01. How More Immigrants Could Help Ease Inflation
02. Why Did One-Third of Vaccinated Get COVID?
03. Interview Star of New Horror Movie ‘Immanence’
04. Cryptocurrency Trends for 2022
05. Why Women Aren’t Taken as Seriously as Men
06. The KGB Wanted Him Dead. He Lived to Tell His Story
07. Don’t Waste Your Time Writing to Congress
08. Simple Habits to Combat Climate Change
09. Ways You Unintentionally Support Slavery
10. Inspirational: Former NFL Linebacker on Overcoming Obstacles
11. Why Is It So Dangerous to Give Birth in America?
12. Is 2022 the Year to Start a Biz? Pitch Your Idea to This Expert
13. Surprising Ways to Lower Student Debt
14. How the Youngest of 10 Kids Achieved a Doctorate
15. ‘Free Britney’ Exposed the Legal Guardianship Swamp
1. ==> How More Immigrants Could Help Ease Inflation
The U.S Chamber of Commerce has a suggestion to ease rising inflation: double the number of legal immigrants into America. “We need more workers. We should welcome people who want to come here, go to school and stay,” says Chamber CEO Suzanne Clark. “If we can alleviate the worker shortage, it might be the fastest thing to do to impact inflation.” Clark adds that ramping up immigration would help ease supply chain disruptions at the heart of the inflation spike, including the shortage of truck drivers. Highlighting the innovation and resilience of American business, she warns that increasing government overreach stifles competition and free enterprise. “If bureaucrats and elected officials don’t stop getting in the way, we will stop them. We will challenge overreach and defend the rule of law at every turn, in every agency, and with every tool at our disposal … in Washington, in statehouses, and in the courts.” The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the largest lobbying group in the United States, representing over 3 million businesses and organizations. Contact Suzanne Clark at @SuzanneUSCC or press@uschamber.com
2. ==> Why Did One-Third of Vaccinated Get COVID?
In a new poll released by Axios/Ispos this week, 36 percent of respondents said they either recently tested positive or believe they had COVID after being fully vaccinated. Does that mean the vaccines aren’t working? Invite Dean Fanelli, Ph.D., an expert on pharmaceutical and chemical-related technologies, to answer your vaccine questions. Ask him: Are the vaccines losing their effectiveness or do we need new vaccines to engage specific variants? Do you think vaccinated Americans who have gotten sick now have double the amount of protection (naturally immunity plus the vaccine) from COVID? How many shots do you think Americans can safely take in a year? When do you foresee the pandemic coming to an end? Dean Fanelli is a partner in the intellectual property department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s Washington D.C. office. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919) 377-1200 or ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
3. ==> Interview Star of New Horror Movie ‘Immanence’
Buzz is building for the upcoming horror flick “Immanence,” starring actor Michael Beach. The science fiction horror movie follows radio astronomers investigating a meteor strike in the Bermuda Triangle that could be extraterrestrials. While Beach’s character believes the communications are a manifestation of divinity, the scientists reject the idea and after several terrifying encounters threaten their beliefs, the team must fight to survive the ultimate evil. Invite Beach to discuss the movie (which he also produced) and what makes this film unique for the horror genre. Writer/director Kerry Bellessa is also available for interviews. “Immanence” is set for release digital release on February 4. Contact AJ Feuerman at (818) 912-0300; aj@ajfeuerman.com
4. ==> Cryptocurrency Trends for 2022
You’ve likely heard of bitcoin, but do you really understand what cryptocurrency is or how it works? Attorney JR Lanis can explain what you need to know about digital currency and why it isn’t going away. “Just as with the development of other technologies — which emerged with the advent of the Internet—such as email and social media, Twitter, Instagram — this is yet another ‘futuristic’ technology that is now changing the way money is exchanged for just about anything and everything,” says Lanis. He’ll explain how cryptocurrency works for consumers and businesses, whether the government is likely to step in and regulate the digital currency, and how the technology is evolving. JR Lanis is one of only a handful of U.S. attorneys who fully understand the rapid development of cryptocurrency and has completed major transactions in this space. He’s frequently quoted and interviewed by national news outlets including “The Wall Street Journal,” Bloomberg, CNBC, and Law360. Contact Cherie Kerr at (714) 271-2140 (cell); cherie@kerrpr-execuprov.com or Shannon Dugger at (303) 619-3949; Shannon@kerrpr-execuprov.com
5. ==> Why Women Aren’t Taken as Seriously as Men
Would you believe that female U.S. Supreme Court Justices are interrupted four times more often than male ones … 96 percent of the time by men? Journalist Mary Ann Sieghart says every woman has a story, like highly qualified professional and managerial women who are often talked over by male colleagues at meetings, overlooked, underestimated, or patronized. Sieghart will provide a startling perspective on the unseen bias at work and in our everyday lives as she examines the wide-ranging implications of this critical gender bias. Mary Ann Sieghart is the author of “The Authority Gap: Why Women are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men, and What We Can Do About It,” a fresh feminist take on how to address and counteract systemic sexism. She has appeared on numerous BBC radio programs and spent 20 years as assistant editor and columnist at “The Times of London.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (office); (703) 400-1099 (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com or Briana Caywood at (703) 646-5188 (office)
6. ==> The KGB Wanted Him Dead. He Lived to Tell His Story
Imagine what life would be like if the KGB was after you, threatening your life? And if you had no idea you were even taking them on at first? John Christmas does not have to imagine … he lived it. While heading up an international banking group he tried to expose fraud he uncovered without realizing that the bank in question was a KGB front. Now Christmas has co-authored a new geopolitical thriller inspired by his story, “KGB Banker.” Invite Christmas on your show to talk about his experience, why it’s particularly relevant given today’s political environment, and what happened to the players he exposed. Contact John Christmas at (514) 700-9015; jchristmas@rtirguests.com
7. ==> Don’t Waste Your Time Writing to Congress
We’ve all been indoctrinated to reach out to our elected officials when we want to affect change. But award-winning author, screenwriter and former Universal Studios executive John Thibault says that’s futile. “Members of Congress get 10,000 emails and physical mail a month,” he says. “But you will get a canned response. You need to reference specific bills, clarify your issue, build your coalition and appeal to higher authorities. Trade associations and lobbyists do this, but average people don’t.” He’ll share how to decipher specific issues, build a coalition of like-minded citizens in your community and effectively appeal to higher authorities. John is the author of the critically acclaimed book “How to Change a Law.” Contact John Thibault at (650) 761-7564; Jthibault@rtirguests.com
8. ==> Simple Habits to Combat Climate Change
Did you know that agriculture is the second leading contributor to greenhouse gases? How we grow our food and our agricultural practices exert critical burdens on soils, water, and biodiversity and have caused a large part of the environmental degradation and loss of biological diversity. These environmental pressures aggravate the problem of climate change around the world. Invite health coach Ximena Yanez Soto (pronounced He-men-a) to explain how our current diet and lifestyle have contributed to global warming. Ask her: Is what we eat damaging the planet? Have we been manipulated about the importance of animal protein in our diets? What’s so bad about GMO ingredients? Does eating organic produce really matter? Ximena Yanez Soto is the author of “Healthy Planet, Healthy You: Simple Habits to Create a Brighter Future” and the former CFO of an environmental fund. Contact her at (720) 277-8617; xiyaso@gmail.com
9. ==> Ways You Unintentionally Support Slavery
From the coffee that is harvested by Black child slaves in Africa to the clothes that are created by slave labor in India and other parts of the world, The Red Movement increases awareness about how our purchasing power is supporting companies who use slave and child labor every day. An attorney, activist and founder of The Red Movement, Shadan Kapri says billions of people are completely in the dark about how their hard-earned money is supporting slavery and its proliferation around the world. She’ll reveal the surprising number of items in your home that are harvested or put together by slave and forced labor, and why slavery is more prevalent now than in any time in history —and why #BLM isn’t talking about it. Shadan Kapri (pronounced Shadawn Capri) has been recognized nationally and internationally for her work in law and human rights. Her book is “The Red Movement: Social and Environmental Justice in the 21st Century.” Contact her at (509) 720-0278); ShadanKapri@icloud.com
10. ==> Inspirational: Former NFL Linebacker on Overcoming Obstacles
Back in the late 1980s, Keith Davis was living the dream: he was signed to play professional football for the New York Giants until a knee injury abruptly ended his career but led to a new one. Davis, who has appeared on ESPN and ABC and in “USA Today” and “Sports Illustrated,” has overcome tremendous obstacles. The former NFL linebacker, Rose Bowl champion, and USC graduate surmounted reading difficulties to obtain a degree in business finance and before that, the loss of his father to drug addiction and suicide and a mother who suffered from addiction and abusive relationships. Davis uses all of his life experiences to inspire others to rise above their challenging circumstances. Contact Peggi Merkey at (281) 346-9528; pmerkey@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Why Is It So Dangerous to Give Birth in America?
It’s shocking but true: the U.S. ranks dead last among developed nations when it comes to the safety of giving birth. The birth process in America has become so dangerous because of the huge increase in interventions in U.S. hospitals. C-sections are the most common operation done here. C-section statistics have gone through the roof and are now at about 30 percent of all births. Even well-staffed and well-equipped hospitals lose mothers and babies, and the best prenatal care cannot always prevent early labor, obstetrical dangers, long hospital stays, and high-risk pregnancies. What’s happening? And how can we protect pregnant women and their babies? How can we improve the statistics? Learn more from Dr. Alan Lindemann, who delivered 6,000 babies without a single maternal mortality in 40 years. His upcoming book, “Pregnancy Your Way” and video course are designed to provide women with the tools they need to help steer their pregnancies into safe deliveries. Ask him: Why is giving birth in the U.S. so dangerous? How can C-sections be avoided? How has the pandemic impacted births? What happens when pregnant women live far away from clinics, midwives, doctors, and hospitals? Contact Alan Lindemann, M.D., at (701) 399-9556; ALindemann@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Is 2022 the Year to Start a Biz? Pitch Your Idea to This Expert
For a lively, fun show, have callers pitch Tawn Holstra Auston their small business ideas; she’ll offer them invaluable advice on what they need to be thinking about. Tawn says, “Most people don’t want to get rich… they just want to get a mortgage, put braces on their kids’ teeth, and be able to afford a prom dress for their child. Starting a business does not have to be so uncertain, hard, scary, or stressful.” Tawn developed “Launch Like a Pro,” an affordable system for helping businesses of one to five people get the support they need to be successful. She’s been advising small business owners for more than 10 years. Ask her: How can people go from vision to first customers in just a few months? What are the top myths that prevent people from acting on their business dreams? Contact Tawn Holstra Auston at (206) 495-6505; tauston@rtirguests.com
13. ==> Surprising Ways to Lower Student Debt
Graduating with tons of student loan debt has become the norm with rising education costs. But what if you could serve your debts away? Interview education finance experts Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez to find out how. Daphné and Shamil will talk about how the student loan crisis prevents people from making major life decisions, such as buying a home, starting a business, and having children. These guests will leave your audience with creative ways that people can tackle education debt and move on with life. Daphné and Shamil co-founded StartNoo.com, where students and alumni can pay for school while helping nonprofits. Ask them: Why are student loans such a big problem today? How can people graduate from their dream college debt-free? Contact Daphné and Shamil at (917) 310-1858; daphne@startnoo.com
14. ==> How the Youngest of 10 Kids Achieved a Doctorate
Dorothy Kegler is the author of three books and holds a bachelor’s degree, two master’s and a doctorate in higher education. As if that weren’t impressive enough, she was the youngest of 10 kids, has a learning difficulty and is African American, of which only 5.4 percent of the population holds doctorate degrees. “As an African American female with a learning difficultly, I endured many challenges,” she says. “But my family and my faith taught me to be resilient and to not let anything hold me back.” Dr. Dorothy can share her inspirational life story, as well as tips for setting goals, building a network of mentors and maintaining faith in oneself, despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Contact her at (619) 679-9627; dkegler@rtirguests.com
15. ==> ‘Free Britney’ Exposed the Legal Guardianship Swamp
Thanks to the widely publicized Free Britney movement, legally binding adult conservatorships have begun to emerge from the shadows and Léonie Rosenstiel thinks it’s about time. Her elderly mother, a retired professor with dementia, was placed under such an arrangement, with dire results. She’ll explain how the conservator prevented her from seeing her mother for nearly three years, against her mother’s wishes and her own, and forced her mother to remain in her bed for the rest of her life after suffering a broken hip. Originally a classical violinist, Rosenstiel made a promise to her mother to expose the flaws in the guardianship system and empower other families caught in its web. She went back to school to earn a master’s degree in public health and undertook a vigorous research process before writing “Protecting Mama: Surviving the Legal Guardianship Swamp.” Léonie Rosenstiel and her work have been featured in “The New York Review of Books,” “Los Angeles Times,” “Albuquerque Journal,” “Chicago Tribune,” the “Boston Globe,” the “Cleveland Plain Dealer” and more. Contact her at (505) 317-2405; L.rosenstiel1@gmail.com
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