01. Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
02. Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work
03. A Better Way to Approach New Year’s Resolutions
04. 5 Ways to Make Your Life Easier in 2025
05. 2025 Inspiration: Pack Your Bags and Hit the Road
1. ==> Jimmy Carter’s Legacy
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Sunday at the age of 100. Invite David Gibbs, who has studied the Carter presidency for the past 15 years, to talk about his legacy and new evidence that shows America’s right turn in domestic and foreign policy really began during the Carter presidency, not — as is widely believed — during that of his successor, Ronald Reagan. “Evidence from newly opened archives show that Carter initiated the deregulation of U.S. industry and finance, reduced the power of organized labor, lowered taxes on business, and imposed austerity measures that intentionally raised unemployment among working people. Carter also augmented military spending for the first time in a decade, diverting resources from domestic programs, while increasing U.S. interventions overseas.” Gibbs says, “Carter should also be remembered for his support of racial justice and his many impressive achievements after he left the presidency. But we must not whitewash his central role in overturning FDR’s New Deal and concentrating wealth among the top 1 percent of the U.S. population.” Gibbs is a professor of history at the University of Arizona. He is the author of “Revolt of the Rich: How the Politics of the 1970s Widened America’s Class Divide.” Contact him at dgibbs@arizona.edu
2. ==> Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work
Whether it's a vow to lose weight, quit smoking, save money, or attain other lofty goals, when the clock strikes midnight signaling the beginning of a new year, many people will have made resolutions. But despite having the best of intentions, clinical psychologist Stephen Sideroff claims that resolutions don't make it past the first few weeks. "New Year's resolutions often involve breaking out of long-standing patterns or habits," he says. "Unfortunately, people are generally uncomfortable with change." He adds that in order for people to make lasting changes, they have to learn to be comfortable with discomfort, and then to have a plan for staying focused on their goals. He has discovered a holistic methodology based on 9 key pillars to help you thrive, even in the midst of overwhelming discomfort and stress. He is an associate professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Rheumatology at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine, and the author of "The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Mastering Stress, Slow Aging and Increase Vitality." Dr. Stephen Sideroff at (213) 660-4659; ssideroff@rtirguests.com
3. ==> A Better Way to Approach New Year’s Resolutions
There’s no sugarcoating the fact that achieving your goals – any goals – can sometimes be difficult, and New Year’s resolutions are no exception: Eighty percent of us give up on our resolutions by the second week in February. That’s why it’s important to be strategic. Most people say the main reason they procrastinate is because of fatigue; they’re just too tired. So, it only makes sense to set at least one resolution that will increase your energy, and we have decades of research to show us just how to do that: improve your habits around diet, sleep and exercise. Dr. Linda Gannaway is an expert at helping people stop procrastinating, achieve their goals, and establish new habits. She taught classes on procrastination for more than 20 years to thousands of university students. A former procrastinator herself, Linda also spent five years studying procrastination and wrote the most comprehensive book available: “FINALLY Stop Procrastinating.” Now she’s on a mission to help as many other procrastinators as she can. There are lots of reasons to feel hopeful – because of the latest findings in brain research, now even the most die-hard procrastinators can find techniques that will help them succeed. Contact her at (559) 234-4572; Lgannaway@rtirguests.com
4.==> 5 Ways to Make Your Life Easier in 2025
Although we’re all unique, we go through similar trials. Give your listeners a little ‘Ray of Sunshine’ this New Year with Deborah Mallow and her positive energy club that offers no nonsense, uncomplicated solutions to deal with difficult people and problematic situations. You’ll learn how to replace unhealthy habits with positive changes, declutter what’s blocking your way, and enjoy more while worrying less. Discover how to reshape your mindset, shift your energy and end self-sabotage with easy-to-implement strategies that will have a huge impact on your daily life. Deborah Mallow is a positivity expert, mindset coach and the author of “6 Steps to Fewer Days that Suck.” Contact her at (516) 613-5359; dmallow@rtirguests.com
5. ==> 2025 Inspiration: Pack Your Bags and Hit the Road
Brenda Prater Sellers has done it all: climbed Mt. Everest, chatted with celebrities, and written a book about her fabulous adventures. She’s slept in crazy places and learned a lot of lessons about perseverance, mental health and supporting loved ones. As listeners set their resolutions and New Year’s goals, Brenda will share her story, discuss her travels, and encourage everyone to focus on what really matters in life. You’ll be inspired and entertained as you hear about her experiences—and mishaps—in bizarre locations, staying at the world’s most unique places: an underwater hotel, an ice hotel, sleeping with polar bears, and sleeping in wigwams along Route 66. Think you could never do the same? She’ll share cost-saving travel tips and provide insight into her adventures while encouraging listeners to create their own bucket lists! Brenda is the author of “You Slept Where? Calamities of a Clumsy Businesswoman.” Contact her at (865) 344-1755; bsellers@rtirguests.com
