January 17, 2019
01. The Shutdown is Killing Small Businesses
02. Education, Healthcare or Military? What Creates More Jobs
03. Does this Immigrant Understand Trump Better than You Do?
04. Meet NFL Airborne Cameraman
05. How to Deal with Your Post-Holiday Money Mess
06. Will Meghan Do What Diana Did?
07. Should You Get a Nanny Cam?
08. Break All the Rules and Still Lose Weight
09. January is the Month of “Now What!?”
10. Why Is ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’ So Popular?
11. The Real Reason Everyone is Suddenly So Rude
12. Selling Your Home? How to Get an Extra $20,000
13. A Different Approach to Opioid Addiction
14. Bad Mistakes Even Good Teachers Make
15. Is Your Life a Mess? Blame Your Name!
16. Know These Tips for Making More Meaning
17. What a Divorced Pastor Knows About Successful Marriages
18. Do a Show on Super Grandparenting for 2019
19. How Science and Faith Can Lead to Success in Life
20. Undertaker’s Daughter Reveals What Happens When We
Die
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1. ==> The Shutdown is Killing Small Businesses
The United States runs on small businesses and now that
the federal government has entered its longest partial
shutdown ever, the impacts are piling up. Small
business expert Ken Yager is available to comment on
ways the shutdown is harming small businesses and how
the backlog it is creating is likely to persist after
the shutdown ends. As president of Newpoint Advisors
Corp., Ken specializes in working with companies in
turnaround situations—arguably the companies most
impacted by the shutdown. For example, Ken will share
stories of how clients are that can’t get the loans
they need with the Small Business Administration closed
or go into receivership with IRS agents furloughed. Ken
says, “It’s tragic that there are businesses and jobs
that will be lost over this shutdown.” Contact him at
(720) 572-1341; KYager@rtirguests.com
2. ==> Education, Healthcare or Military? What Creates
More Jobs
Amid the government shut down and as teachers are
striking in Los Angeles, President Trump has touted the
importance of military spending. But Heidi Peltier, a
research fellow at the Political Economy Research
Institute at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst,
says it’s important to keep an eye on what different
forms of spending actually do, including how many jobs
they create. Peltier’s research focuses on the
employment impacts of public and private investments.
She says, “Education and healthcare create more than
twice as many jobs as defense for the same level of
spending, while clean energy and infrastructure create
over 40 percent more jobs. In fact, over the past 16
years, by spending money on war rather than in these
other areas of the domestic economy, the U.S. lost the
opportunity to create between one million and three
million additional jobs. …” Peltier’s papers include
“Job Opportunity Cost of War.” Contact her at
hrpeltier@gmail.com
3. ==> Does this Immigrant Understand Trump Better than
You Do?
Born in Jamaica but living in the U.S. since his youth,
Patric Rutherford, Ph.D., has extensively researched
our political system. He became so amazed by the
emergence of Donald Trump, he wrote the critically-
acclaimed book “God and President Trump Plus the Rest
of Us.” Learn why Dr. Rutherford is convinced that God
wanted Trump in the Oval Office, and how countless
American Christians could elect a seemingly godless
candidate. Dr. Rutherford will also reveal why God may
not want Donald Trump to serve two terms, or even a
full first term. During interviews, you can also ask:
What led Dr. Rutherford to NOT vote for Trump? What
does he see as Trump’s motivations, especially for
immigration issues? And what’s his opinion on the
border wall, separated families, and asylum seekers?
Contact Dr. Patric Rutherford at (786) 201-6638;
patricrutherford@gmail.com
4. ==> Meet NFL Airborne Cameraman
The NFL playoffs are heating up and football fans are
getting ready for the Super Bowl. Meet the man who
provides the bird’s eye view of the action on the
field, airborne cameraman David Alan Arnold, who most
fans don’t realize, risks his life to get the shots
viewers and TV networks crave. David can talk about
what it’s like to film 2,000 feet above the Super Bowl
and other stadiums and why he believes he has the
greatest job in the world even though two dozen
airborne cameramen just like him have been killed on
the job. He says, “I don’t fear death. I fear not
living.” David is an Emmy-award winner who has flown
over a thousand missions to capture breath-taking,
airborne images for shows like “Deadliest Catch,” “The
World Series” and “Survivor.” He is the author of “Help
from Above: How I Went from Sweeping the Floor to
Painting the Sky.” Reach him at (818) 512-8981;
airbornecamera@me.com
5. ==> How to Deal with Your Post-Holiday Money Mess
Back in December everything was rosy and the season of
giving made you feel especially generous. Now that it’s
January and the bills are coming in, it’s time to pay
the piper! Investment advisor Linda Levesque will share
four things listeners can do to get back on track
financially. “Start with simply organizing your bills
and then figure out your cash flow and a budget,” she
says. “But even more importantly, you need to create a
game plan for the coming year so you don’t have to go
through this next January!” Levesque will explain how
to write a financial action plan that includes how you
will pay off debt, and by when. Linda Levesque, CFP,
FMA, FCS, has appeared on numerous radio programs.
She’s the author of “The 5 Minute Wealth Plan: How to
Save Today for a Richer Tomorrow.” Contact her at (416)
412-8017; linda@levesquewealthplanning.com
6. ==> Dear Royal Baby: Will Meghan Do What Diana Did?
The world awaits another royal birth this spring and
all eyes are on Meghan Markle’s baby bump. As the
couple gets ready to welcome their first child, Sunny
Istar Lee, AKA Queen Mama, says Meghan might want to
take a page from Harry’s mother, Princess Diana. “Diana
wrote heartwarming and handwritten private letters to
one of her friends that spoke about her deep love and
adoration for her young sons William and Harry. Imagine
how much those love letters mean to her sons years
later?” Sunny says every pregnant parent should write
letters to their unborn children. Invite her to share
the five best ways to write a love letter and create
unforgettable memories for you and your child that will
last for their lifetime. Sunny Lee is a financial
advisor and the author of six books including “Dear My
Baby,” a pregnancy journal for expecting parents.
Contact her at Sunny@MoneyMasterKids.co; 626-200-6601
7. ==> Should You Get a Nanny Cam?
When it comes to your children, you would do anything
to keep them safe. Nanny surveillance using hidden
cameras (coined nanny cams) has risen in popularity
among anxious parents and caregivers looking for
additional peace of mind. Finding a completely
trustworthy nanny or babysitter for your child can be a
very difficult and nerve-wracking experience,
especially in the midst of more and more “Nanny Caught
in the Act” headlines appearing in the media. The Windy
City Nanny, Florence Ann Romano, is all for nanny cams,
as long as they’re used properly. She’ll discuss the
right—and wrong—way to use them, and what to do if you
suspect a babysitter is acting inappropriately.
Florence Ann Romano is a former nanny and the author of
the children’s book “Nanny and Me”. Contact Mark
Goldman at (516) 639-0988 (call or text) or
markgoldman73@gmail.com
8. ==> Break All the Rules and Still Lose Weight
Losing weight is one of the most popular New Year’s
resolutions. However, if your audience members have
vowed to give up ice cream, soda, pizza or anything
else they should stop immediately and listen to what
Sora Vernikoff has to say. There are no forbidden foods
and you can, in fact, lose weight while eating your
fill of favorite foods. The trick is to master Sora’s
Green Technique, which she can describe on the air.
Sora has taught her program under the auspices of a
leading New York City endocrinologist as well as at the
Learning Annex and Lennox Hill Hospital. She lost 25
pounds and has kept them off for decades and has helped
hundreds of people discover the secret to knowing when
to stop eating. She is the best-selling author of “Eat
Want You Want! Stop When You Want! A No-Diet, Weight-
Loss Program.” Contact her at (347) 354-8362;
SVenikoff@rtirguests.com
9. ==> January is the Month of “Now What!?”
It’s the start of a new year and a month full of change
and transition. Some we expect—the kids returning to
school, new eating habits. Others we don’t—post holiday
letdown, a surprise divorce filing (yes, it’s divorce
season)! No wonder it seems everyone is asking, “Now
what?” Brenda Reynolds believes that every “now what?”
is a “why not?!’ ready to be unleashed! Invite her to
talk about bringing on a “Now What?” transformation!
Brenda Reynolds is the creator of the “Now What?”
Transformation Clarity Card tool and community for
people navigating change in the workplace or life
space. An organization and leadership consultant, TEDx
and international speaker, and founder of BKR
Consulting, she is the author of “TBD—To Be Determined:
Leading with Clarity and Confidence in Uncertain
Times.” Contact her at (610) 639-5722;
Brenda@BrendaKReynolds.com
10. ==> Why Is ‘Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’ So
Popular?
Americans have way too much stuff. For proof, all you
have to do is look at the proliferation of storage
rental places dotting the highways. We love our junk so
much we’re even willing to pay others handsomely to
keep it for us. Enter Marie Kondo, whose new show on
Netflix “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” is experiencing
tidy ratings. Author Carol-Ann Hamilton says an
important aspect of the cultural clutter fueling the
show’s popularity is deciding what to do with grandma’s
tchotchkes. She will explain why millennials are
increasingly rejecting family heirlooms and how to help
grandma and grandpa decide what to do with the contents
of their storage locker. Carol-Ann is the author of
“Coping with Un-cope-able Parents” and hosts her own
radio program. Contact her at (905) 822-2503;
carolann@carolannhamilton.com
11. ==> The Real Reason Everyone is Suddenly So Rude
Whether it’s the man in the Oval Office, your sister-
in-law, or the person in line behind you, it seems
there are a lot of rude people roaming the world today.
What is fueling this rise in rudeness? Is it the
impersonal ways we communicate? Social media? The
decline of civilization? Joffre McClung says the reason
behind rude behavior is fear. “We are rude because we
are in fear and when we are in fear we look for someone
to blame for how we feel. Whether it is the opposing
party or immigrants or the wall, having someone to
blame for how we feel makes us feel better – more
powerful.” The author of “The Heart of the Matter” says
we need to stop looking for something or someone to
blame and figure out why we’re so fearful. “What is our
fear? Where did it come from? What does it say about us
and our view of the world?” McClung says, “Our fears
can teach us a lot about ourselves, if we listen!”
Joffre McClung has appeared on numerous radio and TV
programs. The former media producer, independent
filmmaker, and author takes the esoteric and brings it
back down to earth with a big dose of common sense.
Contact her at (917) 994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Selling Your Home? How to Get an Extra $20,000
Homeowners hoping for a more profitable wintertime home
sale need the advice of real estate expert Dr. Marlena
Uhrik, author of “The Secret Sauce of Staging.” Whether
she’s talking about staging homes with lovely (yet
inexpensive) accessories or placing furniture to make
small spaces roomier, Marlena will be a hit with
sellers, house hunters and real estate professionals.
You’ll learn what people tend to notice first when they
enter a home, the 5 biggest house-prep mistakes sellers
make, and what type of décor attracts buyers,
especially this time of year! Contact Dr. Marlena Uhrik
at (916) 800-3295 (CA); drmuhrik@gmail.com.
13. ==> A Different Approach to 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) 531-3684.
14. ==> Bad Mistakes Even Good Teachers Make
Did you know that many teachers, in trying to encourage
their students, actually embarrass them? That
embarrassment leads to discouragement, which if left
unchecked can kill whatever love of learning a kid has.
All children have an innate desire to learn and are
excited about it. But as early as kindergarten, even
good teachers are setting them up to hate school. As a
former educator and administrator in public schools and
universities, Lee Jenkins saw the need for a new
approach to learning – one that keeps that “intrinsic
motivation” alive from kindergarten through 12th grade.
He says, “What most parents and teachers don’t realize
is that motivation is made up of both will and thrill.
Are your kids working hard and loving the process?
Chances are they aren’t!” Lee Jenkins is the of
“Permission to Forget” and the upcoming “How to Create
a Perfect School.” He now consults and writes full
time with his firm LtoJ Consulting Group, Inc. Contact
him at (484) 306-8784; LJenkins@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Is Your Life a Mess? Blame Your Name!
Shakespeare mused, “What’s in a name?” According to
colorology expert B.P. Greycastle, your name can make
or break you in life! The author of “Your Name and
Colors: Key to Your Beauty, Career, Personality,
Romance and Success,” will reveal how the letters of
your name represent specific colors which relate to
certain glands such as the pancreas, and energy centers
known as chakras. “The richest people have certain
color types,” he explains. “Ninety percent of them are
purple spiritual people. William Gates is one example.”
B.P. will illustrate on-air how your name, correlating
colors, glands and chakras affect your life, with
astonishing accuracy. A Vietnam veteran who studied
fashion under the G.I. Bill, B.P. worked in the fabric
and fashion industries for many years, where he
discovered the dramatic impact colors have on people’s
lives. Contact him at bpg@namecolorology.com or (510)
323 5205.
16. ==> Know These Tips for Making More Meaning
Want some concise advice on how to make more meaning
for yourself and others? You could call these tips
‘pocketsize’ because Bob Lichtenbert, Ph.D., literally
carried them on index cards in his shirt pocket for
more than 30 years. When he published the best in his
journal “The Meaning of Life,” his story went viral
nationwide! Invite Bob on your show to share his advice
and explain what “meaning” is, how you can make it, and
what it does for your life. Ask Bob how he developed
these life-changing tips, and which are his own
favorites. Who needs more meaning the most? What should
you be teaching your kids and other proteges? The soon-
to-be-released “Tips for Making Meaning” is Bob’s
second book. He is also the author of the abridged
“Maximizing Meaning.” Contact him at (773) 481-0544 or
seekerofmeaning@yahoo.com
17. ==> What a Divorced Pastor Knows About Successful
Marriages
When Pastor Eric Hawthorne’s wife asked him for a
divorce, he was stunned, because he thought he was a
good husband. He later learned that he was perhaps too
good. “The biggest mistake is that I am an easy going
person and like nothing but peace,” he says. “If we had
disagreements, as opposed to standing my ground and
letting her know how I felt, I would be quiet to keep
the peace. This was the worst thing I could have done.”
The single dad to two boys aged 10 and 12 learned his
lesson the hard way. Now, he teaches couples on the
brink of matrimony how to avoid his mistakes to forge
loving bonds of respect that lead to successful
marriages. Eric Hawthorne is the second-generation
pastor of Daystar Deliverance Ministries in Richardson,
Texas, and the author of the upcoming book “Are You
Ready for Marriage?” Contact him at hiitselh@yahoo.com,
or (972) 464-6563.
18. ==> Do a Show on Super Grandparenting for 2019
Grandparents play an important role in preparing
younger generations for happier and more successful
life. But sometimes “super” grandparenting is required,
as Dr. Oliver Akamnonu and his wife discovered. They
left their high-powered careers and significantly
changed their lives to help their daughter, Nena,
throughout her pregnancy (while in medical school!) and
once baby Lydia arrived. Interview the Akamnonus to
learn how super grandparents help improve: an extended
family’s health, education, income, relationships and
society. The Akamnonus co-authored “Little Baby Lydia,
Grandma, Grandpa and Student Mom: Saga of Family Role
Reversal and the New Times.” As your interview guests,
they will reveal the 5 things super grandparents always
do … why financial support and childcare are only
part of the equation … how family members can
smoothly adjust lifestyle for their loved ones … and
why 2019 is such an important year for grandparents
everywhere. Contact Dr. Akamnonu at (413) 693-8428;
ooakams@yahoo.com
19. ==> How Science and Faith Can Lead to Success in
Life
While science and religion have long been considered
mutually exclusive, David L. Peters credits both for
his good fortune in business and his personal life. At
84, he has achieved great prominence in his career as
an engineer, holds 18 patents, raised seven great kids
and has enjoyed a loving marriage of 57 years. In
addition, he has just become a first-time author of a
well-received book that reveals the secrets to success
and happiness. “My faith comes through science, as I
firmly believe that quantum physics has proven the
existence of a power or force beyond all,” he says.
David has accomplished this by applying the 12 Steps of
Alcoholic Anonymous to his daily life, which he says
can help anyone, even if they never touched liquor or
drugs. He can share simple but powerful ways how others
can, too. David L. Peters is the author of “The 12
Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding the Kingdom of God
that Lies Within.” Contact him at davep434@gmail.com or
(607) 725-8559.
20. ==> Undertaker’s Daughter Reveals What Really
Happens When We Die
Some people believe that we go to heaven or hell when
we die. Others are convinced that we merely go to sleep
for all eternity. While growing up in a Midwestern
funeral home where her dad was an undertaker, Margo
Lenmark learned the truth about what really happens
when we depart this mortal coil. “People send messages
in death that are very clear,” she says. “Death is not
the end. I have gotten messages from dead people that
have helped me to live a better life.” She shares her
fascinating experiences and insights in her book “Light
in the Mourning: Memoirs of an Undertaker’s Daughter.”
The book has received glowing reviews from a number of
prominent authors and spiritual leaders including
Deepak Chopra, who says, “Life is not the opposite of
death. It is birth and death that are opposites. Life
is the continuum of birth and death eternally, and
now.” Contact Margo at margolenmark1@gmail.com or (828)
260-0873.