01. The Sports Princess on Super Bowl LV
02. Double-Up: Two Masks Are Better than One!
03. Millions of Women Left the Workforce: How to Bring Them Back
04. New Documentary Explores Britney Spears’ Conservatorship
05.Tony Bennett’s Family Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
06. NYT Best-Selling Authors: Why is Everyone Going Vegan?
07. 5 Daily Activities That May Be Making You Sick
08. Is the Concept of Race Racist?
09. Surprise: Why the Best Leaders are Funny
10. What You Could Lose by Winning a Lawsuit
11. Will Global Wildfires Be Even Deadlier Than Last Year?
12. Could You Use a Mindset Reboot? Take This Quiz
13. How to Move from Heartache to Happiness
14. Make the Second Half of Your Life the BEST Half
15. Inside the Secret Service with a Former Female Agent
1.==> The Sports Princess on Super Bowl LV
The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday for Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida. The stadium won’t be as full as we’re used to seeing, but fans will still be watching from afar. Invite Kate Delaney on your show to share her view on who will win the championship, facts and figures about the game, and tips for football novices who’d like to participate in Super Bowl conversations. Delaney has interviewed over 12,000 people in 20 years in her radio and television career. She’s covered 15 Super Bowls, 10 U.S. Opens, 15 Final Fours, World Series Games, and a plethora of sporting events. Known as “The Sports Princess,” she’s the author of the recently re-released book “Invade the Man Cave, Sports Secrets Guys Don’t Share,” filled with interesting sports facts, stories and mind-blowing moments from the sports world. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; Ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
2. ==> Double-Up: Two Masks Are Better than One!
For many months now experts have been telling the public, “Wash your hands, stay six feet away from others and wear a mask.” Now, researchers say doubling up on the last step is key as COVID-19 cases continue to spread while we wait for everyone to be vaccinated. Linsey Marr, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech who is a leading expert in the aerosol transmission of viruses, and Dr. Monica Gandhi, a professor of medicine at UCSF/San Francisco General Hospital, recently published a commentary calling for double masking. “For maximal protection,” Marr and Gandhi suggest the public “wear a cloth mask tightly on top of a surgical mask where the surgical mask acts as a filter and the cloth mask provides an additional layer of filtration while improving the fit.” A second option, they say, could be to wear a three-layer mask made from a flexible, tightly woven fabric that conforms to the face, with an insert of a “non-woven high-efficiency filter material,” such as a vacuum bag. Contact Linsey Marr at (540) 231-6071; lmarr@vt.edu
3. ==> Millions of Women Left the Workforce: How to Bring Them Back
Over 2.1 million women have left the labor market completely since the onset of the pandemic, 20% more than the number of men who have done the same. The drain of women’s talent from the labor market will be a disaster for employers across the country unless they help staunch the exodus, according to workplace expert Andrew Challenger. “Alarm bells should be ringing at companies across the nation right now,” he says. “Unless employers can bring back or retain their women talent, future recruitment efforts, as well as future economic success, will be compromised.” Challenger can discuss the reasons women have left the workforce in such high numbers and how employers can attract them back. He can also share tips for women looking to return to the workforce or change careers right now. Challenger, Gray & Christmas is a global outplacement and executive coaching firm. Contact Colleen Madden Blumenfeld at (312) 422-5074; (314) 807-1568 (cell) or colleenmadden@challengergray.com
4.==> New Documentary Explores Britney Spears’ Conservatorship
A lot of people wonder what’s going on with Britney Spears. There’s no doubt her career is a great success, but her personal life has been plagued by trouble. Over a decade ago, Spears was put under the guardianship of her father when her psychological problems began filling tabloids. The new documentary “Framing Britney Spears” takes a closer look at her life and the conservatorship. Attorney Peter Strauss says, “The Britney Spears case is an American tragedy that shows a person in need of real help.” He can explain why Britney has a conservatorship, what decisions her father makes as her guardian and how a guardian is chosen. “Guardianship can be beneficial in providing financial, medical, and other decisions for an individual with a disability or who is incapacitated. But it can also result in a loss of individual rights. The goal is to balance those two conflicting interests,” Strauss explains. “People have a right to make bad decisions – often harmful to themselves – provided they are not incapacitated.” “Framing Britney Spears” airs Friday night on FX and will stream on Hulu. Peter Strauss is a media veteran and senior partner at Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC. Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988 (text/call); mark@goldmanmccormick.com
5. ==> Tony Bennett’s Family Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
For four years, legendary singer Tony Bennett and his family have kept his secret. Now, they’re breaking their silence. Bennett has Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of age-related dementia. It’s not easy for families to talk about a loved one’s diagnosis because of the stigma surrounding the disease. As a devoted caregiver and husband of someone who was diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s in her fifties, Carlen Maddux can discuss what it’s like to have a loved one who fades away even as they continue to live. He can share early warning signs and treatment options along with the biggest challenges for loved ones and tips for caregivers. Maddux has appeared on numerous shows. He’s the author of “A Path Revealed.” Contact him at (727) 351-8321; CMaddux@rtirguests.com
6. ==> NYT Best-Selling Authors: Why is Everyone Going Vegan?
Back in 2014, just 1 percent of Americans were vegans. Fast-forward to today — in the last five years, the number of self-identified vegans has skyrocketed 600%. Impossible burgers are now available at Burger King, KFC, and Taco Bell. And sales of dairy and meat alternatives grew by 20% in U.S. supermarkets in 2018 — that’s a $3 billion surge in coconut milk yogurt, tempeh bacon, and the like. What’s happening? Ask New York Times best-selling authors Kathy Freston and Gene Stone. The authors of “72 Reasons to Be Vegan: Why Plant-Based. Why Now” will discuss the health benefits of going vegan and how to transition to a more plant-based diet, the environmental benefits of cutting out meat, and how veganism could lessen the risk of future pandemics. Kathy Freston has written multiple health and wellness books and has appeared on Ellen, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, and many other national shows. Gene Stone is a journalist, editor and the author of many books including “Forks Over Knives.” They are individually available for interviews. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 991-8328; jboyer@rtirguests.com
7. ==> 5 Surprising Daily Activities That May Be Making You Sick
Most of us want to do all we can to live healthy lives. But the sad fact is that many people are routinely employing some daily behaviors that are leading to chronic diseases and making those diseases worse. Trevor Campbell, M.D., is a family physician with a charming South African accent who specializes in helping people achieve the fullest lives possible by minimizing their chronic aches and pains. He’ll share the things that are making people sick as well as those that could speed their recovery. You’ll also learn about bio-behavioral disease, why most people have never heard of it, and what it can teach us. Campbell is the author of “The Language of Pain: Fast Forward Your Recovery to Stop Hurting.” Contact him at (250) 217-7832; tcampbell@rtirguests.com
8. ==> Is the Concept of Race Racist?
Is it possible to talk about racism without being racist? Without causing other people pain? Should the “what are you” question even be on the census form? Can we build enough trust to talk about race without judgment? Just as he does with his new YouTube series, “Difficult Questions with Glen Dunzweiler,” Glen Dunzweiler will engage your audience in a thoughtful discussion on the controversial and often divisive topic of racism. Ask him: As a white person, why do you identify with Black people? What are four possible ways to cope with racism? Dunzweiler is an independent filmmaker, a former college professor, and author of two books including “A Degree In Homelessness? Entrepreneurial Skills For Students.” Contact Glen at (702) 703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Surprise: Why the Best Leaders are Funny
What do all great leaders have in common? How do they consistently lead well and inspire others? College professor and prolific author and speaker Teruni Lamberg has extensively researched this topic for her seminars and book, “Leaders Who Lead Successfully.” And she has discovered a quality that separates superior leaders from lackluster or boring ones: the best leaders have a sense of humor that makes followers smile, understand and emulate. Learn more when you interview Teruni and hear her insights about leaders in business, medicine, academia, entertainment, politics, sports, media and more. Ask her how will laughing along with influential people raise your own ability to lead? Why do funny people make the best mentors? Whom does she admire most: Musk, Pelosi, Gates, Spielberg, Fauci, Winfrey, or Goodell? Contact Teruni Lamberg at (775) 451-3086: TLamberg@rtirguests.com
10. ==> What You Could Lose by Winning a Lawsuit
Are you among the millions of people who think initiating a lawsuit is always wise? Do you envision a hefty settlement? Or a path to getting justice, retribution and healing? “Don’t be so sure!” warns attorney Francine Tone, who says legal trouble can be very stressful and extremely expensive. Ultimately, lawsuits can take more out of you than you gain. Francine has been educating the public for years about getting the right legal help, asking prudent questions, making smart decisions, and proceeding with caution as legal challenges unfold. Francine is the author of “What Every Good Lawyer Wants You to Know.” Invite her to share surprising truths about suing and being sued. Learn how winning a lawsuit can jeopardize your business, marriage and health, the myths that keep people woefully unaware of the law, and what you should ask yourself before you seek legal help. Contact Francine Tone at (531) 208-1297; FTone@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Will Global Wildfires Be Even Deadlier Than Last Year?
Mention wildfires and you’re sure to get the attention of audience members who fear the return of the horrific damage, destruction and deaths that happened last year. Invite James Moseley — a top expert on the dangers and causes of wildfires — to “spark” interest in protecting the environment, our citizens, wildlife, and the already-charred communities and woodlands in wildfire territory. Moseley is a sought-after guest who shares eye-opening information about the menace and better ways to fight it. He is the CEO of Sun FireDefense, a company offering advanced fire defense programs and products. Contact James Moseley at (818) 486-4662; jmoseley@rtirguests
12. ==> Could You Use a Mindset Reboot? Take This Quiz
If there is anything good about the contentious election, COVID-19 epidemic and growing economic uncertainty, it is that some people are using them as catalysts for change. Invite Rev. Arthur Mackey on your program to share the fuel for that change by giving your audience an eye-opening quiz and helping them interpret their answers. He will inspire us all as he explores everything from family and workplace influences on our lives to health and social services, faith-based resources, and education programs worth knowing about. He’ll have your audience members thinking about ways they would answer such questions as: What is (and should be) your biggest priority right now? Are you most concerned about relationships, career, health, or finances? How would you describe your current mood: stressed, hopeful, serene, bored? Which people could you help? Rev. Mackey is a sought-after media guest and a researcher who has authored several books including “Overcoming the Spirit of Depression.” Contact him at (516) 219-8392; AMackey@rtirguests.com
13. ==> How to Move From Heartache to Happiness
The year 2020 was especially tough for many of us. Author David L. Peters was no exception. “I lost my wife of 58 years, on the 60th anniversary of our meeting,” he says. “I also had to care for my sick brother, who passed away in October.” But he still manages to find joy via a simple yet powerful formula he created. He can share how we can develop our own personal recipes for happiness, even in the worst of times. David is an engineer who holds 18 patents and is the author of “The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness.” He’ll describe his formula for happiness and explain how it utilizes science. Contact David at (607) 304-3329; DPeters@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Make the Second Half of Your Life the BEST Half
As we age, some things deteriorate, and many aspects of life can get harder. However, it’s also true that plenty of things get better. That’s the message of Joe Swinger, who specializes in helping adults in midlife enjoy the VIP life — one marked by greater vibrancy, impact, and purpose. Joe is the creator of the Silver Linings Network, which he established to encourage happiness, success, and emotional health in midlife and later years. Invite him on your show to learn what you should focus on (besides money) as you approach and dive into retirement years. Ask him: What helps aging boomers re-create themselves, make a difference, and stay relevant — especially during challenging years like 2021? What skills and qualities (in addition to awareness, maturity, experience and motivation) can bring new opportunities and satisfaction in the second half of life? How can people love and appreciate life at every age? Contact Joe Swinger at (385) 425-6705; joeswinger@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Inside the Secret Service with a Former Female Agent
Melanie Lentz was a fresh-faced 22-year-old woman when she became a United States Secret Service special agent back in 2007. Invite her on your show and get an inside, behind-the-scenes look at the elite agency tasked with protecting our nation’s leaders and their families and hear what it was like to be one of the youngest female agents ever hired in the historically male profession. Lentz can discuss a typical day on the job, her most memorable assignments and what Former First Lady Nancy Reagan taught her that eventually led to her leaving the profession. Melanie Lentz is the author of “Agent Innocent: A Secret Service Love Story.” Contact her at media@melanielentz.com