01. MAGA Women, Christian Influencers & the Conservative Activist Pipeline
02. The Middle is Gone. Adjust Your Strategy Accordingly
03. Former Mobster Reveals Trump’s "Nuclear Bomb" For 70M Retirements
04.Comedian Sherri Shepherd on Life After Talk Show
05. Toot! Toot! The Big Boy Train Tour is Coming to Town
06. AI Backlash Has Already Begun: What Comes Next?
07. Why AI Will Reward Those Who Know Math — and Leave the Rest Behind
08. AI Isn’t the Biggest Threat. Your Attention Is
09. Why Women Often Make Better Leaders—And What Companies Miss
10. You’ve Got a Bigger Paycheck, Why Is Your Financial Anxiety Worse
11. The Nicest Person in the Room May Be the Most Dangerous
12. Ready for a Health Detox? What to Cut First
13. It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Relationships
14. Is "Good Vibes Only" Making Your Audience Worse Off?
15. Barbarians, Billionaires, and Beauties: The Secrets of St. Barth
1. ==> MAGA Women, Christian Influencers & the Conservative Activist Pipeline
Katie Gaddini says many of the assumptions Americans hold about conservative women are wrong. Far from being politically passive, these women have become highly organized strategists and cultural influencers who increasingly see themselves as fighting to preserve Christianity, traditional gender structures, and the nation itself. She’ll explain how they helped reshape the modern American Right and played a critical role in Donald Trump’s return to power. A former evangelical herself, Gaddini spent years following conservative Christian women as they organized on college campuses, mobilized in suburban school board fights, built massive social media audiences, ran for office, and developed grassroots political networks that now extend from churches and homeschooling groups to law schools, conservative think tanks, and the White House. Gaddini is a visiting scholar at Stanford University, associate professor of sociology at University College London. She has appeared on BBC, NPR, Bloomberg, and international media. Her new book is “Esther's Army: The Christian Women Who Power the American Right.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (office) (703) 400-1099 (cell) or Erin Bolden at (703) 980-2705
2. ==> The Middle is Gone. Adjust Your Strategy Accordingly
According to economists, the current global economic pressures are not going to let up any time soon. So much damage has been done to the world's energy infrastructure that experts say it will take 12-18 months from the day pressures let up for things to return to baseline. Marketing and AI strategist Christopher Penn says discretionary spending has dried up for everyone except those with deep pockets. He’ll explain what that means for today’s businesses. “If you previously relied on the middle class, the midmarket, the middle ground, that group of customers continues to fade away, leaving you with a few deep pockets at the top and a lot of empty pockets at the bottom.” Penn says every company has to decide where they want to compete. “The AI companies have made it clear they're in a battle for the top. Other companies that have the finances to weather lower margins are trying to grab market share at the bottom. But the key message is that the middle is gone. Adjust your strategy accordingly.” One of his suggestions is to offer options at the three levels of product market fit - done by you (cheapest), done with you (middle), done for you (most expensive). Christopher Penn is a data scientist, marketing strategist and keynote speaker. Contact him at cspenn@gmail.com or cspenn@trustinsights.ai
3. ==> Former Mobster Reveals Trump’s "Nuclear Bomb" For 70M Retirements
Who knows more about scams and corruption than a former mobster? A Bronx contractor with three decades of firsthand knowledge of how organized fraud schemes operate is warning that President Trump's August 2025 executive order opening 401(k) plans to the $2 trillion private credit industry is, in his words, "false advertisement" and a "nuclear bomb" that could go off inside the retirement accounts of as many as 70 million American workers. James McManus, a former associate of the Lucchese crime family depicted in "Goodfellas,” is direct about the President. "Donald Trump was a developer. He knows financing better than anybody. He knows with 100 percent certainty the danger associated with the private credit industry because he's lived it. For him to support the public putting their 401(k)s into this, it's really false advertisement. We are creating a situation that's a nuclear bomb. It will go off." McManus can discuss the President's executive order, the historical parallels to prior financial crises, and what 70 million American workers need to know about what may be routed into their 401(k) plans. Contact Ryan McCormick at ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
4. ==> Comedian Sherri Shepherd on Life After Talk Show
Earlier this month, Sherri Shepherd signed off from her nationally syndicated daytime talk show after four seasons on the air. The final episode featured an emotional farewell monologue from Sherri, a final appearance by her best friend Niecy Nash, a Laugh Lounge appearance by friend and fellow comedian Michelle Buteau, and bittersweet surprise messages from Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. Ask her about her favorite moments from the show and her plans for the future, including a book deal for a romance novel! Sherri Shepherd is a Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host, comedian, actress, and New York Times bestselling author. Contact Simone Smalls at simone@simonesmallspr.com
5. ==> Toot! Toot! The Big Boy Train Tour is Coming to Town
Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive is on its way to the East Coast for the first time. It’s part of a historic coast-to-coast tour and a collaboration with Norfolk Southern as both railroads celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The tour includes a Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia and major display events in eight cities and more than 50 whistle-stops in 10 states. It’s the first time Big Boy has steamed across the Mississippi River and into the Ohio Valley since it was built in Schenectady, New York, and delivered to Union Pacific Railroad in 1941. Check out the tour’s route and find out if it’s rolling through your area in the coming weeks. it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience for train enthusiasts and history buffs. For more information and interviews contact Robynn Tysver at (402) 544-5034
6. ==> AI Backlash Has Already Begun: What Comes Next?
Audiences are growing tired of polished, AI-generated content — and they can spot it instantly. Lisa Rothstein, New Yorker cartoonist, former advertising creative, and award-winning author of “Drawing Out Your Genius,” isn’t surprised. She knows the messier and more human your communication, the more trusted you become. In interviews, Rothstein will reveal why imperfect hand-drawn visuals are now outperforming slick presentations for buy-in, innovation, and team alignment — and why that gap is only widening. She'll share quick techniques anyone can use to tap their own visual thinking, simplify complex ideas, and stand out as authentically human in an AI-saturated world. Ask her: Why are audiences turning away from AI-generated content — and what do they want instead? How does drawing badly actually build more trust than a perfect presentation? Contact Lisa Rothstein at (310) 388-8093; Lrothstein@rtirguests.com
7. ==> Why AI Will Reward Those Who Know Math — and Leave the Rest Behind
The jobs AI creates will demand math fluency. The jobs AI eliminates will be the ones that don't. Craig Hane has spent decades teaching math and watching schools recycle 20th-century methods for 21st-century students. His verdict: the system is failing them at exactly the wrong moment in history. Through his Triad Math Army program, Hane teaches teenagers and young adults the math that actually matters — in a way that's engaging, self-paced, and built for how young people actually learn today. He'll explain why AI fluency starts with math fluency, which concepts will separate tomorrow's leaders from tomorrow's also-rans, and why it's never too late to close the gap. Contact Craig Hane, Ph.D., at (812) 408-8047; chane@rtirguests.com
8. ==> AI Isn’t the Biggest Threat. Your Attention Is
While much of the conversation focuses on artificial intelligence, a quieter force is already shaping how people think, decide, and live: where their attention goes. Author and UCLA-trained mindfulness teacher Mitra Manesh says constant digital stimulation trains the brain into distraction, reactivity, and “survival mode”, often without people realizing it. On your show, she’ll explain how this impacts decision-making, productivity, and overall well-being, and why reclaiming attention is one of the most important skills today. Drawing from her work in mindfulness and human behavior, she shares practical ways to interrupt distraction patterns and regain focus. This timely, thought-provoking segment reframes one of today’s biggest concerns and gives your audience tools they can use immediately. Mitra Manesh is a senior mindfulness educator and author who has spent decades teaching and guiding individuals and organizations in attention, consciousness, and personal transformation. Contact Mitra Manesh at (310) 807-3031; mmanesh@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Why Women Often Make Better Leaders—And What Companies Miss
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, companies say they value strong leadership but often overlook one of their greatest untapped assets: women. Research and real-world results consistently show that women tend to lead with empathy, collaboration, and long-term vision—qualities that drive stronger teams and more sustainable growth. Yet many organizations still default to outdated leadership models that reward dominance over development. Entrepreneur and author David Hampson argues that businesses miss the mark by failing to fully empower female leaders, especially in cultures that prioritize short-term wins over people-first strategies. If companies want better outcomes, it’s time to rethink leadership itself—and recognize that elevating women isn’t a trend, but a competitive advantage. David is the author of “Rainbow Gold: Building A Business That's Both the Journey and the Destination,” and a business advisory consultant. Contact him at (603) 605-8594; dhampson@rtirguests.com
10. ==> You’ve Got a Bigger Paycheck, Why Is Your Financial Anxiety Worse
Most financial guests talk about how to make more money. Darius Ross talks about why making more money can make things harder, and why that's something your audience may already be living but has never heard named out loud. Drawing from his own journey out of homelessness to business ownership, Ross explains how a "survival mindset" doesn't disappear when the money arrives. Fear of loss, the pressure to sustain success, and the weight of responsibility can quietly hijack decision-making and drive anxiety even at six figures. On your show, he'll unpack how past financial trauma shapes behavior long after circumstances improve — and what it actually takes to build peace of mind, not just a bigger bank account. This isn't a budgeting conversation. It's a psychology-of-money conversation, with a guest who lived it before he learned to explain it. Contact Darius Ross at (347) 801-7956; dross@rtirguests.com
11. ==> The Nicest Person in the Room May Be the Most Dangerous
Everyone knows how to spot the loud, self-centered narcissist. But it's the charming one — the helper, the listener, the one everyone adores — who causes the most damage. Dr. Valerie Sussman knows this firsthand. After 20 years in a covert narcissistic marriage, this retired pediatrician became a certified Narcissistic Abuse Specialist dedicated to exposing what she calls the most dangerous predator hiding in plain sight. Sussman will reveal how covert narcissists use kindness as a weapon, why victims routinely doubt their own reality, and how to spot the warning signs before the damage is done. Drawing from her book “Love, Lies, and Narcissists in Disguise: The A-Z Guide for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse,” she offers survivors a path from confusion to clarity — and from self-doubt to self-trust. Contact Valerie Sussman at (805) 407-5635; Vsussman@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Ready for a Health Detox? What to Cut First
This time of year has a way of inspiring a good detox, but before cutting sugar or starting a cleanse, what if the first habit to rethink is caffeine? More than two-thirds of American adults consume caffeine daily, often without considering whether they’re dependent on it. Health researcher and author Norbert Heuser, drawing from over 45 years of study and insights from his book “Coffee Addiction & Caffeinism,” says caffeine doesn’t truly create energy, it often masks withdrawal and disrupts the body’s natural balance. He explains how everyday caffeine use may contribute to anxiety, sleep problems, chronic fatigue, fertility challenges, and reduced gray brain matter while remaining culturally normalized. On your show, Norbert breaks down how caffeine dependency develops, what really happens during withdrawal, and how to reset your nervous system without sacrificing productivity. He also shares realistic strategies and satisfying alternatives for those ready to try a caffeine detox. Contact Norbert Heuser at (727) 261-2313; nheuser@rtirguests.com
13. ==> It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Relationships
Every spring we declutter our homes, but what about our relationships and the emotional patterns we keep carrying? Many people swear, “This time will be different,” only to end up in the same kind of relationship. Sabrina Ciceri, author of “If It’s Not One Thing, It’s a Mother,” says partner choice is often driven by childhood conditioning, not logic. After growing up in deep family dysfunction (including her mother running off with her teenage boyfriend) Sabrina made a conscious decision to break the cycle. On-air, she explains why we’re drawn to what feels familiar (even when it hurts), how to recognize inherited relationship scripts, and the practical steps to choose differently. Contact Sabrina Ciceri at (352) 308-1596; sciceri@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Is "Good Vibes Only" Making Your Audience Worse Off?
Millions of people who are struggling, try to be positive by setting intentions and making vision boards, but what if that relentless optimism is actually working against them? Author Lydia Samaniego is the guest your audience didn't know they needed. She brings a rare, refreshing honesty to a conversation that's long overdue: why positive thinking culture can quietly disconnect people from their own inner truth, and what to do instead. Spring is the perfect time to explore this. Audiences are already asking, "Why isn't this working for me?" Lydia helps them understand that real transformation isn't about thinking harder or "manifesting more." It's about listening to the quiet conflict between the mind and the heart, shedding inherited beliefs that no longer fit, and building an inside-out life. Contact Lydia Samaniego at (530) 443-5826; lsamaniego@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Barbarians, Billionaires, and Beauties: The Secrets of St. Barth
Once a remote and unremarkable Caribbean island, St. Barth has transformed into a global playground for the ultra-rich, celebrities, and power players. Michael Gross shares scandalous stories that pull back the curtain on this hotspot for the ultra-insiders in his new book, “Treasure Island: The Story of St. Barth…and Its Barbarians, Billionaires, and Beauties.” Invite the bestselling author to spill the beans on the secrets the rich and famous don’t want revealed. Hear about the legendary guesthouse where Greta Garbo and her lesbian lover, a Rothschild, vacationed incognito on the island, the family feud that set off a real estate free-for-all that’s now seen villa rentals rise to $250,000 a week, and how David Rockefeller’s far-right-wing caretaker helped inspire the 1975 riot that set the stage for today’s billionaire-loving St. Barth. Gross offers a rare look behind the velvet rope of one of the world’s most exclusive destinations — where, as the saying goes, what happens on St. Barth stays on St. Barth. Michael Gross is the author of three New York Times bestsellers and is known for his deep dives into wealth and power. Contact Justin Loeber at (212) 260-7576 (office); justin.loeber@mouthdigitalpr.com
