November 5, 2019
01. American Diplomats: Warriors on the Front Lines
02. What Would America Be Like with a Woman President?
03. New Documentary Film – The Girl Who Cannot Speak
04. How November Became the Month of the Mustache
05. Wednesday is Stress Awareness Day
06. Why Socialism Is Bad for America
07. How the War on Drugs Created a War on Us
08. Incompetent, Reckless, Smug — Does That Spell the IRS?
09. Green Acres … in Real Life
10. Renowned Spine Surgeon: Eliminate Back Pain Without Opioids
11. Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All
12. How to Be a Bad-Ass Entrepreneur
13. Take this Quiz: Are You Really Living in the Moment?
14. From Living in the Worst Housing Project to a Life of Accomplishment
15. Become Your Own Healer
16. How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen
17. It’s Never Too Late to Be a Cowgirl
18. How to Protect Kids from EMF
19. The Abuser Next Door: How Domestic Violence Affects All of Us
20. Laugh Your Way to Weight Loss and Fitness!
1.==> American Diplomats: Warriors on the Front Lines
Paul Richter has written about foreign policy and
national security for the past three decades. Now, in
his new book “The Ambassadors: America’s Diplomats on
the Front Lines” he goes behind the battles and the
headlines to highlight how American diplomats have been
the unconventional—and unheralded—warriors in the
nation’s recent conflicts in the Middle East. Invite
him on your show and hear about the mostly unknown men
and women including Robert Ford, who was taken hostage
by a Shia militia during his long service in Iraq, and
later, as ambassador to Syria, stood up to a dictator
who was slaughtering his own people and Anne Patterson,
who brokered behind-the-scenes political deals in
Islamabad. As a Washington-based reporter for The Los
Angeles Times, he traveled to 60 countries. Contact
Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099
(cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703)
646-5188.
2. ==> What Would America Be Like with a Woman
President?
With several female candidates running for president
and the possibility that Nancy Pelosi could become
president if both the president and vice president were
impeached, it’s time to consider what life might be
like under the administration of the USA’s first female
president. Lorri Craig, a Certified Financial Planner,
developer of the Wake the Warrior Woman program and
author of an upcoming book on female economic
empowerment, has some intriguing perspectives. Bring
her on-air to discuss what the country is likely to
gain economically, socially and militarily by electing
a qualified woman for president and ways so-called
feminine values would change the U.S.’s standing in the
world. She’ll back her comments up with facts including
statistics on how corporations with the most women on
their board of directors outperform those with the
fewest. Contact her at (484) 453-1742;
LCraig@rtirguests.com
3. ==> New Documentary Film – The Girl Who Cannot Speak
The Girl Who Cannot Speak, a new documentary film that
follows five women’s true stories of sexual abuse, is
screening this month in several cities nationwide. “We
began this project by meeting with women from all
different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. The
level of sincerity, depth, and trust that is cultivated
in this documentary is nothing short of impressive,”
says co-director Stefano Da Fre. Each woman has been
involved with the Lenox Hill Women’s Shelter in New
York city. Invite Da Fre and co-director Laura
Pellegrin to discuss the film and how it’s being
received across the country in the midst of the current
#MeToo movement. Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988
(Text/call) or mark@goldmanmccormick.com
4.==> How November Became the Month of the Mustache
If you’ve ever wanted to grow a mustache there’s no
better time than November. Or Movember, as it’s
popularly known, a month-long mustache-growing charity
event to raise awareness and funds for men’s health
issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer and
men’s suicide. The charity is global, but there are
events all across the US. Find out what’s happening
near you, how your listeners can take part, and how the
campaign is impacting local communities and changing
the conversation about men’s health. The Movember
foundation currently funds 1,250 plus health projects
all over the world. For an interview with a Movember
spokesperson or a participant in your area contact
Sheryl Tirol at sheryl.tirol@movember.com
5. ==> Wednesday is Stress Awareness Day
Feeling a little stressed out? Think it’s too much
“stuff” on your plate? Well, maybe it’s not the “stuff”
that’s stressing you out, but the people in your life!
“Many people who feel overly stressed are actually
feeling stressed by all the people they need to please.
Learning how to set good boundaries, especially with
the holidays approaching, can really help!” says
Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. Interview Jennifer to find out
what’s behind all this stress and how to pinpoint your
triggers ahead of time. Some people love the holidays –
it energizes them. But for many the idea of having to
plan their lives 6 weeks (or more) ahead of time
doesn’t feel mindful, it feels manipulative! Many
people think they don’t have a choice around the
holidays – but they DO. Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a
counselor and the author of “Alignment: Move from
Internal Chaos to Clarity.” Contact her at (208)
817-2870; JCochern@rtirguests.com
6. ==> Why Socialism Is Bad for America
There is a serious debate in the U.S. about whether
capitalism or socialism is truly better for the well-
being of the country. For example, are we better off
with the for-profit health-care system we already have
or with government-funded Medicare for All? Do we need
a New Green Deal or can climate change problems be
solved by the private sector? F. Patrick Cunnane will
point out that every time socialism has been attempted
it fails but because no one has been able to explain
why it is unworkable the idea keeps resurfacing. Your
audience will benefit by hearing his easy to understand
explanation of why capitalism is better than
socialism—including better for the environment. Cunnane
is the author of “The Physics to Economics Model.” An
experienced talk show guest, he has been a corporate
asset manager for more than 30 years. Contact him at
(440) 666-5871; thephysicstoeconomicscorp@gmail.com
7. ==> How the War on Drugs Created a War on Us
While the War on Drugs may have sounded like a good
idea at one time, the consequences have been
catastrophic. One in three adults in the US now have a
criminal record, primarily for drug possession. Parents
grieve the loss of their children from overdose and
mass incarceration. And patients with severe illness or
chronic pain are denied access to proven pain
medications. Lawyer and expert on drug policy and
criminal justice reform Colleen Cowles can discuss the
myths about addiction that have fueled the overdose
epidemic as well as ways to transform the punitive war
on drugs into compassionate and effective policy.
Colleen Cowles, J.D., is the author of “War on Us: How
the War on Drugs and Myths about Addiction Have Created
a War on All of Us.” She is a speaker and frequent
radio and TV guest expert on topics related to criminal
justice reform, drug policy, and substance abuse.
Contact her at (715) 828-0293; Colleen@WarOnUs.com
8. ==> Incompetent, Reckless, Smug — Does That Spell
the IRS?
It’s one thing to hate and even fear the powerful
entity that takes a sizable chunk of your hard-earned
money. But according to tax expert Richard Green — who
used to be one of the Internal Revenue Service’s own —
it’s the abuses and pompous approach of the IRS that
should get you really angry. Find out more from this
former agent, who contends that we should be talking
about (and opposing!) the recklessness of the IRS year-
round. As your guest, Green will explore: disparaging
reports and Congressional investigations on the IRS we
hear about every month … whether most audits are UNFAIR
to taxpayers … stark realities about the slow-moving
IRS staff and antiquated technology causing chaos and
wastefulness nationwide … why it’s only getting worse,
and what you can do. Only someone like Green, who’s
seen it firsthand, can blow the whistle on the IRS
mess! Richard Green has authored “Agents of Deceit.”
Contact him at (909) 570-1509; rgreen@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Green Acres … in Real Life
Remember the classic TV show comedy Green Acres
starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor as two city
slickers who traded in their luxurious lifestyle for
life on the farm? The one where Albert sings, “Farm
living is the life for me!” in the theme song? That
show still streams on Amazon but for Mike Galloway and
his wife Erin it is much more—it closely resembles
their own life story. For an entertaining and
informative show, interview Mike, a former syndicated
radio host and executive, and Erin, an advertising
executive, who left the city to help run Erin’s
stepfather’s cattle ranch in Northeastern Wyoming after
he became ill. Mike and Erin can talk about switching
gears and the challenges of managing a ranch and
raising three children away from their East Coast
roots. They are the creators of the largest YouTube and
social media brand in Wyoming, Our Wyoming Life.
Contact Mike Galloway at (307) 399-1620;
mike@ourwyominglife.com
10. ==> Renowned Spine Surgeon: Eliminate Back Pain
Without Opioids
Back pain affects more people in the U.S. than
diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. It is one
of the country’s greatest health problems and has
played a key role in the opioid crisis that has claimed
thousands of unsuspecting victims in the prime of their
lives. Invite Thomas J. Kleeman, M.D to reveal 5 myths
about back pain even doctors don’t know, why conquering
back pain is like climbing a mountain, and how pain
develops and why it’s so difficult to treat. You’ll
also learn where and when surgery fits into the
treatment options for back pain. Thomas J. Kleeman,
M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained
orthopedic surgeon known internationally for his
pioneering work on laparoscopic spine surgery. During
the month of November, he’ll donate 100% of the
proceeds from his new book “Release Yourself from Back
Pain Without Opioids: The Truth Behind the Cause and
the Cure for Low Back Pain” to Shatter Proof, a
nonprofit that combats addiction. Contact him at (603)
867-8882; tjk@nhneurospine.com
11. ==> Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All
Much has been documented about Beach Boy Brian Wilson’s
struggles with drugs, his bandmate brothers, and cousin
Mike Love. But for the first time, Brian’s former
bodyguard/caretaker Rushton “Rocky” Pamplin tells his
riveting behind-the-scenes story. Rocky is a former NFL
player who was college roommates and best friends with
Stan Love, a former LA Laker and brother of Mike Love.
In the mid-1970s, they were enlisted as life savers for
Brian, who was on a death spiral. After years of
silence, Rocky wrote the book “The Beach Boys Endless
Wave: Inside America’s Band” with co-author Ron Hamady,
a veteran of the music and film industries. “Rocky went
where no one had ever been,” Ron says. “It was a
monumental time for the band. There have been plenty of
Beach Boys books; but, no one has ever been behind the
scenes.” Contact Mike Vezo at mvezo@rtirguests.com;
(310) 997-4947.
12. ==> How to Be a Bad-Ass Entrepreneur
Looking for a practical course in entrepreneurial
“badassery?” Laura Di Franco and Donnie Boivin may be
able to help. The two met when Di Franco was a guest on
Boivin’s Success Champions podcast and became fast
friends and collaborators. Now they’re helping other
entrepreneurs tackle everything from crafting a
business vision to researching speaking gigs. On your
show they’ll discuss why having an ideal client avatar
is more important than trying to meet everyone’s needs
and explain what purpose-driven fear is and how it
works. A sales expert, Boivin created his first
business at 40 and currently has a fast-growing
Facebook group. Through Brave Healer Productions, Di
Franco helps fellow health-care practitioners take
their businesses to the next level. Together they’ve
written “Your High Vibe Business: A Strategic Workbook
for Badass Entrepreneurial Success.” Contact Laura Di
Franco, (703) 915-3653; bewarriorlove@gmail.com
13. ==> Take this Quiz: Are You Really Living in the
Moment?
A lot of people think they’re living in the moment, but
Joffre McClung says many are actually sleepwalking
through life not realizing what they’re missing.
“Living in the moment is about being present in your
life, moving through the world consciously and with
purpose, and being aware of your behavior and its
impact on those around you,” explains the personal
growth expert and author. Take her quiz to discover
which areas of your life need waking up and get simple,
everyday tips to instantly become more present and feel
happier, less stressed and more focused. A former media
producer and independent filmmaker, Joffre McClung has
appeared on dozens of radio and TV programs. Her latest
book is The Heart of the Matter. Contact Joffre McClung
at (917) 994-0225 (TX); JMcClung@rtirguests.com
14. ==> From Living in the Worst Housing Project to a
Life of Accomplishment
No one expected much from Christopher L. Hall. After
all, his mother was an alcoholic, his father was in
jail, he lived in one of the worst housing projects in
Los Angeles and he was a runaway who stole a
motorcycle. But Hall defied the odds. Invite him on air
to discuss what happened when he was 14 that set him on
the path to dental school, medical school, and the
military. Today he is an ER doctor in Mississippi even
as one of his brothers sits in federal prison serving
the equivalent of a life sentence. Now a role model and
leader, Hall can inspire other young people to realize
that it isn’t where you start in life that matters,
it’s where you end up. Contact him at (251) 207-7527;
chall@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Become Your Own Healer
Do you realize you can empower yourself to reduce
physical discomfort, ease anxiety and even slow (or
reverse) the progression of disease? How does illness
send you messages about your body, that you need to
know for longer, healthier life? When working with your
doctors, what should you know about self-healing?
What’s the link between disease and emotions? Explore
the answers when you interview physician and speaker
Dr. Nelie Johnson, initiator of the Forum “It’s Time to
Heal,” offering an integrative approach to treating
illness. Dr. Johnson will discuss what’s been missing
in health care (traditional Western medicine AND
alternative methods) and how patients are best served
when they become an acknowledged part of the health
team. Your guest’s upcoming book is “The Healing
Message of Illness.” Contact Dr. Nelie Johnson at (604)
334-3853; njohnson@rtirguests.com
16. ==> 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.
17. ==> It’s Never Too Late to Be a Cowgirl
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.
18. ==> How to Protect Kids from EMF
Electromagnetic radiation from cellphone towers,
cellphones, and other electronic appliances is
everywhere. Although there have been more than 10,000
global scientific studies done on the health impacts of
EMFs, most of us remain blissfully unaware of the
dangers. So what do parents need to do to protect their
children? For the answer, interview Beverly Jensen,
Ph.D. Dr. Jensen will discuss actions to take to reduce
electromagnetic radiation in your home to protect
yourself and your children and discuss whether that
cellphone tower near your house should concern you. She
can offer your listeners a link to her free eBook,
“Protecting Our Children from EMR.” Dr. Jensen is a
life-long practitioner of the natural healing arts and
author of the forthcoming book “21st Century Wellness
Rx: Health Hacks to Prevent & Cure Chronic Disease.”
Contact her at (206) 905-9720;
jbeverly@womensmedicinebowl.com
19. ==> 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.
20. ==> Laugh Your Way to Weight Loss and Fitness!
Love food but hate your weight? Find inspiration from a
woman who persevered through 19 years of negative body
image and diet setbacks, but kept her sense of humor
and came out on top. Mary Prenon, author of “I’m Lazy
and I Love to Eat,” finally discovered that laughter
really is the best medicine for everything – including
losing 50 pounds. After struggling with weight issues
for almost 20 years, Mary began writing about her
problems as well as really funny events – like joining
a “diet center” sandwiched in between a pastry shop and
fast food restaurant! When her cardiologist told her
she was “heavy,” she jokingly plotted to kidnap him and
stuff him with junk food! Instead of being sad and
depressed, Mary learned to laugh at herself, turn a bad
mood into something positive, and get motivated. Hear
how she used humor to transform workouts, make
healthier food choices and get in shape – at age 61!
Mary works full-time and is all about quick and easy
fitness tips and meal preps. She’s been featured on
NBC’s “Good Morning Connecticut” and “Coffee Break” in
Providence, as well ABC’s “Morning Blend” in Tucson.
Contact her at (914) 552-0983; lazylove2eat@gmail.com