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Across the StatesRich States Poor States Turns Eighteen: Across the States Special EditionOn a special edition of the Across the States podcast, ALEC Executive Vice President Lee Schalk and ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams sat down to discuss the newest edition of Rich States, Poor States: The ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. Now in its 18th year, the report has become one of the most anticipated annual releases for state lawmakers and policy watchers alike — and this year’s rankings didn’t disappoint.Special Guest: Jonathan Williams.Support Across the States2025-06-2333 min
EventsMY JAPAN deur Schalk SchoombieOp 11 Maart 2011 het ʼn verwoestende tsoenami Japan getref. ʼn Onderwyseres wat Engels in Japan gee, Angelique Naudé, het die ramp eerstehands meegemaak. Sy het haar ervarings en indrukke met die bekende joernalis, Schalk Schoombie, gedeel. Schalk het dit in ʼn pryswennende jeugdrama verwerk, en toe as radiodrama. Die verwoestende gebeure word deur verskeie karakters se oë uitgebeeld. Die spelers is Donna-Lee Roberts, Rolanda Marais, Melt Sieberhagen, Stefan Vermaak, Christine Voorendyk en Ursula Vorster. Die regisseur is Leon van Nierop.2025-05-2259 minRadioteaterMY JAPAN deur Schalk SchoombieOp 11 Maart 2011 het ʼn verwoestende tsoenami Japan getref. ʼn Onderwyseres wat Engels in Japan gee, Angelique Naudé, het die ramp eerstehands meegemaak. Sy het haar ervarings en indrukke met die bekende joernalis, Schalk Schoombie, gedeel. Schalk het dit in ʼn pryswennende jeugdrama verwerk, en toe as radiodrama. Die verwoestende gebeure word deur verskeie karakters se oë uitgebeeld. Die spelers is Donna-Lee Roberts, Rolanda Marais, Melt Sieberhagen, Stefan Vermaak, Christine Voorendyk en Ursula Vorster. Die regisseur is Leon van Nierop.2025-05-2259 min
Across the StatesStates Face Fiscal Reckoning: Jonathan Williams & Lee Schalk on the Fiscal New YearJonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, recently examined the start of the new fiscal year. As 46 States Enter New Fiscal Year, most hope to avoid economic pitfalls lest they follow California's $170 Billion Budget swing into crippling debt.Special Guest: Jonathan Williams.Support Across the States2024-07-1819 min
The Voice of Reason with Andy HooserCharlie Kirk/Lee Schalk: Fighting Wokeness and the Spread of SocialismGuest Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy with the American Legislative Exchange Council, joins to discuss difference in tax policy between Biden and Trump. Raising taxes vs ending federal income tax. Discussion of Federal debt and economic disaster.
Guest Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA and author "Right Wing Revolution", joins to discuss wokeness in US and reaching the younger generation. Discussion of content control, push for authoritarian, and young generation looking to find their purpose.
2024-06-2237 min
Conservative Commandos Radio Show#CONSERVATIVE-COMMANDOS #WilliamTrachman #LeeSchalk #GovAbbott #Texas #Boarder #Transgender-Proclamation #Moscow-Attack #Letitia-Ja 4-11-244-11-24 Conservative Commandos: TOPIC: BEST AND WORST STATES TO LIVE!!William E. Trachman is General Counsel for Mountain States Legal Foundation, where he protects the rights of individuals to live freely and securely under the U.S. Constitution. Previously, he was appointed to serve in the Department of Education as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office for Civil Rights.Presently, Mr. Trachman serves as Chair of the Colorado Federalist Society, Vice Chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ Colorado Advisory Board, and as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver, Sturm College of La...2024-04-122h 00
Across the StatesWhat's Coming Up For ALEC In 2024: Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk on ALEC BreakdownJonathan Williams, ALEC Executive Vice President of Policy and Chief Economist, and Lee Schalk, ALEC Vice President of Policy, talk on ALEC's upcoming policy priorities in 2024 based on the latest essential policy solutions report on this ALEC breakdown.Special Guest: Jonathan Williams.Support Across the States2023-12-1312 min
Your Best Self Through DRUMMING with Chris Lesso45 - How to be an ERGO-DRUMMER with Candiria's Ken SchalkHere we go with one of my favourite drummers, Ken Schalk! Here we get into how movement creates your sound, Bruce Lee, golf, and so much more.
Ken’s main point of public recognition was CANDIRIA, a Brooklyn, NY quintet that covered a wide range of musical styles over a 14 year career. Perceived as a progressive, urban fusion wrapped in heavy metal, CANDIRIA’s sound provided Ken an environment that most musicians dream of; to challenge his talent on every level. In 2009, Ken said yes to the drum seat for Platinum selling rock band FUEL, touring for almo...2022-12-071h 18
WIZM - La Crosse Talk InterviewsLee Schalk ALEC Confrence 12-2Bipartisan work for AmericaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-12-0205 min
The Talk Music PodcastSeason 2; Episode 8. A guitarist's passionSean Kelly has a lot going on. He teaches music. He started his own band (Crash Kelly )and plays in two others that tour (including in Europe ) Coney Hatch and Lee Aaron. He has written one book ( Metal on Ice ) and is publishing a second one in the spring of 2023 ( Don’t Call it Hair Metal : Art in the Excess of ‘80s Rock) But most surprisingly perhaps he had a top selling classical album and played behind Nelly Furtado's Spanish influenced album on tour and then in some of her other albums. Sean talks with T...2022-12-0144 minThe Voice of Reason with Andy HooserThe Voice of Reason- Monday November 21st, 2022Happy Monday!
Guest Lee Schalk, VP of Policy at ALEC, joins to discuss recap midterm elections at state levels. How did Republicans fair at the statewide levels? Discussion of state ballot initiatives on unions, taxes, government oversight and more.
Democrats push their agenda before losing House of Representatives. Will GOP stay strong? Discussion of the first test of Kevin McCarthy becoming leader of the party. Democrats play victim to losing committee seats.
2022-11-2236 min
CURE AmericaThe Inflation Reduction Act - Bracing for ImpactDemocrats want big government, a lot of spending and taxation, the former of which we are now paying for in inflation, so the new strategy of Democrats is to now claim that spending and taxes reduce inflation. And now, legislation with a price tag of $433 billion in new spending and $327 billion in new taxes is becoming law. It’s called the Inflation Reduction Act, and it’s like McDonald’s serving up a new Big Mac with more beef, more cheese and more sauce, and calling it the Weight Watchers Special. So, Lee Schalk, Vice Preside...2022-08-1655 min
InfluenceWatch PodcastEpisode 230: The Dictatorship of Woke Investing: ESGWe’ve discussed “woke capital” on the podcast before with author Stephen Soukup and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy. But now we turn to a related topic: Environmental, Social, and Governance — "ESG” – investing. ESG strategies adopted by fund managers—perhaps most notably BlackRock—can place left-of-center social policy goals as equal considerations with investors’ returns in investing decisions. Making matters worse, some state pension funds are following ESG strategies that would leave taxpayers on the hook if trendy liberal activism cost the funds the returns they need to pay their obligations. Other states—most notably West Virginia and Florida—are taking action to prevent their state...2022-08-0519 min
The Talk Music PodcastSeason 1, Episode 6: Making money... publishing and cover songsTom and Andrew talk about the Music Publishing business. For young musicians and writers how do you protect yourselves? What do you own rights to? Do you get paid for co writing a song? What about cover songs..who makes money? They also discuss Taylor Swift's re-recordings and the amazing value of catalog salesTom finds another artist who has flown Under the Radar but deserves a listen, Andrew does a "quick take" on the best book on Patti Smith and they both argue over the greatest - Rock Bassist.... who is your pick?2022-07-2153 minThe Talk Music PodcastTalk Music Podcast Episode 6: Making money-publishing and cover songs.Tom and Andrew talk about the Music Publishing business. For young musicians and writers how do you protect yourselves? What do you own rights to? Do you get paid for co writing a song? What about cover songs..who makes money? They get advice from an expert -Greg StephensThey also discuss Taylor Swift's re-recordings and the amazing value of catalog sales Tom finds another artist who has flown Under the Radar but deserves a listen, Andrew does a "quick take" on the best book on Patti S...2022-07-2153 minAcross the StatesWhy are Some States Rich and Some States Poor w/ Jonathan Williams and Lee SchalkThe American Legislative Exchange Council's Chief Economist Jonathan Williams unveils the 2022 Rich States, Poor States annual ranking of states based on how well they are governed. How does your state rank?
Video edition of podcast: Why are Some States Rich and Some States Poor
Rich States, Poor States websiteSupport Across the States2022-04-2223 minAcross the StatesRunaway Inflation w/ Lee Schalk and Joe TrotterInflation reached record heights in March as prices soared by 8.5%. With working families paying more for gas and groceries, Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy at ALEC, and Joe Trotter, Director of Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Task Force, joined ALECtv and Across the States to discuss this latest development with Matt Fisher and Catherine Mortensen.\
Video Version of Today's Podcast, Runaway Inflation w/ Lee Schalk and Joe Trotter
The Wall Street Journal, U.S. Inflation Accelerated to 8.5% in March, Hitting Four-Decade HighSupport Across the States2022-04-1916 minAcross the StatesGrading the Governors w/ Jonathan Williams and Lee SchalkLast week, the American Legislative Exchange Council released the second edition of the 2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors. Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy, joined Matthew Fisher to break down the best and worst governors of America, what the report measures, and highlight the work governors and statehouses are doing in 2022.
2021 Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, Grading America’s Governors Report: https://alec.org/publication/2021-laffer-alec-report-on-economic-freedom-grading-americas-governors/
Rank Your Governor and Compare it at: https://www.rankmygovernor.org/ Support Acro...2022-04-0126 min
Infinite TBRE5: Mysterious Galaxy Summer Bingo Showdown - Part OneSmack and Gabi compete to find out who read the best combination of books for the Mysterious Galaxy Summer Bingo by having random PvP fights between their books. Books pitted against each other in this episode (part one of two) include:
The Winter Duke by Claire Eliza Bartlett v. Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara v. Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O’Neal
The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison v. Legendary Cracow by Ewa Basiura
Stealing Thunder by Alina Boyden v. Bodyminds Reimagined: (Dis)ability, Race...2021-11-301h 01Across the StatesIRS Power Scheme w/ NE Treasurer John MuranteThe Biden administration and Congressional Democrats are actively pushing a massive expansion of power for the Internal Revenue Service that would directly impact hundreds of millions of Americans and their bank accounts. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with John Murante, Nebraska State Treasurer, to delve into the details and consequences for states and businesses of this proposal, as well as what state and local lawmakers can do.
Taxing Times in Washington: What Every State Legislator Needs to Know, by Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk
https://www.alec.org/article/taxing-times-in-washington-what-every-state-legislator-needs-to-know/
CBS News Report...2021-10-2015 minAcross the StatesThe Dangers of Budget Reconciliation w/ Stephen Moore, PA Rep. Seth Grove, Lee Schalk, and Jonathan WilliamsThe budget reconciliation bill proposed by the Biden administration and congressional Democrats would fundamentally change the way our economy operates with trillions in new spending and a myriad of complications and problems for the private sector. Join Lee Schalk, Vice President of Policy at ALEC, as he sits down to discuss the reconciliation bill and its potential impact with FreedomWorks Chief Economist Stephen Moore, Pennsylvania Representative Seth Grove, and ALEC Executive Vice President Jonathan Williams.
ALEC Blog Post on Reconciliation Bill, Taxing Times in Washington
https://www.alec.org/article/taxing-times-in-washington-what-every-state-legislator-needs-to-know/
Wall Street Journal, The Next...2021-10-0131 minAcross the StatesKeeping the Promise to Retired Public Employees: The ALEC Debt TrilogyDid you know the states owe more than $20,000 per person in unfunded liabilities? Millions of Americans and their hopes of a secure retirement are vulnerable to mismanagement and poor accounting by statehouses. Join Matthew Fisher as he sits down with Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist, Lee Schalk, Senior Director of the Center for State Fiscal Reform and Thomas Savidge, Research Manager for the Center for State Fiscal Reform as they discuss the newest release of the ALEC Debt Trilogy: Other Post-Employment Benefit Liabilities, Unaccountable and Unaffordable and State Bonded Obligations. Learn how ALEC is helping states steer their way...2021-07-2227 min
House of RugbyMako and a World Cup winnerEngland and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola joins Lee and Goodie to chat about his selection for the Lions, the disappointment of his brother Billy missing out and why he wore a dress in Chicago!Plus World Cup winner Schalk Brits joins the pod to talk about how the Springboks are preparing for the Lions and what he misses about rugby since retiring from the sport. We also learn that rugby is not his favourite sport. Join the House of Rugby Facebook GroupWant to hear more great podcasts from JOE?2021-05-1952 minAcross the StatesRich States, Poor States: The New EditionThe newest edition of Rich States, Poor States tells the story of the free-market ideals that build prosperous states after COVID-19 and beyond, and outlines the policy priorities that helped states stay ahead in 2020. Join report coauthor and ALEC Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Senior Director of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Lee Schalk for a discussion on the winners and losers of the 14th Edition, and the policy priorities that can help.
Rich States, Poor States 14th Edition: http://www.richstatespoorstates.org/
“New Census Report: Americans Continue to Vote with Their Feet in Favor of...2021-05-1234 minAcross the StatesTruth in Taxation w/ Jonathan Williams and Lee SchalkProperty taxation is complicated, but thankfully change is on its way. Join Jonathan Williams, ALEC Chief Economist and Executive Vice President of Policy, and Lee Schalk, Senior Director of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform, as they discuss the states enacting Truth in Taxation reforms and how lawmakers can bring the benefits to their states.
More on Property Tax Reform from Jonathan Williams and Lee Schalk: https://www.alec.org/article/a-bipartisan-win-on-property-taxes-for-kansas-taxpayers/Support Across the States2021-04-2315 minAcross the StatesNew ALEC Report Rich States, Poor States: A PrimerIn this special episode of Across the States Dan Reynolds is joined by two ALEC policy experts to discuss the newest edition of Rich States, Poor States: the ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index – which released today. Report co-author, ALEC EVP for Policy and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams and Senior Director of the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Lee Schalk discuss the background of the report, the two state rankings it awards and most importantly, how state leaders can use this year’s findings to advance economic growth following a global pandemic.
Find your state’s ranking and le...2020-08-1230 minAcross the StatesWhat is the Swiss Debt Brake? w/ Barry PoulsonAs we progress through the Coronavirus pandemic, the national debt remains a growing concern. It’s time to look closely at international models to restore fiscal restraint and responsible spending in the United States. One of those models is the Swiss Debt Brake – but what is it? Here to fill us in is Barry Poulson, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Colorado, Karla Jones, ALEC Senior Director of the Federalism and International Relations Task Force and Lee Schalk, ALEC Senior Director of the Center for State Fiscal Reform.
The States Are Poised to Lead the Nati...2020-05-2630 min
From the Swamp to the States- an ATR PodcastAndrew Cuomo Wants Your MoneyIf there is another round of coronavirus legislation, Nancy Pelosi & Governor Cuomo are among those who want no-strings-attached money in the bill. ALEC's Lee Schalk joins the podcast to discuss what is going on with state finances and how many have mismanaged their budgets.2020-05-0727 minAcross the StatesMarket Volatility and State SolutionsHost Bill Meierling sits down with ALEC EVP for Policy Jonathan Williams and ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform Senior Director Lee Schalk to discuss the recent market volatility. The United States is currently facing this market situation because of COVID-19 and the uncertainty it brings. But market volatility also affects state pensions, state budgets, and state spending. The state that have followed ALEC principles are better prepared for volatility like we're seeing.
Read more about the ALEC Center for State Fiscal Reform here.Support Across the States2020-03-1719 min
SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis MewhirterAVP mid-season awards, World Champs previewWith one, final Jeremy Casebeer – or Uncle Jer Bear, as he was known at Lake Sammamish – swing in Seattle, the AVP officially reached the midpoint of the 2019 season. It has, by any measure, been a rollicking success. Every event has been home to packed stadiums and sold out VIP areas and flowing beer gardens.
Most importantly, it’s been home to excellent beach volleyball.
Upsets have become the norm this season, a sign that the field, on both the men’s and the women’s side, is deepening. Qualifier teams have upset the one seed in the men...2019-06-2649 min
Seedpod22: Schalk van der Merwe - Courage wears a velvet dressSchalk Willem Jacobus van der Merwe is as (white) South African as you can get. By name only. Born and raised in Bellville, Cape Town in the 70’s, he ironically credits Apartheid, the National Party and the N.G. Kerk as his greatest influences. He believes you don’t have to be a struggling artist to be a good artist. He describes his work as raw, honest, emotional and visceral, and without bullshit. From a velvet dress-wearing musician, turned advertising mogul, turned full-time artist, (with enough Instagram followers to fill a rugby stadium), he shares insight into ho...2018-12-021h 34
Crash Bang Boom Podcast!86_Ken Schalk_ Candiria, Fuel, SoloFormer Candiria & Fuel drum slaying bad-ass Ken Schalk is on the #CBBP today! We get into Bruce Lee & martial arts as an influence in drumming, as well as recounting the terrifying Candiria van wreck and subsequent realizations, our mutual fascination with Earth Wind & Fire and a geek out on Iron Maiden & Nicko McBrain, Ken’s early drum instructors, wisdom vs knowledge, “Rim Shot” revelations, seeing crazy shows at the legendary L'amours, New Yorkers and the fine line of sarcasm, and the lesson I took with Ken some years ago, as well as the challenges in his journey of teaching.https://www.fa...2018-05-141h 01
Working The Edge: High School Wrestling in FloridaWrestling update for December 7, 2017As I continue to try to find the optimum audio settings for my podcast. We'll get there.. Good morning, this is your high school wrestling update from the Orlando Sentinel for Thursday, December 7, 2017 – My name is Brant Parsons – and I wish I had more sound-engineer training. Let’s see what happened last night. In the big matchup on the night between Class 2A powers, Jensen Beach continued their early season gauntlet against Olympic Heights. The 4th-ranked Barracudas won 8 of the 12 contested bouts and it was enough to beat the 7th-ranked Lions 34-32. Ch...2017-12-1802 min
RadioteaterMY JAPAN deur Schalk SchoombieOp 11 Maart 2011 het ʼn verwoestende tsoenami Japan getref. ʼn Onderwyseres wat Engels in Japan gee, Angelique Naude, het die ramp eerstehands meegemaak en het haar ervarings en indrukke met die bekende joernalis Schalk Schoombie gedeel. Schalk het dit toe in ʼn pryswennende jeugdrama verwerk en toe weer as radiodrama. In hierdie drama word die verwoestende gebeure deur verskeie karakters se oë uitgebeeld word. Tegnies en akoesties is dit een van die mees ingewikkelde produksies nog op radio en regisseur Leon van Nierop en sy tegniese span, waaronder Karen Gravett, moes ure lank voorberei aan veral die tsoenami-byklanke wat nog nie tevore op radio gebr...2016-06-0958 minEventsMY JAPAN deur Schalk SchoombieOp 11 Maart 2011 het ʼn verwoestende tsoenami Japan getref. ʼn Onderwyseres wat Engels in Japan gee, Angelique Naude, het die ramp eerstehands meegemaak en het haar ervarings en indrukke met die bekende joernalis Schalk Schoombie gedeel. Schalk het dit toe in ʼn pryswennende jeugdrama verwerk en toe weer as radiodrama. In hierdie drama word die verwoestende gebeure deur verskeie karakters se oë uitgebeeld word. Tegnies en akoesties is dit een van die mees ingewikkelde produksies nog op radio en regisseur Leon van Nierop en sy tegniese span, waaronder Karen Gravett, moes ure lank voorberei aan veral die tsoenami-byklanke wat nog nie tevore op radio gebr...2016-06-0958 min
RadioteaterMY JAPAN deur Schalk SchoombieOp 11 Maart 2011 het ʼn verwoestende tsoenami Japan getref. ʼn Onderwyseres wat Engels in Japan gee, Angelique Naudé, het die ramp eerstehands meegemaak en het haar ervarings en indrukke met die bekende joernalis Schalk Schoombie gedeel. Schalk het dit toe in ʼn pryswennende jeugdrama verwerk en toe weer as radiodrama. In hierdie drama word die verwoestende gebeure deur verskeie karakters se oë uitgebeeld word. Tegnies en akoesties is dit een van die mees ingewikkelde produksies nog op radio en regisseur Leon van Nierop en sy tegniese span, waaronder Karen Gravett, moes ure lank voorberei aan veral die tsoenami-byklanke wat nog nie tevore op radio gebru...2013-05-2358 minEventsMY JAPAN deur Schalk SchoombieOp 11 Maart 2011 het ʼn verwoestende tsoenami Japan getref. ʼn Onderwyseres wat Engels in Japan gee, Angelique Naudé, het die ramp eerstehands meegemaak en het haar ervarings en indrukke met die bekende joernalis Schalk Schoombie gedeel. Schalk het dit toe in ʼn pryswennende jeugdrama verwerk en toe weer as radiodrama. In hierdie drama word die verwoestende gebeure deur verskeie karakters se oë uitgebeeld word. Tegnies en akoesties is dit een van die mees ingewikkelde produksies nog op radio en regisseur Leon van Nierop en sy tegniese span, waaronder Karen Gravett, moes ure lank voorberei aan veral die tsoenami-byklanke wat nog nie tevore op radio gebru...2013-05-2358 min
Tax Foundation's Tax Policy PodcastLee Schalk on the 2012 Elections<p>Lee Schalk, Manager of State Government Relations at the National Taxpayers Union, <a href="http://taxfoundation.org:81/sites/taxfoundation.org/files/podcasts/20121108_Lee_Schalk.mp3">analyzes the outcome</a> of the 2012 state and local ballot measures.</p>2012-11-0821 min