01. Majority of Americans Oppose Israel’s War in Gaza
02. Everyone’s Over the Moon About the Total Solar Eclipse
03. Eclipse Could Turn World Upside Down for Animals
04. How a Heat Pump Can Save Money … and the Planet
05. Why Your Parents Are Happier Than You
06. ‘I Was Roofied by a Famous Athlete and Savaged on Social Media’
07. 5-Time Cancer Survivor Shares ‘Road Map’ for Princess Kate
08. How World War II Affected College Football
09. Is a Cure for Our Broken Political Party System Even Possible?
10. What You Can Learn from Taylor Swift and Warren Buffett
11. Hot Health Topic: Should You Take Magnesium Supplements?
12. The Biggest Myths About Making a Change
13. Interview the DJ Who Worked with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog and Joe Jackson
14. The Surprising Reason People Become Addicted to Sex
15. Out-of-This-World Stories of What Really Happens Under Hypnosis
1.==> Majority of Americans Oppose Israel’s War in Gaza
According to the latest Gallup poll, 55% of Americans disapprove of Israel’s military action in Gaza, while 36% approve of it, a downward shift in Americans’ opinions on the war. Invite Asaf Romirowsky, executive director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME), to discuss the current situation in Gaza and what’s behind the change in opinion. Trained as a Middle East historian, Asaf Romirowsky holds a Ph.D. in Middle East and Mediterranean Studies from King’s College in London and has published widely on various aspects of the Arab-Israeli conflict and American foreign policy in the Middle East, as well as on Israeli and Zionist history. Romirowsky is co-author of “Religion, Politics, and the Origins of Palestine Refugee Relief.” Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988 (call/text) or markgoldman73@gmail.com
2. ==> Everyone’s Over the Moon About the Total Solar Eclipse
Next Monday’s total solar eclipse is an awe-inspiring celestial event that is capturing the imagination of people worldwide. Patricia Reiff is a nationally recognized solar eclipse expert and a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University. She is also the associate director of outreach programs for the Rice Space Institute and a regional coordinator for the Citizen Continental-America Telescope Eclipse 2024, a network of volunteer teams equipped and trained to capture videos of the sun’s corona during the April 8 total solar eclipse. Reiff has viewed 20 eclipses around the world and has conducted numerous public talks, educational outreach, and local and national media interviews on related topics. Contact her at (713) 348-4634; reiff@rice.edu
3. ==> Eclipse Could Turn World Upside Down for Animals
As we gear up to watch next week’s total eclipse of the sun, scientists are getting ready to see what the animals will do. During the last solar eclipse in 2017, captive gorillas marched to their night houses, giraffes galloped, and tortoises swooned over each other. Researchers at zoos across the country will keep a close eye on animals to see if it happens again. Adam Hartstone-Rose, a professor of comparative anatomy at North Carolina State University and lead author of a study published in the journal “Animals,” reported that 13 of 17 species studied changed their behavior during the 2017 eclipse, including eight species that settled into evening or nighttime routines. Of particular surprise, slow-moving Galapagos tortoises “that generally do absolutely nothing all day … all started breeding” at the peak of the eclipse, Hartstone-Rose told the Associated Press. Researchers struggle to explain the behavior and say next week’s eclipse gives them a chance to look more closely at the phenomenon. Contact Adam Hartstone-Rose at (919) 515-1761; ahartst@ncsu.edu
4. ==> How a Heat Pump Can Save Money … and the Planet
Residential energy use is responsible for roughly 21% of all energy consumption and 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. But Rewiring America’s Steve Pantano says heat pumps could change all that. For two years running, heat pumps have outsold gas furnaces in the U.S., and it’s not hard to see why. Pantano says they’re the cheapest, cleanest, and most energy-efficient appliance to cut energy usage at home. Pantano can discuss how the ingenious technology works and why the International Energy Agency calls heat pumps “the central technology in the global transition to secure and sustainable heating.” Hear about the economic incentives for electrification and how heat pumps can be used for heating and cooling, and cooking without gas. Steve Pantano is the head of market transformation at Rewiring America, the nation’s leading electrification nonprofit. Contact him at media@rewiringamerica.org
5.==> Why Your Parents Are Happier Than You
You’ve likely heard the United States has fallen to No. 23 in Gallup’s latest World Happiness Report. The unhappiest among us are the under-30 group, ranking 62 among their peers worldwide. But Americans over 60-years-old rank in the top 10 for their age group! What’s their secret? In “Breaking the Age Code,” Becca Levy argues that one key to being happier as we age is to stop worrying about old age. If you remember, for example, that many kinds of cognition actually improve with age, Levy writes, you can savor your enhanced skills. Among these are pattern recognition and the ability to think about thinking, or what’s called “metacognition.” Metacognition allows for detachment from stressful thoughts. Becca Levy is a professor of epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health and of psychology at Yale University. She is the leading authority on how beliefs about aging influence aging health. Contact her at (203) 785-2869; becca.levy@yale.edu
6. ==> ‘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
7. ==> 5-Time Cancer Survivor Shares ‘Road Map’ For Princess Kate
The world was shocked and saddened when Princess Kate recently revealed that she is battling cancer. As someone who’s been on this journey multiple times, Sharian Tom says, “The cancer journey is easier with a trusted roadmap.” She adds that while the medical world is great at treating one’s physical body, they often ignore the mind/spirit connection, which is an integral healing component. Sheriann left the corporate world to launch the Cancer Journey Institute, which trains coaches to work with cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers of all ages, cancer stages, and walks of life to discover their inner strengths. She has been featured on KGO-TV in San Francisco and in the “Wall Street Journal” and “Stanford Medical Magazine.” She is the author of “The Call of Cancer: A Loving Pathway to Wholeness, Healing, and Transformation.” Contact Shariann Tom at (415) 480-3264; stom@rtirguests.com
8. ==> How World War II Affected College Football
Football season may be over but there are still great stories out there for football fans who miss the regular gridiron action. One of them involves the surprising importance of college football to the country during World War II and how far colleges went to preserve this American institution and keep morale high. West Point graduate, retired Army lieutenant colonel, and Vietnam veteran Rich Cacioppe gives your audience an in-depth look at college football in the 1940s, as well as the unique cultural aspects that surrounded this tumultuous time. The author of “Black Knights and Fighting Irish” and an experienced media guest, Rich provides the answers to fascinating questions like: Why was the 1946 Army-Notre Dame game considered “The Game of the Century?” What was the shocking connection between Notre Dame and the 1951 cheating scandal at West Point? How does WWII’s impact on college football make today’s unprecedented Transfer Portal issue seem benign by comparison? Contact Rich Cacioppe at (239) 420-7460 or rcacioppe@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Is a Cure for Our Broken Political Party System Even Possible?
It’s no secret that many people are unhappy about the rematch between President Biden and ex-President Trump. What is more, 75% of independents, 54% of Democrats, and 95% of Republicans believe America is headed in the wrong direction. What can we do about it? Find out by interviewing Rodger Friedman, author of “Erasing America: Broken Politics, Broken Country,” who has earned a reputation as The Equal Opportunity Critic, someone willing to tell the truth no matter whom it makes uncomfortable. In “Erasing America,” Friedman claims there’s been a dramatic increase in socialist policies coming out of both Washington, D.C., and blue states across the nation, spearheaded by politicians who care more about advancing themselves than about the American people. Friedman is a fiscally conservative financial professional and proud member of the Sons of the American Legion who sees America heading toward a one-party socialist future. The author of multiple books, he has extensive experience as a talk-show guest on a variety of topics. Contact Rodger Friedman at (813) 575-0862; eocritic@protonmail.com
10. ==> What You Can Learn from Taylor Swift and Warren Buffett
Taylor Swift and Warren Buffett are very different people. However, both are icons with advice your listeners can use to live happier, more fulfilling lives. Interview Detri McGhee to learn ways you can strive to be more like Swift or Buffett without having to be a Swiftie or making a single terrific financial investment. Detri is an emotional intelligence expert who says both Swift and Buffett recognize that EI (emotional intelligence) is more important than AI (artificial intelligence). Ask her: What surprising thing did Buffett say represents one’s best investment? What have Swifties been told to never do? Why should one pay attention to criticism offered by an enemy? Detri is the author of the upcoming book “Criticism Management: The C-A-T That Tames the Dragon.” She is the president of Entrepreneurial Training and Marketing, LLC, a company that offers workshops and seminars on criticism management. Contact Detri McGhee at (870) 407-7523; dmcghee@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Hot Health Topic: Should You Take 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
12. ==> The Biggest Myths About Making a Change
Many people mistakenly believe that lacking confidence is a sure sign that you should not do something. But leading change expert Kirsty Maynor, a woman with 25 years of experience working with more than 10,000 executives, says while it is important to believe in ourselves, the truth is that self-confidence often comes after we make the change. Among the takeaways she’ll offer: change often doesn’t require a giant leap, and it often gets messy right in the middle of things. Kirsty’s refreshingly counterintuitive message may be just what your audience members need to make the changes they have hesitated to make whether that’s starting their own business, relocating or something equally life-changing. Kirsty Maynor is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Firefly, a team of organizational culture change and leadership development specialists. Her new book is “Untangled: A Practical and Inspirational Guide to Change You Choose and Change You Don’t.” Contact Kirsty at kirsty.maynor@gmail.com
13. ==> Interview the DJ Who Worked with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog and Joe Jackson
While growing up on the mean streets of Compton, Calif., Damon Grayson could have become just another sad statistic. But thanks to his love of music, combined with his irrepressible can-do spirit, he managed to become a successful DJ known as DMG, who worked with such superstars as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Joe Jackson and many others. “Not only was music a form of therapy for me, the self-confidence of those who rose up from my same background to become highly successful was a great inspiration to me,” he says. Damon is an entrepreneur, relationship counselor, single dad to three boys and author of the inspirational book for women “When His Ways Meet Yours: When You Love You He Will Follow Suit.” Contact Damon Grayson at (760) 490-0656; dgrayson@rtirguests.com
14. ==> The Surprising Reason People Become Addicted to Sex
The general belief is that sex addicts are merely selfish, amoral perverts. But according to author and marriage therapist Marsha Means, the reasons for this crippling dependence are far more complicated. “I have researched the connection between sexual addiction and attachment wounds in childhood,” she says. “I see the addict as wounded and desperately in need of healthy, secure connection.” Marsha can share how to break this addiction once and for all, and how couples can survive the pain and heartache this causes in relationships. She is the author of the critically acclaimed books “Learn Empathy: Help Your Betrayed Wife Heal” and “From Betrayal Trauma to Healing & Joy: A Workbook for Partners of Sex Addicts.” Contact Marsha Means at (520) 341-6002; mmeans@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Out-of-This-World Stories of What Really Happens Under Hypnosis
Everyday people are discovering unseen worlds with guidance from Kryste Andrews, a long-time licensed hypnotherapist. While relaxing into the hypnotic state of consciousness called theta, some of Kryste’s clients have interacted with life on other planets. Kryste’s book, “Discovery,” Book One of the LEGACY series, chronicles the true stories of an ancient tribe trekking over mountain ranges, migrating to what is now southern France. Kryste says: “I’ve observed a client time-traveling and remotely viewing ancient people he believes to be his ancestors who lived 25,000 years ago, and much more.” Her upcoming book, “31 Conversations With An Alien,” is based on a recent client’s extraordinary life and reveals the living room chats between Kryste and an extraterrestrial named Fred. Contact Kryste Andrews at (201) 801-4551; Kandrews@rtirguests.com