01. How a Passion for Equality Can Save Democracy
02. Why Aren’t We Blaming China for COVID-19?
03. Naomi Osaka is Human. Is that a Problem?
04. From Ava to Oliver: Favorite 2020 Baby Names
05. Hot Dog! Let’s Get Grilling
06. Secrets of the World’s Most Celebrated Brands Revealed
07. Are Newly Hired Grads Being Set Up to Fail?
08. Post-Pandemic: Bounce Back Better than Ever
09. How to Find Inner Peace Again
10. June is LGBT Pride Month: Parenting a Proud Child
11. Nutritional Thieves in Your Medicine Cabinet
12. Healthy Aging: Eat to Live Longer and Better
13. Doc Reveals Why Babies Should Decide When to Be Born
14. Bad Relationships: Tales of Love and Betrayal
15. She Trains Hollywood Race Car Drivers
1. ==> How a Passion for Equality Can Save Democracy
The challenges of 2020 exposed the nation’s underlying conditions – discredited elites, weakened institutions, blatant inequalities and how difficult these problems are to remedy. Atlantic staff writer George Packer argues that warring tribes are tearing the country apart. On your show he’ll explain the four competing “narratives” of America: the “Free America” which imagines a nation of separate individuals and serves the wealthy and interests of corporations; the “Smart America” representing the worldview of Silicon Valley and the professional elite; the “Real America” who are the white Christian nationalists of the heartland; and the “Just America” or citizens as members of identity groups that inflict or suffer oppression. Packer believes none of these narratives or groups can sustain a democracy and that it’s Americans’ passion for equality that can help us move forward in a more hopeful way. An award-winning author, Packer’s new book is “Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com or Briana Caywood at (703) 646-5188
2. ==> Why Aren’t We Blaming China for COVID-19?
Was COVID-19 unleashed on the world on purpose? Why hasn’t a real investigation been conducted into this matter? And why have the U.S. media covered up China’s COVID-19 role? Tamara Lashchyk and Jacqueline Toboroff say the world needs answers and China needs to pay reparation. They host “The Bo Peep Podcast” which probes the answers to questions that we are afraid to ask. Feel free to ask them: What about Dr. Fauci and the NIH, are they complicit? How much money has Fauci made on the vaccine? How can pharmaceutical companies claim to develop a vaccine when the CCP hasn’t produced the original genome for COVID and patient zero hasn’t been confirmed and has disappeared? Tamara Lashchyk has been interviewed by the BBC and featured in Huffington Post. A career coach, author, and former Wall Street executive, she recently ran for the New York State Assembly. Jacqueline Toboroff is a candidate for New York City Council (D1) and a parent and life-long resident of Manhattan. Contact Tamara Lashchyk at (848) 373-3543; TLashchyk@rtirguests.com
3. ==> Naomi Osaka is Human. Is that a Problem?
The world of tennis is in tizzy over Naomi Osaka. The star athlete announced she wouldn’t speak to the press at this year’s French Open to protect her mental health and then withdrew from the tournament over the ruckus. USA Today writer Analis Baily says it’s time to accept that Osaka is a human being before she’s an athlete. “Stepping away from the things that do not serve as an essential practice for your well-being, regardless of how mandatory society makes those things, is smart, not problematic.” She adds, “The WTA’s statement responding to Osaka shows the organization seems to only partially understand what Osaka is saying.” Osaka has received both support and criticism for her decision and is expected to be fined $140,000. She says she hopes the money will be donated to a mental health charity. Analis Baily is a Sports NOW reporter for USA Today. Contact her at aabailey@usatoday.com or @analisbailey
4.==> From Ava to Oliver: Favorite 2020 Baby Names
The Social Security Administration’s annual list of the most popular baby names is out. For the second year in a row, Olivia is parents’ No. 1 choice for girls while Liam remains the favorite name for boys for the fourth year in a row. Discuss baby name trends and how to choose the best moniker for your new family member with Jennifer Moss, founder and CEO of BabyNames.com. She’ll talk about the top baby names on this year’s list and some surprises from the new rankings. She’ll also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take name questions from your listeners. Jennifer Moss is the author of “The Baby Names Workbook” and “The One-In-A-Million Baby Names Book.” She co-hosts The Baby Names Podcast and has appeared on CNN, ESPN, FoxNews, Good Morning America, MSNBC and many other media outlets. Contact Jennifer Moss at press@babynames.com
5. ==> Hot Dog! Let’s Get Grilling
You can have hamburgers and chicken, corn-on-the-cob and potato salad, but Americans agree that for a cook-out to be complete there’s gotta be some hot dogs on the grill! That is, according to a recent survey by the National Hot Dot and Sausage Council (NHDSC). The group says between now and Labor Day Americans will eat more than 7 billion hot dogs! Invite NHDSC Hot Dog Top Dog Eric Mittenthal to talk about regional hot dog styles, what Major League Baseball stadiums are serving this year, and even the proper hot dog eating etiquette! Who knew? And Mittenthal says while the pandemic might have canceled a lot of things last year, sales of hot dogs were up 20%. Established in 1994 by the American Meat Institute, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council serves as an information resource to consumers and media on questions related to quality, safety, nutrition and preparation of hot dogs and sausages. Contact Eric Mittenthal at (202) 587-4238; (404) 808-8396 (cell) or emittenthal@meatinstitute.org
6. ==> Secrets of the World’s Most Celebrated Brands Revealed
Would your listeners like to know how celebrities create world-class brands so they can do it too? Raj Girn, an internationally celebrated brand authority and the creator of “The 6-Step Guide That Celebrities Use to Guarantee World-Class Brand Presence,” is prepared to offer the same fantastic tips to your audience that she has passed on to executives at L’Oréal Paris, Estée Lauder, Johnnie Walker, Cîroc, Sheraton and Fairmont Hotels and people like Priyanka Chopra, Hannah Simone, Robin Sharma and Freida Pinto. Ask her: What are the four biggest myths that prevent brands from taking off? What are the six steps to creating a world-class brand that anyone can dial in, no matter what their size or budget? A media celebrity in Canada who has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and Globe and Mail, and on FOX and CBS, Raj is a regular contributor to Entrepreneuer.com, ThriveGlobal.com and Medium.com and an internationally best-selling author whose blog attracts 500,000 unique monthly visitors. She also publishes a weekly newsletter with over 100,000 subscribers and has a combined social media network of over 1 million. She runs The Open Chest Confidence Academy and a masterclass she created on celebrity brand secrets sold out immediately. Contact Raj Girn at (647) 490-3158; Rgirn@rtirguests.com
7. ==> Are Newly Hired Grads Being Set Up to Fail?
New grads are entering an unprecedented market and many of them aren’t prepared for the new world of work, according to Dawn Mahan, CEO of PMOtraining, LLC, a consulting and talent development firm. “COVID-19 changed the way many professionals work. More than ever businesses need people who are able to take an idea without a lot of information, effectively collaborate with colleagues and deliver results with a positive attitude.” But she says many employers aren’t ready to onboard newly hired grads. “Many employers that are hiring grads are already running leaner than usual and it may be the first time that they are onboarding grads virtually. It’s likely to be a bit of a bumpy ride.” Mahan can share insights about COVID-19’s impact on the future of work and tips for grads to shine on the job and become valued contributors, including the No. 1 skill every ambitious young professional needs to succeed and why. Dawn Mahan is author of the upcoming book “Welcome to Projectland: The Project Gurus’ Ultimate Guide for Beginners.” Contact Elizabeth Collins at (877) PMO-7070, (ext. 4); ECollins@PMOtraining.com
8. ==> Post-Pandemic: Bounce Back Better than Ever
With Americans finally feeling the pandemic is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to bounce back and what sort of life you’d like to have! Author and performance coach Tim Winders can offer three principles for hitting the reset button. Winders, who has over 25 years’ experience as a coach for business owners, executives, and leaders, utilizes these principles in his novel, “Coach: A Parable of Success Redefined.” It tells the story of an executive who contemplates ending his life after personal failures and business problems that could potentially send him to jail; as the story unfolds, the executive learns three acts to gain clarity that can bring peace to anyone. Winders, who along with his wife, lives and works in a large RV while traveling around the country, survived several business failures before finding a better path in life. He hosts the “SeekGoCreate” podcast and is available last minute. Contact Tim at (404) 846-4639; twinders@rtirguests.com
9. ==> How to Find Inner Peace Again
In the aftermath of the virulent pandemic shattering lives around the world, even those who once felt optimistic and secure are reeling and grieving. How do we reclaim our inner peace after such a horrific event? Perhaps by listening to the wise advice of Sana Brauner, who once lost everything and survived. In 2004, Sana was in Thailand on vacation when a tsunami hit. Sana almost drowned, her mother died, and her two-year-old daughter was never found. Yet Sana found a way to go on and a mission of helping other people to find hope and resilience. Ask her: Why does she say that every day is a traineeship for some big, unexpected event? What are the nine things that restored her inner peace? Which was the most important? She is the author of “The Borrowed Daughter,” a memoir containing lessons to help anyone going through a life crisis. Contact Sana at s.brauner@ihr-einkauf.at or through Skype: sanabr
10. ==> June is LGBT Pride Month: Parenting a Proud Child
Parents of LGBT children may be shocked when their kids come out, but once the dust settles there are often many issues to confront. What should you do if you hold to more traditional values and your child tells you they’re gay, lesbian, or transgender? Should you accept them for who they are? If you think the way they are is wrong or unhealthy, should you try to change them? How can you talk to them about all this without hurting them or pushing them away? If you want to maintain a positive connection with your child, can you do that while also honoring and being clear about your own perspective? Rebecah Freeling has the answers! Rebecah Freeling is the owner of Wits End Parenting; in addition to working with individual families, she also consults with schools and speaks on parenting issues. Rebecah is the author of “Your Rules Are Dumb: How to Maintain Your Parental Authority While Creating a Partnership With Your Spirited Child.” Contact her at (510) 619-5920; witsendparenting@gmail.com
11. ==> Nutritional Thieves in Your Medicine Cabinet
If you regularly take aspirin, Pepcid, or other common prescription medicines you may be causing some nutritional deficiencies you don’t know about. Here to enlighten you is health expert and senior advocate Linda Mac Dougall, who says taking any OTC or prescription drug may be akin to “robbing Peter to pay Paul.” Invite Linda to share the supplements and foods you should be taking to compensate. For example, she’ll say that if you regularly take aspirin, you should know that it depletes your body of Vitamin C, iron, potassium and folic acid and will explain how to correct that shortfall. Linda has an M.A. in counseling psychology and has worked with hundreds of seniors through her business. She is the author of “The SPIRIT Method of Massage for Seniors.” Contact her at (805) 202-6379; speakerholistic@gmail.com
12. ==> Healthy Aging: Eat to Live Longer and Better
Growing old is a gift: our consciousness expands, our wisdom grows deeper, and our hearts flow with love and understanding. Interview health coach Ximena Yanez to find out three ways what you put in your mouth will keep you healthy, save the planet, and give your grandchildren the opportunity for a better world. Ask her: Why eating organic produce will keep you healthier? Can GMOs’ ingredients harm us or the planet? What should you include in every meal? Ximena (pronounced He-men-a) is the author of the upcoming book “Healthy Planet, Healthy You: Invest Now in the Transformational Change That Will Ensure Our Future” and the former CFO of an environmental fund. Contact her at (720) 277-8617; xiyaso@gmail.com
13. ==> Doc Reveals Why Babies Should Decide When to Be Born
Due dates. Planned C-sections. Induced labor. Medicines to prevent premature birth. Nowadays it seems that most babies are scheduled to arrive, and not always for a medical reason. Sometimes births are timed for the convenience of the mother and her doctor. Many parents even plan their pregnancies so they’ll have a holiday baby, or so their child‘s birth won’t interrupt vacation time. But OB/GYN Alan Lindemann will reveal why the vast number of births should happen when the baby is truly ready. Ask Dr. Lindemann: Why were so many C-sections done? How are mothers and babies safer when nature takes its course? What are the only acceptable reasons to hurry or delay a birth? How has birthing changed? Dr. Alan Lindemann has delivered more than 6,000 babies. He is the author of “Modern Medicine When You’re Dying to Know.” Contact him at (828) 818-8242; ALindemann@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Bad Relationships: Tales of Love and Betrayal
Many of us have been in at least one relationship that was toxic or troubled so why not do a show about bad relationships and what they can teach us about others and ourselves? Invite Aikea Gordon to discuss her new book, “The Way That I Love You: An Urban Tale of Love and Betrayal,” and why she believes the characters resonate with so many people. Gordon says she wrote the book to show that life has a way of catching up to you (for better or worse) and what goes around comes around. She hopes to help readers overcome their past or find comfort in their current situation. Contact Aikea Gordon at (202) 867-4326; lovelyaikea1@gmail.com
15. ==> 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
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