March 21, 2019
01. Islamophobia Explained
02. Gun Expert’s Insights into NZ Mass Shooting
03. Like Father, Like Son? Interview Richard Pryor Jr.
04. Will You Be Using Blockchain to Pay Bills Soon?
05. The Real Education Scandal: Skewed Housing Market
06. Moms and Dads Are Cheating… their College Kids
07. Hungry … Homeless … and in College
08. Can You Have a Concussion with No Symptoms?
09. Help! My Nest is Empty and I Don’t Know What to Do
10. March is Fraud Prevention Month: Discuss Sexual Fraud
11. Interview the ‘King of Cash Flow!’
12. Why Do Hospital Accidental Deaths Receive No Review?
13. This MD Can Cure Opioid Addiction without Drugs
14. Shocking Health Truths from America’s Top MDs
15. How to Reinvent Your Life in 7 Days
16. March is Caffeine Awareness Month
17. How to Connect with Your ‘Inner Cowgirl’ at Any Age
18. Why Are Younger Women Attracted to Older Men?
19. 25 Ways to Develop a Loving Attitude
20. Life Lessons from the 1%: Use them to Succeed
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1. ==> Islamophobia Explained
Funerals are being held in Christchurch, New Zealand
this week for the 50 victims of the two mosque
terrorist attacks carried out during morning prayers
last Friday. Interview Arun Kundnani, author of “The
Muslims are Coming! Islamophobia, Extremism, and the
Domestic War on Terror,” to discuss why Islamophobia
has grown and Muslims and people of color are seen as a
threat to so many. Kundnani writes about racial
capitalism and Islamophobia, surveillance and political
violence, and Black radical movements. His work has
appeared in the Nation, the Guardian, the Washington
Post, Vice, and The Intercept. His articles include
“The belief system of the Islamophobes” and “Recharging
the Batteries of Whiteness: Trump’s New Racial Identity
Politics.” He is currently a visiting assistant
professor of Media, Culture, and Communication at NYU.
Contact him at arunkundnani@gmail.com
2. ==> Gun Expert’s Insights into NZ Mass Shooting
In the aftermath of last week’s deadly mosque shootings
many people are fearful of finding themselves in a
similar public attack. Bring Chris Bird on your show to
educate audiences about gun safety, personal
protection, and thwarting such horrors. His advice on
carrying firearms for self-defense can save lives and
safeguard property, while also neutralizing criminals.
Chris is the author of the best-selling books
“Surviving a Mass Killer Rampage” and “The Concealed
Handgun Manual” (new edition) and “Thank God I Had a
Gun!” As your guest, Chris will reveal which requisite
skills, safety practices, legal gun purchases and
methods of observation help you avoid trouble and be
safer, no matter where you and your family are. Chris
(with 30+ years of firearm experience and safety usage)
will share amazing stories of people overcoming
criminal attackers. Also hear his must-know truths
about surviving, halting and even preventing mass
killings, home invasions, muggings and sexual assault.
Ask him for insights about the recently-filed
legislative bills requiring some residents to own
AR-15s and handguns in Missouri. Contact Chris Bird at
(210) 686-4440; cbird@rtirguests.com
3. ==> Like Father, Like Son? Interview Richard Pryor Jr.
Imagine having Richard Pryor as your dad? Invite
Richard Pryor Jr. on your show and hear how his self-
proclaimed “Freakish Life” paralleled his famous
father’s and namesake in many ways. Raised by his
mother and grandparents while his dad was on tour,
Richard Pryor Jr. attended public school in Peoria,
Illinois and spent summers with his father. That’s when
Pryor says he developed his own love of performing,
which he’s been doing in one way or another ever since.
Ask Prior about his grandmother’s brothel, his own
battles with alcohol and drug addiction, what his
father said when he told him he was working as a female
impersonator, how and why he became a minister, and why
he was blamed for his father’s death. Richard Pryor
Jr.’s new book is “In A Pryor Life.” Contact Harlan
Boll at (626) 296-3757; h.boll@dcpublicity.com
4. ==> Will You Be Using Blockchain to Pay Bills Soon?
You may have heard of blockchain, but what exactly is
it? Is it the same as bitcoin? And why do some experts
say we will all soon use a blockchain to pay bills,
manage money, order an Uber, make a hotel reservation
and more? Invite journalist and blockchain expert
Stephen P. Williams to demystify blockchain and explain
its numerous applications as it takes the tech world by
storm. Using plain English, clever stories and
uncomplicated explanations, Williams will explain how
Blockchain works and why it will be as revolutionary
for our society as the internet was, influencing
everything from politics to business to consumer
culture and philanthropy. Stephen P. Williams is a
journalist and author of numerous books including
“Blockchain: The Next Everything.” His work has
appeared in the New York Times, Newsweek, GQ, The
Smithsonian, Martha Stewart Living, and other
publications. He also heads a sustainable fashion
startup called Wm. Williams, which uses blockchain
technology to manage distributed manufacturing. Contact
Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099
(cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703)
646-5188.
5. ==> The Real Education Scandal: Skewed Housing Market
People are outraged over the recent college admissions
sting that exposed wealthy parents paying for their
child’s admission into elite schools. But education
advocate Derrell Bradford wonders if this behavior is
so reprehensible at the college level, why is it
completely acceptable in K-12 education across this
country? “Indeed, the mortgage to a ‘great’ public school
district routinely dwarfs tuition at any private
school. The $600,000 house that is the cost of
admission to your free, neighborhood public school in
the Northeast makes the bribes paid by many Varsity
Blues offenders seem a comparable pittance,” he says.
“Paying off a college official is bad, but gaining
school access through America’s skewed housing market
is OK? Now is the time for the righteous defenders of
the House-to-Schooling Pipeline to take a long look in
the mirror.” Derrell Bradford is the executive director
of the New York Campaign for Achievement Now (NYCAN).
He frequently contributes to education debates in
print, digital, radio and TV media. Contact Derrell
Bradford at (917) 609-3944; derrell.bradford@50can.org or @Dyrnwyn
6. ==> Moms and Dads Are Cheating… their College Kids
Jane Jenkins Herlong says the wealthy parents involved
in the college admissions scandal didn’t do their kids
any favors. “Apparently, the new norm is being
dishonest in order to help your child to succeed,” she
says. “Unfortunately, this may lead to failure since
disappointments teach us skills to become successful.”
Despite growing up dirt poor on a farm in the South, a
learning disability and scoring low on her SATs, Jane
persisted and earned a college degree and became a
success in life. “Being denied opportunities can be to
our betterment; it certainly helped me achieve dreams
and goals beyond my imagination and made me the woman I
am today.” Jane is the award-winning author of four
books including “Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops.” In
addition, she has recorded music CDs and personal
growth and comedy DVDs. As a humorist, her comedy is
featured on Sirius XM 97. Contact her at
JHerlong@rtirguests.com; (803) 599-2941.
7. ==> Hungry … Homeless … and in College
When you think of homelessness and hunger, images of
college students rarely come to mind. But the reality
is that 36 percent of university students and 46
percent of community college students have poor housing
situations. Worse still, 12 percent of community
college students and 9 percent of university students
are actually homeless. Glen Dunzweiler, an advocate for
the homeless, knows that some folks just don’t want to
talk about the homeless problem. It isn’t pretty but it
is pretty important. Interview Glen to learn what you
don’t know about homelessness in America and how the
education we provide youngsters is actually making the
problem worse. Glen is a filmmaker, producer, director,
public speaker and former college professor whose
documentary, “yHomeless,” can be seen on Amazon Prime.
He is the author of “Things I’ve Learned From The
Homeless.” Contact him at (702) 703-2219;
GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com
8. ==> Can You Have a Concussion with No Symptoms?
“Yes!” says Dr. Paul Wand. “And with spring sports
season upon us, parents are wondering how to keep their
kids safe from sports injuries – mostly concussion-
related.” Many parents don’t even realize that even
some non-contact sports can cause concussions in kids…
like swimming, basketball, volleyball, wrestling,
soccer, baseball, mixed martial arts and even
cheerleading! Dr. Wand is a neurologist who specializes
in concussions and how to diagnose and treat them more
quickly and more easily. He’ll explain to your audience
how your child, or you for that matter, could have a
concussion and have no idea. How is this possible?
Sometimes symptoms relating to the concussion don’t
show up until months or years later. And for about 20%
of the population who actually go to the ER and undergo
CT or MRI scans they are told they are perfectly fine…
when in reality they aren’t. Paul Wand, MD, PA has been
a medical doctor for 35 years specializing in the field
of Neurology. Contact him at (954) 743-5380;
PWand@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Help! My Nest is Empty and I Don’t Know What to Do
Eighteen years—or more—is a long time to devote to
raising children. Motherhood is a role women grow into
and when the need to make endless meals, pick up kids
toys and backpacks and deal with adolescent angst goes
away women may find themselves unsure of what comes
next. Lila Reyna gives mothers of grown children
permission to begin living life for themselves. Invite
her on you show to discuss why the transition is so
difficult for many women, three steps women can use to
rediscover their self-worth, how to get your ‘sexy on’
after the kids leave, and why it’s important to view
change as a mindset, not a challenge. Reyna interviewed
more than 50 mothers for her latest book, “Living Life
for You: In Letting Your Kids Go and Be Grown You Can
Rediscover You.” Her previous book, “Street Sense:
Smart Self-Defense for Children,” won a 2016 Parents’
Choice Award from Parents’ Resource Guide. Contact her
at (530) 913-9608; lila@lilareyna.com
10. ==> March is Fraud Prevention Month: Discuss Sexual Fraud
There’s a lot of talk about rape and sexual assault but
not much attention is paid to the issue of sexual
fraud. Invite Joyce Short, often called The Consent
Crusader for her cutting-edge efforts to fight fraud in
sex, to discuss what sexual fraud is and the laws
currently pending in South Carolina and Indiana that
would make “lying to get laid” a crime. She’ll explain
why new laws are needed and what is bringing about the
change. Short has been working with legislators across
the US and around the world to change laws so victims
of sexual fraud can finally seek justice. Short is a
TEDx Talk Presenter and the author of “Carnal Abuse by
Deceit” and “Combating Romance Scams, Why Lying to Get
Laid Is a Crime.” Her new book, “Your Consent: The Key
to Conquering Sexual Assault” will be released later
this month. She is also the recipient of a “Woman of
Distinction” honor from the NY State Assembly. Contact
her at info@ConsentAwareness.net or (917) 517-8572.
11. ==> Interview the ‘King of Cash Flow!’
You have probably already heard how important it is to
create passive income for yourself so you can
eventually quit your day job, and better yet, so you
can retire well. Many experts suggest you build a
business or spend your free time searching for deals in
real estate. But Doug Marshall a.k.a. the “King of Cash
Flow” will tell you step-by-step how he has created 9
passive income streams without sacrificing his free
time or family time, and how you can too. He’ll show
you how he got started investing in real estate without
having to quit his job looking for deals or doing the
time-consuming task of being a landlord. Marshall is
the author of “Mastering the Art of Commercial Real
Estate Investing.” Ask him about the 5 questions that
every new investor should answer before investing in
real estate. He’ll even share 4 things he learned from
his “loser” property and much more. Contact Doug
Marshall at dmarshall@rtirguests.com; (503) 563-0971.
12. ==> Why Do Hospital Accidental Deaths Receive No Review?
Dr. Ira Williams often calls himself the “Don Quixote”
of Health Care Reform. At 85 years young he has been
hounding the five Federal agencies created to solve the
health care crisis in this country for decades. With
over 130 years collectively between those agencies our
health care system is still a mess AND medical errors
leading to deaths in hospitals continues to rise. As
the oldest medical malpractice expert witness in the
country he knows what he’s talking about. He has
developed a system to empower local grassroots
activists in each state to radically change our health
care delivery system. “Everyone is focusing on how to
PAY for health care… when the DELIVERY system is what’s
really broken!” Dr. Williams will tell you why each
state is responsible for our nation’s healthcare
delivery system, what the 3-phase process is that we
need to implement to create a 21st century healthcare
delivery system, and how to organize state wide
grassroots activists that will challenge the current
system and WIN! Dr. Ira Williams is an author, an
experienced surgeon, medical malpractice expert
witness, and an expert in how to improve our healthcare
delivery system. His latest book is “Healthcare
Warriors, Why and How to Become One.” Contact Dr.
Williams at (864) 479-8613; IWilliams@rtirguests.com
13. ==> This MD Can Cure Opioid Addiction without Drugs
As the opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions,
health professionals primarily rely on drugs like
methadone to cure addiction. But Isaac Alexis, M.D.,
says there are other, natural ways to overcome
addiction that focus on the whole person. “It’s not
just about treating addicts,” he says. “It’s about
treating their environments and families.” Dr. Isaac
adds that treatment must address the emotional trauma
that leads to addiction in the first place, such as
childhood abuse, in order to be successful. He’ll also
share natural, over-the-counter remedies that can
expedite the healing process. Dr. Isaac Alexis
completed an internship in trauma surgery at Cornell
University at New York Hospital of Queens. He served as
medical director at the Department of Justice and is
the author of “Life and Death behind the Brick and
Razor-Code Red Diamond” and the upcoming “The Seductive
Pink Crystal.” Contact Dr. Isaac Alexis at
IAlexis@rtirguests.com; (315) 935-6348.
14. ==> Shocking Health Truths from America’s Top MDs
An 18-year-old dies of fatty liver disease while a 55-
year-old woman’s stage 4 cancer disappears. How are
both possible? Health is the most confusing and
controversial topic today with crazy diets from vegan
to keto and everything in between. Over 100 million
Americans are very sick – and Reena Jadhav used to be
one of them! Reena refused to accept that her 28
symptoms could only be managed, and not cured, so she
applied insights from her successful tech startup
experience, her Harvard MBA and leading integrative
M.D.s and reversed every symptom in 18 months! Reena is
now on a mission to share how she healed and reveal the
shocking truths she learned interviewing some of
America’s top MDs on her podcast HealthierPodcast.com.
Reena Jadhav is the author of the HealJournal and
creator of the New Health Pyramid. Her latest book,
“Healed,” focuses on empowering people to take back
their own health using science. Contact her at (650)
309-1005; RJadhav@rtirguests.com
15. ==> How to Reinvent Your Life in 7 Days
Feeling like you’re not on track for where you really
want to be going in life? Then you need to hear about
Katherine Webster’s humorous but highly effective
challenge for reinventing your life in the next seven
days. Step 1: Get a brand new hairstyle. Why? To
paraphrase Coco Chanel, the person, who changes their
hair is about to change their life. Webster knows
what’s she’s talking about. Suddenly widowed in her
late 40s, she had to take specific actions to find her
joy, confidence and completely reinvent her life.
She’ll reveal something new you can do every day to
turbocharge your reinvention i.e. go out on the town
all by yourself or start a new hobby that shocks your
friends. Her tips are simple, fun and they work!
Webster is the author of “Becoming Madam Widow” and her
tips can help any man, woman or child who wants to add
more extraordinary to their life. Contact her at
KWebster@rtirguests.com or (484) 296-8759.
16. ==> March is Caffeine Awareness Month
Does the Starbucks barista know your name? Has it
become unthinkable to begin your day without a cup or
two of Joe? Do you often get a buzz from sports or
energy drinks? If so, Caffeine Awareness Month in March
is your holiday. As wellness educator Adita Yrizarry-
Lang will note, more than half of American adults
consume caffeine every day, with coffee being the most
popular choice. Adita can talk about what all that
caffeine may be doing to your body, what you can do if
you are addicted to it and ways caffeine can lead you
to experience less energy. Adita is a 30-year wellness
educator who has been quoted in Shape and Fitness. She
is the author of “SuperPowers.” Contact her at (305)
874-0268; AYrizarry@rtirguests.com
17. ==> How to Connect with Your ‘Inner Cowgirl’ at Any
Age
As she entered middle age, Sandra Matheson found
herself divorced, unable to continue her career as a
veterinarian due to work-related chemical
sensitivities, and stuck with a money-losing farm where
she was beaten-up by a cow! But she picked herself up,
dusted herself off and set out on a successful career
as a lady rancher, which became a metaphor for her
life. “Getting older doesn’t mean we have one foot in
the grave,” she says. “We can seize life and wrangle
what we want, make hay while the sun still shines and
embrace our maturity, use what we have learned, do what
we want, and have some fun!” Sandra decided to parlay
her lifelong affiliation with farming into a successful
career as a rancher, and can share valuable tips for
finding late life success and joy. Sandra’s upcoming
book is “Thrive After 40 ? How to Seize Life and Grow
Your Dreams!” Contact her at (360) 325-4221;
smatheson@rtirguests.com
18. ==> Why Are Younger Women Attracted to Older Men?
Humphry Bogart was 44 and married when he met 19-year-
old Lauren Bacall. Despite their age differences,
theirs was a storied romance. But what is the
attraction for ordinary people who do the same thing?
Interview Patricia Houtz for a look at what younger
women see in older men. Houtz, who had a 30-year
relationship with a married man twice her age, will
tell you that money had absolutely nothing to do with
it. She’ll talk about the virtues older men possess
that younger men, with their clumsy hands and raging
hormones, lack. Houtz is the author of the upcoming
book “Solo By Choice.” Contact her at (775) 451-3191;
PHoutz@rtirguests.com
19. ==> 25 Ways to Develop a Loving Attitude
Let’s be honest, focusing on love for one day in
February doesn’t really make sense. To really become
more loving, more centered and more spiritually awake
it’s going to take more than that. It’s going to take a
love action plan! Michael McGee, M.D., will share with
your audience his 25 ‘love practices’. “Love is one of
the most confused and misused words in the English
language. Love is not a feeling. Love is an attitude
that inspires to action to enhance life!” Dr. Michael
McGee trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools.
He is the creator of the unique 12 Step Touchstone
Approach to Recovery and author of “The Joy of
Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from
Addiction”, an approach that works better than AA for
many people. Contact Dr. McGee at (978) 971-9703;
MMcGee@rtirguests.com
20. ==> Life Lessons from the 1%: Use them to Succeed
What myths can be busted about the 1%? What lessons can
we learn from them that can help us succeed? When we
talk about the 1% it’s a love-hate relationship, but
make no mistake – we would all rather be them.
Interview Ivan Obolensky to learn more about the myths
surrounding the 1% – and how the lessons he learned
during childhood continue to shape his success today.
His grandfather Serge Obolensky – aka the Prince of New
York – married Alice Astor, daughter of John Jacob
Astor who died on the Titanic. Growing up in this world
Ivan has firsthand experience. Misconceptions abound
about their ethics, morals and attitudes. Find out how
the 1% really lives. “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.” Ivan Obolensky is a true Renaissance
man in his own right and the author of “Eye of the
Moon”. Contact Ivan Obolensky at (818) 495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com