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Upstream Ideas

"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

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WIND: Brexit Or No Brexit

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2019/01/22

What's next for the UK and their status in the EU? What are the implications for the U.S. economy? Will there be another referendum voted on by the public? Where’s the energy, pro or against Brexit? Director of policy and research at Open Europe, Stephen Booth joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: Social Experiment Gone Awry In Parkland

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2019/01/22

Why don’t schools have the same protections as venues such as concerts or airports? Did political correctness bring about the tragedy in Parkland? Did a social experiment gone bad cost lives? Will the recent suspension of the Broward County Sheriff change anything? Andrew Pollack whose daughter was murdered in the Parkland school shooting joins Dan and Amy to discuss how he has been trying to right this wrong.

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WIND: Demonization Of Christians

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2019/01/22

Can everyone see the compromise to reopen the government except for the bases on both sides? Why were people on the center/right in a hurry to prove that they aren’t racist to the Democrat press corps and condemn the Covington students before all the information came out? Screenwriter and podcaster, Andrew Klavan joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: Never Ending Government Shutdown

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2019/01/21

Did the President offer a fair compromise over the weekend? Are Senate Democrats satisfied with the status quo and lack of border security because it benefits them politically? How long should we expect the shutdown to last until someone gives? U.S. Senator from Indiana, Mike Braun joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: Van Dyke Sentenced To 81 Months

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2019/01/21

Is Van Dyke’s defense team satisfied with the sentence? Did the Judge make the right call? How big of a role did racial politics play in this case? What were the mayoral candidates responses and how do they think they are going to make police/community relations better? Jason Van Dyke’s defense attorney, Dan Herbert joins Dan and Amy to discuss the sentencing.

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WIND: Time To Downsize

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2019/01/21

Should Trump end the pity parties for federal employees and use his “RIF” power to limit the scope of government as Republicans have been promising for decades? What federal agencies are in need of some downsizing? Is Gen Z not going to be the cavalry for conservatism? Editor and publisher at The American Thinker, Thomas Lifson joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: More Of The Same From The D.C. Press Corps

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2019/01/21

Why was everyone ready to destroy high school kids wearing MAGA hats over an edited video on social media? Is the anti-semitism from women’s march organizers too much for the DNC but not too much for Johnnie Walker? Are corporate cultural marxists a bigger threat than government? Are any offers going to be accepted on border wall funding from the Democrats? Editor of National Review, Rich Lowry joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: TSA Tales

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2019/01/18

Should we believe TSA's tales of shutdown woe and hysterics from the D.C. press corps? If government workers are guaranteed their back pay why not just show up? Will airports be able to continue to operate at a certain level? Senior editor and publisher of Jetwhine.com, Robert Mark joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: “Big If True”

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2019/01/18

Is it becoming more abundantly clear that the hard left has an anti semitism problem? Is Beto’s light dimming? How do the Buzzfeed reports line up with Cohen’s statements in his plea deal? National Review Columnist, David French joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: A "Power Play" And The "Low Road"

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2019/01/18

What is the difference between Pelosi's "Power Play" and Trump's "Low Road"? How much longer until things get any better with border security talks and reopening the government? Where will Trump deliver his SOTU? What does Trump’s rising Latino voter approval rating mean? Should we believe Buzzfeed or wait for Mueller’s report? Senior Political correspondent at the Washington Examiner, David Drucker joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: Putting Chicagoans First

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2019/01/17

Why do Chicagoans keep electing the same people over and over with no results? How many of the candidates in the race have no ties or stake in the political machine? The youngest candidate in the race for Mayor, John Kozlar joins Dan and Amy to make his case.

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WIND: Peace, Prosperity, And Promises Kept?

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2019/01/17

Is it clear that the Democrats don’t care about the “morality” of the wall but just don’t want to give Trump a political win? Is Trump frustrated and believes he’s losing the fight behind the scenes? Do the Democrats have anything more than resistance and obstruction? CNN political commentator, Steve Cortes joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: Dumbing Down Of Culture

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2019/01/17

If racism was the principle cause of black children failing in school then why are they still failing even when the schools are run by other blacks? Are poor blacks seen as a commodity by middle class blacks? Is the growing intolerance of religion on the left breaking down the moral structure once strong in the black community? Founder and President of the Woodson Center, Bob Woodson joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: Who’s Ready To Be Chicago’s Next Mayor?

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2019/01/16

Is Preckwinkle the biggest target in the mayor’s race? Is there still a need for 50 aldermen? Who are the rich people that the teacher’s union is demanding money from? The potential gambling and marijuana revenue won’t be here in time for the first few city budgets of the next mayor so how are they going to balance the budget? Chicago Tribune Editorial board member, Kristen McQueary joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: Obamaland Stealing Public Parks

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2019/01/16

Is the construction of Obamaland stealing public lands from taxpayers? Where else could it be built in the city? Protect Our Parks President, Herb Caplan joins Dan and Amy with an update on their lawsuit.

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WIND: Feminist Gentlemen

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2019/01/16

Does being a man on the left give license for bad behavior? Was the Gillette ad focused on stirring hatred? Where should young men look for instruction instead of a virtue signaling shaving company? Executive Director of Touchstone Magazine, Doug Johnson joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: Manufactured Crisis In Equity Markets

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2019/01/15

Will corporate earnings leave us bullish or bearish? Are low unemployment and earnings making it hard to go into a recession? Will the shutdown reduce growth to 0%? Are things that exploded in price "coincidentally" have government as the major purchaser? Fox Business contributor, Scott "The Cow Guy" Shellady joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: “Dirty Cops” At The FBI

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2019/01/15

What kind of evidence did the FBI have to open the investigation on Trump and his alleged ties as “spy” for the Russia? Do Democrats and “Never Trumpers” view disagreeable policy decisions as impeachable offenses? Is the Democratic presidential primary going to create animosity within the party? Is it time to abolish the TSA? Senior editor for the Federalist.com, David Harsanyi joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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WIND: The National Security Case Against Oil

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2019/01/14

Are U.S. troops put in harm’s way to protect the flow of oil? Is there truly a free market for oil? Do Republicans have ways to go in winning urban centers? Former two term mayor of Indianapolis, Greg Ballard joins Dan and Amy to discuss his new book.

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WIND: Is Trump A Russian Spy?

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2019/01/14

Did the NYT story about Trump’s relationship with Russia expose the unchecked power at the FBI? Is Brexit cancelled? When are Bolton and Trump going to come to an agreement on how to withdraw from Syria? Was Pompeo’s speech in Cairo the best in Trump’s presidency so far? Former U.S. Undersecretary of Defense, Jed Babbin joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

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