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Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

Dan Proft
Chicago
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ICE
Illinois
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United States
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Brandon Johnson
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Fraud
Illinois Politics
Nick Shirley
Election Integrity
President Trump
First Amendment

Chicago's Morning Answer is the only morning radio program in Chicago that covers all of the stories that matter, from Washington to Springfield, from politics to culture. Hosted by Dan Proft, one the sharpest political minds in Illinois, Chicago's Morning Answer brings you what you need to know every morning from 5-9am (CT) on AM 560 The Answer. 560TheAnswer.com morninganswerchicago... more

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Recent Guests

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James L. Perry
Founder, CIO, Perry International Capital Partners
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John M. Kittle
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Episode: How Did This Guy Get His CDL?
Joseph Finn
Former Boston Fire Commissioner
Find Me Now initiative
Episode: How Did This Guy Get His CDL?
Christian Maxwell
Candidate for Congress, IL-1
Campaign for IL-1
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Craig Johnson
Mayor of Elk Grove Village
Elk Grove Village
Episode: What The Flock?
Jeff Carter
Former CME board member, Hyde Park Angels founder
Hyde Park Angels; West Loop Ventures
Episode: What The Flock?
Alex Berenson
Author of Pandemia; former NYT journalist; runs Unreported Truths
Brownstone Institute / Unreported Truths
Episode: Fun with Numbers!

Hosts

Dan Proft
Host of The Morning Answer, with a reputation for sharp political analysis and nationally oriented commentary; anchors Chicago-focused discussions on local governance and policy.
Amy Jacobson
Guest host frequently appearing during episodes; known for energetic participation in discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 370 ratings
  • It’s not that good anymore

    Dan is part of the problem. He also uses the same clips and he repeats stories. It’s the same callers everyday. It’s not worth it anymore. Dan isn’t even in Illinois. Get a show in South Florida.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Southsidewhitesoxfan
    United States6 months ago
  • Remove CK

    Remove Chris Krok

    Talks over guests and callers

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Remove CK
    United Statesa year ago
  • With Dan - 5 stars. Without - 1 star.

    Just tune out until Dan gets back.

    Killing a lot of brain cells listening to Amy and whatever lame guest host she can drag in for the day or week. Luckily boredom almost immediately sets in and I can change the channel.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz7777
    United Statesa year ago
  • Volume issue persists

    Great show but hosts and guests need to speak at a constant volume. Do they teach mumbling in broadcast school? Please fix this.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JP1965
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dan is BACK!!!!

    04/10/2025 Thank you for retuning to work.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Yarn-mom
    United Statesa year ago

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Audio quality issues noted; content remains valuable.
Guest diversity is appreciated; some callers and substitutes polarize audiences.
Hosts enjoy broad respect for policy insight, though some criticism on tone.
Strong content and divisive debates, with high listener engagement.

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What The Flock?
Q: What are the main policy tensions driving Illinois taxation and growth debates?
Guests suggest reforming the estate tax to protect family farms, rethinking startup QSBS treatment to keep Illinois competitive, and addressing the high property taxes while balancing incentives for data centers and other growth engines.
How Did This Guy Get His CDL?
Q: What would Find Me Now change for emergency responders inside buildings?
It would provide precise location data for firefighters and police inside structures, improving search and rescue and reducing risk during high-stakes incidents.
Fact-Free, Pandering, Infantilizing
Q: What is the show's stance on education and parenting?
The hosts advocate for traditional, discipline-centered education and parenting approaches that emphasize personal responsibility, modesty in behavior, and preparation for real-world life rather than purely progressive or DEI-inspired methods.
The Truth About Pregnancies and the COVID Vax
Q: What does transparency in public health communications look like according to the discussion?
Transparency would require open discussion of risks and ongoing debate about vaccine safety, rather than one-sided messaging that downplays concerns.
The Truth About Pregnancies and the COVID Vax
Q: Has the United States pursued a cautious approach to vaccine risk in pregnancy, or did public messaging prioritize promoting vaccination?
The guest suggests that private messages acknowledged potential risks (e.g., miscarriage) while public messaging pushed vaccination, implying a misalignment between private concerns and public advocacy.

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A fast-paced, opinion-driven Chicago morning talk show that blends local government, regional politics, and national policy with a liberal mix of caller interactions and guest interviews. Episodes frequently center on Illinois and Chicago governance, fiscal policy, crime, education, and national issues framed through a conservative lens. Notable strengths include a sharp host dynamic, data-driven guests, and provocative takes that spark listener engagement across a wide range of topics—from stadium debates and tax policy to foreign affairs and public health policy. The show stands out for securing a steady stream of policy experts, lawmakers, and commentators, offering both local color and national context in a highly partisan, debate-forwa... more

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