December 11, 2018
01. Trump and the Imperial Presidency
02. Trump’s AG Pick: Barr, Bush and Iran Contra
03. Did Political Incivility Begin with Bush?
04. Fun Show: WOW Women of Wrestling
05. Holiday Rip-Offs and Scams
06. Biggest Holiday Money Mistakes
07. Holiday Party Dos and Don’ts
08. ‘Nutcracking’ Tips to Tame Holiday Anxiety
09. Tis the Season for Marital Discord
10. Don’t Let Relatives Ruin Your Holidays
11. Top 10 Holiday Gifts to Give a Widow
12. The Making of ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’
13. Is it Time to Go Back to Grad School?
14. How to Start a Business on Your Lunch Hour
15. Are Men Really Scared of Women at Work?
16. New Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
17. How to Recover from a Bad, Awful Day
18. How to Become a Great Conversationalist
19. Myths about the One Percent
20. Interview the ‘Decision Doula’
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1. ==> Trump and the Imperial Presidency
While many people look at President Donald Trump as a
statement about the American character, Jay Cost
instead sees him as a statement about the structure of
our government. He says, “Donald Trump represents the
apotheosis of the imperial presidency, whereby a single
person has come to exercise almost total spiritual,
moral, and psychological control over civil society.
His tenure as commander in chief reveals that this
model of governance is basically unsound and
incoherent.” He says, “Whether we realize it or not,
the nation’s basic law invests most power to do things
with Congress, not the president. By obsessing so
endlessly about the president, we are basically just
fussing over manners, rather than real issues that the
government can actually do something about.” Jay Cost
is a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise
Institute, a columnist for National Review, and a
contributing editor to The Weekly Standard. He’s the
author of “The Price of Greatness: James Madison,
Alexander Hamilton, and the Creation of American
Oligarchy.” Contact him at jcost241@gmail.com;
@jcostTWS or mediaservices@aei.org
2. ==> Trump’s AG Pick: Barr, Bush and Iran Contra
President Donald Trump has picked a Washington veteran
who served as the nation’s top cop under former
President George H.W. Bush to be his next attorney
general. William Barr, 68, served in the role in a very
different Washington and under a very different
president from 1991 to 1993. He was attorney general
when Bush pardoned six individuals implicated in the
Iran-Contra scandal, including Caspar Weinberger,
Elliott Abrams and Robert C. McFarlane. Investigative
journalist Arun Gupta is a writing a piece for The
Intercept titled “George Bush, the secret government,
and the Iran-Contra scandal.” The Iran-Contra affair
involved the Reagan-Bush administration trading missile
sales to Iran for U.S. hostages, and using the proceeds
of those arms sales to fund anti-Sandinista Contras in
Central America — in violation of U.S. law. Arun Gupta
has reported for publications including The Guardian,
Salon, Al Jazeera America, and YES! Magazine. Contact
him at arun.indypendent@gmail.com; @arunindy
3. ==> Did Political Incivility Begin with Bush?
Last week, we bid a solemn and respectful goodbye to
our 41st president, George H.W. Bush. Now it is time to
begin examining his legacy—with sober eyes. Former news
anchor and reporter Nita Wiggins, a U.S. citizen
currently teaching journalism in Paris, France, will
lay out her case for why she is convinced that the
negative political discourse began on Bush’s watch with
the airing of the Willie Horton ad against then-
opponent Michael Dukakis. She’ll dispute his “kinder
and gentler” reputation and take an unsparing look at
his time as head of the CIA and vice president as well
as the Bush connection to the confirmation of Supreme
Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Nita spent 21 years on
live TV as a news reporter and sportscaster who
interviewed such notables as Muhammad Ali and Rosa
Parks. She is the author of an upcoming book, “Civil
Rights Baby.” Contact her at NWiggins@rtirguests.com
4. ==> Fun Show: WOW Women of Wrestling
Wrestling icon David McLane is the man behind the
iconic ‘80s TV series GLOW ‘Gorgeous Ladies Of
Wrestling.’ He’s now teamed up with Los Angeles Lakers
owner Jeanie Buss, television trailblazer Mark Burnett
and Mark Cuban for WOW Women of Wrestling with a
spotlight on the legendary WOW Superheroes. WOW’s
roster boasts over 30 highly skilled wrestlers—each
with their own unique personalities and backstories
inspired by the women behind the Superheroes. Wow Women
of Wrestling airing on AXS TV this January. Contact
Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Erin Bolden at
(703) 646-5188.
5. ==> Holiday Rip-Offs and Scams
Tis the season for giving… and taking! Thieves know
your vulnerabilities this time of year and they are out
in full force looking for opportunities to steal your
money. Invite William Francavilla to share ways you can
minimize being scammed this holiday season. From
charity donations to online rip-offs and social media
phishing scams, Francavilla will outline ways to make
sure your hard-earned money doesn’t fall into the wrong
hands. Francavilla is the author of “The Madoffs Among
Us, Combat the Scammers, Con Artists and Thieves Who
Are Plotting to Steal your Money.” He’s a CFP and
former senior vice president, director of Wealth
Management for Legg Mason who has extensive media
experience. Contact him at (757) 870-4590;
wmfrancavilla@gmail.com
6. ==> Biggest Holiday Money Mistakes
We all overspend this time of year. If you don’t want
to wake up with a financial headache this January,
invite tax and financial expert Abby Eisenkraft to
share holiday money mistakes you should avoid. “Do you
check for coupons while you wait on line? Don’t use
public Wi-Fi! A thief can get into your phone,” says
Eisenkraft. “And never open a credit card account in
the store. Unscrupulous employees can sell your
information and ‘shoulder surfers’ can steal your ID.
Even well-meaning employees can inadvertently leave
your forms out for anyone to see.” Frequently quoted by
the press, Eisenkraft is the author of “101 Ways to
Stay Off the IRS Radar” and “Combat Tax-Related
Identity Theft.” Contact her at (347) 598-0111;
abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com
7. ==> Holiday Party Dos and Don’ts
Want to be a great guest at the next holiday party and
not the guy or gal who is remembered for being
thoughtless, drunk or clueless? Suzanne Wexler, a high
energy, fun, and fabulous lifestyle expert, will offer
your listeners five things to remember in order to be
the good kind of memorable. Among the topics she’ll
cover are what to bring the host or hostess that will
definitely be appreciated, what to leave home if you
are bringing your kids, what to bring an extra pair of
(you probably would not do this on your own), and the
importance of leaving gossip for after the party.
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, Prevention magazine and provided
commentary on CTV National, Virgin Radio and more. She
is currently writing a humor memoir titled “How to
Swing Like a Southern Belle — Even If You Are Frozen
in the North.” Reach her at (514) 704-0029;
suzannawexler@hotmail.com
8. ==> ‘Nutcracking’? Tips to Tame Holiday Anxiety
The holiday season can be filled with joy, but it can
also be several weeks of sustained stress and anxiety
overload! Between the pressure to buy the right gifts,
decorate and entertain like Martha Stewart, and get the
perfect party look, it’s no wonder people dread this
time of year. But anxiety expert Mariann Adams says
holiday anxiety doesn’t have to ruin the season. For
those bracing for the weeks ahead, she says, “You don’t
have to hate this time of year. The issue isn’t the
holidays, it’s the anxiety the holidays trigger, and
that’s something you can actually fix!” Mariann will
share “nutcracking” tips to keep you from “cracking”
and becoming “nuts” at the holidays and discuss the
many ways holiday anxiety surfaces including avoidance,
appearance anxiety, procrastination, indecision,
financial anxiety and perfectionism. Listeners will
learn easy way to instantly reduce anxiety to enjoy the
holidays. Mariann Adams, MS, NCTM, is an anxiety
author, researcher and seasoned performer. Contact her
at (541) 919-6060; or MAdams@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Tis the Season for Marital Discord
Sure, the holidays are supposed to mean fun times with
the family. But, for many, the reality is no Currier &
Ives postcard. There’s financial stress, family
obligation stress, and opportunities to drink too much
and behave badly with friends and coworkers. Interview
licensed marriage counselor Brad Robinson to learn ways
to lessen the chance that marriages will hit rough
patches during the holidays or after when people start
thinking about whether they want to stay in marriages
in which trust has been violated and needs are not
being met. Brad specializes in helping couples survive
infidelity and he can share his surprising take on what
types of couples are most at risk. He is motivated to
do this work after having grown up in a broken home.
Brad co-hosts the popular “Healing Broken Trust”
podcast with his wife, Morgan, and they are writing a
book with the same name. Contact him at (918) 606-1700;
morgan@tulsamarriagesolutions.com
10. ==> Don’t Let Relatives Ruin Your Holidays
Tis the season to be merry. However, some relatives
make it difficult to spend time with them. There’s
Uncle Harry, who loves to argue politics and your
mother-in-law who nitpicks the food, the tree and just
about everything else. And even your dad, who can’t
resist showering you with unwanted advice. Instead of
getting stressed out by the usual suspects, interview
psychotherapist Gillian Padgett for tips you can use to
get through the holidays with more joy. An expert on
reducing stress, Gillian will share the importance of
planning your escape route ahead of time, leaving your
emotional baggage outside, and trying to understand the
offending person’s modus operandi and your former role
in setting that person off. She can even explain ways
holiday stress can be a gift! Gillian is the author of
Let Stress Heal Your Life. Reach her at
GPadgett@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Top 10 Holiday Gifts to Give a Widow
The holidays are especially hard for people who have
lost their spouse and for their friends and relatives.
That’s why author Trish Comer, who will be celebrating
her fifth Christmas without her husband Bob, has put
together her top ten “gifts” to give the widows (or
widowers) in your life. For example, you’ll learn why
it’s a good idea to tell stories about the decedent and
to let his widow repeat stories you’ve heard before.
Also, why it’s fine to invite her to join your holiday
dinner, tree-trimming or caroling plans but not to
compare her to other grieving people you know. And how
appreciative she will be when you send her a text, card
or email during the holidays to let her know you are
thinking of her. In addition, she’ll share advice for
widows themselves on focusing on the present and what
you have instead of what you used to have. Trish
coauthored “Wonder Widows” with two of her widowed
friends. Reach her at (505) 268-6097;
trish@wonderwidows.com
12. ==> The Making of ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’
It’s been 50 years since the holiday classic Santa
Claus is Comin’ to Town premiered on network TV but
fans continue to watch it each Christmas season with
many introducing the Burgermeister Meisterburger to
their kids—and grandkids! Invite Rankin/Bass
Productions’ official historian/biographer Rick
Goldschmidt to share trivia about the magical Animagic
TV special. You’ll learn how the show was made and the
Hollywood stars behind the characters like Fred
Astaire, Mickey Rooney and Keenan Wynn. Goldschmidt’s
fifth book on the work of Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules
Bass is out this season entitled “The Making of Santa
Claus Is Comin’ To Town and The Daydreamer.” He’ll also
be in a new TV series called Collector’s Call with Lisa
Whelchel from The Facts of Life. Contact him at
Rickgoldsc@aol.com
13. ==> Is it Time to Go Back to Grad School?
Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates found career success
without a college degree, but their stories are the
exception, not the rule. Today a graduate degree has
replaced a bachelor’s degree as the educational
requirement for many employers. Interview Dr. Don
Martin and Kevin Kiley to learn why is now the best
time to think about going to grad school. Find out
what the biggest mistake graduate school applicants
make and what are the 7 questions you need to ask
yourself before applying to grad school. Dr. Don Martin
was the admissions dean at three top-tier universities
and in three different disciplines and is the author of
“Road Map for Graduate Study: A Guide for Prospective
Students.” Kevin Kiley has served as admissions
director in a top-tier MBA program. They have
successfully coached hundreds of individuals through
the graduate school application process and together
have over 50 years of graduate admissions experience.
Contact Dr. Don Martin at (917) 273-2316;
dmartin@gradschoolroadmap.com or Kevin Kiley at (314)
334-1320; KKiley@rtirguests.com
14. ==> How to Start a Business on Your Lunch Hour
Although many people love the idea of being their own
boss, few act on it due to a lack of time, money or
knowledge. Lorri Craig, who started a business out of
her bedroom, can explain how to start a business on
your lunch hour and learn from her mistakes so you
won’t have to repeat them. The creator of the Lunch Bag
MBA program, Lorri can discuss creating a business from
doing what you love, determining if your idea is
viable, listening to your gut, thinking like an
investor and more. She has lots of inspiring success
stories to share too. Craig is a Certified Financial
Planner with a master’s degree in finance who says you
don’t have to go to graduate school to start your own
viable business. Contact her at (541) 453-1742;
LCraig@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Are Men Really Scared of Women at Work?
Perhaps you saw the Bloomberg News article about men on
Wall Street who say they are afraid to hire women or be
alone with female colleagues in the wake of the #MeToo
movement. Is it true that many men on Wall Street and
other industries now feel that way or is this an
exaggerated reaction of a vocal minority? Wall Street
executive, business consultant and career coach Tamara
Lashchyk (Lash-check) thinks such comments are a gross
generalization made by a few in an attempt to diminish
#MeToo and to maintain the “bro-culture” status quo.
Oddly enough, she had expected such a backlash when she
was researching her bestselling book, “Lose the Gum: A
Survival Guide for Women on Wall Street, Main Street
and Every Street in Between,” but instead she has found
that the men she has interviewed think avoiding female
colleagues is ridiculous. This experienced talk show
guest can also talk about ways some men have
experienced collateral damage from the movement and the
behaviors women sometimes exhibit at work that holds
them back including the No. 1 thing that makes men in
the office cringe. Contact Tamara at (732) 373-3543;
TLashchyk@rtirguests.com
16. ==> New Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
The opioid crisis has not only taken many lives, it’s
left millions of people searching for safe ways to
manage their chronic pain. Invite Trip Goolsby, M.D.,
to discuss a new “pain healing” approach for those who
have been dependent upon prescription medications for
decades. Among the new options is a neurostimulation
device that attaches to the patient’s ear and is able
to act on nerve centers in the brain controlling blood
pressure (vasodilatation) and pain (endorphin
secretion). Goolsby says the therapy is a conservative
treatment for chronic pain and can also help peripheral
artery disease. Invite him to share the latest in pain
healing therapy as well as his Six Pillars approach to
optimized health. Infinite Health Integrative Medicine
Center is an integrative practice with a niche focus on
health optimization, longevity and regenerative
medicines. Contact LeNae Goolsby at (337) 312-8234;
LeNae.Goolsby@gmail.com
17. ==> How to Recover from a Bad, Awful Day
Everyone has days when everything seems to go wrong.
Maybe you’ve had a fender-bender, your daughter got in
trouble in school and your colleagues at work forgot to
tell you about an important meeting you should have
attended. Add in some worrisome news out of Washington
and you have a classic bad news day. Awful stuff
happens, of course, but we don’t need to be anxious or
stressed out. To make any bad day go away, harness the
vocal healing powers of Dawn Crystal. Have her on your
show and listen as her angelic vocalizations help you
and your audience achieve these benefits: greater calm
and peacefulness; fast stress relief; and unlimited
energy to conquer all challenges. Dawn has been healing
people over the air using sound for 25 years and has
been interviewed on the radio more than 40 times and
has been a guest on major TV shows. Contact her at
(808) 907-6294; DCrystal@rtirguests.com
18. ==> How to Become a Great Conversationalist
When’s the last time you had a decent conversation?
With your spouse? Your friends? Your coworkers? If
you’re like most people, having good conversations is a
thing of the past. Between social media overload and
living in the land of soundbites, the art of
conversation is dead. Enter Jean-Paul Gravel, an
Emotional Freedom expert, who can explain exactly why
your audience isn’t having the conversations they can
and why. He’ll explain why unlocking the hidden power
of Emotional Freedom is the key to not only having a
great conversation for a change, but also creating a
better mindset so that your emotions are working FOR
you, not AGAINST you. Jean-Paul Gravel is an
international speaker, author, and coach, whose work
has been endorsed by medical doctors, top CEO,
entrepreneurs, and many others, and has been featured
in many regional and national publications. Contact
Olga Kniazeva (604) 265-7469; JGravel@rtirguests.com
19. ==> Myths about the One Percent
How bad is the 1% really? What are the myths
surrounding this economic group and the families it
represents? Interview Ivan Obolensky and find out! He
grew up in this world and has firsthand experience with
it. People often ask how does one get to be a part of
the 1%? Misconceptions abound about their ethics,
morals and attitudes. Find out how the 1% really lives…
not only with each other, but those around them, both
professionally and personally. “People think that those
who have wealth are self-centered, have no problems,
don’t contribute to society, or that they are simply
lucky and entitled,” says Ivan, “but nothing could be
further from the truth.” Find out why trust is so
important to the wealthy – and how it helps keep them
on top. Ivan Obolensky is an author and a true
Renaissance man in his own right. His novel Eye of the
Moon won “Best First Book (Fiction)” in the IRDA’s.
Contact Ivan Obolensky at (818) 495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com
20. ==> Interview the ‘Decision Doula’
Sometimes making a tough decision can feel like giving
birth! Have you ever had to make a tough decision?
Like whether to leave a job? Get out of a relationship?
Or what medical treatment to pursue? It can leave you
feeling scared, lonely, and frozen with fear. Terrie
Novak is an expert at decision-making… or “choice-
making” as she likes to call it. As a systems analyst,
she does it every day at work for her customers. So,
when she was faced with a scary diagnosis and an even
scarier treatment option, she decided (after freaking
out) to apply what she does at work to help her make
some important decisions. Terrie Novak works in
software engineering as a systems analyst. Her unique
framework for “choice-making” can be applied to
decisions of any kind. Her book, “Hypothesis: An HPV
healing experiment”, outlines a six-step process she
created to help heal herself. Contact Terrie Novak at
(503) 336-3767;; TNovak@rtirguests.com
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