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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The Republican Party base showed up in Alabama, but what about the Mitt Romney and Marco Rubio Republicans? Even if voters detested Moore, did they cast a vote for Moore to protest the media? Is Trump’s declining popularity to blame? What was the effect of the 23,000 write in votes? Is Moore ever going to give a concession speech? Morning host for News/Talk 770 WVNN in Huntsville, Alabama, Dale Jackson joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
New reports show that the failed terrorist attacker in NYC yesterday immigrated legally to America through extended family chain migration. Should the bomber be treated as an enemy combatant? Is there a fear that terrorists can operate from their prison cells? Has ISIS claimed him as their own? Should there be concern with the recently exposed political nature of the FBI in combating radical Islamic terrorism? Director of the Center for Terrorism Law, Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Addicott joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
Is the FBI playing politics or purging it from its ranks? How long will it take the FBI to sift through the 10,000 text messages between FBI agent Peter Strzok, who was involved in the Clinton email investigation and part of Mueller’s team, and his mistress, an FBI attorney, before they are presented to the House Intelligence Committee? Has Fusion, the firm who produced the infamous Trump dossier, been less than cooperative with those on Capitol Hill? Fox News Chief Intelligence Correspondent, Catherine Herridge joins Dan and Amy to provide an inside look at the FBI.
District 211 in Northwest suburban Cook County bent over backward to accommodate a transgender student, but it was still not enough. Not only is the student and family suing the school district for full access to the girls' locker room, but also financial compensation for emotional damage and legal fees. Dan and Amy talk with Vicki Wilson, D211 Parents for Privacy, who is suing the school to ensure all children are protected equally.
There were strong jobs numbers for November but was there any wage growth? Should we stay away from Bitcoin or is James Pethokoukis hoarding it? Is the Trump Administration’s absence of new regulations one of the most underreported stories of his presidency so far? Are millenials’ unfavorable views towards capitalism leading to a decline in entrepreneurship? CNBC Contributor and columnist for the American Enterprise Institute, James Pethokoukis joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
Why is Rauner ducking debates? Jeanne Ives, conservative reform candidate for governor, called for an IG investigation in the Rauner administration after a memo from his former general counsel implies state resources were being used for political purposes. After another income tax hike, Illinois' designation as a sanctuary state, and signing a bill that provides abortion on demand, Rauner has proven that he stands for nothing and can no longer blame Madigan for his failures. Illinois State Representative for the 52nd District, David McSweeney joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
Is the Mueller investigative team hopelessly conflicted on Team Trump investigation? And to whom is the FBI answerable? Is the discipline for these entities solely reputational damage? Will anything in the Mueller report be looked without a biased outlook? What are the challenges in bringing complete harmony in the House/Senate tax bills? Will we still see a repeal of the Obamacare individual mandate or any revisions regarding state and local tax deductions? Representative for the 6th Congressional District, Peter Roskam joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
“Tolerance is most meaningful when it’s mutual.” What are the initial thoughts on the case dealing with the dueling “rights” of the cakeshop owners’ religious conscience and a gay couple who felt discriminated against because of their sexual orientation? Are Supreme Court Justices immune from the new protocol on the left to silence opposing viewpoints and delving into the culture prevalent on college campuses? Georgetown Law professor, Randy Barnett joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
"When she rejected his advances, Morse said he brought up the then-developing investigation into the disappearance of former federal intern, Chandra Levy." An excerpt from a Washington Post story reveals a chilling recount of a former intern of Rep. Conyers, who resigned from Congress yesterday. Is there a partisan lens on which allegations are deemed valid or more severe? What will be the bigger issue for the upcoming elections, the economy or morality standards as seen in the recent #MeToo movement? Fox News Contributor and columnist for The Hill, Juan Williams joins Dan and Amy to discuss.
“When you clean out the tax system and get rid of a bunch of loopholes then K street and the loophole industry in Washington shrinks.” The philosophical change in the GOP tax plan is to get rid of loopholes and let people decide what they want to do with their own money. Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan joins Dan and Amy to discuss why tax reform will pass and how it will benefit all Americans.
Are we missing the big picture with tax reform? The stock market is through the roof but what happens if Congress fails to pass tax reform? Should this go to a conference committee or should the House pass the Senate Bill and have it on Trump’s desk tomorrow? Wall Street Journal Columnist, Senior Economist for CNN, and former Donald Trump advisor, Steve Moore joins Dan and Amy to dispel the myths and inaccuracies being spewed about the GOP tax plan.
Major tax cuts and reforms are coming at the federal level, with a lot debate on what their impact will be. On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft and Pat Hughes get the perspective from an Illinois business owner on how tax cuts will help businesses and individuals and spur economic growth. They also talk to former state Rep. Rich Morthland, who is running for lieutenant governor on Jeanne Ives' ticket, about his race. And Proft and Hughes discuss the sudden announced departure of Luis Gutierrez from Congress.
Matt Lauer And The Sexual Harassment Conversation
So Long Luis Gutierrez
How Tax Cuts Will Help IL Businesses
