Chicago's Morning Answer With Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson

Trump's Terry Moran interview 14:57- Kudlow: negative GDP number is phony 33:44- Trump thanks Musk 48:50- Jerry Agar, Toronto Sun columnist and host of the Jerry Agar Show on NewsTalk 1010 CFRB, breaks down Canada's election results Follow Jerry on X @jerryagar1010 1:05:54- Mark P. Mills, founder and executive director of the National Center for Energy Analytics, takes a deep dive into what caused the blackout in Spain/Portugal Follow Mark on X @MarkPMills 1:26:34- Springfield OH area resident, Setys Kelly, shares where the migrant situation stands now after all the attention received before the election 1:43:33- Why Dan Proft is Single  1:58:35- Writer for the WSJ editorial page, Daniel Henninger, with his take on Trump’s first 100 days See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pritzker is not an oligarch 10:36- Lia Thomas 32:27- Rand Paul on blocking Trump's tariffs 57:25- Civic illiteracy 1:17:48- Thomas Weitzel,  retired Chief of Police of Riverside, weighs in on Chicago’s Push to Eliminate Traffic Stops Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 1:32:08- Federal job corps 1:53:34- Fox News contributor and media/political columnist, Joe Concha, shares details from his new book The Greatest Comeback Ever: Inside Trump’s Big, Beautiful Campaign 2:09:59- Carol Roth,  entrepreneur and author of You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back, believes  Trump should meet with Main Street businessmen. They deserve it Check out Carol’s free economic newsletter carolroth.com/NEWSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Axios' Alex Thompson, award recipient at WHCA dinner, spins the "errors" committed by press on Biden mental capacity 12:44 - Homan: if you impede, you will be prosecuted 30:24 - The Kiffness: Vote4Pets Tour 33:18 - SPORTS & POLITICS 50:04 - Gov Pritzker is trying to change Texas BLUE 01:08:51 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:11:05 - Scott McKay,  publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator, lauds Trump's first 100 days in office. Check out Scott’s novels King Of The Jungle & From Hellmarsh With Love 01:30:00 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: Not a single child tested proficient in math in 80 Illinois schools. Get Ted’s latest wirepoints.org 01:43:42 - Daniel B. Klein, professor of economics at George Mason University, explains why Trump should fight globalism, not globalisation. Check out Dan’s most recent book Misinformation Is a Word We Use to Shut You Up 02:02:27 - Rafael Mangual, senior fellow and head of

0:00 - Bondi on Judge Dugan in WI 11:00 - Pritzker in NH calls for mass protests 29:33 - Trump 47 54:37 - George Weigel, author of Witness to Hope: The Biography of John Paul II  and a distinguished senior fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, shares what he saw at Pope Francis' funeral and breaks down The High Stakes in Choosing the Next Pope 01:07:49 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies: If Zelinsky accepts the proposed cease fire, the Russians will violate it 01:28:09 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:44:38 - President of the Crime Prevention Research Center & former senior advisor for research and statistics at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Policy, John Lott, points to what the media has completely ignored regarding a recently declassified document. John is also the author of  Gun Control Myths and More Guns, Less Crime 02:03:27 - Sports & PoliticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i

0:00 - Lincoln Park murder 14:35 - UCLA vs. USC sperm race 31:34 - Campus Beat: Harvard President Alan Garber 51:32 - WHY DP IS SINGLE 01:08:27 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review: Is This Ukraine Peace Deal Worth a Transatlantic Schism? Keep up to date with Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:31:16 - Jo Bartosch, journalist campaigning for the rights of women and girls, on the trans activism movement "One day, we might well laugh at the collective lunacy that gripped the early 21st century. But not yet" Follow Jo on X @jo_bartosch 01:44:36 - Lionel Shriver, best selling author - most recently of Mania: A Novel - explains why "Women are finding it difficult to find men they don’t hold in contempt." 02:03:49 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Durbin not running  17:14 - Pritzker threatens El Salvador 34:52 - Michelle Obama on the unspoken pain and labeling of black women and the burdens they must carry 54:42 - The Age of Extinction 01:08:25 - American economist, author, professor, and co-director of the Program on the American Economy and Globalization at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, Donald J Boudreaux: If you believe trade deals will restore manufacturing employment, you're going to be disappointed. Check out Donald’s daily blog at cafehyek.com 01:27:02 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker: Who Says Democrats Aren’t Pro-Crime? Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 01:43:09 - SCOTUS oral arguments on 1st A case...books in Maryland govt schools 01:54:27 - EdSec Linda McMahon on Trump EO to allow teachers to institute discipline in their classrooms 02:00:57 - Joseph Bottum, visiting chair in conservative thought and policy at University of Col

0:00 - Robbery at gunpoint in Glenview 14:20 - CNN's Harry Enten with polling on immigration 33:21 - Elon Musk on the Baby Bust 49:39 - Tucker Carlson interview of Dan Caldwell 01:06:46 - Trade & Tariff Talk with noted economist Stephen Moore. Check out Steve’s newest book  The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:23:43 - Gordon Chang, author of  Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America & The Great U.S.-China Tech War, backs Trump's trade war with China, saying "Trump’s trade actions could not have come at a worse time for Xi." Follow Gordon on X @GordonGChang 01:37:55 - Bjorn Lomborg, president of the Copenhagen Consensus think tank, asks that we " take a moment to appreciate the remarkable progress we’ve made in improving the environment, and acknowledge that a key factor is prosperity"... Check out Bjorn’s most recent book Best Things First 01:55:58 - Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney &

0:00 - Hegseth 16:43 - Minister Dominque Alexander at Karmelo Anthony family presser 36:24 - Rep. Maxine Dexter in El Salvador on rescue mission 52:31 - Andrew Klavan, host of "The Andrew Klavan Show" at the Daily Wire, on the failures of "elite" universities and the lessons they teach "concocted in the fever pits of marxism" For more from Andrew check out thenewjerusalem.substack.com and his new book The Kingdom of Cain: Finding God in the Literature of Darkness – available May 6 01:08:41 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:12:00 - CEO of investment firm Azoria, James T. Fishback, offers several reasons why  Trump should have the power to fire the Fed chair. Follow James on X @j_fishback 01:26:22 - Founder and Executive Editor of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, discussion pension reform - or the lack thereof - here in Illinois. Get Mark’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:43:04 -  ONE Northside 02:00:14 - Rev. Robert A. Sirico, president and co-founder of the Acton Institute: Po

0:00 - BLM Brandon digs in on sanctuary city: won't negotiate with terrorists 12:30 - CA high school Celeste Diest (Lucia Mar Unified SD, San Luis Obispo) on boy in girl's locker room 30:16 - Mark Penn on Dem Party, prospect of AOC as nominee 51:09 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, points to the Safety Act as lawlessness continues to be the norm in Illinois. Follow Chief Weitzel on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:10:26 - Steven Bucci,  visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, on allegations of leaks out of the DOD "don't speculate... investigate" 01:23:40 - Sports & Politics 01:28:38 - Pro-Life Attorney and Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Mary FioRito, on Pope Francis and his "complicated legacy" Follow Mary on X @maryfiorito 01:42:16 - Dad tells teacher he doesn't want his kids instructed on the use of butt plugs 01:46:32 -Sen. Chris Van Hollen explains "Margarita-gate" with Abrego Garcia02:08:09 - Senior Counsel at the Art

What to do with Jerome Powell, Fed Chairman? Not another good day on Wall Street 12:53- Should Trump run for a third term? 33:50- Karmelo Anthony’s mom goes on a deranged rant where she claims her family is the victim 52:00- Willie Wilson is a Humanitarian & Businessman. He joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about his latest opportunity to get free gas and groceries 1:11:49- Strange sell-off in the dollar raises the specter of investors losing trust in the US under Trump 1:30:06- Alderman Ray Lopez 1:38:34- Stephen Moore is a Noted Economist and author of  The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again. He joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about the ever evolving tariff situation 1:47:18- Blaine Wilhour is a State Representative for the 110th District. He joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about the Illinois homeschooling act 2:04:21- Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Don’t get a number during a live broadcast 13:58 - What was your first 45? 32:57 - What to do with Kilmar Abrego Garcia? 55:18 - Senior Director at Farm 2 Veteran, Michelle Keller, discusses the vital work of feeding our needy veterans across the nation and how Farm 2 Veteran is making a difference in the daily lives of our nation's heroes. You can support the vital work of Farm2Veteran in many ways - from a one-time donation to sponsoring a monthly meal or purchasing unique gifts from the organization’s Etsy shop - visit farm2veteran.com 01:10:00 - Dustin Grage, columnist at Townhall.com, points to a school in Minnesota that is still allowing boys to compete in girls sports. Follow Dustin on X @GrageDustin 01:31:08 - Virginia Allen, senior news producer for The Daily Signal, reacts to Sen Chris Van Hollen’s visit to El Salvador. Virginia is also host of The Daily Signal and the Problematic Women podcasts 01:50:09 - MANCOWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - What happened to Whoopi? 12:04 - Biden breaks his silence 31:39 - Abrego Garcia  50:11 - Tevi Troy, presidential historian and the former United States Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, on tariffs, DOGE & Trump 2.0. Follow Tevi on X @TeviTroy 01:10:28 - Deputy Managing Editor at Daily Wire, Tim Rice, on Trump’s ‘move fast and break things’ approach to crime. Follow Tim on X @timerice1 01:28:52 - Jon Hartley, host of the Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century podcast and affiliated scholar at the Mercatus Institute, is all for the proposed Tax Dodger Act - "It's outrageous that IRS agents aren't paying taxes while punishing others for doing so." Follow Jon on X @Jon_Hartley_ 01:49:45 - Scott Chastain, Deputy Chief for the Waukegan PD, discusses the case of a missing Antioch woman who was found in a container in a backyard 02:05:24 - Chris Richardson, representative for Colorado House of Representatives District 56, discusses CO House Bill 25-1312 which Chris

0:00 - The Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing another high schooler at a track meet was released from jail Monday after posting a reduced $250,000 bond 10:48 - The ladies have landed 20:43 - Tariff confusion 31:02 - Gov Gretchen Whitmer was trying to hid behind two blue folders while in the Oval Office last week 49:56 - Director of Coalitions & Outreach for the Project 21 black leadership network, Terris Todd, breaks down why the Dept of Ed needs to be eliminated - "We should not allow Washington to dictate what we do at the local/state level" For more on Project 21 nationalcenter.org/project-21 01:06:50 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator, on The Glorious Impending Death of Temu. Check out Scott’s books  Racism Revenge and Ruin and King Of The Jungle 01:25:05 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowksi, calls out Pritzker and Johnson for continually placing equity over critical thinking and resilience. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org

0:00 - Trump on "tariff exemptions" for semiconductors, electronics 10:29 - Commerce Sec Howard Lutnick on This Week: farmers, lower prices 34:29 - CNN's Harry Enten on polling question: which party cares more about people like you? 53:44 - Woozy Dreams of the New Marxist 01:15:07 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, says unlike with the last administration "lighting up" Iran is not off the table 01:33:58 - Christopher Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC and editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst, says after last week's "kerfuffle" in the markets it's time to go shopping. Check out Chris’ book out this May  Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition  01:53:48 - Danielle Carter-Walters &  Zoe Leigh, co-founders of Chicago Flips Red, on their fight against the socialist agenda of Chicago city leaders "this is an economic issue that has been going on for over 40 years" For more on

0:00 - Political violence 10:12 - Austin Metcalf's dad on Anthony's self-defense claim 32:48 - CO legislation that would impact custody rights of parents who don't acknowledge gender identity of their kid 51:31 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady, on Adam Schiff's accusations of insider trading - "It's not insider trading when you broadcast it. It's dumber that he didn't buy" Check out Scott’s Market Day Report! – 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- and The Cow Guy Close – 1pm CT to 1:30pm CT – both at RFD-TV 01:11:14 - Editor of The New Criterion, Roger Kimball: The economy is more than an economic calculus, but really "an economy needs to embrace the people who live in a place" Follow Roger on X @rogerkimball 01:31:14 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:48:42 - Editor in Chief of Jewish News Syndicate, Jonathan Tobin: What creates a Palestinian terrorist and his foreign supporters? Follow Jonathan on X  @jonathans_tobin 02:05:23 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!See omnyst

0:00 - Tariffs 14:15 - FLASHBACK: Pelosi in '96 on China/tariffs/trade deficits 31:58 - Jim Iuorio, host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints: Trump is trying to fix the trade deficit in two years when it should take five to eight. For podcast updates and more @jimiuorio 51:39 - Danielle Carter-Walters, Chicago Flips Red, on sanctuary cities before House subcommittee 01:11:26 - Adam B Coleman, author and the founder of Wrong Speak Publishing, discusses his upbringing, becoming a father and his new book  The Children We Left Behind: How Western Culture Rationalizes Family Separation & Ignores the Pain of Child Neglect. Follow Adam on X @wrong_speak 01:29:54 - Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School, William Jacobson, on campus free speech issues and the Trump admin’s freezing of funds to Cornell and Northwestern Universities. Professor Jacobson is also founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of th

0:00 - Trump’s tariff’s what Countries are in and which ones are out. 11:48 - Ranking the most untrustworthy 28:41 - It was not supposed to fail. An exodus of viewers from 1 high profile podcast 33:24 - Title IX investigations 52:28 - Freelance journalist &  West Virginia-based home birth mom, Evie Solheim, calls out  Body Positivity’s Big Fat Lie. For more from Evie, check out her newsletter The Girl’s Guide  01:12:03 - Illinois might help take away parents’ car keys 01:31:20 - Noted economist Stephen Moore admits the trade wars have him slightly on edge. Grab a copy of Steve’s book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:46:45 - Jennifer Sey, former President of the Levi’s brand until she publicly opposed the closure of San Francisco’s public schools at the height of the pandemic - Also a retired member of the US Women’s National Gymnastics Team - wants to know why the

0:00 - Chris Krock fills in for Dan 19:32 - Finance and Economics Editor for Breitbart, John Carney: "We can't give the stock market a veto over the democratic process" Follow John on X @carney 37:16 - Middle American mother fighting for justice for our children, Michelle Peterson, discusses her struggle to have her son’s groomer incarcerated and the laws she is working to pass to protect children from further victimization. For more on Michelle and her work michellepeterson.org 56:44 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, on what we are getting with the new teachers contract - a big property tax bill, a more emboldened CTU and a bunch of kids who can't read. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:08:22 - Sounds from the Hands Off! protests  01:11:00 - Executive Vice President and Principal at P4 Security Solutions, Steve Vitale, explains why P4 Security Solutions has been hired by the Village of Winnetka. For more on P4 Security Solutions p4companies.com 01:27:47 - Teen accused of stabbing

0:00 - Chris Krock fills in for Dan  13:19 - The Great Disintegration: Parking Scam at The Rate 25:05 - Hands off! 29:51 - 50 countries have already reached out to President Trump 49:41 - Ald Brian Hopkins defends the proposed 8pm curfew as "a small step in the right direction" For more on Ald Hopkins work for the 2nd ward aldermanhopkins.com 01:09:33 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, believes Iran is the "key" to instability in the Middle East and explains what should be done until Iran is prepared to shut down the Houthis 01:25:52 - Vice President of Lending of Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial, David Hochberg, breaks down the Illinois SmartBuy program which pays off student loans for new and repeating home buyers in Illinois - “I don’t know where they get all this money to do all these programs” Buy a home or refinance with David 56david.com 01:43:33 - Richard Porter, former National Committeeman to the RNC

0:00 - Tariff Temperature Check 34:03 - Hunter Metcalf 's eyewitness account of his brother's stabbing death 58:20 - K12 01:09:39 - Evanston child's cry for help 01:32:04 - Lumberton, NJ, Mayor Gina LaPlaca DUIed at house 01:42:26 - Mike Klotz 01:49:48 - Founder, CIO Perry International Capital Partners, LLC., Jim Perry, preaches patience and optimism as we go through tariff turbulence. For market intelligence and actionable insights you won't find anywhere else perryinternationalcapitalpartners.com02:12:05 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.