Podcast appearances and mentions of David Cook

Jason Fraley interviews “American Idol” champ David Cook, who performs live at Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on April 9 and Jammin' Java in Vienna, Virginia on May 2 for the annual “Race for Hope” fundraiser to benefit The National Brain Tumor Society.  (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

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This week, on All of Life for God, Pastor David Cook calls us to worship God by trembling at His words of warning and promise. Listen to this challenging message on a classic passage to learn how you can enjoy God's favor in your worship. Pick up David Cook's new devotional, Standing in Awe, here. Check out Our Great Redeemer, Glorifying and Enjoying God, Spurgeon: A Life, and Paul Washer's books here Check out the Puritan Treasures for Today, Spurgeon's Sermons, the Family Worship Bible Guide, and the writings of Dr. Joel Beeke. Thank you for listening to All of Life for God by Reformation Heritage Books. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please consider subscribing and sharing with a friend. Reformation Heritage Books is a non-profit ministry that aims to strengthen the Church through Reformed, Puritan, and experiential literature. To learn more about this ministry and how to support us, please visit rhb.org.

07 Mar 2025. We find out with Chief Everything Officer of Contractors.direct, David Cook on what they are seeing. Plus, we speak to Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, about the space they're retrofitting to attract fledgling hedge funds. And, Majra is set to launch the Sustainable Impact Challenge for the companies in the UAE: Sarah Shaw, Director of the National CSR Fund break down all the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denise talks with developmental optometrist, Dr. David Cook about his 45 years of experience in vision therapy and two of his books, When Your Child Struggles and The Shape of the Sky. You won't want to miss this one!Dr. Cook's website:https://www.cookvisiontherapy.com/the-shape-of-the-sky/Request your free ebook copy of When your Child Struggles:https://www.cookvisiontherapy.com/when-your-child-struggles/To purchase The Shape of the Skyhttps://www.oepf.org/product/the-shape-of-the-sky/#Want to hear more from Dr. Cook? He was the guest of Danny Jones on the Koncrete podcast, February 15, 2023.“How to improve intelligence by fixing your vision.”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw6hLi90B14If you liked this episode, click here to send me a message. I also appreciate guest and topic suggestions.Click the link above to message me directly. It comes to me as FAN MAIL! How great is that? Just click on the place that says, "If you liked this episode CLICK HERE:"

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Seven employees of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have been fired under suspicion of breaching the data and stealing the service funds of thousands of low-income Texans who rely on their services: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/17/texas-hhsc-food-stamp-fraud-data-breach/ Amarillo anti-choice activist judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, his court cherry-picked by of officials from Idaho, Kansas and Missouri and in defiance of a recent SCOTUS ruling, has green-lighted those states efforts to scale back access to the abortion drug mifepristone: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-judge-allows-states-to-advance-efforts-to-restrict-access-to-mifepristone/ Christian Nationalist elements in Texas are smarting after an opening day loss in their effort to install Rep. David Cook as House Speaker: https://www.chron.com/culture/religion/article/christian-alt-right-politics-20036423.php ...The effort to Christianize government, should it succeed in Texas, is highly unlikely to stop at the Lone Star State's borders: https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/texas-speaker-vote-christian-nationalists-trump-rcna187869 ...State Senator Phil King of northwest D/FW is once again pressing to require the Ten Commandments to be posted in every Texas classroom: https://www.chron.com/politics/article/ten-commandments-texas-schools-20035683.php ...Meanwhile a SECOND North Texas pastor is accused of child sexual abuse, just this month: https://www.keranews.org/news/2025-01-15/another-north-texas-pastor-arrested-on-child-sexual-abuse-charge-court-records-show The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Grab your goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: The 89th Texas Legislature opens today! First act in a likely long and dramatic drama: the selection of a House Speaker, which may not go the way anyone thinks: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2025/01/13/jason-villalba-the-texas-speaker-race-can-still-usher-a-surprise/ ...Ken Paxton, in his zeal to unify Republicans in support of Mansfield Rep. David Cook, ironically supports a lawmaker who supported Paxton's impeachment in 2023: https://www.kvue.com/video/news/politics/texas-legislature/texas-ag-ken-paxton-in-leander-to-support-david-cook-for-texas-house-speaker/269-19634f2b-2da5-4708-be82-e5b92157cfe5 Even the wonkiest of wonks might need a little refresher as the notoriously arcane Texas lawmaking process commences: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/13/texas-legislature-2025-bills-laws-how-works/ Will Texas expand Medicaid this session? Even that idea's staunchest backers don't think so: https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2025-01-07/texas-medicaid-expansion-legislature-republicans-outlook Will Texas enact a private school voucher program? That idea's opponents appear to be more united than its proponents: https://www.chron.com/politics/article/school-vouchers-texas-abbott-20024641.php Will Texas take significant steps to protect the environment? Enviroment Texas' Luke Metzger sure hopes so: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/01/10/texas-legislature-issues-investing-in-clean-energy-combating-plastic-pollution/ Will Texas legalize online sports betting? Lt. Governor Dan Patrick seems uninterested, but is certainly not immune from the influence of billionaires: https://www.lonestarlive.com/life/2025/01/dan-patrick-stands-in-way-of-texas-legalizing-online-sports-betting-despite-growing-support.html Loads more to follow - see our Advocacy Department's preview: https://progresstexas.org/preview-2025-texas-maga-legislative-session ...And our series of interviews with Democratic lawmakers: https://progresstexas.org/blog/texas-legislative-preview-series-progress-texas-podcast The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Grab your goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: There are big, expensive lessons for Texas coming out of the Los Angeles urban wildfires. So far, Texas legislators, while aware of the problem for years, have not had the fortitude to fix it. We have similar problems with TWIA as California has with FAIR and it is because of politicians.DeVore: Government mismanagement, not climate change, is to blame for California's destructive wildfires. Chuck references a book all should read, especially young adults, so that they can see what wimps we have become compared to our American ancestors: Two Years Before the Mast by Dana.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.The Texas GOP battle over whether or not the Texas House Republican Caucus should select the Speaker of the House is nasty, bitter, and now beyond the absurd. Burrowcrat Coalition backer Rep. Cody Harris “seeks felony charges against Texas GOP chairman”for standing up for the party's platform and Burrowcrat “scorched earth” backer Rep. Carl Tepper says George Soros is running the Republican Party of Texas! Both of these things are beneath the bottom rung.The Texan: Five Questions to Consider About the Texas House Speaker Race.The race is not about Burrows and his Burrowcrat Coalition or David Cook and his backers, it about putting an end to the “most pervasive, long-lasting, and heavily funded divide in the Texas Republican Party.”JCPenney merges with big brand group to create new company.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The race is not about Burrows and his Burrowcrat Coalition or David Cook and his backers, it about putting an end to the “most pervasive, long-lasting, and heavily funded divide in the Texas Republican Party.”Incoming state Rep. Paul Dyson tells local media his name was on Burrow's list but he is supporting the nominee of the Republican Caucus, which is not Burrows.Paxton makes the point I make: This is about having the GOP caucus choose the Speaker, not about Cook or Burrows. Note both Cook and Burrows participated in the scheme to impeach Paxton.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Comptroller releases local sales tax distribution numbers. It's a really up and down list. Find your city here.Planned Parenthood employ no longer “medical director” for Texas Medical Board. How did he get there and is he still employed there?Big banks begin to see the light, withdraw from climate cartel Net-Zero Banking Alliance.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: The Austin Chronicle has published a nice, multi-issue preview of the upcoming Legislature, set to begin next Tuesday: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2025-01-10/with-trump-taking-office-the-texas-lege-is-unleashed/ Pro-Dustin Burrows GOP Rep. Cody Harris of East Texas has filed a complaint against Texas Republican Party Chair Abraham George over the party's plan to block the primary applications of Republicans who fail to back Party favorite David Cook for House Speaker: https://bsky.app/profile/collincountydems.bsky.social/post/3lfbzc5dcd22w Texas has still not signed up for a $2 billion federal program to feed lower-income kids during summer - but there's still time, so NOW is the time to practice calling your Senator and Representative to let them know you want action: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/09/texas-summer-school-lunch-food-stamp/ The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Grab your goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: “Scorched earth,” belittling the Governor and Lt. Governor, and much more keeps coming from the Lubbock House delegation in its tantrum-style effort to gain the Texas House Speaker's gavel. Beyond the obvious self-serving nature of the effort so far is the issue of the false arguments being offered by most including almost all press coverage. The race is not about Burrows and his Burrowcrat Coalition or David Cook and his backers, it about putting an end to the “most pervasive, long-lasting, and heavily funded divide in the Texas Republican Party.“Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas has a new Chief Justice of its Supreme Court and a new member on the court: Gov. Abbott appoints Jimmy Blacklock as Chief Justice and James P. Sullivan as Justice, Place 2.UT-Austin's president leaving to become head of SMU.U.S. Rep. Keith Self files bill in Congress to move Customs and Border Protection's headquarters to Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Republican Party Abraham George have started a tour of the state designed to intimidate GOP lawmakers into voting for Mansfield Rep. David Cook for Speaker next week: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/paxton-issues-warning-to-texas-house-republicans-in-bitter-speaker-battle/ Elon Musk and Tesla want to hog as much as 8 million gallons of water PER DAY for their new lithium refinery near Corpus Christi - already a desperately dry part of Texas: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/musk-massive-tesla-lithium-plant-110009148.html Texas Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Blacklock, of "Jimmy John and Jane" fame, has become the new Chief Justice of that body: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/lone-star-politics/gov-abbott-appoints-justice-jimmy-blacklock-as-texas-supreme-court-chief-justice/3734512/ ...The Texas Supreme Court, just as winter weather threatens, is also preparing to review thousands of lawsuits against Texas utility companies related to the power disaster during 2021's Winter Storm Uri: https://www.fox4news.com/news/texas-supreme-court-hearing-2021-winter-storm-lawsuits-could-signal-plan-change-ruling North Texas appears to be the primary target of the incoming polar vortex - monitor the Texas power grid here: https://www.ercot.com/gridmktinfo/dashboards/gridconditions The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Grab your goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The US House passed the Laken Riley Act and AG Paxton is calling on Texas State House Republicans to endorse David Cook for Texas House Speaker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many people who aspire to be racers, but the problem is, it's an extremely expensive sport!! So how do you break the barriers of entry with the financials? Here's where David Cook and Racing Prodigy come in. David created Racing Prodigy!! From the Racing Prodigy website itself it states: "...Historically, the cost of pursuing a career in motorsports has been so daunting 99% of drivers never realize the opportunity or even dare dream of becoming a professional racer. As a result, most never get to experience the thrill of racing behind the wheel."  What you'll hear in this interview is how David and his team have taken the world of motorsports and eSports and have created an incredible SIM Racing platform that prepares aspiring racers for when it's time to actually get in the car!  You'll definitely enjoy what he has to say so 'buckle up' for this episode!  #RacingProdigy #eSports #SIMRacing #Motorsports #Racecardriver

There’s a fight to lead the Texas House of Representatives, and two names top the list. Yesterday we heard about Justin Burrows; today we’re taking a closer look at his challenger, David Cook, who the support of the House GOP caucus. How one Central Texas school district is trying to do something about chronic absenteeism. […] The post After its buyout, has Whataburger lost its spice? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The BurrowCrat Coalition of Democrats and mostly non-conservative Republicans led by Rep. Dustin Burrows continues to make enemies. Now Governor Abbott stresses that the Speaker needs to come from within the GOP caucus by majority vote and the Lt. Governor agrees. Burrows and crew walked out before the vote total for the nomination changed to three-fifths on the third vote. Walked out and went and did a deal with the radical Left Democrats.Clearly power-hungry insiders like Burrows and his BurrowCrats don't care but momentum for what's right grows: Over 100 Republican County chairmen are now backing David Cook for House Speaker.Rep. Stan Lambert, a BurrowCrat at the moment, said yesterday in a packed forum in Abilene that there will likely be another House Speaker candidate emerge before the vote in January. It wasn't covered by the media but it is in the transcript of the forum:“So what's the outcome gonna be? I don't know. There's very likely to be another candidate emerge before January the 14th that maybe the majority of the Republicans would support cuz they've got to get to number 53. The 53 is the number that they've got to get to and neither Cook nor Burroughs was able to achieve that on Saturday.”And yet Burrows is now using the Speaker-elect title. It doesn't sound like his own team agrees!Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Border news and much more in today's edition including: Texas professors self-censor on campus, survey found – we all self-censor every day. Trump to End Policy Restricting ICE Arrests Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Members Arrested in $1M Texas Drug Bust Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The BurrowCrat Coalition to elect Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock as Texas House Speaker may prevail in the end but at this point it seems to be shedding support and making more enemies (understandable if you well know the people involved) than friends – a full BurrowCrat update including: Gov. Abbott Condemns Misleading Text Campaign Linking Him to Burrows' Speaker Bid Liberal Democrat State Rep. Confirms Burrows Will Continue ‘Bipartisanship' in House, Back Burrows County GOP Chairs Urge Unity, Support State Rep. David Cook for House Speaker Burrows Hemorrhages Support as Harless Backs Cook At least one threat of violence reported against a supporter of Chair Burrows for speaker. Buck up! The BurrowCrats are the ones who went nasty nuclear on the nomination. Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas sales tax receipts for goods sold in October much higher for most cities. Look up your city here.Democrat funding machine ActBlue adds to suspicions it aids the Left by raising money illegally when it admitted it didn't block foreign gift cards until this fall – the same time it finally started requiring that security CCV codes be used.Report: Trump may pick Tilman Fertitta for U.S. ambassador post.Merrill Matthews great column I mentioned but did not have time to cover: Trump's Revenge: Naming Dr. Bhattacharya to Head the NIHAlbertsons Kroger merger is off (good!) and now Albertsons is suing Kroger.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

What if safety wasn't just a compliance checkbox but a true competitive advantage in construction?In Episode 83 of the Construction MF'ers podcast, Scott Peper is joined by David Cook, President of Safety Solutions & Supply, to explore the real impact of safety and OSHA compliance in the construction industry. With over three decades of experience and a company he founded in the wake of the 2009 recession, David shares hard-won insights into creating systems that not only keep teams safe but also save time, money, and reputations.Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Texas GOP machine choice David Cook and establishment-defying Dustin Burrows both claim to have enough votes to become Speaker of the Texas House - Burrows in particular is flirting with disaster: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/dustin-burrows-david-cook-texas-house-speaker-19971639.php ...Burrows has started calling himself "Speaker-elect", drawing legal scrutiny from his opponents: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/12/11/dustin-burrows-david-cook-texas-republican-state-election-code-house-speaker-elect/76889871007/ Much to review in advance of the 2025 Lege - our Advocacy department has gotten that look ahead going: https://progresstexas.org/preview-2025-texas-maga-legislative-session ...The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, known for their incompetence bordering on cruelty towards lower-income Texans, is seeking hundreds of millions of additional dollars next year: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/12/11/texas-medicaid-food-stamps-application-legislature/ ...Statewide electeds (yes, Republicans) have joined cannabis advocates and businesses in pushing back against Lt. Governor Dan Patrick's promised push to ban all THC products: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/thc-ban-texas-19964213.php ...One Republican lawmaker wants to deploy drones armed with pepper spray in the hallways of Texas schools: https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/texas-bill-drones-pepper-spray-school-security-19963801.php ...And another Republican lawmaker wants to stop the sale of sex toys by mainstream retailers like Wal-Mart and CVS: https://www.chron.com/culture/article/sex-toy-sales-texas-illegal-19971679.php Great to see everyone at our first holiday gathering in Austin! The second is in Dallas on December 16 - there are sponsorship opportunities available, and individual tickets are now on sale here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Holiday shopping for your progressive pals is easy and fun at our web store! Grab your goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠. We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Demonstrating the height of hypocrisy and a low of integrity, the Texas House Republican Caucus process of nominating a candidate for Speaker of the House (without Democrat influence) Saturday turned into a mess of putting personal ambition ahead or principle and past commitments – once again handing power to choose a House speaker to Leftist Democrats in the Texas Legislature. Dustin Burrows says he has votes to be Texas House speaker after David Cook wins GOP caucus vote Donald Trump, Jr: It's unbelievable what is happening in Texas… State Rep. David Cook Wins GOP Caucus Nomination For Speaker; Rep. Burrows Vows Final Victory David Cook Secures GOP Nomination for Texas House Speaker, Backed by Reform Advocates Dustin Burrows Releases House Speaker Majority Support List After David Cook Wins GOP Caucus Nomination Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Two Texas teams made it to the College Football Playoff system and eight others received bowl invitations with two playing each other. Here's the full list.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: The struggle within the Texas Republican Party has become a contest of "Trumpier than thou": https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5030621-texas-house-speaker-race-republican-divisions/ The 2025 Legislature is certain to face a renewed push for book-banning by pearl-clutching Republicans: https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/editorial/article/texas-book-review-bill-19969058.php Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett puts on yet another masterclass in destroying MAGA narratives, this time taking on the gerrymandering that allowed the GOP to exploit the mostly non-white population explosion in Texas: https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/jasmine-crockett-census-2030-redistricting-rcna183247 Given their sky-high prediction of an 80% chance of blackouts this winter should we experience another Uri-style event, ERCOT and Texas Republicans have presided over a massive degradation in our state's energy reliability: https://www.forbes.com/sites/edhirs/2024/12/09/after-four-years-and-billions-of-dollars-the-texas-grid-is-not-fixed/ Great to see everyone at our first holiday gathering in Austin! The second is in Dallas on December 16 - there are sponsorship opportunities available, and individual tickets are now on sale here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Holiday shopping for your progressive pals is easy and fun at our web store! Grab your goodies at ⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠. We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Dade Phelan is out, and a bruising battle for speaker of the Texas House is set to begin – unless it’s already over? Over the weekend, GOP members backed David Cook, but Dustin Burrows claimed he had enough votes to override the caucus. What does a House speaker do, anyway?In a stunning turn of events, a coalition […] The post What exactly does the Texas House speaker do? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

t will be mostly sunny and warmer today with a high of 70. Clouds will move in this evening and the temperature will drop into the low 40s in preparation for Tuesday's high of only 49. It took three rounds of voting, but two-term Rep. David Cook emerged Saturday as the choice of most House Republicans for speaker when the Texas Legislature convenes in January. It may not be enough. Shortly after the closed-door meeting at the Capitol ended with Cook's selection, his opponent — Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock — announced that with support from Democrats, he had the votes needed to become speaker. In other news, A man fatally shot near a park in Seagoville was identified by the Dallas County medical examiner's office; Steve Sarkisian filed his own complaint Sunday about the College Football Playoff process, adding to the pile around committee members. Sarkisian took issue with first-round byes for the four highest-ranked conference champs. If the byes went instead to the four highest-ranked teams regardless of whether they're wearing league crowns, Texas would be off until New Year's.  Meanwhile, SMU fans and players were forced to sweat it out for more than half an hour watching ESPN's College Football Playoff Selection Show Sunday, but ultimately they got the reward they deserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Lubbock State Rep. Dustin Burrows has defied the House GOP Caucus, announcing that he has enough votes from both parties to win the race for Speaker - despite the Republicans officially nominating Mansfield Rep. David Cook: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/12/07/texas-house-speaker-david-cook-dustin-burrows/ Austin U.S. Rep. Greg Casar has been elected to lead the Congressional Progressive Caucus: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/u-s-rep-greg-casar-to-lead-progressive-caucus-says-dems-must-recenter-workers/ar-AA1vlTsW Texas is already a shambles when it comes to healthcare coverage, and expected Medicaid cuts under Donald Trump are likely to make the suffering of low-income Texans even worse: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/12/04/trump-medicaid-cuts-texas-residents/ Travis County Constable Stacy Suits demonstrates the true nature of Christian teachings, stepping up to defend an Austin homeless service center under attack by Ken Paxton: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/homeless/austin-constable-sunrise-homeless-navigation-center-fundraiser/269-f015c4ae-fdb9-4eeb-a2fc-06e298539c41 Great to see everyone at our first holiday gathering in Austin! The second is in Dallas on December 16 - there are sponsorship opportunities available, and individual tickets are now on sale here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Holiday shopping for your progressive pals is easy and fun at our web store! Grab your goodies at ⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠. We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas Houses Speaker race now appears to be an effort by the upper-echelon of wealthy lobbyists to save Dave Phelan as speaker which begs the question: What's in it for them?Mike Toomey, an elite huge money lobbyist, is very competent but reading this story, one is forced to wonder how it goes without notice that all these things only need reform because Dade Phelan has done the opposite as speaker. Why re-elect the guy who failed and is suddenly now going to implement the changes that most have known were needed, including Toomey, for some time?Former Phelan ally Trent Ashby endorses David Cook for speaker.Texas House Democrats snub TMF and elect Gene “Boo-Hoo” Wu as caucus chairman in a notable swing leftwards. Wu is someone who needs very close scrutiny but seems a perfect representation of today's pro-Chinese communist Democrat Party.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Lt. Gov. Patrick and Sen. Charles Perry to lead effort to ban all THC from sale in Texas.Major victory for the Constitution and all business owners, shareholders, partners, etc: Horrible FINCIN “Beneficial Ownership” reporting stopped by federal judge with nationwide injuction.50 North Texas teachers flagged in statewide test cheating scandal. You can see the full list of teachers at this story.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

Wildcatters were "entrepreneurs" long before that word became a cliche for anyone willing to risk it all to start a business. So it should come as no surprise that UH is home to the top collegiate entrepreneurial program in America. In this episode, HBJ Editor-in-Chief Sean McCrory invites David Cook, Director of the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship, to share why the program he leads is so successful.

Today we sit down for an interview with speaker candidate David Cook to talk about the path to reforming the […]

Our guest David Cook, is a U.S. Army veteran with expertise in psychological operations and open source intelligence. The analysis focuses on influencing foreign audiences and countering recruitment by groups such as ISIS. It discusses how these tactics are evolving in today's information age, particularly concerning OSINT's role in national security. Cook also tells how misinformation, smokescreens, and confirmation bias affect investigations in the digital world as in real-life intelligence work.

Eric Trump blasts the Biden-Harris administration over Hurricane Helene response. Whoopi Goldberg lectures Christians on abortion. Heart attack rates rise in "fit, young people". Neil Montgomery, Scot Mussi, Alex Kolodin and David Cook join the show. A new Conservative Circus Clown of the Week is named.

AZ State Rep. David Cook joins the show.

Some 45,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports are returning to work after their union reached a deal to suspend a strike that could have caused shortages and higher prices if it had dragged on. Arizona State Representative David Cook joins the show this morning to discuss what his plans are for trading and shipping in the future. Representative Cook is Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. 

It's anyone's ball game here in the race for Texas House Speaker. McKenzie DiLullo and Brad Johnson cover the speaker race, who's in, who's out, and who could come out of left field. This is the wild west of Texas politics and we cover it all in the latest episode of "Smoke Filled Room."Note: This episode was recorded before a list of House members supporting Rep. David Cook for speaker was released late Friday afternoon.

Skool: https://skool.com/dripjobs DripJobs: https://dripjobs.com Free Coaching: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthrough In this conversation, Tanner Mullen speaks with David Cook from DeFranco Refinishing about the current state of his business, focusing on marketing strategies, lead generation challenges, and the importance of having a clear purpose. David shares his experiences with various marketing channels, including direct mail, Google Ads, and content marketing, while Tanner provides insights and advice on how to improve lead generation and business growth. The discussion emphasizes the need for strategic decision-making and the importance of aligning business efforts with personal values and goals.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: After hearing much testimony, jurors felt they had to rule against someone for something in the so-called “Trump Train” trial. I understand fully juror sentiment in the case that I have followed closely but even so, they were wrong to use the Ku Klux Klan Act in so doing. Texas jury rejects counts against all but one ‘Trump Train' defendant Texas Jury Clears Most ‘Trump Train' Drivers in Civil Trial Over 2020 Biden-Harris Bus Encounter ‘Trump Train' trial: Bus driver says he felt ‘under attack' during interstate clash A ‘Trump Train' Convoy Surrounded a Biden-Harris Bus. Was It Political Violence? Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Two Lubbock Commissioners Stop County Tax Increase. Lubbock County adopts smaller budget [than requested, still higher than current year] as commissioners continue walkout. Lubbock commissioners approve budget funded by no-new-revenue rate.Republican Texas House members gathered Friday to come together for a candidate to challenge Speaker Phelan. They settled on Rep. David Cook. Here is the best write-up on the matter: House Reformers Call Their ShotLubbock's Rise Academy Charter School named National Blue Ribbon School. Governor Abbott Celebrates 31 Texas National Blue Ribbon Schools.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Four of the Republican challengers to House Speaker Dade Phelan have dropped out and pledged support for GOP Rep. David Cook of Mansfield: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/09/20/texas-house-speaker-david-cook-dade-phelan-republicans/ Both Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Senatorial nominee Colin Allred have seen recent polling gains among Texas Hispanic likely voters: https://www.txhpf.org/2024/09/23/texas-hispanic-policy-foundation-survey-shows-trump-leads-harris-by-only-6-among-all-texas-likely-voters-with-44-days-left-until-election-day/ Conservative federal judge Reed O'Connor of Fort Worth blasts Biden administration moves against "judge shopping"...at a Federalist Society event: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/texas-judge-favored-by-conservatives-blasts-judge-shopping-reform-2024-09-23/ One of the six defendants in the "Trump Train" trial over that incident with a Biden campaign bus in 2020 has been found liable under the 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act - the first such decision in modern times - while the other five defendants were cleared: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/courts/2024/09/23/texas-jury-trial-verdict-trump-train-organizers-wendy-davis-biden-harris-bus/75296175007/ Corey DeAngelis, a prominent anti-LGBTQ+ private school voucher proponent with frequent interactions with Texas Republican officeholders and activists, has been exposed as having once worked as a gay porn actor...not that there's anything wrong with that: https://www.advocate.com/people/corey-deangelis-gay-adult-films See Progress Texas' guide to fun events happening across the state during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which continues through October 15: ⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/celebrating-texas-culture-national-hispanic-heritage-month⁠⁠⁠ See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The deadline to register for the November election is October 7. Are you registered? Are you sure? ALL Texas voters should confirm their registration, right now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://govotetexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...Please pitch in to help fund our recent expansion of that important voting resource with Hindi, Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese translation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/coming-soon-govotetexasorg-adds-commonly-spoken-languages-increase-ballot-access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And, our September membership drive is underway! We want to add 50 new members to the Progress Texas family in the form of regular monthly supporters at the $10, $25 or $50 level - if you join the team before the end of September, we'll hook you up with an exclusive invitation to our Holiday Party this December! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Sixteen years ago today, my girls and I continued our tradition of attending American Idol concerts together.  Hannah was so excited to go, and couldn't wait to cheer on David Cook, her favorite singer that year.  But the onset of fatigue and dizziness caused us to leave the concert early that evening.  As I drove home through the stormy weather that night, a storm began to build inside of me.  While the car was battered by the weather and the girls dozed in the back seat, the realization gradually grew in me of how seriously ill Hannah really was.  For the first time, my mind began to entertain the possibility that Hannah might not survive this. Thank you for joining me for another bonus episode of the While We're Waiting podcast in this year-long series in which I share our family's experiences as our teenage daughter Hannah battled glioblastoma brain cancer from February 2008 through February 2009.  My desire is to process through the events of those twelve months with the perspective that 16 years has brought … and point listeners to hope in Jesus along the way.I would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message!** IMPORTANT** - All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channelClick HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at: jill@whilewerewaiting.org

09/04/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by NDSU' President, David Cook. David was named the 15th president of North Dakota State University in February 2022. Prior to joining NDSU, he was vice chancellor for the Office of Public Affairs and Economic Development at the University of Kansas. Joel and President Cook talk about the higher-ed system and how NDSU works with other schools, what to expect from the upcoming school year, programs that NDSU has to offer, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are thrilled to welcome one of Nashville's most admired and decorated Songwriters, Emily Shackelton to the show. Originally from Biwabik, Minnesota, Emily studied at Berklee College of Music, where she won the coveted BMI John Lennon Songwriting Competition, before moving to Nashville to pursue songwriting. Her catalog includes cuts by Carly Pierce, Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Jana Kramer, David Cook, Seth Ennis, Mickey Guyton, and Cassadee Pope. She has had several songs featured on TV shows like American Idol and ABC's Nashville, including Love Like Mine, sung by Hayden Panettiere and featured on the gold-selling season one soundtrack.  She's had notable performances on Garrison Keilor's A Prairie Home Companion, The Bluebird Cafe, The Grand Ole Opry, and the Ryman Auditorium. In this special conversation topics discussed include longevity and success in Nashville, the iconic performance at the Ryman during the ACM Honors in 2023, Hearing your songs on Television, and much more. PLUS: Stay tuned for an exclusive performance of 'What He Didn't Do' ____________ This episode is brought to you by Magic Mind. Magic Mind is a “mental performance shot”, an addition to your daily routine, that gets you focused, mentally clear, motivated, and productive while reducing stress, with mushroom nootropics and adaptogens plus over 100% of your daily vitamin C and D per bottle! It is 100% Safe- all ingredients are third-party tested, sourced from the best suppliers You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code JRODCONCERTS20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/JRODCONCERTS20

Send us a Text Message.Today we had the amazing opportunity to dive deep on an incredible artist David Cook. David has had a near 20 year music career including Broadway as well as winning American Idol in its 7th season. We discuss his new single Dead Weight and David's long standing career. For more info or to get tickets to see David Cook please check out his website below! https://www.davidcookofficial.com/Hangout after the interview for a new game we played with David Cook where we give facts about a song and then he guesses the title of each song!Support the Show.Please give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio version head over to our Youtube for video content! Follow the Instagram for special content and weekly updates. Check out our website and leave us a voice message to be heard on the show or find out more about the guests!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCONMXkuIfpVizopNb_CoIGghttps://www.instagram.com/hook_and_bridge_podcast/https://www.thehookandbridgepodcast.com/

TOPICS: Ryan and Gideon King review the new Netflix documentary “Dirty Pop” about boy band manager and convicted Ponzi schemer Lou Pearlman; we talk about the latest developments in the record labels' lawsuit against Suno AI; we interview platinum rock singer-songwriter and Season 7American Idol Winner David Cook. David's latest single "Dead Weight" dropped on July 19th. Find out more about our guest's work by visiting davidcookofficial.com and volume.com/davidcook.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buckle up as EJ and Ann takes you through an array of stories about Fort Worth's future and the political landscape of the metroplex.SHORT STORY #1: Who Attends Great Replacement Theory Event?SHORT STORY #2: Tarrant County GOP Attacking FW DEI Efforts- FW hire DEI Consultant- Bo French's shenanigansSHORT STORY #3: Most Texas adults support school vouchers, new survey findsBIG STORY: Who is leading Fort Worth's future?- Tarrant Appraisal District approves sweeping changes to appraisal process - Tarrant school districts fear consequences of new appraisal tax plan- ‘The implications are not good.' Tarrant Appraisal changes could lead to higher school taxes- David Cooke to retire as city manager, paving way for new era of Fort Worth leadership- Fort Worth City Manager David Cooke to step down in 2025 after decade of serviceWINS AND LOSSES:Ann:

David Cook discusses winning a National Event in TS on his home track with his family, and how he got there. Dylan Hough talks about sitting #1 in the National Championship Point Standings and what he needs to do to secure a NC in TD! Rex and JP talk the EV industry, Jack Beckman taking over for John Force, give race results, discuss the father of the seat belt and talk about the best story of the Olympics and how that relates to Drag Racers!

Whether in the classroom, the dining hall, on the court, or in the dorms, integrating faith with intentionality can happen anywhere on a college campus.Starting small and remaining intentional with a Christ-centered focus may be tough at first, but you don't have to be a scholar to find support and share the word of God.We're joined by David Cook & Brent Thomason, the Co-authors of Integrating Faith and Learning: Case Studies from Dallas Baptist University, a study on faith integration across all the areas of college campuses.Join us as we discuss:[6:28] Why David and Brent saw a need for the book[9:50] Why biblical integration seems so tough[16:32] Taking faith beyond the classroom[23:38] Fighting against mission driftCheck out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:Integrating Faith and Learning: Case Studies from Dallas Baptist UniversityTo hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode Sara talks to two of the biggest names behind the scenes in songwriting (Melissa Fuller and Emily Shackelton) both of whom have had a myriad of songs picked up and performed by major labels and superstars over the last 20 years. The trio touches on the major problem in the music industry where the artist and songwriters are making the least money on the art that wouldn't exist without them, females in music, NSAI, the joy of motherhood, and much more! About Melissa: Melissa Fuller is a singer-songwriter who has dedicated her career to writing, recording, and performing with a wide variety of artists across genres, she has had her songs recorded by numerous artists, including Patrick Droney, Carter Faith, Mat Kearney, Walker Hayes, Anderson East, Sara Evans, Zach Seabaugh, MORGXN, Mickey Guyton, Maggie Rose, and Lindsay Ell, among others.In addition to her songwriting success, Melissa's background vocals are featured on many of the songs she writes, and she has performed on shows like Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and CMT Artists of the Year. After a decade of writing for others, Melissa released her first solo project, an EP titled Whippoorwill, which showcases some of her favorite previously unrecorded songs. She now has several new solo and collaborative records in the works. About Emily: Emily Shackelton is a songwriter from Biwabik, Minnesota. After studying at Berklee College of Music, where she won the coveted BMI John Lennon Songwriting Competition, Emily moved to Nashville to pursue songwriting. Her catalog includes cuts by Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Jana Kramer, David Cook, Seth Ennis, Mickey Guyton, and Cassadee Pope. She has had several songs featured on TV shows like American Idol and ABC's Nashville, including Love Like Mine, sung by Hayden Panettiere. Most recently she celebrated her first Number 1 with the Carly Pearce breakout single "every little thing."

In this episode Sara talks to two of the biggest names behind the scenes in songwriting (Melissa Fuller and Emily Shackelton) both of whom have had a myriad of songs picked up and performed by major labels and superstars over the last 20 years. The trio touches on the major problem in the music industry where the artist and songwriters are making the least money on the art that wouldn't exist without them, females in music, NSAI, the joy of motherhood, and much more! About Melissa: Melissa Fuller is a singer-songwriter who has dedicated her career to writing, recording, and performing with a wide variety of artists across genres, she has had her songs recorded by numerous artists, including Patrick Droney, Carter Faith, Mat Kearney, Walker Hayes, Anderson East, Sara Evans, Zach Seabaugh, MORGXN, Mickey Guyton, Maggie Rose, and Lindsay Ell, among others.In addition to her songwriting success, Melissa's background vocals are featured on many of the songs she writes, and she has performed on shows like Saturday Night Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and CMT Artists of the Year. After a decade of writing for others, Melissa released her first solo project, an EP titled Whippoorwill, which showcases some of her favorite previously unrecorded songs. She now has several new solo and collaborative records in the works. About Emily: Emily Shackelton is a songwriter from Biwabik, Minnesota. After studying at Berklee College of Music, where she won the coveted BMI John Lennon Songwriting Competition, Emily moved to Nashville to pursue songwriting. Her catalog includes cuts by Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Jana Kramer, David Cook, Seth Ennis, Mickey Guyton, and Cassadee Pope. She has had several songs featured on TV shows like American Idol and ABC's Nashville, including Love Like Mine, sung by Hayden Panettiere. Most recently she celebrated her first Number 1 with the Carly Pearce breakout single "every little thing."

Dave and Ethan recap Ethan's trip to BIG Slick '24 - the charity event that Weird Al donated his time to in Kansas City, Missouri - that featured a celebrity softball game, a star-studded show and celebration, and tons of celebrities - including Paul Rudd, Travis Kelce, Sheryl Crow, and dozens more! ABOUTSince 2019, Dave & Ethan's 2000″ Weird Al Podcast has covered all facets of the life, career, and fandom of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Hosted by Dave “Elvis” Rossi and Ethan Ullman, two Weird Al super fans, collectors, and historians - the podcast aims to spread the joy of Weird Al and his music while digging deep and learning from those who have worked with, or been inspired by, his work. LINKSFollow us on social media, Patreon, and more: https://linktr.ee/2000inchPast episodes available at WeirdAlPodcast.com PODCAST CREDITSIndependently produced, hosted, and created by Dave "Elvis" Rossi and Ethan UllmanTheme song performed by the Grammy Award-Winning Jim "Kimo" WestPodcast logo designed by Heather Malone COPYRIGHT© 2019-2024 | Dave & Ethan's 2000" Weird Al Podcast

Sunshine in Orange County has been waiting patiently since January for a full Retirement Spitball Analysis: how are her assumptions for rates of return and inflation, her plans for Roth conversions, her asset allocation and asset location, her tax planning, her retirement income and retirement spending plans, and so much more? What missed opportunities is she overlooking? So many excellent Retirement Spitball requests have come in that Your Money, Your Wealth® hosts, Joe Anderson CFP®, and Big Al Clopine CPA can't handle them all.  On these bonus episodes, called YMYW Extra, producer Andi Last enlists the help of the experienced professionals on Joe and Big Al's team at Pure Financial Advisors. In today's YMYW Extra number 1, thanks to David Cook, CFP® from Pure Financial's San Diego headquarters, Sunshine finally gets her Retirement Spitball Analysis. Free financial resources and transcript: https://bit.ly/ymywe-1 Request your own Retirement Spitball Analysis EASIretirement.com - free retirement calculator Why Asset Location Matters - download the free guide More Guides | Blogs | Educational Videos | YMYW Newsletter Schedule a free financial assessment Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:35 - Rate Assumptions 05:58 - Retirement Spending 06:54 - Retirement Income Strategy 12:08 - Retirement Planning: Asset Allocation vs. Asset Location 15:50 - Sequence of Returns Risk 17:53 - Social Security Tax Torpedo 20:01 - Goals & Questions 22:50 - Other Strategies: Qualified Charitable Distributions 24:23 - IRMAA & Tax Optimization 26:37 - Likelihood of Success & DIY Tools

As some of the world mourns the passing of O.J. Simpson, new details emerge regarding the handling of his remains and his family's decisions regarding scientific research. Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson's longtime lawyer and executor of his estate, disclosed to PEOPLE that Simpson will be cremated, and contrary to speculation, his brain will not be available for study. LaVergne clarified, "His entire body, his brain, everything, his fake hips, his fake knees, everything, that all goes into the crematorium." Despite inquiries from medical centers conducting research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), LaVergne emphasized that Simpson's family firmly declined such requests. CTE is a neurodegenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, prevalent among professional athletes. Symptoms of CTE encompass cognitive difficulties, depression, impulsive behavior, memory impairment, and emotional instability, among others, as outlined by the Mayo Clinic. Simpson's passing reignites attention on the infamous 1994 murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, for which he was controversially acquitted. A recent revelation highlights Simpson's substantial debt to the Goldman family, estimated at over $100 million, as reported by attorney David Cook. Cook expressed the family's long-standing frustration, asserting that Simpson evaded financial restitution despite court rulings mandating payment. LaVergne's stance regarding the estate's allocation has stirred controversy, initially advocating for the Goldman family to receive "zero, nothing." However, LaVergne expressed a softened stance in a subsequent interview with PEOPLE, suggesting a reconsideration of his earlier remarks. Simpson's family announced his passing on social media, requesting privacy and grace during their time of mourning. The post shared the news of Simpson's demise due to cancer, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. As the legal battles over Simpson's estate loom, the details surrounding his cremation and the family's refusal for brain donation reflect a poignant chapter in the controversial legacy of O.J. Simpson. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

As some of the world mourns the passing of O.J. Simpson, new details emerge regarding the handling of his remains and his family's decisions regarding scientific research. Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson's longtime lawyer and executor of his estate, disclosed to PEOPLE that Simpson will be cremated, and contrary to speculation, his brain will not be available for study. LaVergne clarified, "His entire body, his brain, everything, his fake hips, his fake knees, everything, that all goes into the crematorium." Despite inquiries from medical centers conducting research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), LaVergne emphasized that Simpson's family firmly declined such requests. CTE is a neurodegenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, prevalent among professional athletes. Symptoms of CTE encompass cognitive difficulties, depression, impulsive behavior, memory impairment, and emotional instability, among others, as outlined by the Mayo Clinic. Simpson's passing reignites attention on the infamous 1994 murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, for which he was controversially acquitted. A recent revelation highlights Simpson's substantial debt to the Goldman family, estimated at over $100 million, as reported by attorney David Cook. Cook expressed the family's long-standing frustration, asserting that Simpson evaded financial restitution despite court rulings mandating payment. LaVergne's stance regarding the estate's allocation has stirred controversy, initially advocating for the Goldman family to receive "zero, nothing." However, LaVergne expressed a softened stance in a subsequent interview with PEOPLE, suggesting a reconsideration of his earlier remarks. Simpson's family announced his passing on social media, requesting privacy and grace during their time of mourning. The post shared the news of Simpson's demise due to cancer, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. As the legal battles over Simpson's estate loom, the details surrounding his cremation and the family's refusal for brain donation reflect a poignant chapter in the controversial legacy of O.J. Simpson. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A doctor who provides abortion care in Phoenix discusses the court ruling that allows an almost total abortion ban to go into effect in the state. Republican state Rep. David Cook, who supported the state's 15-week ban, explains why he thinks the court got this ruling wrong. Then, Will Freeman, fellow for Latin American Studies at the Council for Foreign Relations, explains what Ecuador's raid of a Mexican embassy means for diplomatic norms in the future. And, Democrat Dakota Adams — the son of Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right extremist Oath Keepers — tells us about his campaign for a seat in the Montana state Senate.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy