01. RIP Notorious RBG
02. Who is Amy Coney Barrett?
03. Monuments, Memory and the Legacy of White Supremacy
04. How to Get Your Family and Friends to Vote
05. What Happens in Vegas … No Longer Stays There
06. Does ‘Meeting the Beatles in India’ Tell the Whole Story?
07. 5 Economic Trends That Will Impact Your Future
08. Time to Switch Careers? 3 Questions to Ask
09. Surviving Uncertain Times: Use This Trait
10. Yes, This Sugar Witch Could Save Your Life
11. Surviving Childbirth — Don’t Be a Maternal Mortality Statistic
12. Interview the Luckiest Man Alive
13. Does Life Really Get Better As You Age?
14. Bad Trips to Good Medicine: Psychedelics Go Mainstream
15. The Poop on Tracking COVID-19 at College
1.==> RIP Notorious RBG
Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center, says, “Our country has lost a fearless champion of justice, a pillar of the law, and a bearer of its conscience. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing is cause for us to pause and honor the unparalleled mark she has left on this country. From co-founding the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project, to bringing the first case striking down a law that discriminated against women, to building the case that defined the standard for sex discrimination cases, Ginsburg was a visionary who revolutionized the gender equality movement – and the law – long before becoming a Supreme Court justice.” Graves believes it’s outrageous to consider filling Ginsburg’s seat until the next president and congress are installed. “While our country continues to move through the pandemic, an economic crisis, and addressing its racist past and present, we deserve a Court that builds the solid ground for our rights – not a slippery slope. We deserve a justice who understands the reality of the lives of people across the country. Justice Ginsburg’s legacy deserves better. Our country deserves better.” Begun in 1972, The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice in the courts, public policy, and society. Contact Gillian Branstetter at (202) 588-5180; gbranstetter@nwlc.org
2. ==> Who is Amy Coney Barrett?
Amy Coney Barrett, a federal appellate court judge, has emerged as one of the front-runners to fill the seat left vacant by Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death. Invite American human rights lawyer Francis Boyle to discuss Barrett and why conservatives believe she has the perfect combination of attributes for the High Court. Barrett is a member of the Federalist Society, a group widely acknowledged as being remarkably influential in shaping the federal judiciary, and of which Boyle has been a longtime critic. Since the Kavanaugh nomination, Boyle has advocated that when the Democrats obtain control of the presidency and both houses of Congress, they should increase the number of members of the Supreme Court, an idea that has recently gained wider attention. Boyle was the lawyer for the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the war and genocide against them before the International Court of Justice. He won two World Court Orders protecting 40,000 raped women of Bosnia. Contact Francis Boyle at fboyle@illinois.edu
3. ==> Monuments, Memory and the Legacy of White Supremacy
One of the main targets for recent protests and activists around the country has been the Confederate monuments that still stand in many major cities from Birmingham to Richmond to New Orleans. Invite Connor Towne O’ Neill, a producer on the NPR podcast White Lies, (a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), to take a deep dive into American history and the still-raging battles throughout the South. He’ll discuss how we got from Appomattox to Charlottesville and where we could be headed next. Visiting memorials to Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest, a slave trader and officer who became the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, O’Neill talked with men and women who believe they are protecting their heritage and those who have a different view of the man’s poisonous history. Connor Towne O’Neill is the author of “Down Along with that Devil’s Bones: A Reckoning with Monuments, Memory and the Legacy of White Supremacy.” His writing has appeared in New York magazine, Vulture, Slate, RBMA, and the Village Voice. He also teaches at Auburn University and with the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 991-8328; jboyer@rtirguests.com
4.==> How to Get Your Family and Friends to Vote
Americans have a disappointing rate of voter participation with just 56% of voting-age citizens casting ballots in the 2016 presidential election. Why don’t people vote and how can you persuade them to do so? Kevin Lanning, a psychology and data science professor at Florida Atlantic University, says many people don’t feel like the candidates or parties represent them and they don’t feel a connection. He’ll discuss ways to encourage others to vote, like sharing your own plans, offering to help them vote, and appealing to their sense of civic duty. “We vote because we cherish our identity as Americans. We vote out of a sense of duty and responsibility,” says Lanning. “We vote because voting feels good, because it makes us feel that we are part of something bigger – a community, a movement, a country, a democracy. Voting is an act of hope and trust, and to feel hopeful and trusting is a good thing.” Contact Kevin Lanning at (561) 594-1018; lanning@fau.edu
5. ==> What Happens in Vegas … No Longer Stays There
Las Vegas has earned its reputation as Sin City. And back in the early 1980s when Mark Rusin was a young police officer there, his job brought him face-to-face with some crazy situations which he’ll detail on your show. Ask him about the role his uniformed partner played in a bar’s wet T-shirt contest, about the time a john showed him what $70,000 in cash looked like, and about the “small” detail he missed while interviewing a stabbing victim. On a more serious note, he can also share the police call that has haunted him every day since he was called to the MGM Grand Hotel on Nov. 21, 1980. Rusin is a former ATF special agent who knows what “really” happened at Waco and has met several U.S. presidents while protecting them. Rusin has also been a consultant to “CSI” and other shows. He is the author of the upcoming book “METRO: Sin City Chronicles” and an earlier novel, “Justice For Dallas,” which was based on real events. Contact Mark Rusin at (520) 205-1113; msrusin@comcast.net
6. ==> Does ‘Meeting the Beatles in India’ Tell the Whole Story?
With the release of the filmmaker Paul Saltzman’s new documentary, “Meeting The Beatles in India,” now is the time to meet Susan Shumsky, who spent 22 years in the ashrams and six years on the personal staff of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder of Transcendental Meditation (TM). This multi-award-winning author exposes the complete, uncensored, unapologetic, behind-the-scenes story of the Beatles in India. Susan’s fascinating version of events digs deeper to unearth much more than Saltzman’s film. Produced by David Lynch (founder of the TM-based David Lynch Foundation), the film paints TM as the hero. In contrast, Susan, a rare insider, spills stunning, behind-the-curtain secrets about what it was really like at the ashram, and how Maharishi influenced the Beatles and their song lyrics. She has participated in more than 1,200 interviews including for the Sunday Express of London, L.A. Times, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, GQ, Woman’s World, and Fox News with Alan Colmes. Susan has 18 books in print in English, 36 foreign editions, and has won 40 prestigious book awards. Reach her at (917) 992-5175; divinerev@aol.com
7. ==> 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
8. ==> Time to Switch Careers? 3 Questions to Ask
With millions of Americans out of work and others in professions that no longer serve them, your listeners will appreciate the advice of Geraldine Hogan. Hogan has helped thousands of educators, business professionals and entrepreneurs explore new challenges and can offer tips for anyone who wants to apply their skills in a new direction. Learn three simple, life-changing questions to ask before making any career move, whether salary should guide your decision, and how to overcome obstacles, hesitation and fear of the unknown. Hogan, a former educator, attorney and judge, can talk about her own career journey as well. She’s the author of “Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change.” Contact Geraldine Hogan at (305) 902-3869; ghogan@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Surviving Uncertain Times: Use This Trait
The relentless coronavirus continues to spread throughout communities as the country struggles to deal with it. Racial unrest is fueling nationwide protests, and the upcoming national election is looking to be anything but a smooth process. Is it any wonder that everything around us seems precarious? Kim Chestney says most people are experiencing one overriding, debilitating emotion. “Fear is the biggest enemy in times of uncertainty,” says Chestney. “Now, more than ever, the most important thing we can do is to reconnect with our inner power.” Let her tell you how as she explores the role intuition can play in navigating stressful times. She’ll teach you how to cut through the stress, the BS and fake news, to get back to your center by tuning in to your inner truth. Chestney is an international best-selling author and the founder of IntuitionLab. Her new book “Radical Intuition: A Revolutionary Guide to Your Inner Power” releases this fall from New World Library. Contact her at (412) 214-9502; KChestney@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Yes, This Sugar Witch Could Save Your Life
How much sugar have you been eating and drinking? Especially during the nerve-wracking COVID-19 pandemic? For most people, the answer is “too much” including 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, while embracing healthier snacks and treats, preventing cravings that send you onto the sugar highway, keeping kids from demanding sweets, avoiding sugary overload during difficult times, and more. A sought-after speaker, Marsha is known for hosting “Sugar Addicts” on Crown City News TV. She authored “Spoiled Rotten on a Diet: Gluten, Sugar & Dairy Free Made Simple.” Contact Marsha Allen at (902) 906-5231; MAllen@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Surviving Childbirth — Don’t Be a Maternal Mortality Statistic
It’s the 21st century. That means women can breeze through childbirth and be healthy to raise their children, right? Sadly, maternal deaths have been increasing despite advanced obstetrical care. Find out why, and what expectant parents and medical personnel should know, when you interview Alan Lindemann, M.D. He has delivered well over 6,000 babies (including many multiple births, even quads) during his decades-long career, without losing a mom. Dr. Lindemann will discuss the trouble with “maternity deserts” where women live hours away from where they’ll deliver, plus illnesses affecting healthy birthing, how the pandemic is affecting new mothers, and more. He’s a former clinical instructor and associate clinical professor at the University of North Dakota’s medical school who is introducing an online course to saving moms and babies. Contact Alan Lindemann, M.D., at (701) 543-6182; ALindemann@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Interview the Luckiest Man Alive
By any stretch of the imagination, Charles Gardner is a lucky man. He’s been on overtime for nine years so far after having survived a six-week coma, 13 strokes, major organ failure, a near-death experience and his family’s pulling the plug on him. All of those circumstances occurred as a result of one awful bout with the flu. But everything happens for a reason, and Charlie is certain that his purpose includes telling other people about the miracles he has experienced and serving as an example of how to appreciate the life you have even if it isn’t the one you expected. Charlie tells his inspiring story in his book “Always Remember This Moment.” Ask him: What happened during his near-death experience? What were some of the miracles he experienced? How did his daughter’s love bring him back from the dead? Contact Charles Gardner at (650) 995-5626; charlesgardner@rtirguests.com
13. ==> Does Life Really Get Better As You Age?
As we age, we may not realize that things should be getting better! With awareness, maturity, experience and motivation going for us, the second half of life offers extraordinary opportunities and satisfaction. That’s the message of Joe Swinger, a speaker, author and talk-show guest who specializes in helping adults in midlife enjoy the VIP life —one marked by greater vibrancy, impact and purpose. Joe is the creator of the Silver Linings Network, which he established to encourage happiness, success and emotional health in midlife and later years. Invite him on your show and learn what you should focus on (besides money!) as you approach and dive into retirement and how aging boomers can make a difference, recreate themselves and stay relevant. He’ll also inspire and remind you to love and appreciate life at every age. Contact Joe Swinger at (385) 425-6705: joeswinger@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Bad Trips to Good Medicine: Psychedelics Go Mainstream
If the word “psychedelic” makes you think of Woodstock, the 1960s, and people dropping out of society, you are behind the times. While still prohibited by law, some once-considered “bad boys” of the drug culture (LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA), are now being seriously studied by science and found to be not-only completely non-addictive, but more effective in the relief of anxiety, addiction, and depression than any known or traditional treatment. Sparrow Hart is available for interview on this timely topic, having studied the variety of ways to alter and change consciousness for decades. He can discuss both the incredible promise of psychedelics as well as potential pitfalls for their misuse in an addictive and distraction-seeking culture. Sparrow’s varied career includes being a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Stanford, a brief stint working in a slaughterhouse, adventures in the Amazon, and over 30 years of leading workshops on shamanism, conscious dreaming, 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 Sparrow Hart at (801) 516-0740; SHart@rtirguests.com
15. ==> The Poop on Tracking COVID-19 at College
Colleges across the country are scrambling, trying to figure out how to detect and contain the coronavirus on campus. At the University of Arizona, they’re taking an interesting approach that appears to have prevented a COVID outbreak. Every morning, around the time the majority of students take a shower or relieve themselves after a night’s sleep, a member of the university’s wastewater testing team gathers a sample from the sewer, according to Ian Pepper, director of the Water and Energy Sustainable Technology Center at Arizona. Days before signs of illness, people shed the virus in their waste, so finding COVID in the wastewater can provide “seven precious days for intervention,” Pepper says. When traces of COVID were found in the wastewater the first week of school, the university tested all 311 of the building’s residents and employees. Two asymptomatic students were detected and quarantined, preventing a larger outbreak. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sewage testing is intended to complement, rather than replace, conventional coronavirus testing. Dr. Ian Pepper is an environmental microbiologist. Contact him at (520) 626-2322; ipepper@ag.arizona.edu
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