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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 20, 2017A New Red Line In Syria?Dan & Amy discussed the U.S. fighter jet that shot down a Syrian warplane and more with Col. Cedric Leighton, CNN Military Analyst and Retired USAF Colonel. Is Trump drawing a red line in Syria? Will this be the start of a No-Fly Zone? What was the Syrian fighter doing before being shot down?...more12minPlay
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
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 15, 2017Revolt Or Bolt: Homeowners Expect 10% Tax HikeThe average homeowner in Chicago will see their property taxes increase by another 10%. Do you have to hate your money to buy in Chicago? How will you respond: revolt or bolt? Dan & Amy discussed what you can do, other than move, with Cook Co. Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak. And Commissioner Patlak explained who we have to thank for this series of property tax hikes....more16minPlay
June 15, 2017Law Enforcement’s Hands Are TiedWhy wasn't the man who made assassination attempts on the lives of GOP members of Congress prosecuted for domestic violence in 2006? Is law enforcement getting better at preventing these types of attacks? Are civilian leaders preventing law enforcement officers from keeping us safe? How will the investigation proceed from here? Dan & Amy posed these questions and more to former undercover FBI Special Agent & former US Marine John Ligato....more15minPlay
June 14, 2017The System Has To ChangeGiven the conflicting reports in the media and from Congress, how close are we to replacing Obamacare? How long can we expect before Healthcare is reformed? Is the Trump Administration still committed to Healthcare Repeal & Replace before Tax Reform? What does it mean for Senate Republicans when Trump calls the House Healthcare bill "too mean." What does an improved Healthcare Plan have to accomplish? Wall Street Journal Columnist, Senior Economist for CNN & former Trump Advisor, Stephen Moore joins Dan and Amy to give them an update from Washington....more12minPlay
June 14, 2017How A Navy Seal Builds TeamsWhat recommendations would a Navy Seal give the Trump Administration on building military teams? How do events like three American soldiers being killed by Taliban insiders impact military operations and confidence? When a Commander in Chief is doing something members of the military view as untoward or unethical, how do military leaders rally the team around setting things right? Chris Fussell, a Former US Navy SEAL, Partner at the McChrystal Group Leadership Institute and author of “One Mission: How Leaders Build Teams of Teams,” joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more13minPlay
June 14, 2017An Enormous Waste Of TimeDid any meaningful revelations come out of Attorney General Jeff Sessions' Congressional Hearing? Why did Sessions refuse to discuss information disclosed to the President in a private meeting? Was Jim Comey caught in another lie? What was it this time? Now that Comey and Sessions have testified how should POTUS handle the allegations of Russian collusion and the on-going investigation? Former DOJ Lawyer, FEC Commissioner and current Senior Legal Fellow for The Heritage Foundation Han von Spakovsky joins Dan and Amy with his reaction....more13minPlay
June 13, 2017Life Imitating Art?What is secret? What is not? How dangerous can secrets be? How closely does truth mirror fiction? American author Joe Finder, published a book that deals with national security issues and Russian intelligence. What happened after he appeared on Russian TV? The New York Times bestselling author of “Paranoia,” “High Crime” and "The Switch" shares his chilling story with Dan and Amy....more10minPlay
June 13, 2017Comey's Loose Association With The FactsWhy does the President continue to engage in daily personal exchanges that pit him against Former FBI Director Jim Comey? Is Trump hurting his own cause by talking about Comey when the issues he was elected to resolve - like Tax Reform - remain unaddressed? How common are FBI leaks? Should the investigation into Russian meddling include the CIA, FBI, and NSA? Mike Rogers, Host of CNN's Declassified, Former member of Congressman (Michigan’s Eighth Congressional District,) officer in the U.S. Army, and FBI special agent, shares intel with Dan and Amy....more17minPlay
FAQs about Upstream Ideas:How many episodes does Upstream Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,145 episodes available.