01. Noah Wylie Joins Campaign to Expose Upcoming Healthcare Cuts
02. Hantavirus Sparks Pandemic Fears
03. Medicare Fraud Alert: What You Need to Know Now
04. How Conservative Christian Women Became One of the Most Powerful Forces in American Politics
05. Stuck in a Funk? Small Shifts That Lead to Fewer Days That Suck
06. The Harsh Reality Awaiting Women After Graduation
07. Why So Many New Grads Burn Out in Year One
08. The Biggest Financial Mistake New Grads Make
09. Why Self-Awareness May Be a New Grad’s Most Important Skill
10. Is a Job the Only Path? What New Grads Should Consider
11. Why Many Grads Feel Like Frauds at Work
12. New Grads Struggle to Focus—What’s Behind It?
13. A College Promise, a Surgeon, and a Remote Pacific Island
14. AI Will Reward Those Who Know Math — and Leave the Rest Behind
15. Why the Nicest Person in the Room May Be the Most Dangerous
1. ==> Noah Wylie Joins Campaign to Expose Upcoming Healthcare Cuts
Actor and advocate Noah Wylie has joined a growing coalition of frontline healthcare workers, public health professionals, faith leaders, service providers, and others pushing back against $1 trillion in healthcare cuts scheduled to take effect later this year. The legislation to gut the nation’s infrastructure was passed last year but implementation won’t come until after the midterm elections. Cleve Jones, a human rights advocate and Seven Days in June campaign leader calls it a deliberate attempt to hide the severe economic and human consequences from voters. "These cuts will devastate every community, push care out of reach for millions, and put an even greater strain on healthcare workers. We have to stand up and demand action." Seven Days in June is a nonpartisan, grassroots-driven national campaign to raise awareness about the impact of healthcare funding cuts and policy changes on local communities. For interviews and more information contact a media rep at (202) 743-5619;
media@sevendaysinjune.org
2. ==> Hantavirus Sparks Pandemic Fears
News of a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a ship carrying nearly 150 people travelling from Argentina on a long-haul Atlantic journey has the world on edge. Is this the start of the next pandemic? Not likely, experts say, for one major reason: Hantavirus is not equipped for rapid transmission in the same way that the novel coronavirus was. “Hantavirus is not Covid. This is very difficult to spread,” says Dr. Monica Gandhi, an infectious disease doctor at UC-San Francisco and San Francisco General Hospital. “Hantavirus is not a new virus to humans as SARS-CoV-2 was, so at this point, we think there was exposure from rodents to a few people boarding the ship from activities (such as bird watching in places with rodents) performed beforehand, and then there was person to person spread on the ship,” says Gandhi. “The originator of the virus was still likely rodent waste but the concern here is that the strain that led to this outbreak is spread person to person from close contact,” she adds. She can discuss what the hantavirus is, what it does to the human body and whether anyone not onboard the ship should worry about it. Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH, is an infectious diseases specialist with the University of California, San Francisco. Contact her at (415) 476-4082, ext. 127; @MonicaGandhi9
3. ==> Medicare Fraud Alert: What You Need to Know Now
Medicare fraud is surging nationwide. More than 1.3 million Americans have just gotten new Medicare card numbers after their information was compromised and many seniors and their families may not even realize they’ve been affected. Medicare expert Toni King is sounding the alarm after seeing fraud firsthand, including over $9,000 in false medical claims tied to a single beneficiary. She explains how these scams are happening, why many victims don’t discover them until it’s too late, and what immediate steps people should take to protect themselves. On your show, Toni reveals how to spot red flags on Medicare statements, what to do if your number is compromised, and why even a small oversight can trigger major financial and healthcare consequences. She also shares simple, actionable steps listeners can take today to safeguard their coverage. Contact Toni King at (281) 677-3736 or tking@rtirguests.com
4. ==> How Conservative Christian Women Became One of the Most Powerful Forces in American Politics
Katie Gaddini says many of the assumptions Americans hold about conservative women are wrong. Far from being politically passive, these women have become highly organized strategists and cultural influencers who increasingly see themselves as fighting to preserve Christianity, traditional gender structures, and the nation itself. She’ll explain how they helped reshape the modern American Right and played a critical role in Donald Trump’s return to power. A former evangelical herself, Gaddini spent years following conservative Christian women as they organized on college campuses, mobilized in suburban school board fights, built massive social media audiences, ran for office, and developed grassroots political networks that now extend from churches and homeschooling groups to law schools, conservative think tanks, and the White House. Gaddini is a visiting scholar at Stanford University, associate professor of sociology at University College London. She has appeared on BBC, NPR, Bloomberg, and international media. Her new book is “Esther's Army: The Christian Women Who Power the American Right.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (office) (703) 400-1099 (cell) or Erin Bolden at (703) 980-2705
5. ==> Stuck in a Funk? Small Shifts That Lead to Fewer Days That Suck
Most people assume feeling stuck means something is wrong with their life. Deborah Mallow likes to remind us that sometimes nothing is wrong, except the voice in our head that refuses to stop narrating everything like a dramatic movie trailer. Surveys support this: nearly 60% of adults say they feel emotionally burned out, even when nothing “major” is wrong. That’s proof that mindset, not circumstance, often drives our mood. Deborah explains why advice like “just think positive” often backfires and how tiny mental shifts can change the trajectory of an entire day. She shares surprising tools that help audiences quiet their inner critic, break out of emotional autopilot, and find momentum without forcing motivation. Ask her: Can focusing less on goals and more on what truly matters actually make you happier? Why do so many people feel behind even when so much in their lives is actually working? Contact Deborah Mallow at (516) 613-5359; dmallow@rtirguests.com
Graduation season is here, but many young adults are entering a world that looks very different from the one their parents prepared for. Here are some guests who can provide timely conversations to help families and young adults navigate the transition from school to real life with more confidence, clarity, and resilience.
6. ==> The Harsh Reality Awaiting Women After Graduation
Young women graduating into the workforce believe the playing field is finally level. It isn’t. In fact, many are walking straight into what leadership expert Dr. Lois Frankel calls a “bro-ocracy.” Frankel will deliver a blunt wake-up call for early-career women — especially recent graduates — who are unprepared for the gap between their expectations and reality. She says, “The U.S. has moved backward when it comes to the rights of and respect for women.” While overt discrimination may be less common than it once was, the modern workplace is riddled with microaggressions like mansplaining and gaslighting, as well as deeply conditioned behaviors that can derail careers. The barriers may be subtler today, but they’re no less costly. And now, Frankel says, she’s taken off the nice girl gloves and is calling out bias with a renewed sense of urgency. Frankel is out with a 2026 update of her bestseller “Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office,” addressing today’s cultural shifts that impact women at work — including the Me Too movement, gender fluidity, the shift to remote work, the dismantling of DEI programs and the erosion of women’s reproductive rights. Contact Helen Cook at 1-800-854-1134; hcook@ascotmediagroup.com
7. ==> Why So Many New Grads Burn Out in Year One
Today’s college graduates are entering a workforce where burnout is happening faster than ever. Some studies now show Gen Z workers are reaching peak burnout at just 25 years old. That’s nearly two decades earlier than previous generations. Executive coach and former Fortune 500 HR leader Lindsay Barnett says many young professionals are stepping into high-pressure careers without the tools to protect their well-being, set boundaries, or manage workplace stress. On your show, Barnett explains why so many ambitious young employees quickly feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and emotionally exhausted—and what they can do before burnout takes hold. Using her practical “3Ps” framework—Planning, Pacing, and Playing—she shares realistic strategies to help new grads improve performance without sacrificing mental health or work-life harmony. Inspired by the ideas in her book “Working Hell to Working Well,” Barnett also discusses how parents, managers, and companies can better support early-career employees entering today’s demanding workplace culture. Barnett has advised leaders and teams across industries on workplace well-being and sustainable performance. Contact her at (310) 340-2579; Lbarnett@rtirguests.com
8. ==> The Biggest Financial Mistake New Grads Make
Nearly half of Gen Z says they don’t feel financially prepared for adulthood, yet many graduates are already taking on credit card debt before building savings or assets. Real estate investor and wealth educator Janet Tonkins says the biggest financial mistake young adults make isn’t earning too little. It’s waiting too long to invest. On your show, she’ll explain how new graduates can begin building wealth with as little as $5 to $10 a month, why understanding assets matters more than chasing status symbols, and how first-time buyers can take advantage of overlooked grants and programs. She’ll also reveal why “perfect credit” is often overrated and how small financial decisions made in your 20s can shape your entire future. Drawing from themes in her upcoming book “Purses, Heels & Houses You Choose,” Tonkins helps audiences rethink spending, ownership, and generational wealth from day one. Beyond coaching investors nationwide, Tonkins develops affordable housing projects and mentors first-generation wealth builders through the Cashflow Diva Academy and TheCashflowDiva.com. Contact Janet Tonkins at (410) 421-0930; jtonkins@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Why Self-Awareness May Be a New Grad’s Most Important Skill
As millions of new graduates step into adulthood, many are navigating careers, independence, dating, and major life decisions without truly understanding themselves first. Author and speaker Charisse Walker says self-awareness may be the missing skill no one taught them. On your show, Walker explains how unresolved childhood patterns quietly influence confidence, communication, career choices, and even who we fall in love with—often leading young adults into unhealthy relationships, people-pleasing, burnout, or repeated emotional struggles. Walker believes that every person has hidden “icebergs” beneath the surface and those beliefs, fears, emotional wounds, expectations, and habits shape decisions without us realizing it. She’ll share why so many young adults confuse familiarity with compatibility, struggle to set boundaries, or lose themselves trying to build the “perfect” life after graduation. A former host on the Emmy-nominated national television show The American Dream, Walker now speaks nationally about self-awareness, relationships, and personal growth. She’s the author of “Flipping the Iceberg.” Contact Charisse Walker at (801) 251-6965; cwalker@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Is a Job the Only Path? What New Grads Should Consider
For decades, college graduates were told the formula for success was simple: earn a degree, land a job, climb the ladder. But with layoffs rising, AI reshaping industries, and many young professionals already questioning traditional career paths, franchise consultant and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Greg Mohr says graduates should pause before automatically sending out résumés. On your show, he’ll explain why entrepreneurship and business ownership are becoming more attractive to younger generations seeking flexibility, control, and long-term wealth-building opportunities. He’ll also break down the biggest misconceptions about franchising, why some grads are better suited for ownership than corporate life, and what questions families should ask before taking on years of career uncertainty or debt. Drawing from years helping professionals transition into franchise ownership, Mohr offers a practical, eye-opening conversation about rethinking success in today’s economy. Greg Mohr is the author of “Real Freedom.” Contact him at (361) 204-5470; gmohr@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Why Many Grads Feel Like Frauds at Work
They earned the degree, landed the job, and checked all the right boxes, so why do so many new graduates still feel like they don’t belong? Studies show nearly 70% of professionals experience imposter syndrome at some point, especially during major life and career transitions. Leadership expert Mike Sealy says today’s high-achieving grads are entering workplaces feeling enormous pressure to prove themselves while quietly battling self-doubt, comparison, and fear of failure. On your show, he’ll explain why imposter syndrome often hits ambitious young professionals hardest, how social media and workplace culture intensify it, and what grads can do to build confidence without pretending to have everything figured out. Drawing from his own leadership journey across multiple industries, Sealy shares practical mindset tools that help young professionals shift from perfectionism to growth. Mike Sealy is the author of “Mindset Unlocked” and has spent decades helping leaders navigate personal and professional transformation. Contact Mike Sealy at (484) 477-4220; msealy@rtirguests.com
12. ==> New Grads Struggle to Focus—What’s Behind It?
New grads are entering adulthood in a world of nonstop notifications, algorithm-driven distraction, and rising anxiety about the future. Studies show the average person checks their phone nearly 100 times a day, while employers increasingly report concerns about focus, resilience, and emotional overwhelm among younger workers. Author and mindfulness educator Mitra Manesh says the issue isn’t laziness or lack of ambition. It’s that many young adults are living in “survival mode” without realizing it. On your show, Mitra explores how constant scrolling, comparison culture, fear about the future, and pressure to succeed quietly shape attention, self-worth, and decision-making. She’ll explain how reclaiming attention can help young adults move from fear and reactivity to clarity, confidence, and intentional living. Mitra Manesh is a senior mindfulness educator who has spent decades teaching and guiding individuals and organizations in attention, consciousness, and personal transformation. She is the author of the novel “The Attentionist: New Choices for a New World.” Contact Mitra Manesh at (310) 807-3031; mmanesh@rtirguests.com
13. ==> A College Promise, a Surgeon, and a Remote Pacific Island
When told he'd never get into college after scoring a 7 on his ACT, Glen Robison didn't quit — he went to medical school without ever earning a bachelor's degree. But the moment that changed everything came when a Tongan friend helped him survive college academics, and Robison made a promise in return: one day, he'd go treat his people. Eleven years later, he kept it. What he found there — rare conditions, a boy whose limb he saved through improvised surgery — became the foundation of his book and his philosophy: when your desire is strong enough, step into the unknown anyway. Robison is a podiatric surgeon, 3x bestselling author, and the author of “Show Them: Stepping into the Unknown to Find the Answers.” Contact Glen Robison at (928) 351-0312; glrobison@rtirguests.com
14. ==> AI Will Reward Those Who Know Math — and Leave the Rest Behind
The jobs AI creates will demand math fluency. The jobs AI eliminates will be the ones that don't. Craig Hane has spent decades teaching math and watching schools recycle 20th-century methods for 21st-century students. His verdict: the system is failing them at exactly the wrong moment in history. Through his Triad Math Army program, Hane teaches teenagers and young adults the math that actually matters — in a way that's engaging, self-paced, and built for how young people actually learn today. He'll explain why AI fluency starts with math fluency, which concepts will separate tomorrow's leaders from tomorrow's also-rans, and why it's never too late to close the gap. Contact Craig Hane, Ph.D., at (812) 408-8047; chane@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Why the Nicest Person in the Room May Be the Most Dangerous
Everyone knows how to spot the loud, self-centered narcissist. But it's the charming one — the helper, the listener, the one everyone adores — who causes the most damage. Dr. Valerie Sussman knows this firsthand. After 20 years in a covert narcissistic marriage, this retired pediatrician became a certified Narcissistic Abuse Specialist dedicated to exposing what she calls the most dangerous predator hiding in plain sight. Sussman will reveal how covert narcissists use kindness as a weapon, why victims routinely doubt their own reality, and how to spot the warning signs before the damage is done. Drawing from her book “Love, Lies, and Narcissists in Disguise: The A-Z Guide for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse,” she offers survivors a path from confusion to clarity — and from self-doubt to self-trust. Contact Valerie Sussman at (805) 407-5635; Vsussman@rtirguests.com
