01. Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Trial
02. ‘The Bear’ Serves Up Food, Family and Addiction
03. The Secret Life of Ella Fitzgerald
04. The Endangered Species Act: Earth’s Emergency Room
05. What Men Don’t Know About Sex
06. Interview a Morgan Stanley Whistleblower
07. What History’s Most Notorious Leaders Can Teach Us About Success
08. The Fourth Wave of the Opioid Epidemic
09. What Millennials Need to Know About Digital Preservation
10. Is Your Ego Destroying Your Life?
11. Former Beauty Queen’s Crusade to Empower Women
12. Can Diversity Training Eliminate Biases?
13. Social Anxiety: Why So Many Wait So Long to Get Help
14. How Wives and the Men Who Betrayed Them Can Heal
15. How World War II Affected College Football
1. ==> Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Trial
Actor Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter trial has begun, nearly three years after the fatal shooting of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a New Mexico film set. Baldwin faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the deadly accident. NYC-based attorney Nicole Brenecki can discuss whether Baldwin’s celebrity will help or hurt him, whether he’ll take the stand, and the likelihood the actor will spend time behind bars. Nicole Brenecki often comments on legal issues in the news. She has extensive legal experience working for both plaintiffs and defendants and is admitted to practice in the state of New York as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988 (call/text); markgoldman73@gmail.com
2.==> ‘The Bear’ Serves Up Food, Family and Addiction
Carmy Berzatto and crew have returned for season three of the Hulu hit “The Bear” and fans are feasting on the show, breaking viewership records. On the surface, the show is about a restaurant, but beneath the kitchen renovations and menu changes lie heavy themes about personal and family struggles and addiction. Carmy’s brother, Micheal, died by suicide after a long struggle with addiction, his mother, Donna, is an alcoholic. Carmy himself spends this season trying to quit smoking. Invite addiction expert and former addict Nicholas Mathews to discuss what “The Bear” gets right—and wrong—about alcoholism and addiction. Ask him: Which real-world consequences of addiction portrayed in the show are most common? Which parts of the characters’ journeys seem most authentic, and which have been sensationalized for the sake of good TV? Nicholas Mathews is the founder of Stillwater Behavioral Health, a dual diagnosis/treatment facility for substance addiction and mental health disorders. Mathews started using heroin at a young age. After getting clean, he dedicated his life to guiding others into sobriety, becoming a consultant for various treatment facilities. Contact David Watkins at (502) 475-6866; david.watkins@otterpr.com
3.==> The Secret Life of Ella Fitzgerald
Geoffrey Mark is known as a walking encyclopedia of show business. His latest book, “Ella: A Biography of the Legendary Ella Fitzgerald,” chronicles her ultimate rags-to-riches embodiment of the American dream and her personal life, which was one of the best-kept secrets in show business. Invite Marks on your show and learn about her bittersweet life and the tragedy of being a homeless orphan who faced racial prejudice and sexual and physical abuse. You’ll also hear how she used her amazing talent and burning ambition to build an astonishing musical career spanning seven decades. Geoffrey Marks has spent the past 50 years working in the entertainment industry, starting at age 15. He’s worked as an actor, singer, stand-up comedian and radio host. He is an Emmy award-winner and Grammy nominee and the author of several books including “The Lucy Book,” which her fans consider “The Bible.” Contact Harlan Boll at harlan@bhbpr.com
4. ==> The Endangered Species Act: Earth’s Emergency Room
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is one of our country’s most cherished and reviled laws. It mandates the protection and preservation of all the nation’s species and biodiversity, whatever the cost and has been a lightning rod for controversy and conflicts between capitalism and conservation. “In 1973 Congress made a moral pronouncement on behalf of the American people, that it was important to protect the Earth’s species,” says attorney and environmental historian Lowell Baier. “Today, we know that to be truer than ever, but we have lost our perspective. Only by recapturing the moral authority of the past, and acting as a united people, can we preserve the ESA and guarantee that it will continue to be an effective emergency room for the Earth’s imperiled species.” Lowell Baier has devoted his career to his lifelong passion for protecting the country’s natural resources and wildlife conservation. He is the author of several books including his latest, “Earth’s Emergency Room: Saving Species as the Planet and Politics Get Hotter.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188
5. ==> What Men Don’t Know About Sex
In our sex-obsessed world, it might seem strange to say that men need more talk about sex, but Sam Jolman disagrees. A therapist who has spent 20 years specializing in men’s issues argues that while men, generally, are over sexualized, their psychological formation and understanding of sexuality is grossly under-nurtured and many men have a malformed understanding of their sexuality. Sam will explain how affects men’s relationships and their self-perception and leads to confusion. A down-to-earth guest with a refreshing approach, Sam aims to help men regain what he calls ‘a vigorous and vibrant sexuality.’ His new book is “The Sex Talk You Never Got.” Contact Jason Jones at jason@jonesliterary.com
6. ==> Interview a Morgan Stanley Whistleblower
When former Morgan Stanley financial advisor Dana de Windt uncovered the company’s practice of selling bonds that were actually unsecured surplus notes — which became worthless — he began a crusade to protect the firm’s clients, while trying to right the wrongs Morgan Stanley committed. “This was a classic David versus Goliath chess match,” he says. Dana can share how this match began, how he cleverly fought to corner the company and the convoluted events that transpired after he blew the whistle. This is just one of the shocking events he witnessed during his 30-plus years in the financial industry, and he can share how average investors can protect themselves from inappropriate investments. Dana is the author of “Checkmate: The Morgan Stanley Whistle Blower.” Contact him at (772) 773-6879; ddewindt@rtirguests.com
7. ==> What History’s Most Notorious Leaders Can Teach Us About Success
The long-held conventional belief in the business world is that leadership can only be learned from positive role models. However, Steve Williams claims that we have it backward. “We can learn a lot about effective leadership from the likes of Atilla the Hun, Al Capone, and Genghis Khan,” he says. “Although they were ruthless, they were some of the most brilliant leaders of all time.” Steve can share the specific practices and tactics that made these infamous characters such effective head honchos, and how to apply these to one’s own path to success. He is the author of six books including ” Notorious: Leadership Lessons from History’s Most Notorious Leaders,” and a certified leadership coach and QMS expert. Contact Steve Williams at (920) 280-1068; swilliams@rtirguests.com
8. ==> The Fourth Wave of the Opioid Epidemic
A mix of stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamines with fentanyl—a synthetic opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin—is driving what experts call the opioid epidemic’s “fourth wave.” And the biggest hurdle to fighting the issue? Stimulant users don’t know they’re at risk of ingesting opioids and aren’t taking the necessary precautions. “Somebody can believe that they can smell it (fentanyl), or taste it, or see it … but that’s not a scientific test,” says Dr. Josiah “Jody” Rich, an addiction specialist and researcher who teaches at Brown University. “People are gonna die today because they buy some cocaine that they don’t know has fentanyl in it.” According to a recent study, illicit stimulants mixed with fentanyl are the most common drugs found in fentanyl-related overdoses nationwide. In the Northeast fentanyl is commonly mixed with cocaine; in the Midwest and South, it’s used to cut methamphetamine. Rich says fentanyl test strips are a good, low-cost (and many times free) way to prevent overdoses by detecting the presence of fentanyl, regardless of the potency, in cocaine and other drugs. Josiah D. Rich, MD, MPH is Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and a practicing infectious disease specialist. He’s advocated for public health policy changes to improve the health of people with addiction, including improving legal access to sterile syringes and increasing drug treatment for the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated populations. Contact him at Josiah_Rich@brown.edu
9. ==> What Millennials Need to Know About Digital Preservation
For the first generation who grew up with cell phones, the internet, and digital cameras, the word “photo” invokes a collection of pixels rather than a physical object. It’s said that the internet is forever, but are all those digital memories truly safe? Professional archivist Rhonda Chadwick reveals why “storing and ignoring” can lead to a complete loss of digital content, and what we need to do to protect our cherished photos. She’ll also discuss why some file formats are better than others, how to guard against corporations pulling the plug on your digital storage, why you need to disaster-proof your photo collection and much more. 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,” Rhonda holds a master’s degree in library science. Talk to this knowledgeable guest today, and help your listeners preserve their memories for generations to come. Contact Rhonda Chadwick at (401) 227-3306; rchadwick@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Is Your Ego Destroying Your Life?
Do you take everything personally? Do you experience extreme fear and anxiety when you believe that you’ve been wronged? According to psychologist and award-winning author Melody Krafft, those are signs your ego is taking over your emotions, which is very destructive. “Contrary to popular belief, having a big ego is not good,” she says. “The ego’s purpose is to keep you stuck in the past.” Melody will explain how to get unstuck and the difference between confidence and having a big ego. She’ll also illustrate how many of the problems plaguing the world today stem from egos run amok. An experienced media guest and public speaker, Melody is the author of “Get Me Out of Here! What’s Beyond This Madness.” Contact her at (703) 951-4735; mkrafft@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Former Beauty Queen’s Crusade to Empower Women
What do you think of when you read the words “beauty queen?” Many will conjure up images of a superficial person focused only on her looks and her role as a competitor. Masuda Rahmati — a former Mrs. World Beauty Pageant contestant representing Afghanistan — will put that stereotype to rest even as she outlines the difference individuals can make in empowering women around the world. Masuda, who was born in Kabul but emigrated to the U.S. with her family as a teenager, has been providing financial and emotional support to Afghani women for 30 years, something that is vitally important since women in that country face execution if they break the draconian rules the fundamentalist rulers have mandated. Masuda once had her life threatened by the Taliban yet persists in teaching girls about education via Zoom, buying 800 new textbooks for the orphans in Kabul, and helping to create a nonprofit organization called The Change Makers of the World. Masuda can talk about life in Afghanistan before and during the Taliban, her life in the U.S., what drives her to risk her life to benefit girls and how your listeners can help. She is the author of the upcoming book “Almost Killed by the Taliban: How I Stood Up for the Women and Girls of Afghanistan.” She has been interviewed by the international media and has been recognized by Congress. Contact Masuda Rahmati at (831) 298-8335; mrahmati@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Can Diversity Training Eliminate Biases?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI) have been in the news lately, due to the ongoing cultural biases that are permeating every aspect of life around the world. As a result, many companies and organizations are implementing diversity training to address the ways they treat marginalized groups. But does it work? Find out from author Sara Ting who says, “All humans have unconscious biases. I have a tool that takes 10 seconds or less to help cultivate a mindset to value all people and be aware of one’s unconscious bias without feelings of shame, judgment, or guilt.” 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
13. ==> Social Anxiety: Why So Many Wait So Long to Get Help
Millions of teens and adults struggle with persistent fears of social situations because they believe they will be judged negatively or humiliated. Many avoid seeking help. “Less than half seek treatment; most seek treatment only after they have been suffering for 15 to 20 years,” says clinical psychologist and author Dr. Thomas E. Brown. “They feel embarrassed and ashamed.” Dr. Brown notes that social anxiety is associated with increased rates of school dropouts, unemployment, remaining single, and getting divorced. He can describe the causes and symptoms of social anxiety, the most effective treatment options, and how those suffering can reclaim their lives. Dr. Brown is a professor of Psychiatry & Neuroscience at University of CA Riverside School of Medicine and the author of seven books including “Smart but Stuck: Emotions in Teens and Adults” and his forthcoming “Social Anxiety: Hidden Fears and Shame in Teens and Adults.” Contact Thomas E. Brown at (475) 405-3549; tbrown@rtirguests.com
14. ==> How Wives and the Men Who Betrayed Them Can Heal
Infidelity is a leading cause of divorce in the U.S. But while many marriages do not survive such betrayal, author and marriage therapist Marsha Means claims that there is hope. “In a number of cases, cheating is a result of sex addiction,” she says. “The problem is the same with any form of addiction, be it sex, heroin, or alcohol, which often is the result of unresolved childhood trauma.” Marsha can share how to address past trauma to break sex addiction for good, and how couples can survive the pain. 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
15. ==> How World War II Affected College Football
The football season may be long over but there are still great stories out there for football fans who miss the regular gridiron action. One of them has to do with the surprising importance of college football to the country during World War II and the lengths colleges went to preserve this American institution and keep morale high. West Point graduate, retired Army lieutenant colonel, and Vietnam veteran Rich Cacioppe gives your audience an in-depth look at college football in the crucial 1940s, as well as the unique cultural aspects that surrounded this tumultuous time. The author of “Black Knights and Fighting Irish” and an experienced media guest, Rich provides the answers to fascinating questions like: Why was the 1946 Army-Notre Dame game considered “The Game of the Century?” What was the shocking connection between Notre Dame and a 1951 cheating scandal at West Point? How does WWII’s impact on college football make today’s unprecedented Transfer Portal issue seem benign by comparison? Contact Rich Cacioppe at (239) 420-7460 or rcacioppe@rtirguests.com
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