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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.
October 25, 2017Rauner Funding His Campaign Because No One Else Will“He is without integrity and if you're without integrity then it doesn't really matter what position you're taking in any given moment because how can I trust him.” Governor Rauner is not the guy he said he was going to be and his reelection ad is trying to distract from that. Will he face the consequences in the primaries or the general election? Dan and Amy take calls from listeners who voice their concerns....more20minPlay
October 25, 2017Unbridled Power And Imbalanced PeopleHow pathological is identity politics? A feminist laments that The Human Stain didn't harass or do worse to more black women. Critics argue that Weinstein was able to act the way he did because of toxic masculinity. Where were the tough guys using their masculinity to confront him? 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....more13minPlay
October 25, 2017Speculation Arises Over Niger Attack And Russian CollusionThere are still unanswered questions surrounding the mission in Niger. Is it possible American troops could have been betrayed by local allies? Does the whole Russian collusion story reveal how dirty politics can get in the DC swamp? Is this the real scandal or should there be more concerns about the uranium one deal? Resident Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Rubin joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more16minPlay
October 25, 2017No One At The Table Has Clean Hands“The President violates everything they thought they knew about the world.” How is Trump’s handling of the internal GOP strife from a communications perspective? Have they offered any examples of things that have gone wrong? Is Trump the beneficiary of the lack of integrity of his political opponents? Dilbert cartoonist, Scott Adams joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more15minPlay
October 23, 2017Gov. Rauner Protects ObamacareIs Trump correct about the remaining possibility of Obamacare replacement? Are states, such as Illinois, gaming the system and artificially increasing premiums so in return they receive more help from the federal government? How is Governor Rauner promoting and protecting Obamacare? Can Trump use an Executive Order to get rid of the individual mandate? Columnist for Bloomberg View and senior editor for National Review, Ramesh Ponnuru joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more10minPlay
October 23, 2017Trump Deserves Tough LoveIs Charlie Sykes correct that conservatives have lost their mind by supporting Trump? Are conservatives enabling Trump’s bad behavior to push his agenda? Trump isn't the next Reagan, but did Republicans vote for him because they rejected the politicians that claimed they were? Former Milwaukee conservative radio talk show host and author of "How The Right Lost Its Mind," Charlie Sykes joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more17minPlay
October 23, 2017Is Mueller On A Witch Hunt?What are the prospects the Russian collusion investigation winds up turning on the Clintons and the Obama Regime? Where is the outrage directed at Comey’s prepared exculpatory statement for Hillary Clinton that was written months before the investigation was completed? What are the confirmed facts surrounding the bribery plot with uranium one backed by Clinton Foundation donors? Is this really “old news” or is there a chance for prosecution? Associate Editor for Commentary Magazine, Noah Rothman joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more14minPlay
October 23, 2017A Panic Situation?What are the repercussions for Medicaid expansion enacted by Rauner? How much will premiums rise for those in Illinois who aren’t eligible for Medicaid? Who is going to end up paying out the most? Will people sign up for health insurance plans if there’s no longer a mandate? Founder & Principal Broker for HealthInsuranceMentors.com, C. Steven Tucker joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more12minPlay
October 23, 2017Big Time Political Debate Coming To TownAt The World Leaders Forum Speakers’ Series at Judson University in Elgin, two big-name politicians from both sides of the aisle are coming in to engage in a civil conversation about leadership in divided times. Is there is going to be a safe space for the people who don’t know to deal with other people’s opinions that they disagree with? Judson University President Gene Crume joins Dan and Amy to discuss the big announcement....more10minPlay
October 23, 2017Intelligence Agencies At The Brim With Terrorists’ ThreatsWhat happens in Syria now as ISIS is being driven out? What are the next steps? Is it still going to be a state that is ruled by war criminal like Assad? What has the politicization surrounding the deaths of Americans in our armed services say about the political climate we are living in? Former member of Congress representing Michigan’s Eighth Congressional District, officer in the U.S. Army, and FBI special agent, Mike Rogers joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more7minPlay
FAQs about Upstream Ideas:How many episodes does Upstream Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,145 episodes available.