PRESS CLUB C Podcast with Ray Keating

Ray talks about his new book WHAT’S LOST? and the question of how well we can know others. Keating has three new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story is the 14th book in the series, and the 15th book in the series, as noted in this episode, is What’s Lost? A Pastor St...

Ray looks at where we stand on the economy and lays out possibilities as to where we might be headed. Especially given the recent rise in inflation, he’s concerned that a return to stagflation could be in the cards. Perhaps loose money and anti-growth tax, regulatory and spending policies aren’t such hot ideas. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13t...

Ray Keating discusses how novelists can present themselves to readers. Should writers lead with their religious and philosophical foundations, or are readers, their stories, and the ideas discussed better served by simply presenting oneself as a novelist – in Keating’s case, a writer of thrillers and mysteries? Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13t...

President Joe Biden announces U.S. troops will be pulled out of Afghanistan, with a completion date of 9/11. This is wrong – and dangerous – on so many levels. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. Past L...

Thinking about whether or not to work remotely after the pandemic? What’s best for your career, goals, and perhaps entrepreneurial aspirations? Keating kicks all of this around in this episode. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books a...

Baseball is back, and Ray Keating serves up 10 reasons why he puts baseball above the three other major team sports. He also notes some challenges for the game, but points out that, ironically, these problems spring from misguided efforts by Major League Baseball to fix our national pastime. In terms of the actual challenges that face baseball, they’re not that hard to fix, according to Ray, if yo...

Whether writing books, articles, Facebook posts or Tweets, Ray argues that when trying to persuade others to your side, perhaps it’s better to be civil than resorting, for example, to name calling. He offers 12 rules to help himself and hopefully others in rather toxic times. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Ste...

In time for St. Patrick’s Day, Ray serves up more than beer, corned beef and the dreaded cabbage. He actually delves into who this guy St. Patrick was, and why he mattered so much that he got and deserves his own day. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at A...

With his new book Past Lives: A Pastor Stephen Grant Short Story written in a different style, Ray Keating has been thinking about moving outside one’s comfort zone, and why at various points in life it is essential to do so. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edit...

Keating doesn’t just rant about what annoys him regarding an assortment of engagements on social media, but also serves up some solutions or advice. Golly, how novel. Keating has two new books out. Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel is the 13th thriller/mystery in the Pastor Stephen Grant series. Get the paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon, or signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com....

Everyone loves a Top 10 list. So, Ray has served up one on what fascinates him about Disney to the point that he started up the DisneyBizJournal.com website. Another way to think about: What does Ray love about Disney? Check out www. DisneyBizJournal.com. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. O...

Big Tech? Big Pharma? Big Oil? Ray Keating argues that, especially during this pandemic, it’s time to stop attacking big business, and instead, thank businesses for what they do. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Lef...

Ray Keating offers some reflections – sometimes coherent – on the messes that are the Republican and Democratic parties. It’s kind of depressing, but, I guess, it has to be done? Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines: Conservative Communiques from Lef...

Ray Keating talks about his new book, Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel, including reading a couple of chapters, and offers some big reveals on upcoming novels and, yes, new thriller/mystery series. It’s all very exciting if Keating can get his act together. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novel in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get...

It’s time for a good old football rant! Ray Keating makes the case for getting rid of Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer. Zimmer has turned out to be a master of inconsistency, mediocrity and being grossly overrated. Grab Ray Keating’s latest thriller Vatican Shadows: A Pastor Stephen Grant Novelin paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon or get signed books. Order Ray Keating’s book Behind Enemy Lines:...

Ray Keating sorts through the ugly politics on both sides of the political aisle when it comes to the Amy Coney Barrett nomination to the Supreme Court. While acknowledging that she likely would be a fine addition to the Court, Keating also addresses the issue that ultimately frustrates those of us who desire a Court that is not activist but instead one that properly interprets and applies the Con...

Ray Keating looks at the Big 4 controversies in baseball today – more teams in the playoffs, starting a runner on second during extra innings, seven-inning doubleheaders, and the universal designated hitter. Keating argues that if you love baseball – real baseball – then you should be in favor of one of these ideas, and vehemently opposed to the others. You can support Ray Keating’s work on the PR...

After the U.S. Open at Winged Foot and before we hit The Masters in November, Ray Keating takes a look at the state of golf. His conclusion: Keating is bullish on golf! You can support Ray Keating’s work on the PRESS CLUB C Podcast, as well as his columns at Keating Files and his Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast. Contribute right here! Get Ray Keating’s golf-related thriller Deep Rough: A...

Ray has an illuminating discussion with Dr. Gene Edward Veith Jr. – a brilliant guy who has written assorted books, including Post-Christian: A Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture, which is the focus of their talk. Like Veith’s book, the two cover a lot of ground. But Ray likes the fact that Veith is a Christian who argues for engaging the world, no matter how rough things might seem, rather...

Ray seems a little surprised that he will be celebrating his 30th anniversary of working in a home office in 2021. His experience of working remotely, however, means that he can serve up some tips for those who are working at home due to the pandemic. Love Ray Keating’s Pastor Stephen Grant Thrillers and Mysteries? It’s the Perfect Time to Join the Pastor Stephen Grant Fellowship! For the BEST VAL...

Ray welcomes Lou Mongello – entrepreneurship and Disney expert – to talk about age and entrepreneurship. Too young? Too old? Is there a “just right” age for entrepreneurship? Lou serves up answers and tips, and he plays a special edition of “Tell Us Your Favorites.”Check out how Lou Mongello helps entrepreneurs and more at LouMongello.com. Tune in to Lou Mongello’s WDW Radio Podcast and more! Visi...

Ray takes the listener on a sobering (depressing?) journey through the economy – where we were pre-pandemic (no, it wasn’t the greatest economy of all time), the breathtaking decline due to the pandemic and shutdown, and some concerns as we look ahead. Ray apologizes for being a downer, but he does have faith in American entrepreneurs – if American politicians can get policy right, which is a big...

Listen to Ray’s conversation with a leading voice in our nation’s debate over trade. Bryan Riley is the Director of NTU’s Free Trade Initiative. He subscribes to sound economics when it comes to trade. That is, he is a rare, welcome voice of reason in a national discussion on trade that too often careens into nonsense. Oh, and is Cheap Trick the greatest band ever? Bryan thinks so. Check out Bryan...

Ray Keating explains why electric cars annoy the economist in him. Can you say “government subsidies and mandates”? Ray argues for private-sector innovation, and for ending government handouts for electric cars, for wind power and for solar power. Let entrepreneurs, businesses, workers and consumers call the shots, and if electric cars then make sense, that’s great. Tune in to Ray Keating’s other...

Craig Donofrio is a cool guy who happens to be a pastor, author, radio personality, podcaster, Mid-Century Modern fanatic, and Tikiphile. Oh, yeah, he also dabbled in rock ‘n’ roll and politics. Ray forgives Craig for the politics stuff. Join their discussion that celebrates nostalgia and the new podcast Craig cohosts called The Mid-Modcast Podcast, which celebrates all things yesteryear from the...