Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

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.

0:00 - Wealthy white liberals strike again! 13:35 - Democrats wishing to lose the ‘26 midterms should promote a 33 year-old socialist devoid of executive experience for mayor of America’s largest city and impeach a president who ended a tyrannical regime’s nuclear threat while achieving a ceasefire days later 33:23 - Who’s YOUR DADDY? 52:44 - Anita Padilla, former anchor at FOX 32, now News Director Florida’s Voice, looks ahead to Florida's gubernatorial primary - which may not get ugly but will definitely be complicated. Follow Anita at Florida’s Voice flvoicenews.com 01:11:05 - Dustin Grage, columnist at Townhall.com, shares a bizarre twist in the relationship between Minnesota's governor Walz and the alleged Minnesota assassin. Keep up with Dustin on X @GrageDustin 01:32:28 - Robert Mark, veteran pilot and Jetwhine.com publisher, unpacks the latest on this month’s Air India crash. Follow Rob on X @jetwhine 01:51:13 - Carol Roth, entrepreneur and author of You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back, looks at why young folks are embracing socialism. Check out Carol’s free economic newsletter carolroth.com/NEWS 02:10:57 - Larry Kudlow, host of Kudlow weekdays 3pm CT on FOX Business & served as Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council under President Trump: Deficits will melt away if the economy is growing - Growth is Everything. Follow Larry on X @larry_kudlowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - You Don't Mess with the Zohran 11:56 - Who is telling the truth about the damage assessment at the 3 Nuclear Sites in Iran? 33:47 - President of the Heritage Foundation, Kevin Roberts, believes Zohran Mamdani will show the nation that the left is no longer an option. Follow Kevin on X @KevinRobertsTX 50:35 - Chief of Police in Willow Springs and former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Garry McCarthy: In two years will Pritzker explain to Crystal Rivera's daughter why mommy's not home but the guy who started the whole thing is back out on the street? 01:10:25 - You Don't Mess with the Zohran part II 01:27:02 - Abe Froman Jr, Director of Operations at Digital Asset Redemption, shares some tips & tricks of the Bitcoin trade 01:43:55 - Liz Collin, multi–Emmy Award–winning reporter and anchor, revisits and updates her documentary The Fall of Minneapolis, which chronicles the George Floyd riots and their impact on policing, politics, and the city’s future. For the full investigation, go to thefallofminneapolis.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Collin, multi–Emmy Award–winning reporter and anchor, revisits and updates her documentary The Fall of Minneapolis, which chronicles the George Floyd riots and their impact on policing, politics, and the city’s future. For the full investigation, go to thefallofminneapolis.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Iran fights back but was it just for show? 11:19 - Someone has EGG on their face and her name is Marjorie Taylor Green!! 30:33 - Jay Trombley, member of Cross Pointe Community Church in Wayne MI and its safety team: God's hand covered and protected all of us in each step 48:14 - President of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, John Catanzara Jr., on the state of Brandon Johnson's Chicago and some words of warning to primary voters in NYC 01:06:53 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:10:24 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator, on the Israel/Iran ceasefire. Check out Scott’s most recent books King Of The Jungle and From Hellmarsh With Love 01:29:08 - Ted Dabrowski, president at Wirepoints, expects Pritzker to announce whether or not he’ll run for reelection in the next couple of weeks. Check out Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:44:33 - Former Chicago Police Superintendent, Richard Brzeczek, tells the story behind the Tylenol murders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00 - OPERATION MIDNIGHT HAMMER 12:!1 - TRUMP MET THE MOMENT ON IRAN 32:57 - Did Trump have the AUTHORITY to attack? 55:17 - Ron Onesti, president of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, gives an update on the whereabouts of Chicago’s Columbus statues. For more on the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans jccia.com 01:13:57 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, believes the ultimate solution is returning Iran to the Iranian people 01:34:25 - Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America, Steve Goreham, on the end of government subsidies and tax breaks for green energy. Checkout out Steve’s book Green Breakdown: The Coming Renewable Energy Failure 01:49:14 - Remembering Sister Rosemary 02:06:51 - Ed Morrissey, managing editor for HotAir.com, on the Dems' Breathtaking Hypocrisy On War Powers. Ed is a must follow on X @EdMorrisseySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - John Anthony and Michael Koolidge are filling in for Dan and Amy this morning 13:46 - Jasmine Crockett: MAGA Followers ‘Sick,’ Military Being Exploited 31:18 - Michael Letts is the founder of InVest USA. He joined John Anthony and Michael Koolidge to talk about the Trump administration investigations. 49:17 - Priscilla Rahn is the former Vice Chairman of the Colorado Republican Committee, a master educator and licensed principal, a small business entrepreneur, Douglas County Planning Commissioner and a member of the Denver Police Chief’s Community Advisory Board. She joined John Anthony and Michael Koolidge to talk about Juneteenth Day. 01:09:12 - Adam Weinstein, U.S. Marine who served in Afghanistan and currently Deputy Director of the Middle East Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, says, "The Wall Street Journal report this morning that Tehran is looking for de-escalation is good — we should be rooting for diplomacy. But that’s not going to happen until Israel stops actively striking Iranian targets — and it seems like that will only come about if Trump puts pressure on Netanyahu." 01:26:54 - Michigan State Rep Joe Aragona shared his experience visiting the White House on Tuesday with other House Republicans 01:46:12 - Thomas Weitzel is the retired Chief of Police of Riverside. He joined John and Mike to talk about the curfew debate in the city of Chicago. 02:00:49 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Trump: Iran has a few days, Tucker called to apologize 9:21 - Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei: Iran Won't Surrender Or Accept Impositions 31:53 - Sen. Ted Cruz: It Says In The Bible To Bless Israel Or Be Cursed 52:57 - John Tamny is the 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 Revolution. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about the current state of the Big Beautiful Bill 01:09:46 - Yinam Cohen is the Consul General of Israel to the Midwest. He told Dan and Amy the war in the Middle East may be thousands of miles away, but it impacts the citizens of Chicago 01:27:26 - SCOTUS holding on transing kids 01:45:42 - Pierre Rehov is a French-Israeli novelist, journalist and documentary filmmaker. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to the war between Israel and Iran 02:05:48 - 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - BLM Brandon on forthcoming ICE enforcement actions in Chicago 23:47 - JK Rowling vs. Boy George 28:15 - Ali G on reports Texas police illegally accessed IL license plate reader data 40:12 - Ah-nold on The View 48:53 - Tucker and Ted Cruz 01:10:31 - Dems 01:24:24 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on the senate version of the Big Beautiful Bill. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:37:34 - The Dull Men's Club 01:42:44 - Actor, director, bass player and author, Gary Sinise, discusses his upcoming show with the Lt Dan Band celebrating and supporting our veterans for a WSFDV Rockin’ For Our Vets concert for charity at Cantigny - Saturday July 12. For more info & tickets visit wsfdv.org 02:01:11 - 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: As Deportations Rise, The U.S. Is On Track For The Lowest Murder Rate On Record. Jon is also the author of Gun Control Myths and More Guns, Less CrimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Joe Thompson, Acting USA in MN, with details on the assassination of MN state rep and husband 10:32 - IL pols "on the list" of MN assassin 24:02 - Trump calls out Chicago/Pritzker at G7 30:49 - Trump responds to Tucker 54:44 - SPORTS & POLITICS 01:11:56 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:14:34 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady, on how the unrest in the Middle East will affect gas/oil prices - "this is serious business" 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 01:31:54 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, shares his frustration over Gov Pritzker and Mayor Johnson's coordinated effort to never tell you the truth. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:48:54 - BLM Brandon kicks off Juneteenth 02:09:01 - Ruthie Blum, award-winning columnist and senior contributing editor at JNS & former adviser at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discusses the complicated Netanyahu - Trump relationship. For more from Ruthie check out the Israel Undiplomatic PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Madigan gets 7.5, 2.5 13:56 - MN shooter's roommate reads text from shooter 32:54 - No Kings/No ICE 47:37 - "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name" sung at Comiskey attendant to Pope Leo address 49:45 - Joe Abraham, father of Katie Abraham who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident involving an illegal immigrant: We have created a multi-billion dollar industry for the carteles - moving people around - and we're ok with that 01:09:36 - Steven Bucci, is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, on Israel/Iran - "we are nowhere near WWIII" 01:31:34 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, with details on the shootings and manhunt in Minnesota. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:46:48 - NY Times Best Selling author of Tucker, the biography of Tucker Carlson, Chadwick Moore, on what the left offered us this past weekend - "mission accomplished: we still don't have a king" Get more Chadwick - substack.com/@chadwickmoore 02:04:46 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:18:51 - USAIDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Jon Voight's message to Newsom: you're a fool 12:44 - CA Sen. Alex Padilla gets taken out of DHS Sec press briefing and cuffed 31:36 - Stefanik pushes Hochul on illegals who've committed violent crimes, names names 54:01 - Jonathan Schanzer, executive director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins from Jerusalem, where he says Israel’s bombing campaign caught Iran off guard. With strikes continuing and possibly lasting weeks, Schanzer says the mission won’t stop until key objectives are met—and he’s curious how much Washington, and President Trump, may have known in advance. 01:11:47 - Ian Rowe, founder of Vertex Partnership Academies, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and visiting fellow at The Woodson Center, goes through his report on the importance of fatherhood - Good Fathers; Flourishing Kids. Ian is also the author of Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for ALL Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power 01:36:02 - Illinois Immigration Spending 01:55:00 - Illinois Republican Party Chair, Kathy Salvi, discusses the direction of the Illinois GOP 02:15:19 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Anti-ICE riots 12:54 - BLM Brandon: ICE raids are what US would look like if South won the Civil War 35:04 - Madigan 53:01 - No WH picnic for Rand Paul 01:11:49 - U.S. Congressman Brandon Gill, who represents Texas’ 26th District and serves on the House Oversight Committee, shares some of the questions he plans to ask Governor J.B. Pritzker and other sanctuary state leaders at today’s hearing. Keep updated with Rep Gill on X @realBrandonGill 01:24:38 - Dentist at Oakmont 01:28:03 - Jim Jordan, Congressman for Ohio’s 4th District, gears up for today’s hearing with sanctuary state governors, saying, “Not all Democrats are crazy — but the left that controls the party is.”Stay connected with Rep. Jordan on X @Jim_Jordan 01:45:11 - Producer & Director Jeff Hays shares details from his newest documentary Toxic Nation: From Fluoride to Seed Oils — How We Got Here, Who Profits, and What You Can Do. Watch Toxic Nation for free at mahafilms.com 02:00:42 - Kevin Bastuga, Co-Founder and EVP of Signature Bank, highlights the bank’s personal approach — where they know your name, your goals, and maybe even your golf handicap. For more on signature bank signaturebank.bank. Signature Bank is sponsoring next weeks AM 560 Golf Outing - Sign up your foursome today! 560theAnswer.com/golf 02:16:31 - AWFLs railing AWFL influencers for not rebuking ICE and rallying around mostly peaceful protestors to grow the resistanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Chicago ICE protestor: we're not going back 10:59 - Tom Homan on ICE raids in LA...public safety threats 33:53 - CAMPUS BEAT 51:45 - SPORTS & POLITICS 01:06:46 - Scott Wilder, spokesman for PreBorn, offers an opportunity to provide ultrasounds for mothers with crisis pregnancies.Research shows when pregnant girls, or young women, see their child on an ultrasound they are far more likely to choose life. To make a one-time donation of $140 - to provide a free ultrasound for 5 women and their babies - go to 560TheAnswer.com/preborn or call 833-850-BABY (2229) 01:24:40 - Noted economist Stephen Moore remains confident the Big Beautiful Bill will pass - "self survival is a huge motivator" Check out Steve’s newest book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:38:59 - Director of the National Golf Series for Tunnel to Towers,Tom McDonough, previews next week’s AM 560 Golf Outing raising money for T2T and their mission of helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to the families of fallen first responders. For more on Tunnel to Towers t2t.org. To sign up for the AM 560 Golf Outing 560theAnswer.com/golf 01:50:36 - Thank you, Mike Madigan 01:57:10 - Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago, founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D., Corey Brooks: The power of building always beats the power of politics. For more from Pastor Corey Brooks projecthood.org and on X @CoreyBBrooksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Newsom: Trump wants civil war 9:41 - No Justice, No Peace Maxine taunting National Guardsmen 30:31 - Dems protest sing-alongs 52:18 - WHY DP IS SINGLE 01:04:39 - In-depth history with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:07:29 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review: Democrats Just Can’t Quit the Looters and Rioters. Follow Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:23:28 - Ozempic Update 01:27:11 - Ted Dabrowski, president of Wirepoints, warns that Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Johnson are driving the wealthy out of Illinois. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:43:03 - Ferris Bueller's sweater 01:44:35 - FoxNews Political Analyst, Gianno Caldwell, on the day that changed his life forever and his new book The Day My Brother Was Murdered: My Journey Through America’s Violent Crime Crisis. The Day My Brother Was Murdered is available 6/24 01:57:17 - SPORTS & POLITICS 02:00:13 - Bjorn Lomborg, president of the Copenhagen Consensus think tank: ‘Cheap’ solar and wind is a lie, green countries pay more! Check out Bjorn’s most recent book Best Things FirstSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.