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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Do the Democrats regret launching a shutdown over immigration policy? Did they not have an exit strategy? Did Trump show rare self restraint? Is there going to be no deal on DACA without ending chain migration?
Isn't a guy with a Ph.D. in economics arguing against Higher Ed like a rich guy telling the poor to stop worrying about money? Is the $1 trillion spent by the government yearly in education worth it? Why do employers reward studying all of these courses that don’t matter in the real world? Why doesn’t Tiny Dancer require higher standards for a high school diploma rather than focusing on what a student does after they graduate? Professor of Economics at George Mason University and author of the book “The Case Against Education,” Bryan Caplan joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
Isn't a guy with a Ph.D. in economics arguing against Higher Ed like a rich guy telling the poor to stop worrying about money? Is the $1 trillion spent by the government yearly in education worth it? Why do employers reward studying all of these course...
A Marist survey finds 56% of Americans believe abortion is "morally wrong" and 76% want significant restrictions. Despite abortion clinics getting reduced nationally, more are popping up in Illinois. Is this a direct consequence of Rauner’s decision to sign HB 40 that provides taxpayer-funded abortions on demand? Moving on to another “life and death issue” as described by a CNN panel, could the government shutdown leave the world vulnerable to a possible asteroid strike? Peter Roskam joins Dan and Amy to discuss these topics and where the FBI’s reputation stands in the debate of #releasethememo.
A Marist survey finds 56% of Americans believe abortion is "morally wrong" and 76% want significant restrictions. Despite abortion clinics getting reduced nationally, more are popping up in Illinois. Is this a direct consequence of Rauner’s decision ...
Are Democrats trying to find a way to wash their hands of the government shutdown debacle? Who will get the blame the longer the shutdown lasts? Was the "release the memo" story more underreported than the March for Life this past weekend? Are the “explosive” details described by Republicans in the House hyperbole or valid, possibly criminal concerns? Senior Political Correspondent for the Washington Examiner and CNN Political Analyst, David Drucker joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
Are Democrats trying to find a way to wash their hands of the government shutdown debacle? Who will get the blame the longer the shutdown lasts? Was the "release the memo" story more underreported than the March for Life this past weekend?
President Trump will become the first POTUS to speak at the annual March for Life in the midst of an ongoing story of a settlement with an adult film star. Are the Democrats looking to score political points as the champions for Dreamers? How is the potential release of classified documents from the House Intel Committee regarding the Trump dossier going to be covered compared to the breathlessness in the Russian collusion investigation? Fox News Anchor on Special Report, Bret Baier joins Dan and Amy to discuss the paradoxical President.
“Unless we secure the border, immigration reform will never get done and the problem will never end.” Are Democrats pushing for a clean DACA bill, so they have the leverage to keep immigration reform a recurring electoral issue? After “Dicky” Durbin offered nothing in return to the President, are the Republicans going to be able to hold strong? The House Intel Committee authorized access to a classified report detailing concerns about top FBI officials to the rest of the members of the body, but will this report ever be released to the public? Representative for Wisconsin's Seventh District, Sean Duffy joins Dan and Amy to provide a behind the scenes update on the immigration battle.
“Unless we secure the border, immigration reform will never get done and the problem will never end.” Are Democrats pushing for a clean DACA bill, so they have the leverage to keep immigration reform a recurring electoral issue?
If Trump’s comments on the press were Stalin like, how do you explain the fact that Trump thrives on the all the media attention? Is it fair to be skeptical about Trump’s changed views on abortion? How do we separate Trump from his character and the conservative policies he is pushing forward? Roving Correspondent for National Review, Kevin Williamson joins Dan and Amy to talk Trump and the pro-life movement.
If Trump’s comments on the press were Stalin like, how do you explain the fact that Trump thrives on the all the media attention? Is it fair to be skeptical about Trump’s changed views on abortion? How do we separate Trump from his character and th...
How are Democrats going to make the argument that they are willing to shutdown the government for non-American citizens? Will Republicans get blamed for the shutdown no matter what the circumstances are? Is Trump on the path to recreating a Stalin regime? Dan and Amy are joined by Tim Carney, Senior Political Columnist for the Washington Examiner.
How are Democrats going to make the argument that they are willing to shutdown the government for non-American citizens? Will Republicans get blamed for the shutdown no matter what the circumstances are? Is Trump on the path to recreating a Stalin regi...
Is the Wisconsin special legislative election upset an ominous sign for the GOP nationally? Is the DOJ going to start going after sanctuary state officials? CNN asks Democrats who crossed over and voted for Trump in Youngstown, Ohio if they’re happy with Trump’s presidency so far. Is the shocking part not that they’re happy with Trump so far but that CNN actually aired it? Senior Editor for HotAir.com and columnist for The Week, Ed Morrissey joins Dan and Amy to explain what elections in January can tell us about elections in November.
