01. Why Red Staters Should Welcome Blue Staters
02. Has Joe Biden’s Presidency Been a Failure?
03. Turning Sexist Beer Ads into Something Good
04. Why This Bookie’s Son Is a Sure-Bet Guest
05. The Kosher Baker Lightens Up Passover Favorites
06. More People Are Going It Alone: The Best Cruises for Singles
07. Sports Fanatics, Doggie Daters, Baby Talkers: 99 Types of Men
08. Why Going Vegan Could Be Disastrous for Your Health
09. Can Faith Really Get You Through Anything?
10. Yes, You Can Buy Love
11. Advantages Doubters Have That Self-Confident People Miss
12. Take an Adult Look at Fairy Tales
13. Eat These Foods for a Better Brain During National Nutrition Month
14. The 2 Things You Should Never Leave Home Without
15. Top Psychic Reveals What to Expect This Spring
1. ==> Why Red States Should Welcome Blue Staters
Would red states be better off without people from blue states moving in, bringing with them their “woke ideas,” as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has suggested? Not really, says Eleanor Clift, who covers politics for The Daily Beast. In fact, Clift says red states should encourage college-educated liberals to move in. She writes, “Life in a bubble may sound good, but it’s a mirage in a country with a rapidly changing economy and demographics that favor cities. … Blue staters moving to red states can be beneficial for both sides of the divide. The economic dividends are obvious. And blue state reinforcements can be welcomed to challenge the entrenched mainly male politicians in GOP-dominated state legislatures. Their extreme restrictions on reproductive health care and gender issues are as out of touch with many red-state voters, just as they are with the Democrats in their state. Eleanor Clift is a regular panelist on the McLaughlin Group. Reach her at @eleanorclift
2. ==> Has Joe Biden’s Presidency Been a Failure?
According to a recent Washington Post-ABC News poll, 62% of Americans would be “dissatisfied” or “angry” if Joe Biden were reelected in 2024. A mere 7% say they are enthusiastic about the president’s second term. Nathan Robinson, founder and editor of “Current Affairs Magazine,” says it’s clear that Biden’s presidency has been a disaster yet the Democratic Party leadership is pushing for his re-election going so far as to rig the primary schedule to improve Biden’s chances of beating any challengers. Robinson says, “I don’t want Donald Trump to return to office. … To stop this outcome requires, one would think, Democrats to have a candidate that people actually want to vote for. All of the evidence right now indicates that most votes for Biden would be grudging at best. That’s not a good sign, and anyone who doesn’t want to see a Trump or DeSantis presidency … should want the Democrats to have a strong candidate running.” Nathan Robinson is the founder and editor of “Current Affairs Magazine.” He is the author of several books, including “Why You Should Be a Socialist” and “Responding to the Right.” He recently published a piece entitled Democratic Voters Want to Get Rid of Biden — But Will The Party Let Them? Contact Robinson at nathan@currentaffairs.org; @NathanJRobinson
3. ==> Turning Sexist Beer Ads into Fertilizer
For years, beer commercials have objectified women. Now one beer brand, Miller Lite, has announced that it is converting sexist beer advertising into fertilizer to grow hops that will be donated to over 200 female brewers to make approximately 330,000 beers. The beer brand is teaming up with producer, comedian, and actor Ilana Glazer, perhaps best known for the TV show “Broad City.” According to Elizabeth Hitch, senior director of marketing for Miller Lite, the initiative, called Bad $#!T to Good $#!T, recognizes that there would be no beer without women like Mary Lisle —the first female brewer in American history. Miller Lite has been collecting outdated, age-old, no-thank-you sexist ads, displays and posters for months. Hundreds of pieces have already been brought in and removed from the internet. Miller Lite will also be donating to the Pink Boots Society to support women in advancing their careers through brewing education. The Bad $#!T to Good $#!T campaign was conceived by an all-female marketing team. For more, visit www.millerlite.com/badsht2goodsh
4. ==> Why This Bookie’s Son Is a Sure-Bet Guest
As the son of a big-time bookie, Steven Feinberg, Ph.D., learned a lot about the world as he watched his father’s 24/7 gambling lifestyle including losing the equivalent of $90,000 on a single football game. “My life was a training ground for the handling and mishandling of uncertainty,” Dr. Feinberg observes. Now, Steven is ready to share with your audience stories about his father and how Steven managed to see the film “The Godfather” with an actual wise guy at his side. He’ll also share the three steps he learned about winning more from life by utilizing the Bookie vantage point. A one-of-a-kind guest, Steven is a top 1% executive consultant who taught for nearly 30 years at the University of San Francisco School of Management and leadership and has guest lectured at Stanford, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley Extension. His latest book is “Do What Others Say Can’t Be Done … Play the Meta-Game,” and features interviews he conducted with 50 world-class leaders and entrepreneurs. Contact Dr. Steven Feinberg at (650) 374-4540; sfeinberg@rtirguests.com
5. ==> The Kosher Baker Lightens Up Passover Favorites
Passover begins April 5 at sundown and many families will be enjoying Seder dinners and special foods they look forward to having all year long. Skip the calorie-loaded dishes and opt for a healthier Passover when you invite Paula Shoyer, aka the Kosher Baker, to share ways to lighten up your favorite family recipes. Whether you’re cooking keto, Whole30 or are just trying to cut calories, Paula will help you makeover your holiday table with dishes every generation will appreciate. She’ll also help you create a stress-free holiday with great ideas for room-temperature dishes and freezer-friendly make-ahead recipes that are perfect for delivery to the loved ones you can’t gather with right now. Paula Shoyer has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows and even competed on Food TV. A graduate of Ritz Escoffier Ecole de Gastronomie Francaise, she is the author of several cookbooks including “The Healthy Jewish Kitchen.” Contact her at (301) 404-8998; pshoyer@hotmail.com
6. ==> More People Are Going It Alone: The Best Cruises for Singles
The cruise industry has traditionally focused on couples and families with kids. But because there are more single people than ever, the industry is now offering options for those who are sailing solo. Travel marketing expert Cindy Bertram says, “There are now more options available to do this. It’s a great way to meet other people with whom you can go on shore excursions, and to hang out in common areas where you can meet other singles.” Cindy has lots of tips to offer solo cruisers. She is a communications, media and branding specialist who has spent many years in the travel and cruise industry. Cindy is the author of “How Six Women Executives Steer the Cruise Industry Today” and “Message from the Dog…Learning from Great Humans.” Contact her at (219) 775-6488; cbertram@rtirguests.com
7. ==> Sports Fanatics, Doggie Daters, Baby Talkers: 99 Types of Men
For a fun show guaranteed to provide laughs and encouragement for anyone in the dating pool, book an interview with long-time love coach and expert Stephanie Bailey. She’ll share a tongue-in-cheek guide to 99 types of men and how to date them. Learn about: the Doggie Dater who makes you question if he is dating you — or his dog; the Baby Talker who thinks baby talk is sexy; the Holiday Saboteur who breaks up with you on your birthday, anniversary or some other celebratory date that will forever be ruined; and the Sports Fanatic who is addicted to football, basketball, hockey, soccer, and more. Bailey encourages daters to ditch timelines and expectations and reminds them that she found her true love at 47 years old. Her new book, “99 Types of Guys: A Humorous Collection of Dating Tips and Misadventures” (a #1 best-seller on Amazon) is based on almost 30 years of dating experience. ”I’ve dated enough men to piece together my simple philosophy — and no, it isn’t revolutionary. I’ve learned the more you date, the better you understand yourself and your relationship essentials; therefore, the more equipped you are to find your ultimate match.” Stephanie Bailey, CEO of Miss-Adventures, LLC, offers in-person and virtual love coaching sessions. Contact her at (720) 276-2226; missadventuresseries@yahoo.com
8. ==> Why Going Vegan Could Be Disastrous for Your Health
March is National Nutrition Month. Plant-based eating is all the rage and touted as the “healthiest” but what if your genes have issues converting nutrients from plants? You could wind up with severe and catastrophic nutrient deficiencies. Take it from licensed dietitian Kristina Hess, who didn’t know her genetic profile when she went vegan 15 years ago and wound up with fractured bones and reduced bone density. Keto is all the rage too, but some people don’t feel good with this type of plan for a reason. Kristina can talk about the little-known field of nutrigenomics that can provide you with the right strategy and eating plan for your genetic blueprint, and help you optimize your health and longevity. Kristina Hess is a premier health coach and licensed dietitian-nutritionist with a functional and integrative approach. Contact her at (203) 984-7989; kristinaihess@gmail.com
9. ==> Can Faith Really Get You Through Anything?
Growing up in a highly dysfunctional broken home, author Tressa Mitchener became a single teenage mother and drug dealer who was facing a 30 years to life sentence in federal prison. But thanks to her strong belief in a higher power, her sentence was miraculously reduced to five years, and she went on to earn a B.A. in psychology, become a respected Christian counselor and best-selling author, and marry her dream man. She credits her new-found faith for enabling her to dramatically turn her life around. “While I was in prison, I was strongly focused on God,” she says. “He was giving me instructions and guiding me. My mind began to change. I became a change-maker for others.” Tressa shared her incredible story on “The 700 Club,” and can reveal how anyone can transform his or her life through faith. She is the author of “Looking Out from the Inside: The United States v. Tressa Oliva Parker.” Contact Tressa at (919) 582-5992; Tmitchener@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Yes, You Can Buy Love
Sure, the Beatles said that “money can’t buy me love” and most of us assume that the Beatles knew what they were singing about. But according to Barry Shore, you can buy love — the real, authentic good stuff — as long as you apply his simple ASK formula. Let Barry, a former quadriplegic turned happiness expert, share the three things you need to do so that “in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.” Shore’s mission is spreading the joy of being alive no matter what adversities people face. He hosts The Joy of Living radio program and podcast and has been featured in or appeared on “O Magazine,” Fox, NBC, ABC, and Forbes. Contact him at (310) 770-4685; barry@barryshore.com
11. ==> Advantages Doubters Have That Self-Confident People Miss
In our culture, self-confidence is lauded as a virtue. So what happens when doubt creeps in? Does that mean you’re broken? Or could you have an advantage others lack? Invite leadership expert Marc A. Pitman to reveal why doubt can be a surprising gift that forces leaders to look inward to gain special insight. His book, “The Surprising Gift of Doubt,” provides a framework for leaders to move past feeling like a fraud and manage teams more effectively. Ask him: How could the words in your head be sabotaging your efforts? Why are people who are experiencing doubt some of the strongest leaders? Contact Marc Pitman at (317) 751-1610; mpitman@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Take an Adult Look at Fairy Tales
We normally think of fairy tales as kids’ fare, but are these stories worth a second look during the second half of life? Invite Bill Randall, Andy Achenbaum and Barbara Lewis, two seventy-something gerontologists and a seventy-something psychoanalyst, to revisit the stories that previously made a profound impact on them such as fairy tales, Aesop Fables, the works of the Brothers Grimm, and parables from the Bible. They’ll share fresh insights and encourage older adults to celebrate the wisdom that lurks between the lines of their own lives. Randall, Achenbaum, and Lewis spent five years collaborating on the book “Fairy Tale Wisdom: Stories for the Second Half of Life.” Contact Andy Achenbaum at (713) 516-8580; achenbaum@gmail.com
13. ==> Eat These Foods for a Better Brain During National Nutrition Month
What we eat is closely tied to brain (and heart) health. So what can you eat that will reduce inflammation and help you think better? Interview husband and wife duo Melissa and David Bernstein to find out. Melissa is an occupational therapist who specializes in working with patients with neurological disorders and David is board certified in internal medicine and gerontology. Both of them are book authors. Learn why you should eat more of the condiment you may think only belongs on a hot dog, how to get more of your protein from vegetables, the best type of coffee to consume, what is meant by their Power of 5 lifestyle and more from these inspiring and upbeat guests. Contact David at (727) 480-4313; dbernstein2200@gmail.com, or Melissa at (727) 424-2312; melissa.dynamic1@gmail.com
14. ==> The 2 Things You Should Never Leave Home Without
Few people would dream of leaving the house without their cell phone, car keys and wallet. But there are two other things that most people don’t consider bringing along with them because they are unaware that their use could lead to greater problem-solving abilities, clarity, and relaxation. Bring Arlene Duane Hemingway on your program to identify what those two objects are and their connection to Drabbling, a literary art form inspired by Monty Python that uses just 100 words to tell a complete story. Arlene can read some examples of drabbles to get your audience started and has even created a Drabble on Drabbles. She is the author of “A Twist of Lemon: 100 Curious Stories in Exactly 100 Words” and has a master’s degree from the Juilliard School of Music. She was a respected piano and vocal music teacher in a Long Island public school system, and a professional organist, choir director, and vocalist. She performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at Radio City Music Hall and launched a composer’s original work at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Contact Arlene at (828) 684-9840; adh7@att.net
15. ==> Top Psychic Reveals What to Expect This Spring
Spring has sprung. Want to know what it has in store for you and yours? Find out when you interview Ann Johnson, a frequent media guest and top psychic based in New York. Over her career, she has read the fortunes of thousands of clients and helped them discover answers to their questions about relationships, health, wealth, and careers. Ann can provide instant personality analysis, relationship advice, and more. Her abilities and services have been covered by top media outlets including “New York Magazine,” MTV Network, and “Rolling Stone” magazine, who said, “She has a unique gift for connecting with people.” Ann is the author of “Facing Forward: A Memoir About Choices, Intuition, and Insights in a Show Busy Life.” Contact Ann Johnson at (516) 862-4405; ajohnson@rtirguests.com
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