Podcast appearances and mentions of steven bucci

0:30 - RFK Jr. Berates CNN’s Bash in Fiery 22-Minute Brawl On Fauci, Trump and Vaccines 16:49 - David Perell: Why isn't Chicago a more prominent place? 34:36 - Why Brandon Johnson’s school board is going broke on purpose 58:17 - Illinois lawmaker, police officer says CTA anti-violence signs not enough 01:09:05 - Steven Bucci served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official, is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to President Trump’s announcement he’s halting air strikes on Iran 01:26:57 - Heather MacDonald is a Thomas W. Smith fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives She joined Dan Proft to talk about her column: The Scourge of Teen Takeovers 01:44:24 - Justin Hart is author of Gone Viral: How Covid Drove the World Insane, also writes at his substack Rational Ground. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to Dr. Faui’s day in the Senate. 02:01:44 - Rafael Mangual is a senior fellow and head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative and author of Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Mass-Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong, and Who It Hurts Most. He joined Dan Proft to talk about his column: Expect More Terroristic Actions Against ICESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Save a Lots closing 15:52 - EUROPE - aid the enemy, silence the patriot 35:02 - Corey Ruiz shooting 01:07:30 - Trump at WHCA 01:10:31 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci says the "war of choice" with Iran was a necessary choice, arguing the administration recognized Iran as "the rabid dog of the Middle East" and that "it's time to take it out." 01:33:37 - Candidate for Illinois House District 97 Gabby Shanahan calls for integrity, transparency, and accountability in Springfield, saying she's ready to be that voice. For more on Gabby gabbyforillinois.com 01:48:41 - Associate editor of the Claremont Review of Books, Spencer Klavan, discusses compares his review of “The Odyssey” with Dan’s. Spencer is also host of the “Young Heretics” podcast. 02:13:12 - Long-time risk manager in the hedge fund space Aaron Brown explains that Millennials Aren’t Poor. They’re Simply Being Outbid . Aaron is also the author of Wrong Number: How to Extract Truth From a Blizzard of Quantitative DisinformationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Bestselling author of Beyond Treason, LTG THOMAS McINERNEY of CCNS will be with us! PLUS, bestselling author of Mao's America, XI VAN FLEET will be here to discuss her new book, Made In America! PLUS, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI of the Heritage FDN! AND, direct from Madrid, Spain, former communist HECTOR RAMIREZ will be here! PLUS, Comedian/Comedy Writer MIKE FINE will be here!  In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately." Come hang with us... 

0:30 - BLM Brandon on budget 15:26 - NYC DSA Co-Chair Gustavo Gordillo with McCallum on businesses and rent freezes 32:46 - Rubio speech at The Resurgence of Political Terrorism confab 56:25 - Weingarten at AFT Poliburo meeting 01:12:58 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci discusses the latest in Iran, arguing it's long past time for the U.S. to take out Kharg Island. 01:35:53 - Ian Williams, former foreign correspondent for BBC Channel 4 News and NBC, breaks down The real Chinese election plot. Ian is also the author of ‘Vampire State. The rise and fall of the Chinese Economy’. 01:50:45 - Katherine Birbalsingh on the West 02:06:18 - Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, Will Chamberlain, on body cams for ICE officers, voter ID for all and what’s holding up the SAVE ActSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - RIP Lindsey Graham 32:57 - Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons 52:43 - Jimmy St. Louis, CEO of Agentis Longevity and former NFL tight end for the Tennessee Titans, explains how new medical technology can be used to help military vets who are dealing with PTSD and other physical or mental challenges. For more on Agentis Longevity agentislongevity.com 01:02:06 - ICE shooting in Houston 01:07:14 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci says Lindsey Graham's legacy will be his unwavering support for America's allies and his willingness to stand up to its adversaries. 01:27:05 - Trump administration extends Haitian work authorization 01:40:45 - Remembering Lindsey Graham 01:59:36 - Progressive Policies Have Left Illinois the Least Equitable State in the CountrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump's 7/4/250 message 13:54 - Mamdani's 250 speech 32:49 - THE UNSUNG AMERICANS WHO MAKE AMERICA GREAT 52:56 - Sports & Politics 01:06:38 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci says Iran is dreaming if it thinks the Trump administration will let it charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. 01:26:54 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:42:55 - Dollars, Cents, Markets & AI with James Perry, Founder & CIO of Perry International Capital Partners 02:07:37 - Former Chicago Police Lieutenant in the 16th District, John Garrido,says judges need to stop giving repeat offenders a pass and start imposing substantial jail sentences. John is also president of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation – garridostrayrescue.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Springfield, OH, resident on her mother-in-law's death at city council meeting 14:02 - DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin on Tapper on Haiti...not safe 34:34 - MA Sen. Ed Markey: Trump is racist, need pathway to citizenship for TPS holders 48:45 - Pro-Trans Candidate Chased From Trans Rights Event Over Gaza 01:07:39 - Steven Bucci served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official, is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the latest developments in Iran. 01:30:42 - Taki Theodoracopulos is a longtime Spectator columnist and co-founder of The American Conservative and author of the new book The Last Alpha Male: The Amorous Pursuits and High Life of a Poor Little Greek Boy. He joined Dan Proft to explain why the Founding Fathers were nearly perfect 01:43:09 - Ilan Wurman is Julius E. Davis Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and co-host of the “Rationally Based” podcast. He joined Dan Proft to talk about Trump’s case on birthright citizenship 01:59:47 - Real American HeroesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Mass shooting in Roseland 15:11 - Father's Day at the NYT 31:37 - Opinion editor at The California Post, Joel Pollak, argues Iran chose confrontation over prosperity, proving there is no partner for a lasting deal and that it is time to end the regime. Follow Joel on X @joelpollak 55:51 - JD Vance in Switzerland: extend an outstretched hand to transform our relationship 01:13:14 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci questions why the U.S. didn't take a more aggressive approach to removing Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz. 01:35:02 - CEO of the Centre for Government Reform and former senior diplomat, Ameer Kotecha, explains Why Starmer has been such a failure. Follow Ameer on X @Ameer_Kotecha 01:50:00 - Former candidate for mayor Paul Vallas reacts to Chicago's 30th mass shooting of the year: “No alarm? No outrage? Is this the new normal?” Follow Paul on X @PaulVallas 02:09:29 - World Cup Update See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Bestselling author and Director of Jihad Watch, ROBERT SPENCER will be with us to discuss his new book, The Tragedy of Islam! PLUS, Comedian/Comedy Writer MIKE FINE will be here! AND, Islamic Analyst and bestselling author Dr. ANDREW BOSTOM will be here! PLUS, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI from the Heritage FDN, will be here! In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately." Come hang with us...  

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 - 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 - 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 - 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.

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Bestselling author of American Betrayal & Death of the Grown Up, DIANA WEST will be here! PLUS, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI from the Heritage FDN, will be here! AND, comedian and author of The Book of Outcasts, MATT NAGIN will be here! PLUS, bestselling author of A Few Bad Men, Major FRED GALVIN will be here! In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately." Come hang with us...  

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 - 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.

Amy Jacobson & Jim Iuorio filling in for Dan Proft -- 0:30 - Woke Stations of the Cross 14:28 - City workers owe 18 Million dollars in unpaid fines and fees 29:42 - British Airways is going to ruin air travel for all of us 37:00 - Blue Guy 54:20 - David Hochberg—Team Hochberg, 56david.com—argues that both parties are guilty of releasing less than reliable jobs numbers and what they bond market can tell us about government spending 01:15:04 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci on the successful rescue mission of US pilots and Trump’s most recent ultimatum to Iran 01:32:48 - Veteran NASA astronaut Tom Jones explains the importance of the Artemis II Mission and what it’s like to be in space. Tom is also the author of Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions 01:51:48 - Publisher of The Hayride and senior editor of the American Spectator, Scott McKay, breaks down the Pam Bondi Bounce. Check out Scott’s latest book Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon. 02:07:14 - Licensed Private Detective Phil Huebl with the latest on the Nancy Guthrie investigationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - 'No Kings' protests draw large crowds in cities, towns across US 17:38 - I'm a Democrat. 'No Kings Day' is an embarrassment 37:20 - The murder of Sheridan Gorman and the stifling of Chicago 01:00:10 - Meet the ‘Puffer Fish’: The Worst Kind of Person to Date 01:15:14 - Steven Bucci served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official, is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies. He joined Dan with reaction to the latest in Iran. 01:42:01 - Brian Lonergan Director of Strategic Communications & Content at the Federation for American Imigration Reform (FAIR) and Co-host of the “No Border, No Country” podcast: In Sanctuary Cities, American Lives Don’t Matter 01:56:58 - Ken Cuccinelli, National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, former Virginia Attorney General, and former deputy secretary of DHS. Column: The Senate is walking a tightrope on the SAVE Act 02:15:16 - Father of Illinois ‘super mayor’ shot in Chicago as she calls for Trump to bring troops into Windy CitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Bestselling author of American Betrayal & Death of the Grown Up, DIANA WEST will be here! PLUS, BOSCH FAWSTIN, the world's first anti-Jihad comic book author and illustrator and creator of Pigman, will be here! AND, bestselling author of Beyond Treason, LTG THOMAS McINERNEY of CCNS will be with us! PLUS, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI from the Heritage FDN, will be here! In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately." Come hang with us...  

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Exec. Dir. of American Constitutional Rights Union and bestselling author, LTC ALLEN WEST, will be here! PLUS, Legal Analyst for GAO, CHRISTOPHER HORNER will be here! AND, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI of the Heritage FDN will be here! PLUS, LTG THOMAS McINERNEY, of CCNS will be here! In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately." Come hang with us...    

Dan is joined by Brian Wilson and then foreign policy expert Steven Bucci | aired on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 on Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis See 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Exec. Dir. of American Constitutional Rights Union and bestselling author, LTC ALLEN WEST, will be here! PLUS, Legal Analyst for GAO, CHRISTOPHER HORNER will be here! AND, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI of the Heritage FDN will be here! In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately." Come hang with us...    

Dan is joined by Heritage Foundation Foreign Policy Expert Steven Bucci to discuss the latest on Iran + Chris Hand joins for the Hand-Off | aired on Wednesday, January 14th, 2025 on Nashville's Morning News with Dan MandisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Leaked video of MN shooting 16:55 - Mary Moriarty wants in on fed investigation 40:14 - MN RAWFLS 01:07:16 - Portland Police Chief Bob Day 01:23:58 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci on Iran as historic protests expose the ayatollahs at their weakest point 01:42:50 - Retired FBI supervisory special agent James Gagliano says the Minneapolis shooting was a tragic loss of life — caused by the actions of the woman involved and the ideology behind them. 01:57:47 - Tucker compares Good to Kirk 02:21:47 - Founder, CIO Perry International Capital Partners, James Perry, on the December jobs numbers and the DOJ investigation of Fed Chair Powell. For more on Perry International Capital Partners perrycapitalpartners.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - OPERATION ABSOLUTE RESOLVE 14:45 - Rubio on Maduro "game-playing": if you don't know, now you know 37:11 - SOMALI DAYCARES 01:04:56 - Venezuelan exile Andrés Guilarte on the removal of Maduro: God has a plan for everything and you just saw that 01:22:13 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation says taking out Maduro was the right call — and argues it’s absurd that Americans are protesting it. 01:43:37 - Layers of fraud schemes 02:02:42 - Author and journalist Alex Berenson warns the corruption story doesn’t stop with Minnesota day cares — calling blue-state Medicaid the deepest government honeypot of all. Check out Alex’s substack Unreported Truths and his book Pandemia: How Coronavirus Hysteria Took Over Our Government, Rights, and Lives 02:17:10 - Kelsey Grammer on how the Left behaves when they're out of power...we have to protect ourselves nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Somali Fraud in Minnesota 36:59 - SCOTUS & National Guard in Chicago 57:01 - NARCAN in Illinois Public Libraries 01:16:15 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation breaks down the strategic ties between Venezuela and Cuba — and where Russia–Ukraine peace talks stand. 01:35:20 - Powerline’s John Hinderaker on Minnesota’s sprawling fraud scheme — and the political fallout for Tim Walz. Check out John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:55:04 - City leaders admit CPD costs are rising — yet police budget cuts are still being floated. 02:08:30 - Happy KwanzaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - TP USA AmericaFest 38:05 - Chicago City Council passes budget 57:33 - The Gary Bears?!? 01:16:15 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, weighs in on Venezuela, the Russia–Ukraine talks — and even Saturday night’s Bears game. 01:33:33 - Retired FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence agent Eric O’Neill on the Brown University shooter manhunt — and insights from his new book Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime. 01:51:26 - FTA rejects CTA Safety Plan 02:07:46 - The Gary Bears?!? - Part IISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - A day of terror 13:14 - Aussie Hanukkah Bondi Beach shooting 36:33 - Brown U shooting 54:25 - Assisted suicide 01:15:46 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, unpacks the ISIS killing of Americans in Syria, the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker bound for Cuba, and Nicolás Maduro’s strange—and telling—reaction to the tanker seizure at a rally in Venezuela. 01:34:22 - Ronald D. Vitiello, Senior DHS/CBP Advisor and former ICE leader, highlights the dangers of mass asylum under Biden — calling out a Democratic-run immigration system lacking integrity. 01:51:34 - Theodore Dalrymple, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor at City Journal, questions immigration, terrorism, and whether the BBC can still be trusted. Theodore is the author of many books, including Buried But Not Quite Dead: Forgotten Writers of Père Lachaise 02:10:18 - FBI veteran and Unabomber profiler James Fitzgerald on the chilling Reiner murders and the nationwide hunt for the Brown University shooter. James is also co-host the “Cold Red” podcast coldredpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Ed Bambas 9:32 - Somali Maine State Rep. Mana Abdi on coming to America 32:20 - Europe has a problem 56:55 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:13:04 - Visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Steven Bucci, challenges Don Jr.’s predictions about Trump’s next moves in Ukraine. 01:36:45 - Carissa Codel, morning anchor "Ozark's First" on Fox 49, reading viewer comments critical of her size 01:47:28 - Eddie Johnson, former CPD Superintendent, calls for the Safe-T Act’s repeal, insisting that “some people just need to be off the streets.” 02:06:37 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent, Susan Crabtree, breaks down the arrest of the Jan 6 bombing suspect and calls it a win for Kash Patel and the FBI. Check out Susan’s newest 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.

Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - BOSCH FAWSTIN, the world's first anti-Jihad comic book author and illustrator and creator of Pigman, will be here to set us straight on the truth about Islam and its plans for the West! PLUS, brilliant farceur MIKE FINE will be here! AND, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI of the Heritage FDN will be here! In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately." Come hang with us...    

0:30 - Trump announces passing of National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom on Thanksgiving 17:00 - Chad Robicheaux, Marine vet who served in Afghanistan...knew it would be a problem 39:48 - Wajahat Ali: blame all Afghan refugees then blame and deport all white men 01:02:46 - Campus Beat 01:21:01 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, breaks down how immigration vetting actually works—and the inherent challenges that come with it. 01:41:39 - Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Howard Husock, dives into his new book The Projects: A New History of Public Housing 01:57:47 - President of the Center of the American Experiment and Powerline contributor John Hinderaker breaks down Trump’s immigration plans—and whether he can truly pull them off. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 02:16:13 - Rafael Mangual, senior fellow and head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing and Public Safety Initiative, makes the case for longer, more consistent sentencing for repeat offenders. Rafael is also the author of Criminal (In)Justice: What the Push for Mass-Decarceration and Depolicing Gets Wrong, and Who It Hurts MostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - BLM on shootings by Chicago Theater Friday night 16:40 - How a City Dies 38:47 - MTG fare the well 01:02:39 - Trump/Mamdani meeting 01:22:40 - Visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation, Steven Bucci, on the proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan: “It smells like capitulation.” 01:44:42 - Chris Whalen, Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and editor of The Institutional Risk Analyst, on the affordability crisis and where Bitcoin is headed. Check out Chris’ most recent book Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 02:03:07 - Former Chicago Police Lt. John Garrido on the weekend Loop shootings: the missing resource was the snap curfew ordinance the mayor vetoed. John is also President of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation – garridostrayrescue.org 02:21:29 - Joseph Bottum, visiting chair in conservative thought and policy at University of Colorado's Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization, on his look to see if college kids can read - “I want to weep for academia”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - CTU spending 17:53 - Epstein 38:39 - Border/migrants/deportations 01:02:25 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:22:35 - Visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, Steven Bucci, on cartels and the unanswered questions about the Trump shooting in Butler, PA. 01:43:01 - Paul Vallas, senior policy advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute and former CPS CEO and mayoral candidate, calls out Brandon Johnson’s budget — warning rising costs are driving people out. Paul also writes a weekly column for the Chicago Contrarian - keep up with Paul on X @PaulVallas 01:59:50 - RealClearPolitics’ national political correspondent, Susan Crabtree, on LA's rebuild and California officials' incompetence as Palisades Residents Bemoan Fire Response. 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 02:19:47 - Sam Olson, ICE Chicago Field Office Director, responds to conflicting reports on the success of Operation Midway BlitzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Deal on shutdown 17:57 - What is the point of the ILGOP? 38:24 - J6 58:22 - Ken Blackwell, former mayor of Cincinnati - also served as deputy undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: My race isn’t your political forecast. Follow Ken on X @kenblackwell 01:14:52 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci takes a closer look at Putin, Orbán, and Petro. 01:34:39 - The maybes and the wannabes 01:55:39 - US Senator from WI, Ron Johnson: Democrats are rooting for a bad economy and hiding Obamacare’s failures. Keep updated with Senator Johnson @SenRonJohnson 02:12:39 - Frank Diana, principal futurist at Tata Consultancy Services, on AI, automation, and The Ambient City. For more from Frank frankdiana.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - KJP on any regrets? 15:28 - Newsom 34:45 - Deerfield HS Privilege Test 59:59 - As prices climb and paychecks shrink, “The Cow Guy” Scott Shellady warns: America’s middle class is slipping away. 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 01:18:46 - Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci on Trump’s use of force against Venezuelan drug boats — is it legal, and should it be? 01:36:42 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:57:42 - John Hinderaker, president of the Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, previews next week’s high-stakes elections in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 02:12:30 - Benet AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - "No Kings" 11:36 - No Kings rally in Grant Park 37:49 - Woman attacked in Chicago after getting off at LaSalle Blue Line stop 57:15 - Host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints, Jim Iuorio, on America’s uneasy relationship with China. For podcast updates & more @jimiuorio 01:16:40 - Former Pentagon official and Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci breaks down the latest from Israel, Ukraine, and Venezuela 01:36:45 - Stacy Davis Gates 01:55:38 - Sports & Politics 02:08:49 - Richard Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law and Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, on the Louisiana gerrymandering case and whether the courts could intervene in sending federal troops to Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - "The war is over." Trump says he thinks Gaza ceasefire will hold 14:21 - Democrats Praise Israel-Gaza Peace Deal, but Not Trump for Forging It 36:07 - Letitia James and an eye for an eye 55:38 - ANTIFA's Mask Slips: Trump's Roundtable Sends Shadow NGO Network Behind "Riot Inc." Into Panic 01:17:30 - Steven Bucci served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official and is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the ceasefire deal in Gaza. 01:35:12 - Paul Vallas is CEO of the McKenzie Foundation and a policy advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute. He ran for mayor of Chicago in 2023 and previously served as CEO of Chicago Public Schools. 01:49:54 - Leland Vittert is NewsNation’s chief Washington anchor and the host of On Balance with Leland Vittert. He joined Dan Proft to talk about his new book: Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism 02:06:51 - William Jacobson is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School. Founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - ICE shooting in Brighton Park 13:45 - Stand-down order given by Chief of Patrol to request for assistance from ICE agents being attacked 36:09 - VA - Jay Jones' texts 52:57 - Chief Political Writer at Spiked, Brendan O’Neill, describes The Barbarism of the Manchester Synagogue Attack. Brendan is also the author of After the Pogrom: 7 October, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation 01:10:58 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, on Israel/Hamas peace negotiations and his reaction to the gathering of the generals 01:31:48 - La Shawn Ford, Illinois State Representative for the 8th district and candidate for Illinois’ 7th congressional district, debates IL immigration, ICE presence and the arrival of federal troops Congressional candidate and State Rep La Shawn Ford goes head-to-head on Illinois’ battles over immigration, ICE, and federal troops.Follow La Shawn on X @RepFord8 01:50:12 - Founder, CIO Perry International Capital Partners, LLC, James Perry, on dollars & cents and what’s moving the markets. For more on Perry International perrycapitalpartners.com 02:07:34 - Tammy Duckworth on targeting of federal agentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Mass shootings 10:34 - Trump on Comey indictment 34:44 - Des Moines, IA, school supt 53:20 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside: The Peacekeepers program is a complete scam. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:12:13 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, explains Pete Hegseth's "gathering of the generals" and the potential for a logistical quagmire 01:33:41 - George Parry, former federal and state prosecutor & regular contributor to The American Spectator: The idea that the DOJ exists independent of the president is nonsense. Check out George’s blog at knowledgeisgood.net 01:53:12 - SPORTS & POLITICS 02:11:51 - Former HHS advisor and retired Border Patrol chief Chris T. Clem to ICE and Border Patrol protesters: “We’re here to enforce the law, not your feelings.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Brandon Lake singing "Gratitude" with the crowd at Kirk funeral 14:07 - Charlie Kirk funeral 39:49 - The Left 58:06 - Christopher Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC & editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst: the rise of Mamdani will be the end of progressive politics in NYC. Chris is also the author of Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 01:18:04 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation calls out the left’s violent rhetoric and demands it end 01:37:33 - Barbara Oakley, distinguished professor of engineering at Oakland University: Censorship Hurts Our Brains—Literally. Professor Oakley is also creator and co-instructor of the Coursera course “Speak Freely, Think Critically.” 01:52:54 - The Left 02:11:52 - Charlie Kirk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - UT Gov. Spencer Cox 13:15 - Stephen Miller on Hannity: radical Left violence 38:17 - Peggy Noonan: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Feels Like a Hinge Point 01:02:59 - Chapter Chair, Moms for Liberty – Lake County, Marsha K McClary, shares the concerns of parents in Buffalo Grove over a middle school teacher who compares Charlie Kirk’s events to Nazi rallies. Keep updated with Moms for Liberty – Lake County on X @Moms4Liberty_IL 01:16:03 - Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci discusses the Unite the Kingdom rally in London and reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death 01:36:30 - Thomas Baker, former FBI legal attaché, on the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s shooter—and the unanswered questions surrounding the Trump assassination attempt in Butler, PA. Thomas is also the author of The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy 01:55:05 - Richard Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law at the University of Chicago, delivers a masterclass on the First Amendment 02:10:24 - Julianna Frieman, freelance writer who covers media and politics: Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Is a Turning Point for the USA. Follow Julianna on X @JuliannaFriemanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.