January 2, 2020
01. Behind Iraq Embassy Protests
02. World Conflicts to Watch in 2020
03. January 6th – #JewishandProud Day
04. Hidden Fees: Middle-Class Manipulation
05. Nat Geo Explorer: The Search for Immortality
06. Understand Your Spouse, Kids or Coworkers Better in 2020
07. How to Stop Attracting Losers
08. Find Your Bliss and Set Goals for New Year
09. Would You Survive an Active Shooter Attack?
10. How the Lack of Black Doctors Harms Patients
11. Why More Women Are Saying No to Motherhood
12. Sugar Witch Helps You Overpower Your Sugar Habit
13. Career Advice Based On Your Personality
14. Moms, Make Room for Your Dreams in 2020
15. Why This Expert Says We Must Stop ‘Fighting’ Cancer
16. This Year’s Classroom Bullies: The Teachers
17. Pain Relief — Using Skills Not Pills
18. 13,000+ Tips on Making Meaning
19. Does God Want Trump to Stay in Office?
20. Save Your Future with a Mindset for Change
1.==> Behind Iraq Embassy Protests
Iraq has been dealing with widespread protests for
months, but these demonstrations have been directed at
the country’s weak, faltering government — and not the
U.S. That changed dramatically as Iraqi militiamen and
their supporters targeted the U.S. Embassy in central
Baghdad. In violent protests this week, crowds set
fires and badly damaged a perimeter gatehouse. Raid
Jarrar, an Iraqi-born human rights activist and writer
based in Washington, D.C., says, “While Iraqi
protesters have been taking to the streets for months
now with clear demands that include the end to all
foreign intervention in their country, both the U.S.
and Iranian governments have been attempting to
manipulate them for their own political benefit.” He
adds, “Iraqi protestors believe that both the U.S. and
Iran are the problem. Iraqi protestors stormed into the
Iranian consulates in the south of the country last
month, and — if they had access to the Green Zone —
they would have also protested against the U.S.
Embassy.” Contact Raed Jarrar at jarrar.raed@gmail.com
or @raedjarrar
2. ==> World Conflicts to Watch in 2020
Each year since 2008, the Council on Foreign Relations’
Center for Preventive Action (CPA) asks foreign policy
experts to rank thirty ongoing or potential conflicts
based on how likely they are to occur or escalate in
the next year, and their possible impact on U.S.
interests.
This year, “perhaps as an indication of rising concern
about the state of the world, respondents rated more
threats as likely to require a U.S. military response
for 2020 than in any other Preventive Priorities Survey
(PPS) from the last eleven years,” notes Paul Stares,
CPA director and senior fellow for conflict prevention.
“Of the thirty conflicts in this year’s survey, only
two were judged as having a low likelihood of occurring
in 2020.” Stares will share top areas of concern from
Mexico to Iran, and explain the biggest threats to the
U.S. homeland, including a cyberattack on U.S. critical
infrastructure and its electoral systems. Paul Stares’
latest book is “Preventive Engagement: How America Can
Avoid War, Stay Strong, and Keep the Peace.” Contact
him at pstares@cfr.org
3. ==> January 6th – #JewishandProud Day
In the face of the recent epidemic of antisemitism,
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is encouraging Jews of
all denominations to participate in #JewishandProud Day
on Monday, January 6. “Enough is enough. We will not
shy away from publicly displaying, celebrating our
Jewish identity and faith,” says AJC CEO David Harris.
The initiative comes amidst surging antisemitism in the
U.S., with a series of violent attacks in December
alone, and continuing anti-Semitic attacks across
Europe. In October, AJC, the leading global Jewish
advocacy organization, found in a survey of American
Jews that 31% avoid publicly wearing, carrying or
displaying things that might help people identify them
as Jews, and 25% avoid certain places, events, or
situations at least some of the time out of concern for
their safety or comfort as Jews. American Jewish
Committee is a global Jewish advocacy organization.
Contact Kenneth Bandler at (212) 891-6771;
bandlerk@ajc.org
4.==> Hidden Fees: Middle-Class Manipulation
Collectively middle-class consumers in the U.S. pay
roughly $1.46 trillion each year in fees – subprime
mortgages, payday lending student loans, auto
insurance, etc. That sum is greater than the revenue
budget of the United Kingdom. Invite historian and
public policy expert Devin Fergus, Ph.D., to explain
how financial fees have seriously impacted equality in
America. He’ll trace the system of fees in American
consumer financial institutions from their origins in
the late 1970s to present day. Fergus, who has
identified mismanagement by many consumer financial
institutions, says a lack of regulatory leadership to
curb predation has resulted in financial fees seriously
impacting equality in America. Devin Fergus is the
author of “Land of the Fee: Hidden Costs and the
Decline of the American Middle Class.” Contact Johanna
Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell);
johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.
5. ==> Nat Geo Explorer: The Search for Immortality
Scientists are exploring ways to advance our lifespan
and possibly cure death. Science fiction? Nope. It’s
real, it’s serious, and it’s on track to revolutionize
our definitions of life and mortality as we know it.
Invite National Geographic Explorer and former CNN-
Bureau Chief Chip Walter to discuss the scientific
pursuit of immortality and the Silicon Valley
billionaires shaping (and funding) this quest. You’ll
hear why scientists are embarking on this journey to
find a real-life fountain of youth, the mysteries of
stem cell rejuvenation and advanced genomics and why
living to over 100 isn’t science fiction any longer!
Chip Walter is a science author, filmmaker, and former
CNN bureau chief whose writing has appeared in The
Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Scientific
American, Slate and National Geographic magazine. His
latest book is “Immortality, Inc.: Renegade Science,
Silicon Valley Billions, and the Quest to Live
Forever.” Walter is available for a limited number of
interviews on January 14th. Contact Mala Perna at
malapernamedia@gmail.com
6. ==> Understand Your Spouse, Kids or Coworkers Better
in 2020
Everyone has at least one person whose behavior vexes
them, leaving them to wonder: Why did they just do
that? What were they thinking? How can they be so
different than me? Get the answers at last from Stacy
Dicker, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist whose unique
approach to understanding human beings includes a
combination of psychology and astrology. Dr. Dicker,
the author of “Psychstrology: Apply the Wisdom of the
Cosmos to Gain Balance and Improve Your Relationships,”
has fresh insights that could help listeners become
closer to their spouse, kids, coworkers, boss—and
themselves. A Capricorn, she’ll present evidence that
astrology is becoming more credible and accessible. A
longtime student of astrology, she has been working
with clients for 20 years and using astrology as her
secret sauce. She has also taught courses on eating
disorders and adult psychotherapy to upper-level
psychology majors at the University of Colorado,
Boulder for nearly ten years. Contact her at (720)
327-1732; sldicker@yahoo.com
7. ==> How to Stop Attracting Losers
Are you tired of always being in relationships with
people who are bad for you? Invite Arnoux Goran,
author, speaker, and the world’s #1 expert in personal
transformation, to reveal how you can stop attracting
losers. He’ll share the real reason why we’re attracted
to people who aren’t good for us and why, no matter how
often we promise ourselves we’ll choose someone better
next time, we end up with a loser again. Goran has the
solution to stop being a “loser magnet” and to break
the cycle forever so you can find your perfect match.
His upcoming book, “The Answer: How to Change Your Life
and Make Your Dreams Come True,” reveals how to release
negative emotions permanently and truly change your
life by addressing the cause of repeating patterns.
Goran has been featured on radio and television
nationwide. Contact him at (878) 203-8231 (CA);
AGoran@rtirguests.com
8. ==> Find Your Bliss and Set Goals for New Year
The New Year is a time to start fresh and begin making
your dreams happen, but what if you don’t know how to
find the happiness you desire? Invite award-winning
screenwriter, author, TV/film producer, journalist, and
TV host Maryann Ridini Spencer to reveal why spending
quality time and building relationships with family and
friends can be the key to finding your bliss. She can
tell your audience why living the Hawaiian philosophy
of “aloha” and the Golden Rule of doing unto others
really works. Discover how to start 2020 off right by
setting goals to realize your dreams and live your
authentic life. She is the author of the award-winning
novel “Lady in the Window” and the soon-to-be-published
“The Paradise Table.” Her work has appeared on Hallmark
Hall of Fame (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA,
SyFy, Showtime, PBS, and many others. Contact her at
(818) 884-0104 (CA); recprinfo@gmail.com?
9. ==> Would You Survive an Active Shooter Attack?
Mass shootings are happening at least monthly across
the U.S. Adults and children have needlessly died or
been seriously injured when merely working, gathering,
studying, shopping or traveling. All types of public
locations have seen such carnage: schools, offices,
department stores, community events, factories, streets
and even places of worship. So what does it take to
come out alive when a rampaging shooter strikes in such
innocent settings? Would you (and your kids) know how
to find safety, shield others or retaliate? Would you
have the patience to observe yet make immediate, timely
decisions to react? Explore the vital answers, and hear
life-saving insights when you interview personal
protection specialist Allen Banks. He’s developed
active shooter and workplace violence prevention
training and special programs for schools and other
locations. Contact Banks at (661) 417-0786;
abanks@rtirguests.com
10. ==> How the Lack of Black Doctors Harms Patients
Did you know that only about 4 percent of all U.S.
physicians are black men? And that female black
physicians make up only 2 percent? The lack of black
physicians is a big problem that adversely affects the
health-care outcomes of black patients, who often
mistrust physicians who don’t look like them.
Christopher H. Hall is an ER doctor in Mississippi who
grew up in the worst project in Los Angeles and can
talk about the barriers black men must overcome to wear
a white coat. He grew up with an alcoholic mother and a
father in jail. His brother is also in jail and Chris
spent time in foster care and juvenile hall. Chris can
share what it is like to be a black doctor and even how
he ended up treating a grand wizard of the KKK. His
memoir is “Ward of the Court.” Contact him at (251)
207-7527; chall@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Why More Women Are Saying No to Motherhood
In 2018, the U.S. had the lowest number of births in 32
years, according to the National Center for Health
Statistics. Increasingly, women are delaying childbirth
into their late 30s or 40s. But a significant number
are deciding they simply don’t want motherhood—despite
the blowback they often receive from friends and loved
ones. Single and happily childless, Tamara Lashchyk, a
business consultant, career coach, bestselling author,
and former Wall Street executive, says despite all the
progress women have made toward equality, they still
face intense pressure to marry and raise a family. She
says, “I could literally tell my family I’d cured
cancer and the conversation would still end with, ‘But
are you dating anyone?’” Tamara is the author of “Lose
the Gum: A Survivor’s Guide for Women on Wall Street.”
Contact her at (848) 373-3543; TLashchyk@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Sugar Witch Helps You Overpower Your Sugar
Habit
They’re calling you: Those seemingly irresistible
candies, desserts and high fructose drinks. For anyone
who wants to avoid all the harmful consequences of
sugar overwhelm from obesity to type-2 diabetes, the
Sugar Witch Marsha Allen can literally be a life-saver.
Invite her to discuss her amazing 60-day program for
living a sweet life minus the sugar addiction, and
clever strategies to embrace healthier snacks and
treats. You’ll learn how to recognize and refuse hidden
super-sweet foods of all types and how to deny and even
prevent cravings. Marsha hosts the show “Sugar Addicts”
on Crown City News TV. She is the author or “Spoiled
Rotten on a Diet: Gluten, Sugar & Dairy Free Made
Simple,” and is the spouse of a type-2 diabetic who is
reversing his disease. Contact Marsha at (727) 498-8338
or (902) 694-2901; usmarsha@gmail.com
13. ==> Career Advice Based On Your Personality
Countless people in your audience have big career
dreams: starting a business, changing careers, or
introducing satisfying new developments in their
current jobs. Others may not yet know what they want,
often only what they don’t want. Sadly, the majority of
people won’t even take the first critical steps to
clarify their goals. Watch ratings rise when you
interview Sarah E. Brown, Ph.D., who has already helped
thousands of people define success based upon their
unique interests, strengths and needs. Sarah will
discuss her 5-step business coaching model and must-
know secrets. You’ll learn how to finally clarify what
you want, the importance of getting started even when
you don’t have all the answers (and without going
bankrupt,) and whether it’s wise to give up your
current job. Dr. Brown will also share special advice
for entrepreneurs. Sarah is the author of “Let Your
Personality Be Your Career Guide.” Contact her at (302)
274-0624; SBrown@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Moms, Make Room for Your Dreams in 2020
Moms are always busy with endless chores, overwhelmed
with to-do lists, and burned out at the end of the day.
We put our kids first and often ignore our dreams and
passions in life in order to take care of everyone else
in the family. But with the right strategy, can we
possibly make the time to pursue our goals? Invite
children’s author and mom of three Rosie J. Pova to
share 10 tips on following your passions without giving
up this New Year. She can tell your audience how to get
started, how to stay motivated even after multiple
setbacks, and how to overcome failure. She is the
author of several children’s books including her latest
picture book, “Sarah’s Song.” Pova has been featured on
radio and in print. Contact her at (214) 563-1633 (TX);
rosie.pova@yahoo.com
15. ==> Why This Expert Says We Must Stop ‘Fighting’
Cancer
When Kipp Harris discusses the myths and truths about
cancer and its treatments you can be assured he knows
what he’s talking about. Several times that powerful
disease has invaded his body, only to be thwarted into
remission by modern medical science and Kipp’s own
resourcefulness and attitude. Open-up phone lines so
Kipp can answer questions and share his been-there
insights. Learn why Kipp says it’s wise to work through
— never fight — one’s cancer of any type. So what
does he recommend? Why does he call his cancer journey
“improbable joy?” What was the first thing he did upon
learning his cancer returned? And what does he advise
for patients and their loved ones who want to survive
and thrive afterward? Ask Kipp all that and more. He’ll
even discuss whether the prevalence of cancer means
humanity is meant to experience it. Contact him at
(701) 638-4051; Kharris@rtirguests.com
16. ==> This Year’s Classroom Bullies: The Teachers
It’s bad enough when a fellow student picks on you and
creates a tense bullying atmosphere at school. We hear
about upsetting bullying issues nationwide all the
time. But what if today’s educators are the troublesome
tyrants? How does that limit learning and upset the
entire class process? Are such control-prone teachers
anywhere near accurate when they insist they’re just
maintaining discipline? What needs to be done by
administrators, PTOs, school boards and teachers
themselves to rebuild bully-free classrooms for all
grades? Find out when you interview popular media guest
Barb Daniels, whose Timmy Teacup book series focuses on
self-esteem and anti-bullying. Barb will offer
surprising advice to help children and teens navigate a
bullying classroom and healthy ways for teacher bullies
to transform and still command respect. Expect high
ratings and meaningful discussions on a topic that
ultimately affects every family. Contact Barb Daniels
at (636) 220-5495; BDaniels@rtirguests.com
17. ==> Pain Relief — Using Skills Not Pills
It’s almost daily that we hear of opioid controversies,
addictions and even painkiller-related deaths. There is
an epidemic of pain worldwide and people are desperate
to find help and relief. Now, as colder weather
heightens pain and discomfort and people want to feel
better for the holiday season, it’s an ideal time to
interview Maggie Phillips, Ph.D., pain relief
expert/trainer and author of “Freedom from Pain” and
“Reversing Chronic Pain.” Dr. Phillips will explore the
good news about effective alternative healing methods.
Ask her about the value of diet and exercise, spiritual
practices, drug-free supplements, meditation, hypnosis,
lifestyle changes and other ways to build healing
pathways. She’ll also discuss why other nations are far
ahead of the U.S. when it comes to using “skills-not-
pills” to thwart pain and trauma without side-effects.
Open-up your phone lines for pain sufferers to ask
questions and discuss what challenges them most!
Contact Dr. Phillips at (510) 561-1645;
mphillips@rtirguests.com
18. ==> 13,000+ Tips on Making Meaning
For a fascinating show, interview Bob Lichtenbert,
Ph.D., who has compiled more than 13,000 pieces of
advice on how to make meaning (as in positive impact)
on the quality of your life and for others surrounding
you. Dozens of these life-changing tips have come from
ideas he carefully wrote on index cards, which he
carried in his shirt pocket for more than 30 years.
Some have been published in his journal “The Meaning of
Life” which went viral. On-air Dr. Lichtenbert will
help your audience use and benefit from many of his
favorite tips — now featured in his brand new book
“Tips for Making Meaning.” He’ll explore how to connect
with something greater than yourself, how to know the
laws of logic to determine the strength of opinions and
how interpreting art can help you express emotions.
Contact Bob Lichtenbert at (773) 819-9184;
BLichtenbert@rtirguests.com
19. ==> Does God Want Trump to Stay in Office?
A 2019 POLITICO story contends that millions of
Americans believe God originally wanted Donald Trump as
U.S. President. But is a second term in God’s plan?
What about the impeachment drama? Interview Patric
Rutherford, Ph.D., author of “God and President Trump
Plus the Rest of Us,” who agrees that a Trump White
House was God’s permissive will. But find out why Dr.
Rutherford himself did not vote for Trump — and
whether God wants Trump to serve two terms. Originally
from Jamaica, Dr. Rutherford will explore whether many
Americans have regrets or feel like hypocrites or even
sinners because of how they voted (or will vote.) With
decades of studying politics, faith and human nature,
Dr. Rutherford will discuss: Why did many deeply
committed Christians have no qualms about electing a
seemingly godless man? What does the anti-Trump
contingent get right and wrong? Might even 4 years of
Trump be too long? Expect controversy when you book Dr.
Rutherford. Contact him at (786) 201-6638;
patricrutherford@gmail.com
20. ==> Save Your Future with a Mindset for Change
Sadly, societal problems like depression, suicide,
domestic violence, shooting rampages and community
unrest are on the rise. To prevail and build a better
present and future, Reverend Arthur Mackey says WE must
change. According to Mackey, a prolific author,
researcher, pastor and sought-after media guest, the
first step is developing a mindset that makes positive
change possible. Mackey inspire audiences as he
explores on-air everything from family and workplace
influences to health/social services, faith-based
resources and education programs worth knowing. He’ll
explain why it’s never too late to change your
surroundings, relationships and ideals, the 4 most
effective ways to change your mindset, and how to do it
all without stress. Rev. Mackey is the author of
“Overcoming the Spirit of Depression.” Contact him at
(516) 219-8392; AMackey@rtirguests.com