The COVID Reckoning: They Were Wrong, They Knew It, and They Still Won’t Admit It

0:30 - Jeanne Ives & Jim Iuorio filling in for Dan  14:16 - Flock Camera Rebellion 32:59 - State Rep for district 101 Chris Miller on the estate tax, the Farmers Bureau, and the embarrassing ineptness in Springfield. For more on Chris’ work for district 101 repcmiller.com 49:14 - Jeff Carter, former CME board member and co-founder of West Loop Ventures, on leaving Illinois for Nevada and how Idiocy Reigns in Chicago. Check out Jeff’s substack  Points And Figures  01:09:48 - Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson separates fact from fiction amid the hysteria surrounding data centers. For more on Mayor Johnson and EGV elkgrove.org 01:27:12 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon warns Chicago's lack of growth is dragging the city down and it may already be too late to turn things around. 01:43:01 - FAIR Director of Strategic Communications Brian Lonergan exposes what he calls a calculated betrayal of America's working families and asks, "Who is this system really serving?" Brian is also co-host of  the “No Border, No Country” podcast 01:58:55 - Former United States Deputy Undersecretary of Defense & contributor to the Washington Times, Jed Babbin: Trump Must Choose Between Victory and Defeat. Follow Jed on X @jedbabbinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Jeanne Ives and Jim Iuorio filling in for Dan . 12:29 - Mass Shootings NJ and Chicago 29:44 - Best of CPS High School List 01:07:07 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci admits he thought the war with Iran would be over by now and explains why he doesn't expect Putin to attack NATO. 01:24:55 - Co-Founder of Path Trading Partners & Co-Host of Futures Edge Podcast, Bob Iaccino, breaks down the US Venezuela Oil Deal 01:41:03 - Editor of RealClearMarkets John Tamny debates what to do about our nation's $40 trillion debt and argues that The Mamdani Grocery Stores Aren't Worth the Right's Indignation. John is also the author of The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy about Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution 01:57:16 - Author of Pandemia: How Coronavirus Hysteria Took Over Our Government, Rights, and Lives, Alex Berenson, on the Pennsylvania measles debacle. Get more at Alex’s substack  Unreported TruthsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Lake America 7:30 - Chicago: Growth crisis 25:21 - Arday 46:43 - Confessions of a Former Social Justice Warrior  01:02:07 - Project H.O.O.D. founder and CEO Pastor Corey Brooks sees an opportunity for young entrepreneurs following the closure of seven Save A Lot stores on Chicago's South and West Sides. For more on Project H.O.O.D projecthood.org 01:21:21 - Free Expression columnist at WSJ Opinion and Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, James Meigs: ‘Late Capitalism’ Is Nonsense. Follow James on X @jamesbmeigs 01:41:19 - Senior editor of Compact, Ashley Frawley, discusses Lindsay Clancy and the Trials of Modern Parenting. Ashley is also author of  Semiotics of Happiness: Rhetorical Beginnings of a Public Problem  02:03:32 - Open Mic Friday!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Fredo Cuomo...calling for COVID censorship then, complaining about it now 12:08 - Sanjay Gupta...vax protects from illness was wrong, said that very thing then 29:08 - How to Defeat the DSA in the Midterms 50:31 - Next Gen Personal Finance curriculum being pushed in TX public K12 schools 01:04:31 - Former British ambassador to Israel and former deputy ambassador to Iran, Matthew Gould:  To negotiate with Iran, understand it first  01:17:40 - Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Gregory Saathoff's testimony in Lindsay Clancy trial 01:23:19 - Chicago-area musician, educator, author and social commentator, Geno Young, discusses his new book Sex, Drugs, And Illiteracy  01:40:58 - Editor-In-Chief of The Long View and formerly of The Liberal Patriot, Michael Baharaeen, on the DSA's prospects heading into November. 01:59:31 - American MedinasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - RIP Dolly 7:16 - Murri Briel 24:48 - Border/ICE/Deportations 41:30 - Barkley: disappointed in NBA, WNBA commissioners...no men in women's sports 59:10 - Cook County Board of Review Commissioner, George Cardenas, explains why he should be the next mayor of Chicago. Help support Commissioner Cardenas’ campaign cardenas4chicago.com  01:22:02 - Noted economist Stephen Moore says Trump's tariffs on Canada come at the wrong time, warning, "It's not the right time to raise prices when everybody is worried about affordability," but adds that Canada can't win a tit-for-tat trade war with the U.S. 01:35:19 - National Down Syndrome Society Senior Director of Development Dan Vosnos gives an update on Libertyville School District 128 after a top administrator was placed on leave amid grooming allegations involving a former teacher. 01:50:50 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities:  Trump Shouldn’t Make Another Iran Mistake in CubaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Canadian trade deal 12:16 - Campus Beat 31:01 - El-Sayed on Watters  50:31 - Middle East Forum Director of Policy Analysis Michael Rubin warns we are "on the verge of something very dangerous" if Abdul El-Sayed wins a Senate seat and receives a top-level security clearance 01:03:56 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:07:08 - Sports & Politics 01:26:19 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon gives his Update on Illinois’ 654 local police and firefighter pension funds 01:42:01 - Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says it's time to clean house at CTU, put police back in schools, and bring back ShotSpotter. Support Dr. Wilson’s run for mayor williewilson2027.com  02:01:15 - U.S. Department of Education Chief Spokesperson Julie Hartman explains how the Trump administration is moving key decisions away from bureaucrats in DC and into the hands of those closest to the children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sports & Politics 9:49 - Canadian trade deal 28:13 - ILGOP 49:19 - Chairman of Whalen Global Advisors Chris Whalen says it's time for some difficult conversations in Washington: "Pay our bills or cut back spending. Those are the choices we have." Chris is also editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst 01:06:19 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci with the latest on Iran negotiations and Ukraine's fight against Putin. 01:21:47 - Why Dan Proft is Single 01:38:44 - Arday   01:54:07 - Co-founder of Flashpass and founder of Step Up Social, Emil Barr, warns that  The Young MAGA Socialists Are HereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Talarico on Karmelo Anthony 14:32 - Morens/Fauci/masks 28:41 - Sean Duffy and daughter Paloma on attending Harvard 51:46 - Why Dan Proft is Single  01:07:22 - Longtime Spectator columnist and American Conservative co-founder Taki Theodoracopulos expresses disappointment that the U.S. didn't try to "squash" Iran's economy with sanctions before turning to bombs. Taki is also the author of The Last Alpha Male: The Amorous Pursuits and High Life of a Poor Little Greek Boy 01:23:06 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report! Scott "The Cow Guy" Shellady has a simple solution to America's $40 trillion debt problem: STOP SPENDING! Check out Sott’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. 01:41:26 - Britain's "Strictest Headmistress," Katharine Birbalsingh, preaches shared values and unity under one flag, but says that doesn't mean you can't be critical: "We are most critical of those we love." Check out Katharine’s new podcast Strictly Education 01:58:20 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Toll hike 17:11 - Angie Nixon 32:52 - Lindsay Clancy’s Crazies  56:06 - Blake Hurst, farmer and former president of the Missouri Farm Bureau, says  If You’d Like to Build a Data Center, My Farm Is Available  01:09:13 - American Islamic Forum for Democracy President Zuhdi Jasser warns the left is being duped by Islamist political movements, saying he's seen it before: "They will ride socialism like a parasite on the rear of a donkey, then dismiss it once they get in." Dr. Jasser is also a candidate for US Congress - AZ 4th district -  z4az.com 01:33:19 - Manhattan Institute Fellow Daniel Di Martino argues America can supercharge the economy by improving the investor visa program. 01:45:45 - Former CPS CEO and former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas on Pritzker's tax hike, the Chicago mayoral race, and CTU's lawsuit against the Illinois Policy Institute. Follow Paul on X @PaulVallas 02:02:47 - Unsung AmericansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Bring the Crazy to the Top  13:27 - Data Centers/Quantum Computing Campus 33:49 - Edgar County Watchdogs, Kirk Allen & John Kraft, point out the public corruption plaguing Illinois. For more on the Edgar County Watchdogs edgarcountywatchdogs.com 49:46 - Tablet editor-at-large Liel Leibovitz on the rise of Islamist influence in America: "It's a simple formula: immigration without assimilation equals invasion." Liel is also host of the “Rootless” podcast 01:05:50 - Retired Navy Captain Guy Higgins discusses Navy readiness and the issues surrounding the USS Lincoln. 01:22:49 - Cardinal Francis George Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Mary FioRito, on the ghoulish new law in Massachusetts allowing abortion up to birth. Follow Mary on X @maryfiorito 01:38:16 - Noted economist and co-founder of Unleash Prosperity Stephen Moore breaks down what's happening in the bond market and what it means for the economy. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:55:02 - Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts warns that visa programs are putting American jobs at risk, saying, "It's almost at a crisis situation."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.