February 11, 2020
01. Blacks for Bloomberg
02. Great Presidents Day Show – Weirdest White House Antics
03. Actor Offers Valentine’s Day Advice for the Broken-Hearted
04. Connect On a New Level This Valentine’s Day
05. Don’t Forget to Love Yourself too!
06. Fed Expert on Economic Impact of Coronavirus
07. Worried about Coronavirus? ‘Regular’ Flu Almost Killed This Guest
08. How the Government is Bungling the Opioid Crisis
09. What Kobe Bryant’s Death Tells Us about Heroes
10. Are Women Their Own Worst Enemies at Work?
11. Nowhere to Run in Next Financial Crisis
12. The Global Consequences of Africa’s Poverty
13. 11 Creative Ways to Tie the Knot without Spending a Lot
14. Former Clutter Queen’s Secrets for Living More with Less
15. Burnout Nearly Killed Her: Exec Shares Stress-less Success Tips
16. Why Positive Thinking Doesn’t Always Work
17. How to Say No! (and Still Be Liked)
18. Consumer Alert: Billions Lost Due to Insurance Policy Lapse
19. The Luckiest Families Have Super-Grandparents
20. Bigfoot and Aliens: A Real-Life Adventure Story
1.==> Blacks for Bloomberg
There are growing signs that black support for Mike
Bloomberg in 2020 could be a mirror image of white
support for Trump in 2016 when voters who didn’t want
to admit their decision to pollsters nonetheless pulled
the lever for him. Invite Christina Greer on your show
to discuss why the former New York City mayor may be
gaining momentum among blacks even with his legacy of
stop-and-frisk policies and his “luxury product” vision
of New York that led to less affordable housing and
more homelessness. Christina Greer is an associate
professor of political science at Fordham University
Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus. Her research and
teaching focus on American politics, black ethnic
politics, urban politics, quantitative methods,
Congress, New York City and New York State politics,
campaigns and elections, and public opinion. She is a
commentator on MSNBC, NY1, and WNYC, and co-host of the
FAQ NYC podcast. Contact her at posc@fordham.edu or
@Dr_CMGreer
2. ==> Great Presidents Day Show – Weirdest White House
Antics
Just in time for Presidents Day! Did you know John
Quincy Adams used to enjoy swimming nude in the Potomac
River? Or that doctors once held a press conference to
announce Dwight Eisenhower moved his bowels? Or that
Calvin Coolidge often conferred with a raccoon? Or that
First Lady Florence Harding gave press interviews in
her negligee? Or that George H.W. Bush took showers
with his dog? Author Hal Marcovitz can talk about the
many strange stories that have been circulating around
the White House since John and Abigail Adams occupied
the Executive Mansion, including some very odd stories
about the current occupant. Marcovitz, a longtime
journalist, is the author of the novel “Painting the
White House,” which tells the story of an ordinary
house painter who finds himself at the center of White
House intrigues and misadventures. Contact him at (215)
718-6807 or hmarcovitz@aol.com
3. ==> Actor Offers Valentine’s Day Advice for the
Brokenhearted
Valentine’s Day is a wonderfully romantic time, but it
can be difficult if you have a broken heart.
Actor/director Gabrielle Stone can relate and even
offer advice to those who dread the holiday. It may
sound like a Hollywood screenplay, but Gabrielle’s real
romantic life was quite the disaster a few years ago.
She was newly married when she discovered her husband’s
six-month affair with a 19-year old. She moved out,
filed for divorce and then weeks later became swept up
in a whirlwind romance with plans for a month-long,
Italian adventure. When that man reneged two days
before the trip, Gabrielle says it became a defining
moment in her life. Her new book, “Eat, Pray, #FML,”
tells the story of why she decided to take the trip
alone, how it became a wild adventure with more bad
decisions, and what she learned about love and loving
oneself in the process. Gabrielle Stone is an
actor/director and the daughter of Dee Wallace and the
late Christopher Stone. Contact Harlan Boll at
harlan@bhbpr.com
4. ==> Connect On a New Level This Valentine’s Day
Let’s face it, Valentine’s Day is a high-pressure
holiday, and we all feel like we have to make it
special. Most of us will be relying on the old
standards of candlelit dinners, flowers, and candy but
are they just becoming boring and stale? What better
time to ramp up your romance with a proven technique to
make your relationship extremely passionate and
intimately loving for this special day? Invite James
Beard to reveal how to connect with your partner on
another level and develop special intimacy in your
relationship. Learn three sexy breathing tips to add
more passion, the importance of letting go and
forgiveness, and the three essential connections to a
healthy relationship. Beard is certified in yoga,
qigong and bioenergy healing and is a licensed massage
therapist and holistic health practitioner. A
breathwork expert with 27 years of experience, he is
the author of four books, including “Thirteen Breaths
to Intimacy: Breathwork for Lovers.” Contact him at
(858) 384-2616; jamesisbreathing@gmail.com
5. ==> Don’t Forget to Love Yourself Too!
Romance is often the focus of Valentine’s Day, but
Joffre McClung reminds us to celebrate love in all
forms, including the relationship we have with
ourselves. Invite this personal growth expert to share
why self-love is so important and why so many people
suffer from a lack of it. “Women tend to put everyone
in their life before themselves. Children. Parents.
Spouses. We take care of those we love and tend to our
own needs last, if at all, because we feel it’s
selfish.” Joffre will explain how self-love forms the
lens through which we experience the world, what
happens when someone lacks self-love, and how to
recognize it in yourself and others. She’ll also share
three things you can do every day that will build your
sense of self-love and help you be more mindful. Joffre
McClung has appeared on dozens of radio and TV shows
and podcasts. She’s a former media producer and
independent filmmaker. “The Heart of the Matter” is her
latest book. Contact her at (917) 994-0225;
JMcClung@rtirguests.com
6. ==> Fed Expert on Economic Impact of Coronavirus
Federal Reserve policy and personnel will be in the
spotlight this week as the global economy continues its
efforts to grapple with the impact of coronavirus
outbreak. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will deliver his
semi-annual testimony before Congress, with the
economic cost of the rapid spread of the virus likely
to be one of the issues he’s questioned on. Invite Fed
expert Danielle DiMartino Booth to discuss Powell’s
testimony. DiMartino Booth is CEO of Quill Intelligence
LLC, a research and analytics firm. Prior to that, she
spent nine years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
She is the author of “FED UP: An Insider’s Take on Why
the Federal Reserve is Bad for America,” a full-time
columnist for Bloomberg View, and a frequent
commentator on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, Fox Business
News, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance and other major
media outlets. Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703)
646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or
Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188
7. ==> Worried about Coronavirus? ‘Regular’ Flu Almost
Killed this Guest
While the world is abuzz about the coronavirus, many
people forget just how deadly the flu can be, forgoing
the yearly vaccination. That’s why everyone needs to
hear the cautionary tale of Charles (Charlie) Gardner,
who in 2011 came “this close” to losing his life from
flu complications at age 56, the same age his great-
great-grandfather was when the flu claimed his life. As
a result of flu that turned into pneumonia contracted
while he was on vacation, Charlie suffered 13 strokes,
organ failure, and a six-week coma. His son and
daughter were present even when they pulled the plug on
him. Yet Charlie survived with a great story to share
that includes miracles, a near-death experience and
appreciating the life you have even if it isn’t the one
you expected. Charlie tells his inspiring story in his
book “Always Remember This Moment.” Contact him at
(650) 995-5626; charlesgardner@rtirguests.com
8. ==> How the Government is Bungling the Opioid Crisis
A recent slight decline in opioid deaths is being
touted as evidence the government’s current policies
are working to solve the epidemic but David Hanscom,
M.D., begs to differ. “The opioid epidemic is getting
worse. … In fact, current efforts to reduce opioid
prescribing are exacerbating the problem. Although I
agree with more careful prescribing practices, it isn’t
the answer to the epidemic.” Dr. Hanscom will explain
why doctors can’t solve the issue of chronic pain
although medical research has identified clear
solutions that mainstream medicine isn’t implementing.
Listeners will also discover the real reason people
turn to opioids and the role family dynamics play in
chronic pain. David Hanscom, M.D., is a renowned spine
surgeon, a frequent guest on TV and radio programs and
a sought-after speaker at medical conferences around
the world. He’s the author of several books including
“Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic
Pain.” Contact Beth Grossman at (212) 949-4071;
bethgrossman555@gmail.com
9. ==> What Kobe Bryant’s Death Tells Us about Heroes
Why has the death of a retired basketball player caused
so much anguish to so many persons? Because human
beings need heroes–and very often great athletes are
champions most immediately recognizable to us. If we
are to understand the impact of Kobe Bryant’s life and
premature death, we must answer these questions: What
makes someone a hero? Why do human beings need them?
Why are great athletes so often looked up to as heroes?
Andrew Bernstein can help audiences discover the
answers. He holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the City
University of New York. His just-published book is
“Heroes, Legends, Champions: Why Heroism Matters.” The
book demonstrates what heroes are, how they are
distinguished from non-heroes, and why mankind needs
them. Contact Andrew Bernstein at (845) 219.4566;
andyswoop@gmail.com
10. ==> Are Women Their Own Worst Enemies at Work?
Women talk about the challenges they face in a
patriarchal society but in reality, women are each
other’s own worst enemies, often holding each other
back and sabotaging one another’s careers. Many, if not
most, career women would agree that the bosses that
gave them the most grief in their careers were female.
Why is this the case? Career coach, author and former
Wall Street executive Tamara Lashchyk discusses these
issues and gives real-life examples of women who
vindictively tried to sabotage the career of other
women, including her own boss, who fired her just two
days before she retired. She can answer such questions
as do female bosses treat their male subordinates
better than their female reports? Is this a
generational issue and are millennials better at
supporting other women than baby boomers? What can
women do to help each other? Tamara’s been interviewed
by the BBC and featured in Huffington Post. Contact
Tamara Lashcyk at (848) 373-3543;
TLashchyk@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Nowhere to Run in Next Financial Crisis
With real estate experts, economists, and even online
real estate company Zillow predicting a recession in
2020, are property owners prepared to weather the
coming storm? Invite New York real estate economist and
appraiser Adam Weber to share why he believes that in
the next financial crisis there will be nowhere to
hide. Invite him to discuss how we got here and why the
upcoming economic crisis will be much worse than the
past. As a veteran of multiple financial storms, he
says lenders are currently handing out loans like
crazy. His book, “The Appraisal Review Survival Guide,”
reveals insider information on the workings of the
risky business of making real estate loans. Contact him
at (917) 779-8177; aweber@rtirguests.com
12. ==> The Global Consequences of Africa’s Poverty
Why is mere survival so difficult for hundreds of
millions of Africans despite the continent’s rich
resources? Are the developed nations, multinational
corporations, and outside benefactors inadvertently
contributing to Sub-Saharan Africa’s “bottom billion”
status with their generosity? How can positive change
in the region be achieved? Invite Dr. Sylvanus Ayeni to
discuss the long-term impacts of poverty in Sub-Saharan
Africa on the rest of the world, and engage in a
dialogue regarding the misguided benevolence of outside
sympathizers. Dr. Ayeni, a retired neurosurgeon, was
born and raised in Nigeria. His latest book, “Rescue
Thyself: Change in Sub-Saharan Africa Must Come from
Within,” reveals what many in the West don’t understand
about the root causes of Sub-Saharan Africa’s plight
and the steps needed to improve the situation. Dr.
Ayeni is the president of Pan Africa Children Advocacy
Watch (PACAW) Inc. Contact him at (301) 812-4579;
SAyeni@rtirguests.com
13. ==> 11 Creative Ways to Tie the Knot without
Spending a Lot
The average wedding now costs more than $30,000,
excluding the honeymoon. Or $75,000 if you happen to
marry in Manhattan. Patricia Davis, the author of
“Going Broke Is No Joke,” says it’s time we stopped
equating expensive wedding receptions with happiness
and longer-lasting marriages and consider her 11
creative ways to tie the knot without spending a lot
and still have a fabulous, fun-filled wedding. She
holds an MBA from Stanford, a master’s degree in
personal financial planning from Golden Gate University
and a certificate from Georgetown University’s Stonier
Graduate School of Banking and Finance. Contact
Patricia at (301) 517-6304; pdavis@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Former Clutter Queen’s Secrets for Living More
with Less
Can’t find your car keys? Haven’t seen the scissors in
weeks? Always losing your cell phone? As decluttering
and downsizing expert Marlena Uhrik, Ph.D., will tell
you, while we are strongly attached to them, a surplus
of possessions can also lead to chaos and wasted time
trying to find them. Marlena can talk about the peace
and calm that comes with decluttering and where to
start if you want to live with less, whether you are
staying put or moving to a smaller home. She can also
share how to make decluttering an everyday process. A
50-year educator, Realtor and Certified Home Stager,
she’s one of six authors of “Secret Sauce on
Downsizing: The Complete Guide for Living with Less and
Loving It More!” Ask her about free giveaways. Contact
her at (916) 269-0528; MUhrik@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Burnout Nearly Killed Her: Exec Shares Stress-
less Success Tips
As a former Fortune 500 executive, Janet McKee is
acutely familiar with the way most people strive for
success–by working their butts off. But as someone who
experienced massive burnout and hit rock bottom in her
professional and personal lives, McKee is now much
wiser when it comes to achievement, fulfillment, and
prosperity; she knows that most of us are going about
success all wrong. In fact, she has found, reducing
stress is a requirement for success, not just a nice
thing to experience. She’ll discuss how to combat
today’s pervasive negativity and fear, why you
shouldn’t fight against or try to change limiting
beliefs, and the only goal you will ever need to
achieve all that you want. Janet McKee, MBA, CHPC,
CHHC, is a High-Performance™ success coach, wellness
expert and CEO of SanaView. Her new book is “Stressless
Success: The Surprising Secrets to a Life of Passion,
Purpose, and Prosperity.” Contact her at (724)
417-6695; janetmariamckee@gmail.com
16. ==> Why Positive Thinking Doesn’t Always Work
The law of attraction became popular by promoting the
idea that positive thinking can solve all of our
problems, but does it really work that way? Invite
Baisakhi Saha to share why too much positive thinking
may actually become more detrimental than beneficial
for us. Her forthcoming book, “Life is Abracadabra: 21
Magical Stories from My Travels Across the Globe That
Will Make You Look at Life with New Eyes,” reveals how
to harness the magic of life. Saha has been featured by
Canal America TV New York, Prime 24 TV New York,
National TV India, JUS Punjabi TV NY, Goge Africa TV,
and many other TV, radio, digital, and print media
outlets internationally. Contact her at
bsaha@rtirguests.com or Skype: baisakhi
17. ==> How to Say No! (and Still Be Liked)
Why is it so hard to say “No!” to your mother-in-law?
Or to your boss when he asks you for the umpteenth time
to stay late at work? Or to that well-meaning friend
who, yet again, is expecting you to run the fall
festival because you are “so great at organizing these
things.” “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 Jennifer 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 the author of
“Alignment: Move from Internal Chaos to Clarity.” She’s
worked with hundreds of clients promoting personal
growth and healthier relationship skills. Contact her
at (208) 817-2870; JCochern@rtirguests.com
18. ==> Consumer Alert: Billions Lost Due to Insurance
Policy Lapse
Imagine if you could receive cash for that life
insurance policy you or your parents don’t need
anymore!
Did you know that $70 billion of life insurance
policies go to waste annually? Simply because consumers
don’t know a little-known secret that, if you qualify,
you could receive up to 75% of your death benefits in
CASH! Many professional advisors such as attorneys and
CPA’s are now becoming aware of this and trying to help
their clients avoid this waste and turn it into cash.
David Kottler, the Insurance Doctor™, will educate your
audience and tell you what life insurance companies
don’t want you to know! David combines his legal and
business experience with a passion for philanthropy.
His book, “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance
Policy,” details everything your audience needs to know
to get that insurance policy working for them. Contact
David Kottler at (216) 532-1221;
DKottler@rtirguests.com
19. ==> The Luckiest Families Have Super-Grandparents
Whether you call them Pap-pap or Grandfather, Meemaw or
Grammy, our grandparents play an important role in
preparing younger generations for a 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 she was
in medical school! Once baby Lydia arrived, the
Akamnonus continued to demonstrate their super
grandparent skills. Invite them on your show and hear
what they learned about helping one’s family and how
that affects health, education, income, relationships,
and society overall. You’ll learn five things super
grandparents always do (and never do,) why financial
support and childcare are only the beginning of the
best grandparenting, and why you needn’t live nearby to
be super grandparents. Listeners will leave with great
advice on how to make sure children and grandchildren
always remember you with gratitude and love. The
Akamnonus co-authored “Little Baby Lydia, Grandma,
Grandpa and Student Mom: Saga of Family Role Reversal
and the New Times.” Contact them at (413) 206-6753;
oakamnonu@rtirguests.com
20. ==> Bigfoot and Aliens: A Real-Life Adventure Story
When she was 22, Patti Houtz was paid by an archeology
society to be part of an expedition that went in search
of Bigfoot. Also in the group were a National
Geographic photographer; her boyfriend John; and a
fisherman who was the latest person to see Bigfoot in
Big Cypress Swamp in the Everglades. What occurred
during the two days they spent in the swamp was
unforgettable and, in Patti’s opinion, life-changing,
and she is only now willing to share the experience on
your show. She’ll detail what happened and what she
thinks it means, and how her boyfriend ended up being
featured on the front page of The National Enquirer.
The Bigfoot story is just one of the adventures Houtz
shares in her upcoming memoir “Solo By Choice.” Contact
her at (775) 451-3191; PHoutz@rtirguests.com
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