01. He Raises Money to Bury Kids Killed by Guns
02. Why the Shady, Mega-Rich Love South Dakota
03. Anime’s Growing Global Popularity
04. Interview a Soul Rescuer for Halloween
05. When Kids See Spirits
06. Interview the Undertaker’s Daughter
07. Do a Show on Growing Up with Ghosts—and Their Stories
08. Why Pets Hate Halloween
09. The Complicated Financial Life of Frank Lloyd Wright
10. How One Simple Song Inspired So Many
11. Surprising Key to Solving Inequality
12. Child Therapist on Why Your Child’s Classroom is Unsafe
13. Her Secret for Conquering Breast Cancer Twice
14. Character Flaw or Rare Genetic Condition?
15. How the Medical Community Failed Us during COVID
1. ==> He Raises Money to Bury Kids Killed by Guns
Gun violence is killing an increasing number of American children, from toddlers caught in crossfires to teenagers gunned down in turf wars, drug squabbles or for posting the wrong thing on social media. While pundits and politicians debate the causes and cures, a Virginia pastor is determined to help families bury their children. “Hundreds of children are being killed in the inner cities of our country and no one is paying any attention to it,” says Bishop E.W. Jackson. “These are not gangbangers, people out doing things that cause encounters with police, or kids being killed by cops. They’re innocent kids, being killed by the lawless, who are terrorizing our communities and don’t care who dies in the process.” Jackson has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for funeral expenses and fund rewards for information that can help police prosecute the killers. He hopes to create stronger relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve and is appealing to Christians, in particular, to step up and support grieving families. E.W. Jackson is a pastor, lawyer and author. He has appeared on Fox News, C-SPAN, ABC’s “Good Morning America,” NPR, and many other media outlets and was a candidate for U.S. Senate and the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor of Virginia. Contact Karen Hepp at karen@infinityconcepts.com or Jason Jones at jason@jonesliterary.com
2. ==> Why the Shady, Mega-Rich Love South Dakota
Following the release of the “Pandora Papers,” experts cited in the report are highlighting the structures that allow billionaires to get away with avoiding paying taxes. According to Chuck Collins, thanks to low
taxes and some of the nation’s most generous trust laws, “shady billionaires from around the world are going to South Dakota.” The author of “The Wealth Hoarders: How Billionaires Pay Millions to Hide Trillions” says, “Findings suggest that South Dakota has sheltered billions in wealth linked to wealthy individuals previously accused of serious financial crimes and labor violations.” Examples include a Brazilian orange juice baron who was fined $88 million for underpaying employees and the former vice president of the Dominican Republic who is accused of human rights violations. Published earlier this month by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and based on 11.9 million leaked files, the “Pandora Papers” expose the shadow financial system that benefits the world’s most rich and powerful. Contact Olivia Alperstein, Olivia@ips-dc.org
3. ==> Anime’s Growing Global Popularity
Anime has been a part of collective popular culture since the 1970s when it reached TV markets around the world, but the Japanese cartoons have exploded in popularity since then. Once just for niche audiences, anime has gone mainstream, influencing some of Hollywood’s biggest hits. The “Wall Street Journal” reports that 100 million households watched at least one anime title on Netflix in 2020, a 50% increase over the year before. Pop culture guru Lauren Moore, host and producer for the anime website Funimation.com, can discuss what’s behind the recent boom in anime among U.S. audiences. She can also recommend some anime titles listeners can check out, including horror anime titles in time for Halloween, whether you’re new to the anime world or a diehard fan. Contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com
4.==> Interview a Soul Rescuer for Halloween
Jean Keegan Daly can talk about extraordinary experiences she had rescuing the souls of people who had died but were stuck between our world and their spiritual home. This soul rescuer helped a young couple who died in the Vietnam War reunite in death and cross over, a six-year-old boy who lived in 1841 and died after falling into a silo or grain bin and a 1950s’-era mother, father and two-year-old disoriented after the auto accident that killed them. Jean can describe the clarity she experienced during each of these rescues including how she was able to intuit names and other details she would have no way of knowing. She can also talk about the expanded consciousness technique she utilized that made her feel like she was flying. Ask her: Does a time warp exist between this life and the next? How has having these experiences impacted her life? Jean’s experiences were unrelated to her career as a retired hospice nurse. She shares them in her memoir, “Reflections of a Seasoned Soul.” Jean has appeared on local television and taught at community colleges and hospitals. Reach her at (609) 912-3778; Jkeegandaly@rtirguests.com
5. ==> When Kids See Spirits
For most kids, Halloween is all fun and games and pretend, but what about children who see real spirits in the world? Alicia McBride saw her first memorable spirit apparition at 12 years old. Invite her on your show to discuss her experiences as a child and how she learned to overcome the fear associated with seeing ghosts and the fear of sharing the details of her encounters with other people. She’ll openly talk about going through a spiritual awakening and communicating with spirits, living and deceased. Alicia McBride is the author of the international best-seller “I Feel Too Much: A How-To Guide for the Beginner Empath.” Contact her at healinglightempath@gmail.com
6. ==> Interview the Undertaker’s Daughter
While growing up in a Midwestern funeral home where her dad was an undertaker, Margo Lenmark learned about the mysteries surrounding death. “People are always taking in ‘prana,’ or life force,” she says. “Exactly six months before we die, we start letting go of our life force. If we could know that exact moment we start letting go, we would know the moment we are going to die.” She adds, “There are veils that hide things in the physical world that are no longer there when the body dies. That’s why it’s natural that when someone dies, you realize just how much they mean to you.” She can provide fascinating answers to the age-old questions: What really happens after we die? Is death really the end of life? Margo can also delve into other mystifying questions, with astonishing insight. She is the author of “Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of an Undertaker’s Daughter,” which has received glowing reviews from prominent authors and spiritual leaders including Deepak Chopra. Contact her at Margo at (828) 260-0873, MLenmark@rtirguests.com
7. ==> Do a Show on Growing Up with Ghosts—and Their Stories
What’s it like growing up in family homes surrounded by ghosts and their stories? Interview Ivan Obolensky and find out! Ivan’s rich personal history includes his grandfather, Serge Obolensky, the famed “Prince of New York,” and his grandmother Alice (of Astor fame), who died holding an Egyptian book of the dead on her chest. Convinced that people lived on after death, Ivan says she proved it by scaring off governesses and attracting a large number of black cats that kept returning to her home on 61st Street in New York City even after extermination was tried. The family home was finally exorcised. His grandfather had ghost stories of his own to tell including one about a captain, recovering from TB in the Crimea, who appeared to his mother and a butler at the family country home many miles away — and then vanished before their eyes! They learned later that he had died shortly before he visited them. Ivan Obolensky is the author of “Eye of the Moon,” and “Shadow of the Son.” Contact him at (818) 495-8731; IObolensky@rtirguests.com
8. ==> Why Pets Hate Halloween
We humans may love Halloween, but most animals don’t feel the same way about the holiday. Whether you’re hosting a costume party at home or handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, Dr. Judy Morgan says you need to be aware that Halloween can be a very scary holiday for most pets. She’ll discuss ways to help keep pets safe when people come to your door and share tips to prepare your pet for guests. Dr. Judy can also discuss pet costumes and what types are safest for animals. Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT, specializes in integrative medicine, combining the best of both traditional and holistic veterinary care. She’s the founder and CEO of Naturally Healthy Pets and the author of several books including “Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs: Maximizing Health with Whole Foods, Not Drugs.” Contact her at (609) 202-0999; judy@drjudymorgan.com
9. ==> The Complicated Financial Life of Frank Lloyd Wright
Dozens of books have been written about architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, aesthetic, and various design achievements, but no one has looked at his business practices — until now. Invite Peter Alexander to open the books on the architectural genius and share surprising details about his financial life. Hear fascinated facts about Wright’s spending habits, the luxury items he collected over his lifetime, and why, despite his professional success, he suffered financial instability. The author of “Insufficient Funds: The Financial Life of Frank Lloyd Wright,” spent 12 years researching the book and can share stories from Wright’s grandchildren, neighbors, former apprentices and others. Contact Peter Alexander at (618) 559-5308; peter.alexander.1010@gmail.com
10. ==> How One Simple Song Inspired So Many
Dave Combs has written 120 songs and recorded 15 albums, and his music has been heard by millions around the world. But one song in particular, with a simple melody and no lyrics, has garnered international fascination and inspired more than 50,000 written notes from adoring fans. On your show Combs will reveal the tragic event behind “Rachel’s Song” and the woman for whom it’s named. You’ll also learn why the song has meant so much to so many and hear real stories of how the piece has affected people’s lives. It also changed Combs’ life. At the time he came up with his signature song, Combs was a traveling consultant for AT&T and it took him three years to move the music forward. Dave Combs’ new book is “Touched By the Music: How the Story and Music of Rachel’s Song Can Change Your Life.” Combs has been featured in the “Winston-Salem Journal,” “Spectrum News,” “Guideposts” and other media outlets. “Rachel’s Song” can be heard on Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, iHeart, YouTube and Amazon. Contact Dave Combs at (336) 655-8320; dave@combsmusic.com
11. ==> Surprising Key to Solving Inequality
Inequality issues in the U.S., once hidden, have been inescapably in public view lately. As we address them as a nation and as individuals, we need to keep in mind the role that confidence plays in evening the playing field, says media veteran Raj Girn, head of the Open Chest Confidence Academy; she grew up around a lot of racial prejudice. “We do not place enough importance into building confidence, which is why the world is full of so much power inequality,” she says. Raj is also an expert on turning insecurities and other challenges into success stories. She can discuss whether confidence can be taught, what the four “isms” are that people are pushing back against and share her own overcoming challenges to success story. Raj is a well-known media personality in Canada and the subject of a feature-length documentary for Omni TV. She is a serial media entrepreneur who has worked in many communication-intensive industries with thought leaders, celebrities, and multinational corporations. Contact Raj Girn at (647) 490-3158; Rgirn@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Child Therapist on Why Your Child’s Classroom is Unsafe
Our schools and classrooms are not safe for children, says Dr. Roxie, a renowned clinician, leader, and pioneer in health psychology. Masking, social distancing, contact tracing, constant hand washing and Plexiglas barriers have made children afraid of other people and their surrounding environment, she explains. “These measures have also convinced children that the world is a dangerous place and, in some cases, that they themselves are dangerous. As a result, children are experiencing fear, anxiety, depression and loneliness like never before. Mental health issues and pediatric suicides are at an all-time high,” she points out. Invite Dr. Roxie on your program to hear why she believes what we are doing to children today is unacceptable and why we can’t trust the government and bureaucrats to make decisions on our children’s behalf. Ask her what is driving the 21st-century anxiety epidemic? What can parents do to make children feel safer? How can we separate fear from facts? Dr. Roxie trained at Harvard and the Jung Institute. She has a series of guided imagery relaxation audios for children that use music, nature sounds and her own soothing voice to teach children how to relax. Contact Dr. Roxanne at (617) 755-4490; dr.roxanne@gmail.com
13. ==> Her Secret for Conquering Breast Cancer Twice
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Carol Edmonston will share a powerful creative tool that helped her through two bouts with breast cancer … doodling! A breast cancer diagnosis is always stressful but with added pandemic stress it is arguably more important than ever to offer your audience tools for coping that are simple, fun and portable. Known as the Doodle Lady™, she can explain the five biggest benefits of doodling, share the 3 Rs of doodling, and how anyone can learn how to embrace the unpredictability of life with pen and paper. Carol Edmonston is an inspirational speaker and the author of several books including “The Healing Power of Doodling: Mindfulness Therapy to Deal with Stress, Fear & Life Challenges.” Her story has been featured in “The New York Times,” “Forbes Health,” “The International Journal of Healing & Caring” and “The Chicken Soup for Breast Cancer Survivor’s Soul.” Contact Carol at (714) 609-4654; info@TheDoodleLady.com
14. ==> Character Flaw or Rare Genetic Condition?
Have a coworker who doesn’t do much? A brother-in-law who is unable to hold down a job? Know someone who is young yet is always tired and lacking motivation? All three of these individuals might appear to be lazy but it is possible that what they have instead is a rare genetic brain disorder that is often missed by physicians who lack awareness of it themselves. Educate your audience by interviewing Ann S. Woodbury, who has become an expert on myotonic dystrophy (Dystrophia Myotonica, DM), a disease that is characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. Ann’s husband and four children have DM and it was through her search to get answers for their care that she became expert enough to share her knowledge of the disease and its treatment as the head of Utah’s DM support group and write “Surviving Myotonic Dystrophy.” She has been on this mission since their diagnoses in 1998. Contact her at (801) 554-1258; annswoodbury@gmail.com
15. ==> How the Medical Community Failed Us during COVID
Don’t blame the unvaccinated for our current COVID crisis, says Dr. Annalee Kitay. Dr. Kitay believes that instead of blindly giving out vaccines, doctors should show people how to boost their own immune systems. She’ll tell your audience what their doctors won’t, letting them know what they can do to enhance their innate healing powers. Dr. Annalee Kitay has been in private practice for 30 years and trained in alternative protocols that aid the body in its own natural recovery. She is a Certified Practitioner of Neural Organization Technique and teaches the hands-on protocol to other doctors. A frequent guest on talk shows, she does not pull any punches. Ask her why does she say the medical model failed us again? What is the hidden agenda she worries about? Why does she say COVID vaccines are a form of Russian roulette? Contact Dr. Annalee Kitay, D.C., at (561) 462-4733; akitay@rtirguests.com