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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“Don't just get government out of the way, get it out of the corner of the wealthy.” If any state licensing regulations made sense or had substantial evidence to back them up, wouldn’t they be enacted in every state rather than differing depending on the power of the lobby in that state? Is government supposed to be an incubator of entrepreneurship? Vice President and Director of the Open Society Project and co-author of the book “The Captured Economy: How the Powerful Enrich Themselves, Slow Down Growth, and Increase Inequality,” Brink Lindsey joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
22 illegal immigrants were arrested in Chicago, and local law enforcement released six per "sanctuary city" protocol. Do Democrats care more about immigrant votes than the American workers? Is Trump finally pushing Congress to do its job?
22 illegal immigrants were arrested in Chicago, and local law enforcement released six per "sanctuary city" protocol. Do Democrats care more about immigrant votes than the American workers? Is Trump finally pushing Congress to do its job? Should DACA recipients be granted protected status but have to get in line with the rest of those waiting for American citizenship? Fox News Contributor, Steve Cortes joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
Is Michael Wolff going to flame out faster than the man who brought him into the White House? What has the DC press corps’ reaction been to Wolff’s book? Was it a good idea for Trump to suggest that he is going to start looking more closely at libe...
Is Michael Wolff going to flame out faster than the man who brought him into the White House? What has the DC press corps’ reaction been to Wolff’s book? Was it a good idea for Trump to suggest that he is going to start looking more closely at libel law? What boxes did Hillary Clinton leave unchecked that contributed to her loss in the election? Presidential historian and author of “Game of Thorns: The Inside Story of Hillary Clinton’s Failed Campaign and Donald Trump’s Winning Strategy,” Doug Wead joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
“Illinois is not broken, it’s fixed the way Democrats want it to be.” Whether it be the nationally known crime in Chicago, the locally known skyrocketing property taxes, or the betrayal of the pro-life voice in Illinois,
“Illinois is not broken, it’s fixed the way Democrats want it to be.” Whether it be the nationally known crime in Chicago, the locally known skyrocketing property taxes, or the betrayal of the pro-life voice in Illinois, it is clear that the state is in need of new leadership. Nationally-syndicated talk show host, Mike Gallagher is in Chicago to headline a fundraiser for GOP gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives. Mike joins Dan and Amy to discuss why electing Ives is absolutely necessary for the future of Illinois.
Was Trump’s presidential victory such a surprise that the DOJ had to scramble together to cover their politicized tracks? Did Bannon believe Trump was the face of the Bannon movement? Are we living in two Americas,
Was Trump’s presidential victory such a surprise that the DOJ had to scramble together to cover their politicized tracks? Did Bannon believe Trump was the face of the Bannon movement? Are we living in two Americas, one that is real America and another imaginary America in the minds of the media and the Hollywood elite? “Only privileged women in Hollywood could feel oppressed making $5-10 million a movie, while women in Iran are risking their lives tearing off their veils.” Screenwriter and essayist, Andrew Klavan joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
The economy is hard to predict but is every economic indicator still heading straight north? If the wall is a must, will the deal be struck with DACA? Is a bridge to citizenship a bridge too far? Instead of earning one’s way into the US, is the first thing Democrats want to do is put immigrants on food stamps? Could the “Penny plan” reduce the US debt load by half? Wall Street Journal Columnist, Senior Economist for CNN, and former Donald Trump advisor, Steve Moore joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
The economy is hard to predict but is every economic indicator still heading straight north? If the wall is a must, will the deal be struck with DACA? Is a bridge to citizenship a bridge too far? Instead of earning one’s way into the US,
The South Carolina boys Graham and Gowdy explain their frustrations with and questions for the DOJ and the FBI. What do they know that we don’t know? Why would there be any incentive for the Democrats to expedite the Mueller investigation? What is the DC press corps' new standard of the truth? Washington Examiner reporter, Salena Zito joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
The South Carolina boys Graham and Gowdy explain their frustrations with and questions for the DOJ and the FBI. What do they know that we don’t know? Why would there be any incentive for the Democrats to expedite the Mueller investigation?
Due to the new tax credit scholarship program signed into law, families in Illinois who are not wealthy or politically connected are no longer stuck in a school district that does not serve the educational needs of their children. In honor of National School Choice Week, Dan and Amy are joined by Myles Mendoza of Empower Illinois to explain the tax credit scholarship program and how to donate, who is eligible to receive the scholarships, and the progress the organization has made thus far. For more information visit empowerillinois.org (http://empowerillinois.org/).
Due to the new tax credit scholarship program signed into law, families in Illinois who are not wealthy or politically connected are no longer stuck in a school district that does not serve the educational needs of their children.
