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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 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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    WIND: Lack Of Diversity Of Thought Oct 24, 2018
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    Is whiteness blackness and blackness whiteness? Why are “intellectuals” who categorize people according to color heralded as the great minds of our time even though they are harkening back to the days of Jim Crow? What is angry white man syndrome? Is the political discourse in this country so bad because of the single minded D.C. press corps? Brand ambassador at Jerusalem U, Chloe Simone Valdary joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Redefining The Creepy Line Oct 24, 2018
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    Do Google and Facebook have the power to shift votes to candidates they prefer? Will they have an effect on the upcoming midterms? Is it virtually impossible to separate yourself from Google? What is the creepiest thing that Facebook and Google does to their users? Documentarian, Matt Taylor joins Dan and Amy to explain how these media giants are undermining our republic.


    WIND: “People Will Die” Oct 23, 2018
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    Is environmentalists’ pushback on any EPA rollback- “people will die?” Is there even a sliver of truth to that? Is our 21st-century Nazi threat not getting to 100% renewable energy as hinted by Ocasio-Cortes? How has Germany’s CO2 emissions gone up despite spending $220 billion on green energy? Founder of JunkScience.com and a member of President Trump’s EPA transition team, Steve Milloy joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: October Surprise For Democrats Oct 23, 2018
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    What are the issues impacting overall turnout? Is the gap beginning to close between Republicans who historically vote early and the Democrats? If there is a higher midterm turnout than in recent decades, who will it help? Does Trump’s approval rating impact the elections? Former Campaign Manager for Howard Dean, Joe Trippi joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Safety And Security Messaging Heading Into The Midterms Oct 23, 2018
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    Will “Beautiful” Ted win out against Beto O’Rourke, “a highly overrated guy?” Is Trump blowing smoke on promising more tax cuts? Are women across the country unhappy with Trump’s bluster but happy with his accomplishments from a policy perspective? Senior political correspondent for the Washington Examiner, David Drucker joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Chance The Rapper’s Mayoral Candidate: Amara Enyia Oct 23, 2018
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    Should voters consider who should be the mayor rather than who could? How does Amara Enyia differ from the other progressive candidates in the mayoral race? How has celebrity support changed her campaign? Why does she think a public bank run by a bankrupt Chicago government could ever be a good idea? Mayoral candidate, Amara Enyia joins Dan and Amy to discuss her platform and high profile supporters like Chance the Rapper and Kanye West.


    WIND: Capitalism In America Oct 23, 2018
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    What does 21st-century capitalism look like? How did America become the world’s most powerful economy? Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about the future of capitalism in America? Are tariffs always a mistake? Political Editor for The Economist and co-author of the new book “Capitalism In America: A History” with Alan Greenspan, Adrian Wooldridge joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Republican Push In The Suburbs Oct 23, 2018
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    Congressional candidate, Jitrenda Diganvker, has dealt with the financial hardships of having to close his business, to the tragic loss of his daughters in a car accident. Through that all, he is still proud to be an American and wants to serve the country that has brought him such great opportunities since he became a citizen in 2003. First time, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 8th District, Jitendra “JD” Diganvker joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Founding Fathers: Friends And Foes Oct 23, 2018
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    Did John Adams and Thomas Jefferson spend most of their “friendship” hoping the other was dead? Were they together in the fight for independence but divided on everything else? Did they have a unifying hatred for Alexander Hamilton? Brown University Professor, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of “Friends Divided: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson,” Gordon Wood joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: No Decision Made On Saudi Arabia’s Punishment Oct 19, 2018
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    Are sanctions against the Saudis the next move in response to the Khashoggi murder investigation? Why does Lindsey Graham think it’s a good idea to call for regime change? What is Trump going to do about the Honduras caravan headed to the border? Is the GOP having an October comeback? Anchor of Special Report on Fox News, Bret Baier joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


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