Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

0:30 - Swalwell accuser Lonna Drewes

16:09 - Sen. Ruben Gallego on his bestie Swalwell

34:37 - FISA

53:32 - Senator Ron Johnson says time is running out to pass the SAVE Act and calls for ending the filibuster

01:13:36 - Sen. John Kennedy on the Neo-Marxist Party

01:32:47 - Noted economist Stephen Moore predicts gas prices, and inflation, will tumble as soon as the Strait of Hormuz opens. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:49:47 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent & regular contributor for the California Post, Susan Crabtree, on the Swalwell situation and California’s Empire of Fraud. Check out Susan’s most recent book  Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All.

02:12:46 - Richard M. Reinsch, editor-in-chief of Civitas Outlook, discusses the Orban ouster, the Pope, and America First . Follow Richard on X @Reinsch84

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0:30 - Swalwell - He gone...not alone

18:29 - Spencer Pratt on Mayor Karen "Basura" Bass

27:02 - Trump initial lob back at Pope Leo: not a fan

59:34 - Bradley Smith, chairman of the Institute for Free Speech, Blackmore/Nault Professor of Law at Capital University and who served on the Federal Election Commission from 2000 to 2005:  The Constitution Could Let Noncitizens Vote

01:11:14 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights

01:14:40 - Michael Evans, former Times of London defense correspondent and editor, on whether a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could be the decisive “Trump card” in talks with Iran. Mike is also the author of First with the News

01:31:30 - Sergio Garcia on his Sunday at The Masters channeling the late great Seve

01:34:34 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon on says get ready to see homeless camps in parks across Illinois if House Bill 1429 becomes law. Read more from Mark at wirepoints.org 

01:53:08 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune: Trump’s Hormuz blockade won’t push Iran toward concessions. Keep updated with Daniel on X @DanDePetris

02:11:57 - Tangerine Jesus 

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0:30 - Former staffer accuses Swalwell of rape

19:32 - Byron Noem and his dominatrix

37:04 - Homan on Dr. Phil

57:54 - Vance on Iran negotiations: we tried, no dice

01:14:29 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation fires back at critics of the Iran war, saying America can’t sit idly by and allow Iran to rebuild its nuclear program.

01:35:39 - Jonathan Aitken, author, former Member of Parliament, and part-time prison chaplain, draws on his Middle East experience and says the UAE and Oman could emerge as major winners from the Iran war. For more from Rev Aitken visit jonathanaitken.org

01:53:02 - 60 Minutes expose on chameleon trucking

02:15:29 - Jack Burns, professor emeritus in astrophysical and planetary sciences and physics at the University of Colorado Boulder, shares key takeaways from Artemis II and what to expect next. 

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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 Friday

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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 Single

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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 @mrubin1971

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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 election

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Amy Jacobson & Jim Iuorio filling in for Dan Proft

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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 investigation

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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!

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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 Bears

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