April 4, 2019
01. Fed Expert Danielle DiMartino Booth
02. Uber Murder Leads to New Rideshare Laws
03. New York Bans Unvaccinated Kids from Public
04. ‘Deadwood’ Movie Actress Geri Jewell
05. Why Unrestrained Foreign Aid Is Hurting Africa
06. Why a Merit-Based America No Longer Exists
07. What Home Improvement and Flipping Shows Don’t Tell You
08. Rid Your Bathroom of Toxins for Earth Day
09. Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All
10. Renegade Pharmacist Says Drugs Don’t Work
11. How to Save a Life this Month
12. He Says What Abused Children Cannot
13. How to Spot the Warning Signs of Dangerous Jealousy
14. Sandwiched Boomers Feel the Squeeze: Experts Shares Easy Financial Fix
15. Discover 7 Types of Rest That Beat Stress
16. Do A Show on the Prince of New York
17. The Recipe for Real Work/Life Balance
18. Why Kids Should Make Up their Own Homework
19. Yogi’s Spring Cleaning – Inside and Out
20. Animal Communicator Tells All about Your Pet
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1. ==> Fed Expert Danielle DiMartino Booth
Want to discuss the jobs report coming out on Friday?
Current Fed Reserve policy and economic news? What’s
going on with the stock market? Invite Danielle
DiMartino Booth, CEO and director of intelligence for
Quill Intelligence LLC, a new research and analytics
firm, on your show. The author of “FED UP: An Insider’s
Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America” is
a global thought leader sought after for her insights
on monetary policy both in the U.S. and abroad. In May
2018, Booth was invited to Brussels by members of the
European Parliament to share her insights on global
economic trends and fiscal policy. Danielle DiMartino
Booth is a full-time columnist for Bloomberg View, a
business speaker, and a commentator frequently featured
on CNBC, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Radio, Fox News, Fox
Business News and other major media outlets. Contact
Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099
(cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703)
646-5188.
2. ==> Uber Murder Leads to New Rideshare Laws
South Carolina lawmakers have introduced legislation to
require all rideshare vehicles to have illuminated
signs while the driver is on duty. The move comes just
days after 21-year-old New Jersey native Samantha
Josephson was killed after she mistakenly climbed into
a car she believed was her Uber ride. Invite legal
analyst Seema Iyer to discuss the bipartisan
legislation and whether other states are likely to
follow suit. Seema Iyer is an anchor on the newly
relaunched Court TV. She’s been an anchor and reporter
for ABC and Fox affiliates, served as a fill-in host
for Ashleigh Banfield on HLN’s Crime & Justice and
appears regularly on MSNBC and CNN as a legal analyst.
Seema Iyer was a prosecutor in New York City and ran
her own criminal law practice in Manhattan. Contact
Mark Goldman at mark@goldmanmccormick.com or call/text
(516) 639-0988.
3. ==> New York Bans Unvaccinated Kids from Public
The top official of Rockland County, New York, took a
major step this week in response to a serious measles
outbreak — he banned unvaccinated children from public
places for 30 days. The ban is highly unusual, but as
an emergency measure to protect both the public and the
children affected by it, Dorit Reiss says it is legal
and ethical, and wise. “Measles is a serious disease
that can lead to severe complications or death. It is
extremely contagious — the most contagious virus
known. There is an extremely effective, safe vaccine
against measles. The Rockland outbreak is ongoing
because people are not using it — and they are not
using it generally, because of incorrect anti-vaccine
claims.” She adds, “The ban fits within principles of
public health law and ethics. It limits personal
autonomy — but it limits it in the context of a clear
threat, and after previous lesser measures were used.”
Dorit Reiss is the James Edgar Hervey Professor of Law
at the University of California, Hastings College of
the Law. Contact her at reissd@uchastings.edu; (415)
565-4844
4. ==> ‘Deadwood’ Movie Actress Geri Jewell
Nearly 13 years after the hit Western series ended, HBO
Films has released the first look at “Deadwood: The
Movie.” Invite Geri Jewell, who recreates her series
character Jewel in the film, to talk about reuniting
with the cast, what happened behind the scenes, and
what viewers can expect in the movie-version. Geri
shattered the glass ceiling for individuals with
disabilities when she was cast by Norman Lear in the
hit series The Facts of Life and then again in the HBO
series Deadwood. Based on the Golden Globe and Emmy-
winning series set in 1876, Deadwood jumps forward 13
years to 1889 and follows the reunion of the camp to
celebrate South Dakota’s statehood. Deadwood premieres
on HBO in May. Geri Jewell’s other TV appearances have
included Glee, Alcatraz, The Young and the Restless and
21 Jump Street. Her memoir, “I’m Walking As Straight As
I Can” tells the powerful life story of the comedienne
and actress. Contact Harlan Boll at (626) 296-3757;
h.boll@dcpublicity.com
5. ==> Why Unrestrained Foreign Aid Is Hurting Africa
America sends millions in taxpayer dollars around the
world to help those in need, but does the money really
end up helping the intended recipients? Retired
neurosurgeon and president of Pan Africa Children
Advocacy Watch, Inc., Dr. Sylvanus Ayeni says extreme
corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa means that too many US
taxpayer dollars end up lining the pockets of corrupt
officials instead of helping poor families. He’ll
reveal what many in the West don’t understand about the
root causes of Sub-Saharan Africa’s plight and the
necessary steps to improve the situation. Ask him: What
do you consider the negative unintended consequences of
foreign aid? Can America do anything to ensure the
sustainability of projects undertaken with foreign aid
funds? Dr. Ayeni is the author of “Rescue Thyself:
Change in Sub-Saharan Africa Must Come from Within.”
Contact him at (301) 812-4579; SAyeni@rtirguests.com
6. ==> Why a Merit-Based America No Longer Exists
Is America becoming a place where it’s harder to be a
self-made man or self-made woman? The latest academic
scandal in which children of celebrities and the
powerful were even cheating their way into state
schools like USC gives proof of the challenges to fair
competition in academia, politics, and Hollywood. Who-
you-know and how-much-you-have is a worsening problem
in the criminal justice system, too. Former TV reporter
and anchor Nita Wiggins lays out the case for why
America is worse off by letting nepotism and other
inequalities rule the day. During her 21-year TV
career, Nita witnessed job advancements and plum
assignments NOT being given based on merit — from
Augusta to Seattle to Dallas. She now teaches
journalism in Paris, France. Her upcoming book is
“Civil Rights Baby: My Story of Race, Sports, and
Breaking Barriers in American Journalism.” Contact her
at NWiggins@rtirguests.com
7. ==> What Home Improvement and 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 sells 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 it 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 show also
don’t tell you why rental properties are better
investments than buy-and-flip properties. Dan is a
long-time property renovator who can 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
8. ==> Rid Your Bathroom of Toxins for Earth Day
If you want to do something for Earth Day, why not
start with your family bathroom? So suggests eco-
interior designer Charisse Marei (pronounced More-ay),
author of the upcoming book “Eco-Conscious Home,” part
of her One Room at a time series. As she will explain,
the typical bathroom has toxins everywhere—consider
your shampoo, toothpaste, shower and even your bath
towels and washcloths that may have been contaminated
by the wrong laundry detergent. Invite Charisse on air
to explain how to substitute healthy products for
undesirable ones you may be using, how to save money
while you are doing it and even how to conserve water.
Plus, she says you’ll notice the uplifting effect on
your brain almost immediately. Charisse is the founder
of Healthy Living with Charisse Marei. Contact her at
(610) 505-8695; cm@charissemarei.com
9. ==> Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All
Much has been documented about Beach Boy Brian Wilson’s
struggles with drugs, mental illness and his bandmate
brothers and cousin Mike Love. But for the first time,
his former bodyguard/caretaker Rushton “Rocky” Pamplin
has come forward with his riveting behind-the-scenes
story. Rocky is a former NFL player who was college
roommates and best friends with Stan Love, brother of
Mike Love and former player for the Los Angeles Lakers.
In the mid-1970s, they were enlisted to serve as
bodyguards for Brian, who was on a death spiral. After
years of keeping silent, Rocky has authored the book
The Beach Boys Endless Wave: Inside America’s Band,
with co-author Ron Hamady, a veteran of the music and
film industries. “I realized that Rocky had been where
no one had ever been,” Ron says. “It was a monumental
time for the band. There have been plenty of books on
the Beach Boys. But no one has ever been behind the
scenes.” Contact them at (310) 997-4947;
mvezo@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Renegade Pharmacist Says Drugs Don’t Work
Dr. Leyla Ali’s father was a surgeon and her mother was
a surgical technician. Medicine was in her blood so it
was only natural for her to pursue a career as a
pharmacist. But soon after finishing pharmacy school
she came to realize that pharmaceuticals are a
business, and drugs are a product, not necessarily a
cure or even in a patient’s best interest. Invite this
‘renegade’ pharmacist to reveal how far the medical
system has gone astray, and what your listeners can do
to protect their own health. She’ll expose the
limitations of the medical system while inspiring
people to take control of their health by seeking
alternative and holistic solutions. Dr. Ali is the
author of “Off Balance: The American Way of Health” and
the upcoming “So You’ve Been Diagnosed with Cancer and
Now You’re in a Panic Handbook.” Contact her at (562)
257-8277 Leyla@drleylaali.com
11. ==> How to Save a Life this Month
April is Donate Life Month and Friday, April 12th is
National Blue & Green Day. Both celebrate the selfless
giving of organ donation. Sadly, while 95% of Americans
says they believe in organ donation only 54% have
registered as donors. Bring attention to the issue and
encourage your listeners to save lives when you invite
Joe Lafferty, an organ donor advocate, to share his own
story of receiving a double transplant from Justin
Boyer, a deceased 16-year-old. “I’ll never get the
chance to say, thank you or to hug him, but that’s why
I’m living Justin Time,” says Joe. He has survived
cancer, diabetes, vision loss, a pulmonary embolism,
kidney failure, heart surgery, a double organ
transplant and seven minutes of death; all while
playing high school and college football, working for
three D-1A athletic departments, the Orange Bowl and
the Dallas Cowboys. He coached 14 seasons of high
school football, including 15 future NFL players, and
is a member of the Donate Life Hollywood board and
coauthor of the upcoming book “Justin Time: A Memoir of
Faith and Fight for Life.” Contact him at (412)
897-1313; joelafferty@me.com
12. ==> He Says What Abused Children Cannot
According to the National Children’s Alliance, nearly
700,000 children are abused in the U.S annually and
four out of five abusers are the children’s own
parents. Wade Meadows was abused by his mother and now
uses a pseudonym to protect his identity. During the
month of April, for Child Abuse Prevention Month,
invite Wade on your program to say what most abused
children cannot, giving words to their anguish and also
offering hope too; Wade was able to end generations of
child abuse with the family he raised. He can talk
about what it was like growing up with a mother who
constantly told him he was worthless—and how he was
able to forgive her. He can share five things parents
should never say to their kids and ways concerned
adults can help to stop this heartbreaking problem.
Wade is the author of “Letters From the Ashes” and
“Ashes Forged Into Manhood.” Contact him at (225)
224-8697; WMeadows@rtirguests.com
13. ==> How to Spot the Warning Signs of Dangerous
Jealousy
It can be flattering if your partner seems slightly
jealous when others show interest in you, but when does
it cross the line and indicate a more serious threat?
Invite personal transformation expert Arnoux Goran to
reveal the warning signs of dangerous jealousy. He’ll
explain the behaviors to watch out for and share when
to know that it’s time to end the relationship. His
method to reprogram yourself was studied by the
University of California, Irvine, and proven to be 100%
effective. His new book is “The Answer: How to Change
Your Life and Make Your Dreams Come True.” Listeners
will learn the warning signs of dangerous jealousy and
whether someone can change so you don’t have to end the
relationship. Contact Arnoux Goran at (878) 203-8231
(CA); AGoran@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Sandwiched Boomers Feel the Squeeze: Experts
Shares Easy Financial Fix
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 their
family would never recover from. Did you know that, if
you qualify, you could receive up to 75% of your
insurance 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 any more can generate the cash
to pay hospital 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 you can auction off your policy when you
don’t need it any longer! 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 their insurance policy
working for them! Contact David Kottler at (216)
532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Discover 7 Types of Rest That Beat Stress
Show of hands: How many people wish they had less
stress? How many wish they weren’t burned out and had
more time for themselves? Hands down. The truth is we
all would like to celebrate Stress Awareness Month in
April—and every month thereafter—by having less stress,
more joy and more energy for what matters most to us.
Saundra Dalton-Smith, M.D., says the way to do this is
to reduce your “work-rest deficit.” Let her explain
what this means and how to do it by catching up on the
seven different types of rest you did not even know
existed. Dr. Saundra has been quoted in such major
media as Prevention magazine and Woman’s Day. She is
the author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew
Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” Contact her at (256)
240-0564; Sdalton@rtirguests.com
16. ==> 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
U.S. 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. Obolensky is the author
of “Eye of the Moon,” and a true Renaissance man in his
own right. Contact him at (818) 495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com
17. ==> The Recipe for Real Work/Life Balance
Work-life balance is more of a joke than a reality in
most organizations. With nearly 8 percent of total
health-care spending dollars now attributable to
unhealthy workplace environments, stress is costing
businesses more than $180 billion. Holistic
psychologist and consultant Katherine Kelly, Ph.D.,
M.S.P.H., says, “The biggest mistake employees make in
corporate America is to consider balance as something
separate from work. Those who make a career out of
healthy living also make the best leaders and
employees.” Using her 3-step approach to what she calls
a Recipe for Radiant Living, she’ll use easy cooking
analogies to explain how to rebalance your life as part
of your career path. Dr. Kelly says, “The secret to any
good meal is how it appeals to a particular person. The
same is true for creating a personalized self-care
strategy.” Dr. Katherine Kelly is a clinical health
psychologist and consultant currently practicing in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She has appeared on more
than 300 radio and TV shows and is the author of “Soul
Health: Aligning with Spirit for Radiant Living.” Her
new book is “Recipe for Radiance: Mastering the Art and
Soul of Self-Care.” Contact her at (336) 659-3923;
(336) 406-8431 (cell) or kkelly@drkatherinetkelly.com
18. ==> Why Kids Should 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 six times the national
average! Lee Jenkins is currently working on his new
book “How to Create a Perfect School,” foreword by Jack
Canfield. He has been an educator and administrator in
public schools and universities. Contact Jenkins at
(484) 306-8784; LJenkins@rtirguests.com
19. ==> Yogi’s Spring Cleaning – Inside and Out
Winter is officially over and the business of spring is
here, meaning it’s time to clean out our homes and our
bodies of all that has accumulated during over the past
few months. Invite Adelfa Marie Samson to explain how
ancient yoga practices can help ease allergies, leave
you feeling lighter, and help smooth the transition
from one season to the next. From clearing your
environment of clutter to cleaning without harsh
chemicals, Samson will explain how the act of cleaning
can be fun, empowering and uplifting. You’ll also learn
how to spring clean your body to rid it of accumulated
toxins and improve body functioning using netis to
clear the nasal passages. A master of her craft, Samson
leads retreats globally and is the lead yoga trainer at
Kishore Kendra Trust Yoga School in Bangalore, India.
She is the author of “Yoga for Daily Living: Balancing
Body, Mind and Spirit for Health, Happiness and Peace.”
Contact Adelfa Marie Samson at (916) 243-5644;
trinityyoga108@gmail.com
20. ==> Animal Communicator Tells All about Your Pet
Wouldn’t it be nice to know what is going through your
pet’s mind? If you had an animal communicator you could
turn to? Well, now you have one in Dawn Crystal. Dawn
has been healing people and animals over the air using
sound for 25 years and has been interviewed on the
radio more than 40 times; she has also been a guest on
major TV shows. Now it’s your turn to interview her and
maybe get some free advice about your own pet. For
instance, Dawn may be able to tell you why your dog is
feeling anxious, why your pet is sick but the
prescribed drugs aren’t working or why your pet just
destroyed your slippers. Contact her at (807) 907-6294;
DCrystal@rtirguests.com