Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

: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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - BLM Brandon at Labor Day protest 8:43 - Pritzker message to Noem on FTN: she is inflaming passions 31:07 - MN Annunciation Catholic School church shooter 56:21 - Sports & Politics 01:12:09 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:15:22 - Former Chicago Police Lieutenant John Garrido points to CPD’s long history of working with the National Guard — and says the loudest opposition comes from neighborhoods that would be least affected. John is also President of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation – garridostrayrescue.org 01:33:54 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, weighs in on the “egregious” mismanagement at Country Club Hills School District 160 - “the worst thing about all of this is our kids can’t read” Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:51:40 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, shares some “truly ghoulish” news: Minnesota Democrats are fundraising off Robin Westman’s murderous spree. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 02:07:33 - Cory Miller, professor of psychology at the University of California, San Diego: The Future of AI Lies in Monkeys, Not Microchips. Follow Professor Miller on X @CoryMillerMarmoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Minneapolis mayor: 'How many times have we been here?' 10:10 - MN US Attorney Joe Thompson: shooter hated everyone except other school shooters 29:52 - Psaki turns on the waterworks to further claims against GOP on guns 53:30 - Parents Sue OpenAI, Blame ChatGPT for Their Teen's Suicide 01:09:45 - Jonathan Alpert is a psychotherapist practicing in New York and Washington and author of “Therapy Nation,” forthcoming in 2026. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the shooting in Minnesota. 01:27:24 - Jennifer Harrison is the Executive Director of The Victims Rights Reform Council. She joined Dan Proft to talk about the devastating cost of cashless bail. 01:44:20 - Chadwick Moore is the New York Times Best Selling author of Tucker, the biography of Tucker Carlson, Senior Reporter for News Features at the New York Post, and his substack – substack.com/@chadwickmoore. 02:01:30 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Principal speaks out after Minnesota Catholic school shooting 11:09 - The suspected Minneapolis shooter posted a video showing their manifesto and weapons. One had “Israel must fall,” another “Burn Israel,” and a holster read “6 million wasn’t enough.” 30:12 - Kennedy on The Five: it's not the trans part, it's that he was mentally ill 48:28 - La Shawn Ford is Illinois State Representative for the 8th district and candidate for Illinois’ 7th congressional district. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to President Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. 01:09:25 - Jenny Beth Martin is co-founder of Tea Party Patriots and host of the “Jenny Beth Show” podcast. She joined Dan Proft to talk about the Only Citizens Vote Tour 01:25:15 - Oak Park and River Forest High School removed external bathroom doors “in the name of safety.” 01:44:29 - Mary FioRito is Cardinal Francis George Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center. She joined Dan Proft with reaction to the Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis 02:04:45 - James Fitzgerald is a Retired FBI Special Agent & Criminal Profiler from the Unabomber case, now co-host the “Cold Red” podcast – it’s on Spotify, Apple, etc. – and author of the A Journey to the Center of the Mind memoir series. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to President Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard to big cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - BLM Brandon on Morning Joe: federal funding for more cops 14:10 - Civil rights attorney with history of suing CPD to serve as Mayor Johnson's strategy chief 23:17 - Cracker Barrel to go back to old logo after backlash 44:09 - CBS WH reporter Olivia Rinaldi "breaks" Taylor Swift engagement 57:27 - Andrew McCarthy is a Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney & Contributing Editor at National Review and author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency. 01:21:32 - Stephen Moore is a Noted Economist and author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to President Trump’s plan for the government to take an ownership stake in American companies. 01:38:03 - High school girls' volleyball player speaks out about opponents forfeiting games over trans teammate 01:52:45 - Neetu Arnold is Paulson Policy Analyst at the Manhattan Institute and a Young Voices contributor. She joined Dan Proft to talk about her column: The High Costs of Classroom DisorderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump: "A Lot Of People Are Saying Maybe We'd Like A Dictator" 11:40 - JB & Friends presser on Trump, National Guard 52:29 - Woman breaks down over Cracker Barrel rebrand 01:08:56 - Frank’s History Minute 01:12:18 - Corey Brooks is Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago, founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to President Trump’s plan to send the National Guard and military into Chicago. 01:32:41 - Ted Dabrowski is President at Wirepoints, Inc. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to President Trump’s plan to send the National Guard and military into Chicago. 01:46:55 - Katarina Szulc is an investigative journalist based in Mexico City who writes about cartels host of the “Borderland” podcast and her substack “Send News.” She joined Dan Proft to talk about President Trump’s efforts to crack down on the cartels 02:06:50 - Alex Pollock is a Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute, served as the Principal Deputy Director of the Office of Financial Research in the U.S. Treasury Department, former President and CEO, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, and author of Finance and Philosophy—Why We’re Always Surprised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - BLM Brandon on MSNBC on National Guard 16:08 - National Guard 38:57 - Wes Moore: Baltimore doesn't need National Guard 58:43 - Ken Cuccinelli — National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, former Virginia AG, and former DHS deputy secretary — says DOJ is well within its rights to demand voter data from Illinois and other states, and he’s surprised it hasn’t happened sooner. For more on the Election Transparency Initiative electiontransparency.org 01:15:03 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and St. John’s University homeland security doctoral candidate, breaks down Friday’s raid on John Bolton’s home and reacts to the Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts 01:38:19 - Emil Barr, founder of Step Up Social, managing partner of Candid Network and a co-founder of Flashpass: ‘Work-Life Balance’ Will Keep You Mediocre. Follow Emil on X (@RealEmilBarr) 01:52:58 - President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Times, Clifford May, on the chances Putin will have a sit down with Zalensky "Putin is not going to move or make any concessions unless there is pressure" Follow Cliff on X @CliffordDMay 02:10:10 - Border/migrants/deportationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - NY appeals court sets aside $500M fine 16:08 - BLM Brandon's panic attacks 35:38 - Rhode Island Assistant AG Devon Hogan Flanagan arrested for trespassing 54:41 - Fitzgerald settles with NU 01:11:20 - Illinois Trucking Association Executive Director Matthew Hart on efforts to close loopholes that open the door for illegal immigrants to get commercial driver’s license. For more on the Illinois Trucking Association iltrucking.org 01:32:02 - American economist, author, professor, and co-director of the Program on the American Economy and Globalization at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, Don Boudreaux, talks trade, tariffs and beyond. Check out Don’s blog at cafehayek.com 01:48:34 - Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist practicing in New York and Washington, tackles Therapy’s Identity Politics Problem and breaks down the Mamdani supporter. Jonathan’s book Therapy Nation releases next year 02:06:36 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Explaining Mamdani 12:08 - Dems 34:39 - Pritzker: independent maps but only on a national level 51:36 - District 211 board meeting 01:15:32 - Rich Lowry, editor of National Review, offers Democrats advice on fixing their dismal ratings — and looks ahead to what Republicans can do once Trump is off the ballot. Rich is also the author of The Case for Nationalism: How It Made Us Powerful, United, and Free 01:33:33 - Richard M. Reinsch, editor-in-chief of Civitas Outlook, weighs Trump’s tariff-for-income-tax swap—and delivers a reality check. Follow Richard on X @Reinsch84 01:52:04 - COO of Lox & Loaded, Gayle Pearlstein, shares the Lox & Loaded mission "to introduce responsible firearm ownership and safety in a way that’s approachable, professional, and deeply rooted in community values" For more info visit loxandloaded.org 02:06:44 - Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor KT McFarland is optimistic on a Russia-Ukraine deal—if Trump maintains the pace and urgency. KT is also the author of Revolution: Trump, Washington and “We The People”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Lox & Loaded gun club 13:42 - Semi driver who killed 3 in FL 36:07 - Conant volleyball District 211 (board meeting tonight) 58:56 - Tyler Grey, former SOF operator and current veterans’ mental health advocate, reveals his hard-won journey in Forged in Chaos: A Warrior’s Origin Story. For more on Tyler and his book tyleragrey.com 01:17:08 - U.S. representative from Illinois’s 15th congressional district, Mary Miller, on her bill combating Illinois law requiring ‘invasive’ student mental health screenings. Keep updated with Congresswoman Miller on X @RepMaryMiller 01:28:14 - TX State Rep. Nicole Collier spends night locked up in the capitol 01:33:43 - Noted economist Stephen Moore cheers calls for ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ but flags looming risks to America’s energy security. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:53:24 - Former United States Deputy Undersecretary of Defense & contributor to the Washington Times and The American Spectator, Jed Babbin, on proposed sanctions against Russia - “empty threats do not impress Putin - so if we’re gonna do it, let’s do it” Follow Jed on X @jedbabbin 02:10:25 - Adult sleepaway campSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Rhode Island Assistant AG Devon Hogan Flanagan arrested for trespassing 13:56 - Brian Glenn (Real America's Voice and MTG beau), Trump on Zelensky suit 35:47 - Border/migrants/deportations 59:52 - Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute, says it's time to come to the realization that one more round of sanctions isn't going to do anything - “it is very difficult to bring Russia to its knees” Follow Justin on X @JustinTLogan 01:14:13 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:17:30 - Christina Bobb, former Marine and Trump attorney - now takes on government corruption as an attorney with Judicial Watch, shares details from her new book Defiant: Inside the Mar-a-Lago Raid and the Left’s Ongoing Lawfare. Defiant is available Sept 9 - preorder your copy today 01:36:21 - Founder and Executive Editor of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, reacts to the required mental health screenings coming to Illinois schools: "stop telling our kids thier mentally ill - teach them to read and write, that's what we need" Get Mark’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:52:25 - Trump on getting rid of mail-in ballots 02:12:26 - Benjamin Zycher, senior fellow at AEI, shrugs off the rise in “climate lawfare” — noting nearly every case has already lost in court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump on Air Force One before the Putin meeting: want a ceasefire, want to stop the killing 13:42 - Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Tapper...moving toward piece, admin lines on five regions 35:05 - Swalwell on MSNBC: Trump acts like Russian asset 51:30 - Catfight on CNN 56:44 - Jim Iuorio, host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints, maps out where tech and markets collide — and what September could bring. For podcast updates & more @jimiuorio 01:17:20 - Visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, Steven Bucci, on Trump’s progress with Putin, the left’s childish outrage over optics, and why today’s meeting with Zelensky matters 01:38:16 - Dan Proft Parenting Tips 01:53:48 - Senior writer for the Washington Examiner and author of The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists, David Harsanyi: Democrats and their doomed search for ‘authenticity’ Follow David on X @davidharsanyi 02:11:00 - SPORTS & POLITICS 02:13:13 - Rafael Mangual, senior fellow and head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative, calls out the hypocrisy of celebrating falling crime while pockets of lawlessness rage on.Check out Rafael’s most recent book Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Mass-Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong, and Who It Hurts MostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - DC 11:59 - DC - Legalized Weed 33:11 - LA Mayor Karen Bass upset about ICE raid outside of their redistricting presser 45:32 - Comey 2017 testimony 54:15 - Sen. John Kennedy on the Socialists' ascendancy 01:06:35 - Hunter vs. Melania 01:10:27 - Mitch Daniels, former Purdue president and Indiana governor, breaks down the crises facing modern universities 01:31:28 - Editor in Chief of Jewish News Syndicate, Jonathan Tobin: The generational price of the false Gaza ‘genocide’ narrative. Follow Jonathan on X @jonathans_tobin 01:51:27 - Christian Toto, host of The Hollywood in Toto Podcast, on Hollywood’s sudden free-speech obsession and the fall of Howard Stern. For podcast updates & more hollywoodintoto.com 02:03:46 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Russiagate Reckoning 11:20 - DC 31:18 - Why Dan Proft is Single 49:09 - IL mental health screening 01:11:52 - George Beebe, former director of Russia analysis at the Central Intelligence Agency and a former staff advisor to Vice President Cheney on Russia, offers what he believes Putin will try to achieve at tomorrow's summit in Alaska. George is currently Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft - quincyinst.org 01:28:13 - Collin Anderson, executive editor for the Washington Free Beacon, on just how gerrymandered Chicago is—so gerrymandered its main airport parks planes in two different congressional districts. Follow Collin on X @CAndersonMO 01:47:15 - Rachel K. Paulose, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota (2006-2008), discusses possible charges if the Trump administration plans to jail the Russian hoax colluders. Follow Rachel on X @RachelKPaulose 02:07:37 - Founder & Principal Broker for HealthInsuranceMentors.com, C Steven Tucker, explains how a 15-minute trip to the emergency room can turn into a $70,000 bill. Follow Steven on X @HealthInsMentorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Fleebagging Texas House Dems set to return 11:38 - Cincinnati beatings 29:35 - BLM Brandon responds to Trump openly mulling sending in National Guard to Chicago 54:36 - Joe & Eileen Bailey, Chuck Schumer's imaginary friends 01:07:11 - National political reporter Salena Zito dives into her new book Butler, DC crime, and the imaginary antics of Chuck Schumer’s supposed pals, Joe & Eileen Bailey. Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland is currently #1 on the NY Times best seller list! 01:25:25 - Stephen Moore riffs on big blue city mayors pushing government-run grocery stores—“it’s really very simple… food should just be free.” Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:42:35 - Garret Ziegler, founder of Marco Polo, built a searchable database from Hunter Biden’s laptop, revealing a history of corruption and blackmail. For more on Marco Polo and the Report on the Biden Laptop - marcopolo501c3.substack.com 02:09:31 - Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of Cure-CMT, Patrick Livney, invites you to make an impact on the lives of people living with CMT by joining them at their golf outing in Libertyville this Monday 8/18. For details and registration cure-cmt.org/golfoutingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Trump announces "Liberation Day" in DC 9:06 - Trump on DC: It's embarrassing DC is such a disgusting pit 28:05 - Trump threatens to do the same in Chicago 53:41 - Senior writer for the Dispatch, David Drucker, on Trump's DC takeover announcement - "he takes an issue in which he might achieve broad support and he talks about it in a way that ensures that only his supporters are going to like it" Follow David on X @DavidMDrucker 01:09:01 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:11:33 - Russiagate-Schiff 01:28:15 - Ted Dabrowski, President of Wirepoints, outlines bold steps the Trump administration should take if it turns its attention to Chicago like it has to DC. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:46:01 - Theodore Dalrymple, contributing editor of City Journal & a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, on Luigi Mangione and the Romance of Murder. Theodore is also the author of many books including Buried But Not Quite Dead: Forgotten Writers of Père Lachaise 02:00:19 - SPORTS & POLITICSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Pritzker on gerrymandering 17:46 - Juliana Stratton: Dems dominate in IL not because of maps but because of good governance 37:43 - Bobby O'Rourke at Powered By People rally 01:00:45 - License plate cameras in Oak Park 01:13:27 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, cautions that Trump’s eagerness for a “win” could lead him to make a risky deal with Putin 01:33:40 - John Hinderaker, President of the Center of the American Experiment and Powerline contributor, slams Pritzker and fellow blue-state governors for defending their rigged electoral maps. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:50:29 - Christopher Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and editor of The Institutional Risk Analyst, issues a stark warning on NYC’s soaring living costs — saying the city is on a dangerous path toward complete unaffordability. Chris is also the author of Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 02:08:04 - Bob Woodson, founder and president of the Woodson Center, on the The Media and a Mob in Cincinnati.Mr. Woodson is also the author of A Pathway to American Renewal: Red, White, and Black Volume IISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Krok is in for Dan Proft this morning 0:00 - How Texas’ redistricting effort is having major implications across the US 15:54 -Texas redistricting: What's at stake as Republicans aim to pick up 5 House seats 34:06 - Crypto group says it orchestrated sex toy tosses in WNBA games 57:33 - The WNBA and Caitlin Clark’s Civil Rights 01:13:04 - Cincinnati brawl victim Holly speaks out on injuries after violent attack 01:32:09 - Mark Episkopos is a Research Fellow with the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He joined Chris Krok to talk about the potential for a meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin. 01:50:56 - Tony Kinnett is the National Correspondent for The Daily Signal. He joined Chris Krok to talk about the redistricting battle in Texas, and the Democrats fleeing the state. 01:57:51 - Brian Harrison is a State Representative in Texas. He shared a message for Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. 02:11:14 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Hunter Biden says he has a new job as director of development at BASTA Inc., an eviction defense org in Los Angeles 8:42 - Ohio senator introduces 'Holly's Act' for woman brutally beaten in viral Cincinnati attack 27:32 - Abbott Files Lawsuit to Start Removal 'Derelict Democrat Texas House Members' Who Fled State to Block Redistricting Bill 49:17 - Delia Ramirez's damage control 01:08:44 - Itai Biran is the Consul for Political and Commercial Affairs at the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the humanitarian aid into Gaza and continued media bias against Israel 01:26:52 - Dershowitz at Good Pierogi stand at farmer's market in Martha's Vineyard confronting woman who wouldn't sell to him 01:42:15 - Paul Perez is President of the National Border Patrol Council. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the outrage surrounding an ICE raid using a Penske rental truck. 01:57:36 - Thomas Baker is a retired FBI special agent and legal attaché and author of The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy. He joined Dan Proft to talk about the FBI handling of the Epstein case and Russiagate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - DOGE staffer known as ‘Big Balls’ attacked in DC 6:28 - Ex-CNN correspondent Jim Acosta interviews AI avatar of deceased Parkland shooting victim 27:03 - Texas governor asks court to remove House Democratic leader from office over walkout 52:19 - FAFO parenting: is 'F*** Around and Find Out' the antidote to gentle parenting? 01:06:17 - Thomas Weitzel is the retired Chief of Police of Riverside. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to recent acts of violence against police officers. 01:26:40 - Stephen Moore is a Noted Economist and author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:45:56 - Richard Epstein is the James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law, Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago. He joined Dan Proft to talk about Tariffs and Executive Power. 02:05:30 - Susan Crabtree is RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent and co-author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us AllSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - These socialists are giddy that Zohran Mamdani's NYC could provide "free" sex-change surgeries 9:24 - Maddow: while the world was turning and you were falling in love a dictatorship befell America 26:59 - Texas House Democrats flee state to block Monday GOP redistricting 58-vote 46:30 - Why the Right Is Obsessed With Thinness - The New York Times 01:03:37 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:06:27 - Liel Leibovitz, editor at large for Tablet and host of the “Rootless” podcast. He joined Dan Proft to talk about his column: No Chosen, No “Almost Chosen” 01:27:17 - Ted Dabrowski is President at Wirepoints, Inc. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the comments by Delia Ramirez: "I am a proud Guatemalan before I am an American." and the sluggish job growth in Illinois under Governor Pritzker 01:43:08 - Dean Spears is Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Texas at Austin and co-author of After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People. 02:00:44 - John Tamny is editor of RealClearMarkets, Director of the Center for Economic Freedom at FreedomWorks and author of The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy about Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto RevolutionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - VP Vance On Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad: Did Democrats Learn Nothing From 2024? 8:52 - Cincinnati mayor says he has not talked to victims of brutal beating, welcomes black preacher who demands they be arrested too 29:09 - Dozens of Texas Democratic lawmakers head to Illinois in protest against redistricting plan 54:09 - MLS Fan Kicked Out of Stadium for Wearing MAGA Hat 01:08:22 - 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 Proft with reaction to Green Beret Tony Aguilar on Tucker criticizing IDF conduct at Gazan aid centers 01:32:36 - Scott McKay is the publisher of the Hayride, senior editor at the American Spectator, and author of Racism Revenge and Ruin and From Hellmarsh With Love – a Mike Holman Novel. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the Texas lawmakers who have fled to Illinois because of the fight over mid-census redistricting. 01:48:17 - James Lawley is the founder of the YouTube Channel “Gent Z” and gent-z.com. He joined Dan Proft to talk about what masculinity means to younger generations. 02:06:09 - Carol Roth is an entrepreneur and author of You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back. She joined Dan Proft with reaction to President Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor StatisticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - "107 Days"...Kamala's memoir 7:27 - BLM Brandon's 26 ideas 27:25 - Durham Report annex release 51:30 - Former Cincinnati Mayor Ken Blackwell condemns city officials for their ridiculous response to the recent mob assault in downtown Cincinnati. 01:05:24 - RNC Senior Advisor Danielle Alvarez highlights President Trump’s impressive achievements—accomplished in just six months. Follow Danielle on X @Danielle_Alva 01:27:19 - Board Certified Behavior Analyst–Doctoral (BCBA-D) based in New York City and Co-Founder of KIT Educational Consulting, Jennifer Weber: Schools Must Make Classrooms Sane Again — and Ditch ‘Restorative Justice’ Check out Jennifer’s Issue Brief for the Manhattan Institute The Cost of Restorative Justice in New York City Schools 01:42:52 - Founder, CIO Perry International Capital Partners, LLC, James Perry, breaks down the July jobs report. Check out Perry International Capital Partners at perrycapitalpartners.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Cincy beatings 7:40 - Mamdani on defunding police 27:12 - Pelosi insider trading 47:44 - Host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints, Jim Iuorio, responds to Brandon Johnson's floated corporate head tax - "they're putting people against the wall who have options" For podcast updates & more @jimiuorio 01:06:34 - Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School, William Jacobson: "You only have freedom on campuses if you are liberal, very liberal, far-left anarchist, or anti-Israel anti-American" Professor Jacobson is also the founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation 01:28:06 - SPORTS & POLITICS 01:47:53 - Chris Ferguson, professor of psychology at Stetson University: Dopamine Is Not Why Kids Love TikTok. Follow Chris on X @CJFerguson1111 02:09:49 - Martin Gurri, former CIA analyst, presently a Visiting Fellow at the Mercatus Center of George Mason University: Obama’s bruised ego was behind the corrupt plot to bring down Trump. Martin is also author of The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New MillenniumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - BLM Brandon has ideas 9:28 - On homelessness 30:37 - Cincinnati beatings...Les Nessman reporting 47:43 - Manhattan shooter 01:08:41 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, questions whether the Republican Party is ready to confront where—and when—government intervention makes sense. Follow Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:33:36 - Noted economist Stephen Moore applauds the nation’s second quarter growth—and warns Illinois must change course to reverse its economic decline. Steve urges you to move towards change at votewithyourfeet.net 01:50:46 - Author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War, Gordon Chang: Selling US-made AI chips to China sacrifices America’s global standing. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang 02:03:49 - President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Times, Clifford May, weighs in on Israel/Gaza and Trump’s deadline for Putin. Follow Cliff on X @CliffordDMaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - The Sandberg game, 4/23/84...two HRs off Bruce Sutter...Harry Caray with the call 11:30 - Bayless on Scheffler's comments on family vs. golf 32:41 - PM Starmer with Trump defensively declares free speech is alive and well in the UK 50:24 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy” Shellady, doesn’t expect much movement from Powell at tomorrow’s press conference. Catch 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 01:08:22 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:11:29 - Former Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau calls out a politically motivated gag order after the village hits him with a mysterious cease-and-desist 01:33:51 - Founder and Executive Editor of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, on property taxes and other fiscal traps closing in on Illinois taxpayers. Get Mark’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:50:52 - James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law, Richard Epstein, says charges against Comey, Brennan—even Obama—are on the table, but asks: are you ready for the political firestorm that follows? 02:07:29 - Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle adSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - CIA Dir John Ratcliffe on Bartiromo: Russiagate was a conspiracy which is ongoing 13:25 - what is yet to come...Durham report classified annex...part Hillary plan, part FBI plan to advance Hillary plan 34:14 - CAMPUS BEAT 56:06 - Cleta Mitchell, election attorney and founder of the Election Integrity Network, on the intertwinings of Russiagate and the Epstein files—and how Grok spins it off course. Follow Cleta on X @CletaMitchell 01:15:46 - Steve Bucci, visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, slams former CIA Director John Brennan as a proven liar who misled the American people 01:33:16 - Jonathan Hoenig, founding member of the Capitalist Pig hedge fund and Fox News contributor, takes on tariffs, trade, and the Fed. Follow Jonathan on X @JonathanHoenig 01:49:57 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:11:49 - ColumbiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - RIP Hulk Hogan 18:32 - Treason 34:58 - Surging Illinois Energy Prices 58:12 - Brandon Johnson on housing: a fundamental human right 01:14:24 - Matt Kittle from The Federalist breaks down the newly unsealed docs tying Team Obama to the Russia hoax — and who's still in the hot seat. 01:31:15 - Columbus statue to be replaced by rotating art 01:40:25 - George Parry, former federal and state prosecutor and contributor to The American Spectator, exposes the institutional failures that allowed the Butler assassination attempt to happen. Check out Geroge’s blog knowledgeisgood.net 01:53:39 - President of the Crime Prevention Research Center and former senior advisor for research and statistics at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Policy, John Lott: Criminals Fear the Death Penalty More Than Life in Prison. John is also the author of Gun Control Myths & More Guns, Less Crime 02:09:52 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Epstein files 9:57 - Gabbard/Russiagate docs 30:53 - Obama immunity 51:29 - The media conspiracy 01:12:51 - Former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy breaks down the case against Comey, Brennan, and Obama — and whether new intel from DNI Tulsi Gabbard could support conspiracy charges. Now’s a good time grab a copy of Andy’s book Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency 01:34:52 - Director of the Center for Technology & Innovation with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, Jessica Melugin, reacts to White House AI Action Plan. Follow Jessica on X @melugin_p 01:50:02 - Former National Security Advisor John Bolton details what we know — and what we think we know — about Iran’s next steps.. Follow Ambassador Bolton on X @AmbJohnBolton 02:01:02 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:06:55 - California-licensed social worker Pamela Garfield-Jaeger, “The Truthful Therapist,” counters the gender book trend with her new children’s book Froggy Girl. Follow Pamela on X @truththerapist 02:22:16 - Victim impact statement of Alivea GoncalvesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Police break Will McNeil's window after traffic stop...but… 9:56 - Russia collusion/Obama treason 31:29 - Obama has tried this before 47:36 - $100M in fire aid raised at concert and nothing to the LA fire victims 53:04 - The government grocer 01:09:15 - Jennifer Bos, mother of Megan Bos, speaks out on the urgent need for changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act after the man accused of concealing her daughter’s body was released pretrial 01:35:52 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: Jerome Powell has been completely incompetent. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:50:14 - Will Chamberlain, Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, explains why President Obama is likely shielded from prosecution — but others involved remain at risk of conspiracy charges. For more on the Article III Project article3project.org 02:06:51 - John Anthony, host of Detroit’s Morning Answer and Black & Right Radio, opens up about the loss of his son to suicide and the deeply personal journey that led to his new book, Letters to John Boy. John is Host of Detroit’s Morning Answer FM 92.7 – weekdays 6am – 8am CT & Host of Black & Right Radio – Saturdays 4pm – 7pm on 560 the AnswerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Hunter on "Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan" 15:39 - Hunter on Clooney 33:09 - Russian collusion hoax 01:01:33 - WNBA: Pay us what you owe us 01:12:42 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:15:53 - Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent, James A. Gagliano, breaks down the new revelations from DNI Director Tulsi Gabbard 01:40:22 - Sam Olson, ICE Chicago Field Office Director, reveals the mounting challenges ICE officers face on the ground—from activist pushback to political interference. For more on ICE and their work across the country ice.gov 01:58:16 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: JB Pritzker Presides Over an Illinois Pension Mess. Check out Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 02:15:43 - Dominic Green, columnist for The Washington Examiner, contributor to the Wall Street Journal and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, reports from the frontlines of Britain’s War on Speech. Follow Dominic on X @DrDominicGreenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Bartiromo-Gabbard-The Set-Up 16:59 - Bartiromo-Gabbard-Fake Intel 34:47 - Waukegan-Conceal Corpse-Safe-T Act 56:52 - Little Village Vandalized: Hoax or Not? 01:16:11 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, says Putin is all in, has lost perspective, and won’t be easy to negotiate with — it’s going to take a big stick 01:32:03 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, pushes back on the Chicago Sun-Times’ disgraceful headlines labeling police as racist. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:51:18 - Gabbard to refer Obama administration officials to DOJ for prosecution 02:11:43 - John Roberts, writer, television producer and artist, asks why JB Pritzker is trying to start a coup on US Soil? For more about John - jbrobertsauthor.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Colbert canceled 14:27 - Epstein birthday letter 33:21 - Piers Morgan goes after Joy Reid 52:04 - Woman shot in Lakeview 01:06:44 - Shane Gills "Tush Push" sketch for ESPYs 01:10:02 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, on the most recent scandal to come out of Minnesota - the arrest for burglary of State Senator Nicole Mitchell. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:27:15 - Obama joins podcast with Michelle & Craig 01:32:09 - Drew Holden, author of the Substack “Holden Court” (drewholden.substack.com), unpacks over half a decade of NPR’s most egregious coverage. Follow Drew on X @DrewHolden360 01:48:06 - Shane Gillis on WNBA at ESPYs 01:50:42 - Christian Toto, host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast ”, offers his review of Superman and comments on the cancellation of Colbert. For podcast info & more hollywoodintoto.com 02:08:15 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - CPS sued 10:18 - Epstein “hoax” 32:47 - Epstein accuser Maria Farmer...they recorded everything 57:11 - John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets & Director of the Center for Economic Freedom at FreedomWorks, on the FED chair and interest rates - “replacing Powell won’t alter reality” Check out John’s most recent book The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy about Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution 01:11:07 - NPR 01:33:50 - Chief Political Analyst at The Liberal Patriot, Michael Baharaeen, offers A Final, Comprehensive Look at How Trump Won in 2024. For more from Michael michaelbaharaeen.substack.com 01:52:03 - Mark P. Mills, founder and executive director of the National Center for Energy Analytic, on Zohran Mamdani, AI, and the Job Apocalypse. Follow Mark on X @MarkPMills 02:12:27 - James Fitzgerald, retired FBI Special Agent and criminal profiler from the Unabomber case—and now co-host of the “Cold Red” podcast—on the FBI’s mishandling of the Epstein files and what it reveals about the list that may or may not exist. Check out the latest edition to James’ memoir series A Journey to the Center of the Mind at jamesrfitzgerald.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - "Good Trouble" Trump protests 10:33 - Trump: don't understand the interest in Epstein, "sordid" and "boring" 30:40 - Biden autopen 49:33 - President and CEO of Young America’s Foundation, former Governor of Wisconsin and former presidential candidate, Scott Walker: Stop Paying for Failure: It’s Time for Real Government Accountability. For more on the Young America’s Foundation yaf.org 01:07:06 - do you have compassion for illegals who are afraid? 01:31:51 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on trade/tariffs/inflation. Get more Steve on X @StephenMoore 01:38:47 - Schiff mortgage fraud 01:44:51 - Alex Berenson, author of Pandemia: How Coronavirus Hysteria Took Over Our Government, Rights, and Lives and writes at Unreported Truths - alexberenson.substack.com - analyzes the bizarre anger and meanness of our public health betters. Follow Alex on X @AlexBerenson 02:07:12 - Mike Olson, retired Secret Service Agent & co-founder/owner of 360 Security Services, responds to recent reports released by the chairmen of the Senate Judiciary and and Homeland Security committees. For more on 360 Security Services 360security.servicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Dershowitz: no client list 12:19 - Matt Walsh on Epstein 33:07 - Relenting on the purge 56:59 - SPORTS & POLITICS 01:11:57 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:15:39 - Theodore Dalrymple, contributing editor at City Journal and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, wades into the world of rage screaming, performative politics, and the prestige of public hysteria. Theodore is also the author of many books, including Buried But Not Quite Dead: Forgotten Writers of Père Lachaise 01:32:56 - Founder and Executive Editor of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, on the possibility of Illinois opting in to the "overwhelmingly popular" national school voucher plan - "put up governor, let's see what you got" Check out Mark’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:48:48 - President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Clifford May: Trump is giving the Ukrainians a fighting a chance.For more on Cliff and the FDD fdd.org 02:07:46 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent, Susan Crabtree: One Year after Butler, Secret Service, FBI Face New Questions. Susan is also co-author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us AllSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Epstein 13:16 - Epstein continued 36:05 - Indianapolis Police Chief Christopher Bailey 57:31 - OPRF teacher Aaron Podolner fired 01:16:46 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy, breaks down Tucker Carlson’s interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian 01:40:01 - CNN contributor and author of the forthcoming A Revolution of Common Sense, Scott Jennings, weighs in on Epstein saga - "whatever happens needs to happen quickly and it needs to happen clearly" Scott’s new venture “The Scott Jennings Show” premiers today at 1pm CT on 560 the Answer 01:53:20 - Thomas Baker, retired FBI Special Agent and former legal attaché, critiques the White House’s handling of the Epstein files and slams the Secret Service over its failures in Butler, PA. Thomas is also the author of The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy 02:18:19 - Corey Brooks, Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church and founder of Project H.O.O.D., is lacing up for a bold mission—walking from New York to L.A. to raise $25 million for underserved communities. For more info and to give your support visit projecthood.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Jayden Perkins' mom chides Pritzker in open letter 11:44 - Replacing Walter Burnett with Walter Burnett 31:42 - Epstein 54:13 - John Solomon, award-winning investigative journalist and founder of Just the News, breaks down the DOJ’s investigation into John Brennan and the decade-long effort to undermine Donald Trump’s presidency. Follow John on X @jsolomonReports 01:12:02 - NEA cuts ties with ADL 01:32:46 - Chris T. Clem, former HHS advisor and retired Chief Patrol Agent, says that with the border now secured and efforts underway to remove criminal elements, it’s time for common-sense solutions to stabilize the immigration system. Keep up with Chris at chrisclemofficial.com 01:50:31 - Jennifer Bilek, investigative journalist tracking the funding of the gender industry: The architects of ‘AI rights’ are a threat to humanity. Jennifer writes at The 11th Hour Blog - the11thhourblog.com and is author of Transsexual Transgender Transhuman: Dispatches from The 11th Hour 02:10:21 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Feds Crash National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture 34:53 - The End of the Public Library 55:47 - John Brennan 01:13:40 - Patrick Wohl, author and lawyer originally from Illinois, shares details from his new book Something Big: The True Story of the Brown’s Chicken Massacre, A Decade-Long Manhunt, and the Trials That Followed 01:34:08 - Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Ammon Blair: The National Guard has defended our borders before. For more on the Texas Public Policy Foundation - texaspolicy.com 01:53:28 - Congressional Reporter for the Washington Examiner, Lauren Green: Congress breaks four records just six months after arriving in Washington. Follow Lauren on X @lauren_greennn 02:12:56 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator, on Brennan, Comey and The Epstein Mess. Get the first two chapters of Scott’s book this Saturday at spectator.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Texas Flood: Who's at fault? 34:20 - Mob Rule at Pool in Glen Ellyn 01:12:37 - Leamsy from Alligator Alcatraz, on the line like caller number 6, describes the conditions inside 01:34:43 - Noted economist Stephen Moore celebrates The Biggest Conservative Victory in 30 Years. Steve is also the author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:51:38 - Should Trump give more weapons to Ukraine? 02:08:15 - Founder and CEO of Edelson PC, Jay Edelson, warns The New York Times wants your private ChatGPT history — even the parts you’ve deleted. Jay has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top 200 lawyers and by Fortune as one of the most creative people in business - edelson.com 02:22:39 - Walmart StoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan credited with saving 165 lives in TX 11:16 - Texas Floods: Politics 28:44 - Elon's new party...AMEP 53:54 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police in Riverside, discusses the underlying issues that lead to mass shootings—like the one in River North last week—and why many of them extend beyond the reach of law enforcement alone.Be sure to follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:08:52 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:12:07 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University, if there was a smoking gun there there would be charges - believes Pam Bondi and Kash Patel in regards to the Epstein case 01:36:26 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, on big blue city politics and the race to see who can hand out the most free money. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:51:30 - Dems: there will be blood 02:12:21 - Neal Pollack, senior editor at The Spectator’s U.S. edition and a Central Texas native, urges: Don’t politicize the Texas flood. Neal is also the author of twelve books of fiction and nonfiction including Edge of Safety: A Future Tale of Arbitrary Lockdowns and the Deeply Caring Citizens Who Love Them and a three-time Jeopardy championSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - BBB Passes 13:58 - Reaction to the BBB 23:47 - More reaction 35:13 - What's in the Big Beautiful Bill? 51:47 - Crossing state lines with a trunk full of questionable patriotism 54:06 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: "It's a good time to invest in the stock market, it's a good time to invest in America and we're back baby!" 01:11 - Check out Steve’s newest book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 1:41 - Joel Griffith, policy advisor at Advancing American Freedom, discusses how Islamism and socialism share a common contempt for American founding values. For more on the AAF advancingamericanfreedom.com 1:58 - James L. Perry, founder, CIO Perry International Capital Partners, remarks on the a strong June jobs report. For more on Perry International Capital Partners perrycapitalpartners.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Farewell to Amy J 28:20 - Mello Buckzz, "Feel Me" 34:28 - Lake Bluff youth baseball 58:09 - Founder & Principal Broker for HealthInsuranceMentors.com, C. Steven Tucker, breaks down what the BBB means for medicaid and what it actually does, and doesn’t do - "none of this fear mongering is covered in the bill" 01:16:26 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, breaks down the global hot spots—Israel, Iran, and Ukraine/Putin 01:39:46 - Christopher Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC & editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst, weighs in on the BBB - Trump has done what he promised to do - and for small business people this is a big deal. Check out Chris’ most recent book Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 01:56:12 - James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law, Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, Richard Epstein, looks at The Constitution, Parental Rights, and Transgender Treatment for Minors 02:13:45 - Phil Ambrose, founder of HazSim—a training tool for first responders—and a current Battalion Chief in Southern California, discusses the response to the Texas floods and the role of early warning systems. For more on HazSim visit hazsim.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - UPenn to uphold Trump-era protections for women's sports after Lia Thomas case review 32:11 - Alligator Alcatraz 51:37 - Rob Chadwick, retired Supervisory Special Agent and former head of the FBI’s Tactical Training Program at Quantico, now serving as Head of Personal and Public Safety at the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), shares CrossPointe Church Shooting Insights. For more on the USCCA usconcealedcarry.com 01:09:00 - Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and principal of The Committee to Unleash Prosperity, covers the just passed Big Beautiful Bill. Follow Phil on X @kerpen 01:29:21 - Reid Rasner, founder and CEO of Omnivest Financial & owner of Rasner Media, offers a look inside his bid to acquire TikTok. 01:46:38 - Chuck de Caro—CNN’s first Special Assignment Correspondent, Special Forces veteran, and longtime Pentagon consultant—breaks down the bombing of Iran and how it fits into the U.S.’s long track record of covert military operations. 02:07:29 - UPenn aligns with federal policy reinforcing women’s sports protections in the wake of the Lia Thomas investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - dispelling the lies about "medicaid cuts" 11:46 - The Ice Cream Man 33:50 - Learning more about Zohran Mamdani 54:46 - Bob Fioretti, former alderman and recent Republican candidate for Cook County State’s Attorney, shares his work as Vice Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Anti-Human Trafficking Committee. 01:10:08 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:13:34 - American competitive eater from Chicago and defending Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Champ, Patrick Bertoleltti, details his game plan as he gears up to face Joey Chestnut this Friday at Coney Island. You can follow Patrick on instagram @deepdisheats 01:28:10 - Ted Dabrowski, president of Wirepoints, says Governor Pritzker has already pushed Illinois far to the left—and warns he’ll go even further as he positions himself for a presidential run. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:47:46 - Dennis Leavitt, CEO of United We Pledge, on empowering America’s youth to become more informed and engaged citizens. For more info visit unitedwepledge.org 02:04:39 - Crayton Caudill of Level 10 Coatings explains how he turned Amy’s garage into a show-stopping paradise. Let Level 10 Coatings transform your garage level10coatings.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - 2 Firefighters Killed in Idaho Sniper Ambush 10:47 - President Trump is on a roll! 25:13 - June is not just LGBTQ plus, plus, plus but it’s also Black Music Month 30:03 - Douglass Park shooting 50:16 - Spokesperson for the Clean Energy Choice Coalition and the CEO of Strategia Consulting - a Government affairs and crisis communications firm - Lisa Druss, brings attention to a new ordinance in Oak Park banning natural gas connection in new construction projects. For more on the Clean Energy Choice Coalition ourcleanenergychoice.com and for more on Strategia Consulting teamstrategia.com 01:07:59 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, says it is ludicrous to believe Iran can rebuild in a couple of weeks after after the devasting blow Trump gave to their nuclear program 01:29:30 - Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi shares how you can support the party as it gears up for the 2026 governor’s race. Subscribe to the Chairman’s Newsletter illinois.gop 01:45:26 - Benjamin D. Giffone – pastor, chaplain, and missionary - discusses his new book A House Divided: Technology, Worship, and Healing the Church After COVID. For more from Benjamin thinkhardthinkwell.com 02:03:57 - Licensed Private Detective and former Chicago policeman, Paul Huebl, investigates the Douglass Park shootingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - The KING has made it official 31:49 - Reaction to Zohran Mamdani's victory continues 50:26 - Charles V Payne, host of Making Money - weekdays 1pm CT on FOX Business - and author of Unbreakable Investor: it's not about getting rich - it's about building the foundation for the next generation. Follow Charles on X @cvpayne 01:11:22 - Alderman for the 15th ward, Ray Lopez, on crime, curfews and the Alders chances against the Chicago Police Knights later next month. Help Support Inner City Youth Programs and see the Chicago Alders vs the Chicago Police Knights in a fundraiser softball game - July 20 12pm at Kerry Wood Cubs Field - cpdknightsbaseball.com 01:31:59 - Longtime Chicago radio personality and author of Broken Mary and Mary’s Roadie, Kevin Matthews shares updates on his journey with Mary—and brings back an old friend for a surprise visit. For more on Kevin’s books and an upcoming documentary BrokenMary.com 01:48:08 - Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, discusses his new documentary BLOWN AWAY: Exposing the Wind Scam. Check out Blown Away on X @CortesSteve 02:06:30 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.