There’s no better way to experience the joys of the season than by inviting pianist and songwriter Dave Combs on your program to play Christmas music live! Whether he plays his instrumental composition “Happy Christmas Bells” or holiday classic songs off his “My First Christmas Album” (i.e. “Silent Night,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”), Dave will bring […]
Host of PBS’ Simply Delicious Living Offers 5 Tips for Finding Your Bliss in 2022
The New Year is a time to start fresh and begin making your dreams happen, but what if you don’t know how to start? The award-winning screenwriter, author, TV/film producer, journalist, and host of the Telly Award-winning Simply Delicious Living PBS-TV series, Maryann Ridini Spencer, reveals her top five tips to start living your dreams. Ask her what are […]
Is Your Deceased Parent Still Beating You Up? How to Exorcise Childhood Trauma, For Good
Adults may continue to experience the effects of a toxic parent long after said parent is dead, without even realizing it. “This may manifest as an ongoing pattern of unhealthy romantic relationships, dead-end jobs and debilitating low self-esteem,” says Arnoux Goran. His own horrific childhood led Arnoux to create the “7 Steps to Reprogramming Yourself,” which has […]
Are You a Carrier of the ‘Trauma Virus?’
Trauma is embedded in institutions, in our collective stories, and passed down from generation to generation. Scholar and author Dr. Sousan Abadian says that even if you think you haven’t experienced trauma yourself, you can be a carrier of the “trauma virus.” She says, “We see trauma footprints today in the riots, insurrection, and rise […]
Why Your Laundry Detergent May Be as Bad for You as Smoking
Your laundry may smell like a mountain breeze or fresh meadow after washing. But those seemingly delightful aromas may be as deadly as cigarettes. “Many household products contain fragrance,” says product expert Zorica Denton. “They may contain anywhere from 100 to 1,000 chemicals. But they don’t have to be listed due to trade secret policies.” […]
Totally Ridiculous Laws Still on the Books
In Gainesville, Ga., eating fried chicken with a fork is illegal. In Mississippi, public swearing will get you 30 days in the slammer. “There are a lot of outdated laws that are still on the books that can get you fined or arrested,” says award-winning author, screenwriter and former Universal Studios government affairs executive John Thibault. John […]
12/14/2021 RTIR Newsletter: Russia & Ukraine, Santa Makeover, Magic Mushrooms
01. Will Russia Attack Ukraine? What the Troop Massing Means 02. This Guest Set the Precedent for Holding Parents Responsible 03. Maxwell Trial: Why Nothing Will Happen to the Men 04. Inspiration from Former NFL Linebacker Keith Davis 05. The Christmas Mitzvah: A True Interfaith Holiday Story 06. Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of “It’s a […]
12/9/2021 RTIR Newsletter: Russian Mafia, Worst Gifts, Selling Celebs
01. Corporate Crime: Call It by Its Name 02. Democracy Summit Not So Democratically Organized 03. Beyond Britney: Exposing the Legal Guardianship Swamp 04. Free Job Helpline Reaches Out to Marginalized Workers 05. True Story: He Was Exiled for Exposing Russian Mafia 06. Do a Fun Show on the Wacky World of Celebrity Real Estate […]
12/7/2021 RTIR Newsletter: Putin Problems, Hip Hop Hero, Mind-Blowing Happiness
01. How NATO Provokes Russia 02. 30th Anniversary of Soviet Union Collapse 03. Testing Bombshell Reveals Trump Clan’s Depravity 04. What Trump Revealed about the Mainstream Media 05. This Hip-Hopper Appeared with Quavo and Waka Flocka! 06. Make a List and Check it Twice: Holiday Safety Tips 07. History Lesson: Ridding the World of Smallpox […]
12/2/2021 RTIR Newsletter: Former NFLer, The Great Upgrade, Gifts for Grandma
01. Repercussions of South African Travel Bans 02. Expect Big Changes to America’s Abortion Laws 03. Inside the Fast-Food Season of Rebellion 04. Former NFL Player on Overcoming Obstacles 05. How American Presidents Shaped the Last Century 06. ‘The Great Resignation’ Is ‘The Great Upgrade’ in Disguise 07. No Business Plan Needed: Pitch Your Small […]