Podcast appearances and mentions of Scott Simpson

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There is much that this coalition government is dealing with that is not of their own making – they are mopping up, cleaning up the mess. Then there are the own goals that should not be happening 18 months into office – and I would argue that the announcement trumpeted yesterday afternoon is an example of an own goal. The Government is planning to ban merchants from adding surcharges to in-store card payments, a change they say that will save shoppers from the unwelcome surprise they get at the till. Go the Government for protecting the consumer! Well, no, hang on a minute. My first thought was well, surely the retailers will simply pass on the cost that they have to pay to the banks for the privilege of having debit cards, contactless payments, and credit cards. The bank charges them because the credit card companies charge them, the banks certainly aren't going to absorb it. The retailers say, well, if you want the privilege of contactless payment if you want the convenience of that, then you can pay the charge. But now they're going to have to absorb it. My second thought was now I'm going to be paying more. I don't Tap and Go. I very seldom Tap and Go. I've got a business account and a personal account, and when I pay for something, I'll insert my card, select the account, and pay that way. It's supposed to make things easier for the accountant, and I avoid the surcharge. So when the retailers pass on the cost of the surcharge, anyone else who inserts and pins or swipes and pins will be paying too. Heather du Plessis-Allan covered most of my objections when I was listening to her interview with Scott Simpson last night. How can this possibly be trumpeted as a boon to consumers when all that happens is the price of goods will go up to cover the surcharge? Why not go after the credit card companies? And the banks? I could certainly understand charging a surcharge in the olden days when we had the zip zap credit card machines. There would undoubtedly have been a cost involved in processing all that paper. But now? Come on. Sure, there are costs in terms of fraud protection and there'd be other costs involved if you want to use your credit card and have that added protection, then you pay the surcharge. I don't see why the retailer should pay it, and I don't see why I should pay it when I'm not using that facility. Why didn't the Government go after the Ticketmasters, and the Air New Zealands, and the hotels of this world that charge processing fees and service fees, and “you've looked at our website so now we're going to charge you” fees. The Coalition Government did not cover themselves in glory yesterday with this announcement. And then there was the announcement of the announcement from Brooke van Velden around scaffolding safety requirements. That was another unwelcome reminder of Labour's modus operandi too. No, she was a day to forget for the Government yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is much that this coalition government is dealing with that is not of their own making – they are mopping up, cleaning up the mess. Then there are the own goals that should not be happening 18 months into office – and I would argue that the announcement trumpeted yesterday afternoon is an example of an own goal. The Government is planning to ban merchants from adding surcharges to in-store card payments, a change they say that will save shoppers from the unwelcome surprise they get at the till. Go the Government for protecting the consumer! Well, no, hang on a minute. My first thought was well, surely the retailers will simply pass on the cost that they have to pay to the banks for the privilege of having debit cards, contactless payments, and credit cards. The bank charges them because the credit card companies charge them, the banks certainly aren't going to absorb it. The retailers say, well, if you want the privilege of contactless payment if you want the convenience of that, then you can pay the charge. But now they're going to have to absorb it. My second thought was now I'm going to be paying more. I don't Tap and Go. I very seldom Tap and Go. I've got a business account and a personal account, and when I pay for something, I'll insert my card, select the account, and pay that way. It's supposed to make things easier for the accountant, and I avoid the surcharge. So when the retailers pass on the cost of the surcharge, anyone else who inserts and pins or swipes and pins will be paying too. Heather du Plessis-Allan covered most of my objections when I was listening to her interview with Scott Simpson last night. How can this possibly be trumpeted as a boon to consumers when all that happens is the price of goods will go up to cover the surcharge? Why not go after the credit card companies? And the banks? I could certainly understand charging a surcharge in the olden days when we had the zip zap credit card machines. There would undoubtedly have been a cost involved in processing all that paper. But now? Come on. Sure, there are costs in terms of fraud protection and there'd be other costs involved if you want to use your credit card and have that added protection, then you pay the surcharge. I don't see why the retailer should pay it, and I don't see why I should pay it when I'm not using that facility. Why didn't the Government go after the Ticketmasters, and the Air New Zealands, and the hotels of this world that charge processing fees and service fees, and “you've looked at our website so now we're going to charge you” fees. The Coalition Government did not cover themselves in glory yesterday with this announcement. And then there was the announcement of the announcement from Brooke van Velden around scaffolding safety requirements. That was another unwelcome reminder of Labour's modus operandi too. No, she was a day to forget for the Government yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tapping or swiping your bank cards is about to get cheaper for shoppers, as the government announced it is set to ban surchages for paywave by 2026. The Commerce Commission estimates Kiwis pay about $150 million in card surcharges each year, including up to $65 million in excessive charges. Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister, Scott Simpson spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Commerce Minister says he's disappointed in businesses who say they will pass on the cost of surcharge scrapping. Most in-store surcharges on card payments will be banned, with the changes set to kick in next May. Scott Simpson says this is a win for consumers. He told Mike Hosking they've also taken action on the fees banks charge businesses. Simpson says those rates will be lower following regulation that will kick in at the end of the year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 29th of July, the Government is getting rid of surcharges when you pay by card. Consumers love it, businesses aren't a fan. Board members' pay is going up by up to 80% in some instances, with ministers justifying it by saying it's about finding the best people. Joel Shadbolt of L.A.B fame is back on the show to talk their newly announced summer schedule and his career growth since leaving teaching behind and going full time as a musician. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's scrapping card surcharges at the till, which collectively cost Kiwis $150 million each year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson confirmed they'll ban in-store credit and debit card surcharges, like paywave fees. He says it's important for consumers to have transparency when it comes to pricing. "In a competitive world, businesses understand the price-competitive nature of the businesses that they operate and the goods and services they provide. Surcharges are annoying, they're pesky and most customers don't actually know whether they're paying the full price." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's scrapping card surcharges at the till, which collectively cost Kiwis $150 million each year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson confirmed they'll ban in-store credit and debit card surcharges, like paywave fees. He says it's important for consumers to have transparency when it comes to pricing. "In a competitive world, businesses understand the price-competitive nature of the businesses that they operate and the goods and services they provide. Surcharges are annoying, they're pesky and most customers don't actually know whether they're paying the full price." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commerce Minister says he's disappointed in businesses who say they will pass on the cost of surcharge scrapping. Most in-store surcharges on card payments will be banned, with the changes set to kick in next May. Scott Simpson says this is a win for consumers. He told Mike Hosking they've also taken action on the fees banks charge businesses. Simpson says those rates will be lower following regulation that will kick in at the end of the year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio - Rev. Scott Simpson - 7-27-25 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio - Rev. Scott Simpson 7-13-25 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 11th of July, the Government is creating an anti-scam alliance to try keep New Zealanders from falling victim. Damian McKenzie comes off the bench to tell us how the All Blacks will perform much better against the French this weekend. Tim Wilson and Trish Sherson join Heather to Wrap the Week that was, talking lizards, moa, and whether it's better to be smart or dumb. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Privacy laws may need to be tweaked to allow for a new alliance to combat scams. The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister has announced the Anti-Scam Alliance, which joins government, industry, and consumer groups. The alliance establishes a formal structure for industries to share data about scams and shut them down in real-time. Minister Scott Simpson told Heather du Plessis-Allan the Government is exploring ways to ensure all laws are complied with. He also believes Facebook has a role to play in cracking down on scams. Meta is involved in the alliance, and Simpson says Facebook should ensure scammers don't use their site. He told du Plessis-Allan rules are in place to control advertising in print media but not in the digital world. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Internal Affairs' Digital Messaging Transparency Report shows reports of text scams fell by 62 percent between 2023 and 2024. It seized almost 400 thousand dollars' worth of scam equipment last year. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson told Andrew Dickens that people can now report text scams with a single click. He says there have already been 665 thousand of those reports so far this year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's defending their move to change a law which protects Australian banks from Kiwi customers. More than 15,000 mortgage holders could miss out on hundreds of millions in compensation for mistakes made by ANZ and ASB. Commerce Minister Scott Simpson talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the proposal. LISTEN ABOVE. lawyer on the proposed changes to NZ lending laws and the ensuing lawsuitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio - Rev. Scott Simpson 5-25-25 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

Mild-mannered Scott Simpson from Minneapolis truly became "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff, and on the season finale of Unheard, he takes us into the perils and peaks of playing a foreign menace in professional wrestling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ACC Minister denies his comments last week played into the agency now pausing its sexual violence prevention programme. Scott Simpson suggested he was looking at narrowing the scope of ACC responsibilities to sexual abuse victims. ACC has confirmed it's paused the nationwide rollout of Hikitia - as it aligns itself with Government plans. Simpson now says there's no connection, and he has no intention to shed ACC's responsibilities. "All they've done is just pause this programme while they have a look at it, evaluate it and make sure that they're getting the best results for the victims of sexual violence." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Consumer Affairs minister is watching Air New Zealand's ticket prices closely and talks to the airline regularly. But don't expect government action anytime soon. The government's all but ruled out regulating prices and won't commit to a market study. Air New Zealand said its costs have gone up about 30 percent in the past three years and it's not price gouging. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister, Scott Simpson spoke to Lisa Owen.

A controversial new initiative to reduce injuries in the manufacturing sector has been put on pause by ACC. The tender process specifically focused on Māori and Pasifika workers. ACC Minister Scott Simpson initially stood by ACC, saying its tender “aligns with the Government's desire to support New Zealanders based on evidence of need”. However, he then U-turned by asking ACC to review the policy after the ACT Party complained. Scott Simpson joins the show to discuss the initiative. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 28 April 2025, reputable builders will be able to sign off on their own work without council inspections. Heather asks the Building Minister how any leaky homes-like disasters will be prevented. Dunedin councillor Jim O'Malley explains why his council won't be reducing speed limits around schools like the Government asked councils to. Finance Minister Nicola Willis reveals she won't be announcing a tax on charities at the Budget - and throws her colleague Scott Simpson under the bus. Plus, the Huddle debates whether councils should be able to take unpaid rates from your mortgage, and whether cops should still have to pass fitness tests. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his role as regulation Minister, David Seymour is moving to simplify regulations for Early Childhood Education Centres by the end of this year.  This involves a review containing 15 recommendations, which cabinet has accepted. These recommendations concern a vast number of things, from simplifying licensing criteria for pre-schools to lowering qualification requirements for early childhood educators.  Both of these areas have sparked concern within the sector, with some educators concerned the review is simply a cost cutting exercise that will result in tamariki being put at risk.  For our weekly catch up Producer Evie spoke to ACT's Simon Court about the review.  They also spoke about New Zealand First's Members Bill aiming to have the biological definition of a woman and man defined in law.  And finally they discussed a clash between the party and National's Scott Simpson over an ACC plan to reduce injury for Māori and Pasifika workers. 

Today our guests are Stephen Barrera and Scott Simpson, attorneys for BRCK Criminal Defense. https://www.brckdefense.com/ We will be discussing how to stay out of trouble and how to stay safe during San Antonio’s 2025 Fiesta, including myths about avoiding criminal charges and convictions for DWI, drug possession, and assault. Then we will discuss case studies of someone who was charged, plead no contest or convicted of a crime and changed their life from sinner to saint. Finally, we will talk about legacies including how someone could leave an inheritance with conditions or restrictions to incentivize sobriety and employment. The mission of Talk Law Radio is to help you discover your legal issue blind spots by listening to me talk about the law on the radio. The state bar of Texas is the state agency that governs attorney law licenses. The State Bar wants attorneys to inform the public about the law but does not want us to attempt to solve your individual legal problems upon the basis of general information. Instead, contact an attorney like Todd A. Marquardt at Marquardt Law Firm, P.C. to discuss your specific facts and circumstances of your unique situation. Leave a legacy that makes a positive impact on people's lives Chat online at MarquardtLawFirm.com to schedule an appointment to help you create a legally enforceable last will, living trust, or tax protected inheritance plan. Tell a friend what this show is about discovering hidden legal issue blind spots like in business and estates and elder law. Today's hidden legal issue blind spot is "Citizenship." Subscribe to the Talk Law Radio YouTube channel to watch the show in four separate segments. Like & Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@talklawradio3421 Listen here! www.TalkLawRadio.com Work with Todd! https://marquardtlawfirm.com/ Join attorney Todd Marquardt every week for exciting law talk on Talk Law Radio!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now, listen, I hope that this ACC business is a Scott Simpson problem and not a National problem, but I'm starting to get a little worried about it - because this is at least the 3rd case of race-based stuff still happening under National when we thought National was going to put a stop to it. I mean, with the free GP visits in Hawke's Bay for Māori and Pasifika kids and no one else - at least that stuff could be blamed on rogue public health staff, and it was killed as soon as we discovered it was happening. And at least with the co-governance stuff that's going on in the Waitakere Ranges - at a stretch, we may believe that the Government didn't know about it. Maybe. But this ACC stuff, the minister knows about. And even though he was told about it, he's not gonna stop it because as I told you in the Newsroom article, he stands by ACC - and he thinks it's okay.Now, I reckon this is gonna be just a little disappointing to a whole bunch of voters who put this Government in power to stop this race-based stuff that Willie Jackson and the Labour Party were pushing. And who would have thought that that directive to the public service that went out last year telling the public servants to stop the race-based stuff was actually going to stop the race-based stuff? National needs to cut the stuff out. They need to stop this. They either need to stop it themselves or they need to go along to to Scott Simpson and tell him to stop it, because otherwise, a lot of voters are gonna wise up to exactly what ACT was warning us at the election - which is that National is not actually going to change anything. National is just Labour in blue clothes. And if you think I'm going too far saying that, just take a look at what is going on. I'll remind you, Nicola Willis has spent more in her last budget than Grant Robertson ever spent. Scott Simpson clearly loves himself a little race-based target. Now, what did we complain about ad nauseam with Labour? We complained about too much spending, but we've still got that going on. We complained about too much racial division - we've still got that going on. So how is this any different currently? As I say, National needs to cut this out, or it needs to risk losing voters to its coalition partners, because the coalition partners at this stage are actually taking a tougher line on this stuff. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 24/7 reporting channel is just one of the new anti-scamming measures banks are implementing. The suite of consumer protections will be rolled out this year. Banks will also now reimburse victims up to $500,000 if they fail to adequately warn and protect consumers. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson tells Francesca Rudkin telco companies and digital platforms should follow suit. He says other players in the scam ecosystem need to step up. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Presbyterian Church San Antonio - Good Friday - Rev. Scott Simpson 4/18/25 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, March 26, 2025 In this special episode of Authentically Adam, Wayne interviews Scott Simpson. Scott is involved in a ministry aimed at strengthening teenage and young adults while enjoying God’s beautiful Colorado creation. Get all the info on this great work and how that purpose is directly tied to […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, March 26, 2025 In this special episode of Authentically Adam, Wayne interviews Scott Simpson. Scott is involved in a ministry aimed at strengthening teenage and young adults while enjoying God’s beautiful Colorado creation. Get all the info on this great work and how that purpose is directly tied to […]

On this very special episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sets up a live conversation at the 2025 Austin Revolution Film Festival. On the night of the awards gala where George's "Minus One Plus" was nominated for Best US Short Script - SciFi, George opened the floor to any filmmakers who wanted to share their experiences when it came to putting their films together and enjoying the festival itself. The attending filmmakers (and the films they represented) are as follows:Michael Charron, "The Time Capsule"Darwin Reina, Katie Reyes, and Scott Simpson, "A Hell of a Trip to Delicias"Jay Strong, "Smoke and Mirrors"Anjelica Hymel, "Twice as Shy"For more information about the Austin Revolution Film Festival, please click HERE.PLEASE NOTE: I only had one microphone so I set it up in the middle of the table in the break room at the festival, so please forgive the audio quality of this one. AUTHOR'S NOTE: The night that this episode was filmed, George's screenplay "Minus One Plus" won the award for Best US Short Script - SciFi. The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.

Embark on a transformative journey with our four-week mini sermon series, "Our Purpose," which serves as the foundation for introducing the Next 10 Strategic Plan. This series is crafted to deepen your spiritual experience and explore the core aspects of our faith as we strive to enjoy Jesus daily, ensuring all people encounter Him. In week one, we focus on Worship and Gratitude, delving into the greatest commandments and our purpose in devotion. In week two, Hearing and Obeying God's Word takes center stage, emphasizing a responsive heart to God's directions. In the third week, we highlight Serving and Blessing Others, emphasizing our role in sharing God's love through actions. Conclude with our Strategic Plan Kickoff Sunday, setting the stage for our church's exciting future. Join us as we explore and fulfill our purpose in faith together.

Yesterday Andrew Bayly, the former Commerce and ACC Minister, revealed he had resigned from his ministerial portfolios on Friday night after grabbing a staffers upper arm during a discussion that's been described as “lively”. It comes after a messy public relations failure in October, when it was revealed Bayly had repeatedly called a worker a loser during a visit to a South Island business. He apologised and kept the job, but this was one step too far. The Prime Minister told Mike Hosking he relied on Andrew Bayly to do the right thing, and he did: “Look, honestly, he was doing a very good job making good contributions in two very technical portfolios. I'm sure Scott Simpson will carry that on. But look, the reality is you've got to have some standards, Mike. And you know, I watched the last lot go through a series of Ministers and it wasn't either clear... It was clear in this case and, and importantly, he recognised that he had met his own standards and that's his decision, so I respect that.” There's a lot of people complaining that Andrew Bailey shouldn't have had to go, shouldn't have felt that he had to go, but I can't imagine a situation where I would be touched by my boss during a lively discussion – and we have plenty of them. I cannot imagine him grabbing my arm and saying listen, you're wrong. We have very lively discussions with lots of argy bargy and neither of us hold back, none of us within the conversation hold back. I just can't imagine a situation where I would be held by the arm as a way of stressing the importance of the point that I was making. If my boss ever did, I can't imagine calling for his head. I'd say ‘get your bloody hands off me' or something like that. But if the employee didn't like Bayly and found them difficult to work with, then the former minister gave him an absolute sitter of an opportunity to get rid of him. So Bayly's gone from cabinet, but not from his electoral seat. The leader of the opposition is crowing. Chris Hipkins has accused the Pime Minister of handling the situation poorly, sitting on the information for two days before doing anything about it. Then, having Andrew Bayly himself resigned, not telling the public about it for several more days, then sneaking out before jumping on a plane to escape overseas. Chris Hipkins own words. He added “I think people will see that for what it is”. Nicola Willis, on the other hand, says it's about showing humanity, allowing Bayly to tell his family and come to terms with his professional demise before it became the public fodder it has become. Look, it's just politics. National certainly uses the departure of successive Labour ministers to point to Labour's lack of credentials to govern. There were a lot of them. Iain Lees-Galloway and on we went. Stuart Nash, Meka Whaitiri resigned to go to Te Pati Māori, Kiri Allan – there were a lot of ministers whose careers ended up being in the toilet. So what's good for the goose is good for the gander and all that. If National can make hay whilst in opposition as Labour ministers came and went, then when they're in opposition, they can do the same when National ministers are doing much the same. I really think the hoo-ha about a couple of days is neither here nor there. I don't know what the fuss is about that. Darleen Tana was suspended from Parliament on the 14th of March. She was finally got rid of on the 22nd of October, all while drawing her parliamentary salary. Two or three days I can live with, but Andrew Bayly, I'm sorry, did have to go. Parliament has had a history of being a toxic workplace and you can't have a minister being a part of that if you want to change the culture. For those complaining it's a sign of wokeness and an overreaction, really? I don't recall anybody saying that when Labour ministers were in strife. And I really don't think laying hands on staffers is considered acceptable business practice in this day and age. He had to go, and he has. End of story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's program, Pushing Limits is diving into the heart of the Bay Area disability community with two local guests who are making a mighty impact. First, we'll hear from Scott Simpson, President of the Board of Directors for KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) San Francisco. KEEN empowers children with disabilities through swimming and a variety of other adaptive sports. Learn how this innovative program builds confidence, fosters friendships, and inspires joy for kids and their families. Dr. Emily Beitiks Next, we welcome back Emily Beitiks, Interim Director of the Paul Longmore Institute at San Francisco State University. Emily will provide an update on the Institute's latest initiatives, including its work in disability history, culture, and advocacy. From groundbreaking research to upcoming events, find out how the Longmore Institute continues to amplify the voices of disabled people in the Bay Area and beyond. This program is produced and hosted by Eddie Ytuarte. Relevant Resources: KEEN – San Francisco San Francisco State University – Paul Longmore Institute on Disability The post Bay Area Disability Happenings – Pushing Limits – January 17, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

The Binocular Effect - Rev. Scott Simpson 12/8/24 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

Created to Dream: The Vision of Messiah - Rev. Scott Simpson 12/1/24 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

The Problem: John is a highly sensitive person. (Recorded on Monday, November 25, 2024.) New Roderick on the Line Merchandise! Featuring a terrific design by Sean Wolfe. (“For the Record” rehearsal courtesy of Scott Simpson. Featuring Kathleen Edwards, David Bazan, El May, and John Roderick) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.

Created to Dream: The Gift of His Dreams - Rev. Scott Simpson 10/27/24 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

David Newman, M.D., previews Sanford Health's Summit on the Future of Rural Health Care. Plus, Scott Simpson collaborates with AI to turn poems into songs.

One Step at a Time - Rev. Scott Simpson 10/13/24 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

Make Us One: The Love of God Made Known - Rev. Scott Simpson 10/6/24 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

The Lords Prayer: The Kingdom, the Power, & the Glory – Rev. Scott Simpson 8/4/24 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

The Lord's Prayer: Our Daily Bread – Rev. Scott Simpson 7/7/24 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

The Resurrected Life: If I Could Pray Again - Pastor Scott Simpson - 6/2/24 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

California and Nevada CU Leagues CEO Diana Dykstra gears up for retirement while her successor, Scott Simpson, brings Utah into the fold. Also, Natasha and Michael discuss potential podcast merch in the form of a lunchbox, apparently everybody is in LA, and Michael says two words that should send chills down the spine of anyone on the road: "Baby Driver". Link to Natasha's 2011 interview with Diana Dykstra.

Winston Peters says Julie Anne Genter should face consequences for confronting a minister in the House.  The Green MP has apologised in Parliament and could face further disciplinary action after a complaint was made of intimidatory behaviour toward Minister Matthew Doocey on Wednesday night.  Genter walked across the debating chamber to Doocey, waved a booklet and spoke angrily to him while getting close to his face.  The incident happened at about 8pm, while Labour's Nelson MP Rachel Boyack was speaking and followed some interjections between Doocey and Genter. It was visible in the background of the footage on Parliament TV.  “Miss Genter. Miss Genter, please resume your seat,” demanded the chair at the time, Barbara Kuriger.  “It's not appropriate to get out of one's seat to go and have an argument with somebody on the other side.”  Speaker Gerry Brownlee had to be recalled to the debating chamber to deal with the issue after National's whip Scott Simpson asked Kuriger to do so.  Simpson said in Parliament that he had never seen anything like it, describing it as a “serious, intimidatory physical attack upon another member”.  The Deputy Prime Minister told Mike Hosking that Genter appeared to, quote, "lose the plot".  He says there are processes to discipline someone like that, and just apologising to Doocey for making him feel unsafe doesn't cut it.  Also last night, Peters gave a speech regarding AUKUS Pillar 2, and has said the details are still fairly new to him.  The Foreign Minister has outlined New Zealand's position to the Institute of International Affairs at Parliament.  He says we should be open to exploring the technology leg of the nuclear-powered submarine pact and what that could look like for us.  Peters told Hosking that he's still trying to find out exactly what Pillar 2 would entail.   He says in the middle of public discussions, all sorts of people are rushing to judgement without having been remotely briefed on the matter.  LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finishing the week in South Dakota is Scott Simpson, who we met earlier this week with Sandy Swallow of the Lakota nation. Scott brings 3 of his songs to us... Sister Star Experiment ( the one he wrote with Sandy Swallow), Podunk Kinda Backward Sorta Deal and This Growing Old

Our next stop in South Dakota features a Lakota Tribal Elder named Sandy Swallow, a poet and artist. She is accompanied by Scott Simpson who puts her poetry to music. The songs she brings are Sister Star Experience and Running The Miky Way

Next week on The Music Of America Podcast, we ae in South Dakota.Meet our guests Jared Robles from Jaded Theories, Lakota tribal elder Sandy Swallow, Adam Wells from the rock band Great Odin's Raven, James Sautter from Black Hills Soul and capping off the week with singer songwriter we met briefly on Tuesday with Sandy Swallow...Scott Simpson from Spearfish South Dakota.

Serious About Sin – Rev. Scott Simpson - 3/17/24 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

Interview with Scott Simpson.  Collaborating on a new adventure. Lakota art bridges into musical territory.

Kip Puterbaugh is one of the all-time instructors in golf.  He was worked with Major Champions and PGA TOUR and LPGA players alike and has coached winners like Scott Simpson, Larry Mize, Loren Roberts and Dennis Paulson. Kip was schooled at the University of Houston under legendary coach, Dave Williams, and then played as a professional under the guidance of PGA TOUR legend, Gene Littler.  After a brief competitive stint he turned his attention to golf instruction and quickly became one of the most sought-after minds in the game. A published author, Kip joins #OntheMark to discuss golf and his book "What You Know (about Golf) Can Hurt You." Kip highlights and elaborates on his Top 10 Golf Instruction Myths, including "Swinging to Fast" and "Coming Over the Top." He then dives into the concept of Hand-Path and how the Handle of the Club moves in the downswing and through impact.  As he does so he also details concepts like: Shaft Lean, Casting and Club-lag, Proper Wrist Alignments, Arm Action and Movement and Grip Pressure. He then shares a cool story about Lee Trevino and how Ben Hogan described the "Flat Spot" of the golf-swing.  He also shows his "Whirlybird" practice drill to help golfers find the proper wrist alignments in the downswing and at impact.  This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subrscribe to Mark Immelman.