01. Will Hezbollah Join Israel/Hamas War?
02. She Escaped Israel During the Gaza Invasion
03. Interview the Queen of Halloween
04. ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ – Beyond the Movie
05. Sober October: How to Be Social Without Alcohol
06. Deadly Heat May Make These Cities Unlivable
07. Should You Rethink Your Investment Strategy?
08. Ex-Pro Linebacker Credits Halloween ‘Nightmare’ for His Success
09. What Is Healthy Anger?
10. Melania’s Motive for a Prenup Renegotiation
11. Can You Think Yourself Healthy?
12. 5 Tips for Raising Good Kids in Bad Times
13. How to Right Your Life After a Major Wrong
14. Why We Need Elephants
15. Trick or Tater? The Spooky Side Spuds
1.==> Will Hezbollah Join Israel/Hamas War?
As Israel battles Hamas in the Gaza Strip, all eyes are on the north, towards Lebanon and the militant group Hezbollah, which has been firing rockets at northern Israeli communities. Is Hezbollah simply cheering from the sidelines or are they about to join the fight? Bashir Saade says, “Hezbollah’s decision to intervene may well depend on what happens next in Gaza.” The Hezbollah expert can explain what the Iran-backed group has to gain (and lose) from entering into the war, as well as what prompted Hamas to attack Israel in the first place. Bashir Saade is a lecturer in politics and religion at the University of Stirling. He previously held posts at the University of Edinburgh and the American University of Beirut and he holds a Ph.D. in war studies from King’s College London. His work focuses on contemporary political Islam and nationalism. Contact him at bashir.saade@stir.ac.uk; @bashir_saade
2. ==> She Escaped Israel During the Gaza Invasion
Detri McGhee was on one of the last planes to leave Israel before the airlines shut down. She will give listeners a window into what it was like to be in the country during the active terrorist invasion and describe what she saw and heard and the mood of the people. In Jerusalem to attend a Feast of the Tabernacles celebration, Detri says she could hear explosions and sirens and spent time in bomb shelters including one in which Orthodox Jews were praying. She’ll recount hearing the mayor of a town near the Gaza Strip speak and then learning two days later that he was killed by terrorists. Hear how and why she believes her life has been changed by what she experienced. Detri runs the nonprofit Reaching for Life, Inc. which encourages reading, writing, and communicating through developing advanced emotional intelligence skills. Contact her at (870) 407-7523; dmcghee@rtirguests.com
3. ==> Interview the Queen of Halloween
Lesley Bannatyne is very popular this time of year. Known as the Queen of Halloween, the freelance journalist and author has written extensively about the holiday and has appeared as an expert on media around the globe. She can explain just about anything related to Halloween including the ancient Celtic roots of the holiday during Samhain, or summer’s end, when spirits from the otherworld were thought to mingle with the living. Hear how Halloween crossed the Atlantic through the folklore of Irish and Scottish immigrants, the link between Americans’ interest in Halloween and the Civil War, and what happened in the 20th century to turn the holiday into the cultural phenomenon it is today. Lesley Bannatyne’s books include “Halloween Nation,” “Halloween: An American Holiday, and American History,” and “A Halloween Reader: Poems, Stories, and Plays from Halloweens Past.” Contact her at Lesley.bannatyne@gmail.com
4. ==> ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ – Beyond the Movie
The much-buzzed-about “Killers of the Flower Moon” opens in theaters this weekend. Director Martin Scorsese’s new film is based on actual events and stars Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Lily Gladstone. It deals with a little-known part of history that occurred in the 1920s after oil was discovered by members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. When he was a reporter with Gaylord News, a reporting project at the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Jim B. North interviewed members of the Osage tribe and has great stories to tell about the events that make up the new film. He can talk about the impact the oil discovery and newfound wealth had on the tribe. His new book, “Unsung Heroes Wear No Capes,” also contains some Native American removal stories. Jim has won multiple journalism awards for his human-interest storytelling and was a workshop speaker at the John Hope Franklin Symposium in Tulsa. He holds a B.A. in journalism and an M.A. in professional writing. He studied international reporting at Hebrew University. Contact Jim at (918) 809-0565; jim@jimbnorth.com
5. ==> Sober October: How to Be Social Without Alcohol
It’s Sober October, a challenge to social drinkers to go the entire month without consuming alcohol. You can’t argue with the health benefits of abstinence, which include better sleep, glowing skin and weight loss. But sobriety will also affect your social life, especially if you have social anxiety and use booze as a “social lubricant.” As social animals with the need to belong in a tribe or community “we get anxious in social situations because, with social anxiety, there is a sense that people will judge or reject us,” says clinical psychologist Ellen Hendriksen. The author of “How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety” says these thoughts can lead to feelings of incompetence and inadequacy. Turning to alcohol for artificial confidence “is so ingrained in our culture, and it’s a socially acceptable, and even expected form of reducing inhibitions,” she adds. She’ll explain how developing true self-confidence starts with recognizing the lies feeding the habit and discuss ways to cope without alcohol. Ellen Hendriksen serves on the faculty at Boston University’s Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD). Contact her at ellen@ellenhendriksen.com
6. ==> Deadly Heat May Make These Cities Unlivable
Heat waves can already be deadly for the most vulnerable people — but in a warming world, temperatures and humidity will, for growing stretches of every year, surpass a threshold that even young and healthy people could struggle to survive, according to new research published in the “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.” According to the study, Lahore, Pakistan could surpass the survivability threshold for two or three weeks out of the year by the middle of the century. Under the most dramatic global warming scenarios, it could last for months. In the Red Sea port of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, such oppressive conditions are expected to last a month or two — but could endure for most of the year. That doesn’t mean those places are already “unlivable” for humans, says Daniel Vecellio, the study’s lead author. But they could soon be, if their changing climates mean long stretches without respite from intense heat and humidity, he says. “It’s when you see these accumulations of weeks or months of this at a time that things become ‘too hot for humans,’” says Vecellio. Daniel Vecellio is a postdoctoral researcher at George Mason University’s Virginia Climate Center. Contact him at dvecelli@gmu.edu
7. ==> Should You Rethink Your Investment Strategy?
Where should you have your investments right now? In the current economic environment, should you switch up your strategy? The founder and managing partner of Oxbow Advisors, Ted Oakley will explore the concepts and strategies every investor should consider in the continuous quest for financial balance and the confidence that comes with it. “If you are an investor, somewhere along the line you need to get settled with the way you manage your assets, finding the balance that allows you to both achieve gains and be at ease with your strategy,” says Oakley. “If you don’t, you’ll end up an emotional mess —always looking back, wondering what if, bogged down with regret. You could spend years chasing and losing. That’s not just a worst-case scenario — it’s a reality I see investors living every day.” Oakley can also discuss the macroeconomic outlook and how the current international situation is impacting the markets. Oakley’s latest book is “Stay Rich With a Balanced Portfolio: The Price You Pay for Peace of Mind.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 980-2705
8. ==> Ex-Pro Linebacker Credits Halloween ‘Nightmare’ for His Success
When John Nicholas crashed into a house during a Halloween night car chase with police at age 16, it almost ruined his life. Desperate for direction, he discovered keys that quickly transformed him from “dumb jock” to Ivy League scholar, pro football player and successful entrepreneur. He credits something he calls ‘Personal Convergence,’ a dynamic force similar to nuclear fusion, that has fueled high-impact people throughout history and can help you target and direct your life today – if you know about it. John’s upcoming book “Hit Your Bullseye!” shares how to harness this power to achieve your ultimate life, career, business, or calling. John has appeared on ABC News, CBS News, syndicated radio, and numerous podcasts. He also wrote the popular book, “Debt-Free ASAP!” Contact him at (214) 225-9991; Jnicholas@rtirguests.com
9. ==> What Is Healthy Anger?
Our society often frowns upon anger, especially when women express this emotion. But clinical psychologist Dr. Karyne Wilner claims that anger can be a valuable tool for promoting personal growth and one’s overall well-being if released in constructive ways. “By working with our bodies in specific ways, we can transform our anger and improve our health,” she says. “Otherwise, anger can get trapped in our psyches and cause a host of physical and mental health issues.” Karyne can share body-based techniques to release anger in ways that lead to greater health overall. She is the author of the upcoming book “Releasing Toxic Anger for Women: Body-Based Practices to Transform Negative Thoughts, Soothe Stress, and Stay True to Yourself.” She is a leader in the field of Core Energetics and mind/body health. Contact Karyne Wilner at (401) 305-2278; kwilner@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Melania’s Motive for a Prenup Renegotiation
According to unnamed sources, Melania Trump spent the last year renegotiating the terms of her prenuptial agreement with the ex-president, and her new postnup is in place. It’s not surprising. The ex-president has already been ordered to pay author E. Jean Carroll $5 million, and the New York attorney general is seeking $250 million in a civil suit. Is this renegotiation a ploy by Donald to make sure she’s holding “the bank” if he’s convicted or forced to turn over his New York-based assets, so she’d control them? Or is she protecting herself financially from his possible convictions? How many times has she renegotiated her prenup and why? Invite certified family law specialist and former psychologist David Glass to discuss Melania’s motivation and who the move will benefit from the new agreement. David Glass is a regular legal analyst for “Good Morning America” and ‘ABC News Live” and has also appeared on other newscasts including NBC’s “Extra” and “Good Day L.A.” Contact Cherie Kerr at (714) 271-2140; Cherie@kerrpr-execuprov.com or Shannon Dugger at (303) 619-3949; Shannon@Kerrpr-execuprov.com
11. ==> Can You Think Yourself Healthy?
Science has shown that a mind-body connection exists and your emotions can impact your physical health, but how much does it actually help? Discover the real power of positive thinking when you interview Stan Munslow. After helping his father beat 30% survival odds and fully recover from Stage 4 lymphoma, Stan shares his methods for faster recovery from surgery, chronic conditions, or serious illness — and improved health overall. Discover powerful techniques to optimize your mind-body connection and reclaim your health. Ask him: How can your thoughts help you decrease pain, recovery time, and even your health-care costs? Why does being the “perfect patient” help you shorten and improve a hospital experience? Stan Munslow is the author of “Get Weller Sooner: 12 Powerful, Proven Ways to Speed and Improve Your Recovery from Illness or Surgery?” Contact him at (401) 337-7436; smunslow@rtirguests.com
12. ==> 5 Tips for Raising Good Kids in Bad Times
With the perils of social media, bullying and over-worked and overwhelmed parents, it’s not easy being a kid in today’s chaotic world. But parenting expert Jerry Bures can offer tips for making the journey smoother. “It’s important to not just hear your kids, but actually listen to them,” he says. “It’s also important to set limits, without being overly strict.” Jerry is the author of “When Kids Leave Clues: 26 Timeless Stories of Inspiration & Essential Life Lessons Taught to Us by Our Own Children.” Contact Jerry Bures at (920) 796-9160; jbures@rtirguests.com
13. ==> How to Right Your Life After a Major Wrong
Life can throw some serious problems at you. When you suffer a setback, whether it’s divorce, losing a job, surviving a disaster, ending a relationship, or struggling with life-altering health issues, grief is a huge part of the process. Unfortunately, the majority of advice for conquering the aftermath of life’s worst curveballs does not address grief at all. Frank DiMaio can help your audience handle the big things and move toward emotional prosperity. He developed a way to help anyone embrace the negative to achieve the positive. An author and professional speaker, Frank holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and shares proven methods to heal from tragedy. Contact Frank DiMaio at (401) 205-3325; fdimaio@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Why We Need Elephants
Elephants have long enchanted humans due to their intelligence, charm and majesty. Sadly, they are also one of the world’s most endangered species. According to author/animal welfare advocated Georja Umano, this places the entire planet’s environment in peril. “They are so large that rain in an elephant’s footprint can create a microsystem that can provide a home for tadpoles and other organisms,” she says. “The effects of their movements in both savannahs and forests help restore and maintain the balance of nature.” Georja spent two years working in Kenya and can share why it’s important to preserve elephants’ natural habitats, as well as how these lovable creatures positively impact global ecosystems. She is the author of “Terriers in the Jungle.” Contact Georja Umano at (213) 568-1764; gumano@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Trick or Tater? The Spooky Side Spuds
When you think of Halloween and produce you probably think about pumpkins and gourds. But there’s a new push to include another veggie into the mix: the potato. “Traditions like trick-or-treating for candy bars and carving pumpkins aren’t going anywhere. But it’s really fun to experiment with unexpected twists that can catch people by surprise,” says Marisa Stein, marketing director for Potatoes USA. “Potatoes and Halloween go far back historically, so it’s really cool to see them come back together, and for our traditions to come full circle.” Learn how the Irish would carve spooky faces into spuds to scare away an evil spirit called Stingy Jack, how modern Halloween lovers are bringing back this historic trend, and how some have gone even further, handing out spuds as treats. Stein will share creative ways to use potatoes in your Halloween celebrations and fun recipes like Boo! Pumpkin and Potato Stew, Baked Jack-O’-Lantern Potatoes and Roasted Pumpkin and Potato Soup. Potatoes USA is the national marketing and promotion board representing U.S. growers and importers. Contact Erin Bracken at media@hillenby.com
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