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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.
August 08, 2018WIND: Trump's Victory LapWhat’s the left’s policies on forest fires? Let it burn? Is Trump taking a victory lap meeting with the top CEOs in the country? Did Trump inherit a growing economy? Are businesses not expanding because they need more workers? Chief Economist for CNN, Steve Moore joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
August 08, 2018WIND: Lethal Failure By Chicago Political Ruling ClassWhat “solutions” were offered by Tiny Dancer and Superintendent Johnson to curb the violence on the south and west sides of the city? Will another expanded city bureaucracy do the trick? Where’s Black Lives Matter to discuss how to end the gang violence? When will Chicagoans stop genuflecting to the political class and demand real change? Dan and Amy discuss the failure of Rahm Emanuel and the decades of failure of Chicago politicians to create opportunity in minority communities and protect its residents....more0minPlay
August 08, 2018WIND: Wanted: Fathers And Effective PolicingWill anything change in Chicago until men are expected to marry the mother of their children and take responsibility? Why is the completely unnecessary consent decree diverting away more resources to hire new cops? What is another way CPD could rebuild trust and present a counter narrative to the rhetoric from Black Lives Matter? Contributing Editor for City Journal and author of “The War on Cops,” Heather MacDonald joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
August 08, 2018WIND: The Border Is A Broken Screen DoorFamily and unaccompanied minors crossing the border is spiking in spite of the family separation policy. And Republicans want to punt border security until after the election? Is that a good idea? Is Mattis discussing negotiations with the Taliban? Is there any solution in Afghanistan? Do we need to modify our expectations with North Korea and maximize pressure? Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, President Cliff May joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
August 07, 2018WIND: Sanctions Strangling Iranian EconomyWill Trump’s sanctions against Iran be more effective than Obama’s “diplomacy?” Did Trump learn his lesson from the Helsinki summit? Did the U.S. gain anything out of it? What should America's involvement be in the unrest in Central America? Former U.S. Deputy Undersecretary of Defense and contributor to the Washington Times, Jed Babbin joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
August 07, 2018WIND: Centrist Democrats Out Of IdeasTrump successfully gained the support of newcomers to the party but did he sacrifice other chunks of the Republican base in the process? Do we ever get a straight answer from Trump or his team? Do Democrats even know what socialism is? National Review Columnist, Jonah Goldberg joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
August 07, 2018WIND: Ginning Up The Bases For The MidtermsDoes negative motivation increase voter turnout? Will the special election in Ohio forbode the outcomes of the midterms in November? Is Harvard forcing sororities to welcome men into their chapters? Senior Editor at Hotair.com, Ed Morrissey joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
August 07, 2018WIND: The Unhinged MediaWhy is the elite D.C. press corps against allowing different voices to be captured in the briefing room? How does the President process advice and make decisions? How has Spicer’s private life changed since his time as the White House Press Secretary? Former White House Secretary, Sean Spicer joins Dan and Amy to discuss the media, President Trump, and his new book....more0minPlay
August 07, 2018WIND: The Far Left And The PressAre we going to see an increasing acceptance of socialist platforms? Will the Democratic Party’s move to the left help or hurt the Republican Party in the upcoming November elections? Is the D.C. press corps doing their job as journalists? Should Trump declassify the Carter Page Fisa documents for the American public? Washington Examiner Reporter, Salena Zito joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
August 07, 2018WIND: Solutions For America’s Mass-Shooting CapitalWhat measures are going to be effective in reducing violence in Chicago? When will Madigan and the Chicago Democrat power structure be called out for their takeover of black neighborhoods and inability to stop the violence in Chicago? Is demanding safer neighborhoods and calling for a de-escalation of police intrinsically contrary? Reverend Greg Livingston 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.