The Curious Misadventures of Mr. Bailey

0:30 - Darren Bailey 3:38 - Hugh Hewitt 7:12 - Curtis Sliwa 29:31 - Abraham vs. Abraham on Katie 55:48 - Rev. Gary Graf, pastor of Our Lady of the Heights in Chicago Heights, currently on a pilgrimage from Dolton, Illinois to New York City, calls for a more compassionate response to immigration. Follow Father Gary on his walk to the Statue of Liberty stepupspeakout.org 01:09:21 - Call to Prayer in Dearborn, MI 01:33:09 - Chief Political Analyst at The Liberal Patriot, Michael Baharaeen, on The Diminishing Returns of Democrats’ Anti-Trump Strategy. You can read more of Michael’s writings at michaelbaharaeen.substack.com 01:50:55 - Chris Jacobs, founder and CEO of Juniper Research Group, breaks down Democrats’ misleading claims about rising healthcare premiums. Follow Chris on X @chrisjacobsHC 02:04:28 - Best selling author Lee Smith shares details from his new book The China Matrix: The Epic Story of How Donald Trump Shattered a Deadly PactSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Pritzker at Economic Club of Chicago 14:47 - Cupich message to illegal immigrants 38:07 - The Curious Misadventures of Mr. Bailey 01:04:09 - Believe it or not 01:15:26 - Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, Will Chamberlain, goes through the docket from Bolton, Brennan & Comey to circuits 7, 9 and the Supreme Court. For more on the Article III Project article3project.org 01:34:28 - Trading, tariffs and turkey with the Capitalist Pig’s Jonathan Hoenig. Get more from Jonathan at capitalistpig.com 01:48:32 - Jeff Daniels serenades Nicole Wallace with song that helps him cope 01:52:35 - Chris Ferguson, psychology professor at Stetson University, on what the latest research says about adolescent-onset gender dysphoria and the influence of social media. Get more from Chris at his substack -  Secrets of Grimoire Manor 02:14:35 - John McCormack, senior editor at The Dispatch, on Fear and Loathing in Chicago  — a savage journey through the city’s politics, chaos, and contradictions. Follow John on X @McCormackJohnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Harvey 16:41 - Arresting ICE agents  39:25 - The Great Feminization 01:01:03 - KJP "I saw him every day" 01:13:02 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:16:34 - Peter Berkowitz, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and former Director of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department, explains how The Next Phases of Trump Gaza Plan Get Harder. Get more of Peter’s writings at  PeterBerkowitz.com and his new book  Explaining Israel: The Jewish State, the Middle East, and America 01:30:58 - Pelosi snaps at reporter over J6 question 01:36:46 - Candidate for Governor of Illinois, Ted Dabrowski, on facing the state's pension crisis - "there's a lot we can do" Follow Ted’s run for Gov tedforillinois.com 01:53:24 - New York–based writer Gage Klipper — formerly culture critic at the Daily Caller and editor at Pirate Wires — on a possible Republican governor in New Jersey and a “cool socialist” in New York City. Follow Gage on X @gvklipper 02:09:36 - George Parry, former federal and state prosecutor and contributor to The American Spectator, on James Comey, Trump’s push to send federal troops to Chicago, and the commutation of George Santos. Get more from Geroge at knowledgeisgood.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - "No Kings" 11:36 - No Kings rally in Grant Park 37:49 - Woman attacked in Chicago after getting off at LaSalle Blue Line stop 57:15 - Host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints, Jim Iuorio, on America’s uneasy relationship with China. For podcast updates & more @jimiuorio 01:16:40 - Former Pentagon official and Heritage Foundation fellow Steven Bucci breaks down the latest from  Israel, Ukraine, and Venezuela 01:36:45 - Stacy Davis Gates  01:55:38 - Sports & Politics  02:08:49 - Richard Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law and Senior Lecturer at the University of Chicago, on the Louisiana gerrymandering case and whether the courts could intervene in sending federal troops to Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Flashback: Bolton on CNN on Trump indictment for mishandling classified docs 14:42 - Pritzker on $1.4M in gambling wins last year 35:37 - OK Sen. Markwayne Mullin on YR chats 58:40 - Charles Murray, Hayek Emeritus Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, delves into the role of faith in society in his new book Taking Religion Seriously. 01:16:02 - Joseph Moreno, former DOJ national security prosecutor, calls out Jack Smith over his dismissal of claims that the Trump prosecutions were politically motivated. 01:35:29 - Hanover Park cop 01:56:20 - Wai Wah Chin, adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute and founding president of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance of Greater New York, on the NYC mayoral race and the “horror” Mamdani could unleash 02:14:18 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Bernie & AOC CNN townhall with Klingon Collins...No Kings Pre-Game 38:22 - SCOTUS 01:01:55 - Republican U.S. Senate candidate from Illinois, Don Tracy, says he’s ready to take on the state’s radical progressive politics. For more on Don's campaign dontracyforil.com 01:22:31 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review: The Genocide Lie Is Exposed. Follow Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:42:11 - Former Pinal County Sheriff and founder of the American Sheriff Foundation, Mark Lamb, on the clash between federal enforcement and blue-city leaders — and the “irritatingly high” standards of care in ICE facilities. Follow Sheriff Lamb on X @sherifflamb1 02:00:07 - Veronique de Rugy, senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University:  Democrats’ shutdown fight won’t lower healthcare costs. Here’s what will. Follow Veronique on X @veroderugy 02:21:00 - Dr. Michael Huber, co-founder of VIROGO — the wellness shot designed to boost your immunity and keep you feeling young. For more on VIROGO myvirogo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - NJ, VA 16:47 - ICE incident on SE side 37:47 - Tom Homan on the Open Borders Crowd's "end game" 01:00:35 - National political reporter Salena Zito says to keep an eye on New Jersey - Republicans are paying attention this time. For Salena’s latest  SalenaZito.com and check out her newest book  Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland 01:19:47 - Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and editor of The Institutional Risk Analyst, analyzes the shifting dynamics of America’s financial relationships with China, the EU, and Argentina. Check out Chris’ most recent book  Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream – 2nd Edition 01:39:03 - Why Dan Proft is Single  01:56:50 - Keira Knightley asked about fans boycotting JK Rowling over trans 02:12:56 - Senior Counsel at America First Legal Foundation, James Rogers, separates fact from political theater in Gov. Pritzker’s threats to prosecute ICE agents. For more on America First Legal Foundation aflegal.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump in Jerusalem 16:22 - Former hostage Omer Shem Tov: Hamas were scared of Trump 36:00 - Vance on This Week: why shouldn’t feds help empower police to do their jobs when pols fail 01:01:49 - Pritzker on DOJ’s demand for voter data 01:16:35 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:18:52 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady, says it's time for Trump to slash and burn. 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 01:34:45 - Emergency physician and Ted Dabrowski’s running mate, Carrie Mendoza, takes aim at the North Shore’s hypocrisy. For more on Carrie and Ted’s run for gov tedforillinois.com 01:54:38 - Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, Elad Strohmayer, welcomes the peace deal and return of Israeli hostages, while reminding us there’s still work ahead—and why this war began. Keep updated with General Consul Strohmayer on X @EladStr 02:08:30 - Christian Maxwell, 2026 Republican candidate for Illinois’ 1st Congressional District, shares her story, why she’s not afraid of her opponent, and her plan to revitalize the district For more on Christian’s campaign christianmaxwellforcongress.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - "The war is over." Trump says he thinks Gaza ceasefire will hold 14:21 - Democrats Praise Israel-Gaza Peace Deal, but Not Trump for Forging It 36:07 - Letitia James and an eye for an eye 55:38 - ANTIFA's Mask Slips: Trump's Roundtable Sends Shadow NGO Network Behind "Riot Inc." Into Panic 01:17:30 - Steven Bucci served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official and is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the ceasefire deal in Gaza. 01:35:12 - Paul Vallas is CEO of the McKenzie Foundation and a policy advisor at the Illinois Policy Institute. He ran for mayor of Chicago in 2023 and previously served as CEO of Chicago Public Schools. 01:49:54 - Leland Vittert is NewsNation’s chief Washington anchor and the host of On Balance with Leland Vittert. He joined Dan Proft to talk about his new book: Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism 02:06:51 - William Jacobson is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School. Founder of LegalInsurrection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - John Anthony fills in for Dan Proft 12:17 - Laticia James Indicted 33:58 - Grand Juries  54:45 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Riverside Police Chief, breaks down the fallout from the mayor’s standdown order. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:13:52 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator: It’s Good v. Evil. It’s Always Been Good v. Evil. Check out Scott’s newest book -  Blockbuster  - a Mike Holman Novel 01:33:10 - Owner of Forty Acres Fresh Market, Liz Abunaw, shares the challenges and triumphs of running Chicago’s only Black-owned grocery store. For more info visit fortyacresfreshmarket.com 01:49:09 - Chuck de Caro, CNN’s very first Special Assignment Correspondent and former outside consultant for the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment: While the lights are off, let’s rewire the government 02:05:54 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.