February 20, 2020
01. Is President Trump Lawless?
02. Presidential Pardons Normalize White-Collar Crime
03. The Real Miscarriage of Justice in Stone Sentencing
04. Want a Better Sex Life? There’s an App for That!
05. Interview a Yoga Pioneer for World Yoga Day
06. Worst-Case Scenario of a Coronavirus Pandemic
07. Worried about Coronavirus? ‘Regular’ Flu Almost Killed this Guest
08. How the Government is Bungling the Opioid Crisis
09. Are Women Their Own Worst Enemies at Work?
10. Could Self-Doubt Be the Key to Your Career Success?
11. Burnout Nearly Killed Her: Exec Shares Stress-less Success Tips
12. Watch Out! Your Employees Are Siphoning Profits
13. How to Get Hitched without Digging a Financial Ditch
14. Business Insanity: Dismal Success of Corporate Change
15. ‘Become a Millionaire’ Advice Beyond Money Management
16. Former Clutter Queen’s Secrets for Living More with Less
17. This Guest Travels, Lives and Works in a 39-Foot RV
18. Bigfoot and Aliens: A Real-Life Adventure Story
19. Prince Harry Is Like All Children Everywhere
20. Drunk Elephants … and Other Fun Facts about Wine
1.==> Is President Trump Lawless?
A Supreme Court lawyer is warning Donald Trump that the
law will find a way to catch up with him. Appearing on
MSNBC after Trump issued 11 pardons and commutations on
Tuesday, former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal
said, “I think this country has a robust tradition of
law, and yes the president’s gotten away with so much.
But I have news for him: the law is going to come after
him. What he’s doing is lawless, it’s unprecedented, it
breaks every rule in our constitutional democracy, and
the law will find a way to catch up with him.” Neal
Katyal is a former acting solicitor general and an
expert in constitutional law, criminal law and national
security. He’s the author of “Impeach: The Case Against
Donald Trump” Contact him at (202) 662-9807;
katyaln@georgetown.edu
2. ==> Presidential Pardons Normalize White-Collar
Crime
President Donald Trump issued a frenzy of controversial
pardons this week. It appears he targeted friends and
people he believed received unfair convictions and/or
sentences, regardless of the amount of concrete
evidence against them. Observers speculate he’s paving
the way for future pardons, like Roger Stone’s. Dr.
Stephanie Sarkis, a mental health counselor and
gaslighting expert, says “This is what gaslighters do —
engage in unexpected behaviors so you won’t notice
their other violations of social norms later.” She says
Trump is also using another gaslighting technique by
minimizing white-collar crime as “no big deal.” “The
message Trump gives is that if these people who
defrauded or bribed others were given too harsh of a
sentence, the crime must not be so bad.” Sarkis says
the purpose of gaslighting is to make you question
reality and while Trump’s behavior has been normalized
it’s important to remember that it is not normal.
Stephanie Sarkis is a Ph.D., licensed, board-certified
mental health counselor in practice for over 20 years.
She is the author of several books including
“Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally
Abusive People.” Contact her at (813) 803-2343;
@StephanieSarkis
3. ==> The Real Miscarriage of Justice in Stone
Sentencing
Trump crony Roger Stone will be sentenced Thursday
after the president tweeted that the federal trial was
unfair, saying the verdict should be thrown out.
Whether he winds up pardoning his friend or not, Renato
Mariotti says it’s clear that the real miscarriage of
justice is that Trump’s meddling and Attorney General
William Barr’s willingness to bend his department’s
policies to serve Trump’s personal interests will have
a disastrous, long-term effect on the public’s
confidence in the fairness of federal prosecutors.
Renato Mariotti is the legal affairs columnist for
Politico Magazine. He is a former federal prosecutor
and host of the “On Topic” podcast. Contact him at
(312) 580-5056; @renato_mariotti
4.==> Want a Better Sex Life? There’s an App for That!
A San Francisco-based start-up aims to take the taboo
out of sexual wellness by providing practical, science-
based tools and strategies to improve sex lives – all
customized to each user’s sexual type. “People are
hungry for better guidance on their sex lives, using
knowledge based on the latest scientific research,”
says Dr. Britney Blair, co-founder of a new app called
Lover. The app uses a unique new sexual profiling tool
developed by Dr. Blair and a team of sexual medicine
experts which identifies users as one of 12 common
sexual types. It then provides guidance in the form of
video and audio content, plus exercises and games. Dr.
Britney Blair is a Stanford psychologist, board-
certified in sexual medicine, and founder of Northern
California’s largest independent sexual health clinic.
Lover has a basic version free to download. A premium
subscription costs about $60 a year. Contact Todd
Brabender at (785) 842-8909; toddb@spreadthenewspr.com
5. ==> Interview a Yoga Pioneer for World Yoga Day
Just in time for World Yoga Day on Feb. 22, Susan
Shumsky will talk about what yoga is … and isn’t. For
example, did you know that yoga is not an exercise? And
that it isn’t something you do? “Yoga” is a state of
being—not something you do on a mat in a gym. When you
are in a state of yoga, you are deeply relaxed yet
alert,” Susan says. Oh, and did you know that there are
eight paths of yoga? With more people practicing yoga,
isn’t it time your audience found out what it is truly
about by interviewing one of yoga’s pioneers? Susan
spent years on the staff of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the
man who single-handedly brought the words meditation,
mantra and yoga to the U.S. She is the award-winning
author of 17 books including “Maharishi & Me: Seeking
Enlightenment with the Beatles’ Guru.” Contact her at
(917) 336-7184; SShumsky@rtirguests.com
6. ==> Worst-Case Scenario of a Coronavirus Pandemic
Amid furious efforts to stem the tide of the expanding
coronavirus outbreak, health officials are soberly
preparing for the growing risk of a worldwide pandemic.
Increasingly, some experts say, the question is a
simple one: How ugly will this get? “I think at this
point, containment is already a lost cause,” says
Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for
Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the
University of Minnesota. Osterholm’s comments echo grim
realism from health officials at the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. Although the disease’s
severity appears to be lower than once feared,
Osterholm says the 2019 novel coronavirus’s
transmission patterns so far are reminiscent of
influenza. “We can surely minimize transmission in
health-care facilities and some public spaces. But
beyond that, this virus is going to kind of do what it
damn pleases,” he says. Contact Michael Osterholm at
(612) 626-6770; mto@umn.edu
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. ==> 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
10. ==> Could Self-Doubt Be the Key to Your Career
Success?
Leaders are expected to be confident, but what can you
do if you’re in a leadership position and you lack
confidence in your abilities? Author and leadership
expert Marc Pitman says that self-doubt may actually
mean you’re on the verge of greatness. Invite him to
reveal the three main factors that can bring out the
best leader in you. He can also share how to overcome
past failures to achieve career success. His
forthcoming book, “The Surprising Gift of Doubt,”
provides a framework for leaders to move past feeling
like a fraud and manage teams more effectively. Ask him
how to overcome the feeling you’re “broken,” and why it
can be dangerous to follow every new leadership system
or self-help guru. Contact Marc Pitman at (317)
751-1610; mpitman@rtirguests.com
11. ==> 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
12. ==> Watch Out! Your Employees Are Siphoning Profits
Are your employees trustworthy? Or do they have sticky
fingers? They could be merely pilfering pencils or
other “won’t be missed” office supplies, but even minor
stealing affects profits and ultimately the economy.
So, who will help stop workplace crooks when they
upgrade their crimes to appropriating electronics,
clutching cash (like embezzling nuns who snatched
school funds for Vegas gambling) or cooking books for
personal gain? You, that’s who — by interviewing
profitability master Ruth King, author of “50 Ways
Employees and Vendors Steal from You” and the book
series “The Ugly Truth about Cash.” Ruth will reveal
how managers can corral crooks at the worksite. She’ll
explore myths and truths about brazen cyber-stealing
… thwarting employee bandits’ stash-and-grab
techniques … recognizing temptation at the office …
steps for establishing a thief-proof workplace … and
much more. Ruth’s insights have already saved many
businesses and millions in profits. Contact her at
(770) 729-8000; rking@ontheribbon.com
13. ==> How to Get Hitched without Digging a Financial
Ditch
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. ==> Business Insanity: Dismal Success of Corporate
Change
Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity
is doing the same thing over and over again, but
expecting different results.” He might as well have
been talking about the way executives try to shepherd
change within their corporations. Deb Kirby, Ph.D.,
notes that such initiatives have a shocking failure
rate of between 50% and 75% over the past 40 years. She
says, “Forty years is an absurd amount of time to fail
over and over again, particularly when you consider the
money, time and toll such processes take on employees!”
Invite Dr. Kirby, an organizational change coach,
trainer and speaker, on your show to identify four
reasons why organizational change fails and propose a
different way to engage individuals, groups, and the
organizational collective to spark sustainable
transformational change. Deb Kirby, Ph.D., is an
organizational coach, trainer, and speaker who
concentrates on corporate culture change and leadership
excellence. Contact her at (801) 913-8276;
deb@imaginalwisdom.com
15. ==> ‘Become a Millionaire’ Advice Beyond Money
Management
The super-rich and mega-successful clearly do things
differently than most. But it’s not all about making
wise financial decisions. What are the secrets to
lifelong prosperity? How could fundamental actions
Influence your daily march to millionaire status? Why
are some people so good at living wealthy? Explore such
fascinating topics with acclaimed socio-economist
Randall Bell Ph.D., CEO of Landmark Research Group LLC.
Dr. Bell can explain how future millionaires follow
four basic principles (me, we, do, and be) while
recognizing the importance of avoiding gossip,
demonstrating work ethics, expressing kindness,
refusing to fear change and being willing to handle
easy projects like making one’s bed every day! Also,
ask Dr. Bell about his 45 recommended “rich habits”
that can change anyone’s life. Contact Cierra Ashdown
at (949) 284-7790; RBell@rtirguests.com
16. ==> 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, Ed.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 the #1 Amazon bestseller
“Secret Sauce of 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
17. ==> This Guest Travels, Lives and Works in a 39-
Foot RV
Tim Winders and his wife are living the life many
people dream of as they roll down the highway in their
39-foot RV they named Theo that serves as their home
and office. For anyone who has wondered what it would
be like to travel full time while making money as you
go Tim has the answers. He is so persuasive that his
adult son also works and lives in his own RV. Tim can
also talk about his inspiring life journey: he went
from owning seven-figure businesses and over 100
properties to bankruptcy, homelessness and having $100
in his bank account before rebounding to his current,
more intentional lifestyle. Tim has over 25 years’
experience as a coach for business owners, executives,
and leaders. He also hosts the “SeekGoCreate” podcast
and is finishing his first novel. He and his wife have
enjoyed the nomadic lifestyle in New Zealand, Australia
and all over North America. Contact him at (404)
846-4639; twinders@rtirguests.com. Ask about last-
minute availability.
18. ==> 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
19. ==> Prince Harry Is Like All Children Everywhere
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s desire to pull back
from their royal duties has caused stress in the royal
family and fascination among the royal watchers. As
author and former educator Peggy Sideratos will point
out, members of the royal family have nearly always
performed their obligations without public protest,
until now. Still, Sideratos says, Harry and Meghan’s
situation is not so different than one faced by
American children and their parents every day. “It’s a
process that begins even at the toddler stage, when
suddenly the child pushes the adult away and declares
that they want to do something themselves, whether they
are developmentally ready or not,” she explains.
Interview Sideratos to discover parenting lessons
hidden in the royals’ story and the universality of
raising emotionally intelligent children capable of
making their own independent decisions. Sideratos is
the author of “The Light Giver and Other Stories to
Raise Emotionally Healthy Children” and “The Light
Giver Stories Workbook.” Contact her at (917) 715-8788;
perdika1@yahoo.com
20. ==> Drunk Elephants … and Other Fun Facts about
Wine
Did you know that before antibiotics were developed
wine was used for medicinal purposes for thousands of
years? As Jim Laughren, CWE, will explain, wine used to
be the go-to treatment for treating wounds and settling
stomachs. Your audience will gain a new appreciation
for wine as the bubbly Laughren shares his favorite
factoids about wine with them. He’s all about having
fun while making wine more approachable and less
snobby. You’ll learn the vital role wine played in
developing the world’s trade routes, how monkeys, wild
boars, and elephants manage to imbibe, which
celebrities own wineries or wine labels, and much more.
Jim is the author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More:
Adventures in Wine Appreciation” and “A Beer Drinker’s
Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine.” He is the
past president of a wine importing and distribution
company and is known for his fun and irreverent wine
classes and seminars. Contact Jim at (954) 884-8539;
JLaughren@rtirguests.com