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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 01, 2018WIND: Madigan Financed Character AssassinationsAre Democrats in the suburbs voting for locally licensed Madigan roll call votes? How does Peter Breen fight off outrageous political attacks calling him “pro pedophile” and against funding rape kits? Why aren’t Illinois voters more skeptical? How will he reverse the exodus of people out of Illinois that Democrats deny is even happening? State Rep. and House Republican Floor Leader, Peter Breen joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
November 01, 2018WIND: Jobs Vs. MobsAre Republicans waiting for the jobs report to lock everything up? Are jobs and the economy still the number one issue? What about immigration? Does the oncoming caravan have Democrats on the defensive? Is Trump acting “presidential” leading up the midterms? How is Gillum, a Democratic-Socialist, even competing in Florida? What about pickups in Midwestern states? Senior editor at Hotair.com, Ed Morrissey joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
November 01, 2018WIND: Constitutional Law And Voter FraudIs voter fraud mythology to the left? Does the President have the power to revoke birthright citizenship by executive order? Does SCOTUS dicta dictate federal immigration policy and/or the means to change it? Georgetown law professor, Randy Barnett joins Dan and Amy to discuss and also shares his experience as an assistant Cook County State’s Attorney on election patrol when he had voter fraud committed right in front of him....more0minPlay
November 01, 2018WIND: The Case Against Madigan Financed Suburban DemocratsHas the volume of mail financed by Madigan surpassed any other elections in the state's history? Is money going to be the difference maker in suburban races? Do Democrat and Independent voters still want to get rid of Madigan? What’s the number one concern from voters? Are voters connecting the dots that Trump has nothing to do with the policy proposals in Springfield? State Rep. Tom Morrison from Palatine joins Dan and Amy with his closing arguments for your vote....more0minPlay
November 01, 2018WIND: Birthright Citizenship And The ConstitutionWhat is the constitutional case against birthright citizenship according to the 14th Amendment? What was the primary purpose of the 14th Amendment? When was the last time the Supreme Court dealt with this issue? What’s the potential issue with Trump’s executive order despite the President having a wide range of power dealing with national security? Heritage Foundation legal analyst, Amy Swearer joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
November 01, 2018WIND: Congressman Randy Hultgren Vs. Liberal Lauren UnderwoodIs this the first time Hultgren has faced this kind of challenge in a solidly Republican area? Did his opponent move to Illinois just to become a politician? What is his response to her attacks about healthcare? Are all of her millions in campaign donations coming from Hollywood? Will there be total dysfunction if the Democrats take over the House? Congressman Randy Hultgren from the 14th District joins Dan and Amy to discuss his closing arguments against his opponent....more0minPlay
November 01, 2018WIND: Closing Arguments From Indiana GOP Senate Candidate Mike BraunIs Trump going to get a deal done with China? What are the most important issues to Indiana voters? How will he use his business experience in the Senate? Does Joe Donnelly’s F rating from pro-life organizations and D from the NRA align with Hoosier voters? Is the migrant caravan bringing both Democrats and Republicans together on the need to secure our border? GOP Senate nominee from Indiana, Mike Braun joins Dan and Amy to discuss the campaign with one week to go until the election....more0minPlay
November 01, 2018WIND: Fringe Candidate: Sean CastenWhy is Sean Casten doubling down on his hero, sex columnist, Dan Savage? Why would Casten buddy up with Madigan? Is Peter Roskam drained or invigorated with a week to go until the election? Is this Congressional race way beyond donkeys and elephants but how we view the world? Congressman from the 6th District, Peter Roskam joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
October 29, 2018ATC: Uncovering The Truth With James O'KeefeHow do average citizens hold the country's most powerful institutions, politicians and media outlets accountable? On this edition of Against the Current, Project Veritas Founder James O'Keefe talks to Dan Proft about his work to lift the curtain on the Left's most sacred cows....more0minPlay
October 29, 2018ATC: An Election Preview With John KassVoters in the city of Chicago and across the state of Illinois have major decisions to make at the ballot box in coming months. Between Rauner and Pritzker, a wide open Chicago mayoral field and a fight for control of the Illinois General Assembly, which direction might the state go? On this edition of Against the Current, Dan Proft and Chicago Tribune columnist John Kass forecast the upcoming elections in Illinois, both the midterms in November and the mayoral election in February. Is it time for conservatives to forgive and come back to Bruce Rauner? Do any of the current Chicago mayoral candidates inspire confidence for the future of the city? Why hasn't a center right candidate jumped in the field? And will it be a blue wave or red wave – or something in between – on Nov. 6? All this and more is discussed in the most in-depth conversation available for Illinoisans this election season....more0minPlay
FAQs about Upstream Ideas:How many episodes does Upstream Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,145 episodes available.