01. Labor Day: Essential Workers and Their Dirty Jobs
02. Labor Shortage? Lure Back Baby Boomers
03. Vaccine Mandates Are Working
04. What to Expect from the Theranos Trial
05. Interview Emmy-Nominated Stunt Actor
06. 20th Anniversary of Attacks: How 9/11 Changed America
07. September Twelfth: An American Comeback Story
08. The Western Wildfires/COVID-19 Connection
09. Does Your Pet Have Back-to-School Anxiety?
10. The 6 Types of Men in Relationships
11. Healing Secrets Already in Your Kitchen
12. Character Flaw or Rare Genetic Condition?
13. Young Pakistani American on 9/11, Discrimination and Tolerance
14. How Reading Can Create More Caring Kids
15. Let’s Talk Time Travel!
1. ==> Labor Day: Essential Workers and Their Dirty Jobs
The pandemic has drawn unprecedented attention to the country’s essential workers. Now, journalist Eyal Press is calling on us to look at that work — especially the difficult jobs society considers essential but morally compromised. Press says Americans have delegated society’s most unpleasant, morally troubling tasks to a separate, largely invisible class of dirty workers. He’ll describe a less familiar set of occupational hazards workers face including psychological and emotional hardships such as stigma, shame, PTSD, and moral injury, and how these burdens fall disproportionately on low-income workers, undocumented immigrants, women, and people of color. From slaughterhouse workers to prison guards, drone pilots and oil rig operators, he says workers often feel economically trapped in their jobs, morally compromised, and part of an invisible class of Americans. Journalist Eyal Press is a contributor to The New Yorker and the author of “Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com or Briana Caywood at (703) 646-5188
2. ==> Labor Shortage? Lure Back Baby Boomers
The number of baby boomers who retired in 2020 was 3.2 million more than in 2019 and more than one million more than the average since 2011, according to Pew Research. Will the mounting labor shortage and a desire to accommodate flexibility and remote work demands lure back older workers? “Workers over the age of 55 are ideal candidates for many open positions right now. Many are vaccinated and willing to work in person at a time when employers are eager for workers to collaborate at the office,” says Andrew Challenger, senior VP at the global outplacement and coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. “However, even before the pandemic, companies were realigning their workforces under the mistaken beliefs that older workers are not as tech-savvy as and are more expensive and demanding than their younger counterparts.” Challenger says employers desperate for talent should reevaluate their misguided bias. He’ll offer tips for older job seekers on updating a resume, staying current with technology, embracing LinkedIn and social media, and being open to positions that offer less money and a lower title. Contact Colleen Madden Blumenfeld at (314) 807-1568 (cell); colleenmadden@challengergray.com
3. ==> Vaccine Mandates Are Working
With hospitals across the country filled with unvaccinated COVID patients and the FDA giving full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, health experts have been begging the unvaccinated to get the shot. But it appears employers hold more sway in changing reluctant people. According to a new Axios/Ipsos Coronavirus poll, workers are more likely to get vaccinated when their employers require them to. Eighty percent of respondents whose employers require a COVID-19 vaccine said they were already vaccinated and another 10% said they were likely to get a vaccine. In comparison, at employers with no vaccine requirement, 68% said they were already vaccinated and 6% were likely to get the vaccine. Pharmaceutical expert Dean Fanelli, Ph.D., can talk about vaccine hesitancy, booster shots, vaccine passports, herd immunity and much more. Fanelli is a partner in the intellectual property department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s Washington D.C. office. His focus is on pharmaceutical- and chemical-related technologies. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919) 377-1200 or ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
4. ==> What to Expect from the Theranos Trial
The highly anticipated trial of ex-Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is underway in San Jose, California. The Stanford dropout who was once a Silicon Valley darling faces felony charges that she duped elite financial backers, customers and patients. Her startup, Theranos, promised to revolutionize the medical world by diagnosing diseases with just a few drops of blood — but the technology didn’t live up to expectations and may never have worked at all. Attorney Tom Lallas can discuss all aspects of the trial, which is expected to last three months and provide moments of high drama, with a star-studded cast of billionaire Theranos investors and influential figures that sat on the company’s board. A trial lawyer for more than 42 years, Tom Lallas has represented and tried cases for institutional clients, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, commercial lenders, and tech companies. He frequently appears in the media to comment on and explain legal issues. Contact Cherie Kerr at (714) 550-9900 (office); (714) 271-2140 (cell) or Cherie@kerrpr-execuprov.com
5.==> Interview Emmy-Nominated Stunt Actor
This year, for the very first time, the Television Academy will hand out an Emmy award for outstanding stunt performance. And although there are other women nominated as part of a team, Janeshia Adams-Ginyard is the only woman to receive a nomination as an individual for her work in the HBO series Lovecraft Country. Invite her on your show and find out what it’s like to work in the predominantly male field of stunt work as well as how she got into the business. An actress, stunt woman and professional wrestler, Janeshia has had major roles on commercial, television, and film projects and has worked alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest superstars. She is probably best known for her role as Nomble, one of the Dora Milaje, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Black Panther, and found out about her Emmy nomination while on the set of her latest project, an untitled Marvel Production. She is also the founder Hyphy 4 Christ, Inc., a faith-based entertainment organization. Contact Jerome Brooks at jerome@brookstm.com
6. ==> 20th Anniversary of Attacks: How 9/11 Changed America
On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists from the Islamist extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial aircraft and crashed two of them into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York City. A third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. After learning about the other attacks, passengers on the fourth hijacked plane, Flight 93, fought back, and the plane crashed into an empty field in western Pennsylvania. It was the worst attack on American soil since the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Invite Dr. Carole Lieberman to share how America was forever changed that fateful day. Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H., is a board-certified psychiatrist and the author of “Coping with Terrorism: Dreams Interrupted” and “Lions and Tigers and Terrorists, Oh My: How to Protect Your Child from Terrorism.” She also hosts The Terrorist Therapist radio show. Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988 (call/text); markgoldman73@gmail.com
7. ==> September Twelfth: An American Comeback Story
Invite 9/11 terrorist attack expert and author Dean Rotbart to share the behind-the-scenes story of how the Wall Street Journal published a Pulitzer Prize-winning edition on 9/12, even though its newsroom was destroyed the day before. The Journal staff’s response on 9/11 offers lessons for any organization, business, or individual confronted with an unexpected, large, setback and can either rebound or quit. Rotbart can share amazing, never-told 9/11 stories, as well as explain what anyone can learn from the experiences of the journalists who experienced it firsthand. Rotbart is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated former reporter and columnist for the Wall Street Journal and the host of MondayMorningRadio.com, a weekly business podcast. His new book is “September Twelfth: An American Comeback Story.” Contact him at dean.rotbart@september-twelfth.com
8. ==> The Western Wildfire/COVID-19 Connection
Thousands of COVID-19 cases and deaths in California, Oregon, and Washington between March and December 2020 may be attributable to increases in fine particulate air pollution from wildfire smoke, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard. “Clearly, we see that, overall, this is a very dangerous combination,” Francesca Dominici, a professor of biostatistics at Harvard and one of the authors of the study, said of the interplay between smoke and COVID-19. “It’s a really scary thing as we continue to face these wildfires all around the world.” Researchers attributed 20,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 750 deaths to the wildfire pollution and found that health outcomes worsened as air quality deteriorated. “This study provides policymakers with key information regarding how the effects of one global crisis — climate change — can have cascading effects on concurrent global crises — in this case, the COVID-19 pandemic,” says Dominici. Contact Francesca Dominici at fdominic@hsph.harvard.edu or Ted Datz at (617) 432-8413; tdatz@hsph.harvard.edu
9. ==> Does Your Pet Have Back-to-School Anxiety?
Family pets have gotten used to everyone being home this past year and a half, especially the ones adopted during the pandemic who know nothing else! How are they handling being left alone now that many pet owners are returning to school and work? Dr. Judy Morgan says animals that are not used to being alone can become destructive. She’ll discuss ways to help pets cope with being at loose ends for long periods, symptoms that indicate your pet is having separation anxiety, and natural ways to prepare your pet and protect your home. Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT, specializes in integrative medicine, combining the best of both traditional and holistic veterinary care. She’s the founder and CEO of Naturally Healthy Pets and the author of several books including “Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs: Maximizing Health with Whole Foods, Not Drugs.” Contact her at (609) 202-0999; judy@drjudymorgan.com
10. ==> The 6 Types of Men in Relationships
Some women make the same dating mistakes over and over then wonder why they can’t find happiness. Author, speaker, and personal transformation expert Arnoux Goran says that once a woman knows the six types of men, she can navigate her way to red hot romance. Invite him to share the secrets that can lead to relationship bliss. He can tell your audience the biggest mistakes women make when choosing a partner and the red flags women should watch out for. Goran has developed a method to reprogram yourself that was studied by the University of California, Irvine, and proven to be 100% effective. His latest program is HowToAttractYourSoulmate.com. Goran has been featured on radio and television nationwide. Contact him at (878) 203-8231; AGoran@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Healing Secrets Already in Your Kitchen
Clint G. Rogers, Ph.D., has health advice that will not only help your listeners lose weight and feel better, it’s also simple — and delicious! Invite him to share the secrets of the late Dr. Pankaj Naram, an internationally famous master healer with whom Dr. Clint trained. On your show he’ll discuss how to boost your immune system with things already in your home, instantly reduce anxiety and release stress, and reduce blood pressure to normal in minutes. Listeners will learn ways to ease arthritis and joint pain with food, improve memory and focus by pressing certain points on the body and achieve healthy and lasting weight loss. Clint G. Rogers, Ph.D., is a university researcher whose TEDx talk on Dr. Naram has been viewed by millions. Dr. Clint designed and taught with Dr. Naram a university certification course in Berlin, Germany, for doctors. He just released an audiobook of his best-selling “Ancient Secrets of a Master Healer: A Western Skeptic, An Eastern Master, and Life’s Greatest Secrets.” Contact him at (914) 215-4792; DrClint@MyAncientSecrets.com
12. ==> Character Flaw or Rare Genetic Condition?
Have a coworker who doesn’t do much? A brother-in-law who is unable to hold down a job? Know someone who is young yet is always tired and lacking motivation? All three of these individuals might appear to be lazy but it is possible that what they have instead is a rare genetic brain disorder that is often missed by physicians who lack awareness of it themselves. Educate your audience by interviewing Ann S. Woodbury, who has become an expert on myotonic dystrophy (Dystrophia Myotonica, DM), a disease that is characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. Ann’s husband and four children have DM and it was through her search to get answers for their care that she became expert enough to share her knowledge of the disease and its treatment as the head of Utah’s DM support group and write “Surviving Myotonic Dystrophy.” She has been on this mission since their diagnoses in 1998. Contact her at (801) 554-1258; annswoodbury@gmail.com
13. ==> Young Pakistani American on 9/11, Discrimination and Tolerance
On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a new middle-grade novel confronts racial discrimination and encourages tolerance and understanding. Author Saadia Faruqi introduces the powerful and topical novel “Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero” about a small-town, Texas-born Muslim boy named Azeem whose only goal is to win the upcoming regional robotics competition. But because this year is the 20th anniversary of 9/11, racist and hateful comments are directed toward Azeem and the rest of his community. After reading his uncle’s journal during 9/11 he comes to understand the nation’s fear and anger and enacts a plan to confront his bullies with understanding, justice and love. Saadia Faruqi can discuss what the 9/11 20th anniversary means to her as a Pakistani American and what she hopes readers will take away from the new book. Contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com
14. ==> How Reading Can Create More Caring Kids
Does learning about cultural diversity and endangered animals at a young age result in more educated and caring kids? Ronald Meade believes it does. In “Travels with Pinky the Invisible Dragon,” a little girl who is lost in the forest meets a magical wizard who sends her, together with Pinky, the invisible dragon, on a journey of discovery to faraway places to learn about the beauty of different cultures as well as the plight of endangered animals such as pandas, albatrosses, and elephants. Meade can discuss why he wrote the book and what he hopes children will gain by reading it. Contact Ronald Meade at (970) 925-1235; meaderonnie@hotmail.com
15. ==> Let’s Talk Time Travel!
What if you could find out which professional football, baseball, and basketball teams were the greatest of all time? Well, in author Carl Tulee’s book, “Time Gamblers: Trilogy,” a group of time travelers does! Interview the author to hear more about the consequences of time travel and what inspired him to write about it. Contact Tulee at (734) 641-9935; carloannettem@gmail.com
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