01. Track Santa LIVE on Christmas Eve!
02. The Santa Conservatory: A Real-Life Santa School
03. Where Was Jesus Before He Was Born? The Bible’s Best Kept Secret
04. What Men Think About Falling Birth Rates
05. 2026 Adventure Travel Trend Outlook
06. Why Kids Under 16 Should Not Have Smartphones
07. Engineer Says His Invention Can End School Shooting Deaths
08. The Real Reason Your Resolutions Always Fail
09. How to Set Goals That Feel Peaceful, Not Pressured
10. How to Have Fewer Days That Suck in 2026
11. Surprising Benefits of Finding Your ‘Goldilocks’ Hormone Level
12. Turn Your Chronic Pain Into Purpose: Live and Laugh Again
13. This Dog Trainer Says There Are No Bad Dogs!
14. From Birthdays to Addresses: The Energy Behind Your Numbers
15. Art: The Therapy You Didn’t Know You Needed
1. ==> Track Santa LIVE on Christmas Eve!
Next Wednesday, St. Nick is scheduled to load his sleigh with gifts, harness his reindeer and take to the skies for his annual journey across the globe, and there’s one government agency that will be following his every move … and you can too! The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the government agency that tracks everything that flies in and around North America in defense of our homeland, will track Santa Claus just as they have each year since 1955. Book an interview with a Santa Tracker to hear the unlikely story of how this modern tradition began with a child’s accidental phone call, why the agency continues to provide Santa’s flight updates more than 60 years later, and how the process has evolved to include social media and flight apps that allow you to track Santa on your phone! The folks at NORAD can provide video b-roll and graphics and arrange general interviews with a Santa Tracker or tailor the interview for your specific region. You can even book live in-flight interviews for December 24. Contact NORAD Public Affairs at (719) 554-6889; noradsantaofficial@gmail.com
2. ==> The Santa Conservatory: A Real-Life Santa School
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to put on the famous red suit and stand in for Santa Claus? Santa Ed is a professional Santa who also runs The Santa Claus Conservatory, a Santa Claus school. He’ll share some of the craziest Santa requests he’s gotten and explain how he got into the profession and how he now trains others for the job. Santa Ed is Hollywood’s “go-to” Santa Claus and has appeared on many TV shows and in commercials and movies. The Santa Claus Conservatory has been featured in the “Wall Street Journal,” Fox Business, “Money” magazine, VOX, and many others. Contact Santa Ed at (424) 343-9555 (call or text); Santa@SantaEd.com
3. ==> Where Was Jesus Before He Was Born? The Bible’s Best Kept Secret
As Christian celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas, Gerald Robison has some interesting information. Did you know Jesus was active long before his birth in Bethlehem? In the new book, “Before I Was Jesus,” Robison reveals the surprising truth about Jesus' role throughout the Bible—before the manger and the cross. Gerald explores 25 hidden identities of Jesus found in the Old Testament, showing how he was active in God’s plan long before he was born. This show challenges the common assumption that Jesus' work began at his birth. Gerald will explain how Jesus was involved in creation and his ongoing presence in history, offering your audience a fresh perspective they’ve likely never considered. Ask him: Most people think Jesus’ work started at birth, but how does scripture reveal his role even before Bethlehem? What was Jesus' role in creation? How can that be reconciled with God’s role in the same event? Contact Gerald at Grobison@rtirguests.com; (904) 867-2449
4. ==> What Men Think About Falling Birth Rates
The data shows that American men are more likely than women to see falling birth rates as a problem and more likely to desire a return to “traditional gender roles.” “Vox” senior correspondent Rachel Cohen Booth examined men’s perspectives and says, “What I found most interesting, and honestly a bit sad, is this growing chasm between what men say they want––meaning, purpose, partnership—and the models they’re being drawn to, which actually make those things less likely. These frameworks are steering men down paths that don’t align with what women are looking for in partners.” Booth says, “We could use a lot more research and creative thinking about how to leverage these strong, longstanding ideas around masculinity to help men find ways to be what they’re looking for. … Instead of treating masculinity as an immutable synonym for patriarchy, we should recognize we can do for masculinity what feminism did for women—name the harmful pressures, expand what counts as being a ‘good’ man, and free people from norms that make them less healthy and less connected.” Booth is a senior correspondent for “Vox” covering social policy. Contact her at rcohen.booth@voxmedia.com
5. ==> 2026 Adventure Travel Trend Outlook
Adventure travel is now one of the fastest-growing segments in tourism, with global adventure travel projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2032. So what is trending for the coming year? According to the travel experts at Backroads, adventures designed for women are surging as friends, family and solo travelers seek connection, immersive confidence-boosting experiences and a sense of community. "We're seeing a clear trend of guests using travel as a way to connect with like-minded travelers, with local communities, with the environment and, ultimately, with themselves," says Tom Hale, Backroads founder, president and CEO. He’ll discuss this year’s hot spots, fun, off-beat adventures for all ages, and the biggest surprise in next year’s outlook. Backroads’ trend outlook is based on early guest bookings and insights from its worldwide team of trip leaders and travel experts. Founded in 1979, Backroads is a leading innovator in active and adventure travel. Contact Liz Einbinder at liz_einbinder@backroads.com; (510) 292-2753
6. ==> Why Kids Under 16 Should Not Have Smartphones
Jonathan Haidt’s blockbuster book “The Anxious Generation” sparked a global conversation about the effects of smartphones and social media on young people’s development, inspiring millions of parents, teachers, and leaders to take action. Now, Haidt and Catherine Price — author of the bestselling “How to Break Up with Your Phone” — have teamed up to empower young people to stand up for themselves by choosing a life not dominated by screens. Their new book, “The Amazing Generation,” is aimed at 9-12 year-olds — whether or not they already have smartphones or social media — and features surprising facts, a graphic novel, interactive challenges, and secrets tech leaders don’t want kids to know. It also includes real-life stories from young adults who regret getting smartphones too early and want to help the next generation make different choices. The authors can discuss why they believe smartphones should be banned for kids under 16, how parents can help their kids disconnect and why they say doing so is critical. Request interviews with Jonathan Haidt and/or Catherine Price through the media request form at www.anxiousgeneration.com/contact
7. ==> Engineer Says His Invention Can End School Shooting Deaths
Engineer and inventor Leonard Fonarov believes he has created technology that can finally stop children from being killed in school shootings. A survivor of the World War II siege of Leningrad and a longtime Florida resident, Leonard was moved to act after the tragedy at Parkland, just miles from his home. His patented invention, the Leonardo ISV, is a bulletproof, rapid-response rescue vehicle designed to reach an active shooter inside a school in just 5–9 seconds—a speed that could mean the difference between life and death. Unlike SWAT teams, which can take 20–40 minutes to arrive, the Leonardo ISV is on-site, patrolling hallways, ready to protect children and teachers instantly. He is the author of “I Will Stop School Shooting Forever,” and explains his invention—and why he believes America’s children can finally be safe. Contact Leonard Foranov at llfonarov@rtirguests.com; (754) 289-4905
8. ==> The Real Reason Your Resolutions Always Fail
Most resolutions fail because people chase quick hits of pleasure instead of long-term payoff. Dr. Emilio Justo calls delayed gratification the “superpower” that makes every other goal possible. He’ll show your audience how one simple habit—pausing before they react—transforms health, money, relationships, and career. He can break down the science behind impulse control, why it predicts success better than IQ, and easy “micro-pauses” listeners can start using today. Fleeing Castro’s Cuba as a child, he became a physician at 23, a clinic founder at 27, and now a bestselling author and global TEDx speaker on delayed gratification and resilience. Contact Dr. Emilio Justo at (480) 992-6803; Ejusto@rtirguests.com
9. ==> How to Set Goals That Feel Peaceful, Not Pressured
If traditional goal-setting makes your listeners feel anxious or “never enough,” mindset coach Sharon Emily offers a gentler path. She’ll show parents and adults how to set “peaceful goals” rooted in values, gratitude, and self-compassion instead of perfectionism. Sharon can share how simple mindset tweaks help kids handle school stress, how families can make goals together, and a powerful self-talk exercise your audience can try on-air. Her children’s song-turned-book Mirror of Myself gives families an easy way to talk about confidence, resilience, and worth. Sharon is a former counselor, Franklin Covey-trained facilitator, and mother of four who’s helped her own children thrive—including a son who became a millionaire before 30 and a daughter living joyfully with autism. Contact Sharon Emily at (480) 470-3893; scarstens@rtirguests.com
10. ==> How to Have Fewer Days That Suck in 2026
New Year, new mindset—without the toxic positivity. Happiness & Positive Energy Expert Deborah Mallow shows audiences how to upgrade their days with tiny, realistic shifts instead of overwhelming life overhauls. She can share why we get stuck in “sucky day spirals,” one 60-second reset anyone can do on-air, and how humor changes the brain’s stress response. Her “Daily Decisions™” framework gives listeners a simple way to choose better thoughts, habits, and reactions, even when life is messy. Deborah Mallow is the award-winning author of 6 Steps to Fewer Days That Suck, creator of The Daily Decisions™, and a lively guest on morning shows like Good Day New York, Good Day DC, and other lifestyle shows. Contact Deborah Mallow at (516) 613-5359; dmallow@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Surprising Benefits of Finding Your ‘Goldilocks’ Hormone Level
Millions of women live with daily pain, from back aches and migraines to joint stiffness, and most instinctively reach for an anti-inflammatory. But what if the real culprit isn’t your joints, it’s your hormones? Stacey Roberts, RN, PT, MBA, has spent more than three decades helping people move beyond chronic pain, from everyday women to elite athletes, across Australia and the United States. “Hormonal fluctuations can lead to inflammation, joint pain, and muscle pain,” she says. “There’s a ‘Goldilocks’ moment when hormones are just right, not too high, not too low, giving your body its natural anti-inflammatory boost. But as women enter perimenopause and menopause, we lose that natural protection.” With training as a nurse, physical therapist and MBA, she bridges medicine movement and empowerment. Contact her at (414) 310-7845; sroberts@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Turn Your Chronic Pain Into Purpose: Live and Laugh Again
We’ve all heard the adage, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Long-time chronic pain survivor Vita Oyler is living proof of that. When she was a young, highly athletic woman, she accidentally stepped on a rock, after which she developed reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), a severe malfunction of the nervous and immune systems. This led to decades of excruciating pain and, ultimately, the amputation of her foot and part of her leg. But she has managed to survive, and thrive, via incorporating humor into her healing journey. “Laughter releases the body’s natural painkillers known as endorphins,” she says. “Researchers have found that humor can increase tolerance to pain.” Vita is a rehabilitation counselor and doctoral candidate at San Diego State University. She is the author of “Got Pain? Now What?” Contact Vita Oyler at (209) 255-2962; Voyler@rtirguests.com
13. ==> This Dog Trainer Says There Are No Bad Dogs!
Whether your pup’s a chewer, a jumper, or just plain ornery, author and dog trainer Kathleen Troy can share how to transform even the most unruly Rovers into well-behaved bowwows. Known as the Dear Abby of the canine world, Kathleen shares her doggone delightful tales of Dylan, a pooch she rescued from South Korea that was wildly destructive. With love and patience, not only did Kathleen bring Dylan’s behavior under control, she taught him sign language, how to count to 10, and dial 911! “There are no bad dogs, just bad owners,” she says. Kathleen is the author of the "Dylan’s Dog Squad" series, as well as a book about dog training. Contact Kathleen Troy at (714) 975-9807; ktroy@rtirguests.com
14. ==> From Birthdays to Addresses: The Energy Behind Your Numbers
Most people would agree that we are in the midst of uncertain times, so is it really any wonder that so many are searching for ways to make sense of things? Ancient practices are getting a second look, including some surprising ones like numerology. Suzan Owens will explain how numbers that surround people in their everyday lives — from addresses and birthdays to business names — carry living energy that can influence success, relationships and overall well-being. A skilled numerologist, she’ll tell listeners how to work with these hidden numeric energies to influence their lives in positive ways. Whether you’re seeking advice about your career, relationships, or personal growth, Suzan will share a fresh perspective that can guide you toward your fullest potential. “Numerology helps us look beyond the surface, uncovering our deeper purpose and strengths,” Suzan explains. “It aligns us with who we truly are.” Suzan is the author of “Wisdom of Numerology.” Contact her at (509) 315-6515; Sowens@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Art: The Therapy You Didn’t Know You Needed
Depression and anxiety have reached epidemic proportions in modern society. While many people rely on medications and therapy to help alleviate their suffering, author and artist Lynette Watkins claims that consciously incorporating art into our daily lives can help us to overcome many of our personal struggles. "I can help you alleviate your anxiety, depression, or other things that hinder you in 10 minutes a day using art,” she says. “Activating one’s creativity can be highly therapeutic and can help people to find solutions to their problems and challenging life situations.” Lynette is an acclaimed artist, professor of art, writer, musician, and author of "Can It Be That Some Chains Are Mere Shadows? A Visual Journey From Darkness To Light." Contact Lynette Watkins at (575) 454-4635; lwatkins@rtirguests.com
