January 3, 2019
01. Trump Puts Himself First, Not America
02. CNN Political Analyst Julian Zelizer
03. Great New Year Show: Top Trends for 2019
04. Why More Marriages End After the Holidays
05. Interview a Tsunami Survivor
06. The Trick to Make Resolutions Stick
07. Less Yes and More No this New Year
08. The Simplest, Most Powerful Resolution: Love Yourself!
09. Which Profession Has the Most Workplace Violence?
10. Men Scared of Women at Work? Fiddlesticks!
11. Winning a Lawsuit Could Be Your Worst Nightmare
12. From War to Hippies and #MeToo: Psychologist Shares Insights
13. Doc Shares 3-Prong Cure for Opioid Addiction
14. Make This the Year You Find Your Calling
15. Dads and Daughters in the #MeToo Age
16. Revealed: God’s Only Reason to Get Married
17. 2019 Is the Year to Go Back to Grad School
18. Move Over, Siri: Tap Your Own Genius
19. Do a Show about Growing Up in the 1%
20. Interview ‘The Decision Doula’
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1. ==> Trump Puts Himself First, Not America
Whether it’s the government shut down, withdrawing
troops from Syria or undermining the free press and our
justice system, Mark Weinberg says Donald Trump
consistently shows he is acting in his own best
interests and putting America and Americans second.
“The one norm to which every president must adhere is
putting the American people first. Regardless of his or
her personal style, the president of the United States
must at all times act in a way that protects the well-
being of our citizens and the strength of our republic.
That means supporting — not seeking to destroy — what
makes our country great, even if doing so is at his own
expense.” He adds, “Recent actions by Trump provide
legitimate reason to question if, whenever the
government comes back to full strength, that will be
his priority. On that there can be no compromise. Ever.
Our survival depends on it.” Mark Weinberg is a former
speech writer and advisor to President Ronald Reagan,
who served on the 1980 Reagan campaign traveling staff,
all eight years in the Reagan White House, and two
years thereafter as Reagan’s spokesman in his post-
presidency office in Los Angeles. Weinberg currently
runs his own communications consultancy and is the
author of “Movie Nights with the Reagans.” Contact him
at (917) 319-3645; mark@weinbergcommunications.com
2. ==> CNN Political Analyst Julian Zelizer
If you were asked when America became polarized, your
answer would vary depending on your age…for historians
Kevin Kruse and Julian Zelizer, it all starts in 1974.
In that one year, the nation was rocked by one major
event after another. In their new book, “Fault Lines,”
Kruse and Zelizer examine the persistent development of
political, economic, racial, religious and sexual
divisions in modern America, as well as the cultural
and technological changes that fostered and evolved
from such divisions. Kruse and Zelizer will
contextualize the current moment, showing how Donald
Trump has been, in many ways, the result of trends
decades in the making, an acolyte of what Nixon’s aides
once championed as “the politics of positive
polarization.” Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703)
646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or
Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188
3. ==> Great New Year Show: Top Trends for 2019
What can we expect in 2019? Global trend forecaster
Gerald Celente can provide a detailed, fact-based
portrait of the changes that lie ahead, across a broad
range of fields ranging from geopolitics to everyday
life. Among the topics he can discuss: whether a
worldwide economic crash is inevitable, the unforeseen
impact of aging Baby Boomers and how they will spend
retirement, why America and other countries will
increasingly impose Puritan standards across all
aspects of life, and how the cannabis industry is
poised to become big business. Gerald Celente is
publisher of the Trends Journal. Celente developed the
Globalnomic® methodology to identify, track, forecast
and manage trends. He has been featured on Oprah, all
the of the major network/cable morning shows, the
nightly news and newspapers worldwide. Contact Ryan
McCormick at (516) 901-1103.
4. ==> Why More Marriages End After the Holidays
Sure, the holidays are supposed to mean fun times with
the family. But, for many, the reality is no Currier &
Ives postcard. There’s financial stress, family
obligation stress, and opportunities to drink too much
and behave badly with friends and coworkers. Interview
licensed marriage counselor Brad Robinson to discuss
what to do when your marriage hits a rough patch or
when you start thinking about leaving a marriage where
trust has been violated and your needs aren’t being
met. Brad specializes in helping couples survive
infidelity and he can share his surprising take on what
types of couples are most at risk. He is motivated to
do this work after having grown up in a broken home.
Brad co-hosts the popular “Healing Broken Trust”
podcast with his wife, Morgan, and they are writing a
book with the same name. Contact him at (918) 606-1700;
morgan@tulsamarriagesolutions.com
5. ==> Interview a Tsunami Survivor
Over the holidays, a devastating tsunami struck
Indonesia. It came without warning at nighttime sending
a wall of water that swept people and buildings away.
Tsunamis are relatively rare examples of nature at its
unpredictable worst and few people who experience them
live to tell the tale. Sana Brauner is one of the lucky
ones. She will share the compelling story of how she
survived a similar wall of water when her own holiday
in Thailand turned deadly. Sana’s son and ex-husband
also survived but her mother did not. Her two-year-old
daughter has never been found. Sana can talk about what
it is like to lose everything you hold dear in an
instant and the steps she has taken to recover from her
2004 ordeal. She is the author of “The Borrowed
Daughter,” a memoir containing lessons to help anyone
going through a life crisis. Contact her at Sana
Brauner at SBrauner@rtirguests.com or Skype: sanabr
6. ==> The Trick to Make Resolutions Stick
One of the reasons that most New Year’s resolutions
fail, according to internationally known fitness and
wellness expert Adita Yrizarry-Lang, is that too much
attention is lavished on the goals we set and not
enough on the feelings we can experience if we make
them a reality. Adita says if someone wants to lose ten
pounds, they should pay more attention to how they
would feel if those ten pounds were gone. “Perhaps, she
says, “you would be able to buy new clothing including
that gorgeous dress you had your eye on that wasn’t
available in your size. And if you lost weight you
might picture yourself having more energy and, with
less strain on your joints, being able to move more and
accomplish more.” Adita can share many simple tips for
making the most popular resolutions a reality. Her new
book is “SuperPowers, A Busy Woman’s Guide to Health
and Happiness.” Adita Yrizarry-Lang is a nutritional
guru and mind-body coach who has trained thousands of
fitness professionals’ worldwide and been featured in
Shape and Fitness magazines. Contact her at
305-874-0268; AYrizarry@rtirguests.com
7. ==> Less Yes and More No this New Year
Millions set New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and
quit bad habits, but after a holiday season of button-
pushing, boundary-breaking relatives, Jennifer Cochern
says a better way to start the new year is to vow to
stand up and say “No!” more often. “It’s easy to start
feeling angry and resentful when we continually feel we
have to say yes to things we don’t want to do.” says
Cochern, a seasoned counselor who helps people
understand what boundaries are, how to create them and
how to keep them in place… even with that mother-in-
law! (A daunting task for sure!) Jennifer Cochern, LCPC
is a counselor and the author of “Alignment: Move from
Internal Chaos to Clarity.” She has worked with
hundreds of clients promoting personal growth and
healthier relationship skills. Contact Jennifer Cochern
at (208) 817-2870; JCochern@rtirguests.com
8. ==> The Simplest, Most Powerful Resolution: Love
Yourself!
Trying to be a better person this new year? We’ve all
been told to love our neighbor. It is a wonderful
sentiment, but Joffre McClung says it’s the wrong
message, especially for women. “Women of different
generations have had different struggles. But the one
constant in all of them is that our worth, our value,
our sense of being good enough, is always seen through
the lens of what we do for others and how others see
us.” McClung will explain the many ways lack of self-
love affects our lives, how to develop your own sense
of self-love, and why you should incorporate five
simple self-gratitude practices into your daily life.
Joffre McClung’s latest book is “The Heart of the
Matter.” Contact her at 917-994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Which Profession Has the Most Workplace
Violence?
Pop quiz: Can you guess which industry accounts for 75
percent of all workplace violence? If you guessed law
enforcement or package delivery you’d be wrong. As
Sharon Bahrych will tell you, it’s the health-care
industry and, in her 30-year career as a physician
assistant, Sharon has been physically assaulted by a
hospital department administrator and a witness to
other violent behavior among her colleagues. Sharon can
address why there is so much workplace violence in
health care and its impact on patients. In addition,
she can talk about how she was able to forgive the
assailant who tried to kill her and offer tips on
moving forward after unpleasant situations occur.
Sharon trained at Baylor College of Medicine. She has a
master’s in public health from the University of Texas
School of Public Health. Contact her at 720-669-8098;
SBahrych@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Men Scared of Women at Work? Fiddlesticks!
Perhaps you saw the Bloomberg News article about men on
Wall Street who say they are afraid to hire women or be
alone with female colleagues in the wake of the #MeToo
movement. Is it true that many men on Wall Street and
other industries now feel that way or is this an
exaggerated reaction of a vocal minority? Wall Street
executive, business consultant and career coach Tamara
Lashchyk (Lash-check) thinks such comments are a gross
generalization made by a few in an attempt to diminish
#MeToo and to maintain the “bro-culture” status quo.
Oddly enough, she had expected such a backlash when she
was researching her bestselling book, “Lose the Gum: A
Survival Guide for Women on Wall Street, Main Street
and Every Street in Between,” but instead she has found
that the men she has interviewed think avoiding female
colleagues is ridiculous. This experienced talk show
guest can also talk about ways some men have
experienced collateral damage from the movement and the
behaviors women sometimes exhibit at work that holds
them back including the #1 thing that makes men in the
office cringe. Contact Tamara at 848-373-3543;
TLashchyk@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Winning a Lawsuit Could Be Your Worst Nightmare
Legal trouble is stressful and expensive. Do you have
the right good lawyer to help you navigate a lawsuit
(whether you’re suing or being sued), while looking
after your pocketbook? How is seeking courtroom justice
the priciest way to solve a problem? Are you willing to
stay the course and jeopardize your business, your
marriage or your own health? Explore many such
questions with attorney Francine Tone, Esq., who’s been
educating the public for years about getting the right
legal help, making wise decisions, asking prudent
questions, and proceeding with caution as legal
challenges unfold. A prolific author and sought-after
speaker, Francine recently released the best-selling
book “What Every Good Lawyer Wants You to Know.”
Audiences will thank you for welcoming her on-air to
talk myths and truths about lawsuits most people find
themselves embroiled in — and what might happen should
you lose OR win. She’ll also reveal whether TV legal
dramas (like Bull, Suits, The Good Fight) are anywhere
close to reality. Contact Francine Tone at
531-208-1297;
FTone@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Psychologist’s Insights from Israeli-
Palestinian Conflict, Hippie Experience, 4 Wars, #MeToo
Movement
People everywhere experience times of personal
challenge, relationship issues with loved ones, and
powerful social change. And they could all use advice
and been-there insights from someone who understands.
Audiences will therefore thank you for interviewing
psychologist Pratibha Eastwood, whose real-life journey
both personal and professional includes decades of
cultural upheaval and several wars. Learn from Pratibha
what it was like to be a fearful child sent to boarding
schools at a very young age — during some of the worst
of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. What do few
Americans know about such Middle Eastern crises? Ask
Pratibha (and invite callers) to explore: what led her
to experiment with drugs, live in a commune, and become
a real “hippie?” How could she finally forgive her
neglectful parents? What are her opinions about the
#MeToo Movement? And how did Pratibha’s adventurous
side help her spiritual journey of turning lemon into
lemonade? How did she experiment with love as a
successful survival technique, while traveling to
unknown far-away places? Arrange interviews at
808-398-3318 (HI); epratibha@yahoo.com
13. ==> This M.D. Has a Three-Pronged Cure for Opioid
Addiction
As opioid addiction has reached epidemic proportions,
most treatment programs focus merely on treating the
symptoms. But Dr. Steven M. Hall claims they are
getting it all wrong. “The magnitude of the problem is
mind-boggling, and most recovery programs don’t address
how this started in the first place,” he says. Thus, he
has devised a three-pronged treatment program with
which he has helped dozens of patients in his private
practice overcome addiction that addresses the physical
and emotional causes of addiction. “It’s true that
people’s emotions are as important as their physical
feelings,” he says. “I teach people how to be healthy
with their feelings.” Dr. Steven received his medical
degree from University of Utah School of Medicine and
has been practicing family medicine since 1985. He is
the author of “The 7 Tools of Healing: Unlock Your
Inner Wisdom and Live the Life Your Soul Desires.”
Contact him at 425-272-9458.
14. ==> Make This the Year You Find Your Calling
Many people want to make a difference in other people’s
lives but have yet to figure out what their calling is.
And when they do think about finding their purpose they
may put the thought aside because they are already over
scheduled, overworked and overwhelmed. Enter Suzette
Webb. She’ll share her proven four-step process that
can quickly take anyone from self-doubt to clarity.
Suzette can talk about ways you can learn to trust your
inner voice more, recognize that your past had a
purpose, and take action. Suzette holds an MBA from the
Kellogg Graduate School of Northwestern University. She
is a mother, entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster and the
author of “Blues to Blessings.” Contact her at (708)
261-3303; suzette@bluestoblessings.com
15. ==> How Dads Can Raise Strong Daughters in the
#MeToo Age
Dads play a very important role when it comes to
empowering their young daughters to become strong,
independent women. However, there is a dearth of
support for these men. Long-time female empowerment
advocate Kailin Gow offers valuable insights for dads
of daughters. “Raising a daughter who is aware and
knowledgeable of the world so that she can navigate
through it with her eyes open, rather than closed, can
be one of her best protections,” she says. “Knowledge
is power.” Kailin has released a book especially for
dads: “Raising Strong Daughters: What Fathers Should
Know.” She can share how men can help to empower their
daughters when it comes to the threats of sexual
assault, school violence, bullying and other
challenging life situations young girls experience.
Kailin is the founder of Sparklesoup Inc., an
internationally recognized, multi-award-winning
bestselling author who has sold over 5.5 million books,
and director/filmmaker. She also is the author of the
recently released “Kailin Gow’s Go Girl Guide.” Contact
her at KGow@rtirguests.com or 617-582-2121
16. ==> Revealed: God’s Only Reason to Get Married
Most people can offer plenty of reasons for why they
tied or are about to tie the knot, everything from
wanting to forge a life with their best friend to
raising children together and sharing common values.
But according to René and Gloria Vallières, there is
just one reason to get married and that’s to have daily
sex! Married for 48 years, René and Gloria Vallières
will explain that this is God’s idea—not theirs—as they
share the joys and challenges couples experience when
they are prepared to have sex every day whenever either
partner wants it. They’ll talk about why frequent sex
is more important to a successful marriage than good
communication, friendship or even who does the
housework. Their new book, “Radical Sex: God’s
Foundation for a Healthy Marriage,” is full of
controversial ideas that make them terrific guests.
René was a pastor in The Christian and Missionary
Alliance and a teaching elder at Evangelical
Fellowships in New York and Utah. Teaching adult
classes on relationships for 35 years, Gloria has a
prayer ministry and is a freelance writer. Contact René
and Gloria at (801) 783-0928;
TheBibleSexDevotional@gmail.com
17. ==> 2019 Is the Year to Go Back to Grad School
Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates found career success
without a college degree, but their stories are the
exception, not the rule. Today a graduate degree has
replaced a bachelor’s degree as the educational
requirement for many employers. Interview Dr. Don
Martin and Kevin Kiley to learn why is now the best
time to think about going to grad school. Find out what
the biggest mistake graduate school applicants make and
what are the 7 questions you need to ask yourself
before applying to grad school. Dr. Don Martin was the
admissions dean at three top-tier universities, in
three different disciplines. He is the author of “Road
Map for Graduate Study: A Guide for Prospective
Students.” Kevin Kiley has served as admissions
director in a top-tier MBA program. They have
successfully coached hundreds of individuals through
the graduate school application process and together
have over 50 years of graduate admissions experience.
Contact Dr. Don Martin at 917-994-0038;
DMartin@rtirguests.com and Kevin Kiley at 314-334-1320;
KKiley@rtirguests.com
18. ==> Move Over, Siri: Tap Your Own Genius
Forget Siri or Alexa. You can learn how to tap your own
inner genius to receive clear guidance anytime you need
it. Or at least you will be able to after you interview
Susan Shumsky, author of “Awaken Your Divine Intuition”
and 13 other books. Susan, who has aced more than 1,030
media interviews on a variety of topics, will discuss
what intuition is and why it is more important than
ever in today’s economic environment. She can discuss
the different ways people experience intuition and how
you can develop your ability to do so as well as share
stories about what happened to her when she used her
intuition (and didn’t). Contact her at 917-336-7184;
SShumsky@rtirguests.com
19. ==> Do a Show about Growing Up in the 1%
How bad is the 1% really? What are the myths
surrounding this economic group and the families it
represents? Interview Ivan Obolensky and find out! He
grew up in this world and has firsthand experience with
it. People often ask how does one get to be a part of
the 1%? Misconceptions abound about their ethics,
morals and attitudes – continually perpetuated by the
media. Find out how the 1% really lives… not only with
each other but those around them, both professionally
and personally. “People think that those who have
wealth are self-centered, have no problems, don’t
contribute to society, or that they are simply lucky
and entitled,” says Ivan, “but nothing could be further
from the truth.” Find out why trust is so important to
the wealthy – and how it helps keep them on top. Ivan
Obolensky is an author and a true Renaissance man in
his own right. His new novel is “Eye of the Moon.”
Contact Ivan Obolensky at 818-495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com
20. ==> Interview ‘The Decision Doula’
Sometimes making a tough decision can feel like giving
birth! Have you ever had to make a tough decision?
Like whether to leave a job? Get out of a relationship?
Or what medical treatment to pursue? It can leave you
feeling scared, lonely, and frozen with fear. Terrie
Novak is an expert at decision-making… or “choice-
making” as she likes to call it. As a systems analyst,
she does it every day at work for her customers. So,
when she was faced with a scary diagnosis and an even
scarier treatment option, she decided (after freaking
out) to apply what she does at work to help her make
some important decisions. Terrie Novak works in
software engineering as a systems analyst. Her unique
framework for “choice-making” can be applied to
decisions of any kind. Her book, “Hypothesis: An HPV
healing experiment”, outlines a six-step process she
created to help heal herself. Contact Terrie at
503-336-3767; TNovak@rtirguests.com