
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 | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||

0:30 - Mike Koolidge fills in for Dan
11:09 - Fauci Contempt of Congress
27:11 - Dr. Birx
45:24 - Andrew Collingwood, co-host of the Multipolarity podcast, explains why There is no alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. Andrew is also the write... more
0:30 - Fauci takes the fifth
13:50 - Hawley embarrasses Fauci for taking the 5th
31:56 - State level charges
56:05 - Quince Strategy's Maximilian Garely asks: Has China cloned your congressman?
01:04:41 - Writer, author, and former Democrati... more
0:30 - John Kelly announces for Mayor
15:43 - Fauci diaries
33:26 - Pied-a-terre tax
44:06 - CTA signage
50:38 - Brownstone Institute founder Jeffrey Tucker says he expects little from Fauci's testimony, except "an extreme case of amnesia," a... more
0:30 - Space Needle shooting
33:21 - Fauci diaries
55:21 - President of American Commitment Phil Kerpen goes through the Fauci diaries, saying "the narcissism is off the charts." Check out Phil on X @kerpen
01:13:19 - Paris Marx, author of Hype... 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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2. Bryan Drew
3. Phil Kerpen
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