February 20, 2018
01. The History of the 2nd Amendment
02. Ex-FBI Agent on School Shootings
03. Should 16-Year Olds Be Allowed to Vote?
04. The Trauma Toll of School Shootings
05. Are We Raising a Society of Mass Shooters?
06. Acupuncture for the Flu?
07. Many Americans Believe God Made Trump President
08. Why are Docs Still Ignorant About Medical Marijuana?
09. This Doctor Says ‘Prescription Drugs Killed My Wife!’
10. Lose Weight by Eating More Pizza & Chocolate
11. Before You Say ‘I Don’t’
12. Boomers Living on 16-Thousand Dollars a Year
13. A Passionate Chef for Sunday Food Fun
14. Coming Out of the Closet – As a Psychic Medium
15. Speech Fear Halting Your Career?
16. What Can Hawaiians Teach the Rest of Us About Being Happier?
17. Why Millennials Will Save the World
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1. ==> The History of the 2nd Amendment
Gun enthusiasts frequently cite ‘the right to bear
arms’, but do your listeners know the origin of the 2nd
Amendment? Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, author of “Loaded: A
Disarming History of the Second Amendment,” can shed
light on the subject. She’ll take you back to colonial
times to explain why guns were so important to the
colonists. “The violent appropriation of Native land by
white settlers was seen as an individual right in the
Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, second only
to freedom of speech. Male colonial settlers had long
formed militias for the purpose of raiding and razing
Indigenous communities and seizing their lands and
resources, and the Native communities fought back.
Virginia, the first colony, forbade any man to travel
unless he was ‘well armed.’ A few years later, another
law required men to take arms with them to work and to
attend church or be fined.” Dunbar-Ortiz recently wrote
the piece “Inside the minds of American mass shooters”
for the British Guardian. Contact her at
rdunbaro@pacbell.net, @rdunbaro
2. ==> Ex-FBI Agent on School Shootings
Since 2013, there have been 290 school shootings
occurring at a rate of about one a week. Katherine
Schweit, a former senior F.B.I. official and the co-
author of a study of 160 active shooting incidents in
the United States says last week’s shooting wasn’t
shocking at all. “I spent four years dealing with these
kinds of events after Sandy Hook. We are not going to
be out of business very soon. When I retired in July, I
left a whole team still doing this. It’s not shock —
it’s sadness.” Unfortunately, Schweit doesn’t see much
changing. “We have absolutely become numb to these
kinds of shootings, and I think that will continue,”
she says. As an FBI special agent, Schweit was
responsible for the FBI’s active-shooter training — the
most extensive effort of its kind, initiated following
the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy in Newtown, Conn., in
2012. Contact her at (703) 864-5349;
katherine.schweit@gmail.com
3. ==> Should 16-Year Olds Be Allowed to Vote?
“The real adults in the room are the youth from
Parkland, Florida, who are speaking out about the need
for meaningful gun control laws. They are proving that
civic engagement among young people can make a
difference. The ironic part? They can’t even vote yet.”
So says Joshua Douglas, a law professor specializing in
election law, voting rights and constitutional law. He
believes that lowering the voting age, coupled with
better civics education, can energize a whole new
generation of smart civic leaders. He says,
“Unfortunately, a tragedy happened, but the response at
Stoneman Douglas High is showing that youth in this
country can and should have a significant role in
political debate. The students are fed up with our
politicians and are using their voices to demand
change.” Joshua Douglas is a law professor at the
University of Kentucky College of Law. He is the co-
editor of “Election Law Stories” and is currently
writing a new book on positive voting rights
enhancements. Contact him at (859) 257-4935;
joshuadouglas@uky.edu
4. ==> The Trauma Toll of School Shootings
Last week’s Florida school shooting has left the
immediate community and the country filled with shock
and sadness. Families, friends, children, staff,
police, first responders and the media covering the
event are all likely to be deeply traumatized. Even if
you weren’t there, watching repeated media accounts of
the tragedy can cause anguish and anxiety. Invite
Gillian Padgett to talk about ways to deal with trauma
from a horrific event. She’ll discuss how everyone
processes trauma differently, why alcohol is a bad
choice for dulling pain, and why people not directly
touched by the shooting may experience secondhand
trauma. Gillian Padgett is a therapist who has spent
over 25 years specializing in stress in the UK and
Canada. She is the author of “Let Stress Heal Your Life
– Uncover Your Amazing Capacity to Thrive” and the
upcoming book “From Trauma to Tranquility – A Guide to
Inner Peace.” Contact her at (1) 647-270-7602:
gillian@stresswisdomsolutions.com
5. ==> Are We Raising a Society of Mass Shooters?
President Donald Trump blamed “mental health” for the
shooting rampage at a Florida school that left 17 dead
last Wednesday saying the teenage shooter was “mentally
disturbed.” Emily Slingluff says many of the recent
horrific attacks across the country involved people who
were depressed and unhappy. She suggests a different
approach. “Whether lawmakers pass stricter gun laws or
not, another way to attack the problem is to teach
better parenting skills. The formative years are called
that because they’re formative. Parents are the main
influence, directly or indirectly, on their kids and
play a huge role in whether children grow up depressed
or happy with life.” Emily Slingluff is the author of
“Peace”, “Parenting without Punishment” and “A Present
to the Newborn.” Contact her at (757) 428-6167;
emilhyslingluff@aol.com
6. ==> Acupuncture for the Flu?
Flu season isn’t over yet, with health officials
reporting high rates of influenza just about everywhere
in the country. While many people think there’s nothing
to do but get through it, Dr. April Schulte says there
are plenty of ways to fight back depending on your
symptoms and overall health. “Acupuncture can really
clear up the lungs, stop a cough, reduce phlegm, clear
up the sinuses and improve nausea,” says Schulte.
“There’s another technique called cupping, and it’s a
suction technique that we use on the apex of the lungs
on the back that’s very effective for opening up the
lungs.” Schulte says each patient is different and may
need a different therapy or combination of Chinese
medicines and herbs. Specializing in acupuncture and
Chinese herbs, Dr. April Schulte, DAOM, LAc is an
expert in integrative and collaborative medicine and
runs a successful integrative medicine clinic. Contact
her at (970) 256-8449; aprilacudoctor@gmail.com
7. ==> Many Americans Believe God Made Trump President
A recent POLITICO story contends that millions of
Americans believe GOD actually wanted Donald Trump as
U.S. President. Patric Rutherford, Ph.D., author of the
critically-acclaimed book “God and President Trump Plus
the Rest of Us,” agrees that a Trump White House was
God’s permissive will — even though Dr. Rutherford
himself did NOT vote for Trump. Originally from
Jamaica, Dr. Rutherford will explore in his charming
accent what’s behind his decision that goes against his
beliefs, and whether many Americans have regrets or
feel like hypocrites or even sinners because of how
they voted. With decades of studying politics, faith
and human nature, Dr. Rutherford will discuss on-air:
why many deeply committed Christians had no qualms
about electing a seemingly godless man … the anti-
Trump contingent may get many things right, but also
many things wrong … whether God may not want Trump to
serve two terms, or even a full first term. Expect
timely controversy when you book Dr. Rutherford.
Contact him at (786) 201-6638;
patricrutherford@gmail.com.
8. ==> Why are Docs Still Ignorant About Medical
Marijuana?
From senior citizens looking to ease arthritis pain, to
cancer patients dealing with chemotherapy and migraine
sufferers looking for relief, medical marijuana users
are not your stereotypical potheads. Over 40 states
have programs allowing medical marijuana, but many
doctors aren’t recommending it – or even discussing it
with patients. The main reason? They don’t have the
information they need. In fact, many patients are far
more educated than their doctors about the
endocannabinoid system. Dr. Regina Nelson and Michael
Browning are coauthors of “Time for the Talk: Talking
to Your Doctor or Patient About Medical Cannabis.”
They’ll share resources for listeners and discuss why
many people are afraid to bring the topic up with their
physician, and specifically, what questions they should
ask. Contact Integral Education Press at (303)
505-0591; ecstherapyco@gmail.com
9. ==> This Doctor Says ‘Prescription Drugs Killed My
Wife!’
There aren’t many physicians willing to say what
Richard Ruhling, M.D., will: Prescription drugs are a
leading cause of illness, disability, and death. Dr.
Ruhling, who was board-certified in internal medicine,
will discuss prescription drug dangers including
adverse reactions like the one that killed his wife
(prescribed by another M.D.) for an infection. He can
share stories of patients who were able to reverse
their medical conditions by eliminating their
prescriptions and changing their diets. He can offer
natural remedies for common health conditions such as
arthritis, flu and asthma and share with your listeners
the 7 Golden Rules of Health that Dr. Breslow of UCLA
discovered that make a 30-year difference compared to
people who broke all seven. Dr. Ruhling taught health
science at Loma Linda University and he’s been
interviewed on scores of radio programs. He’s the
author of “God Bless America?” Reach him at (928)
583-7543 or Ruhling7@juno.com
10. ==> Lose Weight by Eating More Pizza & Chocolate
Mouth-watering pizza. Rich chocolate. Both top the list
of foods many people can’t stop eating until they’ve
consumed the entire pie or box of candy. But live on
the air, Sora Vernikoff can teach your audience her
simple Green Technique that will allow them to eat all
the pizza and chocolate they want and still lose
weight. Turning conventional wisdom on its ear, she’ll
explain why thinking about food makes you fat—not
eating it—and bad-for-you foods are a myth. Sora, a
former elementary school teacher who lost 25 pounds and
has kept them off for decades, has helped hundreds of
people discover the secret for knowing when to stop
eating. She is the author of the Amazon bestseller “Eat
What You Want! Stop When You Want!: A No-Diet, Weight-
Loss Program.” This experienced talk show guest spent
more than a decade teaching her program while working
under the auspices of a leading New York City
endocrinologist. She has also taught the program at the
Learning Annex and lectured at Lennox Hill Hospital.
Contact her at (212) 464-8590; soravernikofff@gmail.com
11. ==> Before You Say ‘I Don’t’
You’re miserable in your marriage, your spouse cheated
on you, or you’ve simply grown apart. You may think
your only option is divorce, but attorney Neal Prevost,
says that’s not true. He’ll discuss the real cost of
divorce and explain why he thinks it’s the dumbest
thing we do in America. Prevost says after handling
more than a thousand family law cases over the past
twenty years, he’s seen patterns that lead to divorce
and will share how to stop them before it’s too late.
He’ll also tell you what the back story is in most
contested matters. Neal Prevost is a founding partner
of Prevost, Shaff, Mason & Carns, PLLC. Contact him at
(214) 629-7494; info@nealprevost.com
12. ==> Boomers Living on 16-Thousand Dollars a Year
For those headed toward retirement age, here’s a wake-
up call: Imagine living on only $1,369 each month. That
amount is the average monthly Social Security check
received by 42 million retired workers in the U.S. as
of June 2017. That’s only $16,428 a year! That’s the
bad news, the good news is that chartered retirement
planning counselor Rodger Alan Friedman, CRPC®, can
tell your audience the simple steps they can take now
to make sure this doesn’t happen to them. Learn how
just a few small adjustments to your current spending
habits can make the difference between living
comfortably in retirement and struggling to make ends
meet. He’s the author of “The Mindset of Retirement
Success: 7 Winning Strategies to Change Your Life.”
Friedman has been featured in magazines and appeared on
radio stations nationwide. Contact him at (844) 3MY-
PLAN (NY); Rodger@RodgeronRetirement.com
13. ==> A Passionate Chef for Sunday Food Fun
Sunday is a day of fun, togetherness, and food! Jorj
Morgan knows the best way to entertain friends and
spoil family is to gather in the kitchen. Her newest
collection, “Sunday Best Dishes: A Cookbook for
Passionate Chefs,” is filled with easy and elegant
recipes. Have a special Sunday celebration planned – or
just planning to celebrate Sunday? Jorj will teach you
to think creatively with your recipes and entertaining
ideas, while providing fresh and nutritional meals for
your loved ones. Jorj is a popular author and Facebook
personality. She has appeared in The Wall Street
Journal, Reader’s Digest, Woman’s Day, People, and
more. She is also the author of numerous books,
including “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Good Fat, Good
Carb Meals.” Contact Jorj at (954) 465-8187 or
jorj@jorj.com
14. ==> Coming Out of the Closet – As a Psychic Medium
We are ALL intuitive beings — says acclaimed psychic
medium Beth Lynch! Yet many of us hesitate to admit
this, even if our gifts have been evident since
childhood. Invite Beth to explore how to recognize,
accept and cultivate your innate intuitive and even
psychic abilities without regret naturally. She’ll
discuss her own fascinating journey, and how she began
communicating with the spirit world in earnest,
especially after losing her mother in a tragic train
accident. Beth will also talk about amazing skills one
can discover when you overcome qualms related to your
spiritual self and anyone doubting you. Can you
interpret dreams or visions? Glimpse future events?
Sense what others are thinking/feeling? While many use
their gifts to do speaking and counseling, as she has,
you can also heal yourself and loved ones, or encourage
children who show their abilities emerging early in
life. Beth Lynch is author of “Soul Rising: The
Spiritual Science of Living.” Reach her at (888)
271-4487; soulsense1111@gmail.com.
15. ==> Speech Fear Halting Your Career?
A great speaking ability is one of “the” top must-have
skills, yet so many are terrified by it, and even more
just don’t do it well. Deanna Ford will share
strategies, skills and knowledge to help you not just
survive, but succeed. You’ll learn how to plan, prep
and perform when it’s your turn to be in the limelight.
Deanna is the author of the new book “Command the
Stage: A Speaker’s Guide to Using Notes Strategically
to Develop and Deliver Better Speeches.” A portion of
book proceeds will be given to New Directions Speakers
School, a not-for-profit that helps marginalized people
grow their speaking voice so they can better
participate in the community. For the last 30 years,
Deanna has earned her living on stage in front of
audiences as a musician, and then speaker. Contact her
at (807) 475-3631; deanna@deannaford.ca
16. ==> What Can Hawaiians Teach the Rest of Us About
Being Happier?
Most people think “aloha” is simply used as a greeting
or farewell but in Hawaii it’s recognized as a way of
living. Award-winning screenwriter, author, TV/film
producer, journalist, and TV host Maryann Ridini
Spencer sets her novels in Hawaii, and has embraced the
culture that is so treasured by Hawaiians that in 1986
they passed an Aloha Spirit Law. Invite her to share
with your audience what living aloha means and how the
Hawaiian tradition of being kind and respectful to
everyone and living in a sustainable manner can benefit
all of us. Her work has appeared on Hallmark Hall of
Fame (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy,
Showtime, PBS, and many others. Her latest novels,
“Lady in the Window,” and its sequel to be released
later this year, “The Paradise Table,” feature Hawaii
as a backdrop for a woman’s journey to heal from loss,
find new life, new love, and synchronicities sent from
the beyond. Contact her at (818) 884-0104 (CA);
recprinfo@gmail.com?
17. ==> Why Millennials Will Save the World
Doomsayers claim the generation born between 1982 and
2000 will inherit a huge global mess as they enter
their prime, and that they’re powerless to do anything
about it. But environmental engineer Yasmin Davar
strongly disagrees with the stereotypes assigned to
Millennials. “This enormous demographic that now
comprises more than one quarter of the U.S. and world
populations is more diverse, educated, technologically
advanced and independent-minded than any previous
generation. They also care deeply about the environment
and the overall health of the planet. Millennials will
be the ones to save the world from disaster.” Yasmin
will provide a step-by-step guide for these young
future movers and shakers that is simple, yet extremely
powerful. She can demonstrate how healing negative
beliefs and destructive thought patterns and taking
positive action on the individual level can lead to
sustainable peace, prosperity and happiness for the
entire world! Yasmin Davar is an environmental engineer
with a Master of International Studies in Peace and
Conflict Resolution and the author of the book “Our
Peaceful Planet: Healing Ourselves and the World for a
Sustainable Future.” Contact her at
yasmin@yasmindavar.com.
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