01. Fear of China Is Forging a New World Order
02. Revenge of the Patriarchs: Why Autocrats Fear Women
03. 40th Anniversary of ‘E.T.’: Interview Dee Wallace
04. Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist
05. The Lost Story of a President’s Black Family
06. Journalist Says You Can’t Find Unbiased News in the U.S.
07. How to Become Part of ‘The Great Upgrade’
08. Will Quitting Your Job Make You Happier?
09. COVID Crushed Healthcare Workers: She Helps Them Heal
10. The Best Way to Improve Your Family’s Health
11. Real Hidden Figures: Unsung Women Heroes in STEM Fields
12. Are You Spreading the ‘Trauma Virus’?
13. Can You Guess the Most Important Minutes of the Day?
14. How to Push Through Your Limitations
15. Naked Neighbors and More: Hilarious Real Estate Stories
1.==> Fear of China Is Forging a New World Order
As China burns down what remains of the liberal order, it is sparking an international backlash. Political scientist Michael Beckley says the overall trend is clear: disparate actors are starting to join forces to roll back Beijing’s power, and in the process, they are reordering the world. “The emerging anti-Chinese order departs fundamentally from the liberal order because it’s directed at a different threat. In particular, the new order flips the relative emphasis placed on capitalism versus democracy.” Beckley says the U.S. and its allies have awoken to the danger: the liberal order and, in particular, the globalized economy at its heart are empowering a dangerous adversary. In response, they’re trying to build a new order that excludes China by making democracy a requirement for full membership. “The core of such an order is being forged in the crucible of competition with China and could be built out into the most enlightened order the world has ever seen—a genuine free world. But to get there, the United States and its allies will have to embrace competition with China and march forward together through another long twilight struggle.” Michael Beckley is an associate professor of political science at Tufts University, a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and the author of “Unrivaled: Why America Will Remain the World’s Sole Superpower.” Contact him at (617) 627-5025; michael.beckley@tufts.edu
2. ==> Revenge of the Patriarchs: Why Autocrats Fear Women
Throughout the last century, women’s movements won the right to vote for women; expanded women’s access to reproductive healthcare, education, and economic opportunity; and began to enshrine gender equality in domestic and international law — victories that corresponded with unprecedented waves of democratization in the postwar period. But Erica Chenoweth, a political scientist and professor of public policy, notes that in recent years, authoritarian leaders have launched a simultaneous assault on women’s rights and democracy that threatens to roll back decades of progress on both fronts. Chenoweth can discuss how the patriarchal backlash has played out across the full spectrum of authoritarian regimes, from China and Russia to North Korea, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, where women still cannot marry or obtain healthcare without a man’s approval. “It is not a coincidence that women’s equality is being rolled back at the same time that authoritarianism is on the rise. Aspiring autocrats and patriarchal authoritarians have good reason to fear women’s political participation: fully free, politically active women are a threat to authoritarian and authoritarian-leaning leaders — and so those leaders have a strategic reason to be sexist.” Erica Chenoweth, Ph.D., is a professor at Harvard Kennedy School and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Contact Chenoweth at erica_chenoweth@hks.harvard.edu or Charlie Porter at charles_porter@hks.harvard.edu
3. ==> 40th Anniversary of ‘E.T.’: Interview Dee Wallace
Four decades ago, Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” exploded onto the big screen featuring a young boy who befriends an extraterrestrial stranded on Earth. Legendary Emmy-nominated actress Dee Wallace starred in the movie as the boy’s mother and says she believes the story ultimately focuses on facing the unknown and mastering fear. Invite Wallace on your show to discuss the iconic film as well as her roles in the movies “CUJO,” “The Hills Have Eyes,” “The Howling” and many more. From “Scream Queen” to an expert at creation, Dee has written numerous best-selling books and currently hosts a weekly call-in radio show. “Born: Giving Birth to a New You,” her latest book, discusses how spirituality, brain science, and religion all teach the same principles, and how you can easily use them in creating your life. Contact Harlan Boll at harlan@bhbpr.com
4.==> Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist
For a fresh and thought-provoking discussion on the long-running debate about the balance between nature and nurture, and where sex and gender roles fit in, invite world-renowned primatologist and “New York Times” best-selling author Frans de Waal on your show. Though many scholars argue that gender differences are purely a product of socialization, de Waal espouses a scientific, evolutionary basis for gender differences in humans, drawing on his decades of experience working with our closest ape relatives: chimpanzees and bonobos. He can tackle topics including gender identity, sexuality, gender-based violence, same-sex rivalry, homosexuality, friendship, and nurturance. Ask him: How different are men and women? Are differences due to biological sex or to culture? How do they compare with what is known about our fellow primates? Do apes also culturally learn their sex roles or is “gender” uniquely human? Frans de Waal’s new book is “Different: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (office); (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 980-2705
5. ==> The Lost Story of a President’s Black Family
Author and physician Dr. Bettye Kearse is the great-great-great-granddaughter of an enslaved woman and her enslaver, and half-brother, President James Madison. Invite Dr. Kearse to share her perspective on being a descendant of both one of the Founding Fathers and also of a slave. She’ll share her family story and explore the issues of legacy, race, and the powerful consequences of telling the whole truth. Bettye Kearse is the author of “The Other Madisons: The Lost Story of a President’s Black Family” and the subject of a documentary film. She presented her story at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and has been featured by NPR, podcasts, and radio stations across the country. Contact her at (617) 640 4803; bettye@bettyekearse.com
6. ==> Journalist Says You Can’t Find Unbiased News in the U.S.
Newsflash: The media are biased. Not just one outlet. All of the major media sources. Newspapers, TV, radio, and social media are businesses where the bottom line is their bottom line. They exist to make money, not inform you or even tell the truth. Is this real journalism? And who does it help – and hurt. Find out who owns and rules the press when you invite Dutch-American journalist Hans Izaak Kriek on your show. He’ll reveal the 15 billionaires and six major organizations that dominate and own the mainstream media and discuss how they influence and manipulate the American public daily, with fake news and framing. Ask him: How can you be sure the news you consume is accurate? What is framing and how do the media use it? Do others besides politicians use fake news, and why? Hans Izaak Kriek is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Krieksmediaworld.com and the author of “Trump’s Daily Domination of the News Media.” He’s worked as an international political journalist for AVRO/TROS, the two largest Dutch National broadcasters. As a media trainer, he has coached and advised thousands of politicians and executives. Contact him at (561) 861-2974; jkriek@rtirguests.com
7. ==> How to Become Part of ‘The Great Upgrade’
“The Wall Street Journal” reports that most of those quitting jobs during ‘The Great Resignation’ are mainly non-management women, people of color and low-wage workers: America’s front-liners. Ida Byrd-Hill, author of “Invisible Talent Market,” says the time is right for these workers to become part of ‘The Great Upgrade.’ “Thanks to the pandemic, these employees were forced to use technology to shepherd their children through virtual schooling and now they want to use their new-found tech skills to work remotely, in less abusive jobs with greater compensation.” She’ll discuss ways to access cybersecurity and tech jobs without a typical college degree and why companies should begin to see workers through a more diverse lens if they want to win the current talent war. Ida Byrd-Hill is an economist, futurist, educator and CEO of Automation Workz, a cybersecurity reskilling and diversity consulting firm. She’s appeared on “Good Morning America” and numerous radio stations and podcasts. Contact her at (313) 483-2126; ida@autoworkz.org
8. ==> Will Quitting Your Job Make You Happier?
As the Great Resignation continues, millions of people are standing up and saying, “I quit!” to jobs that don’t fit their lives anymore. Some are lured by better pay while others hope to start a business or switch careers entirely. Experts say the current labor shortage means workers can more easily change jobs, but Oreste D’Aversa says if you’re quitting to be happier, you need a game plan before you hand in your resignation. Invite the author of “Life Beyond the Pandemic: A Practical New Journey Handbook” to share his revolutionary step-by-step blueprint to reinvent your life and thrive in the post-pandemic world. He’ll explain what people get wrong about happiness, prosperity and money to help listeners get unstuck, define their life’s purpose, and have more joy in every aspect of life. Oreste D’Aversa is a life and business coach, corporate trainer, and all-faiths minister. Contact him at (201) 949-3002; odaversa@rtirguests.com
9. ==> COVID Crushed Healthcare Workers: She Helps Them Heal
It’s no secret that 22 million U.S. healthcare professionals and another 38 million around the world had nearly every aspect of their lives negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. What is less known is how to make them whole again. “The pandemic affected more than life balance, fatigue and emotional health; it struck healthcare workers at the essence of who they are — their soul,” says Katherine Kelly, Ph.D., M.S.P.H. “We will never be the same, but we can be even better than we were before this viral enemy arrived.” Dr. Kelly will discuss the real story behind COVID trauma suffered by RNs, reveal five unspoken truths about celebrated healthcare workers, and share six steps to making healthcare workers whole again. Katherine Kelly is a clinical health psychologist, former director of behavioral science in family medicine and medical school professor. Her new book is “The Healer’s Path to Post-COVID Recovery: A Restorative Journey for Healthcare Workers.” Contact her at (336) 659-3923 (office): (336) 406-8431 (cell); kkelly@drkatherinetkelly.com
10. ==> The Best Way to Improve Your Family’s Health
You may see your doctor regularly, take your prescriptions, exercise, eat a good diet and avoid bad habits like smoking and excessive drinking. But what else should you be doing to keep yourself and your family members healthy? Interview Anne McAwley-LeDuc to learn about the simple health-promoting activity most people ignore: keeping fully accurate records of medical histories, doctor visits, procedures and treatments, medications, vaccinations, and more for all family members. She’ll explain why keeping records is essential, especially during challenging times like COVID. Anne is a retired nurse practitioner (APRN) and the award-winning author of “Personal Health Organizer.” Contact her at (860) 300-1603; AMcAwley@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Real Hidden Figures: Unsung Women Heroes in STEM Fields
Careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are booming for men. But as the film “Hidden Figures” illustrated, females in general and women of color in particular have made major contributions, with minimal fanfare. According to former STEM teacher Chris A. Goldberg, mathematician Dr. Gladys West − who helped to develop the GPS model that we all so rely on, and is alive and well at 91 − is among the other “hidden figures” who deserve their due. “No one knows that she’s a hidden figure; that’s how hidden she is,” Chris says. He is the author of the upcoming book “Aliyah and the STEMsational Problem-Solvers: Cooking up the Winning Dessert.” Contact him at (973) 576-5841; cgoldberg@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Are You Spreading the ‘Trauma Virus’?
Trauma is embedded in institutions, in our collective stories, and passed down from generation to generation. Scholar and author Dr. Sousan Abadian says that even if you think you haven’t experienced trauma yourself, you can be a carrier of the “trauma virus.” She says, “We see trauma footprints today in the riots, insurrection, and rise of extremists and many of us are unaware of the ways we are carrying the trauma virus that can create fertile ground for radicalization to occur.” She’ll explain how we may be infected by trauma, or a carrier of trauma without being aware of it because forms of trauma have come to feel ordinary. Dr. Abadian is the author of the forthcoming book “Free Me to Love,” based on her personal experience with “collective trauma” and healing. She has a Ph.D. in political economy and government from Harvard University. Contact Sousan Abadian at (617) 860-2785; sabadian@rtirguests.com
13. ==> Can You Guess the Most Important Minutes of the Day?
Did you know that you can change your life, get rid of stress, and feel more in control of your destiny in only 30 minutes a day? Interview Theo Prodromitis, author of “The Balance Between the Hustle and the Flow: Knowing When to Make Things Happen and When to Let Them Happen,” to discover why the first and last 15 minutes of your day are the most important and how to maximize them. Theo is an award-winning entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and best-selling author of “The Success Formula” with Jack Canfield. Ask her: What does neuroscience tell us about our brain activity at the beginning and end of each day? What are the four things we should do every morning? Contact Theo Prodromitis at (813) 701-5414; tprodromitis@rtirguests.com
14. ==> How to Push Through Your Limitations
Many of us have excuses for why we can’t do things: We’re too busy, we don’t have the energy, or perhaps we don’t have the right skillset. That’s why we need to hear the inspiring story of Dorothy Kegler who has achieved so much despite being the youngest of 10 kids and being diagnosed with a learning difficulty. She managed to defy the odds to earn a bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees, a doctorate in higher education administration and author three books. She’s also African American, of which only 5.4 percent hold doctorate degrees in the U.S. “African Americans are exposed to sports and entertainment and other quick-money fields, not higher education,” she says. She credits her success to her unwavering faith in God, her family’s emphasis on the importance of education, the support of mentors and setting big-picture goals. Dr. Dorothy can share how anyone can achieve their dreams and attain their loftiest goals, despite even the most seemingly insurmountable odds. Contact her at (619) 679-9627; dkegler@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Naked Neighbors and More: Hilarious Real Estate Stories
Selling real estate to the rich and famous can sometimes be crazy, often hilarious but never boring. Let top Realtor Valerie Fitzgerald, cohost of the new podcast “Real Estate, Real Laughs,” take your audience behind the scenes to hear some of the greatest stories never told before. While she can’t mention names, Valerie can dish on the unusual and sometimes embarrassing situations she and her peers have encountered (for example, showing a house while a naked couple were visible directly outside the window) and a whole lot more. Maybe you’ll hear about the role cats play in whether someone likes a house or not, celebrities who show up for appointments in disguise, or the fantastic perks the wealthiest potential buyers may be awarded to keep them happy. The former star of HGTV’s “Selling L.A,” former Ford model and TEDx speaker, Valerie Fitzgerald is one of Coldwell Banker’s Top 10 Agents, with $3 billion in sales. She has 30,000 followers on Instagram. Her new weekly podcast proves there is a side to real estate most people don’t know about: the fun side. Contact Valerie Fitzgerald at (310) 861-3238; vfitzgerald@rtirguests.com