- Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Explained
- Simple, Free Tool to Improve Cities — Time
- Do a Show for Fans of TV’s ‘Bones’
- Weirdest White House Antics
- Time to Look for a New Job? Switch Careers?
- She Helps Businesses Navigate the New Economy
- How Critical Race Theory Is Impacting Our Children
- Packed on Pandemic Pounds? Simple Ways to Lose Them
- Nutritional Thieves in Your Medicine Cabinet
- Healthy Aging: Eat to Live Longer and Better
- Why Babies Should Decide When to Be Born
- Is Mother’s Intuition Real?
- Why Safety Can Be Dangerous
- Worried about the Afterlife? Talk to This Retired Hospice Nurse
- Inside the Commercial Space Race
1.==> Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Explained
Pop star Britney Spears has called for an end to the “abusive” management of her business and personal affairs, telling an LA court: “I want my life back.” The singer’s career has been in the hands of legal guardians in an arrangement known as a conservatorship since 2008 when she faced a public mental health crisis. Attorney Peter Strauss says, “The Britney Spears case is an American tragedy that shows a person in need of real help.” He’ll explain how Britney’s conservatorship came about, what decisions her father makes as her guardian and how a guardian is chosen. “Guardianship can be beneficial in providing financial, medical, and other decisions for an individual with a disability or who is incapacitated. But it can also result in a loss of individual rights. The goal is to balance those two conflicting interests,” Strauss explains. “People have a right to make bad decisions – often harmful to themselves – provided they are not incapacitated.” Peter Strauss is a media veteran and senior partner at Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC. Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988 (text/call); mark@goldmanmccormick.com
- ==> Simple, Free Tool to Improve Cities — Time
For decades, a stretch of street along the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been closed to cars on Sundays during the warmer half of the year. During the pandemic the practice was extended for the entire weekend, to the delight of families, bikers and others. Sara Hendren says the simple act of removing automobiles on the four-lane thoroughfare allows all kinds of other street uses that benefit our communities. “As cities across the world open and we question whether our streets and buildings will be, or should be, the same again, we should look at how we design time. We can creatively organize our collective hours and days in ways that help more people enjoy our cities and institutions. Time might be our most valuable resource for building the environments we want.” She’ll explain what urban planners sometimes call “temporal zoning” and how it’s being used in cities across the country by civic planners and ordinary citizens. Sara Hendren is an artist, design researcher, writer, and professor at Olin College of Engineering. She is the author of “What Can A Body Do? How We Meet the Built World.” Contact Shailyn Tavella at stavella@penguinrandomhouse.com
- ==> Do a Show for Fans of TV’s ‘Bones’
Kathy Reichs’ best-selling book series featuring Temperance “Bones” Brennan was the inspiration for Fox TV’s longest-running scripted drama. Bring the author and certified forensic anthropologist on your show and discuss “Bones,” how the series and forensic anthropology in general have changed over the past two decades, and what’s in store for Tempe in the 20th installment, “The Bone Code,” set for release in July. Kathy can also comment on how genetic testing works, the ways it has been employed in forensic anthropology and law enforcement, and what possibilities — and consequences — may be revealed in the future. Kathy Reichs is available for interviews beginning July 7. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer with preferred date/time at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com or Briana Caywood at (703) 646-5188
4.==> Weirdest White House Antics
Did you know James Monroe used to enjoy swimming nude in the Potomac River? Or that doctors once held a press conference to announce Dwight Eisenhower moved his bowels? Or that Calvin Coolidge often conferred with a raccoon? Or that First Lady Florence Harding gave press interviews in her negligee? Or that George H.W. Bush took showers with his dog? Author Hal Marcovitz can talk about the many strange stories that have been circulating around the White House since John and Abigail Adams occupied the Executive Mansion, including some very odd stories about the last occupant. Marcovitz, a longtime journalist, is the author of the novel “Painting the White House,” which tells the story of an ordinary house painter who finds himself at the center of White House intrigues and misadventures. Contact him at (267) 718-6807; hmarcovitz@rtirguests.com
- ==> Time to Look for a New Job? Switch Careers?
“Yes, it is a perfect time to change jobs and careers!” according to Ida Byrd-Hill. “With employee supply low and demand high, salaries are increasing, hiring timelines reduced and new opportunities are opening.” The CEO of Automation Workz, a cybersecurity reskilling and diversity consulting firm, says one of her students just secured a salary of $117,000, more than double her previous salary! Byrd-Hill says many companies are providing massive employee referral bonuses to secure new employees. Invite her on your show and learn smart strategies to find the best jobs, a better alternative to scouring job boards and creative ways to move into a new career altogether, including asking your current or future employer for tuition assistance. Byrd-Hill says, “Many are currently doling out dollars to digitally reskill, attract and retain employees.” Ida Byrd-Hill is an economist, futurist, educator and the author of eight books. Contact her at (313) 483-2126; ida@autoworkz.org
- ==> She Helps Businesses Navigate the New Economy
As U.S. businesses reopen after the pandemic, they are doing so amidst changing expectations; consumers and business customers now expect to have the convenience of digital purchasing, delivery, or curbside pickup and they expect to have an in-store experience online. Employees expect to be able to work remotely. In addition, many of the distance requirements and sanitation processes in warehouses, factories, offices will likely become permanent. But according to Lynda J. Roth, author of “Digital Transformation: An Executive Guide to Survive and Thrive in the New Economy,” the technology that was hastily put in place to support businesses during the shutdown needs to be enhanced to be permanent, and the requirements for businesses to transform for the digital economy are even more urgent now than they were pre-COVID. Roth will discuss common mistakes to avoid and five key steps to transform into a 21st-century business. Linda J. Roth is an executive digital transformation coach who has been successfully transforming businesses for two decades. Contact her at (818) 216-7264; lynda@ljrcs.com
- ==> How Critical Race Theory Is Impacting Our Children
When America’s children return to the classroom in the fall, will they be taught that white people are oppressors, and that America is a systemically racist country? Are these really tenets of Critical Race Theory and if so, what organization is behind the push to indoctrinate school children in it? At least six states introduced bills that aim to place limitations on lessons about race and inequality being taught in American schools; should more states follow? Discuss this timely topic with Tamara Lashchyk and Jacqueline Toboroff, hosts of “The Bo Peep Podcast,” which probes the answers to questions that we are afraid to ask. Their podcast has already tackled this topic. Tamara Lashchyk has been interviewed by the BBC and featured in Huffington Post. A career coach, author, and former Wall Street executive, she recently ran for the New York State Assembly. Jacqueline Toboroff is a candidate for New York City Council (D1) and a parent and life-long resident of Manhattan. Contact Tamara Lashchyk at (848) 373-3543; TLashchyk@rtirguests.com
- ==> Packed on Pandemic Pounds? Simple Ways to Lose Them
According to an American Psychological Association survey taken in late February, 61 percent of American adults say they experienced undesirable changes in weight during the pandemic. For those who gained, the average weight increase was 29 pounds! Clint G. Rogers, Ph.D., has advice to lose the weight that includes following a “non-diet” that’s as delicious as it is simple. The author of “Ancient Secrets of a Master Healer: A Western Skeptic, An Eastern Master, and Life’s Greatest Secrets” will share advice based on the secrets of the late Dr. Pankaj Naram, an internationally famous master healer with whom Dr. Clint trained. Clint G. Rogers, Ph.D., is a university researcher whose TEDx talk on Dr. Naram has been viewed by millions. Dr. Naram counted among his patients the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, and Nelson Mandela as well as many ordinary people. Dr. Clint designed and taught with Dr. Naram a university certification course in Berlin, Germany, for doctors. Dr. Clint is the CEO of Wisdom of the World Wellness and a trustee of the Ancient Secrets Foundation. Contact him at (844) 376-2726; DrClint@MyAncientSecrets.com
- ==> Nutritional Thieves in Your Medicine Cabinet
If you regularly take aspirin, Pepcid, or other common prescription medicines you may be causing some nutritional deficiencies you don’t know about. Here to enlighten you is health expert and senior advocate Linda Mac Dougall, who says taking any OTC or prescription drug may be akin to “robbing Peter to pay Paul.” Invite Linda to share the supplements and foods you should be taking to compensate. For example, she’ll say that if you regularly take aspirin, you should know that it depletes your body of Vitamin C, iron, potassium and folic acid and will explain how to correct that shortfall. Linda has an M.A. in counseling psychology and has worked with hundreds of seniors through her business. She is the author of “The SPIRIT Method of Massage for Seniors.” Contact her at (805) 202-6379; speakerholistic@gmail.com
- ==> Healthy Aging: Eat to Live Longer and Better
Growing old is a gift: our consciousness expands, our wisdom grows deeper, and our hearts flow with love and understanding. Interview health coach Ximena Yanez to find out three ways what you put in your mouth will keep you healthy, save the planet, and give your grandchildren the opportunity for a better world. Ask her: Why will eating organic produce keep you healthier? Can GMOs’ ingredients harm us or the planet? What should you include in every meal? Ximena (pronounced He-men-a) is the author of the upcoming book “Healthy Planet, Healthy You: Invest Now in the Transformational Change That Will Ensure Our Future” and the former CFO of an environmental fund. Contact her at (720) 277-8617; xiyaso@gmail.com
- ==> Why Babies Should Decide When to Be Born
Due dates. Planned C-sections. Induced labor. Medicines to prevent premature birth. Nowadays it seems that most babies are scheduled to arrive, and not always for a medical reason. Sometimes births are timed for the convenience of the mother and her doctor. Many parents even plan their pregnancies so they’ll have a holiday baby, or so their child‘s birth won’t interrupt vacation time. But OB/GYN Alan Lindemann will reveal why the vast number of births should happen when the baby is truly ready. Ask Dr. Lindemann: Why were so many C-sections done? How are mothers and babies safer when nature takes its course? What are the only acceptable reasons to hurry or delay a birth? How has birthing changed? Dr. Alan Lindemann has delivered more than 6,000 babies. He is the author of “Modern Medicine When You’re Dying to Know.” Contact him at (828) 818-8242; ALindemann@rtirguests.com
- ==> Is Mother’s Intuition Real?
People talk about mother’s intuition, but is it real or just a myth? Natalie Brobin says it exists and that mothers should trust their intuition because they know their children better than anyone else, even doctors. Her upcoming book, “Everyday Self-Care and Your High Needs Child,” offers advice for parents, particularly of children with medical issues, on how to reduce stress and make their lives more joyful. She’ll discuss how parents can take care of their children and themselves without anyone losing out and share her No. 1 piece of advice for “medical moms.” Contact Natalie Brobin at (651) 419-3137; nbonfig@rtirguests.com
- ==> Why Safety Can Be Dangerous
In our current uncertain world many people gravitate toward safety in their lives, but according to author and adventurer Sparrow Hart, safety has consequences — an ever-growing store of regrets from living small — we don’t always think about. He’ll explain why “safety-ism” — valuing safe¬ty above everything else — runs counter to scientific research and ancient wisdom; is toxic to our dreams; and antithetical to a passionate pursuit of our best selves. Sparrow’s varied career includes being a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Stanford, a brief stint working in a slaughterhouse, adven¬tures in the Amazon jungle, and over 30 years of leading workshops on shamanism, the heroic journey, and vision quests in nature. He is the author of several books including “Letters to the River: A Guide to a Dream Worth Living.” Contact Sparrow Hart at (801) 516-0740; SHart@rtirguests.com
- ==> Worried about the Afterlife? Talk to This Retired Hospice Nurse
As someone who has been with many patients as they faced the end of their lives, retired hospice nurse Jean Keegan Daly knows that some people worry about the afterlife, known as apeirophobia. For example, they may believe they will go to hell, are unable to forgive people who wronged them, or did not do a “good enough” job practicing the tenets of their religion. Jean will reveal what she tells them that often puts their minds at ease including why she believes their worries are unfounded. Jean will share what she has come to know about life after death, encounters she has had with angels and deceased patients and why she says all of us have a soul and a purpose for what we are supposed to do in this life. Jean has written the memoir “Reflections of a Seasoned Soul” and can share true stories of some of her most memorable patients. She has appeared on local television and taught at community colleges and hospitals. Reach her at (609) 912-3778; Jkeegandaly@rtirguests.com
- ==> Inside the Commercial Space Race
Jeff Bezos is set to blast into space today. He and fellow billionaire Richard Branson, who took a ride on his own rocket earlier this month, have bolstered enthusiasm among investors who see an industry primed for takeoff. This is a landmark moment for the commercial space industry; the up-and-coming sector has for years been looking to make space tourism a viable business. Invite Nicholas Schmidle, author of “Test Gods: Virgin Galactic and the Making of a Modern Astronaut,” to discuss the commercial space race and what it took to get here. You’ll hear the remarkable story of the test pilots, engineers, and visionaries behind Virgin Galactic’s campaign to build a space tourism company and the tragedies and triumphs that Branson’s team confronted out in the Mojave desert as they designed, built, and test-flew their private rocket ship. Nicholas Schmidle writes for the New Yorker. His work has also appeared in the New York Times Magazine, the Atlantic, Slate, the Washington Post, and many others. Contact Nicholas Schmidle at nickschmidle@gmail.com