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Torrey SnowApril 21 2025 Religion in 2025, Declining Birth Rates, and Van Hollen's Sunday CircuitTorrey reflects on the passing of the Pope, and what role religion should have in our society. The Trump Administration mulls ideas to address falling birth rates. Senator Van Hollen elaborates on his visit to El Salvador. Torrey also previews on what to expect in the State of the City Address with Mayor Brandon Scott2025-04-221h 18Torrey SnowApril 11, 2025 – Trump Slapped down by US Supreme Court, Freddie Gray Reflections, and City Schools Ban PhonesTorrey discusses the US Supreme Court decision to order the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a wrongly deported man. We reflect on the 10 year anniversary of the arrest of Freddie Gray. Baltimore City Schools bans cellphones for the upcoming school year. Listen to Torrey Snow live every weekday from 2:00 - 6:00 PM ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!2025-04-1249 minTorrey SnowApril 10, 2025: Trump Tariffs and the Stock Market, Steve Hershey, and City Crime ProgressTorrey discusses yet another drop in the numbers on Wall Street amid the tariffs imposed by President Trump and the 145% increase on those targeted at China. Torrey then spoke with Maryland State Senator Steve Hershey to get his reaction to the end of the legislative session as well as recent comments made by Senate President Bill Ferguson on the IT Tax. Torrey also discussed the public safety initiative Mayor Brandon Scott has been pushing to help make the city safer. Torrey Snow can be heard weekday afternoons from 2-6pm on WBAL NewsRadio 1090, FM 101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.2025-04-1147 minTorrey SnowApril 8 2025 General Assembly Ending, Supreme Court and President Trump, TippingTorrey Snow talked about Governor Moore and the General Assembly Session ending. Torrey also talked about the Supreme Court and Deportation. Torrey also talked about the issues with Tipping in Restaurants and other Businesses.2025-04-091h 05Torrey SnowMarch 20, 2025: Economic Impacts of Maryland's New Tax Proposal, State Senator Steve Hershey, Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley, State Delegate Stu SchmidtIn this episode, Torrey Snow delves into the declaration from Maryland's General Assembly regarding the expansion of the sales tax to include IT and data services. Torrey dissects the decision's implications, the arguments from various political figures, and the potential impacts on small businesses and the IT industry in Maryland. State Senator Steve Hershey and State Delegate Stu Schmidt join the program to break down whether the state's move is a step towards modernization or a misstep that could send businesses packing. In addition, Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley discuss the decline of homicides in Baltimore, officer morale, changing...2025-03-201h 12
Opening QuestionWho has time to think?The life of reading and the mind seems like something you might get to do in college, but then never again. After all, who isn’t tired after working all day?! In our final episode of season 3, Ellie, Fred, and Paul get into a lil argument about what it means to continue with a life of the mind, even after you graduate college. Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred SandersExecutive Producer: Ellie MartinEditor and Producer: Timothy House----------Torrey Honors College is the undergraduate honors pro...2024-12-1744 minOpening QuestionBut what if I read this already in high school?Ah, a question we get all the time from our incoming students: but surely I don’t need to read Antigone again, or The Odyssey, or Dante’s Inferno again - I read those already in high school! Paul, Ellie, and Fred discuss the nature of reading as re-reading in this penultimate episode of season 3. Turns out, there are some books that reading once just barely scratches the surface of what there is to learn there. Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred SandersExecutive Producer: Ellie MartinEditor and Producer: Timothy House...2024-12-0341 minOpening QuestionHow do theologians help us read Scripture?Ellie, Fred, and Paul are joined by Dr. Matt Jenson, a fellow Torrey faculty member and systematic theologian. In this episode, the four of us discuss the role of the theologian in the life of every Christian - what spiritual, practical, and hermeneutical lessons we can learn from them, and how theologians impact the way we read and study Scripture. Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred SandersGuest: Dr. Matt JensonExecutive Producer: Ellie MartinEditor and Producer: Timothy House----------Torrey Honors College is the u...2024-11-1942 minOpening QuestionMy friends, what is a Torrey session?A little bit of a Part 2 to our last episode (Why a different tutor every session?), where Paul, Fred, and Ellie wrap up the conversation about the mystifying and magical teaching schedule. Then we embark on a new question: What actually makes a Torrey session good? Do students and faculty agree when a discussion has been successful? What, my friends, makes for a good discussion anyway? Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred SandersExecutive Producer: Ellie MartinEditor and Producer: Timothy House----------Torrey Honors College is t...2024-11-0543 min
Embodying change: Transforming power, culture and well-being in aid organisations53. Overcoming imposter syndrome with Torrey PeaceIn this episode of Embodying Change, Melissa Pitotti welcomes back Torrey Peace, leadership coach and expert in the humanitarian and development sectors. Together, they explore the challenge of balancing high performance with self-care, and the importance of setting boundaries and empowering your team to thrive. Torrey shares insightful strategies on overcoming imposter syndrome, delegating effectively, and why investing in your team creates a ripple effect of positive impact. Tune in to hear practical advice you can start applying today, whether you’re leading a small team or an entire organization.About TorreyAs a certified coach wi...2024-10-2544 minOpening QuestionWhy a different tutor every session?Torrey students’ cohort and mentor stay the same, but every single class session has a different tutor. In fact, students don’t even know who their tutor will be when they come to class! Why this variety and mystery? Ellie, Paul, and Fred talk through one of the most bewildering parts of Torrey’s pedagogy - and even reveal a little of the magic of how the massive teaching schedule comes together each semester. Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred SandersExecutive Producer: Ellie MartinEditor and Producer: Timothy House...2024-10-2248 min
SammyGuru with Jeff SpringerSamsung vs Apple's Ecosystem Battle + AI Overload w/Max WeinbachSend us a textFollow Max on X: https://x.com/MaxWinebachSamsung enthusiast turned tech consultant, Max Weinbach, joins us as our first guest on the Sammy Guru Podcast to unravel his tech journey. Discover how a passion for firmware and APK teardowns led to a career in consulting and his surprising shift from a dedicated Samsung user to embracing the iPhone. With my co-host Torrey, a high school math teacher with a keen interest in tech, we dive into Max's academic triumphs, his role at Creative Strategies, and his insights into product development...2024-10-161h 12Opening QuestionWhat's the point of writing?So much of your energy in college seems to be spent on a non-transferable skill: writing academic papers! Why do your professors make you write so much, and what do they think you’ll gain from the process? Is academic writing like eating your vegetables - not very fun, but worth it in the end? Join Fred, Paul, and Ellie as we unpack this love-to-hate topic. Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred SandersExecutive Producer: Ellie MartinEditor and Producer: Timothy House----------Torrey Honors College is the...2024-10-0843 minOpening QuestionShould I use or enjoy my Torrey education?Ellie unapologetically stole a real opening question from one of Dr. Laurie Wilson’s sessions with Torrey seniors - but to make up for it, Laurie agreed to be the very first guest on Opening Question! Ellie, Paul, Fred, and Laurie discuss the value of a Torrey education, both during and after college, with Augustine's On Christian Teaching as their guide. Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred SandersGuest: Dr. Laurie WilsonExecutive Producer: Ellie MartinEditor and Producer: Timothy House----------Torrey Honors College is the...2024-09-2438 minOpening QuestionWho's smarter: Plato or me?It seems like new things are always the best things - there’s better technology, better medicine, better scientific advancement today than 10 years, 5 years, even 1 year, ago. But is that true for ideas, as well? Do ideas get better with time, or can we still learn things from the philosophers of old? Join Ellie, Paul, and Fred in our quest to discuss what CS Lewis calls “chronological snobbery” in today’s episode. Hosted by: Ellie Martin, Dr. Paul Spears, and Dr. Fred SandersExecutive Producer: Ellie MartinEditor and Producer: Timothy House...2024-09-1045 minSammyGuru with Jeff SpringerS25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro XL Deep Dive + Where did all the Updates go?Send us a textThis week we have the Pixel 9 Pro XL in studio and run down a full display and camera comparison. Torrey elaborates a bit on his one month review of the Galaxy Watch UItra that we posted on the site this week. We try to contain our boredom/anger from the lack of Samsung updates this month. Seriously, where are our 6.1.1 and 7.0 beta updates Samsung? Come get your anger out with us, for episode 10!Get your info off the dark web with Aura: https://aura.com/springerS25 Ultra Mystery Box...2024-08-271h 31