Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

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 agents

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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!

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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 @kevinvdahlgren

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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 Mind

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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.com

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0:30 - Mass shootings

10:34 - Trump on Comey indictment

34:44 - Des Moines, IA, school supt

53:20 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside: The Peacekeepers program is a complete scam. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel

01:12:13 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, explains Pete Hegseth's "gathering of the generals" and the potential for a logistical quagmire

01:33:41 - George Parry, former federal and state prosecutor & regular contributor to The American Spectator: The idea that the DOJ exists independent of the president is nonsense. Check out George’s blog at knowledgeisgood.net

01:53:12 - SPORTS & POLITICS

02:11:51 - Former HHS advisor and retired Border Patrol chief Chris T. Clem to ICE and Border Patrol protesters: “We’re here to enforce the law, not your feelings.”

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0:30 - Comey indictment

14:55 - Dallas ICE shooting

34:57 - Why Dan Proft is Single

54:52 - James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law & Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, Richard Epstein, tones down the excitement surrounding the Comey indictment

01:15:53 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator: The Shutdown Cometh, and Not a Moment Too Soon. Scott is also the author  of Racism Revenge and Ruin and From Hellmarsh With Love – a Mike Holman Novel - his newest Mike Holman novel Blockbuster is now available on Amazon 

01:38:12 - Bennett Academy 

01:57:44 - Bjorn Lomborg, president of the Copenhagen Consensus think tank and author of Best Things First, looks at Trump’s UN speech and the inconvenient truth of massive green energy costs

02:13:24 - Open Mic Friday

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0:30 - Joe Rothrock, Special Agent in Charge of FBI in Dallas, on shooting

13:33 - Vance on Dallas ICE shooting

34:15 - Comey indictment coming

57:15 - Liel Leibovitz, editor at large for Tablet and host of the “Rootless” podcast, on Trump's UN speech and stance against Hamas - "there is at least one adult in the room who understands actions have consequences" Follow Liel on X @liel

01:13:30 - Josh Schirard, Byrna Technologies’ Director of Law Enforcement & Private Security and a former Galveston Police Captain & SWAT Commander, calls for urgent investigations into the radical networks fueling tragedies like the Dallas shooting

01:32:10 - Long time Chicago radio personality and author of “Broken Mary: A Journey Of Hope”, Kevin Matthews, previews "Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story” exclusively in theaters nationwide for one night only, Tuesday, Oct. 7. – brokenmaryfilm.com

01:47:41 - Bob Woodson, founder of the Woodson Center, draws on his civil rights experience to offer lessons for navigating today’s era of political unrest. Mr. Woodson is also author of  A Pathway to American Renewal: Red, White, and Black Volume II

02:05:39 - Tim Stearns, president of TJ Stearns in Arlington Heights, shows Dan how to retire early… and finally fix that short game. Tim is host of Protect & Grow: Chicagoland Retirement. Tune in Saturdays from Noon to 1:00PM (CT) at 560 The Answer

02:15:35 - Dan illustrates his  conversation with Bill Napleton

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0:30 - Kimmel "apology"

16:58 - Google Admits Censorship Under Biden

39:39 - Trump at the UN

58:50 - George Beebe, former CIA director of Russia analysis and now Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute, breaks down Trump’s UN speech and the message aimed at Putin. 

01:16:36 - Andrew McCarthy, former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney and National Review editor, weighs in on whether Trump has the legal authority for strikes on Venezuelan boats. Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy

01:38:02 - Noted economist Stephen Moore applauds Trump for ripping into climate change hysteria in yesterday's UN speech. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:53:39 - Robert Royal, editor-in-chief of The Catholic Thing, calls Chicago archdiocese’s plan to award Senator Durbin an "absurdity" Robert will be the speaking at Aid for Women Dinner tomorrow night helpaidforwomen.org

02:11:05 - Nicole Wolter, president and CEO, HM Manufacturing, a power transmission components provider in Wauconda, shares her Big Beautiful Bill success story. For more on NIcole and HM Manufacturing hmmanufacturing.com

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