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  • 05/31/17 RTIR E-zine: Saudi Arabia, Celebrating Dads, Emotional Support Dogs

    May 31, 2017

    02. Could Manchester Attack have been Prevented?
    03. In the Other Room in Saudi Arabia…
    04. How Far Will Russia and China Go?
    05. Build Your Own Country – Seasteading
    06. Fear Drives New Grads’ Bad Decisions
    07. What Your Teen Should Do This Sumer
    08. Dad, Thanks for Being the Family Pilot
    09. Father’s Day when Dad’s a Dud
    10. June is Nat’l Men’s Health Month
    11. How to Talk to Kids about Terrorism
    12. HBO’s Wizard of Lies: The Bernie Madoff Story
    13. Seniors Turn to Pot for Pain
    14. What’s an Emotional Support Dog?
    15. Bikini Model Tells Why She Hated Her Body
    =======================================

    1. ==> Tiger Woods DUI – RX Painkillers

    A police report lists four medications, including
    Vicodin, that Woods reported taking when he was stopped
    for DUI. It also states that no alcohol was found in
    Woods’ system when he was found asleep at the wheel.
    The report released Tuesday indicated that Woods told
    officers that he was recovering from surgery. Chronic
    pain expert Cindy Perlin says Vicodin and other potent
    painkillers are often prescribed after surgery, but
    carry specific warnings to avoid driving.
    She says it’s just another side of the opioid epidemic,
    which many times starts with a prescription for pain
    management. Perlin is the author of “The Truth about
    Chronic Pain Treatments: The Best and Worst Strategies
    for Becoming Pain Free.” She is a licensed clinical
    social worker, certified biofeedback practitioner and
    chronic pain survivor and has been a guest on multiple
    TV and radio networks including PBS, SiriusXM, and
    RadioMD. Contact Cindy Perlin at (518) 439-6431;
    cperlin@nycap.rr.com

    2. ==> Could Manchester Attack have been Prevented?

    In the aftermath of the horrific attack on the Ariana
    Grande concert in Manchester, news filtered out that
    the perpetrator was known to the authorities. As with
    the recent attacks in the US and Europe, the attacker,
    Salman Abedi, had already been reported by the local
    Muslim community who saw that he was becoming
    radicalized. For Gwen Griffith-Dickson, this incident
    demonstrates current weaknesses in American and
    European counter-terrorist strategy, but also points
    the way forward. “We cannot rely on the government or
    police alone to keep us safe from political violence.
    There are things that ordinary people can do to help
    prevent terrorism that police can’t.” Invite her on to
    discuss what makes people carry out these attacks, why
    they slip through the net of the authorities, and what
    we can do to stop future attacks. Griffith-Dickson is a
    visiting professor at King’s College London and founded
    the Lokahi Foundation, a charity that prevented a
    terrorist attack. She oversaw the creation of Britain’s
    Deradicalisation Programme and is the author of
    “Bleedback” and the upcoming book, “Seven Ways to
    Prevent Terrorism.” Contact her at ggd@lokahi.org.uk or
    via Skype at gwen.griffith.dickson.

    3. ==> In the Other Room in Saudi Arabia…

    Investigative journalist Steve Horn says, “While Donald
    Trump’s $350 billion, 10-year arms deal garnered most
    headlines, a lesser-noticed agreement was also signed
    between ExxonMobil and the state-owned Saudi Basic
    Industries Corporation (SABIC) to study a proposed co-
    owned natural gas refinery in the Gulf of Mexico.” Horn
    says there was an agreement-signing ceremony at the
    palace, attended by both President Trump and recently
    retired ExxonMobil CEO and current U.S. Secretary of
    State, Rex Tillerson. He says, “Tillerson served as CEO
    of ExxonMobil for 10 years, heading the ‘private
    empire’ until President Trump nominated him as U.S.
    Secretary of State in December 2016. At his January
    Senate confirmation hearing, Tillerson said he would
    recuse himself for one year from ExxonMobil-related
    business which comes before the State Department. Horn
    is an investigative journalist and writer for
    DeSmogBlog.com. He just wrote the piece “Tillerson
    Present as Exxon Signed Major Deal with Saudi Arabia
    During Trump Visit.” Contact him at
    steve@desmogblog.com; @SteveAHorn

    4. ==> How Far Will Russia and China Go?

    Besides trying to influence the U.S. and French
    elections, is Russia capable of worse? What lengths
    might she be capable of going to sabotage new
    technology that would upend her petroleum industry?
    Might she make inventors of new technologies disappear?
    And how far might China go with its industrial
    espionage? Interview Ed Day, who can discuss whether
    U.S. scientists are in physical danger from the
    Russians, the Chinese—or even big U.S. corporations who
    stand to lose out if new technologies ruin their
    niches. Day is not your typical conspiracy theorist:
    he’s a mechanical engineer, patent holder,
    international businessman, and former government
    contractor who can cite real life examples of
    scientists who have died under mysterious
    circumstances. In fact, he dedicated his new thriller,
    “A Deadly Discovery,” to them. The book revolves around
    scientific suppression, assassination attempts and
    desperate moves by Russian and Chinese operatives. Day
    can be reached at (703) 989-7705; ed@edday.website

    5. ==> Build Your Own Country – Seasteading

    More and more Americans are dissatisfied with their
    government. So why not innovate and create a self-
    governing country that caters to your values and
    lifestyle? Nearly half the earth’s surface is a blue
    frontier over which no country holds sovereignty, and
    startup cities that float permanently in international
    waters will soon be economically feasible as
    construction materials get cheaper, greener and
    printable in 3D form. These will be homesteads on the
    high seas — or seasteads. Invite Joe Quirk, president
    of The Seasteading Institute, to talk about the idea,
    who is embracing it, and why. Blue Frontiers is a for-
    profit spinoff from The Seasteading Institute with
    plans to provide fresh jurisdictions on floating
    sustainable islands designed to adapt organically to
    sea level change. These will be privately financed and
    built by local maritime construction firms employing
    the latest in sustainable blue tech. He says, “We’ve
    already raised our seed round of investments to perform
    research and secure legislation, so get ready for the
    next wave of nations.” Quirk is co-author of
    “Seasteading: How Floating Nations Will Restore the
    Environment, Enrich the Poor, Cure the Sick, and
    Liberate Humanity from Politicians.” Contact him at
    press@seasteading.org or @ joequirkexults

    6. ==> Fear Drives New Grads’ Bad Decisions

    Whether from high school or college, graduation is an
    exciting time for young people and their parents. But
    it also a time in which expectations and fears are both
    at unusually high levels making it difficult for the
    graduates to make the best possible decisions on what
    should come next. Rev. Dr. Rick Patterson can discuss
    the role shame plays in the bad decisions people make
    when they believe they aren’t smart enough or deserving
    enough to get what they want. Patterson says new grads
    often ask, “What will I become? What will my parents
    think? Who am I really?” He’ll explain how this fear-
    based thinking often leads to bad decisions and
    potentially a lifetime of regrets about the path not
    taken. Rick Patterson is the author of “Shame Unmasked:
    Disarming the Hidden Driver Behind Our Destructive
    Decisions.” His career has alternated between working
    in corporate America and new church development and the
    ministry. In his current job, he is responsible for
    bringing new chemical solutions to the paper industry.
    Contact him at (269) 217-7897;
    rickpattersonconnects@gmail.com

    7. ==> What Your Teen Should Do This Sumer

    Got a kid who is headed to college in the fall … or a
    rising high school junior or senior? If so, you should
    know that how they spend the summer could impact them
    for the rest of their lives for better or worse.
    Interview Andro Donovan to learn why teens nearing
    college age should focus on being in the moment—and who
    they really are and want to be—instead of engaging in a
    whirlwind of activities or even making money. The
    author of “Motivate Yourself: Get the Life You Want,
    Find Purpose and Achieve Fulfilment” will explain what
    parents can do to help their teens avoid wasting time
    and tuition money by choosing the wrong major and
    encourage them to zero in on the values they hold
    dearest—which will make them happy. Andro is a
    leadership development specialist known for her life-
    changing retreats that take place around the world.
    Contact her at +4407711238410; andro@trend.co.uk;
    andro@androdonovan.com; Skype: andro.donovan1

    8. ==> Dad, Thanks for Being the Family Pilot

    As Father’s Day approaches, it’s time to thank Dad for
    the important role he plays in family leadership, and
    that means giving him props for helping the family fly
    in formation while providing lift for each and every
    member. Geese, swans and ducks do the same for their
    families, points out leadership expert Jackie Freedman.
    A frequent talk show guest with a terrific sense of
    humor, Freedman says the bird analogy applies in many
    ways to leadership at home and in the workplace. “Dads
    do a difficult job—the lead position is the most
    challenging to fly in.
    When Dad is leading, he has to trust that the rest of
    the family is pulling their own weight by doing their
    homework, cleaning their rooms, etc.” Jackie Freedman
    has worked with a wide variety of businesses including
    Merck & Co., ShopRite, Dun & Bradstreet and J.P.
    Morgan. She’s the author of “Updraft: The Aerodynamics
    of Great Leadership.” Contact her at (908) 996-1003;
    jfreedman@deltavstrategies.com

    9. ==> Father’s Day when Dad’s a Dud

    No one gets to choose their parents but certain
    holidays, like Father’s Day, make it especially
    difficult for some children to honor their dads the way
    society expects them to. Carol-Ann Hamilton, whose late
    father was demanding, knows the guilt and conflicting
    emotions some adult children will face on Father’s Day.
    The author of “Coping with Un-cope-able Parents: Loving
    Action for Eldercare” advises such children to refuse
    to accept society’s messages about how to treat a
    father, especially if that dad was physically, mentally
    or emotionally abusive. She’ll share tips for
    approaching the holiday without feeling guilty, ways to
    make the day more enjoyable for everyone, and how to
    deal with issues that arise even after your parent is
    gone. Carol-Ann Hamilton spent 25 years as an
    organizational development consultant in Fortune 500
    and entrepreneurial settings and has written several
    books on business and personal growth topics. An only
    child with a demanding, inflexible, formerly alcoholic
    father, she spent three years caring for him until his
    death at age 89 in 2012. Contact her at (905)
    822-2503; carolann@carolannhamilton.com

    10. ==> June is Nat’l Men’s Health Month

    Sudden first-time heart attacks claim the lives of many
    men with no apparent risk factors. Men who have healthy
    cholesterol levels, normal blood pressure, active lives
    and no family history of heart disease may still be at
    risk, points out Victoria Dupuy. Victoria’s husband
    Dean died in 2013 at 46 of a heart attack even though
    he was a runner and had been proclaimed in excellent
    health during a routine physical just a few months
    before his sudden death. In time for National Men’s
    Health Month in June and Father’s Day, Victoria wants
    to tell your audience about a simple, noninvasive,
    affordable test that detects heart disease in its
    earliest, most treatable stage. It’s called a Coronary
    Artery Calcium Scan (CACS) and it detects calcium
    buildup in arteries. She’ll explain why your physician
    is unlikely to suggest you have this test, how to
    demand that he or she order it for you or even how to
    arrange for the man in your life to have the test as a
    Father’s Day present that could keep him around for
    many extra years. Victoria heads the nonprofit No More
    Broken Hearts, whose mission is to promote awareness of
    the CACS. Reach her at (408) 981-1744 or
    vdupuy@sbcglobal.net

    11. ==> How to Talk to Kids about Terrorism

    With reports of terrorist activity making headlines
    everywhere and plastering our television, computer and
    phone screens, it is becoming more and more difficult
    to shield our children from the carnage and fear that
    is filtering into our cultural psyche. How should we
    best handle the conversation with our children about
    the reality of terrorism without making them overly
    fearful? Invite Tom Gagliano to discuss how to talk
    with kids about the issue. He says, “With limited life
    experience, your child doesn’t have the experience or
    tools to process and understand the why or how of
    terrorist activity and motivation the way you do. Ask
    them how they feel and listen without judging or
    denying their feelings, whatever they may be.” Gagliano
    says you can’t shield kids from life’s ugly realities
    but you can try and limit their exposure to the gory
    details and be honest and open with them. He’ll discuss
    ways to help kids make safe choices yet still live life
    without being fearful. Tom Gagliano, MSW, is a mentor,
    speaker and the author of several books including
    “Don’t Put Your Crap in Your Kid’s Diaper.” Contact him
    at (732) 266-4952; gags17285@aol.com

    12. ==> HBO’s Wizard of Lies: The Bernie Madoff Story

    HBO’s hit movie, Wizard of Lies, directed by Barry
    Levinson, stars Robert De Niro as disgraced financier
    Bernard Madoff, Michelle Pfeiffer as his wife Ruth
    Madoff, and Alessandro Nivola as their older son Mark
    Madoff. The movie provides the perfect opportunity to
    update your audience on avoiding the proliferating
    scammers out to cheat them of their money. There are
    few individuals better to arm them than Bill
    Francavilla, author of the upcoming book “The Madoffs
    Among Us: Make Better Financial Decisions and Protect
    Your Future.” Engaging, entertaining and informative,
    Bill spent 30 years in the financial services industry;
    he’s a CFP and former senior vice president, director
    of Wealth Management for Legg Mason who has extensive
    media experience. He can talk about common threads
    that link fraudsters like Madoff, Carlo Ponzi, Kenneth
    Lay and Bernie Ebbers; why smart people fall prey to
    scams; keeping greed and fear in check; and the seven
    financial concepts you need to understand to avoid
    being taken. Reach him at (757) 870-4590;
    wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

    13. ==> Seniors Turn to Pot for Pain

    From retirement communities to nursing homes, older
    Americans are increasingly turning to marijuana for
    relief from aches and pains. Many have embraced it as
    an alternative to powerful drugs like morphine, saying
    that marijuana is less addictive, with fewer side
    effects. Invite Frank Shamrock, co-host of The Bake
    Out, a new, weekly online TV talk show about today’s
    controversial world of cannabis, to talk about the
    issue. He’ll discuss why older Americans are turning to
    marijuana for pain relief, whether pot use can lead to
    harder drugs as well as the future of marijuana
    legalization in America. Popularly known worldwide as
    the first UFC Middleweight Champion and the first
    champion to retire with his belt, Shamrock provides
    broadcast color-commentary on MMA. He also runs
    Shamrock Way, a non-profit organization that serves at-
    risk youth. Contact Erin Dean at (661) 255-8283;
    erin@steveallenmedia.com

    14. ==> What’s an Emotional Support Dog?

    You may have heard about therapy and emotional support
    dogs, but what are they exactly and is there a
    difference between the two? Invite Lisa Overcash to
    discuss these special healing pets. You’ll learn the
    difference between therapy dogs and emotional support
    dogs, how dogs are trained and how to legally get an
    emotional support dog. Lisa will also share stories of
    her own emotional support dog, a Yorkie named Promise.
    “We adopted her soon after I was diagnosed with
    multiple sclerosis. When I’m sick and forced to stay in
    bed, our little ball of fur never leaves my side. She
    is also a certified therapy dog and shares her love and
    tenderness with many people at hospitals, assisted
    living care facilities, schools and churches.” Lisa
    Overcash is a wellness coach and author of “My Fur-Ever
    Family.” Contact her at (919) 308-8889;
    lfovercash@gmail.com

    15. ==> Bikini Model Tells Why She Hated Her Body

    You may never look at a bikini model the same way after
    you interview Jennie Lynn and she puts to rest the myth
    that people with “perfect” bodies are happy with them.
    Cameras may have loved cover girl Jennie Lynn but she
    did not love her own body or herself until she realized
    the mistake she was making by concentrating on her own
    flaws—something most of us do. Bring Jennie Lynn on
    your show for a look at the right way to get a beach
    body that leads to happiness, weight loss and self-love
    instead of criticism, food restrictions and shame. She
    is the author of “Magnetic Love: Stop Chasing What You
    Want…Start Attracting It.” Reach her at (508)
    965-3053 or jennielynn@jennielynn.com

  • 05/25/17 RTIR E-zine: Trump’s Behavior, Men’s Health Month, Pet Benefits

    May 25, 2017

    FR: Lauren Healy and Chris Morabito, Editors, Radio-TV
    Interview Report Newsletter

    01. Roots of Terror: Is Trump Enabling ISIS?
    02. How to Talk to Kids about Terrorism
    03. Think of War On Memorial Day, Not Beach
    04. Talk PGA Golf with This Former Insider
    05. GOP: ‘Undeserving Sick’ Don’t Deserve Healthcare
    06. HBO’s Wizard of Lies: The Bernie Madoff Story
    07. National Bird’ Documentary Director
    08. How Far Will Russia and China Go?
    09. Trump’s Erratic Behavior: Are Statins to Blame?
    10. May is Small Biz Month – 3 Easy Marketing Tips
    11. What Your Pre-College Teen Should Do This Sumer
    12. Save Lives in Nat’l Men’s Health Month
    13. People-Pleasers, Take Back Your Power
    14. Little-Known Health Benefits of Pets
    15. Summer is the Best Time to Adopt a Dog
    =======================================

    1. ==> Roots of Terror: Is Trump Enabling ISIS?

    According to Beau Grosscup, Donald Trump, despite his
    claims to the contrary, is enabling ISIS. He explains,
    “Two days after urging Muslim leaders to ‘take a stand
    against Islamist extremist terrorism,’ before an
    audience of Wahabi Saudi leaders, Saudi-backed Sunni
    ISIS took credit for the horrific bombing in Manchester
    England. Trump drew the world of terrorism in easy to
    understand, bi-polar, and as he said, ‘battle between
    good and evil,’ imagery. The problem is, as poignantly
    demonstrated in Manchester, this imagery, while
    politically useful, has no relationship to reality.
    Approaching the Muslim world as a monolithic entity to
    fight ‘extremism within their ranks’ ignores the fact
    that as Wahabi Sunnis, Trump’s hosts are the Muslim
    extremists that he urges unity against.” Grosscup is
    author of several books, including “The Newest
    Explosions of Terrorism” and “Strategic Terror: The
    Politics and Ethics of Aerial Bombardment.” He is
    professor emeritus at California State University-
    Chico. Contact him at bgrosscup@csuchico.edu

    2. ==> How to Talk to Kids about Terrorism

    The latest terrorist attack in Manchester, England
    targeted teens and young adults attending a concert.
    With reports of terrorist activity making headlines
    everywhere and plastering our television, computer and
    phone screens, it is becoming more and more difficult
    to shield our children from the carnage and fear that
    is filtering into our cultural psyche. How should we
    best handle the conversation with our children about
    the reality of terrorism without making them overly
    fearful? Invite Tom Gagliano to discuss how to talk
    with kids about the issue. He says, “With limited life
    experience, your child doesn’t have the experience or
    tools to process and understand the why or how of
    terrorist activity and motivation the way you do. Ask
    them how they feel and listen without judging or
    denying their feelings, whatever they may be.” Gagliano
    says you can’t shield kids from life’s ugly realities
    but you can try and limit their exposure to the gory
    details and be honest and open with them. He’ll discuss
    ways to help kids make safe choices yet still live life
    without being fearful. Tom Gagliano, MSW, is a mentor,
    speaker and the author of several books including
    “Don’t Put Your Crap in Your Kid’s Diaper.” Contact him
    at (732) 266-4952; gags17285@aol.com

    3. ==> Think of War On Memorial Day, Not Beach

    For retired Col. Andrew Bacevich, the meaning of
    Memorial Day has changed from casual to tragic. His
    son, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Bacevich, was killed
    three years ago while serving in Iraq. In his piece for
    the Los Angeles Times, “Memorial Day, for a father
    Whose Son Was Killed in Iraq,” Bacevich takes to task
    Americans who see Memorial Day simply as a harbinger of
    summer, rather than a time to contemplate the reality
    of war. He doesn’t like to talk too much about his
    son’s death, “but the fact of the matter is that that
    certainly gave me and my family an entirely different
    perspective on what Memorial Day was all about, and…
    reminded us of what the purpose of this holiday was
    from the outset, which was not to have barbecues and go
    off to the beach.” Andrew J. Bacevich is Professor of
    International Relations and History at Boston
    University. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, he
    received his PhD in American Diplomatic History from
    Princeton University. Contact him at bacevich@bu.edu

    4. ==> Talk PGA Golf with This Former Insider

    Former golf course superintendent at Colonial Country
    Club Don Armstrong can take your listeners behind the
    scenes of the PGA Tour’s Dean & Deluca Invitational
    underway in Fort Worth, Texas through May 28. Don can
    talk about preparation of the golf course for the
    annual event, the players (Jordan Spieth, Phil
    Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Zach Johnson, Si Woo Kim,
    Billy Horschel, etc.), the tournament’s storied
    history, Ben Hogan connection and more. Interviewed
    this week by the Golf Channel’s Morning Drive, Don says
    working at the Colonial was a professional dream come
    true. In addition to talking about golf, Don can talk
    about his journey with leukemia which started September
    14, 2005, culminating with a stem cell transplant May
    12, 2006. At the time of his diagnosis, he was given
    only a 25 to 35 percent chance of surviving beyond five
    years. He just celebrated his 11th “Birthday” of the
    stem cell transplant that saved his life. An inspiring
    guy with lessons to share with anybody who wants to
    live a better life, Don is the author of “Finish YOUR
    Race: Empower Your Life with Strategies from a Cancer
    Survivor.” Reach him at (817) 917-5919 or
    DonArmstrongLive.com

    5. ==> GOP: ‘Undeserving Sick’ Don’t Deserve Healthcare

    According to the Congressional Budget Office, the
    American Health Care Act would result in 23 million
    Americans – including 3 million people with employer-
    sponsored coverage and 14 million Americans who depend
    on Medicaid – losing their insurance coverage. Bob
    Doherty of the American College of Physicians says
    GOP’s plan is based on the view that those who live in
    poverty are undeserving of help because it’s their
    fault. “As offensive and factually wrong the
    “undeserving poor” narrative is, there is a variation
    of it that is now coming to the fore in the healthcare
    debate that may be even more offensive and wrong-
    headed, if that’s even possible, which is that people
    are sick because of their own bad choices and shouldn’t
    expect to get taxpayer-funded healthcare. Of course,
    many well-off people also engage in activities that may
    contribute to poor health — they may smoke, drive too
    fast, drink too much, abuse other prescription and
    illicit drugs, not exercise regularly, and favor fast
    food over healthful diets. The difference is that they
    can usually afford good healthcare insurance and access
    to the best physicians and hospitals when things go
    south. Not so with the poor.” Bob Doherty is senior
    vice president, government affairs and public policy at
    the American College of Physicians. Contact Leslie
    Champlin at (800) 274-2237, ext. 5224;
    lchampli@aafp.org.

    6. ==> HBO’s Wizard of Lies: The Bernie Madoff Story

    HBO’s hit movie, Wizard of Lies, directed by Barry
    Levinson, stars Robert De Niro as disgraced financier
    Bernard Madoff, Michelle Pfeiffer as his wife Ruth
    Madoff, and Alessandro Nivola as their older son Mark
    Madoff. The movie provides the perfect opportunity to
    update your audience on avoiding the proliferating
    scammers out to cheat them of their money. There are
    few individuals better to arm them than Bill
    Francavilla, author of the upcoming book “The Madoffs
    Among Us: Make Better Financial Decisions and Protect
    Your Future.” Engaging, entertaining and informative,
    Bill spent 30 years in the financial services industry;
    he’s a CFP and former senior vice president, director
    of Wealth Management for Legg Mason who has extensive
    media experience. He can talk about common threads
    that link fraudsters like Madoff, Carlo Ponzi, Kenneth
    Lay and Bernie Ebbers; why smart people fall prey to
    scams; keeping greed and fear in check; and the seven
    financial concepts you need to understand to avoid
    being taken. Reach him at (757) 870-4590;
    wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

    7. ==> ‘National Bird’ Documentary Director

    The award winning documentary ‘National Bird’ — which
    is now airing on PBS stations — follows the dramatic
    journey of three whistleblowers determined to break the
    silence around one of the most controversial issues of
    our time: the secret U.S. drone war. Producer/director
    Sonia Kennebeck says, “While the drone war is
    considered by many a legacy of the Obama
    administration, President Trump’s apparent embrace of
    the drone program is making ‘National Bird’ incredibly
    timely. … This weapon greatly impacts the people and
    the societies in the target countries, and also the
    pilots and analysts operating the drones. The drone war
    is not as clean and surgical as politicians want us to
    believe, and it is not even remotely clear if it is …
    reducing terrorism.” Contact Sonia Kennebeck at
    @NationalBirdDoc or Cara White at cara.white@mac.com

    8. ==> How Far Will Russia and China Go?

    Besides trying to influence the U.S. and French
    elections, is Russia capable of worse? What lengths
    might she be capable of going to sabotage new
    technology that would upend her petroleum industry?
    Might she make inventors of new technologies disappear?
    And how far might China go with its industrial
    espionage? Interview Ed Day, who can discuss whether
    U.S. scientists are in physical danger from the
    Russians, the Chinese—or even big U.S. corporations who
    stand to lose out if new technologies ruin their
    niches. Day is not your typical conspiracy theorist:
    he’s a mechanical engineer, patent holder,
    international businessman, and former government
    contractor who can cite real life examples of
    scientists who have died under mysterious
    circumstances. In fact, he dedicated his new thriller,
    “A Deadly Discovery,” to them. The book revolves around
    scientific suppression, assassination attempts and
    desperate moves by Russian and Chinese operatives. Day
    can be reached at (703) 989-7705; ed@edday.website

    9. ==> Trump’s Erratic Behavior: Are Statins to Blame?

    According to Dr. Jim Roach, President Trump’s
    disclosure of highly classified information is
    consistent with, and can be fully explained by, his use
    of statin cholesterol medicine (disclosed when he
    revealed his health information before the election).
    He says, “Much of Trump’s behavior could be explained
    by the early stage of dementia, which has many causes
    from genetics, to B12 deficiency, to excess lead or
    mercury, to testosterone deficiency (statin cholesterol
    medicine lowers testosterone 20% in my male patients),
    to “Grain Brain.” Dr. Roach says statins are the most
    common cause of dementia/cognitive impairment in his
    office and that according to a published study, 75% of
    people on statins have cognitive impairment. The good
    news is that it’s reversible 90% of the time when the
    statin is stopped. Jim Roach, MD, a leading integrative
    practitioner who has appeared on numerous radio and TV
    programs, is a speaker, consultant, educator,
    researcher, and widely sought clinician with patients
    from across the country His latest book, “Vital
    Strategies in Cancer,” will be released this fall.
    Contact him at (859) 846-4453 (office); jproach@aol.com

    10. ==> May is Small Biz Month – 3 Easy Marketing Tips

    According to a new Allstate/USA Today poll, nearly two-
    thirds of small business owners agree that there has
    never been a better time to own a small business. But
    amid the small business optimism, the survey of more
    than 2,700 small business owners found that one of
    their biggest concerns was handling sales and marketing
    and finding new customers. Invite award-winning
    marketing expert Claudia Newcorn to share three
    “stealth marketing” tips small businesses can use to
    maximize their marketing with a minimal investment.
    From creating smarter business cards to utilizing
    storefront windows and creating a company uniform, her
    simple, low-cost tips can be used by any small business
    to increase visibility and profits. Claudia Newcorn is
    a strategic marketing consultant and the author of
    “Zipline to Success.” She has written articles for
    hundreds of publications and websites and appears as a
    frequent radio talk show guest. Contact her at (209)
    204.0502 or claudia@acornmarketing.com

    11. ==> What Your Pre-College Teen Should Do This Sumer

    Got a kid who is headed to college in the fall … or a
    rising high school junior or senior? If so, you should
    know that how they spend the summer could impact them
    for the rest of their lives for better or worse.
    Interview Andro Donovan to learn why teens nearing
    college age should focus on being in the moment—and who
    they really are and want to be—instead of engaging in a
    whirlwind of activities or even making money. The
    author of “Motivate Yourself: Get the Life You Want,
    Find Purpose and Achieve Fulfilment” will explain what
    parents can do to help their teens avoid wasting time
    and tuition money by choosing the wrong major and
    encourage them to zero in on the values they hold
    dearest—which will make them happy. Andro is a
    leadership development specialist known for her life-
    changing retreats that take place around the world.
    Contact her at +4407711238410; andro@trend.co.uk;
    andro@androdonovan.com; Skype: andro.donovan1

    12. ==> Save Lives in Nat’l Men’s Health Month

    Sudden first-time heart attacks claim the lives of many
    men with no apparent risk factors. Men who have healthy
    cholesterol levels, normal blood pressure, active lives
    and no family history of heart disease may still be at
    risk, points out Victoria Dupuy. Victoria’s husband
    Dean died in 2013 at 46 of a heart attack even though
    he was a runner and had been proclaimed in excellent
    health during a routine physical just a few months
    before his sudden death. In time for National Men’s
    Health Month in June and Father’s Day, Victoria wants
    to tell your audience about a simple, noninvasive,
    affordable test that detects heart disease in its
    earliest, most treatable stage. It’s called a Coronary
    Artery Calcium Scan (CACS) and it detects calcium
    buildup in arteries. She’ll explain why your physician
    is unlikely to suggest you have this test, how to
    demand that he or she order it for you or even how to
    arrange for the man in your life to have the test as a
    Father’s Day present that could keep him around for
    many extra years. Victoria heads the nonprofit No More
    Broken Hearts, whose mission is to promote awareness of
    the CACS. Reach her at (408) 981-1744 or
    vdupuy@sbcglobal.net

    13. ==> People-Pleasers, Take Back Your Power

    Self-described former congeniality addict Cat Dols
    hopes to spark a 21st century “good girl” revolt. The
    former Ford model uses a mixture of stories, examples
    and self-guided exercises to teach women—and men who
    have the problem—how to stop living their lives
    according to other people’s expectations so they can
    take charge of their own happiness. “I want people to
    know that they matter and they are good enough as is …
    even though they may have been taught they weren’t in
    the past,” Dols says. She’ll discuss her non-
    traditional definition of a goddess: a peaceful state
    of being that is the opposite of ego—where your
    authentic power resides, and share a road map for
    taking back the power you’ve given away in a futile
    attempt to please other people. Cat Dols is an author,
    life coach, home stager, decorator, master gardener and
    art class teacher. “Get Your Goddess On: Own Your
    Power. Love Your Life! is her first book.” Contact her
    at (262) 388-3222; catdols22@gmail.com

    14. ==> Little-Known Health Benefits of Pets

    One of the best ways to decrease stress and blood
    pressure and elevate feel-good hormones is with the
    help of a dog or a cat. “Pets can be better than pills
    when it comes to people’s emotional and physical
    health,” says Carlyn Montes De Oca, author of “Dog as
    My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to
    a Healthy, Happy & Extraordinary Life.” Invite Carlyn
    on your show and learn how having a dog for just six
    months can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and
    even decrease risk the of death. She’ll also explain
    how having a pet during the first year of life can help
    boost the immunity of kids to help prevent asthma and
    allergies. Carlyn Montes De Oca is an author, speaker,
    acupuncturist, plant-based nutritional consultant, and
    animal advocate in private practice near San Francisco.
    She is the founder of The Animal-Human Health
    Connection, focusing on bringing awareness to the
    powerful ways animals enhance human health, happiness,
    and longevity. Contact her at (415) 306-1853;
    modernalchemyacupuncture@gmail.com.

    15. ==> Summer is the Best Time to Adopt a Dog

    They don’t call them the dog days of summer for
    nothing. Summer is a great time to spend more hours
    outdoors and away from social media. Add in the
    season’s slower pace, kids being off from school,
    readily available vacation time for adults and a wider
    selection of pets available for adoption from shelters
    and you can see why summer is the perfect time to adopt
    a puppy or dog, says Lisa Overcash, a wellness coach
    and author of “My Fur-Ever Family.” She can discuss how
    to make the most of long summer days to establish new
    routines, offer tips on how to introduce a new pet to
    your family, and share how to prepare children for
    their role in taking care of their new four-legged
    friend. Lisa was inspired to write her book after
    adding a Yorkshire terrier to her pet family of three
    dogs and two rescue cats. Contact Lisa at (919)
    308-8889 or lfovercash@gmail.com

  • Nat Geo – Hell on Earth: Syria and the Rise of ISIS

    Sebastian Junger’s new documentary on Syria, ‘Hell on
    Earth: The Fall of Syria and the Rise of ISIS,’ got
    rave reviews at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this
    month and will make its TV debut on Nat Geo on June
    11th. ‘Hell on Earth’ chronicles Syria’s descent into
    the unbridled chaos that allowed the rise of ISIS.
    Filmmakers Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested (he was on
    the ground in Syria and did all of the filming. He was
    also arrested by Iraqi police.) Both filmmakers have
    won numerous awards for their documentary work. Quested
    is also an award-winning music video director who has
    worked with such artists as Dr. Dre, Nas, Puffy, Sting,
    Master P, Cash Money and Trick Daddy. Contact Johanna
    Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com

  • 05/22/17 RTIR E-zine: Spring Festivals, Trump in Saudi Arabia, New Business Trends

    May 22, 2017

    01. Trump’s Doublespeak in Saudi Arabia
    02. The Ugly Truth behind Saudi’s Love for Melania
    03. Nat Geo – Hell on Earth: Syria and the Rise of ISIS
    04. HBO’s Wizard of Lies
    05. Sunday Night is Worst for Sleeping
    06. Memorial Day – Has America Let Down War Dead?
    07. Are Statins to Blame for Trump’s Erratic Behavior?
    08. China Loves this Canadian Singer
    09. May is Small Biz Month – 3 Simple Marketing Tips
    10. How to Profit from New Business Trend
    11. Dangers Facing New Grads
    12. Is Your H.S. Grad Ready for College?
    13. Celebrate Amazing Resilience of Women
    14. Summer is the Best Time to Adopt a Dog
    15. Weird Spring Festivals
    =======================================

    1. ==> Trump’s Doublespeak in Saudi Arabia

    According to Sahar Aziz, “If there’s one thing we’ve
    learned about Donald Trump, it is that he has no qualms
    about contradicting himself to get what he wants. In
    Saudi Arabia, he wanted a $110 billion arms deal — not
    to promote peace and tolerance, as he later proclaimed
    in his Sunday speech.” She says, “His speech will not
    ‘be remembered as the beginning of peace in the Middle
    East,’ as he loftily put it, but rather a boost to the
    war that is ravaging it.” Invite her to discuss Trump’s
    specific contradictions and how they can predict what’s
    in store for American foreign policy in the Middle
    East, as well as for the treatment of Muslims in the
    United States. Sahar Aziz is an associate professor at
    Texas A&M University School of Law and nonresident
    fellow at Brookings Doha Center. She is the author of
    “Rethinking Counterterrorism in the Age of ISIS.”
    Contact her at (817) 212-3830; saziz@law.tamu.edu

    2. ==> The Ugly Truth behind Saudi’s Love for Melania

    Donald Trump’s first major trip overseas may be fraught
    with diplomatic land mines, but the Trump
    administration can comfort itself with the clear hit
    that Melania Trump has been with the Saudi press.
    Anushay Hossain says her intense appeal makes sense,
    considering the first lady represents so much that
    Saudi citizens find familiar and can relate to,
    especially visually. “Melania walks behind her husband,
    is quiet and reserved, does not make obvious demands
    (at least not ones we can hear), and most importantly,
    she looks beautiful and polished.” She adds, “Melania
    projected a glamorous image for a country where women
    live under male guardianship, cannot drive, still do
    not have the full vote, and cannot travel or seek
    medical attention without male permission. In Melania,
    the Saudi press and the Saudi government found the
    perfect spokeswoman, who projects a glamorous image
    that glosses over one of world’s most autocratic and
    oppressive regimes.” Anushay Hossain is a Bangladeshi
    writer and media personality based in Washington, DC
    whose work is published on CNN, Forbes, The New York
    Times/WITW, The Daily Beast and more. She has appeared
    as a policy analyst and women’s rights expert on BBC
    World News, CNN, MSNBC, CBS News and other major news
    outlets. Contact her at (202) 834-7840;
    Anushay@AnushaysPoint.com

    3. ==> Nat Geo – Hell on Earth: Syria and the Rise of
    ISIS

    Sebastian Junger’s new documentary on Syria, ‘Hell on
    Earth: The Fall of Syria and the Rise of ISIS,’ got
    rave reviews at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this
    month and will make its TV debut on Nat Geo on June
    11th. ‘Hell on Earth’ chronicles Syria’s descent into
    the unbridled chaos that allowed the rise of ISIS.
    Filmmakers Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested (he was on
    the ground in Syria and did all of the filming. He was
    also arrested by Iraqi police.) Both filmmakers have
    won numerous awards for their documentary work. Quested
    is also an award-winning music video director who has
    worked with such artists as Dr. Dre, Nas, Puffy, Sting,
    Master P, Cash Money and Trick Daddy. Contact Johanna
    Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com

    4. ==> HBO’s Wizard of Lies

    HBO’s Bernie Madoff movie, Wizard of Lies, premiered
    this past weekend. Starring Robert De Niro as Madoff
    and Michelle Pfeiffer as his wife, the movie provides
    the perfect opportunity to update your audience on
    avoiding the proliferating scammers out to cheat them
    of their money. There are few individuals better to arm
    them than Bill Francavilla, author of the upcoming book
    “The Madoffs Among Us: Make Better Financial Decisions
    and Protect Your Future.” Engaging, entertaining and
    informative, Bill spent 30 years in the financial
    services industry; he’s a CFP and former senior vice
    president, director of Wealth Management for Legg Mason
    who has extensive media experience. He can talk about
    common threads that link fraudsters like Madoff, Carlo
    Ponzi, Kenneth Lay and Bernie Ebbers; why smart people
    fall prey to scams; keeping greed and fear in check;
    and the seven financial concepts you need to understand
    to avoid being taken. Reach him at (757) 870-4590;
    wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

    5. ==> Sunday Night is Worst for Sleeping

    According to a new report, Sunday is by far the
    cruelest night of the week for those who have trouble
    sleeping. Three times as many of us have the worst
    night of sleep on Sunday according to a survey of
    Americans and Britons conducted on behalf of the
    meditation app Calm.com. “Sunday may be the day of rest
    but it seems the night of restlessness,” says Michael
    Acton Smith, co-founder of Calm, which many users rely
    on to help them sleep. “Thursday, in contrast, seems
    the true night of rest.” Invite Smith to discuss Calm’s
    recently launched natural sleep aid, in the form of
    bedtime stories for grown-ups. Calm’s 30+ sleep-
    inducing tales mix soothing words, music and sound-
    effects to help adult listeners wind down and drift off
    to dreamland. Smith will share tips to help people
    battle sleep issues on any night of the week. Contact
    Todd Brabender at (785) 842-8909;
    todd@spreadthenewspr.com

    6. ==> Memorial Day – Has America Let Down War Dead?

    Memorial Day is meant to honor America’s war dead who
    sacrificed everything they had for their country, the
    freedom of its people and the American way. As the
    holiday approaches, James Stuber suggests it’s time to
    reaffirm that these brave men and women did not
    sacrifice in vain by making sure we don’t squander
    their legacy—and America’s. He’ll discuss how trade
    morphed into globalization, three billion people joined
    the world economy creating the ‘age of oversupply,’ and
    China changed everything by adopting just enough
    capitalism to become the ‘world’s workshop.’ James
    Stuber began his career as a legislative assistant to a
    member of the U.S. House of Representatives, focusing
    on matters before the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
    He subsequently practiced legislative and
    administrative law in Washington, D.C. Stuber founded
    Made in America Again, a movement of consumers
    dedicated to creating jobs in communities across
    America by buying things made in those communities. His
    latest book is “What If Things Were Made in America
    Again: How Consumers Can Rebuild the Middle Class by
    Buying Things Made in American Communities.” Contact
    him at (610) 608-5074; jstuber@miaa.us

    7. ==> Are Statins to Blame for Trump’s Erratic
    Behavior?

    According to Dr. Jim Roach, President Trump’s
    disclosure of highly classified information is
    consistent with, and can be fully explained by, his use
    of statin cholesterol medicine (disclosed when he
    revealed his health information before the election).
    He says, “Much of Trump’s behavior could be explained
    by the early stage of dementia, which has many causes
    from genetics, to B12 deficiency, to excess lead or
    mercury, to testosterone deficiency (statin cholesterol
    medicine lowers testosterone 20% in my male patients),
    to “Grain Brain.” Dr. Roach says statins are the most
    common cause of dementia/cognitive impairment in his
    office and that according to a published study, 75% of
    people on statins have cognitive impairment. The good
    news is that it’s reversible 90% of the time when the
    statin is stopped. Jim Roach, MD, a leading integrative
    practitioner who has appeared on numerous radio and TV
    programs, is a speaker, consultant, educator,
    researcher, and widely sought clinician with patients
    from across the country His latest book, “Vital
    Strategies in Cancer,” will be released this fall.
    Contact him at (859) 846-4453 (office); jproach@aol.com

    8. ==> China Loves this Canadian Singer

    Ever heard of Carlo Aspri? Chances are you haven’t, but
    in China he’s a huge hit! The talented Aspri is new to
    North American audiences but well known in China where
    he once performed for more than 62,000 people at the
    Nanjing Olympics. Give a listen to his latest single
    “Without You,” (he’ll send you a copy when you contact
    him) and we bet you won’t be able to get it out of your
    head. Aspri, 31, can talk about where he gets his ideas
    for his songs, share his inspirational life story of
    overcoming poor eyesight and bullying and surviving
    cancer and how he came to be big in China despite
    growing up in Canada. Contact him at (514) 608-8610 or
    casprimusicauthor@hotmail.com

    9. ==> May is Small Biz Month – 3 Simple Marketing Tips

    According to a new Allstate/USA Today poll, nearly two-
    thirds of small business owners agree that there has
    never been a better time to own a small business. But
    amid the small business optimism, the survey of more
    than 2,700 small business owners found that one of
    their biggest concerns was handling sales and marketing
    and finding new customers. Invite award-winning
    marketing expert Claudia Newcorn to share three
    “stealth marketing” tips small businesses can use to
    maximize their marketing with a minimal investment.
    From creating smarter business cards to utilizing
    storefront windows and creating a company uniform, her
    simple, low-cost tips can be used by any small business
    to increase visibility and profits. Claudia Newcorn is
    a strategic marketing consultant and the author of
    “Zipline to Success.” She has written articles for
    hundreds of publications and websites and appears as a
    frequent radio talk show guest. Contact her at (209)
    204-0502 or claudia@acornmarketing.com

    10. ==> How to Profit from New Business Trend

    There’s a sweet new trend going on in C-suites, the
    executive offices of CEOs, CFOS and COOs. Your
    listeners will want to know about it and Spunk Burke is
    the right man to share it with them. Upper-level execs
    are increasingly comfortable using contractors to get
    work done that they used to do in-house. The idea has
    spread beyond IT and engineering to many other
    departments and it presents many opportunities for baby
    boomers and other people who are willing and able to
    work by the project to meet these business needs. Spunk
    is a staffing veteran who links companies to
    contractors who can address their needs and helps
    individuals get started with this kind of work. Being
    able to address the topic from both sides makes him the
    perfect guest. Spunk can be reached at (978) 801-9010;
    spunk@thegigsolution.com

    11. ==> Dangers Facing New Grads

    Graduation season is coming and a flock of millennials
    will be seeking their fortunes. The problem is, we
    aren’t doing enough to protect them from their own poor
    judgment, suggests Akram Alashari, a 31-year-old trauma
    surgeon known as the Peak Performance Doctor. Akram is
    saddened by seeing young people arrive at his hospital
    with life-threatening injuries because they texted and
    drove, got in a car with a drunk driver, car surfed,
    dove out of a tree and did other immature things simply
    because they thought they were invincible. Akram, who
    became a doctor at 23, wants to reach young people’s
    parents to help them better prepare their graduates for
    a safe future. He’ll reveal what parents can do to
    ensure that their children will be goal oriented and
    less likely to be swayed by peer pressure. His views
    make up the “graduation speech” today’s graduates and
    parents need to hear. He is the author of “The Power of
    Peak State: Massively Enhance Your Personal Potential.”
    Contact him at (407) 617-4795 or
    thepeakperformancedoctor@gmail.com

    12. ==> Is Your H.S. Grad Ready for College?

    Did you know, that according to HigherEducation.Org,
    over 60% of college bound students need some level of
    remediation courses? These courses cost extra money
    that you probably didn’t take into account when
    estimating tuition costs, and the courses will delay a
    timely, 4-year graduation time. Adrian Ridner, CEO and
    co-founder of Study.com, has some sure-fire ways you
    can get your child college ready, ensure they don’t
    spend thousands more on remedial courses, and help them
    to graduate on time! Fed up with the high cost of
    education, Adrian started Study.com in 2002 with the
    mission of making education accessible. Today the
    company helps over 25 million students a month, from
    middle school through college, with short video-based
    online courses. Contact Krystal Alvarez at (510)
    517-5107; kalvarez@study.com

    13. ==> Celebrate Amazing Resilience of Women

    Strength, courage, and resilience are attributes women
    have in great abundance when confronted with some of
    the worst circumstances that life has to offer,
    concludes female empowerment expert and entrepreneur
    Connie Rankin. Invite her to share the compelling and
    inspiring stories of women like Oprah Winfrey and Keo
    Chan, a Laotian girl who traveled over 10,000 miles to
    find her life’s purpose. Rankin says it’s her desire
    that all women identify their own hidden strengths as
    they overcome their fears that hold them back. Her new
    book “God Gave Us Wings” features the stories of nine
    very different women whom Rankin interviewed and drew
    inspiration from as well as her own story of how she
    overcame childhood injury, abandonment by her father
    and even homelessness to become a commercial realtor,
    entrepreneur and founder of Bridge Literacy Now, a
    nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of women and
    children. Rankin is an experienced media guest who has
    appeared on CBS, Fox 26 News, and on the cover of
    Business Today magazine. Contact Megan Salch at (713)
    864-1344, ext. 1; MeganSalch@TellYourTale.com

    14. ==> Summer is the Best Time to Adopt a Dog

    They don’t call them the dog days of summer for
    nothing. Summer is a great time to spend more hours
    outdoors and away from social media. Add in the
    season’s slower pace, kids being off from school,
    readily available vacation time for adults and a wider
    selection of pets available for adoption from shelters
    and you can see why summer is the perfect time to adopt
    a puppy or dog, says Lisa Overcash, a wellness coach
    and author of “My Fur-Ever Family.” She can discuss how
    to make the most of long summer days to establish new
    routines, offer tips on how to introduce a new pet to
    your family, and share how to prepare children for
    their role in taking care of their new four-legged
    friend. Lisa was inspired to write her book after
    adding a Yorkshire terrier to her pet family of three
    dogs and two rescue cats. Contact Lisa at (919)
    308-8889 or lfovercash@gmail.com

    15. ==> Weird Spring Festivals

    For whatever reason, the merry month of May is home to
    some of the world’s strangest festivals. Amuse your
    audience by letting Susanna Janssen share some of the
    more outrageous ones. For example, did you know that
    people in India celebrate Buddha’s birthday with
    drumming, fireworks and a procession of elephants that
    goes on for 36 hours? Or that revelers in Hong Kong
    celebrate the Cheung Chau Bun Festival by climbing 60-
    foot towers covered with sacred buns that can be eaten
    for good luck? (Quick, someone tell Homer Simpson.)
    Across the pond in England hundreds of people will be
    chasing five seven-pound wheels of cheese down a very
    steep hill, all for the chance to keep them. While it
    sounds ridiculous and funny, this race for the cheese
    routinely sends people to the hospital with serious
    injuries! Susanna isn’t making this stuff up. She is
    the author of “Wordstruck!: The Fun and Fascination of
    Language.” The book contains a chapter on May
    festivals. Reach her at (707) 272-1351 or
    sjanssen106@gmail.com

  • 05/18/2017 RTIR E-zine: Trumpcare, College Secrets, Small Business Month

    May 18, 2017

    01. Russia, Trump, and a New Détente
    02. GOP Tax Cuts – Who Wants them?
    03. Trumpcare – Diabetes is a Choice?
    04. Exec Producer of Nat Geo’s ‘Year Million’
    05. How to Raise a Daughter in the Trump Era
    06. Trump’s Statin Use and his Mental State
    07. Dirty College Secret – Hazing
    08. This Singer is YUGE in China!
    09. How to Survive Summer with a Teen
    10. May is Small Biz Month – 3 Simple Marketing Tips
    11. Will You Be Eating Cat Food When You Retire?
    12. The Real Reason Your Spouse Doesn’t Listen to You
    13. When Mr. Right is Really Mr. Wrong
    14. Health Issues? Get a Pet
    15. Little League: When it Gets Too Big
    =======================================

    1. ==> Russia, Trump, and a New Détente

    Invite Robert David English of the School of
    International Relations at the University of Southern
    California to discuss the current climate of US/Russia
    relations under the Trump administration. “For all the
    confusion of his policies toward China, Europe, and the
    Middle East, Trump has enunciated a clear three-part
    position on Russia, which contrasts strongly with that
    of most of the U.S. political elite. First, Trump seeks
    Moscow’s cooperation on global issues; second, he
    believes that Washington shares the blame for soured
    relations; and third, he acknowledges ‘the right of all
    nations to put their own interests first,’ adding that
    the United States does ‘not seek to impose our way of
    life on anyone.’” English can discuss whether Vladimir
    Putin’s deep-seated anti-Americanism precludes a new
    détente. “It may be that Putin is not innately hostile,
    but rather a typical strongman: proud and spiteful, but
    not uniquely corrupt or cruel, and capable of embracing
    a cooperative position if he finds a partner skilled
    enough to forge a deal respecting both U.S. and Russian
    vital interests.” He adds, “The only thing not in doubt
    is that both America and Russia—indeed, Europe and the
    wider world—badly need that détente.” English recently
    wrote the piece “Russia, Trump, and a New Détente” for
    Foreign Affairs. Contact him at renglish@usc.edu

    2. ==> GOP Tax Cuts – Who Wants them?

    Donald Trump and congressional Republicans pushed a
    major rewrite of the tax code during the 2016 campaign,
    and as recently as Wednesday morning, Speaker Paul Ryan
    was trumpeting the House GOP’s effort to get tax reform
    moving. The House Ways and Means Committee will hold a
    hearing today on how an overhaul would affect economic
    growth and job creation. And Trump himself told the
    graduating class of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy
    yesterday that “major tax cuts” and “major tax reform”
    — in that order — were coming. Invite political science
    professor Daniel Chomsky to discuss who will benefit
    from the cuts and why they may pass, even though most
    Americans are against the move. “Two-thirds to three-
    quarters of Americans favored higher taxes on the rich
    when Ronald Reagan cut them in the early 1980s. Two
    thirds favored higher taxes on the rich when George W.
    Bush lowered them again in 1981. And it remains true
    today. As President Trump poses as the voice of
    ordinary people and proposes massive tax cuts for
    corporations and the wealthy, 63 percent want higher
    taxes on the rich and 67 percent want higher taxes on
    corporations. Only 9 percent and 10 percent support tax
    cuts for business and the wealthy.” Daniel Chomsky
    teaches political science at the University of Texas
    Rio Grande Valley. Contact him at
    danielchomsky87@gmail.com

    3. ==> Trumpcare – Diabetes is a Choice?

    Mick Mulvaney, President Trump’s budget chief, said
    that a Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare
    should pass the “Jimmy Kimmel test,” though his
    definition deviated from that of the comedian’s. He
    said the debate centered on whether others should pay
    the burden of paying for someone’s healthcare. “That
    doesn’t mean we should take care of the person who sits
    at home, eats poorly and gets diabetes. Is that the
    same thing as Jimmy Kimmel’s kid? I don’t think that it
    is.” In response, the American Diabetes Association
    issued a statement saying: “Mr. Mulvaney’s comments
    perpetuate the stigma that one chooses to have diabetes
    based on his/her lifestyle. We are also deeply troubled
    by his assertion that access to health care should be
    rationed or denied to anyone. All of the scientific
    evidence indicates that diabetes develops from a
    diverse set of risk factors, genetics being a primary
    cause.” More than 29 million Americans currently suffer
    from diabetes and every 23 seconds another person is
    diagnosed with the disease. Contact Michelle Kirkwood
    at (703) 299-2053; press@diabetes.org

    4. ==> Exec Producer of Nat Geo’s ‘Year Million’

    Year Million, a new six-part documentary-drama series
    from National Geographic, explores what it will be like
    to be human one million years into the future. Today’s
    brightest futurists, scientists, scholars and notable
    science fiction writers guide viewers through the very
    latest advances in technology, ideas and innovations
    that likely will power the evolution of our species.
    Invite executive producer Dave O’Connor on your show
    and hear about the amazing series that propels us into
    an odyssey of unfathomable choices humans will face
    while questioning the kind of lives we’ll live and the
    people we’ll become a million years from now. Year
    Million airs Mondays on the Nat Geo channel. Contact
    Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099
    (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com

    5. ==> How to Raise a Daughter in the Trump Era

    The misogyny that seemed like the ugly by-product of a
    political campaign — “Look at that face!” “Grab them by
    the …” “Blood coming out of her wherever” — is now
    residing in the White House and many parents are
    wondering how to deal with the reality of a Trump
    presidency, especially how that relates to young women.
    Rachel Simmons says, “They should take a page from the
    playbook of many African-American parents. For
    generations, black children have been brought up to
    have a critical race consciousness, a framework for
    dealing with prejudice and discrimination, which helps
    inoculate them against the spiritual toxins they will
    almost certainly encounter as they come of age in our
    society. It’s not a parenting style familiar to the
    parents who may have thought opportunity for their
    daughters was limitless. While they shouldn’t let up on
    instilling in girls the belief they can be anything,
    parents must now add raising political consciousness to
    their toolkit. Parents of all girls must simultaneously
    explain overt and covert sexism, name it whenever they
    see it, and teach their daughters to do the same.”
    Rachel has appeared on Oprah and is a regular
    contributor to Good Morning America and Time. The
    cofounder of Girls Leadership, she is an experienced
    curriculum writer and educator. She currently develops
    leadership programs for undergraduates at Smith
    College. Rachel is the author of several books
    including “Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of
    Aggression in Girls,” which was adapted into a Lifetime
    television movie. Contact her at (413) 258-0823.

    6. ==> Trump’s Statin Use and his Mental State

    According to Dr. Jim Roach, President Trump’s
    disclosure of highly classified information is
    consistent with, and can be fully explained by, his use
    of statin cholesterol medicine (disclosed when he
    revealed his health information before the election).
    He says, “Much of Trump’s behavior could be explained
    by the early stage of dementia, which has many causes
    from genetics, to B12 deficiency, to excess lead or
    mercury, to testosterone deficiency (statin cholesterol
    medicine lowers testosterone 20% in my male patients),
    to “Grain Brain.” Dr. Roach says statins are the most
    common cause of dementia/cognitive impairment in his
    office and that according to a published study, 75% of
    people on statins have cognitive impairment. The good
    news is that it’s reversible 90% of the time when the
    statin is stopped. Jim Roach, MD, a leading integrative
    practitioner who has appeared on numerous radio and TV
    programs, is a speaker, consultant, educator,
    researcher, and widely sought clinician with patients
    from across the country His latest book, “Vital
    Strategies in Cancer,” will be released this fall.
    Contact him at (859) 846-4453 (office); jproach@aol.com

    7. ==> Dirty College Secret – Hazing

    Four men pleaded guilty Monday in connection with a
    2013 fraternity hazing death of a New York college
    student and just this month a Penn State pledge was
    found dead, and 18 of his fraternity brothers are
    charged. While many thought college hazing was a thing
    of the past, it’s clear that it’s still happening on
    campuses all across the country. Invite Tom Gagliano to
    talk about the issue, how it happens, what parents need
    to know, and how to talk with college students about
    the dangers involved. Tom Gagliano, MSW, is a mentor,
    speaker and the author of several books including
    “Don’t Put Your Crap in Your Kid’s Diaper.” Contact him
    at (732) 266-4952; gags17285@aol.com

    8. ==> This Singer is YUGE in China!

    Ever heard of Carlo Aspri? Chances are you haven’t, but
    in China he’s a huge hit! The talented Aspri is new to
    North American audiences but well known in China where
    he once performed for more than 62,000 people at the
    Nanjing Olympics. Give a listen to his latest single
    “Without You,” (he’ll send you a copy when you contact
    him) and we bet you won’t be able to get it out of your
    head. Aspri, 31, can talk about where he gets his ideas
    for his songs, share his inspirational life story of
    overcoming poor eyesight and bullying and surviving
    cancer and how he came to be big in China despite
    growing up in Canada. Contact him at (514) 608-8610 or
    casprimusicauthor@hotmail.com

    9. ==> How to Survive Summer with a Teen

    School will soon be out for summer and millions of
    parents are feeling anxious about spending more time
    with their moody teen. Ideally, summer is a time to
    bond and connect but teenage drama can hijack even the
    best family vacation. Laura Lyles Reagan, the Teen and
    Parent Relationship Whisperer, has tips for creating a
    fun and meaningful summer with your teen. A family
    sociologist with her own teenage daughter, Reagan will
    suggest ways to connect with a surly teen, where to
    draw the line in the sand, how to get a grip on teen
    culture without your teen thinking you’re lame, and
    even how to get your teen to want to spend time with
    you! Reagan is a parenting expert, speaker, experienced
    talk show guest, and the author of “How to Raise
    Respectful Parents.” Contact her at (956) 250-3689;
    LauraLReagan@gmail.com

    10. ==> May is Small Biz Month – 3 Simple Marketing
    Tips

    According to a new Allstate/USA Today poll, nearly two-
    thirds of small business owners agree that there has
    never been a better time to own a small business. But
    amid the small business optimism, the survey of more
    than 2,700 small business owners found that one of
    their biggest concerns was handling sales and marketing
    and finding new customers. Invite award-winning
    marketing expert Claudia Newcorn to share three
    “stealth marketing” tips small businesses can use to
    maximize their marketing with a minimal investment.
    From creating smarter business cards to utilizing
    storefront windows and creating a company uniform, her
    simple, low-cost tips can be used by any small business
    to increase visibility and profits. Claudia Newcorn is
    a strategic marketing consultant and the author of
    “Zipline to Success.” She has written articles for
    hundreds of publications and websites and appears as a
    frequent radio talk show guest. Contact her at (209)
    204.0502 or claudia@acornmarketing.com

    11. ==> Will You Be Eating Cat Food When You Retire?

    No one wants to spend their retirement years eating
    Friskies or Fancy Feast … and no one wants to run out
    of money before they die. But according to the Economic
    Policy Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank,
    the median retirement savings for families between the
    ages of 50 and 55 is only $8,000, rising to just
    $17,000 for families between the ages of 56 and 61. No
    one will be passing the caviar with those numbers.
    Bring chartered retirement planning counselor Rodger
    Alan Friedman on your program to discuss how to have
    the most secure retirement possible, starting today, no
    matter how old you are. Rodger knows how to make
    retirement planning approachable for the average person
    and uses humor to make it fun. He’ll also offer
    listeners two free tools they can access after the
    show. He’s the author of “Fire Your Retirement Planner:
    You.” Reach him at (844) 369-7526; rf179203@gmail.com

    12. ==> The Real Reason Your Spouse Doesn’t Listen to
    You

    You’ve told your wife that you don’t like going out
    with that annoying couple but she keeps arranging
    nights out with them. Or your husband still doesn’t
    tell you when he is going to be home late even though
    you have asked him over and over again to do so. Jaya
    Jaya Myra can end the frustration of couples that don’t
    listen to each other. She knows how to get your spouse
    to listen to you without nagging. The key, she will
    say, is knowing his or her energy type. She will
    explain how to tell what their type is, how to figure
    out how your energy type differs from theirs and why
    this imbalance is behind much frustrating marital
    miscommunication. Jaya Jaya Myra is the author of
    “Vibrational Healing: Attain Balance & Wholeness.
    Understand Your Energetic Type.” She’s been featured on
    Fox News, Readers Digest and Bustle. Reach her at
    347-476-4358 or jayajayamyra@gmail.com

    13. ==> When Mr. Right is Really Mr. Wrong

    It’s easy to blame the other person when a relationship
    goes wrong, but could some women be doing all the wrong
    things when looking for love? After decades of talking
    to over 15,000 brides, and many who were jilted at the
    altar, internationally celebrated wedding dress
    designer and author Rani St. Pucchi knows the formula
    for relationship success. St. Pucchi will discuss what
    women need to consider before getting into a serious
    relationship as she takes them through a thorough
    checklist of dating dos and don’ts. She’ll also advise
    women on why they need to examine their own behavior to
    make sure they’re bringing their best to a
    relationship. For three decades, Rani St. Pucchi has
    been an internationally recognized and award-winning
    designer of wedding dresses and the founder of St.
    Pucchi Bridal House. Hailed as the pioneer for
    introducing color to the U.S. bridal scene, Rani’s
    designs have been embraced by an all-star roster of
    celebrities, actresses, athletes, and singers and have
    been featured by global media. She’s the author of
    several books including “The Soulmate Checklist.”
    Contact her at (310) 990-3912; rani@ranistpucchi.com

    14. ==> Health Issues? Get a Pet

    One of the best ways to decrease stress and blood
    pressure and elevate feel-good hormones is with the
    help of a dog or a cat. “Pets can be better than pills
    when it comes to people’s emotional and physical
    health,” says Carlyn Montes De Oca, author of “Dog as
    My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to
    a Healthy, Happy & Extraordinary Life.” Invite Carlyn
    on your show and learn how having a dog for just six
    months can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and
    even decrease risk the of death. She’ll also explain
    how having a pet during the first year of life can help
    boost the immunity of kids to help prevent asthma and
    allergies. Carlyn Montes De Oca is an author, speaker,
    acupuncturist, plant-based nutritional consultant, and
    animal advocate in private practice near San Francisco.
    She is the founder of The Animal-Human Health
    Connection, focusing on bringing awareness to the
    powerful ways animals enhance human health, happiness,
    and longevity. Contact her at (415) 306-1853;
    modernalchemyacupuncture@gmail.com.

    15. ==> Little League: When it Gets Too Big

    Spring means baseball! And while Major Leaguers are
    getting all the press, Little Leaguers are on the field
    as well, and some of the parents are a little too
    invested in the games. Baseball can be great, like
    tossing the ball with your kid, but between practices
    and games, the entire family is involved in the season.
    Just ask your listeners! Invite Richard Fellinger to
    share the secrets to succeeding and maintaining your
    sanity in the cutthroat world of Little League
    baseball. Richard is a former journalist and a retired
    Little League coach. He’s written for numerous
    publications and teaches writing at Elizabethtown
    College. His latest book is “Made to Break Your Heart.”
    Contact him at (717) 884-3104 (cell);
    rfellingerwriter@gmail.com.

  • 05/16/17 RTIR E-zine: Spring Festivals, Buying American, Little League

    May 16, 2017

    01. Trump is Destroying Allies’ Trust
    02. Should Trump Get FBI Director Pick?
    03. ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Genius’ Actor
    04. Memorial Day Show – Has America Let Down War Dead?
    05. Oddest Spring Festivals
    06. This Canadian is a Rising Pop Star in China
    07. Is ‘Buy American, Hire American’ Good for America?
    08. Dumped! Scientists Get ‘Trumped’
    09. Is Your Grad Ready for College?
    10. How to Survive Summer with a Teen
    11. Little League: The Truth Behind the Scenes
    12. What Doctors Don’t Tell You about Alzheimer’s
    13. Can’t Fit in Your Summer Clothes?
    14. She Stops Pain On-Air
    15. The Amazing Health Benefits of Pets
    =======================================

    1. ==> Trump is Destroying Allies’ Trust

    As news broke on Monday evening that Donald Trump had,
    according to reports from the Washington Post and later
    the New York Times, shared highly classified
    intelligence with the Russian Foreign Minister during
    his visit to the Oval Office last week, the shock wave
    was felt far beyond the beltway. Jen Psaki, White House
    Communications Director and State Department
    spokesperson during the Obama administration, says
    leaders in Middle Eastern and European capitals — and
    elsewhere around the world — could be re-evaluating
    their intelligence sharing relationship with the United
    States, and rightly so. “Donald Trump didn’t just
    violate intelligence protocols — he likely put the
    lives of members of the intelligence community serving
    an allied country at risk. People put their lives on
    the line to acquire the type of information President
    Trump reportedly shared.” She adds, “It is pretty
    shocking. The man sitting in the Oval Office, with
    access to unfettered information not only from the
    United States, but also our ‘five eyes’ partners — the
    intelligence alliance we are part of with Australia,
    Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom —
    apparently cannot be trusted to keep it to himself.”
    Jen Psaki is a CNN political commentator and spring
    fellow at the Georgetown Institute of Politics and
    Public Service. Contact her at
    jen.psaki@georgetown.edu; @jrpsaki.

    2. ==> Should Trump Get FBI Director Pick?

    As the dust continues to swirl around Donald Trump’s
    firing of FBI Director Jim Comey, there’s the issue of
    who will next fill that job. Journalist Marcy Wheeler
    says, “There is nothing more illegitimate than for
    Trump to be able to give someone a ten-year term as FBI
    Director because he fired Jim Comey. Trump is no longer
    hiding the fact that he fired Comey to try to undercut
    the Russian investigation. Democrats should be out
    there, loudly and in unison, decrying how inappropriate
    it would be for Trump to get to replace Comey when
    everyone watching knows the firing was one of the most
    corrupt things a President has done in a century.”
    Marcy Wheeler is an American independent journalist
    specializing in national security and civil liberties.
    She writes widely about the legal aspects of civil
    liberties, surveillance, government secrecy and the war
    on terror, and blogs at emptywheel.net. Contact her at
    emptywheel@gmail.com; @emptywheel

    3. ==> ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Genius’ Actor

    Eugene Simon is probably best known for his role as
    Lancel Lannister on HBO’s Game of Thrones but you may
    also recognize him in the new Nat Geo series Genius
    where he plays Eduard Tete Einstein — Albert
    Einstein’s son. Simon can discuss the new series and
    what viewers may not know about the famous physicist
    and his family. He can also talk about what it’s like
    to be part of the mega hit Game of Thrones. Genius is
    Nat Geo’s first scripted series and tracks Albert
    Einstein’s rise from humble origins to his global
    celebrity status as the man who unlocked the mysteries
    of the cosmos with his theory of relativity. Contact
    Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137;
    johanna@jrbcomm.com

    4. ==> Memorial Day Show – Has America Let Down War
    Dead?

    Memorial Day is meant to honor America’s war dead who
    sacrificed everything they had for their country, the
    freedom of its people and the American way. As the
    holiday approaches, James Stuber suggests it’s time to
    reaffirm that these brave men and women did not
    sacrifice in vain by making sure we don’t squander
    their legacy—and America’s. Stuber says this is more
    important than ever at a time when the smartphones we
    buy are made in Chinese labor camps, the clothes we
    wear are made in sweatshops and the fish we eat are
    caught on slave ships. He’ll discuss how trade morphed
    into globalization, three billion people joined the
    world economy creating the ‘age of oversupply,’ and
    China changed everything by adopting just enough
    capitalism to become the ‘world’s workshop.’ James
    Stuber began his career as a legislative assistant to a
    member of the U.S. House of Representatives, focusing
    on matters before the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
    He subsequently practiced legislative and
    administrative law in Washington, D.C. Stuber founded
    Made in America Again, a movement of consumers
    dedicated to creating jobs in communities across
    America by buying things made in those communities. His
    latest book is “What If Things Were Made in America
    Again: How Consumers Can Rebuild the Middle Class by
    Buying Things Made in American Communities.” Contact
    him at (610) 608-5074; jstuber@miaa.us

    5. ==> Oddest Spring Festivals

    For whatever reason, the merry month of May is home to
    some of the world’s strangest festivals. Amuse your
    audience by letting Susanna Janssen share some of the
    more outrageous ones. For example, did you know that
    people in India celebrate Buddha’s birthday with
    drumming, fireworks and a procession of elephants that
    goes on for 36 hours? Or that revelers in Hong Kong
    celebrate the Cheung Chau Bun Festival by climbing 60-
    foot towers covered with sacred buns that can be eaten
    for good luck? (Quick, someone tell Homer Simpson.)
    Across the pond in England hundreds of people will be
    chasing five seven-pound wheels of cheese down a very
    steep hill, all for the chance to keep them. While it
    sounds ridiculous and funny, this race for the cheese
    routinely sends people to the hospital with serious
    injuries! Susanna isn’t making this stuff up. She is
    the author of “Wordstruck!: The Fun and Fascination of
    Language.” The book contains a chapter on May
    festivals. Reach her at (707) 272-1351 or
    sjanssen106@gmail.com

    6. ==> This Canadian is a Rising Pop Star in China

    As a rising pop star in China where he has regularly
    appeared on TV, in newspapers, and on radio,
    singer/songwriter Carlo Aspri makes for a fascinating
    interview in North America. Carlo, 31, grew up in
    Canada, and has a catchy new single, “Without You,” in
    which he is backed by the same musicians Celine Dion
    uses. Carlo will send you an MP3 you can play during
    your interview with him. Among the topics he can talk
    about are ways pop stars are treated like royalty in
    China; what it is like to perform for wealthy Chinese
    VIPs; how Chinese millionaires view western culture;
    and how he came to focus on music after being diagnosed
    with testicular cancer and overcame OCD and childhood
    bullying to get where he is. Carlo’s music can be
    compared to that of Adele, Elton John and James Blunt.
    He sang at the closing ceremonies of the 2014 Nanjing
    Olympics in China for more than 62,000 spectators and
    500 million viewers worldwide. Reach him at (514)
    608-8610 or casprimusicauthor@hotmail.com

    7. ==> Is ‘Buy American, Hire American’ Good for
    America?

    Considering 40% of America’s Fortune 500 companies were
    started by either first or second-generation
    immigrants, it would appear the answer is ‘no’,
    especially since many of these innovative business
    leaders initially came to the US on work visas! Dr.
    Brett Trusko, president of the non-profit International
    Association of Innovation Professionals says, “These
    corporations are some of America’s biggest employers
    and tax payers and provide billions of dollars of sales
    revenue through global sales. Many – like Google,
    Apple, Kraft, EBay, Intel, Tesla, Yahoo and more – are
    now being actively wooed by Canada, Ireland and other
    countries only too happy to see that business leave the
    US and create jobs and revenue in a new country.”
    Invite Dr. Trusko, to discuss global business
    innovation and what it takes to create sustainable
    growth both domestically and across the globe. Contact
    Betsy Model at info@groupzephyr.com; (505) 466-2770.

    8. ==> Dumped! Scientists Get ‘Trumped’

    The Environmental Protection Agency has removed several
    members from an internal review board meant to provide
    scientific advice to the agency, a move some say could
    impair future research into climate change and provide
    sweeping benefits to polluting industries. A spokesman
    for EPA head Scott Pruitt says the positions could
    likely be given to representatives from polluting
    industries the EPA is meant to monitor, in an effort
    ‘to take as inclusive an approach to regulation as
    possible.’ “This is one of several attempts by Congress
    to meddle with and ultimately undermine the process of
    science informing policy decisions,” Genna Reed, a
    policy analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists,
    says. “These measures are attacks on public health,
    safety and environmental safeguards, plain and simple.”
    Contact Seth Michaels at 202-331-5662;
    smichaels@ucsusa.org

    9. ==> Is Your Grad Ready for College?

    Did you know, that according to HigherEducation.Org,
    over 60% of college bound students need some level of
    remediation courses? These courses cost extra money
    that you probably didn’t take into account when
    estimating tuition costs, and the courses will delay a
    timely, 4-year graduation time. Adrian Ridner, CEO and
    co-founder of Study.com, has some sure-fire ways you
    can get your child college ready, ensure they don’t
    spend thousands more on remedial courses, and help them
    to graduate on time! Fed up with the high cost of
    education, Adrian started Study.com in 2002 with the
    mission of making education accessible. Today the
    company helps over 25 million students a month, from
    middle school through college, with short video-based
    online courses. Contact Krystal Alvarez at (510)
    517-5107; kalvarez@study.com

    10. ==> How to Survive Summer with a Teen

    School will soon be out for summer and millions of
    parents are feeling anxious about spending more time
    with their moody teen. Ideally, summer is a time to
    bond and connect but teenage drama can hijack even the
    best family vacation. Laura Lyles Reagan, the Teen and
    Parent Relationship Whisperer, has tips for creating a
    fun and meaningful summer with your teen. A family
    sociologist with her own teenage daughter, Reagan will
    suggest ways to dial down the drama, where to draw the
    line in the sand, how to get a grip on teen culture
    without your teen thinking you’re lame and even how to
    get your teen to want to spend time with you! Reagan is
    a parenting expert, speaker, experienced talk show
    guest, and the author of “How to Raise Respectful
    Parents.” Contact her at (956) 250-3689;
    LauraLReagan@gmail.com

    11. ==> Little League: The Behind the Scenes Truth

    Spring means baseball! And while Major Leaguers are
    getting all the press, Little Leaguers are on the field
    as well, and some of the parents are a little too
    invested in the games – both on the field and off.
    Baseball can be great, like tossing the ball with your
    kid, but between practices and games, the entire family
    is involved in the season. It can disrupt households,
    school schedules and even marriages! Just ask your
    listeners! Invite Richard Fellinger to share the
    secrets to succeeding and maintaining your sanity in
    the cutthroat world of Little League baseball. Richard
    is a former journalist and a retired Little League
    coach. He’s written for numerous publications and
    teaches writing at Elizabethtown College. His latest
    book is “Made to Break Your Heart.” Contact him at
    (717) 884-3104 (cell); rfellingerwriter@gmail.com.

    12. ==> What Doctors Don’t Tell You about Alzheimer’s

    If there is a cure for Alzheimer’s disease or a way of
    preventing it, you won’t hear about it from your
    doctor. What doctors don’t tell you about Alzheimer’s,
    Michael Morgan will. Morgan will share three very
    important aspects of slowing down, stopping and
    potentially even reversing the effects of Alzheimer’s
    disease. He’ll outline an approach that involves diet,
    exercise and craniosacral therapy. He’s a pioneering
    expert in the latter discipline. Invite Morgan to share
    strong evidence that craniosacral therapy is effective
    in treating at-risk people and those in the early to
    mid-stages of dementia. He’ll explain what craniosacral
    therapy is and ways it can increase longevity. Morgan
    is the author of “The BodyEnergy Longevity
    Prescription: How CranioSacral Therapy Helps Prevent
    Alzheimer’s and Dementia While Improving the Quality of
    Your Life.” Reach him at (312) 543-4719;
    media@bodyenergy.net

    13. ==> Can’t Fit in Your Summer Clothes?

    No one wants to spend the summer dieting, yet the
    collision of winter weight with summer clothes makes
    many people just want to crawl into their sofa and
    munch. You can’t wear baggy sweaters in June, so invite
    Renee Jones to share ways to get free from comfort
    eating and get back into your summer outfits. “When we
    stop stuffing down our feelings and following it with a
    food chaser, it saves a whole bunch of calories,” says
    Jones. She’ll share strategies for navigating a snack-
    filled home or office environment, ways to recognize
    comfort eating triggers, and reveal the number one
    reason diets fail. Renee Jones is the author of “What’s
    Really Eating You: Overcome the Triggers of Comfort
    Eating.” Contact her at (817) 938-6250;
    reneepj@yahoo.com

    14. ==> She Stops Pain On-Air

    If you, a colleague or one of your callers is
    experiencing persistent pain Dawn Crystal may be able
    to provide instant relief live on your show. Crystal
    says even the healthiest of people have energy
    blockages. As a gifted sound energy healer, she can
    sense where the blockages are and blow them away using
    the power of her voice. Simply put, this pain release
    expert uses sound frequencies to rebalance the human
    body and to rid it of inflammation. Best of all, other
    people listening to the interview may also experience
    the same instant pain relief from such problems as knee
    pain, tooth pain and back pain. Crystal, who has been
    effecting this type of dramatic drug-free pain relief
    for a decade, counts celebrities and CEOs among her
    clients. Now she wants to teach people how to heal
    their own bodies for peaceful, pain-free lives. She has
    a collection of MP3s for sale on her website that let
    people release their own blockages. Reach her at (808)
    268-6242; dawncrystalmaui@gmail.com

    15. ==> The Amazing Health Benefits of Pets

    One of the best ways to decrease stress and blood
    pressure and elevate feel-good hormones is with the
    help of a dog or a cat. “Pets can be better than pills
    when it comes to people’s emotional and physical
    health,” says Carlyn Montes De Oca, author of “Dog as
    My Doctor, Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to
    a Healthy, Happy & Extraordinary Life.” Invite Carlyn
    on your show and learn how having a dog for just six
    months can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and
    even decrease risk the of death. She’ll also explain
    how having a pet during the first year of life can help
    boost the immunity of kids to help prevent asthma and
    allergies. Carlyn Montes De Oca is an author, speaker,
    acupuncturist, plant-based nutritional consultant, and
    animal advocate in private practice near San Francisco.
    She is the founder of The Animal-Human Health
    Connection, focusing on bringing awareness to the
    powerful ways animals enhance human health, happiness,
    and longevity. Contact her at (415) 306-1853;
    modernalchemyacupuncture@gmail.com.

  • 05/11/17 RTIR E-zine: Comey Firing, Bizarre Festivals, Summer Styles

    May 11, 2017

    01. James Comey Firing Reminiscent of Watergate?
    02. Comey Debacle Intensifies Russia Mystery
    03. Sinclair Media Buy – Reward from Trump?
    04. Velocity TV – ‘Speed is the New Black’
    05. Do a Show on May’s Bizarre Festivals
    06. Do Happy Mothers have Happy Kids?
    07. Mother’s Day – Celebrate Amazing Resilience of Women
    08. Is Innovation in Government Possible?
    09. Profit from Sweet New Business Trend
    10. Will You Get a ‘Paycheck’ When You Retire?
    11. This Canadian is a Rising Pop Star in China
    12. The Dangerous World of New Grads
    13. ‘3 Reasons Why’: A Wake Up Call for Parents of Teens
    14. Summer Style Tips for Every Body Type
    15. How Sound Can Help Pets Heal
    =======================================

    1. ==> Comey Firing Reminiscent of Watergate?

    The obvious is being repeated all over the media: FBI
    Director James Comey’s abrupt firing by President Trump
    can only be compared to President Nixon’s firing of
    Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox in 1973 — the so-
    called Saturday Night Massacre. Jim Robenalt says it’s
    important to know about the historical reference to
    understand its potential significance to current
    events. “What everyone knew—as might be the case today
    with Trump—is that Nixon was acting in a desperate
    manner to stop an investigation that he knew would show
    his guilt. The fact that Comey was circling in on the
    Russian election-tampering scandal and possible
    collaboration with the Trump campaign is a fairly
    precise analogue to Nixon firing Archibald Cox.” Jim
    Robenalt is the author of three books and lectures
    nationally with John W. Dean on legal ethics and
    Watergate. Contact him at jim.robenalt@thompsonhine.com

    2. ==> Comey Debacle Intensifies Russia Mystery

    Journalist David Ignatius says Trump’s abrupt firing of
    James Comey will intensify focus on the issue Trump has
    been so eager to dismiss — his knowledge of contacts
    between Michael Flynn and other associates and Russia.
    “Will the next FBI director truly be free to pursue the
    investigation that Comey began? Will a bureau already
    riven by political divisions and back-biting truly
    regain confidence and public trust? Can the Justice
    Department oversee the Russia matter? Already,
    congressional pressure is building for an independent
    counsel — which is the most sensible way to restore a
    measure of public confidence after this debacle.” David
    Ignatius, a prize-winning columnist for the Washington
    Post, has been covering the Middle East and the CIA for
    more than twenty-five years. Ignatius has also written
    eight spy novels. Contact Rachel Salzman at
    rsalzman@wwnorton.com.

    3. ==> Sinclair Media Buy – Reward from Trump?

    Sinclair Broadcast Group, based outside Baltimore,
    announced Monday it had struck a $3.9 billion deal to
    obtain dozens of local television stations by acquiring
    Tribune Media. Michael Corcoran says the plan is
    unsettling for several reasons. “It would be a major
    consolidation of the local media market, giving
    Sinclair access to a staggering 69 percent of the U.S.
    population. This exceeds the 39 percent ownership cap
    and was enabled by Trump-appointed FCC chairman Ajit
    Pai and his decision to reinstate a needless loophole
    that benefits nobody except Big Media.” He adds, “All
    of this is made more troubling by the fact that the
    Trump campaign and Sinclair previously made ‘a deal,’
    as Trump’s son-in-law described it, to provide more
    coverage of Trump in exchange for access. Sinclair,
    which has long pushed a conservative agenda, has since
    hired a former Trump staffer. Now the president appears
    to be using his control of the FCC as a way to reward
    media companies he likes.
    This is one of the many problems that occurs when the
    vast majority of the media is controlled by massive
    corporations who prioritize profit above all else, even
    the public good.” Michael Corcoran is a media critic
    and journalist who writes about media policy. Contact
    him at corcoran1@gmail.com; @mcorcoran3

    4. ==> Velocity TV – ‘Speed is the New Black’

    From his massive Classic Car Studio in St. Louis, Noah
    Alexander and his crew customize classic cars for
    automotive aficionados around the world. Now, Noah is
    the star of the new TV series Speed is the New Black on
    Discovery’s Velocity network. The show gives viewers an
    inside look at the extraordinary custom vehicles —
    primarily built for speed — coming out of Noah’s shop.
    Noah can discuss some of the wildest custom pieces he’s
    ever built, some of his all-time favorite classic car
    redesigns, and what viewers can expect from the new
    series. Contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com.

    5. ==> Do a Show on May’s Bizarre Festivals

    For whatever reason, the merry month of May is home to
    some of the world’s strangest festivals. Amuse your
    audience by letting Susanna Janssen share some of the
    more outrageous ones with them. For example, did you
    know that people in India celebrate Buddha’s birthday
    with drumming, fireworks and a procession of elephants
    that goes on for 36 hours? Or that revelers in Hong
    Kong celebrate the Cheung Chau Bun Festival by climbing
    60-foot towers covered with sacred buns that can be
    eaten for good luck? (Quick, someone tell Homer
    Simpson.) In addition, in England hundreds of people
    will be chasing five seven-pound wheels of cheese down
    a very steep hill, all for the chance to keep them.
    This race for the cheese routinely sends people to the
    hospital with serious injuries. Susanna isn’t making
    this stuff up. She is the author of “Wordstruck!: The
    Fun and Fascination of Language.” The book contains a
    chapter on May festivals. Reach her at (707) 272-1351
    or sjanssen106@gmail.com

    6. ==> Do Happy Mothers have Happy Kids?

    As we celebrate motherhood this weekend, the spotlight
    is on Mom and Emily Slingluff says it’s important to
    understand how important a happy mother is to having
    happy children. Invite her to talk about the importance
    of raising happy children, and how mothers—and
    fathers—can change the equation. She says, “The
    formative years of life are called formative for a
    reason. And the main influence in those first years is
    the parent.” Slingluff says parents have more influence
    than anyone in raising a kinder, happier generation.
    She’ll discuss clear and easy ways to help kids be
    happy with life. Emily Slingluff is the author of
    several parenting books including “Peace” and
    “Parenting without Punishment.” Contact her at (757)
    428-6167; emilyslingluff@aol.com

    7. ==> Mother’s Day – Celebrate Amazing Resilience of
    Women

    Strength, courage, and resilience are attributes women
    have in great abundance when confronted with some of
    the worst circumstances that life has to offer,
    concludes female empowerment expert and entrepreneur
    Connie Rankin. Invite her to share the compelling and
    inspiring stories of women like Oprah Winfrey and Keo
    Chan, a Laotian girl who traveled over 10,000 miles to
    find her life’s purpose. Rankin says it’s her desire
    that all women identify their own hidden strengths as
    they overcome their fears that hold them back. Her new
    book “God Gave Us Wings” features the stories of nine
    very different women whom Rankin interviewed and drew
    inspiration from as well as her own story of how she
    overcame childhood injury, abandonment by her father
    and even homelessness to become a commercial realtor,
    entrepreneur and founder of Bridge Literacy Now, a
    nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of women and
    children. Rankin is an experienced media guest who has
    appeared on CBS, Fox 26 News, and on the cover of
    Business Today magazine. Contact Megan Salch at (713)
    864-1344, ext. 1; MeganSalch@TellYourTale.com

    8. ==> Is Innovation in Government Possible?

    The word “innovation” can make people think of
    everything from new developments in kitty litter and
    Chia Pet designs to electric cars, algae as biofuel and
    Fitbits. Governments around the globe – including ours
    and Canada’s – are creating “Departments of Innovation”
    the same way they create specialty departments around
    topics like transportation, energy and education. Is
    “innovation” something tangible that a department – and
    entire careers – can be created around? And what does
    the study of innovation by a government or corporation
    mean for the average consumer and citizen? Dr. Brett
    Trusko, one of the world’s leading experts on
    innovation and president of the International
    Association of Innovation Professionals, offers a fun
    overview and real-life examples of how innovation can
    be studied, taught and how it is changing the lives of
    everyone on the planet. Contact The Zephyr Group at
    (505) 466-2770; info@groupzephyr.com.

    9. ==> Profit from Sweet New Business Trend

    There’s a sweet new trend going on in C-suites, the
    executive offices of CEOs, CFOS and COOs. Your
    listeners will want to know about it and Spunk Burke is
    the right man to share it with them. Upper-level execs
    are increasingly comfortable using contractors to get
    work done that they used to do in-house. The idea has
    spread beyond IT and engineering to many other
    departments and it presents many opportunities for baby
    boomers and other people who are willing and able to
    work by the project to meet these business needs. Spunk
    is a staffing veteran who links companies to
    contractors who can address their needs and helps
    individuals get started with this kind of work. Being
    able to address the topic from both sides makes him the
    perfect guest. Spunk can be reached at (978) 801-9010;
    spunk@thegigsolution.com

    10. ==> Will You Get a ‘Paycheck’ When You Retire?

    Have you hit your “number”? That is, is your net worth
    large enough that you can afford to retire? If you are
    in the minority of Boomers who can, congratulations.
    But you have a new challenge: Organizing your portfolio
    to pay you income after your employer stops paying you.
    Even if you’ve done a good job accumulating assets,
    spending them requires planning, so that they last at
    least as long as you do. Invite Philip Romero and
    Riaan Nel to demystify retirement finances, and offer
    candid comments about when a range of investments
    should—and shouldn’t—fit in your plans. You’ll hear
    about how the “envelopes” strategy uses intuitive
    techniques to create predictable income from your
    investments to replace your paycheck. Philip Romero is
    a finance professor and former business dean at the
    University of Oregon, and California chief economist.
    He and investment adviser Riaan Nel are the authors of
    “It’s the Income, Stupid! 7 Secrets of a Stress-Free
    Retirement.” Contact Romero at (541) 346-5099;
    promero@uoregon.edu.

    11. ==> This Canadian is a Rising Pop Star in China

    As a rising pop star in China where he has regularly
    appeared on TV, in newspapers, and on radio,
    singer/songwriter Carlo Aspri makes for a fascinating
    interview in North America. Carlo, 31, grew up in
    Canada, and has a catchy new single, “Without You,” in
    which he is backed by the same musicians Celine Dion
    uses. Carlo will send you an MP3 you can play during
    your interview with him. Among the topics he can talk
    about are ways pop stars are treated like royalty in
    China; what it is like to perform for wealthy Chinese
    VIPs; how Chinese millionaires view western culture;
    and how he came to focus on music after being diagnosed
    with testicular cancer and overcame OCD and childhood
    bullying to get where he is. Carlo’s music can be
    compared to that of Adele, Elton John and James Blunt.
    He sang at the closing ceremonies of the 2014 Nanjing
    Olympics in China for more than 62,000 spectators and
    500 million viewers worldwide. Reach him at (514)
    608-8610 or casprimusicauthor@hotmail.com

    12. ==> The Dangerous World of New Grads

    Graduation season is coming and a flock of millennials
    will be seeking their fortunes. The problem is, we
    aren’t doing enough to protect them from their own poor
    judgment, suggests Akram Alashari, a 31-year-old trauma
    surgeon known as the Peak Performance Doctor. Akram is
    saddened by seeing young people arrive at his hospital
    with life-threatening injuries because they texted and
    drove, got in a car with a drunk driver, car surfed,
    dove out of a tree and did other immature things simply
    because they thought they were invincible. Akram, who
    became a doctor at 23, wants to reach young people’s
    parents to help them better prepare their graduates for
    a safe future. He’ll reveal what parents can do to
    ensure that their children will be goal oriented and
    less likely to be swayed by peer pressure. His views
    make up the “graduation speech” today’s graduates and
    parents need to hear. He is the author of “The Power of
    Peak State: Massively Enhance Your Personal Potential.”
    Contact him at (407) 617-4795 or
    thepeakperformancedoctor@gmail.com

    13. ==> ‘3 Reasons Why’: A Wake Up Call for Parents of
    Teens

    Every teen in America knows about this controversial
    Netflix series and has probably binge watched it. It is
    about a high school student named Hannah Baker who
    reveals through her 13 Reasons Why she killed herself.
    Parents and mental health professionals are extremely
    concerned because of its graphic depictions of suicide
    and also date rape. Teens think the show is realistic
    because “it’s what High School is like.” Colleen
    O’Grady a licensed family therapist and leading expert
    on mother and teen relationships say this is a wake-up
    call for parents. Colleen will share practical tips on
    how to know what’s really going on with your teen and
    how to have a close relationship. Colleen is the author
    of “Dial Down the Drama: Reducing Conflict and
    Reconnecting with Your Teenage Daughter” Reach her at
    (713) 408-6112; colleen@dialdownthedrama.com

    14. ==> Summer Style Tips for Every Body Type

    The popularity of cosmetic procedures clearly
    illustrates how unsatisfied many women are with their
    bodies, but what if a few simple style tips could
    transform you into becoming more confident and
    attractive? Internationally celebrated wedding dress
    designer and author Rani St. Pucchi, who has styled
    countless celebrities and over 15,000 brides, says you
    can learn to flatter your figure if you know the style
    secrets of the professionals. St. Pucchi says that
    there are simple tricks on how to dress in a way to
    enhance your best features and camouflage those you’re
    not so fond of. By dressing strategically, you can
    boost your self-confidence and present yourself to the
    world in the way you want to be seen. For three decades
    Rani St. Pucchi has been an internationally recognized
    and award-winning designer of wedding dresses and the
    founder of St. Pucchi Bridal House. Her designs have
    been embraced by an all-star roster of celebrities,
    actresses, athletes, and singers and have been featured
    by global media. She’s the author of several books
    including “Your Body, Your Style.” Contact her at (310)
    990-3912; rani@ranistpucchi.com

    15. ==> How Sound Can Help Pets Heal

    We love our pets and when they are in pain or out of
    sorts it’s tough on us, too. Sound healer Dawn Crystal
    uses her voice to heal dogs, cats and other animals—and
    their people—and can demonstrate her art live on the
    air. She can use her decade long experience in the
    holistic healing art to eliminate the pain of animals
    by rebalancing their bodies, eliminating energy
    blockages. For a fun show, let Crystal demonstrate how
    it is done. She will explain that animals are more
    receptive to sound healing than people are, having
    quicker recoveries. Crystal’s human clients include
    CEOs and celebrities who typically book her for 30-
    minute sessions. She has a collection of MP3s for sale
    on her website that let people release their own
    blockages. Reach her at (808) 268-6242;
    dawncrystalmaui@gmail.com

  • 05/09/17 RTIR E-zine: Teen Suicide, People-Pleasers, Alzheimer’s

    May 9, 2017

    01. Dumped! Scientists Get ‘Trumped’
    02. ‘National Bird’ Documentary Director
    03. Renowned Mentalist Jim Karol
    04. Mother’s Day Doesn’t Have to be Disappointing
    05. Memorial Day Show – Has America Let Down War Dead?
    06. ’13 Reasons Why’: A Wake Up Call for Parents of Teens
    07. The Dangerous World of New Grads
    08. Is Your Grad Ready for College?
    09. Are You a Retirement-Planning Underachiever?
    10. Competitors Are Cannibals: Clever Ways to Eat ‘em Up
    11. Get Your Brew On this Summer
    12. What Doctors Don’t Tell You about Alzheimer’s
    13. People-Pleasers, Take Back Your Power
    14. Sound Healer Helps Dogs, Cats Heal
    15. Christ’s Last Parables Had Clues for May 11/12th
    =======================================

    1. ==> Dumped! Scientists Get ‘Trumped’

    The Environmental Protection Agency has removed several
    members from an internal review board meant to provide
    scientific advice to the agency, a move some say could
    impair future research into climate change and provide
    sweeping benefits to polluting industries. A spokesman
    for EPA head Scott Pruitt says the positions could
    likely be given to representatives from polluting
    industries the EPA is meant to monitor, in an effort
    ‘to take as inclusive an approach to regulation as
    possible.’ “This is one of several attempts by Congress
    to meddle with and ultimately undermine the process of
    science informing policy decisions,” Genna Reed, a
    policy analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists,
    says. “These measures are attacks on public health,
    safety and environmental safeguards, plain and simple.”
    Contact Seth Michaels at 202-331-5662;
    smichaels@ucsusa.org

    2. ==> ‘National Bird’ Documentary Director

    The award winning documentary ‘National Bird’ — which
    is now airing on PBS stations — follows the dramatic
    journey of three whistleblowers determined to break the
    silence around one of the most controversial issues of
    our time: the secret U.S. drone war. Producer/director
    Sonia Kennebeck says, “While the drone war is
    considered by many a legacy of the Obama
    administration, President Trump’s apparent embrace of
    the drone program is making ‘National Bird’ incredibly
    timely. … This weapon greatly impacts the people and
    the societies in the target countries, and also the
    pilots and analysts operating the drones. The drone war
    is not as clean and surgical as politicians want us to
    believe, and it is not even remotely clear if it is …
    reducing terrorism.” Contact Sonia Kennebeck at
    @NationalBirdDoc or Cara White at cara.white@mac.com

    3. ==> Renowned Mentalist Jim Karol

    You’ve seen him on NBC’s Today show, Ellen, the Howard
    Stern Show and more. Mentalist Jim Karol went from a
    steelworker in Allentown, PA to one of the world’s top
    mentalists. In 1990, Karol correctly predicted the
    Pennsylvania lottery which cost the state over 12
    million dollars, and soon afterwards changed lottery
    laws across the nation. Jim also made headlines by
    predicting the outcome of the Final Four on a national
    radio show, before the tournament began. Some of Jim’s
    abilities include knowing over 80,000 zip codes,
    thousands of digits of Pi, the Scrabble dictionary,
    sports almanacs, medical journals, and thousands of
    other facts. Jim uses his abilities to help business
    leaders, professional athletes, and veterans, boost
    their memory, morale and emotional intelligence and
    just returned from a USO tour around the world. Contact
    Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103

    4. ==> Mother’s Day Doesn’t Have to be Disappointing

    Mother’s Day can be a tough day for many women. It taps
    into the deepest pain and most emotional
    disappointments. Whether your children forget, your
    mother-in-law is demanding or your own mom is
    difficult, Tom Gagliano says you don’t have to sit and
    sulk. He says, “Don’t give your power away this year,
    show up like a healthy adult.” Gagliano will discuss
    how setting boundaries, managing expectations and
    picking your battles this Mothers’ Day can help you
    break free from dysfunctional patterns and roles from
    childhood. Tom Gagliano, MSW, is a mentor, speaker and
    the author of several books including “Don’t Put Your
    Crap in Your Kid’s Diaper.” Contact him at (732)
    266-4952; gags17285@aol.com

    5. ==> Memorial Day Show – Has America Let Down War
    Dead?

    Memorial Day is meant to honor America’s war dead who
    sacrificed everything they had for their country, the
    freedom of its people and the American way. But James
    A. Stuber, J.D., also suggests it is a time to reaffirm
    that these brave men and women did not sacrifice in
    vain by making sure we do not squander their legacy—and
    America’s. Stuber says this is more important than ever
    at a time when the smartphones we buy are made in
    Chinese labor camps, the clothes we wear are made in
    sweatshops and the fish we eat are caught on slave
    ships. He’ll discuss how trade morphed into
    globalization, three billion people joined the world
    economy creating the ‘age of oversupply,’ and China
    changed everything by adopting just enough capitalism
    to become the ‘world’s workshop.’ James Stuber began
    his career as a legislative assistant to a member of
    the U.S. House of Representatives, focusing on matters
    before the Committee on Energy and Commerce. He
    subsequently practiced legislative and administrative
    law in Washington, D.C. Stuber founded Made in America
    Again, a movement of consumers dedicated to creating
    jobs in communities across America by buying things
    made in those communities. His latest book is “What If
    Things Were Made in America Again: How Consumers Can
    Rebuild the Middle Class by Buying Things Made in
    American Communities.” Contact him at (610) 608-5074;
    jstuber@miaa.us

    6. ==> ‘3 Reasons Why’: A Wake Up Call for Parents of
    Teens

    Every teen in America knows about this controversial
    Netflix series and has probably binge watched it. It is
    about a high school student named Hannah Baker who
    reveals through her 13 Reasons Why she killed herself.
    Parents and mental health professionals are extremely
    concerned because of its graphic depictions of suicide
    and also date rape. Teens think the show is realistic
    because “it’s what High School is like.” Colleen
    O’Grady a licensed family therapist and leading expert
    on mother and teen relationships say this is a wake-up
    call for parents. Colleen will share practical tips on
    how to know what’s really going on with your teen and
    how to have a close relationship. Colleen is the author
    of “Dial Down the Drama: Reducing Conflict and
    Reconnecting with Your Teenage Daughter” Reach her at
    (713) 408-6112; colleen@dialdownthedrama.com

    7. ==> The Dangerous World of New Grads

    Graduation season is here and a flock of millennials
    will be seeking their fortunes. The problem is, we
    aren’t doing enough to protect them from their own poor
    judgment, suggests Akram Alashari, a 31-year-old trauma
    surgeon known as the Peak Performance Doctor. Akram is
    saddened by seeing young people arrive at his hospital
    with life-threatening injuries because they texted and
    drove, got in a car with a drunk driver, car surfed,
    dove out of a tree and did other immature things simply
    because they thought they were invincible. Akram, who
    became a doctor at 23, wants to reach young people’s
    parents to help them better prepare their graduates for
    a safe future. He’ll reveal what parents can do to
    ensure that their children will be goal oriented and
    less likely to be swayed by peer pressure. His views
    make up the “graduation speech” today’s graduates and
    parents need to hear. He is the author of “The Power of
    Peak State: Massively Enhance Your Personal Potential.”
    Contact him at (407) 617-4795 or
    thepeakperformancedoctor@gmail.com

    8. ==> Is Your Grad Ready for College?

    Did you know, that according to HigherEducation.Org,
    over 60% of college bound students need some level of
    remediation courses? These courses cost extra money
    that you probably didn’t take into account when
    estimating tuition costs, and the courses will delay a
    timely, 4-year graduation time. Adrian Ridner, CEO and
    co-founder of Study.com, has some sure-fire ways you
    can get your child college ready, ensure they don’t
    spend thousands more on remedial courses, and help them
    to graduate on time! Fed up with the high cost of
    education, Adrian started Study.com in 2002 with the
    mission of making education accessible. Today the
    company helps over 25 million students a month, from
    middle school through college, with short video-based
    online courses. Contact Krystal Alvarez at (510)
    517-5107; kalvarez@study.com

    9. ==> Are You a Retirement-Planning Underachiever?

    The truth is most Americans are not headed for a secure
    retirement. But it’s not too late to change course.
    Chartered retirement planning counselor Rodger Alan
    Friedman, CRPC®, can help your audience figure out if
    they are retirement underachievers by providing them
    with ten questions to answer. Then, he’ll follow that
    up with three simple steps anyone can take right now to
    get serious about saving for retirement. Rodger can
    also share what not to include in your retirement plan.
    Sure, there will always be bills to pay and expenses to
    take care of that can tempt people to put off salting
    money away for their golden years. But most people
    don’t think of the price they will ultimately pay for
    being unprepared. He’s the author of “Fire Your
    Retirement Planner You: Concise Advice on How to Join
    the $100,000 Retirement Club.” Contact him at (844)
    3MY-PLAN; Rodger@RodgeronRetirement.com

    10. ==> Competitors Are Cannibals: Clever Ways to Eat
    ‘em Up

    Cannibals are everywhere and they have one job: to
    devour the competition before it eats them. Award-
    winning marketing expert Claudia Newcorn says, “As soon
    as they smell you, they will look for ways to reduce
    your success, perhaps taking a bite out of you with
    more aggressive pricing or adding more services. It’s
    all about survival of the smartest.” With the economy
    humming and more people contemplating starting
    businesses, Newcorn wants would-be entrepreneurs to pay
    attention because they often enter their markets
    without checking out the competition. Invite her on
    your show and learn ways to win in business when only
    the fit survive. Claudia Newcorn is a strategic
    marketing consultant and the author “Zipline to
    Success: Fast-Track Marketing Strategies to Accelerate
    Your Sales & Profits.” She has written for hundreds of
    publications and appears as a frequent radio talk show
    guest. Contact her at (209) 204-0502;
    claudia@acornmarketing.com or
    clauda@ziplinetosuccess.com

    11. ==> Get Your Brew On this Summer

    Each summer, hundreds of craft beer festivals, beer
    tastings and beer gardens pop up all around the
    country. This summer, the drinking public can expect
    to see even more events featuring local beer tastings,
    beer pairings with food, and beer with entertainment
    options, according to event planning expert Lynn
    Fuhler. She’ll discuss the growing popularity of Brew
    Fests and Pop-Up Beer Gardens, what makes a first-rate
    festival, and why, with the explosive growth of micro-
    breweries, these events are so important to small craft
    brewers. Lynn Fuhler has successfully organized events
    and festivals throughout her career. She is the former
    tourism director of Clearwater Beach, Fla., and former
    chairman of the largest free jazz festival in the
    Southeast. Her book “Secrets to Successful Events: How
    to Organize, Promote and Manage Exceptional Events and
    Festivals” is being used as a college textbook. Contact
    her at (336) 499-6372; lynn@lynnfuhler.com

    12. ==> What Doctors Don’t Tell You about Alzheimer’s

    If there is a cure for Alzheimer’s disease or a way of
    preventing it, you won’t hear about it from your
    doctor. What doctors don’t tell you about Alzheimer’s,
    Michael Morgan will. Morgan will share three very
    important aspects of slowing down, stopping and
    potentially even reversing the effects of Alzheimer’s
    disease. He’ll outline an approach that involves diet,
    exercise and craniosacral therapy. He’s a pioneering
    expert in the latter discipline. Invite Morgan to share
    strong evidence that craniosacral therapy is effective
    in treating at-risk people and those in the early to
    mid-stages of dementia. He’ll explain what craniosacral
    therapy is and ways it can increase longevity. Morgan
    is the author of “The BodyEnergy Longevity
    Prescription: How CranioSacral Therapy Helps Prevent
    Alzheimer’s and Dementia While Improving the Quality of
    Your Life.” Reach him at (312) 543-4719;
    media@bodyenergy.net

    13. ==> People-Pleasers, Take Back Your Power

    Self-described former congeniality addict Cat Dols
    hopes to spark a 21st century “good girl” revolt. The
    former Ford model uses a mixture of stories, examples
    and self-guided exercises to teach women—and men who
    have the problem—how to stop living their lives
    according to other people’s expectations so they can
    take charge of their own happiness. “I want people to
    know that they matter and they are good enough as is …
    even though they may have been taught they weren’t in
    the past,” Dols says. She’ll discuss her non-
    traditional definition of a goddess: a peaceful state
    of being that is the opposite of ego—where your
    authentic power resides, and share a road map for
    taking back the power you’ve given away in a futile
    attempt to please other people. Cat Dols is an author,
    life coach, home stager, decorator, master gardener and
    art class teacher. “Get Your Goddess On: Own Your
    Power. Love Your Life! is her first book.” Contact her
    at (262) 388-3222; catdols22@gmail.com

    14. ==> Sound Healer Helps Dogs, Cats Heal

    We love our pets and when they are in pain or out of
    sorts it’s tough on us, too. Sound healer Dawn Crystal
    uses her voice to heal dogs, cats and other animals—and
    their people—and can demonstrate her art live on the
    air. She can use her decade long experience in the
    holistic healing art to eliminate the pain of animals
    by rebalancing their bodies, eliminating energy
    blockages. For a fun show, let Crystal demonstrate how
    it is done. She will explain that animals are more
    receptive to sound healing than people are, having
    quicker recoveries. Crystal’s human clients include
    CEOs and celebrities who typically book her for 30-
    minute sessions. She has a collection of MP3s for sale
    on her website that let people release their own
    blockages. Reach her at (808) 268-6242;
    dawncrystalmaui@gmail.com

    15. ==> Christ’s Last Parables Had Clues for May
    11/12th

    According to Dr. Richard Ruhling, an expert on Bible
    prophecy, “The Bible’s end-time ‘day of the Lord’
    begins with an earthquake and fits overlooked timing
    clues by Christ- as ‘the days of Noah’ or ‘like a man
    traveling to a far country’ as Jewish law provided in
    Numbers 9:10,11.” Ruhling, author on Bible prophecy
    says, “Blood moons, solar eclipse, Iran’s ‘peace &
    safety’ treaty, papal visits to Congress & UN in 2015
    all signaled end-times which couldn’t begin until after
    the sabbatical year of 2016 because the end-times are a
    ‘week’ of years with the last of seven years also
    falling on a sabbatical year.” He’ll explain why
    churches worldwide should ‘watch and pray’ for
    readiness Thursday evening, May 11th, similar to Jesus
    on his last night, also a Thursday. Contact Ruhling at
    (928) 583-7543; Ruhling7@juno.com

  • 05/04/17 RTIR E-zine: Velocity TV, Ovarian Cancer Day, Buying American

    May 4, 2017

    01. As Congress Votes – Jimmy Kimmel’s Emotional Plea
    02. Workers Lose in New Overtime Law
    03. Should Dems Embrace Anti-Choice Candidates?
    04. Velocity TV – ‘Speed is the New Black’
    05. You’re a Mother, not a Servant
    06. Sometimes it’s Not Easy Celebrating Mom
    07. Women, College Majors and Salaries
    08. Environmental Cuts – What it Means to Your Wallet
    09. Why it Matters to Buy American
    10. World Ovarian Cancer Day, May 8th
    11. Need Some Vacation Inspiration?
    12. Model/Actress Fiona Lewis
    13. Look Like a Star Regardless of Your Shape
    14. She Uses Sound to Help Hounds Heal
    15. Hot Summer Trend: Pop-Up Beer Gardens
    =======================================

    1. ==> As Congress Votes – Jimmy Kimmel’s Emotional Plea

    Late night TV host Jimmy Kimmel used his monologue
    Monday to share the emotional story of his newborn
    son’s health issues. He ended with a plea to lawmakers
    looking to repeal Obamacare and its protection against
    banning those with pre-existing conditions. As the
    House takes up the issue today, invite Paul Waldman to
    discuss what’s at stake. “The latest version of the GOP
    health plan would allow states to opt out of that ban,
    potentially eviscerating it. Depending on how you
    define it, somewhere between a quarter and half of all
    non-elderly Americans have pre-existing conditions,
    according to the Department of Health and Human
    Services (the elderly are covered by Medicare, so they
    don’t have to worry). That’s as many as 130 million
    Americans. If you had to buy insurance on the
    individual market before the ACA took effect and you
    had an old knee injury or some sinus problems — let
    alone a chronic condition or a history with a disease
    like cancer — you know how difficult and costly it
    could be.” Paul Waldman is a senior writer with The
    American Prospect magazine and a blogger for The
    Washington Post. His writing has appeared in dozens of
    newspapers, magazines, and web sites, and he is the
    author or co-author of four books on media and
    politics. Contact him at (615) 255-2665;
    marketing@turnerpublishing.com or @paulwaldman1

    2. ==> Workers Lose in New Overtime Law

    Real workplace flexibility is good for workers. But
    Vicki Shabo says The Working Families Flexibility Act
    passed by lawmakers yesterday, is not. Shabo, vice
    president of the National Partnership for Women &
    Families, says the legislation is designed to look like
    it will help but would, in fact, harm workers. “A
    better name for this is the Employer Flexibility Act,
    because it would offer working people less flexibility,
    less pay and less time. It would give employers more
    control over their employees’ time and money. It would
    take money out the hands of working people by setting
    up a false and dangerous choice between overtime pay
    now and time off later when they work more than 40
    hours in a week.” Shabo says employers could choose
    when – and if – workers can take that time off, with no
    guarantees and no recourse if denied. She adds that
    it’s not the only smoke-and-mirror legislation looming
    that would hurt workers and their families. Contact
    Sadie Kliner at (202) 986-2600;
    skliner@nationalpartnership.org

    3. ==> Should Dems Embrace Anti-Choice Candidates?

    On Tuesday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told
    reporters that support for pro-choice abortion policy
    should not be a litmus test for Democratic Party
    candidates. But that’s raising serious concerns for a
    national women’s advocacy group worried about the
    future of the Democratic party and women’s access to
    safe, legal abortion. Shaunna Thomas, co-founder of
    UltraViolet Action, says, “Courting social
    conservatives by selling out women is not a winning
    campaign strategy, but a morally bankrupt attempt to
    win votes without concern for the women who desperately
    need Democrats in their corner to fight against
    Republican attempts to restrict abortion. And it’s a
    flawed strategy: The vast majority of people in this
    country support a woman’s right to choose abortion.”
    UltraViolet Action is an online community of over 1
    million women and men who take collective action to
    expose and fight sexism in the public sector, private
    sector and the media. Contact Yasmina Dardari at (407)
    922-8149; yasmina@unbendablemedia.com

    4. ==> Velocity TV – ‘Speed is the New Black’

    From his massive Classic Car Studio in St. Louis, Noah
    Alexander and his crew customize classic cars for
    automotive aficionados around the world. Now, Noah is
    the star of the new TV series Speed is the New Black on
    Discovery’s Velocity network. The show gives viewers an
    inside look at the extraordinary custom vehicles —
    primarily built for speed — coming out of Noah’s shop.
    Noah can discuss some of the wildest custom pieces he’s
    ever built, some of his all-time favorite classic car
    redesigns, and what viewers can expect from the new
    series. Contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com.

    5. ==> You’re a Mother, not a Servant

    When you’re a Mom, you often put yourself last and tell
    yourself it’s just part of the job. Sometimes you get
    so busy doing so much for everyone else, you forget
    that you’re important too! Cat Dols says, “There is a
    big difference in being a servant and being in service
    to others. When we treat ourselves like we don’t matter
    as much as our family, our jobs, social commitments…
    we somehow give other people permission to treat us
    ‘less-than’. It’s time to take our power back as the
    fabulously powerful women that we are, and make
    ourselves a priority again! If you want to talk about
    female empowerment you need to start with moms and set
    an example for future generations of young women.” Cat
    Dols is the author of “Get Your Goddess On! Own Your
    Power: Love Your Life!” Cat Dols is the owner of Home
    Beautiful Staging & Design, LLC. She’s a decorator,
    painter, organizer, professional landscaper, an
    accredited Home Stager and a certified life coach.
    Contact her at (262) 204-8240; (262) 388-3222 or
    catdols22@gmail.com

    6. ==> Sometimes it’s Not Easy Celebrating Mom

    Mothers’ Day is a wonderful time for some, but can be
    rather challenging for others. Not everyone has a great
    mom, but Tom Gagliano says that doesn’t mean you need
    to pretend otherwise. He says, “Don’t give your power
    away this year, show up like a healthy adult.” Gagliano
    will discuss how setting boundaries, managing
    expectations and picking your battles this Mothers’ Day
    can help you break free from dysfunctional patterns and
    roles from childhood. Tom Gagliano, MSW, is a mentor,
    speaker and the author of several books including
    “Don’t Put Your Crap in Your Kid’s Diaper.” Contact him
    at (732) 266-4952; gags17285@aol.com

    7. ==> Women, College Majors and Salaries

    What you major in can lead to career and pay gaps,
    particularly for women, according to a new report from
    Glassdoor. “Women tend to major in subjects that lead
    to lower-paying roles later on,” says Andrew
    Chamberlain, Glassdoor’s chief economist. Those choices
    create a “pipeline problem,” in which women are less
    represented in majors that lead to jobs with higher
    earnings potential. He says, “Majors do make a
    difference. You are going to be working for the rest of
    your life, your decision can mean hundreds of thousands
    of dollars.” Chamberlain will share some surprising
    career paths that lead to bigger salaries for women,
    and ones that you may want to avoid if you want to
    avoid hitting the glass ceiling. Glassdoor is a website
    where employees and former employees anonymously review
    companies and their management. Contact Chamberlain at
    (415) 339-9105; pr@glassdoor.com

    8. ==> Environmental Cuts – What it Means to Your
    Wallet

    Earth Day is over, but pending environmental cuts keeps
    the issue in the forefront. How they will affect your
    health, your children’s health, and your pocketbook?
    While the cuts might appear to save money, Ellen Moyer,
    Ph.D. says you’ll pay in other, more important ways.
    “The environment is not something ‘out there,’ or where
    you go on vacation. The environment enters your body
    with every breath you take, every sip you drink, and
    every bite of food you consume. By protecting the
    environment, we can enjoy happier and healthier lives
    and create an economic boom instead of paying ever more
    for unproductive health and environmental damage
    control.” Dr. Moyer will explain how environment cuts
    directly hurt us, and how protecting human and
    environmental health is a good deal and easier than we
    might think. Dr. Moyer is an environmental consultant
    and registered professional engineer with an MS in
    environmental engineering, a PhD in civil engineering,
    and more than 30 years of environmental engineering
    experience. She is a regular contributor to The
    Huffington Post and the author of “Our Earth, Our
    Species, Our Selves: How to Thrive While Creating a
    Sustainable World.” Contact her at (413) 862-3452;
    ellenmoyer@em-green.com.

    9. ==> Why it Matters to Buy American

    Does it really matter if the products we buy are made
    in America? Many people say yes, but still purchase
    things that are manufactured or grown in other
    countries. Your listeners may be shocked to find their
    smart phone was made in a labor camp, their clothes
    were made in a sweatshop, and their fish were caught on
    a slave ship. James Stuber will take your audience on a
    journey to learn what’s really going on with trade,
    globalization, and the U.S. and world economies. Stuber
    is the author of “What if Things Were Made in America
    Again: How Consumers Can Rebuild the Middle Class by
    Buying Things Made in American Communities.” Invite him
    to discuss why so many things are made somewhere else,
    whether that’s a problem or not, and if so, how we can
    fix it. Contact him at (610) 608-5074; jstuber@miaa.us

    10. ==> World Ovarian Cancer Day, May 8th

    Ovarian cancer claims the lives of 14,000 American
    women and 140,000 women worldwide every year. Comedian
    Jen Coken, whose mother died from the disease, has a
    mission to end late-stage diagnosis by educating women
    about the signs and symptoms. “If I knew then what I
    know now, my mother might still be alive,” Coken says.
    Since ovarian cancer is often misdiagnosed or diagnosed
    too late Coken will discuss the warning signs of the
    disease and why every woman (and especially Jewish
    women) are at risk. Jen Coken is a life coach and
    stand-up comedian who has coached thousands of people
    for nearly 20 years. She wrote “When I Die Take My
    Panties: Turning Your Darkest Moments into Your
    Greatest” using jokes she co-wrote with her late
    mother. Contact her at (303) 859-9081;
    jencoken@gmail.com

    11. ==> Need Some Vacation Inspiration?

    Whether you’re looking for a last minute excuse to
    travel or want to plan a summer trip, Marco Aguilar can
    help. He’ll explain how to overcome the most frequent
    and challenging excuses for not taking a vacation,
    including financial, airport hassles and “it’s my job,
    stupid,” excuses; and shares awesome ideas on where to
    go and what to do with your precious time off. Marco
    Aguilar, aka The Chief Vacation Officer®, uses his 25-
    year experience in the travel industry to inspire
    others to claim their right to time off and live the
    life-transforming potential of travel and experiential
    vacations. His upcoming book is “The Power of
    Vacation.” Contact him at (310) 739-4044;
    marco@thepowerofvacation.com

    12. ==> Model/Actress Fiona Lewis

    Fiona Lewis was a model and actress in the sixties and
    seventies. Her credits include Roman Polanski’s The
    Vampire Killers, Ken Russell’s Lisztomania, and Brian
    de Palma’s The Fury. She’s also the wife of Hollywood
    producer Art Linson (Untouchables, Sons of Anarchy,
    Great Expectations). Invite her on your show to
    discuss modeling in the 1960s and 70s with roommate
    Jacqueline Bisset, Hollywood legends like Margaret
    Sullavan, Peter Fonda, Roman Polansky, her near-
    marriage to Patrick John Anson, the 5th Earl of
    Lichfield (and cousin to the Queen) and her French
    Chateau. Lewis’ writing has appeared in the New Yorker,
    The Observer and the Los Angeles Times. She may be (she
    candidly admits) the only woman in America who has
    written for the New Yorker and posed for Playboy. Her
    new book, “Mistakes were Made,” is a coming of age
    memoir – with lessons for those in their 50s and beyond
    but also for those in their teens and 20s. Contact
    Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099
    (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com

    13. ==> Look Like a Star Regardless of Your Shape

    The popularity of cosmetic procedures clearly
    illustrates how unsatisfied many women are with their
    bodies, but what if a few simple style tips could
    transform you into becoming more confident and
    attractive? Internationally celebrated wedding dress
    designer and author Rani St. Pucchi, who has styled
    countless celebrities and over 15,000 brides, says you
    can learn to flatter your figure if you know the style
    secrets of the professionals. St. Pucchi says that
    there are simple tricks on how to dress in a way to
    enhance your best features and camouflage those you’re
    not so fond of. By dressing strategically, you can
    boost your self-confidence and present yourself to the
    world in the way you want to be seen. For three decades
    Rani St. Pucchi has been an internationally recognized
    and award-winning designer of wedding dresses and the
    founder of St. Pucchi Bridal House. Her designs have
    been embraced by an all-star roster of celebrities,
    actresses, athletes, and singers and have been featured
    by global media. She’s the author of several books
    including “Your Body, Your Style.” Contact her at (310)
    990-3912; rani@ranistpucchi.com

    14. == > She Uses Sound to Help Hounds Heal

    We love our pets and when they are in pain or out of
    sorts it’s tough on us, too. Sound healer Dawn Crystal
    uses her voice to heal dogs, cats and other animals—and
    their people—and can demonstrate her art live on the
    air. She can use her decade long experience in the
    holistic healing art to eliminate the pain of animals
    by rebalancing their bodies, eliminating energy
    blockages. For a fun show, let Crystal demonstrate how
    it is done. She will explain that animals are more
    receptive to sound healing than people are, having
    quicker recoveries. Crystal’s human clients include
    CEOs and celebrities who typically book her for 30-
    minute sessions. She has a collection of MP3s for sale
    on her website that let people release their own
    blockages. Reach her at (808) 268-6242;
    dawncrystalmaui@gmail.com

    15. ==> Hot Summer Trend: Pop-Up Beer Gardens

    Each summer, hundreds of craft beer festivals, beer
    tastings and beer gardens pop up all around the
    country. This summer, the drinking public can expect
    to see even more events featuring local beer tastings,
    beer pairings with food, and beer with entertainment
    options, according to event planning expert Lynn
    Fuhler. She’ll discuss the growing popularity of Brew
    Fests and Pop-Up Beer Gardens, what makes a first-rate
    festival, and why, with the explosive growth of micro-
    breweries, these events are so important to small craft
    brewers. Lynn Fuhler has successfully organized events
    and festivals throughout her career. She is the former
    tourism director of Clearwater Beach, Fla., and former
    chairman of the largest free jazz festival in the
    Southeast. Her book “Secrets to Successful Events: How
    to Organize, Promote and Manage Exceptional Events and
    Festivals” is being used as a college textbook. Contact
    her at (336) 499-6372; contact-lynn@lynn.fuhler.com

  • 05/02/17 RTIR E-zine: Pop-Up Beer Gardens, Free College, Women and College

    May 2, 2017

    01. The End of Fox as We Know it?
    02. ‘Trumponomics’ Exposed
    03. Model/Actress Fiona Lewis
    04. Mothers’ Day when Mom Isn’t Anything to Celebrate
    05. Hot Summer Trend: Pop-Up Beer Gardens
    06. Look Like a Star Regardless of Your Body Type
    07. Free College?!
    08. Women, College Majors and Salaries
    09. World Ovarian Cancer Day, May 8th
    10. Competitors Are Cannibals: Clever Ways to Eat ‘em Up
    11. What Would Elvis Shill if He Were Alive?
    12. Expert Stops Pain On-Air
    13. When You Can’t Fit in Your Summer Clothes
    14. ‘Trumpertension’ – It’s a Yuge Thing
    15. The Real Reason Your Spouse Doesn’t Listen to You
    =======================================

    1. ==> The End of Fox as We Know it?

    Embattled Fox News co-president Bill Shine resigned
    Monday following intense scrutiny about his stewardship
    of the network in the wake of the Bill O’Reilly
    scandal. Shine is accused in several lawsuits of
    covering up or downplaying allegations of sexual
    harassment and racial discrimination. Michael
    Calderone can discuss the situation at the network and
    what we can expect next. Calderone is HuffPost’s senior
    media reporter. He is also an adjunct journalism
    professor at New York University. Calderone previously
    covered media and politics for Politico, the New York
    Observer, and Yahoo News. Contact him at (212)
    998-7980; michael.calderone@huffingtonpost.com

    2. ==> ‘Trumponomics’ Exposed

    The Trump administration unveiled its tax overhaul plan
    with a large amount of rhetoric and a small amount of
    detail. But one point that was made clear is Trump’s
    plan to cut the estate tax. Chuck Collins says, “The
    Trump tax proposal will accelerate U.S. wealth
    inequality. Abolishing the estate tax — a tax that
    starts on families with over $11 million — would be a
    windfall for the wealthy. The first tax cut should NOT
    go to the first family. If Trump has the $10 billion he
    claims he has, repeal of the estate tax will give each
    of the Trump children a $1 billion windfall.” Chuck
    Collins is organizer of the Patriotic Millionaires
    effort to Defend the Estate Tax. Collins is author,
    with Bill Gates Sr., of “Wealth and Our Commonwealth:
    Why America Should Tax Inherited Fortunes.” Contact
    Kelsea-Marie Pym, kpym@patrioticmillionaires.org

    3. ==> Model/Actress Fiona Lewis

    Fiona Lewis was a model and actress in the sixties and
    seventies. Her credits include Roman Polanski’s The
    Vampire Killers, Ken Russell’s Lisztomania, and Brian
    de Palma’s The Fury. She’s also the wife of Hollywood
    producer Art Linson (Untouchables, Sons of Anarchy,
    Great Expectations). Invite her on your show to
    discuss modeling in the 1960s and 70s with roommate
    Jacqueline Bisset, Hollywood legends like Margaret
    Sullavan, Peter Fonda, Roman Polansky, her near-
    marriage to Patrick John Anson, the 5th Earl of
    Lichfield (and cousin to the Queen) and her French
    Chateau. Lewis’ writing has appeared in the New Yorker,
    The Observer and the Los Angeles Times. She may be (she
    candidly admits) the only woman in America who has
    written for the New Yorker and posed for Playboy. Her
    new book, “Mistakes were Made,” is a coming of age
    memoir – with lessons for those in their 50s and beyond
    but also for those in their teens and 20s. Contact
    Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099
    (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com

    4. ==> Mothers’ Day when Mom Isn’t Anything to
    Celebrate

    Mothers’ Day is a wonderful time for some, but can be
    rather challenging for others. Not everyone has a great
    mom, but Tom Gagliano says that doesn’t mean you need
    to pretend otherwise. He says, “Don’t give your power
    away this year, show up like a healthy adult.” Gagliano
    will discuss how setting boundaries, managing
    expectations and picking your battles this Mothers’ Day
    can help you break free from dysfunctional patterns and
    roles from childhood. Tom Gagliano, MSW, is a mentor,
    speaker and the author of several books including
    “Don’t Put Your Crap in Your Kid’s Diaper.” Contact him
    at (732) 266-4952; gags17285@aol.com

    5. ==> Hot Summer Trend: Pop-Up Beer Gardens

    Each summer, hundreds of craft beer festivals, beer
    tastings and beer gardens pop up all around the
    country. This summer, the drinking public can expect
    to see even more events featuring local beer tastings,
    beer pairings with food, and beer with entertainment
    options, according to event planning expert Lynn
    Fuhler. She’ll discuss the growing popularity of Brew
    Fests and Pop-Up Beer Gardens, what makes a first-rate
    festival, and why, with the explosive growth of micro-
    breweries, these events are so important to small craft
    brewers. Lynn Fuhler has successfully organized events
    and festivals throughout her career. She is the former
    tourism director of Clearwater Beach, Fla., and former
    chairman of the largest free jazz festival in the
    Southeast. Her book “Secrets to Successful Events: How
    to Organize, Promote and Manage Exceptional Events and
    Festivals” is being used as a college textbook. Contact
    her at (336) 499-6372; contact-lynn@lynn.fuhler.com

    6. ==> Look Like a Star Regardless of Your Body Type

    The popularity of cosmetic procedures clearly
    illustrates how unsatisfied many women are with their
    bodies, but what if a few simple style tips could
    transform you into becoming more confident and
    attractive? Internationally celebrated wedding dress
    designer and author Rani St. Pucchi, who has styled
    countless celebrities and over 15,000 brides, says you
    can learn to flatter your figure if you know the style
    secrets of the professionals. St. Pucchi says that
    there are simple tricks on how to dress in a way to
    enhance your best features and camouflage those you’re
    not so fond of. By dressing strategically, you can
    boost your self-confidence and present yourself to the
    world in the way you want to be seen. For three decades
    Rani St. Pucchi has been an internationally recognized
    and award-winning designer of wedding dresses and the
    founder of St. Pucchi Bridal House. Her designs have
    been embraced by an all-star roster of celebrities,
    actresses, athletes, and singers and have been featured
    by global media. She’s the author of several books
    including “Your Body, Your Style.” Contact her at (310)
    990-3912; rani@ranistpucchi.com

    7. ==> Free College?!

    There has been a lot of buzz about NY Governor Andrew
    Cuomo’s free college proposal, but who will actually
    benefit? Adrian Ridner, CEO and Co-founder of Study.com
    says the idea of providing free college is a noble one,
    but to realistically make it happen, we need to make
    college less expensive and make the experience more
    flexible for students, particularly those who are
    juggling school, work and family. Invite Ridner to
    discuss how alternative credit can be used to cut the
    cost of a degree in half, and in some cases get the
    total cost of a Bachelor’s degree under $10k. He can
    also talk about a unique free college model being used
    in Mountain View, CA that leverages a combination of
    discounted course and tuition fees, low-cost
    transferrable credit, local workforce development funds
    and corporate sponsorships, to make college free for
    any resident. Fed up with the high cost of education,
    Adrian started Study.com in 2002 with the mission of
    making education accessible. Today the company helps
    over 25 million students a month, from middle school
    through college, with short video-based online courses.
    Contact Jennifer McHam at (650) 288-2381;
    study.press@study.com

    8. ==> Women, College Majors and Salaries

    What you major in can lead to career and pay gaps,
    particularly for women, according to a new report from
    Glassdoor. “Women tend to major in subjects that lead
    to lower-paying roles later on,” says Andrew
    Chamberlain, Glassdoor’s chief economist. Those choices
    create a “pipeline problem,” in which women are less
    represented in majors that lead to jobs with higher
    earnings potential. He says, “Majors do make a
    difference. You are going to be working for the rest of
    your life, your decision can mean hundreds of thousands
    of dollars.” Chamberlain will share some surprising
    career paths that lead to bigger salaries for women,
    and ones that you may want to avoid if you want to
    avoid hitting the glass ceiling. Glassdoor is a website
    where employees and former employees anonymously review
    companies and their management. Contact Chamberlain at
    (415) 339-9105; pr@glassdoor.com

    9. ==> World Ovarian Cancer Day, May 8th

    Ovarian cancer claims the lives of 14,000 American
    women and 140,000 women worldwide every year. Comedian
    Jen Coken, whose mother died from the disease, has a
    mission to end late-stage diagnosis by educating women
    about the signs and symptoms. “If I knew then what I
    know now, my mother might still be alive,” Coken says.
    Since ovarian cancer is often misdiagnosed or diagnosed
    too late Coken will discuss the warning signs of the
    disease and why every woman (and especially Jewish
    women) are at risk. Jen Coken is a life coach and
    stand-up comedian who has coached thousands of people
    for nearly 20 years. She wrote “When I Die Take My
    Panties: Turning Your Darkest Moments into Your
    Greatest” using jokes she co-wrote with her late
    mother. Contact her at (303) 859-9081;
    jencoken@gmail.com

    10. ==> Competitors Are Cannibals: Clever Ways to Eat
    ‘em Up

    Cannibals are everywhere and they have one job: to
    devour the competition before it eats them. Award-
    winning marketing expert Claudia Newcorn says, “As soon
    as they smell you, they will look for ways to reduce
    your success, perhaps taking a bite out of you with
    more aggressive pricing or adding more services. It’s
    all about survival of the smartest.” With the economy
    humming and more people contemplating starting
    businesses, Newcorn wants would-be entrepreneurs to pay
    attention because they often enter their markets
    without checking out the competition. Invite her on
    your show and learn ways to win in business when only
    the fit survive. Claudia Newcorn is a strategic
    marketing consultant and the author “Zipline to
    Success: Fast-Track Marketing Strategies to Accelerate
    Your Sales & Profits.” She has written for hundreds of
    publications and appears as a frequent radio talk show
    guest. Contact her at (209) 204-0502;
    claudia@acornmarketing.com or
    clauda@ziplinetosuccess.com

    11. ==> What Would Elvis Shill if He Were Alive?

    If Elvis had not left the building, what might he be
    doing today? Rodger Alan Friedman is certain that he
    knows. He’ll say that the King would be starring in
    late-night TV commercials pushing gold as an investment
    or touting the advantages of reverse mortgages. Rodger
    is a chartered retirement planning counselor (CRPC®)
    who thinks that no one should act on pitches made by
    singers, actors and celebrities that are likely to
    affect their financial lives for years to come. And
    that goes for Elvis, even though Rodger was a big fan.
    Invite Rodger on your show to explain what should and
    should not go into a retirement plan, how to tell if
    you are a retirement planning underachiever and what
    three steps you can take now to get serious about
    retirement. That way, you won’t end up spending your
    golden years at the Heartbreak Hotel. He’s the author
    of “Fire Your Retirement Planner You: Concise Advice on
    How to Join the $100,000 Retirement Club.” Contact him
    at (844) 3MY-PLAN; Rodger@RodgeronRetirement.com

    12. ==> Expert Stops Pain On-Air

    If you, a colleague or one of your callers is
    experiencing persistent pain Dawn Crystal may be able
    to provide instant relief live on your show. Crystal
    says even the healthiest of people have energy
    blockages. As a gifted sound energy healer, she can
    sense where the blockages are and blow them away using
    the power of her voice. Simply put, this pain release
    expert uses sound frequencies to rebalance the human
    body and to rid it of inflammation. Best of all, other
    people listening to the interview may also experience
    the same instant pain relief from such problems as knee
    pain, tooth pain and back pain. Crystal, who has been
    effecting this type of dramatic drug-free pain relief
    for a decade, counts celebrities and CEOs among her
    clients. Now she wants to teach people how to heal
    their own bodies for peaceful, pain-free lives. She has
    a collection of MP3s for sale on her website that let
    people release their own blockages. Reach her at (808)
    268-6242; dawncrystalmaui@gmail.com

    13. ==> When You Can’t Fit in Your Summer Clothes

    No one wants to spend the summer dieting, yet the
    collision of winter weight with summer clothes makes
    many people just want to crawl into their sofa and
    munch. You can’t wear baggy sweaters in June, so invite
    Renee Jones to share ways to get free from comfort
    eating and get back into your summer outfits. “When we
    stop stuffing down our feelings and following it with a
    food chaser, it saves a whole bunch of calories,” says
    Jones. She’ll share strategies for navigating a snack-
    filled home or office environment, ways to recognize
    comfort eating triggers, and reveal the number one
    reason diets fail. Renee Jones is the author of “What’s
    Really Eating You: Overcome the Triggers of Comfort
    Eating.” Contact her at (817) 938-6250;
    reneepj@yahoo.com

    14. ==> ‘Trumpertension’ – It’s a Yuge Thing

    A lot of people who didn’t vote for Donald Trump are
    having trouble accepting his administration. In fact,
    many Americans are seeking medical help for the anxiety
    they’re experiencing due to the change of occupant at
    1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Palm Springs-based internal
    medicine physician Kiran Dintyala (a.k.a. Dr. Calm) has
    seen patients with Post-Election Stress Disorder,
    including some with previously well-controlled blood
    pressure who are coming in with alarmingly high
    numbers. He calls it “Trumpertension” describing it as
    “a substantial increase in blood pressure unrelated to
    diet, sodium intake or exercise that is solely
    attributable to worries over what a Trump presidency
    may mean for your future and America’s.” In response,
    he’s written “Seven Keys to Surviving the Trump
    Presidency,” sharing tips to stay calm amidst the
    seemingly endless flow of unsettling news and ways to
    remain positive and hopeful, no matter who’s in the
    Oval Office. Kiran Dintyala is a Board Certified
    Internal Medicine Physician currently practicing at
    Eisenhower Medical Center. He’s also the author of
    “Calm in the Midst of Chaos.” Contact him at (860) 375
    0446; stressfreerevolution@gmail.com

    15. ==> The Real Reason Your Spouse Doesn’t Listen to
    You

    You’ve told your wife that you don’t like going out
    with that annoying couple but she keeps arranging
    nights out with them. Or your husband still doesn’t
    tell you when he is going to be home late even though
    you have asked him over and over again to do so. Jaya
    Jaya Myra can end the frustration of couples that don’t
    listen to each other. She knows how to get your spouse
    to listen to you without nagging. The key, she will
    say, is knowing his or her energy type. She will
    explain how to tell what their type is, how to figure
    out how your energy type differs from theirs and why
    this imbalance is behind much frustrating marital
    miscommunication. Jaya Jaya Myra is the author of
    “Vibrational Healing: Attain Balance & Wholeness.
    Understand Your Energetic Type.” She’s been featured on
    Fox News, Readers Digest and Bustle. Reach her at
    347-476-4358 or jayajayamyra@gmail.com