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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.
July 31, 2017Military Leaders Still Warrant Deep RespectPriebus out. Kelly in. Is the President hitting the reset button with his new Chief of Staff? Can General John Kelly tame "Operation Chaos" in the White House? Who is anticipated to replace General Kelly as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security? Tim Carney, Senior Political Columnist for the Washington Examiner joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more16minPlay
July 31, 2017It's Not That "Quick & Easy"President Trump's speech at Suffolk Community College in Long Island about Border Enforcement pointed to the importance of the Department of Homeland Security. With General Kelly, former Homeland Security Secretary, accepting the role of Chief of Staff for the administration, what is next for the department? Will General Kelly be effective as Chief of Staff? What is Trump's end-game with Jeff Sessions? What legal advice has he sought? How have Trump's Tweets about Sessions impacted his ability to deal with other personnel? The Executive Director of the American Center for Law and Justice, Jordan Sekulow joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more12minPlay
July 31, 2017What's At Stake In Democrats' Education Funding BillGov. Bruce Rauner has said he will issue an amendatory veto to the Chicago Public Schools' bailout Democrats are proposing. On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft and Pat Hughes talk to Illinois Policy's Ted Dabrowski about the history of Springfield bailing out Chicago Public Schools, and how the new legislation would hurt school districts across the state. They also talk to a Republican legislative candidate who is stepping up to challenge a Chicago Democrat representative....more42minPlay
July 26, 2017Failure To Pass Healthcare Replace Bill A "Bigger Defeat For Congressional Republicans"In advance of the Senate's procedural vote on the GOP Healthcare Bill, POTUS - along with the "Victims of Obamacare" - delivered a message to Senate Republicans regarding their efforts on the legislation. How unusual is it for an insider like Mitch McConnell to not know how his caucus will vote on a significant piece of legislation? Will Senator John McCain's presence in the Senate for the vote be influential? Does Attorney General Jeff Sessions still have the confidence of Trump and his inner-circle? Where can you go to meet FNC Chief National Correspondent and author of 42 Faith: The Rest of the Jackie Robinson Story, Ed Henry at tomorrow's White Sox Game? Where will Dan be sitting? Henry joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more13minPlay
July 26, 2017Does It Seem Like There's A Pattern?Yesterday, Jared Kushner testified in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee in regards to allegations of Russian Collusion. Does the sheer number of members of the Trump Administration being questioned by Special Counsel point to the Administration's guilt? If we are willing to follow the evidence wherever it leads, shouldn't we also be willing to accept the evidence, or lack of evidence, that is uncovered? What information should Americans be able to understand as a result of this investigation? Retired U.S. Army Officer, columnist and Strategic Analyst for Fox News Channel, Lt. Col. Ralph Peters joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more15minPlay
July 26, 2017Destigmatizing Gun Ownership For WomenThere have been 391 homicides in Chicago to date in 2017. That is 4 more than this point last year, when violent crime in the city reached a level not seen in decades. Part of self-defense is understanding firearms and ammunition. Why are there so many women fearful of firearms as a self-defense mechanism? How does Lynn Dunagan and "The Ladies of Steel Gun Club" aim to change the stigma around firearms and self-defense? Can informed and trained, law-abiding citizens help to reduce crime in their community? Dunagan joins Dan and Amy to discuss her mission and her work in Chicago....more14minPlay
July 26, 2017Rauner Continues Staff Shake-UpA week after changing his chief of staff and several key advisors, Gov. Bruce Rauner continued his staff shakeup with the addition of Illinois Opportunity President Matthew Besler to lead his political team. On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft and Pat Hughes talk to Besler about how he plans to help Rauner's political operation. They also analyze Senate Bill 1, Democrats' bailout of Chicago Public Schools, with state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield). And they discuss how one suburban Chicago local government is working to save taxpayer money....more39minPlay
July 25, 2017Kushner: I Did Not Collude With RussiaJared Kushner released a statement saying he didn’t collude with Russian officials nor did he know the agenda of the meeting. Will Kushner’s closed-door testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee have any meaningful impact on the Trump administration? What will happen with Obamacare replacement this week? Can Trump’s new communications director keep the President on message? David Drucker, senior political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, joined Dan and Amy for a wide-ranging discussion on Kushner, Obamacare replacement, and the Trump communications team shake up....more12minPlay
July 25, 2017Madigan And Cullerton Manufacture A CrisisAre House Speaker Madigan and Senate President Cullerton trying to manufacture a crisis by not sending the school funding reform bill to the Governor? When the bill gets to his desk, what will be the result of Governor Rauner’s amendatory veto? What does the hold harmless provision do? Will tax credits be included in the school funding reform bill? Dan and Amy discussed with State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Champaign)....more17minPlay
July 21, 2017Will Anyone Save Us From Surrender Republicans?Madigan Republicans in Springfield. Obama Republicans in D.C. Even with a GOP majority in the Senate, the Obamacare Replace legislation doesn't seem to have the votes to pass. Is there anything that can save us from the Surrender Republicans? What will the world look like in a year if Obamacare isn't replaced? Does this crisis just move us closer to a single-payer healthcare system? Was the GOP's contradiction on the issue of pre-existing conditions fatal? Will an Obamacare Repeal ever be possible? Healthcare expert and Founder of HealthInsuranceMentors.com, C. Steven Tucker gives Dan and John Kass his diagnosis....more15minPlay
FAQs about Upstream Ideas:How many episodes does Upstream Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,145 episodes available.