April 5, 2018
01. What We Can Learn from YouTube Shooting
02. Journalist on Wave of Teacher Strikes
03. Why Everyone Should Celebrate 420 Day
04. Dumb Teens – Condom Snorting Challenge
05. Millennials Will Get Stuck with Broke Parents
06. What’s Wrong with America’s Health System?
07. The Real Reason People Steal at Work
08. Why You Shouldn’t Be a Trump Hater
09. She Healed Herself from Mysterious Health Crisis
10. Swept Away: Interview the Tsunami Lady
11. Would You Quit Work to Watch Your Grandkid?
12. April is Poetry Month: Contest Inspires Kids to Write
13. Suicide Averted: ‘Why I’m Glad the Gun Jammed’
14. World Autism Month – Free Resource for Parents
15. Take the Hope Challenge
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1. ==> What We Can Learn from YouTube Shooting
Juliette Kayyem says in many respects, the California
YouTube shooting is just another case of gun violence.
Though technically not a mass shooting, it can tell us
what we — a school, a business, a community — can do
better given that the system was tested. “In the coming
days, YouTube must assess how it performed when the
emergency was unfolding. Did employees get notified?
Have they been trained in active shooter protocols? Did
police know the campus-like facility and what to do?
What sorts of communications were coming from
headquarters to notify the public and employee family
members? In other words, did the system work?” Juliette
Kayyem is the author of “Security Mom: My Life
Protecting the Home and Homeland.” She is a professor
at Harvard’s Kennedy School, a former assistant
secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in the
Obama administration and CEO of Zemcar. Contact her at
(617) 496-2454; Juliette_kayyem@hks.harvard.edu or
@juliettekayyem
2. ==> Journalist on Wave of Teacher Strikes
Mike Elk is senior labor reporter at Payday Report and
just wrote the piece “Wave of teachers’ wildcat strikes
spreads to Oklahoma and Kentucky” for the Guardian. He
says, “The strikers have been buoyed by a successful
strike by their peers in West Virginia, their first
statewide work stoppage since 1990, which ended with
them winning a 5 percent pay rise and other
concessions. On Friday, teachers in Kentucky went out
on illegal wildcat strikes in more than 25 counties
against the wishes of union leaders to protest against
draconian changes to the state’s … pension plans.” The
Oklahoma walkout this week is about overhauling a
broken system that has been plagued by budget cuts that
leave some schools operating just four days a week. He
adds, “While Oklahoma has the country’s lowest tax on
oil and natural gas production, teachers’ salaries
remain stubbornly low, at 49th in the nation.” Elk is
currently in Oklahoma. Contact him at
mike.elk@gmail.com; @MikeElk
3. ==> Why Everyone Should Celebrate 420 Day
On April 20th at 4:20 p.m. people all over the world
will gather to smoke marijuana in celebration of 420
Day (National Weed Day). Invite Dr. Regina Nelson and
Michael Browning on your show to find out why you too
should consider smoking pot that day in celebration of
the holiday that reportedly began with a gathering of
high school students in California in the mid-1970s.
These media-savvy marijuana educators can discuss
everything from why grandma may be smoking pot to the
considerable medicinal benefits of cannabis to the
stoner myths people still believe. They can also talk
about the latest states to legalize medical marijuana
and issues facing people trying to access it. Dr.
Regina Nelson and Michael Browning coauthored “Time for
the Talk: Talking to Your Doctor or Patient About
Medical Cannabis.” Regina has done Ph.D. level research
on marijuana. Regina and Michael can also share tales
from their national educational tour—including their
bust in Oklahoma. Regina will be the keynote speaker
for this month’s World Medical Cannabis Conference.
Contact them at (303) 505-0591; ecstherapyco@gmail.com
4. ==> Dumb Teens – Condom Snorting Challenge
There’s a new and dangerous challenge sweeping social
media. Viral videos show teens snorting condoms as part
of a so-called “condom snorting challenge.” In the
videos, teens put an unwrapped condom up one of their
nostrils and inhale until the condom comes out of their
mouth. Dr. John Huber can discuss why teens (or anyone
for that matter) would think this is a good idea, other
disturbing trends like the cinnamon challenge and the
Tide Pod challenge, and how parents should talk to
their teens if they discover they are taking any of
these challenges. A mental health professional for over
twenty years, Dr. Huber is a clinical forensic
psychologist and chairman of Mainstream Mental Health,
a non-profit organization. Contact Ryan McCormick at
(516) 901-1103; (919) 377-1200
5. ==> Millennials Will Get Stuck with Broke Parents
We’re accustomed to millennials living in their
parents’ basements as they struggle to save enough
money to have a place of their own. But according to
Rodger Friedman, it won’t be long until baby boomers
begin living in their children’s basements because they
failed to save enough money to fund their retirement
years. Friedman calls this trend The Reverse Boomerang
Effect and says baby boomers’ out-of-control spending
habits will come back to bite their children. A
chartered retirement planning counselor and former
senior vice president of Morgan Stanley, Friedman will
reveal the questions millennials should be asking their
parents today to make sure that they don’t have to
share their homes with them after they run of money
tomorrow. He’ll also discuss the worst reasons people
give for not saving for retirement, and what people can
do who are late to the game and provide listeners with
access to a free list of 21 Mistakes That Can
Annihilate Your Retirement. The author of “The Mindset
of Retirement Success” and two other books on the
topic, this experienced talk-show guest who has been
featured in Time, U.S. News and numerous radio programs
will definitely not be living his children’s basement.
Contact him at (301) 922-17732; RF179203@gmail.com
6. ==> 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 his
experience with the challenges to our health care
delivery system gone awry. A practicing physician
(surgeon and specialist in urology) for three decades,
and author of “The Illness of Medicine,” Dr. Young will
offer insights for both patients and health care
professionals, explore how America’s health delivery
process is in need of repair, and share his own story
and been-there experiences other doctors rarely
discuss. Contact William Dorich at (310) 923-2157,
gmbooks@icloud.com
7. ==> The Real Reason People Steal at Work
Companies would never think of deliberately offering
jobs or contracts to thieves. Yet studies show that 95
percent of employees and vendors admit to stealing at
the workplace! Learn more from sought-after
profitability specialist and entrepreneur Ruth King,
whose book series “The Ugly Truth about Cash” includes
“50 Ways Employees and Vendors Steal from You and What
You Can Do About It.” While warning businesses of all
sizes, King will also reveal what motivates seemingly
honest professionals to “help themselves” to employer
products, raw materials, financial resources and office
supplies — or to exaggerate hours on time
cards/reports. Do they think the goodies are owed to
them? Are they making up for their own financial snags
or personal needs? Regardless, King says this costs
businesses millions annually, and YOU ultimately pay
for such crimes. Hear King’s cost-saving strategies for
discovering, preventing and recovering from workplace
theft and embezzlement. Callers can also share shocking
stories of what gets stolen from their work-sites.
Contact Ruth King at (770) 729-8000;
rking@ontheribbon.com.
8. ==> Even If You Don’t Agree with Donald Trump… You
Shouldn’t Hate Him
Have you noticed that thousands of Americans are
voicing their displeasure at Donald Trump’s drama-
filled presidency? Even those people who voted for
Trump are questioning his outspoken and not-so-
diplomatic style, his propensity for turning supporters
into enemies, his controversial initiatives such as
immigration regulations, and the hectic way his White
House is (dis)functioning. But none of that should be
cause to “hate” the man – says social/spiritual
lecturer Patric Rutherford, Ph.D., author of “God and
President Trump Plus the Rest of Us.” Dr. Rutherford
says respectfully disagreeing with President Trump (or
anyone in power, including your own boss) is a way to
solidify your strength and make change happen.
Conversely, you are dis-empowered by loathing a leader
or attacking his/her character. With an extensive
background in Christian principles, political research
and health care administration, Dr. Rutherford (himself
an immigrant from Jamaica) will reveal how to navigate
the Trump Era and use one’s vote wisely. Contact him at
(786) 201-6638; patricrutherford@gmail.com.
9. ==> She Healed Herself from Today’s Most Mysterious
Health Crisis
International wellness speaker Leah McCullough is the
picture of health, upbeat mood and boundless energy.
But like millions of other people, she once suffered
from debilitating pain and fatigue caused by
fibromyalgia. That’s until Leah, known worldwide as The
Fibro Lady, learned how to conquer the effects of that
mysterious disease. Chances are you know someone (maybe
yourself!) who needs Leah’s advice on a unique approach
of nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes for
newfound relief and recovery. Leah, author of “Freedom
from Fibromyalgia: 7 Steps to Complete Recovery” and
“Eat to Energize,” can discuss initial symptoms of
fibromyalgia, parts of the body most affected hand how
the disease can render people (including celebrities)
unable to work, travel, or experience normal everyday
activities even in the prime of life. You’ll also learn
why the medical community is largely perplexed and why
women seem more prone to developing the condition.
Contact Leah McCullough at (859) 380-9737;
Leah@TheFibroLady.com.
10. ==> Swept Away: Interview the Tsunami Lady
Imagine a wall of water rising out of nowhere, crashing
through your ground floor room in a resort in paradise.
Disoriented and fighting for breath, you have no idea
why you are suddenly submerged in a nightmare, pinned
against familiar objects turned deadly and unsure what
has happened to the other people you love. For most of
us, a tsunami is something we might see in a movie. But
for Sana Brauner, it was life or death when a beautiful
holiday in Thailand with family and friends turned
deadly. Sana survived as did her son and ex-husband but
her mother did not and her two-year-old daughter has
never been found. Sana can talk about what it was like
to lose everything you hold dear in an instant, and the
steps she’s taken to recover from the 2004 ordeal.
Brauner is the author of “The Borrowed Daughter,” a
memoir containing lessons to help anyone going through
a life crisis. She is based in Vienna. Contact her at
s.brauner@ihr-einkauf.at or through Skype: sanabr
11. ==> Would You Interrupt Your Career to Care for a
Grandchild?
When Dr. Oliver Akamnonu and his wife learned their
daughter, Nena, was having her first child while
finishing medical school, they were inspired to go from
busy professionals to busy babysitters. Unlike many
grandparents, they were willing to interrupt their
careers and empty-nest lifestyle to be Nena’s support
system, by caring for baby Lydia. Oliver will explain
why it was the best move his family ever made and why
other active grandparents may want to consider such a
commitment. He’ll offer insights on re-configuring life
so grandparenting and babysitting become the priority
and explain why launching a grown child (successfully!)
often involves the family’s newest generation. Oliver
can also discuss childcare refresher tips, how to get
enough rest, nutrition and recreation when your
calendar seems ultra-packed, and decisions beyond
returning to work, once your grandchild enters primary
school. Contact Oliver at (413) 693-8428;
ooakams@yahoo.com.
12. ==> April Is Poetry Month: Children’s Author
Inspires Kids to Write
Poetry is a wonderful form of expression but can be a
bit intimidating to young writers. Sometimes all it
takes to get kids involved in poetry is a little
encouragement and a fun contest! Children’s author and
mother of three Rosie J. Pova uses writing contests to
inspire new writers to get involved and has received
enthusiastic feedback from teachers. In addition to the
thrill of being recognized for their talent, cool
prizes, like a Kindle for kids, offer some extra
incentive. Invite Pova to share her stories about how
she gets young minds writing and why teachers fully
support her efforts. During Poetry Month, her Haiku
Hype contest is open to students in grades 3 to 5 and
teachers and librarians can send in student haikus for
consideration from 4/9 – 4/27. Pova is the author of
several children’s books including her latest, “Sarah’s
Song.” She has been featured on radio and in print.
Contact her at (214) 563-1633 (TX);
rosie.pova@yahoo.com
13. ==> Suicide Averted: ‘Why I’m Glad the Gun Jammed’
When Dr. Jeanne Sanner was in her early 20s she was so
despondent she put her then-husband’s Air Force-issued
pistol to her head and pulled the trigger. Unhappy with
her marriage, unsure of her sexual orientation, afraid
of hurting her family and everyone else she loved, she
decided that her best option was to kill herself.
Luckily, the gun jammed. Jeanne has gone on to live a
rich, full life she would have missed out on. She has
also come to realize that “there is no problem that
cannot be solved if we seek the right resources.”
Jeanne can share a simple formula she created that has
already helped hundreds of people change their beliefs
to lead happier lives. She is the author of “Finding
Unconditional Love a Little Peace at a Time.” She has a
doctorate in spiritual studies, a master’s in education
and a bachelor’s in psychology. Reach her at (949)
460-9450; jeannesanner@yahoo.com
14. ==> World Autism Month – Free Resource for Parents
Parenting a child is a difficult job but parenting a
child on the autism spectrum is even more so. April is
World Autism Month and the National Autism Academy is
making its pioneering, seven-part series “The 7
Emotional Secrets of Parents with Autistic Children”
available for free to those interested in understanding
life with autism. Jeanne Beard, the academy’s founder
and the parent of a 21-year-old autistic son, says the
10- to 12-minute videos explore the emotional
challenges parents of special needs children (and
others) face, including dealing with compassion
fatigue, burnout, and living with loss. The series
deals with the practical (Steps you can take if you
feel like the school is failing your child) and
personal (How your emotions drive your child’s behavior
and what successful parents do to feel better). Jeanne
Beard was a writer on the book “Finding the Gray:
Understanding and Thriving in the Black and White World
of Autism and Asperger’s.” “Autism and the Rest of Us:
How to Sustain a Healthy and Functional Relationship
with a Person on the Autism Spectrum” is her first book
written under her own name. Contact her at (630)
542-1191; jeanne@nationalautismacademy.com
15. ==> Take the Hope Challenge
Research studies have found people who are hopeful
excel in life, live longer and live well. But sometimes
hope needs a little assist, notes Rosalind Tompkins,
creator of the first National Month of Hope, in April.
Through her organization Mothers in Crisis, Tompkins is
issuing a Hope Challenge to ordinary people to reach
out to folks they know at work or in their community
who are feeling hopeless perhaps due to job loss,
marital troubles or struggles with addiction. Tompkins
has set an impressive goal—fostering at least 10,000
“hope chats” this year. Mothers in Crisis is a
nonprofit comprised of women and men in recovery from
drug and alcohol addiction. Rosalind’s humanitarian
work has taken her around the world to help widows,
orphans, and refugees. The founder of Turning Point
International Church and its school of ministry,
Rosalind has written four books including “As Long as
There Is Breath in Your Body, There Is Hope.” Contact
her at (850) 933-2412; ryt2@aol.com
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