What’s the point of Illinois Republicans?

0:30 - Providence mayor calls for removal of Iryna Zarutska mural, says intent is 'divisive,' 'misguided' 14:16 - What Billy Donovan Said About the Bulls' Decision to Cut Jaden Ivey 34:13 - The View’s Sunny Hostin says conservatives are being “reckless” when they say women should have children 56:57 - Jonathan Tobin is the Editor in Chief of Jewish News Syndicate. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the latest in Iran 01:12:37 -  In Depth History w/ Frank From Arlington Heights 01:29:21 - Nick Shirley finds Newsom POTUS voter 01:31:07 - Mark Glennon is the Founder of Wirepoints. He joined Dan Proft to talk Illinois politics 01:49:26 - Chris Mondics is a legal affairs writer based in Philadelphia. He joined Dan Proft with reaction to the legal arguments over the war in Iran 02:06:29 - Paul Kengor is the editor of The American Spectator and author of the just released American Pontiff: Pope Leo XIV and His Plan to Heal the Church. He joined Dan Proft to talk about Pope Leo's approach to the Trump administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - 'No Kings' protests draw large crowds in cities, towns across US 17:38 - I'm a Democrat. 'No Kings Day' is an embarrassment 37:20 - The murder of Sheridan Gorman and the stifling of Chicago 01:00:10 - Meet the ‘Puffer Fish’: The Worst Kind of Person to Date 01:15:14 - Steven Bucci served America for three decades as an Army Special Forces officer and top Pentagon official, is a visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies. He joined Dan with reaction to the latest in Iran. 01:42:01 - Brian Lonergan Director of Strategic Communications & Content at the Federation for American Imigration Reform (FAIR) and Co-host of  the “No Border, No Country” podcast: In Sanctuary Cities, American Lives Don’t Matter 01:56:58 - Ken Cuccinelli, National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative, former Virginia Attorney General, and former deputy secretary of DHS. Column: The Senate is walking a tightrope on the SAVE Act 02:15:16 - Father of Illinois ‘super mayor’ shot in Chicago as she calls for Trump to bring troops into Windy CitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0-:16The I-Team on sports gambling in IL 00:33 Trump on Iran deal 53:40 Editor for National Review, Rich Lowry, on the DHS shutdown, ending the filibuster, and Trump's plans for Iran 01:15 Oklahoma trans attorney Rob Hopkins 01:28 Judge Glock, director of research at the Manhattan Institute, argues Ending Property Taxes Would Be a Mistake  01:52 Veteran investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author Phelim McAleer discusses the death of Kermit Gosnell and his investigation into the case. Check out Phelim’s article and podcast on Gosnell at  stories.io substack  Open Mic Friday!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Joe Abraham testifying in Senate committee 12:39 - Gorman 34:41 - Trump at NRCC function: ICE at the airports 55:05 - Comer on House Oversight investigation into hospice fraud in CA 01:16:53 - Former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department Eddie Johnson warns: Law isn’t optional — crossing the border illegally is a crime, no exceptions. 01:36:14 - Former National Security Adviser John Bolton says Iran must undergo regime change — arguing there’s no other effective solution to the threat it poses. 01:51:55 - Jacob Siegel, editor for Tablet Magazine and co-host of “Manifesto! A Podcast”, discusses details from his new book  The Information State 02:10:47 - Founder and president of the Woodson Center, Bob Woodson, offers this lesson: Political power is no substitute for moral authority. Mr Woodson is also the author of  A Pathway to American Renewal: Red, White, and Black Volume IISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Trump at Mullin swearing-in recognizes Sheridan Gorman in discussion of sanctuary states/cities, Dems 16:13 - Pritzker dissembles on immigration law enforcement in response to Gorman murder 37:28 - ICE at the Airports 59:27 - FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer says Trump is maintaining maximum flexibility as he negotiates with Iran. Keep updated with Jon on X @JSchanzer 01:16:09 - NY Times Best Selling author of Tucker, the biography of Tucker Carlson & Senior Reporter for News Features at the New York Post, Chadwick Moore: Illegal immigrants from Africa, India and China are voting in US elections — here’s how they’re doing it 01:38:17 - Noted economist Stephen Moore acknowledges recession worries but says a quick rebound is likely. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:52:30 - Breitbart News’ Director of Social Media and a Distinguished Fellow at Peter Schweizer’s Government Accountability Institute, Wynton Hall, dives into his new book  CODE RED: The Left, the Right, China, and the Race to Control AI 02:13:49 - Beginning from where they startSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sheridan Gorman 38:59 - Woodson on Jesse Sr 58:52 - Olivia Reingold, staff writer at The Free Press:  What Happens When You Pay Ex–Gang Members to Stop Crime? Ask Chicago. Follow Olivia on X @Olivia_Reingold 01:16:09 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:19:52 - Taki Theodoracopulos, longtime Spectator columnist and co-founder of The American Conservative, gives the Trump & Netanyahu relationship a look through a Shakespearean lens. Check out Taki’s new book  The Last Alpha Male: The Amorous Pursuits and High Life of a Poor Little Greek Boy  01:36:43 - Founder of Wirepoints, Mark Glennon, looks ahead to potential candidates for Chicago’s next mayor  01:53:53 - Steven Wills, navalist at the Navy League Center for Maritime Strategy and he was the chief engineer and executive officer of USS Patriot: How the U.S. Navy Can Clear the Strait of Hormuz 02:12:45 - Campus Beat See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Sheridan Gorman 18:15 - Elgin police officer Jason Lentz 39:00 - ICE to the airports 54:44 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Riverside Chief of Police and law enforcement fellow with Awake Illinois, calls for decisive leadership as migrant crime in Illinois continues to put innocent lives at risk. Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 01:13:16 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation argues that Iran’s possession of long‑range missiles is no surprise — a regime that lies constantly wouldn’t tell the truth about its arsenal.  01:36:14 - Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, Andrew R. Arthur, on Sanctuary Cities’ Criminal Alien Conundrum 01:52:28 - Comrade Bernie interviews Claude 02:10:47 - Thomas Baker, retired FBI special agent and author of The Fall of the FBI, says Trump’s tweet on Robert Mueller’s death shows just how angry he still is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Hochul in '22 to dissidents: get out of NY and go to FL...now come back 16:00 - Eric Vinson's hammertime message on the El 48:57 - Why Dan Proft is Single 55:23 - Heather Higgins, CEO of Independent Women’s Voice asks Will Republicans Fight for the SAVE Act—or Fold Again? Follow Heather on X @TheHRH 01:14:17 - Practicing psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert explains There’s a reason the Left seems more psychologically distressed than the Right. Pre-order Jonathan’s soon to be released Therapy Nation 01:31:32 - Chris Jones, editorial page editor & chief theater critic for the Chicago Tribune, answers to a recent editorial laying blame on Republicans poor primary performance. Check out Chris’ book  Rise Up! Broadway and American Society from ‘Angels in America’ to ‘Hamilton 01:49:37 - Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Joshua Treviño flatly dismisses the narrative that Israel drew the United States into war. 02:04:36 - Open Mic FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - Tom Homan: Dems sold this country out for future political power 19:46 - Markmayne Mullin vs. Rand Paul at confirmation hearing 40:13 - DHS/ICE/TSA 59:47 - Eliot Wilson, contributing editor at Defence On The Brink and senior fellow for national security at the Coalition for Global Prosperity: Should NATO help America defend the Strait of Hormuz? 01:12:02 - Scott McKay, publisher of TheHayride.com & Senior Editor at The American Spectator: The Abysmal Quality of the GOP Senate Caucus Is the Real Issue, and the SAVE Act Mess Has Made That Clear. Scott is author of the new novel Blockbusters, which is available at Amazon 01:33:08 - Jack Salmon of the Mercatus Center on the exploding cost of health care fraud — and how much it’s hitting American taxpayers. Check out Jack’s substack The Unseen & Unsaid  01:49:22 - Brian Carter, fellow with the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute: U.S. Military Trajectory in Iran Is Relatively Positive. Follow Brian on X @brian_cartr 02:07:11 - Afroman 02:18:21 - Why Dan Proft is SingleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - IL Primary Results 33:26 - Thune with Baier 53:33 - Republican candidate for Illinois US Senator, Don Tracy, plans to take on the culture of dependency and Illinois' culture of corruption. Join Don on the campaign trail  dontracyforil.com 01:11:11 - Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, on how the U.S. can reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Keep updated with Michael on X @mrubin1971 01:33:32 - ICE Deportations in 2025 01:43:50 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on How to Hollow Out Your State’s Economy. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:50:39 - Daniel DePetris, fellow at Defense Priorities and a syndicated foreign affairs columnist at the Chicago Tribune: Is an Off-Ramp With Iran Possible? Follow Daniel on X @DanDePetris 02:09:51 - Mark Bauerlein, professor of English at Emory University & senior editor at First Things:  We need to get kids reading whole books again — here’s how Check out Mark’s most recent books  The Dumbest Generation and  The Dumbest Generation Grows UpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.