July 14, 2020
01. NFL Team Retires Offensive Name
02. Has Trump Turned US Into an Outcast?
03. Jane Velez-Mitchell: Food Charities Go Vegan
04. Forgotten US History: Paiute Indians and the LA Aqueduct
05. How to Negotiate with the IRS When You Can’t Pay
06. 5 Economic Trends That Will Impact Your Future
07. What Happens After You Survive Coronavirus?
08. COVID Fears Inspiring More Smokers to Quit
09. A Creative COVID Runaround: Competitive Virtual Races
10. Things You Can Do to Outsmart Pain
11. Another Reason to Protect Yourself from UV Rays This Summer
12. The Childhood Disease You’ve Never Heard About
13. This Sugar Witch Could Save Your Life
14. Combine Science and Spirituality to Bring More Abundance into Your Life
15. Why Donald’s Trump Third Marriage Will End, Bigly!
1. ==> NFL Team Retires Offensive Name
The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo, bowing to recent pressure from sponsors and decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans. “The NFL and Dan Snyder, we have to commend them on making the right call to change the name,” says Oneida Indian Nation Representative Ray Halbritter, leader of the “Change the Mascot” campaign. “Dan Snyder won today because now he has a legacy that will be different from the racial slur that was the team name. I know that’s not an easy thing to do, but it was the right thing to do.” It’s not immediately clear if the organization is consulting Native Americans on a new name or if any imagery will even be used. “I think it’s striking that the NFL and other owners of other sports teams don’t have a conversation with Native America on these names,” Halbritter says. “It’s about respect, and I don’t understand why they just don’t have a conversation with the affected people.” Contact Joel Barkin at (315) 361-8173; jbarkin@oneida-nation.org
2. ==> Has Trump Turned U.S. Into an Outcast?
Donald Trump built his political identity around exclusion and keeping people out of the U.S., but former Department of Homeland Security official Juliette Kayyem says the world has turned the tables and made this America’s summer of isolation. “Despite the good works of many governors and mayors, the heroic efforts of nurses and doctors, and months of dutiful hand-washing, social-distancing, and mask-wearing by millions of Americans, the U.S. is being judged by its sickest states and most reckless politicians.” But she says becoming a global pariah isn’t just embarrassing. “It could also limit Americans’ economic activity and freedom of movement in ways that citizens of the world’s leading power are unaccustomed to seeing.” Kayyem warns that as the summer progresses, and other nations claim modest victories over the first wave of COVID-19, the gap between their experience and America’s could widen — further undermining global confidence in the U.S. government’s ability to get the problem under control. Juliette Kayyem is a weekly guest on WGBH, Boston’s NPR station, and writes regular columns for the Atlantic. She has also been quoted or featured in numerous articles in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Boston Globe. She is the founder of Kayyem Solutions, LLC, a female-owned security business. Contact Jamie Sharken at Jamie@kayyemsolutions.com
3. ==> Jane Velez-Mitchell: Food Charities Go Vegan
Invite former national news anchor Jane Velez-Mitchell to discuss her show, ‘New Day New Chef,” and this season’s special series showcasing Support and Feed, a nonprofit organization helping those in need during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. The series focuses on the organization’s work supplying healthy, plant-based food to children’s charities, homeless and domestic abuse shelters, food banks and senior centers. People donate to vegan restaurants in Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia. Those restaurants, in turn, make the food that is distributed. Filmed largely with robotic cameras, during the COVID-19 outbreak, the show follows Maggie Baird, (actress, screenwriter, vegan, and the mother of musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas, who are also vegan) as she delivers food to those in need. Jane Velez-Mitchell hosts as participating chefs whip up some of the delicious, nutrient-packed meals. Vegan celebrities, like Dynasty’s Elaine Hendrix and Downton Abbey’s Lesley Nicol, also make appearances. Jane Valez-Mitchell is the founder and editor of JaneUnChained.com, a social media news channel producing thousands of widely shared videos on the plant-based lifestyle. Valez-Mitchell hosted her own show on HLN, reported for the TV show Celebrity Justice, and was a news anchor/reporter at KCAL-TV in Los Angeles and WCBS-TV in New York. Contact Mark Goldman at mark@goldmanmccormick.com or call/text (516) 639-0988
4. ==> Forgotten American History: Paiute Indians and the LA Aqueduct
The Swall Meadows area of California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada region has long been the home to dry and arid land. Wildfires are frequent, always threatening the landscape and its people in little towns like Bishop, Calif. In June 2015, the “Round Fire” forest fire burned a third of the houses in the small town of Bishop, sparking California native and writer Kendra Atleework to return home and begin to ask questions about the region, its history and relationship to Los Angeles. Invite her on your show and hear the history of the region and how the 230-mile aqueduct from the high desert of Swall Meadows to Los Angeles was conceived and constructed. Learn how it transformed the region from a busy agrarian economy to near ghost towns, and why the Paiute Indians were driven out soon after it was built in 1913. Kendra Atleework is the author of “Miracle Country.” Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188
5. ==> How to Negotiate with the IRS When You Can’t Pay
The April 15th tax deadline was extended this spring thanks to COVID-19, but time is up come Wednesday. Millions of Americans have lost their jobs in recent months or suffered in other ways and won’t be able to pay, so what should they do? Tax expert Dennis Brager can talk frankly about what people can do (other than file an extension) to deal with the IRS when they can’t pay their taxes. Brager, a former trial attorney for the IRS, will share tips for taxpayers and reveal the best strategies for dealing with the tax issues. Brager is a California state bar-certified tax specialist, and a former senior trial attorney for the Internal Revenue Service’s Office of Chief Counsel. He is the founder of the Brager Tax Law Group, a Los Angeles-based tax litigation and tax controversy law firm. Contact Cherie Kerr at (714) 550-9900; (714) 271-2140 or Cherie@kerrpr-execuprov.com or Shannon Dugger at (303) 619-3949; Shannon@kerrpr-execuprov.com
6. ==> 5 Economic Trends That Will Impact Your Future
Do you know what the five biggest economic trends are that will impact your listeners’ lives? And do you have any idea of the challenges and opportunities they represent and how you can capitalize on them? You will after you interview Certified Financial Planner Lorri Craig. In one or more segments, depending on how deep a dive you wish to take, Lorri can detail the significant economic impacts of COVID-19, lower interest rates, climate change, the U.S.’s declining global power, and baby boomer’s inability to retire. Lorri has a master’s degree in finance and is a subject matter expert for the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. She offers an Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) investment platform on her website for socially conscious investors who want to make a positive impact on the world. Contact Lorri Craig at (484) 453-1742; LCraig@rtirguests.com
7. ==> What Happens After You Survive Coronavirus?
The coronavirus has killed hundreds of thousands around the world but there are even more people who have gotten the virus and survived, some after being very close to death. How do you get your mojo back after such an experience when you’re in shock and others shy away from being near you out of fear? Invite Dr. Allen Lycka, who had a near-death experience himself, to discuss strategies to develop self-compassion, and ways to teach other people it’s okay to be near you. Dr. Lycka was a world-leading cosmetic dermatologist and surgeon at the top of his game when in 2003 he was crushed by a misdiagnosis of ALS. He is now dedicated to sharing what he learned through his life-changing experience to help others. Dr. Lycka and Harriett Tinka, who also had a near-death experience, have written “The Secrets of Living a Fantastic Life: Two Survivors Reveal the 13 Golden Pearls They’ve Discovered.” On your show, Lycka will reveal what the ‘golden pearls’ are and how to implement them into your own life. Dr. Allen Lycka is a speaker, life-changing coach and author. Contact him at (587) 525-5561; Allen@DrAllenLycka.com
8. ==> COVID Fears Inspiring More Smokers to Quit
According to researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, smoking doubles the progression of COVID-19. That sobering statistic is among the reasons more people are willing to give up cigarettes and vaping — or at least trying to quit — than before the pandemic. “One of the best things you can do for your health is to quit smoking,” says Certified Clinical Hypnosis Practitioner Mary Beth Battaglia. “Anyone can quit on their own, but it is challenging because with cigarettes you are breaking a habit and an addiction to nicotine. Hypnosis helps you be mindful in understanding why you are smoking. Nicotine can create an urge but oftentimes it is stress and boredom that become the triggers for a cigarette.” Battaglia will discuss how hypnosis works to help smokers quit and share tips to successfully extinguish the habit for good. Mary Beth Battaglia offers online sessions for clients across the country. She is the author of “Transformation Through Hypnosis: Relax, Clear Your Mind & Step Into Your Power.” Contact her at (201) 477-0265; marybethpeace@gmail.com
9. ==> A Creative COVID Runaround: Competitive Virtual Races
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the way we do just about everything has changed. For those who love to run, there’s still the open road, but with traditional races canceled many competitive runners are looking for ways to compete and stay connected to the sport. Rami Odeh (Oh-DAY), an author, certified exercise physiologist, personal trainer and corporate presenter, can explain what a virtual race is and how it can help fill the void. “I was initially against the idea, but I decided to try one and it was actually very fun — in a very different way. You get the benefit of solo time on the roads or trails combined with the accountability and motivation of being ‘around’ other runners.” As an amateur triathlete, obstacle course racer and trail runner, he has completed over 300 running races, obstacle course races, and multisport events since 1992. Odeh is the author of the three-volume series “Quiet The Noise.” Contact him at (770) 773-6970; rami@quietthenoisebook.com
10. ==> 5 Things You Can Do to Outsmart Pain
Who wouldn’t want to learn how to put suffering on hold? Trevor Campbell, M.D., says, “When you understand what pain is, you can work around it.” Let Dr. Campbell tell you things about pain management that most doctors don’t even know because the topic isn’t covered well in medical school! You’ll learn why you shouldn’t fight pain, that what hurts isn’t necessarily harmful, and ways our thoughts can be our greatest handicap. Dr. Campbell is a family physician whose practice focuses on pain management. He graduated from the University of Cape Town and has a delightful South African accent. He has worked in multidisciplinary pain management and opioids reduction programs and has served as s medical director for a leading pain management provider in Western Canada. His new book, hailed as a great read by Inc. Magazine, is “The Language of Pain: Fast Forward Your Recovery to Stop Hurting.” Contact him at (250) 217-7832; tcampbell@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Another Reason to Protect Yourself from UV Rays This Summer
True or False: You can be born with cataracts. They are the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40. There is no way to protect yourself from getting them. Black people and Hispanics are more likely to get them than white people. The average age for cataract surgery is 60. Find out which of these statements are true when you interview vision educator Linda Odubayo Thompson. Learn how to protect yourself this summer and why you just might want to wear better sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat as you spend time outdoors as well as gain information on symptoms, diagnosis, surgeries and more. Linda knows not to take her vision for granted; she has suffered from glaucoma for more than 30 years. Contact Linda at (914) 229-9184; lthompson@rtirguests.com
12. ==> The Childhood Disease You’ve Never Heard About
Rare. Incurable. Fatal. They are the worst words a parent can hear about their child’s health. Have you heard of Batten disease? It’s a rare group of genetic nervous system disorders (like “Parkinson’s on steroids”) that worsen over time, with children experiencing progressive problems involving vision, balance, muscle movement, intellectual skills, dementia and seizures. Learn more by interviewing researcher and author Amy Proebstel, who is helping to bring awareness to the disease. You’ll learn why children get the disease, what the first symptoms are and the prognosis for those affected. Amy is the author of “The Rift in Our Reality,” a touching story of a real-life ten-year-old girl with the disease. A portion of book sales will support Haley’s Foundation, a nonprofit named for the girl. Contact Amy Proebstel at (503) 877-1119; aproebstel@rtirguests.com
13. ==> This Sugar Witch Could Save Your Life
How much sugar have you been eating and drinking? For most people, the answer is “too much” and includes hidden sugars they don’t even know about. These are the folks who need the good kind of witch — Sugar Witch Marsha Allen — to avoid the harmful effects of sugar overwhelm such as obesity and type-2 diabetes. Marsha will explain how her program can help anyone live a sweeter and longer life without sugar addiction. She’ll discuss how to recognize and avoid surprisingly super-sweet foods, embrace healthier snacks and treats, prevent cravings that send you onto the sugar highway, keep kids from demanding sweets and more. Marsha is the host of Sugar Addicts on Crown City News TV. She is the author of “Spoiled Rotten on a Diet: Gluten, Sugar & Dairy Free Made Simple.” Contact her at (902) 906-5231; MAllen@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Combine Science and Spirituality to Bring More Abundance into Your Life
According to author and scientist David. L. 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.” At 84, he has achieved great prominence in his career as an engineer, holds 18 patents, raised seven great kids and has enjoyed a loving marriage of 57 years. He is the author of “The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding the Kingdom of God that Lies Within.” Contact David at (607) 304-3329; DPeters@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Why Donald’s Trump Third Marriage Will End, Bigly!
Thrice-married Donald Trump has already experienced two disgraceful divorces. Pastor and marriage counselor Rev. George Sukhdeo believes that Trump’s marriage to Melania is also doomed. “Trump’s marriage is not going to end well; his wife will most likely leave him,” he says. “He doesn’t have the vaguest concept of marriage. He doesn’t treat women with love and respect, or value them for who they are.” Rev. George has been married to his wife, Shirley, for 46 years and has counseled 500 troubled couples, with an 85 percent success rate. He is an ordained minister with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada with 34 years of experience in Christian ministries as a pastor, Christian counselor and life coach. He is the author of the book “Preparing For and Fostering Harmony in Marriage.” Contact George at (647) 691-6042; GSukhdeo@rtirguests.com
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