June 12, 2018
01. North Korea Summit: Photo Op or Disaster?
02. Spade, Bourdain: Suicide Rates Climbing
03. 37 Kids Die in Hot Cars Each Year
04. Love Wins in Bermuda
05. Father & Son Honor WWII Flying Tigers
06. Do We Have a ‘Dad Deficit’?
07. Father’s Day is Painful for Millions
08. Could You Forgive Your Abusive Dad?
09. Scammers are Targeting Dear Old Dad
10. What Parents Can Do about School Shootings
11. High School Grads Now Face Transition Fog
12. The Worst Mistake You Can Make at Work
13. Do a Show on Worst Summer Jobs
14. Can Faith Save Capitalism?
15. Understanding New Breast Cancer Findings
16. Has Health Care Lost Its Soul?
17. #EndAlz This June
18. How to Make Kids Fall in Love with Books
19. “End Times Are Imminent!” Is this Bible Scholar Crazy?
20. Miss Falling Asleep to Bob Ross?
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1. ==> North Korea Summit: Photo Op or Disaster?
Jennifer Rubin says, “In case you thought Trump was
preparing for his summit with Kim Jong Un — you know,
learning about the subject and walking through the
likely North Korean ploys and weak points — he’s doing
nothing much at all. How do we know? He said so.” “I
think I’m very well prepared,” Trump told reporters on
Thursday. “I don’t think I have to prepare very much.
It’s about the attitude. It’s about willingness to get
things done.” Rubin believes the real aim of the summit
is to have a photo-op, mouth some platitudes about
further talks at lower levels and have Trump say as
little of substance as possible. “Truth be told, there
likely is no viable plan short of war for obtaining
complete denuclearization. Under such circumstances,
perhaps it’s not the worst thing to have the bombastic,
clueless president talking and posing for pictures
rather than drawing up war plans.” Jennifer Rubin is an
MSNBC contributor and writes the Right Turn blog for
The Washington Post. Contact her at
jrubinblogger@gmail.com, @jrubinblogger
2. ==> Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain: Suicide Rates
Climbing
Last week, amid news of the deaths of Kate Spade and
Anthony Bourdain, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevent released the results of a suicide study. New
analysis found that nearly 45,000 Americans aged 10 or
older died by their own hand in 2016, more than twice
the number of homicides. Suicide rates rose steadily in
nearly every state from 1999 to 2016, increasing 25
percent nationally. But CDC officials say the national
increase cannot be linked to a particular mental health
diagnosis. Invite Dr. Anne Schuchat, principal deputy
director of the C.D.C. to discuss the factors that
contribute to suicide, common precursors, and the many
aspects to preventing suicide. “Our data show that
suicide is more than a mental health issue,” says Dr.
Schuchat. “We want improved access to care and better
diagnostics, but we think that a comprehensive approach
to suicide is what is needed.” Contact CDC Media
Department at (404) 639-3286; (770) 488-7100 or
media@cdc.gov
3. ==> It Should Never Happen: 37 Kids Die in Hot Cars
Each Year
Ten minutes. That’s how long it takes for the
temperature inside a vehicle to rise 20 degrees. For
children in particular, this increase is enough to
result in death. With nine fatal child heatstroke cases
already this year, the National Safety Council has
issued a report outlining legislation that could save
kids’ lives and calls on parents and caregivers to
‘look before they lock.’ Invite Amy Artuso to discuss
the report and share tips and even technology that
could help prevent a child from dying in a hot car.
Artuso is senior program manager of advocacy at the
National Safety Council, a nonprofit organization whose
mission is to eliminate preventable deaths at work, in
homes and communities, and on the road. To book
interview contact the National Safety Council at (630)
775-2307; media@nsc.org
4. ==> Love Wins in Bermuda
The Supreme Court of Bermuda agreed to overturn the
nation’s same-sex marriage ban last week. Zakiya
Johnson Lord and Adrian Hartnett-Beasley of OUTBermuda
say, “Love wins again! Our hearts and hopes are full,
thanks to this historic decision by our Supreme Court
and its recognition that all Bermuda families matter.
Equality under the law is our birthright, and we begin
by making every marriage equal.” OUTBermuda was one of
the litigants in joint lawsuits to revoke sections of
the recently enacted Domestic Partnership Act that
removed marriage rights for same-sex couples. The
charity promotes and supports the wellbeing, health,
dignity, security, safety and protection of the LGBTQ
community in Bermuda. Contact Adrian Hartnett-Beasley
ahartnettbeasley@gmail.com; +1 441-505-1256 (Bermuda)
or Roderick Ferguson at rafergus@alum.mit.edu or Bob
Witeck at (202) 997-4055 (U.S.); bob@witeck.com
5. ==> Father & Son Honor WWII Flying Tigers
Just in time for Father’s Day, invite Sam Kleiner to
discuss the connection between the generations, and why
he — with his father alongside him– decided to help
honor the legacy of the Flying Tigers and the Greatest
Generation. Sam was inspired to travel the country to
find the true story of the Flying Tigers– the one not
captured in the John Wayne movie. He tracked down
families of the survivors and was invited to attend the
Flying Tigers “reunions.” Moved by his sons’
dedication to preserving this important chapter in
history, Sam’s father joined him on the adventure.
Together they pieced together the true story of the
Flying Tigers, a rag-tag band of American pilots (and a
support crew that included the nurse) who were sent to
China on a covert mission before Pearl Harbor and then
sprang into action in December 1941. Sam Kleiner’s new
book is “The Flying Tigers: The Untold Story of the
American Pilots Who Waged a Secret War Against Japan.”
Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Erin
Bolden at (703) 646-5188.
6. ==> Do a Father’s Day Show About the ‘Dad Deficit’
Pastor Eric Hawthorne, a divorced single dad, claims
that there is a severe “fatherhood deficit” in modern
society. “I see young kids out on the street, doing
drugs because nine times out of 10, their fathers are
absent,” he says. As a dad of two boys aged 10 and 12,
Eric takes an old-fashioned, hands-on approach to
raising his kids. He adds: “I teach them to respect and
how to treat women. I teach them how to be responsible.
Every Saturday, I give them tasks such as cleaning,
doing dishes, making their beds. I also teach them
about responsible money management, and how to provide
for a family. I give them an allowance and teach them
how to save. It’s natural to them. I prepared them from
an early age.” Eric is the second-generation pastor of
Daystar Deliverance Ministries in Richardson, Texas,
and the author of the upcoming book “Are You Ready for
Marriage?” Contact him at hiitselh@yahoo.com, or (972)
464-6563.
7. ==> Father’s Day is Painful for Millions
This Father’s Day, over 2 million fathers in the United
States will miss their sons and daughters because their
children are behind bars. Other parents will lose sleep
worrying about their child’s drug use, and over 64,000
will be mourning the loss of a son or daughter in the
last year to overdose. Colleen Cowles says, “We hear a
lot about the epidemic, but little about how parents
can deal with it. Father’s Day can be a stressful time
for Dads with addiction in the family.” Cowles, and
attorney and author, can help parents protect their own
financial and emotional well-being, while improving the
odds of success for their sons and daughters. A mother
with addiction in her own family, Cowles has spent the
past 15 years researching and working with families.
She created the online course for parents “20 Steps to
Freedom: When Someone You Love is Addicted to Drugs.”
Contact her at (715) 828-0293; colleen@WarOnUs.com.
8. ==> Could You Forgive Your Abusive Dad?
If your dad belittled or hit you could you forgive him?
Should you? For many people, this is not an academic
question. It isn’t for Dr. Jeanne Sanner, whose father
often hit her with a strop, verbally abused her, and
was sexually abusive. But as an adult, she is at peace
with her father and herself. Invite her on air to
explain why people like her father approach life with
fear and how knowing that changed her perception of
him; she was able to stop condemning him and to
experience forgiveness. For others in your audience who
are having forgiveness issues, Jeanne can share a
simple formula she created that has already helped
hundreds of people change their beliefs to lead happier
lives. She is the author of “Finding Unconditional Love
a Little Peace at a Time.” 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
9. ==> Scammers are Targeting Dear Old Dad
Scammers, con artists and thieves prey upon the
elderly. When dad (or mom) age, they’re often living
alone for the first time, perhaps suffering from some
cognitive issues. Thieves know their vulnerabilities
and seek opportunities to steal their money. Invite
William Francavilla to share things you can do to
minimize your loved ones being scammed by unwelcome and
unsolicited phone calls, home repair rip-off artists
and even romance hoaxes. Francavilla is the author of
“The Madoffs Among Us, Combat the Scammers, Con Artists
and Thieves Who Are Plotting to Steal your Money.” He’s
a CFP and former senior vice president, director of
Wealth Management for Legg Mason who has extensive
media experience. Contact him at (757) 870-4590;
wmfrancavilla@gmail.com
10. ==> What Parents Can Do about School Shootings
Leeza Steindorf says, sadly, the current epidemic of
school shootings isn’t surprising given our current
culture. “We have diligently fed an entire generation
aggression and violence with its mother’s milk and now
stand at the sidelines, scratching our heads, wondering
how all this tragedy could be happening. Violence in,
violence out. Truly it is that simple and longitudinal
studies have proven that the consistent diet of media
violence unequivocally leads to aggressive behavior as
adults.” She says there is no simple solution to school
shootings but getting serious about parenting education
and modeling for children could make a huge difference
by protecting them from the inside out. An
international communications expert specializing in
peace education in schools, Steindorf won national
acclaim in Europe for the CORE Success program that she
designed after a school shooting in Germany. Leeza
Steindorf is the author of “Connected Parent, Empowered
Child: Five Keys to Raising Happy, Confident,
Responsible Kids” and “CORE Success for Schools: The
Practical Guide Book for a Positive School Climate.”
Contact her at (541) 550- 0451; Leeza@CoreSuccess.com
11. ==> High School Grads Now Face Transition Fog
Everyone tells high school grads that college will be
the best four years of their lives! But Brenda Reynolds
thinks just maybe we should stop the lie. “Before they
get to the ‘happiest’ years of their lives, there’s a
heck of a lot of change to navigate first. Endings, new
beginnings, lots of uncertainty. Everything as they
know it is about to change–schedules, friends, living
space, geography. And parents have their own transition
to make.” Invite Reynolds to discuss strategies for
navigating this time of transition fog and the emotions
that come with it. She says, “It’s the beginning of
learning an invaluable skill of dealing with complexity
and change AND it’s a skill that students and parents
can bring to the workplace and their life space again
and again.” Brenda Reynolds is an organization and
leadership consultant, coach, speaker and author. She’s
been featured in Bloomberg News, Business News Daily
and on Starcom Radio Network. Her book is “TBD: To be
Determined: Leading with Clarity and Confidence in
Uncertain Times.” Navigating Transition Fog is her TEDx
talk. Contact her at (610) 639-5722;
brenda@bkrconsult.com
12. ==> The Worst Mistake You Can Make at Work
What do you do when you have a bad day at work? Do you
moan, whine, frown and share your frustrations with
your coworkers? You are only human and it may seem
natural to trade bad experiences with your buddies at
work. But according to business leader, entrepreneur,
mentor and author Bonnie Sussman-Versace, that’s the
wrong thing to do. She says every time you tell a
negative story to colleagues you reinforce your own
negative feelings and theirs, making the problem worse.
Instead, she’ll explain ways all of us can contribute
to the creation, celebration and sharing of positive
experiences at work. Interview Bonnie to find out how
all employees can support a healthy workplace culture
whose benefits will spill over into happier lives at
home. Bonnie is the author of “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; bversace@focusedllc.net
13. ==> Do a Show on Worst Summer Jobs
School is about to let out and it’s time to find a
summer job but Dr. John Huber says not all seasonal
jobs are good for everyone, and some can even hurt your
mental health. “Some jobs can be great summer
experiences like camp counseling or lifeguarding. They
can be fulfilling and allow teens to be responsible and
learn to be leaders,” says Dr. Huber. But other job, he
adds, may not be suited for everyone. “It sounds like
fun to work at a theme park in a costume, but it’s
often brutally hot and a very demanding job. And if
you’re accustomed to a life of comfort and repeatedly
checking your phone, landscaping will probably be a
nightmare summer job for you.” Dr. John Huber is a
clinical forensic psychologist and the chairman for
Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit mental health
organization. Dr. Huber has appeared on hundreds of
radio shows and dozens of national television programs.
Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919)
377-1200.
14. ==> Can Faith Save Capitalism?
The global financial crisis of 2008 created an
insatiable market for alternative economic theories and
that groundswell of support continues. Capitalism has
created a society where the rich get richer and the
rest fight over the crumbs. Invite Dr. Kenneth Barnes
to discuss whether Capitalism can work for everyone,
what Millennials don’t understand about Free Market
Capitalism, and whether Jesus was a Socialist. Prior to
his academic career, Kenneth Barnes spent many years as
a senior international executive for multiple
multibillion dollar companies. He currently teaches at
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Oxford
University. His latest book is “Redeeming Capitalism.”
Contact Jason Jones at Jason@jonesliterary.com
15. ==> For Father’s Day, Here’s a Book for Dads with
Daughters
Women have traditionally represented the highest
percentage of consumers of books about love, marriage,
parenting and other seemingly feminine topics. However,
best-selling author of female empowerment titles Kailin
Gow has made a surprising discovery. “Men are also
followers of mine,” she says. “I am finding out that
men are reading books normally geared toward women
because there is a lack of books for men, such as
parenting books.” So just in time for Father’s Day,
Kailin has released a book especially for dads:
“Raising Strong Daughters: What Fathers Should Know.”
Co-written with her husband, attorney Finlay Gow, she
shares how dads can help to empower their daughters in
the age of the #MeToo movement, school violence and
other challenging life situations young girls
experience. Kailin is a long-time female empowerment
advocate, the founder of Sparklesoup Inc., an
internationally recognized, multi-award-winning
bestselling author who has sold over 5.5 million books,
and director/filmmaker. She is also the author of the
recently released “Kailin Gow’s Go Girl Guide.” Contact
her at Kailin@sparklesoup.com, or (617) 744-9001.
16. ==> Has Health Care Lost Its Soul?
Nearly 90 percent of patients have prayed for
healing—79 percent for themselves and 87 percent for
others. If spiritual practice takes such precedence for
patients, why have health-care professionals left the
soul behind in healing others? Dr. Katherine Kelly, a
former researcher and professor who has been a
clinician for 26 years, says, “I constantly hear from
patients that the number-one gap in their healing
process is that spirituality is never addressed.” Known
as the pioneer of soul health, Dr. Kelly created a
self-use health model that empowers patients to take
positive steps toward their optimal health while also
addressing their spiritual needs. Katherine Kelly,
Ph.D., M.S.P.H., has been a guest on more than 100
radio shows. A clinical health psychologist and
consultant, she was the director of behavioral health
at Wake Forest University Medical School, received
training from the Mind-Body Medical Institute of
Harvard University, and holds a master’s of science
degree in public health. Contact her at (336) 659-3923;
(336) 406-8431 (cell) or kkelly@drkatherinetkelly.com
17. ==> #EndAlz This June
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time
when people will be wearing purple shirts with the
hashtag #EndAlz. As someone with a brain, you already
know the importance of keeping your memory sharp and
avoiding the most famous memory-robbing disease,
Alzheimer’s. But what you probably don’t know is that
the technique for putting the fork in Alzheimer’s
already exists only most of us do not know about it.
Invite Michael Morgan, LMT, CST-D, on your show to talk
about CranioSacral therapy, a revolutionary way of
treating Alzheimer’s and dementia that he is helping to
pioneer. When consistently applied, he says the gentle,
easily learned, affordable technique can significantly
roll back Alzheimer’s and dementia in a few weeks. He
can discuss his research, explain what craniosacral
therapy is (it’s also being used by NFL players and
children with autism) and ways it can increase
longevity. Morgan, who’s been researching Alzheimer’s
and dementia since 2008, was inspired to do so in part
after watching his stepmother and sister-in-law succumb
to the disease. He’s a well-known instructor of
CranioSacral Therapy and teaches the technique all over
the world. He’s also the author of “Preventing
Alzheimer’s in Just 10 Minutes a Day with the
BodyEnergy Prescription and CranioSacral Therapy.”
Contact Kathy Regganie at (630) 567-8383;
kathy@bodyenergy.net
18. ==> How to Make Kids Fall in Love with Books
Lynne Morgan says every parent can help their child
become a success in school and life and you don’t need
money, expensive schools or the latest electronics to
do it. It simply has to do with reading! According to
the National Center for Educational Success, children
who read or are read to at home have a higher success
rate in school, and government statistics show a clear
link between academic failure, delinquency, and crime
and reading failure. Invite Lynne, a retired teacher
and children’s book author, to discuss the decline in
student reading in the US and ways parents can nurture
a love of reading and books in their children. Lynne
Morgan is the author of “Crackers,” “Crackers FBI” (Her
husband is a retired FBI agent) and “Crackers and His
Friends.” Contact her at stekela@comcast.net
19. ==> “End Times Are Imminent!” Is this Bible Scholar
Crazy?
Richard Ruhling says scenes of Revelation are about to
begin with a massive earthquake along the San Andreas
Fault. Based on his knowledge of the Bible, a recent
Los Angeles Times report, and a FEMA drill that just
took place, this retired physician predicts the
earthquake scientists call The Big One is nigh. He says
it could lead to a tsunami, massive numbers of people
fleeing and a disrupted water supply. It’s easy to
dismiss Dr. Ruhling as a kook. But before you do, why
not ask him: What does the Book of Revelations say
about current events? Are we headed for another Exodus?
Is Donald Trump the anti-Christ? Dr. Ruhling taught
health science at Loma Linda University. He attended
Bible College and has been interviewed on scores of
radio programs. He has authored a number of books on
Bible prophecy and current events including “The
Earthquake & 7 Seals,” which is available for free
today only. Reach him at (928) 583-7543 or
Ruhling7@juno.com for details.
20. ==> Miss Falling Asleep to Bob Ross? There’s an App
for That!
Bob Ross, the 1980s art instructor and cult TV host of
The Joy of Painting on PBS, was best known in his day
for his full head of hair, quirky catchphrases and
mellow manner. Indeed, so mellow was his manner and
soothing his voice that 23 years after his death three
classic episodes of his old show are being revived and
repurposed as calming bedtime stories for grown-ups.
“We’ve had so many Calm users asking us for a Sleep
Story with Bob Ross,” says Alex Tew, co-founder of
Calm. “He was and still is a hero to the hard of
sleeping.” Calm.com is an app for meditation and sleep
and was recently named Apple’s 2017 iPhone App of the
Year. Contact Todd Brabender at 785.842.8909;
Todd@spreadthenewspr.com