Did Trump impose tariffs with the Pennsylvania special election in the back of his mind? Right now, Canada and Mexico are exempt but how is the EU fighting back? Will Trump have to give “Rocket Man” a new nickname if talks with North Korea lead to...

Are Trump’s proposed tariffs going to put speed bumps on economic growth? Is Jeff Sessions going to pay a visit to Chicago and address Tiny Dancer and Governor Rauner on their sanctuary state/city policies?

How does America's longstanding preoccupation with race and identity affect our politics? Documentarian Eli Steele's new film "How Jack Became Black" explores just that, analyzing identity politics in America while drawing from Steele's own life experi...

Half the people who live in Illinois want to leave. Most Illinoisans cite taxes as the top reason, but according to Alderman Sawyer we can’t play the blame game, the political ruling class is working on it. Are Illinois voters ever going to decide when the career politicians’ decades-long probationary period is up? Dan and Amy recap the heated exchanges at the Illinois Exodus Panel at City Club of Chicago.

What is the “protocol” for the First Lady signing off on bills? Are the Rauners on the verge of being caught mixing their political operatives and taxpayer-funded state employees in violation of state law?

As an experienced attorney, former Mayor of Burr Ridge, member of the Dupage County Board and Chairman of the Dupage 911 board, Gary Grasso says he has the litigation and public service experience to be the next Attorney General of Illinois.

Ever feel like you’re being followed but don’t know what to do? Do you have a plan in case of a home invasion or carjacking? Former CIA Officer and author of “Survive Like a Spy: Real CIA Operatives Reveal How They Stay Safe in a Dangerous World ...

Will Trump get away from Wall Street rent seekers and replace Gary Cohn with someone like Larry Kudlow? Why impose tariffs now with a strong economy? Was the trade issue what pushed Trump over the edge in winning over blue-collar workers in the 2016 el...

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments this week on a case that could end the forced payment of union dues throughout the country. Now that arguments have been made both for worker freedom and for union bosses, how might the court rule? On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft, Pat Hughes and the Liberty Justice Center's Jacob Huebert explain the potential impact of Janus vs. AFSCME. Proft and Hughes also talk to filmmaker Eli Steele about his new film "How Jack Became Black" on race and identity politics.

Liberal virtue signalers don’t believe in thoughts and prayers but think a button on their lapel will change the world? The actors and actresses are talented but who gave them the misplaced moral authority? Screenwriter, essayist and author, Andrew Klavan joins Dan and Amy to discuss the glitz, glamour, and virtue-signaling at the Oscars.