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:
One of the constants during Mike Madigan's record-breaking, three-decade reign as Illinois House Speaker has been his trusted spokesman Steve Brown. On this edition of Illinois Rising, Steve Brown and host Dan Proft engage in a wide-ranging, no holds barred discussion of policy choices, personal responsibility in politics, where Illinois is today and where it's going if we don't change our ways. Inside Mike Madigan though his political medium Steve Brown on this special edition of "Illinois Rising".
On this edition of Illinois Rising, Dan Proft and John Tillman, President & CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute discuss Chicago’s newest rules for rideshare drivers (Uber, Lyft etc), how the Mt. Sterling City Council voted against discontinuing water services to the Western ILL Correctional Center - which could affect more than 400 jobs - and more.
On this edition of Against The Current, Dan Proft has a riveting conversation with Dean Angelo, Sr., President of Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7. Angelo says the claim of systemic racism within CPD as presented in the report issued by Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s task force is “ridiculous.” Angelo predicts Chicago will “light up this summer” because, in part, of a level of disrespect being shown to Chicago police he hasn’t seen in his 36-year career in law enforcement. Angelo adds that the result of people who have no idea how police do their job telling them how to do their job is “more people will die.” Check out the explosive, wide-ranging discussion of police, street violence and politics with FOP President Dean Angelo, Sr., on this week’s ATC.
On this edition of “Illinois Rising”, Dan Proft and John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute, discuss the Democrats progressive tax which would make more than 31,000 small businesses in Illinois pay more taxes, why the state treasurer’s office held $12.2 billion of state money when Illinois has over $7.6 billion of unpaid bills and how the Chicago Teachers Union wants raise your taxes.
On this edition of “Illinois Rising”, Dan Proft and Cole Lauterbach, Reporter with The Illinois News Network, discuss new tax hike proposals from Legislators, Illinois’ declining Manufacturing business and how Illinois’ failed policies affect all businesses across the state, Madigan’s plan for a government shutdown and how Public sector workers across Illinois are able to spike their pay shortly before they retire.
On this installment of ATC, Dan Proft sits down with State Rep. Peter Breen (R-Glen Ellyn) to discuss Hastert sentencing, Springfield spending and lawyering on behalf of religious freedom.
