01. Inside the Immigration Detention System Trump is Building
02. Economist David Woo: Gold, Fed, Geopolitics, Wall Street Impacts
03. The Making of A Navy SEAL
04. Black History Month: A Way to Repair Slavery’s Lasting Wounds?
05. Nicole Simpson's Ex Boyfriend: “It Could Have Been Me”
06. This "Hire-a-Daughter" Saves Families from Elder Care Nightmares
07. In a Season of Political Chaos, This Activist is Planting Hope
08. 70% of Professionals Feel Like Frauds—We're Ignoring a Leadership Crisis
09. Gain Clarity and Direction: Interview This Certified Metaphysician
10. Don’t Raise Your Child for a World That No Longer Exists
11. Stuck in a Funk? Mini Mindset Shifts Lead to Fewer Days That Suck
12. Drawing Badly Could Be the Secret to Business Breakthroughs
13. Why Emotional Baggage Doesn’t Start in This Lifetime
14. "You Can't Teach What You Haven't Done" - He's Done It All
15. The Hidden Letter That Can Unite Jews, Christians, and Muslims
1. ==> Inside the Immigration Detention System Trump is Building
A new report by the American Immigration Council shows that the Trump administration is locking up hundreds of thousands of people— most with no criminal record—into a harsh immigration detention system that makes it near impossible to fight their cases or secure release. The report reveals how historic funding increases and aggressive enforcement tactics have pushed immigration detention to the highest level in U.S. history. “This has absolutely nothing to do with law and order. Under mass deportation, we’re seeing the construction of a mass immigration detention system on a scale the United States has never seen, in which people with no criminal record are routinely locked up with no clear path to release,” says Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, senior fellow at the American Immigration Council. “Over the next three years, billions of more dollars will be poured into a detention system that is on track to rival the entire federal criminal prison system.” According to the report, there is a dramatic shift in who is being arrested, with 41 percent of new detainees having no criminal record. And with more than 60-thousand people being held, conditions are worsening and some are being housed in hastily constructed outdoor tent encampments. With Congress authorizing $45 billion dollars in new detention funding, the report warns that the system could more than triple in size over the next four years. The American Immigration Council is a nonprofit organization and advocacy group. For more information on the report “Immigration Detention Expansion in Trump’s Second Term” and interviews contact press@immcouncil.org
2. ==> Economist David Woo: Gold, Fed, Geopolitics, Wall Street Impacts
David Woo is a veteran global macro strategist known for his out-of-consensus calls and ability to connect markets, geopolitics, and policy in plain language. As markets move through February and March, he argues that gold’s explosive rally is not a speculative sideshow but a signal that the global financial system is undergoing a structural shift that other markets have yet to price in. He’ll explain why rallies of this magnitude have historically coincided with major breaks in the global order and assess whether upcoming inflation and growth data validate gold’s message or expose complacency elsewhere. He’ll also explain why Fed leadership matters less than markets think and how structural forces, fiscal deficits, geopolitics, and capital flows now dominate bond pricing, meaning the upcoming Fed leadership change may matter less than incoming data on growth, inflation, and financing conditions. David Woo analyzes global markets for professional investors around the world through his independent platform David Woo Unbound. In addition to his market commentary, Woo is also the co-author of the new novel, “Merry-Go-Round Broke Down,” which explores globalization and its consequences through interconnected lives across China, the U.S., Europe, and beyond. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (office); (703) 400-1099 (cell)
3. ==> The Making of A Navy SEAL
Jack Ratliff served aboard destroyers and with Underwater Demolition Team 11, the elite unit that laid the foundation for today’s Navy SEALs. Invite him to share a rare, insider account of how SEAL-level discipline, resilience, and judgment are forged long before combat through training, failure, fear, and responsibility. He’ll outline the relentless physical and psychological training that prepares young men to operate under fear, exhaustion, cold, uncertainty, and risk long before they ever face real-world missions. Hear the realities of cold-water conditioning, exhaustion, risk tolerance, and decision-making under pressure—revealing how elite training strips away ego and forces individuals to confront who they are when comfort, certainty, and safety disappear. Jack Ratliff’s new memoir is “Riding the White Bull: The Making of a Navy SEAL.” Contact Erin Bolden at (703) 980-2705 or Reigan Wright at (703) 646-5138
4. ==> Black History Month: A Way to Repair Slavery’s Lasting Wounds?
Lauraine White warns America’s reckoning with slavery can’t wait another generation. Just last month, President Trump’s Justice Department abruptly removed a display on the history of slavery at the site of the former President’s House on Independence Mall in Philadelphia. White says Trump is trying to rewrite history and the time for denial is over. With both enslaved and Confederate blood in her family line, White argues that real healing requires more than apologies. Her Freedom Wealth Fund lays out measurable steps that include erasing student-loan debt for descendants of slaves, free education, and rewriting U.S. history curricula to tell the full truth about the transatlantic slave trade. White insists this isn’t about relitigating the past—it’s a practical blueprint for a just future. With nearly 60% of Americans saying slavery still affects Black people’s position in society today (Pew Research), her plan will spark headlines, debate and the uncomfortable, but necessary, conversation America keeps postponing. Sample questions: Can a Confederate descendant credibly lead the call for reparations, or is that exactly why she should? Is student-debt forgiveness for descendants a fair, targeted form of reparations that taxpayers can accept? Contact lwhite@rtirguests.com (email preferred) or (770) 525-8743
5. ==> Nicole Simpson's Ex Boyfriend: “It Could Have Been Me”
In June 1994, Nicole Simpson, ex-wife of NFL legend OJ Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, became the victims of one of the most infamous crimes of the second half of the 20th century and she became a rallying cry for police to change the way they dealt with reports of domestic violence. Now, more than 30-years later, Simpson’s ex-boyfriend, Keith Zlomsowitch, is speaking out about their relationship and how OJ stalked and threatened him while they were dating. Invite the author of “Stalked: It Could Have Been Me” to explain why he is speaking out now, what he can finally share, and what he remembers about Nicole and the ‘Trial of the Century.’ Contact Harlan Boll at harlan@bhbpr.com
6. ==> This "Hire-a-Daughter" Saves Families from Elder Care Nightmares
Most adult children wait until it's too late—when Mom falls in the bathroom or Dad has a heart attack—to learn what they should've asked, who to call, or where to turn. Debbie C. Miller has spent 30 years as a professional "hire-a-daughter," helping hundreds of families navigate the overwhelming process of caring for aging loved ones. Her book, “Doing the Right Thing,” provides the insider knowledge families desperately need but don't know exists. Miller has seen it all: the millionaire miser dead in his driveway for months, properties requiring HazMat suits, extreme hoarding cases, and grief-stricken families being ripped off by unscrupulous estate sale companies. She knows the 40+ questions to ask assisted living facilities, the myths about aging-in-place that endanger seniors, and how to help families make impossible decisions before it's too late. Family therapists and aging life care managers use her systematic approach nationwide. Contact her at (703) 844-4074; dmiller@rtirguests.com
7. ==> In a Season of Political Chaos, This Activist is Planting Hope
While headlines scream division and despair, Sam Daley-Harris is quietly leading a revolution in how ordinary citizens engage with democracy. The activist and author of “Reclaiming Our Democracy,” Daley-Harris teaches "transformational advocacy"—where working to change an issue transforms you in the process. His approach has helped people move from political paralysis to powerful action. Invite Daley-Harris on your show to hear stories of everyday citizens discovering their political power. He'll explain how feeling overwhelmed isn't weakness—it's the starting point for meaningful change. From his own journey as a musician-turned-activist to guiding others through civic engagement some call "sacred and profound," Daley-Harris offers practical tools for anyone ready to move from anxiety to agency. Ask him: What is transformational advocacy and how does it differ from traditional activism? How did you go from performing music to teaching people to reclaim their democracy? Contact Sam Daley-Harris at (202) 804-2504; Sdaley@rtirguests.com
8. ==> 70% of Professionals Feel Like Frauds—We're Ignoring a Leadership Crisis
Imagine sitting at dinner beside a Fortune 500 CEO—and being consumed by the fear that you don't belong there. That was Mike Sealy's reality during Hewlett-Packard's accelerated leadership program, and it sparked a decades-long mission to understand imposter syndrome. Now the author of “Mindset Unlocked” reveals how this silent epidemic costs organizations untold innovation and burnout. Invite Sealy on your show to discuss how imposter syndrome quietly sabotages talented professionals, keeping brilliant ideas unspoken and promotions out of reach. He’ll share his multi-industry leadership journey—where he deliberately took roles in new industries to stay on steep learning curves—and offers practical tools from his 10-step framework for developing a growth mindset. Contact Mike Sealy at (484) 477-4220; msealy@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Gain Clarity and Direction: Interview This Certified Metaphysician
Is your audience facing tough decisions, feeling stuck, or searching for a breakthrough? Dr. Dan Bartlett’s Magical Intuitive Readings help people gain the insight and clarity they need to move forward with confidence. A certified metaphysician and expert in Tarot and numerology, Dr. Dan has helped thousands transform confusion into clarity by offering practical guidance they can use immediately. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Dan combines intuition and compassion to help people overcome life’s curveballs, whether in career, relationships, or personal growth. Interview him to give your audience a new way to access answers, tap into inner wisdom, and start living with purpose and peace. Contact Dan Bartlett at (480) 841-0984 or dbartlett@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Don’t Raise Your Child for a World That No Longer Exists
While parents tell kids to "study hard and get a good job," AI is already doing those jobs—faster and cheaper. Award-winning author George Lee has a wake-up call: we're using 1980s parenting in an AI-driven world.
Drawing from "SMART Parenting 5.0," Lee explains why college degrees aren't golden tickets and authoritarian parenting fails in the AI era. His unique perspective—traditional Chinese education meets Western innovation—reveals what schools won't teach. Listeners will discover which essential skills schools ignore and how to build them at home. Ask him: You say we're overeducating their minds and underpreparing their spirit. What does that look like? Your teenager makes more on TikTok than you made last month. How do parents stay relevant? You argue too much love can hurt. How can love without challenge weaken a child? Contact George Lee at (604) 330-8697; glee@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Stuck in a Funk? Mini Mindset Shifts Lead to Fewer Days That Suck
Most people assume feeling stuck means something is wrong with their life. Deborah Mallow reminds us that sometimes nothing is wrong, except the voice in our head that refuses to stop narrating everything like a dramatic movie trailer. Surveys support this: nearly 60% of adults say they feel emotionally burned out, even when nothing “major” is wrong. That’s proof that mindset, not circumstance, often drives our mood. Deborah explains why advice like “just think positive” often backfires and how tiny mental shifts can change the trajectory of an entire day. She’ll share surprising tools that help quiet your inner critic, break out of emotional autopilot, and find momentum without forcing motivation. Ask her: Can focusing less on goals and more on what truly matters actually make you happier? Why do so many people feel behind even when so much in their lives is actually working? Contact Deborah Mallow at (516) 613-5359; dmallow@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Drawing Badly Could Be the Secret to Business Breakthroughs
What if your messy stick figures could transform stalled meetings into breakthrough moments? Lisa Rothstein, “New Yorker” cartoonist and former advertising creative, has discovered that imperfect doodles beat perfect presentations every single time—and the science backs her up. In interviews, Rothstein will reveal how simple sketches get buy-in faster than any PowerPoint deck, why drawing badly creates psychological safety that "perfect" can't match, and how to use visual thinking in the age of AI to stand out as authentically human. Drawing from her book “Drawing Out Your Genius,” she'll share quick techniques anyone can use to simplify complex ideas, kickstart innovation, and finally get teams speaking the same language. Ask her: You say "the worse it looks, the better it works"—how does that make sense? What kinds of problems can this technique help you solve? How can non-artists use drawing to get breakthrough results this week? Contact Lisa Rothstein at (310) 388-8093; Lrothstein@rtirguests.com
13. ==> Why Emotional Baggage Doesn’t Start in This Lifetime
Why do some people carry deep anxiety, relationship struggles, or fears they can’t explain despite years of self-work? According to Alla Kaluzhny, these emotional patterns may not begin in this lifetime at all. Alla is a licensed marriage and family therapist, spiritual psychologist, and clairvoyant who helps people uncover unresolved experiences that could stem from the soul’s past. Drawing from vivid memories of her own past lives and the award-winning stories in her books “Turning the Pages” and “Turning New Pages,” Alla offers insight into how inherited spiritual clutter can quietly shape our lives. Whether people believe in reincarnation or not, Alla’s intuitive approach invites deep self-reflection, healing, and possibility. Contact Alla Kaluzhny at (213) 459-3509; akaluzhny@rtirguests.com
14. ==> "You Can't Teach What You Haven't Done" - He's Done It All
At 87, David Selley has lived in three countries, built three careers, and stayed married for 65 years—and he's completed a Guinness Record as the oldest author to publish the most books in one year. Now his message about entrepreneurship is turning heads. In "PAPA3$ The Entrepreneur," Selley reveals why modern education creates worker bees instead of entrepreneurs. The statistics are shocking: 87% of college graduates never use their degrees, 56% experience job turnover, and creativity gets systematically crushed. He'll share why real-world experience trumps classroom theory, how he's helping 700 million entrepreneurs worldwide, and what his 65-year marriage taught him about building anything that lasts. Contact David Selley at (808) 229-3985; dselley@rtirguests.com
15. ==> The Hidden Letter That Can Unite Jews, Christians, and Muslims
What if the answer to centuries of religious division and warfare was hiding in plain sight—in a short letter at the back of the New Testament? Scientist, John Hageman, spent over 30 years analyzing scriptures with scientific rigor. He believes what he found could change everything: all three faiths share one scripture that can unite us all. Drawing from his soon to be published book, "Uniting Humanity Through Our Scriptures’ Hidden Secrets - Putting Our Religious Differences on Trial," Hageman will reveal how the epistle of James contains core truths all three religions can agree upon. He’ll also show why false prophets’ words were allowed in our scriptures; they are a test from our Lord, like the liars Job faced. Listeners will discover why scriptural errors don't disprove God's perfection—they prove we're being tested to defeat our common enemy. Contact John Hageman (210) 806-7961; jhageman@rtirguests.com
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