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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, 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, 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, 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, 2017$2 Billion For Amazon HQ2“Illinois politicians who have presided over the destruction of the state’s economy and bankruptcy of the city, the county, the state, they’re trying to get bailed out by Amazon HQ2.” Should Illinois sell what's left of the state to Amazon to get HQ2? Is this going to have the same disappointing ending as Chicago’s bid for the Olympics? Founder & CEO of Spend Management Experts, John Haber joins Dan and Amy to discuss Chicago’s chances of landing Amazon HQ2....more12minPlay
October 23, 2017Obese Individuals Banned From Having SurgeryThe UK's National Health Services is contemplating a surgery ban for smokers and the obese until they can prove they are changing their ways. Is this a foreshadowing for what single-payer health care would look like in the US? Managing Editor for the Washington Examiner and author of Overcoming Obamacare: Three Approaches to Reversing the Government Takeover of Health Care, Philip Klein joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more11minPlay
October 23, 2017Is Mainstream Media Handing Trump Another 4 Years?"No Justice, No Peace" Maxine Waters' understudy Rep. Frederica Wilson demands an apology from Gen. Kelly and suggests he also owes an apology to the American people. But should Rep. Wilson be the one out there apologizing for her actions? Hosts of the Viewers’ View, Diamond and Silk join Dan and Amy to discuss....more13minPlay
October 23, 2017Frederica Wilson's Fancy HatsIs Rep. Wilson the victim of sexism because she couldn’t wear her eccentric hats on the House floor? Is MSNBC's Joy Reid right to insinuate that Gen. Kelly is a segregationist and misogynist? How would Trump’s tax plan help Illinoisans as another car plant decided to not invest in Illinois costing thousands of jobs? Is Rep. Kinzinger still supporting Gov. Rauner? Rep. Adam Kinzinger from Illinois' 16th Congressional District joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more13minPlay
October 23, 2017Gen. Kelly Holds Court In DC PresserRepresentative Frederica Wilson called herself a “rockstar” for her role in politicizing the death of an American soldier in Niger. General Kelly responded and made a sobering statement questioning what is even considered sacred in this country anymore. Did those with “Trump derangement syndrome” bail him out of this controversy once again? Fox News Anchor of Special Report, Bret Baier joins Dan and Amy to discuss....more14minPlay
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
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
FAQs about Upstream Ideas:How many episodes does Upstream Ideas have?The podcast currently has 1,145 episodes available.