Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

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 Up

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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 @JedBabbin

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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.

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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!

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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.com

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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_cain

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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 

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0:30 - Trump on AF1 defines unconditional surrender

13:14 - Rubio in '15 on the Senate floor on Obama deal to give Iran nukes

35:22 - Bailey

58:49 - Jesse Jackson Funeral

01:18:02 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci says Iran is rapidly being weakened and the U.S. remains on schedule with Trump’s four-to-five-week plan. 

01:41:05 - Paul Perez, president of the National Border Patrol Council, commends former Secretary Kristi Noem for her work and looks ahead to new leadership at DHS under Senator Markwayne Mullin.

01:56:13 - James Perry, founder and CIO of Perry International Capital Partners, says the economy remains fundamentally strong but investors should still take steps to protect themselves from disruptions tied to the situation in Iran. For more on Perry International Capital - perrycapitalpartners.com

02:14:22 - Josh Blackman, Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston and a contributing editor to Civitas Outlook: The False Equivalence of Multicultural Day. Follow Josh on X @JoshMBlackman

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0:30 - John Anthony fills in for Dan Proft 

11:50 - Mark Wayne Mullen to replace Noem 

34:21 - Republican messaging problems 

51:23 - Senior Pastor at 180 Church in Detroit, Lorenzo Sewell: This isn’t about donkeys vs elephants, it’s about good vs evil. For more on Pastor Sewell and 180 Church - 180church.cc

01:11:44 - California licensed social worker Pamela Garfield-Jaeger, known as “The Truthful Therapist,” argues that “gender distress” is often a symptom of deeper issues and a way some people avoid the fear of growing up. Pamela is also the author of  A Practical Response to Gender Distress: Tips and Tools for Families and the children’s book Froggy Girl 

01:30:34 - RNC Co-Chair KC Crosbie says the midterms will shape policy for years to come — reminding voters that elections have consequences. Follow KC on X @kc4gop

01:49:25 - Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran and non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute, says the Trump administration didn’t start a war with Iran — it’s ending one Iran began in 1979. Follow Jason on X @JasonMBrodsky

02:05:20 - Open Mic Friday!

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0:30 - Jeanne Ives and Amy J filling in for Dan 

13:30 - Iran

32:43 - Trump Senate Race 

50:54 - Liz Nicholson, candidate for Cook County Board of Review (Dist. 2), wants to lower property taxes, fix the appeals process, and make the board more transparent, accessible, and efficient. For more on Liz and her run for Cook Co Board of Review lizfor2.com

01:09:23 - Corey A. DeAngelis, research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, and president of Educational Freedom Institute, on the Supreme Court Ruling Against Schools Keeping Secrets from Parents. Corey is also the host of Education Frontlines for Real Truth Media

01:25:43 - Noted economist Stephen Moore asks Was climate change the greatest financial scandal in history? Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:43:29 - HotAir.com Managing Editor Ed Morrissey breaks down Kristi Noem’s House Judiciary testimony and whether she could be on the way out.

02:02:08 - Author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War. Gordon Chang: Iran would not be able to disrupt the international scene were it not for China. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang

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