Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

0:30 - Brandon Gill questions ABA President Michelle Behnke on implicit bias

10:58 - Ella Frei, 17-year-old, New Richmond, WI on trans bathroom policy

28:26 - Where is Darren Bailey?

45:20 - Sports & Politics

01:02:41 - Foundation for Defense of Democracies' Richard Goldberg on what comes next with Iran: "Stay focused. No nuclear weapons. Open the Strait." He says it can be frustrating, but Admiral Cooper has a plan and a target set—let him finish it and then grade the outcome. Follow Richard on X @rich_goldberg

01:22:12 - Animal Stories 

01:34:55 - Eliot Wilson, contributing editor at Defence On The Brink and senior fellow for national security at the Coalition for Global Prosperity, on Britain's new PM Andy Burnham

01:50:33 - Ammon Blair, senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation: Illegal labor isn’t farming’s future. It’s Big Ag’s crutch. Follow Ammon on X @AmmonSBlair

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0:30 - Hasan Piker lauds Mao

8:35 - Neo-Bolsheviks

28:39 - Brandon Gill questions Smithsonian Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig

50:44 - Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, Michael Rubin: The Only Way to Stop Iran at Sea Is Boots on the Ground. Follow Michael on X @mrubin1971

01:05:48 - Unsung Americans 

01:18:34 - Big Boy

01:20:56 - Noted economist Stephen Moore admits he's part of the nation's housing problem: "Old folks like me aren't moving out of our three- and four-bedroom homes." But, he adds, "Millennials are sitting on a goldmine." Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:36:51 - USA TODAY Opinion Fellow Natalie Sandoval on AI, college campuses, and why students believe, "If you're not cheating, you're a sucker." You can follow Natalie on X @NatSandovalDC

01:50:09 - Jesse Fried, professor at Harvard Law School: Are OpenAI and Anthropic heading for a Ben & Jerry’s-style meltdown?

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0:30 - BLAME CANADA

12:24 - Attack on ICE office in Manhattan

29:38 - Homeschooling 

46:37 - DSA Platform

01:03:40 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 

01:06:28 - Jason Brodsky, policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran and non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute’s Iran Program, explains why You can’t negotiate with Iran. Follow Jason on X @JasonMBrodsky

01:25:47 - Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, on Frederick Douglass Academy, the emptiest big-city school in the nation: "How much more absurd can this get?"

01:41:54 - RNC Election Integrity Communications Director Ally Triolo on restoring trust in the election process: "Democrats love to remind us, 'democracy dies in darkness.' We're simply offering to turn on the lights." Follow Ally on X @allytriolo

01:56:19 - Rachel Bovard, vice president of programs at the Conservative Partnership Institute:  After Birthplace Citizenship Case, The Conservative Legal Movement Needs To Raise Its Standards Follow Rachel on X @rachelbovard

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0:30 - BLM Brandon on budget

15:26 - NYC DSA Co-Chair Gustavo Gordillo with McCallum on businesses and rent freezes

32:46 - Rubio speech at The Resurgence of Political Terrorism confab

56:25 - Weingarten at AFT Poliburo meeting

01:12:58 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci discusses the latest in Iran, arguing it's long past time for the U.S. to take out Kharg Island.

01:35:53 - Ian Williams, former foreign correspondent for BBC Channel 4 News and NBC, breaks down  The real Chinese election plot. Ian is also the author of ‘Vampire State. The rise and fall of the Chinese Economy’. 

01:50:45 - Katherine Birbalsingh on the West

02:06:18 - Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, Will Chamberlain, on body cams for ICE officers, voter ID for all and what’s holding up the SAVE Act

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0:30 - Trump’s big election speech

13:36 - Social Security

26:26 - CNBC bogus report on 10 worst states to live in 2026

33:59 - Election attorney and founder of the Election Integrity Network, Cleta Mitchell, reacts to Trump’s speech and explains what the government must do to secure our nation’s elections. Follow Cleta on X @CletaMitchell

50:52 - AI in education 

01:09:17 - The Hoover Institution’s Gregory Kearney looks Illinois’ pension crisis and the long term consequences on education quality  

01:26:23 - Author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America, Gordon G. Chang says President Trump's speech marked a turning point in U.S.-China relations, adding that no president has spoken this way since Eisenhower. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang

01:43:04 - Center for Immigration Studies Resident Fellow Andrew Arthur breaks down the stark divide between states that enforce immigration laws and those that don't—and what's driving it. For more on the Center for Immigration Studies cis.org

02:00:01 - Open Mic Friday

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0:30 - Ali G

15:22 - BLM Brandon’s poll numbers 

32:47 - Where do you want your tax dollars to go...SOCCER or FOOTBALL?

50:29 - President & Founder of Scott Tucker Solutions, Scott Tucker, shares retirement tips you can use right now! Check out Scott & Amy on 560 the Answer every Sunday from 8-9am, also WGN TV - Sundays at 5:30am - and at ScottTuckerSolutions.com 

01:08:54 - Senior Editor at The American Spectator and publisher of TheHayride.com, Scott McKay, previews tonight's national address with President Trump. Scott has a new book coming out “Necessary Men” - follow spectator.org for more details. Listen to Trump’s speech tonight on 560 the Answer at 8pm CT 

01:26:36 - Maryland physician Ron Elfenbein explains how to protect yourself from the cyclosporiasis outbreak and reveals why he still faces criminal charges years after speaking out on COVID. For more on Dr. Elfenbein’s legal battles visit dropthecase.com

01:43:38 - Joe Abraham, father of Katie Abraham, responds to Alexi Giannoulias' attacks on Jim Jordan, Jeanne Ives, and Mary Miller, saying the three reached out to his family with compassion. Joe writes at substack.com/@angeldadjoeabraham 

01:59:36 - Licensed private detective & former Chicago police officer, Paul Huebl, with the latest in the Nancy Guthrie case

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0:30 - John Anthony filling in for Dan Proft 

13:13 - We will not let communism prevail 

32:07 - Executive Director of the Illinois Gun Dealers Trade Association, Todd Vandermyde, weighs in on the appeals court upholding of Illinois’ ban on assault weapons

51:17 - Senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young explains why economists missed the mark on the latest CPI report and what the stronger-than-expected results mean for Americans. Follow Ryan on X @RegoftheDay

01:06:41 - Illinois State Rep. for the 52nd District, Martin McLaughlin, goes through his bill to keep the Bears in Illinois and says “I will do whatever it takes” to get it through. Follow Rep McLaughlin on X @MartyForIL

01:24:36 - Retired Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel argues ShotSpotter isn't a crime prevention tool—it's a rapid-response tool that helps officers reach shooting scenes faster. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel

01:38:53 - Senior Fellow at the Strauss Center Simone Ledeen questions continued negotiations with Iran: “They've shown us repeatedly we can't believe what they're saying, so what are we negotiating?” Follow Simone on X @SimoneLedeen

01:56:34 - Matt Kittle, senior elections correspondent for The Federalist on the SAVE Act:  “The problem we’re having is John Thune is the John Roberts of the senate” 

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0:30 - Iran strikes resume 

6:11 - Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to serve out his Senate term

26:40 - Remembering Lindsey Graham 

41:16 - The Democrat ‘28 Front Runner is… 

45:12 - Chair of the Illinois Republican Party Bob Grogan discusses his White House visit and the state of Illinois Republicans heading into the midterms. For more on the Illinois GOP visit illinois.gop

58:46 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 

01:02:28 - Founder and CEO of Hall of Giants John Tillman explains his vision for a Hall of Fame honoring the entrepreneurs who built the American economy. Help support the Hall of Giants project hallofgiants.org

01:19:18 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon, on Chicago’s pension problems and teen takeover troubles  

01:34:58 - Trump: Foreign Affairs

01:47:31 - Trump: Middle East 

01:53:13 - Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief and former ICE Deputy Commissioner Ron Vitiello discusses expanding Border Patrol with more agents, better technology, and stronger infrastructure to secure the border. CBP is a leading employer of veterans and military spouses. Learn more at their virtual hiring session on July 23. Details at join.cbp.gov.

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0:30 - RIP Lindsey Graham 

32:57 - Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons

52:43 - Jimmy St. Louis, CEO of Agentis Longevity and former NFL tight end for the Tennessee Titans, explains how new medical technology can be used to help military vets who are dealing with PTSD and other physical or mental challenges. For more on Agentis Longevity agentislongevity.com 

01:02:06 - ICE shooting in Houston 

01:07:14 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci says Lindsey Graham's legacy will be his unwavering support for America's allies and his willingness to stand up to its adversaries.

01:27:05 - Trump administration extends Haitian work authorization

01:40:45 - Remembering Lindsey Graham 

01:59:36 - Progressive Policies Have Left Illinois the Least Equitable State in the Country

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0:30 - CTU

9:06 - Tyler Robinson Trial

26:56 - Kakistocracy 

49:20 - Unsung Americans

01:05:04 - President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Zuhdi Jasser .

examines the growing role of Islam in the revolutionary politics of the left. Dr Jasser is also a candidate for US Congress in Arizona’s 4th district - z4az.com

01:26:52 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, discusses who could replace Platner and why Republicans have reason for optimism in Minnesota. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com

01:39:40 - Greg Maresca, New York City native and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who writes for the Sample News Group on prop betting and When the Game Becomes the Bet

02:01:37 - Open Mic Friday!

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