01. Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: Can It Teach Us How to Bridge America's Divides?
02. Has Trump’s Operation Southern Spear Opened a Hidden Front?
03. Why America Is Running Out of Munitions
04. ‘Dirty Girls Come Clean’ Author: What Drives Women to Porn?
05. Actor Clark Moore From Hulu's ‘Furious’
06. He Lost $200,000. Fear Tactics Scammers Use
07. The Real Reason Successful Professionals Feel Stuck
08. New Tool Helps Avoid Career-Damaging Social Media Posts
09. How Replacing Workers With AI Could Backfire
10. Caregiving is a Workplace Issue
11. Heart-Healthy Labor Day Cookout Tips
12. Why So Many Women Are Discovering Fertility Issues Too Late
13. What Your Golf Game Reveals About Your Mindset
14. What Working With Hollywood Stars Taught Him About Fame & Fortune
15. From Heartache to Healing to Humor in 5 Steps
1. ==> Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: Can It Teach Us How to Bridge America's Divides?
As America prepares to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, many conversations will look back at the events of that day. Scott Gibbs offers a conversation about what the past quarter century has taught us about conflict, belonging, and how Americans can build stronger connections across political, cultural, and religious differences for a better future. Learn why our need to belong shapes everything from personal relationships to international conflict, and how "us versus them" thinking develops and how individuals and communities can move beyond it. Gibbs believes a deeper understanding of 9/11 can help us move from polarization toward dialogue, trust, and shared purpose. Scott Gibbs is a psychotherapist and the author of “Toward the Turning: Rethinking the Meaning of 9/11, the Clash of Civilizations, and a Post-Modern World.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (office); (703) 400-1099 (cell) or Erin Bolden at (703) 980-2705 (office)
2. ==> Has Trump’s Operation Southern Spear Opened a Hidden Front?
New reporting indicates that Trump’s boat strike program could be more secretive, larger, and more resistant to oversight than previously known. Will Freeman, whose research focuses on organized crime in Latin America, traveled to coastal Ecuador to interview the survivors and the families of those who crewed a missing Ecuadorian fishing vessel, the Fiorella. Freeman published one of the first investigations into the boat’s disappearance back in June in the “New Yorker.” Last week, building on the investigation, the “Washington Post” and “New York Times” published reports indicating a covert U.S. operation may be responsible. All three stories concern the same events: the January disappearance of the Fiorella and eight of its ten crew, and March attacks on two more boats. Freeman says, “Read together, the three accounts point to something larger: Operation Southern Spear—the Trump administration’s campaign of strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels, ongoing since September 2025—could be bigger, more secretive, and run by more actors than previously understood, making congressional oversight both more important and harder.” Will Freeman is a fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Contact him at wfreeman@cfr.org
3. ==> Why America Is Running Out of Munitions
The United States is burning through some of its most advanced munitions in its war with Iran. Mark Cancian, senior adviser at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) says the U.S. arsenal is “depleted,” with some munitions “quite depleted,” and that rebuilding inventories will take 1–5 years. He says use during the war against Iran is a major driver of the issue, but not the only one and that transfers to Ukraine are a minor factor—with one important exception; Patriot missiles. Cancian can explain why current munitions are low and how that effects the wars in Iran and Ukraine. “The immediate problem is not money, but time. With time, production will equal demand, but that is several years in the future. Until then, there is a window of vulnerability. The question facing the United States is whether the risk in a future conflict arising from reduced inventories is worth the gain in the current conflict.” He adds, “That is a political question about which the country is deeply divided.” The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to advancing practical ideas to address the world’s greatest challenges. For interviews with Mark F. Cancian (Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, ret.), contact the CSIS media relations department at press@csis.org or (202) 775-7317
4. ==> ‘Dirty Girls Come Clean’ Author: What Drives Women to Porn?
When we talk about pornography, it’s usually as a male problem. But Crystal Renaud Day has spent close to twenty years sitting with the women nobody was counting. Back in 2011 she wrote “Dirty Girls Come Clean,” the first Christian book for women struggling with pornography. At the time, many people didn't believe that audience even existed. Her new book, “What Drives Women to Porn?” comes out of an original survey she ran of more than 1,300 women in 58 countries, and it digs into what's driving the behavior in the first place. She says the question women keep asking, "what's the matter with me?" is the wrong one. The better one is "what happened to me?" She’ll reveal the most common trigger for women, why "pray harder" and "try harder" keep failing women, and what the willpower model gets wrong about the brain. Crystal Renaud Day is a pastoral counselor and the founder of SheRecovery. Contact Zoe Moody at zoe@jonesliterary.com
5. ==> Actor Clark Moore From Hulu's ‘Furious’
Critics are calling Hulu's crime thriller, Furious, savage, smart and addictive. Written by Elizabeth Meriwether and inspired by the 1987 film ‘Black Widow,’ the series stars Emmy Rossum as an FBI agent obsessed with a female serial killer who is targeting the city’s elite. Actor Clark Moore plays Caleb Easton, a judge and the son of a billionaire. He’s also the killer's first victim. Invite Moore to talk about the show and his pivotal role and share behind-the-scenes stories from the twisty, funny thriller. Moore's career highlights include a recurring role as D.A. Stanny Sanders in the ABC limited series Women of the Movement, executive produced by Will Smith and Jay-Z, and a leading performance in the Amazon Prime series Lore. Contact Sean Dubravac at (323) 746-5003; 419815@email4pr.com
6. ==> He Lost $200,000. Fear Tactics Scammers Use
Every 60 seconds, more than 107 Americans fall victim to scams, yet most people still believe they're too smart to become another one. Dentist and scam prevention expert Ed "Doc" Holliday knows otherwise. After losing more than $200,000 in a sophisticated AI-assisted scam, he discovered how criminals use fear, urgency, and psychological manipulation to override rational thinking. Drawing from firsthand experience, extensive scam research, and years educating others, Dr. Holliday offers practical insights audiences can use immediately. On your show, he’ll reveal the warning signs nearly everyone misses, why educated professionals are increasingly being targeted, and practical strategies families can use to protect themselves before it's too late. He’ll also explain how AI is making scams more convincing than ever, from fake company emails to cloned voices of loved ones. His book, “My 200K Nightmare: 10 Ways to Avoid Financial Scams I Wish I'd Known,” shares his remarkable story and prevention strategies. Contact Ed "Doc" Holliday at eholliday@rtirguests.com; (662) 472-4980
7. ==> The Real Reason Successful Professionals Feel Stuck
Chad Betz was sitting alone in a parking garage after work, convinced he was a failure. Despite working hard, building a career, and doing everything society dictated he should do, he did not feel successful. This led him on a journey to reinvent himself and help others who find themselves stuck, even after years of success. Chad says you don’t have to start over to create a successful next chapter and will help your listeners redefine success. He’ll also help them tackle the hidden forces behind their stagnation, like outdated definitions of success and beliefs that age limits future opportunity. Ask him: What is sunk-cost thinking and how can it sabotage careers? What is the Frustration Energy Cycle? What's one sign someone's chasing an expired version of success? Chad Betz is a leadership coach and black belt in three martial arts. He is the author of “An Authentic Success: You Aren't Too Old and It's Not Too Late!” Contact him at (203) 439-3564; cbetz@rtirguests.com
8. ==> New Tool Helps Avoid Career-Damaging Social Media Posts
Most people should know by now that posting things online can come back to haunt you. It can also get you fired. Or keep you from being hired! According to research by CareerBuilder, 34% of employers have reprimanded or terminated an employee because of online activity, while 57% have discovered social media content that caused them not to hire a candidate. For those who are worried about their ability to self-check, or who are unclear about boundaries, a new tool called PostCheck could help you avoid becoming the next cautionary tale. Unlike traditional AI writing or sentiment tools, PostCheck analyzes draft social media posts, emails, direct messages, and other digital communications for potential career, legal, financial, and reputational risk before they're published. The platform was developed using real-world crisis communications and public relations expertise, giving users a practical "five-second reality check" before they hit send. Ask creator Ryan McCormick: What are the worst cases of posts destroying entire careers? How fast does it happen? Should people share their political/social views online, especially if they're friends with co-workers? What makes PostCheck unique? Couldn't people use regular AI and get the same response? Ryan McCormick is cofounder of Goldman McCormick Public Relations. Contact him at ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
9. ==> How Replacing Workers With AI Could Backfire
The phrase “AI layoff” went from a niche concern in 2023 to the single most-cited reason for U.S. job cuts in both March and April of 2026. Over those two months alone, employers tied 36,831 layoffs directly to artificial intelligence. But are businesses sacrificing the very qualities that drive long-term success? Startup strategist and attorney Douglas Park says the companies that thrive in the AI era won't simply have the best technology—they'll know how to combine AI with human creativity, judgment, and smart strategy. Drawing on more than 25 years advising companies, Park reveals the costly AI mistakes many leaders are making, why products are becoming easier to copy, and why people and competitive positioning matter more than ever. Douglas is a Silicon Valley attorney, former business professor, startup advisor and the author of “Starting Startups.” His research-based 3P Framework helps organizations align their people, products, and position to compete in a rapidly changing economy. Contact Douglas Park at (650) 629-1424; dpark@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Caregiving is a Workplace Issue
Millions of Millennial and Gen X workers are caught between aging parents who need care and children who still depend on them. They are also the employees that companies have spent years developing into leaders, and the ones most likely to walk if that squeeze goes unaddressed. Workplace expert Andy Challenger says, "This is a workforce issue, not a personal issue. Sandwiched caregivers cut hours, decline promotions, and sometimes leave their organizations entirely. That's talent walking out the door, and it's often the experienced, mid-career talent you spent years developing." He says, "Flexibility is the single most important thing employers can offer to caregivers. A doctor's appointment for an aging parent doesn't respect a 9-to-5 calendar. Neither does a sick kindergartener. Remote and hybrid schedules, flexible start and stop times, and compressed workweeks let caregivers manage the unpredictable without stepping off their career track." He says other ways employers can support caregiving workers include normalizing eldercare (not just childcare), offering caregiving leave and making it usable, and training managers to ask and listen. Andy Challenger is chief revenue officer for Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an outplacement and executive coaching firm. Contact Colleen Madden Blumenfeld at (312) 422-5074 (office); (314) 807-1568 (cell) or colleenmadden@challengergray.com
11. ==> Heart-Healthy Labor Day Cookout Tips
Cookouts are big part of Labor Day celebrations, but the typical menu of hot dogs and burgers isn’t exactly health food. Dorothy Greet can share ways to enjoy a BBQ without the meat. After suffering a heart attack at age 70, Dorothy and her husband. both lifelong meat-and-dairy lovers, made a dramatic change by adopting a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. Within weeks, they experienced improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, energy, and overall well-being. Today, Greet says summer is one of the easiest seasons to enjoy fresh, flavorful plant-based meals without feeling deprived. She'll share simple ways to create heart-healthier cookouts, practical ideas for replacing meat and dairy, and explain why many Americans consume far more protein than they actually need. She'll show listeners that healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated, and that it's never too late to make changes that can improve both health and quality of life. Credentialed in plant-based nutrition through Cornell, Dorothy Greet has spent more than a decade teaching, blogging, and encouraging others to discover the life-changing benefits of whole-food, plant-based eating. She’s the author of “Go Veg with Class.” Contact Dorothy Greet at (302) 314-6010; dgreet@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Why So Many Women Are Discovering Fertility Issues Too Late
More women are waiting longer to start families, but many are shocked to learn their fertility may have declined years earlier. OB/GYN Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri says the problem isn’t just age, it’s a lack of awareness about the early signals the body provides. She’ll explain why many women don’t discover issues until they’re struggling to conceive, how modern lifestyles may quietly accelerate fertility decline, and why relying on IVF as a backup plan can be misleading. Drawing on more than 30 years in women’s health she shares what women and couples should be tracking now—long before they’re ready for pregnancy. She’ll reveal fertility warning signs women are missing in their 20s and 30s and explain why so many women overestimate what IVF can actually do. Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri is the author of “Optimize Your Fertility Naturally.” Contact her at (613) 800-9412; msuri@rtirguests.com
13. ==> What Your Golf Game Reveals About Your Mindset
Most golfers blame their swing when they play poorly. Former LPGA Tour player and LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame Member Cindy Miller says the real problem is usually the six inches between their ears. In this timely summer segment, she reveals how fear, frustration, self-doubt, and unrealistic expectations sabotage performance long before golfers reach the green. Cindy shares practical strategies to quiet negative self-talk, recover after mistakes, and play with greater confidence and consistency. She also explains why the same mental habits that improve your golf game can strengthen leadership, relationships, and resilience long after you leave the course. Her book, “Take Another Shot,” reinforces these lessons through real stories of perseverance, second chances, and personal growth. Cindy Miller is a former LPGA Tour player, LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame Member, and nationally recognized golf instructor who has spent decades helping golfers improve both their game and their mindset. Contact Cindy Miller at (716) 670-5341; cimiller@rtirguests.com
14. ==> What Working With Hollywood Stars Taught Him About Fame & Fortune
Everyone thinks they want fame and fortune — until they see what it ac¬tually looks like. Keith Ingersoll spent nearly a decade behind the scenes at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, working alongside the biggest names in film, television, and professional sports. What he witnessed up close was nothing like the glossy image sold to the public. Ingersoll will share candid, surprising, and sometimes sobering stories including his account of Elvis Presley’s personal Bible and what it reveals about the man behind the legend. He’ll offer listeners a rare insider’s perspective on what separates genuine fulfillment from the hollow pursuit of celebrity. Ask him: What’s the biggest misconception people have about fame and wealth? What was your most surprising encounter with a major celebrity at Caesars Palace? Keith Ingersoll is the author of “Fame and Fortune.” Contact him at (208) 812-5346; kingersoll@rtirguests.com
15. ==> From Heartache to Healing to Humor in 5 Steps
Nikki Goldman, Ph.D., spent decades labeled as a lazy learner before discovering her undiagnosed dyslexia and turning that heartache into two rewarding careers. As an award-winning author, Goldman tells her story in “Lunacy is in My Family's DNA,” where she explores how humor evolved from her hurts and helped her find a more peaceful heart. In her hypnotherapy practice, she teaches a five-step HEART program for overcoming sorrow and living a happier life that involves honoring reality, embracing empathy, altering your perspective, recognizing gifts and tickling your funny bone. Ask her: During the holidays and other gatherings, what causes people to trigger old family hurts — and how can we stop reenacting the outdated drama? Can something be both painful and hilarious without diminishing how much it hurt? Is acceptance giving up, or finally putting down the rope in the tug-of-war? Contact Nikki Goldman at (858) 544-6899; ngoldman@rtirguests.com
