May 10, 2018
01. Trump, Israel and Iran
02. Haspel, Torture and CIA
03. Change Politics, Help Teens Vote
04. Mom Wants This (but a Gift’s OK Too)
05. Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts
06. When You’re Missing Mom
07. Why Trump’s Lies Matter
08. #MeToo Victims: How to Recover
09. Africa: Next Terrorist Haven?
10. Would You Be a Whistleblower?
11. We Hate Lousy Customer Service
12. Fun Show: Obnoxious Coworkers
13. Punch Pollen in the Nose Naturally
14. Really? Pets Get Allergies Too
15. How to Heal an Injured Brain
16. Fender: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Legend
17. Amazing True Story: ‘Through the Fire’
20. When Your Friend is an Addict
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1. ==> Trump, Israel and Iran
Donald Trump claimed in his remarks Tuesday announcing
the withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal that: “Last
week Israel published intelligence documents, long
concealed by Iran, conclusively showing the Iranians’
regime and its history of pursuing nuclear weapons.”
But Gareth Porter says that’s not true. “Netanyahu
hasn’t just repeated old history about an alleged
Iranian nuclear weapons program, he has revealed that
the whole collection of documents (that were used by
the Bush administration to indict Iran for having such
an alleged covert nuclear weapons program) was
fabricated by the Israelis themselves. Telling details
in his presentation not only show these are the
documents that surfaced in 2004 but that they were
crude forgeries.” Invite Porter to discuss evidence of
forgery of the entire collection of documents. Gareth
Porter is a noted independent investigative journalist
and author of the book “Manufactured Crisis: The Untold
Story of the Iran Nuclear Scare.” Contact him at
porter.gareth50@gmail.com; @GarethPorter
2. ==> Haspel, Torture and CIA
Under fire for her still-murky role in the CIA’s
imprisonment and torture of terrorism suspects after
the 9/11 attacks, Gina Haspel pledged Wednesday that
she would not allow the spy agency to restart the
troubled program if she is confirmed as director. Ivan
Eland says it’s not surprising that Trump has nominated
Haspel to the agency’s top spot. “It doesn’t bother the
president in the least that she oversaw a secret CIA
prison in Thailand where torture was reportedly
committed and then was complicit in destroying the
videos of such horrendous human rights abuse. Trump
seems to be exhibiting some of the same tendencies to
flout the law that the flagrantly lawless Bush
administration demonstrated. Congress should not
further enable such tendencies by confirming a CIA
nominee who already shown a blatant disregard of
American rule of law.” Ivan Eland is a senior fellow at
the Independent Institute and author of “Eleven
Presidents: Promises vs. Results in Achieving Limited
Government.” Contact Kate Brown at (202) 213-7051;
buzzbybrown@gmail.com
3. ==> How to Change Politics? Help Teens Vote
Galvanized by a school shooting in Parkland, Florida,
teenagers across the country have risen up in a wave of
protest against gun violence, joining young organizers
of color who have long spoken out against the scourge
of violence in their communities. But Emma Greenman
says turning that energy into lasting political power
requires more than protest. “We need to ensure young
people have access to the ballot, and vote, in numbers
unseen in recent memory. Young people have already
begun turning their anger in that direction,
encouraging voter registration as a top goal and
promoting registration drives in schools.” She’ll
discuss the myriad of obstacles to the ballot box many
young people face including the new restrictive voter
ID laws in states around the country. Emma Greenman is
director of Voting Rights and Democracy at the Center
for Popular Democracy. She has over 15 years of
experience working on democracy and justice issues as a
litigator, a policy expert and a political advocate.
Contact Anita Jain at (347) 985-2220, ext. 119.
4. ==> Mom Wants This (But a Gift’s OK Too)
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
5. ==> Get Creative – Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts
Help! Mother’s Day is coming up and you’ve got…
nothing. Time is running out and it’s time to 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. ==> How to Survive a Mom-less Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day can be an especially difficult time for
those who have lost their moms. Margo Lenmark, a grief
expert who grew up as the daughter of an undertaker and
lost her own mom, can help ease the sadness with her
wise insights into death and grieving. “Death is not
dead,” she says. “There are gifts in grieving. When
people die, they give gifts to people who are close to
them. People send messages in death that are very
clear.” Margo can share her own experiences with
receiving these messages and reveal how those who have
lost loved ones can do the same, as well as ways to
survive Mother’s Day with love, joy and peace. She can
also share what death can teach us about living the
best life possible. Margo is the author of “Light in
the Mourning: Memoirs of an Undertaker’s Daughter,”
which has received glowing endorsements from Deepak
Chopra and New York Times best-selling author Marci
Shimoff, among others. Contact her at (828) 260-0873;
margolenmark1@gmail.com.
7. ==> Why Trump’s Lies Matter
Before Donald Trump, the idea of having a president who
habitually fails to tell the truth and survives would
have been unthinkable. To his supporters, apparently
lies don’t matter, but Tony Selimi says they do, and
they hurt everyone. He’ll share five tips to
distinguish lies from the truth and help people avoid
the long term effect that distortion of the truth can
have on science, health care, education, mental,
emotional and physical health, and every facet of our
lives, putting us on a path to self-destruction. He
says, “If we don’t immunize against this virus of the
modern age, teach our children the importance of truth,
and have a conscious media and government, we are
heading towards a lonely planet in which the human
values we hold dear are totally forgotten.” Tony Selimi
is author of “A Path to Wisdom” and “#Loneliness – The
Virus of the Modern Age,” and co-creator of “Living My
Illusion- The Truth Hurts,” an award-winning
documentary. Tony has appeared on over 100 TV and radio
stations across the world. Contact him at +44 &8 1717
4708; tony@tonyselimi.com
8. ==> Can #MeToo Victims Overcome Trauma of Sexual
Assault?
The #MeToo movement has put a spotlight on sexual
harassment and assault, not only in the entertainment
business but in women’s lives in general. Can victims
ever lead normal lives after experiencing such trauma?
Mind-body-spirit expert Arnoux Goran, says, “It is
possible to permanently overcome the pain, anger, and
shame of sexual assault so that the worst trauma
imaginable no longer affects you.” His successful
method to reprogram yourself has been studied by the
University of California, Irvine, and shown dramatic
results. Goran can also discuss men who have been
victims of sexual assault and are too afraid to talk
about it and how not dealing with emotional trauma can
lead to additional health issues like emotional eating.
His forthcoming book, “The Answer: How to Change Your
Life and Make Your Dreams Come True,” reveals how to
release negative emotions permanently and truly change
your life by addressing the cause of repeating
patterns. Goran has been featured on radio and
television. Contact him at (877) 680-8200 (CA);
Arnoux@TotalHealthMasteryUSA.com
9. ==> Why Be Concerned About Africa?
Sylvanus Ayeni warns that the security of the world is
at stake as long as the widespread poverty in the
nations of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continues to
worsen. “As perpetrators of terror are driven from
their enclaves in the Middle East and elsewhere, these
poor nations in SSA with dilapidated infrastructure and
defense apparatus could become safe havens for
terrorist organizations.” Ayeni says another area of
concern is the threat of global epidemics. “The
2014/2015 Ebola epidemic which began in West Africa is
a reminder of the global consequences of the poor
healthcare systems in the nations of SSA.” Ayeni, a
retired neurosurgeon, author, and speaker, was born and
raised in Nigeria. His book, “Rescue Thyself: Change in
Sub-Saharan Africa Must Come from Within,” reveals 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. Dr. Ayeni president of Pan
Africa Children Advocacy Watch (PACAW) Inc. Contact him
at (301) 910-1020 (MD); stoksayeni777@gmail.com
10. ==> Would You Be a Whistleblower? Should You?
Roughly half of all workers say they witness crimes or
wrongdoing at their workplace but only 3% blow the
whistle to the authorities. While some portray
whistleblowers are snitches, Michael McCray says it
takes courage and tenacity to speak out and stand up.
Invite the public interest advocate to explain why so
few come forward and whether the culture is changing.
McCray blew the whistle on $40M of fraud during the
Clinton Administration and has become one of the
world’s foremost proponents for whistleblowers. In his
book “Race, Power & Politics” McCray gives the inside
story of ACORN (Association of Community Organizations
for Reform Now). He also hosts the Whistleblower Summit
for Civil & Human Rights, the largest and most
prestigious whistleblower conference on Capitol Hill,
on July 30th, National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
Contact him at (870) 543-0024; mccray.michael@gmail.com
11. ==> What’s Really Behind Lousy Customer Service?
When was the last time you were in a store where the
employees greeted you by name, helped you find what you
were looking for, made you feel important and looked
like they were having fun? According to business
leadership expert Bonnie Sussman-Versace, this scenario
is likely to play out at only 10 percent of U.S.
companies—but it should be the norm. Bonnie will share
examples of companies that make customers feel like
kings and queens and what we can learn from them.
She’ll also explain why the first step in providing
good customer service is for companies to honor and
value their own employees. As a child, Bonnie learned
the value of good customer service in her parents’
retail clothing business. She went on to manage her own
a $4.5 million commercial design and furnishing
business known for its excellent customer service
before evolving into a business consultant. She can
answer such questions as: Why do so many companies fail
to deliver on their stated goal of giving the best
possible customer service? What company closed their
Indian call center and opened one in the U.S.? What are
companies like Wegmans and DoubleTree by Hilton doing
that is worth emulating? For added fun, have listeners
call in with their best or worst customer service
stories for a chance to win a copy of Bonnie’s book,
“Recipes for Thoughtful Leadership and Healthy
Culture.” She is the author of numerous articles for
Business Weekly, the Reading Eagle, and Lehigh Business
Journal. Contact her at (610) 301-2194 or
bversace@focusedllc.net
12. Fun Show: Obnoxious Coworkers
What can you do when success at work depends on
uncooperative, nasty people? How productive can you be
when rude, obnoxious, argumentative people impede your
progress at every step? Author, communication expert,
and conflict resolution specialist Tamara Dorris will
discuss tactics she uses to heal rifts between warring
factions within corporations. She’ll discuss why
certain people just can’t get along and reveal ways to
identify and dispose of the baggage that ruins
successful collaboration. Tamara, whose expertise
includes the science behind the power of the mind, is a
corporate consultant and educator. She’s been quoted in
Seventeen, Weight Watchers, O Magazine, Wall Street
Journal, and more and has appeared on Sacramento &
Company and Good Day Sacramento. Contact her at (916)
482-5834. ?
13. ==> Punch Pollen in the Nose Naturally
We know. Every year we hear how bad allergy season is,
but this year the pollen is off the chart in many parts
of the country thanks to some screwy spring weather. So
what can you do to combat the onslaught of sneezing,
wheezing, runny eyes and nose without getting all doped
up on allergy medicine? Invite Dr. Kathleen Fry to
explain an alternative to the allergy treadmill that’s
safe, effective, inexpensive and readily available in
most health food stores for less than $10.00. Dr. Fry
is a medical doctor and homeopathic physician with over
30 years of clinical experience. Her new book is
“What’s the Remedy for That? The Definitive Homeopathy
Guide to Mastering Everyday Self-Care Without Drugs.”
Contact her at (480) 695-1383; drkathi@drkathifry.com
14. ==> Really? Pets Get Allergies Too
You’ve probably noticed dog and pet hair EVERYWHERE,
but did you know that dogs can have spring allergies?
You may not see your pup sneezing and wheezing, but
inhaled pollen can cause itching in dogs. Invite Dr.
Judy Morgan to share natural allergy and shedding
solutions that don’t involve chemicals or drugs. Judy
Morgan is a holistic veterinarian who treats dogs,
cats, and horses. She is chief veterinary medical
officer for Monkey’s House Senior Dog Hospice and
Sanctuary and works with rescue groups for homeless
dogs. Her latest book is “Yin & Yang Nutrition for
Dogs: Maximizing Health with Whole Foods, Not Drugs,”
coauthored with her husband, Hue Grant. Contact her at
(609) 202-0999; judy@drjudymorgan.com
15. ==> Traumatic Brain Injury: How to Heal the Brain
We often hear about concussions and other brain
injuries involving pro football players, but ordinary
people, including one-in-five teens, also sustain these
injuries causing headaches, nausea, dizziness,
insomnia, depression, lack of concentration, and more.
Invite Susana Stoica, Ph.D., to discuss her difficult
15-year battle to recover from a brain injury and how
others can avoid the same mistakes. Dr. Stoica will
discuss what to do after suffering a brain trauma, how
to limit post-trauma brain swelling or secondary brain
injury, whether the body can ever completely heal from
a brain trauma, and how conventional medical treatments
fail to address all the components of healing the
brain. You’ll learn the physical and emotional toll of
brain injuries on sufferers and their families, as well
as how anyone can improve their brain function at any
age. Susana Stoica, Ph.D., the founder of Healing
Alternatives, LLC, is a healer, engineer, inventor, and
speaker. In July, she will be giving a workshop on
brain injury recovery at Harvard Medical School. Her
new book is “Heal Your Brain, Reclaim Your Life.”
Contact her at (248) 895-5784;
HealingBrainInjury@gmail.com
16. ==> This Rock ‘n’ Roll Legend Probably Changed YOUR
Life
Mention ‘Fender Guitars’ and audiences will eagerly
want to know more about the late Leo Fender and his
creative genius. Learn the amazing Fender story when
you interview Dr. Randall Bell, who co-authored the
book “Leo Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around the
World” with Leo’s widow, the incomparable Phyllis
Fender. Entertaining and informative, Dr. Bell will
discuss the experiences and musical instrument
developments that made Leo Fender a household name, the
countless artists (from Buddy Holly and Elvis to Keith
Richards, Buck Owens, and Jimi Hendrix) who swore by
the Fender name, and Leo himself, humble yet brilliant,
whose innovations influenced every person who has ever
heard a song. Ask Dr. Bell about the journey Leo took
to electric instrument excellence and to the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame. A Fender family friend for decades
(Bell’s dad even led Leo Fender’s research and
development department), he’ll share inspiring stories
behind the Fender Legacy. Contact Cierra Ashdown at
(949) 637-2475; cierra@coreiq.com.
17. ==> Amazing True Story – ‘Through the Fire’
On July 10th, 2007, a NASCAR plane crashed into a house
in a suburban subdivision in Sanford, Florida. A young
mother and son died, as did the pilot and a passenger.
The fuel tank broke loose and crashed into Pete
Dechat’s home, exploding and killing his four-year-old
daughter Gabi. Pete sustained serious burns over 96% of
his body while trying to find and rescue her. Doctors
said he wouldn’t live. Then they said he wouldn’t see.
Or walk. But they were wrong. Invite Pete to share his
incredible story which includes having his wife leave
him while he was in a coma. Learn why, when people say
he’s lucky to be alive, he tells them it was God who
saved him. Pete has since remarried and has a young
daughter. “Through the Fire” is his new book. Contact
Jim Dobkins at (928) 277-1268; ucspress@aol.com.
18. ==> Your Friend is an Addict – What Can You Do?
We all know that addiction doesn’t just impact addicts;
it also shatters the lives of spouses, children and
friends. But what can loved ones actually do to help an
addict? Addiction counselor and former addict Kathy
Williamson says, “Many people feel helpless watching
someone they care about struggle with addiction but
there are actual things you can do to help an addict
get well.” She’ll discuss recovery programs, why
addiction is not a disease, and why the belief that
once an addict, always an addict is simply not true.
Williamson, whose 10-year-addiction to pain pills began
after a six-month hospitalization for recurring
pancreatitis, has been free of her addiction for 30
years and has never attended a recovery program. She’s
the author of “My Friend Is an Addict – What Can I Do?”
Contact her at (800) 551-9862;
Kathy@MyFriendsIsAnAddict.com
19. ==> When Alzheimer’s Strikes Early
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.5 million
people – 1 in 10 individuals – age 65 and older are
living with Alzheimer’s. But even more startling, is
the number of cases involving people under 65. The
group says the exact numbers are hard to pin down, but
clearly much higher than previously acknowledged. A
diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s can be
devastating. Families fear the years ahead, considering
the worrisome health intervention, physical and mental
decline expected for the afflicted, and the myriad
issues related to caregiving. Carlen Maddux’s wife
Martha was diagnosed at age 50. Their odyssey lasted 17
years. He’ll share insights on altering your home life,
telling/involving the kids, and whether movies like
“Still Alice” get it right. Plus, hear Carlen’s tips on
family-wide care, keeping marriages strong, navigating
holidays, maintaining memory and safety, avoiding
caregiver fatigue, balancing personal and professional
life, myths and truths about late stage Alzheimer’s
care. Carlen is a speaker and the author of “A Path
Revealed: How Hope, Love, and Joy Found Us Deep in a
Maze Called Alzheimer’s.” Contact him at (727)
504-8201; cmaddux@maddux.com
20. ==> Ancient Arthritis Relief that Works
Arthritis can be debilitating and painful. Pills can be
dangerous and alternative therapies aren’t usually
covered by health insurance. But a new study published
in the Journal of Complementary Therepeutic Medicine
this month finds that movement therapies can help
adults suffering from arthritis, both physically and
emotionally. José de la Torre can show listeners how to
effectively manage their arthritic pain with a set of
five ancient Tibetan exercises, which they can practice
at any time. Jose says the movements help alleviate
symptoms of both osteoarthritis, as well as rheumatoid
arthritis. Jose holds a degree in mathematics from
Arizona State University, and a master’s degree from
the University of Texas at Austin. He is also the
author of “Spiritual Living for Busy People: How to
Nourish Your Soul in Today’s Hectic World.” Contact him
at (817) 304-6148; jose@the5tibetans.com or jose@peace-
coach.com
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