October 7, 2019
FR: Lauren Healy, Gail Snyder and Chris Morabito,
Editors, Radio-TV Interview Report Newsletter
[fname] — Ending Domestic Violence, Spooky Spirits,
Christmas Music
01. Tick, Tock: The Middle East Powder Keg
02. What’s Happened to Rudy Giuliani? Nothing!
03. Why Bernie’s Heart Attack Matters
04. Controversial Documentary: The Trayvon Martin Hoax
05. Business is BOOming: Best Haunted Houses in America
06. Spooky Spirits: Ghoulishly Good Halloween Cocktails
07. Obama-Era Loophole Shutting U.S. Students Out of Jobs
08. Do You Hate Your Job? (or just the people you work with?)
09. Bass Player’s Tips Transform Toxic Office Culture
10. How to Parent without Punishment
11. ‘Go Purple’ in October to End Domestic Violence
12. Do Certain Foods Feed Cancer?
13. The Antidote to Negativity and Anger: Self-Hypnosis
14. It’s Northerners vs. Southerners!
15. How Medical Bullying Could Affect Your Health Care
16. Hey Boys, We Buzz. Get Over it
17. Boomer Lifestyle Expert: Live Happier with Less
18. Over 50? Dream Bigger, Be Bolder
19. What’s Your Compulsive Habit?
20. Too Early for Christmas Music? No Way!
1.==> Tick, Tock: The Middle East Powder Keg
Former White House Middle East Coordinator Robert
Malley says that conditions for an all-out war in the
Middle East are riper than at any time in recent memory
and he’s urging U.S. policymakers to ask the right
questions before it’s too late. “The debate about the
extent to which the United States should distance
itself from the region and reduce its military
footprint is important but somewhat beside the point,”
he says. “The more consequential question, therefore,
is what kind of Middle East the United States will
remain engaged in or disengaged from.” Mallet adds,
“Recently, some Gulf states—the UAE chief among
them—have taken tentative steps to reach out to Iran in
an effort to reduce tensions. They saw the growing
risks of the regional crisis spinning out of control
and recognized its potential costs. Washington should,
too, before it is too late.” Robert Malley is president
and CEO of the International Crisis Group. Contact him
at media@crisisgroup.org or call +32 (0) 2 536 00 70.
2. ==> What’s Happened to Rudy Giuliani? Nothing!
Joe Biden’s presidential campaign recently asked TV
networks to stop booking Rudy Giuliani as a guest. John
Philp, a journalist and filmmaker. who co-wrote and
directed the 2003 documentary Rudyland, says Giuliani
is a hot ticket these days for his wild-eyed antics,
but to those asking what’s happened to him, he says,
“Nothing! The Rudy we see today, with his show-stopping
mix of conviction and incoherence, is the same Rudy
we’ve always had. The only thing new is his
predicament.” Philp continues, “Giuliani’s antics,
while striking most decent people as utterly insane,
will feel sadly familiar to anybody who’s watched his
career closely. Giuliani, an opera buff, has made his
time on the public stage an endless aria of political
pettiness, braying self-aggrandizement and ethical and
personal turmoil. Only the settings change.” Contact
John Philp at (212) 271-8747.
3. ==> Why Bernie’s Heart Attack Matters
At 78, Bernie Sanders is the oldest candidate running
for president, but not by that much. Joe Biden is 76.
Donald Trump isn’t a young man either, at 73, but long-
time Sanders supporter Jay Parini says his recent heart
attack has become a political problem — for him and the
Democrats. “It may not be possible for Bernie to
continue pushing himself in the way he’d have to push
himself to be nominated and to beat Donald Trump,” says
Parini. “And beating Trump has become a national
emergency.” Parini hopes Sanders has the wisdom to
accept that he’s already won. “His arguments are now
central planks in the Democratic debates, and there is
a vast progressive movement that he has fathered,” he
says. Parini hopes Sanders’ gets well and continues his
work for many years, “But, it may be time for Bernie to
say, with nobility and generosity: ‘I now support
Elizabeth Warren. She is a warrior for good, and she’s
in better health than I am. Together we can make
America truly great in ways previously unimaginable.’”
Jay Parini is a poet and novelist who teaches at
Middlebury College. Contact him at
parini@middlebury.edu
4.==> Controversial Documentary: The Trayvon Martin Hoax
The shooting of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent trial
of George Zimmerman was a defining, dividing moment for
the nation. Now a new documentary and book by Joel
Gilbert claims a key witness in the case committed
fraud in her testimony, throwing the entire trial into
question. “The Trayvon Hoax: Unmasking the Witness
Fraud that Divided America” is based on 750-pages of
phone records, forensic analysis and DNA testing.
Invite Gilbert to detail an extensive hoax, how he
tracked down Trayvon’s real girlfriend (who he was on
the phone with in his final moments), and why he
believes the case was ground zero for the downward
spiral of race relations in the U.S. Joel Gilbert is
president of Highway 61 Entertainment and a political
commentator and foreign policy analyst. He’s produced
numerous documentary feature films on various subjects
including politicians and music icons. Contact
Catherine deHaan at (561)750-9800, ext. 2330;
catherine@transmediagroup.com or Adrienne Mazzone at
amazzone@transmediagroup.com; (561) 908-1683 (Text
after 6pm EST)
5. ==> Business is BOOming: Best Haunted Houses in America
Scary places may have gotten their start in ancient
times to keep people from unsettling the dead in the
pyramids, but today the United States has become the
epicenter of scaring entertainment since the launch of
commercial haunted attractions in the 1970s. Amber
Arnett-Bequeaith of Haunted Attractions cut her teeth
at her family’s haunted house that started in 1975.
Today she reigns over an entire district of haunted
houses, including the Beast, and entertainment in
Kansas City, as the Queen of Haunts. Invite her to talk
about the popularity of haunted attractions and how the
business has expanded to include escape rooms, mazes,
ghost tours and more. Hear about the best creepy venues
in your area and across the country, where they take
fright to a whole new level. America Haunts is a group
of some of the most the most successful and well known
Halloween Haunted Houses in the World. Contact Amber
Arnett-Bequeaith at (816) 842-4280;
amber@fullmoonprod.com
6. ==> Spooky Spirits: Ghoulishly Good Halloween Cocktails
Get out your cauldron for some Halloween adult
beverages when you invite food and wine expert Susy
Shelby on your show to serve up creepy concoctions like
a Rosemary’s Baby, Dark and Spooky, and a Pina
Choulada. She’ll also share simple advice for low-
stress, no-fright entertaining that’ll impress your
guests, let you enjoy your own party, and not spend the
next day cleaning up! “Most importantly, choose foods
and snacks that don’t need utensils and can be prepared
ahead of time. Then set up food and beverage stations
so guests can help themselves throughout the party.” A
winemaker for more than twenty years, Selby is an
expert on food and wine pairings. She’s the proprietor
of Selby Winery. Contact her at (707) 975-0988 (CA);
selby@selbywinery.com
7. ==> Obama-Era Loophole Shutting U.S. Students Out of Jobs
Did you know that in 2017 alone, 275,000 foreign-born
students got jobs that should have gone to American
college students? Or that less than 50 percent of U.S.
citizen STEM graduates actually land a job in STEM?
Most parents and students have no idea about the
discrimination against hiring American nor do American
taxpayers who are losing some $2 billion in
contributions to Medicare and social security as a
result. Let Hilarie Gamm—a nationally recognized leader
—enlighten your audience about current legislation and
a letter to Trump asking him to put Americans first.
She’ll bust the myth that there is a shortage of
homegrown highly skilled, educated and qualified
workers and share why every citizen who cares about the
future of the middle class should be paying attention
to this legislation and taking action. Hilarie is one
of three founders of the nonpartisan American Workers
Coalition, championing H.R. 3564 Fairness for High-
Skilled Americans Act sponsored by Arizona Congressman
Paul Gosar. A veteran talk show guest, she is the
author of “Billions Lost: The American Tech Crisis and
The Road Map to Change.” Contact her at (203) 571-3819;
hgamm@rtirguests.com
8. ==> October is Emotional Intelligence Month
Do You Hate Your Job? (or just the people you work with?)
A Gallup Poll says that up to 85% of people in the US
hate their jobs. But is that really true? “Most of my
clients say they hate their job, but in reality, when
we probe, it’s the people at work they can’t stand!
They actually feel pretty good about the work they are
doing!” says Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. “If people could
learn to deal with those difficult office mates, job
satisfaction would go up exponentially!” Interview
Jennifer learn the importance of emotional intelligence
and how dealing with difficult people at work (and at
home) could be the key to higher job and life
satisfaction. Think your officemate is the problem?
Jennifer says it could very well be YOU! Learn how to
test emotional intelligence – which includes self-
awareness, social awareness (think social media!),
self-management and relationship management—and then
sit back for what may be some surprising results!
Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a seasoned counselor who
works with clients to promote personal growth and
healthy relationship skills. “Alignment: Move from
Internal Chaos to Clarity” is her latest book. Contact
Jennifer Cochern at (208) 817-2870;
JCochern@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Bass Player’s Tips Transform Toxic Office Culture
Think music and business have little in common?
Professional musician, culture change expert and
certified portfolio management professional Gerald
Leonard may change your mind. Invite him on your show
to share the similarities between the two as he
identifies seven key principles for achieving the
balance, harmony and unified vision many companies
lack. He’ll reveal the most common mistakes companies
make with their culture and explain how to make any
organization perform like a world-class orchestra and
receive a standing ovation from employees AND
customers. Gerald Leonard is president and CEO of
Principles of Execution, a Washington, D.C.-based
Certified Minority Business Enterprise and strategic
project portfolio management and IT governance
consulting practice. He is the author of “Culture is
the Bass: 7 Steps to Creating High Performing Teams.”
Contact him at (443) 622-4740;
Gerald@Principlesofexecution.com
10. ==> How to Parent without Punishment
Parenting is one of the most important jobs anyone will
ever have. But is it possible to raise a child to be a
productive, independent adult without ever having to
spank or take away that child’s privileges? Absolutely,
says media veteran and child-rearing expert Emily
Slingluff, who wrote the book on the topic, “Parenting
without Punishment.” Emily will explain why there is
never a reason to punish children. Good parent-child
communication works so much better. Moreover, punishing
children teaches them mean and uncomfortable behavior.
It is even possible that it will lead to insecurity,
confusion, depression, and unhappiness with life. She
studied psychology and has a degree in government and
economics from Sweet Briar College and was an assistant
editor at The Virginia-Pilot. Contact her at (757)
800-0246; eslingluff@rtirguests.com
11. ==> ‘Go Purple’ in October to End Domestic Violence
Domestic violence doesn’t just affect victims and their
families. According to domestic violence awareness
advocate Curt Lindsley, “It tears at the very fabric of
entire communities. It can impact a company’s bottom
line due to lost productivity, can cause long-term
health problems in victims, can spill over to schools
and workplaces, and involve innumerable police man
hours.” Curt is the founder of the nonprofit domestic
violence awareness group Go Purple USA, sponsor of Go
Purple Awareness Day, and the co-founder of the
Covington Domestic Violence Task Force. He’ll share
ways everyone can help and support the cause by
sponsoring awareness events such as Go Purple Day,
Purple Light Nights, educational programs and advocacy
outreach to help shine a light on the issue. Contact
Curt at Clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256) 213-1092.
12. ==> Do Certain Foods Feed Cancer?
When Anthony Randle’s wife, Jessica, was diagnosed with
stage four breast cancer, her doctors told her she
could eat whatever she wanted while undergoing
aggressive treatments. But after conducting exhaustive
research, he discovered that certain foods actually
feed cancer. “Doctors will tell patients not to smoke
or drink, but nothing about sugar,” he says. “I learned
that sugar actually feeds cancer. I also saw chemo
patients eating fast food and popsicles. I thought,
‘Wow, this is so wrong!’” After eliminating sugar and
other unhealthy foods from her diet, Jessica sailed
through chemo with virtually no side effects. He shares
his poignant experiences in “The True Story of a
Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver: The Struggle
Within,” and will reveal how he and his wife made it
through this traumatic experience healthier and happier
than ever. Contact Anthony at ARandle@rtirguests.com;
(702) 533-6667.
13. ==> The Antidote to Negativity and Anger: Self-Hypnosis
Achieving a positive mindset amid everything happening
today is no easy task. For some, it may even seem
impossible, but Mary Battaglia says there is a tool
that can help clear the mind, get unstuck and become
hopeful again. Battaglia, a certified clinical hypnosis
practitioner and sound practitioner, helps people
reduce stress, heal, clear blocks and tap into their
unlimited potential using self-hypnosis. She’ll explain
what hypnosis is and isn’t and share ways your
listeners can use hypnosis to reduce the amount of
anger they feel and overcome negative voices in their
heads. Battaglia has been featured on Fox News. Her
hypnosis tips are broadcast on Conversations with Joan,
a show heard on AM-970: The Answer and iHeartRadio.
“Transformation Through Hypnosis: Relax, Clear Your
Mind & Step into Your Power” is her latest book.
Contact Mary Battaglia at (833) 732-2333;
marybethpeace@gmail.com
14. ==> It’s Northerners vs. Southerners!
Even today, the big hair, big booted, Velveeta-eating
Southerners seem a world apart from the athleisure-
wearing, acai-bowl eating, self-actualization obsessed
Northerners. Suzanne Wexler, author of the upcoming
humorous memoir “Southern Grits for Northern Girls,”
will unite the country in laughter as she explains the
seven habits Southerners can teach Northerners. Suzanne
has lived in the North her whole life but visited her
Southern relatives from her maternal side often. She
knows what they get right—even if it took her years to
see! She says: “If there’s one thing North Americans
can use right now it’s a good laugh and a finer
appreciation of each other.” Suzanne is published in
the Huffington Post, National Post, Bust.com and her
work has been syndicated throughout Canada. She’s been
quoted in Goodhousekeeping.com and Reader’s Digest
magazine and provides commentary on TV and radio
throughout the U.S. and Canada. Contact her at (514)
704-0029; suzannawexler@hotmail.com
15. ==> How Medical Bullying Could Affect Your Health Care
Medical professionals are supposed to save lives not
ruin them. But according to Sharon Bahrych (pronounced
Bear-rich), a 30-year-career physician assistant,
medicine has a dirty little secret: bullying is
commonplace and counterproductive to patient safety.
Nurses bully other nurses, physician assistants, and
medical residents are bullied by their attending
physicians, and people in the profession are strongly
advised to put up with physical assaults, verbal abuse,
intimidation and more. Whistleblowing gets people
fired. Sharon, who plans a TEDx talk on the subject,
can share some of the incidents of bullying that have
happened to her. She can also discuss ways the medical
culture is slowly changing for the better and five
things that can be done to accelerate that process.
Sharon is a physician’s assistant who trained at Baylor
College of Medicine. She has a master’s in public
health from the University of Texas School of Public
Health. Contact her at (720) 669-8098;
SBahrych@rtirguests.com
16. ==> Hey Boys, We Buzz. Get Over it
Katherine Webster believes whether you have a regular
partner or not, there are benefits to having a ‘secret’
sex life that’s yours alone… wink, wink. Buzz, buzz.
But why does it make guys so jittery? “Maybe buzzing is
the last feminist tool in the arsenal. Something at
once bewilders and threatens the average Joe,” says
Katherine. “But sometimes a woman needs to take matters
into her own hands, in and out of bed.” Hear what men
get wrong about women and sex toys, the benefits of
buzzing, and why women need to get out of their comfort
zones. Katherine is a designer and the author “Becoming
Madam Widow,” about creating a new life after the
sudden death of her husband and business partner.
Contact Katherine Webster at KWebster@rtirguests.com;
(416) 921-2084.
17. ==> Boomer Lifestyle Expert: Live Happier with Less
Rita Wilkins, “The Downsizing Designer,” spent her
career helping to design thousands of corporate and
residential interiors. Yet her biggest epiphany came
when she visited her son Kevin in Senegal where he was
serving in the Peace Corps. There, 8,000 miles away
from her beautiful much too large home, Wilkins
observed people who were very happy with few
possessions. The experience led to a downsizing journey
giving away 95% of her belongings and moving from a
5,000 square feet home to an 867 square-foot apartment.
Wilkins learned that living with less allowed her to
live more fully. “That yearlong journey was one of the
most challenging, most revealing and most rewarding
years of my life. During the process of decluttering
and downsizing my home, I discovered the real me that
was hiding underneath all of that beautiful stuff.”
She’ll discuss the roller-coaster of emotions that
accompanies downsizing, how to stop assigning meaning
to “stuff,” and how owning fewer things makes room for
what matters most. Wilkins has been featured on WHYY,
Sirius-XM and in USA Today and other publications. For
over 35 years, she has designed thousands of interiors
including corporate penthouses and C-suites, Supreme
Court Justice Chambers and thousands of homes.
“Downsize Your Life is her first book.” Contact Rita
Wilkins at (302) 354-0972;
rwilkins@designservicesltd.com
18. ==> Over 50? Dream Bigger, Be Bolder
Cynthia Barnett, Ph.D., is a leading authority and role
model on how to refire and reinvent oneself,
particularly after 50. Dr. Barnett says, “Retirement is
no time to slow down. It can be the best time to take
your dreams off the back burner and live them!” Invite
her on your show to offer practical strategies for
doing exactly that along with questions for self-
reflection. Dr. Cynthia Barnett is a nationally
recognized author, speaker, and coach. Her “refirement
message” has been featured in U.S. News and World
Report, local newspapers, and on TV shows. She is also
the recipient of the inaugural AARP Purpose Prize,
which recognizes people over 50 who have “used their
wisdom and experience to revitalize their lives and
make the world a better place.” Her new book is “I’m
Not Done Yet and You Shouldn’t Be Either.” Contact her
at (203) 807-3321; drcynthiabarnett@gmail.com
19. ==> What’s Your Compulsive Habit?
Whether you admit it or not, Michael McGee, M.D.,
believes you probably have an addiction or compulsive
habit that controls your behavior and your choices. One
out of three people is overtly addicted to something –
like alcohol or drugs. But did you know that virtually
two out of three people are covertly addicted to
something – and they may not even realize it? Subtle
behaviors like gossiping, judging others, people
pleasing, shopping and working can all be compulsive.
Interview Dr. McGee about the science of habit and his
“Good now, Bad later” philosophy to help your audience
figure out their own compulsive habits and what to do
about them! Dr. Michael McGee trained at Stanford and
Harvard Medical Schools. The author of “The Joy of
Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from
Addiction” has helped hundreds of patients beat
addiction. Contact him at (978) 971-9703;
MMcGee@rtirguests.com
20. ==> Too Early for Christmas Music? No Way!
While some people are concerned about Christmas music
creep—playing carols on the radio before
Thanksgiving—Renae Baker isn’t one of them. Baker, who
describes herself as a specialist in Christmas spirit,
says now is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for
your holiday spirit to take root. Otherwise, she says,
people may be blindsided to discover their spirit is
MIA in December when they need it. And this year, when
talk of presidential impeachment is in the air, mass
shootings are commonplace and people seem more
concerned about what divides them than brings them
together, Baker says we desperately need to reboot our
spirit to stop losing our faith in humanity.
Affectionately known as Mrs. Christmas, Baker has
managed a professional caroling company for decades.
She and her carolers have been featured on Fox News
Chief Religion Correspondent Lauren Green’s, Mighty
Christmas special and many more media outlets. She’s
the author of “Defeating Scrooge: How to Harness the
Power of Christmas Carols to Revive Your Spirit Anytime
of the Year” and the Defeating Scrooge Spirit Saver
Calendar. Contact her at (917) 509-9022;
ismileny@gmail.com