December 18, 2018
01. Judge Drops Bomb on US Healthcare System
02. Is Donald Trump Making America Great Again?
03. Wrestling Champ Abilene Maverick
04. Like A Personal Elf: Last-Minute Toy Help
05. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Angels
06. How to Handle Holiday Panhandlers
07. What You Never Knew about Christmas Carols
08. How to Survive Obnoxious Relatives this Holiday
09. Why Your Family Pushes Your Buttons
10. The Dark Side of Christmas
11. Holiday Party Dos and Don’ts
12. Relieve Holiday Stress in Seconds
13. From Bordeaux to Bubbly: Holiday Wine Tips
14. Why Nice People Cheat on Their Spouses
15. Deceived: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
16. How to Make the Death Penalty More Humane
17. Interview the ‘Decision Doula’
18. Why Losing a Pet Hurts So Much
19. Often-Ignored Trait Leads to Unimaginable Success
20. Revealed: God’s Only Reason to Get Married
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1. ==> Judge Drops Bomb on US Healthcare System
According to health law expert Timothy Jost, a federal
district judge in Texas just dropped a bomb on the
Affordable Care Act, and the entire American health
care system. “The invalidation of the ACA, if upheld on
appeal, would affect virtually every American. In
deciding to wreak this destruction on the American
health care system, Judge O’Connor arrogated to himself
authority that rightly belongs with Congress.
Republicans in Congress repeatedly tried and failed to
repeal the ACA. It is not up to an unelected judge to
do it himself.” Timothy Stoltzfus Jost, J.D., is an
Emeritus Professor at the Washington and Lee University
School of Law. He is a coauthor of the casebook “Health
Law”, used widely throughout the United States in
teaching health law, and the author of numerous books
about health law. Contact him at JostT@wlu.edu
2. ==> Is Donald Trump Making America Great Again?
Donald Trump won the presidency to make his MAGA
movement reality. Is our president improving your life
whether you realize it or not? Invite Rick Elkin,
political analyst and author of the book “Trump’s
Reckoning,” to discuss the president’s successes and
abilities to overcome obstacles. Audiences will be
fascinated, whether Elkin is discussing: Trump’s
redefining what’s presidential… his administration’s
historic tax reform… his stand on immigration… the
thriving high economy and today’s low unemployment
rate… Trump’s recent trade agreements and more. Ask
him: Why do millions of voters tend to keep quiet about
their Trump support? Can Trump and the media repair
their relationships? Is President Trump on-target for
re-election? Can the Republican Party Survive WITHOUT
Trump? Could he be our modern day Lincoln? Contact Rick
Elkin at 760-825-4884; RElkin@rtirguests.com
3. ==> Wrestling Champ Abilene Maverick
Wrestling champion Abilene Maverick is known as ‘The
Governor’s Daughter.’ During her final year of college,
Abilene’s father suddenly passed away in front of the
TV and Abilene was heartbroken. Her mother, who had
forged a successful career in politics, then stepped in
and suggested Abilene make her dad proud by pursuing a
career in wrestling. She’s featured in next month’s AXS
TV premiere of WOW: Women of Wrestling. WOW’s roster
boasts over 30 highly skilled wrestlers—each with their
own unique personalities and backstories inspired by
the women behind the WOW Superheroes—competing to win
the coveted WOW World Championship. Contact Johanna
Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Erin Bolden at (703)
646-5188.
4. ==> Like A Personal Elf: Last-Minute Toy Help
With just one week to go until kids everywhere are
unwrapping Christmas gifts under the tree, invite an
expert from The Toy Insider to share last-minute toy
shopping tips. Listeners will learn how to create a
shopping game plan with tricks to knock off their last
minute toy gifts without breaking the bank or spending
hours at the mall. Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht
says as Christmas gets closer, you need to think
outside the retail ‘box.’ “Lots of unexpected retailers
are carrying toys this year. If you are stopping at a
grocery store or wholesale club like Costco or Sam’s
Club on your way to a family gathering, you will find
tons of toys, making your last-minute shopping even
easier.” The Toy Insider is an online source for
product information about children’s toys, tech and
entertainment. Contact Laurie Schact at
laurie@toyinsider.com; (212) 575-4510; (516) 660-6660
(cell), or Kristen Joerger at Kristen@LKPRinc.com;
(646) 484-4577; (603) 494-3295 (cell)
5. ==> Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Angels
We’re inundated with imagery of angels this time of
year but according to Dr. Michael Heiser, what you’ve
been told, through Christmas stories — or in recent
decades, the mass media — is quite incomplete, and
sometimes, even wildly inaccurate! Do angels exist? If
so, do they have wings? What do they do? Does everyone
have a Guardian angel? Invite Heiser, a world-renowned
scholar and expert in the Ancient Near East and semitic
languages, to share the most common misunderstandings
about angels, what the media and pop culture gets
wrong, and the finer points of the Christmas story. Dr.
Heiser has researched the context and language within
which the ancient Israelites would have recorded and
understood angels and the supernatural events recorded
in the Bible. He is the author of “Angels.” Contact
Jason Jones at jason@jonesliterary.com
6. ==> How to Handle Holiday Panhandlers
As the year comes to a close and the bitter cold
settles in, many people have an urge to be generous to
those seeking a handout. Others aren’t so sure.
Interview Glen Dunzweiler for tips on handling
panhandlers. Ask him: are panhandlers lazy or
entrepreneurial? Are they usually dangerous or drug
addicted? Is soliciting money on the street even legal?
What’s the difference between giving money to a
panhandler and donating to the Salvation Army? Glen is
a filmmaker, producer, director, public speaker and
former college professor whose documentary,
“yHomeless,” can be seen on Amazon Prime. He is the
author of “Things I’ve Learned From The Homeless.”
Contact him at 702-703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com
7. ==> What You Never Knew about Christmas Carols
In its purest form, the Christmas spirit brings us
closer to our fellow human beings and to the idea of
peace on earth. But in troubled times where incivility
dominates the news and our interactions with others who
are different than us can be testy, some people will
come down with a bad case of the “bah humbugs.”
Affectionately known as Mrs. Christmas, Renae Baker
says the Christmas spirit has an even larger role in
divisive times and singing Christmas carols can help
listeners reclaim their holiday joy. Invite her on your
show and discover the secret legend of “The 12 Days of
Christmas” and the story of a Christmas carol that
prompted soldiers to put down their weapons. A
professional actress and singer for the past 20 years,
Baker has led a large troupe of holiday carolers from
the Broadway community who perform under the names The
Fabulous Fezziwigs and The Broadway CARE-olers at some
of the most iconic sites in New York City. She’s the
author of “Defeating Scrooge: How to Harness the Power
of Christmas Carols to Revive Your Spirit Anytime of
the Year.” Contact her at (917) 509-9022;
ismileny@gmail.com
8. ==> How to Survive Obnoxious Relatives this Holiday
Does holiday family togetherness make you wish that
Grandma would get run over by a reindeer? Do you
fantasize about roasting all of the nuts in your clan
on an open fire? Jane Jenkins Herlong feels your pain,
and can provide valuable tips for surviving even the
most impossible relatives during the holidays. “The
joke of Christmas is that it’s supposed to be one of
the most special times,” she says. “But when you have
difficult family members, how do you celebrate the
season without losing your mind, or family?” Jane is a
former Miss America contestant, humorist, singer and
the author of four books including “Rhinestones on My
Flip-Flops.” She is a popular speaker and a gifted
singer who has recorded music CDs and humor/personal
growth DVDs. Her comedy is featured on Sirius XM 97.
Contact her at JHerlong@rtirguests.com or 803-599-2941
9. ==> Of Course Your Family Pushes Your Buttons – They
Installed Them!
Everyone worries about the holidays: Millennials, Baby
Boomers, and Gen X-ers alike all suffer from holiday
dread, particularly dinners with family, parties with
family, family reunions, family together-time — you
get the idea! Author and Life Coach Elizabeth Trinkaus
offers simple strategies that will help you prepare for
a peaceful holiday season with dreaded relatives, steps
that will help you claim your own space even in the
most toxic atmosphere. For more than 25 years,
Elizabeth Trinkaus has conducted workshops and done
speaking engagements all over the world, helping people
find their worth, speak their mind, and crush the
obstacles that prevent them from fulfilling their
potential. She has worked with professional groups and
individuals alike, and her straightforward, sensible
approach will inspire your listeners. Contact her at
919-205-2466.
10. ==> The Dark Side of Christmas
The holidays are an especially difficult time for those
who have lost loved ones. But instead of being consumed
by sorrow, undertaker’s daughter Margo Lenmark advises
that those who are missing departed loved ones should
embrace their grief. She realized this while growing
up in a Midwestern funeral home, where her dad was an
undertaker. “Death is not the end, and can actually
teach us all how to live better lives,” she says.
“People who have died have given me lessons about how
to live. There are gifts in grieving. People send
messages in death that are very clear. I have gotten
very valuable messages from dead people.” 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. Contact
Margo at MLenmark@rtirguests.com or 484-928-7824.
11. ==> Holiday Party Dos and Don’ts
Want to be a great guest at the next holiday party and
not the guy or gal who is remembered for being
thoughtless, drunk or clueless? Suzanne Wexler, a high
energy, fun, and fabulous lifestyle expert, will offer
your listeners five things to remember in order to be
the good kind of memorable. Among the topics she’ll
cover are what to bring the host or hostess that will
definitely be appreciated, what to leave home if you
are bringing your kids, what to bring an extra pair of
(you probably would not do this on your own), and the
importance of leaving gossip for after the party.
Suzanne is published in the Huffington Post, National
Post, Bust.com and her work has been syndicated
throughout Canada. She’s been quoted in
Goodhousekeeping.com, Prevention magazine and provided
commentary on CTV National, Virgin Radio and more. She
is currently writing a humor memoir titled “How to
Swing Like a Southern Belle — Even If You Are Frozen
in the North.” Reach her at (514) 704-0029;
suzannawexler@hotmail.com
12. ==> Relieve Holiday Stress in Seconds
You gotta love the holidays. All that rushing around to
buy gifts, pay for them, wrap them and give them out,
all the food prep and house cleaning, and parties you
simply have to attend. Whew! Fortunately, Santa does
not need to offer stress relief because Dawn Crystal
does that, live on your show. Using her angelic voice,
this sound healer can de-stress the most addled holiday
shoppers in seconds giving them more energy, while
chasing away the bah-humbugs. Dawn has been healing
people over the air using sound for 25 years and has
been interviewed on the radio more than 40 times and
has been a guest on major TV shows. Contact her at
807-907-6294; DCrystal@rtirguests.com
13. ==> From Bordeaux to Bubbly: Holiday Wine Tips
The right wine can really make your holiday dinner or
New Year’s party something special. Whether you’re
hosting at your house or going to someone else’s, wine
educator Jim Laughren can help you choose the perfect
bottle with total confidence. A terrific last-minute
guest, Jim makes talking about wine nearly as fun as
imbibing it, pointing out wines that will impress
without breaking your budget and even how to develop
your palate quickly if you are more of a beer drinker.
Jim is the author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More:
Adventures in Wine Appreciation.” He can explain how to
pick the right wine for any occasion: for holidays
gifts, weddings, business dinners and more. Reach him
at 954-317-9623; JLaughren@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Why Nice People Cheat on Their Spouses
When you think of philanderers, you probably are not
thinking “nice guy” or “nice girl.” Yet, surprisingly,
nice people are more likely to cheat on their spouses
than anyone! That’s what licensed marriage counselor
Brad Robinson has found in his more than ten years of
helping couples with trust issues restore their
relationship. Brad can talk about issues “nice” people
have with boundaries and their aversion to conflict and
ways those tendencies can lead to unintended
consequences like cheating. His podcast, “Healing
Broken Trust,” which he co-hosts with his wife, has
been downloaded 900,000 times in the last two years.
Contact him at (918) 606-1700;
morgan@tulsamarriagesolutions.com
15. ==> Deceived: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
Did you know it’s possible to reverse every disease?
That medicines don’t cure diseases – they are simply
managing the disease at the cost of side effects? That
not all “good” foods are good for everyone? Reena
Jadhav knows firsthand how important it is to take
control of your health and your body. She’ll share
shortcuts she learned the hard way, fighting her way
back to good health after 28 symptoms of an auto-immune
illness went misdiagnosed and untreated for years. A
highly successful tech entrepreneur educated at Wharton
and Harvard, Reena has a strong personal story of
surviving two major illnesses before the age of 50.
Reena is the author of the “Health Journal” and creator
of the Health Pyramid. Her new book focuses on
empowering people to take back their own health using
science. Contact Reena Jadhav at 650-309-1005;
RJadhav@rtirguests.com
16. ==> How to Make the Death Penalty More Humane
President Trump has said he wants to reinstate the
death penalty across the board. Ohio’s execution of an
inmate back in 2014 ended up a mess – described as long
and fitful and created a legal executions dilemma that
has plagued the nation both at a Federal and State
level. Regardless of your position on the death
penalty, everyone can agree that if it’s allowed it
needs to be humane. Dr. Ira Williams says he has the
perfect solution that eliminates all current
objections. Dr. Williams has had dual careers, serving
for more than 20 years as a USAF major and senior
navigator/bombardier and for 50 years as a board-
certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and
anesthesiologist. Contact Dr. Ira Williams at
864-479-8613; IWilliams@rtirguests.com
17. ==> Interview the ‘Decision Doula’
Sometimes making a tough decision can feel like giving
birth! Have you ever had to make a tough decision?
Like whether to leave a job? Get out of a relationship?
Or what medical treatment to pursue? It can leave you
feeling scared, lonely, and frozen with fear. Terrie
Novak is an expert at decision-making… or “choice-
making” as she likes to call it. As a systems analyst,
she does it every day at work for her customers. So,
when she was faced with a scary diagnosis and an even
scarier treatment option, she decided (after freaking
out) to apply what she does at work to help her make
some important decisions. Terrie Novak works in
software engineering as a systems analyst. Her unique
framework for “choice-making” can be applied to
decisions of any kind. Her book, “Hypothesis: An HPV
healing experiment”, outlines a six-step process she
created to help heal herself. Contact Terrie Novak at
503-336-3767;
TNovak@rtirguests.com
18. ==> Why Losing a Pet Hurts So Much
Anyone who has experienced the loss of a pet knows how
difficult it can be to move on and how alone it can
feel when other people fail to realize just how
important that animal was to their life. Invite Melissa
Lyons to celebrate the animal-human bond and bring some
hope and solace to pet owners suffering the loss of a
beloved animal. Lyons says, “In talking to people, I
was floored by the number of people who stop living and
can’t get back in the world after losing their pet. In
some ways, I believe losing a pet can be even more
devastating than the loss of a human being.” Lyons is
an award-winning author, speaker and entrepreneur who
has been featured on CTV News, CBC radio and other
media outlets. She is passionate about helping people
connect with and embrace fresh perspectives when faced
with loss or tragedy. Her debut book, “I Will Always
Love You”, has helped thousands of people move forward
with their lives. Her new book about pet loss is “Until
We Meet Again: From Grief to Hope After Losing a Pet.”
Contact her at (519) 562-0209; melissa@melissa-
lyons.com
19. ==> The Often-Ignored Trait that Can Lead to
Unimaginable Success
What are the secrets to success? Fame? Money? Power?
Physical beauty? None of the above, says best-selling
author Kim Chestney. She credits a trait all people
have, but may not even be aware of: Intuition!
“Intuition is the most important, yet least understood
faculty of human consciousness.” Kim says. “Getting
your ego out of the way and developing your inner voice
can facilitate well-being and growth in all aspects of
your life.” Kim has spent 20 years helping tens of
thousands of people to empower their lives and live
their truth with intuition. She can share how anyone
can tap into this innate trait to achieve success in
every aspect of their lives. Kim is an international
best-selling author and artist who founded the popular
CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her new Intuition
Masterclass is launching this fall as part of the debut
of her global online school, Intuition Lab. Contact her
at KChestney@rtirguests.com or 412-214-9502
20. ==> Revealed: God’s Only Reason to Get Married
Most people can offer plenty of reasons for why they
tied or are about to tie the knot, everything from
wanting to forge a life with their best friend to
raising children together and sharing common values.
But according to René and Gloria Vallières, there is
just one reason to get married and that’s to have daily
sex! Married for 48 years, René and Gloria Vallières
will explain that this is God’s idea—not theirs—as they
share the joys and challenges couples experience when
they are prepared to have sex every day whenever either
partner wants it. They’ll talk about why frequent sex
is more important to a successful marriage than good
communication, friendship or even who does the
housework. Their new book, “Radical Sex: God’s
Foundation for a Healthy Marriage,” is full of
controversial ideas that make them terrific guests.
René was a pastor in The Christian and Missionary
Alliance and a teaching elder at Evangelical
Fellowships in New York and Utah. Teaching adult
classes on relationships for 35 years. Gloria has a
prayer ministry and is a freelance writer. Contact René
and Gloria at (801) 783-0928;
TheBibleSexDevotional@gmail.com
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