
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1366 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

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34:23 - Henry Nowak's father outside courthouse post-conviction of son's killer
51:47 - Menahem Merhavy, senior fellow at th... more
0:30 - Platner's wife, Amy Gertner, disappointed about the story about his sexting messages
13:21 - Pratt's closing argument: make LA safest big city in the country
35:00 - Not to be outdone by Mandami, BLM Brandon comes for landlords
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0:30 - Francesca Hong for Gov
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34:54 - Campus Beat
59:11 - Why Dan Proft is Single
01:17:19 - Brig. Gen. John Teichert (Ret.), a foreign affairs and military strategy expert who commanded both Joint Ba... more
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31:26 - Muckraker expose on food stamp fraud in Lawrence, MA
55:26 - Abundance Institute Head of AI Policy Neil Chilson reac... more
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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.
Remove Chris Krok
Talks over guests and callers
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.
Great show but hosts and guests need to speak at a constant volume. Do they teach mumbling in broadcast school? Please fix this.
04/10/2025 Thank you for retuning to work.
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Conversations are anchored in bold conservative and free-market perspectives, typically blending Chicago and Illinois policy with national politics, defense, and culture. Episodes frequently feature a rotating cast of policy experts, journalists, and political commentators who push provocative theses, challenge official narratives, and dissect governance at local, state, and federal levels. Listeners are likely drawn to sharp-edged analysis, data-driven policy critique, and debates that span immigration, public safety, taxation, and economic policy, often with a national-security or international lens. Notable strengths include real-time relevance to Illinois issues, high-profile editorial guests, and a willingness to mix strong viewpoints ... more
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