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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... more
FAQs about Upstream Ideas:How many episodes does Upstream Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,145 episodes available.
August 08, 2017What Law Has Been Violated?At a rally in West Virginia, President Trump called the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, "a total fabrication." Is it judicious for Trump to continue to claim that the story is fabricated as Special Counsel Robert Mueller moves forward with the investigation into the Trump family? How credible are Grand Jury trials? Why have so many states moved away from using Grand Juries? Will POTUS be called to appear in front of a Grand Jury because he crafted Don Jr.'s statement regarding the meeting with Natalia Veselnitskaya? What would be wise counsel for the Trump family moving forward? Attorney and Fox News Channel Anchor, Gregg Jarrett shares his insights with Dan and Amy....more15minPlay
August 03, 2017When Fake Science Meets Real LifeClimate politics never subside. How does fake science fare in real life? What happens when countries shift to using only Wind and Solar Energy? When will we finally move away from a money-laundering, Ponzi-scheme model of governance? Wall Street Journal Columnist; Senior Economist for CNN & former Donald Trump adviser, Stephen Moore joins Dan and Shaun Thompson to discuss....more11minPlay
August 03, 2017Same Line Since 1979. How's It Working Out?Governor Rauner has used his amendatory veto on Democrats' School Funding Bill. They say that Rauner and Republicans are hostile to Chicago schoolchildren. Has Democrat rhetoric on school-funding changed at all in the past 40 years? What's next for school funding legislation? If there is no possibility of a deal, is Speaker Madigan's next play to woo 4 Republicans to override the governor's veto? Illinois State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) joins Dan and Shaun Thompson to discuss....more16minPlay
August 03, 2017It's A Yuge, Yuge ChallengeWhat is the role of the Chief of Staff in an administration? What are some examples of approaches that work versus those that do not? What "Best Practices" should General Kelly implement in his new role with the Trump Administration? Was Rahm Emanuel an effective Chief of Staff to President Obama? Which President and Chief of Staff have had the most successful working relationship? Chris Whipple, Emmy-Winning Producer for 60 Minutes, and Author of The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency joins Dan and Shaun Thompson to discuss....more12minPlay
August 03, 2017Persons of InterestBen Rhodes, Obama's former National Security Advisor, is now a "person of interest" in the investigation into the inappropriate unmaskings of American citizens made during the transition in January. How important is it that investigators get to the bottom of this crime? Was Debbie Wasserman-Schultz' behavior in the video with Capitol Police consistent with that of a guilty person? If the head of the RNC had an IT person who also worked for 30 Congressmen and was now under arrest, how would media coverage differ? Is Special Counsel Robert Muller's friendship with former FBI Director James Comey a "clear violation of federal law" and "a conflict of interest," as suggested by Republican Congressman Trent Franks? Noah Rothman, Associate Editor for Commentary Magazine, joins Dan and Shaun Thompson to discuss....more14minPlay
August 02, 2017Share Your Favorite Mooch MomentDan & Amy remember Tony the Mooch just as his alma mater Harvard Law does, as deceased. Share your favorite Mooch moment of his 10-day reign. Has Trump missed an opportunity to advance his agenda? Will Vice President Pence take a much larger role in the Trump Administration’s policy agenda? Why are Trump’s approval ratings at historic lows? GOP strategist Matt Mackowiak joined Dan & Amy to share his favorite Mooch moments....more14minPlay
August 02, 2017Putin Expels American DiplomatsAfter Russia invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea, the U.S. passed sanctions on Russian energy firms. Should Russia close their consulates in San Francisco and Seattle? Are they just being used for domestic espionage? Should Trump engage North Korea in negotiations? Russia, Venezuela, North Korea; Dan & Amy discussed all of the autocrats and all of the U.S. sanctions with the American Enterprise Institute’s Michael Rubin....more16minPlay
July 31, 2017There Is More Going On Than We've Been Led To BelieveImran Awan, Debbie Wasserman Schultz' IT Consultant with substantial access to Congressional computer files, was arrested at the airport as he was trying to flee the months-long gaze of the FBI. Is this story being under-reported by the press and under-amplified by Republicans? What does the arrest of Awan mean about the evidence investigators have? How has Andrew McCabe done as acting FBI Director? FBI Special Agent, Officer in the U.S. Army and former member of Congress representing Michigan's Eighth District, Mike Rogers joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more14minPlay
July 31, 2017Does It Increases The Lethality Of The Force?In just 3 tweets Donald Trump reversed the Obama administration's policy that allowed transgender people to serve openly in the military. Was the decision political or was it about a budget? What will happen with regards to the transgendered men and women currently serving honorably in the military? Jed Babbin, Former United States Deputy Undersecretary of Defense and Contributor to the Washington Times and The American Spectator, joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more14minPlay
July 31, 2017Would Be Best If Republicans Held This TogetherWhite House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon is pushing for a tax reform plan that would include a new 44% top marginal rate on those making over $5 million annually. Under his plan, the revenue realized from that rate increase would pay for the relief to the bottom 99% of Americans. What is the likelihood of this plan passing? On Healthcare, how does the "Skinny Repeal" look in the Senate? Is Trump's treatment of Jeff Sessions something that will allow Conservatives to re-assert themselves or is it something that could further marginalize the Conservative base?...more12minPlay
FAQs about Upstream Ideas:How many episodes does Upstream Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,145 episodes available.