01. Seven Days in June: $1 Trillion in Healthcare Cuts Are Coming
02. Trump Says He’s Not Watching the Clock on Iran. Are Voters?
03. The Hidden Psychological Forces Driving America's Political Divide
04. High Court Ruling Reopens Decades-Old Cuba Property Disputes
05. Avoiding Workplace Anxiety Makes It Worse (Do This Instead)
06. Why Female Leaders are Burning Out and Bowing Out
07. How to Navigate Shark-Infested Work Environments
08. Whistleblower Teacher: What’s Happening Inside Your Kid’s School
09. New AI Scams Are More Sophisticated Than Ever
10. Iconic Moments in Broadcast History: Live Via Satellite
11. The Protein Myth That Keeps Americans Sick
12. Why Your Image of God Is Holding You Back
13. Humor Is Never Untimely – From a Guy Who's Been Proving It for 30 Years
14. What an Ancient Hawaiian Healing Practice Can Teach Us About Modern Forgiveness
15. Got a Problem Puppy? Ask the Dear Abby for Dogs
1. ==> Seven Days in June: $1 Trillion in Healthcare Cuts Are Coming
100 events will be held this week in 50+ cities across 25 states and the District of Columbia as part of Seven Days in June: Health is Primary, a national week of action to call attention to more than $1 trillion in healthcare cuts timed to take effect after the November midterms. Experts warn the cuts will push healthcare out of reach for millions, force families to delay treatment and place more pressure on hospitals, clinics and public health programs already under stress. Programs built to detect and respond to global health threats are also being eliminated, leaving communities less prepared to prevent outbreaks before they spread. Events this week include town halls, community forums, rallies, marches, interfaith services, AIDS Memorial Quilt displays and candlelight vigils. A map of events being organized across the country, guidance on how to get involved and links to resources are available, including county-by-county data showing how healthcare cuts will affect your local area. Seven Days in June coalition partners include leading public health, healthcare, faith, HIV/AIDS, civil rights, labor and community organizations. For interviews and more information contact media@sevendaysinjune.org
2. ==> Trump Says He’s Not Watching the Clock on Iran. Are Voters?
President Donald Trump recently told a cabinet meeting that he doesn’t care about the midterms, rejecting the idea that Iranian leaders could use his electoral vulnerabilities to out-wait him at the negotiating table. But James Lindsay says Trump’s sagging poll numbers may drag down Republican candidates. “The House midterms function as referenda on incumbent presidents, and they seldom pass the test,” he says. “Trump’s success in persuading red state legislatures to redraw congressional districts gives Republicans breathing space they did not have when 2026. But if Democratic voters are more energized to vote and marginal Trump voters are more inclined to stay home or switch parties, the Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting effort could turn into a “dummymander” by making once-reliable Republican seats vulnerable to upsets.” Lindsay adds, “Trump insists that he is not on the clock when it comes to Iran. But he and his fellow Republicans are when it comes to the midterms.” James Lindsay is the Mary and David Boies distinguished senior fellow in U.S. foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations. Contact him at (202) 509-8405; jlindsay@cfr.org
3. ==> The Hidden Psychological Forces Driving America's Political Divide
Why are Americans more politically divided than ever despite having unprecedented access to information, education, and communication? Psychologist and author Scott Gibbs believes the answer lies deeper than politics. While public debate often focuses on elections, policy disagreements, social media, or partisan leaders, Gibbs argues that much of today's division stems from something more fundamental: identity. As individuals become increasingly attached to political, religious, cultural, and ideological identities, disagreements are more likely to be experienced as personal threats rather than differences of opinion. He explains how that leads to a cycle of blame, distrust, defensiveness, and hostility that makes meaningful dialogue increasingly difficult and pushes Americans further apart. Scott Gibbs is a California-licensed psychotherapist and the author of “Toward the Turning: Rethinking the Meaning of 9/11, the Clash of Civilizations, and a Post-Modern World.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (office); (703) 400-1099 (cell) or Erin Bolden at (703) 980-2705
4. ==> High Court Ruling Reopens Decades-Old Cuba Property Disputes
Last week the United States Supreme Court ruled 8–1 in favor of a U.S. company seeking compensation over Cuban property confiscated after Fidel Castro came to power more than 65 years ago. The case’s decision has reopened broader questions surrounding Castro-era expropriations, U.S.-Cuba relations, and the long legal shadow of the Helms-Burton Act. Attorney Glenn E. Wichinsky, an expert in international gaming law, business, and mob history, is available to discuss the historical ramifications of this legal decision, including how organized crime figures and American casino interests were affected when Castro seized property after the revolution and why Cuba remains legally and politically significant for U.S. businesses today. Contact Adrienne Mazzone at (561) 908-1683; amazzone@transmediagroup.com
5. ==> Avoiding Workplace Anxiety Makes It Worse (Do This Instead)
It’s not unusual to deal with workplace anxiety by avoiding it, but psychotherapist Jonathan Berent says that defensive strategy often makes the problem worse. For professionals struggling with performance anxiety — especially the fear of being noticeably nervous — real progress requires a fundamentally different approach: one built on action, repetition and intentional exposure rather than avoidance. “Motion and active learning are what is needed to resolve performance anxiety,” Berent says. “You need to be the pilot of your ship or plane. You need to drive the healing process with intention.” Berent, a specialist in social anxiety disorders with more than 45 years and 50,000 hours of clinical experience, is the author of “Work Makes Me Nervous: Overcome Anxiety and Build the Confidence to Succeed.” Contact Hope Osborne at (800) 854-1134; news@ascotpr.com
6. ==> Why Female Leaders are Burning Out and Bowing Out
For decades, women were told to lean in, speak up, and push harder. Yet women in tech, finance, and other demanding fields are burning out and leaving leadership roles at record rates, with 43% of women leaders reporting burnout, compared to 31% of men. Master life coach and former banking executive Amanda Christian says the problem isn’t ambition. It’s the “translation tax” women pay in male-dominated workplaces when they’re constantly adjusting how they speak, lead, and make decisions in order to be taken seriously. Her book “The Skeptical Executive” outlines a research-backed alternative leadership approach that integrates mind, body, heart, and soul so high-achieving women can lead without burning out. Book her for a segment that shows why “lean in” backfired and what women and companies can do right now to stop losing their best female leaders. Contact Amanda Christian at (704) 610-1637; achristian@rtirguests.com
7. ==> How to Navigate Shark-Infested Work Environments
Whether it's a silent feud between two managers, a team fractured by favoritism, or a culture where speaking up feels career-ending, every workplace has its fair share of conflicts that threaten to quietly destroy trust, morale, and people. Leadership expert Dr. Dionne Poulton has seen it from every angle, and she's here to offer your audience a practical playbook for navigating workplace tension without becoming collateral damage. Dr. Dionne breaks down how behaviors such as favoritism, bias, and bullying operate under the radar—quietly fueling workplace conflict, and what it actually looks like to lead (or work) in an environment grounded in decency and accountability. Ask her: Why do workplace conflicts so often spiral out of control? Can trying to “stay neutral” actually make things worse? Dr. Dionne Poulton is a certified educator and DEI scholar and the author of “Excellence Without Exclusion.” Contact her at (404) 383-8924; dpoulton@rtirguests.com
8. ==> Whistleblower Teacher: What’s Happening Inside Your Kid’s School
Karen Horwitz, an award-winning public-school teacher and whistleblower, describes what happens when educators raise concerns inside their school districts. “Schools are often described as the foundation of democracy,” Horwitz says. “What I witnessed was how quickly that foundation cracks when people are afraid to speak.” Horwitz says the pattern she documented was consistent: teachers raised concerns internally, and instead of problems being addressed, they quietly lost their careers. After speaking publicly, she co-founded an organization to prevent teacher abuse and began hearing similar accounts from more than 2,000 educators who reported retaliation. She’ll explain how silence is enforced through fear, power imbalances, and institutional self-protection. Horwitz is the author of “A Graver Danger,” which draws directly from teacher whistleblowers to examine systemic failures. Contact Karen Horwitz at (312) 498-9074; khorwitz@rtirguests.com
9. ==> New AI Scams Are More Sophisticated Than Ever
Scammers preying on senior citizens is nothing new, but today these cons are highly sophisticated and convincing, making it easy for anyone to fall victim. From AI-cloned faces and voices that sound like loved ones to impersonation scams that mimic trusted companies, today’s threats are now past the ability for the human eye and ear to spot. Jocelyn King, founder and CEO of Smarter Online Safety, helps families understand who scammers target and what to do to protect yourself and your family. After becoming a victim of cybercrime herself, King joined forces with leading cybercrime fighters and learned cybersecurity, the Dark Web, and the business of cybercrime — and how to prevent becoming a victim. She was named a Top 10 Women in Cybersecurity and has helped millions become empowered and equipped to protect themselves in our AI world. Ask her: Why are parents and grandparents such effective targets for modern scams? How is the new pandemic of AI voice cloning fooling families? What conversations should families be having before something happens? What’s the smartest first step when a call feels urgent but wrong? Contact Jocelyn King at (970) 762-7837; jking@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Iconic Moments in Broadcast History: Live Via Satellite
Before Netflix. Before YouTube. Before anyone could imagine watching the moon landing or the fall of the Berlin Wall on demand, someone had to get that signal there—live, flawlessly, the first time. Bob Patterson was at the center of it. A pioneer in satellite broadcasting, Patterson helped deliver some of history’s most-watched moments, including major MLB, NBA, and NHL broadcasts, the first satellite news distribution service, and the world’s first international HDTV satellite transmission. On your show, he can take audiences behind the scenes of the moon landing and several other high-stakes, live television moments—where one failure could impact millions—and explain how those early breakthroughs shaped today’s always-connected world. Drawing from his book “Iconic Moments in Broadcast History: Live Via Satellite,” Patterson answers the question few think to ask: How did we go from limited signals to global, real-time connection? He’s a timely guest for shows on media, technology, innovation, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Contact Bob Patterson at (818) 210-4965; bpatterson@rtirguests.com
11. ==> The Protein Myth That Keeps Americans Sick
A heart attack at age 70 forced Dorothy Greet to rethink everything she believed about nutrition, especially protein. After she and her 80-year-old husband ditched all animal products, their results were dramatic: normalized blood pressure and cholesterol, effortless weight loss, and energy levels they hadn't felt in decades. Now at 85, Greet is credentialed in plant-based nutrition from Cornell and ready to debunk the protein myth keeping millions sick. In interviews, Greet will reveal how Americans have been misled about protein requirements and why plant foods provide all the protein needed for optimal health. Drawing from her book “Go Veg with Class,” she'll share how two lifelong carnivores reversed heart disease through dietary change alone—and why it's never too late. Listeners will learn simple swaps to "ditch dairy" and "remove meat" while discovering how this shift could eliminate up to 80% of chronic diseases. Ask her: Where do you actually get your protein on a plant-based diet? You reversed heart disease at 70—what happened to your health markers? Why don't doctors tell patients about the power of dietary change? Contact Dorothy Greet at (302) 314-6010; dgreet@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Why Your Image of God Is Holding You Back
Rocked by economic instability, social unrest, and increasing uncertainty, many people are grappling with spiritual disconnection. According to Pew Research, nearly 30% of adults feel spiritually disconnected. Marcia Fleischman, author of “If God Is Love, Why Do I Feel So Bad?” believes our internal image of God may be the root cause. Her groundbreaking approach explores how a rigid or punitive view of God keeps people from the peace and guidance they seek. Through practical insights and real-life examples, Fleischman offers a path to reconnect with a compassionate God who can transform your life in trying times. Ask her: How does your image of God affect emotional well-being in uncertain times? Can you share how someone has transformed their life by changing their view of God? Contact Marcia Fleischman (816) 852-3849, mfleischman@rtirguests.com
13. ==> Humor Is Never Untimely – From a Guy Who's Been Proving It for 30 Years
Bill Williams has been sending daily humor emails for three decades. What started in the 1990s as a way to get his sales staff to read emails has grown into a beloved ritual for hundreds of subscribers globally—and he's never made a dime doing it. Drawing from "20 Years of Internet Humor ... and Other Interesting Things," Williams explains why humor works in any news cycle, for any audience. Listeners will discover how he turned a workplace tool into a lifelong practice of spreading joy, and why his college friend John Denver influenced his view on taking creative risks. Ask him: You've done this for 30 years without making money, so what keeps you going? You say humor is never untimely. What makes it work when other topics go stale? How did your friendship with John Denver shape your approach to life? Contact Bill Williams at (419) 534-0399; wgwilliams@rtirguests.com
14. ==> What an Ancient Hawaiian Healing Practice Can Teach Us About Modern Forgiveness
Most of us think forgiveness means turning the other cheek, something that requires approval, forgetting, and making yourself passive. But what if it's really about reclaiming your power? Taj Simrit spent 20 years backpacking across the globe, and the last eight years traveling solo full-time, immersing himself in spiritual traditions across cultures, searching for purpose. Through Ho'oponopono, the ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and healing, Simrit uncovered four simple principles that can dissolve resentment, restore inner peace, break addictions, tame the ego, and ultimately shape your destiny. His memoir, “Behold My Soul,” became a #1 Amazon bestseller in both Religious Travel and Humanistic Psychology. Contact Taj Simrit at tsimrit@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Got a Problem Puppy? Ask the Dear Abby for Dogs
Author and longtime dog behaviorist Kathleen Troy answers real questions from dog owners with warmth, humor, and hard-earned experience. Dubbed the Dear Abby for Dogs, Kathleen tackles everyday canine challenges while debunking one of the biggest myths of all: some dogs cannot be trained. She gets her inspiration from her remarkable rescue pup, Dylan, a former “problem dog” who went on to become a certified therapy and hospice service dog. She combines practical guidance with unforgettable stories. Audiences will learn how patience, consistency, and respect can transform both dogs and their humans. Kathleen is the author of the “Dylan’s Dog Squad” series, and a book about dog training. Contact Kathleen Troy at (714) 975-9807; ktroy@rtirguests.com
