01. The RX for ‘Election Stress Disorder’
02. The Real Threat to Democracy: Elite Power Struggles
03. The Fight Against Autocracy Needs a New Playbook
04. Good News: October Job Growth Doubles Expectations
05. Micro Dramas Are Shaking Up the Film Industry
06. What History’s Most Notorious Leaders Can Teach Us About Leadership Success
07. Hungarian Refugee Reveals the Horror of Living Under Communism and Why America’s School’s Must Teach It
08. WWJD: Why A Black Pastor Believes God Wants Him to Be a Republican
09. Can We Use Laws and Technology to Remove People’s Hidden Bias?
10. How to Turn Your Love of Thrifting Into a Side-Hustle
11. International Grief Expert David Kessler
12. Nelson Mandela, the Dalai Lama, U2: This Flight Attendant Who Has Met Them All
13. How to Raise Resilient Kids in Scary Times
14. Can Art Heal?
15. Ex-Pro Linebacker Credits Halloween ‘Nightmare’ for Keys to Success
1.==> The RX for ‘Election Stress Disorder’
Stop the madness, please! With just days to go before the 2024 election, Americans are overwrought by the endless news coverage, the polarizing politics and the misinformation. And with many people predicting a drawn-out, contested decision, it appears the madness won’t end on election day and may in fact go on for weeks or even months. Americans are suffering from ‘Election Stress Disorder’ which, according to psychiatrist, Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H., is “a constellation of psychological and physical symptoms, including: anxiety, depression, frustration, fear, anger, somatic symptoms from headaches to high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system.” Dr. Carole says the stress can wreak havoc on relationships and make you more irritable but there are ways to combat it, including dialing back your news watching, avoiding political conversations with those you disagree with, and trying a new hobby that allows you to take a break from the noise. Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H. is a board-certified psychiatrist and an award-winning and bestselling author. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; Ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
2. ==> The Real Threat to Democracy: Elite Power Struggles
Throughout the lead-up to the presidential election, many Americans have grown concerned over the state of their democracy. Polls suggest that voters across the country—and the ideological spectrum—believe that democracy is under threat. And they are not alone; over the past few years, scholars and pundits have sounded the alarm that democracy is backsliding around the world. But for all the handwringing about populism, the true threat to democracy emerges from power struggles among elites, according to Larry Bartels. Misunderstanding the nature of populism “distracts attention from the chronic vulnerabilities of democracy—notably, the perennial temptation for political leaders to entrench themselves in power.” Larry Martin Bartels is an American political scientist and the co-director of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions and Shayne chair in public policy and social science at Vanderbilt University. Contact him at (615) 322-6227; larry.bartels@vanderbilt.edu
3.==> The Fight Against Autocracy Needs a New Playbook
The global outlook for democracy is clouded, if not downright disheartening. Over the past two decades the number of democracies worldwide has fallen in every region, and Larry Diamond says the tide must turn. “A democratic election is only a beginning. Without honest and effective governance, a capable state, the rule of law, an independent judiciary, and a vigilant civil society, democracy will not deliver the economic growth, physical infrastructure, social services, public health, human rights, and safety and security that its voters expect.” Diamond can discuss why democracy has lost favor around the globe, where he sees it growing, and why. “The key to defeating authoritarian populism is to expose its vanity, duplicity, and venality, to show it to be not a defense of the people but a fraud upon the people,” he says. Larry Diamond is William L. Clayton senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and Mosbacher senior fellow in global democracy at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. Contact him at ldiamond@stanford.edu
4.==> Good News: October Job Growth Doubles Expectations
Private sector hiring blew past expectations in October, another sign that the US labor market remains on solid footing according to payroll processor ADP. Non-governmental employers added 233,000 jobs in October, a sharp acceleration from the 159,000 net increase reported for September, according to ADP’s latest National Employment Report. “In a month that promised to be super messy with double-hit hurricanes, we are seeing that the national labor market was strong and broadly robust,” says Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP. “Over the summer, there seemed to be a malaise, and I think it was easy to interpret that malaise in hiring as a slowing trend in labor demand,” she says. “In actuality, it looks like that malaise was just waiting for some of the uncertainty of the year to clear up.” Economists initially estimated 143,000 new jobs in October and many are still expecting Friday’s official Labor Department jobs report to show watered-down employment gains. Contact Joanna DiNizio at (973) 369-8167; Joanna.DiNizio@ADP.com
5. ==> Micro Dramas Are Shaking Up the Film Industry
The era of big budget productions and monthly subscriptions to streaming platforms may be waning as a growing number of people turn to their phones to watch vertically shot, minute-long micro dramas. The new form of entertainment has been booming in China and is already spreading to the United States, a rare instance of a Chinese cultural export finding traction in the West. Discuss this growing trend with Omari Newton, an accomplished actor and co-head of film production and head of acting for Vancouver Film School. He’ll explain what a micro drama is, how it features frequent plot turns designed to keep millions of viewers hooked and paying for more, and how the new medium is shaking up Hollywood. Omari Newton has appeared in Netflix’s “The Dragon Prince,” “Far Cry 6,” “Blue Mountain State” and other productions. Contact Paul Clarke at paul@newsworthypress.org
6. ==> What History’s Most Notorious Leaders Can Teach Us About Leadership Success
The long-held belief in the business world is that leadership lessons can only be learned from positive role models. However, Steve Williams claims, “We can learn a lot about effective leadership from the likes of Viking Shield Maiden Freydis Eiriksdottir, Genghis Khan, and Hell’s Angel Sonny Barger. He’ll share the specific tactics that made these infamous characters such effective head honchos and how to apply these to your own path to success. Williams is the author of six books including “Notorious: Leadership Lessons from History’s Most Notorious Leaders,” and a certified leadership coach. Contact him at (920) 280-1068; swilliams@rtirguests.com
7. ==> Hungarian Refugee Reveals the Horror of Living Under Communism and Why America’s School’s Must Teach It
Many Americans are convinced that our country could never become a Communist dictatorship. But author and refugee Laszlo (Les) Suhayda can share that no country is immune from this, and why he believes that this must be taught in U.S. schools. “Life under Communism is horrific, ” he says. “Our younger generations need to study history, and school districts should never remove this history from school curricula, or we are doomed to repeat it.” Les and his family escaped for America when he was only 5, and he witnessed the horrors of dictatorships first-hand. He is the author of the memoir “Twelve Bells to Freedom: The Suhajda Story,” and the inventor of the first wine slushee product in America. Contact Laszlo (Les) Suhayda at (314) 501-6838; Lsuhayda@rtirguests.com
8. ==> WWJD: Why A Black Pastor Believes God Wants Him to Be a Republican
It used to be the norm that people of color and minorities identified as Democrats, but today, that’s not necessarily the case. Take, for instance, African American church pastor and former Democrat Frank Tull. He believes that his support of the Republican party is actually based on biblical principles. “I was a Democrat and voted straight party every year,” he says. “Then I began to search my mind for examples of the Democratic party’s platforms and how it lined up with the word of God. However, issue by issue, I could not think of an example that lined up with the word of God that I was preaching.” He is the author of “Christians Must Vote,” as well as the co-founder and senior pastor at the World Church in Texas. Contact Frank Tull at (469) 609-1385; ftull@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Can We Use Laws and Technology to Remove People’s Hidden Bias?
Diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) are major buzzwords in the modern world. Furthermore, many business, government, and social institutions have enacted laws and policies to ensure that people of diverse backgrounds are treated fairly, at all levels of society. But do these work? “Laws, polices, and technology cannot eliminate unconscious biases all humans have,” says author Sara Ting. “Individuals must remove them.” Sara is a diversity and inclusion educator, speaker, consultant, and the author of “Small Book with a Big Idea: 5 Minute Training to Empower You and Transform the World.” Contact Sara Ting at (508) 715-3370; Sting@rtirguests.com
10. ==> How to Turn Your Love of Thrifting Into a Side-Hustle
Do you consider yourself a master thrifter? Have you ever thought about using your talent and skills to make money? Invite Aaron LePedis to show you how to take your love of treasure hunting to the next level and turn it into a money-making venture. Learn how to have a 5-figure garage sale, where to find treasures in your own home, ways to avoid online marketplace scams and much, much more. Aaron’s journey as an entrepreneur started when he was 9 flipping coins, stamps and baseball cards. By 21 he was a millionaire. Aaron had a TV show on PBS for many years and continues to be an expert for the FBI. With over 1,000 interviews on radio, podcasts, and TV and 40 years of experience, Aaron could be your next great interview! Contact Mara at assistant@gsmpartnersinc.com
11. ==> International Grief Expert David Kessler
When you experience grief, your world can feel overwhelming. It can be difficult to imagine a future. You feel lost and hopeless. David Kessler is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief, loss, and navigating life’s changes. His experiences with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a fulfilled life, even after life’s tragedies. Invite him on your show to discuss the many ways grief affects us, how to understand your unique and personal experience with grief, and ways to work through loss, release the hurt and learn to grieve with more than pain. David’s own experience as a child witnessing a mass shooting while his mother was dying in a hospital helped him begin his journey. Since then he has taught thousands of physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders about the end of life, trauma, and grief. Despite his vast knowledge, his life was turned upside down by the sudden death of his 21-year-old son. David Kessler has written six bestselling books and his advice has been featured by “The New York Times,” “Unlocking Us with Brene Brown,” NBC’s “Today,” and many other media outlets. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (o); (703) 400-1099 (c); johanna@jrbpr.biz or Reigan Wright at (703) 646-5188
12. ==> Nelson Mandela, the Dalai Lama, U2: This Flight Attendant Who Has Met Them All
During her nearly 40-year career as a flight attendant, Tania Anderson met everyone from Elizabeth Taylor and the mega rock band U2 to the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, Britain’s Prince Philip, and five U.S. presidents! One of the most memorable people she met was South African President Nelson Mandela. “He was absolutely radiant,” she recalls. “I made my way up to the dais where he was speaking and yelled, ‘God Bless you, President Mandela!’ He leaned down and vigorously shook my hand.” She also established a side gig in show biz, working as an extra on the popular TV show “West Wing,” and in several scenes in the hit Steven Spielberg film “Catch Me If You Can.” She is the author of the memoir “On Butterflies’ Wings: An Anthology of International Escapades,” and the upcoming “Synchronicity — the Escapades Continue.” Contact Tania Anderson at (213) 513-6099; tanderson@rtirguests.com
13. ==> How to Raise Resilient Kids in Scary Times
Today’s kids have more stressors and fear triggers than ever, including constant exposure to social and other media, bullying, intense pressure to excel at everything, and more. In addition, modern society often sends the message that today’s kids are fragile. According to Jack Gindi, that is our biggest mistake. “Real resilience isn’t built by avoiding pain or by force and struggle,” he says. “It’s built by teaching them how to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and grace.” This led him to found the I Believe in Me program, which provides kids and parents with practical tools for building self-esteem, managing emotions, and setting achievable goals. Contact Jack Gindi at (719) 751-8807; jgindi@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Can Art Heal?
Is art intended to be more than a wall decoration or enjoyable activity, or can it be used to light the path to wholeness? According to author and artist Lynette Watkins, “Art matters because it is a reflection of ourselves. It shows us who we are, and what we value. Using art as a communication tool can gently propel us in the discovery and expression of our innermost feelings leading us to a soul encounter. We were born on purpose for a purpose. Even looking at art can help us to find that purpose, activate our own creativity, and set us on a path of healing.” Lynette is an acclaimed artist, professor of art, writer, musician, and author of “Can It Be That Some Chains Are Mere Shadows? A Visual Journey From Darkness To Light.” Contact Lynette Watkins at (575) 454-4635; lwatkins@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Ex-Pro Linebacker Credits Halloween ‘Nightmare’ for Keys to Success
When best-selling author 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, which has fueled high-impact people throughout history and can help you target and direct your life today – if you know about it. John’s book “Hit Your Bullseye!” shares how you can 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