Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

Dan Proft

Booking Overview

A daily Chicago-focused morning program connecting national politics and culture to what’s happening in Illinois. It’s a strong platform for political, policy, and cultural commentators—often featuring recognizable experts and media voices discussing current controversies and policy implications.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 10.9k subscribers

Contact Information

mbrown@salemradiochicago.com

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Host

Dan Proft - Host of Chicago's Morning Answer, described as one of the sharpest political minds in Illinois. The show covers stories from Washington to Springfield and from politics to culture, airing each morn...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:

Policy and political figures (members of Congress/state officials where applicable), senior researchers at think tanks, recognized journalists/columnists and editors, and public-facing authors/experts with institutional affiliations (e.g., major outlets, policy institutes).

Required Achievements:

Columnists and managing editors at well-known media organizations, Senior fellow/research analyst roles at think tanks, Public office holders (e.g., members of Congress), Institution founders/directors and recognized policy/academic leadership, Authorship of widely discussed books

Recent Guest Discussions

Chase Malackowski - AI Trust Problem And Framing Around Chicago’s Role.

James Malackowski - AI Trust Problem And Framing Around Chicago’s Role.

Ed Morrisey - Commentary On Graham Platner’s Video And Related Framing.

Stephen Moore - Response To JD Vance’s Comments On Milton Friedman; Debate Over Economic Role Of Government Among National Conservatives.

Eldar Mamedov - Renewed Military Action And Implications For Iran And The Strait Of Hormuz.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Government, Economics, Elections

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

RIP Lindsey Graham

July 13, 2026

0:30 - RIP Lindsey Graham 32:57 - Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons 52:43 - Jimmy St. Louis, CEO of Agentis Longevity and former NFL tight end for the Tennessee Titans, explains how new medical technology can be used to help military vets who are dealing with PTSD and other physical or mental challenges. For more on Agentis Longevity agentislongevity.com 01:02:06 - ICE shooting in Houston 01:07:14 - The Heritage Foundation’s Steven Buc...

Put Up or Shut Up.

July 10, 2026

0:30 - CTU 9:06 - Tyler Robinson Trial 26:56 - Kakistocracy 49:20 - Unsung Americans 01:05:04 - President of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Zuhdi Jasser . examines the growing role of Islam in the revolutionary politics of the left. Dr Jasser is also a candidate for US Congress in Arizona’s 4th district - z4az.com 01:26:52 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, discusses who could replace Platner and why Republica...

Phony In, Phony Out, Graham Platner.

July 09, 2026

0:30 - Tyler Robinson Trial 5:52 - Platner's fare the well video 22:53 - Decline in reading 43:23 - Vance on Milton Friedman 01:02:14 - Eldar Mamedov argues renewed military action won't force Iran to change course, saying the current conflict is about the Strait of Hormuz—not its nuclear program. Follow Eldar on X @EldarMamedov4 01:23:57 - Noted economist Stephen Moore responds to JD Vance's comments on Milton Friedman, warning that some national conservatives are embracing a big...

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