September 10, 2025

0:30 - Comrade Bernie condemns political violence, defends peaceful pluralism 14:03 - Clay Travis, leftist violence out of control...their rhetoric caused Kirk assassination 36:43 - Online celebration of Kirk's death 01:02:40 - Ex-FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence agent Eric O’Neill breaks down the chase for Charlie Kirk’s assassin. Check out Eric’s new book, available Oct 7 - Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime: Cybersecurity Tactics to Outsmart Hackers and Disarm Scammers 01:18:51 - Bill O’Reilly, host of No Spin News, discusses his new book Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Check out No Spin News  weeknights 5pm CT at BillOReilly.com 01:34:28 - Chris Clem, former HHS advisor and retired chief of the Border Patrol, on Operation Midway Blitz and the risks agents face when rhetoric gets in the way 01:52:58 - Scott A. Rivkees MD,  professor of practice at the Brown School of Public Health, pediatrician and the former state surgeon general and secretary of Health of Florida: You’re on your own now to make medical decisions 02:16:25 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Remembering Charlie Kirk 36:58 - James A. Gagliano, retired FBI supervisory special agent and a doctoral candidate in homeland security at St. John’s University, looks at culture issues on college campuses - "They claim to be liberals but they don't want to hear your side" 57:38 - Reaction from the Left 01:18:25 - Patrick Maloney, Chicago FD Special Operations Chief – retired – shares his experience as one of the many CFD members who deployed to Ground Zero on September 12, 2001  01:31:11 - "There was no security"  01:35:40 - Ian Rowe, founder of Vertex Partnership Academies and senior fellow at AEI, on the dehumanizing narratives in schools that brand dissenting views as evil. Ian is also the  author of Agency: The Four Point Plan (F.R.E.E.) for ALL Children to Overcome the Victimhood Narrative and Discover Their Pathway to Power 01:54:42 - RealClearPolitics’ Susan Crabtree on security for the president, vice president, and conservative figures — and whether the Secret Service is up to the task. Susan is also the author of Fool’s Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All 02:13:00 - Retired FBI Special Agent & Criminal Profiler from the Unabomber case, James Fitzgerald, breaks down the FBI investigation into Charlie Kirk's shooter. James is also the author of the book series A Journey to the Center of the Mind 02:25:22 - Sage Steele remembers KirkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - ICE protests in Chicago 13:22 - Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, warning residents of ICE operations 36:32 - Iryna Zarutska 01:00:14 - Campus Beat  01:14:17 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Riverside Police Chief, remembers Chicago as “the safest it’s been in over 10 years” when federal agents teamed up with CPD during the DNC.Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:29:04 - Why Dan Proft is single 01:32:45 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: A vote for Mamdani is a nail in the coffin for America's greatest city. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:50:29 - Dominic Green, columnist for The Washington Examiner, contributor to the Wall Street Journal and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, on Israel’s bombing of Qatar and Trump’s Linehan in the sand. Follow Dominic on X @DrDominicGreen 02:09:18 - Solveig Gold, senior fellow in education and society at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni & Joshua T. Katz, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, explain why America Needs Tough GradingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump on Iryna Zarutska, no cash bail at US Bible Museum 19:12 - Speaker Johnson clarifies "FBI informant" comment about Trump/Epstein 36:32 - 22,638 unaccompanied minors recovered by HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement 52:20 - Dave Swerski: I love Bears football 54:54 - Joe Abraham, father of Katie Abraham who was killed in a drunk driving hit-and-run car wreck caused by criminal illegal alien, believes if Illinois had "any kid of real leadership, Katie is not dead - she is sitting here with me" 01:11:26 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:14:43 - Phil Kerpen, president of American Commitment and principal at The Committee to Unleash Prosperity, argues public health must be guided by the best data—and people should decide for themselves. Phil is a must follow on X @kerpen 01:40:41 - Ted Dabrowski weighs in on the economics of education reform and the culture of high expectations. Follow Ted on X @ilpolisk 01:53:27 -  New York City-based reporter, Benjamin Ryan, reports on The taming of a gender researcher. For more of Ben’s writings benryan.substack.com 02:12:29 - Nobel laureate economist James Heckman (University of Chicago, Archbridge Institute) challenges the “ZIP Code is destiny” argument, urging focus on families over neighborhoods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump: not going to war with Chicago, you second-rate reporter 21:45 - Steven Sund, former Capitol Police Chief, on DC’s federal task force success and the untold truths of Jan. 6. Steven is also the author of  Courage Under Fire: The Definitive Account from Inside the Capitol on January 6  41:22 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, makes the case for pressure on the UK to stop silencing speech and undermining democracy 01:01:51 - Why Dan Proft is single  01:20:10 - Paul Vallas,  CEO of the McKenzie Foundation and previously served as CEO of Chicago Public Schools, reveals the results Chicago gets for its staggering $32,000 per-student price tag. Follow Paul on X @PaulVallas 01:38:36 - Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law at the South Texas College of Law Houston and is a contributing editor to Civitas Outlook, Josh Blackman, on Trump's legal battles and The Failed Lower Court Revolt. For more from Josh civitasinstitute.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 :30-   RFK Jr testimony before Senate Finance Comm   7:48- Elizabeth Warren vs. RFK 31:15-Portland as a case study for National Guard to back ICE  46:02- Former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Jody Weis, is shocked Pritzker & Johnson won't accept help - "This is a no-lose situation... they should welcome Trump in" 1:09- Dr. Richard Bartlett, former advisor on Gov. Perry’s healthcare task force, says RFK Jr. “spoke facts, is unbiased, and not bought.” 1:28- Daniel DePetris, Defense Priorities fellow, on the US strike in the South Caribbean: The war on drugs is like the war on poverty—we can only chip away.   Follow Daniel on X @DanDePetris James Perry, founder and CIO of Perry International Capital Partners, breaks down the markets, the Fed, and the August jobs report. For more on Perry International Capital Partners perrycapitalpartners.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 0:30-  Epstein victims speak out    9:49- Trump reacts to Epstein victims' presser 32:37- More Epstein reaction 49:27- Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, John Malcolm:  I live in DC. I’m glad Trump sent in the National Guard to fight crime.    Follow John on X @malcolm_john Director of Education Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, Frederick Hess, singles out four states that  have a lot to teach the country about teaching (Illinois is not one of them)    1:09- Rick is also the author of  Letters to a Young Education Reformer 1:21- CEO and founder of American Energy Institute and former Texas Representative, Jason Isaac, exposes environmental extremists working to block Trump’s nuclear push   Follow Jason on X @ISAACforEnergy   01:11:28- Graham Linehan 1:54- Arne Duncan: Trump's Crackdown Will Make Crime Worse Managing Partner at Emerson Collective, former U.S. Secretary of Education, and founder of Chicago CRED, Arne Duncan, defends his NY Times op-ed and argues that less guns will equal less crime For more info on Chicago CRED chicagocred.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump at SPACECOM presser on deploying National Guard to Chicago: I have an obligation 9:49 - Morning Joe's "radical" idea for Pritzker 32:37 - Pritzker at presser on imminent deployment of National Guard 58:06 - CDC walkout 01:11:28 - Adam B Coleman,  founder of Wrong Speak Publishing and author of The Children We Left Behind: How Western Culture Rationalizes Family Separation & Ignores the Pain of Child Neglect, argues  No, we don’t need illegal immigrants to do jobs Americans ‘won’t’ Follow Adam on X @wrong_speak 01:29:32 - Noted economist Stephen Moore: I don’t like Trump’s tariffs but I do like his trade deals. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:47:37 - 15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez, says Chicago should challenge President Trump - “If you can do better, let’s see what you can do” For more on Ray and his work for the 15th ward the15thward.org 02:06:03 - Fellowship for Performing Arts Founder and Artistic Director, Max McLean, previews his upcoming production of “The Screwtape Letters” – September 13 & 14 at the Athenaeum Center, 2936 N Southport, Chicago 60657 - for more info  athenaeumcenter.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - BLM Brandon at Labor Day protest 10:14 - Pritzker message to Noem on FTN:  she is inflaming passions 33:39 - MN Annunciation Catholic School church shooter 58:52 - Sports & Politics 01:14:41 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights  01:17:53 - Former Chicago Police Lieutenant John Garrido points to CPD’s long history of working with the National Guard — and says the loudest opposition comes from neighborhoods that would be least affected. John is also President of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation – garridostrayrescue.org 01:36:25 - President at Wirepoints, Ted Dabrowski, weighs in on the “egregious” mismanagement at Country Club Hills School District 160 - “the worst thing about all of this is our kids can’t read” Get Ted’s latest at wirepoints.org  01:54:12 - President of Center of the American Experiment and contributor to Powerline, John Hinderaker, shares some “truly ghoulish” news: Minnesota Democrats are fundraising off Robin Westman’s murderous spree. Get John’s latest at powerlineblog.com 02:10:05 - Cory Miller, professor of psychology at the University of California, San Diego: The Future of AI Lies in Monkeys, Not Microchips. Follow Professor Miller on X @CoryMillerMarmoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Minneapolis mayor: 'How many times have we been here?' 10:10 - MN US Attorney Joe Thompson: shooter hated everyone except other school shooters 29:52 - Psaki turns on the waterworks to further claims against GOP on guns 53:30 - Parents Sue OpenAI, Blame ChatGPT for Their Teen's Suicide 01:09:45 - Jonathan Alpert is a psychotherapist practicing in New York and Washington and author of “Therapy Nation,” forthcoming in 2026.  He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the shooting in Minnesota. 01:27:24 - Jennifer Harrison is the Executive Director of The Victims Rights Reform Council. She joined Dan Proft to talk about the devastating cost of cashless bail. 01:44:20 - Chadwick Moore is the New York Times Best Selling author of Tucker, the biography of Tucker Carlson, Senior Reporter for News Features at the New York Post, and his substack –  substack.com/@chadwickmoore. 02:01:30 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.