- The Surge Is Here: How to Combat COVID Fatigue
- Thousands of Americans Protest: I Stand With Armenia
- What a Farce! The Origins of Originalism
- Pelosi & Trump: Why Their Leadership is Similar
- Will 2020 Election Be a Gen Z Awakening?
- Small Town Politics Tackle Big Issues
- What Makes 2020’s Wildfires the Worst in Modern Memory?
- Become a Wine Whiz in 15 Minutes
- COVID Road Rage: The Six-Second Fix
- Like the Stork Personified – ‘What I Learned from 6,000 Deliveries!’
- How to Use Your Insecurities to Get Ahead
- Why Saying No is the Key to Happiness
- From the Mayflower to WWI: The Story of America
- How Our Species Got Smart and Driven
- Happy National Sausage Month! Tailgate at Home
1.==> The Surge Is Here: How to Combat COVID Fatigue
Health officials have been talking about the possibility of a fall coronavirus surge for months and it appears it has begun. The U.S. is averaging more than 55,000 new coronavirus cases a day, and 10 states reported their highest single-day case counts last Friday. But many Americans are suffering from what’s being called “COVID fatigue” – an exhaustion with wearing masks, social distancing and adhering to other health guidelines —and doctors say this burnout can be dangerous. Author and psychologist Dr. Carole Lieberman says the first step to combat the problem is to acknowledge that these are unusually stressful times and be compassionate towards yourself. “Realize that your number one priority should be keeping yourself and your loved ones physically and mentally healthy. Everything else is secondary if you want to come out of this chaos alive and well,” says Dr. Lieberman. She’ll encourage listeners to add laughing to their daily to-do list and find creative ways to keep up social connections. She will also discuss when to reach out for professional help if symptoms get worse or you feel suicidal. Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H., is a board-certified psychiatrist, forensic psychiatrist/expert witness and author. She has appeared on “Oprah,” the “Today” show, “Good Morning America,” CNN and other media outlets and hosts two podcasts. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919) 377-1200 or ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
- ==> Thousands of Americans Protest: I Stand With Armenia
Tens of thousands of demonstrators protested outside the Turkish Consulate in Beverly Hills on Sunday in a show of solidarity with Armenia in its battle with neighboring Azerbaijan over a tiny separatist region on the border of the former Soviet republics. Recently, USATV’s Bagrat and Vahag Sargsyan and their friends arranged for 20 tons of urgently needed humanitarian aid to be shipped via a Boeing 757 charter aircraft from Los Angeles to Armenia. The shipment included vital necessities to help the citizens of Artsakh, victims of the unprovoked war waged against Armenia and Artsakh. The brothers have now teamed up with the Armenian National Committee of America for the global PSA campaign “I Stand With Armenia and Artsakh” featuring celebrities including Kim Kardashian West and Ed Begley Jr. Bagrat and Vahag Sargsyan founded the first commercial private television company in Armenia after the country became independent. Following in the footsteps of their father Artem Sargysan, a renowned scientist, academic and TV personality, the brothers built the largest media conglomerate in Armenia and Eastern Europe, including four national television networks, a publishing house, cable distribution companies and film studios. Bagrat and Vahag Sargsyan can discuss what’s going on in the region and how Americans can help. Contact Nicole Goesseringer Muj at nicolekultura@gmail.com; (310) 804-0964
- ==> What a Farce! Origins of Originalism
Confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett included a lot of talk about the concept of originalism in considering how the High Court interprets the U.S. Constitution. Law professor Francis Boyle predicts Barrett would be “Scalia on steroids,” noting that the nominee has criticized what she calls Scalia’s “faint-hearted version of originalism.” Boyle says, “Scalia himself was the first proponent of originalism on the Supreme Court. He got it from Robert Bork and Ed Meese, who controlled judicial nominations during the Reagan administration. It was their litmus test for all judicial appointments and nominations.” But Boyle calls originalism a farce, pointing to a 1952 landmark Supreme Court opinion and constitutional scholars who believe the Founding Fathers’ words must be open to interpretation in modern society. He’ll describe the continuing debate over originalism and how many of those who argue for originalism also argue against the clear words of the Constitution when it is convenient for them to do so, for example regarding war powers. Frances Boyle is a law professor at the University of Illinois. Contact him at fboyle@illinois.edu
4.==> Pelosi & Trump: Why Their Leadership is Similar
At first glance, Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi would appear to have little in common. Sure, they both have their fans and detractors. But apart from that, both leaders depend on others because they can’t do everything themselves and need to rely on people who have the expertise they lack. For a fascinating show, talk to Steven Mays about how we often confuse style and personality with leadership and why much of politics is just persuasion, neither truth nor lies, and nothing to get upset about. Mays is the author of “Power of 3 Leadership, Lessons in Leadership.” A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis who served on nuclear submarines, he was a mathematician, electrical engineer and nuclear engineer who worked in private industry and at the Nuclear Regulation Commission. Contact Steven Mays at (703) 552-5672;
smays@rtirguests.com
- ==> Will 2020 Election Be a Gen Z Awakening?
Will millennials and Generation Zs go to the polls this November? Historically, younger Americans haven’t voted as much as older generations, but in a year like 2020, it’s hard to predict anything, let alone the behavior of young people. What we do know, is that if they vote, millennials and Gen Zs could make a difference in this election’s outcome. Invite Jeremy Levin and Jennifer P. Wisdom, to discuss the reasons younger Americans haven’t voted in the past and what it will take to get them to the polls this year. The authors of “Millennials’ and Generation Z Guide to Voting” will share the basics of the voting process, discuss political parties and how they’ve changed over time, and reveal the long history of voter suppression in America. Jeremy Levine, M.A., is an adjunct professor at multiple universities in New Jersey and New York. Jennifer P. Wisdom, Ph.D., MPH, has worked in complex health care, government, and educational environments for 25 years. She’s the author of the best-selling “Millennials’ Guides” series. Contact her at (503) 484-5679; Jennifer@leadwithwisdom.com
- ==> Small Town Politics Tackle Big Issues
New York Times best-selling author Heather Lende has been writing about her hometown — Haines, Alaska — and about what community means for more than a decade. After the 2016 elections, she was inspired to take a more active role in politics and decided to run for office in Haines. And … she won! For a great election season show, invite Heather to share the funny and entertaining story of her first term on the small-town assembly, and how the political, social, and environmental issues her community faces are not so different from the issues being played out on the national stage. Heather Lende’s new book, “Of Bears and Ballots: An Alaskan Adventure in Small-Town Politics,” could serve as a “how-to guide” for anyone thinking of beginning a career in local politics. She says, “I think that social justice and public health are very much in the realm of local governments, and so much of what happens going forward will fall on the shoulders of people like me — elected to local councils and commissions — and how we interact with the community and the pressure from different interest groups.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 991-8328; jboyer@rtirguests.com
- ==> What Makes 2020’s Wildfires the Worst in Modern Memory?
Changing temperatures, rogue winds, drought, and human actions. Are those the reasons for the devastating wildfires across the West that have been killing people and animals, destroying homes, paralyzing the wine industry, and decimating millions of acres in California alone? What can be done to stop or even prevent such destruction? James Moseley, CEO of Sun FireDefense, may be the most impressive wildfire expert you’ll ever interview. His California-based company defends life and property from wildfire every year. Ask him: What keeps so many wildfires burning with such intensity? What role does climate change play? What can people do to protect themselves and bounce back? How can we save firefighters’ lives? Is wildfire season winding down? Contact James Moseley at (818) 486-4662; jmoseley@rtirguests.com.
- ==> Become a Wine Whiz in 15 Minutes
Wine sales have been climbing during the pandemic as people stuck at home turn to vino to lift their spirits. With heightened interest in wine, Jim Laughren, CWE, could be the perfect guest for COVID-19 times as he shares how to master the essentials of wine in 15 minutes. He can answer such questions as: why have COVID times been good for wine-drinkers and how important is the right glass? Jim is the author of two short new eBooks, “The 15-Minute Guide to Red Wine” and “The 15-Minute Guide to White Wine.” Jim has appeared on radio and TV around the country and is also the award-winning author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More” and “A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine.” Contact Jim Laughren at (954) 317-9623; JLaughren@rtirguests.com
- ==> COVID Road Rage: The Six-Second Fix
Back in 2016, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety published a shocking study in which it reported that 80% of drivers admitted to committing road rage. They confessed to everything from punitive horn-honking to flipping the bird to tailgating, cutting people off and assaulting them. And now that more people are behind the wheel of automobiles under the stress of a pandemic, road rage incidents are increasingly in the news. “With the added stress of not having a job or being able to pay the bills, or having few places to get away from it all, people are more likely to act out on the road,” says emotional intelligence expert Harvey Deutschendorf. He engaged in road rage himself before figuring out how to stop doing so. Invite him on your show to learn how road rage is a manifestation of human beings’ primitive brain which kicks in before their thinking brain takes over. Deutschendorf says it takes about six seconds for messages to reach the thinking brain and will explain how to take advantage of that along with other ways to diffuse a potentially explosive situation. Harvey Deutschendorf is the author of “The Other Kind of Smart: Simple Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence for Greater Personal Effectiveness and Success.” Contact him at (780) 757-5949; harvey.eiguy@shaw.ca
- ==> Like the Stork Personified – ‘What I Learned from 6,000 Deliveries!’
If they are lucky, most people experience the birth of a couple of children. But Alan Lindemann, M.D., has experienced 6,000 births and has the stories to tell about them. He’s seen just about everything possible when it comes to childbirth including the birth of quadruplets. Dr. Lindemann is sure to be a favorite guest for anyone interested in pregnancy and childbirth, including expectant parents and the just-plain curious. He is a former clinical instructor and associate clinical professor at the University of North Dakota’s medical school. Among the topics he can address are: is there a COVID baby boom? Or, conversely, have couples been more birth-control minded as hospitals become COVID hotspots? Contact Alan Lindemann, M.D., at (701) 399-9556; ALindemann@rtirguests.com
- ==> How to Use Your Insecurities to Get Ahead
2020 has been a difficult year. Many people have more insecurities than ever: do they have what it takes to replace their lost job with a new one? Are they lacking confidence in themselves and the economy? Do they even deserve the chance to aim high? Raj Grin will explain how these insecurities can be powerful assets instead of stumbling blocks. She started her own award-winning media company because she didn’t think she was good enough for anyone else to hire her. Raj heads the Open Chest Confidence Academy, is a well-known media personality in Canada and a serial media entrepreneur who has worked with thought leaders, celebrities, and multinational corporations. She has been featured in two coffee table books, a documentary, and a motivational book that became an international best-seller. Contact Raj Grin at (647) 490-3158; Rgirn@rtirguests.com
- ==> Why Saying No is the Key to Happiness
If your audience is typical, it is filled with men and women who have difficulty saying no to requests even if saying yes is not in their best interests. Elana Davidson knows the guilt, exhaustion, and unhappiness that being a people-pleaser can produce and can offer tips and tools for eliminating this bad habit. Ask her what are some of the root causes of people-pleasing? How can someone learn to only say yes when it benefits them? Isn’t that selfish? The author of “Finding Your Own Happy: The Soul-Searchers Guide to Peace and Happiness in Everyday Life,” published by Morgan James, Elana has a new program for people-pleasers who want to stop. Contact Elana Davidson at (413) 225-4758; elanadavidson@rtirguests.com
- ==> From the Mayflower to WWI: The Story of America
From the landing of the Mayflower to World War I, M.E. Boyd’s new book “Apples of Gold” tells the story of America through the eyes of some of the participants and their observations through original quotes. Ask Boyd, a lawyer and constitutional expert: What can we learn from our early history that might light our way into the future? Who were the quiet influencers who guided our path and threw us into the abyss of mistakes? How did we come to have the culture we have that integrates so beautifully with the missions of the Founding documents that we still honor today? Boyd has served as a political consultant and appeared on radio and television regarding constitutional issues. She is president of the Kynder & Jentler Foundation, Inc. that helps children with character development and personal prosperity. Contact M. E. Boyd at maryestherb@gmail.com or (202) 669-9435
- ==> How Our Species Got Smart and Driven
Invite author Jerry Robert Bain on our show for an interesting discussion about evolution! His new book “Firewall” is the story of how our species got smart and emotionally driven. Using common knowledge and common sense, Bain speculates on everything from computers and the internet to Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, Hitler, Stalin and Pol Pot. On your show, he’ll discuss how a certain chain of causation gave us purpose and intelligence, making us self-aware and able to use reason to define meaning and intelligent purpose. Ask him: How did intelligent life evolve into what it is today? How have religion, language, and tools affected this evolution in the past and where will they take us in the future? Contact Jerry Robert Bain at bob@bain.org or (918) 367-2836
- ==> Happy National Sausage Month! Tailgate at Home
Tailgating season is officially here and while fans may be missing from the parking lots and stands of their favorite stadiums, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) and National Pork Board have teamed up to share fun ways to recreate the experience at home. “The Ultimate Homegating Guide” is full of recipes for traditional grilling staples like bratwurst and Italian sausage, but it also includes some unexpected international flavors like Polish sausage and cabbage, and chorizo huevos rancheros. “Sausage works on the grill, in dips and especially for breakfast for those who love to get started early on game day,” says NHDSC president and Hot Dog Top Dog Eric Mittenthal. He’ll explain this month’s #ShowUsYourSausage photo contest (no, not that kind of picture!) and how sharing photos of your homegate party and recipes could earn you a $100 gift card. Contact Eric Mittenthal at (202) 587-4238; (404) 808-8396 or emittenthal@meatinstitute.org
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