August 9, 2018
01. Social Security Turns 83: What Would FDR Think?
02. Diane Dimond on Discovery’s ‘Pamela Smart’
03. It’s PGA Championship Weekend
04. Why You Should Have a Sex Therapist
05. B-T-S: Heavy Backpacks Lower Grades & Self-Esteem
06. Fear Keeps Adults from Going Back to School
07. Are Natural Disasters Occurring More Frequently?
08. Talk to the Man Who’s Fireproofing Neverland Ranch
09. Former Miss America Contestant: Feminists are Wrong
10. The Real ‘Dreamers’ of Immigration
11. Renewable Energy is NOT the Best Option
12. Former Mistress Tells Her Side
13. Doc Says Opioid Epidemic Shouldn’t Have Happened
14. Why You Need to Quit Your Smart Phone
15. Your Heirs Will Lose 70% of Your Wealth
16. Who Shot Ya? Flashback to the 90s
17. Why Medical Insurers Don’t Cover Alternative Health
18. She Heals with Her Voice
19. Simple Trait that Leads to Success
20. Forget About a Bucket List — Write Your Own
Eulogy!
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1. ==> Social Security Turns 83: What Would FDR Think?
August 14th is the 83rd anniversary of Social Security.
Invite Nancy Altman, president of Social Security
Works, to discuss the biggest myths about the program,
like how it has grown much larger than the founders
intended. Altman says, “If President Roosevelt and his
colleagues were alive today, they would certainly
recognize Social Security as fully consistent with
their intent and their vision. They would undoubtedly
be shocked, though, that so little progress has been
made in the decades since 1935 when they laid down, in
Roosevelt’s words, the ‘cornerstone in a structure
which is being built but is by no means complete.’”
Altman is the author of “The Truth About Social
Security: The Founders’ Words Refute Revisionist
History, Zombie Lies, and Common Misunderstandings.”
Contact her at naltman@socialsecurityworks.org;
@SSWorks
2. ==> Diane Dimond on Discovery’s ‘Pamela Smart’
In 1990, 22-year-old Pamela Smart found her husband
dead in their New Hampshire condo. In a story that
inspired the Hollywood film ‘To Die For’ starring
Nicole Kidman, it was later revealed that Pamela
conspired with her teenage lover and his friends to
kill her husband. The trial would become the first
nationally televised courtroom case, transfixing the
nation with details about a scandalous murder, a tawdry
affair and teenage assassins. In a special 3-night TV
event beginning August 19th, Investigation Discovery
looks back at one of the most notorious crimes of the
century in ‘Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery.’
Interview Diane Dimond, one of the experts featured in
the series. Diane is an investigative journalist and TV
news mainstay who covered the Pamela Smart case for
Newsweek and The Daily Beast. She can weigh in with her
thoughts on the murder case and trial and any new
details uncovered in this documentary series. Contact
John Angelo at john@premieretv.com.
3. ==> PGA Weekend – Why Do 24 Million People Find Golf
So Fascinating?
Today through Sunday (Aug. 9th through Aug. 12th)
coverage of the PGA Championship at Bellerive Golf
Course in St. Louis will be in the news and on screens
everywhere. There will be buzz about Tiger Woods’
return to the course and whether Dustin Johnson, Jason
Day or Tommy Fleetwood will win, of course. Yet it also
offers the opportunity to talk about golf in larger
terms: Why do people find it so fascinating? Why do
people who don’t golf still like to watch it on TV? In
what ways is golf a metaphor for life? What life
lessons can golf teach even non-golfers? Andre Huu,
author of “The Round of Your Life,” can answer those
questions. Andre is a high handicap golfer and former
physical therapist who is convinced that everyone
should be keeping score on and off the course because
life is not a practice round. Reach him at (832)
418-8860; AndrePT228@aol.com
4. ==> Why You Should Have a Sex Therapist
Americans are having trouble in the bedroom! And
whether the problem involves lack of desire/excitement,
performance issues, pain, drug side effects, abuse,
body image or outright dysfunction — people should
realize there IS help. Interview psychotherapist/sex-
therapist Beatty Cohan, Ph.D., for her ‘Put Sizzle in
Your Sex Life’ advice millions need. Beatty has already
helped people globally via her counseling, her best-
selling book “For Better, For Worse Forever: Discover
the Path to Lasting Love” and her popular ‘Ask Beatty’
radio program. She will explore (g-rated or graphic!)
everything from creating sex dates to overcoming sexual
obstacles to building a joyous relationship for
communication, togetherness and satisfaction at any
age. Contact Beatty Cohan at (941) 914-3063 (FL);
beattycohan.msw@gmail.com
5. ==> B-T-S Warning: Heavy Backpacks Lower Grades &
Self-Esteem
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. ==> Fear Keeps Adults from Going Back to School
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
7. ==> Are Natural Disasters Occurring More Frequently?
Devastating wildfires. Damaging hurricanes. Major
earthquakes. Are these disasters truly becoming more
frequent and more deadly? Or are we just paying
attention in new ways? Dr. Robin Burk has the answer.
She can prepare your audience on what to do before
disaster hits. Dr. Burk is an expert on the hidden
vulnerabilities of our global, tech-driven world and on
the steps we can take to mitigate unraveling when
disaster strikes. The best-selling author, consultant
and TEDx speaker has appeared on MSNBC, podcasts, on
over 50 radio stations in multiple countries, and in
print, including in Wired. Reach her at (703) 346.4448;
robin.burk@checkyourconnections.com
8. ==> Talk to the Man Who’s Fireproofing Neverland
Ranch
Why are celebrities getting their homes fireproofed?
You would, too, if your home were literally directly in
the line of fire. Last year, California wildfires
caused $160 billion worth of damage. Right now, the
largest wildfire in California history is currently
decimating hundreds of thousands of acres. Californian
entrepreneur Jim Moseley has repurposed a fire-proofing
material used by NASA as a powerful line of defense
against the conflagration. Has he found a fool-proof
way to fireproof our property and our natural
resources? Jim Moseley will talk about the wildfires of
2017, discuss preparations for the season ahead, and
how he realized the solution to the problem could be
found in existing technology. Featured on the May cover
of Malibu Times magazine, Jim Moseley can be reached at
(818) 486-4662; jim@SunFireDefense.com
9. ==> Former Miss America Contestant Says Feminists
Have it all Wrong
The battle over Miss America 2.0 continues. 30 former
Miss Americas have come out in support of changes in
the pageant for 2019, including dropping the swimsuit
competition, but officials at the state level are livid
over the changes and have called for the resignation of
the board and Chairman Gretchen Carlson. Former Miss
America contestant Jane Jenkins Herlong agrees.
“Gretchen Carlson has connected an almost 100-year-old
tradition with the #MeToo movement. Miss America is not
about #MeToo, but Gretchen (who had a big job at Fox
News) has connected her career or loss of a career with
the Miss America Pageant. It is obvious that she has an
agenda.” 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 author of four books
including “Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops.” A sought-
after speaker who was inducted into the Speaker Hall of
Fame, Jane is also 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 (803) 480-1190;
janejenkinsherlong@gmail.com
10. ==> The Real ‘Dreamers’ of Immigration
TV news is dominated by images of illegal immigrants
being detained as politicians and pundits argue the
rights of those flooding into the US without visas, but
what about the people trying to enter the US legally?
Jonathon Dunne is a writer, speaker, and host on The
Blaze Radio Network who has been trying to come to the
US legally for 14 years. He’ll reveal the side of
immigration that most Americans have never heard and
explain why the system is encouraging so many to come
to the US illegally by rewarding bad behavior. He says
those who try to respect America’s laws are ignored and
receive no help while those who overstay their visas or
enter illegally are hailed as “dreamers.” In 2017 Dunne
was offered a full-time position with Glenn Beck but
lack of a college degree and relevant paid work
experience kept him out of the US. Despite this
rejection, he continues to promote the American’s
ideals of maximum freedom and maximum responsibility on
his weekly program, Freedom’s Disciple. Dunne has been
featured by The Glenn Beck Program, The Chris Salcedo
Show, Bill Martinez Live, and others. Contact him at
011-35-385-200-7306 (Ireland); JD@freedomsdisciple.com
11. ==> Renewable Energy is NOT the Best Option
Most of us go about our daily routines not thinking too
deeply about energy and fuel emissions. We obey the
pollution laws and try to use popular media information
to do our bit for green lifestyle and eco-friendly
choices. Unfortunately, Tim Maloney says some of the
advice we get from our media is wrong. That’s
especially true about the merits of renewable energy.
Invite Maloney to discuss a fascinating case in point,
the updated China policy regarding national energy
additions through year 2050. With little media
attention, Chinese leaders are de-emphasizing their own
solar and wind construction (but not activity in world
export markets), and replacing renewables with a vastly
expanded nuclear fleet. Their new policy is considered
necessary for dealing with the disastrous state of
their environment, especially air and water quality.
Why China’s change of heart? And what are the
implications for U.S. planning? Tim Maloney has the
answers in his book “Roadmap to Nowhere.” Contact him
at t.maloney@bex.net
12. ==> 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 adventures of life as a mistress and why she
says affairs are not always 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
13. ==> Doc Says the Opioid Epidemic Shouldn’t Have
Happened
Much has been said about how to eliminate the opioid
epidemic. But only Anna Lee, M.D., says opioids should
never have been popular to begin with! As Dr. Lee will
tell your audience, like most pain treatments, opioids
do not address the root cause of pain. She’ll say that
pain originates from nerve injuries—not in the muscles
and bones that most treatments focus on. Then she’ll
explain that there is an FDA-approved method for
treating pain that could single-handedly lead millions
of people to pain-free lives. But first, they need to
hear about it and have a chance to try it. Dr. Lee is
the only person in the world who can talk about this as
she is the developer of the groundbreaking treatment.
Anna Lee trained at Hahnemann and the University of
Pennsylvania. Reach her at (201) 925-0315;
drlee1@optimum.net
14. ==> Why You Need to Quit 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? 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.
15. ==> Your Heirs Will Lose 70% of Your Wealth
It is a historically proven statistic that 70% of
family wealth is lost each time it passes to the next
generation, and completely gone at the end of the third
generation. Why? Because it is a scientific law called
entropy, the fact that everything in the universe is in
a state of deterioration. That includes families and
family wealth. Working with high-net-worth families for
25 years, Kip Kolson can explain how financial and
family coaching can help families develop a shared
vision, mission, and purpose. You hear how to grow and
protect family wealth and ensure the next generations
can realize their financial needs and dreams. Kip
Kolson is president of Family Wealth Leadership, a
multi-family office and family coaching firm. He is the
author of “You Can Have It All; Wealth, Wisdom, and
Purpose–Strategies for Creating a Lasting Legacy and
Strong Family.” Contact him at (949) 468-2000;
kkolson@familywealthleadership.com
16. ==> Who Shot Ya? Flashback to the 90s
The 1990s seemed like a fun era, the hip clothes,
music, games, and lifestyle, so much so, that many
people are throwing 90s parties now to remember the
best of that decade. Although it’s great to highlight
the fun from the era, let’s not forget the tragedies as
well. Racial tensions were heightened in the 90s and
America was defined by racism. Memories of horrific
experiences and cops killing innocent people hasn’t
changed much today. If you simply scroll through the
news you will find at least one article describing a
violent encounter based on race. Statista states 325
black people were shot and killed by officers in the
U.S. in 2017-2018. Invite Nita Wiggins to describe her
own racial encounters in the 1990s and how those
experiences led her to create a program called the Race
Relations Reconstruction. She’ll discuss why history
should not repeat itself and how we can make changes to
better our future. Nita Wiggins’ upcoming book is
“Civil Rights Baby.” Contact her at
nitadallas@yahoo.com
17. ==> Why Medical Insurers Don’t Cover 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.
18. ==> I D.A.R.E. You NOT to use Drugs and Try Natural
Healing
According to recent estimates, 1-in-3 Americans used
prescription drugs to heal pain in 2015. Prescription
drugs can be expensive, addictive, and lead many people
into debt and drug abusive. Millions of people suffer
from some kind of physical pain and not everyone wants
to use drugs to cure it. There are many natural healing
alternatives but Dawn Crystal offers a unique healing
method that can heal pain by simply the sound of her
voice! She has been on Dr. Oz and other major networks
discussing how she heals people in just minutes. No
more medication is needed with her unique method of
natural healing. Contact her to hear and be healed at
dawncrystalmaui@gmail.com
19. ==> One Simple Trait that Can Lead to Success
Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
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 to empower their lives and live
their truth with intuition. She can share how anyone
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 (412) 874-0898; info@mystic-studio.com
20. ==> Forget About a Bucket List — Write Your Own
Eulogy!
Life Coaches and therapists often recommend clients
write a “Bucket List” to help pinpoint what they want
to do before they die. Author, counselor, and
motivational speaker Elizabeth Trinkaus doesn’t have
clients focus on what they hope to do “someday.”
Instead, she has them write a eulogy that highlights
their personal and professional triumphs. A bucket list
emphasizes what you haven’t done, while a eulogy lists
all those achievements you’ve forgotten to acknowledge.
In a time when people measure themselves against
society’s superficial standards, reviewing one’s
successes provides a concrete basis upon which to build
future accomplishments. For more than 25 years,
Elizabeth Trinkaus has helped others overcome the
obstacles that prevent them from fulfilling their
potential. She has worked with professional groups and
individuals alike, and her straightforward, sensible
approach will inspire your listeners. Contact her at
(919) 368-0580.