01. Great Memorial Day Show: ‘Black Hawk Down’ Legend
02. The History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion
03. Why the Olympics Should—But Won’t—Be Cancelled
04. She Trains Hollywood Race Car Drivers
05. Shark Population Booming as We Head to the Beach
06. How to Turn Your Job Search into Job Found
07. 5 Little Lifestyle Tweaks with Huge Benefits
08. How Much Should We Support the Weak?
09. COVID Vaccine Side Effects Explained
10. Black AIDS Institute President on HIV/AIDS and COVID
11. How This Retired Hospice Nurse Knows There is an Afterlife
12. She Thought Her Kids Were Just Lazy
13. Summer Dating Advice: The 6 Types of Men
14. Weddings Are Back! How Couples Are Tying the Knot Now
15. Fun ‘Friends’ Show: Which Character Are You Like?
1.==> Great Memorial Day Show: ‘Black Hawk Down’ Legend
As we remember those who gave their lives in service to our country this Memorial Day, consider a show with Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Tom Satterly. Depicted in the 2001 Oscar-winning film, “Black Hawk Down,” Satterly led hundreds of critical military campaigns, including Operation Red Dawn, which led to the capture of Saddam Hussein. For 20-plus years a member of Delta Force — the most elite and secretive special operations force in all the U.S. military — he was the recipient of 64 medals, including five Bronze Stars and two for Valorous Acts. But the military hero says when he finally got back home, he struggled to reclaim a life. He and his wife, Jen, have spent many years in counseling and therapy battling complex PTSD and are now not only serving veterans but first responders and others hard hit by the COVID crisis. As millions of people rebuild their lives post-COVID, Tom can share the most important steps in assessing the damage, prioritizing recovery and moving forward. Tom Satterly details his and other veterans’ desperate attempts to overcome PTSD, addiction and other mental health issues in his book, “All Secure: A Delta Force Operator’s Fight to Survive on the Battlefield and the Homefront.” Contact Jason Jones at jason@jonesliterary.com
2. ==> The History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion
As the conversation on social justice continues, interview Yale University’s Elizabeth Hinton to lend historical context to the protests of 2020 and the BLM movement, the future of public safety and police reform, and where we go from here following the Chauvin trial verdict. Drawing from extensive archival research that reveals the sheer scale of Black rebellion across the country from the 1960s to now – telling American history through challenges and situations in almost every city in the U.S. – Hinton asks us to reconsider our use of the term “riots,” instead positioning these violent protests as legitimate acts of political rebellion against the forces of systemic racism. Elizabeth Hinton is associate professor of history and African American studies at Yale University and a professor of law at Yale Law School. Her new book is “America on Fire: The Untold History of Police Violence and Black Rebellion Since the 1960s.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com or Briana Caywood at (703) 646-5188
3. ==> Why the Olympics Should—But Won’t—Be Cancelled
The rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Olympics will go on, even if a state of emergency is declared in the city this summer, a top Olympics official said Friday, dismissing once again the suggestion that the coronavirus pandemic might force a postponement or cancellation of a global sports showcase that has already been delayed a year. But Jules Boykoff, a political scientist who studies the Olympics, says the games should be canceled. He says there are three reasons the Olympic steamroller rumbles forward, “Money, money, money. And let’s be clear: Most of that money trickles up, not to athletes but to those who manage, broadcast and sponsor the Games.” He adds, “The situation is crude but clear: Olympic organizers are not willing to sacrifice their profits for public health.” Jules Boykoff is a professor of political science at Pacific University and the author of “NOlympians” and “Power Games: A Political History of the Olympics.” Contact him at (503) 352-2887; boykoff@pacificu.edu or @JulesBoykoff
4. ==> She Trains Hollywood Race Car Drivers
Pat Bondurant, the famed business partner and wife of legendary driving champion Bob Bondurant, helps teach Hollywood stars to drive race cars for their big-screen roles. Students of the Bob Bondurant School have included Christian Bale, Clint Eastwood, Nicolas Cage, Paul Newman and many more. As co-owner, Pat Bondurant can share her entrepreneurial journey, behind-the-scenes racetrack drama, and the next chapter of the famed school. Bob Bondurant was one of the most famous drivers to emerge from the Southern California road racing scene in the 1950s and achieved success in North America and Europe. The Bob Bondurant School of High-Performance Driving has been training American racing drivers since 1968. Contact James Weir at (310) 801-3490 (cell); AGPR@AndersonGroupPR.com
5. ==> Shark Population Booming as We Head to the Beach
There’s new evidence that shark populations are growing on both coasts. For some people, it’s terrifying to think of sharks circling close to beaches, especially as millions of Americans plan to kick off summer. But researchers say their modestly rising numbers are a sign the larger ecosystem is doing well. “If we have these marine systems that can support a healthy population of apex predators it means those marine systems themselves are healthy, so it’s a good sign that we’re doing the right thing on our coastal systems,” Oregon State University professor Dr. Taylor Chapple says. Chapple says the probability of interacting with a great white shark has gone down by 90% over the past 60 years, and the drive to the beach is still more dangerous than the sharks in the water. “I’ve been in the water with sharks for thousands of hours, and I’ve never had a negative interaction,” he says. Contact Chapple at (541) 867-0254; taylor.chapple@oregonstate.edu
6. ==> How to Turn Your Job Search into Job Found
As we turn the corner on COVID-19 plenty of people are looking for jobs, from newly minted college graduates to men and women who lost their jobs during the pandemic or delayed seeking something better. Nearly everyone could benefit from the straight-shooting career advice of Beverly Williams, whose book, “Your GPS to Employment Success: How to Find and Succeed in the Right Job,” contains 125 solid tips and more. She can explain everything from how to motivate yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally for the job search to why it isn’t always a good idea to answer every question honestly during a job interview. Ask her: How can watching ESPN or the Food Network help with your job search? What are some inconvenient truths job seekers need to hear? What can people learn from LeBron James’ career? Beverly is an employment professional, arbitrator, and speaker, and a former HR executive in both private and public sectors. She also hosts the podcast Your Employment Matters with Beverly Williams. She earned an M.P.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. Contact Beverly Williams at (973)769-7823; bwilliams99@comcast.net
7. ==> 5 Little Lifestyle Tweaks with Huge Benefits
Want to push your habits back into the healthy zone without going on a diet or attempting a new fitness regimen? Christine Hronec has five easy-to-follow lifestyle tweaks that will reap big health rewards. Christine, a chemist, fitness competitor, and nutrition and exercise expert says a good place to start, is addressing what you drink. “Hidden calories from coffee beverages, sports drinks, sodas, smoothie bars, and alcoholic beverages are the quickest way to throw your health goals.” Other tweaks involve alcohol, eating out, reducing stress and reconsidering your work commute. Christine Hronec founded Gauge Life in 2013 and has helped more than 40,000 clients transform their bodies and switch to a body-positive self-image. Her YouTube channel has over 25 million views. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919) 377-1200 or ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
8. ==> How Much Should We Support the Weak?
Most people agree that we owe something to the less fortunate members of society: the homeless, mentally ill, physically disabled, poor, addicted, and sick. But just how much support and in what form should society provide? Just as he does with his new YouTube series, “Difficult Questions with Glen Dunzweiler,” Glen Dunzweiler, wants to debate this question with your audience. He’ll say that liberals or progressives are likely to venture that we should help everyone and may even express a willingness to pay higher taxes to do so. Meanwhile, conservatives may be more likely to blame the downtrodden for their own predicaments or to argue that the weaker members of society don’t even want help. Glen, who has worked with the homeless, can also explain what trait liberals and conservatives share that hinders the ability to help at-risk populations. Glen is a former college professor, a documentarian, and the author of two books. His latest is “A Degree In Homelessness?: Entrepreneurial Skills For Students.” Contact him at (702) 703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com
9. ==> COVID Vaccine Side Effects Explained
Wondering what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to coronavirus vaccine reactions? Does a severe reaction predict how you’d react to the actual virus? And why do some people have a reaction and others don’t? Experts say side effects are either a physical manifestation of your body’s immune response (which is the case for most people) or an allergic reaction. Anna Wald, an infectious diseases physician and researcher in COVID-19 vaccine trials at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, can discuss common side effects and how to treat them. She says it’s still unclear whether the severity of side effects has anything to do with how well your body will fight the virus if exposed and adds, “Remember, most people had mild or no side effects in the clinical trials, and yet the vaccine was still found to have 95% effectiveness at protecting them from illness.” Wald says the bottom line is that the benefits of the vaccines outweigh the side effects. Contact Anna Wald at (206) 520-4340; annawald@uw.edu
10. ==> Black AIDS Institute President on HIV/AIDS and COVID
Raniyah Copeland is a seasoned advocate leading the charge to end HIV in Black communities. She also recently spoke to the Biden administration about why HIV/AIDS is a racial justice issue. Invite her on your show to discuss HIV/AIDS and COVID’s disproportionate effects on minority communities, the possible explanations, and the issue of medical mistrust in Black and Brown communities. She says while HIV/AIDS is often viewed as a men’s issue it strongly impacts women in many unrecognized ways. Similarly, she says women and working mothers have felt the biggest impact during the pandemic. The Black Aids Institute (BAI), based in Los Angeles, is the only Black think-and do-tank in America working to end the HIV epidemic, led by, and focusing their efforts, on the Black community. Raniyah Copeland was named one of The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2019 and is an opinion leader and long-time advocate. Contact James DeMarco at james@strategicheights.com
11. ==> How This Retired Hospice Nurse Knows There Is an Afterlife
As someone who has been with many patients as they faced the end of their lives, retired hospice nurse Jean Keegan Daly knows that some people wonder, worry, or feel afraid about an afterlife. The incidents she has witnessed coupled with her own profound near-death experience have led her to conclude that there truly is life after death, angels are real, and departed loved ones are still paying attention to our lives. Invite Jean on your program to hear some of her amazing stories including the one about 9-year-old Diane who, after her death, appeared to and spoke to Jean. Ask Jean: What lessons did her first hospice patient teach her? What encounters did she have with angels? Why does she believe that all of us have a soul and a purpose for what we are supposed to do in this life? Jean has written her memoir, “Reflections of a Seasoned Soul,” which reveals her journey to understanding life here and beyond. She has appeared on local television and taught at community colleges, organizations, and hospitals. Contact Jean Keegan Daly at (609) 912-3778; Jkeegandaly@rtirguests.com
12. ==> She Thought Her Kids Were Just Lazy
Do you have a child who seems unmotivated, apathetic, and always tired? As Ann S. Woodbury will tell you, this child may be suffering from a rare genetic condition, not a character flaw. Ann should know because she has four children and a husband with myotonic dystrophy (Dystrophia Myotonica, DM), a disease that is characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. Nearly half of the people who have DM have not been diagnosed. Ann has been caregiving and advocating for her family since their diagnoses in 1998, at a time when even doctors didn’t know all of the effects of DM or that it was a brain disorder. She has shared her knowledge of the disease and its treatment as the head of Utah’s DM support group. She is the author of “Surviving Myotonic Dystrophy.” Contact her at (801) 554-1258; annswoodbury@gmail.com
13. ==> Summer Dating Advice: The 6 Types of Men
Some women make the same dating mistakes over and over then wonder why they can’t find happiness. Author, speaker, and personal transformation expert Arnoux Goran says that once a woman knows the six types of men, she can navigate her way to red-hot romance. Invite him to share the secrets that can lead to relationship bliss. He can tell your audience the biggest mistakes women make when choosing a partner and the red flags women should watch out for. Goran has developed a method to reprogram yourself that was studied by the University of California, Irvine, and proven to be 100% effective. His latest program is HowToAttractYourSoulmate.com. Goran has been featured on radio and television nationwide. Contact him at (878) 203-8231; AGoran@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Weddings are Back! How Couples are Tying the Knot Now
After a challenging year of rescheduling, postponing, canceling and producing Zoom weddings, luxury wedding planner Lynne Goldberg says, “The phones are busy, and my brides are beginning to smile again!” With the vaccine now accessible, weddings and events have also been given a shot in the arm, according to Lynne. “With smaller budgets and a different outlook, newly engaged couples are planning weddings again but this time with very different priorities. For now, elegant small weddings are in and over-the-top opulent weddings are out.” Invite her to share the latest post-pandemic wedding trends including how to navigate the new “Wedding Invitation Vaccine Etiquette.” For more than two decades, Lynne Goldberg has been planning over-the-top luxury weddings and events for couples, organizations, nonprofits, celebrities, sports figures and private clients. Contact her at (561) 212-6024; Lynne@lynnegoldberggroup.com
15. ==> Fun ‘Friends’ Show: Which Character Are You Like?
We all have our favorite “Friends” character, but which one are you most like? And could you BOTH benefit from a little therapy? Just in time for the show’s reunion on HBO Max, the fictional characters in the classic sitcom have each received their own therapy analysis and treatment plan, designed by the video self-therapy app, Bloom. “Of course, we’re not trying to impose therapy on the characters in ‘Friends,’” stresses Leon Mueller, Bloom’s CEO and longtime “Friends” fan. “Nor are we saying that they need therapy. But we do believe we can all make use of therapy, as a way of caring for and training our mind, like we do our body.” You can even give listeners a fun, interactive quiz to see which character they’re most like. Whether you’re an uptight perfectionist like Monica or you’re insecure like Ross, Mueller says we can all gain from better understanding our thoughts and emotions — and from learning new ways to handle our stresses and worries. Bloom uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology, to devise personalized treatment plans including interactive video therapy classes and mental health coaching sessions. Contact Todd Brabender at (785) 842-8909; spreadthenewspr@midco.net