Sexual abuse of children whether it is in the Catholic Church or Chicago Public Schools should and does spark outrage. But from who? There are calls for a reckoning in both institutions, but what happens when the stories blow over or the interest, especially in CPS, just isn’t there? Dan and Amy discuss the disturbing reports coming out of Pennsylvania detailing the over 70 years of abuse against the backdrop of the most recent allegations surfacing from CPS.

Gallup finds a majority of Democrats embrace socialism, but the rest of the country doesn’t feel the same. What is the focus of the Republicans’ message going into November: the possibility of Speaker Nancy Pelosi or the mindless socialists led by Ocasio-Cortez? Is Trump’s constant sideshows and lack of impulse control cause for concern in the midterms? Columnist for National Review, John Fund joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Anyone rallying to Strzok’s defense besides the New York Times? What steps is the FBI taking to undo the damage done by Strzok and other senior officials to restore their credibility? Should Bruce Ohr be fired for his ethically compromising relationships? Is Antifa starting to draw attention from federal authorities? Former FBI Assistant Director, Ron Hosko joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Seven years ago Tunisian shopkeeper Mohamed Buoazizi's self-immolation sparked a revolt against autocrats and theocrats in the Middle East. So why did the Arab Spring never blossom? What key decisions did the Obama Administration make or not make to assist in the revolt? Who’s emerging as our crucial allies in the region? New York Times International Correspondent and Author of “Into The Hands Of The Soldiers,” David Kirkpatrick joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

More and more of Springfield's culture of harassment and indecency are being exposed, most recently with a scandal surrounding a now-former Republican state rep. What steps should be done to clean up the culture? Can they be done? On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft and Pat Hughes talk about the issue with state Rep. Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, who has led on the issue of changing the culture in Springfield. They also talk to state rep candidate Dwight Kay on how he plans to provide property tax relief to homeowners in his district and statewide if elected. Proft and Hughes also discuss the very same property tax issue in Kane County, where homeowners are saddled with paying for exorbitant and unsustainable pension promises.

In 2018, every congressional district in every state across the country will see a tax cut thanks to tax reform at the federal level. But policy choices by state and local politicians could offer an opposite reality for taxpayers in Illinois. On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft and Pat Hughes discuss federal tax reform and Illinois' confiscatory property taxes with analysis from Heritage Foundation Policy Analyst Adam Michel and Illinois state representative candidate Ken Idstein. Proft and Hughes also discuss the busy week in Chicago politics, which included controversy with Gov. Bruce Rauner and Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson, as well as new plans for another march against gun violence.

With just months to go before the 2018 midterm elections – and a Chicago mayoral election shortly thereafter in 2019 – campaign season is in full swing across Illinois. Where do things stand for Bruce Rauner and J.B. Pritzker? For Rahm Emanuel? On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft and Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Member Kristen McQueary break down how several policy issues could impact the governor's race in November as well as the Chicago mayoral election in February. Chief among them: Rauner's betrayal of social conservatives on publicly-funded abortion, the health of city and state pensions and the ever-increasing property tax burden Illinoisans face.

Last year, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law a bill that forced taxpayers to pay for elective abortions in Illinois. The results so far? A 274 percent increase in taxpayer-funded abortions in the state. On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft and Pat Hughes talk about how damaging this law could end up being, with insight from state Rep. Peter Breen, R-Lombard, who is challenging the law both in the legislature and in court. Proft and Hughes also continue to follow the corruption case against Inspector General Frank Mautino, and get analysis from Liberty Justice Center Attorney Jeff Schwab on why the case is stalled. And why is the Illinois GOP surrendering Cook County and Chicago – even though the area of the state is in desperate need of new leadership? Proft and Hughes offer their thoughts on Republicans' failure to compete.

Illinois homeowners face some of the highest property taxes in the nation. What's driving them to unaffordable levels? An unaffordable pension system. On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft and Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski discuss the soaring property taxes in the collar counties and the extravagant pension payments behind them. They also discuss the uptick in violence in Chicago and what could be done to curb it.

Will the radical left feminists’ cure for what ails men: apologies, self-loathing, transitioning, work out? In order to be pro-woman, do you have to be a left-wing Democrat? Why is modern feminism wrong for women, men and children? Is it based on a belief in a permanent war of the sexes? Columnist and author Mona Charen joins Dan and Amy to discuss her new book, “Sex Matters.”