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01/7/2019 RTIR Newsletter: Romney, Holocaust Remembrance Day, National Hobby Month

January 8, 2019

01. Mitt Romney: The Flip-Flopper is Back
02. Anti-Trumpers Wrong about Economic Doom
03. South Beach Diet Doc: Should You Go ‘Keto’?
04. Holocaust Remembrance Day is More Important than Ever
05. Are the Cowboys Still America’s Team?
06. Stick to Your Resolutions Once and for All
07. How Ordinary People Enable Human Trafficking
08. What Men Wish Women Knew About Them
09. The Surprising Answer to 90% of Marital Irritation
10. Why Nice People Cheat on Their Spouses
11. What I Learned Turning Around 150 Businesses
12. What Men Dislike Most About Working with Women
13. What Profession Has the Most Workplace Violence?
14. The Perfect Brown Bag Lunch
15. Deceived: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
16. Can Cutting Sugar Increase Cancer Survival?
17. Common Sense Cure for the Rise in Rudeness
18. Why Losing a Pet Hurts So Much
19. Experience Unconditional Love in 2019
20. It’s National Hobby Month: Do a Show on Crazy Hobbies
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1. ==> Mitt Romney: The Flip-Flopper is Back

In an op-ed for The Washington Post last week, Mitt
Romney accused President Donald Trump of not having
“risen to the mantle of the office,” of showing a
“shortfall” in character and leadership, and of “words
and actions” that “have caused dismay around the
world.” Neil J. Young says, “Much like everything else
he has done in his public career, Romney’s condemnation
of Trump isn’t an act of principled conviction but
rather of personal convenience, one calculated for his
own advancement rather than the common good.” He adds,
“Romney may only be driven by self-interest. But if he
does primary Donald Trump, all Americans will have a
self-interest in that too.” Neil J. Young is an
independent scholar of United States history, focusing
on post-1945 religion and politics. He co-hosts the
history podcast Past Present and is the author of “We
Gather Together: The Religious Right and the Problem of
Interfaith Politics.” Contact him at
pastpresentpodcast@gmail.com or @NeilJYoung17

2. ==> Anti-Trumpers Wrong about Economic Doom

Andy Puzder says anti-Trump economic experts warning
that a recession is just around the corner are having a
hard time explaining the latest economic reports that
show economic growth. He says, “Creating more than a
quarter-million new jobs in a single month (let alone
hitting that average for three straight) shows that
employers continue to have a great deal of confidence
in the economy.” For those who point to recent stock
market volatility as a sign of an upcoming recession
Puzder says, “It’s relatively easy for a broker to sell
off some stocks after being spooked by the news of the
day. However, hiring an employee and expanding the
workforce is a long-term investment that companies
can’t afford to make cavalierly – in either monetary or
human terms.” Andy Puzder was CEO of CKE Restaurants
for more than 16 years, following a career as an
attorney. He was nominated by President Trump to serve
as U.S. Labor Secretary. His latest book is “The
Capitalist Comeback: The Trump Boom and the Left’s Plot
to Stop It” Contact him at contact@andypuzder.com

3. ==> South Beach Diet Doc: Should You Go ‘Keto’?

Seems like nowadays everyone is talking about going
“Keto” as a way to meet their weight loss goals – but
what does it mean and is it right for you? Dr. Arthur
Agatston, the founder of the popular South Beach Diet
Program, can discuss the principles of Keto, whether
it’s a good fit for your lifestyle, and offer simple
tips on starting the new year off right with better
diet and eating habits. More than 23 million copies
of “The South Beach Diet” and its companion books are
currently in print, and Dr. Agatston has appeared on
countless TV news programs to discuss diet and healthy
eating-related topics. In 2019, South Beach Diet will
introduce a new Keto version of their program. Contact
John Angelo at john@premieretv.com

4. ==> Why International Holocaust Remembrance Day is
More Important than Ever

This year, second-generation Holocaust survivor and
bestselling memoirist Ellen Korman Mains will mark
International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27 at
the site of the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp
in Poland. Mains is making the trip, one of many she
has taken to ensure that the world does not forget the
murder of over six million Jews who were killed in
concentration camps and mass graves during World War
II. Mains says, “It’s important to commemorate such
events, not only to remember the dead, but to combat
ignorance of the past and to remind ourselves that
genocides and mass violence are continuing.” The
daughter of Polish-born Jews who survived the
Holocaust, Ellen Korman Mains is the author of “Buried
Rivers: A Spiritual Journey into the Holocaust.” A
citizen of Canada, where she was born, the USA, and
Poland, she lives mainly in Boulder, Colo., but spends
extended periods of time in Poland teaching, promoting
dialog, and connecting with her heritage. While in
Poland Mains will be accessible through Skype, Zoom and
Facetime. Contact her at +48 793 366 441 -;
dranyen@yahoo.com

5. ==> Are the Cowboys Still America’s Team?

… If the players are barred from on-field protests?
This Saturday, the Dallas Cowboys will face the Los
Angeles Rams in a playoff game in L.A. for the first
time since 1995. Controversial Dallas owner Jerry Jones
may have gotten the fans off his back as the Cowboys
try to reach the Super Bowl, but there’s an issue that
will linger no matter how the games go. Jones’
clampdown on players who want to call attention to
police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem
turned the heat back up on the outspoken owner. Should
employees of America’s Team, like any other workers,
have the right to protest without risking their job?
Interview former Dallas TV sports reporter Nita
Wiggins, whose career was literally launched because of
the feelings of excellence and success the Cowboys
engendered in her as a child. Nita, a U.S. citizen
currently teaching journalism in France, is troubled by
the owner’s control. She is the author of the upcoming
book “Civil Rights Baby.” Contact her at
NWiggins@rtirguests.com

6. ==> How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions All
Year Long, Once and for All

New Year’s resolutions are as old as time itself. And
their failure rate is staggering. According to U.S.
News and World Report, 80 percent of all people who
make resolutions abandon them by the first week of
February. According to best-selling author Kim
Chestney, it’s not enough to resolve to lose weight,
hit the gym or save more money. “Changing your mindset
is the only way to achieve long-term results,” she
says. “You have to follow your truth and your
intuition, whether it’s in your spiritual life,
building your business or just deciding to be happy.”
Kim can share surefire tips for making a resolution to
live your best life and making this your best year with
her little known secrets to tapping into your
intuition. She is an international best-selling author
and Intuition expert who founded the popular CREATE!
Festival in Pittsburgh and the all-new global Intuition
school, IntuitionLab. Contact her at
KChestney@rtirguests.com or (412) 214-9502.

7. ==> How Ordinary People Enable Human Trafficking

Anyone with an ounce of humanity and compassion is
horrified at the idea of vulnerable people being
transported to other countries to be used as forced sex
workers and laborers. But many of us don’t realize that
we are unwittingly contributing to the problem. “Each
of us, whether we know it or not, is part of the
problem, whether it’s by the clothes we wear, the food
we eat, the porn we watch,” says Raleigh Sadler, a
Christian reverend and founder and executive director
of the New York-based non-profit Let My People Go. “We
are creating a demand for the exploitation of our
neighbors.” Raleigh can share the shocking ways that
our everyday choices support the epidemic of human
trafficking, and what average, everyday people can do
to stop the horror. He is the author of the upcoming
book “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking.”
Contact him at RSadler@rtirguests.com or (917)
341-6758.

8. ==> What Men Wish Women Knew About Them

According to interpersonal communication expert Diane
Auten, women have some misguided ideas about men. For
example, she’ll say that it’s not true that men aren’t
emotional beings or that just because they aren’t
looking at you doesn’t mean they are not listening to
you. In addition, she’ll say that women should learn to
talk about subjects men find interesting—like sports
and gaming—because men open up more when discussing
topics they are interested in. This professor of
communication will not only bust myths but will also
offer suggestions on how to get men to open up more and
how parents can raise their sons to be great
communicators. The parent of two teenage boys, Diane is
the author of the very funny book, “The Joys of Raising
Boys: the Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious.” Contact
her at (805) 215-1324; DAuten@rtirguests.com

9. ==> The Surprising Answer to 90% of Marital
Irritation

Everyone who is married has at least one pet peeve
about their spouse. For example, they may leave the
toilet seat up or forget to put the cap on the
toothpaste. Or perhaps they don’t say when they aren’t
coming home for dinner or expect you to know what they
are thinking. No matter how tiny these pet peeves may
be, they can have an outsized effect on marital
happiness. But according to René and Gloria Vallières,
there’s one simple way to remove 90 percent of mutual
annoyances and irritations in marriage—daily sex.
They’ll explain why this is so and why they say, “It is
not about a great sex life but fostering a climate of
respect, unity, and graciousness.” Married nearly 50
years, they are the authors of “Radical Sex: God’s
Foundation for a Healthy Marriage.” René was a pastor
in The Christian and Missionary Alliance and a teaching
elder at Evangelical Fellowships in New York and Utah.
Teaching adult classes on relationships for 35 years.
Gloria has a prayer ministry and is a freelance writer.
Contact René and Gloria at (801) 783-0928;
TheBibleSexDevotional@gmail.com

10. ==> Why Nice People Cheat on Their Spouses

When you think of philanderers, you probably are not
thinking “nice guy” or “nice girl.” Yet, surprisingly,
nice people are more likely to cheat on their spouses
than anyone! That’s what licensed marriage counselor
Brad Robinson has found in his more than ten years of
helping couples with trust issues restore their
relationship. Brad can talk about issues “nice” people
have with boundaries and their aversion to conflict and
ways those tendencies can lead to unintended
consequences like cheating. His podcast, “Healing
Broken Trust,” which he co-hosts with his wife, has
been downloaded 900,000 times in the last two years.
Contact him at (918) 606-1700;
morgan@tulsamarriagesolutions.com

11. ==> What I Learned Turning Around 150 Different
Businesses

When a business is bleeding cash and on the verge of
bankruptcy, the owner frequently calls Ken Yager. Ken
is one of the few consultants in the world who
specialize in quickly getting troubled small businesses
back on the track. Ken, president of Newpoint Advisors
Corp., has successfully turned around 80 percent of the
companies he has been involved with in industries
ranging from autos, manufacturing, sales, finance,
insurance, law, and health care to medical devices,
home assistance, large-scale furniture, retail,
children’s products, restaurants, and agriculture.
He’ll share with you the five dumbest mistakes even
smart business owners make which eventually cause them
massive financial stress. He’ll reveal seven effective
ways to improve a company’s cash flow and other secrets
he uses to make a bad business great again. He will
also explain his own tragic business mistakes and how
they led him on this journey. Contact him at (720)
572-1341; KYager@rtirguests.com

12. ==> What Men Dislike Most About Working with
Women

Women, by their nature, are emotional beings. Men are
not. And, as Wall Street executive, business consultant
and career coach Tamara Lashchyk (Lash-check) will
point out, when men and women work together these
differences can cause problems. Invite Tamara to share
some of these problems and why she believes women need
to address them if they want to get ahead. For example,
the No. 1 thing that makes men cringe are women who cry
at work. In addition, women who yell, scream and are
moody also put up walls between themselves and their
male coworkers. Tamara is the author of the bestselling
book, “Lose the Gum: A Survival Guide for Women on Wall
Street, Main Street and Every Street in Between.”
Contact Tamara at (848) 373-3543;
TLashchyk@rtirguests.com

13. ==> What Profession Has the Most Workplace
Violence?

Pop quiz: Can you guess which industry accounts for 75
percent of all workplace violence? If you guessed law
enforcement or package delivery you’d be wrong. As
Sharon Bahrych will tell you, it’s the health-care
industry and, in her 30-year career as a physician
assistant, Sharon has been physically assaulted by a
hospital department administrator and a witness to
other violent behavior among her colleagues. Sharon can
address why there is so much workplace violence in
health care and its impact on patients. In addition,
she can talk about how she was able to forgive the
assailant who tried to kill her and offer tips on
moving forward after unpleasant situations occur.
Sharon trained at Baylor College of Medicine. She has a
master’s in public health from the University of Texas
School of Public Health. Contact her at (720) 669-8098;
SBahrych@rtirguests.com

14. ==> The Perfect Brown Bag Lunch

For most of us, lunch is something we scarf down in the
car, on the go or at our desk, with little thought to
how it will affect our bodies. Adita Yrizarry-Lang will
share with your audience what foods to include in a
perfect brown bag lunch and what foods they should
never eat. For example, she’ll explain why chips, diet
soda, cookies and processed foods not only promote fat
storage but also make us tired and prone to cancer.
Adita offers a fresh take on food real people can
relate to, one she honed during 30 years in the
wellness industry. She has helped thousands of
individuals to improve their health. Quoted in Fitness
and Shape, Adita is the author of “SuperPowers, A Busy
Woman’s Guide to Health and Happiness.” Contact her at
(305) 874-0268; AYrizarry@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Deceived: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

Did you know it’s possible to reverse every disease?
That medicines don’t cure diseases – they are simply
managing the disease at the cost of side effects? That
not all “good” foods are good for everyone? Reena
Jadhav knows firsthand how important it is to take
control of your health and your body. She’ll share
shortcuts she learned the hard way, fighting her way
back to good health after 28 symptoms of an auto-immune
illness went misdiagnosed and untreated for years. A
highly successful tech entrepreneur educated at Wharton
and Harvard, Reena has a strong personal story of
surviving two major illnesses before the age of 50.
Reena is the author of the “Health Journal” and creator
of the Health Pyramid. Her new book focuses on
empowering people to take back their own health using
science. Contact Reena Jadhav at (650) 309-1005;
RJadhav@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Can Cutting Sugar Increase Cancer Survival?

When Anthony Randle’s wife Jessica was diagnosed with
stage four breast cancer, her doctors told her she
could eat whatever she wanted while undergoing
aggressive treatments. But after having a poignant
dream about his late grandmother who was a gifted
energy healer, Anthony began doing his own research and
discovered some shocking facts. “I learned that sugar
actually feeds cancer,” he says. After eliminating
sugar from her diet, Jessica sailed through chemo with
virtually no side effects. “After every treatment, I
wanted her to relax and nap,” he says. “But she would
have so much energy that we would go play tennis. The
ball would rush past me!” He shares his poignant
experiences in his acclaimed book “The True Story of a
Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver: The Struggle
Within,” and can reveal how he and his wife made it
through this traumatic experience healthier and happier
than ever. Contact him at ARandle@rtirguests.com or
(702) 745-8349.

17. ==> Common Sense Cure for the Rise in Rudeness

Incivility is out of control. We are just acting ruder
and ruder. Joffre McClung says common sense and self-
love go hand in hand and clearly there are a whole lot
of Americans that do not love themselves these days.
Invite her to share five humorous—but serious—common
sense rules we need to make common again. Whether it’s
minding your own business or thinking before you speak,
Joffre will discuss simple rules to tame the current
rise in rude behavior, like keeping your voice down in
public. “No one needs to hear your phone conversation.
You are just not that interesting and no one needs to
hear you fighting or arguing. Can’t say something nice?
Then don’t say anything! Not everyone cares what you
think,” says Joffre. Joffre McClung has appeared on
numerous radio and TV programs including CBS TV-Austin
TX, Hay House Radio and The Joe Franklin Show. A former
media producer, independent filmmaker, and author,
Joffre takes the esoteric and brings it back down to
earth with a big dose of common sense. Her latest book
is “The Heart of the Matter.” Contact her at (917)
994-0225 (TX); JMcClung@rtirguests.com

18. ==> Why Losing a Pet Hurts So Much

Anyone who has experienced the loss of a pet knows how
difficult it can be to move on and how alone it can
feel when other people fail to realize just how
important that animal was to their life. Invite Melissa
Lyons to celebrate the animal-human bond and bring some
hope and solace to pet owners suffering the loss of a
beloved animal. Lyons says, “In talking to people, I
was floored by the number of people who stop living and
can’t get back in the world after losing their pet. In
some ways, I believe losing a pet can be even more
devastating than the loss of a human being.” Lyons is
an award-winning author, speaker and entrepreneur who
has been featured on CTV News, CBC radio and other
media outlets. She is passionate about helping people
connect with and embrace fresh perspectives when faced
with loss or tragedy. Her debut book, “I Will Always
Love You”, has helped thousands of people move forward
with their lives. Her new book about pet loss is “Until
We Meet Again: From Grief to Hope After Losing a Pet.”
Contact her at (519) 562-0209; melissa@melissa-
lyons.com

19. ==> Experience Unconditional Love in 2019

Everyone wants to be loved for who they are—even with
their imperfections and quirks. But is such love
possible and if it is, how can we experience it every
day in the new year? These questions get the answers
they deserve when you interview Dr. Jeanne Sanner. She
literally wrote the book on unconditional love:
“Finding Unconditional Love a Little Peace at a Time.”
Dr. Sanner will discuss what it really means to love
someone as is—not how we wish they were—and offers tips
on loving ourselves despite our perceived shortcomings.
An abused child who grew up believing she was not “good
enough,” Dr. Sanner has extraordinary empathy and a
bubbly personality that puts audiences at ease. She
also has a simple life-changing formula that can lead
to greater love for ourselves and others. She has a
doctorate in spiritual studies, a master’s in education
and a bachelor’s in psychology. Contact Jeanne at (949)
288-4851; JSanner@rtirguests.com

20. ==> January is National Hobby Month: Do a Show on
Crazy Hobbies

Do you have a crazy hobby? How about Toy Voyaging? Soap
Carving? Mooing? Train Surfing? Extreme Ironing? All
around the world people have hobbies, activities they
are passionate about doing that help them make friends,
keep active, and stay stress-free. Interview Jennifer
Cochern, LCPC to hear why everyone should have a hobby
of some kind… crazy or not! She’ll talk about why
taking time in the New Year to pick a hobby might be
the best resolution you can make – both physically and
emotionally. People who have hobbies are often
healthier and happier than those people who don’t –
find out why! Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a counselor and
the author of “Alignment: Move from Internal Chaos to
Clarity.” She has worked with hundreds of clients
promoting personal growth and healthier relationship
skills. Contact her at (208) 817-2870;
JCochern@rtirguests.com

01/03/19 RTIR Newsletter: Simple Resolutions, Tsunami Survivor, Opioid Addiction Cures

January 3, 2019

01. Trump Puts Himself First, Not America
02. CNN Political Analyst Julian Zelizer
03. Great New Year Show: Top Trends for 2019
04. Why More Marriages End After the Holidays
05. Interview a Tsunami Survivor
06. The Trick to Make Resolutions Stick
07. Less Yes and More No this New Year
08. The Simplest, Most Powerful Resolution: Love Yourself!
09. Which Profession Has the Most Workplace Violence?
10. Men Scared of Women at Work? Fiddlesticks!
11. Winning a Lawsuit Could Be Your Worst Nightmare
12. From War to Hippies and #MeToo: Psychologist Shares Insights
13. Doc Shares 3-Prong Cure for Opioid Addiction
14. Make This the Year You Find Your Calling
15. Dads and Daughters in the #MeToo Age
16. Revealed: God’s Only Reason to Get Married
17. 2019 Is the Year to Go Back to Grad School
18. Move Over, Siri: Tap Your Own Genius
19. Do a Show about Growing Up in the 1%
20. Interview ‘The Decision Doula’
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1. ==> Trump Puts Himself First, Not America

Whether it’s the government shut down, withdrawing
troops from Syria or undermining the free press and our
justice system, Mark Weinberg says Donald Trump
consistently shows he is acting in his own best
interests and putting America and Americans second.
“The one norm to which every president must adhere is
putting the American people first. Regardless of his or
her personal style, the president of the United States
must at all times act in a way that protects the well-
being of our citizens and the strength of our republic.
That means supporting — not seeking to destroy — what
makes our country great, even if doing so is at his own
expense.” He adds, “Recent actions by Trump provide
legitimate reason to question if, whenever the
government comes back to full strength, that will be
his priority. On that there can be no compromise. Ever.
Our survival depends on it.” Mark Weinberg is a former
speech writer and advisor to President Ronald Reagan,
who served on the 1980 Reagan campaign traveling staff,
all eight years in the Reagan White House, and two
years thereafter as Reagan’s spokesman in his post-
presidency office in Los Angeles. Weinberg currently
runs his own communications consultancy and is the
author of “Movie Nights with the Reagans.” Contact him
at (917) 319-3645; mark@weinbergcommunications.com

2. ==> CNN Political Analyst Julian Zelizer

If you were asked when America became polarized, your
answer would vary depending on your age…for historians
Kevin Kruse and Julian Zelizer, it all starts in 1974.
In that one year, the nation was rocked by one major
event after another. In their new book, “Fault Lines,”
Kruse and Zelizer examine the persistent development of
political, economic, racial, religious and sexual
divisions in modern America, as well as the cultural
and technological changes that fostered and evolved
from such divisions. Kruse and Zelizer will
contextualize the current moment, showing how Donald
Trump has been, in many ways, the result of trends
decades in the making, an acolyte of what Nixon’s aides
once championed as “the politics of positive
polarization.” Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703)
646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or
Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188

3. ==> Great New Year Show: Top Trends for 2019

What can we expect in 2019? Global trend forecaster
Gerald Celente can provide a detailed, fact-based
portrait of the changes that lie ahead, across a broad
range of fields ranging from geopolitics to everyday
life. Among the topics he can discuss: whether a
worldwide economic crash is inevitable, the unforeseen
impact of aging Baby Boomers and how they will spend
retirement, why America and other countries will
increasingly impose Puritan standards across all
aspects of life, and how the cannabis industry is
poised to become big business. Gerald Celente is
publisher of the Trends Journal. Celente developed the
Globalnomic® methodology to identify, track, forecast
and manage trends. He has been featured on Oprah, all
the of the major network/cable morning shows, the
nightly news and newspapers worldwide. Contact Ryan
McCormick at (516) 901-1103.

4. ==> Why More Marriages End After the Holidays

Sure, the holidays are supposed to mean fun times with
the family. But, for many, the reality is no Currier &
Ives postcard. There’s financial stress, family
obligation stress, and opportunities to drink too much
and behave badly with friends and coworkers. Interview
licensed marriage counselor Brad Robinson to discuss
what to do when your marriage hits a rough patch or
when you start thinking about leaving a marriage where
trust has been violated and your needs aren’t being
met. Brad specializes in helping couples survive
infidelity and he can share his surprising take on what
types of couples are most at risk. He is motivated to
do this work after having grown up in a broken home.
Brad co-hosts the popular “Healing Broken Trust”
podcast with his wife, Morgan, and they are writing a
book with the same name. Contact him at (918) 606-1700;
morgan@tulsamarriagesolutions.com

5. ==> Interview a Tsunami Survivor

Over the holidays, a devastating tsunami struck
Indonesia. It came without warning at nighttime sending
a wall of water that swept people and buildings away.
Tsunamis are relatively rare examples of nature at its
unpredictable worst and few people who experience them
live to tell the tale. Sana Brauner is one of the lucky
ones. She will share the compelling story of how she
survived a similar wall of water when her own holiday
in Thailand turned deadly. Sana’s son and ex-husband
also survived but her mother did not. Her two-year-old
daughter has never been found. Sana can talk about what
it is like to lose everything you hold dear in an
instant and the steps she has taken to recover from her
2004 ordeal. She is the author of “The Borrowed
Daughter,” a memoir containing lessons to help anyone
going through a life crisis. Contact her at Sana
Brauner at SBrauner@rtirguests.com or Skype: sanabr

6. ==> The Trick to Make Resolutions Stick

One of the reasons that most New Year’s resolutions
fail, according to internationally known fitness and
wellness expert Adita Yrizarry-Lang, is that too much
attention is lavished on the goals we set and not
enough on the feelings we can experience if we make
them a reality. Adita says if someone wants to lose ten
pounds, they should pay more attention to how they
would feel if those ten pounds were gone. “Perhaps, she
says, “you would be able to buy new clothing including
that gorgeous dress you had your eye on that wasn’t
available in your size. And if you lost weight you
might picture yourself having more energy and, with
less strain on your joints, being able to move more and
accomplish more.” Adita can share many simple tips for
making the most popular resolutions a reality. Her new
book is “SuperPowers, A Busy Woman’s Guide to Health
and Happiness.” Adita Yrizarry-Lang is a nutritional
guru and mind-body coach who has trained thousands of
fitness professionals’ worldwide and been featured in
Shape and Fitness magazines. Contact her at
305-874-0268; AYrizarry@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Less Yes and More No this New Year

Millions set New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and
quit bad habits, but after a holiday season of button-
pushing, boundary-breaking relatives, Jennifer Cochern
says a better way to start the new year is to vow to
stand up and say “No!” more often. “It’s easy to start
feeling angry and resentful when we continually feel we
have to say yes to things we don’t want to do.” says
Cochern, a seasoned counselor who helps people
understand what boundaries are, how to create them and
how to keep them in place… even with that mother-in-
law! (A daunting task for sure!) Jennifer Cochern, LCPC
is a counselor and the author of “Alignment: Move from
Internal Chaos to Clarity.” She has worked with
hundreds of clients promoting personal growth and
healthier relationship skills. Contact Jennifer Cochern
at (208) 817-2870; JCochern@rtirguests.com

8. ==> The Simplest, Most Powerful Resolution: Love
Yourself!

Trying to be a better person this new year? We’ve all
been told to love our neighbor. It is a wonderful
sentiment, but Joffre McClung says it’s the wrong
message, especially for women. “Women of different
generations have had different struggles. But the one
constant in all of them is that our worth, our value,
our sense of being good enough, is always seen through
the lens of what we do for others and how others see
us.” McClung will explain the many ways lack of self-
love affects our lives, how to develop your own sense
of self-love, and why you should incorporate five
simple self-gratitude practices into your daily life.
Joffre McClung’s latest book is “The Heart of the
Matter.” Contact her at 917-994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Which Profession Has the Most Workplace
Violence?

10. ==> Men Scared of Women at Work? Fiddlesticks!

Perhaps you saw the Bloomberg News article about men on
Wall Street who say they are afraid to hire women or be
alone with female colleagues in the wake of the #MeToo
movement. Is it true that many men on Wall Street and
other industries now feel that way or is this an
exaggerated reaction of a vocal minority? Wall Street
executive, business consultant and career coach Tamara
Lashchyk (Lash-check) thinks such comments are a gross
generalization made by a few in an attempt to diminish
#MeToo and to maintain the “bro-culture” status quo.
Oddly enough, she had expected such a backlash when she
was researching her bestselling book, “Lose the Gum: A
Survival Guide for Women on Wall Street, Main Street
and Every Street in Between,” but instead she has found
that the men she has interviewed think avoiding female
colleagues is ridiculous. This experienced talk show
guest can also talk about ways some men have
experienced collateral damage from the movement and the
behaviors women sometimes exhibit at work that holds
them back including the #1 thing that makes men in the
office cringe. Contact Tamara at 848-373-3543;
TLashchyk@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Winning a Lawsuit Could Be Your Worst Nightmare

Legal trouble is stressful and expensive. Do you have
the right good lawyer to help you navigate a lawsuit
(whether you’re suing or being sued), while looking
after your pocketbook? How is seeking courtroom justice
the priciest way to solve a problem? Are you willing to
stay the course and jeopardize your business, your
marriage or your own health? Explore many such
questions with attorney Francine Tone, Esq., who’s been
educating the public for years about getting the right
legal help, making wise decisions, asking prudent
questions, and proceeding with caution as legal
challenges unfold. A prolific author and sought-after
speaker, Francine recently released the best-selling
book “What Every Good Lawyer Wants You to Know.”
Audiences will thank you for welcoming her on-air to
talk myths and truths about lawsuits most people find
themselves embroiled in — and what might happen should
you lose OR win. She’ll also reveal whether TV legal
dramas (like Bull, Suits, The Good Fight) are anywhere
close to reality. Contact Francine Tone at
531-208-1297;
FTone@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Psychologist’s Insights from Israeli-
Palestinian Conflict, Hippie Experience, 4 Wars, #MeToo
Movement

People everywhere experience times of personal
challenge, relationship issues with loved ones, and
powerful social change. And they could all use advice
and been-there insights from someone who understands.
Audiences will therefore thank you for interviewing
psychologist Pratibha Eastwood, whose real-life journey
both personal and professional includes decades of
cultural upheaval and several wars. Learn from Pratibha
what it was like to be a fearful child sent to boarding
schools at a very young age — during some of the worst
of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. What do few
Americans know about such Middle Eastern crises? Ask
Pratibha (and invite callers) to explore: what led her
to experiment with drugs, live in a commune, and become
a real “hippie?” How could she finally forgive her
neglectful parents? What are her opinions about the
#MeToo Movement? And how did Pratibha’s adventurous
side help her spiritual journey of turning lemon into
lemonade? How did she experiment with love as a
successful survival technique, while traveling to
unknown far-away places? Arrange interviews at
808-398-3318 (HI); epratibha@yahoo.com

13. ==> This M.D. Has a Three-Pronged Cure for Opioid
Addiction

As opioid addiction has reached epidemic proportions,
most treatment programs focus merely on treating the
symptoms. But Dr. Steven M. Hall claims they are
getting it all wrong. “The magnitude of the problem is
mind-boggling, and most recovery programs don’t address
how this started in the first place,” he says. Thus, he
has devised a three-pronged treatment program with
which he has helped dozens of patients in his private
practice overcome addiction that addresses the physical
and emotional causes of addiction. “It’s true that
people’s emotions are as important as their physical
feelings,” he says. “I teach people how to be healthy
with their feelings.” Dr. Steven received his medical
degree from University of Utah School of Medicine and
has been practicing family medicine since 1985. He is
the author of “The 7 Tools of Healing: Unlock Your
Inner Wisdom and Live the Life Your Soul Desires.”
Contact him at 425-272-9458.

14. ==> Make This the Year You Find Your Calling

Many people want to make a difference in other people’s
lives but have yet to figure out what their calling is.
And when they do think about finding their purpose they
may put the thought aside because they are already over
scheduled, overworked and overwhelmed. Enter Suzette
Webb. She’ll share her proven four-step process that
can quickly take anyone from self-doubt to clarity.
Suzette can talk about ways you can learn to trust your
inner voice more, recognize that your past had a
purpose, and take action. Suzette holds an MBA from the
Kellogg Graduate School of Northwestern University. She
is a mother, entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster and the
author of “Blues to Blessings.” Contact her at (708)
261-3303; suzette@bluestoblessings.com

15. ==> How Dads Can Raise Strong Daughters in the
#MeToo Age

Dads play a very important role when it comes to
empowering their young daughters to become strong,
independent women. However, there is a dearth of
support for these men. Long-time female empowerment
advocate Kailin Gow offers valuable insights for dads
of daughters. “Raising a daughter who is aware and
knowledgeable of the world so that she can navigate
through it with her eyes open, rather than closed, can
be one of her best protections,” she says. “Knowledge
is power.” Kailin has released a book especially for
dads: “Raising Strong Daughters: What Fathers Should
Know.” She can share how men can help to empower their
daughters when it comes to the threats of sexual
assault, school violence, bullying and other
challenging life situations young girls experience.
Kailin is the founder of Sparklesoup Inc., an
internationally recognized, multi-award-winning
bestselling author who has sold over 5.5 million books,
and director/filmmaker. She also is the author of the
recently released “Kailin Gow’s Go Girl Guide.” Contact
her at KGow@rtirguests.com or 617-582-2121

16. ==> Revealed: God’s Only Reason to Get Married

Most people can offer plenty of reasons for why they
tied or are about to tie the knot, everything from
wanting to forge a life with their best friend to
raising children together and sharing common values.
But according to René and Gloria Vallières, there is
just one reason to get married and that’s to have daily
sex! Married for 48 years, René and Gloria Vallières
will explain that this is God’s idea—not theirs—as they
share the joys and challenges couples experience when
they are prepared to have sex every day whenever either
partner wants it. They’ll talk about why frequent sex
is more important to a successful marriage than good
communication, friendship or even who does the
housework. Their new book, “Radical Sex: God’s
Foundation for a Healthy Marriage,” is full of
controversial ideas that make them terrific guests.
René was a pastor in The Christian and Missionary
Alliance and a teaching elder at Evangelical
Fellowships in New York and Utah. Teaching adult
classes on relationships for 35 years, Gloria has a
prayer ministry and is a freelance writer. Contact René
and Gloria at (801) 783-0928;
TheBibleSexDevotional@gmail.com

17. ==> 2019 Is the Year to Go Back to Grad School

Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates found career success
without a college degree, but their stories are the
exception, not the rule. Today a graduate degree has
replaced a bachelor’s degree as the educational
requirement for many employers. Interview Dr. Don
Martin and Kevin Kiley to learn why is now the best
time to think about going to grad school. Find out what
the biggest mistake graduate school applicants make and
what are the 7 questions you need to ask yourself
before applying to grad school. Dr. Don Martin was the
admissions dean at three top-tier universities, in
three different disciplines. He is the author of “Road
Map for Graduate Study: A Guide for Prospective
Students.” Kevin Kiley has served as admissions
director in a top-tier MBA program. They have
successfully coached hundreds of individuals through
the graduate school application process and together
have over 50 years of graduate admissions experience.
Contact Dr. Don Martin at 917-994-0038;
DMartin@rtirguests.com and Kevin Kiley at 314-334-1320;
KKiley@rtirguests.com

18. ==> Move Over, Siri: Tap Your Own Genius

Forget Siri or Alexa. You can learn how to tap your own
inner genius to receive clear guidance anytime you need
it. Or at least you will be able to after you interview
Susan Shumsky, author of “Awaken Your Divine Intuition”
and 13 other books. Susan, who has aced more than 1,030
media interviews on a variety of topics, will discuss
what intuition is and why it is more important than
ever in today’s economic environment. She can discuss
the different ways people experience intuition and how
you can develop your ability to do so as well as share
stories about what happened to her when she used her
intuition (and didn’t). Contact her at 917-336-7184;
SShumsky@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Do a Show about Growing Up in the 1%

How bad is the 1% really? What are the myths
surrounding this economic group and the families it
represents? Interview Ivan Obolensky and find out! He
grew up in this world and has firsthand experience with
it. People often ask how does one get to be a part of
the 1%? Misconceptions abound about their ethics,
morals and attitudes – continually perpetuated by the
media. Find out how the 1% really lives… not only with
each other but those around them, both professionally
and personally. “People think that those who have
wealth are self-centered, have no problems, don’t
contribute to society, or that they are simply lucky
and entitled,” says Ivan, “but nothing could be further
from the truth.” Find out why trust is so important to
the wealthy – and how it helps keep them on top. Ivan
Obolensky is an author and a true Renaissance man in
his own right. His new novel is “Eye of the Moon.”
Contact Ivan Obolensky at 818-495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com

20. ==> Interview ‘The Decision Doula’

Sometimes making a tough decision can feel like giving
birth! Have you ever had to make a tough decision?
Like whether to leave a job? Get out of a relationship?
Or what medical treatment to pursue? It can leave you
feeling scared, lonely, and frozen with fear. Terrie
Novak is an expert at decision-making… or “choice-
making” as she likes to call it. As a systems analyst,
she does it every day at work for her customers. So,
when she was faced with a scary diagnosis and an even
scarier treatment option, she decided (after freaking
out) to apply what she does at work to help her make
some important decisions. Terrie Novak works in
software engineering as a systems analyst. Her unique
framework for “choice-making” can be applied to
decisions of any kind. Her book, “Hypothesis: An HPV
healing experiment”, outlines a six-step process she
created to help heal herself. Contact Terrie at
503-336-3767; TNovak@rtirguests.com

12/20/18 RTIR Newsletter: Holiday Rip Offs, Workplace Violence, Getting Better Sleep

December 20, 2018

01. Don’t Be Duped by Fake News: Think Like a Fact-Checker
02. Demond Wilson Remembers Penny Marshall
03. Biggest Holiday Rip-Offs and Scams
04. Have Yourself a Sustainable Little Christmas
05. College Kids Are Home: How to Drive Them Crazy
06. Why More Marriages End After the Holidays
07. Don’t Let Annoying Relatives Ruin Your Holiday
08. How to Deal with A Holiday Drunk
09. “My Mom Was Homeless Every Holiday and I Didn’t Even Know”
10. Happy New Year, Harrumph
11. Great New Year Show: 36 Simpler Ways to Be Happier
12. Experience Unconditional Love in 2019
13. Are Men Really Scared of Women at Work?
14. Which Profession Has the Most Workplace Violence?
15. How Ordinary People Enable Human Trafficking
16. Award-Winning Cameraman Takes on Organized Crime Ring
17. What the My Pillow Guy Doesn’t Tell You about Getting Better Sleep
18. This M.D. Has a Cure for ‘Trump Anxiety Syndrome’
19. Tune-Up Your Intuition
20. This Nazi Germany Survivor Forgave Hitler
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1. ==> Don’t Be Duped by Fake News: Think Like a Fact-Checker

Since we now rely on the internet to learn about the
issues of the day and decide what to do at the ballot
box, Sam Wineburg says it’s more important than ever to
think like a fact-checker to make sure what you’re
reading is actually true. He says, “Fact checkers take
a different approach than most. They learn about a site
by leaving it.” He adds, “Don’t let your eyes deceive
you. When you land on a site offering ‘nonpartisan’
information, forget about the fancy logo, ignore the
.org designation, and for heaven’s sake, don’t put your
faith in the About page. Take a minute to open up a new
tab (better still, several). Search the organization’s
name along with a canny keyword like ‘funding’ or
‘credibility.’” Sam Wineburg’s most recent book is “Why
Learn History When It’s Already on Your Phone”. He is a
professor of education at Stanford University. Contact
him at (650) 725-4411; wineburg@stanford.edu

2. ==> Demond Wilson Remembers Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall, the star of the sensational 1970s
sitcom hit “Laverne & Shirley” and director of
blockbuster movies, died this week at 75. Invite
American TV icon Demond Wilson to share his memories of
Marshall and how they became friends. Demond Wilson is
best known for his role as Lamont in the 1970s sitcom
Sanford and Son. Married since 1974, this father of six
and avid golfer has recently written “Second Banana:
The Bitter Sweet Memoirs of ‘Sanford and Son’” and will
soon be seen on the silver screen in the upcoming movie
Faith Ties, presently in development. Contact Mark
Goldman at markgoldman73@gmail.com

3. ==> Biggest Holiday Rip-Offs and Scams

Tis the season for giving… and taking! Thieves know
your vulnerabilities this time of year and they are out
in full force looking for opportunities to steal your
money. Invite William Francavilla to share ways you can
minimize being scammed this holiday season. From
charity donations to online rip-offs and social media
phishing scams, Francavilla will outline ways to make
sure your hard-earned money doesn’t fall into the wrong
hands. Francavilla is the author of “The Madoffs Among
Us, Combat the Scammers, Con Artists and Thieves Who
Are Plotting to Steal your Money.” He’s a CFP and
former senior vice president, director of Wealth
Management for Legg Mason who has extensive media
experience. Contact him at (757) 870-4590;
wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

4. ==> Have Yourself a Sustainable Little Christmas

The holidays are a time of gift giving, non-stop
parties, eating, drinking and huge amounts of rubbish!
“Americans create 250 million tons of trash each year,”
says author Yasmin Davar. “This increases dramatically
during the holidays.” There are ways that you can enjoy
the holidays, without being an environmental Grinch.
Yasmin can provide a vast array of easy tips about how
to generate less waste during the season, along with
environmentally-friendly ways to dispose of your
Christmas tree, and why it’s so important to shop
local. “Avoid buying from countries where people are
paid slave wages,” she advises. “Know which retailers
have done the right thing in terms of sources.” Yasmin
is an environmental engineer who holds a Master of
International Studies degree in Peace and Conflict
Resolution and is the author of the book “Our Peaceful
Planet: Healing Ourselves and the World for a
Sustainable Future.” Contact her at Yasmin at
YDavar@rtirguests.com

5. ==> College Kids Are Home: How to Drive Them Crazy

As a college professor for twenty-one years, Deborah
Cohan, Ph.D., is no stranger to the excitement and
trepidation that students feel before they head back
home for breaks. “They long for the familiar, the
homemade meals, their own comfy bed, and time with
their old friends. At the same time, their own
interests and habits are developing and ever-shifting
while they are away at college and as we know,
sometimes these do not mesh well when back at home as
family dynamics have also changed.” To add a bit of
levity and laughter, Dr. Cohan can share tips for how
parents can have a little fun and merriment dreaming up
ways to drive their college kids crazy (like changing
up the holiday menu to disabling the Wifi!) Deborah J.
Cohan is a professor of sociology at the University of
South Carolina-Beaufort and a writer for Psychology
Today online. In addition to appearing on radio and TV
programs, her work has been featured in publications
including: The San Francisco Chronicle, Inside Higher
Ed, Vox, Slate, Bustle, The Chronicle of Higher
Education and USA Today. Contact her at (843)
208-8341; DCohan@uscb.edu

6. ==> Why More Marriages End After the Holidays

Sure, the holidays are supposed to mean fun times with
the family. But, for many, the reality is no Currier &
Ives postcard. There’s financial stress, family
obligation stress, and opportunities to drink too much
and behave badly with friends and coworkers. Interview
licensed marriage counselor Brad Robinson to learn ways
to lessen the chance that marriages will hit rough
patches during the holidays or after when people start
thinking about whether they want to stay in marriages
in which trust has been violated and needs are not
being met. Brad specializes in helping couples survive
infidelity and he can share his surprising take on what
types of couples are most at risk. He is motivated to
do this work after having grown up in a broken home.
Brad co-hosts the popular “Healing Broken Trust”
podcast with his wife, Morgan, and they are writing a
book with the same name. Contact him at (918) 606-1700;
morgan@tulsamarriagesolutions.com

7. ==> Don’t Let Annoying Relatives Ruin Your Holiday

Tis the season to be merry. However, some relatives
make it difficult to spend time with them. There’s
Uncle Harry, who loves to argue politics and your
mother-in-law who nitpicks the food, the tree and just
about everything else. And even your dad, who can’t
resist showering you with unwanted advice. Instead of
getting stressed out by the usual suspects, interview
psychotherapist Gillian Padgett for tips you can use to
get through the holidays with more joy. An expert on
reducing stress, Gillian will share the importance of
planning your escape route ahead of time, leaving your
emotional baggage outside, and trying to understand the
offending person’s modus operandi and your former role
in setting that person off. She can even explain ways
holiday stress can be a gift! Gillian is the author of
Let Stress Heal Your Life. Reach her at
GPadgett@rtirguests.com

8. ==> How to Deal with A Holiday Drunk

With 1 out of every 3 people suffering from addiction,
you’ll likely be in the company of an addict of some
sort over the holidays. Interview Michael McGee, MD and
learn 5 tips to deal with someone whose addiction-
fueled behavior can ruin everyone’s good time. He’ll
help your audience navigate this uncomfortable
experience in the moment, both in their homes and when
they’re out in a public setting. Dr. Michael McGee
trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools and has
helped hundreds of patients beat addiction and go on to
lead full lives. He is the author of “Joy of Recovery:
The New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from Addiction.”
Contact Dr. McGee at (978) 971-9703;
MMcGee@rtirguests.com

9. ==> “My Mom Was Homeless Every Holiday and I Didn’t
Even Know”

During the busy holiday season our thoughts often turn
to the homeless. Just something about the season which
makes us think of the less fortunate – who are they and
what can we do to help? But what would you do if your
mom was homeless and refused to be helped? Marty Vargas
decides to find his estranged birth mother after 20
years. He and his mother Rachel were found sleeping in
the snow in Philadelphia when he was an infant. She
had somehow, miraculously, kept him alive for 7 months
but eventually gave him up for adoption. His search
for her becomes increasingly complicated and as their
story unfolds Marty realizes that truth IS stranger
than fiction! Marty Vargas, MFA, is a media owner,
author, and an International speaker. His incredible
true story has been seen multiple times on ABC and NBC
Philadelphia and Fox News Washington, DC. and has been
featured on over 90 stations around the country.
Contact Marty at (631) 246-0790; or
MVargas@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Happy New Year, Harrumph

While many people will be popping champagne corks and
kissing their loved ones at midnight on Dec. 31, other
folks will be dreading the night and avoiding the
celebrants. So, how do you face the confetti when your
life is in a million pieces? Diann Pass knows. As a
chaplain who works with the grieving, Diann has real-
world advice for people who are approaching the start
of the new year under the assumption that their best
days are behind them. Diann approaches this important
topic with hope, understanding, and compassion and has
suggestions to offer friends and relatives who want to
be more effective supporters of such individuals.
Contact Diann at (432) 352-2848; diannpass@yahoo.com

11. ==> Great New Year Show: 36 Simpler Ways to Be
Happier

Want your New Year to get off to a good start? Ted
Larkins wants that for you too—only he says wishing
alone won’t do it. Instead, the author of “Get To Be
Happy The Companion Guide,” the follow-up to his award-
winning “Get To Be Happy” title, says you need to
create a happiness plan and stick to it for at least 30
days. “New Year’s resolutions are nice,” Larkins says.
“But you have to do more than say that you want to lose
15 pounds or be healthier.” He’ll explain 36 exercises
that could lead to a happier 2019, with ways to
customize them to your own needs. Larkins is a 30-year
veteran of the entertainment industry, having worked
with such celebrities and Jon Bon Jovi, Celine Dion and
Jack Nicklaus. He’s presented his Get To Principle
around the country, most recently at UCLA and NYU.
Contact him at (818) 495-8592; TLarkins@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Experience Unconditional Love in 2019

13. ==> Are Men Really Scared of Women at Work?

Perhaps you saw the Bloomberg News article about men on
Wall Street who say they are afraid to hire women or be
alone with female colleagues in the wake of the #MeToo
movement. Is it true that many men on Wall Street and
other industries now feel that way or is this an
exaggerated reaction of a vocal minority? Wall Street
executive, business consultant and career coach Tamara
Lashchyk (Lash-check) thinks such comments are a gross
generalization made by a few in an attempt to diminish
#MeToo and to maintain the “bro-culture” status quo.
Oddly enough, she had expected such a backlash when she
was researching her bestselling book, “Lose the Gum: A
Survival Guide for Women on Wall Street, Main Street
and Every Street in Between,” but instead she has found
that the men she has interviewed think avoiding female
colleagues is ridiculous. This experienced talk show
guest can also talk about ways some men have
experienced collateral damage from the movement and the
behaviors women sometimes exhibit at work that holds
them back including the No. 1 thing that makes men in
the office cringe. Contact Tamara at (848) 373-3543;
TLashchyk@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Which Profession Has the Most Workplace
Violence?

15. ==> How Ordinary People Enable Human Trafficking

16. ==> Award-Winning Cameraman Takes on Organized
Crime Ring

David Alan Arnold lives a dangerous life as an airborne
helicopter cameraman for Deadliest Catch and other TV
shows. But perhaps the most dangerous thing he has ever
done—and some might say the foolhardiest—is taking on
the organized crime ring at a school bus stop near his
rural home in Sky Forest, Calif. For four years, the
ring has terrorized locals into silence, he says, even
as it engaged in drug dealing, kidnapping, human
trafficking, and operating an unlicensed and illegal
drug rehab center. And, he says, it has done so openly
without penalty from police and town officials or
coverage by the media. Learn how an unlicensed drug
rehab could exist in his hometown—or yours—without
proper, government oversight or keeping track of
patients, and how the dead body of a 21-year-old
patient was hidden behind a school bus stop for eight
months. Arnold tells the details of the harrowing story
in his latest book, “Help from Above: What Lies Above
the Clouds” and an upcoming documentary. Arnold has
been a helicopter cameraman for 22 years doing work or
almost every TV network. Contact him at (818) 275-8676;
DArnold@rtirguests.com

17. ==> What the My Pillow Guy Doesn’t Tell You about
Getting Better Sleep

Some 30 to 40 percent of Americans are not getting
enough sleep setting themselves up for brain fog,
weight gain, diabetes, and other ills. But sleep is a
big deal and we can do better. Bring wellness educator
Adita Yrizarry-Lang on your show to share fascinating
facts about how to get the type of sleep that helps you
wake up de-stressed and refreshed. For instance, you’ll
learn what to keep by your bed in case you wake up in
the middle of the night, what you should never do three
hours before bed, ways cortisol and serotonin take
turns and how to find your own favorite relaxing
rituals. Adita is a 30-year wellness educator who has
been quoted in Shape and Fitness. She is the author of
“SuperPowers, A Busy Woman’s Guide to Health and
Happiness.” Reach her at (305) 874-0268;
AYrizarry@rtirguests.com

18. ==> This M.D. Has a Cure for ‘Trump Anxiety
Syndrome’

If you’ve been feeling anxious, hopeless, angry,
fearful and depressed since the 2016 presidential
election, you’re not alone. Trump Anxiety Syndrome
(TAS) is a thing, and physician Steven M. Hall has seen
an uptick in patients suffering from this. According to
Dr. Steven, this is exactly what Trump wants. “This
feeds Trump; he lives on this,” he says. “Reasoning
doesn’t work with Trump supporters. Liberal people want
to do everything with reason, but it just doesn’t work.
You can’t change other people’s minds.” Not only does
TAS affect people mentally, the stress it causes can
also impact their physical health. Dr. Steven can share
simple yet powerful ways to combat the stress, on both
the mental and physical levels. Dr. Steven received
his medical degree from University of Utah School of
Medicine and has been practicing family medicine since
1985. He is the author of “The 7 Tools of Healing:
Unlock Your Inner Wisdom and Live the Life Your Soul
Desires.” Contact him at (425) 272-9458.

19. ==> Tune-Up Your Intuition

20. ==> This Nazi Germany Survivor Forgave Hitler

While growing up in Nazi Germany, Rosemarie Musso’s
dentist father was almost executed for showing
compassion toward Jews who were forced into hard labor
at a mine near her village. “The Nazis brought the Jews
to my father to pull their teeth, demanding that he not
give them anesthesia,” she says. “But after the Nazis
left, he took them into the basement to have them
medicated.” Although she and her family were spared
following the intervention of a well-connected family
friend, Rosemarie harbored deep anger and hatred toward
Hitler for decades. But she eventually became a Born
Again Christian and forgave him, which she claims
changed her life for the better. She channeled that
energy into earning a law degree at age 63, and writing
the book “The Four Laws of Forgiveness: Memories of
Survival During WWII Nazi Germany.” She can share how
forgiving even the most heinous acts can enable us to
live more peaceful, harmonious lives. Contact her at
RMusso@rtirguests.com
or (205) 259-7806

12/18/18 RTIR Newsletter: Calling All Angels, Decision Doula, Grieving Over Pets

December 18, 2018

01. Judge Drops Bomb on US Healthcare System
02. Is Donald Trump Making America Great Again?
03. Wrestling Champ Abilene Maverick
04. Like A Personal Elf: Last-Minute Toy Help
05. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Angels
06. How to Handle Holiday Panhandlers
07. What You Never Knew about Christmas Carols
08. How to Survive Obnoxious Relatives this Holiday
09. Why Your Family Pushes Your Buttons
10. The Dark Side of Christmas
11. Holiday Party Dos and Don’ts
12. Relieve Holiday Stress in Seconds
13. From Bordeaux to Bubbly: Holiday Wine Tips
14. Why Nice People Cheat on Their Spouses
15. Deceived: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
16. How to Make the Death Penalty More Humane
17. Interview the ‘Decision Doula’
18. Why Losing a Pet Hurts So Much
19. Often-Ignored Trait Leads to Unimaginable Success
20. Revealed: God’s Only Reason to Get Married
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1. ==> Judge Drops Bomb on US Healthcare System

According to health law expert Timothy Jost, a federal
district judge in Texas just dropped a bomb on the
Affordable Care Act, and the entire American health
care system. “The invalidation of the ACA, if upheld on
appeal, would affect virtually every American. In
deciding to wreak this destruction on the American
health care system, Judge O’Connor arrogated to himself
authority that rightly belongs with Congress.
Republicans in Congress repeatedly tried and failed to
repeal the ACA. It is not up to an unelected judge to
do it himself.” Timothy Stoltzfus Jost, J.D., is an
Emeritus Professor at the Washington and Lee University
School of Law. He is a coauthor of the casebook “Health
Law”, used widely throughout the United States in
teaching health law, and the author of numerous books
about health law. Contact him at JostT@wlu.edu

2. ==> Is Donald Trump Making America Great Again?

Donald Trump won the presidency to make his MAGA
movement reality. Is our president improving your life
whether you realize it or not? Invite Rick Elkin,
political analyst and author of the book “Trump’s
Reckoning,” to discuss the president’s successes and
abilities to overcome obstacles. Audiences will be
fascinated, whether Elkin is discussing: Trump’s
redefining what’s presidential… his administration’s
historic tax reform… his stand on immigration… the
thriving high economy and today’s low unemployment
rate… Trump’s recent trade agreements and more. Ask
him: Why do millions of voters tend to keep quiet about
their Trump support? Can Trump and the media repair
their relationships? Is President Trump on-target for
re-election? Can the Republican Party Survive WITHOUT
Trump? Could he be our modern day Lincoln? Contact Rick
Elkin at 760-825-4884; RElkin@rtirguests.com

3. ==> Wrestling Champ Abilene Maverick

Wrestling champion Abilene Maverick is known as ‘The
Governor’s Daughter.’ During her final year of college,
Abilene’s father suddenly passed away in front of the
TV and Abilene was heartbroken. Her mother, who had
forged a successful career in politics, then stepped in
and suggested Abilene make her dad proud by pursuing a
career in wrestling. She’s featured in next month’s AXS
TV premiere of WOW: Women of Wrestling. WOW’s roster
boasts over 30 highly skilled wrestlers—each with their
own unique personalities and backstories inspired by
the women behind the WOW Superheroes—competing to win
the coveted WOW World Championship. Contact Johanna
Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Erin Bolden at (703)
646-5188.

4. ==> Like A Personal Elf: Last-Minute Toy Help

With just one week to go until kids everywhere are
unwrapping Christmas gifts under the tree, invite an
expert from The Toy Insider to share last-minute toy
shopping tips. Listeners will learn how to create a
shopping game plan with tricks to knock off their last
minute toy gifts without breaking the bank or spending
hours at the mall. Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht
says as Christmas gets closer, you need to think
outside the retail ‘box.’ “Lots of unexpected retailers
are carrying toys this year. If you are stopping at a
grocery store or wholesale club like Costco or Sam’s
Club on your way to a family gathering, you will find
tons of toys, making your last-minute shopping even
easier.” The Toy Insider is an online source for
product information about children’s toys, tech and
entertainment. Contact Laurie Schact at
laurie@toyinsider.com; (212) 575-4510; (516) 660-6660
(cell), or Kristen Joerger at Kristen@LKPRinc.com;
(646) 484-4577; (603) 494-3295 (cell)

5. ==> Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Angels

We’re inundated with imagery of angels this time of
year but according to Dr. Michael Heiser, what you’ve
been told, through Christmas stories — or in recent
decades, the mass media — is quite incomplete, and
sometimes, even wildly inaccurate! Do angels exist? If
so, do they have wings? What do they do? Does everyone
have a Guardian angel? Invite Heiser, a world-renowned
scholar and expert in the Ancient Near East and semitic
languages, to share the most common misunderstandings
about angels, what the media and pop culture gets
wrong, and the finer points of the Christmas story. Dr.
Heiser has researched the context and language within
which the ancient Israelites would have recorded and
understood angels and the supernatural events recorded
in the Bible. He is the author of “Angels.” Contact
Jason Jones at jason@jonesliterary.com

6. ==> How to Handle Holiday Panhandlers

As the year comes to a close and the bitter cold
settles in, many people have an urge to be generous to
those seeking a handout. Others aren’t so sure.
Interview Glen Dunzweiler for tips on handling
panhandlers. Ask him: are panhandlers lazy or
entrepreneurial? Are they usually dangerous or drug
addicted? Is soliciting money on the street even legal?
What’s the difference between giving money to a
panhandler and donating to the Salvation Army? Glen is
a filmmaker, producer, director, public speaker and
former college professor whose documentary,
“yHomeless,” can be seen on Amazon Prime. He is the
author of “Things I’ve Learned From The Homeless.”
Contact him at 702-703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

7. ==> What You Never Knew about Christmas Carols

In its purest form, the Christmas spirit brings us
closer to our fellow human beings and to the idea of
peace on earth. But in troubled times where incivility
dominates the news and our interactions with others who
are different than us can be testy, some people will
come down with a bad case of the “bah humbugs.”
Affectionately known as Mrs. Christmas, Renae Baker
says the Christmas spirit has an even larger role in
divisive times and singing Christmas carols can help
listeners reclaim their holiday joy. Invite her on your
show and discover the secret legend of “The 12 Days of
Christmas” and the story of a Christmas carol that
prompted soldiers to put down their weapons. A
professional actress and singer for the past 20 years,
Baker has led a large troupe of holiday carolers from
the Broadway community who perform under the names The
Fabulous Fezziwigs and The Broadway CARE-olers at some
of the most iconic sites in New York City. She’s the
author of “Defeating Scrooge: How to Harness the Power
of Christmas Carols to Revive Your Spirit Anytime of
the Year.” Contact her at (917) 509-9022;
ismileny@gmail.com

8. ==> How to Survive Obnoxious Relatives this Holiday

Does holiday family togetherness make you wish that
Grandma would get run over by a reindeer? Do you
fantasize about roasting all of the nuts in your clan
on an open fire? Jane Jenkins Herlong feels your pain,
and can provide valuable tips for surviving even the
most impossible relatives during the holidays. “The
joke of Christmas is that it’s supposed to be one of
the most special times,” she says. “But when you have
difficult family members, how do you celebrate the
season without losing your mind, or family?” Jane is a
former Miss America contestant, humorist, singer and
the author of four books including “Rhinestones on My
Flip-Flops.” She is a popular speaker and a gifted
singer who has recorded music CDs and humor/personal
growth DVDs. Her comedy is featured on Sirius XM 97.
Contact her at JHerlong@rtirguests.com or 803-599-2941

9. ==> Of Course Your Family Pushes Your Buttons – They
Installed Them!

Everyone worries about the holidays: Millennials, Baby
Boomers, and Gen X-ers alike all suffer from holiday
dread, particularly dinners with family, parties with
family, family reunions, family together-time — you
get the idea! Author and Life Coach Elizabeth Trinkaus
offers simple strategies that will help you prepare for
a peaceful holiday season with dreaded relatives, steps
that will help you claim your own space even in the
most toxic atmosphere. For more than 25 years,
Elizabeth Trinkaus has conducted workshops and done
speaking engagements all over the world, helping people
find their worth, speak their mind, and crush the
obstacles that prevent them from fulfilling their
potential. She has worked with professional groups and
individuals alike, and her straightforward, sensible
approach will inspire your listeners. Contact her at
919-205-2466.

10. ==> The Dark Side of Christmas

The holidays are an especially difficult time for those
who have lost loved ones. But instead of being consumed
by sorrow, undertaker’s daughter Margo Lenmark advises
that those who are missing departed loved ones should
embrace their grief. She realized this while growing
up in a Midwestern funeral home, where her dad was an
undertaker. “Death is not the end, and can actually
teach us all how to live better lives,” she says.
“People who have died have given me lessons about how
to live. There are gifts in grieving. People send
messages in death that are very clear. I have gotten
very valuable messages from dead people.” She shares
her fascinating experiences and insights in her newly
published book “Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of an
Undertaker’s Daughter.” The book has received glowing
reviews from a number of prominent authors and
spiritual leaders, including Deepak Chopra. Contact
Margo at MLenmark@rtirguests.com or 484-928-7824.

11. ==> Holiday Party Dos and Don’ts

Want to be a great guest at the next holiday party and
not the guy or gal who is remembered for being
thoughtless, drunk or clueless? Suzanne Wexler, a high
energy, fun, and fabulous lifestyle expert, will offer
your listeners five things to remember in order to be
the good kind of memorable. Among the topics she’ll
cover are what to bring the host or hostess that will
definitely be appreciated, what to leave home if you
are bringing your kids, what to bring an extra pair of
(you probably would not do this on your own), and the
importance of leaving gossip for after the party.
Suzanne is published in the Huffington Post, National
Post, Bust.com and her work has been syndicated
throughout Canada. She’s been quoted in
Goodhousekeeping.com, Prevention magazine and provided
commentary on CTV National, Virgin Radio and more. She
is currently writing a humor memoir titled “How to
Swing Like a Southern Belle — Even If You Are Frozen
in the North.” Reach her at (514) 704-0029;
suzannawexler@hotmail.com

12. ==> Relieve Holiday Stress in Seconds

You gotta love the holidays. All that rushing around to
buy gifts, pay for them, wrap them and give them out,
all the food prep and house cleaning, and parties you
simply have to attend. Whew! Fortunately, Santa does
not need to offer stress relief because Dawn Crystal
does that, live on your show. Using her angelic voice,
this sound healer can de-stress the most addled holiday
shoppers in seconds giving them more energy, while
chasing away the bah-humbugs. Dawn has been healing
people over the air using sound for 25 years and has
been interviewed on the radio more than 40 times and
has been a guest on major TV shows. Contact her at
807-907-6294; DCrystal@rtirguests.com

13. ==> From Bordeaux to Bubbly: Holiday Wine Tips

The right wine can really make your holiday dinner or
New Year’s party something special. Whether you’re
hosting at your house or going to someone else’s, wine
educator Jim Laughren can help you choose the perfect
bottle with total confidence. A terrific last-minute
guest, Jim makes talking about wine nearly as fun as
imbibing it, pointing out wines that will impress
without breaking your budget and even how to develop
your palate quickly if you are more of a beer drinker.
Jim is the author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More:
Adventures in Wine Appreciation.” He can explain how to
pick the right wine for any occasion: for holidays
gifts, weddings, business dinners and more. Reach him
at 954-317-9623; JLaughren@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Why Nice People Cheat on Their Spouses

15. ==> Deceived: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

16. ==> How to Make the Death Penalty More Humane

President Trump has said he wants to reinstate the
death penalty across the board. Ohio’s execution of an
inmate back in 2014 ended up a mess – described as long
and fitful and created a legal executions dilemma that
has plagued the nation both at a Federal and State
level. Regardless of your position on the death
penalty, everyone can agree that if it’s allowed it
needs to be humane. Dr. Ira Williams says he has the
perfect solution that eliminates all current
objections. Dr. Williams has had dual careers, serving
for more than 20 years as a USAF major and senior
navigator/bombardier and for 50 years as a board-
certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and
anesthesiologist. Contact Dr. Ira Williams at
864-479-8613; IWilliams@rtirguests.com

17. ==> Interview the ‘Decision Doula’

18. ==> Why Losing a Pet Hurts So Much

19. ==> The Often-Ignored Trait that Can Lead to
Unimaginable Success

What are the secrets to success? Fame? Money? Power?
Physical beauty? None of the above, says best-selling
author Kim Chestney. She credits a trait all people
have, but may not even be aware of: Intuition!
“Intuition is the most important, yet least understood
faculty of human consciousness.” Kim says. “Getting
your ego out of the way and developing your inner voice
can facilitate well-being and growth in all aspects of
your life.” Kim has spent 20 years helping tens of
thousands of people to empower their lives and live
their truth with intuition. She can share how anyone
can tap into this innate trait to achieve success in
every aspect of their lives. Kim is an international
best-selling author and artist who founded the popular
CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her new Intuition
Masterclass is launching this fall as part of the debut
of her global online school, Intuition Lab. Contact her
at KChestney@rtirguests.com or 412-214-9502

20. ==> Revealed: God’s Only Reason to Get Married

Most people can offer plenty of reasons for why they
tied or are about to tie the knot, everything from
wanting to forge a life with their best friend to
raising children together and sharing common values.
But according to René and Gloria Vallières, there is
just one reason to get married and that’s to have daily
sex! Married for 48 years, René and Gloria Vallières
will explain that this is God’s idea—not theirs—as they
share the joys and challenges couples experience when
they are prepared to have sex every day whenever either
partner wants it. They’ll talk about why frequent sex
is more important to a successful marriage than good
communication, friendship or even who does the
housework. Their new book, “Radical Sex: God’s
Foundation for a Healthy Marriage,” is full of
controversial ideas that make them terrific guests.
René was a pastor in The Christian and Missionary
Alliance and a teaching elder at Evangelical
Fellowships in New York and Utah. Teaching adult
classes on relationships for 35 years. Gloria has a
prayer ministry and is a freelance writer. Contact René
and Gloria at (801) 783-0928;
TheBibleSexDevotional@gmail.com

12/13/18 RTIR Newsletter: NORAD’s Santa Tracker, Political Incivility, Workplace Violence

December 13, 2018

01. Senators Rebuke Saudi Arabia Over Murder
02. NORAD’s Santa Tracking Goes High Tech
03. Handmade Gifts Aren’t Cheap, They’re Thoughtful
04. Holiday Sanity Survival: Just Say No
05. Holiday Libido Busters: Better Sex and Less Stress
06. Why Did Melania Pick Red Christmas Trees?
07. Why You Shouldn’t Skip the Office Party
08. Have Yourself a Sustainable Little Christmas
09. The Empty Chair at the Holiday Table
10. Avoid Holiday Weight Gain AND the Flu!
11. Did ‘41’ Kick off Political Incivility?
12. Tricks of a Turnaround Artist Who Saved 150 Businesses
13. Which Profession Has the Most Workplace Violence?
14. Surprising Ways You Support Human Trafficking
15. Common Sense Cure for Rise in Rudeness
16. MD Has Three-Pronged Cure for Opioid Addiction
17. Can Cutting Sugar Increase Cancer Survival?
18. How to Get Your Teenage Son to Talk to You
19. Homework Over the Holidays? Is it Necessary?
20. Revealed: God’s Only Reason to Get Married
=======================================

1. ==> Senators Rebuke Saudi Arabia Over Murder

The U.S. Senate is poised to deliver a historic rebuke
to both Saudi Arabia and the Trump administration by
passing a resolution demanding an end to U.S. military
support for Saudi Arabia’s ongoing war in Yemen. The
resolution draws on congressional authority spelled out
in the 1973 War Powers Act – authority that, until now,
Congress has never actually used. Syndicated columnist
Reese Erlich writes: “International relief
organizations now consider the Yemen War the world’s
worst humanitarian crisis. The country faces a
devastating cholera epidemic. An estimated 14 million
Yemenis are on the brink of starvation and 85,000
children have already died of hunger. The Royal Saudi
Air Force intentionally targets civilians according to
a UN report and human rights groups.” Erlich writes for
the Foreign Correspondent and was in Turkey when
Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered.
His books include “The Iran Agenda: The Real Story of
U.S. and Policy and the Mideast Crisis.” Contact him at
ReeseErlich@yahoo.com, @reeseerlich

2. ==> NORAD’s Santa Tracking Goes High Tech

The North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks
Santa every year, in addition to helping him answer
phone calls and letters. The tradition began more than
50 years ago when the wrong number was printed in a
newspaper. Well, today Santa tracking is a little more
high-tech. Starting at Dec. 24, website visitors can
watch Santa prep for flight. Then, NORAD’s “Santa Cams”
will stream videos as Santa makes his way across the
world. There’s a live phone operator on hand to answer
questions about Santa’s whereabouts but since this is
2018 you can also get text updates, or follow along on
social media like Facebook, Twitter and more. Listeners
will love hearing the fascinating story of how the
government agency began tracking Santa and how the
whole family can share the magic of watching Santa’s
progress Christmas Eve. Book an interview with a NORAD
Santa tracker at NTSMedia@outlook.com or (719)
554-6889.

3. ==> Handmade Gifts Aren’t Cheap, They’re Thoughtful

No gift and no ideas? Why not make a present? We’re not
talking about macaroni necklaces, but real, hand-made
gifts people will love. Etsy Trend Expert Dayna Isom
Johnson’s got great ideas and tips for making your own
holiday gifts or finding some unique items made with
more artistic hands. Dayna can discuss some of the most
popular craft gift ideas trending on Etsy for men,
women and kids and suggest thoughtful, uniquely
personalized gift items for even the toughest person on
your list. She’ll also share ways to make the holiday
shopping experience as simple and fun as possible
without all the stress. Dayna Isom Johnson is a judge
on the NBC-TV show ‘Making It,’ hosted by Amy Poehler
and Nick Offerman. Contact John Angelo at
john@premieretv.com

4. ==> Holiday Sanity Survival: Just Say No

Why is it so hard to say “No!” to your mother-in-law?
Or to your sister who, yet again, has usurped Christmas
Eve dinner? Why is it so hard to set boundaries with
our family members? Especially over the holidays? “It’s
easy to start feeling angry and resentful when we
continually feel we have to say yes to things we don’t
want to do.” says Jennifer Cochern, a seasoned
counselor who helps people understand what boundaries
are, how to create them and how to keep them in place…
even with that mother-in-law! (A daunting task for
sure!) Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a counselor and the
author of “Alignment: Move from Internal Chaos to
Clarity.” She has worked with hundreds of clients
promoting personal growth and healthier relationship
skills. Contact Jennifer Cochern at (208) 817-2870;
JCochern@rtirguests.com

5. ==> Holiday Libido Busters: Better Sex and Less
Stress

Do you feel more stressed out over the holidays? Many
of us do. Studies show that having sex reduces stress
levels. But even though the increase of births 9 months
after Christmas and New Year’s Eve indicate that more
people have sex over the holidays – for some of us it’s
not that easy. “Many things affect our libidos,” says
Dr. Mylaine Riobe, “from toxins in our environments to
nutrition to hormonal or physical issues. But you CAN
increase your sex drive this holiday season and reap
the benefit of less stress too!” She’ll share simple,
easy ways to naturally increase your sex drive no
matter what the problem. Mylaine Riobe, MD has a multi-
faceted unique approach to medicine combining TCM
(Traditional Chinese Medicine) with conventional
medicine. She is the author of “The Tao of Integrative
Medicine” and host of the podcast “Awakened Wellness
with Mylaine Riobe, MD.” Contact Dr. Mylaine Riobe at
(772) 218-9936; MRiobe@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Why Did Melania Pick Red Christmas Trees?

First Lady Melania Trump has taken a lot of heat for
her fashion choices lately, but when she opted to
decorate the White House with untraditional, bare, red
Christmas trees, the backlash was quick and scathing.
Many social media users, late night talk show hosts and
style pundits likened the trees to something out of the
dystopian saga “The Handmaid’s Tale,” the bloodbath
scene from Stephen King’s “The Shining” and blood-
soaked rags. Color and style expert B.P. Greycastle
says she should have consulted with him first. “It
doesn’t work very well; the trees are too plain.” He
can also share the surprising message that Melania is
really trying to get across. A Vietnam veteran who
studied fashion under the G.I. Bill, Greycastle worked
in the fabric and fashion industries for many years,
where he discovered the dramatic impact colors have on
people’s lives. He is the author of the book “Your Name
and Colors: Key to Your Beauty, Career, Personality,
Romance and Success.” Contact him at
bpg@namecolorology.com or (510) 323-5205.

7. ==> Why You Shouldn’t Skip the Office Party

There are lots of reasons to skip the office holiday
party but business consultant Bonnie Sussman Versace
says, “An office party is an opportunity to get to know
your co-workers, peers, supervisors and direct reports
on another, more social level. And even though you may
not feel like going, it could also afford you a chance
to demonstrate your leadership skills by being a
connector.” She says, “Make sure you introduce yourself
to those co-workers you don’t know, and other co-
workers who have not yet met each other – especially
new employees.” Bonnie is the author of “Recipes for
Thoughtful Leadership and Healthy Culture.” She is the
author of numerous articles for Business Weekly, the
Reading Eagle, and Lehigh Business Journal. Contact her
at (484) 648-8739; BSussman@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Have Yourself a Sustainable Little Christmas

9. == > The Empty Chair at the Holiday Table

Christmas is one of the most sensual holidays of the
year, with the smells of pine leaves and mistletoe, the
sounds of laughter, hugs, and kisses from those we
love, and delightful decorations painting the
neighborhood with twinkling colored lights. Diann Pass
reminds us that there will be many families who are
missing someone at the family table or Christmas
morning for the first time. One of the most difficult
parts of grief is facing those first holidays. How can
you make those days survivable, and even joyful? Diann,
a chaplain and grief coach, will share ideas to make
the holidays sweet and memorable – again. Reach Diann
at (432) 352-2848; diannpass@yahoo.com

10. ==> Avoid Holiday Weight Gain AND the Flu!

Imagine if you didn’t have to worry about gaining
weight during the holidays or getting the flu and that
there was one simple thing you could do to make both of
those things happen. Well, you don’t have to imagine!
Judson Somerville, M.D., is the expert who can tell
your audience about the readily available and
inexpensive vitamin they can take that not only will
protect them from the flu germs of everyone they
encounter but also increase their metabolism and block
the absorption of excess fats. Dr. Somerville is an
experienced and passionate talk-show guest who packs a
twofer punch. He is the author of “The Optimal Dose:
Restore Your Health with the Power of Vitamin D3.”
Contact him at (956) 286-0766;
somervillejudson@netscape.net

11. ==> Was ‘41’ Responsible for Kicking off Political
Incivility?

Last week, we bid a solemn and respectful goodbye to
our 41st president, George H.W. Bush. Now it is time to
begin examining his legacy—with sober eyes. Former news
anchor and reporter Nita Wiggins, a U.S. citizen
currently teaching journalism in Paris, France, will
lay out her case for why she is convinced that the
negative political discourse began on Bush’s watch with
the airing of the Willie Horton ad against then-
opponent Michael Dukakis. She’ll dispute his “kinder
and gentler” reputation and take an unsparing look at
his time as head of the CIA and vice president as well
as the Bush connection to the confirmation of Supreme
Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Nita spent 21 years on
live TV as a news reporter and sportscaster who
interviewed such notables as Muhammad Ali and Rosa
Parks. She is the author of an upcoming book, “Civil
Rights Baby.” Contact her at NWiggins@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Tricks of a Turnaround Artist Who Saved 150
Businesses

13. ==> Which Profession Has the Most Workplace
Violence?

14. ==> Surprising Ways You Support Human Trafficking

15. ==> Common Sense Cure for Rise in Rudeness

16. ==> This M.D. Has a Three-Pronged Cure for Opioid
Addiction

17. ==> Can Cutting Sugar Increase Cancer Survival?

18. ==> How to Get Your Teenage Son to Talk to You

When he was small, he told you every thought that
popped into his head. But now that he is a teenager, it
may be hard to get him to share anything about his
life. How can that be changed? Interview Diane Auten
for some answers for parents of teens as well as
younger children who will be teenagers one day. Auten
is not only a parent of two teenage sons but also a
speech communication professor who speaks to parents
about ways to communicate better with their offspring.
Invite her on the air to discuss what parents should be
doing early to get kids to open up later. She’ll also
explain how to get more from everyday interactions with
boys—including making the most of spending time in the
car while driving them to school or athletic practice.
As a bonus, she can also share funny stories from her
book, “The Joys of Raising Boys: The Good, the Bad, and
the Hilarious. Reach her at (805) 215-1324;
DAuten@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Homework Over the Holidays? Is it Necessary?

As we head into the holidays the battle every parent
dreads begins. Teachers assigning homework and projects
for kids to do over the holidays. Is this necessary?
Helpful? “Homework over the holidays? No!” says Lee
Jenkins, creator of The Perfect School movement. “No
matter what the objective, kids will do better and
learn more when they are allowed to come up with their
own homework assignments!” Find out how to do that when
you interview Lee, a former teacher and school
administrator who was determined to come up with a
different way to organize learning… a way to encourage
our kids so that how they learn in the classroom keeps
the joy of learning alive – “the intrinsic motivation”
that every kindergartner brings with them on the first
day of school. Contact Lee Jenkins at (484) 306-8784;
LJenkins@rtirguests.com

20. ==> Revealed: God’s Only Reason to Get Married

Most people can offer plenty of reasons for why they
tied or are about to tie the knot, everything from
wanting to forge a life with their best friend to
raising children together and sharing common values.
But according to René and Gloria Vallières, there is
just one reason to get married and that’s to have daily
sex! Married for 48 years, René and Gloria Vallières
will explain that this is God’s idea—not theirs—as they
share the joys and challenges couples experience when
they are prepared to have sex every day whenever either
partner wants it. They’ll talk about why frequent sex
is more important to a successful marriage than good
communication, friendship or even who does the
housework. Their new book, “Radical Sex: God’s
Foundation for a Healthy Marriage,” is full of
controversial ideas that make them terrific guests.
René was a pastor in The Christian and Missionary
Alliance and a teaching elder at Evangelical
Fellowships in New York and Utah. Teaching adult
classes on relationships for 35 years. Gloria has a
prayer ministry and is a freelance writer. Contact René
and Gloria at (801) 783-0928;
TheBibleSexDevotional@gmail.com

12/11/18 RTIR Newsletter: Holiday Rip-Offs, Political Incivility, Chronic Pain Relief

December 11, 2018

01. Trump and the Imperial Presidency
02. Trump’s AG Pick: Barr, Bush and Iran Contra
03. Did Political Incivility Begin with Bush?
04. Fun Show: WOW Women of Wrestling
05. Holiday Rip-Offs and Scams
06. Biggest Holiday Money Mistakes
07. Holiday Party Dos and Don’ts
08. ‘Nutcracking’ Tips to Tame Holiday Anxiety
09. Tis the Season for Marital Discord
10. Don’t Let Relatives Ruin Your Holidays
11. Top 10 Holiday Gifts to Give a Widow
12. The Making of ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’
13. Is it Time to Go Back to Grad School?
14. How to Start a Business on Your Lunch Hour
15. Are Men Really Scared of Women at Work?
16. New Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
17. How to Recover from a Bad, Awful Day
18. How to Become a Great Conversationalist
19. Myths about the One Percent
20. Interview the ‘Decision Doula’
=======================================

1. ==> Trump and the Imperial Presidency

While many people look at President Donald Trump as a
statement about the American character, Jay Cost
instead sees him as a statement about the structure of
our government. He says, “Donald Trump represents the
apotheosis of the imperial presidency, whereby a single
person has come to exercise almost total spiritual,
moral, and psychological control over civil society.
His tenure as commander in chief reveals that this
model of governance is basically unsound and
incoherent.” He says, “Whether we realize it or not,
the nation’s basic law invests most power to do things
with Congress, not the president. By obsessing so
endlessly about the president, we are basically just
fussing over manners, rather than real issues that the
government can actually do something about.” Jay Cost
is a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise
Institute, a columnist for National Review, and a
contributing editor to The Weekly Standard. He’s the
author of “The Price of Greatness: James Madison,
Alexander Hamilton, and the Creation of American
Oligarchy.” Contact him at jcost241@gmail.com;
@jcostTWS or mediaservices@aei.org

2. ==> Trump’s AG Pick: Barr, Bush and Iran Contra

President Donald Trump has picked a Washington veteran
who served as the nation’s top cop under former
President George H.W. Bush to be his next attorney
general. William Barr, 68, served in the role in a very
different Washington and under a very different
president from 1991 to 1993. He was attorney general
when Bush pardoned six individuals implicated in the
Iran-Contra scandal, including Caspar Weinberger,
Elliott Abrams and Robert C. McFarlane. Investigative
journalist Arun Gupta is a writing a piece for The
Intercept titled “George Bush, the secret government,
and the Iran-Contra scandal.” The Iran-Contra affair
involved the Reagan-Bush administration trading missile
sales to Iran for U.S. hostages, and using the proceeds
of those arms sales to fund anti-Sandinista Contras in
Central America — in violation of U.S. law. Arun Gupta
has reported for publications including The Guardian,
Salon, Al Jazeera America, and YES! Magazine. Contact
him at arun.indypendent@gmail.com; @arunindy

3. ==> Did Political Incivility Begin with Bush?

4. ==> Fun Show: WOW Women of Wrestling

Wrestling icon David McLane is the man behind the
iconic ‘80s TV series GLOW ‘Gorgeous Ladies Of
Wrestling.’ He’s now teamed up with Los Angeles Lakers
owner Jeanie Buss, television trailblazer Mark Burnett
and Mark Cuban for WOW Women of Wrestling with a
spotlight on the legendary WOW Superheroes. WOW’s
roster boasts over 30 highly skilled wrestlers—each
with their own unique personalities and backstories
inspired by the women behind the Superheroes. Wow Women
of Wrestling airing on AXS TV this January. Contact
Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Erin Bolden at
(703) 646-5188.

5. ==> Holiday Rip-Offs and Scams

6. ==> Biggest Holiday Money Mistakes

We all overspend this time of year. If you don’t want
to wake up with a financial headache this January,
invite tax and financial expert Abby Eisenkraft to
share holiday money mistakes you should avoid. “Do you
check for coupons while you wait on line? Don’t use
public Wi-Fi! A thief can get into your phone,” says
Eisenkraft. “And never open a credit card account in
the store. Unscrupulous employees can sell your
information and ‘shoulder surfers’ can steal your ID.
Even well-meaning employees can inadvertently leave
your forms out for anyone to see.” Frequently quoted by
the press, Eisenkraft is the author of “101 Ways to
Stay Off the IRS Radar” and “Combat Tax-Related
Identity Theft.” Contact her at (347) 598-0111;
abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

7. ==> Holiday Party Dos and Don’ts

8. ==> ‘Nutcracking’? Tips to Tame Holiday Anxiety

The holiday season can be filled with joy, but it can
also be several weeks of sustained stress and anxiety
overload! Between the pressure to buy the right gifts,
decorate and entertain like Martha Stewart, and get the
perfect party look, it’s no wonder people dread this
time of year. But anxiety expert Mariann Adams says
holiday anxiety doesn’t have to ruin the season. For
those bracing for the weeks ahead, she says, “You don’t
have to hate this time of year. The issue isn’t the
holidays, it’s the anxiety the holidays trigger, and
that’s something you can actually fix!” Mariann will
share “nutcracking” tips to keep you from “cracking”
and becoming “nuts” at the holidays and discuss the
many ways holiday anxiety surfaces including avoidance,
appearance anxiety, procrastination, indecision,
financial anxiety and perfectionism. Listeners will
learn easy way to instantly reduce anxiety to enjoy the
holidays. Mariann Adams, MS, NCTM, is an anxiety
author, researcher and seasoned performer. Contact her
at (541) 919-6060; or MAdams@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Tis the Season for Marital Discord

Sure, the holidays are supposed to mean fun times with
the family. But, for many, the reality is no Currier &
Ives postcard. There’s financial stress, family
obligation stress, and opportunities to drink too much
and behave badly with friends and coworkers. Interview
licensed marriage counselor Brad Robinson to learn ways
to lessen the chance that marriages will hit rough
patches during the holidays or after when people start
thinking about whether they want to stay in marriages
in which trust has been violated and needs are not
being met. Brad specializes in helping couples survive
infidelity and he can share his surprising take on what
types of couples are most at risk. He is motivated to
do this work after having grown up in a broken home.
Brad co-hosts the popular “Healing Broken Trust”
podcast with his wife, Morgan, and they are writing a
book with the same name. Contact him at (918) 606-1700;
morgan@tulsamarriagesolutions.com

10. ==> Don’t Let Relatives Ruin Your Holidays

11. ==> Top 10 Holiday Gifts to Give a Widow

The holidays are especially hard for people who have
lost their spouse and for their friends and relatives.
That’s why author Trish Comer, who will be celebrating
her fifth Christmas without her husband Bob, has put
together her top ten “gifts” to give the widows (or
widowers) in your life. For example, you’ll learn why
it’s a good idea to tell stories about the decedent and
to let his widow repeat stories you’ve heard before.
Also, why it’s fine to invite her to join your holiday
dinner, tree-trimming or caroling plans but not to
compare her to other grieving people you know. And how
appreciative she will be when you send her a text, card
or email during the holidays to let her know you are
thinking of her. In addition, she’ll share advice for
widows themselves on focusing on the present and what
you have instead of what you used to have. Trish
coauthored “Wonder Widows” with two of her widowed
friends. Reach her at (505) 268-6097;
trish@wonderwidows.com

12. ==> The Making of ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’

It’s been 50 years since the holiday classic Santa
Claus is Comin’ to Town premiered on network TV but
fans continue to watch it each Christmas season with
many introducing the Burgermeister Meisterburger to
their kids—and grandkids! Invite Rankin/Bass
Productions’ official historian/biographer Rick
Goldschmidt to share trivia about the magical Animagic
TV special. You’ll learn how the show was made and the
Hollywood stars behind the characters like Fred
Astaire, Mickey Rooney and Keenan Wynn. Goldschmidt’s
fifth book on the work of Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules
Bass is out this season entitled “The Making of Santa
Claus Is Comin’ To Town and The Daydreamer.” He’ll also
be in a new TV series called Collector’s Call with Lisa
Whelchel from The Facts of Life. Contact him at
Rickgoldsc@aol.com

13. ==> Is it Time to Go Back to Grad School?

Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates found career success
without a college degree, but their stories are the
exception, not the rule. Today a graduate degree has
replaced a bachelor’s degree as the educational
requirement for many employers. Interview Dr. Don
Martin and Kevin Kiley to learn why is now the best
time to think about going to grad school. Find out
what the biggest mistake graduate school applicants
make and what are the 7 questions you need to ask
yourself before applying to grad school. Dr. Don Martin
was the admissions dean at three top-tier universities
and in three different disciplines and is the author of
“Road Map for Graduate Study: A Guide for Prospective
Students.” Kevin Kiley has served as admissions
director in a top-tier MBA program. They have
successfully coached hundreds of individuals through
the graduate school application process and together
have over 50 years of graduate admissions experience.
Contact Dr. Don Martin at (917) 273-2316;
dmartin@gradschoolroadmap.com or Kevin Kiley at (314)
334-1320; KKiley@rtirguests.com

14. ==> How to Start a Business on Your Lunch Hour

Although many people love the idea of being their own
boss, few act on it due to a lack of time, money or
knowledge. Lorri Craig, who started a business out of
her bedroom, can explain how to start a business on
your lunch hour and learn from her mistakes so you
won’t have to repeat them. The creator of the Lunch Bag
MBA program, Lorri can discuss creating a business from
doing what you love, determining if your idea is
viable, listening to your gut, thinking like an
investor and more. She has lots of inspiring success
stories to share too. Craig is a Certified Financial
Planner with a master’s degree in finance who says you
don’t have to go to graduate school to start your own
viable business. Contact her at (541) 453-1742;
LCraig@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Are Men Really Scared of Women at Work?

Perhaps you saw the Bloomberg News article about men on
Wall Street who say they are afraid to hire women or be
alone with female colleagues in the wake of the #MeToo
movement. Is it true that many men on Wall Street and
other industries now feel that way or is this an
exaggerated reaction of a vocal minority? Wall Street
executive, business consultant and career coach Tamara
Lashchyk (Lash-check) thinks such comments are a gross
generalization made by a few in an attempt to diminish
#MeToo and to maintain the “bro-culture” status quo.
Oddly enough, she had expected such a backlash when she
was researching her bestselling book, “Lose the Gum: A
Survival Guide for Women on Wall Street, Main Street
and Every Street in Between,” but instead she has found
that the men she has interviewed think avoiding female
colleagues is ridiculous. This experienced talk show
guest can also talk about ways some men have
experienced collateral damage from the movement and the
behaviors women sometimes exhibit at work that holds
them back including the No. 1 thing that makes men in
the office cringe. Contact Tamara at (732) 373-3543;
TLashchyk@rtirguests.com

16. ==> New Treatment Options for Chronic Pain

The opioid crisis has not only taken many lives, it’s
left millions of people searching for safe ways to
manage their chronic pain. Invite Trip Goolsby, M.D.,
to discuss a new “pain healing” approach for those who
have been dependent upon prescription medications for
decades. Among the new options is a neurostimulation
device that attaches to the patient’s ear and is able
to act on nerve centers in the brain controlling blood
pressure (vasodilatation) and pain (endorphin
secretion). Goolsby says the therapy is a conservative
treatment for chronic pain and can also help peripheral
artery disease. Invite him to share the latest in pain
healing therapy as well as his Six Pillars approach to
optimized health. Infinite Health Integrative Medicine
Center is an integrative practice with a niche focus on
health optimization, longevity and regenerative
medicines. Contact LeNae Goolsby at (337) 312-8234;
LeNae.Goolsby@gmail.com

17. ==> How to Recover from a Bad, Awful Day

Everyone has days when everything seems to go wrong.
Maybe you’ve had a fender-bender, your daughter got in
trouble in school and your colleagues at work forgot to
tell you about an important meeting you should have
attended. Add in some worrisome news out of Washington
and you have a classic bad news day. Awful stuff
happens, of course, but we don’t need to be anxious or
stressed out. To make any bad day go away, harness the
vocal healing powers of Dawn Crystal. Have her on your
show and listen as her angelic vocalizations help you
and your audience achieve these benefits: greater calm
and peacefulness; fast stress relief; and unlimited
energy to conquer all challenges. Dawn has been healing
people over the air using sound for 25 years and has
been interviewed on the radio more than 40 times and
has been a guest on major TV shows. Contact her at
(808) 907-6294; DCrystal@rtirguests.com

18. ==> How to Become a Great Conversationalist

When’s the last time you had a decent conversation?
With your spouse? Your friends? Your coworkers? If
you’re like most people, having good conversations is a
thing of the past. Between social media overload and
living in the land of soundbites, the art of
conversation is dead. Enter Jean-Paul Gravel, an
Emotional Freedom expert, who can explain exactly why
your audience isn’t having the conversations they can
and why. He’ll explain why unlocking the hidden power
of Emotional Freedom is the key to not only having a
great conversation for a change, but also creating a
better mindset so that your emotions are working FOR
you, not AGAINST you. Jean-Paul Gravel is an
international speaker, author, and coach, whose work
has been endorsed by medical doctors, top CEO,
entrepreneurs, and many others, and has been featured
in many regional and national publications. Contact
Olga Kniazeva (604) 265-7469; JGravel@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Myths about the One Percent

How bad is the 1% really? What are the myths
surrounding this economic group and the families it
represents? Interview Ivan Obolensky and find out! He
grew up in this world and has firsthand experience with
it. People often ask how does one get to be a part of
the 1%? Misconceptions abound about their ethics,
morals and attitudes. Find out how the 1% really lives…
not only with each other, but those around them, both
professionally and personally. “People think that those
who have wealth are self-centered, have no problems,
don’t contribute to society, or that they are simply
lucky and entitled,” says Ivan, “but nothing could be
further from the truth.” Find out why trust is so
important to the wealthy – and how it helps keep them
on top. Ivan Obolensky is an author and a true
Renaissance man in his own right. His novel Eye of the
Moon won “Best First Book (Fiction)” in the IRDA’s.
Contact Ivan Obolensky at (818) 495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com

20. ==> Interview the ‘Decision Doula’

12/4/18 RTIR Newsletter: Trump’s Trade Truce, Hanukkah Baker, Holiday

December 4, 2018

01. The Truth about Trump’s Trade Truce
02. Are You a Victim of Marriott Security Breach?
03. The Kosher Baker Lightens Up Hanukkah
04. Creating to Heal: Shining a Light On Darkness
05. What Melania’s Holiday Decorations Say
06. ‘What I Learned Turning Around 150 Different Businesses’
07. Why We Fell for the Homeless Vet GoFundMe Scam
08. Use Your Life Insurance Policy to Pay Health Costs
09. Is Donald Trump Making America Great Again?
10. How Ordinary People Enable Human Trafficking
11. This M.D. Has a Cure for ‘Trump Anxiety Syndrome’
12. Relieve Holiday Stress in Seconds
13. How to Boost Your Libido for the Holidays
14. Eat All You Want at Holiday Parties and Not Gain a Pound
15. 2 Choices Could Lead to Your Happiest Holiday
16. Why Holiday Dread is on the Rise
17. Homework Over the Holidays? Is it Necessary?
18. Ending the Isolation from Miscarriages
19. What Really Happens When We Die?
20. How Science and Faith Can Lead to Success in Life

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1. ==> The Truth about Trump’s Trade Truce

President Trump claims a big leap forward with a
reported temporary truce with China’s President Xi
Jinping in the ongoing trade war, but Dr. John Lee says
the reality is far more unsettling, especially for
China. “The problem remains lack of clarity with
respect to objectives: going after Chinese intellectual
property violations, greater access for American
firms in China, discouraging distorting subsidies to
state-owned enterprises and national champions,
challenging Chinese plans to dominate industries as
laid out in ‘Made in China 2025,’ disentangling
critical American supply chains from reliance on China,
or simply reducing the trade deficit.” John Lee is a
Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the Hudson Institute in
Washington DC. He is also a Senior Fellow (non-
resident) at the United States Studies Centre and
adjunct professor at the University of Sydney. From
2016 until April 2018 he was senior national security
adviser to the Australian foreign minister and also
served as the lead adviser on the 2017 Foreign Policy
White Paper. Contact Carolyn Stewart at (202) 974-6456;
cstewart@hudson.org

2. ==> Are You a Victim of Marriott Security Breach?

Marriott says its guest reservation system was hacked,
potentially exposing the personal information of
approximately 500 million guests. How would you know if
your information was taken and what can you do about
it? Tax pro Abby Eisenkraft says one of the most
telling signs of identity theft happen when you try to
file your tax return. “With the Marriott break
affecting hundreds of millions of people, and tax
season right around the corner, this is a recipe for
disaster!” Invite Eisenkraft on your show to help your
audience identify the signs of identity theft and what
steps to take if they are a victim. Abby Eisenkraft is
the author of “Combat Tax-Related Identity Theft: The
Workbook.” Contact her at (347) 598-0111;
abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

3. ==> The Kosher Baker Lightens Up Hanukkah

Hanukkah may be the Festival of Light, but traditional
brisket, latkes, and kugels are anything but! Invite
Paula Shoyer, aka The Kosher Baker, to share strategies
for taking recipes your family loves and expects on the
table… and making them healthier! Paula, a healthy chef
with a passion for pastries, will explain how to
balance your holiday meals with lighter main courses
that leave extra room—and calories—to enjoy delicious
desserts made with whole grains. Paula Shoyer graduated
with a pastry degree from the Ritz Escoffier in Paris,
and does cooking and baking demos around the world. She
is a freelance writer, competed on Food Network’s Sweet
Genius, and has appeared on TV many times. She’s
written several books including her latest “The Healthy
Jewish Kitchen.” Contact her at (301) 404-8998.

4. ==> Creating to Heal: Shining a Light On Darkness

Fighting chronic illness can get overwhelming and dark.
But starting this Sunday, anyone—regardless of their
location, illness or disability—can be inspired by
artists from around the world as they share their
personal stories about creating to heal. Pop
singer/songwriter Lisa Sniderman (Aoede) collaborated
with 50+ artists for ‘Lights in the Darkness’, a week
of multi-media live/streaming events that runs December
9th thru the 16th. Lisa realized midway through her 10-
year battle with a rare, auto-immune disease that her
art wasn’t just therapeutic, it had become a lifeline,
and a path to her healing. She says, “My vision is to
share how we’ve become lights for others through our
stories and art, focused on the art of healing.” Lisa
Sniderman is an award-winning, multi-talented artist
and author. Contact her at (415) 713-6193;
booking@alightinthedarkness.info

5. ==> What Melania’s Holiday Decorations Say

When First Lady Melania Trump opted to decorate the
White House with bare red Christmas trees, the backlash
was quick and scathing. Many social media users, late
night talk show hosts and style pundits likened the
trees to something out of the dystopian saga “The
Handmaid’s Tale,” the bloodbath scene from Stephen
King’s “The Shining” and blood-soaked rags. Color
and style expert B.P. Greycastle says she should have
consulted with him first. “It doesn’t work very well;
the trees are too plain.” He can also share the
surprising message that Melania is really trying to get
across. A Vietnam veteran who studied fashion under the
G.I. Bill, Greycastle worked in the fabric and fashion
industries for many years, where he discovered the
dramatic impact colors have on people’s lives. He is
the author of the book “Your Name and Colors: Key to
Your Beauty, Career, Personality, Romance and Success.”
Contact him at bpg@namecolorology.com or (510) 323
5205.

6. ==> ‘What I Learned Turning Around 150 Different
Businesses’

7. ==> Why We Fell for the Homeless Vet GoFundMe Scam

You probably read about the GoFundMe scam that raised
$400,000 for a homeless man and the couple who
concocted it. What you haven’t heard is Glen
Dunzweiler’s controversial take on it. He’s a
documentary maker who has spent a lot of time with
homeless individuals. In this timely show, Dunzweiler
will say that it’s wrong for us to require homeless
people to do something special in order for us to care
about them (like give up the last $20 they have to buy
someone else gas). He’ll also explain why he has a
problem with prosecuting Johnny Bobbitt, Kate McClure
and Mark D’Amico for lying. In addition, he’ll pass on
the following lesson: “Help the people in front of you,
do your research, talk to homeless people and don’t
just give the internet $400,000.” Dunzweiler is a
former college professor whose documentary,
“yHomeless,” can be seen on Amazon Prime. He is the
author of “Things I’ve Learned from the Homeless.”
Contact him at (702) 767-7434; glen@glendunzweiler.com

8. ==> Use Your Life Insurance Policy to Pay Health
Costs

With the state of health care today many people live in
fear that a life-threatening illness could wipe out
their savings, creating a financial maelstrom that
their family would never recover from. David Kottler,
aka the Insurance Doctor ™, explains how selling off a
life insurance policy you don’t need any more can
generate the cash to pay hospital bills… get out of
debt… or even make a cash gift to the non-profit of
their choice! How is this possible? Did you know that
90% of all life insurance policies lapse before
maturity? Or that when you don’t need your policy any
longer you could auction it off? For cash? David
combines his legal and business experience with a
passion for philanthropy. His book “The Best Kept Money
Secret in Your Insurance Policy” details everything
your audience needs to know about how to get that
insurance policy working for them! Contact David at
(216) 857-0282; dkottler0112@gmail.com

9. ==> Is Donald Trump Making America Great Again?

10. ==> How Ordinary People Enable Human Trafficking

Anyone with an ounce of humanity and compassion is
horrified at the idea of vulnerable people being
transported to other countries to be used as forced sex
workers and laborers. But many of us don’t realize that
we are unwittingly contributing to the problem. “Each
of us, whether we know it or not, is part of the
problem, whether it’s by the clothes we wear, the food
we eat or the porn we watch,” says Raleigh Sadler, a
Christian reverend and founder and executive director
of the New York-based non-profit Let My People Go. “We
are creating a demand for the exploitation of our
neighbors.” Raleigh will share the shocking ways your
everyday choices support the epidemic of human
trafficking, and what average, everyday people can do
to stop the horror. He is the author of the upcoming
book “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking.”
Contact him at Raleigh@lmpgnetwork.org or (917)
952-5845.

11. ==> This M.D. Has a Cure for ‘Trump Anxiety
Syndrome’

If you’ve been feeling anxious, hopeless, angry,
fearful and depressed since the 2016 presidential
election, you’re not alone. Trump Anxiety Syndrome
(TAS) is a thing, and physician Steven M. Hall has seen
an uptick in patients suffering from this. According to
Dr. Steven, this is exactly what Trump wants. “This
feeds Trump; he lives on this,” he says. “Reasoning
doesn’t work with Trump supporters. Liberal people want
to do everything with reason, but it just doesn’t work.
You can’t change other people’s minds.” Not only does
TAS affect people mentally, the stress it causes can
also impact their physical health. Dr. Steven can share
simple yet powerful ways to combat the stress, on both
the mental and physical levels. Dr. Steven received his
medical degree from University of Utah School of
Medicine and has been practicing family medicine since
1985. He is the author of “The 7 Tools of Healing:
Unlock Your Inner Wisdom and Live the Life Your Soul
Desires.” Contact him at (425) 531-3684.

12. ==> Relieve Holiday Stress in Seconds

13. ==> How to Boost Your Libido for the Holidays

14. ==> Eat All You Want at Holiday Parties without
Gaining a Pound

Holiday parties are loaded with temptations – fancy
cakes and pies, eggnog, rich appetizers. So how can you
indulge without gaining weight? Sora Venikoff will
teach your audience her simple Green Technique that
will allow them to eat all their favorite holiday foods
without gaining weight. Sora has taught her program
under the auspices of a leading New York City
endocrinologist as well as at the Learning Annex and
Lennox Hill Hospital. She lost 25 pounds and has kept
them off for decades and has helped hundreds of people
discover the secret to knowing when to stop eating. She
is the author of “Eat Want You Want! Stop When You
Want! A No-Diet, Weight-Loss Program.” Reach her at
(212) 464-8590; soravernikofff@gmail.com

15. ==> 2 Choices Could Lead to Your Happiest Holiday

Are you finding yourself waiting for somebody else to:
Make this holiday time happier and more memorable for
you? Or help you avoid seasonal worries and even
loneliness? Or build your confidence, relieve “holiday
overwhelm” and set the stage for an excellent 2019? In
reality, the choice is YOURS — says sought-after
speaker, author and motivational choice expert Rico
Racosky. Invite this articulate guest on-air to reveal
how easy it is to choose joy and motivation. Rico,
known internationally as The New Story Guy, will reveal
that holiday happiness starts when you move toward a
meaningful new story and away from your old frustrating
story that hasn’t been working for you. He will offer
advice on accepting the “I choose to…” model as we
handle money (from gift shopping to donations),
transform relationships, build career and even face
health issues. Rico’s latest book is “Just2Choices.”
Contact him at (303) 928-9368; Rico@Just2Choices.com

16. ==> Why Holiday Dread is on the Rise

Sometimes the holidays aren’t what they’re hyped up to
be. According to Consumer Reports, people of all ages
dread the long lines and travel, the shopping and
decorating, the out-of-town guests and non-stop
partying. How about those bitter political arguments
that accompany every meal? We’re living in chaotic
times, and it’s difficult to get into that merry
holiday mode. Author and Life Coach Elizabeth Trinkaus
offers simple strategies that will help you prepare for
a peaceful holiday season, steps that will help you
claim your own space even in the most toxic atmosphere.
For more than 25 years, Elizabeth Trinkaus conducts
workshops and speaks all over the world, helping people
find their worth, speak their mind, and crush the
obstacles that prevent them from fulfilling their
potential. She works with professional groups and
individuals, and her straightforward, sensible approach
will inspire your listeners. She can be contacted at
(919) 368-0580.

17. ==> Homework Over the Holidays? Is it Necessary?

18. ==> Ending the Isolation from Miscarriages

In her new book, “Becoming,” former first lady Michelle
Obama reveals that before having Malia and Sasha by IVF
she suffered a devastating miscarriage that left her
feeling hopeless, broken and like a failure. But the
truth is that miscarriages are more common than most of
us believe with as many as 15 to 20 percent of
pregnancies ending on that sad note. And in most cases,
there is no medical explanation for why the miscarriage
occurred and the couple did nothing wrong. Veronica
Anusionwu, who has helped more than 500 women who
suffered from infertility and had a miscarriage
herself, knows that they take an emotional toll even
decades later. Invite her on your program to discuss
the stigma, the lasting effects and ways couples can go
on to have healthy pregnancies. She is the author of
“Oh God, Why All the Miscarriages?” Contact her at 0044
(0) 7947831819; Anusionwu@aol.com

19. ==> What Really Happens When We Die?

Some people believe that we go to an afterlife, heaven
or hell after we pass on. Others are convinced that we
merely go to sleep for all eternity. While growing up
in a Midwestern funeral home where her dad was an
undertaker, Margo Lenmark learned the truth about what
really happens when we depart this mortal coil. “People
send messages in death that are very clear,” she says.
“Death is not the end. I have gotten messages from dead
people that have helped me to live a better life.” She
shares her fascinating experiences and insights in her
newly published book “Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of
an Undertaker’s Daughter.” The book has received
glowing reviews from a number of prominent authors and
spiritual leaders including Deepak Chopra, who says,
“Life is not the opposite of death. It is birth and
death that are opposites. Life is the continuum of
birth and death eternally, and now. Read this
engrossing book for your own insights into reality.”
Contact Margo at margolenmark1@gmail.com or (828)
260-0873.

20. ==> How Science and Faith Can Lead to Success in
Life

While science and religion have long been considered
mutually exclusive, David L. Peters credits both for
his good fortune in business and his personal life. At
84, he has achieved great prominence in his career as
an engineer, holds 18 patents, raised seven great kids
and has enjoyed a loving marriage of 57 years. In
addition, he has just become a first-time author of a
well-received book that reveals the secrets to success
and happiness. “My faith comes through science, as I
firmly believe that quantum physics has proven the
existence of a power or force beyond all,” he says.
David has accomplished this by applying the 12 Steps of
Alcoholic Anonymous to his daily life, which he says
can help anyone, even if they never touched liquor or
drugs. He can share simple but powerful ways how others
can, too. David L. Peters is the author of “The 12
Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding the Kingdom of God
that Lies Within.” Contact him at davep434@gmail.com or
(607)725-8559.

11/29/18 RTIR Newsletter: Manafort & Mueller, Holiday Party Etiquette, Death Penalty

November 29, 2018

01. Manafort & Mueller – What Does It All Mean?
02. Another Way to View the Immigration ‘Crisis’
03. Mississippi and the Confederate Legacy
04. Tech Expert: The Future of Cryptocurrency
05. Tis the Season for Scammers
06. Biggest Holiday Money Mistakes
07. Holiday Party Dos and Don’ts
08. How to Pick the Perfect Holiday Wine
09. Do Holiday Gatherings Feel Like ‘Game of Thrones’?
10. ‘Nutcracking’ Tips to Tame Holiday Anxiety
11. Top 10 Holiday Gifts to Give a Widow
12. 50+ Artists Share Inspirational Healing Journeys
13. How to Start a Business on Your Lunch Hour
14. How to Make the Death Penalty More Humane
15. Surprising Reason You Might Get the Flu This Year
16. Thanks Michelle! Obama Discusses Miscarriage
17. How to Get Your Teenage Son to Talk to You
18. Develop Your Inner Bull***t Detector!
19. Myths about the One Percent
20. The Making of ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’
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1. ==> Manafort & Mueller – What Does It All Mean?

Is Paul Manafort’s failed cooperation a setback for
Justice Department special prosecutor Robert Mueller
and a bullet dodged for President Donald Trump and
administration insiders? Invite
Criminal defense attorney Geoffrey Nathan to discuss
the issue and what effect Manafort’s plea agreement
violations could mean for his own future, and the
larger investigation. Nathan has
successfully defended US soldiers accused of
international war crimes by the Army in Iraq and
Afghanistan in military court. His firm frequently
negotiates with the United States Attorney’s
Office, District Attorneys, DEA, Homeland Security,
Secret Service and ATF. He also worked in the Jimmy
Carter White House many years ago. Contact Ryan
McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919)
377-1200.

2. ==> Another Way to View the Immigration ‘Crisis’

Tony J. Selimi, once a migrant and now one of the
world’s leading transformational coaches and human
behavior specialists, says there is no immigration
crisis, and that treating migrants badly
is neither the problem nor the solution to the current
fears about immigrants coming to the United States and
other countries. He says, “What we do, say, and feel
about migrants is either a
reflection of engaging with our animalistic nature or
comes from a place of empathy, compassion and love,
which is our true greatness. The choice is ours to
make.” Selimi will discuss why
people perceive immigration as a crisis and offer
twelve tips to consciously approach and handle the
issue of immigrants. Tony J. Selimi is the author of “A
Path to Wisdom” and “#Loneliness –
The Virus of the Modern Age,” and co-creator of “Living
My Illusion- The Truth Hurts,” an award-winning
documentary. Tony has appeared on over 100 TV and radio
stations across the world.
Contact him at +44 &8 1717 4708; tony@tonyselimi.com

3. ==> Mississippi, Hyde-Smith and the Confederate
Legacy

Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith won re-election in
Mississippi this week despite controversy over comments
some view as racist, and pictures of her in a
Confederate hat. Karen Cox, author
of “Dixie’s Daughters: The United Daughters of the
Confederacy and the Preservation of Confederate
Culture,” says Hyde-Smith’s views don’t surprise her.
“She was raised on the narrative that
cast Confederates as heroes and former slave masters as
benevolent to the enslaved. She grew up among white
Mississippians who continued to resist desegregation by
creating Mississippi’s all-
white segregation academies, designed to resist
integration. Hyde-Smith graduated from one of them in
1977.” She adds, “While there has been significant
change, and people who work for the
greater good of all citizens, the culture of white
supremacy has never left Mississippi.” Karen Cox is
professor of history at the University of North
Carolina at Charlotte. Contact her at
(704) 687-5125; kcox@uncc.edu

4. ==> Tech Expert: The Future of Cryptocurrency

Kevin Werbach is a world-renowned expert on emerging
technology. He examines business and policy
implications of developments like broadband, big data
and gamification. He’s now focusing his
efforts on cryptocurrency, bitcoin and the blockchain
and can discuss what’s coming next for cryptocurrency
and the implication of the SEC’s first civil penalties
against the cryptocurrency
industry. Werbach is a professor of legal studies and
business ethics at the University of Pennsylvania’s
Wharton School. He has advised the FCC and Department
of Commerce on communication
policy and is the author of several books including
“The Blockchain and the Architecture of Trust.” Contact
Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Erin Bolden at
(703) 646-5188.

5. ==> Tis the Season for Scammers

Tis the season for giving… and taking! Thieves know
your vulnerabilities this time of year and they are out
in full force looking for opportunities to steal your
money. Invite William
Francavilla to share ways you can minimize being
scammed this holiday season. From charity donations to
online rip-offs and social media phishing scams,
Francavilla will outline ways to make
sure your hard-earned money doesn’t fall into the wrong
hands. Francavilla is the author of “The Madoffs Among
Us, Combat the Scammers, Con Artists and Thieves Who
Are Plotting to Steal your
Money.” He’s a CFP and former senior vice president,
director of Wealth Management for Legg Mason who has
extensive media experience. Contact him at (757)
870-4590; wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

6. ==> Biggest Holiday Money Mistakes

We all overspend this time of year. If you don’t want
to wake up with a financial headache this January,
invite tax and financial expert Abby Eisenkraft to
share holiday money mistakes you
should avoid. “Do you check for coupons while you wait
on line? Don’t use public Wi-Fi! A thief can get into
your phone,” says Eisenkraft. “And never open a credit
card account in the store.
Unscrupulous employees can sell your information and
‘shoulder surfers’ can steal your ID. Even well-meaning
employees can inadvertently leave your forms out for
anyone to see.” Frequently
quoted by the press, Eisenkraft is the author of “101
Ways to Stay Off the IRS Radar” and “Combat Tax-Related
Identity Theft.” Contact her at (347) 598-0111;
abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

7. ==> Holiday Party Dos and Don’ts

Want to be a great guest at the next holiday party and
not the guy or gal who is remembered for being
thoughtless, drunk or clueless? Suzanne Wexler, a high
energy, fun, and fabulous lifestyle
expert, will offer your listeners five things to
remember in order to be the good kind of memorable.
Among the topics she’ll cover are what to bring the
host or hostess that will definitely be
appreciated, what to leave home if you are bringing
your kids, what to bring an extra pair of (you probably
would not do this on your own), and the importance of
leaving gossip for after the
party. Suzanne is published in the Huffington Post,
National Post, Bust.com and her work has been
syndicated throughout Canada. She’s been quoted in
Goodhousekeeping.com, Prevention magazine
and provided commentary on CTV National, Virgin Radio
and more. She is currently writing a humor memoir
titled “How to Swing Like a Southern Belle — Even If
You Are Frozen in the North.” Reach
her at (514) 704-0029; suzannawexler@hotmail.com

8. ==> How to Pick the Perfect Holiday Wine

The holidays are a time of good cheer and celebration,
a time to break bread with family and friends, to toast
the good times of today and those yet to come. But
choosing wine can be
intimidating—just ask anyone who has spent too much
time in the local wine shop trying to decide what to
buy to please their guests, or to impress the folks on
their shopping list. Give your
audience their own personal wine guide, and a fun,
informative romp— without the usual snobbery—through
the wonderful world of wine when you invite Jim
Laughren on your show. You’ll learn how
to avoid the most common wine mistakes a host can make,
the secret to choosing a wine gift and where to find
wine bargains. You’ll also learn how to inexpensively
add a touch of elegance to end
any holiday meal. Jim Laughren is a Certified Wine
Educator and the author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More:
Adventures in Wine Appreciation.” Contact him at (954)
661-4546; jimlaughren@gmail.com

9. ==> Do Holiday Gatherings Feel Like ‘Game of
Thrones’?

Winter is coming. Family and friends will be getting
together to celebrate the holidays, but in our
currently divisive culture it’s easy for a festive
gathering to turn into the Battle of the
Blackwater. To ensure your party doesn’t devolve into
an episode of Game of Thrones, Joffre McClung says,
“Use your common sense! No one wants to know how much
money you make, how big your
bonus was or how your stocks are doing. And when it
comes to religion, walk it, don’t talk it!” For those
who feel they need to discuss politics, Joffre advises,
“Please, just don’t. We all
need a break!” Invite Joffre to share 5 common sense
rules to make any holiday gathering a safe space where
the 7 Kingdoms can coexist, at least for the day.
Joffre McClung has appeared on
numerous radio and TV programs including CBS TV-Austin
TX, Hay House Radio and The Joe Franklin Show. A former
media producer, independent filmmaker, and author, she
takes the esoteric and
brings it back down to earth with a big dose of common
sense. Her latest book is “The Heart of the Matter.”
Contact her at (917) 690-5619 (TX);
joffremcclung@gmail.com

10. ==> ‘Nutcracking’ Tips to Tame Holiday Anxiety

The holiday season can be filled with joy, but it can
also be several weeks of sustained stress and anxiety
overload! Between the pressure to buy the right gifts,
decorate and entertain like
Martha Stewart, and get the perfect party look, it’s no
wonder people dread this time of year. But anxiety
expert Mariann Adams says holiday anxiety doesn’t have
to ruin the season. For those
bracing for the weeks ahead, she says, “You don’t have
to hate this time of year. The issue isn’t the
holidays, it’s the anxiety the holidays trigger, and
that’s something you can actually
fix!” Mariann will share “nutcracking” tips to keep you
from “cracking” and becoming “nuts” at the holidays and
discuss the many ways holiday anxiety surfaces
including avoidance, appearance
anxiety, procrastination, indecision, financial anxiety
and perfectionism. Listeners will learn easy way to
instantly reduce anxiety to enjoy the holidays. Mariann
Adams, MS, NCTM, is an
anxiety author, researcher and seasoned performer.
Contact her at (541) 377-8086; or
info@aplusperformingarts.com?

11. ==> Top 10 Holiday Gifts to Give a Widow

The holidays are especially hard for people who have
lost their spouse and for their friends and relatives.
That’s why author Trish Comer, who will be celebrating
her fifth Christmas without
her husband Bob, has put together her top ten “gifts”
to give the widows (or widowers) in your life. For
example, you’ll learn why it’s a good idea to tell
stories about the decedent and to let
his widow repeat stories you’ve heard before. Also, why
it’s fine to invite her to join your holiday dinner,
tree-trimming or caroling plans but not to compare her
to other grieving people you
know. And how appreciative she will be when you send
her a text, card or email during the holidays to let
her know you are thinking of her. In addition, she’ll
share advice for widows
themselves on focusing on the present and what you have
instead of what you used to have. Trish coauthored
“Wonder Widows” with two of her widowed friends. Reach
her at (505) 268-6097;
trish@wonderwidows.com

12. ==> 50+ Artists Share Inspirational Healing
Journeys

Fighting chronic illness can get overwhelming and dark.
Pop singer/songwriter Lisa Sniderman (Aoede) shines a
light on the darkness by sharing inspirational stories
and art from around the
world about creating to heal. Lisa realized midway
through her 10-year battle with a rare, auto-immune
disease that her art wasn’t just therapeutic, it had
become a lifeline, and a path to her
healing. She’s collaborated with 50+ artists,
musicians, and authors who have also turned to
creativity to heal, and shares their stories and art
online, and in a multi-media live/streaming
event next month that everyone can access from
anywhere. “My vision is to share how we’ve become
lights for others through our stories and art, focused
on the art of healing.” Lisa Sniderman is
an award-winning, multi-talented artist and author.
Contact her at (415) 713-6193;
booking@alightinthedarkness.info

13. ==> How to Start a Business on Your Lunch Hour

Although many people love the idea of being their own
boss, few act on it due to a lack of time, money or
knowledge. Lorri Craig, who started a business out of
her bedroom, can explain how to
start a business on your lunch hour and learn from her
mistakes so you won’t have to repeat them. The creator
of the Lunch Bag MBA program, Lorri can discuss
creating a business from doing what
you love, determining if your idea is viable, listening
to your gut, thinking like an investor and more. She
has lots of inspiring success stories to share too.
Craig is a Certified Financial
Planner with a master’s degree in finance who says you
don’t have to go to graduate school to start your own
viable business. Contact her at (541) 420-0667;
lorricraig@gmail.com

14. ==> How to Make the Death Penalty More Humane

President Trump has said he wants to reinstate the
death penalty across the board. Ohio’s execution of an
inmate back in 2014 ended up a mess – described as long
and fitful and created a legal
executions dilemma that has plagued the nation both at
a Federal and State level. Regardless of your position
on the death penalty, everyone can agree that if it’s
allowed it needs to be
humane. Dr. Ira Williams says he has the perfect
solution that eliminates all current objections. Dr.
Williams has had dual careers, serving for more than 20
years as a USAF major and senior
navigator/bombardier and for 50 years as a board-
certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and
anesthesiologist. Contact Dr. Ira Williams at (864)
676-1420; drirawilliams@gmail.com

15. ==> The Surprising Reason You Might Get the Flu
This Year

You’ve had the flu shot, which some years is only just
ten percent effective. And you do your best to avoid
people who are coughing and clearly sick. But you still
could end up with the flu,
according to Judson Somerville, M.D. This is
particularly true if you liberally slather on sunscreen
or spend a lot of time indoors. Interview Dr.
Somerville to learn why this is so and what
you can do about it. He’ll explain how taking the right
dose of an inexpensive and widely available vitamin
supplement can keep you and your family well and even
prevent the tragic deaths of
thousands of people who get the flu each year. Dr.
Somerville is the author of “The Optimal Dose: Restore
Your Health with the Power of Vitamin D3.” Reach him at
(956) 286-0766;
somervillejudson@netscape.net

16. ==> Thanks Michelle! Obama Discusses Miscarriage

In her new book, “Becoming,” former first lady Michelle
Obama revealed that before having Malia and Sasha by
IVF she had suffered a devastating miscarriage that
left her feeling hopeless,
broken and like a failure. But the truth is that
miscarriages are more common than most of us believe
with as many as 15 to 20 percent of pregnancies ending
on that sad note. And in most cases,
there is no medical explanation for why the miscarriage
occurred and the couple did nothing wrong. Veronica
Anusionwu, who has helped more than 500 women who
suffered from infertility and had a
miscarriage herself, knows that they take an emotional
toll even decades later. Invite her on your program to
discuss the stigma, the lasting effects and ways
couples can go on to have healthy
pregnancies. She is the author of “Oh God, Why All the
Miscarriages?” Contact her at 0044 (0) 7947831819 (794)
783-1819; v@helpforinfertility.com

17. ==> How to Get Your Teenage Son to Talk to You

When he was small, he told you every thought that
popped into his head. But now that he is a teenager, it
may be hard to get him to share anything about his
life. How can that be changed?
Interview Diane Auten for some answers for parents of
teens as well as younger children who will be teenagers
one day. Auten is not only a parent of two teenage sons
but also a speech
communication professor who speaks to parents about
ways to communicate better with their offspring. Invite
her on the air to discuss what parents should be doing
early to get kids to open up
later. She’ll also explain how to get more from
everyday interactions with boys—including making the
most of spending time in the car while driving them to
school or athletic practice. As a
bonus, she can also share funny stories from her book,
“The Joys of Raising Boys: The Good, the Bad, and the
Hilarious. Reach her at (805) 440-6532;
dauten@hancockcollege.edu

18. ==> Develop Your Inner Bull***t Detector!

Fake news. False social media propaganda. Government
officials and leaders who lie, lie, lie. No wonder
modern people feel so anxious, angry and disconnected
from reality. Author Kim Chestney
has the simple yet powerful solution: Intuition!
“Intuition is the most important, yet least understood
faculty of human consciousness.” Kim says. “Getting
your ego out of the way and
developing your inner voice is a great bull***t
detector. It can also facilitate well-being and growth
in all aspects of your life. It’s our natural state of
being, and the next step in our
evolution as a species. We just need to learn how to
use it!” Kim is an international best-selling author
and Intuition expert who founded the popular CREATE!
Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. She
recently launched a global online intuition school,
Intuition Lab. Contact her at kim@mystic-studio.com or
(412) 874-0898.

19. ==> Myths about the One Percent

How bad is the 1% really? What are the myths
surrounding this economic group and the families it
represents? Interview Ivan Obolensky and find out! He
grew up in this world and has firsthand
experience with it. People often ask how does one get
to be a part of the 1%? Misconceptions abound about
their ethics, morals and attitudes. Find out how the 1%
really lives… not only with
each other, but those around them, both professionally
and personally. “People think that those who have
wealth are self-centered, have no problems, don’t
contribute to society, or that they
are simply lucky and entitled,” says Ivan, “but nothing
could be further from the truth.” Find out why trust is
so important to the wealthy – and how it helps keep
them on top. Ivan Obolensky
is an author and a true Renaissance man in his own
right. His novel Eye of the Moon won “Best First Book
(Fiction)” in the IRDA’s. Contact Ivan Obolensky at
(818) 662-9731;
ivan@smithobolenskymedia.com

20. ==> The Making of ‘Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town’

It’s been 50 years since the holiday classic Santa
Claus is Comin’ to Town premiered on network TV but
fans continue to watch it each Christmas season with
many introducing the Burgermeister
Meisterburger to their kids—and grandkids! Invite
Rankin/Bass Productions’ official historian/biographer
Rick Goldschmidt to share trivia about the magical
Animagic TV special. You’ll learn how
the show was made and the Hollywood stars behind the
characters like Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney and Keenan
Wynn. Goldschmidt’s fifth book on the work of Arthur
Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass is
out this season entitled “The Making of Santa Claus Is
Comin’ To Town and The Daydreamer.” He’ll also be in a
new TV series called Collector’s Call with Lisa
Whelchel from The Facts of Life.
Contact him at Rickgoldsc@aol.com

11/27/18 RTIR Newsletter: –Caravan Chaos, Crimefighting Cameraman, Can Christmas Carols Cure Crankiness?

November 27, 2018

01. Migrant Caravan – Who Are They?
02. Why Sanctuary Cities Should Be Protected
03. He Resigned Over Campaign Against Judges
04. The Kosher Baker Lightens Up Holiday Favorites
05. Bah Humbug! How Carols Unlock Christmas Spirit
06. Learn to Say ‘NO!’ this Holiday
07. The Empty Chair at the Holiday Table
08. Help! The Annoying Relatives Are Coming
09. How to Deal with the Drunk at the Holiday Party
10. Should You Buy a Christmas Puppy? Dress Your Dog as
Santa?
11. Cameraman Takes on Organized Crime Ring
12. Health-Care Fraud Costs Taxpayers $100 Billion a
Year
13. Deceived: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
14. Where Have all the Good Conversations Gone?
15. Wonder Widows Break the Silence of Widowhood
16. Do a Show on Long Distance Healing
17. Interview the Decision Doula
18. Are People without Kids Happier?
19. The Future is Feminine!
20. Is Feminism the Cause of Divorce?
=======================================
1. ==> Migrant Caravan – Who Are They?

The caravan of migrants from Central America caused a
crisis at the US/MX border in San Diego this weekend as
hundreds tried to storm the border crossing. President
Trump is again talking about his wall, but who are the
people he’s trying to keep out? According to the United
Nations, the caravan is made up of men, women and
children mostly from Honduras, though some are
Guatemalan and others are from El Salvador. Suyapa
Portillo, an assistant professor at Pitzer College who
observed last year’s election in Honduras says, “Juan
Orlando Hernandez’s presidency cannot provide jobs,
healthcare, safety in their neighborhoods or food.
Eating in Honduras is a luxury. Minimum wage is under
$400 dollars a month, but electricity, water and food,
costs well over $500 a month for a household.” She
adds, “The country has witnessed a decline in security,
becoming one of the most dangerous countries in the
world, where children, women and transgender people are
killed at the rate of a country in an active war.”
Suyapa Portillo just wrote the piece “An Illegitimate,
U.S.-Backed Regime is Fueling the Honduran Refugee
Crisis.” She is in contact with people in Honduras who
are also be available for interviews. Contact her at
Suyapa_Portillo@pitzer.edu; @SuyapaPV

2. ==> Why Sanctuary Cities and States Should Be
Protected

While immigration remains a highly controversial topic,
many experts believe that sanctuary states and cities
serve an important purpose. According to Raleigh
Sadler, a Christian reverend and founder and executive
director of the New York-based non-profit Let My People
Go, these protections can help to decrease epidemic
human trafficking. “One of the first things New York
City Mayor Denis DiBlasio did was to give undocumented
immigrants their own IDs,” he says. “They became a wee
bit less vulnerable. Some people are scared to death to
get an ID because they don’t want to be on a registry.
A lot of immigrants have been conditioned not to trust
anybody. I think this is good.” Raleigh founded this
group in 2013 to combat global human rights injustices.
He can discuss how this epidemic affects society at
every level, and what we can all do to help stem the
tide of oppression. He is the author of the upcoming
book “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking.”
Contact him at Raleigh@lmpgnetwork.org or (917)
952-5845.

3. ==> He Resigned Over Campaign Against Immigration
Judges

Gianfranco De Girolamo, an immigrant from Italy, became
a US citizen in 2015 and was awarded a coveted position
in the U.S. Department of Justice a year later. But he
recently resigned his position and writes in the Los
Angeles Times: “I had hoped to serve this country for
the long haul. But I couldn’t stand by, or be complicit
in, a mean-spirited and unscrupulous campaign to
undermine the everyday work of the Justice Department
and the judges who serve in our immigration courts — a
campaign that hurts many of my fellow immigrants in the
process. …I’ve long admired the independence and
legitimacy that the judiciary enjoys in the United
States, so I found the attacks on judges deeply
disturbing and troubling. They reminded me of Trump’s
Italian alter-ego, Silvio Berlusconi, who spent most of
his tenure as Italy’s prime minister fighting off
lawsuits by delegitimizing and attacking the judiciary,
calling it ‘a cancer of democracy’ and accusing judges
of being communist.” Gianfranco De Girolamo was an
attorney at the Department of Justice from 2017 to
2018.
He currently practices law in Los Angeles. Contact him
at (213) 278-4073; gdg@degilaw.com

4.==> The Kosher Baker Lightens Up Holiday Favorites

Chanukah, Christmas, New Year’s. No matter what holiday
you are celebrating, there is just too much food around
and too many tempting treats. Paula Shoyer has
strategies for taking recipes your family loves and
making them healthier. Paula, a healthy chef with a
passion for pastries, will explain how to balance
lighter main courses with delicious desserts that are
made with whole grains. Paula Shoyer, known as “the
kosher baker,” graduated with a pastry degree from the
Ritz Escoffier in Paris, and does cooking and baking
demos around the world. She is a freelance writer,
competed on Food Network’s Sweet Genius, and has
appeared on TV many times. She’s written several books
including her latest “The Healthy Jewish Kitchen.”
Contact her at (301) 404-8998.

5. ==> Bah Humbug! How Carols Unlock Christmas Spirit

6. ==> Learn to Say ‘NO!’ this Holiday

Why is it so hard to say “No!” to your mother-in-law?
Or to your sister who, yet again, has usurped Christmas
Eve dinner? Why is it so hard to set boundaries with
our family members? Especially over the holidays? “It’s
easy to start feeling angry and resentful when we
continually feel we have to say yes to things we don’t
want to do.” says Jennifer Cochern, a seasoned
counselor who helps people understand what boundaries
are, how to create them and how to keep them in place…
even with that mother-in-law! (A daunting task for
sure!) Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a counselor and the
author of Alignment: Move from Internal Chaos to
Clarity. She has worked with hundreds of clients
promoting personal growth and healthier relationship
skills. Contact Jennifer Cochern at (208) 571-2511;
jenc.thebridge@gmail.com

7. ==> The Empty Chair at the Holiday Table

8. ==> Help! The Annoying Relatives Are Coming

Tis the season to be merry. However, some relatives
make it difficult to spend time with them. There’s
Uncle Harry, who loves to argue politics and your
mother-in-law who nitpicks the food, the tree and just
about everything else. And even your dad, who can’t
resist showering you with unwanted advice. Instead of
getting stressed out by the usual suspects, interview
psychotherapist Gillian Padgett for tips you can use to
get through the holidays with more joy. An expert on
reducing stress, Gillian will share the importance of
planning your escape route ahead of time, leaving your
emotional baggage outside, and trying to understand the
offending person’s modus operandi and your former role
in setting that person off. She can even explain ways
holiday stress can be a gift! Gillian is the author of
“Let Stress Heal Your Life.” Reach her at (647)
270-7602; gillian@stresswisdomsolutions.com

9. ==> How to Deal with the Drunk at the Holiday Party

With 1 out of every 3 people suffering from addiction,
you’ll likely be in the company of an addict of some
sort over the holiday season. Interview Michael McGee,
MD and learn 5 tips to deal with someone whose
addiction-fueled behavior can ruin everyone’s good
time. He’ll help your audience navigate this
uncomfortable experience in the moment, both in their
homes and at the inevitable office holiday party! Dr.
Michael McGee trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical
Schools and has helped hundreds of patients beat
addiction and go on to lead full lives. He is the
author of “Joy of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide to
Recovery from Addiction.” Contact Dr. McGee at (978)
360-6071; mdm@wellmind.com

10. ==> Should You Buy a Christmas Puppy? Dress Your
Dog as Santa?

The holidays aren’t just for people. Pets also
experience them; sometimes that means dressing them up
in “cute costumes” for Instagram photos, taking them to
have their photo taken with Santa Claus, treating them
to new foods and toys and exposing them to a barrage of
unfamiliar guests. Animal intuitive Nora Truscello will
share how to give your pets happier holidays by
“reading” their energy, how to tell if your pet likes
posing for photos in the outfit you have in mind, and
how to choose a puppy or dog to best fit your family.
Nora can even read the energy of pets that are not in
the room to help people get the answers about their
pet’s preferences they crave the most. Nora Truscello
is the author of “The Science of Intuition” and “The
Spiritual Psychic.” Contact her at (302) 803-2307;
nora@intointuition.com

11. ==> Cameraman Takes on Organized Crime Ring

12. ==> Health-Care Fraud Costs Taxpayers $100 Billion
a Year

Health-care fraud is rampant and rising, costing
taxpayers at least $100 billion annually. Some
physicians pad their incomes by duplicate billing,
billing for services they don’t perform or performing
services patients do not even need. Sharon Bahrych, who
has been a physician assistant for 30 years and is
researching a TEDx talk on the subject of health-care
fraud, can talk about what motivates doctors to cheat
as well as share startling statistics and incidents of
fraud she encountered in her own career. More
importantly, she can share what patients can do to
report it and stop it. Sharon trained at Baylor College
of Medicine and has a master’s in public health from
the University of Texas School of Public Health. Reach
her at (303) 770-1645; colorado-pa@msn.com

13. ==> Deceived: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

14. ==> Where Have All the Good Conversations Gone?

Think about it. When’s the last time you had a decent
conversation? With your spouse? Your friends? Your
coworkers? If you’re like most people, having good
conversations is a thing of the past. Between social
media overload and living in the land of soundbites,
the art of conversation is dead. Enter Jean-Paul
Gravel, an Emotional Freedom expert, who can explain
exactly why your audience isn’t having the
conversations they can and why. He’ll explain why
unlocking the hidden power of Emotional Freedom is the
key to not only having a great conversation for a
change, but also creating a better mindset so that your
emotions are working for you, not against you. Jean-
Paul Gravel is an international speaker, author, and
coach, whose work has been endorsed by medical doctors,
top CEO, entrepreneurs, and many others, and has been
featured in many regional and national publications.
Contact Olga Kniazeva at (604) 354-4888;
olga@throughconversation.com

15. ==> Wonder Widows Break the Silence of Widowhood

There are more than 11 million widows living in America
and every year, more women join their ranks, some
suddenly, others after a spouse’s long illness. While
friends and family want to help, they often have no
idea what to do to help a woman recover her equilibrium
after the loss of her husband. Three friends from
Albuquerque have written “Wonder Widows: Three Grieving
Widows Coming Together to Break the Silence of
Widowhood” to help others cope and understand. Peggy
Langenwalter was widowed after 42 years of marriage
when her husband died of injuries after falling off a
ladder, Trish Comer’s 36-year marriage ended after her
spouse was felled by a short illness, and Jennifer Cox-
Horak was married just six years and pregnant with her
second child when her husband succumbed to pancreatic
cancer. The Wonder Windows will offer dos and don’ts
for interacting with grieving widows including how to
offer real help and support, and things you should
never say after when someone’s lost a loved one. The
three are wellness educators whose combined expertise
includes hypnosis, Ayurveda and aromatherapy. Contact
Trish Comer at (505) 268-6097; trish@wonderwidows.com

16. ==> Do a Show on Long Distance Healing

For a great live show, ask listeners to send in healing
requests and have Ed Kuiper, to teach the audience how
to harness their collective energy and transmit it to
the recipients. Ed has done this successfully before
with live audiences and amazing reports of healing that
occur are a powerful witness to the healing energy in
all of us that most of us don’t know we have. As an
officer of two major life insurance companies and
founder and CEO of several national companies, Ed spent
over 40 years in the business world before becoming a
“Master of Self-Healing.” Contact him at (207)
592-2032; edkuiperreports@gmail.com

17. ==> Interview the Decision Doula

Sometimes making a tough decision can feel like giving
birth! Have you ever had to make a tough decision?
Like whether to leave a job? Get out of a relationship?
Or what medical treatment to pursue? It can leave you
feeling scared, lonely, and frozen with fear. Terrie
Novak is an expert at decision-making, or “choice-
making” as she likes to call it. As a systems analyst,
she does it every day at work for her customers. So,
when she was faced with a scary diagnosis and an even
scarier treatment option, she decided (after freaking
out) to apply what she does at work to help her make
some important decisions. Terrie Novak’s unique
framework for “choice-making” can be applied to
decisions of any kind. Her book, “Hypothesis: An HPV
Healing Experiment”, outlines a six-step process she
created to help heal herself. Contact Terrie at (503)
707-4750; teresamarie.novak@gmail.com

18. ==> Are People without Kids Happier?

Do people without children have more freedom and
control in their lives? Are they happier as a result?
Patricia Houtz will share what the research shows as
she explains why she decided not to be a wife—or
mother. Childlessness is becoming more common in the
U.S., with over 47 percent of U.S. women childless by
age 45. She can also talk about what young women see in
older men, when she carried a 9mm gun and busted drug
dealers and the unexpected thing that happened when she
turned down a marriage proposal. Houtz is the author of
the upcoming book “Solo by Choice,” a memoir in which
she shares the remarkable life she has led by being
proudly single and child-free. Reach her at (775)
376-1676; jupiter@pyramid.net

19. ==> The Future is Feminine!

Men have been running the world for thousands of years.
But could we be headed into a more collaborative world
in which women will be increasingly running the show?
Lorri Craig will explain why the future is feminine
covering how a female-led world will affect the
business world, the way we raise our sons and daughters
and more. She’ll also share ways this change should
lead to fresh ideas and greater empathy and what men
will need to know about fitting in. She’ll talk about
everything from more women attending college than men,
more women starting businesses than men, more women
running for political offices, the success of the Me
Too Movement and more. Craig is a Certified Financial
Planner with a master’s degree in finance. She is the
developer of the Wake the Warrior Woman program.
Contact her at (541) 420-0667; lorricraig@gmail.com

20. ==> Is Feminism the Cause of Divorce?

In the old days, women mostly stayed home, raised the
kids and kept house while their husbands were the
breadwinners. Those days are over, as most couples,
especially those with children, require two incomes
just to survive. Plus, women have made tremendous
strides in terms of independence and career
establishment. But according to Pastor Eric Hawthorne,
men and women should maintain old-fashioned,
traditional roles in order to have successful
marriages. “The ladies should submit to their
husbands,” he says. “The way the scriptures are
written, wives should honor those things, even if she
makes more money. It’s important to look up to the man
to be the leader of the family.” While this view may
seem shocking and even offensive to modern feminists,
Eric will share how this philosophy can actually help
couples to build and maintain strong marital bonds.
Eric Hawthorne is the second-generation pastor of
Daystar Deliverance Ministries in Richardson, Texas,
and the author of the book “Are You Ready for
Marriage?” Contact him at hiitselh@yahoo.com or (972)
464-6563.

11/20/18 RTIR Newsletter: Holiday TV Specials, In the Studio with Prince, Healing Journeys

November 20, 2018

01. Last Minute Turkey Tips
02. Everything about Iconic Holiday TV Specials
03. When Holiday Gatherings Feel Like ‘Game of Thrones’
04. How to Pick the Perfect Wine for Thanksgiving
05. Thanksgiving Everyday: Develop a Family Gratitude Habit
06. Enjoy the Feast without Gaining a Pound!
07. See the Holidays from Your Pet’s Perspective
08. Homelessness and the Holidays
09. How to Boost Your Libido for the Holidays
10. What Really Happened in the Studio with Prince
11. Tale of a Victim Who Solved His Own Murder
12. This Nazi Germany Survivor Forgave Hitler
13. Lessons from the Johnny Bobbitt Scam
14. How to Bring Back the Death Penalty Humanely
15. Myths about the One Percent
16. Use Your Insurance Policy to Pay Health Costs
17. 50+ Artists Share their Healing Journeys
18. Develop Your Inner Bull***t Detector!
19. How to Create Better Conversations
20. The 12 Steps Work for Anyone, No Addiction Necessary
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1. ==> Last Minute Turkey Tips

What is Thanksgiving dinner without a turkey? But for
many cooks, novice or not, it’s a once-a-year
production prone to many a disaster. Thank goodness for
the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line. Staffed with professionals
ready to help with the most trying turkey tribulations,
you can get last-minute help on everything from
thawing to basting to knowing when the bird is done,
and no question is off the table. “While we know
Thanksgiving can be full of little stresses, we also
know it’s important to not sweat the small stuff,” says Sue
Smith, co-director of the Turkey Talk-Line. “After all,
Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate being together! We
take seriously our role in making hosts’ Thanksgivings as
seamless as possible.” Butterball Turkey Talk-Line
experts are available via text, live online chats and
by phone, and this year the line is Alexa-enabled! Turkey
Talk-Line experts are available for interview. Contact
Shelby Montgomery at (312) 226-3342;
ButterballMedia@Edelman.com

2. ==> Everything about Iconic Holiday TV Specials

Before cable TV and Netflix, millions of kids waited
all year to see their favorite holiday classics like
Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
The shows remain classics as parents now share them with
their children, or indulge in some nostalgia. Invite
Rankin/Bass Productions’ official historian/biographer
Rick Goldschmidt to share trivia about the Christmas
specials including who made them and how they did it.
His fifth book on the work of Arthur Rankin, Jr. and
Jules Bass is out this season entitled “The Making of Santa Claus
Is Comin’ To Town and The Daydreamer.” He’ll also be in
a new TV series called Collector’s Call with Lisa
Whelchel from The Facts of Life. Contact him at
Rickgoldsc@aol.com

3. ==> When Holiday Gatherings Feel Like ‘Game of
Thrones’

Winter is coming. Family and friends will be getting
together to celebrate the holidays, but in our
currently divisive culture it’s easy for a festive
gathering to turn into the Battle of the Blackwater. To ensure your
party doesn’t devolve into an episode of Game of
Thrones, Joffre McClung says, “Use your common sense!
No one wants to know how much money you make, how big your
bonus was or how your stocks are doing. And when it
comes to religion, walk it, don’t talk it!” For those
who feel they need to discuss politics, Joffre advises, “Please,
just don’t. We all need a break!” Invite Joffre to
share 5 common sense rules to make any holiday
gathering a safe space where the 7 Kingdoms can coexist, at least
for the day. Joffre McClung has appeared on numerous
radio and TV programs including CBS TV-Austin TX, Hay
House Radio and The Joe Franklin Show. A former media
producer, independent filmmaker, and author, she takes
the esoteric and brings it back down to earth with a
big dose of common sense. Her latest book is “The Heart of the
Matter.” Contact her at (917) 690-5619 (TX);
joffremcclung@gmail.com

4. ==> How to Pick the Perfect Wine for Thanksgiving

The right wine can really make your Thanksgiving dinner
something special. Whether you are having turkey day at
your house or are going to be a guest at someone
else’s, wine educator Jim Laughren can help you choose
the perfect bottle with total confidence. A terrific
last-minute guest, Jim makes talking about wine nearly
as fun as imbibing it, pointing out wines that will
impress without breaking your budget and even how to
develop your palate quickly if you are more of a beer
drinker. Jim is the author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More:
Adventures in Wine Appreciation.” He can explain how to
pick the right wine for any occasion: for holidays
gifts, weddings, business dinners and more. Reach him at (954)
661-4546; jimlaughren@gmail.com

5. ==> Thanksgiving Everyday: Develop a Family
Gratitude Habit

Gratitude has been shown to increase happiness, and
Anne Andrew says that’s why it’s the top recommendation
on her list of ways to raise mentally-healthy children.
“Being grateful helps children focus on the positives
and acts as an antidote to entitlement and negativity.
While most families will express gratitude to each
other around the Thanksgiving table, having a regular
gratitude practice can yield amazing results and even
stave off depression and negative behavior as children
grow up.” She says expressing gratitude can be as simple as being
grateful for the colors of the leaves that have fallen
in the street or the smile from a woman at the grocery
store. “Sharing gratitude is a simple way to help
children appreciate the world we live in. Once you
start, kids will be on the lookout for things to share
in their next gratitude session!” Anne Andrew is a former school
principal, now a proactive parenting coach who focuses
on helping parents raise mentally-healthy, addiction-
free children. Contact her at (604) 263-8751; (604)
720-2776 (cell) or andrew8751@shaw.ca

6. ==> Enjoy the Feast without Gaining a Pound!

Thanksgiving is just the start to an entire season of
calorie-soaked appetizers, drinks, cakes and pies! So
how can you indulge without gaining weight? Sora
Venikoff will teach your audience her simple Green Technique
that will allow them to eat all their favorite holiday
foods without gaining weight. Sora has taught her
program under the auspices of a leading New York City
endocrinologist as well as at the Learning Annex and
Lennox Hill Hospital. She lost 25 pounds and has kept
them off for decades and has helped hundreds of people discover the
secret to knowing when to stop eating. She is the
author of “Eat Want You Want! Stop When You Want! A No-
Diet, Weight-Loss Program.” Reach her at (212) 464-8590;
soravernikofff@gmail.com

7. ==> See the Holidays from Your Pet’s Perspective

This year, before you dress your dog up in those cute
little reindeer ears or as a little Santa, interview
pet intuitive Nora Truscello to find out if your dog
will hate the experience or be totally chill with it. In
addition, Nora can help you use your intuition to learn
what present your dog, cat, bird or other pet really
wants for the holidays but to date has not been able to tell
you about. Nora says reading a pet’s energy is no
different than intuitively figuring out what humans are
thinking about. As a bonus, Nora can also help your
audience members decide if they should get a Christmas
puppy and which puppy would be the best match. Nora is
an experienced psychic and talk-show guest as well as an
intuitive coach and bestselling author; she has 30
years’ experience helping heads of nonprofits, Fortune
500 executives, and individuals worldwide discover their
intuition. Reach her at (302) 803-2307;
nora@intointuition.com

8. ==> Homelessness and the Holidays: Homeless People
Have Families

As we begin the busy holiday season our thoughts often
turn to the homeless. Just something about the season
which makes us think of the less fortunate – who are
they and what can we do to help? But what would you do if
your mom was homeless and refused to be helped? Marty
Vargas decides to find his estranged birth mother after
20 years. He and his mother Rachel were found sleeping in
the snow in Philadelphia when he was an infant. She
had somehow, miraculously, kept him alive for 7 months
but eventually gave him up for adoption. His search
for her becomes increasingly complicated and as their
story unfolds Marty realizes that truth IS stranger
than fiction! Marty Vargas, MFA, is a media owner, author,
and an International speaker. His incredible true story
has been seen multiple times on ABC and NBC
Philadelphia and Fox News Washington, DC. and has been featured on
over 90 stations around the country. Contact Marty at
(631) 935-3995; Text first or email him at
martyvargas24@yahoo.com

9. ==> How to Boost Your Libido for the Holidays

Do you feel more stressed out over the holidays? Many
of us do. Studies show that having sex reduces stress
levels. But even though the increase of births 9 months
after Christmas and New Year’s Eve indicate that more
people have sex over the holidays – for some of us it’s
not that easy. “Many things affect our libidos,” says
Dr. Mylaine Riobe, “from toxins in our environments to
nutrition to hormonal or physical issues. But you CAN
increase your sex drive this holiday season and reap
the benefit of less stress too!” She’ll share simple, easy
ways to naturally increase your sex drive no matter
what the problem. Mylaine Riobe, MD has a multi-faceted
unique approach to medicine combining TCM (Traditional
Chinese Medicine) with conventional medicine. She is
the author of “The Tao of Integrative Medicine” and
host of the podcast “Awakened Wellness with Mylaine Riobe,
MD.” Contact Dr. Mylaine Riobe at (772) 285-7788;
mylaineriobe@comcast.net

10. ==> What Really Happened in the Studio with Prince

Prince fans are raving about the new album ‘Piano & A
Microphone 1983.’ The previously unreleased material
contains nine songs including a new version of “Purple
Rain,” “Strange Relationship” and a cover of Joni
Mitchell’s “A Case of You.” Award winning author Duane
Tudahl interviewed more than 40 band members, singers,
and engineers chronicling Prince’s time in the studio
during 1983 and 1984. He’ll share an intimate look at
Prince Rogers Nelson as told by those admitted into his
fiercely private inner circle. From the recording
studio to his days on tour, you’ll learn why Prince was
so protective of his material, how his music reflected
his innermost thoughts and emotions, and the 3 very
important keys to Prince’s incredible success. Duane
Tudahl is a long-time documentary director and producer
in the entertainment industry and a former stand-up comic. An
Expanded Paperback version of his best-selling book,
“Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions: 1983
and 1984,” which includes details about hundreds of his
recording sessions, has just been released. Contact him
at (818) 726-8638 (CA); duane@duanetudahl.com

11. ==> Tale of a Victim Who Solved His Own Murder

Everybody loves a good ghost story —particularly one
that is true. David Alan Arnold has one he swears
really happened. As he will explain in greater detail,
20-year-old Donavan Doyle led Arnold to his battered body where
it lay on a wilderness path before anyone had even
realized that Doyle had been murdered. As if that is
not impressive enough, Doyle’s ghost has also helped to
shine a light on years of police corruption that
allowed his body to be hidden behind a hotel in
California for eight months. Arnold tells Doyle’s story in his new
book, “What Lies Above the Clouds,” an Amazon best-
seller in the true crime category. Thanks to the book
and the ghost, Arnold has already been contacted by a homicide
detective and FBI agents, and the crime ring
responsible for Doyle’s murder which openly operated at
a school bus stop may be on its way out of business. Reach
Arnold at (818) 512-8981; airbornecamera@me.com

12. ==> This Nazi Germany Survivor Forgave Hitler

While growing up in Nazi Germany, Rosemarie Musso’s
dentist father was almost executed for showing
compassion toward Jews who were forced into hard labor
at a mine near her village. “The Nazis brought the Jews to my
father to pull their teeth, demanding that he not give
them anesthesia,” she says. “But after the Nazis left,
he took them into the basement to have them medicated.”
Although she and her family were spared following the
intervention of a well-connected family friend,
Rosemarie harbored deep anger and hatred toward Hitler for
decades. But she eventually became a Born Again
Christian and forgave him, which she claims changed her
life for the better. She channeled that energy into earning a law
degree at age 63, and writing the book “The Four Laws
of Forgiveness: Memories of Survival During WWII Nazi
Germany.” She can share how forgiving even the most
heinous acts can enable us to live more peaceful,
harmonious lives. Contact her at Fisch57@aol.com or
(205) 515-5407.

13. ==> Lessons from the Johnny Bobbitt Scam

More than 14,000 people donated $400,000 to a
fraudulent GoFundMe campaign to benefit Johnny Bobbitt
Jr., a homeless Philadelphia-area man, after he said he
gave the last $20 he had to buy gas for a woman whose car broke
down in a bad neighborhood. The story was a lie that
benefited the couple with whom Bobbitt colluded. But
now that the holiday season is coming, will this scam
affect donations to other homeless causes? And what is
the best way for people who want to help the homeless
to do so? For the answers, interview homelessness expert Glen
Dunzweiler. A documentary maker, Dunzweiler is out to
change perceptions of people living on the street and
has spent substantial time with them and the
professionals who work with them. He’s also a former
college professor whose documentary, “yHomeless,” can
be seen on Amazon Prime. He is the author of “Things I’ve Learned
from The Homeless.” Reach him at (702) 767-7434;
glen@glendunzweiler.com

14. ==> Trump Says “Bring Back the Death Penalty”:
Here’s How to Do It Humanely

In light of the recent Pittsburgh mass shooting,
President Trump wants to reinstate the death penalty
across the board. Ohio’s execution of an inmate back
in 2014 ended up a mess – described as long and fitful and
created a legal executions dilemma that has plagued the
nation both at a Federal and State level. Regardless of
your position on the death penalty, everyone can agree
that if it’s allowed it needs to be humane. Dr. Ira
Williams says he has the perfect solution that
eliminates all current objections. Dr. Williams has had dual
careers, serving for more than 20 years as a USAF major
and senior navigator/bombardier and for 50 years as a
board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and
anesthesiologist. Contact Dr. Ira Williams at (864)
676-1420; drirawilliams@gmail.com

15. ==> Myths about the One Percent

How bad is the 1% really? What are the myths
surrounding this economic group and the families it
represents? Interview Ivan Obolensky and find out! He
grew up in this world and has firsthand experience with it. People
often ask how does one get to be a part of the 1%?
Misconceptions abound about their ethics, morals and
attitudes. Find out how the 1% really lives… not only
with each other, but those around them, both
professionally and personally. “People think that those
who have wealth are self-centered, have no problems, don’t
contribute to society, or that they are simply lucky
and entitled,” says Ivan, “but nothing could be further
from the truth.” Find out why trust is so important to the
wealthy – and how it helps keep them on top. Ivan
Obolensky is an author and a true Renaissance man in
his own right. His novel Eye of the Moon won “Best First Book
(Fiction)” in the IRDA’s. Contact Ivan Obolensky at
(818) 662-9731; ivan@smithobolenskymedia.com

16. ==> Use Your Insurance Policy to Pay Health Costs

With the state of health care today many people live in
fear that a life-threatening illness could wipe out
their savings, creating a financial maelstrom that
their family would never recover from. David Kottler, aka the
Insurance Doctor ™, explains how selling off a life
insurance policy you don’t need any more can generate
the cash to pay hospital bills… get out of debt… or even
make a cash gift to the non-profit of their choice! How
is this possible? Did you know that 90% of all life
insurance policies lapse before maturity? Or that when
you don’t need your policy any longer you could auction
it off? For cash? David combines his legal and
business experience with a passion for philanthropy.
His book “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance
Policy” details everything your audience needs to know
about how to get that insurance policy working for
them! Contact David at (216) 857-0282;
dkottler0112@gmail.com ?

17. ==> 50+ Artists Share their Healing Journeys

Fighting chronic illness can get overwhelming and dark.
Pop singer/songwriter Lisa Sniderman (Aoede) shines a
light on the darkness by sharing inspirational stories
and art from around the world about creating to heal.
Lisa realized midway through her 10-year battle with a
rare, auto-immune disease that her art wasn’t just
therapeutic, it had become a lifeline, and a path to
her healing. She’s collaborated with 50+ artists,
musicians, and authors who have also turned to
creativity to heal, and shares their stories and art online, and in a
multi-media live/streaming event next month that
everyone can access from anywhere. “My vision is to
share how we’ve become lights for others through our stories and
art, focused on the art of healing.” Lisa Sniderman is
an award-winning, multi-talented artist and author.
Contact her at (415) 713-6193;
booking@alightinthedarkness.info

18. ==> Develop Your Inner Bull***t Detector!

Fake news. False social media propaganda. Government
officials and leaders who lie, lie, lie. No wonder
modern people feel so anxious, angry and disconnected
from reality. Author Kim Chestney has the simple yet
powerful solution: Intuition! “Intuition is the most
important, yet least understood faculty of human
consciousness.” Kim says. “Getting your ego out of the way and
developing your inner voice is a great bull***t
detector. It can also facilitate well-being and growth
in all aspects of your life. It’s our natural state of being, and the
next step in our evolution as a species. We just need
to learn how to use it!” Kim is an international best-
selling author and Intuition expert who founded the
popular CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. She
recently launched a global online intuition school,
Intuition Lab. Contact her at kim@mystic-studio.com or (412) 874-0898.

19. ==> How to Create Better Conversations

When’s the last time you had a decent conversation?
With your spouse? Your friends? Your coworkers? If
you’re like most people, having good conversations is a
thing of the past. Between social media overload and living
in the land of soundbites, the art of conversation is
dead. Enter Jean-Paul Gravel, an Emotional Freedom
expert, who can explain exactly why your audience isn’t
having the conversations they can and why. He’ll
explain why unlocking the hidden power of Emotional
Freedom is the key to not only having a great conversation for
a change, but also creating a better mindset so that
your emotions are working FOR you, not AGAINST you.
Jean-Paul Gravel is an international speaker, author, and
coach, whose work has been endorsed by medical doctors,
top CEO, entrepreneurs, and many others, and has been
featured in many regional and national publications.
Contact Olga Kniazeva (604) 354-4888;
olga@throughconversation.com

20. ==> The 12 Steps Work for Anyone, No Addiction
Necessary

Most people believe that the 12 Steps of Alcoholics
Anonymous just apply to addiction. But David L. Peters,
who is a scientist and active in the Catholic Church,
shares how the principles can help anyone lead a full,
happy, productive life, even if you never touched
liquor or drugs. “I started and led the Roman Catholic
movement of Cursillo for 15 years, and worked in the
12-step recovery program for 20 years,” he says. “I
have modified the 12 Steps to reach a broader scope of
our world.” David began applying the steps to his own life
at a very early age. At 84, he has had a very
successful career as an engineer, 18 patents, has had a
loving marriage of 57 years, and has written his first book.
He achieved all of this, thanks to the 12 Steps, and
can share how anyone can do this. David L. Peters is
the author of “The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding
the Kingdom of God that Lies Within.” Contact him at
davep434@gmail.com or (607) 725-8559.