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06/15/17 RTIR E-zine: Wonder Women, Pride Month, Dads and Daughters

0/15/17 RTIR E-zine

01. Is Social Media Turning Trump Haters Violent?
02. Journalist – Saudi Arabia is Destabilizing the World
03. Exec Producer of Nat Geo’s ‘Year Million’
04. Trump’s Reckless Withdrawal from Climate Accord
05. Fathers, Sons and Sports
06. Dads, Daughters and Successful Women
07. Dealing with a Bad Dad on Father’s Day
08. A Simple Test Could Save Dad’s Life
09. Wonder Woman Rules!
10. Pride Month – TCM’s ‘Gay Hollywood’ Host
11. Single’s Guide to Surviving Wedding Season
12. Biggest New Grad Danger: Poor Judgment
13. Why Do Smart People Fall for Scams?
14. How to Profit from New Business Trend
15. Eat Up! The Best Summer Food Festivals
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1. ==> Is Social Media Turning Trump Haters Violent?

An innocent baseball practice turned violent yesterday
when Bernie Sanders supporter James Hodgkinson, 66,
opened fire in Virginia on a team of Republicans
getting ready for a charity event. Before Hodgkinson
was killed he wounded five people including Sen. Steve
Scalise (R-La.). Hodgkinson cannot explain his actions,
but Kiran Dintyala, M.D., believes the man’s social
media pages say it all; Hodgkinson was a Trump hater
who took his anger, resentment and frustration out on
the nearest Republicans. Dintyala says we may see more
of this in coming days unless we take real steps to
deal with our own acidic emotions. He’ll point out
three ways that social media is exacerbating the
problem, what Trump can do on his end, and how calmness
can be experienced by people on all sides of the
political divide. Dintyala is a Board Certified
Internal Medicine Physician with a master’s degree in
public health. He is the author of “Seven Keys to
Surviving the Trump Presidency.” (860) 375 0446;
stressfreerevolution@gmail.com

2. ==> Journalist – Saudi Arabia is Destabilizing the
World

While President Trump boasts about his Saudi arms deal,
Stephen Kinzer reminds us that for years Saudi Arabia
has waged a multi-faceted, and lavishly financed
campaign to pull Indonesia away from moderate Islam and
toward the austere Wahhabi form that is state religion
in Saudi Arabia. He says, “Successive American
presidents have assured us that Saudi Arabia is our
friend and wishes us well. Yet we know that Osama bin
Laden and most of his 9/11 hijackers were Saudis, and
that, as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrote in a
diplomatic cable eight years ago, ‘Donors in Saudi
Arabia constitute the most significant source of
funding to Sunni terrorist groups worldwide.’ Saudi
Arabia has used its wealth, much of which comes from
the United States, to turn entire nations into hotbeds
of radical Islam. By refusing to protest or even
officially acknowledge this far-reaching project, we
finance our own assassins — and global terror.” Stephen
Kinzer is a senior fellow at the Watson Institute for
International Studies at Brown University and a
columnist at the Boston Globe. He spent more than 20
years working for the New York Times, most of it as a
foreign correspondent. His books include “Overthrow:
America’s Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq”
and most recently “The True Flag: Theodore Roosevelt,
Mark Twain, and the Birth of American Empire.” Contact
him at kinzer.stephen@gmail.com; @stephenkinzer

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

Year Million, a six-part documentary-drama series
airing on 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

4. ==> Trump’s Reckless Withdrawal from Climate Accord

The United States was the lone hold-out during Monday’s
G7 environment ministers’ joint pledge to ramp up
efforts to curb global warming and mobilize financial
aid for poorer countries coping with climate change.
Ellen Moyer says “President Trump just rejected science
and put America last in the green technology revolution
already underway. While he walks away from America’s
world leadership position, the green technology train
has already left the station, and other countries and
numerous American states and cities have vowed to honor
the goals of the accord.” Ellen Moyer, Ph.D., is the
author of “Our Earth, Our Species, Our Selves: How to
Thrive While Creating a Sustainable World,” She’ll
explain the implications of Trump’s move, how Puerto
Rico, a dozen states and hundreds of municipalities
have stepped up to fight climate change in response to
the withdrawal, and what could happen next. 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.
Contact her at (413) 862-3452; ellenmoyer@em-green.com.

5. ==> Fathers, Sons and Sports

Invite journalist and sports fan Rich Manieri to share
poignant, funny and powerful insights into the
tumultuous father-son relationship and how sports
become a way to bond. Manieri says a mutual love of
sports can help forge family relationships, even in the
worst of times. And what teenage boy wouldn’t prefer
watching a game with dad than talking about their
future, school or even sex? Manieri is the author of
“We Burn on Friday: A Memoir of My Father and Me.” Ask
him about his first job at a radio station and how it
inspired the book’s title. Contact Mike Onorato at
(856) 489-8654 ext. 304;
mike.onorato@smithpublicity.com

6. ==> Dads, Daughters and Successful Women

Connie Rankin set out to interview nine women who had
overcome tremendous odds to be successful. She expected
their stories would be varied, but she didn’t
anticipate how large a role the women’s fathers had
played in the strong women they had become. She says,
“Fathers are crucial to their children’s emotional
well-being because children base their foundational
ideas about how to relate to others and what to
consider acceptable and loving in future relationships
on this primary relationship.” Learn how Oprah
Winfrey’s father nurtured her reading habit and
provided calm in her chaotic life, the life challenge
Laotian girl Keo Chan accepted from her father that
shaped her life, and other stories of how a dad’s
influence matters. A nationally recognized leader in
female empowerment and sought-after media guest, Connie
Rankin is the author of “God Gave Us Wings: A Journey
to Success: Theirs, Mine, and Yours.” Contact Megan
Salch at (713) 864-1344, ext. 1;
MeganSalch@TellYourTale.com

7. ==> Dealing with a Bad Dad on Father’s Day

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

8. ==> A Simple Test Could Save Dad’s Life

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

9. ==> Wonder Woman Rules!

The big screen superhero flick Wonder Woman is cleaning
up at the box office. Based on the D.C. Comics
character, the movie is an epic action/adventure, with
a heavy emphasis on female empowerment. “Wonder Woman
is a goddess, literally!” says Cat Dolls. “She
transforms from not knowing who she really is, to
owning her power and finally being able to defeat the
darkness! We all have a darkness in our life somewhere
and women can really relate to the movie’s story. The
discovery of the goddess within is what changes
everything.” Dols says, “The whole story is so powerful
and beautiful, but there was a great deal of conflict
along the way. Wonder Woman is inspiring, uplifting and
shows us everything we can all be, in our own ways.”
Cat Dols is the author of “Get Your Goddess On: Own
Your Power. Love Your Life!” The former Ford model is a
life coach, home stager, decorator, master gardener and
art class teacher. Contact her at (262) 388-3222;
catdols22@gmail.com

10. ==> Pride Month – TCM’s ‘Gay Hollywood’ Host

In honor of Pride Month this June, Turner Classic
Movies is airing the series ‘Gay Hollywood.’ Hosted by
Dave Karger, the series spotlights LGBT actors and
artists throughout film history. Dave can discuss the
new series, the history of Hollywood’s “celluloid
closet,” and the contributions LGBT individuals have
made in film. Dave Karger is a Hollywood’s
entertainment journalist and film expert, and a regular
contributor on Today, Access Hollywood and the E!
Network, and a regular fixture on the Academy Awards
Red Carpet. Karger spent 17 years as senior writer for
Entertainment Weekly, hosted original series for
Fandango, and sits on the juries of top film festivals
across the country. Contact John Angelo at
john@premieretv.com.

11. ==> Single’s Guide to Surviving Wedding Season

Now that wedding season is here, it is nearly
impossible to ignore the steady drumbeat of engagement
ring photos, wedding proposal videos, shower
announcements, wedding invitations and party photos.
Yet all these reminders of true love can be
particularly challenging for single people who haven’t
found their “one and only” and struggle with feelings
of envy, loneliness and unworthiness. Jennie Lynn can
empathize and hopes to empower millions to finally find
their soul mate just in time for summer. Invite the
author of “Magnetic Love: Stop Chasing What You
Want…Start Attracting It” to share simple principles
that helped her find the love of her life almost
instantly. Jennie Lynn is a writer, professional model
and a worldwide triple pro champion in natural figure,
physique, and bodybuilding. Contact her at (508)
965-3053; JennieLynn@JennieLynn.com

12. ==> Biggest New Grad Danger: Poor Judgment

Graduation season has come and gone and now a flock of
millennials are 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. ==> Why Do Smart People Fall for Scams?

While the rest of us take vacations, scammers never do.
Now is the perfect time to interview Bill Francavilla
to learn the latest financial scams and why even
intelligent people fall for them. Francavilla spent 30
years in the financial services industry and he knows
exactly how the bad guys’ operate to push your greed
and fear buttons. He’ll reveal the top six scams going
on right now and how to protect yourself from them.
He’ll also offer sobering statistics: did you know that
after being fired, 44 percent of financial advisors are
working for another company within a year or that scam
artists steal more than $100 billion from Americans
each year? Francavilla is the author of the upcoming
book “The Madoffs Among Us: Make Better Financial
Decisions and Protect Your Future.” He’s a CFP and
former senior vice president, director of Wealth
Management for Legg Mason who has extensive media
experience. Reach him at (757) 870-4590;
wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

14. ==> 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

15. ==> Eat Up! The Best Summer Food Festivals

Along with summer comes a multitude of food festivals
honoring locally grown, made, bred, caught or naturally
found products. To the delight of foodies everywhere,
cherries, peaches, asparagus, rhubarb, seafood,
barbecued pork, cheese and more are served with
regional wines and craft beer while toes tap to jazz,
blues and rock ‘n’ roll. From this month’s Key Lime
Festival in Key West to the Yarmouth Clam Festival,
event planning expert Lynn Fuhler can talk about why
everyone is packing their bags to discover a local
experience. You’ll learn how to maximize your next food
event experience, what to look for when you search an
event’s website, and why chefs love to participate in
food festivals. Lynn Fuhler is the former tourism
director of Clearwater Beach, Fla., and former chairman
of the largest free jazz festival in the Southeast. She
is the author of “Secrets to Successful Events: How to
Organize, Promote and Manage Exceptional Events and
Festivals,” which has been used as a college textbook.
Contact her at (336) 499-6372; contact-
lynn@lynnfuhler.com

06/13/17 RTIR E-zine: Climate Accord, Honoring Dads, Pride Month

June 13, 2017

01. Trump’s Reckless Withdrawal from Climate Accord
02. Will Paris Withdrawal Mean More US Jobs?
03. Pride Month – TCM’s ‘Gay Hollywood’ Host
04. The Best Summer Food Fests
05. Dear Dad, Be Will You Be My Hero?
06. Fatherhood is for the Birds (but that’s a Good Thing)
07. When Honoring Dad is Difficult
08. Simple Test Could Save Dad’s Life
09. How to Survive Summer with a Teen
10. Is Uber on a Collision Course?
11. June Weddings: Don’t Marry an IRS Nightmare
12. Say Yes to the Dress – Designer talks Bridal
Fashion
13. This Bikini Model Hated Her Body
14. Summer is the Best Time to Adopt a Dog
15. Next Friday is Bring Your Dog to Work Day!
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1. ==> Trump’s Reckless Withdrawal from Climate Accord

2. ==> Will Paris Withdrawal Mean More US Jobs?

One of the biggest arguments made by the US for pulling
out of the Paris Climate Agreement was that it cost
Americans jobs…especially in the energy sector. Dr.
Brett Trusko argues that we may have just cost the US
not only jobs but sales and exports to other nations –
and possibly billions of dollars over the next decade –
in sustainable, renewable energy products. Dr. Trusko
is an international expert on Innovation Science and
innovation’s impact on economies, and president of the
International Association of Innovation Professionals.
Contact Betsy Model at (505) 466-2770,
info@groupzephyr.com

3. ==> Pride Month – TCM’s ‘Gay Hollywood’ Host

4. ==> The Best Summer Food Fests

5. ==> Dear Dad, Be Will You Be My Hero?

We all need heroes, but more than anyone, kids need
them! Sometimes we forget that while sports stars and
comic book heroes can be great, dads – for better or
worse – have much more impact and influence on their
kids. Invite Tom Gagliano to share tips to regain or
maintain Dad’s hero status. “Celebrate achievements and
victories by taking your child for an ice cream or
slice of pizza and be curious about your kids’ lives
and ask them how they’re doing and what’s new. By
being curious we give them the message they are
important and we’re thinking of them.” Tom Gagliano,
MSW, is a mentor, speaker and author. Bullied as a kid,
he now helps others who suffer from negative childhood
messages. He says his goal with his own children is to
give them what his father couldn’t; a safe place to
share their feelings, whatever they might be. Contact
him at (732) 266-4952; gags17285@aol.com

6. ==> Fatherhood is for the Birds (but that’s a Good
Thing)

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

7. ==> When Honoring Dad is Difficult

8. ==> Simple Test Could Save Dad’s Life

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. ==> Is Uber on a Collision Course?

Uber is now known just as much for its scandals as it
is for its cheap rides. Why do things continue to go
terribly wrong at the San Francisco ride-sharing
company whose CEO was just caught on camera in a heated
argument over money with one of his drivers? Gerald
Leonard, a Washington, D.C.-based consultant on
corporate culture, says you don’t have to be a fan or
critic of Uber to learn from its mistakes; these
include an aggressive and unrestrained culture where
harassment and phobias were ignored. Leonard says the
company lacks the vision and values to put its
employees and customers first that would have prompted
management to openly address its problems at the first
sign of trouble. As more customers continue to delete
their Uber accounts, Leonard can share the three
unifying principles that are hallmarks of great company
culture and why so many companies fail the test. He is
the author of “Culture is the Bass: 7 Principles for
Developing a Culture That Works.” Reach him at (443)
622-4740 or gerald@principlesofexecution.com

11. ==> June Weddings: Don’t Marry an IRS Nightmare

Beware summer brides and grooms, you could end up with
more than you bargained for! You may unknowingly be
joining your financial future with that of an IRS tax
cheat or someone who already owes the IRS a lot of
money including penalties and interest. “Men and women
need to be equally careful that their spouse-to-be does
not have serious, hidden tax problems they have failed
to disclose,” says Abby Eisenkraft, “Owing as much as
$200,000 in back taxes is a lot more common than you
might think.” Abby will share the three must-ask
questions everyone should ask their future mate as well
as ways to protect your own finances if your spouse has
tax problems. Abby Eisenkraft is the author of “101
Ways to Stay Off the IRS Radar” and a federally
licensed Enrolled Agent (EA), an Accredited Tax Advisor
(ATA), Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP) and a Chartered
Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Contact her at
(347) 598-0111; abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

12. ==> Say Yes to the Dress – Designer talks Bridal
Fashion

Prime wedding season is here with brides and grooms
walking down the aisle for their special day. Talk
about wedding fashion with Rani St. Pucchi, creator of
the world-renowned St. Pucchi Fashion Design House in
West Hollywood. She’ll discuss the growing trend toward
risqué wedding gowns and why nude is the new white for
brides. She’ll share tips for finding the best gown for
your body type and discuss veils, colored wedding gowns
and tiaras. Despite having no formal training in
fashion, Rani St. Pucchi is famous for designing the
wedding dress worn by “Phoebe” on the finale of the hit
television show Friends. Rani is the author of several
upcoming books including “Unveiling: A Celebrity
Fashion Designer’s Story.” Contact her at (310)
990-3912; rani@ranistpucchi.com

13. ==> This Bikini Model 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

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. ==> Next Friday is Bring Your Dog to Work Day!

June 23 is the 18th annual Bring Your Dog to Work Day,
a day in which corporate America is encouraged to
officially go to the dogs. Carlyn Montes De Oca, an
author, animal advocate and human health expert, argues
that you should bring your dog to work every day! She
says, “From a business perspective, they create happier
workplaces, helping with employee retention!” Invite
her to discuss the healing properties of dogs and the
many reasons why they belong in the workplace. “Dogs
encourage people to talk face-to-face instead of
through emails or phone calls, and they’re natural
stress busters. Just stroking a dog’s fur lowers
people’s blood pressure!” Carlyn Montes De Oca is an
author, speaker, acupuncturist and plant-based
nutritional consultant in private practice near San
Francisco. She’s the author of “Dog as My Doctor, Cat
as My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to a Healthy,
Happy & Extraordinary Life.” Contact her at (415)
306-1853; cmdo@animalhumanhealth.com

06/08/17 RTIR E-zine: Wizard of Lies, Uber Issues, Scared Grads

June 8, 2017

01. Russia-gate’s Mythical ‘Heroes’
02. World Leader Tweeting: Trump’s Not the Biggest
03. How the Internet is Polarizing Us
04. Supermodel Emme on Body Image
05. George Clooney’s a Dad at 56
06. Shhh! Wedding Night Sex Isn’t Always Great
07. Brides and Grooms: Don’t Marry an IRS Nightmare
08. HBO’s Wizard of Lies: The Bernie Madoff Story
09. This Singer is YUGE in China!
10. Is Uber on a Collision Course?
11. ‘Daddy’s Girls’ become Successful Women
12. Simple Test Could Save Dad’s Life
13. Summer is Family Reunion Time
14. Scared Grads Make Bad Choices
15. Mr. Trump: Stop Tweeting, Go Back to Bed
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1. ==> Russia-gate’s Mythical ‘Heroes’

As James Comey testifies before the Senate Intelligence
Committee, Cynthia Rowley, a retired FBI special agent
and division legal counsel, says mainstream
commentators are displaying amnesia when they describe
former FBI Directors Robert Mueller and Comey as
stellar and credible law enforcement figures.
“Although these J Edgar Hoover successors, now
occupying center stage in the investigation of
President Trump, have been hailed for their impeccable
character by much of Official Washington, the truth is,
as top law enforcement officials of the George W. Bush
administration (Mueller as FBI Director and James Comey
as Deputy Attorney General), both presided over
post-9/11 cover-ups and secret abuses of the
Constitution, enabled Bush-Cheney fabrications used to
launch wrongful wars, and exhibited plain vanilla
incompetence.” Cynthia Rowley’s May 2002 memo to then-
FBI Director Robert Mueller exposed some of the FBI’s
pre-9/11 failures and she was named one of TIME
magazine’s “Persons of the Year” in 2002. Contact her
at rowleyclan@earthlink.net, @ColeenRowley

2. ==> World Leader Tweeting: Trump’s Not the Biggest

Don’t tell Donald Trump, but Pope Frances has more
Twitter followers than he does. For a man obsessed with
size and numbers, it would probably hurt to know the
Pontiff is more popular, but at least he can take heart
that he’s got more followers than Indian Prime Minister
Narendra Modi. That’s according to Burson-Marsteller’s
‘Twiplomacy’ study, an annual global survey of how
world leaders, governments and international
organizations use social media. Don Baer, Chair and
CEO, says, “Politics and diplomacy are playing out on
social media in a way we have never seen before. With
the U.S. president bypassing traditional government
channels to communicate directly to his supporters and
detractors alike, we can expect more people in
positions of power to adopt this practice.” Learn which
leaders use social media most, which use it best, along
with other interesting facts about politics and social
media. Burson-Marsteller is a global strategic
communications and public relations firm. Contact
Catherine Sullivan at (212) 614-4186;
Catherine.Sullivan@bm.com

3. ==> How the Internet is Polarizing Us

Just because we can Google information, does not mean
the information is accurate. How do we know when
information is true? It’s becoming harder and harder
and Michael Patrick Lynch says it’s because we are
becoming a polarized society, not only in our opinions
or values, but in the facts we learn. Invite him to
discuss how wide swaths of the public live in very
different information bubbles, how the Internet
contributes to the problem, and why to solve this
knowledge polarization, we’ve got to understand that we
live in a common reality. Michael Patrick Lynch is the
director of the Humanities at the University
Connecticut and is leading UCONN’s Humility and
Conviction in Public Life project. He is also the
author of “The Internet of Us: Knowing More and
Understanding Less in the Age of Big Data.” Contact
Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137;
johanna@jrbcomm.com

4. ==> Supermodel Emme on Body Image

The iconic and groundbreaking supermodel Emme has been
a leading figure in the fashion industry for more than
20 years. Known as the first curvy supermodel, Emme is
a best-selling author, a frequent spokesperson for body
image and model diversity, and even spoke before a
Washington DC congressional subcommittee about eating
and body image disorders. Emme appears in the new
documentary, Straight/Curve which focuses on society’s
unrealistic beauty standards and their damaging effects
on women and girls. Emme can discuss the new film, why
sadly 90% of young women said that media imagery makes
them feel “disgusting,” and the efforts being taken to
redefine our culture’s unrealistic and dangerous
standards for beauty. Straight/Curve airs June 21st on
EPIX. Contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com

5. ==> George Clooney’s a Dad at 56

George Clooney’s a new dad! And not once, but twice!
His wife Amal just gave birth to twins, a boy and a
girl, the first children for the international human
rights lawyer and her movie star spouse. Clooney’s
already joked about his status as the oldest dad among
his friends, who are now enjoying their empty nests!
Dr. Frieda Birnbaum has an inkling of what he’s going
through. At the age of 60, she gave birth to twins.
She’ll share parenting tips and discuss the double-
standard she encountered when choosing to have a baby
later in life. Frieda Birnbaum, a research
psychologist, has been featured on Oprah & 20/20 as the
oldest woman in the US to give birth to twins. Contact
Ryan McCormick at (919) 377-1200; (516) 901-1103.

6. ==> Shhh! Wedding Night Sex Isn’t Always Great

Even though most couples are having regular sex long
before marriage, wedding night sex still carries with
it expectations for once-in-a-lifetime intimacy, says
award-winning author and sexologist Claudia Six, Ph.D.
And along with those high expectations, she points out,
comes the very real possibility of major
disappointment—particularly for couples who have drunk
too much, slept too little and traveled great
distances. “Wedding night sex is emotionally
heightened,” Six says. “People have been congratulating
you all day and your heart is full. At last, you are
finally husband and wife but sometimes your high
expectations will be met by sudden resentment.” Invite
Six to share suggestions for amazing wedding night sex.
Claudia Six has an MA in counseling psychology and a
PhD in clinical sexology. She’s author of “Erotic
Integrity: How to Be True to Yourself Sexually” and
creator of “Explore Your Erotic Integrity,” an online
program. Contact her at (415) 453-6218;
claudia@drsix.net

7. ==> Brides and Grooms: Don’t Marry an IRS Nightmare

8. ==> 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

9. ==> 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. He tells his story in his book
“Good Luck? Bad Luck? You’ll Know Tomorrow.” Contact
him at (514) 608-8610;
casprimusicauthor@hotmail.com

10. ==> Is Uber on a Collision Course?

11. ==> ‘Daddy’s Girls’ become Successful Women

12. ==> Simple Test Could Save Dad’s Life

13. ==> Summer is Family Reunion Time

Half of all family reunions take place in the summer
when children are out of school; weather conditions are
less restrictive; and people are more willing to travel
to meet up with cousins, uncles, aunts and assorted
other relatives they may see infrequently, if at all,
according to the travel booking website
GroupTravel.org. Event planner Lynn Fuhler is a big fan
of family reunions. “If they’re done right, they can
bridge the geographical and emotional distance in
today’s mobile society.” She adds, “Thanks to online
surveys and online invitations, pulling off a well-
received family reunion is now easier than ever!”
Invite Lynn and learn how long you should plan in
advance, great places to hold reunions for families of
all ages, and how to delegate tasks so you’re not doing
all the work! Lynn Fuhler is the former tourism
director of Clearwater Beach, Fla., and former chairman
of the largest free jazz festival in the Southeast. She
is the author of “Secrets to Successful Events: How to
Organize, Promote and Manage Exceptional Events and
Festivals,” which has been used as a college textbook.
Contact her at (336) 499-6372; contact-
lynn@lynnfuhler.com

14. ==> Scared Grads Make Bad Choices

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

15. ==> Mr. Trump: Stop Tweeting, Go Back to Bed

It’s no secret that President Trump prefers tweeting
over talking to the public — particularly when nearly
everyone else in the country is fast asleep. Dr.
Richard Friedman says there’s a pattern. “A quick look
at Mr. Trump’s Twitter archive shows that some of his
angriest and most flamboyant accusations are issued
early in the morning. Not that he would listen, but
someone on his staff should tell him that the early
morning is not his friend.” Then there’s the issue of
Trump saying he sleeps just 3-4 hours a night. “Whether
the president actually gets as little sleep as he
claims is open to question. But if true, it certainly
isn’t helping with his famously irascible behavior and
impulsive decision-making style.” Dr. Richard Friedman
is a professor of clinical psychiatry and the director
of the psychopharmacology clinic at Weill Cornell
Medical College in New York. He’s an expert in the
neurobiology and treatment of mood and anxiety
disorders and has done research in depression. He’s
written for the New York Times, The New England Journal
of Medicine, The American Journal of Psychiatry and The
Journal of the American Medical Association. Contact
him at (212) 746-5775; rafriedm@med.cornell.edu

06/06/17 RTIR E-zine: UK Bombing,Summer Jobs, Kids and Terrorism

June 6, 2017

01. UK Bombing: Blowback from British Collusion with Jihadists
02. Manchester Attack Could have been Prevented
03. The Cluelessness of Trump’s Travel Ban Tweets
04. Mr. Trump: Stop Tweeting, Go Back to Bed
05. ‘Daddy’s Girls’ become Successful Women
06. Fatherhood is for the Birds (but it’s a Good Thing)
07. When Honoring Dad is Difficult
08. Simple Test Could Save Dad’s Life
09. Bring Your Dog to Work Day!
10. Time for a Family Reunion this Summer?
11. Summer Jobs May Not Be Best for Teens
12. How to Talk to Kids about Terrorism
13. Trump’s Erratic Behavior: Are Statins to Blame?
14. What’s an Emotional Support Dog?
15. Build Your Own Country – Seasteading
=======================================

1. ==> UK Bombing: Blowback from British Collusion with Jihadists

Independent, London-based investigative reporter,
Nafeez Ahmed says, “The evidence suggests that the
barbaric Manchester bombing, which killed 22 innocent
people on May 22, is a case of blowback on British
citizens arising at least partly from the overt and
covert actions of British governments.” He adds, “In
Libya, U.S. and UK-led intervention destroyed the
functioning state and created a vacuum allowing
hardline Islamist fighters to consolidate their
foothold in the country. This paved the way for the
empowerment of ISIS. The direct line between Libyan and
Syrian Islamist rebels fueled jihadism in both
countries. Both David Cameron, then Prime Minister, and
Theresa May — who was Home Secretary in 2011 when
Libyan radicals were encouraged to fight Qadafi —
clearly have serious questions to answer.” Nafeez
Ahmed’s books include “A User’s Guide to the Crisis of
Civilization.” He is ‘System Shift’ columnist at VICE
and just co-wrote the piece “The Manchester Bombing:
Blowback from British state collusion with jihadists
abroad” with author Mark Curtis. Contact him (in
London) at iprdoffice@gmail.com, @NafeezAhmed

2. ==> Manchester Attack Could 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. ==> The Cluelessness of Trump’s Travel Ban Tweets

Donald Trump’s tweets in the wake of the London
massacre Saturday night have become the subject of much
speculation. Constitutional law expert Laurence Tribe
says they show how Trump doesn’t get how judicial
process works. “The issue before the Supreme Court
isn’t whether the thing is a travel ‘ban’ or a travel
‘pause,’ but whether it’s a barely disguised form of
religious discrimination, one targeting believers in
Islam (even though, of course, not all such believers).
Part of what Trump tweeted over the past day or so does
indeed bear on that issue.” He adds, “Trump exposed the
anti-Islam sentiment underlying his travel ban by the
very way he reacted to the London attack: He claimed
the attack proved the need for his ban, even though we
knew nothing at the time about which nations the
attackers were originally from or whether they had ever
even visited any of the six countries named in the
ban.” Laurence Tribe is the Carl M. Loeb University
professor and professor of constitutional law at
Harvard Law School. Contact him at (617) 495-1767;
tribe@law.harvard.edu or @Tribelaw and @ShadowingTrump
and @ShallTakeCare.

4. ==> Mr. Trump: Stop Tweeting, Go Back to Bed

5. ==> ‘Daddy’s Girls’ become Successful Women

6. ==> Fatherhood is for the Birds (but it’s a Good
Thing)

7. ==> When Honoring Dad is Difficult

8. ==> Simple Test Could Save Dad’s Life

9. ==> Bring Your Dog to Work Day!

10. ==> Time for a Family Reunion this Summer?

11. ==> Summer Jobs May Not Be Best for Teens

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. ==> 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

13. ==> 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

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. ==> 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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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

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?

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