May 24, 2018
01. Jackson Estate Not Happy with ABC Doc
02. Will Georgia Elect 1st Black Woman Governor?
03. How to Train for School Shootings
04. Backpacks, Brain Oxygen & School Shootings
05. Is the Royal Marriage Doomed?
06. Ballot Issues Facing Young Voters
07. Leakers or Whistleblowers?
08. Racist Viral Videos and Your Business
09. Why You Should Be Concerned About Africa
10. How to Double Your Downtime at Work
11. When Your Job Makes You Sick (Literally)
12. Why You’re Losing Money in the Stock Market
13. The Truth about Traumatic Brain Injuries
14. Today’s Most Mysterious Health Crisis
15. Stop the Organized Pull Pushers Now
16. Families and Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
17. Kids & Sports – Playing Too Hard?
18. Amazing True Story – ‘Through the Fire’
19. She Lost Everything in an Instant
20. Are Excuses Holding You Back?
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1. ==> Jackson Estate Not Happy with ABC Doc
ABC is airing a much-hyped prime-time special tonight
on Michael Jackson’s final days, but Jackson’s estate
isn’t happy about it. The estate issued a statement
saying, “We want consumers to know that ‘The Last Days
of Michael Jackson’ is not sponsored or approved by the
Estate of Michael Jackson. …We believe the special to
be another crass and unauthorized attempt to exploit
the life, music and image of Michael Jackson without
respect for Michael’s legacy, intellectual property
rights or his children.” At issue are images, music and
other intellectual property the estate says was used
without consent. Contact Diana Baron at (310) 315 5444;
diana@dbaronmedia.com
2. ==> Will Georgia 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 may very well make
history. Abrams won the Democratic primary this week
making her the first black woman to be a major party’s
nominee for governor but Greer says it remains to be
seen whether Georgians are ready to elect a black woman
to lead the state. Abrams’ opponent in the general
election will be either Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle or Georgia
Secretary of State Brian Kemp. Cagle and Kemp will face
each other in a runoff for the Republican nomination in
July since all of the candidates failed to receive more
than 50% of the vote on Tuesday. 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. ==> How to Train for School Shootings
It seems every week we are talking about a new mass
shooting with the latest occurring at a Texas high
school where 10 people died. Chris Bird, author of
“Surviving a Mass Killer Rampage: When Seconds Count,
Police Are Still Minutes Away,” has studied mass
shootings and believes more guns, not less, are part of
the solution. “Teachers who want to be trained and
armed should be, perhaps under the control of a school
resource officer. Other teachers and school staff
should be trained in first aid for gunshot wounds.” He
says school training is essential and lockdown should
not be the only option. “Getting out of the building,
or as a last resort throwing things at the shooter and
fighting back, should be practiced more often than fire
drills. Cringing under a desk is not a recipe for
survival.” Bird is a former commissioned officer in the
Royal Military Police of the British Army. He is a past
president of the Texas Concealed Handgun Association,
and author of” The Concealed Handgun Manual.” Contact
him at (210) 308-8191; cjbird@satx.rr.com
4. ==> Have School Backpacks Fueled the Increase in
School Shootings?
The increasing rise in school shootings has been blamed
on everything from access to guns to economics and
social media, but Bob Prichard believes the problem is
chronic restriction of oxygen to the brain. “As I see
it, the rise in school shootings is a second generation
effect of heavy school backpacks.” Prichard, who runs
the Somax Performance Institute, will discuss what
happens both physically and mentally when oxygen is
restricted to the brain, and how heavy backpacks can
cause numerous problems for children that continue into
adulthood as well as to their offspring. “It’s time to
wake people up to the biggest man-made epidemic in
American history. School shootings are just the tip of
the iceberg.” Prichard will share simple ways to test
for the condition, and explain how releasing
microfibers can correct the problem and improve oxygen
to the brain delivering physical and psychological
benefits. An NBC Sports Olympics on-air analyst, he’s
written for many publications and his sports analysis
videos have over 6M views on YouTube. His new book is
“Are You Robbing Your Brain of Oxygen?” Contact him at
(415) 435- 9880 (CA); bprichard@somaxsports.com
5. ==> Is the Royal Marriage Doomed?
Harry and Meghan’s marriage may only be a few days old
but according to Dr. Caxton Opere, we shouldn’t expect
to see them grow old together. He says the likelihood
of a divorce is close to 98%. “As much as I wish Harry
and Meghan would be happily married forever, the
Reality check, Risk factors and Royal Court protocols
diminish the likelihood this royal marriage will last.”
Dr. Opere, the pioneer of the 5-Minute Compatibility
Test and an expert on the medical complications of
divorce will discuss the reasons he believes the
marriage is destined to fail and why. From too many
royal rules to intercultural issues and age, Dr. Opere
will share tools anyone can use to measure
compatibility as well as the signs your relationship
may be in trouble. Dr. Caxton Opere is a board
certified internist and the author of several books on
relationships. He has been happily remarried for over
20 years. Contact him at (225) 892-5270;
caxton@doctorcaxton.com
6. ==> Ballot Issues Facing Young Voters
Galvanized by recent school shootings in Florida and
Texas, 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.
7. ==> Leakers or Whistleblowers?
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 and leakers, 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
8. ==> Could a Racist Viral Video Affect Your Business?
If you’re non-white in American, you’ve likely
experienced racism at some level, at some point in your
life. And lately, it seems there’s a news story each
day involving a racist incident. From Starbucks to Yale
University, cell phones are capturing discrimination
and putting businesses and organizations in the
spotlight–and in the hotseat. As these videos go
viral, customers worry about their safety and, in some
cases, are boycotting the businesses. Invite Nita
Wiggins, a former Texas news anchor and the victim of
racial discrimination, to discuss what kind of training
can be done to prevent these scenarios as well as what
you should do if you experience racial discrimination.
She is currently conducting training for these exact
situations and discussing the best ways to prevent
these issues and how to manage them. She is also the
author of an upcoming book “Civil Rights Baby” that
discusses discrimination in the workplace. Contact her
at nitadallas@yahoo.com
9. ==> Why You Should 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. ==> Time Management for People Who Hate It
Is your workday filled with chaos? Do you wish you
could get more done? Most of us do and Jonathan Denn
has a way to help. Using neuroscience and best
practices, he’s come up with a system to make your work
life (and home life) more efficient so you accomplish
more with greater control and satisfaction. It’s a time
management system for people who hate time management
systems. It’s called DRUMBEAT Productivity and, using a
fun music metaphor, it shows you how to divide your day
into jam sessions with teammates, improv time and solo
sessions in which you get your own work done. He’s got
the tips your audience needs to find perhaps as much as
an extra two hours of free time at work or home. Denn
is a business mentor, executive coach, and former hotel
chain CEO whose articles have appeared in Forbes and
Fortune. He is the author of “DRUMBEAT Business
Productivity Playbook: How to BEAT Goals and
Disorganization.” Contact him at (860) 930-0264;
jon@drumbeatproductivity.com
11. ==> Is Your Workplace Making You Ill?
Everyone is tired of the 9 to 5 grind. What many
business owners – and their employees – don’t realize,
is that the actual workplace can be a health hazard.
Even if you’re in a climate-controlled, well-lit
office, hours without fresh air and natural light takes
its toll. Likewise, spending hours seated in front of
a computer can strain the back and neck, causing muscle
and headaches, as well as eye strain. Not only that,
unrealistic expectations, toxic personalities and
sensory overload not only affects morale, but may
contribute to higher employee turnover as well as lost
productivity, which contributes to lost profits. Dr.
Saundra Dalton-Smith will discuss ways to make the
workplace a safer place, where workers are healthy,
supported, and productive. Dr. Saundra’s spirited
approach to life will inform, enlighten, and entertain,
changing the way you and your listeners view your
waking, working, and sleeping life. Dr. Dalton-Smith
can be reached at (256) 405-9765;
DrDaltonSmith@gmail.com
12. ==> Why Most of Your Listeners Lose Money in the
Stock Market
It’s been said that 90% of traders lose money in the
stock market, but what about the average investor
having a 401K, IRA, or an individual brokerage account?
We don’t have exact figures on this, but we do know
that more than half, lose money. John Miller, a
financial advisor for 25 years, has seen all sorts of
market ups and downs and can share his professional
insights on how the average investor can make money.
Invite him to reveal his winning strategy to your
audience. His new book, “The Coming Gold, Silver, and
Block-Chain Share Explosion!” reveals, in simple terms,
how Americans can protect and build their life savings.
Your audience will also receive a free Kindle download
of the book by visiting his website. Miller has
appeared on the Mancow Morning Show, the Joe Bartlett
Show, the Financial Survival Network, The Phil Hulet
Show, and other programs nationwide. Contact him at
(727) 564-9416 (FL); wallst101@hotmail.com
13. ==> What You Don’t Know about Traumatic Brain
Injuries
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
14. ==> 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.
15. ==> Stop the Organized Pull Pushers Now
More Americans died of drug overdoses in 2016 than died
in the Vietnam War – the result of the US’s opioid
epidemic. Janet Colbert says every single one of those
deaths was preventable –if human life was valued over
profit. Invite her on your show and hear about her
battle against the pill mills who supply, the
physicians who prescribe, and the politicians who do
nothing. Living in Broward County, Florida, the
epicenter of the opiate epidemic, Colbert has seen
firsthand how opioids have destroyed lives and the
community. Her organization STOPPNow provides
strategies to prevent drug use and treat those
affected. But, she says, as long as the corruption and
greed prevail, the drug companies’ dominance will
continue. Janet Colbert has appeared in the Sun-
Sentinel, on WSVN –TV-NEWS Miami, and had Senator Joe
Manchin read her letter on the crisis on C-Span to the
Senate Floor. She is the author “STOPPNow.” Contact
Janet Colbert at (954) 257-0732; stoppnow@yahoo.com.
16. ==> More Families Coping with Early-Onset
Alzheimer’s
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
17. ==> Kids & Sports Injuries- Are They Playing Too
Hard?
Springtime means baseball, and Little Leaguers
everywhere are taking to the field. Parents, coaches,
and the kids themselves expect the bumps and bruises
that come with hard ball play, but the latest trends in
youth sports leagues are revealing that some kids are
playing too hard. Dr. Thomas Neviaser, retired
orthopedist, talks about the risks young athletes take
when they specialize too early and play too long. He’ll
discuss what he’s seen over his 30 years as an
orthopedic surgeon, and how your future Mickey Mantle,
Serena Williams, or Tom Brady can stay fit, healthy,
and active without risking a life-altering injury. Dr.
Tom’s illustrious career spanned the beginnings of
arthroscopic surgery to the very latest, cutting-edge
methodologies of today. He would love to share his
knowledge with you and your listeners. He can be
reached at (540) 718-0666.
18. ==> 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.
19. ==> 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
20. ==> 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