July 7, 2020
01. Trump-Connected Lobbyists Reap Windfall in COVID-19 Aid
02. Epstein and Maxwell: ‘One Nation Under Blackmail’
03. Will Putin Be President for Life?
04. Award-Winning Musician on God, Science and Rock ’n’ Roll
05. The Latest Post-Pandemic Wedding Trends and Tips
06. Surprising Ways to Lower Your Risk of Getting COVID-19
07. How to Help Teens Navigate Social Distancing Stress
08. Anxiety is Making Today’s New Normal Worse
09. Is the Answer to a Less Chaotic World Right in Front of Us?
10. Why We Need to Stop Saying ‘People of Color’
11. How Deciding to Walk Every Day Can Backfire
12. Learn Why 50 Isn’t the New 30 … It’s Way Better
13. ‘Blue’s Clues and You’ Actor Josh Dela Cruz
14. 5 Simple Tools for Stressed-Out Parents
15. Will God Make Sure That Trump Wins the 2020 Election?
1.==> Trump-Connected Lobbyists Reap Windfall in COVID-19 Aid
As the nation hunkered down to survive the coronavirus
this spring, members of Washington, D.C.’s lobbying
industry started getting busy. Federal lobbying
expenditures in the first quarter of 2020 roughly
equaled the all-time record for a single quarter, and
according to a new report by the consumer watchdog
group Public Citizen, the crisis offered an especially
lucrative opportunity for those who enjoy close ties to
President Donald Trump and his administration. The most
tangible benefits that the clients of Trump-connected
lobbyists received are grants and low-interest loans
from the federal government. “The swamp is alive and
well in Washington, D.C.,” says Mike Tanglis, one of
the report’s authors. “These (lobbying) booms that
these people are having, you can really attribute them
to their connection to Trump.” Tanglis will discuss the
report’s many findings, including 40 lobbyists with
ties to Trump who helped clients secure more than $10
billion in federal coronavirus aid, including five
former administration officials whose work potentially
violates Trump’s own ethics policy. Public Citizen is a
nonprofit consumer advocacy organization. Mike Tanglis
is a research director in the Congress Watch division.
Contact him at (202) 454-5183; @michaeltanglis or Mike
Stankiewicz at (202) 588-7779; mstankiewicz@citizen.org
2. ==> Epstein and Maxwell: ‘One Nation Under Blackmail’
Whitney Webb, the author of an upcoming book about the
Jeffrey Epstein scandal, has an interesting perspective
on the recent indictment of Epstein associate Ghislaine
Maxwell. After the arrest, the “One Nation Under
Blackmail” author tweeted: “They waited until after
Bill Barr fired (United States attorney for the
Southern District of New York Geoffrey) Berman” and
“They reportedly arrested her (in New Hampshire),
they’ve known where she is this whole time, waited till
now. Why now?” She also noted that the indictment
against Maxwell is “for only three victims — (from)
1994 to 1997 — and the indictment states that Maxwell
was involved in their sexual abuse directly (in terms
of the sex acts themselves) but NOT charged for that.”
Webb says, “A main goal of the Epstein-Maxwell
operation was to blackmail prominent individuals and
it’s important to mention that it was state-sponsored
and involved compromising politicians (and) individuals
so they would be supportive of policies pursued by that
state. Sexual blackmail by intelligence has a long
history, in the U.S. and elsewhere, and Epstein and
Maxwell were merely using that same playbook (on a
grand scale) for the benefit of their sponsors.” Webb
also authored “Mega Group, Maxwells and Mossad: The Spy
Story at the Heart of the Jeffrey Epstein Scandal,”
which examines the role of Epstein’s main financial
patron for decades, billionaire Leslie Wexner. Whitney
Webb currently writes for The Last American Vagabond.
She has previously written for MintPress News and Ben
Swann’s Truth In Media. Her work has appeared on Global
Research, the Ron Paul Institute and 21st Century Wire.
Contact her at wwebbmpn@protonmail.com or @_whitneywebb
3. ==> Will Putin Be President for Life?
Not long ago, many Russian observers said Vladimir
Putin was bored with being president. Now he seems to
want to rule forever. What changed? Stephen
Sestanovich, an expert on Russia, says a leading theory
is that Putin doubts he would be safe in retirement: a
new leader might seize his wealth or put him on trial.
Sestanovich can explain the recent Russian referendum
vote, a sweeping package of more than 200
constitutional amendments, the most important of which
exempts Putin from term limits and potentially allows
him to rule until 2036. He’ll explain what that means
for Putin, Russia and the rest of the world. Stephen
Sestanovich is the George F. Kennan senior fellow for
Russian and Eurasian studies at the Council on Foreign
Relations and the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis
professor of international diplomacy at Columbia
University’s School of International and Public
Affairs. He is the author of “Maximalist: America in
the World from Truman to Obama.” Contact him at (202)
509-8454; ssestanovich@cfr.org
4. == > Award-Winning Musician on God, Science and Rock ’n’ Roll
Dennis Marcellino is truly a Renaissance man. A former
member of many top bands including The Tokens (The Lion
Sleeps Tonight), Sly & The Family Stone, The Elvin
Bishop Group and more, Dennis’ musical biography reads
like a Who’s Who of multi-talented relatives and
showbiz awards. But interview this musician, vocalist,
composer and arranger and you’ll quickly learn that his
real passion involves something even more
inspirational; sharing scientific proof that God
exists, and Genesis is literally true. Dennis
Marcellino has an extensive history in the music
business. He has recorded more than a dozen albums,
scored and composed several songs for films, and is the
author of numerous political and inspirational books
including “THE PROOF that God Exists and the Bible is
True.” Contact Dennis Marcellino at
Dennis@PeaceAndClarity.com
5. ==> The Latest Post-Pandemic Wedding Trends and Tips
When everyone is afraid to leave their homes without a
mask and hugging is frowned upon, planning a fairytale
wedding can seem daunting. Luxury wedding and event
planner Lynne Goldberg says couples can still have
fabulous events even as they meet new planning and
etiquette challenges and shares the latest trends and
tips for doing so. Goldberg, the founder of Ms. Wedding
Planner and Boca Entertainment who appeared on the TV
show Party Mamas, can answer such questions as how can
couples ensure their wedding will be fabulous even with
social distancing? With small weddings trending, what
can couples do to give theirs a big impact? What
changes should there be on the dance floor? Is it still
OK to have a wedding cake? Goldberg’s clients include
celebrities, politicians, socialites, and sports
figures. Her work and commentary have been featured in
such publications as the New York Times, Washington
Post and the Wall Street Journal. Contact her at (561)
212-6024, Lynneggoldberg@gmail.com
6. ==> Surprising Ways to Lower Your Risk of Getting COVID-19
Things are opening up around the country after months
of stay-at-home restrictions, but COVID-19 is still out
there and it’s spreading in many areas. How can you
protect yourself when things like social distancing
either aren’t possible or aren’t being observed by
others? Invite author, surgeon, and pain expert Dr.
David Hanscom to share concrete steps you can take to
decrease your chances of becoming ill. He’ll also
explain why lowering your feelings of anxiety or threat
are critical to maintaining good health and how people
with chronic stress die seven years earlier. Learn how
your family can be harming your health and why
insecurity about your income and financial situation
can cause harmful inflammation that increases your risk
of deadly illness. Dr. Hanscom’s book, “Back in
Control,” reveals the latest developments in
neuroscience research and his own personal history with
pain. He’s been featured on Dr. Oz, NPR, CBS, ABC and
Fox as well as in Men’s Health, Psychology Today, and
many other media outlets. Contact Dr. Hanscom at (206)
890-1892; dnhanscom@gmail.com
7. ==> How to Help Teens Navigate Social Distancing Stress
Isolation caused by social distancing has been
difficult for most of us. But according to Steven Hall,
M.D., this has been especially hard on teens.
“Interacting with their peers is very important to
teenagers,” he says. “This is a normal stage of
development. The COVID-19 lockdowns and quarantines are
interfering with that and may be creating some
especially powerful feelings in teens.” Trained in
traditional Western medicine, Dr. Steven combines
alternative, integrative medicine into his practice to
simultaneously treat patients’ bodies, minds and
spirits. He can share simple yet powerful advice to
help your teen get through these challenging times. He
is the author of “The 7 Tools of Healing: Unlock Your
Inner Wisdom and Live the Life Your Soul Desires.”
Contact him at (425) 531-3684, shall@rtirguests.com
8. ==> Anxiety is Making Today’s New Normal Worse
The contentious presidential election, a pandemic,
debilitating unemployment, an education system in
chaos, financial upheaval, and the inability to travel,
socialize and run businesses are all contributing to a
spike in anxiety. No wonder your audience needs the
advice of anxiety warrior Elke Scholz. Bring this
outspoken psychotherapist on your show to help people
navigate one of the toughest years in modern memory.
Elke has written two “Anxiety Warrior” volumes and
operated a private therapy practice for 35 years.
She’ll reveal who is suffering most during this
difficult year and how to recognize anxiety triggers.
She’ll also recommend pro-wellness and anti-anxiety
measures to nourish a healthy mental attitude. Contact
Elke Scholz at (705) 710-4315; escholz@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Is the Answer to a Less Chaotic World Right in Front of Us?
Have you ever wondered why the world’s leaders continue
to let people down? Why chaos seems to be increasing?
Or what happened to the age of peace, love, and
understanding promised in the 1960s? If so, you’ll want
to interview Sankarshan Das, a spiritual master who
says, “Sadly, most of our leaders are not real leaders
because they are unwilling to sacrifice everything for
the common good.” Despite that, he says the knowledge
exists to bring in a new era of unparalleled peace and
prosperity to every town, village, city, and hamlet all
over the world. Sankarshan Das is the author of the
upcoming book “Conquer Your Mind and Deliver the World:
Empowering You to Awaken Your Divine Consciousness and
Create Global Happiness.” He is also a singer-
songwriter who once appeared onstage between Jefferson
Airplane and the Grateful Dead. His song, “The Peace
Formula,” has been praised by Barack Obama. Contact him
at (512) 643-6740; sbridge@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Why We Need to Stop Saying ‘People of Color’
One of the issues the Black Lives Matter movement
addresses is how skin color plays a role in how people
are treated by police and society in general. According
to author, speaker, and retired neurosurgeon Sylvanus
Ayeni, society needs to stop focusing on skin color as
a way to define a person. He says the phrases “black
and brown people,” “white people,” and “people of
color” should be removed from our vocabulary. Why?
Because skin color is just the shade of a protective
superficial covering and that inside, we’re all the
same. Invite him to discuss why skin color has nothing
to do with the spirit and soul of an individual and why
“color coding of human beings is fundamentally flawed.”
Dr. Ayeni was born and raised in Nigeria and is the
president of Pan Africa Children Advocacy Watch, Inc.
His latest book, “Rescue Thyself: Change in Sub-Saharan
Africa Must Come from Within,” has been described as “a
thoughtful, provocative, fascinating, literate, and
controversial examination of the poorest region on
earth,” by NPR’s Nina Totenberg. Contact him at (301)
812-4579; SAyeni@rtirguests.com
11. ==> How Deciding to Walk Every Day Can Backfire
Taking a walk every day seems like a great idea. How
could it possibly backfire? Interview exercise
physiologist and certified nutrition coach Kristen
Carter to find out. Kristen will talk about ways vowing
to take more walks, joining a gym, buying home exercise
equipment, and signing up for exercise classes can end
up fizzling, possibly making a person feel like a
failure for the umpteenth time. Kristen is the author
of “Lose Weight? Exercise More? I Don’t Think So! What
to do when your doctor tells you to make changes for
your health.” Ask her: What makes developing an
exercise habit so elusive, even with the best of
intentions? How can the right preparation and mindset
make all the difference? Contact Kristen Carter at
(267) 930-2547; kacarter@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Learn Why 50 Isn’t the New 30 … It’s Way Better
As we age, we may not realize that things should get
better. With awareness, maturity, experience and
motivation going for us, the second half of life offers
extraordinary opportunities and satisfaction. That’s
the message of Joe Swinger, a speaker, author and talk-
show guest who specializes in helping adults in midlife
enjoy the VIP life — one marked by greater vibrancy,
impact and purpose. Joe is the creator of the Silver
Linings Network, which he established to encourage
happiness, success and emotional health in midlife and
later years. Invite him on your show and learn what you
should be focusing on (besides money!) as you approach
and dive into retirement. He’ll share ideas for aging
boomers who want to make a difference, recreate
themselves and stay relevant, and explore ways to love
and embrace aspects of every age. Contact Joe Swinger
at (801) 865-7748: joeswinger@RTIRguests.com
13. ==> ‘Blue’s Clues and You’ Actor Josh Dela Cruz
When the original “Blue’s Clues” premiered in 1996, it
became one of the most popular kids’ shows of all time,
creating a more interactive way for young viewers to
watch TV. Now, Josh Dela Cruz is the host of
Nickelodeon’s successful new spinoff series, “Blue’s
Clues and You.” Josh, a New Jersey native who was
inspired by the original series to become an actor, can
discuss what’s coming up on “Blue’s Clues &
You”—including a special music-themed episode with
celebrity guest stars — why Blue remains an enduring
character in kids’ TV, and what parents and young
viewers and can learn from the show. For interviews,
contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com
14. ==> 5 Simple Tools for Stressed-Out Parents
Parenting is never easy but being quarantined with
children while being unemployed or on the pandemic
frontline are making it even harder. Families will
welcome the creative suggestions of educator Laurie
Marshall, suggestions that will help everyone get along
better and safely blow off stress. She’ll share why
parents and kids should put paper bags over their heads
to convey emotions such as anger and silliness, why
families should make a practice of singing and dancing
together, and how taking three deep breaths when they
feel out of control can center parents and interrupt
impulsive behavior that can lead to harming family
members. Marshall is a bullying prevention expert and
the author of multiple books. She has trained over
6,000 teachers in project-based learning and
facilitated 125 bully-prevention, nature-based murals
with over 25,000 people in schools, nonprofits, and
government agencies (NASA, FEMA, U.S. Botanical
Gardens). Contact Laurie at (415) 360-3304;
lmarshall@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Will God Make Sure That Trump Wins the 2020 Election?
Even a famous Politico story contends that millions of
Americans believe God wanted Donald Trump to become
president. But is a second term in God’s plan?
Interview Patric Rutherford, Ph.D., who agrees that a
Trump White House was God’s permissive will. But find
out why he says God may not want Trump to serve two
terms. Originally from Jamaica, Dr. Rutherford has
studied politics, faith and human nature for decades.
He’s the author of the critically acclaimed book “God
and President Trump Plus the Rest of Us.” Ask him: Why
did many deeply committed Christians have no qualms
about electing a seemingly godless man? What does the
anti-Trump contingent get right and wrong? Why didn’t
he vote for Trump? How would God grade Trump’s first
term in office? Contact Patric Rutherford at (786)
201-6638; patricrutherford@gmail.com
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