Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

0:30 - Melania's Epstein presser: not friend of nor victim of Epstein 16:26 - Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) on Dignidad Act 59:25 - NDP MP Leah Gazan: zero dollars for ongoing genocide against MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ 01:14:01 - Chicago: the system 01:32:34 - Joshua T. Katz, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, with  An appraisal of judicial vulgarity 01:49:56 - Newsweek’s Josh Hammer: What Exactly Is the Purpose of NATO in the Year 2026? 02:08:38 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Leavitt on Iran's initial 10-point plan: not serious 13:40 - Hegseth: we'll be hanging around to ensure ceasefire compliance 37:44 - "Controversial" vintage shop owner murdered 55:30 - Eugene Kontorovich, George Mason law professor and Heritage Foundation senior researcher, says he believes Trump will press Iran hard in negotiations given Tehran’s past hostility. Follow Eugene on X @EVKontorovich 01:14:59 - National Review’s Noah Rothman says the U.S. holds the leverage in Iran talks and Americans should be proud of Trump’s efforts — despite the left pushing embarrassment and shame. Pre-order Noah’s soon to be released book  Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America 01:36:21 - Paul Vallas, senior policy advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute and former candidate for mayor asks Is Brandon Johnson driving the bus, or is he a captive of this inner circle? Follow Paul on X @PaulVallas 01:53:25 - Clifford May, president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Times, urges Americans to focus on Trump’s actions — not his words — as the U.S. enters critical Iran negotiations this weekend. Keep updated with Cliff on X @CliffordDMay 02:12:40 - Why Dan Proft is SingleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Two weeks to stop the spread 18:32 - ISP fleet 40:42 - Dr. Oz: Eliminating fraud will double life expectancy of Medicare 01:23:54 - Zuhdi Jasser, president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and former U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, on the ceasefire with Iran and the path forward, saying President Trump is the right leader for this moment. Dr. Jasser is also running for congress in AZ’s 4th district z4az.com 01:44:45 - Noted economist Stephen Moore brings new (and fun!) blue vs red state data! Get more Steve @StephenMoore 02:00:22 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:21:11 - Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, and The Biggest Intelligence Failure of the Iran War. Follow Michael on X @mrubin1971See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - All hail the Michigan Wolverines 18:47 - What happens after 8pm EST on Tuesday night 38:38 - IRAN 01:00:09 - Founder & Principal Broker for HealthInsuranceMentors.com, C Steven Tucker, looks for the large coverage losses and premium hikes the democrats warned us about 01:15:48 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:19:20 - Lt. Col. (Ret) Tony Shaffer, President at Project Sentinel & London Center for Policy Research, on what to expect at 8pm ET tonight when Trump's deadline for Iran (and NATO) expires. Col Shaffer is also the author of  Operation Dark Heart: Spycraft and Special Ops on the Frontlines of Afghanistan — and The Path to Victory 01:38:29 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon points to Chicago’s rise in HIV cases that perfectly coincide with Biden’s open border policies 01:57:05 - James Perry, founder and CIO of Perry International Capital, says the U.S. economy and job market are holding up remarkably well despite global uncertainty. For more on Perry International Capital perrycapitalpartners.com 02:19:08 - Double absentee ballots in Green Bay for spring electionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Jacobson & Jim Iuorio filling in for Dan Proft -- 0:30 - Woke Stations of the Cross 14:28 - City workers owe 18 Million dollars in unpaid fines and fees 29:42 - British Airways is going to ruin air travel for all of us 37:00 - Blue Guy  54:20 - David Hochberg—Team Hochberg, 56david.com—argues that both parties are guilty of releasing less than reliable jobs numbers and what they bond market can tell us about government spending  01:15:04 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci on the successful rescue mission of US pilots and Trump’s most recent ultimatum to Iran  01:32:48 - Veteran NASA astronaut Tom Jones explains the importance of the Artemis II Mission and what it’s like to be in space. Tom is also the author of  Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions 01:51:48 - Publisher of The Hayride and senior editor of the American Spectator, Scott McKay, breaks down the Pam Bondi Bounce. Check out Scott’s latest book Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon. 02:07:14 - Licensed Private Detective Phil Huebl with the latest on the Nancy Guthrie investigationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Cook County officials speak out on claims of ICE agent activity at courthouses 16:34 - Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general 37:32 - Hospice where staggering 97% of terminal patients survive is accused of defrauding Medicare for $7.45 million 01:01:06 - Geoffrey J.D. Hewings is emeritus professor of geography, regional science, economics and urban and regional planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He joined Dan Proft to talk about the stadium options for the Bears 01:16:24 - Joseph Moreno is a former federal prosecutor with the Department of Justice in the National Security Division, a former staff member with the FBI’s 9/11 Review Commission and a US Army combat veteran. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship and the firing of Pam Bondi 01:35:10 - Brenda Shaffer is faculty member at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School’s Energy Academic Group and a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center. She joined Dan Proft to talk about the impact the war in Iran is having on energy prices 01:53:31 - Jason Brodsky is policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) and is a non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute’s Iran Program. He joined Dan Proft with analysis of the war in Iran 02:10:15 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump National Address on Iran 34:44 - Birthright citizenship before SCOTUS 54:13 - Doug Bandow, senior fellow at the Cato Institute, says Iran’s ability to retaliate could escalate the conflict and make the situation in the Middle East far more dangerous. Doug is also the author of  Foreign Follies: America’s New Global Empire 01:13:54 - Richard Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law and Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, reviews yesterday’s Birthright Citizenship oral arguments. Pre-order Richard’s book on this topic  The Myth of Birthright Citizenship: What the Fourteenth Amendment Really Says - available June 16th 01:38:49 - Adler Planetarium’s Michelle Nichols on the excitement and significance of the Artemis II mission. For more on the Adler Planetarium visit adlerplanetarium.org 01:52:28 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:08:38 - Dan McGrath, president of Leo High School and a former Chicago Tribune sports editor, with a look at the new stadium options for your Chicago BearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump from the Oval Office: we'll be leaving Iran very soon, 2-3 weeks 13:47 - Marco Rubio: restating four objectives 36:45 - Sports & Politics 57:56 - Gordon Chang: China’s Economy Could Be the Biggest Casualty of the Iran War. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang 01:16:26 - Georgetown Law professor Randy Barnett: Trump Is Right on Birthright Citizenship. Grab your copy of Randy’s most recent book  Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago 01:36:53 - Noted economist Stephen Moore takes on fraud and the left’s big flabby government. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:51:47 - A penis pump and a one-way ticket to Kansas 02:14:05 - Director of Election Integrity for the RNC, Ally Triolo: Voters deserve elections they can trust. Follow Ally on X @allytrioloSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Providence mayor calls for removal of Iryna Zarutska mural, says intent is 'divisive,' 'misguided' 14:16 - What Billy Donovan Said About the Bulls' Decision to Cut Jaden Ivey 34:13 - The View’s Sunny Hostin says conservatives are being “reckless” when they say women should have children 56:57 - Jonathan Tobin is the Editor in Chief of Jewish News Syndicate. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the latest in Iran 01:12:37 -  In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:29:21 - Nick Shirley finds Newsom POTUS voter 01:31:07 - Mark Glennon is the Founder of Wirepoints. He joined Dan Proft to talk Illinois politics 01:49:26 - Chris Mondics is a legal affairs writer based in Philadelphia. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the legal arguments over the war in Iran 02:06:29 - Paul Kengor is the editor of The American Spectator and author of the just released American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church. He joined Dan Proft to talk about Pope Leo's approach to the Trump administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - 'No Kings' protests draw large crowds in cities, towns across US 17:38 - I'm a Democrat. 'No Kings Day' is an embarrassment 37:20 - The murder of Sheridan Gorman and the stifling of Chicago 01:00:10 - Meet the ‘Puffer Fish’: The Worst Kind of Person to Date 01:15:14 - Steven Bucci served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official, is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies. He joined Dan with reaction to the latest in Iran. 01:42:01 - Brian Lonergan Director of Strategic Communications & Content at the Federation for American Imigration Reform (FAIR) and Co-host of  the “No Border, No Country” podcast: In Sanctuary Cities, American Lives Don’t Matter 01:56:58 - Ken Cuccinelli, National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, former Virginia Attorney General, and former deputy secretary of DHS. Column: The Senate is walking a tightrope on the SAVE Act 02:15:16 - Father of Illinois ‘super mayor’ shot in Chicago as she calls for Trump to bring troops into Windy CitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0-:16The I-Team on sports gambling in IL 00:33 Trump on Iran deal 53:40 Editor for National Review, Rich Lowry, on the DHS shutdown, ending the filibuster, and Trump's plans for Iran 01:15 Oklahoma trans attorney Rob Hopkins 01:28 Judge Glock, director of research at the Manhattan Institute, argues Ending Property Taxes Would Be a Mistake  01:52 Veteran investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author Phelim McAleer discusses the death of Kermit Gosnell and his investigation into the case. Check out Phelim’s article and podcast on Gosnell at  stories.io substack  Open Mic Friday!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Joe Abraham testifying in Senate committee 12:39 - Gorman 34:41 - Trump at NRCC function: ICE at the airports 55:05 - Comer on House Oversight investigation into hospice fraud in CA 01:16:53 - Former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department Eddie Johnson warns: Law isn’t optional — crossing the border illegally is a crime, no exceptions. 01:36:14 - Former National Security Adviser John Bolton says Iran must undergo regime change — arguing there’s no other effective solution to the threat it poses. 01:51:55 - Jacob Siegel, editor for Tablet Magazine and co-host of “Manifesto! A Podcast”, discusses details from his new book  The Information State 02:10:47 - Founder and president of the Woodson Center, Bob Woodson, offers this lesson: Political power is no substitute for moral authority. Mr Woodson is also the author of  A Pathway to American Renewal: Red, White, and Black Volume IISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump at Mullin swearing-in recognizes Sheridan Gorman in discussion of sanctuary states/cities, Dems 16:13 - Pritzker dissembles on immigration law enforcement in response to Gorman murder 37:28 - ICE at the Airports 59:27 - FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer says Trump is maintaining maximum flexibility as he negotiates with Iran. Keep updated with Jon on X @JSchanzer 01:16:09 - NY Times Best Selling author of Tucker, the biography of Tucker Carlson & Senior Reporter for News Features at the New York Post, Chadwick Moore: Illegal immigrants from Africa, India and China are voting in US elections — here’s how they’re doing it 01:38:17 - Noted economist Stephen Moore acknowledges recession worries but says a quick rebound is likely. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:52:30 - Breitbart News’ Director of Social Media and a Distinguished Fellow at Peter Schweizer’s Government Accountability Institute, Wynton Hall, dives into his new book  CODE RED: The Left, the Right, China, and the Race to Control AI 02:13:49 - Beginning from where they startSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sheridan Gorman 38:59 - Woodson on Jesse Sr 58:52 - Olivia Reingold, staff writer at The Free Press:  What Happens When You Pay Ex–Gang Members to Stop Crime? Ask Chicago. Follow Olivia on X @Olivia_Reingold 01:16:09 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:19:52 - Taki Theodoracopulos, longtime Spectator columnist and co-founder of The American Conservative, gives the Trump & Netanyahu relationship a look through a Shakespearean lens. Check out Taki’s new book  The Last Alpha Male: The Amorous Pursuits and High Life of a Poor Little Greek Boy  01:36:43 - Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, looks ahead to potential candidates for Chicago’s next mayor  01:53:53 - Steven Wills, navalist at the Navy League Center for Maritime Strategy and he was the chief engineer and executive officer of USS Patriot: How the U.S. Navy Can Clear the Strait of Hormuz 02:12:45 - Campus Beat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sheridan Gorman 18:15 - Elgin police officer Jason Lentz 39:00 - ICE to the airports 54:44 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Riverside Chief of Police and law enforcement fellow with Awake Illinois, calls for decisive leadership as migrant crime in Illinois continues to put innocent lives at risk. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:13:16 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation argues that Iran’s possession of long‑range missiles is no surprise — a regime that lies constantly wouldn’t tell the truth about its arsenal.  01:36:14 - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, Andrew R. Arthur, on Sanctuary Cities’ Criminal Alien Conundrum 01:52:28 - Comrade Bernie interviews Claude 02:10:47 - Thomas Baker, retired FBI special agent and author of The Fall of the FBI, says Trump’s tweet on Robert Mueller’s death shows just how angry he still is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Hochul in '22 to dissidents: get out of NY and go to FL...now come back 16:00 - Eric Vinson's hammertime message on the El 48:57 - Why Dan Proft is Single 55:23 - Heather Higgins, CEO of Independent Women’s Voice asks Will Republicans Fight for the SAVE Act—or Fold Again? Follow Heather on X @TheHRH 01:14:17 - Practicing psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert explains There’s a reason the Left seems more psychologically distressed than the Right. Pre-order Jonathan’s soon to be released Therapy Nation 01:31:32 - Chris Jones, editorial page editor & chief theater critic for the Chicago Tribune, answers to a recent editorial laying blame on Republicans poor primary performance. Check out Chris’ book  Rise Up! Broadway and American Society from ‘Angels in America’ to ‘Hamilton 01:49:37 - Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Joshua Treviño flatly dismisses the narrative that Israel drew the United States into war. 02:04:36 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Tom Homan: Dems sold this country out for future political power 19:46 - Markmayne Mullin vs. Rand Paul at confirmation hearing 40:13 - DHS/ICE/TSA 59:47 - Eliot Wilson, contributing editor at Defence On The Brink and senior fellow for national security at the Coalition for Global Prosperity: Should NATO help America defend the Strait of Hormuz? 01:12:02 - Scott McKay, publisher of TheHayride.com & Senior Editor at The American Spectator: The Abysmal Quality of the GOP Senate Caucus Is the Real Issue, and the SAVE Act Mess Has Made That Clear. Scott is author of the new novel Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon 01:33:08 - Jack Salmon of the Mercatus Center on the exploding cost of health care fraud — and how much it’s hitting American taxpayers. Check out Jack’s substack The Unseen & Unsaid  01:49:22 - Brian Carter, fellow with the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute: U.S. Military Trajectory in Iran Is Relatively Positive. Follow Brian on X @brian_cartr 02:07:11 - Afroman 02:18:21 - Why Dan Proft is SingleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - IL Primary Results 33:26 - Thune with Baier 53:33 - Republican candidate for Illinois US Senator, Don Tracy, plans to take on the culture of dependency and Illinois' culture of corruption. Join Don on the campaign trail  dontracyforil.com 01:11:11 - Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, on how the U.S. can reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Keep updated with Michael on X @mrubin1971 01:33:32 - ICE Deportations in 2025 01:43:50 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on How to Hollow Out Your State’s Economy. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:50:39 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune: Is an Off-Ramp With Iran Possible? Follow Daniel on X @DanDePetris 02:09:51 - Mark Bauerlein, professor of English at Emory University & senior editor at First Things:  We need to get kids reading whole books again — here’s how Check out Mark’s most recent books  The Dumbest Generation and  The Dumbest Generation Grows UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Election Day 40:14 - DHS shutdown, impact on TSA 01:00:20 - Andrew McCarthy, former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and contributing editor at National Review, argues “Islamophobia” is a manufactured term used to discourage scrutiny of Islamist ideology. Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy 01:16:24 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:19:39 - Gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski delivers his closing argument. 01:40:58 - SAVE Act 01:59:11 - Georgetown Law professor Randy Barnett shares details from his new book  Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago. Felony Review is available today! 02:17:37 - Jed Babbin, former U.S. Deputy Undersecretary of Defense and contributor to The Washington Times and The American Spectator, says if the Iranian regime isn’t changed, it will pursue nuclear weapons. Follow Jed on X @JedBabbinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Conan at the Oscars 13:20 - Tucker 36:33 - Detention story hoax 01:12:03 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation breaks down the escalating Iran crisis and what it will take for the U.S. to secure and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 01:33:07 - Retired FBI agent and Unabomber profiler James Fitzgerald, co-host of Cold Red, warns about recent terror attacks in the U.S. and what could come next. For podcast updates & more @JFitzJourney 01:54:26 - Elad Strohmayer, Israel’s Consul General to the Midwest, condemns Tucker Carlson’s comments on Israel as antisemitic and stresses the need to be cautious about his influence. 02:09:41 - Christian Toto of HollywoodInToto.com wraps up the Oscars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Jeanne Ives & Amy Jacobson fill in for Dan 15:53 - 2 possible terror attacks inside the US 24:06 - Women's History Month 52:04 - Kevin Morrison & Sunny 56:21 - President & Founder Scott Tucker Solutions, Scott Tucker, breaks down the Illinois Estate Tax and what it means for you. For more on Scott Tucker Solutions  ScottTuckerSolutions.com 01:13:06 - Chief Impact Officer at STACK Cybersecurity, Tracey Birkenhauer, discusses yesterday’s cyber attack of Stryker Corp in Kalamazoo Michigan. For more on STACK Cybersecurity stackcyber.com 01:31:01 - Daniel Greenfield, investigative journalist focused on the radical Left and Islamic terrorism, reacts to yesterday’s synagogue attack near Detroit and warns about the risks of unchecked Islamic mass migration. Daniel is also CEO of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, follow him on X @Sultanknish 01:50:30 - Darin LaHood, congressman for the 16th district of Illinois: Now is not the time to not be funding DHS, now is not the time to take our foot off the gas 02:02:43 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Tiffany Henyard 32:58 - Islamist terrorist attack outside Gracie Mansion 48:06 - Animal Stories 51:31 - Noah Rothman of National Review looks at What’s Gone Right in the Iran War? Pre-order Noah’s next book!  Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America 01:12:23 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:31:24 - Former CPS CEO and mayoral candidate Paul Vallas explains why Chicago continues to lead the nation in murders, youth killings, mass shootings, and domestic violence deaths. Keep up with Paul on X @PaulVallas 01:48:57 - Cliff May, president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, believes the U.S. has the capability to control the Strait of Hormuz. Stay on top of Iran with Cliff on X @CliffordDMay 02:06:58 - Economist and professor at George Mason University, Don Boudreaux, shares his Reflections on Four Decades of Teaching ECON 101. Check out Don’s blog at cafehayek.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sen. Josh Hawley on Watters: time to declare victory 17:10 - Nixon in 1983 on the Shah vs. the revolution 37:22 - CTA 58:31 - SAVE Act  01:16:00 - Peter Berkowitz, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department:  U.S.-Israel Joint Action Against Iran Is Just and Necessary. Check out  Explaining Israel: The Jewish State, the Middle East, and America 01:38:15 - Stephen Moore notes that even as the world’s top oil producer, the U.S. economy is still influenced by instability in the Middle East. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:55:56 - CBS News investigation of LA hospices 02:17:05 - Geoffrey Cain, author of The Perfect Police State — an investigation into China’s surveillance dystopia — explains why  Trump’s ultimate target in this war is China. Follow Geoffrey on X @geoffrey_cainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - An excursion that will be over soon 35:48 - SAVE Act 56:53 - Sports & Politics 01:15:37 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:17:53 - Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson provides an update on Iran and the prospects for getting the SAVE Act to President Trump’s desk.  01:40:28 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon attempts to explain Illinois' financial condition: "They literally don't know the definition of a financial loss" 01:53:29 - Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute:  Small Fires Everywhere: The Wages of Boomer Foreign Policy. Follow Justin on X @JustinTLogan 02:13:23 - Why Dan Proft is Single See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.