Ralph Norman: podcast appearances and interviews

Ralph Warren Norman Jr. is an American politician and real estate developer who has served as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2017. His district encompasses most of the South Carolina side of the Charlotte metropolitan area as well as outer portions of the Upstate and Midlands. Norman is a member of the Republican Party and previously served as the South Carolina state representative for the 48th district from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2017. He first won election to Congress in a special election following Mick Mulvaney’s vacating of the seat to become director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Donald Trump. As of 2019, Norman's net worth was reported at 18.3 million dollars, making him the 28th wealthiest member of Congress. He has been recognized for his conservative stance and was ranked as the most conservative member of the 117th Congress by Govtrack.us in February 2023. Norman has been noted for his political positions, including advocating for the implementation of martial law to prevent the peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Joe Biden in January 2021.