''The Real Story'' Expands to Weekdays on AM 560 The Answer

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 3:14pm CT

Jeanne Ives and Amy Jacobson

Salem Media has announced that "The Real Story," hosted by Jeanne Ives, will expand to a weekday time slot on WIND-AM (AM 560 The Answer) in Chicago. The program will air Monday through Friday from 11am-12pm CT beginning February 2, with longtime Chicago broadcaster Amy Jacobson joining as co-host.

Since launching in 2023, "The Real Story" has aired Sunday evenings from 7-9pm CT, with Ives hosting solo. The weekday move brings the show to a daily audience and marks Jacobson's return to AM 560 The Answer following her previous role as co-host of "Chicago's Morning Answer."

"This outstanding team adds two powerful, local conservative voices to our AM 560 lineup," said John Gallagher, Regional Vice President and General Manager of AM 560 The Answer. He noted that Jacobson's return "fills a huge void" for listeners and praised Ives for her political connections and depth of knowledge on state and local issues.

Ives said the expanded format will focus on policy and accountability. "Information is power, and Amy and I want to bring the Real Story on policy along with informed commentary from years of experience knowing the players and politicians to our listeners," she said.

Jacobson called the move a homecoming. "I am thrilled to be returning home to AM 560 The Answer," she said. "When you love what you do, the signal always finds its way back."