Upstream Ideas
Summary: "He who seeks to improve conditions must propagate a new mentality, not merely a new institution." — Ludwig von Mises Our aim at Upstream Ideas is to do just as Mises suggested by turning the dial on how you look at the political and policy issues facing Illinois, Chicago and our nation. We present new ideas that inform salient policy decisions, start new conversations and move beyond partisan politics all while challenging the status quo. Dan Proft along with distinguished guests and contributors lay out in-depth issues in a digestible way to better understand why conditions are what they are and how they could be improved. We produce content in a variety of formats including long-form interviews, multiple segment radio shows and mini-monologues. We arm you with new information and fresh perspectives with the goal of making Illinois and the United States of America a bit more free, a bit more just and a bit more civilized.
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Podcasts:
Why can’t Trump separate Russian meddling and collusion? Why does Trump continue to give ammunition those who want to unseat him? How much damage did his remarks do to the agenda of his administration and upcoming midterms? New York Post Columnist, Michael Goodwin joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
"Our universities risk losing their status as learning sites and becoming national security threats." Is it worth going thousands of dollars in debt to send your children to propaganda machines disguised as universities? Dr. Jason Hill from Depaul University joins Dan and Amy to argue for withdrawing your support for your dear alma mater.
Is it possible for members of the mainstream media to question Trump’s remarks about Putin before they go into full on hysterics? Was the President not prepared properly for the joint press conference? If Trump could openly disagree with Putin on Crimea, why can’t he call out Putin on meddling in the 2016 election? President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Cliff May joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
How will Trump’s “America First” agenda impact the relationship between Trump and Putin? Is Trump trying to get between China and Russia? What is Putin hoping to gain from meeting with Trump? Author of iWar: War and Peace in the Information Age Bill Gertz, joins Dan and Amy.
Should Strzok still have security clearance? What is the true reason Strzok did not discuss Trump with the media during the election? Will the FBI be able to recover from this scandal? Is it possible to turn off political bias while conducting an investigation? James Fitzgerald, retired FBI special agent, joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
While the investigation continues, Trump meets with Putin. Are the espionage conspiracy accusations all a hoax perpetrated by the FBI? Is this all just political theater guised as an Russian indictment? Most importantly, will Trump declassify the documents needed to end the investigation? Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney and Contributing Editor at National Review, Andrew McCarthy joins Dan and Amy to react to Peter Strzok’s testimony and Russian indictments.
Did Peter Strzok’s bias impact the Trump investigation? How much damage has Strzok inflicted on the FBI’s image? Will pressure from politicians influence the outcome and end date of the Trump investigation? Ron Hosko, former FBI Assistant Director, joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
FBI agent Peter Strzok’s testimony provokes heated and rancorous political altercations. Does his congressional testimony demonstrate a bias against Trump and has it affected his investigation? Meanwhile, what does Trump hope to get out of his meeting with Putin in Helsinki? Author of The Trump White House, Ronald Kessler, joins Dan and Amy to react to Peter Strzok’s testimony and discuss Trump’s trip abroad.
Will the sky fall if Brett Kavanaugh is approved? Has the left even dug up any actual dirt that would prevent Kavanaugh’s appointment? The Democrats’ focus on Obamacare suggests that they have nothing on Kavanaugh. Managing Editor for the Washington Examiner, Philip Klein joins Dan and Amy to react to Kavanaugh’s appointment.
Should Trump consider pulling out of NATO after Germany’s pipeline deal with Russia? Should the United States even care about the pipeline deal? Germany needs to decide, the United States’ protection or Russia’s pipeline. Former United States Deputy Undersecretary of Defense, Jed Babbin joins Dan and Amy to discuss the recent NATO summit.
The left continues to claim Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh is an enormous threat to Americans’ way of life. Can we expect Kavanaugh to rule tyrannically? Is the media more concerned with spreading opinions on the new nominee rather than facts? Alberto Gonzales, former US Attorney General, joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
Is Trump’s retaliation against China the start of a trade war? Is it the right time to pick a fight? DO Trump and his team know the difference between a trade deficit and a surplus? Will the politicians in Springfield finally be ready to stand up to the unions after the Janus decision? Chief Economist for CNN, Steve Moore, joins Dan and Amy to discuss tariffs and unions.
What qualifications did President Trump consider important for his next Supreme Court nominee? What about the rumors regarding a backdoor deal between President Trump and Justice Kennedy? How likely is it that Judge Kavanaugh will be confirmed? According to the left’s standards, should Justice Kagan resign because she hired him at Harvard? Resident Scholar for AEI, Gary Schmitt joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court found that Marquette University violated their own terms of employment regarding academic freedom for sanctioning Professor McAdams for questioning the way an instructor handled controversial topics in class. Is it time colleges provide “tolerance” training for professors and administrators? Professor John McAdams from Marquette University joined Dan and Amy to discuss his successful lawsuit.
Where was the Department of Health? Where was the outcry for the unsafe conditions that killed women and their babies from Planned Parenthood and other feminist groups? Why is Dr. Gosnell never mentioned in conversations regarding heinous serial killers? Author of “Gosnell: The Untold Story of America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer,” Ann McElhinney joins Dan and Amy to discuss the shocking story and upcoming film of the atrocities that occurred and went unreported for so long in Dr. Gosnell’s clinic.
