01. Hey, Media! Women’s Sports Need an Assist
02. Vax Update: 1 in 4 Americans Has Gotten a Shot
03. The Latest on COVID’s Long-term Health Effects
04. Country Rocker Says Drumming Keeps Him Young
05. It’s Oscar Season: Behind the Scenes of ‘Midnight Cowboy’
06. Hackers, Scammers and Cyber Monsters: Cybersecurity Simplified
07. Is Going to College Still Worth It?
08. Millions Unknowingly Suffer from This Silent Killer
09. Why You Should Eat Like a Bear
10. Psychic: Spirituality Is the Missing Link in Mental Health
11. 6 Virtual Stressbusters for Busy People
12. Can One Weekend Save You Years of Therapy?
13. How to Get Turned-Off Students to Tune In
14. What Parents Can Do to Stop Violence
15. Wine Destinations: Plan Your Next Trip
1. ==> Hey, Media! Women’s Sports Need an Assist
According to a new study, women’s sports receive the same amount of news coverage as they did in the 1980s. Cheryl Cooky, a professor of interdisciplinary studies at Purdue University who studies the representation of women’s sports in the media, says even when women are given airtime, the coverage is lower in technical quality and production value when compared with coverage of men’s sports. In 2019, coverage of women athletes on TV news and highlight shows, including ESPN’s SportsCenter, totaled only 5.4% of all airtime, a negligible change from the 5% observed in 1989 and 5.1% in 1993. The total drops to 3.5% if coverage of the 2019 Women’s World Cup is removed. The report’s title, “One and Done,” Cooky says, is a reference to the sporadic, short-term mass coverage exemplified by the Women’s World Cup. But Cooky says the underrepresentation goes beyond selling women’s sports. “Keeping women athletes out of the news silences the activism and advocacy happening in women’s sports, which is very often oriented around institutional issues like racial and gender inequality.” Her latest study responds to 30 years of data collected in collaboration with researchers at the University of Southern California. Contact her at 765-496-1239; ccooky@purdue.edu or Brian Huchel at (765) 494-2084; bhuchel@purdue.edu
2. ==> Vax Update: 1 in 4 Americans Has Gotten a Shot
The CDC reported Tuesday that one in four Americans has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated. The U.S. now has three vaccines in its stockpile from Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson with a fourth company hoping to have its vaccine greenlighted by the FDA by April. Invite pharmaceutical technologies expert Dean Fanelli to answer all your vaccine questions. He’ll discuss vaccine hesitancy and why you should worry more about the mutating virus than getting a vaccine. Learn the differences in currently available vaccines, what to expect after receiving a dose, and when he predicts everyone who wants a vaccine to have one. Dean Fanelli, Ph.D., 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
3. ==> The Latest on COVID’s Long-term Health Effects
It’s been a year since the U.S. began seeing its first cases of the coronavirus and experts are still learning about the disease and its effects on the human body. Dr. Natalie Lambert’s COVID-19 Health Lab works to understand the multitude of ways in which COVID impacts patients’ health including the underlying health factors that affect health outcomes and why some “long haulers” suffer from COVID symptoms for months. She’ll share signs you may have already had the disease and commonly overlooked symptoms that could indicate an infection and discuss what doctors are learning about long-term health issues that can follow a bout with the virus. Dr. Natalie Lambert is an associate professor of medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine and Survivor Corps. Contact her at nalamb@iu.edu; @nataliejlambert
4. ==> Country Rocker Says Drumming Keeps Him Young
Celebrity drummer Rich Redmond has been touring and recording with multi-platinum country rocker Jason Aldean for more than two decades. He’s successfully navigated one of the most difficult industries on the planet and is now sharing the secrets to his success, including the health benefits of drumming! From relieving anxiety to burning calories, Rich says drumming increases energy, improves circulation, lowers stress, increases coordination and uses both sides of the brain. Rich can also discuss his personal and professional journey and share how your listeners can tap into their own gifts and achieve happiness. Rich has performed with Kelly Clarkson, Ludacris, Keith Urban, and many others. He has recorded 28 No. 1 hits, plays iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and The Hollywood Bowl and has performed on “SNL,” “Today,” The ACM Awards and much more. Rich is also a Fortune 500 motivational speaker, author, educator and actor. His latest book is “C.R.A.S.H. Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life.” Contact Rich Redmond at (615) 739-3184; Booking@richredmond.com
5. ==> It’s Oscar Season: Behind the Scenes of ‘Midnight Cowboy’
“Midnight Cowboy” is rather unique in the history of cinema. The story of a young Texan who moves to New York City to become a hustler, and the relationship he forms with a small-time grifter, it’s the only film with an X-rating ever to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Invite Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, film scholar, and author Glenn Frankel to share a fascinating group portrait of the men and women who came together to create the dark classic of the New Hollywood era. Frankel — a former Washington Post journalist who received a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting from the Middle East in 1989 — has, in the past decade, made a name for himself as the author of page-turning and authoritative works of film history. To write and research his latest book, “Shooting Midnight Cowboy,” Frankel interviewed all the surviving players in the story — including both Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight — and overturns some long-standing myths about the film, including how it got its infamous X-rating. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 991-8328; jboyer@rtirguests.com
6. ==> Hackers, Scammers and Cyber Monsters: Cybersecurity Simplified
Think cybersecurity is something that only big companies or countries need to worry about? Sandra Estok will change your mind about that and share tips that everyone should know to keep their personal information safe and out of the hands of criminals. She’ll help listeners overcome their fear of the cyber world and learn how to protect what matters most against hackers, scammers and cyber monsters. Sandra can discuss what to do if your social media account is hacked, ways to keep your personal data secure and prevent identity theft, and how to keep your kids safe online. Sandra Estok boasts a 20-plus-year multicultural and cross-functional career in the U.S., Latin America and Europe working in cybersecurity, IT and data privacy. The founder of the consulting company Way2Protect, she’s appeared on ABC, Fox, NBC and Telemundo and many more media outlets and is the author of the “Happily Ever Cyber!’ book series. Contact Sandra Estok at team@sandraestok.com; @Way2Protect
7. ==> Is Going to College Still Worth It?
In addition to saddling most students with five- and six-figure debt before they are even hired, college and universities teach students one thing, one way, with one success metric and it takes a minimum of four years to learn it, says Raj Girn. Graduates are left incapable of doing anything else unless they spend another four years learning another single thing like law or medicine and if they don’t take that path, they’ll find what they learned to be out-of-date shortly after graduation. Interview Raj to discuss the increasing popularity of alternative education facilities and what they can mean to employees and corporations. She says, “Never has there been a time where people have needed more support to level up to meet the rapid demands of technological advancements, amplified by pandemic circumstances.” 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. Contact her at (647) 490-3158; Rgirn@rtirguests.com
8. ==> Millions Unknowingly Suffer from this Silent Killer
Did you know that more than 30 million adults have diabetes and more than 7 million don’t even know they have it? Or that one in four adults has pre-diabetes? It’s also true that people with diabetes are more likely to suffer more seriously if they contract COVID-19. No one can afford to be diabetes illiterate today. That is why you’ll want to interview Nadia Al-Samarrie, a leading patient advocate in the diabetes community who knows this topic inside and out. She’ll answer such questions as: what are some of the biggest myths about diabetes? How did being born into a family with type-2 diabetes and being married to a type-1 diabetic affect her life? What does she wish everyone knew about diabetes? Nadia is editor-in-chief of Diabetes Health and has appeared on major news and cable outlets. She also writes the popular AskNadia column on her DiabetesHealth.com website. Her books include “Sugar Happy: Your Diabetes Health Guide in Achieving Your Best Blood Sugars” and “Letting Go of Your Diabetes Complication Fears.” Contact Nadia Al-Samarrie at (415) 741-3545; nalsamarrie@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Why You Should Eat Like a Bear
Losing weight can seem overwhelming, especially when you have more than a few pounds to shed. Amanda Rose, Ph.D., knows how impossible it can seem. She went from 280 to 140 pounds and founded Eat Like a Bear!, a growing community of intermittent fasters and ketogenic eaters including more than 70 members who lost more than 100 pounds each. Invite Amanda on your show to share her simple, adaptable advice, tricks to change your eating mindset and stop impulse eating, and why her approach succeeds so well, especially with older women. She’ll explain why you’re setting your weight-loss goals all wrong and reveal what’s in the famous “ridiculously big salad” she and her followers swear by. A TEDx speaker and creator of the viral video “A Postcard from Yellowstone,” Amanda has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows and multiple covers of “Women’s World” magazine. Contact her at (661) 548-6657; amanda@eatlikeabear.com
10. ==> Psychic: Spirituality Is the Missing Link in Mental Health
It’s been a long, dark year and our collective spirits have taken a beating. Beth Lynch thinks it’s time to invite more spirituality into our lives to heal from our losses and feel better both mentally and emotionally. Invite this psychic intuitive to explain the relationship between the Spirit and Self, and how meditation can open a path to inner peace. Beth believes that in understanding death we learn more about life. “With so many grieving the loss of loved ones, whether from COVID, accidents, addiction, suicide or natural causes, death touches all ages,” says Beth. “It is so important to understand how to heal, love, live, and laugh again.” Beth’s personal story of healing will inspire others to understand the power of their own Spirit. A graduate of Delphi University, Beth founded Inner Light Teaching in 1998 and has been practicing meditation for over 25 years. She has been featured on numerous radio shows nationwide and is the author of several books including “Journey to the Light Within: Meditation for the Soul.” Contact her at (315) 521-2588; innerlight444@gmail.com
11. ==> 6 Virtual Stressbusters for Busy People
Most of us are more stressed-out than ever, especially frontline workers and parents of children being taught online. Trish Ahjel Roberts, a self-actualization coach, blogger, freelance writer, yoga and meditation instructor, and reiki practitioner, can offer six virtual and often free ways to de-stress. An experienced media guest, she is the author of “12 Steps to Mind-Blowing Happiness.” She holds an MBA from Long Island University and has worked as a sales executive and a financial advisor at large corporations. Contact Trish Ahjel Roberts at (917) 887-3689; trish@mindblowinghappiness.com
12. ==> Can One Weekend Save You Years of Therapy?
Many people spend years, if not decades in talk therapy for problems like anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. But too much talking can be counterproductive, says Canadian psychotherapist Robert Grigore, who points out that he is now helping top creative professionals eliminate their worst issues in as little as a single weekend! Grigore’s passion for saving clients from needless struggle has resulted in him being dubbed “The Celebrity Saviour” by several sources, including a two-time Emmy Award-winning TV producer. Robert Grigore has been featured across TV, radio, podcasts, and magazines, including CTV, Global News BC1, Sirius XM, “Wake Up With Patti Katter” (on Amazon FireTV and ROKU), Yahoo Finance, Disrupt Magazine, and others. He has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is a Certified EMDR therapist and consultant. Ask him: What is “Total Immersion EMDR?” How can such shortened therapy possibly work? Contact Robert Grigore at (778) 883-4819; info@thecelebritysaviour.com
13. ==> How to Get Turned-Off Students to Tune In
Countless students across America are feeling disengaged and uninspired. Their schools are not deliberately creating a negative, tune-out atmosphere. So what’s happening and how can educators, administrators, coaches and parents help our centers of learning improve? Educator and author Paul Bernabei is spearheading a movement to encourage and benefit students, which ultimately boosts our nation’s future. Ask him: What has become seemingly invisible for school students these days? How has an epidemic of “I’m neither good enough nor smart enough” started attacking student populations nationwide? What easily implemented strategies will create a safe environment for students, especially during stressful times? Bernabei is the author of “Why Students Disengage in American Schools and What We Can Do About It.” Contact him at (651) 470-3827; PBernabei@rtirguests.com
14. ==> What Parents Can Do to Stop Violence
America is in the midst of a spiritual crisis, with violent young Americans destroying, looting and abusing each other because they don’t know how to stay centered to avoid bullying others or becoming victims of bullying. So says 40-year crime and violence prevention consultant Stephanie Mann, the author of “Empowerment Parenting: How to Raise Resilient Children Who Become Happy, Self-Reliant Adults.” “They never learned how to develop the 3Cs: Courage, Character and Conscience,” she says. “Let’s discuss why and what we can do to wake up American values, restore faith in our country and keep our citizens, neighborhoods and cities safe and healthy.” Contact Stephanie Mann at (925) 451-3654; safeneighborhoods@gmail.com
15. ==> Wine Destinations: Plan Your Next Trip
As vaccinations advance, COVID retreats, and we begin moving about the world once again, combining the pleasures of wine and travel will return to the realm of possibility. Helping audiences make the most of post-pandemic wine adventures is expert guide Jim Laughren, CWE, with suggestions from how to enjoy local wineries to where in the world we can find the “wildest” wine vacations of all. Whether you’re looking for fabulous food, incredible scenery, or amazing hospitality, all to enjoy with some gorgeous wines, Jim can steer you in the right direction. Ask him: Why should people visit Mendoza, Argentina, the Republic of Georgia and the Napa Valley? Where can you not only tour 1,500 acres of grapes but also buy a piece of the vineyard AND return for the harvest to make your own wine? 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