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

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

0:30 - Trump at Mullin swearing-in recognizes Sheridan Gorman in discussion of sanctuary states/cities, Dems 16:13 - Pritzker dissembles on immigration law enforcement in response to Gorman murder 37:28 - ICE at the Airports 59:27 - FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer says Trump is maintaining maximum flexibility as he negotiates with Iran. Keep updated with Jon on X @JSchanzer 01:16:09 - NY Times Best Selling author of Tucker, the biography of Tucker Carlson & Senior Reporter for News Features at the New York Post, Chadwick Moore: Illegal immigrants from Africa, India and China are voting in US elections — here’s how they’re doing it 01:38:17 - Noted economist Stephen Moore acknowledges recession worries but says a quick rebound is likely. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:52:30 - Breitbart News’ Director of Social Media and a Distinguished Fellow at Peter Schweizer’s Government Accountability Institute, Wynton Hall, dives into his new book CODE RED: The Left, the Right, China, and the Race to Control AI 02:13:49 - Beginning from where they startSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sheridan Gorman 38:59 - Woodson on Jesse Sr 58:52 - Olivia Reingold, staff writer at The Free Press: What Happens When You Pay Ex–Gang Members to Stop Crime? Ask Chicago. Follow Olivia on X @Olivia_Reingold 01:16:09 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:19:52 - Taki Theodoracopulos, longtime Spectator columnist and co-founder of The American Conservative, gives the Trump & Netanyahu relationship a look through a Shakespearean lens. Check out Taki’s new book The Last Alpha Male: The Amorous Pursuits and High Life of a Poor Little Greek Boy 01:36:43 - Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, looks ahead to potential candidates for Chicago’s next mayor 01:53:53 - Steven Wills, navalist at the Navy League Center for Maritime Strategy and he was the chief engineer and executive officer of USS Patriot: How the U.S. Navy Can Clear the Strait of Hormuz 02:12:45 - Campus Beat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sheridan Gorman 18:15 - Elgin police officer Jason Lentz 39:00 - ICE to the airports 54:44 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Riverside Chief of Police and law enforcement fellow with Awake Illinois, calls for decisive leadership as migrant crime in Illinois continues to put innocent lives at risk. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:13:16 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation argues that Iran’s possession of long‑range missiles is no surprise — a regime that lies constantly wouldn’t tell the truth about its arsenal. 01:36:14 - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, Andrew R. Arthur, on Sanctuary Cities’ Criminal Alien Conundrum 01:52:28 - Comrade Bernie interviews Claude 02:10:47 - Thomas Baker, retired FBI special agent and author of The Fall of the FBI, says Trump’s tweet on Robert Mueller’s death shows just how angry he still is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Hochul in '22 to dissidents: get out of NY and go to FL...now come back 16:00 - Eric Vinson's hammertime message on the El 48:57 - Why Dan Proft is Single 55:23 - Heather Higgins, CEO of Independent Women’s Voice asks Will Republicans Fight for the SAVE Act—or Fold Again? Follow Heather on X @TheHRH 01:14:17 - Practicing psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert explains There’s a reason the Left seems more psychologically distressed than the Right. Pre-order Jonathan’s soon to be released Therapy Nation 01:31:32 - Chris Jones, editorial page editor & chief theater critic for the Chicago Tribune, answers to a recent editorial laying blame on Republicans poor primary performance. Check out Chris’ book Rise Up! Broadway and American Society from ‘Angels in America’ to ‘Hamilton 01:49:37 - Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Joshua Treviño flatly dismisses the narrative that Israel drew the United States into war. 02:04:36 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Tom Homan: Dems sold this country out for future political power 19:46 - Markmayne Mullin vs. Rand Paul at confirmation hearing 40:13 - DHS/ICE/TSA 59:47 - Eliot Wilson, contributing editor at Defence On The Brink and senior fellow for national security at the Coalition for Global Prosperity: Should NATO help America defend the Strait of Hormuz? 01:12:02 - Scott McKay, publisher of TheHayride.com & Senior Editor at The American Spectator: The Abysmal Quality of the GOP Senate Caucus Is the Real Issue, and the SAVE Act Mess Has Made That Clear. Scott is author of the new novel Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon 01:33:08 - Jack Salmon of the Mercatus Center on the exploding cost of health care fraud — and how much it’s hitting American taxpayers. Check out Jack’s substack The Unseen & Unsaid 01:49:22 - Brian Carter, fellow with the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute: U.S. Military Trajectory in Iran Is Relatively Positive. Follow Brian on X @brian_cartr 02:07:11 - Afroman 02:18:21 - Why Dan Proft is SingleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - IL Primary Results 33:26 - Thune with Baier 53:33 - Republican candidate for Illinois US Senator, Don Tracy, plans to take on the culture of dependency and Illinois' culture of corruption. Join Don on the campaign trail dontracyforil.com 01:11:11 - Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, on how the U.S. can reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Keep updated with Michael on X @mrubin1971 01:33:32 - ICE Deportations in 2025 01:43:50 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on How to Hollow Out Your State’s Economy. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:50:39 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune: Is an Off-Ramp With Iran Possible? Follow Daniel on X @DanDePetris 02:09:51 - Mark Bauerlein, professor of English at Emory University & senior editor at First Things: We need to get kids reading whole books again — here’s how Check out Mark’s most recent books The Dumbest Generation and The Dumbest Generation Grows UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Election Day 40:14 - DHS shutdown, impact on TSA 01:00:20 - Andrew McCarthy, former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and contributing editor at National Review, argues “Islamophobia” is a manufactured term used to discourage scrutiny of Islamist ideology. Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy 01:16:24 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:19:39 - Gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski delivers his closing argument. 01:40:58 - SAVE Act 01:59:11 - Georgetown Law professor Randy Barnett shares details from his new book Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption in Chicago. Felony Review is available today! 02:17:37 - Jed Babbin, former U.S. Deputy Undersecretary of Defense and contributor to The Washington Times and The American Spectator, says if the Iranian regime isn’t changed, it will pursue nuclear weapons. Follow Jed on X @JedBabbinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Conan at the Oscars 13:20 - Tucker 36:33 - Detention story hoax 01:12:03 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation breaks down the escalating Iran crisis and what it will take for the U.S. to secure and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 01:33:07 - Retired FBI agent and Unabomber profiler James Fitzgerald, co-host of Cold Red, warns about recent terror attacks in the U.S. and what could come next. For podcast updates & more @JFitzJourney 01:54:26 - Elad Strohmayer, Israel’s Consul General to the Midwest, condemns Tucker Carlson’s comments on Israel as antisemitic and stresses the need to be cautious about his influence. 02:09:41 - Christian Toto of HollywoodInToto.com wraps up the Oscars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Jeanne Ives & Amy Jacobson fill in for Dan 15:53 - 2 possible terror attacks inside the US 24:06 - Women's History Month 52:04 - Kevin Morrison & Sunny 56:21 - President & Founder Scott Tucker Solutions, Scott Tucker, breaks down the Illinois Estate Tax and what it means for you. For more on Scott Tucker Solutions ScottTuckerSolutions.com 01:13:06 - Chief Impact Officer at STACK Cybersecurity, Tracey Birkenhauer, discusses yesterday’s cyber attack of Stryker Corp in Kalamazoo Michigan. For more on STACK Cybersecurity stackcyber.com 01:31:01 - Daniel Greenfield, investigative journalist focused on the radical Left and Islamic terrorism, reacts to yesterday’s synagogue attack near Detroit and warns about the risks of unchecked Islamic mass migration. Daniel is also CEO of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, follow him on X @Sultanknish 01:50:30 - Darin LaHood, congressman for the 16th district of Illinois: Now is not the time to not be funding DHS, now is not the time to take our foot off the gas 02:02:43 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Tiffany Henyard 32:58 - Islamist terrorist attack outside Gracie Mansion 48:06 - Animal Stories 51:31 - Noah Rothman of National Review looks at What’s Gone Right in the Iran War? Pre-order Noah’s next book! Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America 01:12:23 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:31:24 - Former CPS CEO and mayoral candidate Paul Vallas explains why Chicago continues to lead the nation in murders, youth killings, mass shootings, and domestic violence deaths. Keep up with Paul on X @PaulVallas 01:48:57 - Cliff May, president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, believes the U.S. has the capability to control the Strait of Hormuz. Stay on top of Iran with Cliff on X @CliffordDMay 02:06:58 - Economist and professor at George Mason University, Don Boudreaux, shares his Reflections on Four Decades of Teaching ECON 101. Check out Don’s blog at cafehayek.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sen. Josh Hawley on Watters: time to declare victory 17:10 - Nixon in 1983 on the Shah vs. the revolution 37:22 - CTA 58:31 - SAVE Act 01:16:00 - Peter Berkowitz, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department: U.S.-Israel Joint Action Against Iran Is Just and Necessary. Check out Explaining Israel: The Jewish State, the Middle East, and America 01:38:15 - Stephen Moore notes that even as the world’s top oil producer, the U.S. economy is still influenced by instability in the Middle East. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:55:56 - CBS News investigation of LA hospices 02:17:05 - Geoffrey Cain, author of The Perfect Police State — an investigation into China’s surveillance dystopia — explains why Trump’s ultimate target in this war is China. Follow Geoffrey on X @geoffrey_cainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - An excursion that will be over soon 35:48 - SAVE Act 56:53 - Sports & Politics 01:15:37 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:17:53 - Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson provides an update on Iran and the prospects for getting the SAVE Act to President Trump’s desk. 01:40:28 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon attempts to explain Illinois' financial condition: "They literally don't know the definition of a financial loss" 01:53:29 - Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute: Small Fires Everywhere: The Wages of Boomer Foreign Policy. Follow Justin on X @JustinTLogan 02:13:23 - Why Dan Proft is Single See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump on AF1 defines unconditional surrender 13:14 - Rubio in '15 on the Senate floor on Obama deal to give Iran nukes 35:22 - Bailey 58:49 - Jesse Jackson Funeral 01:18:02 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci says Iran is rapidly being weakened and the U.S. remains on schedule with Trump’s four-to-five-week plan. 01:41:05 - Paul Perez, president of the National Border Patrol Council, commends former Secretary Kristi Noem for her work and looks ahead to new leadership at DHS under Senator Markwayne Mullin. 01:56:13 - James Perry, founder and CIO of Perry International Capital Partners, says the economy remains fundamentally strong but investors should still take steps to protect themselves from disruptions tied to the situation in Iran. For more on Perry International Capital - perrycapitalpartners.com 02:14:22 - Josh Blackman, Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston and a contributing editor to Civitas Outlook: The False Equivalence of Multicultural Day. Follow Josh on X @JoshMBlackmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - John Anthony fills in for Dan Proft 11:50 - Mark Wayne Mullen to replace Noem 34:21 - Republican messaging problems 51:23 - Senior Pastor at 180 Church in Detroit, Lorenzo Sewell: This isn’t about donkeys vs elephants, it’s about good vs evil. For more on Pastor Sewell and 180 Church - 180church.cc 01:11:44 - California licensed social worker Pamela Garfield-Jaeger, known as “The Truthful Therapist,” argues that “gender distress” is often a symptom of deeper issues and a way some people avoid the fear of growing up. Pamela is also the author of A Practical Response to Gender Distress: Tips and Tools for Families and the children’s book Froggy Girl 01:30:34 - RNC Co-Chair KC Crosbie says the midterms will shape policy for years to come — reminding voters that elections have consequences. Follow KC on X @kc4gop 01:49:25 - Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran and non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institute, says the Trump administration didn’t start a war with Iran — it’s ending one Iran began in 1979. Follow Jason on X @JasonMBrodsky 02:05:20 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Jeanne Ives and Amy J filling in for Dan 13:30 - Iran 32:43 - Trump Senate Race 50:54 - Liz Nicholson, candidate for Cook County Board of Review (Dist. 2), wants to lower property taxes, fix the appeals process, and make the board more transparent, accessible, and efficient. For more on Liz and her run for Cook Co Board of Review lizfor2.com 01:09:23 - Corey A. DeAngelis, research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, and president of Educational Freedom Institute, on the Supreme Court Ruling Against Schools Keeping Secrets from Parents. Corey is also the host of Education Frontlines for Real Truth Media 01:25:43 - Noted economist Stephen Moore asks Was climate change the greatest financial scandal in history? Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:43:29 - HotAir.com Managing Editor Ed Morrissey breaks down Kristi Noem’s House Judiciary testimony and whether she could be on the way out. 02:02:08 - Author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War. Gordon Chang: Iran would not be able to disrupt the international scene were it not for China. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Fraudster pleads guilty in MN 12:42 - Centcom Commander Brad Cooper with update 35:13 - Noem before Senate Judiciary Comm 56:19 - The politicization of parenting 01:14:03 - Former First Deputy National Security Advisor KT McFarland says President Trump has positioned America to dominate the world’s energy supply. Check out KT’s most recent book Revolution: Trump, Washington and “We the People” 01:34:33 - Missy Cummings, professor and director of the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center at George Mason University, on Trump’s fight with Anthropic and why AI should not be used with weapons. 01:49:10 - Israeli Consul General to the Midwest Elad Strohmayer expresses pride in Israel’s troops, highlights U.S.–Israel coordination, and offers condolences for the loss of U.S. servicemen. You can follow Consul General Strohmayer on X @EladStr 02:08:01 - The Dispatch's David Drucker looks at yesterday’s primary races in TexasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Bill Clinton Epstein deposition 10:40 - NATO SecGen commends Trump 36:49 - CA ecosupremacy 01:09:21 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:12:51 - Brian Wesbury, chief economist at First Trust Portfolios, on Iran’s war and its potential to alter markets amid rising threats to the Western order. Follow Brian on X @wesbury 01:33:49 - Mark Glennon of Wirepoints raises questions about Bill Clinton’s reference to JB Pritzker in his Epstein deposition. 01:47:19 - Zuhdi Jasser, president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and former U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, reviews the four-week plan for Iran and what comes after. Dr Jasser is also a candidate US Congress - AZ 4th district - z4az.com 02:04:37 - Liel Leibovitz, editor-at-large for Tablet, on the contrasting reactions in Iran and the U.S. — celebrating Iranians versus what he calls the misguided response from America’s woke left. Follow Liel on X @lielSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump announcement on Saturday of combat operations in Iran 39:54 - Iranian FM Abbas Araghachi on This Week goes full Black Knight: merely a flesh wound 01:02:40 - David Daoud, senior fellow at FDD focused on Lebanon and Hezbollah, says there are few causes in recent history as righteous as crippling the regime in Iran. Keep updated with David on X @DavidADaoud 01:20:27 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation argues that once Operation Epic Fury concludes, the likelihood of the mullahs remaining in power is low. 01:39:11 - Christopher Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC & editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst, on escaping New York and the commercial real estate crash. Check out Chris’ most recent book Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 01:57:32 - Joe Abraham, Angel Dad to Katie Abraham: They Tried to Ignore Us — But We Will Not Be Silent. Follow Joe on substack @angeldadjoeabraham 02:12:53 - Clinton Epstein DepositionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Prager on happiness 11:41 - GOP ILGov debate 35:28 - Loyola, ETHS and Chewbacca 57:28 - Jason C. Johnson, former Baltimore deputy police commissioner and president of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund, is urging President Trump to pardon the wrongly prosecuted East Haven Four. 01:16:52 - Katherine Thompson of the Cato Institute says diplomacy is still driving U.S.–Iran nuclear talks — and that’s encouraging. Follow Katherine on X @katherinet57 01:33:16 - Ban pajamas at the airport: Tampa 01:53:40 - Ted Dabrowski, candidate for Illinois governor, says his campaign is the answer to “Pritzker fatigue” Keep up with Ted’s campaign tedforillinois.com 02:12:58 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - WAR ON FRAUD 15:33 - Illegals and CDLs 38:30 - Not going to be shaken down 01:00:08 - Early voting in CPS 01:19:12 - Brian Jodice, National Press Secretary for the American Federation for Children, says demand for federal school choice is surging — so why are some governors refusing to opt in? For more on the American Federation for Children federationforchildren.org 01:33:09 - Alicia Nieves, lawyer focused on immigration and national-security issues who writes from Chicago, explains Why the Democratic Party Can’t Moderate. Follow Alicia on X @alicianieves__ 01:53:22 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:10:21 - South Side Irish Parade Committee member Jim Smith gets you ready for the big day, spotlighting this year’s Grand Marshals, Tunnel to Towers. Buy a South Side parade T-shirt or poster and help support Tunnel 2 TowersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:34 - SOTU 12:20 - SOTU boycotts and the Democratic response 36:14 - History of Democrat lawfare 59:35 - Jim Iuorio discusses the state of Trump's economic policies after the SCOTUS decision on tariffs 1:18:05 - Fox News senior political analyst Juan Williams debates a racial divide in politics 1:39:52 - Team USA men's hockey team at SOTU 1:58:36 - Bjorn Lomborg discusses the decrease of foreign aid under the Trump administration 2:17:40 - Cliff May discusses weapons manufacturing in the U.S. and potential conflict with IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1:06:05 - Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels discusses the Bears' potential move to the Hoosier State 1:26:38 - Wirepoints Founder Mark Glennon 1:42:36 - Jordan McGillis of the Economic Innovation Group discusses wealth and affordability in America 2:02:40 - Compact Magazine founder Matthew Schmitz discusses how Trump is part of today's countercultureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Bessent on Mar-a-Lago shooting...venom from the Left 18:19 - Sports and Politics 38:21 - Trump responding to SCOTUS holding in tariff case 01:02:36 - ICE/border/deportations 01:21:23 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation breaks down developments in Iran, Venezuela, and the escalating cartel wars in Mexico. 01:39:21 - Richard A. Epstein of the University of Chicago weighs in on the Supreme Court’s decision regarding Trump’s tariffs. 02:01:36 - Richard M. Reinsch, editor-in-chief of Civitas Outlook, discusses the tariff decision and argues the case for conservatism is as strong as ever. You can follow Richard on X @Reinsch84 02:21:50 - Dominic Green, columnist for The Washington Examiner & contributor to the Wall Street Journal, examines the Epstein files and the elite culture that shaped the 1990s. Follow Dominic on X @DrDominicGreenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Juliana Stratton 11:13 - Hammond Bears 35:14 - Fix Illinois 56:08 - Retired Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel reacts to Detroit PD’s plan to fire officers for calling Border Patrol for assistance. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:16:47 - The View on DEI 01:37:24 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, calls for end to the Epstein madness. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:57:04 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune, on Russia, Ukraine and The Looming Haiti Quagmire 02:09:12 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - John Anthony filling in for Dan Proft 11:43 - Black History Month 32:54 - Jesse Jackson 51:45 - School Choice 01:12:59 - Martin McLaughlin, Illinois State Rep - 52nd District, reviews JB Pritzker’s State of the State address, calling it “performance art” and not “worth the paper it was written on” Keep updated with Rep McLaughlin on X @MartyForIL 01:31:26 - Brian Lonergan, Director of Strategic Communications & Content at FAIR, says the debate over Voter ID is really Elites versus Ordinary Americans. Brian is also co-host of the “No Border, No Country” podcast 01:50:13 - Dustin Grage, columnist at Townhall.com, updates the Minnesota fraud investigations. Follow Dustin on X @GrageDustin 02:09:05 - Scott McKay, publisher of TheHayride.com & senior editor at The American Spectator, with a look at AI, Revolution and the Future of Celebrity. Scott is also the author of the brand-new novel Blockbusters, which is available at AmazonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Aussie man who Billie Elish got deported 9:10 - Genius Kids Learning Center in LA...citizen journo walking thru building 14:10 - Ben Sasse 34:59 - DOT audit of IL CDLs 55:58 - Euthanasia in Canada 01:15:26 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, breaks down the midterm landscape and how Republicans are performing as primary season heats up. Follow Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:34:28 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: We are the alpha male of the world economy, no question about it. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:49:40 - Chris Ferguson, professor of psychology at Stetson University in Florida: There is no evidence that social media harms children’s mental health. Chris is also the author of Catastrophe! The Psychology of Why Good People Make Bad Situations Worse 02:12:18 - Longtime correspondent for The Washington Post, TR Reid, reconciles contradictions surrounding Ash Wednesday and Our Shared Dust. TR Reid is also the author of The Healing of America, The United States of Europe and A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler, Fairer, and More Efficient Tax SystemSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Leah Hope on attack 15:28 - Trans mass shooter in Pawtucket, RI 34:18 - Duvall 01:01:23 - Taki Theodoracopulos, longtime Spectator columnist and co-founder of The American Conservative, offers The Only Question About Immigration That Matters. Check out Taki’s newest book The Last Alpha Male: The Amorous Pursuits and High Life of a Poor Little Greek Boy 01:14:07 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:17:37 - Obama clarifies aliens 01:36:39 - Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, on the governor’s race and what election integrity looks like in JB Pritzker’s Illinois 01:53:11 - With AI insiders sounding alarms over safety and job disruption, Neil Chilson of the Abundance Institute argues the real story is the unprecedented opportunity these tools are creating. For more from Neil outofcontrol.substack.com 02:09:45 - Why Dems can't moderateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - School protests 14:11 - West Chicago gym teacher James Heidorn speaks 37:02 - THE HOPE: Rubio at Munich Security Conference with impassioned defense of western civ 01:03:44 - Homan responds to Frey, Walz (3,364 missing child found in Operation Metro Surge) 01:21:55 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation highlights the key takeaways from Marco Rubio’s address at the Munich Security Conference 01:46:48 - Rep. Tim Burchett on SAVE Act, MAGA voters who can't be bothered 01:54:18 - Soren Aldaco, ambassador for the Independent Women’s Forum: What I Suffered Being ‘Transgender’ 02:12:26 - Linda Denno, associate dean of Academic Affairs & Administration at the University of Arizona College of Applied Science and Technology: How voters fleeing California turn other states blueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Durbin on SAVE Act 14:51 - Todd Lyons responding to Sen. Ron Johnson on violence ICE officers face 36:14 - Hawley - Ellison exchange on Feeding Our Future scam in MN 54:11 - Boghossian tries to get to Leftist explanation of "systemic racism" 01:14:07 - Daniel Patino of Food For The Poor gives an update on our campaign to deliver food, safe water, and hope to children across Latin America and the Caribbean, with only a few donations needed to hit our goal. Donate to Food for the Poor at 560theAnswer.com 01:32:03 - Jonathan Turley, columnist, television analyst, and Shapiro Chair for Public Interest Law at George Washington University Law School, shares details from his new book Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution 01:48:11 - Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, explores China’s growing influence on U.S. college campuses in his new documentary China’s College Takeover. Check out Steve’s new doc at cortesinvestigates.com 02:05:02 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Bondi's Testimony before House Judiciary Committee 15:51 - Swalwell calls on Lyons to resign 37:35 - Canadian authorities on trans mass shooter: gunperson 01:20:52 - Senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Ammon Blair, explains yesterday's sudden closure—and quick reopening—of airspace over El Paso and southern New Mexico. Follow Ammon on X @AmmonSBlair 01:43:34 - Rev. Robert A. Sirico, co-founder of the Acton Institute, on Jimmy Lai’s sentencing and the quiet strength he continues to demonstrate. For more on Rev Sirico and the Acton Institute acton.org 02:00:02 - Adam B Coleman, founder of Wrong Speak Publishing and author of The Children We Left Behind, describes the greed, human trafficking and the trucking industry - a hot spot for illegal labor — with lethal results. For more on Wrong Speak Publishing wrongspeak.net 02:17:36 - Host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast”, Christian Toto: Conservative War on Bad Bunny Won’t End Well. For podcast updates & more hollywoodintoto.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Person of Interest in Guthrie case released 15:19 - Who answered the question best? 32:01 - JB’s new substack 52:25 - Republican state representative from Illinois’ 87th District and a physician, Bill Hauter, raises concerns over new health misinformation bill. For more on Bill’s work for the 87th district rephauter.com 01:09:56 - Former White House aide Garret Ziegler weighs in on Catherine Herridge’s claims she was stonewalled at CBS over the Hunter Biden laptop story. Garret is also the founder of Marco Polo, a nonprofit research group with a mission of exposing corruption & blackmail 01:29:18 - Licensed Private Detective & former Chicago policeman, Paul Huebl, breaks down the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping 01:47:51 - Founder of JunkScience.com and former Trump EPA transition team member Steve Milloy on the administration’s move to scrap the scientific basis for federal climate regulations. 02:05:23 - US Congressman from Texas’ 26th Congressional District, Brandon Gill, discussing his recently proposed bill to pause Somali immigration for 25 years. Follow Rep Gill on X @realBrandonGillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Super Bowl Halftime Review 13:38 - Blue State Taxes Dynamics 54:20 - Contributing Editor to City Journal and Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Steve Malanga, welcomes you to Blue States’ Demographic Nightmare 01:10:23 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:13:39 - The Good, the Bad and the Economy 01:31:55 - Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, analyzes the questionable spending tucked into last year’s state budget. 01:50:56 - Stephen Armet, social studies teacher for the School City of Hammond, explains why he was put on administrative leave for asking a student about an anti-ICE walkout 02:07:04 - Former United States Deputy Undersecretary of Defense & contributor to the Washington Times and The American Spectator, Jed Babbin: We have more than enough proof that that Iran is a threat to our national securitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sports & Politics 18:13 - Bad Bunny 40:22 - The meme in question 01:01:25 - Election attorney and founder of the Election Integrity Network, Cleta Mitchell, sets the facts straight in Fulton Co (and state of Georgia) in the 2020 general election 01:21:00 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci breaks down immigration, the clash between state and federal authority, and why the U.S. is aligning with Japan against China. 01:39:33 - National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, Ken Cuccinelli: what if we make it hard for anyone to steal an election? Make it easy to vote, hard to cheat, and make people prove who they are. For more on the Election Transparency Initiative electiontransparency.org 01:57:45 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:16:25 - Sports & Politics - Olympics edition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Fired WaPo workers protest 12:40 - Ald. Rossana Rodriguez=Sanchez (33rd Ward) on CPS student ICE protestors: raising the society we're going to have in a decade 33:16 - Notoriously Lizzie arrested 56:36 - Bob Kraft Super Bowl ad 01:15:16 - C. Steven Tucker of HealthInsuranceMentors.com on Trump Rx and the major healthcare reforms coming soon that could make a big difference. 01:34:30 - Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, Will Chamberlain, says The Fix is in as anti-ICE judges stall immigration enforcement. Follow Will on X @willchamberlain 01:50:38 - Founder/CIO of Perry International Capital Partners, James Perry: You wouldn’t know it from the news but the stock market is only 2% from all time high numbers. For more on Perry International Capital Partners 02:11:44 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Bessent House testimony 16:34 - Tom Homan on withdraw of 700 officers from Minnesota 37:54 - Bill Gates responds to the recent allegations 01:02:20 - Eugene Kontorovich, professor at George Mason University Scalia Law School and senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation: A Who’s WHO of Groups to Quit. Follow Eugene on X @EVKontorovich 01:18:27 - Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior adviser Richard Goldberg breaks down the U.S.–Iran nuclear talks, negotiating with the mullahs, and why expectations are being reset. Keep updated with Rich on X @rich_goldberg 01:34:06 - Short Attention Spans 01:57:17 - Karen Bass' after-action report on Palisades fires 02:11:16 - John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets, on Bitcoin’s slide and why Kevin Warsh should raise concerns. Check out John’s most recent book The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy about Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto RevolutionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Billie Eilish at Grammys 13:45 - Mamdani on guy who charged cop with knife: no family should have to endure this kind of pain 32:12 - Male AWFL Acronym Needed 53:14 - Is voter ID racist? 01:09:23 - Investigative reporter at the Manhattan Institute, Christina Buttons, gives a look Inside Minneapolis’s ICE Watch Network. Follow Christina on X @buttonslives 01:27:50 - Noted economist Stephen Moore lays out the data showing red states booming while blue states bust. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:41:21 - Helen Andrews at Edmund Burke Foundation event on "overcoming feminization" 01:47:23 - Senior writer for the Dispatch, David Drucker, with some advice to democrats: stop ducking and dissembling on the politically charged issue of transgender Rights. Keep updated with David on X @DavidMDrucker 02:07:43 - Tim Stearns, president and founder of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits in Arlington Heights, explains Trump Accounts and the critical importance of planning for your financial future. For more help realizing your full financial vision tjstearns.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Student walkout – Mather, Northside Prep, Amundson, Streamwood… 20:16 - Trump on body cameras in MN 37:01 - Illinois Primary Check-in 01:02:15 - Midnight Meat Trains 01:16:36 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:20:15 - Market Specialist for Market Day Report! Scott "the cow guy" Shellady: I'm for free trade... but I'm not for free trade if they're tariffing us and we're not tariffing them. 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 01:38:23 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon breaks down how benefits fraud is quietly draining billions from taxpayers. 01:54:02 - Morning Joe tries to have his Don Lemon moment 02:15:19 - Journalist Jasper Craven on America’s new gambling epidemic. Jasper is also the author of God Forgives, Brothers Don’t: The Long March of Military Education and the Making of American Manhood, which will be published in May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Don Lemon after being RORed 20:18 - BLM Brandon issues "ICE on Notice" EO 40:24 - Epstein files 59:26 - Erick Chomskis, civilian employee of the War Department: Local sanctuary policies are creating chaos for communities 01:15:21 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci defends Trump’s Venezuela policy, saying critics should “ask the people of Venezuela if they’re upset.” 01:36:17 - Julius E. Davis Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and co-host of the Rationally Based podcast, Ilan Wurman, argues that sanctuary policies in states like Minnesota are what drive the surge of federal officers.For podcast updates and more @ilan_wurman 01:55:52 - Sports & Politics 02:13:54 - Jeanne Ives & Amy Jacobson preview their new show which premiers today The Real Story 11-noon on 560 the AnswerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Subham Patil, Indian student, attacked on Red Line 15:47 - Homan presser 37:58 - Pro troller Josh Seiter, representing the FARTs, bamboozles AWFL 57:06 - Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, Chris Whalen, on new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh: He was the only choice and he understands how this "temple" works. Chris is also editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com 01:12:24 - Paul Vallas, former CEO of CPS and former candidate for mayor, on the new federal scholarship program and CTU's War on Chicago’s Children. Follow Paul on X @PaulVallas 01:31:22 - Kevin Coyne, chairman of the DuPage GOP: JB Pritzker is every IL republicans opponent. Join the DuPage GOP for their Lincoln Day Dinner - Friday February 27 - for more details dupagegop.com/2026-lincoln-day-dinner 01:51:01 - Senior writer for the Washington Examiner & cohost of the “You’re Wrong” podcast, David Harsanyi: Protest Culture Is Annoying and Un-American. Check out David’s most recent book The Rise of BlueAnon: How the Democrats Became a Party of Conspiracy Theorists 02:06:36 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Pretti on Jan. 13 confronting ICE, yelling profanities, kicking vehicle 18:11 - like bananas and rice 39:34 - Springsteen ICE protest song "Streets of Minneapolis" 01:00:51 - Rand Paul and Rubio: if it happened to US would it be an act of war 01:21:10 - Stu Smith, investigative analyst at City Journal: Terror Supporters Are Influencing Students at the University of Washington. Follow Stu on X @thestustustudio 01:40:21 - From factory floors to the White House: Auto Workers for Trump founder Brian Pannebecker on tariffs — and meeting Nicki Minaj 01:53:37 - Brian Lonergan, Director of Strategic Communications & Content at the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR): The rhetoric form Minnesota leadership has created an “unsafe and deadly environment” Brian is also co-host of the “No Border, No Country” podcast 02:13:42 - Susan Crabtree, RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent & regular contributor for the California Post, walks us through an epically bad week for Gavin Newsom. Check out Susan’s most recent book Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us AllSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump in IA, on Pretti shooting: don't like that he had a gun 16:39 - Guy attacks Omar spraying something on her after she calls for Noem to resign or be impeached 38:21 - Mayor West Chicago Daniel Bovey rips teacher who made pro-ICE post on social media 01:03:29 - West Chicago teacher - The First Amendment 01:22:25 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Riverside police chief and Awake Illinois law-enforcement fellow, separates fact from fiction on ICE operations and the Bridgeview facility. Follow Chief Weitzel on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:38:33 - Noted economist Stephen Moore marks the 20th anniversary of Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:53:02 - Neo-Marxist Party Senate debate 02:12:50 - Chief Political Analyst at The Liberal Patriot, Michael Baharaeen: Liberals Should Try Harder to Understand Their Adversaries. For more from Michael michaelbaharaeen.substack.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Leavitt on Pretti shooting 9:36 - Organized Agitators 34:14 - Hollywood can no longer stay silent… 57:00 - Sports & Politics 01:10:35 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:14:15 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon warns that when left-wing politicians like Brandon Johnson say “investment,” taxpayers should brace for what comes next. 01:29:43 - Retired Cook County Judge James R. Brown says Illinois no longer values skills and talent — it values wokeness, DEI, and open borders. Check out the op-ed Judge Brown wrote for JohnKass.com - His Judgement Cometh and That Right Soon 01:49:14 - Powerlines’s John Hinderaker argues Democrats’ real priority is burying fraud scandals and moving the headlines along. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 02:04:32 - Director of Legal Affairs for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, Katie Glenn Daniel, responds to Trump's call to be "a little bit flexible on Hyde" For more on Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America sbaprolife.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Noem's initial statement on Pretti shooting 15:28 - Pretti shooting 39:18 - 2A issue 01:02:35 - MN Police Chief Brian O'Hara 01:21:03 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci weighs the pros and cons of a proposed pause on ICE operations in Minnesota 01:37:20 - Peter Schweizer, investigative journalist and author, connects the Minneapolis protests to his new book The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon. For more on The Invisible Coup - theinvisiblecoup.com 01:54:57 - Retired Chicago Police Chief of Detectives Eugene Roy says the media’s rush to judgment is making a bad situation in Minneapolis worse. Follow Gene on X @GeneRoyChicago 02:07:10 - Dr. Oz at the Griggs Midway building in MN calling out Medicaid fraudSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Vance in MN: turn down the chaos 16:02 - DaWokeFarmer William Scott Kelly 38:17 - Jack Smith: I stand by my decisions 01:02:59 - National political reporter, Salena Zito, on the democrats penchant for violent rhetoric. Check out Salena’s most recent book Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland and columns at SalenaZito.com 01:20:20 - James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law & Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, Richard Epstein on vampire laws, revenge prosecutions and other recent law related absurdities 01:43:37 - Small business outlook, survey Chicago 01:56:00 - Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert diagnoses prominent left-leaning figures who made headlines this past week. Jonathan’s new book Therapy Nation is set to release 5/19! 02:15:28 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - We want a piece of ice for world protection 13:40 - Trump on Europe: want them to succeed but they need to change course, destroying themselves 37:43 - Trump on Somali fraud, piracy 01:02:08 - Rich Lowry, editor of National Review and author of The Case for Nationalism, reviews Trump at Davos and pushes back hard on critics of ICE. Follow Rich on X @RichLowry 01:18:40 - Host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints, Jim Iuorio, on why deregulation matters—and why business owners need to know government has their backs. For podcast updates & more @JimIuorio 01:36:07 - Call to Maine's Bureau of Motor Vehicles...I have a Somali friend who needs a DL 01:55:35 - Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Roger Klein: After Decade of Drift, Trump Returns Health Agency to Core Mission 02:10:58 - Heather Mac Donald, Manhattan Institute fellow and author of When Race Trumps Merit, applauds Trump’s response to lawlessness as Rude but Right on CrimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - TRUMP PRESS BRIEFING 14:56 - MAGA 2.0 38:10 - Governor of Indiana, Mike Braun, explains how he plans to bring the Bears to NW Indiana - we'll make things easy and save them money 01:00:10 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:15:19 - Former Attorney General of the United States, Michael Mukasey, on climate warfare and Suing the Past 01:24:28 - Pam Grier on The View 01:29:47 - Economist Stephen Moore says affordability is better than most Americans think — and that perception is about to change. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:46:00 - Flashback: Democrats on Immigration 02:09:27 - Former United States Deputy Undersecretary of Defense & contributor to the Washington Times and The American Spectator, Jed Babbin: We are not going to own Greenland and we don’t need to. Follow Jed on X @jedbabbinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Indiana Hoosiers National Champs 16:13 - Enoch Burke arrested in Ireland again 39:46 - Don Lemon on Jennifer Welch podcast: Cities Church parishioners are entitled white supremacists 59:18 - David Whitehouse, former BBC science correspondent and editor, says Trump’s interest in Greenland isn’t just strategic — it’s about controlling the world’s most valuable data. David is also the author of several books including Apollo 11: The Inside Story. 01:13:07 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:16:39 - Sports & Politics 01:46:05 - Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, reacts to Brandon Johnson’s plan to buy back Chicago’s parking meters. 02:00:52 - Founder of the Woodson Center, Bob Woodson, explains how American values in action can help rebuild inner cities and restore opportunity in minority communities. For more on the Woodson Center woodsoncenter.org 02:18:12 - Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino explains how protesters’ premeditated tactics of boxing in federal officers create dangerous situations on the ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Bear Down 11:05 - MLK Day 36:38 - Protesters disrupt service at Minnesota church 54:44 - Noem vs. Brennan 01:14:51 - Justin Logan of the Cato Institute argues the smartest U.S. strategy on Greenland is the path of least resistance. Follow Justin on X @JustinTLogan 01:34:02 - The trees planted by the water are back...at Target 01:51:43 - Amity Shlaes, board chair of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation & winner of the Hayek Prize: Oil: Venezuela’s Problem. Amity is also the best selling author of The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression and Great Society: A New History 02:10:34 - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies Andrew R. Arthur asks Is a ‘Civil War’ Brewing in Minnesota over Immigration? For more on the Center for Immigration Studies visit cis.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - BLM Brandon responds to Bill from Canaryville on property tax hikes and downtown development 33:59 - Insurrectionists, ICE, and Local Law Enforcement 51:57 - Founder & Principal Broker for HealthInsuranceMentors.com, C Steven Tucker, breaks down Trump's "Great Healthcare Plan" and gives odds on it passing congress 01:14:49 - Christopher Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and editor of The Institutional Risk Analyst, on Mamdani’s universal child care plan: “This is all pie in the sky — kind of Bill de Blasio on LSD.” Check out Chris’ most recent book Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 01:39:11 - Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago & founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D., Corey Brooks, asks Brandon Johnson - Why would a city mayor defend a dictator while his own streets continue to burn? Support Pastor Brooks as he walks across America to spread faith, unity, and opportunity at projecthood.org 01:54:59 - Multi‑Emmy‑Award‑winning reporter Liz Collin on the violent protests gripping Minneapolis today, drawing parallels to the city’s unrest in 2020. Follow Liz on X @lizcollin 02:16:42 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.