01. Women’s World Cup Warriors – What Sports Needs Now
02. New Report – White Men are NOT More Electable
03. It’s All Numbers to Me! What the Jobs Report Means
04. It’s Not Just Billionaires – The Hidden World of Sex Trafficking
05. Cowgirl Camp – Women Wrangling their Best Lives
06. More Sharks! Expert on New Cape Cod Sightings
07. Why Do People Act That Way??
08. Is Trump the Next Teddy Roosevelt Trust Buster?
09. Consumer Alert! How Transamerica Settlement Affects You
10. Does it Pay to Be Ethical in Business? In Life?
11. Incompetent, Reckless, Smug – Does That Spell IRS?
12. Tough Choices – How to Make a Painful Decision
13. One’s in Jail for Attempted Murder, One Saves Lives – How Could
Brothers Be So Different?
14. The Forgotten Lives of the Abortion Debate
15. It’s Anti-Boredom Month! Do a Show on Crazy Hobbies
16. This Summer, Mentor a Dad-less Boy
17. How (and Why) to Connect with Your ‘Inner Genius’
18. That’s Amazing! What You Don’t Know about Meditation
19. Do a Show On Why Women Directors Are Snubbed
20. Mom, Are You Setting a Bad Example?
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1. ==> Women’s World Cup Warriors – What Sports Needs
Now
Just like they did on the soccer field, the US women’s
national team dominated the streets of New York City
yesterday during a ticker-tape parade and nearly three-
hour long celebration that put the team AND their
message of equality center stage. Amy Bass says the
team put a lot on the table for sports fans to talk
about. “From the smashing — literally — debut of the
US against Thailand, the 13-0 blowout that some called
excessive and others deemed powerful, to (Megan)
Rapinoe’s battle with the man who sits in the Oval
Office, the fact that some of the best soccer in the
world was played, …and that millions watched all of it,
is almost beside the point.” She adds, “The women’s
game deserves support. Women’s sports deserve support.
So the fanfare and fandom, the frenzy and the nail-
biting that we saw throughout this World Cup as the US
women battled and attacked their way into the World Cup
final would be nice at other times of the year, for all
sports and for all athletes.” Amy Bass has appeared on
the Today Show, CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin, and
Anderson Cooper’s Full Circle and other major media
outlets. She served as senior research supervisor for
NBC Olympic Sports across eight Olympic Games. Bass is
the author of “One Goal: A Coach, a Team, and the Game
That Brought a Divided Town Together” and “Not the
Triumph but the Struggle: The 1968 Olympics and the
Making of the Black Athlete.” Contact Joanna Pinsker at
(212) 364-0562; joanna.pinsker@hbgusa.com
2. ==> Good News for Liz and Kamala? New Report – White
Men are NOT More Electable
A new report on the 2018 midterm elections finds that
women and people of color won their races at similar
rates to white men ? challenging the prevailing notion
of what types of candidates are more “electable.” The
Reflective Democracy Campaign, a group that studies the
demographics of elected officials in the U.S., looked
at the more than 30,000 candidates in races for
federal, state and county offices in 2018, as well as
those who won, and found that women of color, white
women, men of color and white men all won seats in
close proportion to their share of candidates. “There’s
a common assumption that white men are the more
electable candidates, but our research found the
opposite,” says Brenda Choresi Carter, director of the
Reflective Democracy Campaign. “We found women of
color, white women and men of color win at essentially
the same rate. There’s only one group that loses
slightly more, and that’s white men.” The Reflective
Democracy Campaign was founded by the Women Donors
Network in 2014. Contact Nick Kauzlarich at (202)
800-9010; reflectivedemocracy@berlinrosen.com
3. ==> It’s All Numbers to Me! What the Jobs Report Means
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the
economy added 224,000 jobs in June, continuing the yo-
yo trend in employment growth. Corporate investment
strategy expert Chris Macke says if you’re looking to
read the tea leaves, don’t rely too much on any single
jobs report. Macke has worked in finance for more than
30 years and can discuss the June report, economic
trends and their impact on job growth numbers expected
in August, as well as employment numbers and their
impact on a Federal Reserve policy announcement
scheduled for July 31. As the director of research
investment strategy for a ten-billion institutional
investment management company and a regular contributor
to the Beige Book, Macke has followed domestic and
global economic developments; global trade policy;
monetary policy; corporate tax policy; financial
markets; and geopolitical developments in formulating
investment strategy. He’s also the author of
“Solutionomics.” Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703)
646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or
Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.
4. ==> It’s Not Just Billionaires – The Hidden World of Sex Trafficking
The charges against billionaire financier Jeffrey
Epstein underscore the prevalence of human trafficking
and how it often goes undetected and unpunished
according to Raleigh Sadler, a Christian reverend and
founder of the human trafficking awareness group Let My
People Go. He says the situation is complicated, and
insidious. “Human trafficking is far more prevalent
than the general public realizes, and it can affect
virtually any community.” Raleigh says awareness is
part of the problem, along with inaccurate information.
“Currently, most who are trafficked come through legal
points of entry,” he reveals. “As we focus on those
illegally crossing the border, we miss the reality that
many who are undocumented and already in the U.S. are
potential targets of would-be traffickers.” Raleigh
Sadler is the author of “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human
Trafficking.” Contact him at RSadler@rtirguests.com;
(917) 341-6758.
5. ==> Cowgirl Camp – Women Wrangling 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 of which is set for Aug. 26-30 in Cheney,
Wash. She is also the author of the upcoming book
“Thrive After 40: How to Seize the Life of Your
Dreams!” Contact her at smatheson@rtirguests.com; (360)
325-4221.
6. ==> More Sharks! Expert on New Cape Cod Sightings
Two white shark sightings were reported off a Cape Cod
beach on yesterday and that’s just the latest shark
headline this summer, after several sightings and
attacks farther south off the coast of North Carolina
in recent weeks. Greg Skomal, PhD., is a shark expert.
Since 2009, the program manager and senior scientist
for the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has
been tagging and counting the great white sharks coming
to Cape Cod in increasing numbers. Besides leading the
Massachusetts Shark Research program, Skomal has also
become the go-to media expert whenever sharks are
making news. Contact Greg Skomal at (508) 742-9745;
gregory.skomal@mass.gov
7. ==> Why Do People Act That Way??
Who hasn’t scratched their head while trying to
understand why a family member, coworker, friend or
stranger did something inexplicable? For instance, why
a business associate suddenly tells you about the
affair they are having or why the neighbor, who seemed
perfectly OK last weekend, just killed himself. Myke
Merrill, D.Min., will help your listeners understand
their fellow human beings’ behavior… and what they can
do about it! He’ll explain the 5 basic emotional
systems we all have, what shapes the way we each
interpret reality, and how to respond when someone says
or does something that makes you scratch your head. Dr.
Myke has authored 22 books and training manuals and was
a panelist on the national television show Ask the
Pastor for 18 years. He has a master’s of divinity
degree from Asbury Theological Seminary, a doctor of
ministry degree from Northeastern Seminary, has
traveled worldwide for training and educational
development in over 20 countries, and speaks or reads
eight languages. His latest book is “Why Do People Act
That Way? (And What Can I Do About It?” Contact Dr.
Myke Merrill, (585) 615-6383; inquiries@drmyke.com
8. ==> Is Trump the Next Teddy Roosevelt Trust Buster?
What do Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Twitter have in
common with Standard Oil, Big Tobacco, big railroads,
mining companies, the Pinkertons and other entities
that roiled the business world more than 125 years ago?
Interview Jim Rumford to find out why he says the very
history that led to the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890
is being repeated today with such behemoths as Google,
Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter. He can talk about ways
monopolies, big government and big corporations stick
together at the expense of middle- and working-class
people. Noting that the FBI and Dept. of Justice
recently opened investigations into these giant
corporations, Rumford will reveal surprising parallels
to U.S. history as well as why he believes that Donald
Trump is the next Teddy Roosevelt when it comes to
trust busting. Rumford is the author of “Tobacco,
Trusts, and Trump: How America’s Forgotten War Created
Big Government.” Rumford’s great-grandfather was a
tobacco buyer at the time the tobacco wars started.
Rumford’s own interest in the topic was piqued by his
ancestor’s scrapbook of newspaper articles of the day.
Reach him through Stephanie at (937) 272-8155;
stephanie@rumfordgroup.com
9. ==> Consumer Alert: What You Need to Know about Transamerica Settlement
David Kottler, the Insurance Doctor ™, says the recent
Transamerica COI Settlement is a big WIN for insurance
companies and a big LOSS for policy holders. Invite him
on your show and learn what’s going on with the
settlement, what it means to the average policy holder,
and what consumers can do to protect themselves from
insurance companies that are illegally raising their
mortality costs. David Kottler combines his legal and
business experience with a passion for philanthropy.
His book “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance
Policy” details everything your audience needs to know
to get their insurance policies working for them and
generating cash! Contact David Kottler at (216)
532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Does it Pay to Be Ethical in Business? In Life?
What does it really mean to be ethical in business and
in life? Today people are living in a grey area, an
area that blurs the lines between right and wrong,
ethical and unethical. Would you know fraud if you saw
it? At work or in yourself? Interview John Smith, an
ordinary guy who unwittingly got caught up in the
1980’s S&L crisis and found out the hard way that you
don’t have to commit a crime to be convicted of one.
“Most people are unaware of what fraud actually is so
it’s overlooked and people remain unaware of illegal
activity around them. We all need to know exactly what
fraud is, how it happens, why it happens and how to
avoid it!” says John. Smith is a professional speaker
who shares his gripping story and the consequences of
ethical and unethical behavior. His book “Embracing the
Abyss” chronicles his true story of unknowingly
becoming a part of a fraud scandal and receiving a
presidential pardon. Contact John Smith at (214)
216-2199; JSmith@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Incompetent, Reckless, Smug – Does That Spell IRS?
It’s one thing to hate and even fear the powerful
entity that takes a sizable chunk of your hard-earned
money. But according to tax expert Richard Green — who
used to be one of the Internal Revenue Service’s own —
it’s the abuses and pompous approach of the IRS that
should get you really angry. Find out more from this
former agent, who contends that we should be talking
about (and opposing!) the recklessness of the IRS year-
round. As your guest, Green will explore: disparaging
reports and Congressional investigations on the IRS we
hear about every month … whether most audits are UNFAIR
to taxpayers … stark realities about the slow-moving
IRS staff and antiquated technology causing chaos and
wastefulness nationwide … why it’s only getting worse,
and what you can do. Only someone like Green, who’s
seen it firsthand, can blow the whistle on the IRS
mess! Richard Green is the author of “Agents of
Deceit.” Contact him at (909) 570-1509;
rgreen@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Tough Choices – How to Make a Painful Decision
Have you ever had to make a tough decision? Like
whether to leave a job? Get out of a relationship? Or
what medical treatment to pursue? It can leave you
feeling scared, lonely, and frozen with fear. As a
systems analyst, Terrie Novak is an expert at decision-
making… or “choice-making” as she likes to call it.
So, when she was faced with a scary diagnosis and an
even scarier treatment option, she decided (after
freaking out) to apply what she does at work to help
her make some important decisions. Now she can help
you and your audience do the same! Terrie Novak works
in software engineering as a systems analyst. Her
unique framework for “choice-making” is a three-step
process anyone can use and can be applied to decisions
of any kind. Terrie Novak’s new book is “Decision
Doctor: How to Overcome the Agony of Indecision.”
Contact her at (503) 336-3767; TNovak@rtirguests.com
13. ==> One’s in Jail for Attempted Murder, One Saves Lives – How Could Brothers Be So Different?
Christopher L. Hall and his brother Wayne Timmons both
grew up in one of the worst housing projects in Los
Angeles. They both ended up in foster care at young
ages and began lives of crime. Wayne is a seven-time
felon serving a long prison sentence while Christopher
is an ER doctor and military veteran. How did two
brothers end up taking such radically different paths
in life? Find out by interviewing Christopher, who
says, “Poor kids and kids in foster care and juvenile
hall are not destined for failure and low educational
achievement.” Christopher and Wayne both tell their
stories in the memoir “Ward of the Court.” Contact
Christopher at (251) 207-7527; chall@rtirguests.com
14. ==> The Forgotten Lives of the Abortion Debate
As the U.S. has become bitterly divided by the current
changes to abortion laws, best-selling author Jane
Jenkins Herlong points out that one faction of society
is being completely over-looked: elderly people. “When
it comes to sanctity of life, we really need to focus
on the elderly,” she says. “The extreme abortion laws
from New York to Alabama are vastly different. This
also affects the elderly, who are not part of the
current discussion.” Jane can discuss what she learned
from caring for her own elderly mom, and why we need to
take greater measures to protect the elderly to ensure
that they live the remainder of their lives in safety,
comfort and dignity. She is a former Miss America
contestant and the award-winning author of four books
including Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops. In addition,
she has recorded music CDs and personal growth and
comedy DVDs. As a humorist, her comedy is featured on
Sirius XM 97. Contact Jane at JHerlong@rtirguests.com;
(803) 599-2941.
15. ==> It’s Anti-Boredom Month! Do a Show on Crazy Hobbies
July is Anti-Boredom Month and a great time for a fun
show about your listeners’ favorite hobbies – the
crazier the better! Toy Voyaging? Soap Carving? Mooing?
Train Surfing? Extreme Ironing? From around the world
people have hobbies – activities they are passionate
about that help them make friends, keep active, and
stay stress-free. Invite Jennifer Cochern, LCPC to
share some hobbies you may not have heard about and
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 talk about 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 counselor and the
author of “Alignment: Move from Internal Chaos to
Clarity.” Contact her at (208) 817-2870;
JCochern@rtirguests.com
16. ==> This Summer, Mentor a Dad-less Boy
As a divorced dad to two young boys, Pastor Eric
Hawthorne knows how important it is for boys to have
male role models. Since 81 percent of all single parent
households are headed by moms, he sees a real need for
men to get involved with the young males in their
communities. “There is a severe fatherhood deficit in
our society,” he says. “I see young kids out on the
street, doing drugs because nine times out of 10, their
fathers are absent.” Eric can share what men can do to
mentor the young boys in their communities, and how
this benefits society as a whole. “We need more
interaction between the church, the YMCA and other
programs through which men can help them to learn
manhood. It will impact society for the long haul and
help to keep boys out of trouble.” Pastor Eric is the
second-generation pastor of Daystar Deliverance
Ministries in Richardson, Texas, the author of the
upcoming book Are You Ready For Marriage? Contact Eric
at (214) 225-0769; EHawthorne@rtirguests.com
17. ==> How (and Why) to Connect with Your ‘Inner Genius’
When it comes to achieving success and happiness in
life, most people focus on external factors and
circumstances such as skills, luck, hard work and
intelligence in an attempt to attain their goals. But
Intuition expert Kim Chestney claims that we are 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.” Kim can illustrate with astonishing accuracy how
people like Steve Jobs and Oprah Winfrey, who began
life as everyday people, utilized this trait to become
wildly successful. Kim can also share with audiences
how to tap into this innate trait, with life-changing
results. She is an international best-selling author
and Intuition expert who founded the popular CREATE!
Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her new global online
Intuition school, IntuitionLab is launching now.
Contact Kim at KChestney@rtirguests.com; (412)
214-9502.
18. ==> That’s Amazing! What You Don’t 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
19. ==> Do a Show On 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. She is a
director/filmmaker and the founder of Sparklesoup Inc.
and an internationally recognized, multi-award-winning
bestselling author who has sold over 5.5 million books.
Contact Kailin at KGow@rtirguests.com; (617) 582-2121.
20. ==> 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
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