June 20, 2019
01. How Should Dems Prepare for the Debates?
02. U.S. Suicide Epidemic is Hitting Trump’s Base Hard
03. Before Stonewall – America’s Early LGBT Community
04. 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
05. The Growing Attack on America’s Beef Industry
06. 10th Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Death
07. Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All
08. He Backpacked Around the World Solo at 62!
09. July 4th – Declare Independence from Drug Companies
10. Been-There Psychotherapist: You Can Conquer Anxiety
11. What Most Real Estate Investors Get Wrong
12. Is Your Smart Home Spying on You?
13. Name & Color Expert: What to Wear to an Interview
14. 10 Amazing Things to Know about Meditation
15. Earthing: The Health Benefits of Going Barefoot!
16. Mom, Are You Setting a Bad Example?
17. Not Relaxing This Summer Can Land You Flat on Your Back
18. Why Domestic Violence is Everyone’s Responsibility
19. How to Connect with Your ‘Inner Cowgirl’
20. Laugh Your Way to Weight Loss and Fitness!
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1. ==> How Should Dems Prepare for the Debates?
Next Wednesday and Thursday a whopping 20 Democratic
candidates for president will take the stage. How will
anyone stand out? Communication expert Paul Hellman
will explain how the candidates should prepare–both
their content and their presence–what to look for in
the opening seconds, and what viewers can learn about
standing out in high-stakes moments. Invite Hellman
back after the debates to discuss the winners and
losers and his advice for the next go-round. Paul
Hellman consults and speaks internationally on how to
make your point—so you get heard, get remembered and
get results. His columns and advice have appeared in
the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC.com and
on public radio’s Marketplace and CNN’s Business
Unusual. He is the author of “You’ve Got 8 Seconds:
Communication Secrets for a Distracted World,” an
Amazon best seller. Contact him at (508) 276-7013;
phellman@rtirguests.com
2. ==> U.S. Suicide Epidemic: It’s Hitting Trump’s Base
Hard
A suicide occurs in the United States roughly once
every 12 minutes yet the public health crisis is barely
mentioned in the media or in politics unless a
celebrity is involved. Political scientist Rajan Menon
says after decades of decline, the suicide rate began
increasing sharply in the 1990s and has had an
inordinate impact on white workers. He writes: “This
surge in the suicide rate has taken place in years
during which the working class has experienced greater
economic hardship and psychological stress. …
Technological change, including computerization,
robotics, and the coming of artificial intelligence,
has similarly begun to displace labor in significant
ways, Americans without college degrees, especially
those 50 and older, in far more difficult straits when
it comes to finding new jobs that pay well.” Menon is
professor of international relations at the City
College of New York, and senior research fellow at
Columbia University. He is the author, most recently,
of “The Conceit of Humanitarian Intervention” and just
wrote the piece “America’s Suicide Epidemic: It’s
Hitting Trump’s Base Hard” for TomDispatch. Contact him
at rmenonnyc@gmail.com
3. ==> Before Stonewall – America’s Early LGBT
Community
In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, the police
raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City’s
Greenwich Village, leading to three nights of rioting
by the city’s LGBT community. With this outpouring of
courage and unity the gay liberation movement had
begun. With the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots
later this month, the 1984 documentary ‘Before
Stonewall: The Making of a Gay and Lesbian Community’
is being re-released. The film offers a potent reminder
of what life was like for LGBT people before that
extraordinary event and features eye-opening historical
footage and interviews with those who lived through an
often brutal closeted history in America from the 1900s
on. ‘Before Stonewall’ was produced by Robert
Rosenberg, John Scagliotti and Greta Schiiller. All
three have gone on over the past three decades to
continue their groundbreaking work in LGBT film.
Contact Kelly Hargraves at (323) 493-1548;
kelly.hargraves@firstrunfeatures.com
4. ==> 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
Just in time for this summer’s 50th anniversary of the
Apollo 11th moon landing, NASA expert and space
historian Rod Pyle offers an exciting behind-the-scenes
look at America’s journey to the Moon—from the space
race to the landing on the Sea of Tranquility to
splashdown on Earth and the aftermath. Vice President
Mike Pence recently promised the National Space Council
that Americans will return to the moon by 2024. Pyle
can also discuss the likelihood of that and share a
glimpse at the next few decades of spaceflight and
NASA’s long-term plans for exploration, utilization,
and settlement. Rod Pyle worked at NASA’s Jet
Propulsion Laboratory and the Johnson Space Center and
has produced numerous documentaries for the History
Channel and Discovery Communications, including the
acclaimed Modern Marvels: Apollo 11. He’s the author
of more than a dozen books including “First on the
Moon: The Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Experience,” the
incredible story of the first men on the Moon. Contact
him at (626) 399-4440; rodpyle@yahoo.com; Skype:
rodpyle106
5. ==> The Growing Attack on America’s Beef Industry
Most Americans are unaware of the ongoing assault on
the American beef industry—and their personal dietary
choices—led by such entities as the World Wildlife
Fund, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the United
Nations Environment Program. So says Tom DeWeese,
president of the American Policy Center, a grassroots
action and education foundation dedicated to the
promotion of free enterprise and limited government
regulations over commerce and individuals. DeWeese says
that while their stated goal is to produce a better
grade of beef, their true intention is to ban beef
altogether. Surprisingly, he adds, the National
Cattlemen’s Beef Association is allowing this to
happen. “The reality is it’s not going to go away
because the goal is not environmental protection,
rather the destruction of their industry and control
through what the U.N. calls the reorganization of human
society.” Tom DeWeese is a speaker and property rights
advocate who has debated at Cambridge University. He is
the author of many books including, “Sustainable: The
WAR on Free Enterprise, Private Property and
Individuals.” DeWeese has been featured by Fox News,
the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the
Washington Post and other media nationwide. Contact him
at (540) 341-8911 (VA); APCDeWeese@aol.com
6. ==> Tuesday is the 10th Anniversary of Michael
Jackson’s Death
We are approaching the 10th anniversary of Michael
Jackson’s passing from an overdose of the powerful
anesthetics propofol and benzodiazepine. As you will
recall, Jackson was preparing for a massive comeback
tour and had difficulty sleeping. Michael E. Platt,
M.D., internationally known for his innovative approach
to treating the cause of illness, will reveal the
surprising reason that likely led to Jackson’s chronic
insomnia and why creative people are more likely to
suffer from it. He’ll also share ways that Jackson
could have turned the situation around within 24 hours
through the addition of two nutrients used in
conjunction with a hormone cream. But more than just
providing interesting information about a talented
icon, Dr. Platt will explain how other people can learn
from Jackson’s case to improve their own well-being.
Michael E. Platt has been a board-certified internist
located in Palm Desert, Calif., who originated the
“Wellness Hour” on TV and wrote the weekly “Hey, Doc”
newspaper column. He is the author of “Adrenaline
Dominance: A Revolutionary Approach to Wellness.” Reach
him at (760) 836-3232 office; (760) 464-6424 cell;
meplatt2@gmail.com
7. ==> Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All
Much has been documented about Beach Boy Brian Wilson’s
struggles with drugs, his bandmate brothers, and cousin
Mike Love. But for the first time, Brian’s former
bodyguard/caretaker Rushton “Rocky” Pamplin tells his
riveting behind-the-scenes story. Rocky is a former NFL
player who was college roommates and best friends with
Stan Love, a former LA Laker and brother of Mike Love.
In the mid-1970s, they were enlisted as life savers for
Brian, who was on a death spiral. After years of
silence, Rocky wrote the book “The Beach Boys Endless
Wave: Inside America’s Band” with co-author Ron Hamady,
a veteran of the music and film industries. “Rocky went
where no one had ever been,” Ron says. “It was a
monumental time for the band. There have been plenty of
Beach Boys books; but, no one has ever been behind the
scenes.” Contact Mike Vezo at mvezo@rtirguests.com;
(310) 997-4947.
8. ==> He Backpacked Around the World Solo at 62!
When Chris Herrmann’s wife of 40 years suddenly died
from cancer he mourned her death before deciding to
step outside his comfort zone to embark on a 12-month
backpacking adventure around the world. And he
undertook this solo journey to 23 countries when he was
62, using only a carry-on size backpack. He now teaches
people how to live their international travel dreams no
matter their age or income. Invite this inspiring guest
to imbue your audience with the spirit to travel to
foreign lands where they can immerse themselves in
other cultures. He can share everything from how to
afford the trip to what to pack and what apps to use to
meet kindred spirits. The author of “The Youthful Art
of Midlife Travel” has appeared on TV, radio, and in
print media across Australia. Reach him at (215)
883-4319; chrish@chrisherrmann.com
9. ==> July 4th – Declare Independence from Drug
Companies
The Fourth of July holiday is, of course, about
independence from tyranny. While the colonists had to
worry about the British levying taxes on their tea,
today’s Americans are being held hostage by
skyrocketing drug prices. April Schulte, a doctor of
acupuncture and Oriental medicine, will show your
listeners how they can take back their power. Schulte
will explain how to save money and help prevent the
health-care system’s demise by ending reliance on
pharmaceuticals, why no one knows your body better than
you, not even your doctor, and how to recognize your
body’s clues about your health. April Schulte, DAOM,
LaC, owns Healing Horizons Integrated Health Solutions
in Grand Junction and hosts the Health Matters podcast.
She’s the author of “Save Your Life Now: Your Health is
in Your Hands.” Contact her at (970) 256-8449;
aprilacudoctor@gmail.com
10. ==> Been-There Psychotherapist: You Can Conquer
Anxiety
Audiences listen intently when psychotherapist Elke
Scholz talks about managing and reducing anxiety for
more fulfilling (and longer!) life. She has deserved
and happily claims the moniker “Anxiety Warrior” when
helping people overcome fears, panic, worrisome days
and sleepless nights. But she does more than recommend
how to corral anxiety in personal and professional
life. She tells of her own anxiety battles, and how she
turned her life around. Her top-selling books including
“Loving Your Life” and “Anxiety Warrior” volumes 1 and
2. Invite Elke on-air to explore questions like these:
Why is workplace anxiety such an onslaught? What about
anxiety triggered by a traumatic event, a lifestyle
interruption, a health challenge or seemingly nothing
identified? What does a life managing anxiety feel
like? Does therapy ever need to include meds? What
simple activities encourage confidence and calm?
Contact Elke at 705-710-4315; escholz@rtirguests.com
11. ==> What Most Real Estate Investors Get Wrong
A lot of people who go into the complex world of real
estate investing are convinced that they can get the
most bang for their buck by buying, renovating and then
selling properties, a process known as flipping. But
long-time real estate and property renovation expert
Dan Lieberman claims that this is not a recipe for
success. “You take on a lot of risk if housing prices
go down,” he says. “That’s why it’s a good idea to get
into the rental market. With rentals, you have ongoing
income, even in a bad real estate market.” Dan has many
years of experience successfully developing rental
properties. He can share the secrets to developing
rental properties, getting the best rent and attracting
the nicest tenants so that you have a great source of
ongoing income. Dan Lieberman 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 him at
DLieberman@rtirguests.com; (510) 570-1368.
12. ==> Is Your Smart Home Spying on You?
Did you know your C-Pap is transmitting your sleep data
to insurance companies? Did you know the new toilet
seats coming on the market can take your blood
pressure? Where does your data go? Who wants this data?
Join product design expert Lorraine Justice, professor
at Rochester Institute of Technology, for a discussion
on the hidden costs of the technology we love, and the
next new products that may be coming into your future.
Plan now for your future with technology by getting
current information on new products and services.
Lorraine is a TED presenter and international keynote
speaker. She is the author of “The Future of Design,
Global Product Innovation in a Complex World.” Contact
Lorraine at ljustice@rtirguests.com; (585) 206-8823.
13. ==> Name & Color Expert: What to Wear to an
Interview
For new grads or anyone in your audience looking for an
edge in a job interview, B.P. Greycastle has some
unique advice you won’t hear anywhere else! The
critically acclaimed author and Name Colorology expert
tells job seekers how to impress prospective employers
during job interviews by revealing exactly what to wear
and say on the basis of the employer’s name. “I can
show with a tremendous amount of evidence, facts and
figures that our color-coded names are the number one
factor in determining our careers, with lists of the
most successful people in over 40 major career fields
who became successful because of their names.” B.P. is
the author of “Your Name and Colors: Key to Your
Beauty, Career, Personality, Romance and Success.”
Contact him at drolley@rtirguests.com; (510) 570-1929.
14. ==> 10 Amazing Things to Know about Meditation
Have you joined the millions of wise people (from Oprah
to Howard Stern to many of your own colleagues and
friends) who meditate daily? How will this benefit you
by reducing stress and avoiding stress-related
ailments, from headaches to heart problems and from
arthritis to asthma? How does meditation help in
successfully treating addictions and anxiety, and even
preventing/dropping bad habits? Learn more about
solving our 21st Century lifestyle issues with
meditation methods that have been around for millennia
with meditation expert John Sambalino. He’ll debunk
myths about meditation and help listeners improve their
lives by meditating. He says meditation even helps
prison inmates become more rehabilitated. “Is God in
That Bottle Cap? A Search for Truth” is Sambalino’s
latest book. Contact him at (609) 238-2775;
jsambalino@gmail.com
15. ==> Earthing: The Health Benefits of Going
Barefoot!
Can you remember the last time you: Ran barefoot
through a field? Slipped off your sandals and got sand
between your toes? Dipped your toes in some warm, soft
mud? This activity is known as “earthing” and, believe
it or not, it has powerful health benefits, says
Nathalie Beauchamp, D.C., IFMCP. “Earthing works by
connecting you to the healing energies of the ground,
thereby neutralizing free radicals and reducing chronic
inflammation in the body,” she explains. “It sounds a
bit farfetched, but it works.” Invite Dr. Nathalie on
your show and learn how something as simple as kicking
off your shoes can lead to improved sleep, reduced
inflammation and chronic pain, reduced stress, improved
energy and a greater feeling of well-being. You may
also be surprised to learn that spending some time in
the sun and mindfully barbecuing this summer are
actually fun ways to add to your well-being. Dr.
Nathalie is an Ottawa-based doctor of chiropractic and
certified functional medicine practitioner with the
Institute of Functional Medicine. The founder of the
“What The Hack?! Podcast,” Dr. Nathalie has appeared on
numerous radio and TV shows and has her own YouTube
channel. Her latest book is “Hack Your Health Habits:
Simple Action-Driven, Natural Health Solutions for
People On the Go!” Contact her at (613) 852-1770;
drnathalie@drnathaliebeauchamp.com
16. ==> Mom, Are You Setting a Bad Example?
Mothers encourage their children to pursue their
passions, but do they model this behavior to their
kids? What message does it send when moms always make
sacrifices for everyone in the family and ignore their
own dreams? What better way to teach children to reach
for what they want in life than to show them what that
looks like! Invite children’s author Rosie J. Pova to
share small, simple ways to indulge yourself without
feeling guilty, why making sure you regularly recharge
helps you to help your children, and why doing things
just for yourself isn’t selfish. She is the author of
several children’s books including her latest, Sarah’s
Song. Pova has been featured on radio and in print.
Contact her at (214) 563-1633 (TX);
rosie.pova@yahoo.com
17. ==> Why Not Relaxing This Summer Can Land You Flat
on Your Back
Summer is supposed to be the time to unwind, but most
Americans fill it to the brim with activities which
have the complete opposite effect. The stress they
create for themselves and their families manifests
itself in back and bodily pain that can put them flat
on their back. Noted spine surgeon David Hanscom, M.D.,
will explain the connection between summer chaos and
physical pain, while revealing how stress and anxiety
are at the core of most of our problems. The author of
“Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic
Pain” will show audiences how to cure themselves and
avoid costly trips to the doctor and pharmacy.
Presenting research-based evidence and information
about the direct connection between stress, anxiety and
physical pain in both adults and children, he’ll also
explore how anxiety has led to drug abuse, gratuitous
surgeries and just plain bad-doctoring. An in-demand
speaker and talk-show guest, including The Dr. Oz Show,
Hanscom will change the way you view summer activities
and get your audience back on track to really enjoy the
season. Contact him dhanscom@rtirguests.com; (206)
890-1892.
18. ==> Why Domestic Violence is Everyone’s
Responsibility
According to domestic violence awareness advocate Curt
Lindsley, “This doesn’t just affect the victims; it
tears at the very fabric of entire communities.”
Lindsley will discuss how domestic violence impacts a
company’s bottom line due to lost productivity, causes
long-term health problems in victims, spills over to
schools and workplaces, and involves innumerable police
man hours and why a multi-pronged approach is needed.
Curt can share how communities, organizations and
individuals can come together to curtail this epidemic,
starting today. Curt is the founder of the nonprofit
domestic violence awareness group Go Purple USA,
sponsor of Go Purple Day™ (Oct. 1); and co-founder of
the Covington Domestic Violence Task Force, official
sponsor of Purple Light Nights®. Contact Curt at
clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256) 213-1092.
19. ==> How to Connect with Your ‘Inner Cowgirl’
As she entered middle age, Sandra Matheson found
herself divorced, unable to continue her career as a
veterinarian due to work-related chemical sensitivities
and stuck with a money-losing farm, where she got
beaten up by a cow! But she picked herself up, dusted
herself off and set out on a successful career as a
rancher, which became a metaphor for her life. “Getting
older doesn’t mean we have one foot in the grave,” she
says. “We can seize life and wrangle what we want, make
hay while the sun still shines and embrace our
maturity, use what we have learned, do what we want to
and have some fun!” Sandra is the author of the
upcoming “Thrive After 40 ? How to Seize the Life of
Your Dreams!” Contact Sandra at
smatheson@rtirguests.com; (360) 325-4221.
20. ==> Laugh Your Way to Weight Loss and Fitness!
Love food but hate your weight? Find inspiration from a
woman who persevered through 19 years of negative body
image and diet setbacks, but kept her sense of humor
and came out on top. Mary T. Prenon, author of “I’m
Lazy and I Love to Eat,” finally discovered that
laughter really is the best medicine for everything –
including losing 50 pounds. After struggling with
weight issues for almost 20 years, Mary began writing
about her problems as well as really funny events –
like joining a “diet center” sandwiched in between a
pastry shop and fast food restaurant! When her
cardiologist told her she was “heavy,” she jokingly
plotted to kidnap him and stuff him with junk food!
Instead of being sad and depressed, Mary learned to
laugh at herself, turn a bad mood into something
positive, and get motivated. Hear how she used humor to
transform workouts, make healthier food choices and get
in shape – at age 61! Mary works full-time and is all
about quick and easy fitness tips and meal preps. She’s
been featured on NBC’s “Good Morning Connecticut” and
“Coffee Break” in Providence, as well ABC’s “Morning
Blend” in Tucson. Contact her at (914) 552-0983;
lazylove2eat@gmail.com