August 8, 2019
01. How Serious is White Nationalism?
02. It’s Time to Talk about Guns
03. Are We Normalizing Violence and Hate?
04. Are Mass Murderers Formed in the Crib?
05. TV Helicopter Cameraman Rescues Missing People
06. New Charges Against R. Kelly: Will He Go to Jail?
07. Tips to Make the College Transition Better (for Everyone!)
08. When Students Have Back-to-School Anxiety
09. Why Kids Should Make Up their Own Homework
10. Will Your Favorite Sea Birds Be Lost to Climate Change?
11. Health Hacks to Beat Text-Neck
12. The Growing Attack on America’s Beef Industry
13. What’s Your Compulsive Habit? And How to Stop it!
14. His Grandfather was the Prince of New York
15. God Wants You to Have Great Sex
16. This Guest’s Outdoor Adventures Will Give You Shivers
17. How Ordinary People Can Help Save the World
18. Put The Clothes Back on Your Audience
19. What Was Last Night’s Dream All About?
20.50 Ways to Love Wine More this Summer
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1. ==> How Serious is White Nationalism?
“Even at the height of the Global War on Terrorism, the
FBI’s strategic plan identified ‘lone wolf’ violence by
‘right wing extremists, espousing anti-government or
racist sentiment’ as a salient domestic terrorist
threat,” says terrorism expert Bruce Hoffman. “But
given the rise of violent white nationalism, the
growing traction of far-right extremism, and the power
of twenty-first-century communications platforms, the
threat is evolving rapidly.” Hoffman can discuss how
the UK took signal action by banning the neo-Nazi
National Action Group in 2016 and New Zealand
authorities demonstrated how governments can quickly
intervene to restrict the spread of propaganda online.
He says, “As with any threat to society, a balance must
be struck between the preservation of free and open
expression and the protection citizens expect from
authorities.” Bruce Hoffman is Shelby Cullom and
Kathryn W. Davis senior fellow for counterterrorism and
homeland security at the Council on Foreign Relations
and has been studying terrorism and insurgency for four
decades. Contact him at (202) 509-8508;
bhoffman@cfr.org
2. ==> It’s Time to Talk about Guns
There are more public mass shootings in America than in
any other country in the world and this weekend’s
massacres have renewed debates about gun control.
Rebecca Peters helped lead the campaign to reform
Australia’s gun laws in the 1990s. She says, “The
evidence is clear. If guns made a country safer, the
U.S. would be the safest country in the industrialized
world. But the opposite is true. Per capita, you are
six times more likely to be murdered in the U.S. than
in Australia, and 25 times more likely to be murdered
with a gun.” She says racist extremism and thwarted
masculinity are not particular to the U.S., but “all
other countries that recognize the danger are
responding logically with measures to limit the damage
that racist extremists can do – by strengthening their
gun laws. Semi-automatic weapons are a product
manufactured specifically for killing large numbers of
people. Yet the U.S. is the only nation whose
policymakers insist on making this product easily
available, even when it is used again and again to do
just that: slaughter human beings because of cultural
differences or personal slights.” Peters is the former
director of the International Action Network on Small
Arms. Contact her at rebecca.peters101@gmail.com
3. ==> Are We Normalizing Violence and Hate?
In the aftermath of this weekend’s mass shootings,
former President Barack Obama is calling on Americans
to “soundly reject language coming out of the mouths of
any of our leaders that feeds a climate of fear and
hatred or normalizes racist sentiments.” President
Trump continues to call himself “the least racist
person’ on earth, but his Tweets and comments don’t
align with his personal assessment. Invite clinical
psychologist Shannon Curry Psy.D., MSCP to explain how
a person in authority can normalize deviant hateful
acts so they no longer seem extreme or unusual and what
should—and can—be done about it. She’ll share ways to
tackle the mounting fear that occurs following these
violent events while also protecting against apathy.
Dr. Curry can also discuss how traumatic experiences
short-circuit the brain, the lasting effects of trauma,
and the psychological state of a shooter’s mind and how
the everyday person can detect the danger they pose.
Dr. Shannon Curry provides counseling services to many
associated and affiliated with correctional facilities.
She heads the Curry Psychological Group in CA. Contact
Cherie Kerr at (714) 550-9900; (714) 271-2140;
Cherie@kerrpr-execuprov.com or Shannon Dugger at (303)
619-3949; Shannon@kerrpr-execuprov.com
4. ==> Are Mass Murderers Formed in the Crib?
Over the weekend, Americans were shocked again by mass
murders with high death tolls in Dayton, Ohio, and El
Paso, Texas, carried out by men in their twenties. As a
nation, we continue to grapple with why these incidents
happen. However, many people are being told that mental
health issues cause this horrible violence. Media
veteran and child-rearing expert Emily Slingluff can
discuss ways to influence children’s formative years
toward happiness instead of hatred and despair. Emily
is the author of multiple books and articles about
parenting. She was named The Fulltime Homemaker of the
Year for the State of Virginia by Phyllis Schlafly and
Eagle Forum shortly after her first book, “A Present to
the Newborn,” came out. She is a graduate of Sweet
Briar College with a degree in government and economics
and was an assistant editor of The Virginian-Pilot.
Contact her at (757) 800-0246;
eslingluff@rtirguests.com
5. ==> TV Helicopter Cameraman Rescues Missing People
from the Air
As a TV helicopter cameraman, David Arnold has an
exciting job. Sometimes that means shooting the Super
Bowl high above the stadium, sometimes it’s hovering
above the sea where Deadliest Catch is being filmed.
And sometimes it’s when he uses his vantage point to
rescue people lost in the wilderness. Interview David,
who is currently nominated for two Emmys in best
cinematography, to learn about the people he has
rescued and the open cases he is currently working on.
He can also share tips for avoiding getting lost and
finding missing loved ones. David is the author of two
“Help From Above” books. Contact him at (818) 275-8676;
DArnold@rtirguests.com
6. ==> New Charges Against R. Kelly: Will He Go to
Jail?
Singer R. Kelly faces new charges, this time in
Minnesota where he’s accused of engaging in
prostitution with a person under 18. The Minnesota
indictment is just the latest in a tangle of charges
against Kelly, who’s faced accusations of abuse and
manipulation of underage girls and women for more than
20 years. But Joyce Short says many sexual predators
never serve time, even if caught and tried, and the
reason may surprise your listeners. “Rape is prohibited
in all states, but the laws on consent and the
definitions of the crime differ wildly from state to
state.” Short says, “Consent is not confusing, it’s our
laws that are the problem!” An expert witness on
consent and a sexual abuse survivor, Short is currently
working with legislators across the U.S. to change the
laws. Her efforts have created consent and sex crime
bills that are pending in IN, and SC. She’s working on
more states including PA and NY. Her media credits
include BuzzFeed, Nightline, The CBS Evening News,
Inside Edition and more. Contact Ms. Short at
Info@ConsentAwareness.net; (917) 517-8572.
7. ==> College Send-Off Blues: Ten Tips to Make the
College Transition Better (for Everyone!)
This month nearly 20 million students will head off to
college. The transition generates excitement and
anxiety for both students and their parents.
“Transition depression is a real concern,” says Lindy
Schneider, a college advisor and coauthor of “College
Secrets of Highly Successful People.” Invite Lindy and
her husband/coauthor Tom to share simple tips that can
lessen the send-off blues and help families enjoy this
new phase of life. Lindy and Tom Schneider are
professional college advisors who have helped thousands
of college students over the past 15 years. They have
been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and in many
national publications. Contact Lindy Schneider at (602)
562-8669; lschneider@rtirguests.com
8. ==> When Students Have Back-to-School Anxiety
With the new school year, millions of students (of all
ages — from elementary grades through college) will
experience worries, nervousness, and outright anxiety.
Perhaps those students are concerned about challenging
new studies or unfamiliar classrooms, or demanding
teachers, or bullies they’ll encounter, or new sports
they are trying, or money they’ll need. The list of
back-to-school anxieties goes on and on. Audiences will
thank you for interviewing psychotherapist Elke Scholz,
who’s prepared with advice for students, their parents
and educators at every level. She’ll explore how the
beginning of the new school year can impact the entire
family, and how school anxiety can be triggered and
tamed. Expect to hear about simple activities that
encourage confidence and calm, ultimately helping
students throughout their academic lives and for
overall wellness, concentration and upbeat mood. The
latest books by Elke Scholz include “Loving Your Life”
and “Anxiety Warrior” volumes 1 and 2. Contact Elke at
(705) 710-4315; escholz@rtirguests.com.
9. ==> Why Kids Should Make Up their Own Homework
Every September kindergarteners start school and love
it. So why is it that each year after that more and
more students hate school – until high school, when
only a few 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 has been an educator and
administrator both in public schools and universities.
The author of “How to Create a Perfect School” speaks
primarily to educators but his message to parents is
essential. Contact him at (484) 306-8784;
LJenkins@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Will Your Favorite Sea Birds Be Lost to Climate
Change?
We’ve all heard that warming seas, melting icebergs,
and plastic in the ocean are wreaking havoc on sea
creatures. But most of us do not think about their
effect on seabirds that add so much beauty to our
visits to the beach and are an important part of our
ecosystem. That’s why we need to hear the message of
author and illustrator Lynn Matuskuoka. Just as she
does in “Saving Our Seabirds,” Lynn can talk about the
thousands of species threatened by climate change and
share fascinating facts about such birds as puffins,
blue-footed boobies, and black-footed albatrosses. For
example, did you know that puffins can hold up to 60
tiny fish in their beaks at once and can spend more
than ten years with the same mate? Lynn can also share
ways ordinary people can help save the birds. She is
donating part of the sales for her adult coloring book
to the Audubon Society’s Project Puffin. Lynn is well-
known internationally for her drawings & paintings of
Japan’s Sumo wrestlers and her worldwide TV color
commentary of the sport. Contact her at (808) 479-5966
(NY); artist@hamptonsartist.com
11. ==> Health Hacks to Beat Text-Neck
We love our smartphones and tablets, but health
professionals say they’re causing an epidemic of ‘text-
neck’ among adults and children. Nathalie Beauchamp,
D.C., IFMCP, an Ottawa-based doctor of chiropractic and
certified functional medicine practitioner with the
Institute of Functional Medicine, says looking down at
your device for hours at a time changes the position of
your head and neck, causing poor posture. She’ll
explain how that can lead to health problems like
headaches, a flattened spinal curve, disc damage,
muscle damage and reduced blood flow to the brain.
Invite her on your show and learn what your head has in
common with a bowling ball, ways to use your phone that
are kind to your spine and hacks to help compensate for
a sedentary life, like standing desks, walking meetings
and scheduling time to move. Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp has
appeared on numerous radio and TV programs and writes
about health and wellness for a variety of
publications. She has her own YouTube channel and is
the founder of the weekly “What the Hack?!” podcast.
Dr. Beauchamp’s latest book is “Hack Your Health
Habits: Simple Action-Driven, Natural Health Solutions
for People On the Go!” Contact her at (206) 905 9720;
drnathalie@drnathaliebeauchamp.com
12. ==> The Growing Attack on America’s Beef Industry
Most Americans are unaware of the ongoing assault on
the American beef industry—and their personal dietary
choices—led by such entities as the World Wildlife
Fund, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the United
Nations Environment Program. So says Tom DeWeese,
president of the American Policy Center, a grassroots
action and education foundation dedicated to the
promotion of free enterprise and limited government
regulations over commerce and individuals. DeWeese says
that while their stated goal is to produce a better
grade of beef, their true intention is to ban beef
altogether. Surprisingly, he adds, the National
Cattlemen’s Beef Association is allowing this to
happen. “The reality is it’s not going to go away
because the goal is not environmental protection,
rather the destruction of their industry and control
through what the U.N. calls the reorganization of human
society.” Tom DeWeese is a speaker and property rights
advocate who has debated at Cambridge University. He is
the author of many books including, “Sustainable: The
WAR on Free Enterprise, Private Property and
Individuals.” DeWeese has been featured by Fox News,
the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the
Washington Post and other media nationwide. Contact him
at (540) 341-8911 (VA); APCDeWeese@aol.com
13. ==> What’s Your Compulsive Habit? And How to Stop
it!
Just about everyone has an addiction or a compulsive
habit that controls their behavior and their choices.
One out of three persons is overtly addicted to
something – like alcohol or drugs. But did you know
that virtually two out of three persons is 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, MD, 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 is the author of “The Joy of Recovery:
The New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from Addiction.”
Contact Dr. Michael McGee at (978) 971-9703;
MMcGee@rtirguests.com
14. ==> His Grandfather was the Prince of New York
Prince Serge Obolensky was known as the “Prince of New
York.” Born a Russian Prince in 1890, he married a
Russian princess, escaped to England from the
Bolsheviks with a price on his head, immigrated to the
US with his second wife Alice Astor – an American
princess – in 1924, and reigned supreme at the St.
Regis Hotel in Manhattan working for Vincent Astor who
asked him to help restore the grand hotel. In 1931, at
the age of 53, Serge joined the Commandos under “Wild
Bill” Donovan and completed two successful missions
parachuting into Nazi-occupied Europe. Ivan Obolensky,
Serge’s grandson, has fond memories of meeting his
legendary grandfather for lunch at the St. Regis… and
has many amazing true stories to relate, not only about
his grandfather but also the Astors and American
aristocratic life at that time. Ivan Obolensky is a
true Renaissance man in his own right. He’s the author
of “Eye of the Moon.” Contact Ivan at (818) 495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com
15. ==> God Wants You to Have Great Sex
For many people, talking about sex is taboo. And to
bring it up in church would be unthinkable. But former
Baptist minister and marriage coach John Wilder says
God wants couples to have great sex, the problem is,
they just don’t know how. Wilder is the author of “Sex
Education for Adults: Secrets to Amazing Sex and
Happily Ever After Too.” Invite him on your show and
learn what the Bible has to say about sex (that you’ll
never hear in church), the real reason many couples
don’t have satisfactory, never mind super sex lives,
and how couples can finally stop fighting… for good.
John Wilder brings a new paradigm to marriage problems
by teaching sexuality and conflict resolution skills to
his clients. Ask John about his upcoming mass marriage
seminars and why another marriage counselor told him
that his book saved his own marriage. Contact John
Wilder at (904) 655-2175; marriagecoach1@yahoo.com
16. ==> This Guest’s Outdoor Adventures Will Give You
Shivers
Most of us have never experienced the natural world the
way Sparrow Hart has. For example, who can say that
they have been charged by bears and has close
encounters with mountain lions? Or stuck around and
sung to a rattlesnake they unexpectedly encountered?
Who spent 700 days in the wilderness alone or got lost
in a canyon five times the size of the Grand Canyon?
Sparrow has done all that and more. He’ll share why he
says today’s man feels alone, isolated, and estranged
from the great rhythms of nature. An entertaining
storyteller, he can reveal how all of us can appreciate
nature more this summer and discover who we are in the
process. Sparrow has had a varied career that includes
being a Phi Beta Kappa at Stanford, working in a
slaughterhouse and leading men’s programs and vision
quests in nature. He is the author of several books
including “Letters to the River: A Guide to a Dream
Worth Living.” Contact him at (801) 516-0740;
SHart@rtirguests.com
17. ==> How Ordinary People Can Help Save the World
from Its Biggest Threats
Scientists, generals, politicians, doctors,
environmentalists and economists warn that in the next
decade or two, doom may come in the form of climate
change, overpopulation, pollution, terrorism, and
nuclear war—all huge problems by themselves and
catastrophic when taken together. But there are steps
ordinary people can take before the world reaches these
devastating tipping points, says Lyle Benjamin, a
lifelong entrepreneur, activist, optimist, and creator
of Planned Acts of Kindness, a global social
responsibility initiative designed for the age of
technology. He’ll explain the program and how it
encourages participation with daily text messages, and
how your show can help spread the word and your
audience can participate. Benjamin says, “If we are to
survive as a species and have a chance at quality of
life, we need to have tens of millions of people around
the world working together on planned acts of kindness
with the ability to mobilize instantly.” Benjamin
created the Host & Post outreach program for bloggers,
news outlets, organizations and companies to easily
post the daily Planned Acts of Kindness on their
networks. Lyle Benjamin was the publisher of a national
self-help magazine on relationship issues, created a
best-selling board game, and owned a successful meeting
and event-planning business based in New York City. He
created a 501(c)3 educational not-for-profit and has
written several books including “The Working Dead: The
Essential Survival Guide on How to Protect, Save &
Invest for Yourself, Your Family & Your Future” and “16
Things We All Can Do to Act Right & Help Save the
Planet.” Contact him at (212) 213-0257 (landline);
(917) 683-2625 (cell); Help@PlannedActs.Org
18. ==> Put The Clothes Back on Your Audience — And
Become a Better Speaker
You’re in front of a group, with key info to share, but
you need to get over your own nerves and apprehension.
First of all — you do NOT need to imagine your
audience naked! That old chestnut never works. You’ll
want your presentation, confidence and message to wow
everyone instead. So says communications and leadership
expert Jill Jaysen who will reveal on your show how
we’ve all been mis-taught when it comes to public
speaking, and what really makes a dynamite presentation
for winning big. Watch ratings climb when Jaysen
shares: Why gimmicks like “practice at a mirror” and
“videotape yourself” only risk creating mediocre
speakers who zap their own innate charisma. How the
speech truly starts long before you reach the podium.
Plus, amazing truths about NLP for enhancing your
speaking prowess. And how to prevent the biggest
speaking turn-offs. Contact Jill Jaysen at
203-442-9301; jjaysen@rtirguests.com
19. ==> What Was Last Night’s Dream All About?
From terrifying nightmares to ridiculous romps with
crazy characters and bizarre locations, your nightly
adventures aren’t random at all. They reveal a lot
about what’s going on in your life, but deciphering
them can be confusing, to say the least. Dream analyst
Layne Dalfen says your dreams are actually
conversations you have with yourself about specific
current issues in your life. She says, “The solution
you’re looking for about what (or who) in your life is
bugging you this week will appear in your unconscious
mind before it gets to your conscious. Dream analysis
gives you the power to decide how you want to respond
to people and situations in your life.” Dalfen will
teach listeners a step-by-step method to decode those
dreams and use the knowledge to help make decisions and
deal with difficult situations. Layne Dalfen teaches
dream analysis to counselling students at Concordia
University in Montreal. She’s appeared on hundreds of
radio shows and podcasts and loves call-in programs
because she is terrific at thinking on her feet and
knows how to have fun with listeners. Contact her at
(514) 898-9150; info@haveagreatdream.com
20. ==> 50 Ways to Love Wine More this Summer
Whether your listeners are wine connoisseurs or stumble
over the word “sommelier,” Certified Wine Educator
James Laughren offers a non-technical, non-geeky,
unintimidating exploration of the joy and pleasures of
wine. As the author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More:
Adventures in Wine Appreciation,” Jim is ready to
uncork some fun on your program as he demystifies the
mystery of wine and removes the snooty intimidation
factor. He’ll cover everything from how to get more out
of visiting wineries to why you needn’t take wine
parings seriously to inside tips on getting the best
wine for your buck. Jim is the past president of a wine
importing and distribution company and is known for his
fun and irreverent wine classes and seminars. He is
also the author of “A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing
and Enjoying Fine Wine.” Contact him at (954) 317-9623;
JLaughren@rtirguests.com
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