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BLM Brandon before the House Oversight Committee...welcoming ordinance makes city safer 12:39- Rep. Jim Comer questions BLM Brandon: will you respect ICE detainers? 22:14- US Congressman from Texas’ 26th Congressional District and member of the House Oversight Committee, Brandon Gill: our children's national inheritance is being plundered by idiot politicians like your Chicago mayor You can follow Congressman Gill on X @realBrandonGill 31:06- Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to illegal immigrants: you belong in Boston 53:45- DOGE & SCOTUS 1:09:18- Former US Senior Diplomat, Gregory Slayton, believes US/Ukraine relations can be healed and President Trump is prepared to broker a peaceful end to the war For more on the history of Ukraine and a “compelling argument for why the US must stand by it’s ally”, check out Gregory’s book Portraits of Ukraine: A Nation at War 1:24:23- Yadira Perez 1:44:03- Professor of Management at Drexel University, Stanley K. Ridgley, dives into the big DEI co

America is back 11:24- DJ Daniel 30:55- Ukraine 51:18- Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady, says Trump's tariffs aren't meant to rip anyone off, instead Trump thinks the US is being ripped off 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 1:12:27- US Senator from WI, Ron Johnson, on Trump's speech to congress and the WI Supreme Court race Stay updated with Senator Johnson on X @SenRonJohnson 1:31:53- Why Dan Proft is Single 1:52:06- Bob Woodson, founder and president of the Woodson Center: Express opposition to the left by investing in institutions in low income communities. Take them as seriously as you do an election For more on the Woodson Center woodsoncenter.org 1:12:31- President of Caring Network, Kirt Wiggins, expresses Caring Network's mission to care for women facing unexpected pregnancies, to restore those who’ve already been hurt by abortion — and to m

Zelensky needs to make public apology 14:55- Zelensky/Ukraine continued  35:06- Rahm not done yet  53:13- Former First Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump, KT McFarland: Ukraine is not winning the war, Ukraine is losing the war and will continue to lose the war Check out KT’s book Revolution: Trump, Washington and "We the People" 1:11:38- In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 1:14:10- BLM Brandon's big hearing tomorrow 1:31:30- President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowksi, uses Illinois as prime example for why a "refocusing" of Medicaid is needed Check out Ted’s latest wirepoints.org 1:48:16- Carol Roth, entrepreneur and author of You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back, on DOGE, tariffs and first dates at the Cheesecake Factory Check out Carol’s free economic newsletter carolroth.com/NEWS 2:09:25- Paul Vallas, policy advisor for IllinoisPolicy.org, former candidate for mayor and former CEO of CPS: The pathway to

Last time a POTUS met with Zelensky… 13:09- Beginning of the meeting, Trump laudatory 34:34- Medicaid cuts 55:29- President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, asks government employees What Have You Done For Us Lately? Check out John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 1:11:03- Steven Bucci,  visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, points out Zelensky's tactical errors at Friday's Oval Office meeting with Trump 1:32:07- Rahm on Maher on blue city mayors melting down: not another word about the bathroom until you tell me what you're going to do in the classroom 1:50:37- Paulson Policy Analyst at the Manhattan Institute and a Young Voices contributor, Neetu Arnold:  How Left-Wing Activism Corrupted America’s Schools Give Neetu a follow on X @neetu_arnold 2:08:01- 25-year-old Whatburger employee dumbest criminal in the world 2:25:20- Bill Murray on RoganSee omnystudio.com/listener fo

0:00 - Victimized again 10:00 - Gene Hackman 911 call  18:21 - Brandon Johnson 830 million dollar borrow 24:27 - How will you spend your Economic Blackout Day? 42:01 - Former anchor at FOX 32, now News Director Florida’s Voice, Anita Padilla, on what looks to be a heated race for Florida governor. For more from Anita flvoicenews.com 56:19 - Illinois State Rep 8th district, LaShawn Ford, is hopeful Brandon Johnson can turn things around for himself and Chicago "It's in our best interest that he does well" Keep up with LaShawn on X @RepFord8 01:17:13 - Dustin Grage, columnist at Townhall.com, takes you to the wacky world of Walz. Follow Dustin on X @GrageDustin 01:33:13 - Professor of Sociology at UVA, one of the nation’s leading sociologists on marriage and family, and author of Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization, Brad Wilcox: "There is no better predictor of happiness for young adults than marriage" Brad will be speaking at Northridge

0:00 - Trump's First Cabinet Meeting 14:00 - the plight of terminated IRS probationary employee Jason Charles 30:52 - Jake Tapper's new book  44:21 - Acton Institute affiliate scholar, the vice president of Academic Affairs at The Fund for American Studies, and professor of economics at The Institute of World Politics, Anne Bradley, on the  The Tattered History of Tariffs 01:03:06 - Founder and President of the Brownstone Institute and the author of Liberty or  Lockdown, Jeffrey Tucker: America’s Future Depends on DOGE. Follow Jeffrey on X @jeffreyatucker 01:26:38 - RIP Gene Hackman 01:45:05 - Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large and author of The Agenda: What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days, Joel Pollak, shares what he has in common with JB Pritzker and updates the Pacific Palisades cleanup effort. Follow Joel on X @joelpollak 01:55:25 - John Stossel, host and creator of Stossel TV, wants to know What’s on Your Plate? John releases a new video every Tuesday at JohnStossel.co

0:00 - Mr. BLM Brandon goes to Washington next week Wed 10:04 - Karoline Leavitt announces new rules for WH press corps’ access 21:27 - Philadelphia to let trans athletes play in girls sports, defying Trump, PA law 24:57 - FBI investigating Comey honeypot scheme to target Trump 42:08 - Just coming for a better life 01:00:48 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, offers his review of the recently resigned Andrea Kersten: "Her reign of terror over CPD was destructive. There’s no trust in COPA going forward" Follow Chief Weitzel on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:19:02 - Noted economist Stephen Moore has a big smile on his face after Trump backed spending bill passes the House. Check out Steve’s newest book  The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:34:39 - Former United States Deputy Undersecretary of Defense & contributor to the Washington Times and The American Spectator, Jed Babbin, believes the US should stand u

0:00 - DOGE 11:54 - Polling BLM Brandon 30:04 - Any 85 Bears left that can run for governor or mayor? 50:22 - Jasmine Crockett on The Breakfast Club: not that much waste, fraud, abuse 01:02:11 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:05:05 - British journalist, former bureau chief for Daily Telegraph’s Moscow office, Julius Strauss: What Putin Wants. And what America will do. For more from Julius  backtothefront.substack.com 01:26:56 - Ted Dabrowksi, president at Wirepoints, is green with envy as Ron DeSantis ponders scrapping property taxes. Get Ted’s latest wirepoints.org 01:42:06 - Investment banker, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC and editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst, Chris Whalen, discusses DC, DOGE, and the dollar. Chris has a book coming out this May!  Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition  02:00:58 - Thomas Baker, retired FBI special agent and legal attaché:  FBI Reforms for Kash Patel. Check out Thomas&rs

0:00 - Remembering Joy Reid 12:19 - Trump on Trans 30:37 - Mark Penn on polling he's releasing today: Dems have fallen off a cliff 51:14 - James Fishback and Smerconish argue DOGE dividend 01:04:27 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies" we need to let the Trump administration work these unconventional methodologies and see where it goes" 01:21:48 - Latino businesses in Chicago…succession plan in case of deportations 01:36:54 - James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law, Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, Richard A Epstein:  Deregulating the University on Sex and Age 01:55:41 - Chris Ferguson, professor of psychology at Stetson University in Florida:  A New Study Found that Cellphone Bans in Schools Don’t Work, but Was the Study Any Good? Chris is also the author of  Catastrophe! The Psychology of Why Good People Make Bad Situations Worse and his substack  grimoiremanor.subs

0:00 - Delta crash in Toronto 10:05 - DOGE Dividends 30:51 - Jelly Belly's State of the State 52:32 - Dominic Green, columnist for the Washington Examiner, contributor to the Wall Street Journal and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, on Europe's reaction to JD Vance's speech in Munich. Follow Dominic on X @DrDominicGreen 01:09:13 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University, explains why Kash Patel is the right choice for FBI Director. James also serves as mayor of the Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, and on the board of directors of the Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund 01:28:02 - Amy Gehrke, formerly of Illinois Right to Life, is now with the Center for Client Safety who investigate, report and hold abortion facilities accountable. For more on the Center for Client Safety centerforclientsafety.org 01:40:59 - Animal Stories 01:46:16 - Jelly Belly's State of the State 02:06:02 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY!See omnystu

0:00 - Charles Thomas fills in for Dan 13:57 - Meet a Missouri whistleblower on illegal immigration 28:01 - Why are the Democrats such a disaster? 46:38 - Principal at LFI Real Estate & The Gardens of Frankfort, Dan Rose, is joined by Frankfort mayoral candidate Justin Ozinga to share their frustration with current mayor Keith Ogle’s refusal to support the Gardens of Frankfort development 01:00:55 - President of Caring Network, Kirt Wiggins, expresses Caring Network's mission to care for women facing unexpected pregnancies, to restore those who’ve already been hurt by abortion — and to mobilize God’s people for the work of life. A gift of $150 can help Caring Network reach 5 women who are considering abortion. To make that gift, just go to 560TheAnswer.com/caring 01:13:58 - Robert Mark, business jet pilot and publisher of Jetwhine.com, on the recent plane crashes in Arizona and Toronto 01:31:10 - George Beebe, a former director of Russia analysis at the Central Intelligence Agency

0:00 - Stephen Miller explains how the govt (DOGE) works to CNN's Brianna Keilar 14:41 - Fired federal workers protest in Chicago..."workers over billionaires"...Liz Nagy and the I-Team 31:25 - Where was 60 Minutes when… 53:13 - Parents Defending Education list of schools with trans affirming policies 01:07:45 - Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago & founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, Corey Brooks: Trump’s Colorblind Message Energizes Black Americans. For more on Project H.O.O.D projecthood.org 01:24:07 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on tax cuts, tariffs and exorbitant egg prices. Check out Steve’s newest book  The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:36:46 - President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Times, Clifford May: Trump can halt Russia’s war against Ukraine. Keep updated with Cliff on X @CliffordDMay 01:56:03 - NY Times Best Se

0:00 - Ousting Adams? 13:14 - The Church 31:40 - Rick Warren 51:56 - William Edwards, attorney for a federal agency where he specializes in employment law and procurement:  DoGE will only work when government agencies compete 01:06:53 - In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:09:17 - Liel Leibovitz, editor at large for Tablet and host of the “Rootless” podcast, on the Israel-Hamas and Trump's "noble" approach to the ceasefire agreement. Follow Liel on X @liel 01:22:35 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski: Illinois shouldn’t dismiss Indiana’s overture to snap up “separatist” Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:37:01 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:54:40 - Christian Toto, host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast ”: Hollywood’s Anti-Trump Resistance 2.0 Finds Its Footing. For podcast updates & more  hollywoodintoto.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Fired USAID workers Kristina Drye and Adam Dubart with Scott Pelley on 60 Minutes: looking for loyalty tests? 12:14 - David Brooks: right-wing nihilism not populism, USAID 29:52 - Vance in Munich: when I look at some of the Cold War's winners around today...comes with an offer 52:33 - Executive Vice President & Head of Litigation at Thomas More Society, Peter Breen, brings attention to Illinois' compulsory-abortion coverage laws. For more info thomasmoresociety.org 01:03:59 - Vance in Munch: shutting people out of the process is the most assured way to destroy democracy...no room for firewalls 01:27:41 - IL DOGE stories 01:42:43 - James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law, Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, Richard A. Epstein: Both Trump and Biden have erred by sacking without cause members of independent commissions and boards 02:01:52 - Justin Logan, director of defense and foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute, on the reaction to JD Vance's speech in Mun

0:00 - Grooming scandal at Columbine HS in Littleton, CO 14:40 - Jamie Dimon's "leaked" audio ripping work-from-home, Zooming, committees... 30:31 - Attack in Munich 50:56 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:05:07 - Publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator, Scott McKay, explains why this past week of DOGE activity has been "transcendent" for the Republican party and American politics. Scott’s also the author of  Racism Revenge and Ruin and his most recent novel From Hellmarsh With Love 01:27:34 - Founder of the League of American Workers, Steve Cortes, on Biden’s Dismal Economic Handoff and the Trump tariff effect. For more from Steve stevecortes.substack.com 01:39:53 - Rebekah Koffler, former DIA intelligence officer and host of the “Trump’s Playbook” podcast, breaks down the issues facing Trump as he brokers a peace deal for Russia/Ukraine. Rebekah is also the best selling author of  Putin’s Playbook 01:54:56 - OPEN MIC FRIDAYSee omny

0:00 - Madigan 14:43 - more Madigan 28:51 - Reparations presser featuring Ayanna Pressley AKA Francis Parker Spice 47:04 - Bondi sues NY 01:04:32 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review: The Left Will Get the Politics It Wants. Keep up with Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:21:30 - Worcester, MA 01:34:59 - Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School, William Jacobson: Trump Draining Pool Of Money From Which Leftist Activists Drink. Professor Jacobson is also founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation 01:57:42 - Karol Markowicz, columnist for the New York Post and host of the “Karol Markowicz Show” on iHeartRadio: How one state is getting education RIGHT. Karol is also co-author of  Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a GenerationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Musk on DOGE mission 11:46 - Musk press avail in the Oval Office: looking into govt workers who leave as high net worth individuals 30:15 - HYDE OUT. The board voted 10-5 to remove his name form the DuPage County Courthouse 46:02 - US Senator from WI, Ron Johnson, explains why he is "overjoyed" with DOGE and Elon Musk. Keep updated on Sen Johnson’s work in DC & WI @RonJohnsonWI 01:01:08 - Peter Berkowitz,  senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department, agrees with Saturday's deadline for Hamas to release the remaining hostages and says it's a disgrace release wasn't demanded the moment they were taken. For more from Peter  PeterBerkowitz.com 01:15:38 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: We all want smaller, more efficient, government. Check out Steve’s most recent book  The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:31:58 - DuPage County Chairman Kevin Co

0:00 - Blago on pardon 14:14 - Dismissal of case against Eric Adams 27:35 - Margaret "We have so much to get through" Brennan interviews USAID worker whose identity is concealed...targeted by a billionaire 50:13 - National political reporter, Salena Zito, reflects on her decade of covering President Trump. To get Salena’s latest SalenaZito.com 01:03:42 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:07:26 - Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney & Contributing Editor at National Review, Andrew McCarthy: The Courts Are Slowing Trump Down, Not Necessarily Stopping Him. Follow Andy on X @AndrewCMcCarthy 01:27:43 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, is still waiting for the punchline from Pritzker's "Lake Illinois" gag. Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org 01:40:29 - Wheaton College 01:59:13 - Chief Transformation Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Joshua Treviño: Yes, there is a Mexican state-cartel alliance. For more on the Texas Public Policy Foundation texasp

0:00 - Super Bowl LIX 14:08 - Super Bowl ads 31:25 - DC press corp's "Big Balls" mash-up 48:44 - Nicholas Kass, served with the U.S. Government for 31 years, most recently as  Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, reacts to DOGE and the cancellation of USAID. You can follow Nick on X @NicholasSKass 01:08:20 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, looks at what is feasible in Gaza and what can be done with displaced Gazans 01:26:26 - Ian Rowe, founder of Vertex Partnership Academies, on the messages for black youth from the Super Bowl ads and halftime show. For more on Vertex Partnership Academies vertexacademies.org 01:44:22 - Suburban Values 02:03:59 - Dennis Kneale, former senior editor at the Wall Street Journal and managing editor of Forbes, shares details from his new book  The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk. Dennis is also host of the “What’s Bugging Me” podcast on the Ricochet networkSee omnystudio.com/list

0:00 - Trump's DOJ Sues Illinois and Chicago Over Sanctuary City Policies 14:23 - Justice Department sues Illinois, Chicago and Cook County over sanctuary status 34:35 - Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally, sources say 53:09 - Rusty Reno is the Editor at First Things. He joined Dan Proft and Charles Thomas to explain why he believes JD Vance is Right About the ‘Ordo Amoris’ 01:07:48 - Bret Baier is the Host of FOX News’ Special Report and Best Selling author of To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment and The History Club: Duel Across Time. He joined Dan Proft and Charles Thomas with reaction to President Trump’s first weeks in office, the confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill and previewed his interview with President Trump airing during the game this weekend 01:22:13 - Rick Hess is the Director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute & author of  Letters to a Young Edu