01. New American Leaders – Immigrants
02. Sex Trafficking is More Common Than You Think
03. The Misunderstood World of Sharks
04. Coming to an MLB Stadium Near You
05. Is Your Sunscreen Safe?
06. How to Have a Happy, Healthy Trip
07. Hit the Highway! It’s Road Trip Time!
08. Amazon, Google, Twitter: Monopolies We Need to Bust!
09. Real Estate Investing: Get the Most Bang for Your Buck
10. Why Do People Act That Way??
11. College Send-Off Countdown: Transition Tips (for Everyone)
12. Should You Consider Homeschooling?
13. Why Kids Should Make Up their Own Homework
14. More than Methadone: Alternative Addiction Treatments
15. Turn Suddenly Single into Mid-Life Magnificent
16. How Your Color-Coded Name Can Make You Rich
17. Revelations of an Undertaker’s Daughter
18. One’s in Jail for Attempted Murder, One Saves Lives How Could Brothers Be So Different?
19. Combine Science and Spirituality for More Abundance
20. It’s National Hot Dog Month! Fun Weiner Facts
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1. ==> New American Leaders – Immigrants
Sayu Bhojwani believes the unique brand of American-
ness that characterizes many immigrants and refugees
makes them best positioned to be America’s next
generation of leaders. The founder and president of New
American Leaders says, “We come here with a fighting
spirit. We come to make a better life for ourselves,
certainly, but also because we believe in the idea of
America. Our optimism about what this nation can be is
not naive, it’s aspirational and visionary.” She adds,
“When we run for office, the potential we have to make
government work for all of us is one that true
Americans welcome. Trump is afraid that we do not
huddle in fear but stride in power.” Sayu Bhojwani
served as New York’s first commissioner of immigrant
affairs. She is the author of “People Like Us: The New
Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door.”
Contact Sayu Bhojwani at
newamericanleaders@megaphonestrategies.com and copy in
grace@newamericanleaders.org
2. ==> Sex Trafficking is More Common Than You Think
While the arrest and trial of Jeffrey Epstein for sex
trafficking is good news, Kevin Malone says it’s much
more common than you think, usually happens right under
our noses, and traffickers are often those we least
suspect. “Sex trafficking can happen in any
neighborhood, even the ‘safest’ ones. It doesn’t
discriminate. All of our children are at risk. And
there’s no specific trafficker profile. It can be your
child’s teacher, your boss, a local pastor, a nurse,
and so on.” He says, “We have to come together,
community by community and city by city, to set a zero-
tolerance standard for this kind of behavior among our
neighbors and leaders alike. Until we do so, there will
continue to be a supply of trafficking victims for
those demanding them.” Kevin Malone is the president
and co-founder of the U.S. Institute Against Human
Trafficking, a nonprofit, faith-based organization. He
is also the former executive vice president and general
manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact him at
(703) 973-8064; usiaht@pinkstongroup.com
3. ==> The Misunderstood World of Sharks
Why are we so afraid of sharks? Are they mindless
killers on the prowl for unsuspecting humans playing in
the ocean? William McKeever says sharks are the ocean’s
most mysterious and misunderstood creature. Invite him
on your show to discuss his two-year journey around the
world to reveal sharks in a new light. Listeners will
learn that while sharks account for fewer than four
human fatalities per year, humans kill 100 million
sharks per year, which has made the species vulnerable
for the first time in its existence and put the future
of the world’s oceans at risk. William McKeever is the
author of “Emperors of the Deep: The Ocean’s Most
Mysterious, Most Misunderstood, and Most Important
Guardians.” His feature-length documentary by the same
title is forthcoming. He is the founder of Safeguard
the Seas. Contact Melinda Mullin at
Melinda.Mullin@harpercollins.com
4. ==> Coming to an MLB Stadium Near You
The national PLAY campaign is making stops at Major
League Baseball Stadiums all over the country this
summer to promote the importance of children living a
healthy and active lifestyle and disability inclusion.
Upcoming stops include Houston, San Diego, Minnesota,
Philadelphia, Washington D. C. and Baltimore. The
program touches on everything from healthy eating,
injury prevention, strength and conditioning to
education about the dangers of illegal performance and
appearance-enhancing drugs. PLAY is a national public
awareness campaign of the Professional Baseball
Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) in conjunction with
MLB Charities, the Taylor Hooton Foundation, the Henry
Schein Cares Foundation and the Ruderman Family
Foundation. Contact Mark Goldman at
mark@goldmanmccormick.com or call/text (516) 639-0988.
5. ==> Is Your Sunscreen Safe?
We’ve all been told to wear sun protection, but how
safe are the sunscreens we pick? Did you know that many
of the most popular products contain substances that
interfere with our hormones, and chemicals that can be
contaminated with carcinogens? Marcela Popa, M.D., will
reveal what types of sunscreens are safest, why creams
and lotions are better than sprays, and what those SPF
numbers really mean. Listeners will learn what
ingredients to avoid as well as better alternatives,
and where to find them. You’ll also hear what may be
lurking in other home and personal products your family
uses. Dr. Marcela Magda Popa is a board certified
Internal Medicine physician and the author of “Keep
Away from GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe.)” Contact
her at marcelampopa@gmail.com
6. ==> How to Have a Happy, Healthy Trip
It’s vacation time! Everyone is trying to enjoy some
summer fun and adventure, but travelling can be
stressful—on the body and the mind! Invite Dashama on
your show and get great tips on ways to have a happier,
healthier trip, no matter where you’re going. She’ll
share must-have products to pack, ways to destress and
get in some exercise while on the road, and how to add
depth to your journey by giving back to the community
you visit. Dashama is a happiness expert, author,
speaker and founder of Pranashama Yoga Institute. She
travels the world teaching and sharing the gift of
health, happiness and flow state. A media favorite she
has been featured on ABC, QVC, NBC, Discovery Channel,
Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Cosmo and UK Sunday Times.
Contact her at (808) 283-2646; dashama@dashama.com
7. ==> Hit the Highway! It’s Road Trip Time!
It’s road trip season with millions of Americans
hitting the open highway! Most will come home with
pictures and stories, but some, like Jenni Raney
Edwards, will find the experience life-changing. Invite
her to share how what began as a solo cross-country
adventure in her SUV turned into a love affair with the
open road, and led to her selling her home and most of
her possessions to hit the road in a 40-foot Class A
motorhome—despite having relatively little RV
experience! A successful businesswoman and
entrepreneur, Edwards traded in her office for an RV
and says she has no regrets. Jenni Raney Edwards is the
author of “Bumping Down Highways: From Boardrooms to
Back Roads in an RV.” She’s also the founder of Norsk
Tiny Houses, designing and building the first LEED
Certified Tiny House on Wheels. Jenni Raney Edwards is
currently on an RV book tour. Contact her at (904)
234-2891; jenni@bumpingdownhighways.com
8. ==> Amazon, Google, Twitter: Monopolies We Need to
Bust!
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. ==> Real Estate Investing: Get the Most Bang for Your Buck
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. He 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 Dan at
DLieberman@rtirguests.com.com; 510-570-1368
10. ==> 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 at (585) 615-6383; inquiries@drmyke.com
11. ==> College Send-Off Blues: Ten Tips for Making
the 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… ensuring a
better year for everyone! Lindy and Tom have been
helping college students and their parents for more
than 15 years. Their new book is “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) 499-4429;
Lindy@AmericasCollegeAdvisor.com
12. ==> Should You Consider Homeschooling?
Whether you don’t like your public school system, can’t
afford a private school or have a child with special
needs, homeschooling has become a viable option for
many families. But should you—and can you—do it?
Discuss the issue with Marywinn Lent, a grandmother
who’s homeschooled her children, grandchildren, and
children from her community for the past 30 years. She
says many parents rule out homeschooling because they
think they’re unqualified to teach their kids and worry
their children will wind up with an inferior education
or become social weirdos. But she says there are many
advantages to educating kids at home, “Homeschooling
helps children to either excel and move on to greater
heights of learning earlier or to be able to grasp
harder concepts without having to be left behind.”
She’ll discuss the range of homeschooling resources
available to parents today and explain why she thinks
children benefit from the experience. Contact Marywinn
Lent at lent11@windstream.net
13. ==> Why Kids Should Make Up their Own Homework… and
Other Ways to Have ‘Perfect School’
Every September kindergartners start school and love
it. So why is it that every year after that more and
more students hate school – until high school when only
a few are left who actually love coming to school and
love learning? This problem is easier to fix than you
think! “There are so many ways to create a perfect
school,” says Lee Jenkins, a career educator with a
passion for improving student learning in school. “From
giving students choice in how to do homework to
creating a team feel in every classroom, where they are
more interested in outperforming their own best work
instead of competing with each other… it works! And it
works FAST!” In fact, teachers using Lee’s method are
seeing an increase in classroom learning by six times
the national average! The key is for students to be in
an environment where they both work hard and love their
learning. Lee Jenkins is the author of “How to Create a
Perfect School,” foreword by Jack Canfield, and while
he speaks primarily to educators his message to parents
is essential. Lee has been an educator and
administrator both in public schools and universities.
Contact him at (484) 306-8784; LJenkins@rtirguests.com
14. ==> More than Methadone: Alternative, Natural Addiction Treatments
As the opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions,
health professionals primarily rely on drugs such as
methadone to cure addiction. But Dr. Isaac Alexis says
that there are other, natural ways to overcome
addiction, which focus on the whole person. “It’s not
just about treating addicts,” he says. “It’s about
treating their environments and families.” He can also
share natural and over-the-counter remedies that can
expedite the healing process. Dr. Isaac completed an
internship in trauma surgery at Cornell University at
New York Hospital of Queens. He served as medical
director at the Department of Justice as well as
director of infection control and chair of the quality
improvement medical committee. He is the author of
“Life and Death behind the Brick and Razor-Code Red
Diamond” and the upcoming “The Seductive Pink Crystal.”
Contact him at IAlexis@rtirguests.com; (315) 935-6348.
15. ==> Suddenly Single Again? From Middle-Aged Miserable to Mid-Life Magnificent
Get ready for a fresh perspective on being a single and
over fifty. Katherine Webster, author of “Becoming
Madam Widow”, will help suddenly single women reinvent
their lives, sexuality, attitude and outlook.
Definitely not your typical “Woe is Me Widow”,
Katherine tackles the real nitty-gritty issues of being
a female alone at mid-life and does so with frankness
and humor. Whether listeners are alone by fate or
choice, they’ll learn why it’s more fun not to have a
mate in or out of the bedroom, and why they are the
only ones that can satisfy their needs. Webster is a
spitfire of a guest who wants provocative topics and
isn’t afraid to show the world that real women are
single, feisty and bad-ass. She’s going to give
listeners a much-needed dose of reality, actual doable
solutions and real ways to kick-start the second, and
best part of their new lives. Contact her
atKWebster@rtirguests.com or (416) 921-2084
16. ==> Expert Reveals: How Your Color-Coded Name Can Make You Rich
How did Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and other
self-made billionaires become so wildly successful?
According to Name Colorology expert B.P. Greycastle, it
took more than just brains, hard work and talent. B.P.
proves with facts, figures and other indisputable
evidence that 90 percent of the richest people in the
world became successful because of their color-coded
names. He’ll share the number one reason why the most
famous and successful people in many different career
fields have succeeded and explain how your name affects
every aspect of your life. B.P. discovered the dramatic
impact colors have on people’s lives while working for
many years in the fabric and fashion industries. His
latest book is “Your Name and Colors: Key to Your
Beauty, Career, Personality, Romance, And Success.”
Contact B.P. at drolley@rtirguests.com; (510) 570-1929.
17. ==> 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.” The
book 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.
18. ==> 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
19. ==> Combine Science and Spirituality for More Abundance
According to 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 lives a joyful and
abundant life, immersed in science and spirituality
where he finds 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 him at
DPeters@rtirguests.com; (607) 304-3329.
20. ==> It’s National Hot Dog Month! Fun Weiner Facts
America loves hot dogs! In fact, Americans ate
approximately 150 million hot dogs this past 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