April 16, 2019
01. America’s Two Tax Tales – Yours & Trump’s
02. Ashleigh Banfield on A&E’s ‘Live Rescue’
03. Do Holiday Gatherings Feel Like Game of Thrones?
04. Earth Day is Monday: Can We Stop Climate Change?
05. How to Reduce Your Pets’ Environmental Paw Print
06. College Scam: Does it Matter Where You Go?
07. Explosive Spring Cleaning: Your Secret Hiding Place!
08. What Makes Office Affairs So Tantalizing?
09. Just Like Bogie and Bacall: Older Man, Younger Woman
10. What the FBI Got Right!
11. Why We Should Vote for Women in 2020
12. Don’t Run a Meeting People Will Dread: Do This Instead
13. House Flipping Shows Don’t Tell You This
14. What’s Behind the Beatles’ Staying Power?
15. How to Go from Monday Blues to a Weekend Attitude
16. What Your Dreams Are Trying to Tell You
17. Should Kids Make Up their Own Homework?
18. How to Stop Procrastinating . . . TODAY!
19. Do a Show on the Prince of New York
20. What’s in a Name? Your Fate in Life!
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1. ==> America’s Two Tax Tales – Yours & Trump’s
According to Edward McCaffery, Americans are seeing two
different tax stories play out this week. The first is
how Donald Trump’s tax overhaul has affected them, the
other is whether Trump will release his own taxes.
McCaffery says, “These concurrent storylines underscore
a basic and important fact of life in America today.
There are two tax systems in our country: One for the
many of us who work regular jobs for a living, and a
second for those who have wealth and can live off of
it, without bothering much about ordinary work.” He
adds, “The income tax for most of us is becoming like
the payroll tax: a “simple” tax to compute, but an
onerous one to pay. In Trump-world, things are
different. There are more forms, but fewer, if any,
taxes. And none of this may ever see any light of any
day because, in the President’s mind at least, his will
trumps the IRS and the law.” Edward McCaffery is Robert
C. Packard trustee chair in law and a professor of law,
economics and political science at the University of
Southern California. He is the author of “Fair Not
Flat: How to Make the Tax System Better and Simpler”
and founder of the People’s Tax Page. Contact him at
emccaffery@law.usc.edu; (213) 740-2567.
2. ==> Ashleigh Banfield on A&E’s ‘Live Rescue’
Veteran journalist and TV news anchor Ashleigh Banfield
is host of the brand new A&E documentary series Live
Rescue. The show places viewers in the center of the
action as first responders – such as EMTs, paramedics,
and fire fighters – bravely put their lives on the line
as they respond to emergency rescue calls and quickly
react to dangerous situations. Banfield – who hosted
law & justice programs on CNN and HLN and was a
correspondent for ABC and NBC News – can discuss the
new series, what viewers can expect from the show and
why it’s different than anything else on television.
Contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com
3. ==> Do Holiday Gatherings Feel Like Game of Thrones?
Winter is here. This weekend family and friends will be
getting together to celebrate Easter and Passover, but
in our currently divisive culture it’s easy for any
gathering to turn into the Battle of the Blackwater. To
ensure your event doesn’t devolve into an episode of
Game of Thrones, invite Joffre McClung to share 5
common sense rules to make any holiday gathering a safe
space where the 7 Kingdoms can coexist, at least for
the day. She says, “No one wants to know how much money
you make, how big your bonus was or how your stocks are
doing. And when it comes to religion, walk it, don’t
talk it!” For those who feel they need to discuss
politics, Joffre advises, “Please, just don’t. We all
need a break!” Joffre McClung has appeared on numerous
TV and radio programs and podcasts. Her latest book is
“The Heart of the Matter.” Contact her at (917)
994-0225 (TX); JMcClung@rtirguests.com
4. ==> Earth Day is Monday: Can We Stop Climate Change?
The United Nations Secretary General called climate
change a “direct existential threat.” But what does
that mean and what can we do about it? This Earth Day,
discuss the hard truths, causes and consequences of the
climate crisis’ interconnected issues with Jill Cody,
author of “Climate Abandoned: We’re on The Endangered
Species List.” Jill says the climate change crisis is
not beyond our control and she’ll share practical tips
for what listeners can keep doing, stop doing, and
start doing to combat climate change and make better
choices for the future. Cody is an editor, author,
community radio host and political activist. Contact
her at 831-293-8202; info@climateabandoned.com
5. ==> How to Reduce Your Pets’ Environmental Paw Print
People the world over are aware of how the environment
affects human health and the health of our planet.
According to author and environmental engineer Yasmin
Davar, our pups and kitties need to get on the
sustainability bandwagon for the very same reasons.
“Having a ‘green pet’ is far healthier for the planet,
as well as the pets themselves,” she says. Some
examples are using biodegradable cat litter, cleaning
up your dog’s poop, which can contaminate ground water,
and avoiding plastic food and water bowls, which break
down AND can cause health problems in your dog or cat.
“I would add using biodegradable natural dog shampoos
and conditioners, and food with healthy, natural
ingredients and reduced processing.” Yasmin is the
author of the book Our Peaceful Planet: Healing
Ourselves and the World for a Sustainable Future and
also holds a Master of International Studies in Peace
and Conflict Resolution. Contact Yasmin at
YDavar@rtirguests.com
6. ==> College Scam: Does it Matter Where You Go?
Parents these days twist themselves into knots and
sometimes commit crimes to gain admission for their
kids to attend a college or university identified as a
‘best school.’ “I have seen families fly all over the
country to tour schools, racking up expenses at the
speed of light, while their wide-eyed 17-year-olds are
trying to make monumental decisions about which campus,
which major, which city, which state, and what all of
this will look like with nary a family or friend in
sight for miles and miles,” says parenting expert Sara
Sherman. “The pressure is enormous, the costs high, and
the overwhelm palatable.” Invite Sherman to discuss how
schools are actually identified as ‘best’, whether it
really matters what college you attend, and how
employers feel about academics and job performance.
Sara Sherman, BA, MS, is a speaker, author, blogger,
coach and creator of the Create Cooperative Kids
program. As a single parent for most of her adult life,
Sara successfully raised her children and earned two
degrees all while working full-time. Contact her at
(614) 756-0571; SSherman@rtirguests.com
7. ==> The Most Explosive Place to Spring Clean: Your
Secret Hiding Place!
Lynn McPhelimy has a spring cleaning suggestion for
anyone who has a secret hiding place. “If what you have
stashed for safe-keeping (and is meant for your eyes
only) sparks fear at the thought of family or friends
accidently finding it while you’re still breathing (or
would cause you to roll over in your grave if they came
upon it when going through your things upon your
passing) it’s time to dig deep and clean things out!”
Over her 20 years as a professional life organizer,
Lynn has discovered ‘hidden treasure’ that made her
lose her breath (and her mind, at times) when helping
families sort through a deceased loved one’s things.
She’ll share stories about her ‘finds’ and tell your
listeners the most important thing to do with their
‘hideys’ if they aren’t ready to toss, delete or erase
them. Her advice could save your reputation and your
family from embarrassment, heartbreak and the need to
seek therapy. Lynn McPhelimy is the author of “In the
Checklist of Life.” Contact her at (860) 918-0709
(cell); Lynn@LynnMcP.com
8. ==> What Makes Office Affairs So Tantalizing?
Tamara Lashchyk will point out that 85 percent of all
affairs begin at the office. Tamara, whose last name is
pronounced Lash-check, will explore what makes these
affairs and romances so tempting, how hard it is to
conceal such relationships from coworkers and who is
likely to pay the price if things go bad. Tamara is a
Wall Street executive, business consultant and career
coach as well as 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. ==> Just Like Bogie and Bacall: Older Man, Younger
Woman
Humphry Bogart was 44 and married when he met 19-year-
old Lauren Bacall. Despite their age differences,
theirs was a storied romance. But what is the
attraction for ordinary people who do the same thing?
Interview Patricia Houtz for a look at what younger
women see in older men. Houtz, who had a 30-year
relationship with a married man twice her age, will
tell you that money had absolutely nothing to do with
it. She’ll talk about the virtues older men possess
that younger men, with their clumsy hands and raging
hormones, lack. Houtz is the author of the upcoming
book “Solo By Choice.” Contact her at (775) 451-3191;
PHoutz@rtirguests.com
10. ==> What the FBI Got Right!
John Smith was an ordinary guy who spent 5 years in
public accounting only to get caught up in the S&L
crisis during the 1980’s. As far as he was concerned
everything at his company was above board – until the
FBI came knocking! He came to realize the extent of his
employer’s wrongdoing – and that you don’t have to
commit a crime to be convicted of one. Interview John
to hear his incredible true story of perseverance and
grit. His warning to your audience is this – If it can
happen to him… it can happen to YOU. Smith worked
diligently with the FBI for years, helping to put away
the guilty people involved. Fifteen years after his
sentencing they finally admitted that he should never
have been prosecuted in the first place – and
encouraged him to apply for a Presidential Pardon! John
Smith is the author of “Embracing the Abyss” and a
keynote speaker on ethics and integrity in the
workplace and in life. Contact him at (214) 216-2199;
JSmith@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Why We Should Vote for Women in 2020
Our world, according to many experts, is heading
towards self-destruction. The existence of worldwide
nuclear weapons, countries run by tribal leaders and
unstable dictators, and a way of thinking that Einstein
called “a silent addiction leading to species suicide”
doesn’t bode well for any of us. Interview psychiatrist
Dr. Donald Pet, who contends that if we want to get
serious about creating world peace women are the
answer! “Women by nature are nurturers… men by nature
create war,” says Pet. “Women are natural communicators
who use negotiating to show strength instead of bully
tactics!” Pet is the founder of the Education Community
(EC), a nonprofit organization, which offers free
college level courses teaching people how to develop a
“new way of thinking” that promotes happiness, love and
peace. His EC initiative has been endorsed by Jack
Canfield, Brian Tracy and many others. Contact Dr.
Donald Pet at (860) 253-2691; DPet@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Why Run a Meeting People Will Dread? Do This
Instead
Chances are you’ve been to some poorly-run meetings in
your personal or professional life. Maybe those
gatherings (at work with bosses and fellow employees,
in a community setting, with clients or neighbors or
even strangers) were uninspiring or non-welcoming. Even
if you liked your fellow attendees, you couldn’t wait
to escape. So what are the secrets to having the
perfect meeting instead? One that exceeds everyone’s
expectations for productivity and progress? What needs
to be considered to make such a session happen? Find
out when you interview leadership and communication
expert Teruni Lamberg, Ph.D., author of the critically-
praised book “Conducting Productive Meetings: How to
Generate and Communicate Ideas for Innovation.” Whether
she’s talking about agendas and venues, schedules and
speakers, Q&A sessions, facilitation techniques, audio-
visuals or the food and beverages on-hand, Dr. Lamberg
will be as entertaining and informative as the meetings
she helps you envision. Contact Dr. Teruni Lamberg at
(775) 451-3086; TLamberg@rtirguests.com
13. ==> What Home Improvement and House Flipping Shows
Don’t Tell You
Those popular home improvement TV shows make it all
look so easy. A team of experts transforms dumps into
showplaces, seemingly by magic, then sell them for big
profits. But according to real estate expert Dan
Lieberman, that’s not the way it works in real life.
“They show the ‘befores’ and ‘afters’ and how much they
paid and sold the property for,” he says. “But they
don’t tell you what they paid the bank in loan costs,
all the ‘un-billed’ time involved, or about the
construction deals they get because they have a TV
show.” These shows also don’t tell you why rental
properties are better investments than buy-and-flip
properties. Dan, a long-time property renovator, will
tell your audiences how to get the most bang for their
buck by improving rental properties, and other money-
making tips. He is the author of “The Effective
Landlord: How Owners and Property Managers Can Attract
Better Tenants, Raise Rents, and Boost Their Bottom
Line in Any Market.” Contact Dan at (510) 570-1368;
DLieberman@rtirguests.com
14. ==> What’s Behind the Beatles’ Staying Power?
Ringo and Paul are still touring and Paul has had
nearly 40 million hits and counting on “Carpool
Karaoke.” Perhaps even more remarkable is the Beatles’
“White Album” made it into the Billboard Top 10 – 50
years after its release! This timeless group remains a
favorite of everyone from baby boomers to millennials.
All of this is not news to Susan Shumsky, who regularly
regales Beatles fans with fascinating unknown facts
about the Fab Four’s “White Album” and their lives in
the 1960s. When you interview Susan, you’ll learn:
three shocking reasons the Beatles’ left India in a
huff, stunning predictions their guru made about them,
and astounding hidden stories behind the song lyrics
written under their guru’s influence, such as “Dear
Prudence,” “Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill,” “Get
Back,” “Revolution,” “Across the Universe,” “My Sweet
Lord,” “Mother Nature’s Son,” “Blackbird,” “Why Don’t
We Do it in the Road,” “Dehra Dun,” “Back in the USSR,”
“Fool on the Hill,” and more. Also, you’ll discover how
Ringo’s new book is connected to the Beatles time in
India. Susan spent 22 years living in the ashrams of
the Beatles’ guru and six years on his personal staff.
She is the award-winning author of 16 books including
“Maharishi & Me: Seeking Enlightenment with the
Beatles’ Guru.” She has done over 1,000 media
appearances. Contact her at (917) 336-7184;
SShumsky@rtirguests.com
15. ==> How to Go from Monday Blues to a Weekend
Attitude
Well, it’s just another rainy Monday. You woke up late,
traffic is at a standstill and you hate your job.
Whoopee!!! Can you really turn it all around by
shifting your thoughts? Annie Evans says you can AND
overcome even more serious tragedies. Evans personally
knows that changing attitudes can make a major mindset
shift. Being raised by a severely mentally-ill mom and
losing two life partners is just the tip of the
iceberg. Evans will share her startling story and help
listeners learn real strategies to change their
mindsets. They’ll learn ways to make a major shift back
to the land of happy living. Contact her at
aevans@rtirguests.com or (310) 621-0456.
16. ==> What Your Dreams Are Trying to Tell You
Did you know your dreams are actually conversations you
have with yourself about very specific issues in your
life that you’re trying to solve? Why does that matter
and what can you do with that information? Dream
analyst Layne Dalfen says, “The solution you’re looking
for about what (or who) in your life is bugging you
will appear in your unconscious mind before it gets to
your conscious one. That means you can propel your
problem solving skills… if only you knew what the heck
you were saying to yourself when you had the dream!”
Dalfen will explain how dream analysis gives you the
power to decide how you want to respond to people and
situations in your life. Layne has appeared on hundreds
of radio shows and podcasts. She LOVES call-in radio
because she is terrific at thinking on her feet, using
her uncanny gift to describe a dream AND plan a course
of action. Layne Dalfen teaches dream analysis at
Concordia University in Montreal. Contact her at (514)
898-9150; info@haveagreatdream.com
17. ==> Should Kids Make Up their Own Homework?
Why do kindergartners love school but by the end of
high school most students can’t wait to leave? The joy
and excitement that can be found in those early years
quickly dissipates, but fixing it is easier than you
think! “There are so many ways to create a perfect
school,” says Lee Jenkins, a career educator with a
passion for improving student learning in school. “From
giving students choice in how to do homework to
creating a team feel in every classroom, where they are
more interested in outperforming their own best work
instead of competing with each other, it works!” In
fact, teachers using Lee’s method are seeing an
increase in classroom learning by six times the
national average! Lee Jenkins is currently working on
his new book “How to Create a Perfect School” (June
2019), foreword by Jack Canfield. He’s been an educator
and administrator both in public schools and
universities. Contact Lee Jenkins at (484) 306-8784;
LJenkins@rtirguests.com
18. ==> How to Stop Procrastinating . . . TODAY!
It’s so frustrating when you really want to do
something but you keep putting it off. Why do we do
this? Invite Arnoux Goran, author, speaker, and founder
of a unique health education system, to reveal the
causes of procrastination and how to permanently get
rid of it. His successful method to reprogram yourself
has been studied by the University of California,
Irvine, and shown dramatic results. Invite him to tell
your audience why having fun doesn’t necessarily mean
you’re procrastinating, how to stop judging yourself,
and the root cause of your procrastination. His new
book “The Answer: How to Change Your Life and Make Your
Dreams Come True” reveals how to release negative
emotions permanently, reprogram the unconscious mind,
and truly change your life by addressing the cause of
repeating patterns. Goran has been featured on radio
and television. Contact him at (878) 203-8231;
AGoran@rtirguests.com
19. ==> Do a Show on the Prince of New York
Prince Serge Obolensky was known as the “Prince of New
York.” Born a Russian Prince in 1890, he married a
Russian princess, escaped to England from the
Bolsheviks with a price on his head, immigrated to the
US, with his second wife Alice Astor – an American
princess – in 1924, and reigned supreme at the St.
Regis Hotel in Manhattan working for Vincent Astor who
asked him to help restore the grand hotel. In 1931, at
the age of 53, Serge joined the Commandos under “Wild
Bill” Donovan and completed two successful missions
parachuting into Nazi-occupied Europe. Ivan Obolensky,
Serge’s grandson, has fond memories of meeting his
legendary grandfather for lunch at the St. Regis… and
has many amazing true stories to relate, not only about
his grandfather but also the Astors and American
aristocratic life at that time. Ivan Obolensky is an
author and a true Renaissance man in his own right. His
novel is “Eye of the Moon” Contact Ivan at (818)
495-8731; IObolensky@rtirguests.com
20. ==> What’s in a Name? Your Fate in Life!
Sticks and stones may break our bones, but our names
can make or break our success in life. According to
name colorology expert B. P. Greycastle, the letters of
our names represent specific colors, which relate to
certain glands such as the pancreas, and energy centers
known as chakras. “I can illustrate with a vast array
of lists, facts and figures that the most famous and
successful people in practically every field owe their
success to their names,” he says. B.P. can illustrate
this on air, with astonishing accuracy. A Vietnam
veteran who studied fashion under the G.I. Bill, he
worked in the fabric and fashion industries for many
years, where he discovered the dramatic impact colors
have on people’s lives. He is the author of the book
Your Name and Colors: Key to Your Beauty, Career,
Personality, Romance and Success. Contact B.P. at (510)
570-1929; drolley@rtirguests.com