01. Biden Touts Inclusive Internationalism 02. Menendez Indictment and Egypt03. Holiday Hiring Outlook: Amazon Jobs Aplenty, But What Else?04. Return to the Office? Remote Workers Revolt05. NPR Host: The Power and Politics of Seeds06. All Your Artificial Intelligence Questions Answered 07. The New Law That Deprives Families of Religious Liberty08. 5 Simple Strategies to Take […]
Archive | September, 2023
Surprising Ways Your Past Life Can Affect Your Current Life
Do you frequently have a sense of déjà vu? Do you have fears or phobias that are unrelated to anything you’ve ever experienced? According to Jennifer Maag, we’ve all had past lives, and they have a profound impact on our current lives. “I believe the self-esteem you’re born with comes from the past lives you’ve […]
Death, Divorce, Disaster: How to Right Your Life After a Major Wrong
Life can throw some serious problems at you. When you suffer a setback, whether it’s divorce, losing a job, surviving a disaster, ending a relationship, or struggling with life-altering health issues, grief is a huge part of the process. Unfortunately, the majority of advice for conquering the aftermath of life’s worst curveballs does not address […]
She Lost 70 Pounds: How to Get Off the ‘Weight List’ for Good
Laura Pickett struggled with her weight for years, peaking at 225 pounds. She has gone on to lose 70 pounds and maintain that weight loss, counseling hundreds of women on weight loss and marital challenges. Invite Laura on your program to share why anyone looking to lose weight needs to look inward to discover what […]
Why Black Dads Get a Bad Rap
Historical stereotypes perpetuated by American culture claim that Black men are absent from the home and are bad dads because of it. Author Damon Grayson says: “Imprisonment has taken many Black fathers away from the family, which results in a lack of the male figure in the home. Plus, the media often portray Black men […]
Informed Consent Has Gone Too Far
In the modern world, informed consent lets patients participate in their own health care by knowing all their treatment options and any associated risks. However, full transparency in medicine can overwhelm patients and lead to poor decision-making. Is it really the best policy? Dr. Dinesh Verma reveals why we’ve taken informed consent too far. He’ll […]
Why Tragedies Birth New Nonprofits (but Maybe Shouldn’t)
Tragic events like school shootings and natural disasters often lead everyday people to start nonprofits. But while this may be a noble endeavor, it’s not right for everyone. “Starting and running a new nonprofit is hard, so maybe people should think about doing something else with their passion project,” says author and nonprofit consultant Michele […]
What’s So Great About Popeyes?
In 2019, the popularity of Popeyes fast-food restaurants exploded with the introduction of a new chicken sandwich. But the buttermilk coating isn’t the only reason Americans continue to patronize the chain in droves. Sue Anderson says the company’s leadership model had a huge hand in Popeyes’ expansion across the country as well as their continued […]
9/21/2023 RTIR Newsletter: ‘El Chapo’ Host, Calling All Theater Geeks, Benefits of Being Fired
01. ‘Scamanda’ Creator on ‘El Chapo’ Podcast Season 2 02. ‘Black Hawk Down’ Hero Tom Satterly 03. UAW Strike: How a 4-Day Workweek Could Benefit All Workers 04. For Theater Geeks: Before They Were Stars 05. New CDC Guidance for Health Workers Raises Concerns 06. When Religion Meets Tech: The Faith Code 07. What’s So […]
9/19/2023 RTIR Newsletter: Hostage Homecoming, What Auto Workers Want, Heroes Among Us
01. The Iran Hostage Release Explained 02. What’s Behind the UAW Strike 03. Dads Are Lonelier Than Ever. Here’s What Could Help 04. The Rise of Single-Parent Families Is Not a Good Thing 05. Got Behind on Your Bills? Beware Credit ‘Repair’ Services 06. Was Patrick Swayze a Hero? 07. Why Superman, Batman, and Spider […]