01. EPA Sets Limit on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
02. How America’s Two Abortion Realities Are Clashing
03. ‘Foreign Policy’ Editor: The New Idea of India
04. Earth Day Is April 22: Can We Solve the Climate Crisis?
05. Aspirational Aging: The Secrets of SuperAgers
06. Interview the Whistleblower Standing Up to White-Collar Crime
07. How to Prevent AI from Stealing Your Job!
08. The Essential Skill No One Teaches Adults
09. ‘I Was Roofied by a Famous Athlete and Savaged on Social Media’
10. Autism Awareness: Best-Selling Author on Living With Autism
11. Unhappy? Rediscover What Makes Life Worth Living
12. Why Do We Still Ask Why Abused Women Stay?
13. Time to Trade Your Coffee for Tea?
14. The Truth About Magnesium Supplements
15. Why God Is the Ultimate Personal Trainer
1. ==> EPA Sets Limit on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued the first national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” Certified nutritionist Maria Dello says, “Various studies have shown that chemicals in plastic have been linked to serious health problems; these chemicals leach into our food and into our beverages and can cause serious metabolic disorders including obesity and reduced fertility. In addition, over time these chemicals such as phthalates, bisphenols, and polyvinyl chloride can be hazardous and increase your risk for cancer.” But PFAS aren’t just in the water. Dello can share tips to lower your exposure to the chemicals and discuss creative ways to reduce plastic in your food packaging and storage. Maria Dello is an author and seasoned nutritionist. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103
2. ==> How America’s Two Abortion Realities Are Clashing
The issue of abortion has become an explosion of conflicts and constitutional questions that legal historian Mary Ziegler says has no parallel in modern times. She’s the author of six books on reproductive rights in America, including “Roe: The History of a National Obsession,” and the Martin Luther King Jr. professor of law at the University of California, Davis. “We’re seeing, from conservative and progressive states, moves to project power outside of their borders in ways we really haven’t seen in a really long time,” she says. She can discuss the different political and legal strategies conservative and progressive states are using to pursue their opposing goals; why the abortion rate has gone up, even as 14 states have implemented near-total bans on abortion; and how a second Trump administration could try to restrict access to abortion for all Americans, no matter what states they live in. Mary Ziegler is an expert on the law, history and politics of reproduction, health care and conservatism in the United States from 1945 to the present. Contact her at mziegler@ucdavis.edu
3. ==> ‘Foreign Policy’ Editor: The New Idea of India
The world’s most populous country will head to the polls on April 19. Polls strongly indicate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party will return to power for a third consecutive term. In the latest issue of “Foreign Policy,” editor-in-chief Ravi Agrawal explores how Modi’s vision of the country prioritizes religion and culture above liberalism. He argues that the prime minister’s enduring popularity may have as much to do with demand as it does supply — a theory that helps explain India’s growing assertiveness in global affairs. Register online to attend a “Foreign Policy Live” discussion about the topic with Ravi Agrawal on Tuesday, April 16. Subscribers can submit questions beforehand. For more information or questions, contact live@foreignpolicy.com
or media@foreignpolicy.com
4. ==> Earth Day Is April 22: Can We Solve the Climate Crisis?
What if there’s a viable path to combating climate change? Dr. John Berger says there is — that we actually have the necessary technology and money to prevent further damage. For an inspiring Earth Day show, invite Berger to explain a three-pronged approach to the problem that includes embracing new technology, protecting our natural ecosystems, and reducing social and environmental injustice. Learn how replacing the fossil-fuel system with a newly invigorated, modernized, clean-energy economy could produce tens of millions of new jobs and save trillions of dollars, making the case that protecting the climate has the potential to be the greatest economic opportunity of our time. Berger spent six years traveling the nation and abroad to interview governors, mayors, ranchers, scientists, engineers, business leaders, energy experts, and entrepreneurs, as well as carbon farmers, solar and wind innovators, forest protectors, nonprofit leaders, and activists for his new book “Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth.” John Berger, Ph.D., is a senior research fellow at The Pacific Institute. Contact Lissa Warren at (617) 233-2853; LissaWarrenPR@gmail.com or @Lissa_Warren
5. ==> Aspirational Aging: The Secrets of SuperAgers
SuperAgers are people over 95 who are enjoying extended health, are extra resilient against life-threatening health conditions, and when they do become ill, it’s in the last months or even weeks of a very long life. What is so special about these people? Ask Dr. Nir Barzilai, the founding director of the Einstein College of Medicine’s Institute for Aging Research. You’ll find out what really keeps SuperAgers younger than their years (and whether you’re born with it or not) and how researchers are working to discover new ways to put off illness, including FDA-approved drugs. Find out what surprised researchers most about SuperAgers, whether you’re too old to change your fate, and the four things he does to extend his own life span. Niz Barzilai, M.D., is the author of “Age Later: Health Span, Life Span, and the New Science of Longevity” Contact him at (718) 430-3144; nir.barzila@einsteinmed.edu
6. ==> Interview the Whistleblower Standing Up to White-Collar Crime
When former Morgan Stanley financial advisor Dana de Windt uncovered the company’s practice of selling bonds that were actually unsecured surplus notes — which became worthless — he began a crusade to protect the firm’s clients, while trying to right the wrongs Morgan Stanley committed. “This was a classic David versus Goliath chess match,” he says. Dana can share how this match began, how he cleverly fought to corner the company and the convoluted events that transpired after he blew the whistle. This is just one of the shocking events he witnessed during his 30-plus years in the financial industry, and he can share how average investors can protect themselves from inappropriate investments. Dana is the author of “Checkmate: The Morgan Stanley Whistle Blower.” Contact him at (772) 773-6879; ddewindt@rtirguests.com
7. ==> How to Prevent AI from Stealing Your Job!
AI is changing every aspect of our lives. It is irreversibly changing the way we work. It is expected that up to 800 million employees worldwide will lose their jobs in less than six years due to AI and automation. So, what to do if AI takes your job? Interview Mustafa Ammar who can offer five unique strategies to outsmart AI. Mustafa is the founder and CEO of The Passion MBA, a career and business coach, and author of “Time to Move On” in which he debunks the seven most common career myths to help professionals find their dream careers. He is also a former international diplomat, investment banker, and pharmacist who reincarnated his career several times. Ask him: Why should you be a generalist, not a specialist in the current job market? Why is it never too late to find your dream career? Contact Mustafa Ammar at (240) 543-2529; DreamCareer@ThePassionMBA.com
8. ==> The Essential Skill No One Teaches Adults
Everyone faces criticism — some deserved, some totally off-base and even mean-spirited. But most of us never get any help learning how to handle criticism including the negative stuff we say to ourselves. Interview emotional intelligence and criticism management expert Detri McGhee to discuss how mastering the C-A-T system can help your listeners get something positive out of every critical comment they are exposed to. Ask her: How can adults profit from every criticism they receive? What tools are available to combat the negative and destructive effects of deserved and undeserved criticism? Detri is the president of Entrepreneurial Training and Marketing, LLC, a company that offers workshops and seminars on criticism management. Contact her at (870) 407-7523; dmcghee@rtirguests.com
9. ==> ‘I Was Roofied by a Famous Athlete and Savaged on Social Media’
Susie Bell was newly divorced, had just left the Mormon faith, and was working as a nurse in Las Vegas when she met a famous baseball player who would turn her life upside down. “He approached me at the gym and asked me to get together sometime,” she says. “I had tickets to the opening of a nightclub and invited him along. I had some wine and the room was spinning. I woke up at his house at 5 a.m. to him raping me.” While she reported the incident to authorities, they declined to seek criminal charges and the MLB star launched a public campaign of terror, repeatedly trashing her on social media. Susie can share the harrowing details, along with the challenges she faced after leaving Mormonism. She is the author of the upcoming book “A Piece of Me: Finding My Voice After Mormonism, Marriage, Medicine & Men.” Contact Susie Bell at (213) 816-3622; sbell@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Autism Awareness: Best-Selling Author on Living With Autism
For Autism Awareness Month in April, interview best-selling author and podcaster Brant Hansen who can discuss the challenges of living life “on the spectrum.” Brant who is also a nationally syndicated radio host blessed with a great sense of humor can share stories of how he has overcome his challenges to find peace in a chaotic world. Diagnosed with autism in his thirties, he is the author of “Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let’s Dance.” Contact Jason Jones at jason@jonesliterary.com
11. ==> Unhappy? Rediscover What Makes Life Worth Living
Americans are an unhappy lot. Recent surveys and ‘happiness reports’ find that a majority of us feel that life has gotten worse — especially since the pandemic. The world has seen massive changes over the past few years, and it’s getting harder to enjoy our lives from day to day, let alone achieve our life goals, but what is making us feel so miserable? Dr. Shila Patel (pronounced Sheila) reveals the reasons behind this historic decline in happiness. A retired licensed psychiatrist who was in practice for more than 25 years and the author of three books, she offers a passionate perspective on why depression and anxiety are flourishing, and what we can do to help ourselves and our loved ones rediscover what makes life worth living. Contact Dr. Shila Patel at (229) 586-6190; spatel@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Why Do We Still Ask Why Abused Women Stay?
Domestic violence usually makes news only when it involves public figures or celebrities. Many of the realities of the problem, including how common it is, remain hidden in darkness and secrecy. Without understanding, many people believe that women should “just leave” their abusers. The reality is that leaving is not that simple for many trapped in abusive relationships. Phoenix Rose understands that reality on a personal level. She shares her personal story with your audience on escaping a violent relationship and rebuilding her life, and offers real, actionable advice for people to help themselves or their loved ones do the same. The author of “Walking in Aloha: 5 Steps to Living Your God Potential Life,” Michelle provides secure, empowering steps for women that will help them break free and achieve a stronger, more purposeful life. She’ll also discuss the unseen reasons women stay with those who hurt them, what domestic violence victims have in common with their abusers, why the occurrence of domestic violence spiked drastically during the pandemic, and much more. Contact Phoenix Rose at (808) 201-2784 or prose@rtirguests.com
13. ==> Time to Trade Your Coffee for Tea?
Looking to adopt some healthier habits this spring? Examine the role tea can play in living a longer, healthier life with Gladstone Etienne, an herbs expert who can spill the tea on the lifestyle lived by the people who live in the idyllic Caribbean nation of Dominica, a natural paradise where he grew up amid its pristine environment and organic foods. Gladstone claims that the citizens there live longer, and stronger, as a result. “According to the BBC, Dominica has the highest number of centenarians per capita in the world,” he says. He also gives credit to herbal medicine, which he began studying as a child. Gladstone went on to develop a line of teas, to make it easier for Americans to gain the wondrous health benefits of herbs. He is the founder of ZABIOLife herbal tea company. Contact Gladstone Etienne at (301) 820-7656; Getienne@rtirguests.com
14. ==> The Truth About Magnesium Supplements
If you follow news about health topics you have probably seen an increase in the number of media outlets discussing the benefits of magnesium. The mineral is having a moment and perhaps it’s time to bring the topic to your audience’s attention by interviewing naturopathic health practitioner Hester Ladewig. Hester can talk about the role magnesium plays in hundreds of enzyme processes, the reasons why you may be low in magnesium (taking certain common prescription drugs, for example), and ways boosting magnesium levels may be helpful if you have insomnia, migraines, chronic pain, and other common problems. She can also explain what you need to know about magnesium supplements. Hester is the author of “Strengthen Your Immune System and Boost Your Resistance to Disease” and the upcoming “12 Steps to Walk Away from Chronic Pain and Take Back Your Life.” Hester Ladewig has studied and practiced in South Africa, Germany, and Switzerland, where she was part of a team of physicians at the Paracelsus Klinik Lustmühle. Contact her at hester@embracelifewithhester.com or through WhatsApp at +27716438191
15. ==> Why God Is the Ultimate Personal Trainer
If you want to lose weight, get in better shape and eat healthier you might think you need the services of a personal trainer and dietician or at least a gym membership. But Laura Pickett says that isn’t true. In fact, she’ll say that the world’s best personal trainer is yours for the asking; all you have to do is seek Him out. Laura, who has taken off 70 pounds and kept them off, will tell you that she accomplished that goal after she discovered that she needed to stop eating processed foods, sugar and bread, for example, when she allowed God to be her personal trainer. Invite Laura on the air to explain the role faith can play in significant weight loss and health reboots. Don’t forget to ask her about what happened when she asked God to knock the pie off her plate if He didn’t want her to eat it. Laura Pickett is the author of “Get Over Weight (12 Steps to Finally Win the Weight Battle and Win at Life)” and the creator of a coaching and mentoring program on the topic. She has spent more than 30 years in the ministry and made multiple appearances on TBN’s national and local network (in Atlanta), and WATV. Contact Laura Pickett at (404) 856-5781; lpickett@rtirguests.com