Upstream Ideas

Is the left outsourcing censorship of the internet? Is the “shadow banning” of conservatives on social media a legitimate matter for Congressional inquiry? Is the solution to create more competitive platforms? Or is this a problem supply and demand can’t solve? Presidential historian, Doug Wead joins Dan and John Kass to discuss.

Why is Facebook censoring content speaking out against Islamic terrorists? Should government get involved in regulating social media? Are foreign enemies networking with leftist groups like MoveOn.org and Southern Poverty Law Center? Chairman for ACT for America, Brigitte Gabriel joins Dan and John Kass to discuss her book “RISE.”

Is the upcoming mayoral election a paradigm-shift or personality contest? Why hasn’t the CPS sex abuse scandal received more public attention? What’s his detailed plan to revamp the police force? What are his thoughts on expanding school choice in the city? Paul Vallas joins Dan and Amy to discuss his candidacy.

Are there going to be more security clearances revoked? Why does the country go to outrage level 11 for everything regarding Trump? How is Brennan’s free speech being restricted while he’s making numerous TV appearances and tweeting away? Anchor of Special Report on Fox News, Bret Baier joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Who else besides Russia might want to meddle in the midterms? What is the left’s organized effort to make a push for non citizens to vote? Why is the system so vulnerable?  Research director at the Government Accountability Institute and author of “Fraud: How the Left Plans to Steal the Next Election,” Eric Eggers joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

In recent years, thousands of Illinoisans have fled to the state's midwestern neighbors – states that have implemented the necessary reforms to be competitive. How and why does Illinois lag behind? On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft is joined by Hillsdale Journalism Instructor Scot Bertram, a former Illinoisan and current Michigander, to talk about the differences between said two states, and how Illinois is falling behind. Proft and Bertram also discuss the taxpayer boondoggle that is the Obama Center, with commentary from Wirepoints Executive Editor Mark Glennon. And they discuss the widespread issue of pension spiking in Illinois, as well as Chicago's new potential regulations on Uber and Lyft.

Does the revocation of Brennan’s security clearance make Trump look childish and vindictive? Should Trump not stop with Brennan but look to Clapper, Power, Rice, and others? Where is the constitutional right to maintain security clearances? Former U.S. Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Why do talking heads on TV still having classified security clearances? Does Brennan have a history of abusing this power? Is the irony lost on Brennan’s claims he is being silenced by the president while declaring it on cable TV and and in the New York Times? Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney and Contributing Editor at National Review, Andy McCarthy joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Was Trump wrong to suspend Brennan’s clearance in case of needing his assistance in ongoing operations? Is revoking ex- intelligence members' clearances unusual or unprecedented as displayed by the hysterics in the mainstream media? Senior Editor for the Washington Free Beacon, Bill Gertz joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Will America's next civil war be worse than the last one? Have conservatives capitulated to the left on most cultural issues to avoid the brewing “civil war?” What will finally be the spark? Regnery Publishing VP, Harry Crocker joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

“We are all going to be shocked as a nation when all the pieces are put together.” What are we looking to hear from Bruce Ohr when he testifies before Congress? Is Hillary Clinton in the venn diagram of the unethical dealings of high ranking FBI officials? How will the damage done by Strzok affect the everyday operations of rank and file members of the FBI? Retired FBI agent, James Fitzgerald joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Sexual abuse of children whether it is in the Catholic Church or Chicago Public Schools should and does spark outrage. But from who? There are calls for a reckoning in both institutions, but what happens when the stories blow over or the interest, especially in CPS, just isn’t there? Dan and Amy discuss the disturbing reports coming out of Pennsylvania detailing the over 70 years of abuse against the backdrop of the most recent allegations surfacing from CPS.

Gallup finds a majority of Democrats embrace socialism, but the rest of the country doesn’t feel the same. What is the focus of the Republicans’ message going into November: the possibility of Speaker Nancy Pelosi or the mindless socialists led by Ocasio-Cortez? Is Trump’s constant sideshows and lack of impulse control cause for concern in the midterms? Columnist for National Review, John Fund joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Anyone rallying to Strzok’s defense besides the New York Times? What steps is the FBI taking to undo the damage done by Strzok and other senior officials to restore their credibility? Should Bruce Ohr be fired for his ethically compromising relationships? Is Antifa starting to draw attention from federal authorities? Former FBI Assistant Director, Ron Hosko joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Seven years ago Tunisian shopkeeper Mohamed Buoazizi's self-immolation sparked a revolt against autocrats and theocrats in the Middle East. So why did the Arab Spring never blossom? What key decisions did the Obama Administration make or not make to assist in the revolt? Who’s emerging as our crucial allies in the region? New York Times International Correspondent and Author of “Into The Hands Of The Soldiers,” David Kirkpatrick joins Dan and Amy to discuss.