July 2, 2019
01. Publicity Stunt or Peace Plan? Trump Steps in North Korea
02. Coming to a Ballpark Near You… PLAY
03. It’s National Hot Dog Month! Fun Weiner Facts
04. Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All
05. July 4th – Declare Independence from Drug Companies
06. How to Have Sustainable Summer Fun
07. Do a Show About Why Women Directors Are Snubbed
08. He Backpacked Around the World Solo at 62!
09. Compulsive Habits: What’s Yours?
10. Are You a Stressed Mess? This M.D. Has the Cure
11. Great Grad Advice from an Unlikely Source
12. College Send-Off Blues: 10 Tips to Make College Transition Better (for Everyone!)
13. How Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone
14. Revelations of an Undertaker’s Daughter
15. July is Anti-Boredom Month: Don’t Get Bored, Get a Crazy Hobby!
16. Connect with Your ‘Inner Genius’ for Maximum Success
17. How Science and Spirituality Can Bring More Abundance into Your Life
18. Surviving Stage Four Cancer Like Alex Trebek
19. How to Heal a Broken Heart Faster
20. Cowgirl Camp: Rancher Teaches Women to Wrangle their Best Lives
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1. ==> Publicity Stunt or Peace Plan? Trump Steps in North Korea
President Donald Trump made history when he took 20 steps into North Korea on Sunday — the first sitting American leader to do so. But whether those were 20 steps toward long-lasting peace initiatives, or 20 steps toward empowering and legitimizing the hermit kingdom, remains to be seen. Discuss the issue with Lori Esposito Murray, an expert in nonproliferation, arms control, disarmament and North Korea. She is an adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, an adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut, and president emeritus of the World Affairs Councils of America. Contact her at lmurray@cfr.org
2. ==> Coming to a Ballpark Near You… PLAY
The next time you’re at a Major League baseball game, look around. The national PLAY campaign is making stops at MLB stadiums all over the country this summer to promote the importance of children living a healthy and active lifestyle. Invite Miriam Heyman to share details on some of this summer’s events and explain why the campaign is so important. Heyman is chief inclusion officer for the Ruderman Family Foundation which advocates for the full inclusion of people with disabilities. PLAY was created in 2004 by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society to raise awareness about childhood health issues and disability inclusion. Contact Mark Goldman at mark@goldmanmccormick.com or call/text (516) 639-0988.
3. ==> It’s National Hot Dog Month! Fun Weiner Facts
America loves hot dogs! In fact, Americans are expected to eat 150 million hot dogs this July 4th alone! Despite this, hot dogs are among our most misunderstood foods. July is National Hot Dog Month and a great time to invite Hot Dog Top Dog Eric Mittenthal to share hot dog facts, trivia and fun quotes with your listeners. As part of Hot Dog month, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) is inviting hot dog fans to show their creativity by developing a hot dog meme that demonstrates their love for hot dogs. Prizes include a Wiener Warrior t-shirt, tickets to the Great American Beer Festival and of course, hot dogs! Mittenthal is president of the NHDSC. Contact him at (202) 587-4238; (404) 808-8396 (cell) or emittenthal@meatinstitute.org
4. ==> 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 is telling his riveting behind-the-scenes story. Rocky, a former NFL player, 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 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. “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.
5. ==> 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
6. ==> How to Have Sustainable Summer Fun
Summer is a time for fun in the sun, backyard barbecues, trips to the beach and other outdoor activities. But did you know that the activities and objects we use, purchase and enjoy in summer might actually harm the planet? According to environmental engineer Yasmin Davar, “Single use straws, not properly disposing of trash, buying patio furniture made from illegally logged wood and purchasing more food than we consume can have a very negative impact on the world environment. If we can all change small habits to be more environmentally friendly, this can have a positive impact on the entire plant.” Yasmin will discuss how our small, seemingly harmless habits can have devastating impact on the planet and how we can change this. Yasmin is the author of “Our Peaceful Planet: Healing Ourselves and the World for a Sustainable Future.” Contact her at YDavar@rtirguests.com
7. ==> Do a Show About Why Women Directors Are Snubbed
While female directors are not given their due in Hollywood, this wasn’t always the case. “In Episode 3 of my TV series ‘Kailin Gow’s Go Girl Food, Travel, and Lost History,’ I talk about the lack of women directors in Hollywood,” says Kailin Gow. “But what’s fascinating is that the earliest pioneers of filmmaking in Hollywood were women who wrote and directed many silent films. When films started making money and being profitable, that’s when many men entered filmmaking and turned it into a big industry. The pioneer women filmmakers were forgotten and left behind.” Kailin can share how women can break through the glass ceiling in this and other male-dominated industries. A director/filmmaker and the founder of Sparklesoup Inc., Kailin Gow is also an author, selling more than 5 million books around the globe. Contact at KGow@rtirguests.com; (617) 582-2121.
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. ==> Compulsive Habits: What’s Yours?
Whether you like it or not, everyone has an addiction or a compulsive habit that controls their behavior and their choices. One out of three people is overtly addicted to something – like alcohol or drugs. But did you know that virtually two out of three people are covertly addicted to something – and they may not even realize it. Subtle behaviors like gossiping, judging others, people pleasing, shopping and working can all be compulsive. Interview Michael McGee, M.D., about the science of habit and his “good now, bad later” philosophy to help your audience figure out if they have compulsive habits and what to do about them!
Dr. McGee trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools and has helped hundreds of patients beat their addictions. He’d the author of “The Joy of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact him at (978) 971-9703; MMcGee@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Are You a Stressed Mess? This M.D. Has the Cure
Stress really can kill you. According to Steven Hall, M.D., “Fifty percent of the U.S. population is experiencing one or more stress-related diseases. What society is doing to mitigate the adverse health effects of stress isn’t working.” Dr. Steven has discovered a solution to enable us to become impervious to the stressors in our lives. And it does not involve repressing any emotions; quite the opposite. Invite him to share with your listeners how to get off the vicious stress cycle for good. Dr. Steven has been practicing family medicine since 1985 and his online class Taming the Bear: Taking the Bite Out of Stress is having phenomenal success in people’s lives. “The 7 Tools of Healing: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom and Live the Life Your Soul Desires” is his latest book. Contact Dr. Steven Hall at shall@rtirguests.com; (425) 531-3684.
11. ==> Great Grad Advice from an Unlikely Source
When he was growing up in one of the worst housing projects in Los Angeles, few people would have predicted that Christopher Hall would be a role model and inspiration. It was more likely that he would end up like his father, who was in jail, or his brother, a seven-time felon now serving a 1,300-year sentence for attempted murder. Hall, who is now an ER doctor in Mississippi, is living proof that poor kids and kids in foster care and juvenile hall are not destined for failure and low educational achievement. He will share his powerful journey of how he went from juvenile hall and sleeping in a box at a Carl’s Jr. to dental school, medical school, and the military. His story and that of his brother’s is detailed in his memoir “Ward of the Court.” Contact Hall at (251) 207-7527; chall@rtirguests.com
12. ==> College Send-Off Blues: 10 Tips to Make College Transition Better (for Everyone!)
This August nearly 20 million students will head off to college. Did you know that 60% of them will struggle with homesickness, depression and feeling overwhelmed? Many parents will also struggle with feelings of depression and anxiety during this time. “There are simple things that parents and students can do now to help them prepare for this transition in August,” say Lindy and Tom Schneider, also known as America’s College Advisors. Let them share their Ten Tip Transition Strategy with your audience and ensure a better year for everyone! Lindy and Tom have over 15 years of experience helping thousands of college students and their families. They are the co-authors of “College Secrets of Highly Successful People.” The Schneiders have been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, the CW and Inside Edition. Contact Lindy Schneider at (602) 562-8669; lschneider@rtirguests.com
13. ==> How Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone
According to domestic violence awareness advocate Curt Lindsley, “Domestic violence doesn’t just affect the victims; it tears at the very fabric of entire communities.” Invite Curt on your show to explain how domestic violence can impact a company’s bottom line due to lost productivity, cause long-term health problems in victims, spill over to schools and workplaces, and involve innumerable police man hours. Hear why a multi-pronged approach is needed to tackle this madness head on as Curt shares how communities, organizations and individuals can come together to curtail this epidemic. 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.
14. ==> Revelations of an Undertaker’s Daughter
Most people don’t like to talk or even think about death. But while growing up in a Midwestern funeral home where her dad was an undertaker, Margo Lenmark learned a lot about life from dead people. “I can share fascinating experiences of growing up around death and dead people, and the messages I received from them,” she says. “I have a lot to say about death and gifts people give when they die.” Margo can reveal her journeys to the other side, experiences she had in dreams and the important messages she received about life from the deceased. She is the author of “Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of an Undertaker’s Daughter,” which has received glowing reviews from a number of prominent authors and spiritual leaders including Deepak Chopra. Contact Margo at MLenmark@rtirguests.com; (484) 928-7824.
15. ==> July is Anti-Boredom Month: Don’t Get Bored, Get a Crazy Hobby!
Do you have a crazy hobby? How about Toy Voyaging? Soap Carving? Mooing? Train Surfing? Extreme Ironing? All around the world people have hobbies – activities they are passionate about that help them make friends, keep active, and stay stress-free. Interview Jennifer Cochern, LCPC to hear why everyone should have a hobby of some kind… crazy or not! “It’s time people took control of their time, learn how to entertain themselves and become lifelong learners. Hobbies help you do all that and more!” She’ll explain why summer is a great time to find a new hobby and how that can help you… both physically and emotionally. People who have hobbies are often healthier and happier than those who don’t – find out why! Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a mental health counselor and the author of “Alignment: Move from Internal Chaos to Clarity.” She has worked with hundreds of people promoting personal growth and healthier relationship skills. Contact her at (208) 817-2870; JCochern@rtirguests.com
16. ==> How to Connect with Your ‘Inner Genius’ for Maximum Success
When it comes to achieving success and happiness in life, most people focus on external factors and circumstances like skills, luck, hard work and intelligence in an attempt to attain their goals. But intuition expert Kim Chestney claims we’re going about this all wrong. “We all have an ‘Inner Genius’ which we can tap into by connecting with our most valuable trait: intuition,” she says. “This a revolutionary inner power. But it is not just for the elite few; it’s the birthright of each and every one of us.” Your listeners will learn how people like Steve Jobs and Oprah Winfrey utilized this trait to become wildly successful and how they can tap into this innate trait, with life-changing results. Chestney, a best-selling author and intuition expert, founded the popular CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her new global online intuition school, IntuitionLab is launching now. Contact her at KChestney@rtirguests.com; (412) 214-9502.
17. ==> How Science and Spirituality Can Bring More Abundance into Your Life
According to author and scientist David. Peters, “Abundance is not more money or ‘things.’ Abundance is a life of joy and happiness, under all conditions that life sends you, the good or the not-so-good.” David has spent 80+ years living a joyful and abundant life, immersed in science and spirituality where he has found that one supports the other. “The pathway of the 12 steps leads to joy and happiness even under devastating conditions.” David is a prominent engineer, holds 18 patents, has been married for more than 57 years and raised seven children. He’s the author of “The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding the Kingdom of God that Lies Within.” Contact him at Peters@rtirguests.com; (607) 304-3329.
18. ==> Surviving Stage Four Cancer Like Alex Trebek
Beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek recently said his stage four pancreatic cancer was in “near remission,” according to his doctors. He tells PEOPLE, “It’s kind of mind-boggling … The doctors said they hadn’t seen this kind of positive result in their memory.” Anthony Randle’s wife, Jessica, also faced a grim prognosis when she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, and she too defied doctors’ expectations! Invite Anthony to discuss what he believes saved his wife’s life, what he discovered through his own research and how it helped her sail through chemo to become healthier and happier than ever. Anthony shares his poignant experiences in “The True Story of a Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver: The Struggle Within.” Contact him at ARandle@rtirguests.com or (702) 745-8349.
19. ==> How to Heal a Broken Heart Faster
We’re all going to suffer from loss and heartbreak at some point, but how can we speed up the healing process so we can move on with our lives? Maryann Ridini Spencer, author of “Lady in the Window” and the soon-to-be-published novel “The Paradise Table,” writes about healing from loss and heartbreak and offers valuable ideas and tips to find balance and happiness every day. Invite her to share how your thoughts can either heal you emotionally or keep you in a negative mindset. She’ll explain how you can promote healing by getting moving and getting out in nature, creating new goals for your future, nurturing positive relationships, and doing things that make you happy. Also a successful screenwriter and TV/film producer, Maryann’s work has appeared on Hallmark Hall of Fame (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy, Showtime, PBS, and many other media outlets. Contact her at 818-492-9135 (CA); MSpencer@rtirguests.com
20. ==> Cowgirl Camp: Rancher Teaches Women to Wrangle their Best Lives
Like many women over 40, Sandra Matheson found herself at a daunting crossroads. She was divorced, unable to continue her career as a veterinarian due to work-related chemical sensitivities and stuck with a money-losing farm. But she managed to turn lemons into lemonade by focusing on rebuilding her farm, which became a metaphor for her life. “Just as a farmer grows crops, you can make the choice to grow your dreams after 40,” she says. “The main focus has to be on silencing your ‘inner critic.’ Growing your life will take some work. However, the fruits of that harvest are well worth it. ” Sandra is a co-host of the New Cowgirl Camps, which teach women about farming and ranching. (The next camp is set for Aug. 26-30 in Cheney, Washington) She is also the author of the upcoming “Thrive After 40: How to Seize the Life of Your Dreams!” Contact her at smatheson@rtirguests.com; (360) 325-4221.