Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

0:00 - Letters for Madigan 12:47 - San Diego NeoMarxists blocking ICE vehicles, yelling obscenities 30:10 - The Woke Right 53:58 - Big Beautiful Bill 01:13:45 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights 01:16:14 - George Parry, former federal and state prosecutor, regular contributor to The American Spectator, on law & order and The Wages of COVID. For more from George, read his blog at knowledgeisgood.net 01:35:55 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: Mike Maddigan “made Illinois a much worse place to live” Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:51:15 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on the Big Beautiful Bill: Failure is not an option. Check out Steve's newest book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 02:08:37 - Amy defends her golf score 02:21:52 - Colonoscopy prepSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Pfleger on mass shooting near St. Sabina 5:48 - Attack on Jews during vigil in Boulder, CO 26:08 - Acting ICE Dir Todd Lyons: arrests are 1,600/day and going up 45:41 - Jukka Savolainen, professor of sociology at Wayne State University: The Alienated ‘Knowledge Class’ Could Turn Violent. Follow Jukka on X @JukkaSavo 01:04:57 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, on the "black eye" Ukraine just delivered to Russia and what it means for peace talks moving forward 01:21:39 - FEMA/Biden WH duplicity on East Palestine 01:31:57 - Toxic Nation 01:40:27 - Veronica Garcia, Washington state 2A state champ, 400m 01:59:28 - Biden provides health update 02:01:35 - Gordon Chang, author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War, reacts to Treasury Secretary Bessent’s update on trade talks with China. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Leavitt on "judicial tyranny" 8:53 - Hoover clemency 32:00 - Dan’s theory on Hoover clemency 47:16 - Doocy-Leavitt on Biden hearings 49:32 - Morbidly obese queer Marxist Olivia Juliana on young men not in "The Coalition" 01:10:50 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, on terrorism, tariffs & DOGE. Stay in the know with Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:32:15 - Former HHS Advisor and Retired Chief Patrol Agent, Chris T Clem, explains the “beauty” of ICE detainers and why we need to end sanctuary policies. Keep updated on Chris’ work chrisclemofficial.com 01:53:29 - Co-Founder & President WSFDV - also also the President of Rockin’ For Our Vets - Michelle Senatore, joins Dan & Amy to promote this summer’s big charity concert with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. For tix & info visit wsfdv.org 02:05:19 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Charles Thomas fills in for Dan 16:34 - Larry Hoover 34:05 - Gov Newsome caves 54:53 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, predicts a rise in crime rates when we get a rise in temperatures - "It has been an unusual spring" Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:10:34 - Dr. Richard Bartlett, practiced medicine in Texas for 28 years and served on former Governor Perry’s healthcare task force, backs up RFK Jr’s removal of the COVID vaccine from the CDC's recommended immunization schedule for healthy kids and pregnant women. 01:30:17 - Founder of Ex-Cons for Community and Social Change – eccsc.org - Tyrone F. Muhammad, is running to be the next US Senator for IL. Give your support for Tyrone’s campaign tyroneforsenate.us 02:06:55 - Chuck de Caro, CNN’s very first Special Assignment Correspondent, served with the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), former outside consultant for the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment for 25 years, offers a Memo to Hegseth: China is winning the info war, but we already built the fixSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Dr. Don Curtis, in operating room after JFK shot...4 shots 15:18 - Fight between two women Secret Service Uniformed Division Officers outside former President Obama's residence 33:05 - Drag Queen Story Hour in Beverly 51:59 - Tapper & Thompson 01:10:58 - National political reporter, Salena Zito, looks at the Democrats attempt to "rebrand" and explains why Trump's swing state numbers will remain strong. Pre-order Salena’s new book today Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland 01:34:27 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on the Big Beautiful Bill and the the importance of econimic growth. Check out Steve’s newest book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:53:01 - Gen Z climate hysterics 02:06:33 - State of Fear 02:09:20 - Fred Fleitz, vice-chair of the America First Policy Institute Center for American Security, also former National Security Council chief of staff, explains Why It Is So Difficult for Trump to Clean Up Biden’s Ukraine Mess 02:22:27 - blue books backSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - BLM Brandon celebrates Africa Day 12:03 - "we're winning" 35:34 - Scott Pelley commencement at Wake Forest...everything is under attack 55:29 - Kelly Cassidy: GOPers obsessed with children's genitals 01:09:42 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:13:05 - Ian Williams, former foreign correspondent for BBC Channel 4 News: What the next phase of Trump’s trade war with China looks like. Check out Ian’s most recent book Vampire State. The rise and fall of the Chinese Economy 01:32:18 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: It's not identity politics causing Chicago's housing issues. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:49:11 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, on Minnesota’s “celebration” of George Floyd. For more from John powerlineblog.com 02:07:11 - CAMPUS BEATSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wolf Blitzer riveting interview with Tapper/Thompson 9:43- Israeli embassy murders 33:32- St. Louis CEMA officer Sarah Russell 44:02- Fining Trump store in Huntley 49:48- Ald Ray Lopez on Brandon Johnson's Chicago summer safety plan: The question really becomes are you going to allow police to do their jobs Follow Ray and his work for the 15th ward @ the15thward.org 1:11:52- Real Housewives of Hinsdale 1:27:18- Drew Holden, his substack – “Holden Court” – drewholden.substack.com - does a deep dive into the media's cover up of Biden's decline 1:48:14- Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, Yinam Cohen: "these people hate America as much as they hate Israel" - urges more leadership against antisemitism Follow Consul General Cohen on X @YinamCohen 2:05:47- Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kass is in for Amy Jacobson this morning 11:01- Embarrassing moment for Claire Shipman, wife of Jay Carney. 22:42- Naperville School District 203 meeting: Parents debate over transgender student competing in middle school track meet 30:25- Doocy: Trump's Foreign Policy Doctrine Is "Where People Stop Being Polite And Start Getting Real," Like "The Real World" 52:11- Arrested Rep. McIver: We Went To ICE Facility "To Do Our Jobs," The "Tense" Situation Was Created By ICE 1:10:59- 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 and John Kass with reaction to House passage of the Big Beautiful Bill. 1:22:54- I was alone on shift when Newark air traffic control went dark 1:28:33- William Jacobson is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School. Founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass with reaction to the murder two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, DC 1:48:42- Daniel DePetris is a fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune and Newsweek. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass to talk about the latest in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. 2:00:31- Johnny from Jesse Watters attends Comey book signing…sign my sea shell? 2:04:32- Michael Goodwin is a New York Post Columnist. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass with reaction to President Biden's cancer announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Adams announces he has metastatic prostate cancer 13:26- Megyn Kelly gets after Tapper: one us missed the biggest scandal of the century and one of us did not 34:20- MSNBC on Bidən’s cognitive abilities: “Bidən is far beyond cogent. He is better than he has EVER been intellectually, analytically. He is the best ever.” 55:48- Jim Iuorio is the host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about the impact of DOGE and the debate over the Big Beautiful Bill in Congress 1:13:54- Matthew Janecek is a Former Glenbard South history teacher founder of mrj-usa.com online teaching – the time has arrived to engage in free thought again – also founding member of Matthew Janecek & the Western Sage 1:34:14- Rubio and Kaine spar over South African refugees 1:51:50- Scott McKay is the publisher of the Hayride, senior editor at the American Spectator, and author of Racism Revenge and Ruin and King Of The Jungle. 2:10:45- College boomtowns go bustSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BLM Brandon brags that he is putting blacks first for jobs, contracts 14:02- SD Gates victory party 33:20- St. Jim Comey is a victim of "the times in which we live" 52:58- Democrats lied about Biden's condition 1:09:35- In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 1:12:58- President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Times, Clifford May, points out paths to peace in Russia/Ukraine Keep updated with Cliff on X @CliffordDMay 1:30:12- Dr. Kevin O'Connor 1:32:22- President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowksi, on BLM Brandon’s hiring practices: “Is he really saying this outloud!?” Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 1:46:51- Are podcasts the new establishment? 1:48:52- RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent, Susan Crabtree, has a message for Patel/Bongino - If you say there’s no there, there - tell us why Check out Susan’s new book Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All 2:09:21- CNN contributor, Scott Jennings, calls the cover up of Biden’s condition “the biggest scandal in modern American political history” Pre-order your copy of Scott’s forthcoming book A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western CivilizationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hur interview of Biden in Oct. '23 13:56- Biden cancer diagnosis 37:18- BLM Brandon out fixing that marketing problem… 1:01:23- Eric Kaufmann, professor of politics at the University of Buckingham in England: Welcome to the Post-Progressive Political Era Check out Professor Kaufmann’s newest book The Third Awokening: A 12-Point Plan for Rolling Back Progressive Extremism 1:19:31- Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, shares his view on the plan to relocate Palestinians to Libya 1:40:38- Comey 1:59:36- James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent, a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University and also served as mayor of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, doesn't hold back in response to Comey's 86 47 shell post. 2:15:29- Big. beautiful billSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jelly Belly Pritzker on CNN making the case it's okay for a billionaire to be the POTUS nominee because...his record 11:18- 8647/Comey 33:15- Reparations NOW 53:37- CAMPUS BEAT 1:13:44- Mark Miller, senior attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, goes through the oral arguments from Trump v CASA For more on the Pacific Legal Foundation pacificlegal.org 1:29:39- Noted economist Stephen Moore gives the Big Beautiful Bill a generous B minus Get more Steve @StephenMoore 1:46:33- Todd Spodek, criminal defense attorney who represented Anna Sorokin, offers his advice to Diddy’s Defense Team Todd is the founder of Spodek Law Group in New York nyccriminalattorneys.com 2:04:27- Open Mic Friday!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minneapolis father on laptop given to his kid with images of men having sex 12:53- Tim Tebow on child predators 28:21- Human Chain for Abrego Garcia in DuPage 31:13- Baristas on the picket line over their flair 49:32- Trump in Doha to Emir Al Thani: we appreciate those camels 56:50- Campus Beat 1:05:38- Dems/media: covering for Biden 1:26:23- George Beebe, former director of Russia analysis at the Central Intelligence Agency - now Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, is optimistic a Russia/Ukraine ceasefire could happen soon 1:41:18- Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, Wilfred Reilly, explains why democrats aren't welcoming to Afrikaners Check out Professor Reilly’s most recent book Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me: Debunking the False Narratives Defining America’s School Curricula 2:03:45- CEO/Founder of Liberty Cigars, John Adams, describes the cigars he will be supplying for next week's Cigar Nights For more on Liberty Cigars visit libertycigars.com Join Larry Elder, Dan & Shaun on two consecutive nights — Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Goebbert's Farm in Pingree Grove, Illinois, and Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois — as they light up some cigars together and discuss the the successes and challenges of Trump's first 100 days in office. It will be an unforgettable night of lively conversation and fine cigars with several hundred like-minded friends. 560theanswer.com/cigarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Kinzinger on indictment of Judge Hannah Dugan 13:38- Fetterman 32:36- EO on drug prices 58:19- Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, John Bolton, reacts to Trump's comments on Iran - "negotiating with the ayatollahs is really a waste of oxygen" John is also the author of The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir 1:08:48- US Senator from WI, Ron Johnson, shares The Ugly Truth About the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Follow Senator Johnson on X @RonJohnsonWI 1:26:49- Mississippi schools 1:46:08- Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney & Contributing Editor at National Review, Andrew McCarthy, goes over the indictment of Judge Hannah Dugan Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy 2:08:40- Sports & PoliticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air Force One 34:35- Trump on South African refugees 57:26- UK PM Keir Stermer on reducing immigration 1:12:30- Frank’s History Minute 1:17:02- Did DOGE fail? 1:32:40- Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady, on the China trade deal - There will be a time where things are uncomfortable. Several presidents could have done this before, but Trump is the only one willing to do it and he's doing it for America 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 1:49:11- President of Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: They’ve destroyed jobs and opportunity for black Chicagoans Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 2:07:39- James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law & Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, Richard A Epstein, argues against Trump's plans for reducing pharmaceutical prices 2:23:20- Larry Elder, radio host, also a former candidate for governor of CA and candidate for president, offers a preview of his upcoming cigar night with Dan & Shaun Catch “The Larry Elder Show” weeknights - 8 to 10 pm - on 560 the Answer Join Larry, Dan & Shaun on two consecutive nights — Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Goebbert's Farm in Pingree Grove, Illinois, and Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois — as they light up some cigars together and discuss the the successes and challenges of Trump's first 100 days in office. It will be an unforgettable night of lively conversation and fine cigars with several hundred like-minded friends. For tix & info 560theanswer.com/cigarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy on Newark, air travel...stress on an aging system 13:26- Melee with ICE, local Dem pols in Newark 32:19- BLM Brandon reflects Dan has plans for Columbus statue 52:12- President of the National Association of Scholars, Peter Wood, shares The unforgiving history of student loans Check out Peter’s most recent books Wrath: America Enraged and 1620: A Critical Response to the 1619 Project 1:08:47- Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, covers the busy weekend of geo-political news from peace talks to gifted airplanes 1:31:19- Christopher Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC & editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst: the chances of getting a tax deal done are falling rapidly Check out Chris’ just released Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 1:47:43- Why DP is single 2:04:57- Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy...retained all safety personnel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Da Pope 13:43- Pope Leo XIV 30:17- RIP Chet Lemon 32:22- Shave my head if you can give one legit reason to ban trans from the military 44:37- 3 Doors Down 47:16- Pro-Life Attorney and Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Mary FioRito, shares her experience from St. Peter's Square during the announcement of Pope Leo XIV and addresses concerns surrounding his papacy. For more coverage from Mary on X @maryfiorito 1:03:50- Former Yuma Sector Border Patrol Chief, Chris T. Clem, discusses his most recent role as a Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Health & Human Services working with the Office of Refugee Resettlement Follow Chris on X @CClemOfficial 1:20:20- FL man police encounter 1:22:51- Noted economist Stephen Moore breaks down the details of the new UK/US trade deal Get more Steve @StephenMoore 1:41:38- Karl Zinsmeister, chief domestic policy adviser to the President from 2006 to 2009: When Gradualism Fails Check out Karl’s new book My West Wing: A very personal account of work in the White House…and how to solve Washington’s perpetual resistance to reform 1:56:32- OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden on BBC 12:41- Noem with Angel Families in Springfield 30:51- BLM Brandon on Columbus statues 52:18- Jim Iuorio, host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints, disputes the widespread belief that tariffs will be wildly inflationary Give Jim a follow on X @jimiuorio 1:09:50- Robert Mundheim Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Amy Wax: Wokeism is stifling thought in America’s universities 1:30:08- Rob Long, former writer/producer for Cheers & co-founder of Ricochet, is confident the film industry will find its way out of recession "The best thing about Hollywood is it's decentralized chaos" Check out Rob’s podcast “The Martini Shot” 1:48:49*- Sports & Politics 2:09:44- President of the Population Research Institute, Steven Mosher, gives evidence that China is losing the tariffs war and retreating as fast as it can Get more of Steven’s expertise from his most recent book The Devil and Communist China: From Mao Down to XiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump still believes it'd be better for Canada to join US 13:44- Gets less friendly...Trump: we don't want cars, steel from Canada 35:39- JB and other sanctuary governors to testify 56:56- U.S. representative from Illinois’s 15th congressional district, Mary Miller, says it's a great day as President Trump continues to fulfill his campaign promises Follow Mary’s work for IL district 15 @Miller_Congress 1:07:13- Ivy League potty mouths 1:29:08- President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Co-Founder, Muslim Reform Movement & Former US NAVY Lieutenant-Commander - Zuhdi Jasser, sees opportunity for the US to send a message across the world by siding with India against militant Islamic regimes 1:45:21- Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment: Big, Beautiful Bill Should Rein in Regulation Phil is a must follow on X @kerpen 2:03:47- Senior writer for the Washington Examiner, David Harsanyi, makes the case for defunding NPR and PBS Check out David’s newest book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy TheoristsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PBS/NPR 9:07- First Durbin, now Calamity Jan 27:21- Trump on reopening Alcatraz 47:55- Your life for Fido's life 1:02:02- In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 1:06:54- Adam Kissel, visiting fellow for higher education reform in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, discusses higher ed and his new book Slacking: A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation 1:27:27- President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, on the proposed IL jobs tax Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 1:44:50- John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets, explains why he's frustrated but not worried with Trump's recent tariff actions Check out John’s most recent book The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy about Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution 2:02:15- Book Editor at The Federalist, Mark Hemingway, with The Biggest Media Scandal You’ve Never Heard Of Follow Mark on X @HeminatorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Ryan 12:12- Trump sit-down with MTP's Kristen Welker 34:24- "60 Minutes" flacks for lawfare lawyers 57:20- Tariffs 1:17:49- Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, weighs in on Mike Waltz' reassignment 1:33:27- Campus Beat 1:50:42- Alex Berenson, author of Pandemia: How Coronavirus Hysteria Took Over Our Government, Rights, and Lives, on the ongoing Covidian rewrite: "The press still isn't telling the truth about COVID" Get more from Alex at his substack “Unreported Truths” – alexberenson.substack.com. 2:05:53- Senate Democrats on Trump's first 100 days 2:07:10- James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law & Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, Richard A Epstein, explains why Why Reciprocal Trade Negotiations Will FailSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Balls speaks 11:26- NPR CEO Katherine Maher: seeking the truth is a distraction to getting things done 34:04- How ICE is actually doing i 51:27- WHY DP IS SINGLE 1:15:04- Barry Sturner, president and CEO of Townstone Financial, is grateful to be vindicated by the Trump administration 1:34:55- President of Caring Network, Kirt Wiggins, expresses Caring Network's mission to care for women facing unexpected pregnancies, to restore those who’ve already been hurt by abortion — and to mobilize God’s people for the work of life A gift of $150 can help Caring Network reach 5 women who are considering abortion. To make that gift, just go to 560TheAnswer.com/caring 1:49:24- Founder, CIO Perry International Capital Partners, LLC, James Perry, with a positive economic outlook and the April jobs numbers For uncompromising independence and a healthy skepticism of market narrative perryinternationalcapitalpartners.com 2:03:11- OPEN MIC FRIDAY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's Terry Moran interview 14:57- Kudlow: negative GDP number is phony 33:44- Trump thanks Musk 48:50- Jerry Agar, Toronto Sun columnist and host of the Jerry Agar Show on NewsTalk 1010 CFRB, breaks down Canada's election results Follow Jerry on X @jerryagar1010 1:05:54- Mark P. Mills, founder and executive director of the National Center for Energy Analytics, takes a deep dive into what caused the blackout in Spain/Portugal Follow Mark on X @MarkPMills 1:26:34- Springfield OH area resident, Setys Kelly, shares where the migrant situation stands now after all the attention received before the election 1:43:33- Why Dan Proft is Single 1:58:35- Writer for the WSJ editorial page, Daniel Henninger, with his take on Trump’s first 100 days See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pritzker is not an oligarch 10:36- Lia Thomas 32:27- Rand Paul on blocking Trump's tariffs 57:25- Civic illiteracy 1:17:48- Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, weighs in on Chicago’s Push to Eliminate Traffic Stops Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 1:32:08- Federal job corps 1:53:34- Fox News contributor and media/political columnist, Joe Concha, shares details from his new book The Greatest Comeback Ever: Inside Trump’s Big, Beautiful Campaign 2:09:59- Carol Roth, entrepreneur and author of You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back, believes Trump should meet with Main Street businessmen. They deserve it Check out Carol’s free economic newsletter carolroth.com/NEWSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Axios' Alex Thompson, award recipient at WHCA dinner, spins the "errors" committed by press on Biden mental capacity 12:44 - Homan: if you impede, you will be prosecuted 30:24 - The Kiffness: Vote4Pets Tour 33:18 - SPORTS & POLITICS 50:04 - Gov Pritzker is trying to change Texas BLUE 01:08:51 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:11:05 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator, lauds Trump's first 100 days in office. Check out Scott’s novels King Of The Jungle & From Hellmarsh With Love 01:30:00 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: Not a single child tested proficient in math in 80 Illinois schools. Get Ted’s latest wirepoints.org 01:43:42 - Daniel B. Klein, professor of economics at George Mason University, explains why Trump should fight globalism, not globalisation. Check out Dan’s most recent book Misinformation Is a Word We Use to Shut You Up 02:02:27 - Rafael Mangual, senior fellow and head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative: The Left Keeps Getting It Wrong on Crime. Get Raf’s most recent book Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Mass-Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong, and Who It Hurts Most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Bondi on Judge Dugan in WI 11:00 - Pritzker in NH calls for mass protests 29:33 - Trump 47 54:37 - George Weigel, author of Witness to Hope: The Biography of John Paul II and a distinguished senior fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, shares what he saw at Pope Francis' funeral and breaks down The High Stakes in Choosing the Next Pope 01:07:49 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies: If Zelinsky accepts the proposed cease fire, the Russians will violate it 01:28:09 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:44:38 - President of the Crime Prevention Research Center & former senior advisor for research and statistics at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Policy, John Lott, points to what the media has completely ignored regarding a recently declassified document. John is also the author of Gun Control Myths and More Guns, Less Crime 02:03:27 - Sports & PoliticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Lincoln Park murder 14:35 - UCLA vs. USC sperm race 31:34 - Campus Beat: Harvard President Alan Garber 51:32 - WHY DP IS SINGLE 01:08:27 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review: Is This Ukraine Peace Deal Worth a Transatlantic Schism? Keep up to date with Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:31:16 - Jo Bartosch, journalist campaigning for the rights of women and girls, on the trans activism movement "One day, we might well laugh at the collective lunacy that gripped the early 21st century. But not yet" Follow Jo on X @jo_bartosch 01:44:36 - Lionel Shriver, best selling author - most recently of Mania: A Novel - explains why "Women are finding it difficult to find men they don’t hold in contempt." 02:03:49 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Durbin not running 17:14 - Pritzker threatens El Salvador 34:52 - Michelle Obama on the unspoken pain and labeling of black women and the burdens they must carry 54:42 - The Age of Extinction 01:08:25 - American economist, author, professor, and co-director of the Program on the American Economy and Globalization at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, Donald J Boudreaux: If you believe trade deals will restore manufacturing employment, you're going to be disappointed. Check out Donald’s daily blog at cafehyek.com 01:27:02 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker: Who Says Democrats Aren’t Pro-Crime? Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:43:09 - SCOTUS oral arguments on 1st A case...books in Maryland govt schools 01:54:27 - EdSec Linda McMahon on Trump EO to allow teachers to institute discipline in their classrooms 02:00:57 - Joseph Bottum, visiting chair in conservative thought and policy at University of Colorado's Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization: College Students Don’t Read. But Can They? For more from Prof Bottum poemsancientandmodern.substack.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Robbery at gunpoint in Glenview 14:20 - CNN's Harry Enten with polling on immigration 33:21 - Elon Musk on the Baby Bust 49:39 - Tucker Carlson interview of Dan Caldwell 01:06:46 - Trade & Tariff Talk with noted economist Stephen Moore. Check out Steve’s newest book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:23:43 - Gordon Chang, author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War, backs Trump's trade war with China, saying "Trump’s trade actions could not have come at a worse time for Xi." Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang 01:37:55 - Bjorn Lomborg, president of the Copenhagen Consensus think tank, asks that we " take a moment to appreciate the remarkable progress we’ve made in improving the environment, and acknowledge that a key factor is prosperity"... Check out Bjorn’s most recent book Best Things First 01:55:58 - Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney & Contributing Editor at National Review, Andrew McCarthy: Is Donald Trump Breaking the Law? Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Hegseth 16:43 - Minister Dominque Alexander at Karmelo Anthony family presser 36:24 - Rep. Maxine Dexter in El Salvador on rescue mission 52:31 - Andrew Klavan, host of "The Andrew Klavan Show" at the Daily Wire, on the failures of "elite" universities and the lessons they teach "concocted in the fever pits of marxism" For more from Andrew check out thenewjerusalem.substack.com and his new book The Kingdom of Cain: Finding God in the Literature of Darkness – available May 6 01:08:41 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:12:00 - CEO of investment firm Azoria, James T. Fishback, offers several reasons why Trump should have the power to fire the Fed chair. Follow James on X @j_fishback 01:26:22 - Founder and Executive Editor of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, discussion pension reform - or the lack thereof - here in Illinois. Get Mark’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:43:04 - ONE Northside 02:00:14 - Rev. Robert A. Sirico, president and co-founder of the Acton Institute: Pope Francis was disruptive. Now, the next pope must clean up the ‘mess’ For more on Rev Sirico and the Acton Institute acton.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - BLM Brandon digs in on sanctuary city: won't negotiate with terrorists 12:30 - CA high school Celeste Diest (Lucia Mar Unified SD, San Luis Obispo) on boy in girl's locker room 30:16 - Mark Penn on Dem Party, prospect of AOC as nominee 51:09 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, points to the Safety Act as lawlessness continues to be the norm in Illinois. Follow Chief Weitzel on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:10:26 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, on allegations of leaks out of the DOD "don't speculate... investigate" 01:23:40 - Sports & Politics 01:28:38 - Pro-Life Attorney and Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Mary FioRito, on Pope Francis and his "complicated legacy" Follow Mary on X @maryfiorito 01:42:16 - Dad tells teacher he doesn't want his kids instructed on the use of butt plugs 01:46:32 -Sen. Chris Van Hollen explains "Margarita-gate" with Abrego Garcia02:08:09 - Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, Will Chamberlain, on the Abrego Garcia case "he will never be reunited with his family in Maryland again... he never had a legal right to reside in the US to begin with" For more on the Article III Project article3project.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What to do with Jerome Powell, Fed Chairman? Not another good day on Wall Street 12:53- Should Trump run for a third term? 33:50- Karmelo Anthony’s mom goes on a deranged rant where she claims her family is the victim 52:00- Willie Wilson is a Humanitarian & Businessman. He joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about his latest opportunity to get free gas and groceries 1:11:49- Strange sell-off in the dollar raises the specter of investors losing trust in the US under Trump 1:30:06- Alderman Ray Lopez 1:38:34- Stephen Moore is a Noted Economist and author of The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again. He joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about the ever evolving tariff situation 1:47:18- Blaine Wilhour is a State Representative for the 110th District. He joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about the Illinois homeschooling act 2:04:21- Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Don’t get a number during a live broadcast 13:58 - What was your first 45? 32:57 - What to do with Kilmar Abrego Garcia? 55:18 - Senior Director at Farm 2 Veteran, Michelle Keller, discusses the vital work of feeding our needy veterans across the nation and how Farm 2 Veteran is making a difference in the daily lives of our nation's heroes. You can support the vital work of Farm2Veteran in many ways - from a one-time donation to sponsoring a monthly meal or purchasing unique gifts from the organization’s Etsy shop - visit farm2veteran.com 01:10:00 - Dustin Grage, columnist at Townhall.com, points to a school in Minnesota that is still allowing boys to compete in girls sports. Follow Dustin on X @GrageDustin 01:31:08 - Virginia Allen, senior news producer for The Daily Signal, reacts to Sen Chris Van Hollen’s visit to El Salvador. Virginia is also host of The Daily Signal and the Problematic Women podcasts 01:50:09 - MANCOWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - What happened to Whoopi? 12:04 - Biden breaks his silence 31:39 - Abrego Garcia 50:11 - Tevi Troy, presidential historian and the former United States Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, on tariffs, DOGE & Trump 2.0. Follow Tevi on X @TeviTroy 01:10:28 - Deputy Managing Editor at Daily Wire, Tim Rice, on Trump’s ‘move fast and break things’ approach to crime. Follow Tim on X @timerice1 01:28:52 - Jon Hartley, host of the Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century podcast and affiliated scholar at the Mercatus Institute, is all for the proposed Tax Dodger Act - "It's outrageous that IRS agents aren't paying taxes while punishing others for doing so." Follow Jon on X @Jon_Hartley_ 01:49:45 - Scott Chastain, Deputy Chief for the Waukegan PD, discusses the case of a missing Antioch woman who was found in a container in a backyard 02:05:24 - Chris Richardson, representative for Colorado House of Representatives District 56, discusses CO House Bill 25-1312 which Chris argues "fundamentally oversteps the proper role of government" and "threatens parental rights." For more on Chris and his work for Colorado’s 56th District @RichardsonHD56See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - The Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing another high schooler at a track meet was released from jail Monday after posting a reduced $250,000 bond 10:48 - The ladies have landed 20:43 - Tariff confusion 31:02 - Gov Gretchen Whitmer was trying to hid behind two blue folders while in the Oval Office last week 49:56 - Director of Coalitions & Outreach for the Project 21 black leadership network, Terris Todd, breaks down why the Dept of Ed needs to be eliminated - "We should not allow Washington to dictate what we do at the local/state level" For more on Project 21 nationalcenter.org/project-21 01:06:50 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator, on The Glorious Impending Death of Temu. Check out Scott’s books Racism Revenge and Ruin and King Of The Jungle 01:25:05 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowksi, calls out Pritzker and Johnson for continually placing equity over critical thinking and resilience. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:44:26 - Which strategy works for the midterms and for 2028 Presidential race? 02:03:00 - Paul Huebl, licensed private detective and former Chicago policeman: Chicago Cops Slammed with Sudden Ban on the Sig/Sauer P320See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Trump on "tariff exemptions" for semiconductors, electronics 10:29 - Commerce Sec Howard Lutnick on This Week: farmers, lower prices 34:29 - CNN's Harry Enten on polling question: which party cares more about people like you? 53:44 - Woozy Dreams of the New Marxist 01:15:07 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, says unlike with the last administration "lighting up" Iran is not off the table 01:33:58 - Christopher Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC and editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst, says after last week's "kerfuffle" in the markets it's time to go shopping. Check out Chris’ book out this May Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 01:53:48 - Danielle Carter-Walters & Zoe Leigh, co-founders of Chicago Flips Red, on their fight against the socialist agenda of Chicago city leaders "this is an economic issue that has been going on for over 40 years" For more on Chicago Flips Red chicagoflipsred.com 02:12:17 - Professor of Politics at Assumption College, Daniel J. Mahoney, breaks down the totalitarian tragedy of the twentieth century in his new book The Persistence of the Ideological Lie: The Totalitarian Impulse Then and NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Political violence 10:12 - Austin Metcalf's dad on Anthony's self-defense claim 32:48 - CO legislation that would impact custody rights of parents who don't acknowledge gender identity of their kid 51:31 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady, on Adam Schiff's accusations of insider trading - "It's not insider trading when you broadcast it. It's dumber that he didn't buy" 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 01:11:14 - Editor of The New Criterion, Roger Kimball: The economy is more than an economic calculus, but really "an economy needs to embrace the people who live in a place" Follow Roger on X @rogerkimball 01:31:14 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:48:42 - Editor in Chief of Jewish News Syndicate, Jonathan Tobin: What creates a Palestinian terrorist and his foreign supporters? Follow Jonathan on X @jonathans_tobin 02:05:23 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Tariffs 14:15 - FLASHBACK: Pelosi in '96 on China/tariffs/trade deficits 31:58 - Jim Iuorio, host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints: Trump is trying to fix the trade deficit in two years when it should take five to eight. For podcast updates and more @jimiuorio 51:39 - Danielle Carter-Walters, Chicago Flips Red, on sanctuary cities before House subcommittee 01:11:26 - Adam B Coleman, author and the founder of Wrong Speak Publishing, discusses his upbringing, becoming a father and his new book The Children We Left Behind: How Western Culture Rationalizes Family Separation & Ignores the Pain of Child Neglect. Follow Adam on X @wrong_speak 01:29:54 - Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School, William Jacobson, on campus free speech issues and the Trump admin’s freezing of funds to Cornell and Northwestern Universities. Professor Jacobson is also founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation 01:49:40 - Ian Williams, former foreign correspondent for BBC Channel 4 News and NBC: China is ready for a trade war with America. Check out Ian’s book ‘Vampire State. The rise and fall of the Chinese Economy’ 02:05:18 - Norbert J. Michel, vice president and director of the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, says Free Trade Didn’t Kill the Middle Class - instead, the middle class has thrived over the past 40 years. Follow Norbert on X @norbertjmichelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Trump’s tariff’s what Countries are in and which ones are out. 11:48 - Ranking the most untrustworthy 28:41 - It was not supposed to fail. An exodus of viewers from 1 high profile podcast 33:24 - Title IX investigations 52:28 - Freelance journalist & West Virginia-based home birth mom, Evie Solheim, calls out Body Positivity’s Big Fat Lie. For more from Evie, check out her newsletter The Girl’s Guide 01:12:03 - Illinois might help take away parents’ car keys 01:31:20 - Noted economist Stephen Moore admits the trade wars have him slightly on edge. Grab a copy of Steve’s book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:46:45 - Jennifer Sey, former President of the Levi’s brand until she publicly opposed the closure of San Francisco’s public schools at the height of the pandemic - Also a retired member of the US Women’s National Gymnastics Team - wants to know why there are still so many men in women's sports!? For more from Jennifer xx-xyathletics.com 02:07:36 - Managing Editor for HotAir.com, Ed Morrissey: Mirror Mirror On the Wall, Who's the Fairest Film of All? Ed is a great follow on X @EdMorrisseySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Chris Krock fills in for Dan 19:32 - Finance and Economics Editor for Breitbart, John Carney: "We can't give the stock market a veto over the democratic process" Follow John on X @carney 37:16 - Middle American mother fighting for justice for our children, Michelle Peterson, discusses her struggle to have her son’s groomer incarcerated and the laws she is working to pass to protect children from further victimization. For more on Michelle and her work michellepeterson.org 56:44 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, on what we are getting with the new teachers contract - a big property tax bill, a more emboldened CTU and a bunch of kids who can't read. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:08:22 - Sounds from the Hands Off! protests 01:11:00 - Executive Vice President and Principal at P4 Security Solutions, Steve Vitale, explains why P4 Security Solutions has been hired by the Village of Winnetka. For more on P4 Security Solutions p4companies.com 01:27:47 - Teen accused of stabbing Austin Metcalf in the heart raised over 145K already on GiveSendGoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Chris Krock fills in for Dan 13:19 - The Great Disintegration: Parking Scam at The Rate 25:05 - Hands off! 29:51 - 50 countries have already reached out to President Trump 49:41 - Ald Brian Hopkins defends the proposed 8pm curfew as "a small step in the right direction" For more on Ald Hopkins work for the 2nd ward aldermanhopkins.com 01:09:33 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, believes Iran is the "key" to instability in the Middle East and explains what should be done until Iran is prepared to shut down the Houthis 01:25:52 - Vice President of Lending of Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial, David Hochberg, breaks down the Illinois SmartBuy program which pays off student loans for new and repeating home buyers in Illinois - “I don’t know where they get all this money to do all these programs” Buy a home or refinance with David 56david.com 01:43:33 - Richard Porter, former National Committeeman to the RNC from Illinois: Trump’s Multipronged Tariff Strategy 02:03:12 - Paul Vallas, policy advisor for IllinoisPolicy.org, former candidate for mayor and former CEO of CPS, weighs in on the new CPS/CTU contract. Follow Paul on X @PaulVallasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Tariff Temperature Check 34:03 - Hunter Metcalf 's eyewitness account of his brother's stabbing death 58:20 - K12 01:09:39 - Evanston child's cry for help 01:32:04 - Lumberton, NJ, Mayor Gina LaPlaca DUIed at house 01:42:26 - Mike Klotz 01:49:48 - Founder, CIO Perry International Capital Partners, LLC., Jim Perry, preaches patience and optimism as we go through tariff turbulence. For market intelligence and actionable insights you won't find anywhere else perryinternationalcapitalpartners.com02:12:05 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Trump on "Liberation Day" 9:59 - Former Commerce (and Kellogg's CEO) Sec Carlos Gutierrez on tariffs...temporary, opening bid 33:05 - FLASHBACK: Reagan on tariffs 52:43 - Why DP is single: almost got divorced because great husband wasn't taking out trash, unloading dishwasher...equity 01:12:02 - Dan Proft Parenting Tip: Negligent parent or Stasi narc? 01:28:10 - Director for Homeland Security & Counterterrorism at Center for Security Policy, Kyle Shideler, explains that the attacks on Teslas are working since “the currency of terrorism is attention” and also How to Prosecute the Tesla Bombers. Follow Kyle on X @ShidelerK 01:43:43 - Columnist for the New York Post & co-author of Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation, Karol Markowicz: Don’t let the leftists memory-hole their madness.Check out Karol on her own show, the “Karol Markowicz Show” on iHeartRadio 01:58:01 - Police halt investigation of "murder" of sex doll 02:00:41 - Dr. Michael Huber, distinguished healthcare professional, founder of Immune Enhancement Corporation and VIROMAX, shares how you can maintain your immune resilience with Virogo. For more on Virogo visit myvirogo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Election Results 12:51 - Republican Messaging 33:49 - deportations, case load, criminals 50:54 - Jeanne Ives, co-founder of Breakthrough Ideas, former member of the Illinois House of Representatives and candidate for governor, goes over our local election results. Catch Jeanne on “The Real Story” – Sundays 7 – 9pm on 560 The Answer 01:05:44 - Arrest of Downers South teacher Christina Formella 01:10:19 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, calls for the left to quit it's political posturing "You don't get points for getting the guy you hate's cabinet member fired" 01:28:12 - RIP Iceman 01:29:52 - Noted economist Stephen Moore celebrates Liberation Day. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:46:04 - Editor of National Review, Rich Lowry, is not surprised by yesterday's election results. Rich is also the author of and author of The Case for Nationalism: How It Made Us Powerful, United, and Free 01:58:32 - The average college studentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Election Day 12:03 - Meanwhile...kids being silly 32:27 - Democrat Brand 47:47 - TCU's Hailey Van Lith after win into the Sweet 16 50:50 - Why DP is Single: Zoe… 01:08:24 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:12:14 - CAMPUS BEAT 01:24:54 - Life as a member at a private golf club 01:32:03 - President at Wirepoints,Ted Dabrowksi, on the accelerated decline of Illinois. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:48:11 - Chicago injury attorney, Richard Craig, discusses the lawsuit he filed on behalf of "Jane Doe" against an Illinois abortionist after a late-term abortion took a "horrific" turn 02:02:38 - UK: toddler suspended for being transphobic02:05:30 - Amity Shlaes, board chair of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation and winner of the Hyek Prize: Fast-Forwarding Tax Cuts. Check out Amity’s most recent books The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression and Great Society: A New HistorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race is pivotal to upholding common-sense governing 11:54 - Celebrating Women’s History Month in Fairfax, Co, VA…A is for Abortion High school presents ‘obscene’ ABCs display for Women’s History Month 28:52 - 6 Unbelievably Scammy Federal Practices DOGE Staff Reveal In Fox Interview 50:29 - Lt. Col. (Ret) Tony Shaffer is President at Project Sentinel & London Center for Policy Research and author of Operation Dark Heart: Spycraft and Special Ops on the Frontlines of Afghanistan — and The Path to Victory. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to the latest updates on the fight between Russia and Ukraine, and the continued fallout from the Signal message app mishap 01:10:14 - Scott Shellady is Markets Specialist for Market Day Report! – 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- and The Cow Guy Close – 1pm CT to 1:30pm CT – both at RFD-TV. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to President Trump’s tariff plan 01:27:24 - Paul Drabik is a candidate for Downers Grove Village Council. He joined Dan and Amy to make his pitch to voters before election day. 01:43:43 - Gunman in liquor store mass shooting was AWOL from felony gun case in which he had signed a confession, prosecutors say 02:03:36 - Derrick Van Orden is the U.S. representative for Wisconsin’s 3rd congressional district. He joined Dan and Amy to preview the Wisconsin Supreme Court electionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kass is in for Amy Jacobson this morning 11:17- Federal immigration authorities detain international Tufts graduate student 31:10- Musk to Bret Baier: we routinely encounter waste of $1B 53:34- College Student Under Fire After Asking Administrators What They Do All Day 1:11:29- John Hinderaker is the President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass with reaction to Tim Walz potentially re-entering the national spotlight. He always weighed in on Elon Musk’s interview with Bret Baier on what DOGE has accomplished so far. 1:29:12- Christian Toto is the host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast ” – hollywoodintoto.com. He joined Dan Proft and John Kass to talk about the collapse of the new live action Snow White at the box office 1:49:45- Jon Stewart and Ezra Klein learn about waste, fraud and abuse 2:02:28- OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Rep. Brandon Gill brings up all of NPR CEO Katherine Maher’s old tweets claiming that “America is addicted to white supremacy” and supporting looting, reparations, and BLM. 30:58 - Hegseth: updates on attack plans not war plans 54:27 - Trump: Walz took responsibility 01:12:38 - Christopher Whalen is an investment banker and chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC, editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst, author of the soon to be released Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to President Donald Trump's announcement of new import taxes of 25% on cars and car parts coming into the US. 01:32:15 - William Nienburg is a Former Downers Grove library trustee. He joined Dan and Amy with an update on upcoming local elections. 01:46:58 - Early voting and spending surge in Wisconsin Supreme Court race that has drawn national attention 02:05:15 - Brian Schimming is the Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin. He joined Dan and Amy to preview Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Trump and Walz respond to Signal controversy: no need to apologize…won’t be using (much) going forward 13:19 - Hegseth on Goldberg: nobody was texting war plans 32:41 - White liberals and black people were asked if they think voter ID is racist. Result 52:00 - Jasmine Crockett calls Governor Abbott “Governor Hot Wheels” 01:10:47 - Pritzker at Human Rights Campaign dinner: we need to be streetfighters 01:45:47 - Internet laughs at ‘cringe’ music video that celebrates Musk and his ‘master plan to save our lives’ 01:50:10 - 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. He joined Dan and Amy to weigh in on the fight between the Trump administration and the courts. 02:10:37 - Ramona T Bonilla-Anaiel is Chief Union Steward Chicago Public Schools, Bargaining Team member, and three-term elected Executive Board Member of SEIU Local 73. Also the elected Republican Committeewoman for the 31st Ward Belmont Cragin in Chicago, IL. She joined Dan and Amy to talk about being targeted for social media comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans 14:38 - HOW THE NEW YORK TIMES IS KILLING AMERICA - John Kass 34:23 - Kaylee Whitebrook, mother of 2, in Fairfax Co, VA…should I send my kid to govt preschool? 49:36 - Jim Iuorio is the host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about how the economy is responding to President Trump’s tariffs. 01:08:56 - Frank’s History Minute 01:13:09 - Judge orders Pentagon to allow transgender troops, calls Trump ban ‘unabashedly demeaning’ 01:31:38 - Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.org joined Dan and Amy, struggling to explain how a superintendent in a failing school district walk away with nearly half a million dollars a year 01:51:29 - Elizabeth Grace Matthew is a Regular Opinion Contributor at The Hill and elizabethgracematthew.substack.com. She joined Dan and Amy to explain the concept of Toxic Femininity. 02:07:27 - Trump responds to Atlantic Signal incidentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - We Dug Into the Polls. Democrats in Congress Should Be Very Afraid 12:31 - Amy Jacobson recounted her harrowing adventure coming into work today 30:33 - Illinois DOGE Profile: $700K per year to the Black Researchers Collective 50:40 - Bucks legend and entrepreneurial icon Junior Bridgeman laid to rest 01:08:35 - 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 and Amy with reaction to the selection of Boeing to build the new F-47 fighter, and the fight between the Pentagon and the judicial branch over banning Trans soldiers 01:30:49 - Alec Baldwin Shares Humiliating Story About Seeing His Wife Hilaria Baldwin’s Ex-Boyfriend Nude on Broadway 01:48:59 - Susan Crabtree is RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent. She joined Dan and Amy to talk about her new book: Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All 02:12:56 - Mark Trammell is the Executive Director of Center for American Liberty. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about their work on the case of Julie Jaman vs city of Port TownsendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.