February 19, 2019
01. Johnson, Nixon & Trump: America’s Angry Presidents
02. The Best and Worst Oscar Speeches
03. Great Oscar Show: Why Women Directors Are Snubbed
04. Grand Canyon Turns 100 – The Future of America’s Public Land
05. New Federal Tax Rules Will Hurt Some Taxpayers
06. Behind-the-Scenes IRS Chaos
07. Smart Tip: Use Life Insurance to Pay Health Bills
08. What Men Dislike Most About Working with Women
09. Surprising Sexual Assault Law Loopholes
10. Interview the Beach Boys’ Guardian Who Saved Brian Wilson’s Life
11. Everything You Were Too Terrified to Ask about Ghosts
12. Why Creating a Better World Starts with Self-Love
13. The Reason Gillette’s #MeToo Ad Infuriates Men
14. What’s Wrong with America’s Health Delivery System
15. Why the Rise in Deadly Wild Animal Attacks on Humans?
16. Best-Kept Secrets of Successful Teenagers
17. Kids Not College Material? They Could Be Something Better
18. Aerospace Engineer Says Smart People Take God Seriously
19. Undertaker’s Daughter: Death is Not the End of Life
20. Know These Tips for Making More Meaning
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1. ==> Johnson, Nixon & Trump: America’s Angry
Presidents
As politicians debate the possibility of impeaching
Donald Trump, David O. Stewart looks at the
similarities of the current occupant of the White House
and two previous presidents who landed in impeachment
proceedings, Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon. The
author of “Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew
Johnson” says most leaders try to project a positive
attitude, but not Johnson or Nixon, and now Trump.
“Anger and grievance fueled the politics of all three.
For the first two, at least, that approach ended badly.
History does not always repeat itself. Today’s angry
presidency need not land in the ditch. Yet a public
persona steeped in malice implies a paranoia that may
misinterpret events, plus instability and even caprice
– all dangerous qualities for someone with great
power.” Stewart is an author and attorney who writes
nonfiction historical narratives and historical
fiction. Contact Maureen Cole at (212) 698-7183;
maureen.cole@simonandschuster.com
2. ==> The Best and Worst Oscar Speeches
With no host and no opening monologue, the Academy
Awards this Sunday are expected to be a departure from
the past. What won’t change are the acceptance speeches
the stars will make that will be watched by more than
30 million people. Some actors will drone on and be
played off, but a few will mesmerize. Communication
expert Paul Hellman will share whose acceptance speech
succeeded and why. He’ll reveal three things everyone
needs to hold anyone’s attention—even stars’—in an age
when our attention span is just eight seconds. Hellman
can also share memorable anecdotes from past Oscar
nights including who gave the shortest acceptance
speech; he consults and speaks internationally on how
to excel in high-stakes communications. His columns
and advice have appeared in the New York Times, Wall
Street Journal, CNBC.com and on public radio’s
Marketplace and CNN’s Business Unusual. He is the
author of “You’ve Got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets
for a Distracted World” (AMACOM). Contact him at (508)
879-0934; paul@expresspotential.com
3. ==> Great Oscar Show: Why Women Directors Are
Snubbed
Women have made huge inroads this year, particularly in
politics, but not when it comes to the Academy Awards
where this year’s nominees for best director include
men named Spike, Adam, Alfonso, Yorgos and Pawel.
Award-winning female film director and author Kailin
Gow will discuss why there is a lack of female
directors in Hollywood and how their absence shuts out
the perspective of half the population. Founder of the
newly launched OTT channel FemaleFlix, showcasing women
interest films, shows, activities, and news, Gow will
discuss why the number of female directors has been
declining for the past five years, how women and
minorities can break through the glass ceiling, and
what it’s like to be approached by producers with male
development teams when her own books are optioned.
Kailin Gow’s 300 plus books feature strong female
characters and have sold more than 5.5 million copies
worldwide. Her movies have won accolades at film
festivals around the world. Contact her at (617)
582-2121; KGow@rtirguests.com
4. ==> The Grand Canyon Turns 100 – The Future of
America’s Public Land
February 26, 2019 marks the 100th Anniversary of the
establishment of Grand Canyon National Park by
President Woodrow Wilson and Congress. Invite Stephen
Nash, author of “Grand Canyon for Sale: Public Lands
versus Private Interests in the Era of Climate Change”,
to discuss the precarious future of America’s public
lands. Nash says a growing political movement, well
financed and occasionally violent, is fighting to break
up these federal lands and return them to state, local,
and private control. He’ll explain how our national
parks, even the million acres of Grand Canyon, have
always been too small to sustain their full suite of
wildlife species. And why the scheme to open public
lands to development would inflict major economic
damage, and foreclose the future for many wild species
— part of our irreplaceable natural heritage. Stephen
Nash is a Visiting Senior Research Scholar at the
University of Richmond. Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at
(703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell);
johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.
5. ==> New Federal Tax Rules Will Hurt Some Taxpayers
Tax filers who were expecting to pay less federal
income tax this year may be in for an unpleasant
surprise thanks to new regulations. CPA Grapeson Wilson
says, “They may find the major portion of their
itemized deduction has been wiped away.” Invite Wilson
on your show to explain how your listeners can save
money on taxes, especially those who live in high
property tax areas and states with high income taxes.
They’ll also learn why, in spite of all that, Wilson
lauds the new tax reform for the benefits it provides
to small- to medium-size businesses. Grapeson Wilson is
president of Grapeson M. Wilson CPA LLC, a Houston-
based CPA firm whose clients range from solopreneurs to
multimillion-dollar corporations. He is the author of
the course “Tax Saver Series (Standard Vs Itemized)
Deductions.” Contact him at (832) 675-9400 (office)
281-919-3521 (cell); gwilson@cpashoustontx.com
6. ==> Behind-the-Scenes IRS Chaos
Mention the IRS and millions of Americans get fearful
and even angry. Anything about taxation and reconciling
our tax obligation feels challenging, complicated and
stressful. And that happens in years when our
government does not shut down! What most taxpayers
don’t realize: The feared IRS is actually a hotbed of
incompetence and disorder that hurts you. So says
former IRS agent and tax expert Richard Green who will
shock audiences when he reveals how the Internal
Revenue Service is staffed by slow-moving staff using
antiquated technology. As your on-air guest, Green will
answer questions like: What types of IRS
miscommunication and lack of cooperation happen? How do
taxpayers miss out because of such poor service? Are
decisions for audits fair? What about mismanaged funds
in this year of tax “reform?” What other negatives can
we expect? Only someone like Green, who’s seen it
firsthand, can blow the whistle on the chaotic IRS.
Richard Green is the author of “Agents of Deceit”.
Contact him for interviews at (909) 648-7676;
richardrick77@aol.com
7. ==> Smart Tip: Use Life Insurance to Pay Health
Bills
With the state of health care today many people live in
fear that a life-threatening illness could wipe out
their savings, creating a financial maelstrom from
which their family would never recover.
Did you know that if you qualify, you could receive up
to 75% of your death benefits in cash? David Kottler,
also known as the Insurance Doctor ™, will explain how
selling off that life insurance policy you or your
loved one doesn’t need anymore can generate the cash to
pay medical bills, get out of debt or even make a cash
gift to the non-profit of their choice! How is this
possible? Most people don’t know the little-known
secret that when you don’t need your policy any longer
you can auction it off! Find out how! 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 about how to get that insurance policy
working for them! Contact David at (216) 532-1221;
DKottler@rtirguests.com
8. ==> What Men Dislike Most About Working with Women
Women, by their nature, are emotional beings. Men are
not. And, as Wall Street executive, business consultant
and career coach Tamara Lashchyk (Lash-check) will
point out, when men and women work together these
differences can cause problems. Invite Tamara to share
some of these problems and why she believes women need
to address them if they want to get ahead. For example,
the No. 1 thing that makes men cringe are women who cry
at work. In addition, women who yell, scream and are
moody also put up walls between themselves and their
male coworkers. Tamara is the author of the bestselling
book, “Lose the Gum: A Survival Guide for Women on Wall
Street, Main Street and Every Street in Between.”
Contact Tamara at (848) 373-3543;
TLashchyk@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Surprising Sexual Assault Law Loopholes
Lawmakers in several states are working to close legal
loopholes involving rape and sexual assault. Bills in
Indiana just met defeat, but in South Carolina, there
are bills currently pending. Joyce Short, a three-time
sexual assault survivor, spent years studying consent
and is working with legislators across the country to
change the laws. Invite her to discuss current bills
and efforts to bring about change, how the statutes
governing sexual-assault have changed in recent years,
and why some of those changes are problematic including
federal laws that govern the handling of sexual-assault
allegations on college campuses. Short has been
featured on Nightline, BuzzFeed, Inside Edition and
more. Her third book on sexual assault, “Your Consent –
The Key to Conquering Sexual Assault,” will be released
this spring. Contact her at (917) 517-8572;
short.jm@aol.com
10. ==> Interview the Beach Boys’ Guardian Who Saved
Brian Wilson’s Life
Beach Boys fans have long known of brilliant yet
troubled Brian Wilson’s slide into the abyss of drugs
and mental illness. But what a lot of them don’t know
is how former NFL player “Rocky” Pamplin helped to save
Wilson from himself. Rocky was college roommates with
Stan Love, brother of Beach Boys’ lead singer Mike
Love. In the mid-1970s, Stan and Rocky were hired to be
full-time bodyguards for Brian Wilson. “Brian was a
315-pound recluse who was a paranoid schizophrenic,”
Rocky says. “Stan said, ‘Don’t think you are going to
meet a clean-cut Beach Boy.’ He was scary.” While much
has been written about Rocky, Stan and their tumultuous
two-and-a-half years with Brian, this is the first time
Rocky is coming forward to reveal the behind-the-scene
details of his relationship with the Beach Boys. He is
the co-author of the book “The Beach Boys Endless Wave:
Inside America’s Band”, along with film producer,
writer and director Ron Hamady. Contact Mike Vezo at
(310) 406-8300; mvezo@mac.com
11. ==> Everything You Were Too Terrified to Ask about
Ghosts
Dr. Susan Shumsky is a ghost whisperer who can tell you
everything you ever wanted to know about ghosts—but
were too terrified to ask. For example, what really
happens to souls after death? Is it possible to
communicate with the dead; how so? Why are some homes,
cars, offices and other places haunted? What are the 11
types of people most susceptible to possession? What
are the 15 reasons why people become ghosts? Dr.
Shumsky is no fly-by-night author. She has 16 books in
print and has been published by Simon & Schuster. Open
your phone lines for listeners with haunted houses, and
Dr. Shumsky will send the ghosts packing! Contact her
at (917) 336-7184; SShumsky@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Why Creating a Better World Starts with Self-
Love
From the top echelons of power to the average person on
the street, treating people with respect and kindness
appears to have become as outdated as the rotary phone,
eight-track tapes, and cursive handwriting. Attacking,
accusing, and shouting at one another has become our
modus operandi. Joffre McClung believes something more
profound is going on. “Self-love, or the lack of self-
love, not only determines how we see ourselves but also
governs how we experience the world around us. It is
the prism through which we see and define all things,”
says Joffre. She’ll explain how expanding your own
self-love ripples outward into the world making it a
much more positive and loving place, and how a lack of
self-love often manifests and impacts our lives. She’ll
give listeners a quick self-love test and share simple
ways to start and end the day with self-appreciation
and gratitude. Joffre McClung has appeared on numerous
radio and TV programs. She’s a former media producer,
independent filmmaker, and the author of “The Heart of
the Matter”. Contact her at (917) 994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com
13. ==> The Reason Gillette’s #MeToo Ad Infuriates Men
When the Gillette Razor ad that invokes the #MeToo
movement first aired, its focus on bullying and toxic
masculinity created a huge controversy and angered a
lot of men, particularly older ones. “Society has
changed a lot in the last few decades,” says Curt
Lindsley, founder of the nonprofit domestic violence
awareness organization Go Purple USA. “A lot of baby
boomers grew up in a sexist culture. Women are taking
over jobs traditionally held by males. Some no doubt
were up in arms about the ad because the macho,
insensitive guy stereotyped may have hit a little too
close to home.” This is just one of the many factors
that contributes to domestic violence. Curt can share
how community groups, nonprofits and society overall
can get involved to stop this epidemic. In addition to
his work with Go Purple USA, sponsor of Go Purple
Awareness Day (Oct. 1), he is also the co-founder of
the Covington Domestic Violence Task Force. Contact
Curt at gopurpleusa@gmail.com; (256) 529-9037.
14. ==> What’s Wrong with America’s Health Delivery
System
The industry of medicine, including insurance
companies, Big Pharma, and a medical corporate
structure that appears driven more by profits than
patient consideration, represent a significant problem
in our health care delivery. Doctors are growing
frustrated to the point of leaving the profession.
Nurses and ancillary teams are drowning in over-
documentation and have less time for patient care.
Invite Michael J. Young, M.D., to discuss the
challenges to our health care delivery system gone
awry. A practicing physician (surgeon and Urology
specialist) for three decades, Dr. Young will offer his
insights and explore how America’s health delivery
process is in need of repair for everyone’s benefit.
He’ll also share his personal story and been-there
experiences other doctors rarely discuss. Dr. Michael
Young is the author of “The Illness of Medicine.”
Contact William Dorich at (310) 923-2157;
gmbooks@icloud.com
15. ==> Wild Predator Attacks on Humans – More
Frequent, More Deadly
Have you noticed the number of recent animal attacks on
unsuspecting people? Hikers are being injured by
mountain lions, wolves and even white-tail deer in
forests nationwide. Coyotes are invading homes,
backyards and campsites. Bears are attacking people in
Yellowstone and other parks while alligators are
drowning dog-walkers and little children in broad
daylight! What’s causing all these wild animal attacks?
And how can we protect themselves? Get answers and
learn valuable safety tips, especially for colder
months, from nature expert Bruce Hemming. Bruce will
reveal where people are most in danger these days, how
laws that limit hunting and trapping are backfiring,
and how to revamp the animal conservation system to
lesson these attacks and home invasions. Invite
listeners to call in with their own stories of
confrontations with dangerous wild creatures. Bruce is
the author of “4 Seconds Until Impact: The Skyrocketing
Attacks by Predators on Humans”. Contact him at (605)
464-4618; bruse2025@gmail.com
16. ==> Best-Kept Secrets of Successful Teenagers
Teenagers are often known for being moody or silly, and
seemingly lost among the worry and angst of their
“almost an adult” years. But what about those teens who
are happy, hopeful, well-adjusted, and making confident
progress academically and in their everyday lives? What
do they know that could help all young people? Explore
this with acclaimed author Paul Bernabei, whose many
books of the Top 20 series include “TOP 20 Teens.”
He’ll reveal how today’s most successful teens think
smarter and foster positive beliefs while learning from
their mistakes. Bernabei will also talk about social-
emotional learning and how this benefits students in
personal and school life. Appreciative audiences (teens
themselves and their mentors/parents/teachers) will
also hear about must-know lifelong secrets for “people-
smart” communication, conflict resolution,
demonstrating kindness, specializing in effective
responses and much more. Contact Bernabei at (651)
470-3827; paul@top20training.com
17. ==> Your Kids Might Not Be College Material, They
Could Be Something Better!
Why is this old myth still around? It’s the one that
says: “You must attend and finish college to earn the
best career opportunities and future income.” But
Americans are learning that a college degree doesn’t
guarantee wealth, happiness or success. What it does
guarantee is a high price-tag (often tied to years of
difficult student loans) — plus a delay in joining the
workforce. College students can also choose the wrong
major, hate their eventual jobs, or lose to negative
influences (drinking, drugs) common to college
campuses. Invite Joe Swinger, author of “Awaken the
Magic Within” and founder/CEO of Self-Mastery
Leadership Academy, to share alternatives to the
college run-around. He’ll introduce your audience to
more affordable learning programs/activities,
entrepreneurial goals and lucrative career paths that
don’t require a time-consuming, expensive college
degree. Ask Joe about his own story of becoming a
successful boss, educator and innovator. Contact him at
(801) 865-7849; authorjoeswinger@gmail.com
18. ==> Aerospace Engineer Says Smart People Take God
Seriously
When a man of science (with great knowledge of the
heavens) says “You are nothing without God!” and
“Here’s how to find a path to eternal life” – wise
people listen and want to know more. Interview Camilo
Graza, a man who balances science and faith, and
discover why he was compelled to become a lay preacher
AND aerospace engineer. He’ll take listener questions
and reveal surprising biblical teachings. Camilo will
discuss how to get into God’s Heaven, why prayers and
worship are so important and relevant for everyone, and
whether faith alone is enough for salvation. You’ll
learn what it takes to make your life holy and even
signs of the End Times we cannot ignore! Camilo Graza
is the author of “Passport to Heavenly Eternal Life”.
Contact him at (626) 893-7966; camilograza@aol.com
19. ==> Undertaker’s Daughter: Death is Not the End of
Life
For most people, death is the final act of life. But
Margo Lenmark says death can actually be the start of a
better life for loved ones left behind, something she
discovered while growing up in a Midwestern funeral
home where her dad was an undertaker. She shares her
fascinating experiences and insights in her newly
published book “Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of an
Undertaker’s Daughter”. “A person’s face in death
mirrors their living and their dying,” Margo says.
“This book speaks of both.” 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. Read this
engrossing book for your own insights into reality.”
Contact Margo Lenmark at MLenmark@rtirguests.com; (484)
928-7824.
20. ==> 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
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