A former NRA Instructor was willing to risk his life for people he didn’t even know. Had the good guys in Texas been “gun controlled,” what would the already horrific tragedy have looked like? Is the policy answer to this tragedy more armed security in places like churches and schools? Friends said of that they weren’t surprised by his actions. What happened to “see something, say something?” Fox News Contributor and former Donald Trump Hispanic Advisory Council member, Steve Cortes joins Dan and Kristen to discuss.

Will the House GOP tax reform plan pass? Should it pass? Is it going to increase the deficit? SocialistChina has a corporate tax rate of 25%. So, why are businesses in the US taxed at 35%? Are there more tax cuts on the horizon? President of Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist joins Dan and Kristen to discuss.

The Texas man who pursued the First Baptist Church shooter last Sunday does not call himself a hero. He wishes he could have gotten to the shooter faster. Are the gun-banning politicians going to line up to thank the former NRA instructor and owner of an AR-15 for his heroism in Sutherland Springs? The Air Force failed to report the shooter's court martial. Did the Air Force also fail when they allowed him to enlist? President of the Crime Prevention Research Center and author of  “The War on Guns” and “More Guns, Less Crime," John Lott, Jr. joins Dan and Kristen to discuss.

Why should Trump holster his Twitter account on the subject of criminal sentencing? Is Flynn the next to be arrested? Should the Manafort indictment cause more relief than concern for the Trump camp? Collusion has been the big media narrative, but is it even a prosecutable offense? Former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and Contributing Editor at National Review, Andrew McCarthy joins Dan and Kristen to discuss.

Is the government going to be able to pay for the tax cuts in the GOP House tax reform bill? Is the GOP changing the tax plan already? Are they already watering down the watered down tax reform plan? At this point, is it worse to vote down the tax reform bill or pass it anyways? Did the failure of replacing Obamacare leave less room for tax cuts? CNBC Contributor and columnist for the American Enterprise Institute, James Pethokoukis joins Dan and Kristen to discuss.

During the veto session, a bill which would imprison local officials who choose to enact local right to work zones barely failed. Rep. Moylan has filed an amendment in a separate bill to remove the criminal penalties, but there’s still a chance that local leaders could be jailed just because they disagree on economic policy. Why is the General Assembly insistent on prohibiting local officials in Illinois to bring economic prosperity to their communities and have the ability to compete with neighboring states? Staff attorney and labor expert for the Illinois Policy Institute, Mailee Smith joins Dan and Kristen to discuss.

Allegations of sexual harassment have rocked Springfield, and this might only be the beginning of the story. On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft and Pat Hughes talk to Denise Rotheimer, the activist who accused Chicago Democrat state Sen. Ira Silverstein of sexual harassment, about her allegations, the culture in Springfield and why it needs to change. Proft and Hughes also discuss the GOP primary race for governor, with state Rep. Jeanne Ives taking on incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner. And if you're wondering why property taxes in the northwest suburbs are so high, Proft and Hughes get the analysis of what's driving them from Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski.

Allegations of sexual harassment have rocked Springfield, and this might only be the beginning of the story. On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft and Pat Hughes talk to Denise Rotheimer, the activist who accused Chicago Democrat state Sen. Ira Silverstein of sexual harassment, about her allegations, the culture in Springfield and why it needs to change. Proft and Hughes also discuss the GOP primary race for governor, with state Rep. Jeanne Ives taking on incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner. And if you're wondering why property taxes in the northwest suburbs are so high, Proft and Hughes get the analysis of what's driving them from Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski.

Does Springfield need a Bob Mueller to investigate allegations of abuse against IL legislators? Leadership of both parties are rushing to look like they’re taking these claims seriously but previously were in no rush to appoint someone as Inspector General who deals with these cases. She named a name but will her complaint expire if the Inspector General post doesn’t get filled? Denise Rotheimer, the victim rights advocate accusing State Sen. Ira Silverstein of sexual harassment, joins Dan and John to discuss.

Are you pleased with House Republicans' tax reform plan or have GOP Members compromised too much with those who deal in class envy politics? Does the plan offer any good news for Illinois taxpayers? Now the Democrats in Springfield decide to cry crocodile tears for middle class taxpayers after they stuck it to them over the summer? Representative for the 6th Congressional District, Peter Roskam joins Dan and John to discuss.