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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 21, 2017Liberal Agenda: Big Government And Abortion“He went after none of the facts, he went after me personally, and that’s what they do when they find any African American articulate, who understands what’s at stake and who disagrees with liberalism.” Star Parker testified in front of a House Committee and slammed Rep. Cohen (D-Memphis) for keeping his constituents locked in ignorance and government dependency. President and Founder of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education, Star Parker joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more18minPlay
November 21, 2017Kidnapping Scheme Hits Close To Home For Chicago's Morning AnswerThe family of our technical producer was the victim of an elaborate scam that wiped out almost the entirety of their savings and led them to fear for their daughter’s life. They join Dan and Amy to discuss the situation in detail it so hopefully others don't have to experience it....more16minPlay
November 21, 2017What Pennsylvania Could Mean For 2020Why does a County Commissioner's race in Erie, Pennsylvania matter for the rest of the 2018 elections? Will Democrats continue to lose their stronghold in districts made up of working class, union supporting, Catholic residents? Everyone is ready for the Clintons to get out of the public eye but what about Obama and his surrogates? Are the Democrats still trying to find out who their emerging leaders are going to be in 2020? Washington Examiner Reporter, New York Post Columnist and CNN Contributor, Salena Zito joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more13minPlay
November 20, 2017Slush Fund Of $15 Mil For Settlements To Victims Of Members Of CongressIt’s viewer’s choice to discuss the ethics of sitting members of the Senate or potential members. Should we start with the sexual misconduct of Franken and Moore or the corruption of Menendez? How hypocritical are the calls to just now reanalyze the sexual allegations during the Clinton years? Does Trump not want to lose twice in Alabama? Is the House Hispanic Caucus for Democrat Hispanics only? Anchor of Special Report on Fox News Channel, Bret Baier joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more15minPlay
November 20, 2017Choose Kindness“Augie can’t change the way he looks but we can change the way we see.” Augie is a character in the new movie “Wonder”, based on the novel, about a young boy with facial deformities and his journey of self-acceptance and the relationships he makes along the way. The message of choosing kindness is prevalent throughout the film and inspires everyone to embrace each other’s differences; to see others for who they really are and not simply the way they look on the outside. Todd Lieberman, one of the producers of the film, joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more12minPlay
November 20, 2017Two Tax Reforms Better Than One?The GOP moves the tax reform bill out of the House. But, is tax reform headed for a deadlock in the Senate? Will it be a short-lived celebration on Capitol Hill? Is this a hard sell in the middle class? What will need to be reconciled with the Senate to get it on POTUS' desk? Congressman Peter Roskam from the 6th Congressional District joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more13minPlay
November 20, 2017No Winners In Identity PoliticsConan O'Brien suggested an all-female reboot of America. The overall majority of sexual assault and harassment victims are women. But are women completely innocent? What about solidarity based on intellect rather than identity? Is the definition of sexual harassment and assault constantly being redefined? Is there really a “men” problem or could women be just as guilty? Dan and Amy discuss the losers in identity politics....more17minPlay
November 20, 2017Democrats Caught Using Taxpayer Dollars For Political AdvertisingMarty Quinn, Chicago Alderman and top Madigan operative, is using the City's failed services systems as an excuse to illegally spend thousands of tax dollars. What’s the point of having laws when Tiny Dancer just overrules them? Will there be any ramifications for their actions? Is this just another indictment of the law enforcement infrastructure in Chicago politics? CEO of Project Six, Faisal Kahn joins Dan and Amy to discuss the latest investigation of Chicago politicians, Mike Madigan and Marty Quinn....more11minPlay
November 20, 2017Home Values Taking A Hammering In ILThe Republican's tax plan will lower home values in Illinois and contribute to the burden of property-tax-weary IL families. Homeowners in Illinois are paying one percent to three percent of their home value depending on where they live in the Chicagoland region. Will the GOP tax plan finally stoke the revolt over property taxes in IL? Should the outrage be directed at Republicans in Congress or Democrats in Chicago? Founder of Wirepoints.com, Mark Glennon joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more14minPlay
November 20, 2017More Allegations Against Franken And Hollywood Elites“Man, I live in a bubble...I can’t believe that men think they can act this way. In the real world, there would be far greater consequences for these actions.” Will the reckoning continue for more members of Congress, Hollywood A-listers, and even Bill Clinton? Will this finally lead to a culture shift of no longer elevating the status of celebrities and politicians? Does the public recognize that not every allegation is equally credible? Nationally syndicated columnist and Senior Editor for TheFederalist.com, David Harsanyi joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more14minPlay
FAQs about Upstream Ideas:How many episodes does Upstream Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,145 episodes available.