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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 02, 2018WIND: $53 Million Embezzled In DixonIn 2012, Dixon, Illinois had more than $53 million embezzled from the city’s budget by the appointed comptroller. The ensuing investigation and breaking story is said to involve the largest municipal fraud in US history. A CPA, professor at Depaul, and documentarian, Kelly Richmond Pope joins Dan and Amy to discuss the story of political fraud that served as the source material for Pope’s latest film “All the Queen’s Horses.”...more0minPlay
August 02, 2018WIND: To Tweet or Not to Tweet?Are Trump’s tweets calling for the end of the Mueller probe obstruction of justice or is it his way of venting? Was Sarah Sanders correct in saying freedom of speech and freedom of press go hand-in-hand? Is the temporary restraining order for posting the blueprint for 3D guns the actual injustice occurring? Columnist at National Review, David French joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
August 02, 2018WIND: Double Standard In JournalismWhy do people accept the offensive and immature tweets from NYT Editorial Board Member Sarah Jeong but call out Trump’s tweets daily? Is there a double standard regarding freedom of speech? Is the change in American journalism a turn for the better or the start of the end? Has the new culture of opinionated journalism allowed for the abuse of the #MeToo movement? Investigative Journalist, Sharyl Attkisson joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
August 01, 2018WIND: “CNN Sucks!”Do you think Trump is using “Stalinist” tactics to deal with media? Should there be a security detail for those who work at CNN headquarters? Is it that outlandish to invite the Vice President to be a commencement speaker? Editor of The News Criterion and a Columnist for PJ Media, Roger Kimball joins Dan and Amy to discuss the Left’s sensitive overreactions to President Trump....more0minPlay
August 01, 2018WIND: Social Justice Warrior “Reform” Plan For CPDChicago FOP President Kevin Graham on proposed consent decree: “if imposed in current form, the city will be less safe.” Is it really important for Chicago police to get personal pronouns correct when arresting felons? What is next, disarming the CPD? President of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Kevin Graham joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
August 01, 2018WIND: #WalkAwayWhy does an active member of the Chicago Democratic Party decide to leave after years of support? Have black communities in Chicago been systematically forced into a belief that the Democratic Party represents them? Lex Anderson, a local Chicagoan joins Dan and Amy to explain why he’s now a libertarian....more0minPlay
August 01, 2018WIND: Is Trump The Problem Or Solution?Is there a widening gap between elites and the working class? Do young people have a lack of appreciation of the work product of other people? How big of a problem is it to be completely on board with or completely separate from Trump heading into the midterms? Does Kavanaugh need to be confirmed before November? Senior Editor at TheFederalist.com, David Harsanyi joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
July 31, 2018WIND: Trump Era ProsperityAfter getting used to an anemic national GDP under past presidents, why are we tentative to accept Trump’s success? What effects will the $12 billion farming subsidies have on American farmers? What are the areas of greatest concerns for the growth potential of the U.S. economy in the next 24 months? On-air editor for CNBC, Rick Santelli joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more0minPlay
July 31, 2018WIND: Political Ruling Class Destroying Your Home ValueThe political ruling class in Illinois wants you to believe you own your home. But aren’t you essentially renting it from the government when paying an upwards of 3% of home value in property taxes? Why is your home collateral for someone else’s pension? Dan and Amy discuss the latest devastating property tax report from Kane County. (https://kanecountyreporter.com/stories/511497740-2018-kane-county-property-tax-report-maple-park-west-dundee-algonquin-sugar-grove-pay-top-property-taxes-with-effective-rates-over-3-percent)...more0minPlay
July 31, 2018WIND: War On Success Is Over“The U.S. was becoming a place where earning money didn't entitle you to it but wanting money did. Trump changed that.” Are minorities sick of the Democrats telling them that they need the government to succeed? What’s the message Republicans need to push going forward to overcome the socialist movement rising on the left? Former Ohio Secretary of State and former Domestic Policy Advisor to the Trump Transition Team, Ken Blackwell 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.