01. The Real People of Roe v. Wade
02. Liberals Should Rethink Their View of Supreme Court
03. More than Half of All Americans Say Democracy Is Doomed
04. Is the Jan. 6 Commission Changing Minds?
05. Student Loan Forgiveness: Is This the Answer?
06. Former Mayor – How to Spot Local Government Corruption
07. Freelance Expert Shares Tips to Get Gigging
08. Quick-Start Your Summer COVID Weight Loss
09. Summer Jobs Are More than Extra Cash for Teens
10. Mamma Deadliest: Sons and Toxic Moms
11. ‘Couple’s Whisperer’ Helps Opposites Communicate
12. Love at First Sight: What’s Behind It?
13. What Not to Say to an Infertile Couple
14. 3 Surprising Ways to Lessen Pain
15. TV Host Shares 5 Tips for a ‘Simply Delicious Summer’
1. ==> The Real People of Roe v. Wade
Abortion rights are poised to fall with the Supreme Court’s impending decision on overturning Roe v. Wade. Investigative journalist Joshua Prager’s “The Family Roe: An American Story” offers extraordinary insight into the Supreme Court’s most divisive case and its plaintiff, Norma McCorvey. A finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize, the book captures the sweeping, 50-year history of America’s pro-choice pro-life schism, the politicization of Roe, and the lives of the individuals at the heart of the case. Prager spent years with Norma; discovered her personal papers, a previously unseen trove; and witnessed her final moments. He also found the unknown Roe baby, Shelley Thornton, whose conception occasioned the lawsuit. Joshua Prager has written for “The Atlantic,” “Vanity Fair,” the “New York Times,” and the “Wall Street Journal.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (office); (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com
2. ==> Liberals Should Rethink Their View of Supreme Court
The last time liberals controlled a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court was 53 years ago – June 23, 1969. Since then, conservatives have spent decades developing a constitutional theory – originalism. Liberals meanwhile adopted a strategy of searching for a swing vote. Brad Snyder calls that a “fool’s errand” today and suggests they reconsider a constitutional theory that many liberals championed for the first half of the 20th century yet abandoned during the 1960s – judicial restraint. “Judges who practiced judicial restraint often upheld state and federal laws and rarely overturned precedents. This approach appealed to liberals who believed that the court should defer to democratically elected bodies while ensuring that minorities were not discriminated against or shut out of the political process.” Snyder believes a more robust theory of judicial restraint could curb the court’s excesses and reinforce the country’s commitment to democracy. Brad Snyder is a professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center and the author of the forthcoming “Democratic Justice,” a biography of Felix Frankfurter, an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1939-1962. Contact him at brad.snyder@law.georgetown.edu
3. ==> More than Half of All Americans Say Democracy Is Doomed
According to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll, 55% of Democrats AND 53% of Republicans think it’s “likely” that America will “cease to be a democracy.” In another stunning sign of pessimism about the country’s future, the poll found that a majority of Republicans say it’s likely that “there will be a civil war in the United States in [their] lifetime,” with half of independents and 46% of Democrats agreeing. Strategic advisor Dr. Harlan Ullman can discuss what’s going on in the country and whether the nation will soon cease to exist because people can no longer get along. Ask him: Why do so many Americans believe a second civil war will occur? Are we more pessimistic today or is the likelihood of war actually greater? Harlan Ullman’s career spans the worlds of business and government. Chairman of several companies and an advisor to the heads of major corporations and governments, he was the principal author of “Shock and Awe.” His latest book is “The Fifth Horseman and the New MAD: How Massive Attacks of Disruption Became the Looming Existential Danger to a Divided Nation and the World at Large.” Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
4. ==> Is the Jan. 6 Commission Changing Minds?
As the Jan. 6 Commission continues its public hearings, the first of which drew some 2 million viewers, it is reasonable to wonder what effect they will have on the country. Sure, they represent 10 months of investigatory work, the collection of more than 130,000 documents, and testimony from more than 1,000 witnesses, but is the committee preaching to the choir? Is the committee guilty of demonizing Donald Trump without giving him the right to defend himself? Are the hearings dividing the country even more? Are they all about politics or should Trump be prosecuted and banned from running again? And what about the paradoxical way former Attorney General William Barr admitted that Trump’s claims of election fraud were “detached from reality” yet still said he would support him once again should he be the GOP nominee? Interview Sheryl White, Ph.D., to discuss the questions on your listeners’ minds. A self-described independent conservative, Dr. White is a YouTube channel creator and the author of historical fiction based on the life of abolitionist and suffragist Laura Smith Haviland. Contact Dr. White at (620) 672-1596; sdw1001@gmail.com
5. ==> Student Loan Forgiveness: Is This the Answer?
President Biden told reporters on Monday that he’s nearing a decision on student-loan forgiveness. He also says another extension of the student-loan payment pause is “on the table.” Recent reports suggest Biden is considering $10,000 in relief for borrowers making under $150,000 a year. Millions of struggling student-loan borrowers are anxiously awaiting an announcement in the coming weeks, but is this the answer? According to former college professor Glen Dunzweiler, students should not waste their time thinking about loan forgiveness. “It’s a waste of energy,” he says, “because there is no incentive for anyone to forgive your debt. Instead, the discussion can provide an opportunity to figure out the leverage that individual students do have.” Glen is the author of two books including “A Degree in Homelessness? Entrepreneurial Skills For Students.” He is an independent filmmaker and the host of the YouTube series Difficult Questions with Glen Dunzweiler. His documentary, “yHomeless,” can be seen on Amazon Prime. Contact Glen Dunzweiler at (702) 703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com
6. ==> Former Mayor – How to Spot Local Government Corruption
As a former mayor, council member, planning commissioner, and an advocate for good government with a propensity for “telling it like it is,” Debbie Peterson spent years serving communities, seeing people’s needs go unmet because of gross misappropriation of funds. With her new book, “The Happiest Corruption: Sleaze, Lies and Suicide in a California Beach Town,” Peterson combines insider political analysis, breaking-news thrills, and a historical account into a true-crime story that follows determined citizens who worked out how local government corruption happens, how to spot it, and how to fix it. Peterson has been interviewed by everyone from the “Los Angeles Times” to the BBC and Script Networks. She is the former mayor of Grover Beach, Calif., and the host of the new weekly podcast “The Corruption Chronicles.” Contact Debbie Peterson at (805) 550-4490; DebbiePeterson805@gmail.com
7. ==> Freelance Expert Shares Tips to Get Gigging
Whether you’re looking for a career that better wraps around your family or you want a side gig to increase your income, Sherry Beck Paprocki says the current conditions are perfect for anyone looking to explore the world of freelancing. Invite Sherry on your show and learn how to create a lucrative freelance business, tips to create the gig lifestyle you’ve dreamed about, and why some people have satisfying careers while others don’t. Certified work-life balance coach Sherry Beck Paprocki has earned more than six figures a year as a freelance writer, editor and gig specialist. She is the author of “Freelance Fancy: Your Guide to Capturing Spiritual Health, Wealth and Happiness from Gig Work.” Contact her at (614) 537-7159; paprockiltd@cs.com
8. ==> Quick-Start Your Summer COVID Weight Loss
COVID may not be on our minds much anymore, but millions of Americans are still carrying around the ten, 20 or more pounds they gained during the pandemic, and many are overwhelmed by the thought of trying to lose the weight and get in shape — especially now that summer is here. For anyone who is tired of being overweight but doesn’t know how to get started on their weight-loss journey, Alvin Perry, DBA, has simplified the process to lose 3-5 lbs. in seven days! This is not a quick fix, says Dr. Perry, but a process that sets in motion everything you need to reach your health goals. Invite him on your show to inspire listeners with his own weight struggles that began in college after losing his football scholarship. Now a successful entrepreneur and small-business expert, Dr. Perry will share the unique system he used to drop 80 pounds and transform his life, with just three basic principles. Alvin Perry, DBA, is also ISSA certified in personal training, fitness and nutrition. He’s the author of numerous books including his latest, “Just Fat!” Contact him at (678) 788-7529; aperry@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Summer Jobs Are More than Extra Cash for Teens
The summer job has historically been a rite of passage for American teens, but in the last few decades, that has changed dramatically. In the summer of 1978, 60% of teens were working or looking for work. Last summer, just 35% were. And during the school year, even fewer teens held jobs. Whether it’s because they’re studying or involved in sports or afraid of getting sick, life and business coach, corporate trainer, and interfaith minister Oreste D’Aversa says the result is that many young adults now enter the workforce unprepared for what is expected of them. Invite the author of “Life Beyond the Pandemic: A Practical New Journey Handbook” to discuss how to instill a strong work ethic in adolescents and why it’s more important than ever in today’s Digital Age. Ask him: Shouldn’t teens concentrate on school? What are the benefits of a part-time job? How can parents ensure their teens are prepared for the adult workplace? Contact Oreste D’Aversa at (201) 949-3002; daversa@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Mamma Deadliest: Sons and Toxic Moms
When a boy has a toxic mother — someone who is abusive, addicted to drugs, or mentally ill — he will have a difficult time as an adult. The early collateral damage he suffers is rarely discussed but likely will lead to difficulties with his spouse, lovers, and children. Guy Arcuri, Ph.D., who suffered for years as the son of a verbally, mentally, and emotionally abusive mother, is now a married father of two who trains other people to heal themselves. Ask him how and why do men shy away from addressing the deep wounds caused by growing up with a toxic mother? What are some of the ways the voices of the sons of toxic mothers are underrepresented in our culture? The author of “Toxic Mothers: A Son’s Guide to Healing and Moving On,” he is an educational consultant, author, trainer, coach, retreat provider, experienced talk show guest, and voiceover artist. Contact Guy at (336) 345-4891; drguyteacher@gmail.com
11. ==> ‘Couple’s Whisperer’ Helps Opposites Communicate
Did you know that there are 22 pairs of opposite behaviors that can trip couples up? This complexity explains why many couples have different versions of the same fights repeatedly but never seem to know it. For example … he wants to direct things his way but she needs to collaborate. She ignores her partner’s need for meticulous plans and embraces spontaneous change. Or he needs to keep to “just the facts” while his partner must share feelings. Join Chris Shaver — The Couple’s Whisperer — as he shares stories that illustrate a better way for couples to relate and navigate the opposites that can both attract and repel. Chris Shaver is a motivational psychology expert and creator of the Better Way to Relate Program which is based on a professional-grade assessment that’s been used for 71 years for 50 million assessments. Contact Chris at (610) 417-5342; chris@marriagecure.com
12. ==> Love at First Sight: What’s Behind It?
If you haven’t experienced it yourself you’ve probably seen it portrayed in a movie: two people who have an instant attraction, a soul connection, and a feeling they belong together. Alicia McBride, an empath, psychic, and author of three books, can discuss the powerful emotions behind love at first sight. Whether they are believers or not, your audience will get a kick out of exploring this unusual topic. In an interview, Alicia will say that intense instant attraction may be the result of recognizing someone from a past life, or from one of the participants having psychic abilities even though they may be hidden. She’ll explain that what we think of as love at first sight may not last or even be mutual. Be sure to ask her what happened when she met a man she had pictured in her head for two years. Alicia McBride is the author of “The Empath Effect,” “I Feel Too Much” and “I Love You When.” Reach her at (484) 369-1464; Healinglightempath@gmail.com
13. ==> What Not to Say to an Infertile Couple
If you have never grappled with infertility you may wonder why infertile couples don’t simply adopt a child. You may even think it is OK to suggest this to couples who share their infertility issue with you. But as Frances Jones will tell you, the suggestion that such couples adopt may be considered insulting or insensitive. Bring Frances on your show to talk about infertility including what you should not say to couples who are not childless by choice. She’ll also explain why adoption is often not the answer and why the issues it raises are not just about having a child in the home. Frances Jones is the author of “Overcoming the Emotional Stigmas of Infertility: Barren But Not Ashamed,” a book that tells the story of her over 20-year journey of never conceiving children and offers tips for couples traveling a similar journey. Ask her how adopting two children affected the shame, hurt, and disappointment she experienced in not having biological children. How do well-intentioned people sometimes make infertility issues worse? She’s a global women empowerment speaker, an advocate, and a transformational coach who has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, “Fox Soul The Tammi Mac Late Show,” Fox affiliates, the “Los Angeles Tribune,” and other media. Contact Frances Jones at (901) 910-0915; fjones@rtirguests.com
14. ==> 3 Surprising Ways to Lessen Pain
Living with chronic pain is no fun and was even less so during the pandemic when care was restricted and stress levels were through the roof. Why not help make listeners’ lives more comfortable by interviewing Trevor Campbell, M.D., who can share tips for controlling stress, managing negative thoughts, and paying attention to the story they tell their friends and family members about their illnesses, all things that can lead to lessening pain? Ask him how can what we are thinking affect our pain levels? How can people feel less stressed when they hurt? Dr. Campbell is a family physician who has worked in multidisciplinary pain management and opioids reduction programs and has served as a medical director for a leading pain management provider in Western Canada. He graduated from the University of Cape Town. He hosts the holistic “Healthscape” podcast. Dr. Campbell’s book is “The Language of Pain: Fast Forward Your Recovery to Stop Hurting.” Contact Trevor Campbell at (250) 217-7832; tcampbell@rtirguests.com
15. ==> TV Host Shares 5 Tips for a ‘Simply Delicious Summer’
Summer has arrived! For tips on making the most of the season, interview Maryann Ridini Spencer, an award-winning screenwriter, author, TV/film producer, journalist, and host of the Telly Award-winning “Simply Delicious Living” PBS-TV series. She’ll discuss how to create a healthy plate you’ll “want” to eat, offer five tips for getting in shape and more. Ask her what are your mind, body, and spirit tips as the weather heats up? How can people get moving again after being isolated and dormant for so long? What’s the best way to get into summer mode? Maryann is the author of the award-winning Kate Grace novels “Lady in the Window,” “The Paradise Table,” “Secrets of Grace Manor,” and the “Simply Delicious Living” cookbooks. Her work has appeared on “Hallmark Hall of Fame” (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy, Showtime, PBS, and many others. Contact Maryann Ridini Spencer at (818) 492-9135; mspencer@rtirguests.com
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