01. New Cyber Strategy Seriously Misunderstands China’s Threat
02. ‘Board of Peace’ Resolution Outlines U.S.-Led Plan to Rule Gaza
03. Scholars Warn: Government Social Media Posts Echo Extremist Rhetoric
04. Steady Leaders Are Needed in Times of National Turmoil
05. This Global Investor Spent His Childhood Helping Heroin Addicts
06. Why Evangelicals Are Losing Credibility with the Next Generation
07. Could Latest Amazon Layoffs Be Your Career Wake-Up Call?
08. Hidden Red Flags You're Dating a Narcissist
09. The Protein Myth That Keeps Americans Sick
10. Half of All Cancer is Preventable: Doc Reveals Real Causes
11. Good News: Your Best Years Are Probably Still Ahead
12. Why Are Strokes in Young Adults Rising?
13. Meet The Dear Abby for Dogs
14. You Don’t Need a New You — The Real You Is Enough
15. Help Kids Find Freedom in a Screen-Filled World
1. ==> New Cyber Strategy Seriously Misunderstands China’s Threat
Cybersecurity expert Matthew Ferren says the Trump Administration’s offense-first cyber strategy is a dangerous miscalculation that is doomed to fail because it doesn’t address the significant deterioration of cyber defenses in the U.S. “Doubling down on offense while neglecting defense will leave the United States more vulnerable, not less,” he says. His solution? “Chinese cyber campaigns will continue regardless of U.S. offensive operations. The goal must be to prevent them from causing systemic harm. The United States’ endemic cyber vulnerabilities represent a market failure that government action is required to fix. The Trump administration is unlikely to pursue new cybersecurity regulations, but they remain the right answer. Minimum requirements for critical infrastructure, harmonized across sectors, would benefit everyone.” Matthew Ferren is an international affairs fellow in national security, sponsored by Janine and J. Tomilson Hill, at the Council on Foreign Relations. An expert in cybersecurity, military operations, and emerging technologies, he has served at the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of the Treasury, and the White House. Contact him at (202) 509-8412; MFerren@cfr.org
2. ==> ‘Board of Peace’ Resolution Outlines U.S.-Led Plan to Rule Gaza
According to Jonathan Whittall, the executive director of the Keys Initiative, a draft of the first of Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ resolutions details the structure of a U.S.-backed governing authority that would assume full legislative, executive, and judicial control over Gaza, including ’emergency powers.’ “The draft resolution formalizes a hierarchical structure for the Board of Peace, with Trump as the chairperson and an executive board that has the power to ‘enact new law or modify or repeal prior’ civil and criminal laws in Gaza. Whittall says, “The board, which critics say is an attempt to circumvent any meaningful U.N. oversight or even to position itself as a privatized alternative to the world body, envisions operating in an environment where it answers exclusively to Trump.” Whittall notes that no Palestinians were included though Trump did give a spot to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who remains under war crimes indictment and is subject to an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court. Jonathan Whittall is formerly a senior official with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Palestine and with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières. Contact him at whittall@keysinitiative.com, @_jwhittall
3. ==> Scholars Warn: Government Social Media Posts Echo Extremist Rhetoric
In the past month, government agencies have made dozens of social media posts that include iconography associated with far-right extremist groups. To some, the posts look patriotic. To others, they just look odd. For example: A New Year’s Eve post from the White House on X featured a photo of Trump alongside the word “remigration,” a decades-old European concept centered on expelling nonwhites and immigrants and a recent Labor Department video featured a caption resembling a Nazi slogan. Those who study the online right said one or two posts might be coincidental. But when added together, it’s much harder to dismiss. They appear to be an appeal to “a very specific segment” of Americans, young men who live online and are disaffected by what they see as unwanted changes in American life, says Pete Simi, a Chapman University sociologist who has studied extremist groups for more than 25 years. He says recent posts from the administration with content that can be read as extremist have “gone from episodic to more consistent, and it’s gone from more gray area to more clear cut.” Simi says the posts, even as clear as they are to people versed in extremist rhetoric, offer some cover for the administration to say they are patriotic. “And so even in a pretty overt kind of post, there is an effort to create plausible deniability, and that is a very common strategy in the kind of creation of propaganda on the far right,” he says. Government officials have dismissed any connections between government posts and extremism. Contact Pete Simi at (714) 744-7611; simi@chapman.edu
4. ==> Steady Leaders Are Needed in Times of National Turmoil
Employers are encountering a tired and distrustful workforce after the shocking fatal shootings in Minneapolis during ICE enforcement operations. “These shootings have inflamed political tensions nationally, and the strong feelings evoked from them are not isolated to workers in Minneapolis or Portland, Los Angeles or Chicago,” says workplace expert John Challenger. He can offer tips to human resources and leadership teams about how to address the issue in the workplace. “In moments like this, people aren’t necessarily looking for answers. They’re looking for steadiness,” he says, adding that political discussions should be kept to a minimum. “Political dialogue can help build connection and morale at work, but it can just as easily erode it. With tensions as high as they are, leaders should keep the temperature even. Workers risk credibility and upward momentum if their views do not align with their bosses. Meanwhile, bosses risk trust and productivity if theirs differ from their teams.” Challenger also warned that moments like this can increase the potential for conflict between workers and says everyone should remember that “regardless of anyone’s political views, people are being exposed to disturbing and violent images and stories. That can weigh heavily on everyone.” John Challenger is CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a global outplacement and executive coaching firm. Contact Coleen Madden Blumenfeld at (312) 422-5074; (314) 807-1568 (cell) or colleenmadden@challengergray.com
5. ==> This Global Investor Spent His Childhood Helping Heroin Addicts
Long before Jonathan Tepper became the CIO of Prevatt Capital, he was a seven-year-old child walking the heroin-ravaged streets of Madrid. Instead of schoolyards and playdates, his days were shaped by the work his missionary parents asked of him and his three brothers: find addicts, bring them home, and care for them. That childhood, immersed in Europe’s devastating heroin and AIDS epidemics of the 1980s and 1990s, is the foundation of his new book “Shooting Up: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Addiction.” Tepper shares what it was like inside the radical rehabilitation community his parents built from scratch, how the addicts became his childhood companions, and how the family grappled with the loss of his younger brother in a car accident at the age of nine. The story shows how years spent observing human fragility, resilience, and moral tradeoffs shaped the judgment, discipline, and clarity Tepper would later bring to finance. Jonathan Tepper is the chief investment officer at Prevatt Capital and the author of numerous financial books including his latest, “The Myth of Capitalism.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (office); (703) 400-1099 (cell) or Erin Bolden at (703) 980-2705
6. ==> Why Evangelicals Are Losing Credibility with the Next Generation
From Gen Z’s exodus from church pews to viral TikToks calling out hypocrisy, one thing is clear: younger Americans are increasingly skeptical of evangelical Christianity. Former preacher Rick Patterson believes it’s not a loss of faith. It’s a loss of trust. Rick says that many churches have aligned themselves with power and culture wars instead of compassion and character. As a former ardent atheist who now holds master's and doctoral degrees in Christian MInistry, Rick has a rare insider-outsider perspective on how the pursuit of being “great again” has distorted the message of Jesus as well as why the next generation isn’t buying it. Rick blends theology, psychology, and real-world stories to help audiences understand why this credibility gap exists and what must change to close it. Ask him: What do younger generations find most hypocritical about today’s evangelical church? Can politics and faith ever mix without compromising the core of either? Rick’s thought-provoking new book is “The Matthew Challenge.” Contact him at (517) 300-2706; rpatterson@rtirguests.com
7. ==> Could Latest Amazon Layoffs Be Your Career Wake-Up Call?
Just this week Amazon announced another round of corporate lay-offs. This one, slicing 16-thousand jobs. And that’s just the most recent layoff news. Right now it seems harder than ever to get a job and easier than ever to be replaced by AI. Greg Mohr has helped over 250 people escape corporate instability by placing them into 500+ franchise locations—and he says recent mass layoffs are forcing workers to ask the right question: "Why am I building someone else's wealth?" As the only franchise consultant with a Wall Street Journal bestselling book about franchising (Real Freedom), Mohr reveals why waiting for the next layoff is the riskiest career strategy of all. He'll explain how franchise ownership provides what corporate jobs can't—true control and wealth-building. He'll share his process for finding the right franchise fit, debunk the myth that everyone should franchise (some shouldn't) and reveal why former executives often struggle with franchise ownership. Greg will offer listeners a free PDF copy of his book. Contact Greg Mohr at (361) 204-5470; gmohr@rtirguests.com
8. ==> Hidden Red Flags You're Dating a Narcissist
While anyone can spot the loud, attention-seeking narcissist, it's the charming "nice guy" covert narcissists who cause the most damage—and Dr. Valerie Sussman should know. After 20 years trapped in a narcissistic marriage, this retired pediatrician traded her stethoscope for a paintbrush and became a certified Narcissistic Abuse Specialist dedicated to helping others recognize these wolves in sheep's clothing. Sussman will reveal the "6 E's" that show your partner is a narcissist and explain why victims stay "hooked on hopium"—the dangerous hope that keeps them trapped. Drawing from her book “Love, Lies, and Narcissists in Disguise: The A-Z Guide for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse,” she'll share how to spot the charm-to-harm cycle before it's too late. Listeners will learn the red flags they're missing, why asking "Am I the narcissist?" means you're not, and how creativity can heal emotional wounds. Ask her: What's the difference between overt and covert narcissists—and why are covert ones more dangerous? You call it "hopium"—why is hope so toxic in these relationships? What are the "6 E's" and how do they reveal a narcissist? Contact Valerie Sussman at (805) 407-5635; Vsussman@rtirguests.com
9. ==> The Protein Myth That Keeps Americans Sick
A heart attack at age 70 forced Dorothy Greet to rethink everything she believed about nutrition—especially protein. After she and her 80-year-old husband ditched all animal products, their results were dramatic: normalized blood pressure and cholesterol, effortless weight loss, and energy levels they hadn't felt in decades. Now at 85, Greet is credentialed in plant-based nutrition from Cornell and ready to debunk the protein myth keeping millions sick. In interviews, Greet will reveal how Americans have been misled about protein requirements and why plant foods provide all the protein needed for optimal health. Drawing from her book “Go Veg with Class,” she'll share how two lifelong carnivores reversed heart disease through dietary change alone—and why it's never too late. Listeners will learn simple swaps to "ditch dairy" and "remove meat" while discovering how this shift could eliminate up to 80% of chronic diseases. Ask her: Where do you actually get your protein on a plant-based diet? You reversed heart disease at 70—what happened to your health markers? Why don't doctors tell patients about the power of dietary change? Contact Dorothy Greet at (302) 314-6010; dgreet@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Half of All Cancer is Preventable: Doc Reveals Real Causes
Cancer has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in many developed countries and the US and is the leading cause of healthcare expenditure worldwide. That’s the bad news. The good news is that half of all cancer deaths could be preventable through lifestyle changes and social reforms. Dr. Adam Barsouk will discuss cancer’s true origins and make the case for why cancer prevention must become a central priority in public and personal health. He’ll explore a wide range of overlooked and misunderstood risk factors, as well as how inequities in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention disproportionately impact underserved populations. You’ll learn what’s behind the young adult cancer epidemic, how Medicaid cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill will increase cancer risk and how microplastics, and water and air pollution, cause cancer. Dr. Barsouk can also discuss the link between obesity and cancer, and the role GLP-1s (like Ozempic) may play in cancer prevention, and how smoking, diet, and alcohol remain the most common and well-known causes of cancer, but others—including an invisible gas found in most of our basements—may be to blame. Adam Barsouk, MD, is a resident-physician at the University of Pennsylvania. His articles about science, medicine, and policy have been featured in “Forbes” “Newsweek,” Fox News, and Business Insider. Contact Lissa Warren at (617) 233-2853; LissaWarrenPR@gmail.com
11. ==> Good News: Your Best Years Are Probably Still Ahead
Contrary to what most of us believe, our younger years are not the best years of our lives. Laura Carstensen, a professor of psychology and founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity says our best years come much later in life. Carstensen’s research consistently suggests that starting in our mid-20s we begin experiencing fewer negative emotions and our emotional balance improves as we age. So, should we look forward to old age? “In many ways, it’s the best time of life,” says Carstensen. “People have a better emotional experience. They’re more satisfied with their relationships and more at peace with themselves, and as we get older, we stop caring so much about these trivial matters that can drive us crazy at earlier stages of life.” She explains that older people aren’t happier, but they experience less anger and sadness, and fear and anxiety. She’ll explain how these changes happen and exactly when they peak, as well as other interesting takeaways from her years of studying aging and longevity. Contact Joleen Castro at (650) 725-0347; jpcastro@stanford.edu
12. ==> Why Are Strokes in Young Adults Rising?
Stroke is no longer a disease of old age. New CDC data show stroke prevalence among U.S. adults aged 18–44 has jumped nearly 15 percent in the past decade, with many younger patients overlooking early warning signs. Vascular neurologist Dr. Jeremy Liff says subtle symptoms like brief vision changes, unexplained dizziness, or tingling that disappears can signal a “mini-stroke” — a transient ischemic attack (TIA) that standard exams often miss. As more young adults face rising cardiovascular and stress-related risks, Dr. Liff is urging people not to dismiss fleeting neurological episodes that could be their body’s early alarm. Jeremy Lif, MD, is a board-certified neurologist specializing in stroke, brain aneurysms, and venous outflow conditions. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103
13. ==> Meet the Dear Abby for Dogs
Author and longtime dog behaviorist Kathleen Troy answers real questions from dog owners with warmth, humor, and hard-earned experience. Dubbed the Dear Abby for dogs, Kathleen tackles everyday canine challenges while debunking one of the biggest myths of all: some dogs cannot be trained. She got her inspiration from her remarkable rescue pup, Dylan, a former “problem dog” who went on to become a certified therapy and hospice service dog. She combines practical guidance with unforgettable stories. Audiences will learn how patience, consistency, and respect can transform both dogs and their humans. 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. ==> You Don’t Need a New You — The Real You Is Enough
Millions of Americans vow to chase a new and better version of themselves, yet research shows perfectionism and self-criticism are rising, fueling burnout and anxiety instead of change. Leadership coach and TEDx speaker Barbara Stone says the problem isn’t motivation, it’s identity. After 25 years hiding her alopecia under a wig and her voice behind corporate success, Barbara took off the wig on stage and discovered a surprising truth: real growth begins when we stop trying to fix ourselves. In this segment, she shares what shedding perfection taught her about self-worth, authenticity, and why flaws, not upgrades, are often the key to confidence. Whether your audience is hiding a condition, insecurity, or impossible expectations, Barbara offers practical ways they can stop performing and start living more honestly. Ask her: Can trying to “improve yourself” actually make you less confident? What did losing your hair teach you that success never did? Contact Barbara Stone at (315) 840-2845; bstone@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Help Kids Find Freedom in a Screen-Filled World
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
