Upstream Ideas

Are the Democrats who are still unable to accept Trump’s victory comparable to the Democrats during the Civil War era who were unhappy with Lincoln? Is the new fight to take on the Democrat Socialists? Has there ever been an American political party who so openly advocates for lawlessness? Author and filmmaker, Dinesh D'Souza joins Dan and Amy to preview his new movie "Death of a Nation."

What’s the left’s policies on forest fires? Let it burn? Is Trump taking a victory lap meeting with the top CEOs in the country? Did Trump inherit a growing economy? Are businesses not expanding because they need more workers? Chief Economist for CNN, Steve Moore joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

What “solutions” were offered by Tiny Dancer and Superintendent Johnson to curb the violence on the south and west sides of the city? Will another expanded city bureaucracy do the trick? Where’s Black Lives Matter to discuss how to end the gang violence? When will Chicagoans stop genuflecting to the political class and demand real change? Dan and Amy discuss the failure of Rahm Emanuel and the decades of failure of Chicago politicians to create opportunity in minority communities and protect its residents.

Will anything change in Chicago until men are expected to marry the mother of their children and take responsibility? Why is the completely unnecessary consent decree diverting away more resources to hire new cops? What is another way CPD could rebuild trust and present a counter narrative to the rhetoric from Black Lives Matter? Contributing Editor for City Journal and author of “The War on Cops,” Heather MacDonald joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Family and unaccompanied minors crossing the border is spiking in spite of the family separation policy. And Republicans want to punt border security until after the election? Is that a good idea? Is Mattis discussing negotiations with the Taliban? Is there any solution in Afghanistan? Do we need to modify our expectations with North Korea and maximize pressure? Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, President Cliff May joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Will Trump’s sanctions against Iran be more effective than Obama’s “diplomacy?” Did Trump learn his lesson from the Helsinki summit? Did the U.S. gain anything out of it? What should America's involvement be in the unrest in Central America? Former U.S. Deputy Undersecretary of Defense and contributor to the Washington Times, Jed Babbin joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Trump successfully gained the support of newcomers to the party but did he sacrifice other chunks of the Republican base in the process? Do we ever get a straight answer from Trump or his team? Do Democrats even know what socialism is? National Review Columnist, Jonah Goldberg joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Does negative motivation increase voter turnout? Will the special election in Ohio forbode the outcomes of the midterms in November? Is Harvard forcing sororities to welcome men into their chapters? Senior Editor at Hotair.com, Ed Morrissey joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Why is the elite D.C. press corps against allowing different voices to be captured in the briefing room? How does the President process advice and make decisions? How has Spicer’s private life changed since his time as the White House Press Secretary? Former White House Secretary, Sean Spicer joins Dan and Amy to discuss the media, President Trump, and his new book.

Are we going to see an increasing acceptance of socialist platforms? Will the Democratic Party’s move to the left help or hurt the Republican Party in the upcoming November elections? Is the D.C. press corps doing their job as journalists? Should Trump declassify the Carter Page Fisa documents for the American public? Washington Examiner Reporter, Salena Zito joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

What measures are going to be effective in reducing violence in Chicago? When will Madigan and the Chicago Democrat power structure be called out for their takeover of black neighborhoods and inability to stop the violence in Chicago? Is demanding safer neighborhoods and calling for a de-escalation of police intrinsically contrary? Reverend Greg Livingston joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

In 2012, Dixon, Illinois had more than $53 million embezzled from the city’s budget by the appointed comptroller. The ensuing investigation and breaking story is said to involve the largest municipal fraud in US history. A CPA, professor at Depaul, and documentarian, Kelly Richmond Pope joins Dan and Amy to discuss the story of political fraud that served as the source material for Pope’s latest film “All the Queen’s Horses.”

Are Trump’s tweets calling for the end of the Mueller probe obstruction of justice or is it his way of venting? Was Sarah Sanders correct in saying freedom of speech and freedom of press go hand-in-hand? Is the temporary restraining order for posting the blueprint for 3D guns the actual injustice occurring? Columnist at National Review, David French joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Why do people accept the offensive and immature tweets from NYT Editorial Board Member Sarah Jeong but call out Trump’s tweets daily? Is there a double standard regarding freedom of speech? Is the change in American journalism a turn for the better or the start of the end? Has the new culture of opinionated journalism allowed for the abuse of the #MeToo movement? Investigative Journalist, Sharyl Attkisson joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

Do you think Trump is using “Stalinist” tactics to deal with media? Should there be a security detail for those who work at CNN headquarters? Is it that outlandish to invite the Vice President to be a commencement speaker? Editor of The News Criterion and a Columnist for PJ Media, Roger Kimball joins Dan and Amy to discuss the Left’s sensitive overreactions to President Trump.