America & Illinois First

America & Illinois First

Author: Dan Proft March 9, 2026 Duration: 2:26:49

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 @JoshMBlackman

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Each weekday morning, the conversation across Chicago's kitchens and commutes finds a focal point in Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft. This isn't a curated slice of news, but a comprehensive look at the stories shaping the day, whether they originate in the corridors of power in Washington, the statehouse in Springfield, or the cultural shifts happening locally. Dan Proft, known for his sharp political analysis in Illinois, steers these discussions with a perspective that cuts through the noise. The podcast delivers the full, unfiltered experience of the live radio program, capturing the dynamic four-hour broadcast from 5 to 9 AM CT. Listeners hear a blend of timely interviews, candid commentary, and robust debate that spans politics, policy, and societal trends. It’s designed for those who want to start their day informed, not just with headlines, but with context and consequence. Tuning into this podcast means getting the essential information and analysis that defines the morning dialogue for countless Chicagoans, all centered on what matters most to the region and the nation.
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Podcast Episodes
Sports Gambling in Illinois [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:38:31
0-:16The I-Team on sports gambling in IL 00:33 Trump on Iran deal 53:40 Editor for National Review, Rich Lowry, on the DHS shutdown, ending the filibuster, and Trump's plans for Iran 01:15 Oklahoma trans attorney Rob Hop…
Illinois Isn't Broken. It's Fixed. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:28:03
0:30 - Joe Abraham testifying in Senate committee 12:39 - Gorman 34:41 - Trump at NRCC function: ICE at the airports 55:05 - Comer on House Oversight investigation into hospice fraud in CA 01:16:53 - Former Superintenden…
Pointed and Personal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:28:10
0:30 - Trump at Mullin swearing-in recognizes Sheridan Gorman in discussion of sanctuary states/cities, Dems 16:13 - Pritzker dissembles on immigration law enforcement in response to Gorman murder 37:28 - ICE at the Airp…
Wrong Place, Wrong Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:28:26
0:30 - Sheridan Gorman 38:59 - Woodson on Jesse Sr 58:52 - Olivia Reingold, staff writer at The Free Press: What Happens When You Pay Ex–Gang Members to Stop Crime? Ask Chicago. Follow Olivia on X @Olivia_Reingold 01:16:…
May You Live Forever [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:27:37
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 lea…
Baby Come Back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:36:42
0:30 - Hochul in '22 to dissidents: get out of NY and go to FL...now come back 16:00 - Eric Vinson's hammertime message on the El 48:57 - Why Dan Proft is Single 55:23 - Heather Higgins, CEO of Independent Women’s Voice…
Tell It To My Face! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:22:40
0:30 - Tom Homan: Dems sold this country out for future political power 19:46 - Markmayne Mullin vs. Rand Paul at confirmation hearing 40:13 - DHS/ICE/TSA 59:47 - Eliot Wilson, contributing editor at Defence On The Brink…
Bailey vs. Pritzker: Round 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:26:36
0:30 - IL Primary Results 33:26 - Thune with Baier 53:33 - Republican candidate for Illinois US Senator, Don Tracy, plans to take on the culture of dependency and Illinois' culture of corruption. Join Don on the campaign…
Who Has Your Vote Today? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:32:43
0:30 - Election Day 40:14 - DHS shutdown, impact on TSA 01:00:20 - Andrew McCarthy, former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney and contributing editor at National Review, argues “Islamophobia” is a manufactured term used to di…
And the Oscar Goes To… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:24:59
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…