Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

0:30 - SPLC 34:59 - IRAN 58:11 - Markets specialist Scott “the Cow Guy” Shellady of Market Day Report! says the U.S. economy remains strong and expects gas prices to return to normal. Check out Scott’s Market Day Report! – 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- and The Cow Guy Close – 1pm CT to 1:30pm CT – both at RFD-TV 01:15:23 - Center of the American Experiment President and Powerline contributor John Hinderaker says he was surprised by how close the Virginia redistricting vote turned out. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:31:12 - Older Americans are hoarding America's Potential 01:50:39 - Kelley Beaucar Vlahos of Responsible Statecraft joins for a spirited debate on the path to ending the U.S. war with Iran. Follow Kelley on X @KelleyBVlahos 02:11:08 - CEO and founder of American Energy Institute, Jason Isaac, celebrates Earth Day ‘26: The planet is still doing great. It’s the climate cult that’s broken. For more on the American Energy Institute americanenergyinstitute.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Hinsdale/Plainfield teacher predator 16:50 - Not dead yet in Illinois 32:06 - CAMPUS BEAT 57:51 - Former advisor to the office of Netanyahu and co-host of Israel Undiplomatic, Ruthie Blum: The last thing Trump should want is to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory 01:12:42 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:16:17 - Richard A. Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law & Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, shares details from his new book The Myth of Birthright Citizenship – available 5/1 01:38:01 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon expresses frustration with what he calls Soviet-style governance in big blue cities, and previews his upcoming trip to Ukraine. 01:54:43 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:16:02 - Ben Cohen of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses the Iran peace talks, ceasefire dynamics, and international debate over Iran’s political future. Keep updated with Ben on X @BenCohenOpinion See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Rallying the CPS apparatchiks on May Day 14:49 - Iran: The Trump Deal 32:56 - TPS for Haitians 01:00:16 - Duncan Wood, fellow at the Wilson Center and CEO of Hurst International Consulting: The world is rediscovering chokepoints — and they are not just geographic. Follow Duncan on X @AztecDuncan 01:16:26 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation says Iran is in disarray and may not even know who’s in charge as negotiations unfold. 01:33:21 - SAVE Act 01:49:00 - Josh Weiner, chief strategy officer at North American Values Institute and a Chicago resident, on CPS’ May Day protests: “The citizens of Chicago are getting fed up with this” For more on the North American Values Institute navivalues.org. 02:09:15 - Nick Shirley chases down CA House Speaker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - BLM Brandon knows who he is: $25/min wage...anything less is an injustice 14:17 - Trump: if no deal, fighting resumes 36:22 - Clarence Thomas on Progressivism 59:29 - Hasan Piker means it when he says Hamas is 1000x better than Israel 01:16:11 - Sierra Knoch, foreign policy analyst, professor, and Trump campaign alumna: Europeans aren’t prepared for what it means to align with Iran, Russia. Follow Sierra on X @cerisesdumatin 01:39:36 - Deputy Opinion Editor at the Wall Street Journal Jack Butler does not share Zohran Mamdani's enthusiasm for the pied-à-terre tax. Follow Jack on X @jackbutler4815 01:55:11 - Executive Director of the Vaccine Safety Research Foundation and founder of the COVID-19 Early Treatment Fund, Steve Kirsch, discusses vaccines, fraud and RFK Jr on the hill. For more from Steve kirschsubstack.com 02:19:12 - Open Mic Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sheridan Gorman killer arraigned 12:58 - Manhattan Institute interview with illegal immigrant trans covered by Medi-Cal 34:37 - Anti-Fraud Task Force 51:32 - Alex Traiman, CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief for JNS.org, urges the U.S. and Israel to finish the job and take down the Iranian regime. Keep updated on X with Alex @traiman 01:11:50 - Libertyville 01:36:53 - Justin Logan of the Cato Institute on Trump’s threats to NATO and why he says even seemingly unwise moves can serve a strategic purpose. Follow Justin on X @JustinTLogan 01:50:16 - Editor of Commonplace magazine, Haisten Willis, on Pride and Polarization and why Dan Proft is Single 02:08:29 - Leaving Idaho See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Swalwell accuser Lonna Drewes 16:09 - Sen. Ruben Gallego on his bestie Swalwell 34:37 - FISA 53:32 - Senator Ron Johnson says time is running out to pass the SAVE Act and calls for ending the filibuster 01:13:36 - Sen. John Kennedy on the Neo-Marxist Party 01:32:47 - Noted economist Stephen Moore predicts gas prices, and inflation, will tumble as soon as the Strait of Hormuz opens. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:49:47 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent & regular contributor for the California Post, Susan Crabtree, on the Swalwell situation and California’s Empire of Fraud. Check out Susan’s most recent book Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All. 02:12:46 - Richard M. Reinsch, editor-in-chief of Civitas Outlook, discusses the Orban ouster, the Pope, and America First . Follow Richard on X @Reinsch84 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Swalwell - He gone...not alone 18:29 - Spencer Pratt on Mayor Karen "Basura" Bass 27:02 - Trump initial lob back at Pope Leo: not a fan 59:34 - Bradley Smith, chairman of the Institute for Free Speech, Blackmore/Nault Professor of Law at Capital University and who served on the Federal Election Commission from 2000 to 2005: The Constitution Could Let Noncitizens Vote 01:11:14 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:14:40 - Michael Evans, former Times of London defense correspondent and editor, on whether a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could be the decisive “Trump card” in talks with Iran. Mike is also the author of First with the News 01:31:30 - Sergio Garcia on his Sunday at The Masters channeling the late great Seve 01:34:34 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon on says get ready to see homeless camps in parks across Illinois if House Bill 1429 becomes law. Read more from Mark at wirepoints.org 01:53:08 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune: Trump’s Hormuz blockade won’t push Iran toward concessions. Keep updated with Daniel on X @DanDePetris 02:11:57 - Tangerine Jesus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Former staffer accuses Swalwell of rape 19:32 - Byron Noem and his dominatrix 37:04 - Homan on Dr. Phil 57:54 - Vance on Iran negotiations: we tried, no dice 01:14:29 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation fires back at critics of the Iran war, saying America can’t sit idly by and allow Iran to rebuild its nuclear program. 01:35:39 - Jonathan Aitken, author, former Member of Parliament, and part-time prison chaplain, draws on his Middle East experience and says the UAE and Oman could emerge as major winners from the Iran war. For more from Rev Aitken visit jonathanaitken.org 01:53:02 - 60 Minutes expose on chameleon trucking 02:15:29 - Jack Burns, professor emeritus in astrophysical and planetary sciences and physics at the University of Colorado Boulder, shares key takeaways from Artemis II and what to expect next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Melania's Epstein presser: not friend of nor victim of Epstein 16:26 - Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) on Dignidad Act 59:25 - NDP MP Leah Gazan: zero dollars for ongoing genocide against MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ 01:14:01 - Chicago: the system 01:32:34 - Joshua T. Katz, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, with An appraisal of judicial vulgarity 01:49:56 - Newsweek’s Josh Hammer: What Exactly Is the Purpose of NATO in the Year 2026? 02:08:38 - Open Mic Friday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Leavitt on Iran's initial 10-point plan: not serious 13:40 - Hegseth: we'll be hanging around to ensure ceasefire compliance 37:44 - "Controversial" vintage shop owner murdered 55:30 - Eugene Kontorovich, George Mason law professor and Heritage Foundation senior researcher, says he believes Trump will press Iran hard in negotiations given Tehran’s past hostility. Follow Eugene on X @EVKontorovich 01:14:59 - National Review’s Noah Rothman says the U.S. holds the leverage in Iran talks and Americans should be proud of Trump’s efforts — despite the left pushing embarrassment and shame. Pre-order Noah’s soon to be released book Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America 01:36:21 - Paul Vallas, senior policy advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute and former candidate for mayor asks Is Brandon Johnson driving the bus, or is he a captive of this inner circle? Follow Paul on X @PaulVallas 01:53:25 - Clifford May, president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Times, urges Americans to focus on Trump’s actions — not his words — as the U.S. enters critical Iran negotiations this weekend. Keep updated with Cliff on X @CliffordDMay 02:12:40 - Why Dan Proft is Single See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Two weeks to stop the spread 18:32 - ISP fleet 40:42 - Dr. Oz: Eliminating fraud will double life expectancy of Medicare 01:23:54 - Zuhdi Jasser, president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and former U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, on the ceasefire with Iran and the path forward, saying President Trump is the right leader for this moment. Dr. Jasser is also running for congress in AZ’s 4th district z4az.com 01:44:45 - Noted economist Stephen Moore brings new (and fun!) blue vs red state data! Get more Steve @StephenMoore 02:00:22 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:21:11 - Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, and The Biggest Intelligence Failure of the Iran War. Follow Michael on X @mrubin1971 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - All hail the Michigan Wolverines 18:47 - What happens after 8pm EST on Tuesday night 38:38 - IRAN 01:00:09 - Founder & Principal Broker for HealthInsuranceMentors.com, C Steven Tucker, looks for the large coverage losses and premium hikes the democrats warned us about 01:15:48 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:19:20 - Lt. Col. (Ret) Tony Shaffer, President at Project Sentinel & London Center for Policy Research, on what to expect at 8pm ET tonight when Trump's deadline for Iran (and NATO) expires. Col Shaffer is also the author of Operation Dark Heart: Spycraft and Special Ops on the Frontlines of Afghanistan — and The Path to Victory 01:38:29 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon points to Chicago’s rise in HIV cases that perfectly coincide with Biden’s open border policies 01:57:05 - James Perry, founder and CIO of Perry International Capital, says the U.S. economy and job market are holding up remarkably well despite global uncertainty. For more on Perry International Capital perrycapitalpartners.com 02:19:08 - Double absentee ballots in Green Bay for spring election See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Jacobson & Jim Iuorio filling in for Dan Proft -- 0:30 - Woke Stations of the Cross 14:28 - City workers owe 18 Million dollars in unpaid fines and fees 29:42 - British Airways is going to ruin air travel for all of us 37:00 - Blue Guy 54:20 - David Hochberg—Team Hochberg, 56david.com—argues that both parties are guilty of releasing less than reliable jobs numbers and what they bond market can tell us about government spending 01:15:04 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci on the successful rescue mission of US pilots and Trump’s most recent ultimatum to Iran 01:32:48 - Veteran NASA astronaut Tom Jones explains the importance of the Artemis II Mission and what it’s like to be in space. Tom is also the author of Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions 01:51:48 - Publisher of The Hayride and senior editor of the American Spectator, Scott McKay, breaks down the Pam Bondi Bounce. Check out Scott’s latest book Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon. 02:07:14 - Licensed Private Detective Phil Huebl with the latest on the Nancy Guthrie investigation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Cook County officials speak out on claims of ICE agent activity at courthouses 16:34 - Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general 37:32 - Hospice where staggering 97% of terminal patients survive is accused of defrauding Medicare for $7.45 million 01:01:06 - Geoffrey J.D. Hewings is emeritus professor of geography, regional science, economics and urban and regional planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He joined Dan Proft to talk about the stadium options for the Bears 01:16:24 - Joseph Moreno is a former federal prosecutor with the Department of Justice in the National Security Division, a former staff member with the FBI’s 9/11 Review Commission and a US Army combat veteran. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship and the firing of Pam Bondi 01:35:10 - Brenda Shaffer is faculty member at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School’s Energy Academic Group and a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center. She joined Dan Proft to talk about the impact the war in Iran is having on energy prices 01:53:31 - Jason Brodsky is policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) and is a non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute’s Iran Program. He joined Dan Proft with analysis of the war in Iran 02:10:15 - Open Mic Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump National Address on Iran 34:44 - Birthright citizenship before SCOTUS 54:13 - Doug Bandow, senior fellow at the Cato Institute, says Iran’s ability to retaliate could escalate the conflict and make the situation in the Middle East far more dangerous. Doug is also the author of Foreign Follies: America’s New Global Empire 01:13:54 - Richard Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law and Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, reviews yesterday’s Birthright Citizenship oral arguments. Pre-order Richard’s book on this topic The Myth of Birthright Citizenship: What the Fourteenth Amendment Really Says - available June 16th 01:38:49 - Adler Planetarium’s Michelle Nichols on the excitement and significance of the Artemis II mission. For more on the Adler Planetarium visit adlerplanetarium.org 01:52:28 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:08:38 - Dan McGrath, president of Leo High School and a former Chicago Tribune sports editor, with a look at the new stadium options for your Chicago Bears See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump from the Oval Office: we'll be leaving Iran very soon, 2-3 weeks 13:47 - Marco Rubio: restating four objectives 36:45 - Sports & Politics 57:56 - Gordon Chang: China’s Economy Could Be the Biggest Casualty of the Iran War. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang 01:16:26 - Georgetown Law professor Randy Barnett: Trump Is Right on Birthright Citizenship. Grab your copy of Randy’s most recent book Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago 01:36:53 - Noted economist Stephen Moore takes on fraud and the left’s big flabby government. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:51:47 - A penis pump and a one-way ticket to Kansas 02:14:05 - Director of Election Integrity for the RNC, Ally Triolo: Voters deserve elections they can trust. Follow Ally on X @allytriolo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Providence mayor calls for removal of Iryna Zarutska mural, says intent is 'divisive,' 'misguided' 14:16 - What Billy Donovan Said About the Bulls' Decision to Cut Jaden Ivey 34:13 - The View’s Sunny Hostin says conservatives are being “reckless” when they say women should have children 56:57 - Jonathan Tobin is the Editor in Chief of Jewish News Syndicate. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the latest in Iran 01:12:37 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:29:21 - Nick Shirley finds Newsom POTUS voter 01:31:07 - Mark Glennon is the Founder of Wirepoints. He joined Dan Proft to talk Illinois politics 01:49:26 - Chris Mondics is a legal affairs writer based in Philadelphia. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the legal arguments over the war in Iran 02:06:29 - Paul Kengor is the editor of The American Spectator and author of the just released American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church. He joined Dan Proft to talk about Pope Leo's approach to the Trump administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - 'No Kings' protests draw large crowds in cities, towns across US 17:38 - I'm a Democrat. 'No Kings Day' is an embarrassment 37:20 - The murder of Sheridan Gorman and the stifling of Chicago 01:00:10 - Meet the ‘Puffer Fish’: The Worst Kind of Person to Date 01:15:14 - Steven Bucci served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official, is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies. He joined Dan with reaction to the latest in Iran. 01:42:01 - Brian Lonergan Director of Strategic Communications & Content at the Federation for American Imigration Reform (FAIR) and Co-host of the “No Border, No Country” podcast: In Sanctuary Cities, American Lives Don’t Matter 01:56:58 - Ken Cuccinelli, National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, former Virginia Attorney General, and former deputy secretary of DHS. Column: The Senate is walking a tightrope on the SAVE Act 02:15:16 - Father of Illinois ‘super mayor’ shot in Chicago as she calls for Trump to bring troops into Windy City See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0-:16The I-Team on sports gambling in IL 00:33 Trump on Iran deal 53:40 Editor for National Review, Rich Lowry, on the DHS shutdown, ending the filibuster, and Trump's plans for Iran 01:15 Oklahoma trans attorney Rob Hopkins 01:28 Judge Glock, director of research at the Manhattan Institute, argues Ending Property Taxes Would Be a Mistake 01:52 Veteran investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author Phelim McAleer discusses the death of Kermit Gosnell and his investigation into the case. Check out Phelim’s article and podcast on Gosnell at stories.io substack Open Mic Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Joe Abraham testifying in Senate committee 12:39 - Gorman 34:41 - Trump at NRCC function: ICE at the airports 55:05 - Comer on House Oversight investigation into hospice fraud in CA 01:16:53 - Former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department Eddie Johnson warns: Law isn’t optional — crossing the border illegally is a crime, no exceptions. 01:36:14 - Former National Security Adviser John Bolton says Iran must undergo regime change — arguing there’s no other effective solution to the threat it poses. 01:51:55 - Jacob Siegel, editor for Tablet Magazine and co-host of “Manifesto! A Podcast”, discusses details from his new book The Information State 02:10:47 - Founder and president of the Woodson Center, Bob Woodson, offers this lesson: Political power is no substitute for moral authority. Mr Woodson is also the author of A Pathway to American Renewal: Red, White, and Black Volume II See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.