Chicago's Morning Answer is the only morning radio program in Chicago that covers all of the stories that matter, from Washington to Springfield, from politics to culture. Hosted by Dan Proft, one the sharpest political minds in Illinois, and Amy Jacobson, an award-winning journalist, Chicago's Morning Answer brings you what you need to know every morning from 5-9am on AM 560 The Answer. http://560TheAnswer.com http://morninganswerchicago.com
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"He who seeks to improve conditions must propagate a new mentality, not merely a new institution." — Ludwig von MisesOur aim at Upstream Ideas is to do just as Mises suggested by turning the dial on how you look at the political and policy issues facing Illinois, Chicago and our nation. We present new ideas that inform salient policy decisions, start new conversations and move beyond partisan politics all while challenging the status quo.Dan Proft along with distinguished guests and contribu ...
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The Prairie State Wire podcast features interviews with the most interesting newsmakers from across the great state of Illinois.
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TFAS has reached 53,000 students and professionals through their academic programs, fellowships and seminars. Representing more than 140 countries, TFAS alumni are courageous leaders throughout the world – forging careers in politics, government, public policy, business, philanthropy, law and the media. Join TFAS President, Roger Ream, as he reconnects with these outstanding alumni to share experiences, swap career stories, and find out what makes their leadership journey unique. The Liberty ...
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Da Pope 13:43- Pope Leo XIV 30:17- RIP Chet Lemon 32:22- Shave my head if you can give one legit reason to ban trans from the military 44:37- 3 Doors Down 47:16- Pro-Life Attorney and Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Mary FioRito, shares her experience from St. Peter's Square during the announcement of Pope Leo XIV and addresses conce…
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Biden on BBC 12:41- Noem with Angel Families in Springfield 30:51- BLM Brandon on Columbus statues 52:18- Jim Iuorio, host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints, disputes the widespread belief that tariffs will be wildly inflationary Give Jim a follow on X @jimiuorio 1:09:50- Robert Mundheim Professor of Law at the Uni…
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Trump still believes it'd be better for Canada to join US 13:44- Gets less friendly...Trump: we don't want cars, steel from Canada 35:39- JB and other sanctuary governors to testify 56:56- U.S. representative from Illinois’s 15th congressional district, Mary Miller, says it's a great day as President Trump continues to fulfill his campaign promises…
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The Journalist Who Wouldn't Be Silenced: Benjamin Hall's Story of Survival and Recovery
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31:14Roger welcomes Benjamin Hall, FOX News correspondent and New York Times bestselling author, for a powerful conversation about courage, recovery and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity. They discuss Halls’ harrowing experience surviving a Russian missile strike while covering the war in Ukraine, the loss of his colleagues that day and t…
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PBS/NPR 9:07- First Durbin, now Calamity Jan 27:21- Trump on reopening Alcatraz 47:55- Your life for Fido's life 1:02:02- In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 1:06:54- Adam Kissel, visiting fellow for higher education reform in the Center for Education Policy at The Heritage Foundation, discusses higher ed and his new book Slacking: A…
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George Ryan 12:12- Trump sit-down with MTP's Kristen Welker 34:24- "60 Minutes" flacks for lawfare lawyers 57:20- Tariffs 1:17:49- Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, weighs in on Mike Waltz' reassignment 1:33:27- Campus Beat 1:50:42- Alex Berenson, author of Pandemia: How Coronaviru…
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Big Balls speaks 11:26- NPR CEO Katherine Maher: seeking the truth is a distraction to getting things done 34:04- How ICE is actually doing i 51:27- WHY DP IS SINGLE 1:15:04- Barry Sturner, president and CEO of Townstone Financial, is grateful to be vindicated by the Trump administration 1:34:55- President of Caring Network, Kirt Wiggins, expresses…
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Trump's Terry Moran interview 14:57- Kudlow: negative GDP number is phony 33:44- Trump thanks Musk 48:50- Jerry Agar, Toronto Sun columnist and host of the Jerry Agar Show on NewsTalk 1010 CFRB, breaks down Canada's election results Follow Jerry on X @jerryagar1010 1:05:54- Mark P. Mills, founder and executive director of the National Center for En…
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Pritzker is not an oligarch 10:36- Lia Thomas 32:27- Rand Paul on blocking Trump's tariffs 57:25- Civic illiteracy 1:17:48- Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, weighs in on Chicago’s Push to Eliminate Traffic Stops Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 1:32:08- Federal job corps 1:53:34- Fox News contributor and media/political columnist,…
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IL State Rep. Blaine Wilhour on Gov. Pritzker, IL homeschooling bill, and IL’s status as a sanctuary state
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19:25Illinois State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-IL-110) joined the Prairie State Wire Podcast to discuss: Gov. JB Pritzker’s performance and the governor’s aspirations to higher office Legislative attempts to hamstring homeschooling and other educational options Illinois' status as a sanctuary state and what Wilhour thinks needs to be done to align with nati…
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0:00 - Axios' Alex Thompson, award recipient at WHCA dinner, spins the "errors" committed by press on Biden mental capacity 12:44 - Homan: if you impede, you will be prosecuted 30:24 - The Kiffness: Vote4Pets Tour 33:18 - SPORTS & POLITICS 50:04 - Gov Pritzker is trying to change Texas BLUE 01:08:51 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heig…
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0:00 - Bondi on Judge Dugan in WI 11:00 - Pritzker in NH calls for mass protests 29:33 - Trump 47 54:37 - George Weigel, author of Witness to Hope: The Biography of John Paul II and a distinguished senior fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, shares what he saw at Pope Francis' funeral and breaks down The High Stakes in Choosing the Next P…
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0:00 - Lincoln Park murder 14:35 - UCLA vs. USC sperm race 31:34 - Campus Beat: Harvard President Alan Garber 51:32 - WHY DP IS SINGLE 01:08:27 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review: Is This Ukraine Peace Deal Worth a Transatlantic Schism? Keep up to date with Noah on X @NoahCRothman 01:31:16 - Jo Bartosch, journalist campaigning for the…
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0:00 - Durbin not running 17:14 - Pritzker threatens El Salvador 34:52 - Michelle Obama on the unspoken pain and labeling of black women and the burdens they must carry 54:42 - The Age of Extinction 01:08:25 - American economist, author, professor, and co-director of the Program on the American Economy and Globalization at the Mercatus Center at Ge…
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0:00 - Robbery at gunpoint in Glenview 14:20 - CNN's Harry Enten with polling on immigration 33:21 - Elon Musk on the Baby Bust 49:39 - Tucker Carlson interview of Dan Caldwell 01:06:46 - Trade & Tariff Talk with noted economist Stephen Moore. Check out Steve’s newest book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co au…
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Satire in the Age of Censorship: How Kyle Mann and the Babylon Bee Preserve Humor and Navigate Cancel Culture
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21:22Roger welcomes Kyle Mann, a comedian, writer, podcast host, and the editor-in-chief of the Babylon Bee. They discuss the origin story of the Babylon Bee, the creative process behind crafting their daily satirical headlines, and their expansion into film and other media projects. Plus, how they navigate the landscape of censorship and fact-checking,…
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0:00 - Hegseth 16:43 - Minister Dominque Alexander at Karmelo Anthony family presser 36:24 - Rep. Maxine Dexter in El Salvador on rescue mission 52:31 - Andrew Klavan, host of "The Andrew Klavan Show" at the Daily Wire, on the failures of "elite" universities and the lessons they teach "concocted in the fever pits of marxism" For more from Andrew c…
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0:00 - BLM Brandon digs in on sanctuary city: won't negotiate with terrorists 12:30 - CA high school Celeste Diest (Lucia Mar Unified SD, San Luis Obispo) on boy in girl's locker room 30:16 - Mark Penn on Dem Party, prospect of AOC as nominee 51:09 - Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, points to the Safety Act as lawlessness conti…
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What to do with Jerome Powell, Fed Chairman? Not another good day on Wall Street 12:53- Should Trump run for a third term? 33:50- Karmelo Anthony’s mom goes on a deranged rant where she claims her family is the victim 52:00- Willie Wilson is a Humanitarian & Businessman. He joined Amy Jacobson and Jim Iuorio to talk about his latest opportunity to …
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0:00 - Don’t get a number during a live broadcast 13:58 - What was your first 45? 32:57 - What to do with Kilmar Abrego Garcia? 55:18 - Senior Director at Farm 2 Veteran, Michelle Keller, discusses the vital work of feeding our needy veterans across the nation and how Farm 2 Veteran is making a difference in the daily lives of our nation's heroes. …
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0:00 - What happened to Whoopi? 12:04 - Biden breaks his silence 31:39 - Abrego Garcia 50:11 - Tevi Troy, presidential historian and the former United States Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, on tariffs, DOGE & Trump 2.0. Follow Tevi on X @TeviTroy 01:10:28 - Deputy Managing Editor at Daily Wire, Tim Rice, on Trump’s ‘move fast and bre…
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Jeanne Ives on Illinois' Government Mismanagement
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19:37Former IL State Rep. Jeanne Ives joined the Prairie State Wire Podcast to discuss; Why Illinois is a bad example of how state government should be run What the chief challenges are facing Illinois voters (pensions, taxes, corruption) What people can do to take action in electing better officials Ives served three terms in the Illinois House of Repr…
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0:00 - The Texas teen accused of fatally stabbing another high schooler at a track meet was released from jail Monday after posting a reduced $250,000 bond 10:48 - The ladies have landed 20:43 - Tariff confusion 31:02 - Gov Gretchen Whitmer was trying to hid behind two blue folders while in the Oval Office last week 49:56 - Director of Coalitions &…
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0:00 - Trump on "tariff exemptions" for semiconductors, electronics 10:29 - Commerce Sec Howard Lutnick on This Week: farmers, lower prices 34:29 - CNN's Harry Enten on polling question: which party cares more about people like you? 53:44 - Woozy Dreams of the New Marxist 01:15:07 - Steven Bucci, visiting fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Allison…
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0:00 - Political violence 10:12 - Austin Metcalf's dad on Anthony's self-defense claim 32:48 - CO legislation that would impact custody rights of parents who don't acknowledge gender identity of their kid 51:31 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott "the cow guy" Shellady, on Adam Schiff's accusations of insider trading - "It's not insi…
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0:00 - Tariffs 14:15 - FLASHBACK: Pelosi in '96 on China/tariffs/trade deficits 31:58 - Jim Iuorio, host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints: Trump is trying to fix the trade deficit in two years when it should take five to eight. For podcast updates and more @jimiuorio 51:39 - Danielle Carter-Walters, Chicago Flips …
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0:00 - Trump’s tariff’s what Countries are in and which ones are out. 11:48 - Ranking the most untrustworthy 28:41 - It was not supposed to fail. An exodus of viewers from 1 high profile podcast 33:24 - Title IX investigations 52:28 - Freelance journalist & West Virginia-based home birth mom, Evie Solheim, calls out Body Positivity’s Big Fat Lie. F…
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Leadership in Action: Lessons from A TFAS Summer in Washington
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31:50On this very special episode of Liberty + Leadership recorded at the TFAS Annual Conference in Naples, Florida, Roger welcomes Catherine Shea and Caleb Davis, two recent TFAS alumni from the summer class of 2024. Catherine and Caleb share their positive TFAS experiences, highlighting the program’s focus on fostering open dialogue, civility and resp…
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0:00 - Chris Krock fills in for Dan 19:32 - Finance and Economics Editor for Breitbart, John Carney: "We can't give the stock market a veto over the democratic process" Follow John on X @carney 37:16 - Middle American mother fighting for justice for our children, Michelle Peterson, discusses her struggle to have her son’s groomer incarcerated and t…
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0:00 - Chris Krock fills in for Dan 13:19 - The Great Disintegration: Parking Scam at The Rate 25:05 - Hands off! 29:51 - 50 countries have already reached out to President Trump 49:41 - Ald Brian Hopkins defends the proposed 8pm curfew as "a small step in the right direction" For more on Ald Hopkins work for the 2nd ward aldermanhopkins.com 01:09:…
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0:00 - Tariff Temperature Check 34:03 - Hunter Metcalf 's eyewitness account of his brother's stabbing death 58:20 - K12 01:09:39 - Evanston child's cry for help 01:32:04 - Lumberton, NJ, Mayor Gina LaPlaca DUIed at house 01:42:26 - Mike Klotz 01:49:48 - Founder, CIO Perry International Capital Partners, LLC., Jim Perry, preaches patience and optim…
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0:00 - Trump on "Liberation Day" 9:59 - Former Commerce (and Kellogg's CEO) Sec Carlos Gutierrez on tariffs...temporary, opening bid 33:05 - FLASHBACK: Reagan on tariffs 52:43 - Why DP is single: almost got divorced because great husband wasn't taking out trash, unloading dishwasher...equity 01:12:02 - Dan Proft Parenting Tip: Negligent parent or S…
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0:00 - Election Results 12:51 - Republican Messaging 33:49 - deportations, case load, criminals 50:54 - Jeanne Ives, co-founder of Breakthrough Ideas, former member of the Illinois House of Representatives and candidate for governor, goes over our local election results. Catch Jeanne on “The Real Story” – Sundays 7 – 9pm on 560 The Answer 01:05:44 …
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0:00 - Election Day 12:03 - Meanwhile...kids being silly 32:27 - Democrat Brand 47:47 - TCU's Hailey Van Lith after win into the Sweet 16 50:50 - Why DP is Single: Zoe… 01:08:24 - In-depth History with Frank from Arlington Heights 01:12:14 - CAMPUS BEAT 01:24:54 - Life as a member at a private golf club 01:32:03 - President at Wirepoints,Ted Dabrow…
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On this special episode of the Liberty + Leadership Podcast, recorded live at the Annual TFAS Conference in Naples, Florida, Roger welcomes Dan Proft. Proft is co-host of the morning drive-time radio talk show Chicago’s Morning Answer and a 1993 TFAS alumnus. They discuss, Proft's successful career in radio, his experience as a TFAS student and his…
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0:00 - Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race is pivotal to upholding common-sense governing 11:54 - Celebrating Women’s History Month in Fairfax, Co, VA…A is for Abortion High school presents ‘obscene’ ABCs display for Women’s History Month 28:52 - 6 Unbelievably Scammy Federal Practices DOGE Staff Reveal In Fox Interview 50:29 - Lt. Col. (Ret) Tony Shaff…
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John Kass is in for Amy Jacobson this morning 11:17- Federal immigration authorities detain international Tufts graduate student 31:10- Musk to Bret Baier: we routinely encounter waste of $1B 53:34- College Student Under Fire After Asking Administrators What They Do All Day 1:11:29- John Hinderaker is the President of Center of the American Experim…
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0:00 - Rep. Brandon Gill brings up all of NPR CEO Katherine Maher’s old tweets claiming that “America is addicted to white supremacy” and supporting looting, reparations, and BLM. 30:58 - Hegseth: updates on attack plans not war plans 54:27 - Trump: Walz took responsibility 01:12:38 - Christopher Whalen is an investment banker and chairman of Whale…
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0:00 - Trump and Walz respond to Signal controversy: no need to apologize…won’t be using (much) going forward 13:19 - Hegseth on Goldberg: nobody was texting war plans 32:41 - White liberals and black people were asked if they think voter ID is racist. Result 52:00 - Jasmine Crockett calls Governor Abbott “Governor Hot Wheels” 01:10:47 - Pritzker a…
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0:00 - The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans 14:38 - HOW THE NEW YORK TIMES IS KILLING AMERICA - John Kass 34:23 - Kaylee Whitebrook, mother of 2, in Fairfax Co, VA…should I send my kid to govt preschool? 49:36 - Jim Iuorio is the host of “The Futures Edge Podcast” and special contributor to Wirepoints. He joined Dan and Amy…
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Unyielding Resolve: Captive Nations and the Path to Freedom with Paula Dobriansky
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31:04Roger welcomes Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, the former Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs and editor of her father Lev Dobriansky’s newly released book, “Unyielding Resolve: Captive Nations and the Path to Freedom.” Together, they discuss Lev Dobriansky’s work advocating for the rights of captive nations, his role in establis…
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0:00 - We Dug Into the Polls. Democrats in Congress Should Be Very Afraid 12:31 - Amy Jacobson recounted her harrowing adventure coming into work today 30:33 - Illinois DOGE Profile: $700K per year to the Black Researchers Collective 50:40 - Bucks legend and entrepreneurial icon Junior Bridgeman laid to rest 01:08:35 - Steven Bucci served America f…
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0:00 - Trump EO on DoE 12:51 - The Left's Tesla Takedown 32:36 - H.B. 2827 50:34 - National political reporter, Salena Zito: Democrats are cratering and waiting for Godot. Salena has a new book out this summer, July 8, Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland 01:11:04 - What kind of wo…
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0:00 - “Dozens” of federal workers in Chicago to return to work…to protest 10:16 - JFK file release 29:25 - Tesla attacks 49:54 - Evanston Reparations 01:08:57 - Carlin Yoder, member of the Indiana Senate (12th district) from 2008 to 2016, shares why things are looking up for republicans in the Hoosier state. Carlin is also President Trump’s Indian…
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0:00 - Preckwinkle on re-election 14:54 - Space X splashdown...Crew-9 back on earth 30:32 - State Rep. Bob Morgan calls Nicole Georgas claims against Alan Shepard School "a lie" 52:46 - Batya Ungar-Sargon, author, most recently, of Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women, points out that democrats are struggling to acc…
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0:00 - Trump on Biden's autopen 13:27 - Dems are "in this moment" 34:07 - Tom Homan on the "old law" Trump is using for deportations 55:21 - Nicole Georgas discusses the civil rights complaint she filed on behalf of her 13 year old daughter who was forced to change clothes in front of a male student in the girls locker room at Alan B. Shepard Middl…
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0:00 - AOC on Senate Dems who supported CR 11:01 - Kash Patel on swatting incidents 29:08 - Crew-10 capsule (SpaceX) lands at ISS 38:32 - Roadie for a day 46:13 - Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School, William Jacobson: "What point do people say this is ridiculous, these judges are going to get pe…
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0:00 - Mr. McBride: the GOP is obsessed with cultural issues 14:42 - Imperial Day Spa (San Fran)…Jack Phillips redux 35:06 - Trump on tariffs: Canada only works as a state 58:37 - Deerfield middle school administrators force teen girls to change in front of boy in school locker room 01:18:13 - Scott McKay is publisher of the Hayride, senior editor …
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0:00 - Michelle Obama and brother Craig Robinson on her new podcast: mentor for the mentorless 13:36 - Lead witness testifying against school choice in TX: funded by AFT 30:43 - 12 protesters arrested demanding ICE release Palestinian Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil 52:59 - Michael McShane is the Director of National Research at EdChoice and co-aut…
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0:00 - Sen. Chris Murphy goes to bat for Mahmoud Khalil 10:44 - US Department of Education layoffs: Trump administration lays off nearly half of staff after closure notice 27:58 - Trump selects a new Tesla on White House driveway to show support for Elon Musk 49:00 - Fred Fleitz vice-chair of the America First Policy Institute Center for American S…
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