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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: American Strategy For Taking On Radical Islamists Jan 10, 2019
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    If there’s no military solution in Syria, then what are American troops doing there? Is it time for America to be more on the offense against islamofascism? Why are the new icons of the women’s movement being represented by grotesquely anti-semitic Democratic congresswomen? President of American Islamic Forum for Democracy, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Feudalism At City Hall Jan 08, 2019
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    Would Chicago still be a Trump free zone under a potential Mayor Chico? Does he think his friend, Ed Burke, should step down? Is bad behavior of alderman enabled by the way the City Council is set up? What does Chico want to do to raise revenue but lower property taxes? How does he intend on rooting out the systemic abuse at CPS? Mayoral candidate, Gery Chico joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Taxing The Tippy Top Jan 08, 2019
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    Can Ocasio-Cortez fool all Americans with a tax hike despite claiming she only wants higher taxes on those “at the tippy top?” How do America’s tax rates compare to European models that liberals cling to? Is the trade war with China irreparably harming manufacturing and need to come to an end? Is Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, “down with AOC?” Norquist joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Breaking The Code Of Silence Jan 08, 2019
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    Is there anything any candidates in Chicago have to offer besides gambling, drugs, and big government? How does Paul Vallas plan on capping property taxes? Should everyone associated with Burke step out of the Mayor’s race? Would Vallas rather expose the entire crony closed network or send another Chicago politician off to jail? Mayoral candidate, Paul Vallas joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Things Looking Up In 2019? Jan 07, 2019
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    Is Ocasio-Cortez and her plan to tax the “rich” at almost 70% make her sound more like an activist than a serious policymaker? Is there any research on how high tax rates affect how people choose their careers? Do “Democratic-Socialists look at people as just revenue agents for the state? Will 2019 be a year of slower growth? CNBC contributor and columnist at AEI, Jim Pethokoukis joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Chicago’s Attack On Taxpayers Jan 07, 2019
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    Was Alderman Burke extorting business owners just for his love of the city? Should Burke and Munoz who is accused of domestic violence by his wife be bounced from City Council? How many more businesses and jobs would there be if it wasn’t for the corrupt culture in Chicago? Who is being shut out of the government in Chicago? Mayoral candidate and state representative, LaShawn Ford joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Who Will Fold First? Jan 07, 2019
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    Why not just reopen the fraction of the government currently furloughed and continue negotiating on border security funding? Does either side have an incentive to give in? New Democrat congresswoman like Ocasio-Cortez and Talib generate headlines but are they representative of the party at large? Does the longer the shutdown go on the more leverage Trump gains? Is anyone going to challenge the president in a 2020 primary? Editor of Washington Free Beacon, Matthew Continetti joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Ignorance Or Evidence? Jan 07, 2019
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    Is being the “world’s police” always at the U.S.’ benefit? What have we achieved since 9/11? Is Trump giving Mueller reasons to continue to pursue the Russian collusion probe? Will Mueller be seen as a collaborator with the radical left if they use his report as a basis for impeachment? Former prosecutor and contributing editor at National Review, Andy McCarthy joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Comey Is Always Right To Comey Dec 14, 2018
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    Is Trey Gowdy right in his assessment that he’s more troubled about what Comey never knew rather than what he can no longer recall? If the Special Counsel was as focused on the other side as they're focused on Trump, would there be more action? Is Trump’s principled realism foreign policy approach at odds with Congress? Will Christie become chief of staff even though he put Jared Kushner’s father in jail? Anchor of Special Report on Fox News, Bret Baier joins Dan and Amy to discuss.


    WIND: Border Wall Or Bust Dec 13, 2018
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    Will House GOP members stand behind Trump's border wall funding or bust position? Will Senate Democrats play ball? Is Nancy Pelosi unable to cut a deal with Trump because she’ll otherwise lose her race for Speaker? What’s the big deal with a government shutdown anyway? Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy joins Dan and Kristen McQueary to discuss.


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