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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.
June 22, 2017Why Small Businesses Need Tax ReformWhat would the President's tax reform plan mean for entrepreneurial capitalists? When it comes to the tax reform debate, what is most frustrating for job creators? How significant is the President's support for vocational training to the future of American manufacturing? Tom Click, President and CEO of Patriot Aluminum, joins Dan and Amy to discuss why small businesses need tax reform....more11minPlay
June 22, 2017Fund Rainbow Sidewalks, But Not Pension BenefitsChicago’s police pension fund will be insolvent by 2021 according to a new analysis by the Chicago City Wire, but the focus is on taxpayer funded permanent rainbow crosswalks. Is there a huge silent majority that supports President Trump in the gay community? An LGBT group wants Christians to pay for their "pride" but not be allowed in the public square. Should opposition to the redefinition of marriage disqualify one from Department of Education discussions? Dan & Amy discussed values, and priorities, and took your calls....more13minPlay
June 22, 2017Is ‘Social Justice’ Incompatible With Justice?An attempted terrorist attack in Brussels marks the third attack in three days in three European capitals leading author and political commentator Mark Steyn to suggest one-way multiculturalism isn't working out so well. Why does the left hate Otto Warmbier? Did he deserve his torment because he is white? Is ‘social justice’ incompatible with justice? Dan & Amy posed these questions and more to Commentary Associate Editor Noah Rothman....more16minPlay
June 22, 2017The Referendum On Trump Didn’t WorkDan summarized the results from Tuesday’s Special Election in Georgia: An adult who has lived a life defeats a pencil-necked progressive adult child. Maybe Trump isn’t as unpopular as the beltway media thinks? What should Democrats take away from the most expensive Congressional race loss in U.S. History? Is the culture of hate that pervades the modern Democrat Party propping up Trump and the Republicans? What will be in the Senate GOP's Obamacare replacement bill unveiled tomorrow? CNN Senior Economist Steve Moore joined Dan & Amy to recap Tuesday’s results and the implications for President Trump’s policy agenda....more13minPlay
June 22, 2017Boo Hoo HooTucker Carlson cracks the code on what it takes to get a leftist professor suspended. A Black only Memorial Day. Lisa Durden, a professor at Essex County College, says “boo hoo hoo” to white people. Dan & Amy asked New Criterion Editor Roger Kimball if Durden is an extreme example or the mainstream of our “higher education” system? Why would any family send tens of thousands of dollars to higher education institutions intent on tearing down our culture and country? And what to do about the quality of educators at our universities?...more19minPlay
June 22, 2017It’s A Beautiful Day To Stop A Massive Tax HikeIn his state address, Rauner calls for compromise. But is that just a euphemism for another "c" word--capitulation? The compromise is a massive tax hike that the Wall Street Journal calls “The Illinois Capitulation.” What if Madigan calls Gov. Rauner’s bluff? Is Rauner focused on winning votes from the public sector and political class when he should be focused on the families who fund it all? And Chicago’s police pension fund will be insolvent by 2021 according to an exclusive report by the Chicago City Wire. State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) joined Dan & Amy to say it’s a beautiful day to stop a massive tax hike....more15minPlay
June 21, 2017The American People Gave Us The Keys To The CarWhere is President Trump on the Senate's Healthcare Replacement? What could Congressional Republicans do to get the economy soaring? Why hasn't POTUS rooted out intransigent bureaucrats like IRS Commissioner John Koskinen? How significant are the results of today's election in Georgia for the Trump Administration? Has anyone ever seen Jared Kushner and Emo Phillips at the same time? Fox News Contributor and former Donald Trump Hispanic Advisory Council member, Steve Cortes drives home his points with Dan and Amy....more13minPlay
June 21, 2017Protecting CongressIn the wake of the Arlington Shooting, Congress is moving forward with the Comey Hearings and Healthcare debate. Given the recent attack, should rank-and-file Congressmen receive enhanced security details? Reports indicate that Senate Republicans are prepared to take aroll-call vote on Obamacare Replacement. How close are they to passing Healthcare and moving on to tax reform? Congressman Adam Kinzinger (16th Congressional District, Illinois) joins Dan and Amy to discuss the continuing fallout from the shooting and other news from the Hill....more11minPlay
June 20, 2017I Was Up To Bat And Heard “Run He Has A Gun”Illinois Republican Representative Rodney Davis was at bat when the shooting started last week. He joined Dan & Amy to provide his first person perspective on the shooting. What did Rep. Davis see from the first base dugout? They discussed Rep. Scalise's condition and the Left's response to the shooting. Would half of Twitter applaud if Kellyann Conway was shot? Do people believe they can settle their political differences outside of the ballot box?...more15minPlay
June 20, 2017Spending Money We Don’t HaveThe Illinois General Assembly is in special session beginning Wednesday. Can Democrats be bribed with ice cream to pass a constitutionally balanced budget without raising taxes? Will Illinois be kicked out of the Powerball? Is the proposed property tax freeze really a freeze? Will Speaker Madigan compromise? State Senator Jim Oberweis (R-Aurora) joined Dan & Amy to answer these questions and more....more13minPlay
FAQs about Upstream Ideas:How many episodes does Upstream Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,145 episodes available.