Open Borders & Benefits Fraud

Open Borders & Benefits Fraud

Author: Dan Proft April 16, 2026 Duration: 2:26:03

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 Idaho

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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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft
Podcast Episodes
We'll Be Hanging Around [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:26:55
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 M…
Two Weeks to Stop the Spread… in Iran [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:35:16
0:30 - Two weeks to stop the spread 18:32 - ISP fleet 40:42 - Dr. Oz: Eliminating fraud will double life expectancy of Medicare 01:23:54 - Zuhdi Jasser, president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and former U.…
Christian Views of March Madness Ballers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:32:16
0:30 - All hail the Michigan Wolverines 18:47 - What happens after 8pm EST on Tuesday night 38:38 - IRAN 01:00:09 - Founder & Principal Broker for HealthInsuranceMentors.com, C Steven Tucker, looks for the large coverage…
Woke Stations Of The Cross [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:26:08
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…
She Gone! Pam Bondi Out As Attorney General [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:40:24
0:30 - Cook County officials speak out on claims of ICE agent activity at courthouses 16:34 - Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general 37:32 - Hospice where staggering 97% of terminal patients survive is accused of d…
President Trump's National Address on Iran [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:25:45
0:30 - Trump National Address on Iran 34:44 - Birthright citizenship before SCOTUS 54:13 - Doug Bandow, senior fellow at the Cato Institute, says Iran’s ability to retaliate could escalate the conflict and make the situa…
Iran: Restating The Objectives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:26:42
0:30 - Trump from the Oval Office: we'll be leaving Iran very soon, 2-3 weeks 13:47 - Marco Rubio: restating four objectives 36:45 - Sports & Politics 57:56 - Gordon Chang: China’s Economy Could Be the Biggest Casualty o…
Shrews of The View: Having children is reckless [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:25:02
0:30 - Providence mayor calls for removal of Iryna Zarutska mural, says intent is 'divisive,' 'misguided' 14:16 - What Billy Donovan Said About the Bulls' Decision to Cut Jaden Ivey 34:13 - The View’s Sunny Hostin says c…
The Worst Kind of Person to Date [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:28:08
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 ‘Pu…
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…