Chicago's Morning Answer is the only morning radio program in Chicago that covers all of the stories that matter, from Washington to Springfield, from politics to culture. Hosted by Dan Proft, one the sharpest political minds in Illinois, and Amy Jacobson, an award-winning journalist, Chicago's Morn…
The Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson podcast is an incredibly informative and entertaining show that provides listeners with a unique perspective on current events, politics, and local issues. I have been a fan of the show for some time now and find myself eagerly tuning in to each episode. The hosts, Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson, are not only knowledgeable about the topics they discuss but also engaging and witty, making for an enjoyable listening experience.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the range of topics covered. Proft and Jacobson tackle everything from national politics to local issues in Chicago, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of current events. They also bring on a diverse array of guests, including both friends and foes, which allows for a well-rounded discussion and different perspectives to be heard. This dedication to presenting balanced viewpoints sets this podcast apart from others in the genre.
Another standout feature of The Chicago's Morning Answer is its no-fluff approach. There is no wasting time on irrelevant or trivial matters; instead, each episode is packed with informative content that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. This focus on substance allows for a deeper dive into important issues without any unnecessary distractions.
While I thoroughly enjoy this podcast, there are a couple of minor drawbacks worth mentioning. Firstly, the volume range can sometimes be an issue. If there is any background noise or distractions present while listening, it can be challenging to hear certain parts of the podcast without constantly adjusting the volume. Additionally, the occasional commercial break can come across as jarring after turning up the volume to hear quieter segments.
In conclusion, The Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking intelligent and informed commentary on politics and current events. The hosts' chemistry and their commitment to presenting diverse perspectives make for an engaging and thought-provoking listening experience. Despite minor drawbacks related to volume and commercial breaks, this podcast consistently delivers high-quality content that keeps me coming back for more. I would highly recommend giving it a listen.

0:30 - Teen takeovers in Chicago 16:37 - Iran 44:54 - Remembering Tom Dreesen: Dan’s interview with Tom from 11/7/25 01:18:05 - Professor at George Mason University Scalia Law School and senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Eugene Kontorovich, weighs in on the Memorandum of Understanding, saying “It strengthens Iran, there is no other way to put it.” Follow Professor Kontorovich on X @EVKontorovich 01:36:35 - University of Chicago law professor emeritus Richard Epstein discusses his legal battles over the Obama Presidential Center, saying, “If you’re 100% right in a case against the government, you have a 50% chance of winning.” Check out Richard’s newest book The Myth of Birthright Citizenship 01:53:54 - Manhattan Institute researcher Neetu Arnold discusses grade inflation and why schools may need new ways to separate exceptional students from the pack. 02:07:32 - Hussain Abdul-Hussain, research fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, on the Iran peace deal and Trading Away Lebanon: Washington’s Bargains at Beirut’s Expense. Hussain is also the author of The Arab Case for IsraelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BLM Brandon on cross-burner Sen. John Kennedy on trusting Iran Vance on The View Why Dan Proft is Single President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Clifford May, says President Trump should preserve maximum leverage by keeping the blockade and military options on the table. Keep updated with Cliff on X @CliffordDMay Noted economist Stephen Moore: The economy is on the cusp of an explosion! Get more Steve @StephenMoore RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent & regular contributor for the California Post, Susan Crabtree: The Newsoms, the Nonprofits, and the Federal 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 All. Co-Founder & President of West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans (WSFDV), Michelle Senatore, previews this year' s Rockin' for Our Vets concert with the Lt Dan Band Rockin’ for Our Vets - July 11 - Cantigny Park, Wheaton WSFDV.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Iran wants peace?! 13:08 - Rise Up, Sing Out 32:54 - Migrant crimes 54:34 - Michael Rubin of the American Enterprise Institute discusses whether the peace in Iran will last 1:12:41 - Frank's History Minute 1:14:46 - Illinois' contribution to the America250 time capsule 1:32:32 - Ted Dabrowski discusses Spencer Pratt's mayoral campaign, Springfield trying to keep the Bears in Illinois, and more 1:51:28 - Mark P. Mills of the National Center for Energy Analytics discusses the data center resistance and the true cost of green energy to taxpayers 2:16:25 - DuPage GOP chair Kevin Coyne discusses the upcoming summer kickoffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - President Trump strikes a deal with Iran 8:10 - Trump's deal vs. Obama's deal 23:01 - SpaceX IPO and Elon Musk becoming America's first trillionaire 44:31 - Doug Bandow of the Cato Institute Discusses Trump's Deal with Iran 59:29 - Liel Leibovitz of Tablet Magazine Discusses U.S. Relations with the Middle East 1:24:19 - UFC Freedom 250 at the White House 1:41:17 - Brendan O'Neill of Spiked Magazine Discusses Anti-Immigration Riots in Ireland 1:57:28 - Chris Fenton, producer of his new film Bad Counselors, Discusses the State of Los Angeles and the Future of FilmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump on Fox & Friends: Iran is finished 12:16 - Belfast 30:11 - 146K kids 47:20 - University of Kentucky senior lecturer Robert Farley is skeptical of President Donald Trump’s peace deal announcement, arguing that recent threats and strikes alone are unlikely to bring Iran to an agreement. Dr. Farley is also a founder and senior editor of Lawyers, Guns, and Money. 01:05:05 - Competitive Enterprise Institute technology policy director Jessica Melugin says concerns about AI are nothing new, arguing that every major technological advance has carried risks—and that government control would only make things worse. Follow Jessica on X @melugin_p 01:24:00 - Illinois State Representative for the 52nd District Martin McLaughlin shares details of his proposal to keep the Bears in Illinois. 01:38:12 - Karmelo Anthony 01:58:42 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Burning cross in Grant Park 9:35 - Randy Fine questions CPS CEO Macquiline King over May Day student event 27:33 - Karmelo Anthony, Jonathan Pettigrew 51:19 - Senator Ron Johnson discusses his report on what he calls a government cover-up of serious COVID-19 vaccine adverse events. 01:07:49 - Northern Ireland 01:23:25 - President of the Copenhagen Consensus Bjorn Lomborg reflects on An Inconvenient Truth 20 years later and the costly, ineffective policies that followed. Bjorn is also the author of Best Things First 01:41:08 - Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Jonathan Schanzer reacts to the retaliatory strikes on Iran, arguing, “We should be doing the job that needs to get done to take down this regime.” Follow Jonathan on X @JSchanzer 01:58:37 - Fox News senior political analyst Juan Williams says he’s no fan of Graham Planter, but argues Maine voters clearly are—and perhaps President Trump should be too. Check out Juan’s new book New Prize for These Eyes: The Rise of America’s Second Civil Rights MovementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Karmelo Anthony verdict 17:23 - Dominique Alexander, pro race hustler...black lives don't matter in Collin Co 32:33 - SPLC Hearing 54:43 - Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs John Bolton argues that Trump is eager to make a deal, but the Iran issue cannot be resolved without regime change. Ambassador Bolton is also the author of The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir 01:08:11 - Preborn's Scott Wilder on how their efforts help pregnant mothers 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/baby or call 833-850-BABY (2229) 01:29:05 - Noted economist Stephen Moore says Americans are frustrated by gas prices, but notes they're not especially high by historical standards. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:44:01 - Former ICE Director and Border Patrol Chief Ron Vitiello breaks down what DHS will be able to do after Congress approved funding through the remainder of President Trump's term. 02:03:43 - Tunnel to Towers’ Jack Oehm & Christopher Avitabile join to remind you that you can support T2T and their work helping America’s heroes by signing up for the 560 the Answer Annual Golf Outing. For details visit 560theAnswer.com/golfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sports & Politics 12:33 - Karmelo Anthony 34:43 - CA Count 57:47 - Owner of Polyface Farm, Joel Salatin, calls himself a Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer and he plans to save American farming. For more from Joel thelunaticfarmer.com 01:12:01 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:15:42 - MidTerms 01:39:53 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon looks ahead to Chicago's mayoral race - “Will Chicago voters finally demand serious discussions on the real issues?” 01:52:36 - COVIDian Dr. Peter Hotez 02:06:18 - Former Deputy National Security Advisor K. T. McFarland explains why the U.S. needs Gulf Arab nations as partners and urges Vice President J. D. Vance to continue exposing NGO fraud. KT is also the author of Revolution: Trump, Washington and "We the People"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - CA Count 17:04 - Bears 33:27 - Scott Pelley 56:54 - American Islamic Forum for Democracy President and former U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Zuhdi Jasser discusses the latest in Iran negotiations and warns that preventing an “over-the-horizon” nuclear attack must remain a top priority. Dr Jasser is also a candidate for US Congress in AZ’s 4th district z4az.com 01:13:32 - Governor Mike Braun says Indiana's economic advantages "dominated" the Bears' thinking as the McCaskeys shift their focus to Hammond. 01:32:14 - Columnist for Maine Trust for Local News, Steve Collins, says Platner will win the primary but has a tough road ahead to defeat Susan Collins. Follow Steve on X @SteveCollinsSJ 01:45:38 - Jesse Ridgway doubles down 02:08:35 - Scott Mckay, publisher of the Hayride and senior editor at The American Spectator, reacts to the results of the LA mayor race - “I suspect it's been a very long time since California cleaned the voter rolls” Scott is also the author of Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - CA Counting 10:07 - Platner with Hayes/Maddow responding to allegations 29:24 - YouTuber does Down syndrome reveal 49:34 - Tablet editor-at-large Liel Leibovitz expresses frustration that Iran could emerge from negotiations still in power—and still expecting compensation from the U.S. Liel is also a contributor to the new book 250 Great American Things 01:08:07 - Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist and best selling author of Alito, Mollie Hemingway, weighs in on Graham Planter, calling it a “pathological lying” situation. Mollie will be in town next weekend for the “Making the Case” Conference – Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 at Concordia University 01:27:54 - Benefits Fraud 01:43:37 - Founder & CIO Perry International Capital Partners, Jim Perry, on the May jobs numbers, energy prices, and the GDP 02:07:38 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Rubio on the Hill, House Foreign Affairs Comm 8:31 - OH Dem Senate Leader Nicki Antonio challenged by Rep. Brandon Gill: has Somali immigration been good for OH? 29:59 - Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior adviser Richard Goldberg discusses the latest developments in Iran and why President Trump's strategy of "strategic patience" may be paying off. Keep updated with Rich on X @rich_goldberg 47:23 - Nowak protestor 01:05:41 - Sports & Politics 01:23:53 - Tata Consultancy Services principal futurist Frank Diana discusses how today’s pressures are exposing the limits of old systems and shaping tomorrow’s solutions. For more from Frank - frankdiana.net 01:37:43 - Senior writer for the Washington Examiner & cohost of the “You’re Wrong” podcast, David Harsanyi: Just what do lefties like Graham Platner have to do to get Democrats to condemn them? 01:56:25 - Jeffrey H. Anderson, president of the American Main Street Initiative, on the reigning in of illegal immigration and Trump’s Border TriumphSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Pratt: ready 21:57 - Jill Biden: the doctors told me he was fine 44:26 - Tom Homan on NJ ICE detention facility...surprise visit 01:02:00 - Center to Advance Security in America Director James Fitzpatrick says President Donald Trump will find another way to help victims after the weaponization fund stalled and backs his decision to appoint Bill Pulte to lead DNI. Follow James on X @jfitzpatrick 01:23:34 - Noted economist Stephen Moore explains that there is a good reason why there is so much fraud in California - “They want the fraud!” Get more Steve on X @StephenMoore 01:41:26 - Former Netanyahu adviser Ruthie Blum says the U.S. is unlikely to secure its "must-haves" in negotiations with Iran without the use of force. Keep updated with Ruthie on X @RuthieBlum 02:03:17 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent and regular contributor for the California Post, Susan Crabtree: GOP ‘Change’ Agents Rattle Deep-Blue California. Susan is also co-author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Midterms 13:03 - Sheridan Gorman's parents at status hearing for their daughter's killer on sanctuary pols in IL 34:23 - Henry Nowak's father outside courthouse post-conviction of son's killer 51:47 - Menahem Merhavy, senior fellow at the Harry Truman Institute at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, breaks down Why Iran’s regime did not collapse 01:04:29 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:08:06 - Platner 01:20:47 - Pistols and Pilates 01:25:48 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon on what it would take to get a Spencer Pratt-like candidate in Chicago. 01:43:09 - Targeting speeders in NYC 02:06:29 - David Krueger, assistant professor in Robust, Reasoning, and Responsible AI at the University of Montreal and founder of Evitable, warns that the risks posed by artificial intelligence are real—and cannot be ignored. Follow David on X @DavidSKruegerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, disappointed about the story about his sexting messages 13:21 - Pratt's closing argument: make LA safest big city in the country 35:00 - Not to be outdone by Mandami, BLM Brandon comes for landlords 54:17 - Jason Cardiff, founder of Redwood Scientific Technologies and VPL Medical, Inc., explains why he has filed a claim with the DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund - The Government Took Everything Before It Proved Anything 01:14:37 - Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci says there are no quick victories in Iran: “It’s hard to do, it takes time, and unfortunately we have an implacable adversary.” 01:36:15 - Ted Dabrowski, ex-president of Wirepoints and former Gov candidate, on the still unresolved Bears stadium deal: “tax payers, at the end of this, are going to lose” Follow Ted on X @ilpoliski 01:47:24 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:10:42 - Fred Fleitz, vice-chair of the America First Policy Institute Center for American Security: The Next DNI Must Finish the Job and Eliminate the ODNI. For more on the Center for American Security visit americafirstpolicy.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Francesca Hong for Gov 13:41 - Talarico: neighbors with a uterus 34:54 - Campus Beat 59:11 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:17:19 - Brig. Gen. John Teichert (Ret.), a foreign affairs and military strategy expert who commanded both Joint Base Andrews and Edwards Air Force Base, says Iran's long history of negotiating in bad faith and President Trump's desire for a lasting agreement—not just a quick one—help explain why a deal remains elusive. 01:34:46 - President of the Antitrust Education Project, Robert H. Bork, Jr., discusses his new book The New Paradox: Antitrust and the Threat of Conservative Socialism 01:51:33 - Michael Golden, author of “Unlock Congress”, explains that the onus in on journalists to Neuter the Shooters. For more from Michael, check out The Golden Mean on substack 02:03:56 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Homan on ICE detention facilities 12:55 - BLM Brandon on teen takeovers: hold social media companies accountable 31:26 - Muckraker expose on food stamp fraud in Lawrence, MA 55:26 - Abundance Institute Head of AI Policy Neil Chilson reacts to Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, saying he appreciates the Pope’s concerns and agrees “we have to use these tools in a way that serves our humanity.” Follow Neil on X @neil_chilson 01:14:17 - Sports & Politics 01:32:40 - Ret. Air Force Col. Rob Maness says Donald Trump is approaching Iran differently, and it’s time America’s adversaries—and allies—understand that. Col Maness hosts the “Rob Maness Show” robmaness.com 01:52:35 - First Things editor R. R. Reno weighs in on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, saying the real danger of transhumanism is how AI reshapes our moral understanding of what it means to be human 02:12:12 - Bryan Anderson, combat veteran, triple amputee, Purple Heart recipient, Emmy Award-winning host, actor, and author, discusses the new film Sum Funtion. Sum Function will have its hometown premiere this Saturday at the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford. For details casino.hardrock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - BLM Brandon on "large gatherings" 13:24 - Karen Bass on homelessness 32:53 - Iran 53:57 - Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist practicing in New York and Washington, dives into his just released book Therapy Nation: How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided 01:08:11 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights 01:11:25 - Pope Leo 01:35:38 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon discusses the collision between Illinois’ shrinking tax base and its unaffordable government 01:50:54 - Retired Secret Service agent and 360 Security Services co-founder Mike Olson discusses the shooting outside the White House and the vetting and training issues facing the Secret Service. 02:07:41 - Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, updates the ongoing negotiations with Iran. Follow Michael on X @mrubin1971See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - BLM Brandon on "large gatherings" 13:24 - Karen Bass on homelessness 32:53 - Iran 53:57 - Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist practicing in New York and Washington, dives into his just released book Therapy Nation: How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided 01:08:11 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights 01:11:25 - Pope Leo 01:35:38 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon discusses the collision between Illinois’ shrinking tax base and its unaffordable government 01:50:54 - Retired Secret Service agent and 360 Security Services co-founder Mike Olson discusses the shooting outside the White House and the vetting and training issues facing the Secret Service. 02:07:41 - Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, updates the ongoing negotiations with Iran. Follow Michael on X @mrubin1971See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Thom Tillis on weaponization comp fund 12:17 - BLM Brandon on teen takeovers 34:08 - Robert L. Woodson Sr 52:54 - Writer & Daily Wire podcast host Andrew Klavan discusses the rise of Spencer Pratt and says California’s leftist leadership is driving people to “leave paradise.” For podcast updates and more, follow Andrew on X @andrewklavan 01:08:51 - Project H.O.O.D. founder and CEO Corey Brooks says his new center is designed to highlight Black excellence, echoing themes long championed by Bob Woodson. For more on Project H.O.O.D. projecthood.org 01:28:32 - Documentary filmmaker Eli Steele reflects on the legacy of Bob Woodson and his message of truth and courage. Eli’s latest film is White Guilt - whiteguiltfilm.com 01:48:15 - Vertex Partnership Academies founder Ian Rowe discusses how Bob Woodson’s message emphasized human dignity and rejected lowering expectations. Ian is also visiting fellow at The Woodson Center, and 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 02:11:07 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Bob Woodson 29:39 - Spencer Pratt get the endorsement of Pres Trump 35:24 - Raul Castro Indictment. 53:40 - Townhall.com columnist Dustin Grage looks into the charges against an ICE agent in Minnesota. Follow Dustin on X @GrageDustin 01:11:26 - Public Interest Legal Foundation President J. Christian Adams, explains Ives v. Pritzker—a lawsuit challenging the Illinois Voting Rights Act, not a pay-per-view event. For more on the Public Interest Legal Foundation publicinterestlegal.org 01:30:42 - 15th ward alderman Ray Lopez explains why he voted No on the new ordinance that requires the Police Department to fire officers with ties to extremist and hate groups 01:47:36 - HotAir.com Managing Editor Ed Morrissey says the rise of Spencer Pratt reflects how “the people of Los Angeles are fed up with incompetence.” Follow Ed on X @EdMorrissey 02:04:07 - National Golf Representative for Tunnel 2 Towers, Dan Deleon, shares T2T’s mission of helping America’s heroes and how you can help too See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Massie concession: they couldn't buy my vote so they bought the seat 13:00 - Paxton endorsement 31:59 - San Diego mosque shootings 48:17 - Newly elected chair of the Illinois Republican Party, Bob Grogan, says communication is the key to reshaping the Illinois GOP - "we need to be louder and clearer with what we have to offer" 01:09:17 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, follows the Minnesota fraud money trail and asks whether it leads back to Ilhan Omar. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:29:11 - Noted economist Stephen Moore weighs in on voter ID, calling it an “80/20 issue” and saying, “Let Democrats explain why they don’t want it.” Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:47:41 - Jack Roth Senior Fellow in American Politics at the Claremont Institute and former director of policy planning at the Department of State, Michael Anton, looks back at "The Flight 93 Election" 10 years later. Michael has two books coming out this summer! Dispatches from the Late Republic – available 6/30 & Studies in Machiavellian Political Philosophy – available 8/18 02:02:44 - UFO files 02:09:48 - $1.7B lawfare fundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Mamdani rolls out 5 city-owned grocery stores with his version of Reagan's 9 scariest words 17:28 - Pritzker criticizes BLM Brandon for having no plan on Bears 34:47 - San Diego mosque shooting 54:14 - PCA 01:12:04 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:15:26 - Founder & Principal Broker for HealthInsuranceMentors.com, C Steven Tucker, is hopeful the addition of Mark Cuban to the Trump Rx team will help drive prescriptions costs down 01:37:19 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon declares that in Illinois “it’s open season on the equity in your house” 01:51:26 - Senior writer for the Dispatch, David Drucker, looks at the midterms and Thomas Massie’s chances in KY tonight. Keep updated with David on X @DavidMDrucker 02:10:52 - Former United States Deputy Undersecretary of Defense & contributor to the Washington Times, Jed Babbin: “We have a basic problem with China that won’t be solved with nice words”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Dr. Bill Cassidy concession speech 18:44 - Best prom ever in Markham 34:00 - LA Mayor's race 55:59 - Kill Tony George Floyd joke 01:12:07 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci says it’s time for Donald Trump to “bring down the hammer” in Iran as patience for peace talks begins to wear thin. 01:31:14 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:49:25 - Dominic Green, columnist for The Washington Examiner & contributor to the Wall Street Journal, says witnessing both the pro-Palestinian and Unite the Kingdom rallies in London revealed an “alarming” contrast. Follow Dominic on X @DrDomincGreen 02:08:50 - Geoffrey Cain, author of The Perfect Police State, asks: Did Donald Trump and Xi Jinping get what they wanted? Geoffrey’s next book Steve Jobs in Exile: The Untold Story of NeXT and the Remaking of an American Visionary is available tomorrow 5/19!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump's summary of the talks sitting next to Xi 15:33 - Angel mom Cheryl Minter testifying before House committee on behalf of daughter Stephanie 33:38 - "Everything is Awful" Lego parody song on Karen Bass 50:19 - Tom J. Stewart 53:00 - Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom Hans von Spakovsky weighs in on election mapping and the fight over election integrity. Follow Hans on X @HvonSpakovsky 01:11:13 - Defense Priorities fellow Daniel DePetris says he’s not surprised by the lack of tangible agreements between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, arguing “that’s not how statesmanship works.” Stay updated with Daniel on X @DanDePetris 01:32:38 - Ezekiel Emanuel, oncologist, a bioethicist, and a vice provost of the University of Pennsylvania shares his six rules for a long, healthy life from his new book Eat Your Ice Cream. Dr. Emanuel will be appearing as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival this Sunday - for details chicagohumanities.org 01:50:59 - Aaron Brown, long-time risk manager in the hedge fund space, pits Gamblers against Intellectuals in his new book Wrong Number: How to Extract Truth From a Blizzard of Quantitative Disinformation 02:08:01 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - COVID whistleblower 14:14 - Josh Hawley back and forth with Erdman over Wuhan lab statements 35:51 - The "Tragic 20's" 56:43 - Former foreign correspondent for BBC Channel 4 News and NBC, Ian Williams: China’s theft of American AI tech is becoming more brazen. Ian is also the author of Vampire State. The rise and fall of the Chinese Economy 01:13:11 - Pratt calls into TMZ after hit piece claiming he doesn't live in trailer 01:33:05 - Senior writer at National Review, Noah Rothman, discusses his new book Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America - available Tuesday 5/19 01:51:25 - Kent Professor of Law and History at Yale University, Samuel Moyn, on the The Old Guard and his new book Gerontocracy in America: How the Old Are Hoarding Power and Wealth—and What to Do About It - available June 16 02:12:27 - Tim Stearns, president and founder of TJ Stearns in Arlington Heights, discusses the balancing act between investment risk and FOMO as the market reaches new highs. For more on TJ Stearns tjstearns.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - CPS 12:35 - Electronic Monitoring 32:33 - Eric Church commencement address at UNC 50:20 - Remembering Rich from Indian Head Park 51:39 - Gordon Chang, author of Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War, previews Trump’s trip to China. Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang 01:10:37 - Ted Snider, contributing editor for The American Conservative: Between Iran and a Hard Place. Ted is also a frequent contributor to Responsible Statecraft & Antiwar.com 01:35:41 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: When you’re dealing with an enemy like China you have to use every tool in your chest. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:48:18 - Theodore Dalrymple, retired physician and psychiatrist who worked in a general hospital and prison in England, shares details from his two newest books Agatha Christie and the Metaphysics of Murder – available 6/9 & Life at the Bottom: The Worldview that Makes the Underclass 25th Anniversary Edition – available now 02:05:58 - Josh Blackman, Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston, weighs in on election maps and The Stunning Plan To Reverse The Supreme Court of VirginiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - CA Gov race 12:19 - NY Judge Marva Brown 31:03 - BENEFITS FRAUD 54:26 - Sports & Politics 01:10:47 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:13:02 - Middle East Institute Vice President for Policy Kenneth Pollack says strategic strikes on Iran are likely the “next step on the escalatory ladder.” 01:31:49 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon reflects on what he witnessed after spending the past week in Ukraine 01:47:07 - Alex Marlow, editor-in-chief of Breitbart News and host of The Alex Marlow Show on 560 The Answer, previews next week’s Cigar Night with Dan and Shaun 02:02:15 - Freelance writer and black conservative culture critic David Sypher: Virginia Democrats won the vote on the map, but voters lost the fightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya on Hantavirus 15:19 - All Jim Crow all the time on MS Now 37:02 - Who's having a Pratt summer? LA is worth saving ad 01:01:52 - Magic endorses Bass 01:20:40 - Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci says the U.S. should take control of the Strait of Hormuz and target additional strategic assets and individuals in Iran. 01:41:56 - Dan Proft Parenting Tip 01:59:05 - Founder & CIO Perry International Capital Partners, James Perry: The Data Center Boom is Real 02:22:10 - Executive Editor of The Federalist Joy Pullmann says last week’s Indiana election offers a glimpse into the future of the Republican Party after Donald Trump. Joy is also the author of False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - TN State Rep. Justin Pearson 14:14 - Jessica Gorman on Ald. Hadden: not wrong place, wrong time 34:02 - Trump: ceasefire still on, you'll know when it isn't 55:42 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: The biggest wealth transfer in history isn't happening on Wall St, it's happening in UHauls. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:11:13 - Benefits Fraud 01:27:54 - Seth Cropsey, founder and president of Yorktown Institute and former deputy Undersecretary of the Navy: Iran is important, but Trump must not take his eye off the ball in Taiwan. Seth is also the author of Mayday and Seablindness 01:47:34 - Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee, Glenn Reynolds, shares details from his new book Seductive AI. Professor Reynolds is also known for his American politics weblog, Instapundit 02:02:22 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Samantha Steele 13:25 - Anjanette Young 34:02 - Libertyville HS 52:36 - Editor of National Review Rich Lowry: Operation Epic Fury is highlighting the utter brilliance of ‘Drill, baby, drill’ Rich is also the author of The Case for Nationalism: How It Made Us Powerful, United, and Free 01:09:15 - Chief Economist at First Trust Portfolios LP, Brian Wesbury: Jerome Powell and So-Called ‘Fed Independence’ Follow Brian on X @wesbury 01:30:43 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:46:12 - Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Bob Milan outlines the urgent fixes he says Illinois lawmakers should make to the SAFE-T Act. 02:08:35 - Christian Toto, host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast”, is excited for May 21st, when The Stephen Colbert Show finally comes to an end. For podcast updates & more hollywoodintoto.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - IN primary results 13:11 - Kirk Bangstad's message to MAGA 35:26 - BENEFITS FRAUD 59:25 - Trump in Oval Office: Iran should wave the white flag 01:13:39 - American Islamic Forum for Democracy President Zuhdi Jasser says it’s time to manage Iran’s surrender and give the Iranian people the hope they’ve long awaited. Zuhdi is also running for congress in Arizona’s 4th district - z4az.com 01:29:44 - Paul D. Thacker, investigative journalist based in Spain and former Fellow at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard, breaks down the COVID Cover-Up. For more from Paul - disinformationchronicle.substack.com 01:52:37 - Brownstone Institute founder Jeffrey A. Tucker on where the country is headed—and why The Devil Wears Prada 2 is worth watching. Follow Mr. Tucker on X @jeffreytucker 02:10:40 - Samantha Steele not guilty in DUI trialSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - DOJ investigation of 36 IL school districts 14:42 - Libertyville HS 128 school board meeting 33:53 - Swalwell (Gallego?) 55:16 - Liel Leibovitz, editor at large for Tablet and host of the “Rootless” podcast: Everything Is Reality TV. And Spencer Pratt Knows It. Follow Liel on X @liel 01:12:26 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:15:40 - BENEFITS FRAUD 01:39:07 -Ted Dabrowski says Walgreens’s South Shore closure shows why law and order matters, warning companies won’t invest without it. 01:54:58 - Director of Strategic Communications & Content at the Federation for American Immigration Reform, Brian Lonergan: Workplace Raids Are Coming—and They’re Essential. Brian is also co-host of the “No Border, No Country” podcast 02:12:51 - Jakub Grygiel, professor of politics at the Catholic University of America and a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution: The Iran War and the Coming Global StruggleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Spirit Airlines 17:14 - Walgreens 38:03 - LA Mayor's race 01:01:16 - Alicia Nieves, lawyer focused on immigration and national-security issues: The Supreme Court’s vote ruling empowers minorities. Alicia writes from Chicago, follow her on X @alicianieves__ 01:20:40 - Former Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, John Bolton: Negotiation Won’t End Iran’s Nuclear Threat 01:38:47 - Whalen Global Advisors Chairman Christopher Whalen warns blue city mayors they need investment to survive, saying cities without willing investors are “doomed.” Check out Chris’ most recent book Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 01:57:31 - Dr. Jeremy M. Levin, founder of Ovid Therapeutics & former President/CEO of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, shares details from his new book Biotech in the Balance: Saving a Strategic Industry in an Age of Distrust – available 5/19 02:21:58 - Chicago cop killerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 -Welcome Back Mike Scott! 13:47 - DOJ on the JOB on Fraud 35:03 - Pritzker's Accountability Commission 55:31 -Path Trading Partners co-founder and Futures Edge co-host Bob Iaccino says he’s surprised state and federal gas taxes haven’t been lowered as prices hit new highs. 01:12:54 -Former Naperville Township Assessor Warren Dixon III raises concerns about the Chicago Bears stadium deal and Brandon Johnson’s plan to convert commercial real estate into Section 8 housing. 01:31:53 -Illinois Municipal League CEO Brad Cole weighs in on the tax and pension challenges facing Illinois residents 02:07:49 - Scott McKay, publisher of TheHayride.com & senior editor at The American Spectator: The Left Is Melting Down Over Callais Check out Scott’s most recent book Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon Open Mic Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Governor Pritzker finally speaks about the shootings of two Chicago Police officers 13:47 - Pritzker Purge Law 35:03 - Governor JB Pritzker has just revealed that he and other governors are planning things to “protect the vote” 55:31 - Ray Lopez, 15th Ward alderman, on the SAFE-T Act and City Hall’s failure on public safety: “Clearly there is no impetus within the machinery to change.” 01:12:54 - U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 15th District, Mary Miller, highlights Congress’s efforts to shrink government, calling President Trump the “great regulator.” Help Rep Miller keep her seat marymillerforcongress.com 01:31:53 - Multi-Emmy Award–winning reporter and anchor Liz Collin reports on fraud investigations in Minnesota and her new documentary Minnesota Mao. Liz is also produced The Fall of Minneapolis 01:50:49 - Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. recounts the tragic shooting that killed his partner Ella French and left him without an eye, drawing parallels to last weekend’s police shootings. 02:04:58 - Dr. Michael Huber, co-founder of VIROGO, discusses how his immune-support supplement is designed to help people stay healthy year-round. Learn more about Virogo at myvirogo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Comey Indictment 35:58 - Madigan Appeal rejected 56:43 - Eliot Wilson, contributing editor at Defence On The Brink and senior fellow for national security at the Coalition for Global Prosperity: Royalty still has a special quality 01:13:52 - Illinois State Senator for the 37th District, Li Arellano Jr, reviews the proposed stadium deal, noting that Gov Pritzker does not want to be the governor who lost the Bears 01:32:49 - Noted economist Stephen Moore weighs in on Donald Trump’s plans for Spirit Airlines, saying he opposes “corporate socialism.” Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:50:51 - Markets specialist Scott “the Cow Guy” Shellady of Market Day Report! says President Trump needs to make the case that today’s higher gas prices come with greater strategic benefits than in 2022, including the removal of a state sponsor of terrorism. 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 02:06:44 - Paul Kengor, editor of The American Spectator: A note to Trump supporters — the pope is being the pope. Check out Paul’s newest book American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the ChurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Karoline Leavitt: shooter's manifesto indistinguishable from Left's daily rap 14:44 - Hakeem Jeffries responds to Leavitt 37:55 - Cop killer, judge 59:54 - Strauss Center Senior Fellow and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Simone Ledeen pushes back on Washington foreign policy voices, arguing the Iran campaign is not over. 01:15:14 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights 01:18:56 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:35:17 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon questions the proposed Chicago Bears deal, saying, “It’s a massive amount of bureaucracy they’re creating.” 01:52:32 - Dominic Green, columnist for The Washington Examiner, contributor to the Wall Street Journal and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, reacts to King Charles III’s U.S. visit and what it signals for U.S.–U.K. relations 02:13:09 - Retired FBI Special Agent and Unabomber case profiler James Fitzgerald weighs in on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, saying, “It’s almost like there’s an ideologically violent subculture out there.” James is also co-host of the “Cold Red” podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Cops shot: John Bartholomew, Nelsone Crespo 20:28 - Judge Lyke 40:11 - Trump post-shooting press briefing 01:05:33 - Left's belief in violence as means to political ends 01:23:10 - Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci backs President Trump’s deliberate approach to Iran, arguing that rushing negotiations produced the last bad deal. 01:42:06 - Retired Chicago Police Chief of Detectives, Eugene Roy, on the shooting of two police officers on Saturday: It shows the tragic consequences of the politically motivated, ill advised and just horrendous Safe T Act 01:59:11 - Ani Chkhikvadze, Washington-based journalist covering US foreign policy: What I heard inside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Follow Ani on X @achkhikvadze 02:15:16 - Retired Secret Service agent Mike Olson questions the security designation at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Mike is also co-founder/owner of 360 Security Services 360security.servicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Bears stadium deal 13:27 - Anna Paulina Luna on Special Forces guy who bet on capturing Maduro 36:15 - Fired USAID Workers on the Job Hunt 01:00:35 - Gabriel Elefteriu, co-founder of AstroAnalytica and senior fellow for Space Power at the Council on Geostrategy in London, shares Three military lessons from the Iran war 01:19:57 - Mayor of Hammond, IN, Thomas McDermott, says his city is still very much in play to land the Chicago Bears 01:35:53 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on the proposed federal bailout of Spirit Airlines - “are you saying you don’t want an Amtrak for the skies?” Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:53:24 - Editor-in-Chief of The Federalist, Mollie Hemingway, discusses her new book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution 02:09:28 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - The Gormans speak 14:11 - CA Gov race 35:39 - Hasan Piker on NYT's "The Opinions" podcast: pro-piracy, need to get back to committing cool crimes 59:13 - National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative & former Virginia Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli, points to four constitutional challenges to Virginia’s redistricting referendum and predicts that it will get tossed out as early as next month 01:16:07 - Clinical Professor of Law at Cornell & founder of LegalInsurrection.com, William Jacobson: I've been covering and calling out the SPLC scam since 2010. Follow Professor Jacobson on X @wajacobson 01:35:29 - MAHA on the Hill 01:52:12 - Former First Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump KT McFarland on the path to victory in Iran: We have all the options we need. KT is also the author of Revolution:Trump,Washington and We the People 02:09:36 - Jason Smith, professor of national security strategy at the National War College and Fleet Seminar Program instructor with the Naval War College on America's Unsettled Grand StrategySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - SPLC 34:59 - IRAN 58:11 - Markets specialist Scott “the Cow Guy” Shellady of Market Day Report! says the U.S. economy remains strong and expects gas prices to return to normal. 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 01:15:23 - Center of the American Experiment President and Powerline contributor John Hinderaker says he was surprised by how close the Virginia redistricting vote turned out. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:31:12 - Older Americans are hoarding America's Potential 01:50:39 - Kelley Beaucar Vlahos of Responsible Statecraft joins for a spirited debate on the path to ending the U.S. war with Iran. Follow Kelley on X @KelleyBVlahos 02:11:08 - CEO and founder of American Energy Institute, Jason Isaac, celebrates Earth Day ‘26: The planet is still doing great. It’s the climate cult that’s broken. For more on the American Energy Institute americanenergyinstitute.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Hinsdale/Plainfield teacher predator 16:50 - Not dead yet in Illinois 32:06 - CAMPUS BEAT 57:51 - Former advisor to the office of Netanyahu and co-host of Israel Undiplomatic, Ruthie Blum: The last thing Trump should want is to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory 01:12:42 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:16:17 - Richard A. Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law & Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, shares details from his new book The Myth of Birthright Citizenship – available 5/1 01:38:01 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon expresses frustration with what he calls Soviet-style governance in big blue cities, and previews his upcoming trip to Ukraine. 01:54:43 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:16:02 - Ben Cohen of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses the Iran peace talks, ceasefire dynamics, and international debate over Iran’s political future. Keep updated with Ben on X @BenCohenOpinionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Rallying the CPS apparatchiks on May Day 14:49 - Iran: The Trump Deal 32:56 - TPS for Haitians 01:00:16 - Duncan Wood, fellow at the Wilson Center and CEO of Hurst International Consulting: The world is rediscovering chokepoints — and they are not just geographic. Follow Duncan on X @AztecDuncan 01:16:26 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation says Iran is in disarray and may not even know who’s in charge as negotiations unfold. 01:33:21 - SAVE Act 01:49:00 - Josh Weiner, chief strategy officer at North American Values Institute and a Chicago resident, on CPS’ May Day protests: “The citizens of Chicago are getting fed up with this” For more on the North American Values Institute navivalues.org. 02:09:15 - Nick Shirley chases down CA House SpeakerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - BLM Brandon knows who he is: $25/min wage...anything less is an injustice 14:17 - Trump: if no deal, fighting resumes 36:22 - Clarence Thomas on Progressivism 59:29 - Hasan Piker means it when he says Hamas is 1000x better than Israel 01:16:11 - Sierra Knoch, foreign policy analyst, professor, and Trump campaign alumna: Europeans aren’t prepared for what it means to align with Iran, Russia. Follow Sierra on X @cerisesdumatin 01:39:36 - Deputy Opinion Editor at the Wall Street Journal Jack Butler does not share Zohran Mamdani's enthusiasm for the pied-à-terre tax. Follow Jack on X @jackbutler4815 01:55:11 - Executive Director of the Vaccine Safety Research Foundation and founder of the COVID-19 Early Treatment Fund, Steve Kirsch, discusses vaccines, fraud and RFK Jr on the hill. For more from Steve kirschsubstack.com 02:19:12 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sheridan Gorman killer arraigned 12:58 - Manhattan Institute interview with illegal immigrant trans covered by Medi-Cal 34:37 - Anti-Fraud Task Force 51:32 - Alex Traiman, CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief for JNS.org, urges the U.S. and Israel to finish the job and take down the Iranian regime. Keep updated on X with Alex @traiman 01:11:50 - Libertyville 01:36:53 - Justin Logan of the Cato Institute on Trump’s threats to NATO and why he says even seemingly unwise moves can serve a strategic purpose. Follow Justin on X @JustinTLogan 01:50:16 - Editor of Commonplace magazine, Haisten Willis, on Pride and Polarization and why Dan Proft is Single 02:08:29 - Leaving IdahoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Swalwell accuser Lonna Drewes 16:09 - Sen. Ruben Gallego on his bestie Swalwell 34:37 - FISA 53:32 - Senator Ron Johnson says time is running out to pass the SAVE Act and calls for ending the filibuster 01:13:36 - Sen. John Kennedy on the Neo-Marxist Party 01:32:47 - Noted economist Stephen Moore predicts gas prices, and inflation, will tumble as soon as the Strait of Hormuz opens. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:49:47 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent & regular contributor for the California Post, Susan Crabtree, on the Swalwell situation and California’s Empire of Fraud. 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 All. 02:12:46 - Richard M. Reinsch, editor-in-chief of Civitas Outlook, discusses the Orban ouster, the Pope, and America First . Follow Richard on X @Reinsch84See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Swalwell - He gone...not alone 18:29 - Spencer Pratt on Mayor Karen "Basura" Bass 27:02 - Trump initial lob back at Pope Leo: not a fan 59:34 - Bradley Smith, chairman of the Institute for Free Speech, Blackmore/Nault Professor of Law at Capital University and who served on the Federal Election Commission from 2000 to 2005: The Constitution Could Let Noncitizens Vote 01:11:14 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:14:40 - Michael Evans, former Times of London defense correspondent and editor, on whether a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could be the decisive “Trump card” in talks with Iran. Mike is also the author of First with the News 01:31:30 - Sergio Garcia on his Sunday at The Masters channeling the late great Seve 01:34:34 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon on says get ready to see homeless camps in parks across Illinois if House Bill 1429 becomes law. Read more from Mark at wirepoints.org 01:53:08 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune: Trump’s Hormuz blockade won’t push Iran toward concessions. Keep updated with Daniel on X @DanDePetris 02:11:57 - Tangerine Jesus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Former staffer accuses Swalwell of rape 19:32 - Byron Noem and his dominatrix 37:04 - Homan on Dr. Phil 57:54 - Vance on Iran negotiations: we tried, no dice 01:14:29 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation fires back at critics of the Iran war, saying America can’t sit idly by and allow Iran to rebuild its nuclear program. 01:35:39 - Jonathan Aitken, author, former Member of Parliament, and part-time prison chaplain, draws on his Middle East experience and says the UAE and Oman could emerge as major winners from the Iran war. For more from Rev Aitken visit jonathanaitken.org 01:53:02 - 60 Minutes expose on chameleon trucking 02:15:29 - Jack Burns, professor emeritus in astrophysical and planetary sciences and physics at the University of Colorado Boulder, shares key takeaways from Artemis II and what to expect next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Melania's Epstein presser: not friend of nor victim of Epstein 16:26 - Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) on Dignidad Act 59:25 - NDP MP Leah Gazan: zero dollars for ongoing genocide against MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ 01:14:01 - Chicago: the system 01:32:34 - Joshua T. Katz, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, with An appraisal of judicial vulgarity 01:49:56 - Newsweek’s Josh Hammer: What Exactly Is the Purpose of NATO in the Year 2026? 02:08:38 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Leavitt on Iran's initial 10-point plan: not serious 13:40 - Hegseth: we'll be hanging around to ensure ceasefire compliance 37:44 - "Controversial" vintage shop owner murdered 55:30 - Eugene Kontorovich, George Mason law professor and Heritage Foundation senior researcher, says he believes Trump will press Iran hard in negotiations given Tehran’s past hostility. Follow Eugene on X @EVKontorovich 01:14:59 - National Review’s Noah Rothman says the U.S. holds the leverage in Iran talks and Americans should be proud of Trump’s efforts — despite the left pushing embarrassment and shame. Pre-order Noah’s soon to be released book Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America 01:36:21 - Paul Vallas, senior policy advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute and former candidate for mayor asks Is Brandon Johnson driving the bus, or is he a captive of this inner circle? Follow Paul on X @PaulVallas 01:53:25 - Clifford May, president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Times, urges Americans to focus on Trump’s actions — not his words — as the U.S. enters critical Iran negotiations this weekend. Keep updated with Cliff on X @CliffordDMay 02:12:40 - Why Dan Proft is SingleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.