We're Missing the Fight.

We're Missing the Fight.

Author: Dan Proft July 15, 2026 Duration: 2:11:24

0:30 - John Anthony filling in for Dan Proft 

13:13 - We will not let communism prevail 

32:07 - Executive Director of the Illinois Gun Dealers Trade Association, Todd Vandermyde, weighs in on the appeals court upholding of Illinois’ ban on assault weapons

51:17 - Senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute Ryan Young explains why economists missed the mark on the latest CPI report and what the stronger-than-expected results mean for Americans. Follow Ryan on X @RegoftheDay

01:06:41 - Illinois State Rep. for the 52nd District, Martin McLaughlin, goes through his bill to keep the Bears in Illinois and says “I will do whatever it takes” to get it through. Follow Rep McLaughlin on X @MartyForIL

01:24:36 - Retired Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel argues ShotSpotter isn't a crime prevention tool—it's a rapid-response tool that helps officers reach shooting scenes faster. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel

01:38:53 - Senior Fellow at the Strauss Center Simone Ledeen questions continued negotiations with Iran: “They've shown us repeatedly we can't believe what they're saying, so what are we negotiating?” Follow Simone on X @SimoneLedeen

01:56:34 - Matt Kittle, senior elections correspondent for The Federalist on the SAVE Act:  “The problem we’re having is John Thune is the John Roberts of the senate” 

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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: 50

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft
Podcast Episodes
Do You Feel Like the Swamp Is Being Drained? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:10
0:30 - AG Blanche on FBI bungling of Butler, PA 11:20 - Kash on The Hill 32:36 - Fugitive TV speaks with Michael, the Clancy holdout juror 54:09 - Bill Gates on AI 01:08:17 - Illinois Comptroller and candidate for mayor…
I Only Care About the Grift [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:42
0:30 - Green cards 14:42 - Sports & Politics 25:14 - US pilot shot down over Iran 29:24 - Bo French 53:24 - Carnegie Mellon 01:06:59 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:10:06 - Principal Deputy Spokes…
The “Non-Practicing White” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:11:08
0:30 - BLM Brandon announces re-elect 14:23 - Lindsay Clancy 27:36 - Open AI's Sam Altman: may pause IPO over safety 52:24 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:04:26 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Bucci with the latest on Ru…
The Man in the Red Bandana: Remembering 9/11 Heroes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:18:17
0:30 - Story of Welles Crowther 15:09 - 9/11 & GWB 30:25 - What Mohamed Atta Was Trying to Tell Us 48:48 - Indoctrinating the indoctrinators 01:02:27 - Retired Secret Service Agent Darin Kinder shares his story from 9/11…
The Trump Dividend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:09:21
0:30 - Trump intros the "Trump dividend"...$5k for every American adult if we win 12:11 - Tex GOP Sen. nominee Ken Paxton on Talarico's transitions 32:09 - Trump makes broad patriotic appeal against those who hate Americ…
You Excuse the Derelict Parent and Demand the Helicopter Parent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:09:00
0:30 - Clancy jurors speak 17:10 - Karyann Parkinson 30:55 - UNSUNG AMERICANS - 9/11 50:25 - Executive Director at the Center for Immigration Studies, Mark Krikorian, calls for a crackdown on H-1B visas to complete the c…
You Want To Reason With That? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:16:27
0:30 - HF/Lincoln Way East flap at football game 12:37 - Lindsay Clancy 33:33 - Lindsay Clancy (cont) 57:47 - Socialist confab in Chicago 01:10:14 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:13:23 - Bethany M…
I Reject Your Sympathy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:20:22
0:30 - Chris Krok fills in for Dan 13:54 - Lindsay Clancy Trial 32:52 - Lindsay Clancy Fans 53:42 - Flock Cameras 01:05:39 - Pritzker’s Record 01:25:34 - Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist practicing in New York and Wash…
The Truth About Today [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:03:51
0:30 - Mike Koolidge fills in for Dan 9:28 - The Truth About Today 27:30 - Rep. Amy Murri Briel 59:22 - Senior elections correspondent for The Federalist, MD Kittle, on what happened and how to prevent another ‘Screwy’ M…
How Did This Guy Get His CDL? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:04:03
0:30 - John Anthony fills in for Dan 8:54 - Driving School Fraud Crackdown 28:03 - Chicago Shootings 45:00 - Senior Pastor at 180 Church in Detroit, Lorenzo Sewell, delivers a warning on El-Sayed Senate bid saying “we're…