July 9, 2020
01. Former CDC Head: After 6 Months of COVID, What’s Next?
02. Leaving the WHO Will Hurt Americans’ Health
03. Mt. Rushmore: Tip of the Iceberg
04. Ringo at 80
05. No Job? Broke? 4 Ways to Make Extra Money
06. Got Quarantine Fatigue? Book this Guest Now
07. Could Sloppy Record-Keeping Cost You Your Life?
08. What Will Happen When We Run Out of Nurses?
09. Plenty of Time, Not Much Money. Post-COVID Marketing Tips
10. Are Women Their Own Worst Enemies at Work?
11. Attorney Reveals the Dark Side of Winning a Lawsuit
12. As Wildfires Rage: Is There a Better Way to Fight Them?
13. When Exes Fight Over a Frozen Embryo
14. Make Positive Changes and Choices During Negative Times
15. Want to Stop Attracting Losers?
1.==> Former CDC Head: After 6 Months of COVID, What’s Next?
We are six months into the pandemic of the novel coronavirus and Dr. Tom Frieden says it’s time to stop politicizing the things that can keep us safe. “One reason the virus is winning in much of the U.S. is that some leaders and some members of the public seem to think a single silver bullet will make it go away. We’ve pivoted from travel restrictions, to stay-at-home lockdowns, to ramping up testing, and are now focused on wearing masks,” he says. “In truth, each of these measures is important, but none of them will succeed without a comprehensive approach. Unfortunately, very few places in the U.S. have implemented all of them together as part of the kind of strategic attack on the virus that has led to success in many other countries.” He’ll explain the importance of real-time data to keep ahead of the virus and how innovative public health programs can help restart the economy. Tom Frieden is a former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is Senior Fellow for Global Health, Council for Foreign Relations and president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, part of the public health organization Vital Strategies. Contact him at communications@cfr.org; @DrTomFrieden
2. ==> Leaving the WHO Will Hurt Americans’ Health
As the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies across the nation, President Donald Trump on Monday notified Congress that he had sent formal notification to the United Nations of the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). But global health expert Matthew Kavanagh says the United States needs the WHO, even with its imperfections. “U.S. experts work daily with WHO, sharing information and expertise to protect Americans’ health and save lives around the world. Those who suggest that the United States can go it alone, substitute another institution, or work with WHO in a transactional manner on certain issues misunderstand global public health and international relations.” Under U.S. law, the president cannot immediately and unilaterally withdraw from the organization. Congress, courts, and the public can all work to prevent this damaging move, but Kavanagh says even if they do, the president’s actions will have immediate effects. “Trump is moving rapidly to freeze relations, disrupting ongoing operations of U.S. health agencies. Further extracting the United States over the next year would be difficult and harmful.” Matthew M. Kavanagh, Ph.D., is assistant professor of global health at Georgetown University and director of the Global Health Policy and Politics Initiative at the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. Contact him at (202) 662-9258; Matthew.Kavanagh@georgetown.edu
3. ==> Mt. Rushmore: Tip of the Iceberg
Nick Estes is an assistant professor of American studies at the University of New Mexico. He is a citizen of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and host of the Red Nation podcast. He recently appeared on the podcast “Intercepted,” stating that colonialism revolves around “God, gold, and glory,” noting: “Mount Rushmore is named after a gold prospector who had illegally entered into Lakota treaty territory to begin prospecting. … The Black Hills were also a place of origin and a place of cultural and spiritual significance for over 50 Indigenous nations.” Invite him on your show and learn why George Washington was known as ‘town destroyer,’ which president was the architect of Indian removal as we now know it, and why Lincoln is a very controversial figure for Native Americans. Nick Estes’ latest book is “Our History Is The Future.” Contact him at nicholas.w.estes@gmail.com; @nick_w_estes or @The_Red_Nation
4.==> Ringo at 80
It may not seem so very long ago that Ringo Starr sang “you’re 16, you’re beautiful and you’re mine.” But this week the still-boyish looking former Beatles drummer celebrated his 80th birthday with a virtual charity concert on YouTube featuring Paul McCartney and other artists. Like Paul, Ringo remains an influential man both musically and culturally some 50 years after the Beatles break up. Interview Susan Shumsky to discuss Ringo at 80 and the incredible staying power of the Beatles as well as the upcoming fall birthday of the late John Lennon, who would also be turning 80. Among the topics Susan can discuss is the continuing popularity of the Beatles’ “White Album,” which made it into the Billboard Top 10 – 50 years after its release. The Fab Four wrote this album while on retreat in Rishikesh, India, with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of Transcendental Meditation (TM). Susan is that rare insider who spent 22 years in the ashrams and six years on the personal staff of Maharishi. Her tell-all memoir, Maharishi & Me: Seeking Enlightenment with the Beatles’ Guru, which has received 13 prestigious book awards, reveals hidden information about Maharishi’s influence on the Beatles. Reach her at (917) 992-5175; divinerev@aol.com
5. ==> No Job? Broke? 4 Ways to Make Extra Money
Many of your listeners have lost jobs — or taken salary and hours cuts — as a result of COVID-19 measures. With so many people unemployed and bills mounting up, people are anxious to hear about ways they can make money now and continue to do so once stay-at-home restrictions are lifted. Patricia Davis, author of “Going Broke Is No Joke,” wants to help with fresh ideas. She’ll talk about ways to bring in extra bucks by doing things like selling their cellphone images, agreeing to test websites and products, and selling their opinions to focus groups. Patricia can also prepare your audience for spotting scammers trying to tempt them with bogus job opportunities and offer tips on what household goods could be sold for needed cash without being missed. An experienced guest, she holds an MBA from Stanford, a master’s degree in personal financial planning from Golden Gate University and a certificate from Georgetown University’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking and Finance. Contact her at (301) 517-6304; pdavis@rtirguests.com
6. ==> Got Quarantine Fatigue? Book This Guest Now
The country — and the world — has been in various stages of lockdowns and quarantines for months now and everyone is frazzled, irritable and itching to get out and get back to their old lives. But health officials say the pandemic isn’t over just yet, and to quell the spread we’ll need to keep up our guard and continue to be socially distant for the foreseeable future. We’re afraid, we’re frustrated and we’re feeling helpless. Nikki Nardizzi has been here before. After a double kidney and pancreas transplant in 2010, she was put on a three-month quarantine due to the anti-rejection medication that left her immune system extremely weak. Nikki experienced the same emotions we’re all facing now and says that experience has given her a different perspective and understanding of what’s currently going on. She’ll explain how she’s been approaching quarantine this time around, what she’s doing differently, and why. Listeners who are struggling with anxiety and fear will appreciate her perspective and suggestions for maintaining their sanity through these trying times. Nikki Nardizzi is the author of “BADASS grATTITUDE.” Contact her at (646) 872-9090; nbn@nikkinardizzi.com
7. ==> Could Sloppy Record-Keeping Cost You Your Life?
In the middle of a pandemic, keeping your own medical records in order is more important than ever. In a medical emergency, anyone can be rattled enough to forget important details, finding themselves unable to answer physicians’ important questions about their health or that of a loved one. Anne McAwley-LeDuc, a retired nurse practitioner (APRN), learned this the hard way after her husband fell down the stairs and showed signs of paralysis. At the hospital, physicians sought answers about his medical history, but she couldn’t answer vital questions. McAwley-LeDuc wants to help others — especially ordinary folks with no medical background — advocate for themselves and their loved ones for better and safer health care. She’ll discuss the role patients play in reducing medical errors, ways disorganized medical records can be deadly, and why so few patients keep good medical records or grasp the need to do so. Anne McAwley-LeDuc developed the “Personal Health Organizer” to keep essential medical information in one place and provide a snapshot of your health history. Contact her at (860) 300-1603; AMcAwley@rtirguests.com
8. ==> What Will Happen When We Run Out of Nurses?
Right now, we need nurses more than ever, but what kind of career can you expect in the profession? What should you know as you enter nursing school, graduate, become registered, and begin a nursing career? What will it take to keep you on the job? How can we all help prevent nursing shortages since the aging population needs such professionals more than ever? You’ll want to explore this timely topic and the nursing experience with all its implications by interviewing Nancy Congleton. In addition to offering solutions to help today’s nurses and ultimately everyone they serve, she will reveal the unexpected realities of the nursing profession, five relationship dynamics that nurses face, legal issues, and the concerns everyone should have when nurses feel so unprepared and overworked that they leave. An outspoken registered nurse known as Nurse Nancy, Nancy Covington has worked in the NICU, ER and case management. She’s the author of “Autopsy of the NP: Dissecting the Nursing Profession Piece By Piece.” Contact Nancy Congleton at (918) 992-4616; NCongleton@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Plenty of Time, Not Much Money. Post-COVID Marketing Tips
How can our economy, the business world and everyone’s personal finances bounce back from the damage inflicted by the coronavirus and worldwide quarantining? What will motivate sellers and buyers in this new era? How will customers feel safe? What about getting the attention of customers, whether virtually or at a brick and mortar location? How important are first impressions, targeting the ideal customer, and communication styles? What motivates people to buy, and even have brand loyalty? And finally, how does one sell and deliver? Explore the answers and discover how to market and sell successfully (even in the tough months post-quarantine), when you interview marketing expert Steve McChesney. While sharing selling secrets that boost prospects and profits, Steve will also help buyers navigate the marketplace, so everyone is happier. Steve McChesney is the author of “Rearranging Change: How You Market to an Ever-Changing World” and a skilled copywriter and promoter. His ‘Rearranging Change Podcast’ is available on all major channels. Contact McChesney at (321) 414-2147; smcchesney@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Are Women Their Own Worst Enemies at Work?
Women talk about the challenges they face in a patriarchal society but in reality, women are each other’s own worst enemies, often holding each other back and sabotaging one another’s careers. Many, if not most, career women would agree that the bosses that gave them the most grief in their careers were female. Why is this the case? Career coach, author and former Wall Street executive Tamara Lashchyk discusses these issues and gives real-life examples of women who vindictively tried to sabotage the career of other women, including her own boss, who fired her just two days before she retired. She can answer such questions as do female bosses treat their male subordinates better than their female reports? Is this a generational issue and are millennials better at supporting other women than baby boomers? What can women do to help each other? Tamara has been interviewed by the BBC and featured in Huffington Post. Contact Tamara Lashcyk at (848) 373-3543; TLashchyk@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Attorney Reveals the Dark Side of Winning a Lawsuit
Talk about initiating a lawsuit and most people think: Hefty settlement! Getting justice! (Or retribution.) Healing and starting over. But legal trouble is stressful and expensive, and lawsuits can last years, taking more out of you than you gain. So warns attorney Francine Tone, who’s been educating the public for years about getting the right legal help, asking prudent questions, making wise decisions, and proceeding with caution as legal challenges unfold. Invite her to explore realities about suing and being sued, myths and truths about the law, and how even winning lawsuits can jeopardize your business, marriage or health. Francine is the author of “What Every Good Lawyer Wants You to Know.” Contact Francine at (531) 208-1297; FTone@rtirguests.com
12. ==> As Wildfires Rage: Is There a Better Way to Fight Them?
Western states have seen an increase in large fires in recent years, sometimes with devastating losses of human life and massive economic damages. With dozens of blazes underway across western states, it’s time to invite wildfire expert James Moseley on your show to discuss the way we battle these wildfires and why they cause such widespread damage. Moseley can share what factors lead to wildfires and whether climate change is entirely to blame. You’ll learn why we may see new wildfire dangers in many states as well as how we can better protect firefighters and save lives. Moseley is the CEO of Sun FireDefense, a company that offers advanced fire defense and home wildfire protection products. Contact James Moseley at (818) 486-4662; jmoseley@rtirguests.com
13. ==> When Exes Fight Over a Frozen Embryo
Recent news stories have explored the issue of frozen embryos caught in the crossfire of couples who have uncoupled. Fertilized during happier times, these embryos may remain in limbo forever and rack up storage fees if the couples cannot agree on their future. Or, as Nate Birt advises, the couple can agree to let the frozen embryo be adopted by someone else, a possibility they may not have considered. Learn more when you interview Nate, whose daughter began life as another couple’s frozen embryo. Nate is the author of “Frozen, But Not Forgotten: An Adoptive Dad’s Step-by-Step Guide to Embryo Adoption.” Ask him: What are some of the controversies that surround frozen embryos? Are fertilized embryos people or property? How costly is it to adopt such an embryo? Contact Nate Birt at (417) 221-9045; Nbirt@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Make Positive Changes and Choices During Negative Times
Remember when you used to dread rush-hour traffic, thought how sweet it would be to stay home instead of going to work, or dreamed about taking a sick day? Times have changed. Now many of us wish we didn’t have to stay at home and long to have more choices. But, as former radio host and award-winning author Rico Racosky will tell you, we all have the power to change our life stories and form new habits even during the most trying times. Known as the New Story Guy, Rico can share his “Just 2 Choices” concept with your listeners. In addition to his work in radio, this upbeat guest is a keynote speaker and thought leader on overcoming personal and work-related obstacles. Ask about his free downloads for clear thinking. Contact Rico at (730) 572-1322; rracosky@rtirguests
15. ==> Want to Stop Attracting Losers?
Are you tired of always being in relationships with people who are bad for you? Invite Arnoux Goran, author, speaker, and the world’s #1 expert in personal transformation, to reveal how you can stop attracting losers. He’ll share the real reason why we’re attracted to people who aren’t good for us and why, no matter how often we promise ourselves we’ll choose someone better next time, we end up with a loser again. Goran has the solution to stop being a “loser magnet” and to break the cycle forever so you can find your perfect match. His upcoming book, “The Answer: How to Change Your Life and Make Your Dreams Come True,” reveals how to release negative emotions permanently and truly change your life by addressing the cause of repeating patterns. Goran has been featured on radio and television nationwide. Contact him at (878) 203-8231; AGoran@rtirguests.com