Hollywood Can No Longer Stay Silent...

Hollywood Can No Longer Stay Silent...

Author: Dan Proft January 27, 2026 Duration: 2:17:48

0:30 - Leavitt on Pretti shooting

9:36 - Organized Agitators

34:14 - Hollywood can no longer stay silent…

57:00 - Sports & Politics

01:10:35 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights

01:14:15 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon warns that when left-wing politicians like Brandon Johnson say “investment,” taxpayers should brace for what comes next.

01:29:43 - Retired Cook County Judge James R. Brown says Illinois no longer values skills and talent — it values wokeness, DEI, and open borders. Check out the op-ed Judge Brown wrote for JohnKass.com - His Judgement Cometh and That Right Soon

01:49:14 - Powerlines’s John Hinderaker argues Democrats’ real priority is burying fraud scandals and moving the headlines along. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com

02:04:32 - Director of Legal Affairs for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, Katie Glenn Daniel, responds to Trump's call to be "a little bit flexible on Hyde" For more on Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America sbaprolife.org

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