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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.
November 28, 2018WIND: The Long Journey To A Zero Tariff WorldKudlow says Trump is still committed to zero tariff, zero subsidy, zero non-tariff barrier world. But how long is that going to take? If the U.S. doesn’t use tariffs as leverage with China, how else are we going to be able to change their behavior? Is the media sensationalizing the GM layoffs, but forgetting about the surplus of other blue collar jobs that have been added? CNN Chief Economist, Steve Moore joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
November 28, 2018WIND: America First Foreign Policy InitiativesHow does Trump’s principled realism approach to foreign policy translate? Is Trump’s approach of “kill em' with kindness” tactic with Putin not working in light of Russia’s threat on Ukraine? Wouldn’t the “America first” policy be to pull out of Afghanistan? Is there any policy talks to be had at the Summit this weekend or is it nothing more than a photo op for world leaders? Former Foreign Service Officer for the State Department and author of “America First: Understanding the Trump Doctrine (https://www.amazon.com/America-First-Daniel-Toma/dp/1621577740),” Danny Toma joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
November 28, 2018WIND: Red States Got Redder, Blue States Got BluerWhat’s the political landscape looking like now that it’s settled? Is it bold for Trump to compare himself to Reagan after only serving two years in office? Would it be difficult for any Democrats to cut a deal with Trump and anger their base? Was it not presidential but predictable of Trump to threaten to pull subsidies to GM because of their layoffs? Is a government shutdown the only leverage Trump has for border wall funding? Senior Editor at Hotair.com, Ed Morrissey joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
November 27, 2018WIND: Dispelling The Media Narrative At The BorderAre the Left’s cries against the use of tear gas at the border falling on deaf ears in lieu of providing their policy solution and an assessment of the implications? Were the vast majority of confrontations at the border with adult males despite the women and children narrative pushed by the media? Did Obama’s broad asylum policy create a detrimental precedent? How many more caravans are on the way? Executive Director at The Center for Immigration Studies, Mark Krikorian joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
November 27, 2018WIND: Will Sterigenics Get An Apology?Do you ever have to apologize if you’re a government bureaucrat or a member of the Chicago press corps for false reporting? The EPA says they may have mistested the air samples from Sterigenics that Democrat politicians seized upon to berate Rauner and other Republican candidates. Do the residents in the western suburbs deserve an apology for the political fear mongering of a cancer scare? Dan and Amy discuss new reports coming from the EPA regarding Sterigenics....more0minPlay
November 27, 2018WIND: America’s Influence On The World StageIs Pakistan the achilles heel for the U.S. in our continuing military presence in Afghanistan? Will Trump confront Putin this weekend at the G20 Summit about the continued threat Russia poses on Ukraine? Will Trump’s trade war with China lead to electoral consequences in 2020? Is the showdown at the border another issue neglected by previous presidents that Trump is willing to take on? Fox & Friends Weekend Host, Pete Hegseth joins Dan and Amy to discuss these topics and the launch of Fox Nation....more0minPlay
November 27, 2018WIND: Tariffs Leading To Layoffs?Are Trump's tariffs in part responsible for GM's layoffs? What are the odds of Trump remedying the problem with our trade partners? Is the Chinese experiment beginning to fail? Why is Illinois in the place it’s in? A Forest Park part time superintendent is making $425k/yr. How do we remedy that? CNN political commentator, Steve Cortes joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
November 26, 2018WIND: Mueller Close To Wrapping UpDershowitz predicts the Mueller report will be devastating (politically) to Trump. What is Mueller’s job in the first place? Will there be enough evidence to charge or will he be forced to put the files to bed? What more is there for Mueller to do? House Judiciary committee subpoenaed Comey and Lynch, but why agree when the Democrats are about to take over? Former Chief U.S. Attorney and Columnist at National Review, Andy McCarthy joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
November 26, 2018WIND: Confrontation On The BorderWho bears the responsibility for the chaos on the border? Is this just the beginning of mass caravans if the U.S. doesn’t act? Should Trump defy the court and force the Democrats to impeach him for keeping migrants from storming the border? Is the Mexican government helping at all? Editor at Stream.org, John Zmirak joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
November 26, 2018WIND: What To Do To Prevent Mass ShootingsShould mass shootings be treated as a public health crisis? Should there be interviews with family members in order for someone to purchase a gun? Would getting rid of “gun free zones” help prevent mass shootings? Is it time for family and friends to step up and intervene if they know someone has a chance of being violent? Should we expect Democrats in the House to move on gun control even though they haven’t in the past? President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, John Lott Jr. joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
FAQs about Upstream Ideas:How many episodes does Upstream Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,145 episodes available.