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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.
December 05, 2017Unleashing America's Entrepreneurial SpiritDemocrats go full "people will die" in response to GOP's competing tax cut plans. If Trump has already taken care of regulations, why do corporations need a tax break? Is slow economic growth one of the root problems of division in this country? Illegal crossings have plunged at the border under Trump but what should be his next move with DACA? Fox News Contributor and former member of Donald Trump Hispanic Advisory Council, Steve Cortes joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more16minPlay
December 05, 2017Questions Of Integrity Of Mueller TeamIs POTUS justified in saying that the FBI's reputation is in tatters? Has the Mueller investigation proven to be non partisan or purely political? Should we be expecting more information forthcoming from the investigation or is the media’s analysis merely speculation? Why is Trump’s lawyer interjecting himself in Trump’s tweets? Former U.S. Attorney General, former Counsel to the President, Dean of Belmont University School of Law, and author of “True Faith & Allegiance,” Alberto Gonzales joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more16minPlay
December 05, 2017“Flynn-Sanity”“You can’t indict the president with obstruction of justice for simply exercising their constitutional authority.” Does Gen. Flynn's plea agreement signal the weakness of Mueller's case rather than the strength of it? Anti-trump texter on Mueller team furthers the political nature of the investigation. Why is the media and those on the left perpetuated on elevating hope rather than reality? Former Professor at Harvard Law School and author of “Trumped Up: How Criminalization of Political Differences Endangers Democracy,” Alan Dershowitz joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more12minPlay
December 05, 2017Ives: Conservative Reform Candidate For IL Taxpayers"We were promised a conservative reform governor. Instead, we got an Ivy League gender studies professor." State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) formally announced her primary challenge to Governor Rauner last night. Ives said Rauner has already beat himself and is not going to be able to buy back his voters. Ives joins Dan and Amy to discuss her campaign platform and how she is going to save Illinois from further ruin. For more information on the campaign, visit ivesforillinois.com (https://ivesforillinois.com/)....more15minPlay
December 05, 2017More Momentum On Crackdown Of Sanctuary Cities After Steinle VerdictDid the politics of immigration policy factor into the Kate Steinle jury verdict? It was Chicago and Illinois politics as usual after Gov. Rauner promised, on national television, to meet with Brian McCann and his organization to discuss their point of view on sanctuary state legislation but never actually reached out to them. Brian McCann, brother of Dennis McCann who was killed in Chicago by an illegal immigrant and a member of Advocates for Victims of Illegal Alien Crime, joins Dan and Amy to discuss the Steinle verdict and Illinois’ sanctuary state designation....more14minPlay
December 01, 2017The Most Effective Tweeter In The WorldIs Trump succeeding in drawing attention to a policy issue where he wants people to focus even if it’s provocative? As the media is deliberating the appropriateness of Trump’s current tweets, he is already a step ahead with more tweets to change the conversation. Even though Trump may be the most effective tweeter in the world, does he also tweet with the same norms and mishaps of a regular user? Dan and Amy try to understand Trump's Twitter habits with Dilbert cartoonist and “Trump Whisperer,” Scott Adams....more12minPlay
December 01, 2017Is Roy Moore’s New Political Best Friend Nancy Pelosi?Does the Senate GOP's delay mean tax cuts will be denied? Are Corker and Flake genuinely concerned about the deficit or are they holding their personal grudges against Trump? What are the some of the most important victories in the tax bill if passed? Is Roy Moore’s liberal opponent the reason for his good polling? Editor of the Washington Free Beacon and contributing editor to The Weekly Standard, Matthew Continetti lays it all out for Dan and Amy....more12minPlay
December 01, 2017Local Interior Designer Brings The First Lady’s Vision Of Christmas To LifeLooking for suggestions for Christmas decor at your home or business? Park Ridge interior designer said her own spiritual journey led her to the White House to be part of the team of 70 volunteers to bring First Lady Melania Trump’s vision to life. Kim Eggert joins Dan and Amy to discuss the stunning designs and intricate planning it took to decorate the White House this Christmas....more12minPlay
December 01, 2017Sleazy Politicians Face The ReckoningWho knew Matt Lauer was such a sleaze? NBC. That's who. Which news celebrity, politician celebrity or Hollywood celebrity is next? What is Nancy Pelosi to do when gender runs into race? Are we done being lectured about morals by these Hollywood stars yet? Screenwriter, essayist, and author of The Great Good Thing: A Secular Jew Comes to Faith in Christ, Andrew Klavan joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more16minPlay
December 01, 2017Would Reagan Support The GOP Tax Bill?How do the House and the Senate balance the goal of growth and delivering tax cuts to the middle class? Are we moving from a reckoning of bad actors to a mania of baseless allegations? Media and big corporations have been self-accountable, but what about those in government? Who fires them? Writer at National Review, Constitutional lawyer, bestselling author, and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, David French joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more15minPlay
FAQs about Upstream Ideas:How many episodes does Upstream Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,145 episodes available.