August 2, 2018
01. Can We Trust Facebook or Twitter?
02. What’s the True Cost of ‘Medicare for All’?
03. How the Qur’an and Bible Are Intrinsically Connected
04. Interview Aerial Photog for Nat Geo’s Yellowstone Live
05. Surprising Reason Your Student’s Backpack is Health Hazard
06. Are Your Kids in the Best School for Them?
07. You Aren’t Zuckerberg or Gates… Go to Grad School Already!
08. Back-to-School Isn’t Just for Kids
09. Former Mistress Tells Her Side
10. Miss America Contestant: New Pageant is Death of Excellence
11. Can Your 401k Help You Find True Love?
12. Summer is the Best Time to Reimagine Your Career
13. Dads Empowering Daughters to Fight Sexual Harassment
14. Do this Now and You Won’t Get the Flu this Fall
15. M.D. Reveals Shocking Truth About Alternative Health Care
16. He Saved His Dying Wife by Ignoring Her Doctors’ Advice
17. Are You in Love with Your Smart Phone?
18. Summer Heat is Ruff On Pets
19. How Faith Can Help You Live a Long, Successful Life
20. This Often-Ignored Trait Leads to Unimaginable Success
21. Former Mistress Tells Her Side
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1. ==> Can We Trust Facebook or Twitter?
This week Facebook said it had shut down eight pages,
17 profiles and seven Instagram accounts that violated
its “ban on coordinated inauthentic behavior.” But some
say the move is creating an enormous gray area where
the authenticity of speech, protest, patriotism and any
other kind of belief and intent is a matter of opinion.
James Freeman writes in the Wall Street Journal, “If
Silicon Valley isn’t careful it could destroy perhaps
the greatest business model of all time. Campaigns by
social media companies to disinfect American
conversation may do more harm to the companies and
their customers than to Russia’s effort to influence
and disrupt American democracy.” He adds, “If big
social media companies now seek to become the
gatekeepers of public discussion, how much content will
users be inclined to generate?” James Freeman is
assistant editor of The Wall Street Journal’s editorial
page and author of the weekday Best of the Web column
and newsletter. He writes about business, finance and
taxes among other issues, and is a contributor to the
FOX News Channel. Contact him at James.Freeman@wsj.com,
@FreemanWSJ
2. ==> What’s the True Cost of ‘Medicare for All’?
While a Koch-backed think-tank’s report highlights the
high cost of ‘Medicare for All’ two distinguished
professors say the report actually shows that a single-
payer health care system would offset those costs with
even greater savings. Drs. David Himmelstein and
Steffie Woolhandler have written an analysis of the
work of the think tank which says, “The Mercatus
Center’s estimate of the cost of implementing Sen.
Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All Act (M4A) projects
outlandish increases in the utilization of medical
care, ignores vast savings under single-payer reform,
and fails to even mention the extensive and well-
documented evidence on single-payer systems in other
nations — which all spend far less per person on health
care than we do. Moreover, the Mercatus Center admits
that universal first dollar coverage under Sen.
Sanders’ bill would cause little increase in the
nation’s total health expenditures; it would merely
shift expenditures from private to public sources.”
Himmelstein and Woolhandler are distinguished
professors of health policy at the City University of
New York at Hunter College and lecturers in medicine at
Harvard Medical School. Contact them at
himmelhandler@comcast.net, @swoolhandler
3. ==> How the Qur’an and Bible Are Intrinsically
Connected
While the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament are
understood to be related texts, the sacred scripture of
Islam, the third Abrahamic faith, has generally been
considered separately. But noted religious scholar
Notre Dame Theologian Gabriel Said Reynolds says these
holy books are intrinsically connected. Invite him to
provide your listeners a new lens through which to view
the powerful links that bond these three major
religions. Reynolds will demonstrate how Jewish and
Christian characters, imagery, and literary devices
feature prominently in the Qur’an, including stories of
angels bowing before Adam and of Jesus speaking as an
infant. As Muslims across the world celebrate the
religious holiday of Eid al-Adha later this month,
Reynolds can also explain the holiday and how it is
celebrated around the world. Gabriel Said Reynolds is
professor of Islamic studies and theology at the
University of Notre Dame. He is the author of “The
Qur’an and the Bible: Text and Commentary.” Contact
Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Erin Bolden at
(703) 646-5188
4. ==> Interview Aerial Photog for Nat Geo’s
Yellowstone Live
For four days starting Aug. 5th, National Geographic
Yellowstone Live will take viewers on a breathtaking
journey inside one of America’s most remote and
precious parklands, Yellowstone National Park. Emmy
Award-winning cinematographer David Alan Arnold, a
member of the elite production team, is available for
interviews about the challenges of filming live in the
remote wilderness—where anything can happen and the
odds of being rescued are just as remote. Arnold can
talk about the wildlife he expects to see, the dangers
he will face and more. Arnold has been a helicopter
cameraman for 22 years. He has worked on such shows as
Survivor, Deadliest Catch and Celebrity Apprentice. He
is the author of “Help from Above: How I Went from
Sweeping the Floor to Painting the Sky.” He is a self-
described daredevil who is convinced that playing it
safe is the most dangerous thing anyone can do. Reach
him at (818) 512-8981; airbornecamera@me.com
5. ==> The Surprising Reason Your Student’s Backpack is
a Health Hazard
It’s back to school season and parents everywhere are
going shopping for supplies but Bob Prichard says you
should think twice about picking up a big backpack for
your kid. About 18 years ago, Prichard, who runs the
Somax Performance Institute, noticed many young
athletes came to his swim camps with lower-than-
expected chest expansion. But more surprising was that
after increasing their chest expansion and vital
capacity, the positive benefits went beyond sports and
included better grades. Prichard says, “It’s all about
increasing oxygen to the brain! Low brain oxygen can
affect everything from cognition to mood and even
motivation.” The swimmers linked their low chest
expansion to heavy backpacks that became popular in the
90s, and because the condition is silent and lasts
forever without treatment, millions of children – and
their parents — may be suffering low brain oxygen and
not even know it. Prichard will share a simple way to
measure chest expansion, how to increase it, and the
many benefits of increasing brain oxygen at any age.
Bob Prichard is the author of “Are You Robbing Your
Brain of Oxygen?” Contact him at (415) 435-9880 (CA);
bprichard@somaxsports.com
6. ==> Are Your Kids in the Best School for Them?
Are your kids in the right school? Sometimes it’s hard
to know. Lee Jenkins, creator of “The Perfect School,”
understands this and will share 15 questions every
parent should be asking their kids before a new school
year begins. As a former educator and administrator
both in public schools and universities, Lee saw the
need for a new way to teach – one that keeps that
‘intrinsic motivation’ alive from kindergarten through
12th grade. “What most parents don’t realize is that
motivation is made up of both will and thrill. Are your
kids working hard and loving the process?” Jenkins
says, “Chances are they aren’t!” Lee Jenkins is the
author of “Permission to Forget” and the upcoming “The
Perfect School.” He consults and writes full time with
his firm LtoJ Consulting Group, Inc. Contact him at
(800) 559-9798; Lee@LtoJConsulting.com
7. ==> You Aren’t Zuckerberg or Gates… Go to Grad
School Already!
Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates found career success
without a college degree, but their stories are the
exception, not the rule. Today a graduate degree has
replaced a bachelor’s degree as the educational
requirement for many employers. Interview Dr. Don
Martin and Kevin Kiley to learn why now is the best
time to think about going to grad school. Find out the
biggest mistake graduate school applicants make and 7
questions you need to ask yourself before applying to
grad school. Dr. Don Martin was the admissions dean at
three top-tier universities and in three different
disciplines, and is the author of “Road Map for
Graduate Study: A Guide for Prospective Students.”
Kevin Kiley has served as admissions director in a top-
tier MBA program. They have successfully coached
hundreds of individuals through the graduate school
application process and together have over 50 years of
graduate admissions experience. Contact Dr. Martin at
(917) 273-2316 dmartin@gradschoolroadmap.com or Kevin
Kiley at (314) 562-2426; kevin@careerroadmap.com
8. ==> Back-to-School Isn’t Just for Kids
Back-to-school isn’t just for kids and their parents.
It’s also for adults who want to get ahead or move into
new careers. Even late bloomers! Barbara Plasker,
Ed.D., spent nine years as a career advisor to adults
returning to school when she worked for a major
university. She’ll inspire your audience to consider
heading back to school themselves including pointing
out that many employers offer tuition assistance that
few employees actually take advantage of. She’ll talk
about the fear that often holds adults back from
seeking more education and share her own story: her
undergraduate GPA was an underwhelming 2.44 yet she
went on to earn a master’s and doctorate. She’ll also
share the stories of other adults who went on to
transform their lives by going back to school. Barbara
is the author of “Simple Ways to Transform Your Life:
Lessons Learned by a Late Bloomer.” Reach her at (845)
368-4413; barbaraplasker@live.com
10. ==> Former Miss America Contestant Says the New
Pageant is ‘The Death of Excellence’
Former ugly duckling Jane Jenkins Herlong grew up to be
such a lovely swan that she became a Miss America
contestant. And she is not happy with the new version
of the competition, including the elimination of the
swimsuit contest. “Being physically fit is one of the
standards of excellence,” Jane says. “Day by day, our
country is becoming more inclusive to the point of the
danger of complacency. The Miss America Pageant is the
latest target.” Jane can share her fascinating pageant
experiences and reveal why she thinks that feminists
have it all wrong when it comes to overhauling this 97-
year-old institution. She is the best-selling author of
four books including her latest “Rhinestones on My
Flip-Flops.” A sought-after speaker who was inducted
into the Speaker Hall of Fame, Jane is a gifted singer
who has recorded music CDs, and humor/personal growth
DVDs. As a humorist, her comedy is featured on Sirius
XM 97. Contact her at janejenkinsherlong@gmail.com or
(803) 480-1190.
11. ==> Can Your 401k Help You Find True Love?
Conventional wisdom is to marry for love, not money,
but can you do both? Financial advisor John Miller is a
single guy looking for love but also for a lady who
either knows about investing or wants to know about
investing. When he searched online he couldn’t find any
dating websites that were financially oriented, so he
started one himself! He says, “Both women and men want
a financially secure partner, especially in today’s
tough economy. Those who join this website are looking
to meet an attractive, financially motivated partner.”
Invite him to share his advice on what to look for when
you’re looking for love AND money. His book, “The
Coming Gold, Silver, and Block-Chain Share Explosion!”,
reveals how Americans can protect and build their life
savings. Your audience can get a free Kindle download
of his book by visiting his website. Miller has been
featured by the Mancow Morning Show, the Joe Bartlett
Show, Late Night in the Midland, the Financial Survival
Network, the Phil Hulett Show, and other radio shows
nationwide. Contact him at (727) 564-9416 (FL);
wallst101@hotmail.com
12. == > Summer is the Best Time to Reimagine Your
Career
Before the lazy, hazy days of summer expire, business
coach Paula Black says you should take advantage of one
of the summer’s greatest strengths: the opportunity to
slow down and reflect on whether your career is being
guided by you or is on automatic pilot. Black will
share tips for listeners who want to stop doing what
they think they should be doing and focus on what they
want to do. From analyzing your choices to taking
inventory and getting out of your own head, she’ll help
show listeners a way out of their miserable existence.
Through her coaching business, Paula Black has advised
lawyers, accountants, financial advisors, media
professionals, real estate professionals and small
business owners on finding harmony between work,
family, and play. She is the author of the Little Black
Book series, which includes “A Lawyers Guide to
Creating a Life, Not Just a Living.” Contact her at
(305) 859-9554; paula@paulablack.com
13. ==> How Dads Can Empower Daughters to Fight Sexual
Harassment
Women have traditionally represented the highest
percentage of consumers of books about love, marriage,
parenting and other seemingly feminine topics. However,
best-selling author of female empowerment titles Kailin
Gow has made a surprising discovery. “Men are also
followers of mine,” she says. “I am finding out that
men are reading books normally geared toward women
because there is a lack of books for men, such as
parenting books.” Thus, Kailin has released a book
especially for dads: “Raising Strong Daughters: What
Fathers Should Know.” She can share how dads can help
to empower their daughters in the age of the #MeToo
movement, school violence and other challenging life
situations young girls experience. Kailin is a long-
time female empowerment advocate, the founder of
Sparklesoup Inc., an internationally recognized, multi-
award-winning bestselling author who has sold over 5.5
million books, and director/filmmaker. She also is the
author of the recently released “Kailin Gow’s Go Girl
Guide.” Contact her at sparklesoup@aol.com, or (949)
923-0243.
14. ==> What to Do in August So You Won’t Get the Flu
in October
Why does each flu season feel worse than the year
before? “That’s because it is!” says Mylaine Riobe, MD,
FACOG, an integrative medicine doctor who has spent
years treating her patients using a unique blend of
functional and traditional Chinese medicine. This last
flu season killed the most children in five years and
had a second wave hitting us late. Find out why
unnaturally tinkering with our immune systems by
creating a “universal flu shot” would be a grave
mistake. “The flu shot is actually making our immune
systems weaker and more vulnerable for the next flu
season… which is why I build up my patients’ immune
systems from the beginning!” Let your audience ask Dr.
Riobe about all things flu related BEFORE the season
starts so they can prepare now! Dr. Riobe is the author
of “The Tao of Integrative Medicine.” She is a dynamic
progressive integrative medical doctor with over 15
years of experience. Contact her at (772) 285-7788;
mylaineriobe@comcast.net
15. ==> This M.D. Reveals the Shocking Truth About
Alternative Health Care
While many patients in Western society have discovered
the benefits of combining traditional Western and
alternative healing practices into their treatment
plans, insurance companies still stubbornly refuse to
cover the latter. “They don’t want to pay for
alternative health care, because they consider it
insurance fraud,” says Steven M. Hall, M.D. “However,
every aspect of your life affects your health.
Traditional medicine doesn’t take that into account.”
Nevertheless, Dr. Steve began integrating alternative
healing practices into his patient treatment plans with
dramatic results and can share why medical insurers,
big pharmaceutical companies and many physicians are
trying to deter these practices. Dr. Steven received
his medical degree from University of Utah School of
Medicine and has been practicing family medicine since
1985. He explores his insights into health care in his
book “The 7 Tools of Healing: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom
and Live the Life Your Soul Desires.” Contact him at
(425) 531-3684.
16. ==> He Saved His Dying Wife by Ignoring Her
Doctors’ Advice
When Anthony Randle’s wife Jessica was diagnosed with
stage four breast cancer, her doctors told her she
could eat and do whatever she wanted while undergoing
aggressive treatments. But after having a poignant
dream about his late grandmother who was an energy
healer, he discovered little known holistic ways to
expedite Jessica’s recovery. “I did my own research and
found that sugar feeds cancer, so we eliminated that
from her diet,” he says. “She also started doing
aikido, and the healing started from there.” As a
result, Jessica sailed through chemo with very few
nasty side effects, and is now cancer free! He shares
his poignant experiences in his acclaimed book “The
True Story of a Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver:
The Struggle Within,” and can reveal how he and his
wife made it through this traumatic experience
healthier and happier than ever. Contact him at
arandle1076@ gmail.com; (702) 533-6667.
17. ==> Are You in Love with Your Smart Phone?
When is the last time you spent time with friends or
family without checking your phone? Is your texting
habit jeopardizing your relationships and ruining your
career? Author Tamara Dorris says that every time you
receive a text or get a response on social media, your
brain secretes dopamine, igniting a pleasure center
that makes the rewards of checking your phone
addictive. An author and certified hypnotherapist,
Tamara will talk about resisting the chemical reactions
that occur in the brain when our phones go “ding” to
signal new messages. An adjunct professor and conflict-
resolution expert, she’ll reveal strategies to resist
your phone’s siren song and curb behavior that may be
harming you. Tamara, whose expertise includes the
science behind the power of the mind, has been quoted
in Seventeen, Weight Watchers, O Magazine, Wall Street
Journal, and more. Her television appearances include
Sacramento & Company and Good Day Sacramento. She can
be reached at (916) 482-5834.
18. ==> Summer Heat is Ruff On Pets
Summer isn’t over yet and there’s plenty of heat yet to
come in the next few weeks. While you probably know how
to keep yourself healthy in the heat, you may not know
how to take care of those that can’t take care of
themselves—your pets. Animal-Human health expert Carlyn
Montes De Oca will share five lifesaving tips to keep
your animal friends cool and comfortable this summer.
She’ll also share the many ways dogs are the best
health and wellness gurus we have, like helping us get
fit to unplugging and learning to be in the moment.
Carlyn Montes de Oca is the author of “Dog as My
Doctor, Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to a
Healthy, Happy & Extraordinary Life.” Contact her at
(415) 306-1853; cmdo@animalhumanhealth.com
19. ==> How Faith Can Help You Live a Long, Successful
Life
At 84 years old, David L. Peters has had a successful
career as an engineer. He’s got 18 patents, co-owns a
computer graphics company, has a loving wife of 57
years, and has written his first book. Despite his
career in science, he firmly credits his faith in God
for his continued success and taking on new ventures,
despite his age. “At 84, I have been blessed with a
sense of God ‘being there’ from age 4,” he says. “My
life has been filled with unbelievable synchronicities,
all based upon my unwavering belief and trust in the
goodness of God.” David further attests that beliefs
rooted in science and a deity are not mutually
exclusive. “My faith comes through science, as I firmly
believe that quantum physics has proven the existence
of a higher power.” David L. Peters is the author of
“The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding the Kingdom
of God that Lies Within.” Contact him at
davep434@gmail.com or (607) 725-8559.
20. ==> The Often-Ignored Trait that Leads to
Unimaginable Success
What are the secrets to success? Fame? Money? Power?
Physical beauty? None of the above, says best-selling
author Kim Chestney. She credits a trait all people
have, but may not even be aware of: Intuition!
“Intuition is the most important, yet least understood
faculty of human consciousness.” Kim says. “Getting
your ego out of the way and developing your inner voice
can facilitate well-being and growth in all aspects of
your life.” Kim has spent 20 years helping tens of
thousands of people empower their lives and live their
truth with intuition. She can share how your listeners
can tap into this innate trait to achieve success in
every aspect of their lives. Kim is an international
best-selling author and artist who founded the popular
CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her new Intuition
Masterclass is launching this fall as part of the debut
of her global online school, Intuition Lab. Contact her
at info@mystic-studio.com or (412) 874-0898.
21. ==> Former Mistress Tells Her Side
For more than 30 years and until his death, Patti Houtz
was the mistress of an important man more than twice
her age—a man with five children. Yet she’s not the
least bit ashamed of that; in fact, she is even friends
with her lover’s widow. Invite Houtz on air to talk
about the satisfactions of life as a mistress and why
she says affairs are not about sex. She can also reveal
what mistresses wish wives knew and how to affair-proof
your marriage. In her upcoming memoir “Solo By Choice,”
she talks about her life as a mistress, her decision to
live free from marriage and children and more. Reach
Patti at (775) 376-1676; patriciahoutz@solobychoice.com