Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

0:30 - NC Rep. Deborah Ross apologizes for misidentifying Logan Federico as Iryna Zarutska

16:06 - Pritzker presser on ICE

37:28 - BLM Brandon on ICE, federal backup for ICE

01:01:38 - Jonathan Tobin, Editor-in-Chief of Jewish News Syndicate, on Trump’s 20-point plan to end the Gaza war—and why it depends on the Palestinians actually wanting peace. Follow Jonathan on X @jonathans_tobin

01:17:00 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 

01:20:30 - US Senator from WI, Ron Johnson, on the ticking clock to a government shutdown—and the political maneuvers that got us here. Follow Senator Johnson on X @SenRonJohnson

01:34:50 - Illinois Gov. candidate Ted Dabrowski vows to make repealing the sanctuary state law his first act in office. For more on Ted’s run for gov TedForIllinois.com

01:55:08 -  Rachel K. Paulose, U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota, asks Will America outlaw Sharia law?

02:14:48 - Texas based Outlaw Country Singer/Songwriter, Creed Fisher, previews his upcoming show at The Piazza Aurora on Oct 11. Follow Creed on his Between Heaven & Hell tour creedfisherofficial.com

0:30 - Mass shootings

10:34 - Trump on Comey indictment

34:44 - Des Moines, IA, school supt

53:20 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside: The Peacekeepers program is a complete scam. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel

01:12:13 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, explains Pete Hegseth's "gathering of the generals" and the potential for a logistical quagmire

01:33:41 - George Parry, former federal and state prosecutor & regular contributor to The American Spectator: The idea that the DOJ exists independent of the president is nonsense. Check out George’s blog at knowledgeisgood.net

01:53:12 - SPORTS & POLITICS

02:11:51 - Former HHS advisor and retired Border Patrol chief Chris T. Clem to ICE and Border Patrol protesters: “We’re here to enforce the law, not your feelings.”

0:30 - Comey indictment

14:55 - Dallas ICE shooting

34:57 - Why Dan Proft is Single

54:52 - James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law & Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, Richard Epstein, tones down the excitement surrounding the Comey indictment

01:15:53 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator: The Shutdown Cometh, and Not a Moment Too Soon. Scott is also the author  of Racism Revenge and Ruin and From Hellmarsh With Love – a Mike Holman Novel - his newest Mike Holman novel Blockbuster is now available on Amazon 

01:38:12 - Bennett Academy 

01:57:44 - Bjorn Lomborg, president of the Copenhagen Consensus think tank and author of Best Things First, looks at Trump’s UN speech and the inconvenient truth of massive green energy costs

02:13:24 - Open Mic Friday

0:30 - Joe Rothrock, Special Agent in Charge of FBI in Dallas, on shooting

13:33 - Vance on Dallas ICE shooting

34:15 - Comey indictment coming

57:15 - Liel Leibovitz, editor at large for Tablet and host of the “Rootless” podcast, on Trump's UN speech and stance against Hamas - "there is at least one adult in the room who understands actions have consequences" Follow Liel on X @liel

01:13:30 - Josh Schirard, Byrna Technologies’ Director of Law Enforcement & Private Security and a former Galveston Police Captain & SWAT Commander, calls for urgent investigations into the radical networks fueling tragedies like the Dallas shooting

01:32:10 - Long time Chicago radio personality and author of “Broken Mary: A Journey Of Hope”, Kevin Matthews, previews "Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story” exclusively in theaters nationwide for one night only, Tuesday, Oct. 7. – brokenmaryfilm.com

01:47:41 - Bob Woodson, founder of the Woodson Center, draws on his civil rights experience to offer lessons for navigating today’s era of political unrest. Mr. Woodson is also author of  A Pathway to American Renewal: Red, White, and Black Volume II

02:05:39 - Tim Stearns, president of TJ Stearns in Arlington Heights, shows Dan how to retire early… and finally fix that short game. Tim is host of Protect & Grow: Chicagoland Retirement. Tune in Saturdays from Noon to 1:00PM (CT) at 560 The Answer

02:15:35 - Dan illustrates his  conversation with Bill Napleton

0:30 - Kimmel "apology"

16:58 - Google Admits Censorship Under Biden

39:39 - Trump at the UN

58:50 - George Beebe, former CIA director of Russia analysis and now Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute, breaks down Trump’s UN speech and the message aimed at Putin. 

01:16:36 - Andrew McCarthy, former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney and National Review editor, weighs in on whether Trump has the legal authority for strikes on Venezuelan boats. Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy

01:38:02 - Noted economist Stephen Moore applauds Trump for ripping into climate change hysteria in yesterday's UN speech. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:53:39 - Robert Royal, editor-in-chief of The Catholic Thing, calls Chicago archdiocese’s plan to award Senator Durbin an "absurdity" Robert will be the speaking at Aid for Women Dinner tomorrow night helpaidforwomen.org

02:11:05 - Nicole Wolter, president and CEO, HM Manufacturing, a power transmission components provider in Wauconda, shares her Big Beautiful Bill success story. For more on NIcole and HM Manufacturing hmmanufacturing.com

0:30 - Kamala's classic word salads: Mayor PButt for VP...I didn't say exactly what I said which I will now repeat

13:51 - Kimmel

33:24 - CAMPUS BEAT

52:52 - Pediatrician and epidemiologist Dr. Jonathan Ellen on Trump’s “bold” Tylenol comments and the future of the vaccine schedule.

01:20:25 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 

01:13:59 - FOP’s John Catanzara blasts Brandon Johnson’s “sickness” slur against police and calls out the mayor’s rank hypocrisy.For more on CPD FOP chicagofop.org

01:31:20 - Candidate for IL Gov Ted Dabrowski confronts the pension crisis crushing the state. For more on Ted’s run for the Gov tedforillinois.com

01:52:34 - Christian Toto, host of the “Hollywood in Toto” podcast, exposes the tangled web behind Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension — media lies, Hollywood hypocrisy, and the network’s crumbling late-night empire. For podcast updates and more hollywoodintoto.com

02:13:06 - Erik Kramer, former Bears QB (’94–’98), founder of Mental Health TouchDown and the Erik Kramer Passing Camp, and suicide survivor, shares his journey of recovery and his new podcast The Quarterback and the Con Artist. Erik is also the author  The Ultimate Comeback - for more info on Erik’s foundations and upcoming events erikkramer12.com

0:30 - Brandon Lake singing "Gratitude" with the crowd at Kirk funeral

14:07 - Charlie Kirk funeral

39:49 - The Left

58:06 - Christopher Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC & editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst: the rise of Mamdani will be the end of progressive politics in NYC. Chris is also the author of  Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition

01:18:04 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation calls out the left’s violent rhetoric and demands it end

01:37:33 - Barbara Oakley, distinguished professor of engineering at Oakland University: Censorship Hurts Our Brains—Literally. Professor Oakley is also creator and co-instructor of the Coursera course “Speak Freely, Think Critically.”

01:52:54 - The Left

02:11:52 - Charlie Kirk

0:00 - FCC Chairman Brandon Carr

11:59 - Kimmel

36:01 - Letterman at Atlantic Festival on Kimmel

01:00:10 - Durbin

01:18:53 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review: Kamala Harris Thinks You’re a Bigot. Follow Noah on X @NoahCRothman

01:33:02 - Omar's Saturday townhall at local church

01:50:18 - Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, Wilfred Reilly, announces his new venture Unified Solutions America - a “DEI rehab” - dedicated to helping companies build post-DEI. For more info unifiedsolutionsamerica.com. Prof Reilly is also author of Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me: Debunking the False Narratives Defining America’s School Curricula

02:10:48 - Open Mic Friday!

0:00 - FCC's Brendan Carr (on Benny Johnson podcast) on possible regulatory action: public interest requirement

11:34 - Kimmel

36:32 - "Cancel" culture?

58:48 - Senior Advisor for DHS/CBP Office of the Commissioner, Former Chief of U.S. Border Patrol & Deputy Commissioner and Retired Acting Director at ICE,  Ronald D. Vitiello: Immigration laws are on the books to preserve the American Way of Life

01:16:44 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady: Inflation is not going away and nobody wants to talk about it. 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

01:33:24 - Joseph Moreno,  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: Is Antifa a terrorist organization? Follow Joe on X @JosephMoreno

01:52:31 - Eric Bolling, TPUSA board member, on Candace Owens

02:16:41 - ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations’ Acting Executive Associate Director, Marcos Charles, defends the agency against Toni Preckwinkle’s attack on its presence.

0:00 - Kash hearing...Grassley

15:30 - Kirk assassination

37:01 - Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist practicing in New York and Washington:  ‘Splitting’ and the Celebration of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination. Keep an eye out for Jonathan’s forthcoming book Therapy Nation

55:10 - The discourse

01:15:46 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University, goes over Kash Patel's senate hearing

01:33:49 - Noted economist Stephen Moore hears rumblings of a China trade deal — and says a rate cut is on deck. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:51:20 - Matthew Schmitz, founder and editor at Compact Mag, scrutinizes The Epstein Myth. Follow Matthew on X @matthewschmitz

02:11:47 - Charles Cornish-Dale, aka Raw Egg Nationalist, asks: Are antidepressants fueling America’s violence? Follow Charles on X @Babygravy9 and substack.com/@babygravy9

0:30 - JD Vance hosting Charlie Kirk Show

12:09 - Pritzker: I have never called Republicans Nazi

36:50 - Franklin Park

56:54 - Cancel Culture

01:14:24 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights

01:17:40 - Alan D. Viard, senior fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute, analyzes the fiscal impact of immigration. Check out Alan’s full report The Fiscal Impact of Immigration: An Update

01:34:21 - Ted Dabrowski, candidate for Governor of Illinois:  "I know how the sausage is made and why it tastes so bad" Find out more about Ted’s run for Gov - tedforillinois.com

01:52:42 - Chief Political Analyst at The Liberal Patriot, Michael Baharaeen, explores What Americans Think About Crime and Public Safety. For more from Micahel  michaelbaharaeen.substack.com

02:10:35 - Neil Levin, senior nutrition educator at NOW Foods, urges the FDA to crack down on repeat offenders and frauds rather than pile on new regulations they won’t enforce. For more on NOW Foods nowfoods.com

02:24:38 - Animal Stories

0:30 - UT Gov. Spencer Cox

13:15 - Stephen Miller on Hannity: radical Left violence

38:17 - Peggy Noonan: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Feels Like a Hinge Point

01:02:59 - Chapter Chair, Moms for Liberty – Lake County, Marsha K McClary, shares the concerns of parents in Buffalo Grove over a middle school teacher who compares Charlie Kirk’s events to Nazi rallies. Keep updated with Moms for Liberty – Lake County on X @Moms4Liberty_IL

01:16:03 - Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci discusses the Unite the Kingdom rally in London and reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death

01:36:30 - Thomas Baker, former FBI legal attaché, on the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s shooter—and the unanswered questions surrounding the Trump assassination attempt in Butler, PA. Thomas is also the author of The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy

01:55:05 - Richard Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law at the University of Chicago, delivers a masterclass on the First Amendment

02:10:24 - Julianna Frieman, freelance writer who covers media and politics: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Is a Turning Point for the USA. Follow Julianna on X @JuliannaFrieman

0:30 - Comrade Bernie condemns political violence, defends peaceful pluralism

14:03 - Clay Travis, leftist violence out of control...their rhetoric caused Kirk assassination

36:43 - Online celebration of Kirk's death

01:02:40 - Ex-FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence agent Eric O’Neill breaks down the chase for Charlie Kirk’s assassin. Check out Eric’s new book, available Oct 7 - Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime: Cybersecurity Tactics to Outsmart Hackers and Disarm Scammers

01:18:51 - Bill O’Reilly, host of No Spin News, discusses his new book Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Check out No Spin News  weeknights 5pm CT at BillOReilly.com

01:34:28 - Chris Clem, former HHS advisor and retired chief of the Border Patrol, on Operation Midway Blitz and the risks agents face when rhetoric gets in the way

01:52:58 - Scott A. Rivkees MD,  professor of practice at the Brown School of Public Health, pediatrician and the former state surgeon general and secretary of Health of Florida: You’re on your own now to make medical decisions

02:16:25 - Open Mic Friday!

0:00 - Remembering Charlie Kirk

36:58 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University, looks at culture issues on college campuses - "They claim to be liberals but they don't want to hear your side"

57:38 - Reaction from the Left

01:18:25 - Patrick Maloney, Chicago FD Special Operations Chief – retired – shares his experience as one of the many CFD members who deployed to Ground Zero on September 12, 2001 

01:31:11 - "There was no security" 

01:35:40 - Ian Rowe, founder of Vertex Partnership Academies and senior fellow at AEI, on the dehumanizing narratives in schools that brand dissenting views as evil. Ian is also the  author of Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for ALL Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power

01:54:42 - RealClearPolitics’ Susan Crabtree on security for the president, vice president, and conservative figures — and whether the Secret Service is up to the task. Susan is also the author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All

02:13:00 - Retired FBI Special Agent & Criminal Profiler from the Unabomber case, James Fitzgerald, breaks down the FBI investigation into Charlie Kirk's shooter. James is also the author of the book series A Journey to the Center of the Mind

02:25:22 - Sage Steele remembers Kirk

0:30 - ICE protests in Chicago

13:22 - Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, warning residents of ICE operations

36:32 - Iryna Zarutska

01:00:14 - Campus Beat 

01:14:17 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Riverside Police Chief, remembers Chicago as “the safest it’s been in over 10 years” when federal agents teamed up with CPD during the DNC.Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel

01:29:04 - Why Dan Proft is single

01:32:45 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: A vote for Mamdani is a nail in the coffin for America's greatest city. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:50:29 - Dominic Green, columnist for The Washington Examiner, contributor to the Wall Street Journal and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, on Israel’s bombing of Qatar and Trump’s Linehan in the sand. Follow Dominic on X @DrDominicGreen

02:09:18 - Solveig Gold, senior fellow in education and society at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni & Joshua T. Katz, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, explain why America Needs Tough Grading

0:30 - Trump on Iryna Zarutska, no cash bail at US Bible Museum

19:12 - Speaker Johnson clarifies "FBI informant" comment about Trump/Epstein

36:32 - 22,638 unaccompanied minors recovered by HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement

52:20 - Dave Swerski: I love Bears football

54:54 - Joe Abraham, father of Katie Abraham who was killed in a drunk driving hit-and-run car wreck caused by criminal illegal alien, believes if Illinois had "any kid of real leadership, Katie is not dead - she is sitting here with me"

01:11:26 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 

01:14:43 - Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and principal at The Committee to Unleash Prosperity, argues public health must be guided by the best data—and people should decide for themselves. Phil is a must follow on X @kerpen

01:40:41 - Ted Dabrowski weighs in on the economics of education reform and the culture of high expectations. Follow Ted on X @ilpolisk

01:53:27 -  New York City-based reporter, Benjamin Ryan, reports on The taming of a gender researcher. For more of Ben’s writings benryan.substack.com

02:12:29 - Nobel laureate economist James Heckman (University of Chicago, Archbridge Institute) challenges the “ZIP Code is destiny” argument, urging focus on families over neighborhoods.

0:30 - Trump: not going to war with Chicago, you second-rate reporter

21:45 - Steven Sund, former Capitol Police Chief, on DC’s federal task force success and the untold truths of Jan. 6. Steven is also the author of  Courage Under Fire: The Definitive Account from Inside the Capitol on January 6 

41:22 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, makes the case for pressure on the UK to stop silencing speech and undermining democracy

01:01:51 - Why Dan Proft is single 

01:20:10 - Paul Vallas,  CEO of the McKenzie Foundation and previously served as CEO of Chicago Public Schools, reveals the results Chicago gets for its staggering $32,000 per-student price tag. Follow Paul on X @PaulVallas

01:38:36 - Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston and is a contributing editor to Civitas Outlook, Josh Blackman, on Trump's legal battles and The Failed Lower Court Revolt. For more from Josh civitasinstitute.org

 :30-   RFK Jr testimony before Senate Finance Comm

  7:48- Elizabeth Warren vs. RFK

31:15-Portland as a case study for National Guard to back ICE

 46:02- Former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Jody Weis, is shocked Pritzker & Johnson won't accept help - "This is a no-lose situation... they should welcome Trump in"

1:09- Dr. Richard Bartlett, former advisor on Gov. Perry’s healthcare task force, says RFK Jr. “spoke facts, is unbiased, and not bought.”

1:28- Daniel DePetris, Defense Priorities fellow, on the US strike in the South Caribbean: The war on drugs is like the war on poverty—we can only chip away.

Follow Daniel on X @DanDePetris

James Perry, founder and CIO of Perry International Capital Partners, breaks down the markets, the Fed, and the August jobs report.

For more on Perry International Capital Partners perrycapitalpartners.com

 0:30-  Epstein victims speak out

 9:49- Trump reacts to Epstein victims' presser

32:37- More Epstein reaction

49:27- Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, John Malcolm:  I live in DC. I’m glad Trump sent in the National Guard to fight crime.

 Follow John on X @malcolm_john

Director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, Frederick Hess, singles out four states that  have a lot to teach the country about teaching (Illinois is not one of them) 

1:09- Rick is also the author of  Letters to a Young Education Reformer

1:21- CEO and founder of American Energy Institute and former Texas Representative, Jason Isaac, exposes environmental extremists working to block Trump’s nuclear push

Follow Jason on X @ISAACforEnergy

01:11:28- Graham Linehan

1:54- Arne Duncan: Trump's Crackdown Will Make Crime Worse

Managing Partner at Emerson Collective, former U.S. Secretary of Education, and founder of Chicago CRED, Arne Duncan, defends his NY Times op-ed and argues that less guns will equal less crime

For more info on Chicago CRED chicagocred.org

0:30 - Trump at SPACECOM presser on deploying National Guard to Chicago: I have an obligation

9:49 - Morning Joe's "radical" idea for Pritzker

32:37 - Pritzker at presser on imminent deployment of National Guard

58:06 - CDC walkout

01:11:28 - Adam B Coleman,  founder of Wrong Speak Publishing and author of The Children We Left Behind: How Western Culture Rationalizes Family Separation & Ignores the Pain of Child Neglect, argues  No, we don’t need illegal immigrants to do jobs Americans ‘won’t’ Follow Adam on X @wrong_speak

01:29:32 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: I don’t like Trump’s tariffs but I do like his trade deals. Get more Steve @StephenMoore

01:47:37 - 15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez, says Chicago should challenge President Trump - “If you can do better, let’s see what you can do” For more on Ray and his work for the 15th ward the15thward.org

02:06:03 - Fellowship for Performing Arts Founder and Artistic Director, Max McLean, previews his upcoming production of “The Screwtape Letters” – September 13 & 14 at the Athenaeum Center, 2936 N Southport, Chicago 60657 - for more info  athenaeumcenter.org