Dan Proft on Challenging the Status Quo

Liberty and Leadership

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 observations on the first months of the Trump administration and the role of the executive branch. Plus, they take a look at the changing tides in the media landscape, the political dynamics in Illinois and Proft’s advice to young people on the importance of intellectual curiosity.

Prior to his career in radio, Proft worked on numerous political campaigns and served in various leadership capacities in state and municipal government. He also was a candidate for Illinois governor in 2010.

The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS president Roger Ream and produced by Podville Media. If you have a comment or question for the show, please email us at [email protected]. To support TFAS and its mission, please visit TFAS.org/support.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Dan Proft (00:00:00)

2. From Politics to Radio Career (00:01:30)

3. Personal Journey and TFAS Experience (00:03:56)

4. Observations on Trump Administration 2.0 (00:07:26)

5. Changes in Media Landscape (00:13:37)

6. Illinois Politics and State Challenges (00:19:02)

7. Running for Governor Lessons (00:22:44)

8. Advice for Young People (00:26:41)