01. Biden/Trump Debate Analysis – What Their Bodies Say
02. Global Activist Shares How to Change Your World in 7 Steps
03. Number of Working Teens Jumps to Great Recession Levels
04. The Loneliness Curve: Young and Old Adults Suffer Most
05. Cringeworthy Confessions of a Tabloid Bad Boy
06. What’s It Really Like to Be an International Flight Attendant?
07. Do Regulatory Agencies Have Too Much Power?
08. How Diversity Training Could End Age Bias
09. Create a Family Archive for Future Generations
10. Warning: Snoring Can Be a Sign of a Serious Health Condition
11. Anger’s Hidden Role in Women’s Heart Disease
12. The Surprising Reason People Become Addicted to Sex
13. Would You Give Up Meat to Avert a Global Catastrophe?
14. Signs You’re a Victim of Past Life Trauma
15. This DJ Worked with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog and Joe Jackson
1. ==> Biden/Trump Debate Analysis – What Their Bodies Say
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set for a historic showdown on Thursday with the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season. Invite Dr. Carole Lieberman to discuss the candidates’ body language, style and what Americans will take away from the match-up. Ask her: What did the candidates’ body language say about them during the debate? When did each candidate appear at their strongest and when did they struggle? Do you think Biden or Trump changed anyone’s mind about who they’ll vote for in November? Does style or substance weigh more when voters choose a candidate? Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H. is a board-certified psychiatrist and an award-winning and bestselling author. She’s also a three-time, Emmy-honored TV personality who has appeared on “Oprah!” the “Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” CNN, Fox News, ABC, CBS, NBC and many more media outlets. Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988
2. ==> Global Activist Shares How to Change Your World in 7 Steps
It’s easy to feel anxious about your life and the crisis affecting our world, but what can any one person do? Ask Dr. Paul Zeitz, a preventive medicine physician, epidemiologist, author, and award-winning champion of global justice and human rights. Zeitz will offer listeners seven concrete steps that will improve their lives and the lives of those around them by learning how to go beyond personal paralysis and spark peaceful revolutions and put love into action. Ordained as a Rabbi in 2023, Dr. Zeitz has worked for decades in the global AIDS movement, climate transformation efforts, racial and gender equity, sustainable development, and international child welfare. Often when the odds against success appeared to be insurmountable. His latest book is “Revolutionary Optimism: 7 Steps for Living as a Love-Centered Activist.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188
3.==> Number of Working Teens Jumps to Great Recession Levels
The latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows more-than-expected hiring gains in May after economists and labor experts predicted hiring would slow due to inflation and labor costs. Teens and companies that employ them saw the most hiring gains since 2001, as 190,000 teens landed jobs. Meanwhile, the teen participation rate hit 37.4% in May, reaching levels not seen since 2008. Employment expert Andrew Challenger predicts employers will add 1.3 million jobs for teens this summer and says financial need may be driving their willingness to work, like it did during the Great Recession. “Teens may be helping out their own households in many cases, saving for the high cost of college, or just want their own spending money,” he says. Invite him to discuss the rise in teen employment and share tips for teen job seekers. Andrew Challenger is senior VP of the global outplacement and executive and business coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Contact Colleen Madden Blumenfeld at (312) 422-5074 (office); (314) 807-1568 (cell) or colleenmadden@challengergray.com
4.==> The Loneliness Curve: Young and Old Adults Suffer Most
New research suggests people tend to be lonelier in young adulthood and late in life. In a study published in the journal “Psychological Science,” researchers found that loneliness follows a U-shaped curve: Starting from young adulthood, self-reported loneliness tends to decline as people approach midlife only to rise again after the age of 60, becoming especially pronounced by around age 80. Eileen Graham, an associate professor of medical social sciences at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the lead author of the study says people in midlife may feel more socially connected than other age groups because they’re often interacting with coworkers, a spouse, children and others. As people get older, those opportunities can “start to fall away,” she says. She can discuss the physical and mental health dangers of loneliness including problems like heart disease, dementia and suicidal ideation. She’ll also share small steps we can take at any age to cultivate a sense of belonging and social connection. Contact Kristin Samuelson at (847) 491-4888; ksamuelson@northwestern.edu
5. ==> Cringeworthy Confessions of a Tabloid Bad Boy
William Keck spent three decades as a Hollywood reporter, working for the “National Enquirer,” “People,” “Entertainment Weekly” and many more publications and media outlets. Now he’s sharing his most memorable celebrity encounters that—for one reason or another—went horribly wrong. Invite him on your show to discuss the hundreds of public personalities he reported and spied on, the famous and infamous who feared or hated him, and those who transitioned to admiration or friendship. Hear how he engaged in dangerous, high-speed pursuits of Britney Spears and Elizabeth Taylor, infiltrated celebrity weddings, funerals and hospital rooms to land exclusive scoops and photographs and uncovered the dirty laundry of TV’s “Desperate Housewives.” His upcoming book, “When You Step Upon A Star: Cringeworthy Confessions of a Tabloid Bad Boy,” chronicles the repentant author’s own evolution from a lonely only child obsessed with Hollywood stars, to an eager tabloid snoop keeping personal secrets of his own, to a well-respected journalist who ultimately learns from his mistakes, changes his wicked ways and befriends the celebrities he’d once wronged. Contact Harlan Boll at harlan@bhbpr.com
6. ==> What’s It Really Like to Be an International Flight Attendant?
During her nearly 40-year career as a flight attendant, Tania Anderson has met everyone from Elizabeth Taylor and the mega rock band U2 to the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, Britain’s Prince Philip and five U.S. presidents! She’s also flown into war zones, including Saudi Arabia after Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait, created a side gig as an actor, working as an extra on such hit TV shows as “The West Wing,” and Spielberg’s popular film, “Catch Me if You Can,” and more. “I have been to 79 countries and lived in seven,” she reveals. Tania can share innumerable fascinating anecdotes about her high-flying life, the many memorable individuals she’s met along the way, and personal experiences that most people only dream about. She is the author of the memoir “On Butterflies’ Wings: An Anthology of International Escapades,” and the upcoming “Synchronicity – the Escapades Continue.” Contact Tania Anderson at (213) 513-6099; tanderson@rtirguests.com;
7. ==> Do Regulatory Agencies Have Too Much Power?
Federal agencies are tasked with protecting the American public, but can they go too far? They can, say Clifford Rosenthal and Michael McCray, and paying the price are some of America’ most disadvantaged citizens. Rosenthal and McCray, coauthors of “Community Capital: Race, Equity, and the Credit Union Movement,” can talk about two cases of regulatory overreach the Supreme Court is slated to rule on this summer, making this an extremely timely topic. A trained CPA, lawyer and whistleblower, McCray led an unprecedented court challenge to the unjust liquidation of Kappa Alpha Psi Federal Credit Union. Rosenthal, an Obama appointee, wrote the book on community development financial institutions. McCray, a Clinton White House veteran, blew the whistle on public corruption from USDA to ACORN. Ask them: What role do credit unions play in minority communities? What does it take to bring financial justice to communities of color? What are the consequences of regulatory agency overreach? Contact Michael McCray at Michael McCray at (870) 543-0024; mccray.michael@gmail.com
8. ==> How Diversity Training Could End Age Bias
Many companies are becoming more mindful of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI) as this relates to cultural biases based on race, religion, and national origins. But according to AARP, the corporate world is lagging behind when it comes to addressing age bias. “There are more older people in the workplace than ever before,” says author Sara Ting. “But despite their valuable experience and work ethics, there continues to be a lot of bias against them. These demographic needs to be addressed through DEI.” Sara is a diversity and inclusion educator, speaker, consultant, and author of “Small Book with a Big Idea: 5 Minute Training to Empower You and Transform the World.” Contact: Sara Ting at (508) 715-3370; Sting@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Create a Family Archive for Future Generations
Whether your precious memories are digital, photographic, or on DVD, one disaster can wipe out all those memories instantly. What’s the best way to preserve your family’s records so they can be enjoyed for decades to come? Find out when you interview Rhonda Chadwick. A professional archivist with a master’s degree in library science, she helps your audience protect their photos and keepsakes so they can be passed on and enjoyed for generations to come. An experienced media guest, Rhonda is the author of “Secrets from the Stacks: An Archivist Reveals How to Store, Digitize, and Preserve Documents to Create a Family Archive and Leave a Personal Legacy.” Learn the best practices for preparing photos, documents, textile and metal keepsakes, how ‘storing and ignoring’ can lead to a complete loss of digital content, and the five things millennials need to know about digital preservation. Contact Rhonda Chadwick at (401) 227-3306; rchadwick@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Warning: Snoring Can Be a Sign of a Serious Health Condition
Snoring isn’t just annoying to your spouse or partner. It can be a sign of potentially serious health issues. “Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea,” says longtime nurse Allen Daugherty. “It can lead to heart failure, high blood pressure, stroke, and other potentially life-threatening health issues.” Sleep apnea can also cause daytime drowsiness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowsy driving caused 91,000 crashes in 2017, resulting in 50,000 injuries and nearly 800 deaths. Allen can share the symptoms of sleep apnea, lifestyle changes that can help to control it, and the best treatment options. He has worked in the medical field for 50 years, first as a U.S. Air Force medic then as an RN and certified dialysis nurse. He is the author of “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth More Than You Can Imagine.” Contact Allen at (540) 712-8704; adaugherty@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Anger’s Hidden Role in Women’s Heart Disease
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. According to clinical psychologist Dr. Karyne B. Wilner, anger is one well-known factor in women’s heart disease, along with our culture’s role in suppressing it. “Anger creates stress in the body that can lead to physical and emotional health problems,” she says. She can share body-based techniques to release anger in ways that lead to greater health overall. Karyne is the author of the upcoming book “Releasing Toxic Anger for Women: Body-Based Practices to Transform Negative Thoughts, Soothe Stress, and Stay True to Yourself.” She is a leader in the field of Core Energetics and mind/body health. Contact Dr. Karyne Wilner at (401) 305-2278; kwilner@rtirguests.com
12. ==> The Surprising Reason People Become Addicted to Sex
The general belief is that sex addicts are merely selfish, amoral perverts. But according to author and marriage therapist Marsha Means, the reasons for this crippling dependence are far more complicated. “I have researched the connection between sexual addiction and attachment wounds in childhood,” she says. “I see the addict as wounded and desperately in need of healthy, secure connection.” Marsha can share how to break this addiction for the last time, and how couples can survive the pain and heartache this causes in relationships. She is the author of the critically acclaimed books “Learn Empathy: Help Your Betrayed Wife Heal” and “From Betrayal Trauma to Healing & Joy: A Workbook for Partners of Sex Addicts.” Contact Marsha Means at (520) 341-6002; mmeans@rtirguests.com
13. ==> Would You Give Up Meat to Avert a Global Catastrophe?
There’s no question that climate change is a serious threat to the entire world. But did you know it involves much more than extra-hot summers and saving the ozone layer? Author and activist Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., reveals why the world is eating itself to extinction. He’ll discuss why animal-based industries are the real climate killers and explain how vegetarianism and veganism are key to saving the planet. He’ll also explain why humans will likely be extinct by 2100 if we don’t make drastic changes now. An experienced media guest, Richard is the author of “Vegan Revolution: Saving Our World, Revitalizing Judaism” and similar books. Contact Richard Schwartz at (914) 533-1949 or rschwartz@rtirguests.com.
14. ==> Signs You’re a Victim of Past Life Trauma
Do you experience unexplained fears and phobias that do not relate to anything that’s ever happened to you before? Do you often have a sense of déjà vu? After experiencing a traumatic brain injury due to falling at home, author Jennifer Maag had a keen sense that she lived before. “I have had jarring past life experiences that I did nothing to stir up,” she says. “Reliving these experiences allowed me to make peace with the emotions I had carried into this present life.” Jennifer is a licensed massage therapist and co-author along with her son, Alexander Maag, of the critically acclaimed book “Take on God,” which explores how to transform our inner battles into healing tools to live our best lives. Contact her at (419) 969-3259; jmaag@rtirguests.com
15. ==> This DJ Worked with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog and Joe Jackson
While growing up in Compton, Calif., Damon Grayson could have easily become just another sad statistic. But thanks to his love of music, combined with his irrepressible can-do spirit, he managed to become a successful DJ known as DMG, who worked with such superstars as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Joe Jackson and many others. “Not only was music a form of therapy for me, the self-confidence of those who rose up from my same background to become highly successful was a great inspiration to me,” he says. Damon is an entrepreneur, relationship counselor, single dad to three boys and author of the inspirational book for women “When His Ways Meet Yours: When You Love You He Will Follow Suit.” Contact Damon Grayson at (760) 490-0656; dgrayson@rtirguests.com