Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

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.

0:30 - Karoline Leavitt's White House History Lesson 15:54 - CA truck driver who killed 3 35:42 - Pritzker EO creating IL Accountability Commission 01:00:29 - Kash Patel on gambling ring arrests 01:20:07 - Retired FBI special agent and legal attaché, Thomas Baker, walks us through the NBA and Mafia gambling bust. Thomas is also the author of The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy 01:39:40 - Executive Director at the Center for Immigration Studies, Mark Krikorian, offers his analysis of Chicago's immigration enforcement crisis For more on the Center for Immigration Studies cis.org 01:57:34 - Christian Toto, host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast", reveals his choice for Star with Worst Trump Derangement Syndrome. For podcast updates & more hollywoodintoto.com 02:12:13 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Darren Bailey 3:38 - Hugh Hewitt 7:12 - Curtis Sliwa 29:31 - Abraham vs. Abraham on Katie 55:48 - Rev. Gary Graf, pastor of Our Lady of the Heights in Chicago Heights, currently on a pilgrimage from Dolton, Illinois to New York City, calls for a more compassionate response to immigration. Follow Father Gary on his walk to the Statue of Liberty stepupspeakout.org 01:09:21 - Call to Prayer in Dearborn, MI 01:33:09 - Chief Political Analyst at The Liberal Patriot, Michael Baharaeen, on The Diminishing Returns of Democrats’ Anti-Trump Strategy. You can read more of Michael’s writings at michaelbaharaeen.substack.com 01:50:55 - Chris Jacobs, founder and CEO of Juniper Research Group, breaks down Democrats’ misleading claims about rising healthcare premiums. Follow Chris on X @chrisjacobsHC 02:04:28 - Best selling author Lee Smith shares details from his new book The China Matrix: The Epic Story of How Donald Trump Shattered a Deadly PactSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Pritzker at Economic Club of Chicago 14:47 - Cupich message to illegal immigrants 38:07 - The Curious Misadventures of Mr. Bailey 01:04:09 - Believe it or not 01:15:26 - Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, Will Chamberlain, goes through the docket from Bolton, Brennan & Comey to circuits 7, 9 and the Supreme Court. For more on the Article III Project article3project.org 01:34:28 - Trading, tariffs and turkey with the Capitalist Pig’s Jonathan Hoenig. Get more from Jonathan at capitalistpig.com 01:48:32 - Jeff Daniels serenades Nicole Wallace with song that helps him cope 01:52:35 - Chris Ferguson, psychology professor at Stetson University, on what the latest research says about adolescent-onset gender dysphoria and the influence of social media. Get more from Chris at his substack -  Secrets of Grimoire Manor 02:14:35 - John McCormack, senior editor at The Dispatch, on Fear and Loathing in Chicago  — a savage journey through the city’s politics, chaos, and contradictions. Follow John on X @McCormackJohnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Harvey 16:41 - Arresting ICE agents  39:25 - The Great Feminization 01:01:03 - KJP "I saw him every day" 01:13:02 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:16:34 - Peter Berkowitz, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department, explains how The Next Phases of Trump Gaza Plan Get Harder. Get more of Peter’s writings at  PeterBerkowitz.com and his new book  Explaining Israel: The Jewish State, the Middle East, and America 01:30:58 - Pelosi snaps at reporter over J6 question 01:36:46 - Candidate for Governor of Illinois, Ted Dabrowski, on facing the state's pension crisis - "there's a lot we can do" Follow Ted’s run for Gov tedforillinois.com 01:53:24 - New York–based writer Gage Klipper — formerly culture critic at the Daily Caller and editor at Pirate Wires — on a possible Republican governor in New Jersey and a “cool socialist” in New York City. Follow Gage on X @gvklipper 02:09:36 - George Parry, former federal and state prosecutor and contributor to The American Spectator, on James Comey, Trump’s push to send federal troops to Chicago, and the commutation of George Santos. Get more from Geroge at knowledgeisgood.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - "No Kings" 11:36 - No Kings rally in Grant Park 37:49 - Woman attacked in Chicago after getting off at LaSalle Blue Line stop 57:15 - Host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints, Jim Iuorio, on America’s uneasy relationship with China. For podcast updates & more @jimiuorio 01:16:40 - Former Pentagon official and Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci breaks down the latest from  Israel, Ukraine, and Venezuela 01:36:45 - Stacy Davis Gates  01:55:38 - Sports & Politics  02:08:49 - Richard Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law and Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, on the Louisiana gerrymandering case and whether the courts could intervene in sending federal troops to Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Flashback: Bolton on CNN on Trump indictment for mishandling classified docs 14:42 - Pritzker on $1.4M in gambling wins last year 35:37 - OK Sen. Markwayne Mullin on YR chats 58:40 - Charles Murray, Hayek Emeritus Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, delves into the role of faith in society in his new book Taking Religion Seriously. 01:16:02 - Joseph Moreno, former DOJ national security prosecutor, calls out Jack Smith over his dismissal of claims that the Trump prosecutions were politically motivated. 01:35:29 - Hanover Park cop 01:56:20 - Wai Wah Chin, adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute and founding president of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York, on the NYC mayoral race and the “horror” Mamdani could unleash 02:14:18 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Bernie & AOC CNN townhall with Klingon Collins...No Kings Pre-Game 38:22 - SCOTUS 01:01:55 - Republican U.S. Senate candidate from Illinois, Don Tracy, says he’s ready to take on the state’s radical progressive politics. For more on Don's campaign dontracyforil.com 01:22:31 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review: The Genocide Lie Is Exposed. Follow Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:42:11 - Former Pinal County Sheriff and founder of the American Sheriff Foundation, Mark Lamb, on the clash between federal enforcement and blue-city leaders — and the “irritatingly high” standards of care in ICE facilities. Follow Sheriff Lamb on X @sherifflamb1 02:00:07 - Veronique de Rugy, senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University:  Democrats’ shutdown fight won’t lower healthcare costs. Here’s what will. Follow Veronique on X @veroderugy 02:21:00 - Dr. Michael Huber, co-founder of VIROGO — the wellness shot designed to boost your immunity and keep you feeling young. For more on VIROGO myvirogo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - NJ, VA 16:47 - ICE incident on SE side 37:47 - Tom Homan on the Open Borders Crowd's "end game" 01:00:35 - National political reporter Salena Zito says to keep an eye on New Jersey - Republicans are paying attention this time. For Salena’s latest  SalenaZito.com and check out her newest book  Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland 01:19:47 - Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and editor of The Institutional Risk Analyst, analyzes the shifting dynamics of America’s financial relationships with China, the EU, and Argentina. Check out Chris’ most recent book  Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 01:39:03 - Why Dan Proft is Single  01:56:50 - Keira Knightley asked about fans boycotting JK Rowling over trans 02:12:56 - Senior Counsel at America First Legal Foundation, James Rogers, separates fact from political theater in Gov. Pritzker’s threats to prosecute ICE agents. For more on America First Legal Foundation aflegal.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump in Jerusalem 16:22 - Former hostage Omer Shem Tov: Hamas were scared of Trump 36:00 - Vance on This Week: why shouldn’t feds help empower police to do their jobs when pols fail 01:01:49 - Pritzker on DOJ’s demand for voter data 01:16:35 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:18:52 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady, says it's time for Trump to slash and burn. 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 01:34:45 - Emergency physician and Ted Dabrowski’s running mate, Carrie Mendoza, takes aim at the North Shore’s hypocrisy. For more on Carrie and Ted’s run for gov tedforillinois.com 01:54:38 - Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, Elad Strohmayer, welcomes the peace deal and return of Israeli hostages, while reminding us there’s still work ahead—and why this war began. Keep updated with General Consul Strohmayer on X @EladStr 02:08:30 - Christian Maxwell, 2026 Republican candidate for Illinois’ 1st Congressional District, shares her story, why she’s not afraid of her opponent, and her plan to revitalize the district For more on Christian’s campaign christianmaxwellforcongress.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - "The war is over." Trump says he thinks Gaza ceasefire will hold 14:21 - Democrats Praise Israel-Gaza Peace Deal, but Not Trump for Forging It 36:07 - Letitia James and an eye for an eye 55:38 - ANTIFA's Mask Slips: Trump's Roundtable Sends Shadow NGO Network Behind "Riot Inc." Into Panic 01:17:30 - Steven Bucci served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official and is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the ceasefire deal in Gaza. 01:35:12 - Paul Vallas is CEO of the McKenzie Foundation and a policy advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute. He ran for mayor of Chicago in 2023 and previously served as CEO of Chicago Public Schools. 01:49:54 - Leland Vittert is NewsNation’s chief Washington anchor and the host of On Balance with Leland Vittert. He joined Dan Proft to talk about his new book: Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism 02:06:51 - William Jacobson is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School. Founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - John Anthony fills in for Dan Proft 12:17 - Laticia James Indicted 33:58 - Grand Juries  54:45 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Riverside Police Chief, breaks down the fallout from the mayor’s standdown order. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:13:52 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator: It’s Good v. Evil. It’s Always Been Good v. Evil. Check out Scott’s newest book -  Blockbuster  - a Mike Holman Novel 01:33:10 - Owner of Forty Acres Fresh Market, Liz Abunaw, shares the challenges and triumphs of running Chicago’s only Black-owned grocery store. For more info visit fortyacresfreshmarket.com 01:49:09 - Chuck de Caro, CNN’s very first Special Assignment Correspondent and former outside consultant for the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment: While the lights are off, let’s rewire the government 02:05:54 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Federal workers in Chicago "exhausted" 8:38 - come and get me 28:23 - Slap on the wrist 52:57 - Dominic Green, Washington Examiner columnist and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, warns that despite good news from the Middle East, an Islamist-inspired movement of violence and destruction is still growing at home. Follow Dominic on X @DrDominicGreen 01:08:39 - Executive VP of The Trump Organization and author of Under Siege: My Family’s Fight to Save Our Nation, Eric Trump, shares his love for Chicago—and his heartbreak over what local leaders have done to it. Under Siege is available 10/14 - pre order today! 01:24:15 - Why Dan Proft is single… 01:26:47 - Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons responds to Brandon Johnson’s rhetoric, saying pitting law enforcement against law enforcement doesn’t make anyone safer. Follow ICE on X for updates @ICEgov 01:45:05 - Stephen A. Smith with Fredo Cuomo on Chicago, National Guard 02:14:41 - Katie Porter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Pritzker redux on Nazi comparison 11:15 - Durbin vs. Bondi in committee hearing 37:02 - Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham at presser with Schenider, Lake County 01:00:20 - Katie Porter interview with CBS News in CA...how are you going to win Trump voters? 01:14:28 - Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez points out the irony: criminals get a pass, ICE gets prosecuted. For more on Ray and the 15thward - the15ward.org 01:31:51 - Noted economist Stephen Moore runs through Democrats’ shutdown wish list— “It’s lunacy!” Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:50:42 - AOC backtracks on hitting Stephen Miller over his height..."bodyshaming" 01:57:39 - Annie Roney, founder of IRL Movie Club, brings her in-person documentary screenings and post-film discussions to Illinois. For more info and screenings near you irlmovieclub.org 02:08:11 - Will Chamberlain, Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, on Trump’s Portland National Guard case and the chilling “Arctic Frost” fallout. For more on the Article III Project article3project.org 02:23:29 - Zach Bryan's "Bad News"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Supt. Snelling on "stand down" order 18:43 - More Snelling: no stand down order 40:03 - BLM Brandon's EO to create "ICE-free zones" 01:04:36 - BLM Brandon offers more on Civil War rematch 01:19:36 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:22:41 - Sen. Ron Johnson on Arctic Frost records detailing FBI spying on GOP Senators 01:29:49 - Candidate for IL Gov Ted Dabrowski: Pritzker and Johsnon incentivized illegal criminals to come to Illinois. Follow Ted on the campaign trail @ilpoliski and TedForIllinois.com 01:56:16 - America First Legal’s Gene Hamilton, former WH deputy counsel, challenges the legality of Brandon Johnson’s ICE-free zones. 02:12:49 - Former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Eddie Johnson, on CPD standing down when federal agents requested help - “you just cannot not go”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - ICE shooting in Brighton Park 13:45 - Stand-down order given by Chief of Patrol to request for assistance from ICE agents being attacked 36:09 - VA - Jay Jones' texts 52:57 - Chief Political Writer at Spiked, Brendan O’Neill, describes The Barbarism of the Manchester Synagogue Attack. Brendan is also the author of  After the Pogrom: 7 October, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation 01:10:58 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, on Israel/Hamas peace negotiations and his reaction to the gathering of the generals  01:31:48 - La Shawn Ford, Illinois State Representative for the 8th district and candidate for Illinois’ 7th congressional district, debates IL immigration, ICE presence and the arrival of federal troops  Congressional candidate and State Rep La Shawn Ford goes head-to-head on Illinois’ battles over immigration, ICE, and federal troops.Follow La Shawn on X @RepFord8 01:50:12 - Founder, CIO Perry International Capital Partners, LLC, James Perry, on dollars & cents and what’s moving the markets. For more on Perry International perrycapitalpartners.com 02:07:34 - Tammy Duckworth on targeting of federal agentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Shutdown Sombraros  16:44 - Shutdown Stakes: Double Down or Back Down? 38:13 - Broadview 57:07 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, on the battle in Bridgeview between ICE and protesters - and how Pete Hegseth’s training plan could reshape local policing. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:13:56 - Pritzker says Trump is the one with dementia  01:38:42 - Fr John Lovell, Diocese of Rockford & National Mission Director, UnprofitableServants.org, on Cardinal Cupich's attempt to give Dick Durbin an award and the cover provided by Pope Leo. You can follow Fr. Lovell on X @Fr_Lovell 01:52:49 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride, senior editor at the American Spectator, and author of Racism Revenge and Ruin, From Hellmarsh With Love – a Mike Holman Novel, says The Sombrero Shutdown Needs Some Time to Deliver Its Benefits. Check out Scott’s newest Mike Homan novel Blockbuster 02:12:35 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Vance rides point on shutdown 05:57 - Shutdown: Chicago media 26:16 - LA Mayor Karen Bass: Trump turning military against American cities 50:08 - Republican National Committee Chairman, Joe Gruters: The democrats own this shutdown with their 1.5 trillion dollar woke wish list. Follow Joe on X @JoeGruters 01:16:19 - President of the National Border Patrol Council, Paul Perez: We are doing exactly what we should be doing to protect Americans 01:24:11 - John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets & Director of the Center for Economic Freedom at FreedomWorks: President Trump Owes His Base Strong Words About the Weak Dollar.John is also the author of  The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy about Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution 01:44:53 Corey Brooks, pastor, activist, and founder of Project H.O.O.D., tackles the tough question of how to bring real safety to Chicago’s neighborhoods—and brings us along on his Walk Across America. Support Pastor Brook’s Walk Across America Tour - projecthood.org   02:02:26 - Kevin Dahlgren, homelessness and addiction expert based in Portland, explains The rise of conservatism among the homeless population. For more from Kevin  truthonthestreets.substack.com and on X @kevinvdahlgrenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Pope Leo on Durbin/Cupich 14:06 - Hegseth 33:04 - Biden 54:10 - Founder & Principal Broker for HealthInsuranceMentors.com,  C. Steven Tucker, on Democrats’ shutdown demands: it’s less about healthcare, more about Biden’s big spending laws.Follow CS Tucker on X @CSteven 01:14:34 - Lt. Col. (Ret.) Tony Shaffer, president of Project Sentinel & London Center for Policy Research, on yesterday’s “gathering of the generals” and Trump’s call to refocus the U.S. military inward, not abroad. Lt Col Shaffer is also the author of  Operation Dark Heart: Spycraft and Special Ops on the Frontlines of Afghanistan — and The Path to Victory - follow him on X @T_S_P_O_O_K_Y 01:32:56 - Noted economist Stephen Moore sees a swift solution to the shutdown - "the democrats have to cave" Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:49:46 - Dinesh D’Souza, critically acclaimed filmmaker and New York Times best selling author of 2000 Mules, previews his new film  The Dragon’s Prophecy. For more on The Dragon’s Prophecy visit thedragonsprophecyfilm.com 02:06:25 - James Fitzgerald, retired FBI agent and Unabomber profiler, breaks down potential motives and makeup of the shooters in Michigan and North Carolina last weekend. James also also served as a consultant for the tv show Criminal Minds & author of the book series  A Journey to the Center of the MindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - NC Rep. Deborah Ross apologizes for misidentifying Logan Federico as Iryna Zarutska 16:06 - Pritzker presser on ICE 37:28 - BLM Brandon on ICE, federal backup for ICE 01:01:38 - Jonathan Tobin, Editor-in-Chief of Jewish News Syndicate, on Trump’s 20-point plan to end the Gaza war—and why it depends on the Palestinians actually wanting peace. Follow Jonathan on X @jonathans_tobin 01:17:00 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:20:30 - US Senator from WI, Ron Johnson, on the ticking clock to a government shutdown—and the political maneuvers that got us here. Follow Senator Johnson on X @SenRonJohnson 01:34:50 - Illinois Gov. candidate Ted Dabrowski vows to make repealing the sanctuary state law his first act in office. For more on Ted’s run for gov TedForIllinois.com 01:55:08 -  Rachel K. Paulose, U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota, asks Will America outlaw Sharia law? 02:14:48 - Texas based Outlaw Country Singer/Songwriter, Creed Fisher, previews his upcoming show at The Piazza Aurora on Oct 11. Follow Creed on his Between Heaven & Hell tour creedfisherofficial.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.