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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 16, 2017Tax Reform Falls ApartWisconsin Senator, Ron Johnson, breaks ranks on tax reform stating he is not voting for the bill in its current form. Are Republicans heading towards another policy failure? Is pushback coming from upwardly mobile parts of the electorate? Will Republicans be able to put special interests aside and pass tax reform? Wall Street Journal Columnist, Senior Economist for CNN, and former Donald Trump advisor, Stephen Moore joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more10minPlay
November 16, 2017Queen Sugar's Opponent“A penny saved is not a penny earned but a penny taxed.” Is there any way to rein in the out of control spending in Cook County? Is anyone willing to take on Burke and Madigan in the property tax battle that is starting to generate national attention? What has to be the approach going forward in negotiating with public sector unions? Former Chicago 2nd Ward Alderman and Candidate for Cook County Board President, Bob Fioretti joins Dan and Amy to discuss his campaign platform....more12minPlay
November 16, 2017Should We Sterilize Mother Earth?“Science proves kids are bad for the earth. Therefore, morality suggests we stop having them.” Are people just creating a larger carbon footprint when they have children? Is it morally suspect to have children? Would you consider your children high-cost luxury goods? Has human life become nothing more than a carbon footprint? Dan and Amy discuss the once accepted “extremist” views of environmentalism....more15minPlay
November 16, 2017What Happened To Social Conservatives In Politics?Is culture everything? Are we losing sight of basic truths? Why has the left been effective in shutting down the conservative message? What are they doing that social conservatives are not? How has the Republican Party rendered themselves useless in the culture war? Senior fellow at the American Principles Project, Maggie Gallagher joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more11minPlay
November 15, 2017Zero New Regulations Under Trump AdministrationWhy aren’t conservatives boasting about the Trump administration for creating zero new regulations? Previous presidencies averaged 11,000 annually. Which president deserves the most credit for limiting the scope of government in the 20th century? Is the government always on autopilot to increase spending? Senior Fellow and Director of the Center on Peace and Liberty at the Independent Institute, Ivan Eland joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more14minPlay
November 15, 2017Will Moore Back Down?There was no vast right-wing conspiracy responsible for the impeachment of Bill Clinton. There is no vast left-wing conspiracy responsible for ending Roy Moore. Moore is still denying allegations and has a history of never backing down. Even if he does get elected will the Senate expel him? Senior Political Correspondent at the Washington Examiner, David Drucker joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more11minPlay
November 15, 2017Chicago’s Financial Condition: ‘F’Chicago is the worst governed major city in America. In order to pay off the city’s debt, it would require $41,700 per taxpayer. Why is Mayor Tiny Dancer allowed to come out and say he created a balanced budget in 2016 when it actually ran a $3.6 billion deficit? Is it time for Chicago taxpayers to finally hold their elected officials accountable before the city goes completely under? Founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting, Sheila Weinberg joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more10minPlay
November 15, 2017Were Alabama Voters Cheated?Is there room for legitimate frustration and resentment towards the Washington Post for publishing the story so close to the election? Were Alabama voters cheated? Will it be hard for Republicans to simply sit out this election since the opponent is so far to the left? Will the Obamacare mandate repeal in the GOP tax plan hinder the possibility of tax reform before Christmas? Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News and author of “See No Evil: 19 Hard Truths the Left Can’t Handle,” Joel Pollak joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more14minPlay
November 15, 2017Coming To DC: An Anti-Trump Hotel For LiberalsA new hotel is being constructed in DC to provide a safe haven for Democrats to engage in social activism and be surrounded by like-minded people. Will staff uniforms mirror Antifa garb? Will it offer cry rooms? What about the lost and found service called “What Happened?” Who’s going to be paying for all of this? Dan and Amy discuss the possible naming rights and features they’d like to see for the new hotel....more21minPlay
FAQs about Upstream Ideas:How many episodes does Upstream Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,145 episodes available.