01. Landmark Climate Change Ruling Explained
02. Millions in Path of Heat Dome: How to Stay Safe
03. It’s Not a War in Gaza — It’s Genocide
04. Sunnyvale High: How A Public School Defied the Odds
05. Summer Fireflies Are Back! How to Protect Them
06. What Happened to Millennials? In Defense of a Generation
07. Former Diplomat Reveals Five Ways to Be a Peacebuilder
08. How to Thrive at Work When the Economy Feels Fragile
09. Office Arguments: How to Prevent Conflict Before It Starts
10. These Women Were Work-From-Home Pioneers
11. How to Find Your Stress ‘Sweet Spot’
12. What is Urban Trauma? Why It’s Growing and How to Fix It
13. Psychedelic Medicine: Can it Heal Trauma?
14. What is Montessori Parenting? Pros, Cons and Tips
15. 6 Practical Tips to Snap Out of a Funk This Summer
1. ==> Landmark Climate Change Ruling Explained
The United Nations' highest court has ruled that countries must address the "urgent and existential threat" of climate change by cooperating to curb emissions. The opinion by the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, was immediately welcomed by environmental groups. Legal experts said it was a victory for small island and low-lying states that had asked the court to clarify states' responsibilities. Ibrahim AlHusseini is a climate change expert and venture capitalist known for investing in technologies that combat climate change and promote sustainability. Ask him: What practical impact will the ICJ’s advisory opinion have, if it’s technically non-binding? Could this ruling trigger more lawsuits against major polluting nations or corporations? How likely is it that countries will actually change policy based on this opinion? What specific responsibilities do wealthier nations now have under international law? Do you believe the Paris Agreement has failed and if so, what must replace or reinforce it? AlHusseini is founder and managing partner of FullCycle. His work has been featured in “Forbes,” “Fast Company,” and on CNBC and he is a frequent speaker at global forums on climate and sustainability. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
2. ==> Millions in Path of Heat Dome: How to Stay Safe
A heat dome of high pressure has developed over the central states, making temperatures feel like the triple digits as far north as Chicago and Detroit. And the weather will spread eastward into the Northeast as the week comes to an end. The National Weather Service has issued extreme heat warnings and heat advisories for millions across the lower-Mississippi Valley, Midwest, Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast. Dr. Todd Ellerin of South Shore Health can discuss the dangers of prolonged heat and humidity, offering practical tips to stay safe and cool during extreme weather. Learn the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, who is most at risk, and when to seek professional treatment. Dr. Todd Ellerin is an infectious disease specialist at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts and a prominent community resource on public health concerns. Contact Kristen Perfetuo at (781) 624-8970; (781) 624-4041 or kperfetuo@southshorehealth.org
3. ==> It’s Not a War in Gaza — It’s Genocide
Amid the continued bombing in Gaza, genocide scholar Omar Bartov says, “My inescapable conclusion has become that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. Having grown up in a Zionist home, lived the first half of my life in Israel, served in the I.D.F. (Israel Defense Forces) as a soldier and officer and spent most of my career researching and writing on war crimes and the Holocaust, this was a painful conclusion to reach, and one that I resisted as long as I could. But I have been teaching classes on genocide for a quarter of a century. I can recognize one when I see one. …” Bartov adds, “I don’t know of any comparable situation. Recent estimates show that about 70 percent of the structures in Gaza are either completely destroyed or severely damaged. The argument that the I.D.F. is conducting a war in Gaza is simply cynical, there is no war in Gaza. What the I.D.F. is doing in Gaza is demolishing it.” Bartov is Dean’s professor of holocaust and genocide studies in the department of history at Brown University. His books include “Genocide,” “The Holocaust” and “Israel-Palestine: First-Person History in Times of Crisis.” Contact him at Omer_Bartov@brown.edu
4. ==> Sunnyvale High: How A Public School Defied the Odds
As today’s public schools face deepening cultural divides, student disengagement, and widespread teacher burnout, sociologist Karen Hansen offers a powerful reminder that inclusive, student-centered education isn’t just aspirational—it’s been done before. She’ll take listeners back to 1970s Sunnyvale High School, a working-class, racially diverse public school in California that built a strong culture of belonging, academic engagement, and student voice—long before “diversity” and “equity” were formalized. Despite limited resources, the school fostered deep teacher-student relationships and innovative, inclusive programs. Though the school closed its doors in 1981, its legacy lives on. A proud graduate of Sunnyvale High herself, Hansen can respond to today’s crisis of belonging and inequality with insight drawn from both lived experience and decades of sociological research. Karen Hansen, Ph.D., is a historical sociologist and Brandeis University professor emerita. Her new book is “Working-Class Kids and Visionary Educators in a Multiracial High School: A Story of Belonging.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or johanna@jrbpr.biz or Erin Bolden at (703) 980-2705
5. ==> Summer Fireflies Are Back! How to Protect Them
For many people, summer wouldn’t be the same without the familiar soft-yellow glow of fireflies flittering across the night sky. But you don’t have to travel to the deep woods or open prairie to experience these electric creatures. Several firefly species can be found in the heart of some of the United States’ cities, despite reports that their numbers are dwindling. Invite Candace Fallon to discuss summer’s favorite invertebrate, where to find them and how to ensure their survival. She says simple things like closing your curtains at night can help. “Fireflies and glowworm species all use bioluminescent light to court one another. This is how they speak to each other,” she says. “When you have a site that’s filled with artificial light at levels they didn’t evolve with, it an just really have an impact on the productive success of that population.” Another way to help is to let patches of lawn grow “a bit more wild and unruly,” because fireflies need moisture and native vegetation. Candace Fallon is a senior conservation biologist with the Xerces Society where she manages the firefly conservation program and serves as co-chair of the North American section of the IUCN SSC Firefly Specialist Group. Contact her at candace.fallon@xerces.org or Deborah Seiler at (503) 232-6639; communications@xerces.org
6. ==> What Happened to Millennials? In Defense of a Generation
Millennials are currently America’s largest living generation—and they’re on the precipice of power. Now ages 29 to 44, they began life on an upswing of economic growth, the emerging Internet, and the rise of the cell phone. But their adulthood has been disrupted by war, recession, pandemic, and a sharp turn toward cultural and economic polarization. All the while, Millennials have been endlessly critiqued by others as immature, lazy, weak, incomplete, selfish, and supposedly riddled with failure. “Bloomberg News” reporter Charlie Wells comes to the generation’s defense and says it’s time to reexamine Millennials. Hear why he thinks they offer a counternarrative to today’s culture wars and how they are rising—in new, and unexpected ways. With Millennials approaching midlife and about to become our new leaders, Wells believes understanding this cohort will help us understand our cultural and economic futures. Charlie Wells’ new book is “What Happened to Millennials: In Defense of a Generation.” Contact Lissa Warren at 617) 233-2853; LissaWarrenPR@gmail.com or @Lissa_Warren
7. ==> Former Diplomat Reveals Five Ways to Be a Peacebuilder
Retired American diplomat and professional peacebuilder Danielle Reiff lived and worked in authoritarian environments throughout her career. She can discuss the current wave of political unrest across the country and how Americans can be peacebuilders during this volatile time. She can also discuss the rising civic renewal movement in the U.S. and a project to counter rising threats to our democracy with a plan to refresh the U.S. Constitution and build a more inclusive, participatory, and deliberative democracy than the U.S. has ever known. Reiff brings a lifetime of experience to this task. She started her career in the Peace Corps and worked for the United Nations before serving two decades as a democracy and peacebuilding officer for USAID, the US Agency for International Development. She now runs Peacebuilders, an initiative to promote nonviolence and unity in diversity and mitigate political violence in the U.S. Contact Danielle at (202) 499-7256; dreiff@rtirguests.com
8. ==> How to Thrive at Work When the Economy Feels Fragile
Layoffs are rising. Tariffs and supply chain shocks are back in the headlines. And millions of Americans are working longer hours just to stay afloat. But does thriving at work during economic instability mean hustling harder—or thinking differently? Business transformation expert Shawn Fry says most workers are stuck in a reactive mindset at great cost to their health, their relationships and even their job performance. Drawing from 25+ years of leading global organizations through volatility in 17 countries, Shawn shares surprising strategies for staying focused, valuable and mentally resilient without working 70+ hours a week. He’ll explain why goal-setting is failing most employees—and how a simple, repeatable daily routine can help anyone stay visible, adaptable and indispensable, even when layoffs loom. Contact Shawn Fry at (330) 422-4090; Sfry@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Office Arguments: How to Prevent Conflict Before It Starts
Studies show that up to 85% of workplace conflict stems from communication breakdowns, but most people don’t address issues until it’s too late. Samuel Bentil, a global dispute avoidance expert and the author of “Avoid Construction Disputes,” will teach listeners how to spot and stop conflict before it starts. With workplace tension, team burnout and leadership turnover on the rise, his message is right on time. Samuel’s proven strategies focus on emotional intelligence, trust-building and collaboration, the skills that turn daily friction into productivity. And these same tools don’t just work on the job. They improve communication and reduce tension at home and in the community too. Contact Samuel at (778) 656-0067; sbentil@rtirguests.com
10. ==> These Women Were Work-From-Home Pioneers
Long before Zoom meetings and side hustles, women were quietly building businesses from their kitchens, living rooms and basements, perfecting the work-from-home model long before it had a name. Motivational speaker and WIP Empowerment founder Roy Martin shines a light on these overlooked pioneers and connects their legacy to today’s thriving mompreneur movement. Roy will reveal why the term “Work From Home” is more than a post-pandemic trend, it’s a 120-year evolution led by women. He’ll share surprising historical examples (including how a divorced secretary helped Tupperware make its mark), explore the economic and cultural forces driving moms to entrepreneurship and explain how his new WIP Empowerment initiative is helping modern women build passive income and flexible business success from home. Contact Roy Martin at (629) 265-0570; rmartin@rtirguests.com
11. ==> How to Find Your Stress ‘Sweet Spot’
Stress gets a bad rap. What most people don’t realize, according to acclaimed psychologist Stephen Sideroff, is that it can be used as a tool for a better life. "Most people see stress as the enemy, but it actually can be a teacher," he says. Rather than bouncing back, Stephen teaches listeners how to bounce forward with strength, clarity, and a mindset built for growth. Drawing from decades of research and work in addiction, performance psychology, and brain behavior, he’ll reveal how stress can be harnessed as a tool for transformation, vitality, and even slowing the aging process. He is a professor and the author of "The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Mastering Stress, Slow Aging and Increase Vitality." Contact Stephen Sideroff at (213) 660-4659; ssideroff@rtirguests.com
12. ==> What is Urban Trauma? Why It’s Growing and How to Fix It
Did you know 31% of urban residents show signs of PTSD? That’s almost double the rate of war veterans. But urban trauma isn’t about combat, it’s the invisible stress from chronic chaos, violence and generational hardship. Darius Ross unpacks why it’s rising and offers mindset tools to rewire the brain for success. A former homeless teen-turned-entrepreneur and community leader, Darius has faced his own urban trauma and built businesses, a family and a legacy from the ground up. He reveals the counterintuitive truth that building your mindset is often harder than building a startup and offers winning strategies to do both. Darius is the author of several books on mindset and personal growth including “Mastering the TPS Blueprint,” “Success DNA” and “Leadership DNA.” Contact Darius Ross at (347) 801-7956; dross@rtirguests.com
13. ==> Psychedelic Medicine: Can it Heal Trauma?
Psychotherapist Anjalia McGoldrick catapulted into adulthood at age nine, was pregnant by thirteen, and out in the world in an abusive relationship as a young mother at fourteen. Ultimately, she escaped the relationship at sixteen, but she left with only her life, and despite achieving success, she struggled. Hear how Anjalia went on to triumph against incredible odds and overcame many obstacles but still suffered enormous pain from the difficult decisions she made as a desperate mother. Are you ready for a show about heartbreak, healing, growth, and forgiveness? Invite Anjalia to talk about her journey and how psychedelic medicine changed her life. Ask her: Why do you believe psychedelics are such a powerful tool? What role has hope played in your story? Why is psychedelic medicine becoming more widely accepted? Anjalia McGoldrick is the author of “The Child I Left Behind: A Mother’s Journey Toward Healing & Forgiveness.” Contact her at (540) 616-3200; amcgoldrick@rtirguests.com
14. ==> What is Montessori Parenting? Pros, Cons and Tips
Parenting today is more challenging than ever, with chaos and stress becoming the norm in many households. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Teresa Angeles, Montessori educator, mother of six and author of “The Montessori Home and Beyond,” reveals how adopting Montessori principles can transform family life. Instead of constant power struggles, parents can foster calm, confidence and cooperation—even with young children. It’s not about turning your home into a classroom but embracing a mindset that nurtures independence, respect and connection. Teresa shares practical tips for creating a harmonious environment where kids feel valued and learn to take responsibility. She also shares stories from her own family’s Montessori journey, highlighting the power of traditions, rituals and building strong relationships. Whether you’re new to Montessori or looking to expand your parenting approach, Teresa’s insights offer a practical, heart-centered way to build a home where both parents and children thrive. Contact Teresa Angeles at (253) 523-3158; tangeles@rtirguests.com
15. ==> 6 Practical Tips to Snap Out of a Funk This Summer
When long summer days start to feel overwhelming rather than uplifting, it’s time for a mental reset. Deborah Mallow, happiness expert and author of “6 Steps to Fewer Days That Suck: Ditch Unhealthy Habits, Unzip a Happier You,” knows how to break free from negative thought patterns. Whether burnout, self-doubt or stress are getting you down, Deborah’s simple six-step approach is designed to help you shake off the funk and embrace joy. With humor and practical advice, she’ll inspire you to make small but powerful changes that add up to a happier, lighter summer. Learn how to reset your mindset and reclaim your well-being—one positive step at a time. Contact Deborah Mallow at (516) 613-5359; dmallow@rtirguests.com
