October 24, 2019
01. Trump is Right, No Good Can Come from US in Syria
02. Zuckerberg, Facebook & Cryptocurrency
03. Netflix Series ‘The Toys that Made Us’
04. What Does Your Costume Say About You?
05. Do a Show on Growing Up with Ghosts
06. Interview the Queen of Haunts
07. Fright: Why We Love it and When It’s Too Much
08. Mark the 7th Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy
09. Too Early for Christmas Music? No Way!
10. What’s Happened to Rudy Giuliani? Nothing!
11. How Foreigners Shut U.S. Students out of Jobs
12. Domestic Violence Month Quiz: Is Your Relationship Abusive?
13. Doc Says He Could Have Saved Prince, Elvis and Michael Jackson
14. Dark Secrets Jeffrey Epstein Left Behind
15. Smart Tip: Use Life Insurance to Get Out of Debt
16. Bye-Bye Birdies
17. Shocking Truths about College
18. Why Our Best Students Feel Dumb
19. Why You Shouldn’t Punish Your Kids
20. Refire, Don’t Retire: Dream Bigger after 50
1.==> Trump is Right, No Good Can Come from US in Syria
Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from
Syria remains highly controversial on both sides of the
political aisle, but William Ruger says the president
was right to pull troops from the Syrian-Turkish
border. “It is not in our national interest to have a
small U.S. force in the middle of a long-running
dispute between our NATO ally Turkey and various
Kurdish groups in Syria,” he says. Adding, “As
President George Washington taught us at the beginning
of the republic, eternal interests trump temporary
partnerships. Despite the French helping us win our
independence, Washington refused to have France’s back
in its wars, eventually issuing a neutrality
proclamation and concluding a trade deal with France’s
arch-enemy the British. It is not America’s job to sort
out the future of Syria.” William Ruger is vice
president for research and policy at the Charles Koch
Institute and a veteran of the war in Afghanistan.
Contact Rachel Tripp at (571) 481-0783;
tripp@standtogether.org
2. ==> Zuckerberg, Facebook & Cryptocurrency
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was on Capitol Hill
yesterday defending his company’s cryptocurrency
project. The virtual currency (along with Bitcoin and
other cryptocurrencies) are making waves in the
financial realm. Their value is defined by a blockchain
or complex code that can be shared among multiple
computers but is completely anonymous and independent
of any government issuer. This makes crypto attractive
for both legitimate (such as supply chain transactions
between a company and its vendors) and illegal
(laundering of money from drug transactions) use.
Discuss the topic with Braden Perry, a former federal
enforcement attorney and veteran in regulatory
compliance and white collar defense. He can discuss the
pros and cons of cryptocurrency, specific issues
related to it and whether the world is ready for a new
type of currency. Perry is frequently quoted by
Reuters, Forbes, Nerd Wallet and other media outlets.
He’s a partner at Kennyhertz Perry LLC. Contact him at
(816) 527-9447; braden@kennyhertzperry.com or
@bradenmperry
3. ==> Netflix Series ‘The Toys that Made Us’
Whether it was a Barbie doll or a Mr. Potato Head,
everybody has a soft spot when it comes to their
favorite toy. Sit back and revisit your childhood when
Netflix’s hit series ‘The Toys That Made Us’ returns
November 15th. Invite creator Brian Volk-Weiss to take
your listeners behind the scenes of the nostalgic show
that features the legendary toys, action figures and
figurines that shaped America’s childhoods. Whether you
preferred the Power Rangers, My Little Pony or the
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, you’ll love reminiscing
and hearing little-known facts about your favorite
playthings. Contact Hannah Schwartz at (718) 522-7171;
hschwartz@shorefire.com
4.==> What Does Your Costume Say About You?
Is a costume JUST a costume? Or do our choices for
Halloween attire reveal something about our
personality? Before you buy that Batman suit or unicorn
getup invite Jason Young Ph.D., to discuss the meaning
behind the costumes we choose. From Disney characters
to naughty French maids, Dr. Young says Halloween is
the one time you can be anyone or anything without
question. He’ll explain why some folks like creepy
costumes while others prefer to dress like animals and
still others refuse to wear any costume at all! Jason
Young is co-author of “Resistance to Belief Change.”
Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919)
377-1200.
5. ==> Do a Show on Growing Up with Ghosts
What’s it like growing up in family homes surrounded by
ghosts and their stories? Interview Ivan Obolensky and
find out! Ivan’s rich personal history includes his
grandfather, Serge Obolensky – the famed “Prince of New
York”, and his grandmother Alice (of Astor fame) who
died holding an Egyptian book of the dead on her chest.
Convinced that people lived on after death, she proved
it by scaring off governesses and attracting a large
number of black cats that kept returning to her home on
61st Street in NYC even after extermination was tried.
Eventually, the family home was exorcised. Ivan’s
grandfather, Serge, had ghost stories of his own to
tell including one of a Captain recovering from TB in
the Crimea who appeared at the family’s country home
many miles away and vanished before their eyes. They
later learned he had died and that the visitor was his
ghost. Ivan Obolensky is the author “Eye of the Moon.”
Contact him at (818) 495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com
6. ==> Interview the Queen of Haunts
Scary places may have gotten their start in ancient
times to keep people from unsettling the dead in the
pyramids, but today the United States has become the
epicenter of scaring entertainment since the launch of
commercial haunted attractions in the 1970s. Amber
Arnett-Bequeaith of Haunted Attractions cut her teeth
at her family’s haunted house that started in 1975.
Today she reigns over an entire district of haunted
houses, including the Beast, and entertainment in
Kansas City, as the Queen of Haunts. Invite her to talk
about the popularity of haunted attractions and how the
business has expanded to include escape rooms, mazes,
ghost tours and more. Hear about the best creepy venues
in your area and across the country, where they take
fright to a whole new level. America Haunts is a group
of some of the most the most successful and well known
Halloween Haunted Houses in the World. Contact Amber
Arnett-Bequeaith at (816) 842-4280;
amber@fullmoonprod.com
7. ==> Fright: Why We Love it and When It’s Too Much
Whether it’s watching a horror movie or going to a
haunted house, there are a lot of people who actually
enjoy being scared out of their wits. What’s up with
that? Is it normal? And what about kids? How much is
too much for a child? Myke Merrill, D.Min., author of
“Why Do People Act that Way? (And What Can I Do About
It?),” will explain why we get a thrill from being
spooked, whether it’s emotionally healthy or not, and
what parents should consider before taking their kids
to a scary movie or haunted attraction. The author of
22 books and training manuals, Dr. Myke was a panelist
on the national television show Ask the Pastor for 18
years. He has traveled worldwide for training and
educational development in over 20 countries, and
speaks or reads eight languages. Contact Dr. Myke
Merrill at (585) 615-6383; inquiries@drmyke.com
8. ==> Mark the 7th Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy
One of the worst storms in recent memory, Hurricane
Sandy made landfall on Oct. 29, causing loss of power
to two million households, the destruction of more than
350,000 homes, the death of 37 people and $30 billion
in economic losses in New Jersey alone. Seven years
have passed but for many, the storm’s losses remain
raw. Melissa Lanza lost her home in Staten Island
during the storm but can talk about how she ultimately
emerged from the shock of Sandy’s devastation and from
having her faith tested as well as how we can all come
back from our own adverse events or Hurricane Sandys.
Melissa is a Nationally Board Certified Family Nurse
Practitioner with a family medical practice in Staten
Island. She is the author of “Experience God’s
Presence.” Contact her at (718) 980-6103;
MML314@aol.com
9. ==> Too Early for Christmas Music? No Way!
While some people are concerned about Christmas music
creep—playing carols on the radio before
Thanksgiving—Renae Baker isn’t one of them. Baker, who
describes herself as a specialist in Christmas spirit,
says now is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for
your holiday spirit to take root. Otherwise, she says,
people may be blindsided to discover their spirit is
MIA in December when they need it. And this year, when
talk of presidential impeachment is in the air, mass
shootings are commonplace and people seem more
concerned about what divides them than brings them
together, Baker says we desperately need to reboot our
spirit to stop losing our faith in humanity.
Affectionately known as Mrs. Christmas, Baker has
managed a professional caroling company for decades.
She and her carolers have been featured on Fox News
Chief Religion Correspondent Lauren Green’s, Mighty
Christmas special and many more media outlets. She’s
the author of “Defeating Scrooge: How to Harness the
Power of Christmas Carols to Revive Your Spirit Anytime
of the Year” and the Defeating Scrooge Spirit Saver
Calendar. Contact her at (917) 509-9022;
ismileny@gmail.com
10. ==> What’s Happened to Rudy Giuliani? Nothing!
Joe Biden’s presidential campaign recently asked TV
networks to stop booking Rudy Giuliani as a guest. John
Philp, a journalist and filmmaker. who co-wrote and
directed the 2003 documentary Rudyland, says Giuliani
is a hot ticket these days for his wild-eyed antics,
but to those asking what’s happened to him, he says,
“Nothing! The Rudy we see today, with his show-stopping
mix of conviction and incoherence, is the same Rudy
we’ve always had. The only thing new is his
predicament.” Philp continues, “Giuliani’s antics,
while striking most decent people as utterly insane,
will feel sadly familiar to anybody who’s watched his
career closely. Giuliani, an opera buff, has made his
time on the public stage an endless aria of political
pettiness, braying self-aggrandizement and ethical and
personal turmoil. Only the settings change.” Contact
John Philp at (212) 271-8747.
11. ==> How Foreigners Shut U.S. Students out of Jobs
Did you know that in 2017 alone, 275,000 foreign-born
students got jobs that should have gone to American
college students? Or that less than 50 percent of U.S.
citizen STEM graduates actually land a job in STEM?
Most parents and students have no idea about the
discrimination against hiring American nor do American
taxpayers who are losing some $2 billion in
contributions to Medicare and social security as a
result. Let Hilarie Gamm—a nationally recognized leader
—enlighten your audience about current legislation and
a letter to Trump asking him to put Americans first.
She’ll bust the myth that there is a shortage of
homegrown highly skilled, educated and qualified
workers and share why every citizen who cares about the
future of the middle class should be paying attention
to this legislation and taking action. Hilarie is one
of three founders of the nonpartisan American Workers
Coalition, championing H.R. 3564 Fairness for High-
Skilled Americans Act sponsored by Arizona Congressman
Paul Gosar. A veteran talk show guest, she is the
author of “Billions Lost: The American Tech Crisis and
The Road Map to Change.” Contact her at (203) 571-3819;
hgamm@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Domestic Violence Month Quiz: Is Your
Relationship Abusive?
One in four women and one in seven men in the United
States have experienced severe physical violence in
their relationships, statistics that paint a picture of
just how common domestic violence is. Dellia Evans,
O.D., knows the issues associated with abusive
relationships only too well having been married to a
man who abused her for nearly 20 years. She’ll discuss
how men and women can overcome their need for approval
that keeps them captive in destructive relationships
and
why some women don’t realize they’re being emotionally
abused. She’ll also share a quiz to determine if your
relationship qualifies as abusive. Dr. Evans is an
optometrist and the author of “Heart Vision: How to See
Your Path Forward When You’re in a Dark Place.” Contact
her at (884) 798-9898; visible@drdellia.com
13. ==> Doc Says He Could Have Saved Prince, Elvis and
Michael Jackson
As a physician who specializes in opioid addiction
treatment, Dr. Isaac Alexis is especially frustrated by
the epidemic number of high-profile celebrity
overdoses, which he says he could have prevented. “If I
had been given 30 seconds, I could have saved Prince,”
says Dr. Isaac. He’ll share his simple but powerful
approach to treating addiction. “It’s not just about
treating the addict,” he says. “It’s about treating
their environments and families. We have to treat the
addict as a human being.” Dr. Isaac completed an
internship in trauma surgery at Cornell University at
New York Hospital of Queens. He served as medical
director at the Department of Justice as well as
director of infection control and chair of the quality
improvement medical committee. He is the author of
“Life and Death behind the Brick and Razor-Code Red
Diamond” and the upcoming “The Seductive Pink Crystal.”
Contact Dr. Isaac Alexis at (315)935-6348;
IAlexis@rtirguests.com.
14. ==> Dark Secrets Jeffrey Epstein Left Behind
The world was rocked when billionaire Jeffrey Epstein
was charged and jailed for human trafficking, and then
committed suicide while being held behind bars. But
what was truly shocking was that he got away with the
heinous crimes for years. Raleigh Sadler, a Christian
reverend and founder of the human trafficking awareness
group Let My People Go, says the situation is far more
complicated and insidious than most people know. “Human
trafficking is far more prevalent than the general
public realizes, and it can affect virtually any
community.” Raleigh says a general lack of awareness is
part of the problem, as well as the absence of accurate
information and the abuse of power by powerful people.
He is the author of “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human
Trafficking.” Contact Raleigh at
RSadler@rtirguests.com; (917) 341-6758.
15. ==> Smart Tip: Use Life Insurance to Get Out of
Debt
Many people today live in fear that a life-threatening
illness or catastrophic event could wipe out their
savings and create a financial maelstrom. Did you know
that if you qualify, you could receive up to 75% of
your death benefits in cash? David Kottler, also known
as the Insurance Doctor ™, explains how selling off
that life insurance policy you or your loved one
doesn’t need anymore can generate cash to pay hospital
bills, get out of debt, or even make a cash gift to a
non-profit! How is this possible? Invite David on your
show to hear about a little-known secret! Most people
don’t know that when you don’t need your policy any
longer you can auction it off! David, author of “The
Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance Policy,” will
explain everything your audience needs to know about
getting their insurance policies working for them!
Contact David at (216) 532-1221;
DKottler@rtirguests.com ?
16. ==> Bye-Bye Birdies
According to a new report by the Audubon Society, two-
thirds of North American birds could face extinction if
climate change is not addressed. Birds, it seems, are
early indicators of worsening environmental problems
and play important roles in insect control, plant
pollination and seed disbursement. Able to discuss this
breaking topic is Lynn Matsuoka, the author, and
illustrator of “Saving Our Seabirds.” Lynn can talk
about the thousands of species threatened by climate
change and share fascinating facts about such birds as
puffins, blue-footed boobies, and black-footed
albatrosses. Lynn can also share ways ordinary people
can help save the birds. She is donating part of the
sales for her adult coloring book to the Audubon
Society’s Project Puffin. Lynn is well-known
internationally for her drawings & paintings of Japan’s
Sumo wrestlers and her worldwide TV color commentary of
the sport. Contact her at (808) 479-5966;
artist@hamptonsartist.com
17. ==> Shocking Truths about College
During the 11 years Glen Dunzweiler spent as a college
professor, he learned some profound truths. To his
astonishment, he discovered that many students had no
idea what they would do with their degrees or how they
would pay off their student debt. They were going to
school merely because people told them they needed to
and because universities are highly skilled at
marketing themselves. Glen is making it his mission to
ensure that parents have important conversations with
their children, well before the first college tour.
He’ll reveal what that conversation should sound like
as well as the paradoxical, self-serving way
universities use tuition money to preserve their
business interests to the detriment of students. He can
answer such questions as what should be taught in every
class that isn’t and should parents refuse to allow
their children to take certain majors. Glen is a former
college professor, a documentarian and the author of
two books. His latest is “A Degree in Homelessness?
Entrepreneurial Skills For Students.” Contact Glen at
(702) 703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com
18. ==> Why Our Best Students Feel Dumb
Students feel DUMB when they cram for a test on
Thursday, get an A on Friday and forget it all by
Monday. Students feel SMART when they remember and even
smarter when they use new, remembered knowledge to
solve problems in unique ways. SMART schools have
processes in place that make the “Cram Plan”
impossible. “Who has the most control over education?
The answer might surprise you… but almost everyone I
talk to agrees with my answer!” says Lee Jenkins,
educator, administrator and author. According to Lee,
it’s easier than you think to solve the educational
dilemma in this country… by getting rid of cramming,
once and for all! Lee shows your audience how! Lee
Jenkins is the author of “How to Create a Perfect
School,” foreword by Jack Canfield. He’s been an
educator and administrator in public schools and
universities. Contact Jenkins at (484) 306-8784;
LJenkins@rtirguests.com
19. ==> Why You Shouldn’t Punish Your Kids
Parenting is one of the most important jobs anyone will
ever have. But is it possible to raise a child to be a
productive, independent adult without ever having to
spank or take away that child’s privileges? Absolutely,
says media veteran and child-rearing expert Emily
Slingluff, who wrote the book on the topic, “Parenting
without Punishment.” Emily will explain why there is
never a reason to punish children. Good parent-child
communication works so much better. Moreover, punishing
children teaches them mean and uncomfortable behavior.
It is even possible that it will lead to insecurity,
confusion, depression, and unhappiness with life. She
studied psychology and has a degree in government and
economics from Sweet Briar College and was an assistant
editor at The Virginia-Pilot. Contact her at (757)
800-0246; eslingluff@rtirguests.com
20. ==> Refire, Don’t Retire: Dream Bigger after 50
Cynthia Barnett, Ph.D., is a leading authority and role
model on how to refire and reinvent oneself,
particularly after 50. Dr. Barnett says, “Retirement is
no time to slow down. It can be the best time to take
your dreams off the back burner and live them!” Invite
her on your show to offer practical strategies for
doing exactly that along with questions for self-
reflection. Dr. Cynthia Barnett is a nationally
recognized author, speaker, and coach. Her “refirement
message” has been featured in U.S. News and World
Report, local newspapers, and on TV shows. She is also
the recipient of the inaugural AARP Purpose Prize,
which recognizes people over 50 who have “used their
wisdom and experience to revitalize their lives and
make the world a better place.” Her new book is “I’m
Not Done Yet and You Shouldn’t Be Either.” Contact her
at (203) 807-3321; drcynthiabarnett@gmail.com