01. Israel-Hamas War at 5 Months: Where Things Stand
02. Famous Oscar Snubs
03. St. Patrick’s Day – The Irish Peace Train of 1922
04. Daylight Savings Time and Young Driver Crashes
05. Why Every Student Deserves a Gifted Education
06. Why Aren’t We Battling the Biggest Threat to Children?
07. How to Stop Losing Sleep Over Daylight Savings
08. 3 Big Myths About Change Everyone Believes
09. Why Informed Consent Has Gone Too Far
10. How to Help Your Doctor Nail Your Diagnosis
11. What Is Unconscious Bias and Why It Matters
12. Doc Discusses How to Put More Compassion in Medicine
13. How to Brag the Right Way to Get What You Want
14. Should You Tell Your Kids They’re Amazing?
15. We Are Raising a Generation Unable to Think
1. ==> Israel-Hamas War at 5 Months: Where Things Stand
The Israel-Hamas war has been raging for five months with no ceasefire in sight and a humanitarian crisis that promises to get worse. For a five-month progress report on the conflict interview Steven A. Cook, an expert on U.S. Middle East policy and director of the International Affairs Fellowship for Tenured International Relations Scholars at the Council on Foreign Relations. He can answer such questions as whether Israel is making progress in eliminating Hamas, has the Biden administration’s position shifted its approach to the war, and what are the risks of the fighting spreading beyond Gaza. Steven A. Cook is Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies. He is an expert on Arab and Turkish politics as well as U.S.-Middle East policy. Cook is the author of multiple books including “False Dawn: Protest, Democracy, and Violence in the New Middle East” and the upcoming “The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East.” Contact him at (202) 509-8620; scook@cfr.org
2. ==> Famous Oscar Snubs
Sunday night’s Oscar Awards — like every year — contained snubs, typically films that were nominated for multiple awards such as “Killers of the Flower Moon” that ended up without a single statuette. As Film historian Chris Yogerst will point out, an Oscar snub can have long-lasting effects and can occur even when a film has won. His case in point: the March 2, 1944 awards show in which “Casablanca” won best picture. Accepting the award that night was studio head Jack Warner, snubbing producer Hal Wallis who was allegedly not even permitted to have his photo taken with the golden trophy. Yogerst can talk about the impact the snub had on Wallis’s career and why it still smarted 40 years later when Wallis published his memoir. Yogerst is the author of a “Hollywood Reporter” article on the topic and is often cited as an expert on NPR and “The Times of London.” His latest book is “The Warner Brothers.” Contact Amanda Kent, Boundless Media, (313) 403-5636
3. ==> St. Patrick’s Day – The Irish Peace Train of 1922
Share a little-known story about Irish-American history when you bring Eileen Forrestal on your show. She’s the granddaughter of Sean Mac Caoilte – John Forrestal – who was sent by Michael Collins in 1922 to advocate to Irish America in support of the Anglo-Irish Treaty that they both hoped would bring peace to the troubled island. Sean, a passionate Gaelgóir committed to the peaceful liberation of his country, enthusiastically accepted the mission and arrived in New York on St. Patrick’s Day having no idea how he’d be received, but ardently committed to whatever would avert civil war. Eileen is about to recreate her grandfather’s 52-day train tour, stopping in 20 cities across 13 states. And just like Sean, she will deliver a message of gratitude, peace, hope and optimism. Eileen is a former anesthesiologist now living in Ireland, where she is a frequent radio and podcast guest. She is the co-founder of Get Up and Go Publications Ltd., producing “the world’s best-loved inspirational diary,” and the author of “The Courage to Shine.” Contact her at eileen.shineyourlight@gmail.com
4. ==> Daylight Savings Time and Young Driver Crashes
Now that we turned the clocks ahead and lost an hour of sleep, more drivers will be making mistakes on the road. It also puts more new drivers behind the wheel when deer are active — leading to a 16% increase in crashes with deer. More than ever, parents need to educate their young drivers on what to do if they get into an accident, a conversation best had before a crash takes place. Michael Vater, a managing partner at The Ticktin Law Group in Deerfield, Fla., will explain why parents need to prepare their offspring to capture the accident scene with photos and videos, file a police report, avoid admitting fault and most importantly, seek expert guidance to know their rights. Vater has participated in over 200 bench trials and 10 jury trials. Contact him through Adrienne Mazzone at amazzone@transmediagroup.com
5. ==> Why Every Student Deserves a Gifted Education
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights estimates that 6% of public school students are enrolled in gifted and talented programs. But what about the other 94%? Prompted by a student’s question when he was a principal, Brian Butler was confronted with honoring his true beliefs about all students having gifts, which sparked these questions: Who decides which students are gifted? What happens to children who are excluded from these programs? And why can’t the practices associated with gifted education be accessible to all, not just a select few? When Brian examined the neuroscience of how children learn, numerous studies showed that children’s brains are remarkably adaptable. In fact, current research shows that all students can excel — if educators believe they can. Invite Brian to discuss how schools and educators can cultivate a growth mindset, eliminate the harmful effects of marginalizing labels, and create an environment where every student thrives. Brian Butler is a renowned educational consultant and author of “Every Student Deserves a Gifted Education.” recently chosen as a Foreword INDIES Awards Finalist. Contact him at (571) 733-0489, bkbutler497@gmail.com
6. ==> Why Aren’t We Battling the Biggest Threat to Children?
Every year, 18,000 children and teens are shot and killed or wounded and approximately 3 million are exposed to gun violence. What are adults in the U.S. doing wrong? Dr. Regina M. Griego lost five family members to a mass murder, three of whom were children. Her 15-year-old nephew shot them and Regina took guardianship of her nephew. She has since become an advocate for gun safety and believes that we all want to keep our children safe and families whole. Ask her: Why are our children dying from guns? What role does mental health play in the gun deaths of children? Griego is the author of the award-winning, best-selling book “Sins of the System: Trauma, Guns, Tragedy, and the Betrayal of Our Children,” a memoir that explains the systems that failed her family. She holds a Ph.D., MS, and BS in electrical and computer engineering and an MS in computer science. Contact Regina Griego at (505) 306-6189; transcendingfutures@gmail.com
7. ==> How to Stop Losing Sleep Over Daylight Savings
Sunday marked the return of Daylight Savings Time and even a one-hour change in our schedule is already affecting some people’s ability to get enough sleep. Couple that with the fact that more than a third of Americans already report getting less than seven hours of sleep a night and that 30% of adults have insomnia and you can see there is a genuine need to prepare now for the seasonal change. That’s how Edie Summers can help your audience as she explains the four things to concentrate on now that Daylight Savings has returned. The author of The Memory of Health” and a corporate wellness advisor for a tech-health startup who is knowledgeable about the latest sleep research, she’ll share four foods and supplements to help you sleep better tonight (sushi anyone?), the need to invest in downtime and why you should go to bed early if you have a lot on your mind. Edie has been featured in “Entrepreneur” and many podcasts. Contact Edie Summers at (503) 487-0058; esummers@rtirguests.com
8. ==> 3 Big Myths About Change Everyone Believes
As a change management expert who coached 10,000 leaders, Kirsty Maynor was shocked when she discovered that everything she thought she knew about change was wrong. Invite her on to your program to explain what led to her epiphany as she shares the three big myths about change that your audience likely also believes. Among the takeaways she’ll offer: change often doesn’t require a giant leap, you don’t have to believe in yourself before making changes, and change is often messy in the middle. Kirsty Maynor is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Firefly, a team of organizational culture change and leadership development specialists. Her just-released book is “Untangled: A Practical and Inspirational Guide to Change You Choose and Change You Don’t.” Contact Kirsty at kirsty.maynor@gmail.com
9. ==> Why 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 talk about the damage caused when patients fail to trust medical experts, often resulting in the refusal of lifesaving treatment. He also discusses the right way to implement under-used alternative therapies in combination with modern medicine for astonishing results. A medical doctor with 45 years in practice and 18 years of integrative medicine research and experience, Verma’s latest book is “Ipsicura Effect.” Ask him: Why should more health-care professionals use the placebo effect in their practice? How did your mother miraculously recover from late-stage breast cancer? How can patients feel better, heal faster, and even save money on medical expenses? Contact Dinesh Verma at (248) 817-8296; dverma@rtirguests.com
10. ==> How to Help Your Doctor Nail Your Diagnosis
There’s a shortage of physicians around the country that is projected to reach up to 124,000 doctors by 2034. People need practical tools to protect themselves and their families. They need actionable tips to empower them to maximize their care and minimize their costs — tips that Ann Hester, M.D., a board-certified internist with over 25 years of experience in direct patient care, can provide. Ann is the author of “Patient Empowerment 101: More Than a Book, It’s an Adventure!” She also created Patient World, a platform where people can take on-demand health and wellness courses taught by physicians, authors, and other health experts. Ask her: How can people lower their medical bills? How can they prepare a one-minute elevator speech that will help their doctor nail their diagnosis? How can families be protected from the unprecedented doctor shortage on the horizon? Contact Ann Hester. M.D., at (443) 414-8182; dr.hester@patientempowerment101.com
11. ==> What Is Unconscious Bias and Why It Matters
The modern world seems to be a bubbling cauldron of out-of-control chaos, wars, and hate. But according to author Sara Ting, there is hope. “Most people harbor unconscious biases, which is the root cause of societal divineness,” she says. “I have a tool that can help people become more self-aware of all of their unconscious biases and any future ones humans will create. It’s a poem called The Sun Poem, and it only takes 15 seconds or less to read.” Sara is a diversity and inclusion educator, speaker, consultant and author of “Small Book with a Big Idea: 5 Minute Training to Empower You and Transform the World.” Contact Sara Ting at (508) 715-3370; Sting@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Doc Discusses How to Put More Compassion in Medicine
Each of us will be both patient and caregiver at some point and we all want a health-care system that supports everyone. Yet despite remarkable medical advances, knowledge, and training, patient care remains fragmented, frustrating, and expensive, especially from the patient’s perspective. Meanwhile, solutions for caregivers, especially those on the frontlines, remain elusive. Invite Doug Slakey, M.D., MPH, on your show to demystify the complex health-care system and provide tools that empower laypeople and medical professionals to receive or provide the most effective, safe, and reliable care. Doug Slakey is the author of “The Process Manifesto: Improving Healthcare in a Complex World.” Contact him at (504) 232-6129; dpsurgical@me.com
13. ==> How to Brag the Right Way to Get What You Want
Are you afraid to brag because you think bragging is bad? Most of us were taught not to brag but according to Winifred Bragg, a medical doctor, and author of the best-selling book “How to Create Your Bragg Book for a Competitive Job Market,” you can get what you want by bragging the right way. She’ll explain what it means to brag effectively (she spells it bragg) and help your audience develop their own 30-second braggs. She says, “Think of bragging as simply telling others how to solve ‘their’ problem. They need you.” Ask her: What does BRAGG stand for? How did you use the TheBraggFactor® to repay your hefty medical school loan? Can you give some examples of braggs? A nationally recognized speaker, Dr. Bragg has appeared in numerous TV and print media and been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX. She’s been quoted as an expert in “Redbook,” “Women’s World,” and “Self” magazine. Contact Winifred Bragg at (757) 434-7425; drbragg@thebraggfactor.com
14. ==> Should You Tell Your Kids They’re Amazing?
Social media. Bullying. The long isolation of the pandemic. Gender confusion. Today’s kids have more stressors than at any other time in modern history. “When I speak to fellow counselors and parents, they say that anxiety and depression among young people are off the charts,” says author, former teacher and counselor Patricia Wilson. “I have an understanding of what children need: a sense of self-worth, how to cooperate with others and an appreciation of the gift of life.” Patricia can share how to determine if kids are struggling with depression, and simple, yet powerful self-talk tools to convince them that they are amazing. She has taught children from grades K-12 and counseled kids for more than 30 years. She is the author of numerous best-selling books including “My Magical Night Mare,” “I Am Amazing” and “When Grandma Giggled.” Contact Patricia Wilson at (778) 561-4603; pwilson@rtirguests.com
15. ==> We Are Raising a Generation Unable to Think
Children and teenagers today don’t have it easy. Nor do their parents. But as emotional intelligence expert Detri McGhee will tell you, one of the biggest problems with kids these days is that they are subjected to never-ending information with no filter with which to judge it. Kids need extra help, she’ll say, so they can begin to think for themselves, and parents, teachers and others who care about them can provide those resources. Detri can share how to raise a contrarian thinker (and why you’ll want to), how to teach kids the importance of the 80/20 rule, and how to raise an emotionally intelligent child. Detri runs the nonprofit Reaching for Life, Inc. which encourages reading writing, and communicating through developing advanced emotional intelligence skills. Ask her: How can parents raise kids who handle criticism well? Why is it important to build quiet times of reflection into children’s days? How does expanding emotional intelligence relate to success in life? Contact Detri McGhee at (870) 407-7523; dmcghee@rtirguests.com