01. How to Survive Extreme Weather
02. Musk vs Zuckerberg: Legit Lawsuit or Billionaire Bluster?
03. Look Up! There’s a Show in the Sky This Week
04. Native Americans Are Essential to Understanding Modern America
05. From Pro Wrestler to Pastor to Vigilante – Interview The Saint
06. 36 Years Ago This Summer … Why ‘Dirty Dancing’ Continues to Offer Hope, Optimism
07. This Bookie’s Son Is a Sure-Bet Interview Guest
08. Think You Don’t Have Unconscious Biases? She’ll Uncover Yours in 10 Seconds
09. How to Get the Most From Your Next Doc Visit
10. Are You a Victim of Weight Creep? How to Lose Weight While Aging
11. Master Herbalist: Think of Food as an Investment
12. Can You Talk Yourself Out of Being Sick?
13. Comedian Turned Animal Activist: Why Saving Elephants Is No Joke
14. This Guest Will Inspire You to Never Give Up
15. Is Satan Real?
1. ==> How to Survive Extreme Weather
A long and intense heat wave has descended upon parts of Arizona, New Mexico and interior California while a separate scorching is occurring in South Florida and across swaths of the Southwest. Meantime millions are under flood alerts in the Northeast. What do your listeners need to know to stay safe? Invite medical preparedness advocates Joe Alton, M.D., and Amy Alton to share ways to keep your family healthy in today’s unpredictable world. Whether it’s dealing with poor air quality or preparing for flash floods or hurricanes, the pair can explain what to include in an emergency kit, how to best protect yourself during a storm, and what to do in the immediate aftermath. Joseph Alton, M.D., is a board-certified obstetrician and pelvic surgeon. Amy Alton is an advanced registered nurse practitioner and a certified nurse-midwife. They are the authors of several books including “The Survival Medicine Handbook: A Guide for When Help Is NOT on the Way” and operate a survival website. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103
2. ==> Musk vs Zuckerberg: Legit Lawsuit or Billionaire Bluster?
News outlet Semafor is reporting that Twitter is threatening legal action against Mark Zuckerberg and Meta over Threads, a new text-based “Twitter killer” platform, accusing the social media giant of poaching former employees to create a “copycat” application. The new platform is the most serious rival yet to Elon Musk’s chaotic, but still central, Twitter. Ask attorney JR Lanis what the basis of a lawsuit might be, what Musk and Zuckerberg are ultimately fighting over and who is likely to win. JR Lanis is a partner at BakerHostetler Law Company. His specialty is corporate law and he’s been quoted in or appeared on CNBC, “The Wall Street Journal,” Bloomberg and other media outlets. Contact Cherie Kerr at (714) 550-9900 (O); (714) 271-2140 (C) or Cherie@kerrpr-execuprov.com
3. ==> Look Up! There’s a Show in the Sky This Week
If chasing the Northern Lights is on your bucket list, this may be your week! Seventeen states in the U.S. could get a glimpse at the aurora borealis this week, thanks to a geomagnetic storm impacting the atmosphere mid-week. The Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks says the Northern Lights will be visible across parts of Washington, Idaho, Vermont, Wyoming, New Hampshire, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York and Maine on July 12 and 13. What are the Northern Lights? When do they appear and what causes them? Where is the best place to see the light show? When will the next chance to see it occur? The experts at the Geophysical Institute can answer all your questions. Contact University of Alaska public information officer Rod Boyce at (907) 474-7185; rcboyce@alaska.edu
4. ==> Native Americans Are Essential to Understanding Modern America
Native Americans are often overlooked in our history, with most histories focused on Europeans and their descendants. This long practice of ignoring Indigenous history is changing, however, with a new generation of scholars insisting that any full American history must address the struggle, survival, and resurgence of American Indian nations. “Native Americans have now emerged from the shadows of historical neglect in their full complexity,” according to Ned Blackhawk, author of “The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of American History.” Invite him on your show to share the full breadth of Native Americans’ role in the history of our country and why it’s time we embrace our multiracial heritage and provide an accurate portrait of historical events. Ned Blackhawk is a professor of history and American Studies at Yale University. He’s an enrolled member of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or Erin Bolden at (703) 980-2705
5. ==> From Pro Wrestler to Pastor to Vigilante – Interview The Saint
Dr. Chris Whaley spent ten years as a professional wrestler known as The Saint before becoming a pastor and vigilante. He was The Equalizer before Denzel Washington and Queen Latifah. His first book, “The Masked Saint” — based on a true story — was made into an award-winning movie and his second book (“Harold’s Heavenly Christmas”) will be a Movie of the Week. This guest who has done lots of TV, radio, and podcasts, is available to talk about his career as a vigilante, whether pro wrestling is fake, how to avoid the three killers in marriage, what it was like to see his books turned into movies, and more. Ask him: How did you go from a sickly childhood to being a pro wrestler? How did you deal with childhood bullying? What tips do you have for fulfilling one’s dreams? Contact Dr. Chris Whatley at (407) 227-8781; themaskedsaint59@gmail.com
6. ==> 36 Years Ago This Summer … Why ‘Dirty Dancing’ Continues to Offer Hope, Optimism
Everyone could use a shot of hope and optimism these days. Sue Tabashnik is just the person to supply it as she takes your audience back in time to relive the movie magic of “Dirty Dancing.” The quintessential summer movie that starred Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey centers on a Catskills resort in which there is a coming-of-age tale intertwined with a love story. Invite Sue to talk about the film’s enduring themes and the festivals that entice thousands of fans to gather to celebrate the film and its iconic soundtrack. She can also talk about the “Dirty Dancing” sequel scheduled to be released next year. Sue has done extensive research on “Dirty Dancing” and was the special guest speaker at a major “Dirty Dancing” festival. She met Swayze multiple times and his mother once. Among her books are “Patrick Swayze: The Dreamer” and “Patsy Swayze: Every Day, A Chance to Dance.” Contact Sue Tabashnik at (248) 617-0505; stabashnik@rtirguests.com
7. ==> This Bookie’s Son is a Sure-Bet Interview Guest
As the son of a big-time bookie, Steven Feinberg, Ph.D., learned a lot about the world as he watched his father’s 24/7 gambling lifestyle including losing the equivalent of $90,000 on a single football game. “My life was a training ground for the handling and mishandling of uncertainty,” Dr. Feinberg observes. Now, Steven is ready to share with your audience stories about his father and how Steven managed to see the film The Godfather with an actual wise guy at his side. He’ll also share the three steps he learned about winning more from life by utilizing the Bookie vantage point. A one-of-a-kind guest, Steven is a top 1% executive consultant who taught for nearly 30 years at the University of San Francisco School of Management and leadership and has guest lectured at Stanford, Cal Poly and UC Berkeley Extension. His latest book is “Do What Others Say Can’t Be Done … Play The Meta-Game,” and features interviews he conducted with 50 world-class leaders and entrepreneurs. Contact Dr. Steven Feinberg at (650) 374-4540; sfeinberg@rtirguests.com
8. ==> Think You Don’t Have Unconscious Biases? She’ll Uncover Yours in 10 Seconds
Even the best people have biases, without realizing it. Author Sara Ting has made it her life’s mission to help people to overcome this, and on your show, she can help listeners identify their biases in just 10 seconds. As a first-generation Asian American woman, she frequently experienced the insidious effects of discrimination. Then one day she experienced an epiphany while riding a bus that led her to write “The Sun Poem” for a campaign to promote racial and ethnic harmony. Sara is a diversity-and-inclusion educator, speaker, consultant and author of “Small Book with a Big Idea: The Key to a Fulfilling Life- Self-Awareness.” She is also the founder and president of World Unity, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to the elimination of all forms of bigotry. Contact Sara at (508) 715-3370; Sting@rtirguests.com
9. ==> How to Get the Most From Your Next Doc Visit
Have you noticed how the minutes you get with your doctor have become shorter? That’s why it is even more important to use such time wisely. During the visit, what should you communicate? What should you ask about your conditions, prognoses, treatments and preventative efforts? What advice and instructions are crucial (even lifesaving) to get? Learn more when you interview retired nurse practitioner Anne McAwley-LeDuc, whose career included 43-plus years of varied experience in the medical field. Anne will talk about understanding and following through on well¬ness strategies, remembering what your doctors need you to know and do, avoiding health mistakes, and caring for others in your family (particularly children and the elderly). Her advice will also help you maintain an important record of your health history. Anne McAwley-LeDuc is the author of the award-winning book “Personal Health Organizer.” Contact her at (860) 300-1603; AMcAwley@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Are You a Victim of Weight Creep? How to Lose Weight While Aging
Weight gain is something that creeps up on us especially as we get older. But once we notice it and want to do something about it, we may find that reversing course is hard. Laura Pickett knows this firsthand but as an older woman who dropped 80 pounds, she’s living proof that weight loss can happen at any age. Using a combination of honest talk, encouragement and humor, Laura can help audience members who have all but given up on taking off those last five or ten pounds or more. Ask her: What is the role forgiveness plays in weight loss? What are the ten signs that you are ready to lose weight? Why does she say that changing your eating habits is not the be-all and end-all of weight loss? Laura is the author of “Get Over Weight (12 Steps to Finally Win the Weight Battle and Win at Life)” and the creator of a coaching and membership program on the topic. She has spent more than 30 years in the ministry and made multiple appearances on TBN’s national and local network (in Atlanta), and WATV. Contact her at (404) 856-5781; lpickett@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Master Herbalist: Think of Food as an Investment
While growing up on his family’s organic farm on the idyllic Caribbean island of Dominica, which has the highest percentage of centenarians per capita in the world, master herbalist Gladstone Etienne rarely got sick or went to a conventional doctor. “My mother was a traditional island herbalist, who used herbal remedies to treat everything from the flu to sprains and cuts,” he says. At 16, he traveled to Washington, D.C., in order to share his wisdom with Americans. “Many people see food as an expense,” he says. “Instead, we should look at it as an investment in your body.” He also believes that herbal teas should be a cornerstone of health and wellness. He is the founder of ZABIOLife herbal tea company. Contact Gladstone at (301) 820-7656; Getienne@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Can You Talk Yourself Out of Being Sick?
Being healthy is harder than ever. In the United States, nearly half of the population — around 133 million people — suffer from a chronic condition or serious illness, and almost 50 million people undergo surgery each year. Combine that with a resource-strained health-care industry, and you have millions living with poor health on a daily basis. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Stan Munslow shows your audience how to take control of their healing and recovery. The author of “Get Weller Sooner: 12 Powerful, Proven Ways to Speed and Improve Your Recovery from Illness or Surgery,” Stan reveals 12 powerful ways your audience can enhance their professional medical care and feel better, faster — with less pain, less time in the hospital, lower costs, and much more. Ask him: How did you help your father beat 30% survival odds and fully recover from Stage 4 lymphoma? Why does being the “perfect patient” help you shorten and improve a hospital experience? How can we optimize the mind-body connection for better health? Contact Stan Munslow at (401) 337-7436; smunslow@rtirguests.com
13. ==> Comedian Turned Animal Activist: Why Saving Elephants is No Joke
Former standup comedian Georja Umano loved to make audiences laugh. But after adopting a dog in 1997, her passion turned to animal and environmental activism, with a particular focus on saving endangered elephants. “Elephants are crucial to the health of our environment and ecosystems, and are sadly endangered because of poaching, trophy hunting and habitat loss due to land development,” she says. Georja is the author of the award-winning book “Terriers in the Jungle.” She has lived in Kenya and is in the process of launching a nonprofit called the Elephant Matriarch Project, the goal of which is to educate and train young, underprivileged African women and girls for careers in wildlife conservation. Contact Georja at (213) 568-1764; gumano@rtirguests.com
14. ==> This Guest Will Inspire You to Never Give Up
Most of us have plenty of obstacles standing in the way of happiness or success — and most of us give up too soon, settling for less than what we really want out of life. Are some issues simply too challenging to overcome? According to author and inspirational speaker Jesse Fiedor, no challenge is insurmountable! Jesse overcame a serious disability to achieve his dream of working in Hollywood. He can help your audience find the motivation to accomplish anything, no matter what stands in their way. Like Beethoven continuing to make music after he lost his hearing, you can realize any goal and live your best life. Ask him: How did you conquer your obstacles, and how can others do the same? Did you meet any celebrities during your time in Hollywood? Why do you say, “If I can do it, anyone can”? Contact Jesse Fiedor at (714) 683-2353; jfiedor@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Is Satan Real?
There has been much debate, even in Christianity, about the existence of the devil, as some wonder whether it’s just a metaphor. Interview Valerie Galloway to talk about the realities of “the enemy” and how Satan infiltrates our lives and our psyches. She’ll share her personal experiences with loss due to the devil’s influence and help your audience banish evil from their lives to achieve fulfillment, joy, and purpose. A certified ICF coach with a bachelor’s degree in community health and a master’s degree in social science, Valerie is the author of “Addiction Steal, Kill & Destroy: A Spiritual Guide to Overcoming Addiction and Loss.” Contact Valerie Galloway at (917) 994-8841; vgalloway@rtirguests.com
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