid Jilani, Atlanta-based reporter, on the NYC mayoral race and a deep dive into America’s political dysfunction. Check out Zaid's substack - The American Saga - substack.com/@zaidjilaniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - House Oversight Committee Autopen Probe 17:24 - Border/migrants/deportations 37:24 - Leftists Celebrating Political Violence 01:02:29 - Andrew McCarthy, former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and National Review contributing editor, on the Biden autopen investigation — and what it could mean for his executive actions. Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy 01:21:04 - Christine Rosen, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, on The Dangers of Trans and where the  movement’s intransigence is leading us 01:37:05 - David Foster Wallace and the Lonely People 01:59:14 - President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Times, Clifford May, talks Trump's tour of Asia and the latest on the Gaza ceasefire deal. Follow Cliff on X @CliffordDMay 02:08:23 - Chris Clem, former HHS advisor and retired Chief Border Patrol Agent, calls out Brandon Johnson over his “barbarian” jab at Greg Bovino.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump on running for third term 12:24 - Coles Co Board member and his wife killed in DUI crash caused by illegal 36:30 - Pritzker with Nicole Wallace: no Dem has compared Trump to Hitler 59:37 - Shutdown 01:15:13 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:18:24 - Gordon Chang, author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America and The Great U.S.-China Tech War, argues that the fundamental differences between the U.S. and China are too great for any trade deal to last. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang 01:35:50 - Illinois gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski on Pritzker’s sanctuary policies and the deaths of Michael and Gail Clayton of Charleston — asking, “How many more people have to die?” Follow Ted on his run for Gov - TedForIllinois.com 01:50:42 - Mamdani 02:12:29 - Ed Morrissey, Managing Editor of HotAir.com, covers it all — from Argentina and Milei to New York City and Zoran Mamdani. Follow Ed on X @EdMorrisseySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - KJP on any regrets? 15:28 - Newsom 34:45 - Deerfield HS Privilege Test 59:59 - As prices climb and paychecks shrink, “The Cow Guy” Scott Shellady warns: America’s middle class is slipping away. 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 01:18:46 - Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci on Trump’s use of force against Venezuelan drug boats — is it legal, and should it be? 01:36:42 - Why Dan Proft is Single  01:57:42 - John Hinderaker, president of the Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, previews next week’s high-stakes elections in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 02:12:30 - Benet AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.