April 26, 2018
01. Trade Doesn’t Kill Jobs
02. Georgia May Elect 1st Black Woman Governor
03. RIP Schoolhouse Rock’s Bob Dorough
04. Creepy: NYC’s Insane Asylums and Prisons
05. Etsy Trend Expert: Mother’s Day Gifts
06. When Mother’s Day Makes You Cry
07. Free Gifts Every Mom Will Love
08. What is Racial Bias Training?
09. Never Make a Wrong Decision Again
10. Create Your Own Midlife Job Security
11. John Boehner Sees Pot’s Benefits
12. The Cure for NFL Concussion Crisis
13. Sexism in Sports: The Worst Offenders
14. Sports Season Survival Tips for Parents
15. Today’s Most Mysterious Health Crisis
16. ‘I Love You Just the Way You Are’
17. Why We Can’t Stay Happy
18. The Secret to Eating Just One Chip
19. Are Excuses Holding You Back?
20. She Lost Everything in an Instant
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1. ==> Trade Doesn’t Kill Jobs
Many Americans now cheering President Trump’s
willingness to fight a trade war with China no doubt
believe that trade in recent years with that Asian
nation has destroyed too many American jobs. But Donald
Boudreaux says relative to overall routine job
destruction and creation — “job churn” — the number of
American jobs destroyed by trade is minuscule. He
argues that the major source of job destruction and
creation is technological innovation. “President
Trump’s protectionism will simply not create the
multitude of jobs that its champions predict. Far
worse, however, is the fact that the longer we tolerate
this hostility to one particular source of economic
change and growth, the more likely we are to grow
hostile to technological innovation and other more
significant sources of economic change and growth. And
it would then become impossible to make America great
again.” Donald Boudreaux is a professor of economics
and a senior fellow at the Mercatus Center at George
Mason University. Contact him at (703) 993-1157;
dboudrea@gmu.edu.
2. ==> Georgia May Elect 1st Black Woman Governor
Stacey Abrams is vying to become Georgia’s next
governor, and the first black female governor in the
history of the United States. You might be surprised—an
African American woman governor of a red Southern
state—but political expert Christina Greer says her
credentials are solid and she could very well make
history.” The Democratic primary is May 22nd and it
remains to be seen whether Georgians are ready to elect
a black woman to lead. I do know that if her race and
gender were white and male, there would be no question
that Abrams would be handpicked and anointed as the
future of the Democratic Party.” She notes that If
Abrams is victorious in the primary she’ll likely face
an opponent with a near perfect grade from the NRA as
compared to her proud F-rating. Christina Greer is an
assistant professor of political science at Fordham
University Lincoln Center campus. Contact her at (212)
636-6391; posc@fordham.edu
3. ==> RIP Schoolhouse Rock’s Bob Dorough
Cultural critic Gene Seymour says, “Millions of
Americans, and many more throughout the world, just
lost their favorite civics teacher.” In an Op-Ed for
CNN Seymour remembers Schoolhouse Rock creator Bob
Dorough, who died this week at the age of 94. “Although
nobody who watched Schoolhouse Rock animated shorts on
Saturday mornings beginning in 1973 knew his name, they
knew their times tables, their American history and
their grammar because of the songs he wrote.” Dorough,
a jazz pianist and vocalist, was approached in 1971 by
a New York advertising executive whose sons couldn’t
multiply. He asked him to set the multiplication tables
to music and the rest is history. Gene Seymour writes
about music, movies and culture for The New York Times,
Newsday, Entertainment Weekly and The Washington Post.
Contact him at @GeneSeymour
4. ==> Creepy History – NYC’s Insane Asylums and
Prisons
Roosevelt Island a place you might go for a quiet,
residential escape from nearby Queens and Manhattan.
But in the 19th-century, it was a place to which you
were sentenced—a place for the criminal, insane, and
deathly ill. Then called Blackwell’s Island, it housed
a lunatic asylum, two prisons, a poor house, and a
number of public hospitals. It was conceived as the
most modern, humane facility the world had ever seen,
but quickly became, in the words of a visiting Charles
Dickens, “a lounging, listless madhouse in all its
naked ugliness and horror.” Invite Stacy Horn, author
of “Damnation Island: Poor, Sick, Mad, & Criminal in
19th-Century New York,” to share the first contemporary
investigative account of Blackwell’s Island. Horn is
the author of five nonfiction books and the founder of
the social network Echo: the virtual salon of NYC.
Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137;
johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.
5. ==> Etsy Trend Expert – Creative Mother’s Day Gifts
Help! Mother’s Day is coming up and you’ve got…
nothing. We’d all love to give Mom the best-ever gift,
but it’s tough coming up with ideas year after year.
Get some inspiration and advice from someone who knows
how to get creative. Dayna Isom Johnson is Etsy’s Trend
Expert and a judge on the upcoming NBC craft
competition series ‘Making It’ hosted by Amy Poehler
and Nick Offerman. She’ll offer tips to pick uniquely
personalized gifts that will perfectly suit your mom,
share popular Mother’s Day trends on Etsy, and suggest
fun gift ideas for new moms, single moms, grandmothers,
and even pet and plant moms! Contact John Angelo at
john@premieretv.com.
6. ==> When Mother’s Day Makes You Cry
Here it comes, the annual reminder of what may be
unpleasant realities. Whether your mother is recently
deceased and you miss her dreadfully, or she’s very
ill, or you’ve been caring for her these last few years
and she no longer knows who you are, Mother’s Day isn’t
necessarily a happy day for everyone. Sheila Collins,
PhD, an expert on grief, loss, and self-care for
caregivers, has practical advice for those whose
Mother’s Day won’t look like a Hallmark ad. An author,
improv comedian, and dancing social worker, Dr. Collins
will bring a playful humorous touch to the conversation
and offer ways to take care of yourself, no matter what
your ‘mother challenge’ may be—your own mother or being
a mom yourself. Sheila Collins’ upcoming book with co-
author Christine Gautreaux is “Stillpoint: A Self-care
Playbook for Caregivers to Find Ease, Time to Breathe,
and Reclaim Joy.” Contact Dr. Collins at (817)
706-4967.
7. ==> Free Gifts Every Mom Will Love
Americans spend on average $124 dollars on Mother’s Day
gifts, for a total of over $30 billion. Flowers are
lovely and spa certificates are appreciated, but
sometimes you just don’t have the cash. Luckily for
you, Suzanne Wexler says what tired and overworked moms
often need most are gestures that come free of charge.
“Mothers want to know their family values their hard
work and considers their feelings. A few heartfelt
tokens of gratitude may be just as meaningful as a
gift, if not more. Especially moms with younger
children and babies!” Wexler has great no-cost ideas
for honoring all the moms in your life, and if you must
splurge, she’s also got advice on what will—and
won’t—be appreciated by Mom. Suzanne Wexler is a
Montreal-based culture and lifestyle expert who has
written over a hundred features and trend reports for
major Canadian newspapers. Her upcoming book of humor
memoir stories is “How to Swing Like a Southern Belle,
Even if you’re Frozen in the North.” Contact her at
(514) 704-0029
8. ==> What is Racial Bias Training?
The Internet went wild when a video was posted of two
black men being escorted out of a Starbucks by police
in Philadelphia after the men asked to use the restroom
and refused to leave. Nita Wiggins, author of “Civil
Rights Baby,” says discrimination based on skin color
happens daily, but this time it was caught on video.
Wiggins applauds Starbucks’ decision to close its
corporate stores for racial bias training and says most
of us could use a course on racial and cultural
sensitivity. She’ll discuss the need for racial
relations reconstruction, the importance of listening,
and how to speak to people of all colors. She says, “We
need to teach and train people on how to avoid
situations like the Starbucks incident. Once people
learn to understand one another, listen, and accept
cultural differences, we can start to make the world a
better place.” Nita Wiggins is a former sports
broadcaster who fought for her dream job as an African
American woman. Contact her at Nitadallas@yahoo.com?
9. ==> Never Make a Wrong Decision Again
Whether it’s what college to choose, whether to start a
new business or move across the country, we all face
big decisions in our lives. It’s common to put off
making tough choices because you don’t want to be wrong
or cause yourself or others unnecessary pain and
expense–financial, emotional, or any other kind of
toll. Invite Michael Angelo Costa to explain the secret
to mastering big decisions and making the right choice.
You’ll learn the four key factors to consider before
making any important decision and become less-stressed
and more confident in your decision-making ability! A
lawyer, investment banker, and advisor, Michael Angelo
Costa has more than 33 years of international business
experience. The author of “Never Be Wrong Again – Four
Steps to Making Better Decisions in Work and in Life”
frequently appears on radio and TV as an expert in
decision-making. Contact him at (760) 238-5087;
Info@michaelangelocosta.com
10. ==> Create Your Own Midlife Job Security
What happens when you’re too young to retire, but too
old to hire? A sudden job loss could throw your current
lifestyle a curve unless you’re prepared. Hovey Smith
says the only job security that anyone holds is what
they can control. The author of “Create Your Own Job
Security by Starting Your Own Business at Midlife,” can
discuss how to examine short, medium and long-term
business opportunities that you can have ready to
launch when you need it most. From E-Bay sales to new
products, providing services and even the arts, Smith
says just about anything you can imagine can be turned
into a moneymaking opportunity and it’s a myth that a
person can do only one business in his lifetime. Hovey
Smith is the author of 15 books and has produced
hundreds of YouTube videos. With multiple academic
degrees, he has spoken at business forums in China and
Austria. Contact him at (478) 552-7455;
hoveysmith@bellsouth.net
11. ==> John Boehner Sees Pot’s Benefits
Former House speaker John Boehner has dropped his long-
held opposition to marijuana and has joined the board
of a rapidly expanding cannabis company! Dr. Regina
Nelson and Michael Browning can discuss everything from
why grandmas are now smoking pot to the considerable
medicinal benefits of cannabis to the stoner myths
people still believe. These media-savvy marijuana
educators 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 was the keynote speaker at this month’s World
Medical Cannabis Conference. Contact them at (303)
505-0591; ecstherapyco@gmail.com
12. ==> Talking NFL: Doc Has Cure for Concussion Crisis
Everyone’s talking football with this week’s NFL draft.
Meantime, former QB Brett Favre has finally opened up
about the “thousands” of concussions he’s likely had
and is advocating that kids shouldn’t play tackle
football. Meantime, the league’s new helmet-to-helmet
rule designed to make the game safer (by taking head-
first collisions out of the game) has many players and
fans worried that calls on the field will be
inconsistent and costly. But what if there was a way to
make concussions a thing of the past? A helmet that
could be designed to PREVENT traumatic brain injury? A
protocol for earlier diagnosis and immediate treatment?
Interview Dr. Paul Wand to hear about all this and
more. He, along with other private practitioners, have
created ways to diagnose, treat, and REVERSE the
symptoms of concussions. This, in effect, could save
the NFL, as well as other sports where concussions
happen on a regular basis. Paul H. Wand, MD has been a
medical doctor for 35 years specializing in the field
of Neurology. Contact him at (954) 344-9772;
paulwandmd@gmail.com
13. ==> Sexism in Sports: Who Are the Worst Offenders?
Can you imagine a sport in which the mere presence of
women in the ring—and we’re talking women who were
trying to save a man’s life—sparked outrage? Earlier
this month, two women, one of them a nurse, entered a
summo ring in Japan to provide aid to a stricken public
official making a speech. Immediately, a referee
stepped in and demanded that the women leave and salt
was sprinkled in the ring to cleanse it. Lynn Matsuoka,
an expert on Sumo who through her artwork managed to
penetrate the male world of Sumo, will discuss the
centuries-old traditions that keep women out of the
Sumo ring and make the sport perhaps the most sexist of
all. What she has to say about Sumo is fascinating and
she can answer any question you have about the sport,
the way wrestlers train for it and even the recent
scandals that have plagued it. Lynn was once married
to a top Sumo wrestler and is the author of “The Secret
World of Sumo.” Reach her at (808) 479-5966;
artist@aloha.net
14. ==> It’s Sports Season – Survival Tips for Parents
With nice weather popping up, kids’ sports are in high
gear as little league, soccer, softball and lacrosse
fields fill with young players and their parents. Of
course, that also means that tempers will flare, adults
will behave badly, kids will get less field time than
they would like and there will be injuries to egos and
bodies. It’s perfect timing for professional athlete
and coach Sharkie Zartman and sports doctor Robert A.
Weil to share ways to ensure kids get the most from
sports with fewer injuries and the right support from
Mom and Dad. Sharkie Zartman, B.S., M.S, is a
professor, certified holistic health coach, radio host
and author. She was a member of the USA national
volleyball team and a champion competitor at UCLA. Dr.
Robert A. Weil is a sports podiatrist who has treated
many of the world’s premier athletes in a variety of
sports. He hosts The Sports Doctor™ Radio Show and
writes on sports parenting. The pair are the authors of
“#Hey Sports Parents!” Contact Sharkie Zartman, (310)
379-1869 or (310) 415-0190; Sharkiezartman@yahoo.com
15. ==> Today’s Most Mysterious Health Crisis
International wellness speaker Leah McCullough is now
the picture of health, upbeat mood and boundless
energy. But like millions of other people today, 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 the new
and unique approach of nutrition, supplements, and
lifestyle changes for newfound relief and recovery.
Watch ratings climb when Leah, author of “Freedom from
Fibromyalgia: 7 Steps to Complete Recovery” and “Eat to
Energize,” discusses initial symptoms of fibromyalgia,
parts of the body most affected and 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.
16. ==> Do the ‘I Love You Just the Way You Are’ Show
Just in time for Billy Joel’s 68th birthday, May 9, why
not do a show that celebrates the unconditional love
described in his classic 1977 song “I Love You Just the
Way You Are”? Dr. Jeanne Sanner, the author of “Finding
Unconditional Love a Little Peace at a Time,” will
discuss what it really means to love someone “just the
way they are” – and offer tips on loving ourselves
despite our perceived imperfections. An abused child
who grew up believing she was not “good enough,” Jeanne
has extraordinary empathy and a bubbly personality that
puts audiences at ease. She also has a simple life-
changing formula that can lead to greater love for
ourselves and others. Jeanne 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
17. ==> Why We Can’t Stay Happy (and What to Do about
it)
Did you know that more people than ever are chronically
unhappy? Maybe you’re one of them! Study after study
proves that unhappiness reigns supreme in America and
the world. But did you know that you can control how
happy you feel? Ed Kuiper, author of “Ride the
Happiness Wave,” can show your audience how to simply
and easily activate your own happiness and relieve the
heaviness and fatigue that have become a standard
default. Ed will share specific actions you can do
every day to quickly create a happy spirit within while
also giving fun, short, supportive suggestions to
trigger a “happy” feeling that lasts! Ed Kuiper is an
author, speaker and seminar leader on cultivating
happiness and healing – both physical and emotional. As
an officer of two major life insurance companies and
founder and CEO of several national companies, Ed spent
over 40 years in the business world before becoming the
“Master of Happiness.” Contact Ed Kuiper at (207)
592-2032; edkuiperreports@gmail.com
18. ==> The Secret to Eating Just One Chip
Salty, crispy, crunchy, yummy. Nothing beats the
comforting taste of potato chips. Yet most of us can’t
stop at just one. In fact, many of us can’t stop until
the whole bag is empty. Enter Sora Vernikoff. She can
teach your audience how to use her simple Green
Technique to satisfyingly eat just one potato chip and
stop or, in fact, to eat whatever you want, stop when
you want and become thin. Turning conventional wisdom
on its ear, she’ll explain why thinking about food
makes you fat—not eating it—and bad-for-you foods are a
myth. Sora, a former elementary school teacher who lost
25 pounds and has kept them off for decades, has helped
hundreds of people discover the secret for knowing when
to stop eating. She is the author of the Amazon
bestseller “Eat Want You Want! Stop When You Want!: A
No-Diet, Weight-Loss Program.” This experienced talk
show guest spent more than a decade teaching her
program while working under the auspices of a leading
New York City endocrinologist. She has also taught the
program at the Learning Annex and lectured at Lennox
Hill Hospital. Contact her at (212) 464-8590;
soravernikofff@gmail.com
19. ==> Are Excuses Holding You Back?
What’s one thing that wildly successful people do that
average ones don’t? They neither make nor accept
excuses. Business psychologist Margaret Bradley, Ph.D.
says, “Often people get caught in an excuse trap and
don’t even realize it. They give up on accomplishing
important goals or fall behind the competition without
knowing about simple steps that get rid of the excuses
that hold them back.” She’ll explain how to recognize
your own excuse-making style, the reason people make
excuses, and when an excuse can be a gift. You’ll also
learn how business leaders can create an excuse-free
culture and when it’s actually ok to make an excuse.
Dr. Bradley has decades of experience as a department
head in Fortune 500 companies, an entrepreneur, and a
consultant. She’s the author of “Wouldacouldashoulda:
Rapid Results. No Excuses.” Contact her at (804)
405-1731; mbradley@RapidResultsNoExcuses.com
20. ==> What’s It Like to Instantly Lose Everything?
Ask This Woman
Most of us will never have the experience of losing
nearly everything dear to them in an instant. Sana
Bauner was not so lucky. In 2004, Sana, her ex-husband,
son, mother and some friends were on holiday in
Thailand when a tsunami hit. Out of nowhere with no
warning. Sana nearly drowned despite being inside her
room, her mother died and her two-year-old daughter
disappeared never to be found. Sana fought hard to live
and ended up being carried by the water a half-mile
away from her hotel. But what happened that day led to
a battle that was just as big as she struggled to
understand what happened and to go on with her life.
Today, Sana says all of us face tsunamis—divorce, job
loss, deaths, betrayal—and she can help people find
hope and resilience with lessons she learned from
surviving a tsunami. She is the author of “The Borrowed
Daughter,” a memoir containing lessons to help anyone
going through a life crisis, and is based in Vienna.
Contact her at s.brauner@ihr-einkauf.at or through
Skype: sanabr
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