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Death Row Diaries#196 David Alan Gore and Paul WaterfieldMatt and Bill discuss the case of two Florida swamp killers and take a listener question. Check out Patreon for an archive of our past episodes as well as exclusive episodes: Matt Ralston and William Noguera | creating Death Row Diaries | Patreon2025-05-1641 min
The Ralston College PodcastWhat does it take to spark a new Renaissance?In February 2025, Ralston College hosted a landmark symposium in Savannah, Georgia, bringing together leading thinkers, artists, educators, and students for a searching conversation about the renewal of our shared culture. Over the course of a wide-ranging roundtable, speakers explored the collapse of higher education, the need for sacred space, the conditions for reawakening beauty and truth, the integral importance of literature, music and architecture, and the crucial role of the young in rebuilding a meaningful culture that can inspire and endure. This conversation is not an academic exercise in abstraction. It is the practical work...2025-04-152h 32The Ralston College PodcastKnowing God in the Book of Job | Dr David Novak with Ralston College Ralston College Humanities MA Dr David Novak is a distinguished professor at the University of Toronto, renowned theologian, and esteemed rabbi. He has authored numerous books, delivered the prestigious Gifford Lectures, and bridges ancient philosophical traditions with modern ethical issues. Recorded live at Ralston College in Savannah, GA in November of 2022. Dr David Novak—Professor of Philosophy and Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto—offers a lecture on the Book of Job followed by an extended question and answer session with students enrolled in Ralston College’s Master’s in the Humani...2024-07-1955 minThe Ralston College PodcastFrom Homer to Gutenberg: Ancient Greek and Its Afterlives with Dr David ButterfieldDavid Butterfield is a renowned classicist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Cambridge. His work centres on the critical study and teaching of classical texts. How did the Renaissance revival of Greek language study transform Western Europe's intellectual landscape and shape our modern understanding of the Classics? In this talk, delivered on the island of Samos in Greece in August 2023 as part of Ralston College’s Master’s in the Humanities program, Dr. David Butterfield—Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Cambridge—charts how Western Europe came to appreciate the language and culture...2024-07-0150 minThe Ralston College PodcastEducation without Indoctrination: Can It Exist? Stephen Blackwood, John Vervaeke & David ButterfieldStephen Blackwood is the founding President of Ralston College, with advanced degrees in Classics and Religion and visiting positions at Harvard, Toronto, and Cambridge. David Butterfield is a renowned classicist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Cambridge. His work centres on the critical study and teaching of classical texts. John Vervaeke, PhD, is an award-winning professor of psychology, cognitive science, and Buddhist psychology at the University of Toronto. What are the fundamental principles required to cultivate an educational environment free from ideological bias? ...2024-06-2857 minThe Ralston College PodcastLanguage, Thought, and Style: The Articulated Logos in Victorian Literature with Michael D. HurleyDr Michael Hurley, Professor of Literature and Theology at Trinity College in the University of Cambridge, delivers a lecture to students in Ralston College’s inaugural Master’s in the Humanities program on the intertwining of language and thought in the work of three major Victorian authors: Walter Pater, John Henry Newman, and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Prof. Hurley argues that, far from being merely ornamental, in these authors style is constitutive of thought and the difficult pursuit of beauty is inextricable from the pursuit of truth. — Ralston College Website: https://ww...2024-06-2647 min
The ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionLauraComposer: David Raksin
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.2023-07-3101 min
The ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionLauraComposer: David Raksin
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.2023-07-3101 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionLauraComposer: David Raksin
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.2023-07-3101 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionLauraComposer: David Raksin
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.2023-07-3101 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionLauraComposer: David Raksin
Improvised Piano Performance: Ralston Van Der Schyff
Instrument: Edelweiss Sygnet Baby Grand Piano.
Recorded live, unrehearsed and unedited at The Harrods Tea Rooms, Shanghai.2023-07-3101 min
The ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionA House Is Not A HomeComposer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David
Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.2023-06-2303 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionA House Is Not A HomeComposer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David
Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.2023-06-2303 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionA House Is Not A HomeComposer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David
Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.2023-06-2303 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionA House Is Not A HomeComposer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David
Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.2023-06-2303 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionA House Is Not A HomeComposer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David
Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.2023-06-2303 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionAlfieComposer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David
Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.2023-06-2306 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionAlfieComposer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David
Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.2023-06-2306 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionAlfieComposer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David
Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.2023-06-2306 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionAlfieComposer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David
Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.2023-06-2306 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionAlfieComposer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David
Improvised solo piano performances by pianist, Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at The River Wing Lounge - Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai.2023-06-2306 min
Political RewindPolitical Rewind: Texas judge to rule on 'abortion pill'; More on Trump and Ralston's 2020 callThursday on Political Rewind: A Texas federal judge says he’ll rule soon on the use of a pill that induces more than half of the abortions in the U.S. Plus, new details on the 2020 phone conversation between former President Donald Trump and late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston.
The panel
Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta
Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
State Sen. Kim Jackson, @KimforGeorgia, (D), Stone Mountain
Tanya Washington, @AskProfW, professor of law, Georgia State University
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
3:00 - New report shows Trump called late Speaker David Ralston
18:00 - Texas fede...2023-03-1651 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Texas judge to rule on 'abortion pill'; More on Trump and Ralston's 2020 callThursday on Political Rewind: A Texas federal judge says he’ll rule soon on the use of a pill that induces more than half of the abortions in the U.S. Plus, new details on the 2020 phone conversation between former President Donald Trump and late Georgia House Speaker David Ralston.
The panel
Emma Hurt, @Emma_Hurt, reporter, Axios Atlanta
Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
State Sen. Kim Jackson, @KimforGeorgia, (D), Stone Mountain
Tanya Washington, @AskProfW, professor of law, Georgia State University
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
3:00 - New report shows Trump called late Speaker David Ralston
18:00 - Texas fede...2023-03-1651 min
TnT's Hit Songs From MarsOnce in a Lifetime - Talking HeadsSend us a textFor this episode Tom gets on the rock'n'roll pulpit and preaches the TnT gospel as Ty removes water from the bottom of the ocean. As the boys dissect the Talking Heads classic Once in a Lifetime, they marvel at the genre-bending nature of this song which features one of the most iconic bass parts in music history, a 2-note stroke of genius. You may find yourself in an eastern Kentucky trailer, or you may find yourself freezing your ass off in Ottawa, you may ask yourself "how did I get here?"...but regardless...2023-02-221h 09Death Row Diaries#85 David BerkowitzDavid Berkowitz, also known as the Son of Sam killer, had no friends. What he did have was a certain set of skills. Matt and Bill discuss the case of the virgin loner killer. This episode originally appeared on Patreon. 2022-12-2847 min
TnT's Hit Songs From MarsPeace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy - David Bowie & Bing CrosbySend us a textIn this special holiday edition of the podcast, David Bowie descends from Mars and gives a lesson on the true spirit of Christmas. Joining forces with Bing Crosby, the Ghost of Christmas Past himself, the two conjure up one of the most unlikely (and perhaps surreal) Christmas classics of all time. Along the way, the fellas are joined by special guests Mariah Carey, The Pogues, Mötorhead, The Kinks, Krampus and many others in this all-time holiday classic. The Grinch also makes a special appearance, taking aim at some Christmas turkeys from the p...2022-12-211h 06
Peach Pundit PodcastRunoffs. Kemp For POTUS? Shafer Challenged? Race to Replace Ralston. DC Update.The Peachy Podcasters took a week off to celebrate Thanksgiving, but just like the political ads, we’re back in your face, or at least your ears. As usual, there is much to discuss here are the political epicenter of the universe.
Topics this week include:
- The dreaded runoff is upon us.
- WSJ Pumps Brian Kemp for…wait for it…POTUS
- Kemp adds to the intrigue by launching a federal PAC
- Kemp is loudly supporting Herschel
- But Scot is upset with Geoff Duncan
- Will Georgia GOP Chief David Shafer be challenged?
- Meanwhile the judge...2022-12-011h 06
Closer Look with Rose ScottGeorgians pay tribute to House Speaker David Ralston; RSV and flu cases rise in Georgia; Local chef talks Thanksgiving recipesPeople across Georgia are paying their respect today to Georgia House Speaker David Ralston. His body is lying in state at the Georgia State Capitol. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali reports on the latest.Plus, Dr. Andi Shane, discusses the rise in flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases in Georgia amid the holiday season.Just in time for Thanksgiving, Chef Terrel joins “Closer Look” to talk about healthy holiday recipes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-2248 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Legislators remember Speaker Ralston; Nancy Pelosi leaves House leadershipFriday on Political Rewind: Legislators from all walks of life worked with Speaker David Ralston in the legislature. Today, three of them join the show to remember him and think ahead to what his absence will mean for the next session.
The panel
Calvin Smyre, @CalvinSmyre, former state representative, ambassador designate to the Bahamas
Rep. Chuck Efstration, @ChuckEfstration, 104th District (R)
Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, @mmo_mary, 82nd District (D)
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
4:00 - Remembering Speaker Ralston's legacy
30:00 - Majority Leader Chuck Efstration says what's next for the House
43:00 - Nancy...2022-11-1852 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Legislators remember Speaker Ralston; Nancy Pelosi leaves House leadershipFriday on Political Rewind: Legislators from all walks of life worked with Speaker David Ralston in the legislature. Today, three of them join the show to remember him and think ahead to what his absence will mean for the next session.
The panel
Calvin Smyre, @CalvinSmyre, former state representative, ambassador designate to the Bahamas
Rep. Chuck Efstration, @ChuckEfstration, 104th District (R)
Jim Galloway, @JimJournalist, former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, @mmo_mary, 82nd District (D)
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
4:00 - Remembering Speaker Ralston's legacy
30:00 - Majority Leader Chuck Efstration says what's next for the House
43:00 - Nancy...2022-11-1852 min
Closer Look with Rose ScottPancreatic cancer survivors discuss diagnosis and treatment; Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation continues work to invest in Atlanta’s westside; WABE politics reporter reflects on Speaker Ralston’s legacyIn honor of World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Rose talks with Barbara Washburn, a National Pancreatic Foundation Elise Tedeschi, a co-affiliate chair of PanCAN's Atlanta Affiliate of volunteers. Both women share details about their battle with the disease and discuss efforts to spread awareness.Plus, Danny Shoy, the managing director for Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation's Westside portfolio, discussed new efforts and grants that will be used to invest in the Westside of Atlanta.Lastly, Georgia House Speaker David Ralston died Wednesday, just days after announcing that he would not seek nomination as House Speaker for...2022-11-1748 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Remembering the life and legacy of Speaker David Ralston; Future of abortion lawsThursday on Political Rewind: Speaker David Ralston died Wednesday surrounded by family. As 73rd Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, he leaves a strong legacy of bipartisanship. Today on Political Rewind, a panel of journalists who covered the speaker remember his life.
The panel
Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host, GPB's Lawmakers
Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Riley Bunch, @ribunchreports, public policy reporter, GPB News
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
4:06 - Remembering Speaker Ralston after his passing
21:15 - The significance of the Mental Health Parity Act on Ralston's legacy
26:00 - Ralston's role in...2022-11-1751 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Remembering the life and legacy of Speaker David Ralston; Future of abortion lawsThursday on Political Rewind: Speaker David Ralston died Wednesday surrounded by family. As 73rd Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives, he leaves a strong legacy of bipartisanship. Today on Political Rewind, a panel of journalists who covered the speaker remember his life.
The panel
Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host, GPB's Lawmakers
Kevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Riley Bunch, @ribunchreports, public policy reporter, GPB News
Timestamps
0:00 - Introductions
4:06 - Remembering Speaker Ralston after his passing
21:15 - The significance of the Mental Health Parity Act on Ralston's legacy
26:00 - Ralston's role in...2022-11-1751 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: The final countdown for candidates; David Ralston steps down as speakerMonday on Political Rewind: It's finally election week in Georgia. Herschel Walker campaigned at UGA's home game Saturday, but he may not attend a Kemp campaign rally tonight with the GOP ticket. Sen. Warnock is rallying a hometown audience in Savannah as Stacey Abrams campaigns in metro Atlanta. Plus, David Ralston steps down as Speaker of the House.
The panel:
Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University
Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia
Kendra King Momon, professor of political science, Oglethorpe University
Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - In...2022-11-0751 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: The final countdown for candidates; David Ralston steps down as speakerMonday on Political Rewind: It's finally election week in Georgia. Herschel Walker campaigned at UGA's home game Saturday, but he may not attend a Kemp campaign rally tonight with the GOP ticket. Sen. Warnock is rallying a hometown audience in Savannah as Stacey Abrams campaigns in metro Atlanta. Plus, David Ralston steps down as Speaker of the House.
The panel:
Amy Steigerwalt, @DrSteigerwalt, professor of political science, Georgia State University
Charles Bullock, professor of political science, University of Georgia
Kendra King Momon, professor of political science, Oglethorpe University
Patricia Murphy, @MurphyAJC, political reporter and columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - In...2022-11-0751 min
Politically GeorgiaGeorgia House Speaker David Ralston is giving up his roleIn this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Politically Georgia podcast, AJC political insiders Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about Georgia House Speaker David Ralston’s announcement that he will not seek another term as leader of the chamber citing a “health challenge”. Our insiders look into the speaker’s role as one of the state’s most powerful political leaders, and the force he has become after more than a decade on the job. Plus, AJC Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell talks about her interview with The Daily Show’s Roy Wood, Jr. an...2022-11-0544 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Ralston calls for unity; 1st district race; Credit card companies to track gunsTuesday on Political Rewind: The Department of Justice has issued dozens of subpoenas. Could the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election focus on Georgia? Plus, state House Speaker Ralston says political rhetoric is too heated. Meanwhile, major credit card companies will start categorizing gun sales.
The panel
Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host of “Lawmakers,” GPB-TV
Margaret Coker,@mideastmargaret, editor in chief, The Current
Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB news and host, “Battleground Ballot Box” podcast
Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
3:00 - The Department of Justice issued dozens of subpoenas related to Trump allies' involvem...2022-09-1351 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Ralston calls for unity; 1st district race; Credit card companies to track gunsTuesday on Political Rewind: The Department of Justice has issued dozens of subpoenas. Could the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election focus on Georgia? Plus, state House Speaker Ralston says political rhetoric is too heated. Meanwhile, major credit card companies will start categorizing gun sales.
The panel
Donna Lowry, @donnalowrynews, host of “Lawmakers,” GPB-TV
Margaret Coker,@mideastmargaret, editor in chief, The Current
Stephen Fowler, @stphnfwlr, political reporter, GPB news and host, “Battleground Ballot Box” podcast
Tamar Hallerman, @TamarHallerman, senior reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
3:00 - The Department of Justice issued dozens of subpoenas related to Trump allies' involvem...2022-09-1351 min
Calvary Chapel Oxnard40th Anniversary Celebration Live worship along with Lance Ralston and David Guzik speaking about how faithful the Lord has been with CCO over the course of 40 years. 2022-09-041h 14Calvary Chapel Oxnard40th Anniversary Celebration Live worship along with Lance Ralston and David Guzik speaking about how faithful the Lord has been with CCO over the course of 40 years. 2022-09-041h 14The Ralston College PodcastEp. 28 - Arif Ahmed on David Hume’s Disturbing Conception of the SelfRalston College presents a lecture by Arif Ahmed on David Hume’s conception of self in Book I of his ‘Treatise of Human Nature.’ The idea of ‘the self’ or ‘soul’ as an enduring subject of experience seems very natural, indeed almost inevitable. Hume, however, argues that it is a mistake; and he gives a novel account of what it means for you or me to exist at any one time or across different times. In his lecture, Dr Ahmed assesses Hume's central argument and discusses whether it sheds any light on related questions concerning responsibility, the morality of life and death...2022-08-241h 38
Ira's Everything BagelNoshing With Jon Ralston – May 26, 2022CEO of The Nevada Independent, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website
This week, Ira Sternberg, host of Ira’s Everything Bagel Podcast, welcomes Jon Ralston, CEO of The Nevada Independent. The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017. In this editorial episode, Jon discusses his decision to start The Nevada Independent, his goals for the publication, the reaction from mainstream media, and the state of modern journalism. This episode provides a comprehensive look at how technology and independent journalism are shaping the future of news.
Jon Ralston: A Veteran in...2022-05-2600 min
Calvary Chapel OxnardStay True | Session 12 | "None of These Things Move Me" | David Johnston David Johnston | Calvary Chapel Calabassas 2022-04-3019 minCalvary Chapel OxnardStay True | Session 12 | "None of These Things Move Me" | David Johnston David Johnston | Calvary Chapel Calabassas 2022-04-3019 min
'Bone Up'Pregnancy-Associated OsteoporosisThe lads talk to Kirstie Donaghey and Prof Stuart Ralston about pregnancy-associated osteoporosis.Kirstie suffered multiple osteoporotic fractures shortly after giving birth to her son Freddy and explains the patient journey and perspectives from fracture to treatment. Stuart is a Rheumatologist from the University of Edinburgh with an interest in bone disease. He talks to us about his new research project to investigate osteoporosis in pregnancy.If you would like to take part in Prof Ralston’s survey, follow one of these links:PAO Survey (affected patients): https://is.gd/paosurvey2021PA...2022-04-3048 min
The ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionIn The Wee Small Hours Of The MorningClassical Interpretations of Jazz StandardsComposition by: Bob Hilliard / David MannImprovised performance by Ralston Van Der SchyffRecorded livestream and unedited at Pally Bear Studio2022-04-0703 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Speaker Ralston on his priorities for General Assembly as election cycle loomsTuesday on Political Rewind: Speaker David Ralston joined us to discuss one of the most contentious sessions in his 12 years of holding the gavel in the General Assembly. We asked Ralston how he intends to navigate through hot button issues like a ban on the teaching of critical race theory and book bans in schools while keeping the 2022 session focused on the issues that matter to him most.
The panel:
Speaker David Ralston — Speaker of Georgia House
Jim Galloway — Former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
:00- Introductions
2:55- Ralston's thoughts on Gov. Kemp seeking re-election
4:20- GOP primary
7:47- How...2022-01-2551 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Speaker Ralston on his priorities for General Assembly as election cycle loomsTuesday on Political Rewind: Speaker David Ralston joined us to discuss one of the most contentious sessions in his 12 years of holding the gavel in the General Assembly. We asked Ralston how he intends to navigate through hot button issues like a ban on the teaching of critical race theory and book bans in schools while keeping the 2022 session focused on the issues that matter to him most.
The panel:
Speaker David Ralston — Speaker of Georgia House
Jim Galloway — Former political columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Timestamps
:00- Introductions
2:55- Ralston's thoughts on Gov. Kemp seeking re-election
4:20- GOP primary
7:47- How...2022-01-2551 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Speaker Ralston 'Taking A Look" At Possible Senate Run; Kemp Ends Mask MandatesFriday on Political Rewind: House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) joined us to discuss a recent visit to Republican leaders in Congress and speculation he is considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Ralston, a top leader of Republican lawmakers in the General Assembly, said he was interested in the role representing Georgia in the U.S. Congress, but had not made a decision yet.
"Decision-making is a process, not an event," the Blue Ridge Republican told us. "And so we're kind of taking a look and seeing how it feels."
Ralston has served in the state House...2021-05-2852 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Speaker Ralston 'Taking A Look" At Possible Senate Run; Kemp Ends Mask MandatesFriday on Political Rewind: House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) joined us to discuss a recent visit to Republican leaders in Congress and speculation he is considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
Ralston, a top leader of Republican lawmakers in the General Assembly, said he was interested in the role representing Georgia in the U.S. Congress, but had not made a decision yet.
"Decision-making is a process, not an event," the Blue Ridge Republican told us. "And so we're kind of taking a look and seeing how it feels."
Ralston has served in the state House...2021-05-2852 minPolitical RewindCritical Race Theory' In Schools Raised As New Wedge Issue For 2022; Ralston For Senate?Friday on Political Rewind: Is Georgia House Speaker David Ralston considering a run for the U.S. Senate? A recent visit to D.C. to meet with Republican congressional leaders and social media posts about the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Raphael Warnock is leading some to speculate Ralston might consider a challenge in 2022. At the moment, there are no well-known Republican challengers to Warnock's seat. We discussed the possibilities with our panel.
Meanwhile, conservative leaders across Georgia are focusing their attention on a new issue: critical race theory in state curriculum. Gov. Brian Kemp yesterday urged the state boar...2021-05-2152 minPolitical RewindCritical Race Theory' In Schools Raised As New Wedge Issue For 2022; Ralston For Senate?Friday on Political Rewind: Is Georgia House Speaker David Ralston considering a run for the U.S. Senate? A recent visit to D.C. to meet with Republican congressional leaders and social media posts about the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Raphael Warnock is leading some to speculate Ralston might consider a challenge in 2022. At the moment, there are no well-known Republican challengers to Warnock's seat. We discussed the possibilities with our panel.
Meanwhile, conservative leaders across Georgia are focusing their attention on a new issue: critical race theory in state curriculum. Gov. Brian Kemp yesterday urged the state boar...2021-05-2152 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Speaker Ralston Charts Course Through Controversial Voting Law, RedistrictingFriday on Political Rewind: Blue Ridge Republican David Ralston has just finished presiding over yet another session as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. It’s a position that makes him a lightning rod for controversy, such as election measures passed in the just-ended session.
But during his tenure, Ralston has also earned praise for his efforts to bat down bills opponents have sometimes called extreme and anti-democratic. As the 2021 session came to an end, he pointed with pride to the overhaul of the citizens arrest law and increasing funds for the state’s mental health budget. He also squa...2021-04-2352 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Speaker Ralston Charts Course Through Controversial Voting Law, RedistrictingFriday on Political Rewind: Blue Ridge Republican David Ralston has just finished presiding over yet another session as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. It’s a position that makes him a lightning rod for controversy, such as election measures passed in the just-ended session.
But during his tenure, Ralston has also earned praise for his efforts to bat down bills opponents have sometimes called extreme and anti-democratic. As the 2021 session came to an end, he pointed with pride to the overhaul of the citizens arrest law and increasing funds for the state’s mental health budget. He also squa...2021-04-2352 min
The ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionIn The Wee Small Hours Of The MorningLivestream recording of Classical Interpretations of Jazz Standards.
Composition by Bob Hilliard & David Mann.
Improvised performance by Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at Pally Bear Studio.
Recording Gear:
Roland A90ex controller
Native Instruments “The Grandeur” piano samples2021-04-1203 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionIn The Wee Small Hours Of The MorningLivestream recording of Classical Interpretations of Jazz Standards.
Composition by Bob Hilliard & David Mann.
Improvised performance by Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at Pally Bear Studio.
Recording Gear:
Roland A90ex controller
Native Instruments “The Grandeur” piano samples2021-04-1203 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionIn The Wee Small Hours Of The MorningLivestream recording of Classical Interpretations of Jazz Standards.
Composition by Bob Hilliard & David Mann.
Improvised performance by Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at Pally Bear Studio.
Recording Gear:
Roland A90ex controller
Native Instruments “The Grandeur” piano samples2021-04-1203 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionIn The Wee Small Hours Of The MorningLivestream recording of Classical Interpretations of Jazz Standards.
Composition by Bob Hilliard & David Mann.
Improvised performance by Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at Pally Bear Studio.
Recording Gear:
Roland A90ex controller
Native Instruments “The Grandeur” piano samples2021-04-1203 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionIn The Wee Small Hours Of The MorningLivestream recording of Classical Interpretations of Jazz Standards.
Composition by Bob Hilliard & David Mann.
Improvised performance by Ralston Van Der Schyff.
Recorded live and unedited at Pally Bear Studio.
Recording Gear:
Roland A90ex controller
Native Instruments “The Grandeur” piano samples2021-04-1203 min
Political Breakfast from WABELive Special: House Speaker David Ralston & Senate Democratic Leader Gloria ButlerIn most years, the final gavel in the Georgia Legislature means at least a brief period of calm, and a chance to figure out how all those bills will affect everyone. But this year, things just got noisier—with the loss of baseball’s All-Star Game over the new voting law, and even fierce disagreements about what that law says. This special edition, which was broadcast live on 90.1 WABE and on Facebook, features our regulars: WABE political contributor Denis O’Hayer, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson. They analyze the escalating clash, with a couple of guests: Re...2021-04-0857 min
The ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionCant Help Falling In LoveComposition by: Hugo Peretti / Luigi Creatore / George David Weiss.
Improvised performance by Ralston van der Schyff.
Recorded live at Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai.2021-03-2702 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionCant Help Falling In LoveComposition by: Hugo Peretti / Luigi Creatore / George David Weiss.
Improvised performance by Ralston van der Schyff.
Recorded live at Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai.2021-03-2702 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionCant Help Falling In LoveComposition by: Hugo Peretti / Luigi Creatore / George David Weiss.
Improvised performance by Ralston van der Schyff.
Recorded live at Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai.2021-03-2702 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionCant Help Falling In LoveComposition by: Hugo Peretti / Luigi Creatore / George David Weiss.
Improvised performance by Ralston van der Schyff.
Recorded live at Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai.2021-03-2702 minThe ARMCHAIR Jazz CollectionCant Help Falling In LoveComposition by: Hugo Peretti / Luigi Creatore / George David Weiss.
Improvised performance by Ralston van der Schyff.
Recorded live at Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai.2021-03-2702 min
Good Morning Gwinnett PodcastI Will Not Be Forced To Take A Covid19 Test Says State Rep. David Clarkwww.GoodMorningGwinnett.com ATLANTA - State Rep. David Clark, R-Buford, said he will not be forced to take "any unnecessary medical test" after Georgia House Speaker David Ralston ejected him from the House floor Tuesday for refusing to take a COVID-19 test.Clark hasn’t taken a single test for the virus since the 2021 General Assembly convened on Jan. 11, a violation of rules the House adopted at the start of the session, said Kaleb McMichen, Ralston’s spokesman. The rule requires lawmakers to undergo testing twice a week, whether or not they are at the Georgia Capitol.2021-01-2755 min
Shima Gaijin Podcast#15 Okinawa Americana, David Ralston & Merry GushiMy guests today are my dearest friends David Ralston and Merry Gushi of Okinawa Americana. Okinawa Americana creates amazing music by fusing both Ryukyu folk music, known as Minyo, and American Blues together. In 2017 they released their first album together and most recently in 2020 they released their second album titled Tachi. Both albums are brilliant and I highly recommend you add those albums to your collection. They even created this background music that they were even so nice enough to let me utilize for the intro. Please go check out their social media pages and their website which is...2020-12-291h 09
HealthLeaders PodcastHealthLeaders Revenue Cycle Podcast: David RalstonHealthLeaders Revenue Cycle Editor Alexandra Pecci speaks with David Ralston, assistant vice president of revenue cycle at Jackson Hospital in Alabama, about why price transparency is a business imperative.2020-10-1219 min
Georgia Chamber of Commerce Podcast5.19.20 Resiliency & Recovery Town Hall ft. Georgia Speaker of the House David RalstonThis episode features an update from Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston. 2020-08-2431 minShima Gaijin Podcast#8 Rich Mahan & David RalstonIn today’s episode I am joined by two awesome musicians Rich Mahan and David Ralston. Rich Mahan is a guitarist/singer-songwriter, and podcaster from Nashville, Tennessee. In 2012 he released his solo debut album titled Blame Bobby Bare, and his second album Hot Chicken Wisdom in 2019. He has 2 podcasts, one called The Rhino Podcast and a new one called the The Ol Grateful Deadcast which recently skyrocketed to #1 for Music podcasts on iTunes, and #1 tending podcast in the world. Some of you may already know my second guest David Ralston of Okinawa Americana, if you haven’t, go ahead and chec...2020-08-091h 17
Calvary Chapel OxnardWhen God says ‘No’ David wants to build God a temple. God says ‘No’! God has his reasons, and David has his responses. Both are amazing! 2020-07-1936 min
Shima Gaijin Podcast#1 David Ralston, Okinawa AmericanaDavid Ralston is an internationally recognized recording artist and musician living in Okinawa. Together with Merry Gushi they are Okinawa Americana where their music integrates Okinawan and Blues music. David’s been in the music industry for over 25 years and has released 13 albums. Follow Okinawa Americana on Facebook and buy a “Merry Mask”
This episode is produced by: Jim Moser, Chris Luna, Sam Powers, and Stacy. If you would like to be a producer of the Shima Gaijin Podcast go to the Patreon page at patreon.com/shimagaijinpodcast.
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUvkiroZ_dX94ZjfXh5_uA/
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Lykken on Lending3-30-20 Weekly Updates with Alice, Allen, Andy, Joe, Les and RobThe first half of the Lykken on Lending program will feature our Weekly Updates: we’ve got Rob VanRaaphorst with his MBA Mortgage Minute, and then Les Parker’s TMSpotlight, a macroeconomic perspective on the economy with a music parody. That leads to Joe Farr providing you a rate & market update, followed by Alice Alvey of Union Home providing a regulatory & legislative update, Allen Pollack giving us a Tech Report of the latest technology impacting our industry and then we wrap up the first half the program with Dr. Andy Schell, aka Doctor Schell the Profit Doctor sharing ideas on how to improve your...2020-03-3045 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Georgia's House Speaker David Ralston Talks Budget, Election ResultsToday on Political Rewind , we sit down for an exclusive interview with Georgia’s Speaker of the House David Ralston. Our conversation’s timing could not be better.2019-11-0652 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Georgia's House Speaker David Ralston Talks Budget, Election ResultsToday on Political Rewind , we sit down for an exclusive interview with Georgia’s Speaker of the House David Ralston. Our conversation’s timing could not be better.2019-11-0652 min
Broadway BuskersCant Help Falling In LoveComposition by: Hugo Peretti / Luigi Creatore / George David Weiss.Improvised performance by Ralston van der Schyff.Recorded live at Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai.2019-10-3002 minBroadway BuskersIn The Wee Small Hours Of The MorningComposition by: Bob Hilliard / David Mann.Improvised performance by Ralston van der Schyff.Recorded live at Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai.2019-09-1603 min
LionheartedEp 45: The Mental Side of Endurance - Dave & Nick RalstonThis week Dave sat down with one of his former coaches at Croga CrossFit, Nick Ralston, to follow up on his half-ironman in Boulder, Colorado and half-marathon up the side of PIke’s Peak in Colorado Springs, ColoradoIf you haven’t listened to my first interview with Nick about Self Identity and Using Fitness to Experience the World, go check out episode 42 and then come back to this one as a follow up.In Episode 42 Nick mentioned that he had these races coming up and we chatted a lot about some of the self disc...2019-09-111h 21
Calvary Chapel OxnardPsalms of David The Psalms of David inspire and convict us because it's his heart being poured out before the Lord. 2019-07-241h 00Calvary Chapel OxnardPsalms of David The Psalms of David inspire and convict us because it's his heart being poured out before the Lord. 2019-07-241h 00LionheartedEp 42: Self Identity and Using Fitness to Experience the World - Dave & Nick RalstonThis week Dave sat down with one of his former coaches at Croga CrossFit, Nick Ralston to chat about self identity and how changing the way he sees himself has allowed him to use fitness to experience the world.On the outside, Nick is a big, strong, athletic looking dude that is ex-military, but in this podcast you’ll come to learn that he’s also an intellectual who is well smart, well spoken and loves to explore ideas and experience the outdoors.Nick’s unique point of view and experience with self reflection and decisi...2019-07-111h 07
The Erick Erickson Show Subscriber Only Feed#EERS S8 Ep104: David Ralston Isn’t BrightToday on the show Speaker David Ralston wants to lose the Georgia House, ANTIFA is a domestic terror group, Kamala Harris is surging in the polling and Biden is slipping. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ewerickson.substack.com/subscribe2019-07-021h 14
The Erick Erickson Show#EERS S8 Ep104: David Ralston Isn’t BrightToday on the show Speaker David Ralston wants to lose the Georgia House, ANTIFA is a domestic terror group, Kamala Harris is surging in the polling and Biden is slipping.2019-07-021h 13
Calvary Chapel Oxnard1 & 2 Samuel: The 12th Study King David commits evil acts to cover up his adultery, blinded by his sin. There is no secret sin that will eventually be exposed. David repents, but there are consequences to his disobedience. 2019-06-2655 minCalvary Chapel Oxnard1 & 2 Samuel: The 12th Study King David commits evil acts to cover up his adultery, blinded by his sin. There is no secret sin that will eventually be exposed. David repents, but there are consequences to his disobedience. 2019-06-2655 min
Broadway BuskersLauraComposition by: David Raksin.Improvised performance by Ralston van der Schyff.Recorded live at Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai.2019-06-1902 minCalvary Chapel Oxnard1 & 2 Samuel: The 11th Study David establishes his kingdom and the Lord establishes Jesus' Kingdom through David. 2019-06-121h 06Calvary Chapel Oxnard1 & 2 Samuel: The 11th Study David establishes his kingdom and the Lord establishes Jesus' Kingdom through David. 2019-06-121h 06Calvary Chapel Oxnard1 & 2 Samuel: The 10th Study With Saul's death comes a civil war, but it's David who sees still respects Saul's anointing as King, even though the anointing has fallen to David. 2019-05-2959 minCalvary Chapel Oxnard1 & 2 Samuel: The 10th Study With Saul's death comes a civil war, but it's David who sees still respects Saul's anointing as King, even though the anointing has fallen to David. 2019-05-2959 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Insurance Commissioner Indicted On Fraud, Ralston Controversy ContinuesOn this edition of Political Rewind, there are new developments in the controversy over concerns that House Speaker David Ralston may have used his position to the advantage of clients in his legal practice. We update the story and ask our panel if Ralston’s political future could be in jeopardy.2019-05-1457 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Insurance Commissioner Indicted On Fraud, Ralston Controversy ContinuesOn this edition of Political Rewind, there are new developments in the controversy over concerns that House Speaker David Ralston may have used his position to the advantage of clients in his legal practice. We update the story and ask our panel if Ralston’s political future could be in jeopardy.2019-05-1457 minCalvary Chapel OxnardHarp or Spear? A character study of Saul vs David. David is characterized by the harp in his hand; Saul is characterized by the spear in his hand 2019-05-0528 minCalvary Chapel OxnardHarp or Spear? A character study of Saul vs David. David is characterized by the harp in his hand; Saul is characterized by the spear in his hand 2019-05-0528 minCalvary Chapel Oxnard1 & 2 Samuel: The 6th Study After defeating Goliath, David wins the respect or is it suspicion, from King Saul? It becomes evident as David's reputation grows and Saul's shrinks. 2019-05-011h 04Calvary Chapel OxnardDavid & Goliath David’s path to the Valley of Elah where he defeated Goliath was marked by daily challenge & faith. The big wins in life are built on many more daily small ones. 2019-04-2834 minCalvary Chapel OxnardDavid & Goliath David’s path to the Valley of Elah where he defeated Goliath was marked by daily challenge & faith. The big wins in life are built on many more daily small ones. 2019-04-2834 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Speaker David Ralston Previews the 2019 Legislative SessionOn this edition of Political Rewind, House of Representatives Speaker David Ralston joins us just days before he gavels in the 2019 Session.2019-01-1053 minPolitical RewindPolitical Rewind: Speaker David Ralston Previews the 2019 Legislative SessionOn this edition of Political Rewind, House of Representatives Speaker David Ralston joins us just days before he gavels in the 2019 Session.2019-01-1053 min
More Than HearingYear B, Ordinary 26 (Proper 21, Pentecost +19), 2018 – Body Parts!Greetings!! We’re home from travels and ready to get back into the swing of things around here. We opened the Gospel selection ready to jump back in and – HOLY COW! The center section is strewn with dismembered body parts that Jesus recommends we cut off rather than continue to live in sin! It reminds me of a song I learned at a youth gathering in Ohio called “Baby Shark”. It’s not the cute little ditty floating (heh) around You Tube but a much darker version where the shark actually attacks and results in human carnage, a Bay Watch run...2018-09-2826 min