October 22, 2019
01. The High Price of Trump’s Great Betrayal
02. Meghan’s Gut-Wrenching Interview
03. Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day is Tomorrow
04. It’s True: Rich Hold Exaggerated Belief They’re Better
05. Who Says You’re Dead?
06. Answers to Your Most Terrifying Ghost Questions
07. The True Story of a Daughter’s Possession and Exorcism
08. 9 Ways to Decrease Halloween’s Sugar Load
09. Halloween Can be a Nightmare for Pets
10. Immigrants’ Day is Monday: How They See the American Dream
11. Vampires are Real and You May Know One!
12. When You Want to Downsize but Your Spouse Doesn’t
13. How You See the World When You Don’t Like Yourself
14. It’s Northerners vs Southerners!
15. Bass Player’s Tips to Transform Toxic Office Culture
16. The Abuser Next Door: How Domestic Violence Affects All of Us
17. How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen
18. Beauty Pageants Have Evolved for the Better
19. One Trait that Leads to Unimaginable Success
20. Connect with Your Inner Cowgirl and Wrangle Your Best Life
1.==> The High Price of Trump’s Great Betrayal
Dr. Richard Haass says Donald Trump’s decision to
withdraw American forces from northern Syria and leave
the region’s Kurds vulnerable to neighboring Turkey’s
military incursion was a terrible one. “Trump’s
abandonment reinforced already existing doubts in the
region and around the world that the United States
remains a reliable ally,” he says. “The notion that the
US can safely turn its back on the world and still
thrive even as global order declines is seriously
misguided. Trump has repeatedly claimed that Syria is
not critical to America’s security, noting that it is
thousands of miles away. But Americans learned the hard
way on September 11, 2001, that distance is no
guarantee of safety. Similarly, infectious disease, the
effects of climate change, and efforts to subvert
elections do not stop at national borders.” Dr. Richard
Haass is a veteran diplomat, a prominent voice on
American foreign policy, and the president of the
Council on Foreign Relations, an independent,
nonpartisan membership organization, think tank,
publisher and educational institution. Contact him at
(212) 434-9540; president@cfr.org
2. ==> Meghan’s Gut-Wrenching Interview
A BBC special on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shows
Meghan holding back tears and acknowledging the
challenges she’s faced as a newlywed and mother in the
spotlight. Kara Alaimo finds the video gut-wrenching.
“It’s no surprise that Meghan is struggling. Our
society’s lack of concern for the well-being of new
moms is terribly disturbing — and it’s even worse for
her as a royal.” A new mother herself, Alaimo adds,
“Recovering from childbirth and caring for a baby is
enough of a challenge. But our society’s expectation
that new moms should cater to the rest of the world’s
every whim instead of tending to their own needs is a
cruel and dangerous form of misogyny.” Kara Alaimo,
Ph.D. is a former communicator at the United Nations
and in the Obama administration. A frequent media
guest, she is an associate professor at Hofstra
University and the author of “Pitch, Tweet, or Engage
on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations
and Strategic Communication.” Contact Kara Alaimo at
(516) 463-5208; Kara.S.Alaimo@hofstra.edu or
@KaraAlaimo
3. ==> Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day is Tomorrow
Your co-worker is at it again — yakking it up nonstop,
clipping her nails, popping her gum and sucking up to
the boss. Normally, you just grin and bear it but
tomorrow you have full permission to haul off and slap
her into next week because it is National Slap Your
Annoying Coworker Day. “Most of my clients say they
hate their job, but in reality, when we probe, it’s the
people at work they can’t stand! They actually feel
pretty good about the work they are doing!” says
Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. She’ll discuss how to deal with
difficult people (without slapping!) and how that can
lead to higher job and life satisfaction. Listeners
will learn how to test their own emotional intelligence
– which includes self-awareness, social awareness
(think social media), self-management and relationship
management—and discover how they contribute to the
office issues. Cochern, LCPC is a seasoned counselor
who works with clients to promote personal growth and
healthy relationship skills. “Alignment: Move from
Internal Chaos to Clarity” is her latest book. Contact
Jennifer Cochern at (208) 817-2870;
JCochern@rtirguests.com
4.==> It’s True: Rich Hold Exaggerated Belief They’re
Better
Greater wealth really can lead to inflation of the ego,
though sometimes unwittingly. A study by the American
Psychological Association found that people who view
themselves as members of a higher social class may have
exaggerated beliefs that they are more competent than
those in lower classes, even if they’re just as (or
more) capable. The researchers found that
overconfidence was often misinterpreted by others who
then believe the well-to-do person is more qualified
than they really are. Drs. Joseph Lao and Jason Young
can discuss what’s behind the elitist attitude, whether
people who believe they’re better than others exude
more confidence, and what happens when a wealthy person
feels poor and vice versa. Drs. Joseph Lau and Jason
Young are the authors of “Resistance to Belief Change.”
Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919)
377-1200.
5. ==> Who Says You’re Dead?
Who should get custody of an embryo created through IVF
when a couple divorces? Should an alcoholic in poor
health be forced to go to rehab? Can a pediatrician
refuse to see non-vaccinated clients? Or, when you or a
loved one is on life support, who says you’re dead?
Attending psychiatrist at Mount Sinai and celebrated
bioethicist Dr. Jacob M. Appel will consider these
bioethical questions with your audience when he asks
them to play doctor and decide what they would do if
confronted with the dilemma. He’ll then reveal what
decisions were actually made in the real-life cases on
which the scenarios are based. Dr. Appel’s new book is
“Who Says You’re Dead? Medical & Ethical Dilemmas for
the Curious & Concerned.” Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer
at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell);
johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.
6. ==> Answers to Your Most Terrifying Ghost Questions
Dr. Susan Shumsky is a ghostbuster and perfect
Halloween guest who can tell you everything you ever
wanted to know about ghosts—but were too terrified to
ask. What really happens to souls after death? Is it
possible to communicate with the dead? How so? Why are
some homes, cars, offices and other places haunted?
What are the 11 types of people most susceptible to
possession? What are the 15 reasons why people become
ghosts? Dr. Shumsky is no fly-by-night author. She has
14 books in print and has been published by Simon &
Schuster. Open your phone lines for listeners with
haunted houses and Dr. Shumsky will send the ghosts
packing! Reach her at (917) 336-7184;
SShumsky@rtirguests.com
7. ==> The True Story of a Daughter’s Possession and
Exorcism
William Dorian discovered demonic possession is very
real when his 15-year old daughter tried to communicate
with the dead using a Ouija board. What began as an
innocent game eventually led to multiple evil entities
taking hold of the teen and tormenting the entire
family. Invite Dorian, author of “The Holy Water
Incident,” to share the extreme measures his family
took in the spiritual battle to save their daughter and
hear about the overwhelming trauma on the family’s
quiet life, how local religious authorities gave them a
cold shoulder and doctors’ only solution was
confinement in a psychiatric unit. William Dorian has
worked as a teacher, social worker, journalist, and
theater director. Contact Kat Sanborn at (651)
312-8452; KatS@Llewellyn.com
8. ==> 9 Ways to Decrease Halloween’s Sugar Load
More people are starting to look for alternatives to
traditional Halloween candy, especially those who are
more aware of ingredients and concerned about what
children eat. To make it easier to “scare up” a list of
treats kids will adore, Nathalie Beauchamp, D.C.,
IFMCP, a doctor of chiropractic and certified
functional medicine practitioner with the Institute of
Functional Medicine, has nine fresh ideas to share. For
example, she’ll tell you why maple-syrup candies are a
healthful alternative as are Mini Cocoa Camino dark
chocolates. Dr. Beauchamp will also explore affordable
non-candy gifts most kids will enjoy. She has appeared
on numerous radio and TV programs and writes about
health and wellness for a variety of publications. She
has her own YouTube channel and is the founder of the
weekly “What the Hack?!” podcast. Dr. Beauchamp’s
latest book is “Hack Your Health Habits: Simple Action-
Driven, Natural Health Solutions for People On the Go!”
Contact her at (613) 852-1770;
drnathalie@drnathaliebeauchamp.com
9. ==> Halloween Can be a Nightmare for Pets
As children get ready for the hustle and bustle of
trick or treating, we need to remember our furry
friends. Halloween can be a frighteningly dangerous
time for pets! Intuitive expert and animal communicator
Nora Truscello taps into animal energies and shows us
how to make Halloween all treats without the tricks for
our four legged friends. Invite Nora to share her
insights in what your furriest friends want and don’t
want on this spookiest of seasons. A spiritual
navigator for more than 30 years, Nora Truscello is an
author and speaker on a wide range of spiritual topics.
Contact Nora at (302) 803-2307; nora@intointuition.com
10. ==> Immigrants’ Day 10/28 – The American Dream
through an Immigrant’s Eyes
Imagine at 22 leaving your family and friends and
moving to another country with a language you don’t
speak fluently with only a duffel bag and an open heart
to start a new life with your soon-to-be-spouse. That’s
what Rosie J. Pova did when she came to the US from
Bulgaria. When all her papers got stolen in Las Vegas,
she found herself illegal and stuck. Fast forward a few
years, after the birth of her first child, she
rekindled her love for children’s books and started
chasing a crazy dream of becoming a children’s author.
It took 13 years to get three book contracts from a
publisher. Now she inspires both kids and adults to
dream big and persist. Her latest book, Sunday Rain,
will be released in summer 2020. Pova has been featured
on TV, radio, and in print. Contact her at (214)
563-1633 (TX); rosie.pova@yahoo.com
11. ==> Vampires are Real and You May Know One!
You can always recognize a vampire in TV shows, movies,
and novels, but a vampire is much harder to identify in
real life. Speaker and author Tom Schneider warns,
“Real-life vampires don’t have fangs or sleep in
coffins, but they can suck the life out of you!” Take
Tom and Lindy Schneider’s quiz and discover if you have
a real vampire or other destructive relationship in
your life AND what to do about it if you do!
Professional college advisors for more than 15 years,
the Schneiders have been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC,
FOX, the CW and Inside Edition. They are the authors of
“College Secrets of Highly Successful People.” Contact
Lindy Schneider at (602) 562-8669;
LSchneider@rtirguests.com
12. ==> When You Want to Downsize but Your Spouse
Doesn’t
Many times husbands and wives can’t agree on whether to
sell the family home for something smaller—an
apartment, condo, or cottage perhaps, in the city, near
grandchildren or somewhere else. But Rita Wilkins says
couples can usually have it all. “All they have to do
is figure out what having it all means to them and what
compromises they are willing to make.” The Downsizing
Designer, Rita will explain how to come up with a firm
idea of what your downsizing vision is (a two-bedroom
apartment, a condo, a townhome) and suggest ways to dip
your toe in the water before downsizing. She’ll also
share stories from her clients and her own downsizing
journey in which she gave away 95% of her belongings
and moved from a 5,000 square foot space to an 867
square-foot apartment. Rita Wilkins has been featured
on WHYY, Sirius-XM and in USA Today, Delaware Today,
Mainline Today and more. For over 35 years, she has
designed interiors throughout the country including
corporate penthouses and C-suites, Supreme Court
Justice Chambers and thousands of residential
interiors. “Downsize Your Life: Upgrade Your Lifestyle”
is her first book. Contact her at (302) 354-0972;
rwilkins@designservicesltd.com
13. ==> How You See the World When You Don’t Like
Yourself
Whether it’s the man in the White House or customers in
line at the grocery story, treating people with respect
and kindness appears to have gone the way of the rotary
phone, eight-track tapes and cursive handwriting.
What’s fueling this rise in rude, boorish behavior?
Joffre McClung believes it’s something very basic but
profound. “Self-love, or the lack of self- love,
determines not only how we see ourselves but how we
experience the world around us. It’s the prism through
which we see and define all things,” explains Joffre.
Listeners will hear how a lack of self-love manifests
and impacts our lives and learn simple ways to
encourage self-appreciation and gratitude. Joffre
McClung has appeared on dozens of radio and TV
programs. She’s a former media producer, independent
filmmaker, and the author of “The Heart of the Matter.”
Contact Joffre McClung at (917) 994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com
14. ==> It’s Northerners vs Southerners!
Even today, the big hair, big booted, Velveeta-eating
Southerners seem a world apart from the athleisure-
wearing, acai-bowl eating, self-actualization obsessed
Northerners. Suzanne Wexler, author of the upcoming
humorous memoir “Southern Grits for Northern Girls,”
will unite the country in laughter as she explains the
seven habits Southerners can teach Northerners. Suzanne
has lived in the North her whole life but visited her
Southern relatives from her maternal side often. She
knows what they get right—even if it took her years to
see! She says: “If there’s one thing North Americans
can use right now it’s a good laugh and a finer
appreciation of each other.” Suzanne is published in
the Huffington Post, National Post, Bust.com and her
work has been syndicated throughout Canada. She’s been
quoted in Goodhousekeeping.com and Reader’s Digest
magazine and provides commentary on TV and radio
throughout the U.S. and Canada. Contact her at (514)
704-0029; suzannawexler@hotmail.com
15. ==> Bass Player’s Tips to Transform Toxic Office
Culture
Think music and business have little in common?
Professional musician, culture change expert and
certified portfolio management professional, Gerald
Leonard may change your mind. Invite him on your show
to share the similarities between the two as he
identifies seven key principles for achieving the
balance, harmony and unified vision many companies lack
and reveals the most common mistakes companies make
with their culture. You’ll also learn how to make any
organization perform like a world-class orchestra to a
standing ovation from employees AND customers. Gerald
Leonard is president and CEO of Principles of
Execution, a Washington, D.C.-based Certified Minority
Business Enterprise and strategic project portfolio
management and IT governance consulting practice. He is
the author of “Culture is the Bass: 7 Steps to Creating
High Performing Teams.” Contact him at (443) 622-4740;
Gerald@Principlesofexecution.com
16. ==> The Abuser Next Door: How Domestic Violence
Affects All of Us
Domestic violence doesn’t just affect victims and their
families. According to domestic violence awareness
advocate Curt Lindsley, “It tears at the very fabric of
entire communities. It can impact a company’s bottom
line due to lost productivity, can cause long-term
health problems in victims, can spill over to schools
and workplaces, and involve innumerable police man
hours.” Curt founded the nonprofit domestic violence
awareness group Go Purple USA, sponsor of Go Purple
Awareness Day (Oct. 1), and co-founded the Covington
Domestic Violence Task Force. He’ll share how
individuals, houses of worship, companies,
organizations and community groups can sponsor
awareness events such as Go Purple Day, Purple Light
Nights, educational programs and advocacy outreach to
help put an end to domestic violence once and for all.
Contact Curt at Clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256)
213-1092.
17. ==> How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen
As the divorced father of two sons, Pastor Eric
Hawthorne knows the struggles that young boys who grow
up without dads face. “A lot of boys don’t know how to
become men due to that lack of a role model. We need
programs where men help them to learn manhood. It will
impact society for the long haul and keep boys out of
trouble.” Pastor Eric will discuss The Gentleman’s Club
launched by South Carolina elementary school teacher
Raymond Nelson, a program for boys that helps to
instill confidence, self-respect and respect for others
and share how to mentor young fatherless boys to help
them to become great men. A second-generation pastor of
Daystar Deliverance Ministries in Richardson, Texas,
Eric Hawthorne is author of the upcoming “Are You Ready
for Marriage?” Contact Eric at
EHawthorne@rtirguests.com; (214) 225-0769.
18. ==> Beauty Pageants Have Evolved for the Better
Beauty pageants traditionally were all about physical
appearances, and the participants were often portrayed
as vapid Barbie Dolls. But not anymore. “Accomplished
women are expected to be intelligent, skilled, poised
and attractive today which is reflected in media, and
even ‘beauty’ pageants,” says director/filmmaker and
author Kailin Gow. “Being strong is being beautiful.
This is being reflected in the Miss America Pageant’s
elimination of the swimsuit competition, transgender
pageants, the Miss Amazing Pageant for disabled women
and other, non-traditional celebrations of women that
go beyond focusing on mere physical beauty.” Kailin has
written hundreds of Young Adult books. She’s also a
director/filmmaker and the founder of Sparklesoup Inc.
She is also the author of “Raising a Strong Daughter:
What Fathers Should Know.” Contact Kailin at
KGow@rtirguests.com; (617) 582-2121.
19. ==> The One Trait that Leads to Unimaginable
Success
So you think you have to be brilliant, gifted and in
the right place at the right time in order to be wildly
successful in life? Kim Chestney says, “Not so!” She
says virtually everyone has the ability to attain goals
beyond their wildest imaginings thanks to the one
innate trait that all humans possess: Intuition!
“Intuition is the most important, yet least understood
faculty of human consciousness. Getting your ego out of
the way and developing your inner voice is a great
bull***t detector. It can also facilitate well-being
and growth in all aspects of your life.” Kim is an
international best-selling author and intuition expert
who founded the popular CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh,
Pa. Her new global online Intuition school,
IntuitionLab is up and running. Contact Kim at
KChestney@rtirguests.com; (412) 214-9502.
20. ==> Connect with Your Inner Cowgirl and Wrangle
Your Best Life
After turning 40, Sandra Matheson found herself at a
daunting crossroads in her life. She was divorced,
unable to continue her career as a veterinarian due to
work-related chemical sensitivities and stuck with a
money-losing farm. But she managed to turn lemons into
lemonade by rebuilding her farm, which became a
metaphor for her life. “Just as a farmer grows crops,
you can make the choice to grow your dreams after 40,”
she says. “The main focus has to be on silencing your
‘inner critic.’” Sandra is a co-host of New Cowgirl
Camps, which teach women about farming and ranching,
each June and August in Cheney, Wash. She is also the
author of the upcoming “Thrive After 40 ? How to Seize
the Life of Your Dreams!” Contact her at
smatheson@rtirguests.com; (360) 325-4221.