01. Should U.S. Supply Cluster Bombs to Ukraine?
02. Florida Wants Students to Feel Better About Slavery
03. The ‘Gilgo Four’ Murders: What Makes a Serial Killer?
04. Excessive Heat Can Impact Mental Health Too
05. Fun Show: Amazing Facts About Your Body
06. Consumer Alert: Growing Cyberattacks and Data Leaks
07. From Pro Wrestler to Pastor to Vigilante – Interview The Saint
08. Countdown to College: Is Your Teen Ready?
09. Attorney Shares 5 Brutal Truths About Divorce No One Tells You
10. The 2-Second Mistake That Could Cost a Life
11. How to Brag the Right Way to Get What You Want
12. Psychic Medium Says Life Is a Vacation from the Afterlife
13. This Guest Will Change How You Look at Your Grocery Bill
14. How to Raise Sane Kids in a Crazy World
15. What Was it Like to Work on the ‘Golden Girls?’
1.==> Should U.S. Supply Cluster Bombs to Ukraine?
President Joe Biden has decided to send U.S. stocks of cluster munitions to Ukraine amid its fight against Russia, defending the controversial move as urgently needed. But not everyone agrees, including peace activist David Swanson. “That the U.S. would even consider sending cluster bombs into the Ukraine War, supposedly to make up for the lack of artillery shells, is horrifying and also clarifying. Cluster bombs prove how ready the U.S. is to turn Ukraine into a desperate, barely governable country like Afghanistan or Iraq, where it also used cluster bombs, as one more way to dominate those nations and control their resources.” The group will hold a rally on Saturday, July 22 at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant. Speakers will include David Swanson, executive director of World BEYOND War, Martha Hennessy, the granddaughter of Dorothy Day, a formerly imprisoned nuclear war protester, and Dennis Hill of the Black Alliance for Peace. To arrange interviews, contact the Institute for Public Accuracy at (202) 347-0020; ipa@accuracy.org
2. ==> Florida Wants Students to Feel Better About Slavery
The Florida Board of Education has approved a new set of standards for the teaching of African American history, the latest in the state’s ongoing effort to gloss over the brutal facts of history. Under the new guidelines, instructors are expected to teach students that enslaved Black people “developed skills” that “could be applied for their personal benefit.” Those who have spoken out against the new social studies standards say the curriculum uses outdated language, victim blames Black communities and fails to address Florida’s role in slavery and oppression. NAACP president Derrick Johnson calls the state’s latest move “an attempt to bring our country back to a 19th-century America where Black life was not valued, nor our rights protected.” He declares it “imperative that we understand that the horrors of slavery and Jim Crow were a violation of human rights and represent the darkest period in American history.” Johnson says we must teach the full, unadulterated truth of the horrors of slavery and the violence of white supremacy, even if it makes some Americans feel uncomfortable. Contact Alicia Mercedes at amercedes@naacpnet.org or Chyna Fields at communications@naacpnet.org
3. ==> The ‘Gilgo Four’ Murders: What Makes a Serial Killer?
For decades, criminologists and true crime documentaries have attempted to understand what causes serial killers to commit the atrocities they do. The University of Michigan has documented more than 3,600 serial killers in the United States as of 2020, including John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and most recently, Rex Heuermann, who is accused of killing three of the “Gilgo Four.” Ask forensic psychologist Louis Schlesinger whether serial killers are made or born, the difference between a serial killer and a serial sexual murderer, and whether all serial killers are psychopaths. He’ll also share 10 ominous signs that someone could be a serial sex murderer and explain what makes someone act out. “What seems to happen is there’s a trigger, a loss of some type, which begins the acting out. Loss of a job, loss of a relationship are the two things that tend to trigger it in men. And, incidentally, this is a male situation. There are no female serial sexual murderers.” Louis Schlesinger is a professor of forensic psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Contact him at (212) 237-8779; lschlesinger@jjay.cuny.edu
4. ==> Excessive Heat Can Impact Mental Health Too
It’s been sweltering across much of the U.S. recently and a lot of attention has been on preventing heat stroke, heat exhaustion and other health problems. But Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H., says prolonged, excessive heat waves can also aggravate mental health issues. Dr. Lieberman can discuss why anxiety, depression and bipolar symptoms may get worse when the temperature rises and offer specific signs someone is struggling and ways to help. Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H. is a board-certified psychiatrist and author. She was trained at NYU-Bellevue and Anna Freud’s London Clinic and has served on the clinical faculty of UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Institute for years. Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988 (call/text)
5.==> Fun Show: Amazing Facts About Your Body
You may not realize it, but you are a towering skyscraper, a cooperative apartment building of 30 trillion units, or cells. You are composed of about a hundred times more cells than there are stars in the Milky Way and your body contains a billion times more atoms than all the grains of sand in the Earth’s deserts. Invite science historian Dan Levitt to tell the awe-inspiring story of the elements that make up the human body and how these building blocks of life make us who we are. Levitt is the author of “What’s Gotten Into You: The Story of Your Body’s Atoms: From the Big Bang Through Last Night’s Dinner.” He’s spent over 25 years writing, producing, and directing award-winning documentaries for “National Geographic,” “Discovery,” “Science,” “History,” PBS, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or Erin Bolden at (703) 980-2705
6. ==> Consumer Alert: Growing Cyberattacks and Data Leaks
You might think you’re most at risk of having your information hacked while shopping online or using an ATM, but you can be exposed just about anywhere, including the doctor’s office. Recently, two California plastic surgery practices faced cyberattacks that resulted in confidential patient data leaks across the internet, including photos and sensitive medical details. Those attackers were demanding money from affected parties, but cybersecurity expert Amir Sachs says in cyberattacks, not all calls received come from the actual hacker, some come from impostors falsely claiming to have stolen data in an effort to blackmail the victim. Amir will explain how listeners can identify hackers and ways they can protect themselves from misleading and potentially catastrophic cyberattacks. Amir Sachs is the founder of Blue Light IT. Contact Adrienne Mazzone at (561) 908-1683; amazzone@transmediagroup.com
7. ==> 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
8. ==> Countdown to College: Is Your Teen Ready?
Beyond shopping for dorm supplies, summer is the time to check off last-minute items to prepare for the journey and set things up to start strong. Invite college readiness coach Alicia J. Moore to share concrete tips to “Get Ready. Get Set. And Go!” and start your college career off right. She’ll explain why it’s important for high school grads to set a college mindset and expand their “adulting” skills this summer, why they should take time to envision their college journey and plan their course route, and the importance of creating a successful environment from the get-go. Moore is the author of “Crushing It in College: Your 7-Step Guide to an Awesome Adventure.” Moore talks to audiences at high schools and colleges across the country about why a college education is even more important today, despite the costs, when it comes to future employment prospects, and developing self-confidence and critical thinking. Contact Alicia J. Moore at (408) 569-1267; aliciajmoore@comcast.net
9. ==> Attorney Shares 5 Brutal Truths About Divorce No One Tells You
When you go through a divorce, everyone around you will think they’re a lawyer and give you advice, but the ugly truth about divorce can only be passed on by someone like Nancy Perpall. A divorce attorney with over 30 years of experience, Nancy will share the five brutal truths about divorce that no one tells you. Nancy Perpall is an experienced media guest, a former critical care nurse, and the author of a novel about relationships, “Around Which All Things Bend,” and the upcoming book, “The Malnourished Marriage: 5 Essential Emotional Nutrients for a Healthy Relationship.” Contact Nancy Perpall at (610) 360-9822; nap@nancyperpall.com
10. ==> The 2-Second Mistake That Could Cost a Life
Life could change, or end, in a matter of seconds. As a long-time nurse and health-care provider, Allen Daugherty has witnessed what happens when people take safety for granted. “In our society, life is so fast-paced and hectic that people often don’t pay attention to safety or preventative health care,” he says. “This could range from texting while driving to neglecting to receive routine, yet life-saving health tests and screenings.” Allen can address why America is the unhealthiest developed nation in the world, and how we can collectively change our mindset to improve our health and well-being. Allen has worked in the medical field for almost 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. ==> How to Brag the Right Way to Get What You Want
Are you afraid to brag because you think bragging is bad? Most of us were taught not to brag but according to Winifred Bragg, a medical doctor, and author of the best-selling book “How to Create Your Bragg Book for a Competitive Job Market,” you can get what you want by bragging the right way. She’ll explain what it means to brag effectively (she spells it bragg) and help your audience develop their own 30-second braggs. She says, “Think of bragging as simply telling others how to solve ‘their’ problem. They need you.” Ask her: What does BRAGG stand for? How did you use the TheBraggFactor® to repay your hefty medical school loan? Can you give some examples of braggs? A nationally recognized speaker, Dr. Bragg has appeared in numerous TV and print media and has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX. She’s been quoted as an expert in “Redbook,” “Women’s World,” and “Self” magazine. Contact Winifred Bragg at (757) 434-7425; drbragg@thebraggfactor.com
12. ==> Psychic Medium Says Life Is a Vacation from the Afterlife
According to psychic medium June Edward, no matter how tough your present life may seem, it represents a vacation from what happens after you die. As June will explain, having a body that can taste, smell and have sex — among other things — is a treat because those senses will not be present after death; that is why people who have passed on live vicariously through us. With June as your guest, you can have a fascinating discussion about what your life circumstances may be trying to teach you, what the Other Side is like, the difficult process involved before being reborn and more. June is a psychic medium who passed to the Other Side during surgery at the age of 27 and came back by choice. She fully embraced her gifts at 52 and has since worked on missing person cases and consulted with many well-known paranormal groups and authors. She is the author of “The 5 Love Lessons” and other books. Ask her: Can you tell us about the spirit who showed up in your shower? Are angels a separate race? Can people who passed away see everything we do? Are jerks still jerks in the afterlife? Contact June Edward at (508) 259-1231; juneedward111@gmail.com
13. ==> This Guest Will Change How You Look at Your Grocery Bill
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., 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
14. ==> How to Raise Sane Kids in a Crazy World
In today’s chaotic, often violent world, kids have a lot to be stressed about. According to author and dad of six Jerry Bures, “With so many forces in this crazy world trying to tug your kids away from you, it’s more important than ever for parents to build a strong emotional connec¬tion with them; they need us parents to be more present than ever.” Jerry is the author of “When Kids Leave Clues: 26 Timeless Stories of Inspiration & Essential Life Lessons Taught to Us by Our Own Children.” Ask him: How can parents maintain strong emotional connections with their kids, despite hectic schedules? What can parents do to support and protect their kids from the menaces of bullying, social media pressures and other stressors the modern world presents? Contact Jerry Bures at (920) 796-9160; jbures@rtirguests.com
15. ==> What Was it Like to Work on the ‘Golden Girls?’
Millions of Americans love “The Golden Girls,” an iconic network television staple that fea¬tured a unique premise, a mesmerizing cast, and the tendency to tackle groundbreaking social issues that few sitcoms at the time dared to incorporate. But what was it really like on the set of this treasured show? Interview Jesse Fiedor to find out! An author and inspirational speaker, Jesse overcame a serious disability to achieve his dream of working in Hollywood. He’ll not only re¬gale your guests with tales of meeting stars like Betty White, one of America’s most beloved actresses but also help them find the motivation to overcome their own obstacles and succeed in life. Ask him: What was Betty White like in per-son? Did you meet anyone else? What did you do on the set of the show? How did you overcome your disability, and how can others do the same? Why do you say, “If I can do it, anyone can”? Contact Jesse Fiedor at (714) 683-2353; jfiedor@rtirguests.com