November 15, 2018
01. Is Amazon HQ2 Just a Transfer of Wealth?
02. How Amazon HQ2 Can Benefit Cities
03. Etsy Expert: Have a Hand-Crafted Holiday
04. Keep Your Belt On: Beat Thanksgiving Bloat
05. Holiday Headaches: The Family Addict is Coming
06. Which Came First, the Gift or the Gratitude?
07. Don’t Slip this to the Dog Under the Holiday Table
08. 2 Choices Could Lead to Your Happiest Holiday
09. Could this Save California from Wildfires?
10. Psychotherapist: How to Heal Our National Trauma
11. Common Sense Ways to Tame Incivility
12. How May Sexopaths Have Been in the White House?
13. The Surprising Reason You Might Get the Flu This Year
14. Too Many People Die Needlessly in our Hospitals
15. The Real Causes of Autism, and the Cure
16. Sugar’s Surprising Link to Cancer Survival
17. Fascinating Facts about Getting More Sleep
18. National Caregiving Month: Unsung Heroes
19. Long-Married Pastor Reveals Why Marriages Fail
20. What Really Happens When We Die?
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1. ==> Is Amazon HQ2 Just a Transfer of Wealth?
Decision day has come after months of U.S. cities vying
to become the next Amazon headquarters, but Greg LeRoy,
executive director of Good Jobs First, says Crystal
City and Long Island City citizens have no idea what
their elected officials have promised to Amazon. “We
don’t know what special new subsidies have been
promised that will require state or local enactments.
We don’t know if gentrification buffers — especially
affordable housing — are included. We don’t know if
clawbacks or other safeguards are included. We don’t
know the cost per job.” LeRoy says what we do know, is
that both deals were negotiated in secret, without any
public input. “We know that past U.S. ‘megadeals’ have
cost an average of $658,000 per job. At that price,
taxpayers can never come close to breaking even. Such
deals convey a massive transfer of wealth from
taxpayers to shareholders.” Contact Greg LeRoy at
goodjobs@goodjobsfirst.org; @goodjobsfirst
2. ==> How Amazon HQ2 Can Benefit Cities
According to Joe Parilla of the Brookings Institution,
“Leaders in Northern Virginia and New York have signed
up to try to make this work. If done right, these two
global metros could invest in shared regional assets
that not only benefit Amazon but also workers,
communities and other businesses.” Parilla says
Amazon’s presence will have a gravitational pull on
other companies, spin off new businesses, and create
demand for local suppliers. But, he also admits there
are downsides. “Even with the most ambitious workforce
development efforts imaginable, most local residents
will not directly benefit from Amazon’s investment. For
them, there are well-founded concerns that their cost
of living will increase as new arrivals bid up the
price of housing.” Joe Parilla is a fellow at the
Metropolitan Policy Program at The Brookings
Institution. Contact him at (202) 797-6139; @joeparilla
or Anthony Fiano at afiano@brookings.edu
3. ==> Etsy Expert: Have a Hand-Crafted Holiday
Interview Etsy Trend Expert Dayna Isom Johnson about
holiday gift ideas and tips. Dayna is also a judge on
the NBC-TV show ‘Making It,’ hosted by Amy Poehler and
Nick Offerman. She’s got her finger on the pulse of all
the latest shopping trends and when it comes to holiday
gift-giving, Dayna can discuss some of the most popular
craft gift ideas that are trending on Etsy (the online
marketplace for hand-crafted and custom-made items) for
men, women and kids including suggestions on
thoughtful, uniquely personalized gift items. She can
also share her tips on making the holiday shopping
experience as simple and fun as possible without all
the stress. Contact John Angelo at
john@premieretv.com.
4. ==> Keep Your Belt On: Beat Thanksgiving Bloat
Who hasn’t had to undo a button or two after a big
Thanksgiving meal? Keep your belt on this year and have
registered dietitian Tamara Duker Freuman share tips to
beat the “belly bloat” many of us experience during the
holidays by finding digestive friendly meals that will
please your taste buds and your stomach. She’ll discuss
the different causes of bloat, surprising ‘healthy’
foods that could be causing you gut problems, and how
to fix your gastric woes and find relief! Freuman has
spent her career talking candidly about the digestive
issues many people are too embarrassed to discuss with
others. Her advice appears on US News + World Report’s
eat+run blog and Yahoo! Health. Her new book is “The
Bloated Belly Whisperer.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer
at (703) 646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden
at (703) 646-5188.
5. ==> Holiday Headaches: The Family Addict is Coming
Did you know that one out of every three people suffer
from addiction? This means that most likely we will all
be dealing with “that relative” over the holiday season
– Thanksgiving through New Year’s. Interview Michael
McGee, M.D. to discover five tips on how to deal with
the relative who always seems to ruin everyone’s good
time because of their addiction. He can help your
audience navigate this uncomfortable experience in the
moment, both in their homes and at the inevitable
office holiday party! This year be prepared ahead of
time with all of Dr. McGee’s professional experience
and expertise. Dr. Michael McGee trained at Stanford
and Harvard Medical Schools. He has helped hundreds of
patients beat their addictions to go on and lead full
lives. He is the author of “The Joy of Recovery: The
New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact
Dr. McGee at (978) 360-6071; mdm@wellmind.com
6. ==> Which Came First, the Gift or the Gratitude?
Are we grateful for our gifts or are we gifted because
we’re grateful? According to multimillionaire
entrepreneur, angel investor and author May McCarthy,
gratitude is the mainspring for abundance and success.
“Gratitude helps us maintain the optimal state to
notice more opportunities to achieve our goals. Being
grateful also stimulates our subconscious and intuition
to provide us with more information that is in
alignment with our desired outcomes. We tend to notice
helpful information more easily when we incorporate
gratitude as a habit into our lives.” May McCarthy will
share her formula for success and how to incorporate
its key variable, gratitude. You’ll learn how to
develop your intuition, discover your purpose and use
gratitude to create powerful, practical and achievable
goals. May McCarthy has co-founded and grown six
profitable companies. She is a guest university
lecturer and professional speaker and has appeared on
dozens of local, national, and international radio and
television programs. She is the author of “The Path to
Wealth” and “The Gratitude Formula.” Contact Mara
Quigley at (661) 255-8283; mara@steveallenmedia.com
7. ==> Don’t Slip this to the Dog Under the Holiday
Table
Are you planning to share your Thanksgiving feast with
your pets? Dr. Judy Morgan can discuss what is safe to
share and what can be dangerous—and even deadly—for
pets. She’ll discuss safety tips if you’re hosting a
party or travelling with a pet, what common holiday
items are toxic to animals, and what to check for after
a party that could be dangerous for your pet. Morgan is
a holistic veterinarian who treats dogs, cats, and
horses. She is chief veterinary medical officer for
Monkey’s House Senior Dog Hospice and Sanctuary and
works with rescue groups for homeless dogs. Her latest
book is “Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs: Maximizing
Health with Whole Foods, Not Drugs,” coauthored with
her husband, Hue Grant. Contact her at (609) 202-0999;
judy@drjudymorgan.com
8. ==> How Just 2 Choices Could Lead to Your Happiest
Holiday Season
Are you finding yourself waiting for somebody else to:
Make the holidays happier and more memorable for you?
Or help you avoid seasonal worries and even loneliness?
Or build your confidence, relieve “holiday overwhelm”
and set the stage for an excellent 2019? In reality,
the choice is YOURS — says sought-after speaker,
author and motivational choice expert Rico Racosky.
Invite this articulate guest to reveal how easy it is
to choose joy and motivation, especially as we approach
Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Day. Rico, known
internationally as The New Story Guy, will reveal that
holiday happiness starts when you move toward a
meaningful new story and away from your old frustrating
story that hasn’t been working for you. He will offer
advice on accepting the “I choose to…” model as we
handle money (from gift shopping to donations),
transform relationships, build career and even face
health issues. Rico’s latest book is “Just2Choices.”
Reach him at (303) 928-9368; Rico@Just2Choices.com
9. ==> Could this Save California from Wildfires?
Usually the summer and fall months in California are
wildfire season, when dry weather, high temperatures,
and rogue winds set the Golden State aglow in deadly
fires. This year, however, the season continues
unabated, with whole Northern and Southern California
towns evacuated, and at least one city thoroughly
destroyed. Californian entrepreneur Jim Moseley has
seen firsthand how the fires affect the state, and has
repurposed a fire-proofing material used by NASA into a
powerful line of defense against the conflagration. Has
he found a fool-proof way to fireproof our property and
our natural resources? Jim Moseley will talk about the
current wildfires and how they’ve become more
destructive and how solutions to the problem may be
found in existing technology. Moseley, a Grammy-
nominated trombonist (Google “Moseley Trombone” and
enjoy!) can be reached at (818) 486-4662.
10. ==> Psychotherapist: How to Heal Our National
Trauma
How can America heal from its own national trauma
caused by hate crimes and growing polarization?
Psychotherapist Gillian Padgett has insights on what to
do when the unthinkable happens—whether it is murder,
abuse or the result of a natural disaster. She’ll share
the ABCs of coping with trauma and why the country and
individuals who experience it will be forever changed
but can come out stronger. In addition to being a
psychotherapist, Gillian is a hypnotherapist trained to
work with victims of crime and families of murder
victims. Her latest book is “From Trauma to
Tranquility” Reach her at (647) 270-7602;
gillian@stresswisdomsolutions.com
11. ==> Fun Show: Common Sense Ways to Tame Incivility
Incivility is out of control. We are just acting ruder
and ruder. Joffre McClung says common sense and self-
love go hand in hand and clearly there are a whole lot
of Americans that do not love themselves these days.
Invite her to share five humorous—but serious—common
sense rules we need to make common again. Whether it’s
minding your own business or thinking before you speak,
Joffre will discuss simple rules to tame the current
rise in rude behavior, like keeping your voice down in
public. “No one needs to hear your phone conversation.
You are just not that interesting and no one needs to
hear you fighting or arguing. Can’t say something nice?
Then don’t say anything! Not everyone cares what you
think,” says Joffre. Joffre McClung has appeared on
numerous radio and TV programs including CBS TV-Austin
TX, Hay House Radio and The Joe Franklin Show. A former
media producer, independent filmmaker, and author,
Joffre takes the esoteric and brings it back down to
earth with a big dose of common sense. Her latest book
is “The Heart of the Matter.” Contact her at (917)
690-5619 (TX); joffremcclung@gmail.com
12. ==> How Many Sexopaths Have Been in the White
House?
The #MeToo movement has demonstrated that sociopathic
sex addicts—also known as sexopaths—are frequently
found in positions of power. But how many sexopaths
have been in the White House? Using her Sexopath
Spotting Tool, Nicole Kelly, M.D., will discuss the
current and former White House occupants and whether
they qualify. She can also answer such questions as
what is the definition of a sexopath? Does being a
sexopath or sociopath make you more successful? Why
are sexopaths attracted to power? Kelly is a board-
certified physician who was victimized by a sociopathic
sex addict who embezzled over $700,000 from her medical
practice. Her new book is “Charming Cheaters: Protect
Yourself from the Sociopaths, Psychopaths, and
Sexopaths in Your Life.” Reach her at (615) 530-6969;
Nicole@NicoleKellyMD.com
13. ==> The Surprising Reason You Might Get the Flu
This Year
You’ve had the flu shot, which some years is only just
ten percent effective. And you do your best to avoid
people who are coughing and clearly sick. But you still
could end up with the flu, according to Judson
Somerville, M.D. This is particularly true if you
liberally slather on sunscreen or spend a lot of time
indoors. Interview Dr. Somerville to learn why this is
so and what you can do about it. He’ll explain how
taking the right dose of an inexpensive and widely
available vitamin supplement can keep you and your
family well and even prevent the tragic deaths of
thousands of people who get the flu each year. Dr.
Somerville is the author of “The Optimal Dose: Restore
Your Health with the Power of Vitamin D3.” Reach him at
(956) 286-0766; somervillejudson@netscape.net
14. ==> Far Too Many People Continue to Die Needlessly
in our Hospitals
200,000 preventable deaths each year in the US
healthcare system is like having 20 Boeing 747
airliners crashing each week! How and why is this
happening? And why won’t the people in charge DO
something about it? For decades, Dr. Ira Williams has
been trying to challenge and educate quality of care
experts not only in three Federal Agencies in
Washington, D.C., but also in his home state of South
Carolina. According to Dr. Williams the politicians and
physicians are trying to solve the wrong problem! Dr.
Ira Williams is an author, an experienced surgeon,
medical malpractice expert witness and an expert in how
to improve our healthcare delivery system. His latest
book is “Healthcare Warriors, Why and How to Become
One.” Contact Dr. Ira Williams at (864) 676-1420;
drirawilliams@gmail.com
15. ==> This M.D. Knows the Real Causes of Autism, and
the Cure
According to a recent report from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, more children than ever
are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The
data shows that autism affects one in 59 children, an
increase from previously reported one in 68 children.
Physicians and autism researchers also claims that the
causes are unknown, and there is no cure. “Both of
these statements are not true at all!” says physician
and author Dr. Rajalakshmi Kandaswamy. After exploring
the power of holistic energy healing in her own medical
practice and life, Dr. Raja spent more than 25 years
developing the Autism Cure, which shows results from
day one! She recently was recognized by Buzzfeed as one
of five professionals in the world to watch out for in
the autism arena. She is the author of “How to Heal
Autism and ADHD in 30 Days: The Phenomenally Powerful
Breakthrough of Intent Healing” and a graduate of
India’s premier medical college C.M.C Vellore. Contact
her at healautismnowfoundation@gmail.com
16. ==> How Nixing Sugar Can Dramatically Increase
Cancer Survival Rates
When Anthony Randle’s wife Jessica was diagnosed with
stage four breast cancer, her doctors told her she
could eat whatever she wanted while undergoing
aggressive treatments. But after having a poignant
dream about his late grandmother who was a gifted
energy healer, Anthony began doing his own research and
discovered some shocking facts. “I learned that sugar
actually feeds cancer,” he says. After elimination
sugar from her diet, Jessica sailed through chemo with
virtually no side effects. “After every treatment, I
wanted her to relax and nap,” he says. “But she would
have so much energy that we would go play tennis. The
ball would rush past me!” He shares his poignant
experiences in his acclaimed book “The True Story of a
Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver: The Struggle
Within,” and can reveal how he and his wife made it
through this traumatic experience healthier and happier
than ever. Contact him at arandle1076@ gmail.com or
(702) 533-6667.
17. ==> Fascinating Facts about Getting More Sleep
Some 30 to 40 percent of Americans are not getting
enough sleep setting themselves up for brain fog,
weight gain, diabetes, and other ills. But sleep is a
big deal and we can do better. Bring wellness educator
Adita Yrizarry-Lang on your show to share fascinating
facts about how to get the type of sleep that helps you
wake up de-stressed and refreshed. For instance, you’ll
learn what to keep by your bed in case you wake up in
the middle of the night, what you should never do three
hours before bed, ways cortisol and serotonin take
turns and how to find your own favorite relaxing
rituals. Adita is a 30-year wellness educator who has
been quoted in Shape and Fitness. She is the author of
“SuperPowers, A Busy Woman’s Guide to Health and
Happiness.” Reach her at (305) 794-6505;
info@AditaLang.com
18. ==> National Caregiving Month: Unsung Heroes
People 65 and older around the globe outnumber the
entire populations of Russia, Japan, France, Germany
and Australia combined. With 30,000 people daily
turning 60 worldwide, this trend shows no signs of
slowing down for at least 10 years. November is
National Caregiving Month, a time to recognize the hard
work and personal sacrifices caregivers make, often
without back up, appreciation or compensation. Bring
Carol-Ann Hamilton on your show not only to pay tribute
to those who keep elderly people thriving and out of
nursing homes but to help such individuals avoid
harming their own health in the process. Carol-Ann is a
former caregiver and an advocate for the beleaguered
Sandwich Generation. A fount of information, she can
offer advice on coping with systems like health care,
legal, financial, automobile and real estate. She’ll
also share how to avoid consumer service providers who
claim to reduce stress, only to make the eldercare
nightmare worse. Carol-Ann is the author of “Coping
with Un-cope-able Parents.” Contact her at (905)
822-2503; carolann@carolannhamilton.com
19. ==> This Long-Married Pastor Reveals Why Marriages
Fail
While almost one in two marriages fail and only 6
percent of married couples make it to their 50th
wedding anniversary, long-time pastor and Christian
marriage counselor Rev. George Sukhdeo and his wife
have celebrated 46 years together. “We have experienced
almost every challenge couple face in marriage,” he
says. “Through the years, I have counseled about 500
couples, with an 85 percent success rate.” While
finances, infidelity and incessant arguing are leading
causes for divorce, Rev. George can reveal some other
major, little-known reasons, and how to avoid becoming
a statistic. Rev. George is an ordained minister with
the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, He received a
Master of Ministry in Christian Counseling degree and a
B.A. in theology from Christian Bible College of Rocky
Mount, N.C. He has 34 years of experience in Christian
ministries as a pastor, Christian counselor and life
coach. He is the author of the book “Preparing for and
Fostering Harmony in Marriage” Contact him at
georges_8@sympatico.ca or (416) 460-4134.
20. ==> What Really Happens When We Die?
Some people believe that we go to an afterlife, heaven
or hell after we pass on. Others are convinced that we
merely go to sleep for all eternity. While growing up
in a Midwestern funeral home where her dad was an
undertaker, Margo Lenmark learned the truth about what
really happens when we depart this mortal coil. “People
send messages in death that are very clear,” she says.
“Death is not the end. I have gotten messages from dead
people that have helped me to live a better life.” She
shares her fascinating experiences and insights in her
newly published book “Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of
an Undertaker’s Daughter.” The book has received
glowing reviews from a number of prominent authors and
spiritual leaders including Deepak Chopra, who says,
“Life is not the opposite of death. It is birth and
death that are opposites. Life is the continuum of
birth and death eternally, and now. Read this
engrossing book for your own insights into reality.”
Contact Margo at margolenmark1@gmail.com or (828)
260-0873.