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01/18/18 RTIR Newsletter: Fake News Awards, Valentine’s Intimacy, Roe v Wade

January 18, 2018

01. How to Solve North Korea: Women
02. Hijacking Religious Freedom
03. Trump’s Fake News Awards
04. The Real Laura Ingalls Wilder
05. At Work – What Is and Isn’t Sexual Harassment
06. If Opposites Attract, Do Their Relationships Work?
07. Keep the Fire Burning: Love the One You’re With
08. Happy Valentine’s Day to You
09. What She Really Wants – Intimacy
10. The Problem Isn’t Trump, It’s Us
11. Will You Be Working Until You Die?
12. Time for Yearly Business Check-Up
13. Train You Brain for Less Pain
14. Roe v Wade at 45
15. Sunday is National Hugging Day
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1. ==> How to Solve North Korea: Women

Christine Ahn was part of the Vancouver Women’s Forum
on Peace and Security as the Vancouver Summit on Korea
was meeting this week. She says, “Secretary Tillerson’s
depiction of commercial airline flights as potential
targets of North Korea’s missile tests is reminiscent
of Colin Powell’s UN presentation about Iraq’s ‘so-
called’ weapons of mass destruction. This provocative
effort to demonize North Korea sets up justification
for even more extreme measures against DPRK, such as a
naval blockade, which will be viewed by North Koreans
as a war-like action. We urged foreign ministers to
prepare the table for dialogue with North Korea.
Instead, they chose to obstruct the path for peace
being laid by North and South Korea.” Ahl says the
U.S.-led ‘maximum pressure’ approach has utterly failed
to halt North Korea’s nuclear and missile program and
that seventy years of sanctions and isolation of North
Korea have only furthered the DPRK’s resolve to develop
its nuclear arsenal. Ahn is founder of Women Cross DMZ.
Based in Hawaii, she recently wrote the piece “In North
Korea talks, Tillerson needs women at the negotiating
table” for The Hill. Contact her at
christineahn@mac.com, @christineahn

2. ==> Hijacking Religious Freedom

President Trump proclaimed Tuesday as Religious Freedom
Day but Frederick Clarkson says, “Religious Freedom Day
reinforces the Christian Right’s claim that religious
freedom affords people the right to discriminate
against LGBTQ people and gives consent to federal
agencies, departments, contractors, and grantees to
discriminate in their employment practices. It also
blurs the federal non-profit tax code that proscribes
electioneering by tax-exempt groups, including
churches.” He adds, “Religious freedom is not a lovely
antique, a family heirloom, or a relic of a bygone era.
It is a dynamic, progressive value that underlies every
other constitutional freedom we have — and it is under
siege.” Clarkson is senior research analyst at
Political Research Associates, a think tank in
Somerville, Mass. He is the author of “Eternal
Hostility: The Struggle between Theocracy and
Democracy” and editor of “Dispatches from the Religious
Left: The Future of Faith and Politics in America.”
Contact him at
F.Clarkson@politicalresearch.org;@FredClarkson

3. ==> Trump’s Fake News Awards

President Donald Trump promised his Fake Media Awards
would be unveiled yesterday, calling them the first of
an annual ‘Most Dishonest & Corrupt Media Awards of the
Year’. But Andrew Conte, director of the Center for
Media Innovation at Point Park University, says they
‘dishonor’ might just be embraced by some outlets.
“These prizes might be more coveted than the Pulitzer,”
Conte says. “Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah have gone
so far as to run Oscar-like ‘for your consideration’
campaigns in hopes of being recognized.” In return,
Conte says, journalism outlets might consider an award
to the president for the ways in which he’s set new
standards for media content. “The Trump political era
has introduced Americans to grabbing women between
their legs and using the presidential primary to
comment on the size of his manhood. Media outlets most
recently have had to wrestle over whether to repeat the
president’s reported description of African nations as
‘s*&#hole countries.’” Contact Lou Corsaro at (412)
392-6190; lcorsaro@pointpark.edu

4. ==> The Real Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books have sold over sixty
million copies in forty-five languages and were
reincarnated in the 1970s and 1980s as one of the
longest-running, most popular shows in television
history, Little House on the Prairie. Born February 7,
1867, her life was set against nearly a century of
dramatic change. But what do we know of the real Laura
Ingalls Wilder? Caroline Fraser’s new biography
“Prairie Fires” tells Wilder’s story as never before.
Listeners will learn how it wasn’t until the age of
sixty, after losing nearly everything in the
Depression, Wilder began writing children’s books,
partially on the urging of her daughter, who had found
success in the literary trade herself. Fraser will
share other surprising facts, both stranger and darker
than her books, and discuss how Wilder’s life provides
a unique perspective on American history and our
national mythology of self-reliance. Contact Johanna
Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Megan Bonomo at (703)
646-5188.

5. ==> At Work – What Is and Isn’t Sexual Harassment

The #MeToo movement has many people asking questions
about what is and isn’t sexual harassment. Can you give
a coworker a compliment? What about a pat on the back?
Is light-hearted teasing OK? Is it alright to date
someone you work with? Dr. ArLyne Diamond, a workplace
consultant, will run down office behaviors to be
avoided, discuss whether men and women are scrutinized
equally, and explain how to file a complaint if you
think you’ve been sexually harassed at work. Dr. ArLyne
Diamond is an internationally recognized leadership,
management, professional development, and
organizational development consultant and the president
of Diamond Associates. Contact Mark Goldman at (516)
639-0988; mark@goldmanmccormick.com

6. ==> If Opposites Attract, Do Their Relationships
Work?

We’ve all seen it: Type A perfectionist falls for an
impulsive adrenaline junkie. When this improbable
match-up gives it a go, sometimes it succeeds, and
sometimes it doesn’t. This Valentine’s Day, invite Dr.
Sarah Brown to help couples take the guesswork out of
making a relationship work. She’ll reveal a cutting-
edge, personalized tool that couples can use to help
decide how to move forward: which differences they need
to negotiate, which to avoid, and most of all, how to
bring out the best in each other. Sarah spent 30 years
working with Fortune 500 companies to recruit, screen,
and manage their talent. She says romance is a serious
business, and you’ve got to carefully screen anyone
vying to become your partner. You’ll learn how to use
the same criteria hiring managers use to build
successful teams at work to recognize your unique
interests, strengths, and needs in your career and
relationships. Contact Dr. Sarah Brown at (302)
521-9739 or at sarah@bookofyou.com.

7. ==> Keep the Fire Burning: Love the One You’re With

At Sharkie Zartman’s wedding people were taking bets on
how long the marriage would last. Odds were on less
than two years, but 42 years later the couple is still
happily married. Invite her to share ‘6 Rules of
Engagement’ that are fun, easy and powerful. She says
if they worked for her, they’ll work for anyone. A
former member of the USA National Volleyball Team,
Sharkie has taught or coached more than 40,000 students
and athletes in the areas of health, fitness and
sports. She hosts the weekly radio program Sharkie’s
Pep Talk on Healthy Life.Net Radio and is the author of
six books including her latest, “Have Fun Getting Fit:
Simple Ways to Rejuvenate Your Mind and Body.” Contact
her at (310) 379-1869 or (310) 415-0190;
Sharkiezartman@yahoo.com

8. ==> Happy Valentine’s Day to You

Is there someone you’re forgetting this Valentine’s
Day? Kathryn Orford says there probably is, and it’s
yourself! “How can you expect anyone else to love,
honor and appreciate you, if you don’t love honor and
appreciate yourself? Let’s face it… If you’re
constantly looking to someone else to tell you you’re
special, good enough, attractive enough, lovable etc…
you’re doomed.” Kathryn suggests, whether single or in
a relationship, you commit to becoming your own #1 fan.
Kathryn Orford, the Confidence Coach, has trained with
the world’s leading experts in self-esteem, self-
belief, human potential and peak performance. She is a
personal and professional development trainer who helps
equip clients with the skills, beliefs, behaviors and a
positive mindset to reach their goals and dreams. She
is also the author of “Become Your #1 Fan.” Contact her
at (808) 428-7078; kathryn@kathrynorford.com

9. ==> What She Really Wants – Intimacy

Yes, chocolates are great, and so is jewelry, but the
real thing women crave is intimacy. Unfortunately, many
men are so afraid of intimacy they sabotage their own
happiness by subconsciously pushing their partner away.
Invite Tom Gagliano to share ways to enhance intimacy
and enjoy the closeness it creates in a relationship.
He suggests, “Help your partner in those areas in their
life where they don’t expect help. The key is to do it
without expecting anything in return. Although, it will
very likely help you get lucky in the bedroom.” Tom
Gagliano returned to school to receive an MSW at age
51. He’s a life coach and the author of several books
including his latest, “Don’t Put Your Crap in Your
Kid’s Diaper.” Contact him at (732) 266-4952 (NJ);
gags17285@aol.com

10. ==> The Problem Isn’t Trump, It’s Us

Journalist James Traub believes Americans have become
decadent and depraved, comparing current culture to the
decadent days of the Roman Empire and Louis XVI’s
France. He says, “Decadence describes a cultural,
moral, and spiritual disorder — the Donald Trump in us.
We currently lack not only a sense of shared citizenry
or collective good, but even a shared body of fact or a
collective mode of reasoning toward the truth.” Traub
cites the new tax cuts that favor the wealthy,
particularly Trump himself. “When Teddy Roosevelt
called the monopolists of his day ‘malefactors of great
wealth,’ the epithet stung — and stuck. Now the bankers
and brokers and private equity barons who helped drive
the nation’s economy into a ditch in 2008 react with
outrage when they’re singled out for blame. Being a
‘wealth creator’ means never having to say you’re
sorry. Enough voters accept this proposition that
Donald Trump pays no political price for unapologetic
greed.” James Traub is a contributing editor at Foreign
Policy, a fellow at the Center on International
Cooperation, and author of the book “John Quincy Adams:
Militant Spirit.” Contact him at @jamestraub1 or Hanna
Berman at hanna.berman@foreignpolicy.com

11. ==> Will You Be Working Until You Die?

Millions of Americans aren’t prepared for retirement
and will run out of money before they die. Others have
made risky retirement investments that could wipe out
their savings before they even retire. In this current
political environment, what’s a safe, practical way to
plan for retirement? Chartered retirement planning
counselor Rodger Alan Friedman can discuss what to
consider when planning your retirement in these
uncertain times, starting today, no matter how old you
are. Rodger knows how to make retirement planning
approachable for the average person and uses humor to
make it fun. He’ll also offer listeners a free
retirement readiness assessment and a special
retirement report. Rodger Alan Friedman’s new book “The
Mindset of Retirement Success” will be available next
week. He’s also the author of “Fire Your Retirement
Planner: You.” Reach him at (844) 369-7526;
Rodger@RodgeronRetirement.com

12. ==> Time for Yearly Business Check-Up

It’s January and many of your listeners are thinking
about their health and fitness. But those who are in
business for themselves should also be focusing on
wellness checks to keep their company’s competitive
edge. So says marketing pro Claudia Newcorn, who notes
that too many companies fail to check their business’s
pulse opting to react to the market instead of leading
it. Claudia can discuss smart marketing tactics to use
to propel business to new heights and five business
health checks to make. Listeners who don’t have their
own business may get ideas to share with their bosses
to make themselves look good (and to ensure that their
jobs don’t go away). Claudia Newcorn, MBA, is a
strategic marketing consultant and the author of
“Zipline to Success: Fast-Track Marketing Strategies to
Accelerate Your Sales & Profits.” A favorite of media,
she once hosted her own TV show. Reach her at (209)
204-0502; Claudia@ZiplineToSuccess.com

13. ==> Train You Brain for Less Pain

The opioid crisis has ravaged the nation.
Overprescribed by doctors, millions have become
addicted to the potent painkillers and people are
hungry for alternatives to those powerful drugs. That’s
why Carmelita Kinjo, a former ICU nurse who suffered
her own serious on-the-job injury that left her in
chronic pain, makes such a timely and informative
guest. Before she was forced to retire, Carmelita saw
many opioid overdose patients come to the ICU, some who
did not survive and some who became violent. She can
discuss what steps people need to take to cope with
opioid withdrawal as well as offer tips for people who
may be coping with mental pain such as sadness,
rejection, and embarrassment or physical pain. She’ll
cover everything from finding the right doctor to help
you on your journey to the importance of building up
your “peace of mind muscles” and using your passion to
motivate yourself to move and get out when you would
just as soon cocoon to avoid more pain. Her book is
“Stop the Pain.” Reach her at (909) 253-1394 or
melykinjo@yahoo.com

14. ==> Roe v Wade at 45

Jan. 22 marks the 45th anniversary of the Supreme Court
decision legalizing abortion, a topic that remains just
as heated as it did back then. This Friday, Jan. 19,
the milestone will be marked by a March for Life by
Catholics in Washington, a march considered so
important that the pope is granting those who
participate an indulgence—forgiveness of their sins.
For some perspective on this, interview Richard
Ruhling, M.D., a board certified internal medicine
doctor who has been a guest on dozens of talk radio
shows discussing current events. Among the topics Dr.
Ruhling can address are: the explosive role indulgences
played in the Protestant Reformation; why today’s
largely Catholic Supreme Court should be able to turn
back the clock on Roe v Wade (and why it should be
easier to give a few indulgences to the justices that
voted to redefine marriage in 2015), and why God should
not be expected to shrug off 60 million abortions when
He punished Egypt for killing babies during the Exodus.
Dr. Ruhling is the author of “God Bless America?”
Contact him at (928) 583-7543; Ruhling7@juno.com

15. ==> Sunday is National Hugging Day

Kevin Zaborney founded National Hugging Day on Jan 21,
1986. 32 years later, it’s still going strong and
getting bigger every year. It’s even gone international
with celebrations in Germany, Sweden, Bulgaria, and
China. This year, the day will be celebrated in a big
way in Los Angeles as Kevin and The Hugging Alliance
try and set three new Guinness World Records: The most
nationalities (the goal is 100) in a group hug, the
first hugs from space, and the most 21-second hugs in a
given amount of time. Invite Zaborney to talk about the
Hug Alliance, how it got started, and why hugs are not
only healthy for our body, mind and well-being, but why
they’re actually essential! The Hug Alliance is a group
of like-minded individuals who truly believe we can
change the world by hugging heart-to-heart. By
spreading the message of embracing all types of people
regardless of social status, race, religion or any
other “label” designed to divide us, they create a
connection of intention called a “hug stream” that
spreads around the world through Hug Mobs and social
media. Contact Emily Maloney at (661) 255-8283;
emily@steveallenmedia.com

01/16/18 RTIR Newsletter: Disaster Prep, Staying Healthy, Fake News and the Free Press

January 16, 2018

01. Hawaii Uh-Oh
02. Roe v Wade at 45
03. America’s Shame: Children Are Its Poorest Citizens
04. Could Drawing Make You Sexier?
05. Boomers: How to Fit into a Younger Workplace
06. What to Do When Single on Valentine’s Day
07. What’s a Rowdy Girl Sanctuary?
08. Late Bloomers Finding Love
09. Could Your Child’s Car Seat Take His Life?
10. Smart People Said No to Resolutions
11. Stay Well When Everyone Else is Sick
12. How Sexual Harassment Affects Your Health
13. Fake News and the Free Press
14. Missing Key for Kicking Alzheimer’s Butt
15. Is Trump Just Like Turkey’s Dictator?
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1. ==> Hawaii Uh-Oh

Millions of Hawaiians panicked over the weekend when
their cellphones pinged with official messages that the
island was about to be struck by a nuclear missile.
Many people didn’t know what to do during the half hour
before the message was rescinded. Some prayed and
stayed in place hoping for the best. Although disaster
was averted this time, the incident brings to mind that
in these uncertain times with North Korea people lack a
plan for what to do should the worst happen. Robin
Burk, Ph.D., MBA, says it is prudent for all of us to
take some steps in case of attacks. She offers
important steps you can take now to plan for potential
attacks and disasters that could badly disrupt the
systems we often take for granted. Burk’s message is
all the more powerful because of who she is: She was in
charge of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s
interdependent networks research and is an expert on
network science. The DTRA is an organization tasked
with safeguarding national infrastructure against
weapons of mass destruction. Burk has been featured in
Wired, on MSNBC and on dozens of radio shows. She is
the author of the book “How to Thrive in an Uncertain
World.” Contact her at (703) 346-4448;
robin.kowalchuk.burk@gmail.com

2. ==> Roe v Wade at 45

Jan. 22 marks the 45th anniversary of the Supreme Court
decision legalizing abortion, a topic that remains just
as heated as it did back then. This Friday, Jan. 19,
the milestone will be marked by a March for Life by
Catholics in Washington, a march considered so
important that the pope is granting those who
participate an indulgence—forgiveness of their sins.
For some perspective on this, interview Richard
Ruhling, M.D., a board-certified internal medicine
doctor who has been a guest on dozens of talk radio
shows discussing current events. Among the topics Dr.
Ruhling can address are: the explosive role indulgences
played in the Protestant Reformation; why today’s
largely Catholic Supreme Court should be able to turn
back the clock on Roe v Wade (and why it should be
easier to give a few indulgences to the justices that
voted to redefine marriage in 2015), and why God should
not be expected to shrug off 60 million abortions when
He punished Egypt for killing babies during the Exodus.
Dr. Ruhling is the author of “God Bless America?”
Contact him at (928) 583-7543 or
mailto:Ruhling7@juno.com?

3. ==> America’s Shame: Children Are Its Poorest
Citizens

A just-released report by The Children’s Defense Fund
paints an appalling picture of America’s most
vulnerable and poorest population: its children. Invite
that organization’s president, Marian Wright Edelman,
on your program to discuss “The State of America’s
Children” report covering poverty, homelessness,
hunger, health issues, education and violence. Among
the findings: More than 12 million public school
students are homeless, 14.8 million children do not get
enough to eat, 3.9 million are not covered by health
insurance and income and wealth inequality is soaring.
Wright Edelman says, “This is one of the scariest times
America’s children have faced in the struggle to level
the playing field as the last 50 years of progress in
child health coverage, nutrition and education are
under assault.” Contact Michele Smith at
msmith@childrensdefense.org

4. ==> Could Drawing Make You Sexier?

If you want to impress someone you don’t know very
well—or to get to know someone whom you’d like to
date—all it might take is a few minutes of your time, a
piece of paper and a pencil. According to Lynn
Matsuoka, considered the best living reportage artist,
the way to draw someone to you is to draw them on
paper! In an interview that works as well for radio as
television, Lynn will explain a simple technique anyone
can employ, even the most artistically impaired,
fearful and untalented, to do quick drawings that will
build connection and foster admiration. And while she
is at it, Lynn can tell stories of what it was like to
take her own drawing skills behind the scenes of such
varied venues as TV shows, concerts, sumo wrestling in
Japan and the Watergate hearings. For 40 years, Lynn
has gotten paid to be a fly on the wall, recording
behind the scenes activities in quick drawings and all
the while heightening her skills of observation. A one
of a kind interview, Lynn is a media favorite. Contact
her at (808) 479-5966;artist@aloha.net

5. ==> Boomers: How to Fit into a Younger Workplace

Hundreds of thousands of talented professionals have
been ousted from the workforce because of their age,
tossed aside and replaced by millennials who are paid
less money. If they’re lucky enough to find new jobs,
they usually end up working for one-third of their old
salaries. Diane Huth, a 67-year-old marketing expert,
has studied this issue from all sides interviewing
millennials, traumatized baby boomers, and CEOs and
what she learned is not only fascinating but can help
countless struggling workers caught in the crosshairs.
Let Diane share 12 ways older workers can adapt to fit
into today’s younger workplace as well as how they can
reinvent themselves by using their talents in new ways
instead of trying to compete with younger workers for
the same jobs they had held decades ago. What she has
to say is nothing short of a new way of looking at
work. Diane’s latest book is “BRAND YOU! To Re-Invent
Your Career.” Contact her at (210) 601-7852;
diane@BrandYouGuide.com

6. ==> What to Do When Single on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day can be tough when you are single and
don’t have anyone special in your life while all your
friends are married, getting engaged or having babies
and posting on social media about it. Jennie Lynn can
help the lovelorn for whom Valentine’s Day is not about
hearts—unless they are broken—and flowers but sadness
and rejection. As the author of “Magnetic Love: Stop
Chasing What You Want…Start Attracting It,” she can
help the unattached find their soul mate, discover how
their subconscious may be sabotaging their dating and
learn to bulletproof themselves from relationship faux
pas preventing them from finding and keeping love
forever. Jennie Lynn knows firsthand what it was like
to be single at Valentine’s Day before discovering her
own relationship blocks. Contact her at (508) 965-3053
or jennielynn@jennielynn.com

7. ==> What’s a Rowdy Girl Sanctuary?

The name sounds fun but Rowdy Girl Sanctuary is a
serious business. As Renee King-Sonnen, its executive
director and founder, will explain, the sanctuary is
the first beef cattle ranch to convert from selling
animals for slaughter to becoming a vegan farm animal
sanctuary. In fact, located as it is in the heart of
cattle country, the Rowdy Girl is so unusual that it
will be featured on Animal Planet’s “The Vet Life” show
Feb. 3. But you can interview Sonnen first. She can
answer such questions as: What was behind her decision
to make such a dramatic switch? How can we treat
animals more humanely? What are some things meat eaters
would be surprised to learn? Contact: Mark Goldman,
(516) 639.0988; mark@goldmanmccormick.com

8. ==> Late Bloomers Finding Love

Jerry Seinfeld was 45. Gloria Steinman was 66. Both are
examples of people who married for the first time later
in life and there are plenty of examples of celebrities
who found love the second or third time around as they
aged: David Letterman, George Clooney, and James
Brolin, for instance. This Valentine’s Day, why not do
an unusual show on late bloomers who found love and
ways being older and more mature can make it easier to
find your soul mate and your own soul? Barbara Plasker,
an expert on late bloomers who says being a late
bloomer in love is a good thing, will be your guide.
Plasker is the author of “Simple Ways to Transform Your
Life: Lessons Learned by a Late Bloomer” and the
ultimate late bloomer who earned her master’s degree in
industrial design when she was 40 and her doctorate in
adult education at 56. Contact her at (845) 368-4413;
barbaraplasker@live.com

9. ==> Could Your Child’s Car Seat Take His Life?

Car seats are known to save children’s lives but
research shows that up to 73 percent of them are
incorrectly installed, putting children at risk. Ten
years ago, Kristiane Cates was driving with her two
young children when she was distracted by a stray
eyelash. During the brief time she took her eyes off
the highway her minivan struck a slow-moving dump
truck. She and her daughter survived the crash but her
eight-year-old son suffered fatal internal injuries
caused by his tight-fitting seatbelt. Cates is
convinced he would have survived had he been in a
properly installed booster seat. She’ll discuss the 3
most common car seat installation errors as well as why
we need to forgive ourselves for being less-than-
perfect parents. The author of “The Golden Thread: A
Memoir on Daring to Thrive in Crisis,” Kristiane Cates
is a speaker and a crisis coach. She hosts the “30
Seconds” podcast on iTunes and Google Play. Contact her
at (310) 601-0670; info@kristianecates.com

10. ==> Smart People Said No to Resolutions

Andro Donovan has two words for people who didn’t
decide to join a gym, lose five pounds, eat less
chocolate or be nicer to their in-laws for the new
year: Well done! The author of “Motivate Yourself: Get
the Life You Want, Find Purpose and Achieve Fulfilment”
says, “Resolutions are dramas waiting to happen. They
are expectations that you are going to fail after your
good intentions peter out.” She says, “What works is a
desire or intention to slightly steer yourself in the
direction you want to go, a gentle steering away from
what didn’t work and a steering into where you want to
take your life.” Andro Donovan is a leadership
development specialist. In 1990 she set up the
Hemingways Group, a leadership development, and
corporate transformation consultancy. She is best known
for her life-changing retreats which take place around
the world. Contact her at +4407711238410;
andro@trend.co.uk; andro@androdonovan.com; Skype:
andro.donovan1

11. ==> Stay Well When Everyone Else is Sick

The country is getting walloped with the flu. Influenza
is widespread in 46 states, according to reports to the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nationally, as of mid-December, at least 106 people had
died from the infectious disease. So, is there anything
you can do to avoid getting sick? Learn healthy
strategies that can prevent most colds and flu, and
minimize symptoms, as well as what single intervention
reduced type A flu 50 percent in children (hint: it
wasn’t the flu vaccine) from Jim Roach, M.D. His
approach has been so successful he no longer utilizes
the flu vaccine in his practice. Dr. Roach is a leading
integrative practitioner who has appeared on numerous
radio and TV programs, is a speaker, consultant,
educator, researcher, and widely sought clinician with
patients from across the country. He is
also the author of “God’s House Calls” which discusses
spiritual near-death experiences of his patients and
seeks to de-stigmatize spiritual experiences. Contact
Dr. Roach at (859) 846-4453 (office); jproach@aol.com

12. ==> How Sexual Harassment Affects Your Health

One in four women have experienced sexual assault and
75 percent of women have been the target of harassment.
Dr. Katherine Kelly says the #MeToo
movement marks more than the empowerment of women, it
may start a trend for the improvement of women’s
health. Research concerning the health impact of sexual
assault has long confirmed that women who have been
assaulted, abused, and/or harassed suffer both
emotional and physical consequences including acute
stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse,
miscarriage, preterm birth, eating disorders, and
obesity (with more than 75 percent of obese women
reporting unwanted sexual advances). Katherine Kelly,
Ph.D., M.S.P.H., is a licensed holistic psychologist in
her own psychotherapy and consulting practice in
Winston-Salem. She’s the author of “Soul Health:
Aligning with Spirit for Radiant Living.” Contact her
at (336) 406-8431; kkelly@drkatherinetkelly.com or
ktkelly101@earthlink.net

13. ==> Fake News and the Free Press

The Free Press has been under assault lately with the
president trying to discredit journalists and limit
their access to information. Invite Michael McCray, a
public interest advocate and expert on whistleblowing,
to discuss the importance of journalism, whistleblowers
and the role of the First Amendment. McCray was
personally bullied, intimidated and retaliated against
after he reported improprieties at his federal job
before being forced out. He says America needs
principled individuals now more than ever. McCray is a
sought-after speaker and the author of the forthcoming
“Truth, Transparency & Accountability: Wade Rathke and
The Fall of ACORN” and “Race, Power & Politics: Memoirs
of an ACORN Whistleblower.” Contact him at (870)
543-0024; mccray.michael@gmail.com.

14. ==> .Missing Key for Kicking Alzheimer’s Butt

There are many suggestions emerging on how various
diets and exercise regimens can help prevent and even
reverse Alzheimer’s but Michael Morgan, LMT, CST-D.,
says thus far, they’ve all been missing a key element:
CranioSacral Therapy. He says, when consistently
applied, the gentle, easily learned, affordable
technique can significantly roll back Alzheimer’s and
dementia in a few weeks. Invite Morgan to discuss his
research, explain what craniosacral therapy is (it’s
also being used by NFL players and children with
autism) and ways it can increase longevity. Morgan,
who’s been researching Alzheimer’s and dementia since
2008, was inspired to do so in part after watching his
stepmother and sister-in-law succumb to the disease.
He’s a well-known instructor of CranioSacral Therapy
and teaches the technique all over the world. His book
is “Preventing Alzheimer’s in Just 10 Minutes a Day
with the BodyEnergy Prescription and CranioSacral
Therapy.” Contact Kathy Regganie at (630) 567-8383;
kathy@bodyenergy.net

15. ==> Is Trump Just Like Turkey’s Dictator?

When allegations of corruption arose in his
administration he said it was a witch hunt and insisted
that his former political opponent be investigated
instead of him. Eventually he fired the people
investigating him. You might think we are talking about
Donald Trump but no, the “he” referred to was former
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is now
that country’s president. Brian Klaas will discuss the
parallels between Erdogan and Trump as a cautionary
tale of how the former made the investigation against
him go away even as he ramped up his authoritarian
powers. Could the same thing happen here? Klass says,
“We know how the story ended in Turkey. We must not let
Trump write the same ending here, one tweet at a time.”
Brian Klaas is a fellow at the London School of
Economics, a Washington Post Global Opinions
contributing writer and the author of “The Despot’s
Apprentice: Donald Trump’s Attack on Democracy.”
Contact him at b.klaas at lse.ac.uk

01/11/18 RTIR Newsletter: Flu Season, Sexual Harassment and your Health, Music and Winter Blues

January 11, 2018

01. It’s Time to Bomb North Korea
02. 200,000 Salvadorans Told to Leave
03. Feds Should Butt Out of State-Legal Pot
04. It’s a Doozy of a Flu Season
05. Secrets of Top Chefs
06. The Legal Answer to #MeToo
07. How Sexual Harassment Affects Your Health
08. No More Silence – Speak Your Truth
09. Fake News, Journalists and the Free Press
10. Prevent Alzheimer’s in 10 Minutes a Day
11. Time to Rethink Your Retirement Strategy?
12. Boomers: How to Fit into a Younger Workplace
13. Your Car Seat Is Probably Installed Wrong
14. Turn Up the Music to Beat Winter Blues
15. Your Pet Owns You (and You Don’t Care!)
=======================================

1. ==> It’s Time to Bomb North Korea

Edward Luttwak believes the US should do to North Korea
what Israel did to Iraq in 1981, and to Syria in 2007 —
namely, use well-aimed conventional weapons to deny
nuclear weapons to regimes that shouldn’t have
firearms, let alone weapons of mass destruction.
“Fortunately, there is still time for Washington to
launch such an attack to destroy North Korea’s nuclear
arsenal. It should be earnestly considered rather than
rejected out of hand,” according to Luttwak. He says,
“For now, it seems clear that U.S. military authorities
have foreclosed a pre-emptive military option. But the
United States could still spare the world the vast
dangers of a North Korea with nuclear-armed long-range
missiles if it acts in the remaining months before they
become operational.” Edward Luttwak is a senior
associate at the Center for Strategic and International
Studies and the author of “Strategy: The Logic of War
and Peace.” Contact H. Andrew Schwartz at (202)
775-3242; aschwartz@csis.org

2. ==> 200,000 Salvadorans Told to Leave

Joseph Nevins believes the Trump Administration’s
decision to end Temporary Protected Status for
approximately 200,000 Salvadorans residing in the
United States is abhorrent. “In addition to being part
and parcel of its war on immigrants (particularly low-
income ones), it is a denial of U.S. responsibility for
much of what drives Salvadorans to flee their homeland
and makes life there unviable.” He adds, “The roots of
El Salvador’s high murder rate, for example — it is one
of the most dangerous countries in the world — lie in
U.S. support for its right-wing government and the
grossly unjust political-economic order it defended
during the 1980s. During that decade, Washington helped
fuel the country’s civil war by providing hundreds of
millions of dollars in aid, and various forms of
assistance to its brutal military.” Joseph Nevins is
professor of geography at Vassar College. His books
include “Dying to Live: A Story of U.S. Immigration in
an Age of Global Apartheid.” Contact him at
jonevins@vassar.edu, @jonevins1

3. ==> Feds Should Butt Out of State-Legal Pot

A new HuffPost/YouGov poll finds that most Americans
oppose federal action against state-legal marijuana
operations. Last week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions
rescinded a set of Obama-era memos that had effectively
discouraged federal prosecutors from targeting cannabis
operations that were in compliance with state law. A
total of eight states have now legalized marijuana for
recreational use. But the poll finds that 56 percent
oppose federal efforts to stop the sale and use of
marijuana in states where it’s been legalized, with 44
percent expressing strong opposition. 30 percent of
respondents would support such action, another and 14
percent said they weren’t sure. Other survey results
found that although the GOP often portrays itself as
the party of states’ rights, Republican respondents
were by far the most likely to express support for a
federal crackdown on state-legal cannabis operations.
More than half said they’d support such action,
compared to less than a quarter of either Democrats or
Independents. Nick Wing is a senior reporter at
HuffPost and Ariel Edwards-Levy is the HuffPost’s
polling director. Contact Wing at nickw@huffpost.com,
@nickpwing or Edwards-Levy at @aedwardslevy

4. ==> It’s a Doozy of a Flu Season

The country is getting walloped with the flu! Influenza
is widespread in 46 states, according to reports to the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nationally, as of mid-December, at least 106 people had
died from the infectious disease. So, is there anything
you can do to avoid getting sick? Learn healthy
strategies that can prevent most colds and flu, and
minimize symptoms, as well as what single intervention
reduced type A flu 50% in children. (it wasn’t the
vaccine!) His office approach has been so successful he
no longer utilizes flu vaccine. Jim Roach, MD, is a
leading integrative practitioner who has appeared on
numerous radio and TV programs, is a speaker,
consultant, educator, researcher, and widely sought
clinician with patients from across the country. He is
also author of “God’s House Calls” which discusses
spiritual near-death experiences of his patients and
seeks to de-stigmatize spiritual experiences. Contact
Dr. Roach at (859) 846-4453 (office); jproach@aol.com

5. ==> Secrets of Top Chefs

For all the foodies out there (and those who wish they
could be more creative in the kitchen), invite James
Beard Award-winning author Karen Page to share
inspiration and creative tips from the world’s top
chefs. Not your usual cooking conversation, Page’s
chef-approved advice ranges from flavor pairings for
marijuana, to Damian Sansonetti’s idea of grinding
Italian rice to make gluten-free gnocchi, to the dishes
top chefs cook on Super Bowl Sunday. Page, creator of
“The Flavor Bible” is the author “Kitchen Creativity:
Unlocking Culinary Genius,” a guide to a more inventive
and intuitive approach to cooking (without recipes!) It
includes secrets and strategies from more than 100
leading culinary minds. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at
(703) 646-5137 or Megan Bonomo at (703) 646-5188.

6. ==> The Legal Answer to #MeToo

The global #MeToo & #TimesUp movements cast a long
shadow over the Golden Globes, the first major awards
show since the Harvey Weinstein scandal rocked the
entertainment industry. Several presenters and winners
proclaimed it was time for change and Joyce Short, the
author of two books on sexual assault, agrees. She
suggests a critical next step include changing and
standardizing our laws. “The word ‘consent’ is the most
misunderstood in the English language. Our penal codes
must standardize the true meaning of consent across the
US, and hopefully, beyond.” Short, a sexual abuse
survivor, will explain the meaning of consent and share
what #FGKIA is (Freely Given Knowledgeable and Informed
Agreement) and why it’s vital for combating sex crimes.
She’ll also discuss the importance of the ItsOnUs
Pledge endorsed by President Obama and VP Biden. Joyce
Short is the author of “Carnal Abuse by Deceit” and
“Combating Romance Scams, Why Lying to Get Laid Is a
Crime!” Contact her at (917) 517-8572; short.jm@aol.com

7. ==> How Sexual Harassment Affects Your Health

One in four women have experienced sexual assault and
seventy-five percent of women have been the target of
harassment. Dr. Katherine Kelly says the #MeToo
movement marks more than the empowerment of women, it
may start a trend for the improvement of women’s
health. Research concerning the health impact of sexual
assault has long confirmed that women who have been
assaulted, abused, and/or harassed suffer both
emotional and physical consequences including acute
stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse,
gynecological concerns, miscarriage, preterm birth,
eating disorders, and even obesity (with over seventy-
five percent of obese women reporting unwanted sexual
advances). Katherine Kelly, Ph.D., M.S.P.H. is a
licensed holistic psychologist in her own psychotherapy
and consulting practice in Winston-Salem, North
Carolina. She’s the author of “Soul Health: Aligning
with Spirit for Radiant Living.” Contact her at (336)
406-8431; kkelly@drkatherinetkelly.com or
ktkelly101@earthlink.net

8. ==> No More Silence – Speak Your Truth

The Golden Globes were a picture of solidarity for the
#MeToo movement—an inspiring moment long overdue!
However, there is another elephant in the room—social
silence. “Social silence is a choice we make to protect
ourselves temporarily form the fallout of speaking up,
granting us anonymity and financial security. As it is
not a solution to a problem, it simply makes matters
worse, making it a bigger problem,” says Marina Shakour
Haber. “The consequences are the silent cries of the
abused–the powerless, the meek, the poor, the young and
innocent, when there was something that could have been
done to stop it.” Marina adds, “Speak your truth in the
moment. Don’t wait until it’s a movement.” Marina
Shakour Haber is a speaker and the author of “Dream A
Better Dream: Change Your Mind to Save the World.”
Contact her at (561) 345-3166; (973) 725-0017 (cell) or
marina.shakour@gmail.com

9. ==> Fake News, Journalists and the Free Press

How much do most of us truly understand about why
journalists do what they do and why the Constitution
affords protection for free expression? The ‘Free
Press’ has been under assault lately with the president
trying to discredit journalists and limit their access
to information. Invite Michael McCray, a public
interest advocate and expert on whistleblowing, to
discuss the importance of journalism, whistleblowers
and the role of the First Amendment. McCray was
personally bullied, intimidated and retaliated against
after he reported improprieties at his federal job
before being forced out. He says America needs
principled individuals now more than ever. McCray is a
sought-after speaker and the author of the forthcoming
“Truth, Transparency & Accountability: Wade Rathke and
The Fall of ACORN” and “Race, Power & Politics: Memoirs
of an ACORN Whistleblower.” Contact him at (870)
543-0024; mccray.michael@gmail.com.

10. ==> Prevent Alzheimer’s in 10 Minutes a Day

There are many suggestions emerging on how various
diets and exercise regimens can help prevent and even
reverse Alzheimer’s but Michael Morgan, LMT, CST-D.
says thus far, they’ve all been missing a key element:
CranioSacral Therapy. He says, when consistently
applied, the gentle, easily learned, affordable
technique can significantly roll back Alzheimer’s and
dementia in a few weeks. Invite Morgan to discuss his
research, explain what craniosacral therapy is (it’s
also being used by NFL players, and children with
autism) and ways it can increase longevity. Morgan,
who’s been researching Alzheimer’s and dementia since
2008, was inspired to do so in part after watching his
stepmother and sister-in-law succumb to the disease.
He’s a well-known instructor of CranioSacral Therapy
and teaches the technique all over the world. His book
is “Preventing Alzheimer’s in Just 10 Minutes a Day
with the BodyEnergy Prescription and CranioSacral
Therapy.” Contact Kathy Regganie at (630) 567-8383;
kathy@bodyenergy.net

11. ==> Time to Rethink Your Retirement Strategy?

12. ==> Boomers: How to Fit into a Younger Workplace

Hundreds of thousands of talented professionals have
been ousted from the workforce because of their age,
tossed aside and replaced by millennials who are paid
less money. If they’re lucky enough to find new jobs,
they usually end up working for one-third of their old
salaries. Diane Huth, a 67-year-old marketing expert,
has studied this issue from all sides interviewing
millennials, traumatized baby boomers and CEOs and what
she learned is not only fascinating but can help
countless struggling workers caught in the crosshairs.
Let Diane share 12 ways older workers can adapt to fit
into today’s younger workplace as well as how they can
reinvent themselves by using their talents in new ways
instead of trying to compete with younger workers for
the same jobs they had held decades ago. What she has
to say is nothing short of a new way of looking at
work. Diane’s latest book is “BRAND YOU! To Re-Invent
Your Career.” Contact her at (210) 601-7852;
diane@BrandYouGuide.com

13. ==> Your Car Seat Is Probably Installed Wrong

14. ==> Turn Up the Music to Beat Winter Blues

It’s well-known fact that winter is high-tide for
depression. Between freezing temperatures, snowstorms
that keep us inside, and shorter days, many people find
this time of year especially difficult. Invite Keep
Music Alive’s Vincent James on your show to learn how
listeners suffering from the winter doldrums can
utilize music to help keep their emotions balanced.
Vincent is the co-founder of Kids Music Day, Teach
Music Week and co-author of the book series “88+ Ways
Music Can Change Your Life.” Contact him at (610)
812-5231; vincent@keepmusicalive.org

15. ==> Your Pet Owns You (and You Don’t Care!)

Why do we devote so much of our time and income to
grooming, feeding, coddling, photographing, praising,
providing laps for, and “entertaining” our pets? Jeff
Lazarus, the author of the humorous “Catakism” and
“Dogtology” books, will explore the fanatical obsession
we have with our furry, four-legged friends. Jeff, a
life-long dog and cat lover, believes we can learn a
lot from our pets, including how to learn to be a
better listener by taking cues from our canine
companions. Invite him for a fun, interesting show that
your listeners will relate to, whether they have a pet
or know someone who takes pet parenting to a whole new
level. A health science consultant with an MBA from
Pepperdine University, Lazarus taught public speaking
at the university level and conducted numerous
workshops on listening, presentation skills, and
customer engagement. His book “Listen Like a Dog”
combines his love of dogs with his ideas on listening.
Reach him at (949) 379-9624;
Jeff@brandedwithauthority.com

01/09/18 RTIR E-zine: Black Gowns, Sumo Wrestling, Hands-On Parenting

January 9, 2018

01. Black Gowns Won’t Eradicate Misogyny
02. The Legal Solution to #MeToo
03. The Problem Isn’t Trump, It’s Us
04. Civility in Politics: Former WH Social Secretaries
05. Why the Free Press Matters
06. Does Your Dog or Cat Own You? Yes!
07. Buckle Up for a Wild 2018
08. Inside the World of Sumo Wrestling
09. Forget Resolutions: Small Steps to Health
10. 2018 – Review Your Retirement Strategy
11. January is Time to Check Business Health
12. Could Your Car Seat Kill Your Child?
13. Train You Brain for Less Pain in 2018
14. Hands-On Parenting (Really!) – Kid Massage
15. Go Ahead, Give a Hug
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1. ==> Black Gowns Won’t Eradicate Misogyny

Everyone was talking about Oprah Winfrey’s rousing
speech at the Golden Globes Sunday night. Roxanne Jones
said it was a beautiful moment and just what the Globes
needed. But she adds, “If only eradicating misogyny
were as simple as a wardrobe change.” Jones, a founding
editor of ESPN Magazine and former vice president at
ESPN, says, “It will take more than a fashion statement
to change the culture of abuse and harassment that
working women face — from Hollywood to the White
House. But the Golden Globes protest should get praise
for pushing this #MeToo conversation forward.” She
adds, “While it’s critical that we keep finding our
voices, we also need to move past victimhood and
mobilize to develop mechanisms to ensure our abusers
are held accountable. It’s time to address the
imbalance of power in the workplace and help develop
more women leaders.” Jones is CEO of PUSH Marketing
Group and a CNN contributor. She’s co-author of “Say it
Loud: An Illustrated History of the Black Athlete” and
talks politics, sports and culture weekly on
Philadelphia’s WURD radio. Contact her at
@iamroxannejones

2. ==> The Legal Solution to #MeToo

3. ==> The Problem Isn’t Trump, It’s Us

4. ==> Civility in Politics: Former WH Social
Secretaries

Former White House social secretaries Lea Berman, who
worked for George and Laura Bush, and Jeremy Bernard,
who worked for Michelle and Barack Obama, are teaming
up to show how people from opposite ends of the
political spectrum and different walks of life can work
productively together by treating one another with
civility and respect. These Washington insiders will
share what they’ve learned through their glamorous (and
sometimes harrowing) moments with celebrities, foreign
leaders and the most unpredictable of animals—the
American politician. From both the Republican and
Democratic perspectives, they tackle issues such as
confidence, humor, loyalty, owning your mistakes,
virtual manners and dealing with difficult people.
Their concrete tips on navigating a politically divided
world are especially timely. Berman and Bernard are the
authors of “Treating People Well: The Extraordinary
Power of Civility at Work and in Life.” Contact Johanna
Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Megan Bonomo at (703)
646-5188.

5. ==> Why the Free Press Matters

6. ==> Does Your Dog or Cat Own You? Yes!

7. ==> Buckle Up for a Wild 2018

Will 2018 be a record year or a disastrous one? How far
will North Korea and Donald Trump push the nuclear
option? Will Iran’s protestors fail or prevail? Will
Brexit happen? And domestically; Will overheated
markets crash? What will come of ongoing—and
threatened—investigations in Washington, D.C.? No
matter where you are on the political spectrum, Dr.
Robin Burk says to expect a roller coaster ride. She’ll
explain what to do to take advantage of this year’s
opportunities and prepare for potential disasters and
disruptions. Robin Burk, MBA Ph.D., says there are real
risks ahead and real potential for unexpected progress
and both are likely to come in ways we’re not
expecting. Dr. Burk managed research in complex systems
at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, the U.S.
counter-WMD center, and elsewhere. She’s the author of
“Check Your Connections: How to Thrive in an Uncertain
World.” Reach her at (703) 346-4448;
robin.kowalchuk.burk@gmail.com

8. ==> Inside the World of Sumo Wrestling

Lynn Matsuoka, a slender brunette from New York City,
is the only foreign woman to wed one of Japan’s top
sumo wrestlers. Although no longer married to him, she
is one of the top experts on sumo wrestling in the
world and can answer any question about Japan’s
national sport. Ask Lynn: What was it like to be
married to a sumo wrestler? What do sumo wrestlers eat?
How do they gain entry into the sport? What do they
wear in public? Why are many top wrestlers foreigners?
A high-energy storyteller, Lynn gained entry into this
cloistered world through her art: she’s a legendary
reportage artist whose drawings quickly capture details
of hidden worlds, not only in sumo but also in theater,
TV shows and concerts. Well-known worldwide as a sumo
color commentator, Lynn has done hundreds of
interviews. Contact her at (808) 479-5966;
artist@aloha.net

9. ==> Forget Resolutions: Small Steps to Health

The #1 New Year’s resolution concerns health: how to
avoid getting sick or feel better. Invite Reena Jadhav
to share seven small resolutions that will have a big
impact on your health. Reena suffered colon cancer at
35 and a more serious illness at 45 but found no relief
until she took control of her own health. This Harvard-
educated MBA and Wharton undergrad was told by doctors
that she couldn’t have colon cancer. They attributed
her symptoms to aging and prescribed steroids for the
rest of her life. Refusing to accept that, she started
her own journey to healing which includes taking a 20-
minute vacation every day to going barefoot and
repairing DNA while you sleep (she’ll tell you the
trick). Reena is the author of “My Heal Journal,” and
the upcoming “New You,” which reveals small steps for
going from tired, achy and sick to vibrant, energetic
and strong. Reach her at (650) 346-2500;
reena1892@gmail.com

10. ==> 2018 – Review Your Retirement Strategy

11. ==> January is Time to Check Business Health

It’s January and many of your listeners are thinking
about their health and fitness. But those who are in
business for themselves should also be focusing on
wellness checks to keep their company’s competitive
edge. So says marketing pro Claudia Newcorn, who notes
that too many companies fail to check their business’s
pulse opting to react to the market instead of leading
it. Claudia can discuss smart marketing tactics to use
in the New Year to propel business to new heights and
five business health checks to make. Listeners who
don’t have their own business may get ideas to share
with their bosses to make themselves look good (and to
ensure that their jobs don’t go away). Claudia Newcorn,
MBA, is a strategic marketing consultant and the author
of “Zipline to Success: Fast-Track Marketing Strategies
to Accelerate Your Sales & Profits.” A favorite of
media, she once hosted her own TV show. Reach her at
(209) 204-0502; Claudia@ZiplineToSuccess.com

12. ==> Could Your Car Seat Kill Your Child?

13. ==> Train You Brain for Less Pain in 2018

With the dawn of a new year in an era when life spans
are being cut short by opioid addiction, people are
hungry for alternatives to those powerful drugs. That’s
why Carmelita Kinjo, a former ICU nurse who suffered
her own serious on-the-job injury that left her in
chronic pain, makes such a timely and informative
guest. Before she was forced to retire, Carmelita saw
many opioid overdose patients come to the ICU, some who
did not survive and some who became violent. She can
discuss what steps people need to take to cope with
opioid withdrawal as well as offer tips for people who
may be coping with mental pain such as sadness,
rejection, and embarrassment or physical pain. She’ll
cover everything from finding the right doctor to help
you on your journey to the importance of building up
your “peace of mind muscles” and using your passion to
motivate yourself to move and get out when you would
just as soon cocoon to avoid more pain. Her book is
“Stop the Pain.” Reach her at (909) 253-1394 or
melykinjo@yahoo.com

14. ==> Hands-On Parenting (Really!) – Kid Massage

Neuroscience now verifies that from conception through
about age 6 human brain growth is at its peak. Science
also shows that human touch is an essential part of our
cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
Robert Toporek says, “The power and importance of touch
in human growth development cannot be overstated.” The
author of “Hands-On Parenting” will explain the many
benefits of baby massage, from increased motor skill
development to social development and even better
digestion and gas relief. But Toporek says massage is
also your child’s best defense against the damages
caused by tension, stress, and life’s traumas. Toporek
has been working with babies, children, and their
families since 1966 when he began working in a refugee
village in Vietnam. He is a Rolf practitioner, taught
by Dr. Ida P. Rolf, the creator of Rolfing, and her
son. Contact him at (484) 744-1868;
teamchildren@teamchildren.com

15. ==> Go Ahead, Give a Hug

12/14/17 RTIR Newsletter: Net Neutrality, Christmas Carol Quiz, Sex Addiction

December 14, 2017

01. GOP Trying to Erase 100 Years of History
02. GOP Tax Bill: What’s Really in There?
03. Foreign Policy Expert on Russia and More
04. Net Neutrality Vote Today
05. Fox News’ Unbalanced and Unfair Treatment of Women
06. Coping with Wildfires’ Lingering Effects
07. Can You Pass a Xmas Carol Quiz?
08. We Love Classic Christmas Specials
09. Avoid a Holiday Spending Hangover
10. Bond, Don’t Bicker: Share Family Stories
11. Buon Natale – An Italian-Style Christmas Feast
12. Budget-Savvy Wedding Tips
13. Sex Addiction: The Intimacy Substitute
14. Affordable Care Sign-Up Ends Friday
15. Stars of Marriage Boot Camp
=======================================

1. ==> GOP Trying to Erase 100 Years of History

Although the Republican tax plan is still in the
process of becoming law, Joseph Ellis says the plan
repudiates the social contract that laid the
foundations for the American dream for much of the 20th
century. He says, “That social contract was a bargain
brokered between capitalism and democracy. Corporate
America would be permitted to pursue its profits in the
marketplace on the condition that wealth was
distributed to assure a robust middle class. The
economic pie would grow in accord with capitalistic
principles, while the pieces of the pie would be shared
in accord with democratic principles.” But, he adds,
“In our new Gilded Age there is no need for negotiation
between two sides. Capitalism has bought democracy.
There is no social contract because there is no such
thing as ‘we the people,’ only winners and losers, or
in the Ayn Rand formulation, givers and takers. The
American Dream has become, well, a dream.” Joseph Ellis
is an American historian who won the Pulitzer Prize for
his book, “Founding Fathers.” He is the author of the
forthcoming “American Dialogue: The Founders and Us.”
Contact him at info@JosephEllisHistorian.com or
Gabrielle Brooks at (212) 572-2195;
gbrooks@randomhouse.com

2. ==> GOP Tax Bill: What’s Really in There?

Trying to unravel who wins and who loses in the new tax
overhaul plans? Tax expert Richard Kaplan says, “A
leading principle of the tax ‘reform’ bills — both the
House and Senate versions — is clearly to reward donors
to the Republican party. It lessens taxes on
businesses, especially capital intensive rather than
labor intensive business. In contrast, people who work
for a living are not seeing much benefit, in some
cases, they may see increases, especially because of
the end of state and local taxes write-offs.” Kaplan
can discuss the new tax-favored category of income
called ‘pass-through’ income, as well as how the plans
would affect Medicare and Medicaid. Richard Kaplan
holds a chair at the University of Illinois School of
Law and is a leading expert on taxation. His books
include “Advanced Taxation” and “Elder Law.” Contact
him at rkaplan@illinois.edu

3. ==> Foreign Policy Expert on Russia and More

Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul
Institute for Peace & Prosperity can discuss issues
including US-Russia relations, US foreign policy and
the failure of US interventionism, Civil liberties and
the militarization of police, as well as the
intelligence community and surveillance. Daniel McAdams
is Co-host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report, a daily
Internet news and discussion program. He was senior
advisor to US Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) on foreign policy,
military, intelligence, civil liberties, and
immigration from 2001 until Paul’s retirement in 2013.
Before that he spent seven years covering the political
transition in Eastern Europe from Budapest, Hungary.
His writing has been featured widely in the US and
international press and he is a frequent guest on
television and radio programs worldwide. Contact Ryan
McCormick at (516) 901-1103.

4. ==> Net Neutrality Vote Today

The Republican-led Federal Communications Commission is
scheduled to vote today on a controversial plan to
repeal Obama-era net neutrality protections. The repeal
is expected to pass on a party-line vote. Net
Neutrality was designed to ensure Internet service
providers treat all web content equally by preventing
providers from throttling, blocking, and paid
prioritization—”fast lanes” for sites that pay, and
slow lanes for everyone else. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is
a former Verizon lawyer and Mary Alice Crim of the Free
Press Action Fund says, “His plan is expected to
contain a ‘total repeal’ of Net Neutrality protections,
posing a grave threat to the future of freedom of
expression, access to information, and small businesses
particularly for communities of color and low income
communities.” Free Press is a media democracy advocacy
group. Contact Tim Karr at tkarr@freepress.net;
@freepress

5. ==> Fox News’ Unbalanced and Unfair Treatment of
Women

The late Roger Ailes no longer runs Fox News and Bill
O’Reilly is gone from the anchor chair but, according
to Nita Wiggins, who worked for the Fox affiliate in
Dallas for a decade, inferior assignments and poor
video quality control limited how far she, as a woman,
could go in the organization. Wiggins can share her
personal discrimination story of sabotage by a male
colleague and the inaction by her bosses to correct the
behavior she reported to them. Wiggins’ health and
career, as well as that of other female TV employees,
were adversely affected by institutionalized sexual and
racial discrimination. Today Wiggins is a journalism
professor at ESJ-Paris (l’Ecole Supérieure de
Journalisme de Paris in France) where she is helping to
train the next generation of journalists to avoid
stereotypes in interview choices for stories and in
hiring for the news team. Her upcoming book, “Civil
Rights Baby: My Story of Race, Sports, and Breaking
Barriers in American Journalism” is the story of her 20
years in American television. Reach her at
nitadallas@yahoo.com; or @MsNitaWiggins

6. ==> Coping with Wildfires’ Lingering Effects

As firefighters continue to battle wildfires in
Southern California many people are struggling to put
their lives back together. People lost their homes and
businesses, 95,000 were evacuated and others were
coping with smoke and water damage and breathing
issues. Former ICU nurse Carmelita Kinjo of Loma Linda,
Calif., has initiated working with churches in the
affected areas to provide resources to those displaced
or devastated by the wildfires. Interview Carmelita to
find out ways victims can cope with their sorrow,
anxiety, fear, and nightmares which left unchecked can
lead to serious illnesses. Carmelita has some firsthand
experience with fires and the panic they can bring and
she also knows what it is like to have to restart your
life after a traumatic event. Her new book is “Stop the
Pain.” Contact her at (909) 253-1394 or
melykinjo@yahoo.com

7. ==> Can You Pass a Xmas Carol Quiz?

This time of year It’s nearly impossible to escape
Christmas carols. But how much do your listeners really
know about them? You’ll find out when you interview
actress and professional carol company owner Renae
Baker. For example, do you know which of these songs
were written by a Jewish songwriter: “White Christmas,”
“Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” or “Silver Bells”?
Will they be able to identify which wars were
temporarily stopped by carols? Or what secret code lies
behind “The 12 Days of Christmas”? Listening to holiday
music will be a lot more fun after interviewing Renae,
who if time permits, might sing a carol on your show.
She runs the caroling company I S.M.I.L.E in New York
Productions, whose Broadway trained singers include
Christians, Jews, Buddhists, and atheists. Contact her
at (917) 509-9022; ismileny@gmail.com

8. ==> We Love Classic Christmas Specials

Before cable TV and computerized animation, millions of
kids waited all year to see their favorite holiday
classics like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-
Nosed Reindeer. But 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. He’ll also tell you which
special is the longest running, highest rated TV
special of all time. Goldschmidt is the author of
several books including the new, 20th Anniversary
Edition of his acclaimed “The Enchanted World of
Rankin/Bass.” Rick is also the lead singer and
guitarist for the band The Starving Artists and has
recorded with members of Gin Blossoms. Contact him at
(708) 476-1964; rickgoldsc@aol.com

9. ==> Avoid a Holiday Spending Hangover

According to economists, this holiday season will be
robust as confident consumers freely open their
wallets. But how can people avoid going overboard,
ending up with a holiday spending hangover they’ll be
coping with well into the New Year? Patricia Davis
knows. Invite her on-air ASAP to discuss ways to have a
jolly time without spending your last dime. She’ll
cover everything from creative ways to give thoughtful
presents that don’t cost a lot to why re-gifting is not
a dirty word. Davis is the author of “Going Broke Is No
Joke.” She holds an MBA from Stanford, a master’s
degree in personal financial planning from Golden Gate
University and a certificate from Georgetown
University’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking and
Finance. Reach her at (301) 249-2261;
davisfinancial373@msn.com

10. ==> Bond, Don’t Bicker: Share Family Stories

For most families, a good portion of the holidays is
spent around the dinner table with friends and
relatives who may or may not be on their best behavior
and may, if left untended, insist on turning the
holiday table into their own political soapboxes. But,
according to Robb Lucy, a little planning can help
people avoid standing helplessly by as their dinner
table devolves into a political battlefield. In fact,
Lucy maintains, there is a way to turn this year’s
Hanukkah and Christmas dinners into priceless
opportunities for laughter, listening and learning new
things about friends and family members. The author of
“How Will You Be Remembered?” will share ways to get
the conversation started and how it can bring families
closer. He’ll also discuss what a legacy is, why it’s
not just packaging up all your wealth and divvying it
up to the kids, and how anyone can write their own
legacy letter that tells the world the values you lived
by, and the story of how you lived each value. A
journalist, writer, and producer, Robb Lucy is the
author of the “How Will You Be Remembered: A Guide to
Creating and Enjoying Your Legacies Now.” Contact him
at (604) 874-7700; rlucy@createmylegacy.com

11. ==> Buon Natale – An Italian-Style Christmas Feast

Italians love any holiday that brings together friends
and family (and of course food!), but the Christmas
season is much anticipated as one of Italy’s most
celebrated holidays. Natale is an exciting occasion to
cook up some best-loved family recipes and dine with
friends and family. If you really want to celebrate
Christmas Italian-style, invite food blogger and author
Dominic Condo to discuss the many ways Italians
incorporate their traditions and culture into holiday
dishes, from Christmas Eve’s Feast of the Seven Fishes
to biscotti and panettone. Not sure what to serve?
Dom’s got some great ideas for feeding a crowd Italian-
style. Dom shares traditional (and personally updated)
Italian American recipes and the family stories that go
along with them on his blog, Cucina Domenico, and his
podcasts. His new book is “A Little of This and Some of
That.” Contact him at (484) 680-2176 (PA);
info@domskitchen.com

12. ==> Budget-Savvy Wedding Tips

With the average wedding costing more than $35,000,
doing what you can to rein in wedding expenses is a
priority for budget-conscious couples and their
families. Luckily, internationally known wedding gown
designer Rani St. Pucchi is available to offer her best
tips for spending less without sacrificing anything.
Rani, who has worked with more than 15,000 brides since
launching her St. Pucchi Bridal House more than 30
years ago, explains how to reap significant savings by
skipping a Saturday wedding, shortening the height of
your wedding cake, marrying in January or February,
charging everything on a credit card with a reward
program and saving on wedding rings. She’s the author
of “Your Bridal Style; Everything You Need to Know to
Design the Wedding of Your Dreams,” and has dressed
countless celebrities. Reach her at (310) 990-3912;
rani@ranistpucchi.com

13. ==> Sex Addiction: The Intimacy Substitute

There’s no business like porn business. The industry
makes $10-14 billion in annual sales. And it’s a part
of the daily routine for many people. Invite Tom
Gagliano to talk about porn, sex addiction and what it
does to relationships, and how porn makes addicts think
they’ve got their addiction under in control when in
reality they don’t. Gagliano says, “Sex is the
symptom; the problem is the need to be lusted after.
Sex addicts are emotional cripples, looking to fill a
void created in childhood.” Gagliano will also discuss
the shame involved in sex addiction, and why many
therapists still refuse to treat it. Tom Gagliano, MSW,
is a mentor, speaker and the author of several books
including “Don’t Put Your Crap in Your Kid’s Diaper.”
Contact him at (732) 266-4952; gags17285@aol.com

14. ==> Affordable Care Sign-Up Ends Friday

Time is running out to sign up for medical coverage
under the Affordable Care Act, but you might not know
it. The refusal of Trump administration officials to
promote it is likely to have a major impact on the
number of people covered. “The administration is not
hiding the fact that they don’t want people to sign up
for health coverage,” says Lori Lodes, a former top CMS
official and co-founder of the group, Get America
Covered. “The Open Enrollment period was half as long
and there were no TV ads and a fraction of the digital
outreach—but they also refused to use the basic tools
of their positions and of the federal government to get
the facts out.” Lori Lodes oversaw outreach & education
for Medicare, Medicaid & ACA marketplaces in the Obama
administration. Contact her at @loril. Interviews with
experts in your market/area are also available. Contact
press@GetAmericaCovered.org

15. ==> Stars of Marriage Boot Camp

In the WE TV hit series Marriage Boot Camp Reality
Stars, reality TV’s biggest stars endure extreme
couples’ therapy, pushing themselves to the limit with
physically, mentally and emotionally draining exercises
to see if their relationships are worth saving or if
it’s time to call it quits. Speak with two of this
season’s stars — Juelia Kinney (Bachelor in Paradise)
and Kailyn Lowry (Teen Mom 2) to find out about their
experiences in the house, the most difficult part of
this intense couples’ therapy, and how they’re doing
today. Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars is now in its
ninth season. WE TV is owned by AMC Networks. Contact
John Angelo at john@premieretv.com.

12/12/17 RTIR Newsletter: Franken, Haunted Holidays, Proof of Bigfoot

December 12, 2017

01. Franken and the Democrats’ Debacle
02. Trump, Jerusalem and Travel Spike?
03. Affordable Care Sign-Up Ends Friday
04. Bah Humbug! Holiday Identity Theft
05. Happy Haunted Holidays!
06. Are You a Bad Gift Recipient?
07. Real Life Inclusion: Autism-Friendly Holidays
08. Lighter Latkes? Healthier Hanukkah Recipes
09. Christians’ Domestic Violence Problem
10. Is Ageism as Rampant as Sexual Harassment?
11. Before You Buy a 2017 Leftover Car
12. Pinterest Wedding on a Pauper’s Budget
13. The 7 Golden Rules of Health
14. Live Life Like You’re on Fire
15. Proof of Bigfoot?
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1. ==> Franken and the Democrats’ Debacle

Robert Kuttner says the Democrats got it all wrong in
the case of Senator Al Franken. Franken resigned last
week after calls from his Democratic colleagues to step
down amid numerous reports of sexual misconduct.
Kuttner says Democrats hoped to shame Republicans into
standing up against Alabama senate hopeful Ray Moore.
“Franken’s Democratic scourges overlooked one reality:
The Republicans are shameless. Surely the goal here is
a mass revision of what is considered acceptable
behavior by men, especially men with power. But this
overdue goal does not operate in a political vacuum.
When Democrats turn on their own with no sense of
proportion, the winners are not feminist values. The
winners are Republicans who find the whole movement
amusing.” Robert Kuttner is co-editor of The American
Prospect and professor at Brandeis University’s Heller
School. His forthcoming book is “Can Democracy Survive
Global Capitalism?” Contact him at (781) 736-5311;
bkuttner@brandeis.edu or @rkuttner

2. ==> Trump, Jerusalem and Travel Spike?

Last week Donald Trump formally recognized Jerusalem as
the capital of Israel, breaking with decades of foreign
policy. And while many fear an outbreak of violence in
the region in response, tourism is booming. According
to the Israel Tourism Ministry, a record-breaking
400,000 people visited Israel this past October. “While
the mainstream media seems to focus on the possibility
of unrest and violence in the Middle East, these
concerns are clearly not holding people back from
traveling,” says Noam Matas, owner of America Israel
Tours. He says since Trump’s signal of a possible
announcement, incoming calls and reservations have
increased threefold and he doesn’t expect that to stop.
“We cannot ignore the current circumstances in the
region and hope that the peace talks will continue, but
the prospect of visiting a country so full of culture,
history and Biblical importance trumps all the danger
and hate most of the media covers throughout the year.”
America Israel Tours is a tour company specializing in
Christian tours to Israel. Contact Noam Matas at
info@americaisraeltours.com

3. ==> Affordable Care Sign-Up Ends Friday

Friday is the last day to sign up for medical coverage
under the Affordable Care Act, but you might not know
it. Health care advocates say the refusal of Trump
administration officials to promote the sign-up is
likely to have a major impact on the number of people
who will be covered. “The administration is not hiding
the fact that they don’t want people to sign up for
health coverage,” says Lori Lodes, a former top CMS
official and co-founder of the group, Get America
Covered. “With less than a week left before the
December 15 deadline, they still haven’t engaged in the
very basic public education that is needed to help
people sign up for coverage. The Open Enrollment period
is half as long and there are no TV ads and a fraction
of the digital outreach—but they also refuse to use the
basic tools of their positions and of the federal
government to get the facts out.” Lori Lodes oversaw
outreach & education for Medicare, Medicaid & ACA
marketplaces in the Obama administration. Contact her
at @loril. Interviews with experts in your market/area
are also available. Contact press@GetAmericaCovered.org

4. ==> Bah Humbug! Holiday Identity Theft

Whether you’re shopping online or at the mall, this is
the season of buying—and stealing. Identify theft
spikes during the holidays when thieves are waiting for
unsuspecting prey. Invite tax and financial expert Abby
Eisenkraft to share tips to avoid identity theft this
holiday season. Among them, she says, “Don’t look for
coupons on your phone while standing in line to pay. If
you’re using public Wi-Fi, you’re inviting thieves
right in!” Another tip: never apply for a credit card
in the store. She says, “Paperwork left out in the open
by careless employees or other shoppers looking over
your shoulder could mean your financial information
could be compromised.” Eisenkraft is the author of “101
Ways to Stay Off the IRS Radar.” Frequently quoted by
the press (Money, Newsday, The Street), she is one of
the leading experts on IRS problems and how to avoid
them. Contact her at (347) 598-0111;
abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

5. ==> Happy Haunted Holidays!

The Winter Solstice and Christmas are fast approaching,
holiday songs are playing on the radio, and there’s a
chill in the air and a shiver running down your spine.
But is that chill from the winter air or a ghostly
spirit passing by? From Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas
Carol’ to modern day films like ‘The Nightmare Before
Christmas,’ there is a long history of telling ghost
stories during the holiday season. Psychic medium
Vincent Genna is available for a live psychic reading
and to discuss why dead relatives might very well make
an appearance at your holiday gathering, and why the
season is so filled with spirits. Genna is a triple
power psychic – a psychic with the knowledge and
experience of a licensed psychotherapist, and the
personality of a showman. He’s appeared on Coast to
Coast AM, Hay House Radio, and many other radio shows
around the country. Contact Emily Maloney at (661)
255-8283; emily@steveallenmedia.com

6. ==> Are You a Bad Gift Recipient?

During the holidays it’s all about giving, and most of
us are great at that, but what about receiving?
Relationship expert Laura Doyle says many people are
awful when it comes to receiving gifts. She’ll discuss
why some find it so hard to accept gifts, how to become
a better gift recipient, and how in allowing someone to
give you a gift, both of you benefit! Doyle has
appeared on the Today Show, Dateline NBC, Good Morning
America, The View and The Factor. She has an Amazon
Prime web series titled Empowered Wives and is the
author of “The Surrendered Wife”, “The Surrendered
Single” and “The Empowered Wife.” Contact Kathy Murray
at (949) 729-9843; kathy@lauradoyle.org

7. ==> Real Life Inclusion: Autism-Friendly Holidays

‘Tis the season for family gatherings and the whole
thing is a recipe for high-stress, but when you throw
Autism into the mix, things take on an added challenge.
Jeanne Beard can share simple adjustments and
understanding that can help you connect with kids or
adults on the autism spectrum. “From allowing the
individual more time to process, to dimming the lights
and noise, you can make your holiday gathering more
autism-friendly. That understanding alone, will be a
great gift of love and acceptance to the individual
with autism and their family. This type of genuine
understanding and care is the number one wish on the
list of the mom’s I speak with every day.” The mother
of 2 sons, one diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
and one diagnosed with ADHD, Jeanne Beard is the
founder of the National Autism Academy. She’s the
author of “Autism & The Rest of Us: How to Sustain a
Healthy, Functional and Satisfying Life with a Person
on the Autism Spectrum.” Contact her at (630) 542-1191;
jeanne@nationalautismacademy.com.

8. ==> Lighter Latkes? Healthier Hanukkah Recipes

Hanukkah has just begun but already you may have eaten
a few too many jelly donuts and latkes. And how many
more days are left? Invite Paula Shoyer to share easy
ways to lighten up traditional holiday food without
sacrificing taste. Paula, known as “the kosher baker,”
has a passion for pastries, and can explain how to
balance lighter main courses with delicious desserts,
share super easy 1-bowl cakes that will feed a crowd,
and tips for making traditional Jewish challah, babka
and rugelach. 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

9. ==> Christians’ Domestic Violence Problem

Christians don’t beat their wives or verbally abuse
them, right? Unfortunately, domestic violence is a
problem in many Christian homes. In fact, as Darla
Colinet will tell you, it has reached epidemic
proportions; she is making it her mission to help
churches address the problem so that both victim and
abusers can be healed. Darla can reveal the four core
aspects that fuel abusive Christian marriages and share
her own horrifying story of living with an abusive
husband for 13 years. She’ll also discuss why abuse in
marriages tends to worsen during the holiday season and
offer help and support to powerless women who need it
most. Darla completed domestic violence training and
served as domestic abuse response team member for
Crossroads Safehouse, in Fort Collins, Colo. A member
of the core team of the Women’s Ministry at Timberline
Church in Colorado for six years, she has helped and
inspired hundreds of women through Bible studies,
workshops, retreats, and her blog. Contact her at (970)
631-2529; darla@godstransforminggrace.com

10. ==> Is Ageism as Rampant as Sexual Harassment?

Hundreds of thousands of talented professionals have
been ousted from the workforce because of their age,
tossed aside and replaced by millennials who are paid
less money. If they’re lucky enough to find new jobs,
they usually end up working for one-third of their old
salaries. Diane Huth, a 67-year-old marketing expert,
has studied this issue from all sides interviewing
millennials, traumatized baby boomers and CEOs and what
she learned is not only fascinating but can help
countless struggling workers caught in the crosshairs.
Let Diane share 12 ways older workers can adapt to fit
into today’s younger workplace as well as how they can
reinvent themselves by using their talents in new ways
instead of trying to compete with younger workers for
the same jobs they had held decades ago. What she has
to say is nothing short of a new way of looking at
work. Diane’s latest book “BRAND YOU! To Re-Invent Your
Career” will be released in January. Contact her at
(210) 601-7852; diane@BrandYouGuide.com

11. ==> Should You Buy a 2017 Leftover Car?

Thinking about buying a 2017 leftover? The end of
December—and even New Year’s Eve—are known as prime-
time to buy a new car, with dealerships offering high
incentives to move last year’s models. But how do you
make the most of this opportunity? Find out from
Patricia Davis, author of the new book “Going Broke Is
No Joke.” Davis can touch on ways to get pricing and
performance information, discuss under what
circumstances it is better to pay cash, finance or
lease a car and whether it is better to take a cash
rebate or lower interest rate. She holds an MBA from
Stanford, a master’s degree in personal financial
planning from Golden Gate University and a certificate
from Georgetown University’s Stonier Graduate School of
Banking and Finance. Reach her at (301) 249-2261 or
davisfinancial373@msn.com

12. ==> Pinterest Wedding on a Pauper’s Budget

The average wedding costs more than $35,000, so doing
what you can to rein in wedding expenses is a priority
for budget-conscious couples and their families.
Luckily, internationally known wedding gown designer
Rani St. Pucchi is available to offer her best tips for
spending less without sacrificing anything. Rani, who
has worked with more than 15,000 brides since launching
her St. Pucchi Bridal House more than 30 years ago,
explains how to reap significant savings by skipping a
Saturday wedding, shortening the height of your wedding
cake, marrying in January or February, buying 14-karat
wedding rings and charging everything on a credit card
with a reward program. She’s the author of “Your Bridal
Style; Everything You Need to Know to Design the
Wedding of Your Dreams,” and has dressed countless
celebrities. Reach her at (310) 990-3912;
rani@ranistpucchi.com

13. ==> The 7 Golden Rules of Health

Do you know the Seven Golden Rules of Health? They were
discovered by UCLA’s Dr. Lester Breslow in a 10-year
study, and if you follow the rules, you could live 30-
years longer than people who break all seven. Invite
Dr. Richard Ruhling to explain what the rules are and
why they work. He says, “What we’ve put in our mouths
since birth is the cause of most health issues but the
good news is that we can reverse most problems.” You’ll
learn about Dr. Breslow’s NEW START concept that
includes seven golden habits that incorporate
nutrition, exercise and water (NEW). It’s a show that’s
perfect for New Year’s health resolutions. Contact Dr.
Ruhling at (928) 583-7543; Ruhling7@juno.com

14. ==> Live Life Like You’re on Fire

Sue Pighini knows what it is like to have been struck
by lightning; when it happened to her at age 28, her
clothes melted. She also knows what it is like to move
32 times, survive cancer, a brain aneurysm and to be
held-up at gunpoint. All of those experiences, as one
might imagine, led her to live her life differently. In
her case, to live fearlessly, saying no to the status
quo and embracing change. “I believe everyone should
live their life as though they were on fire,” Pighini
says. “That means making your life count by embracing
new challenges and jettisoning the word ‘regret’ from
your vocabulary. When you do that, you will add new
people, new excitement and new skills to your world.”
After 25 years in corporate America, Sue is now an
author, motivational speaker, transformational life
coach, certified intuitive healer and horsewoman. She
operates the Livin’ the Dream Ranch, in Virginia, where
she uses horses to help transform people’s lives. Her
newly released audiobook is “Expect the Extraordinary:
Angelic Messages, Spiritual Encounters and the Soul of
Skye.” Contact her at (941) 685-7159;
sue@SuePighini.com

15. ==> Proof of Bigfoot?

Everyone has heard of Bigfoot, the extremely tall, ape-
like creature that walks like a man and has been
sighted numerous times over hundreds of years. Native
Americans have more than 60 ways to refer to this
creature, including Sasquatch. But most people don’t
know that one U.S. city actually believes that Bigfoot
exists, as does the state in which the city is located!
Interview Andy Curry, who lives in that city (Colorado
City), where enough Bigfoot sightings have taken place
that Colorado lawmakers ordered a sign be placed on the
road leading to Pikes Peak warning people to beware of
the creatures. “People think the sign is a joke,” Curry
says, “but it’s not. Pressure from local citizens and
visitors who have seen Bigfoot led to the sign’s
erection.” Curry can share Bigfoot lore and sightings
and whether he (and park rangers) believe Bigfoot is
real or a case of mistaken identity. Curry is a native
Coloradan who operates the website Pikes Peak for Sale.
He’s also an expert on the national park and its
fascinatingly quirky history. Contact him at (719)
375-3950; pikespeakforsale@gmail.com

12/05/17 RTIR Newsletter: GOP Tax Bills,Healthier Hanukkah, Stopping Rape Mentality

December 5, 2017

GOP Tax Bills: What’s Really in There?
02. Newsweek: Kushner Funded Illegal Jewish Settlements
03. Are You Prepared for a North Korea Attack?
04. Stars of ‘Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars’
05. Top Holiday Shopping Mistakes
06. How to Avoid a Holiday Spending Hangover
07. Is There Proof of Bigfoot?
08. Healthier Hanukkah Recipes
09. New Queens of Start-ups: Minority Women
10. #NotMe Movement – Fighting Back
11. What Magic Word Will Stop Rape Mentality?
12. New Help for Chronic Pain Sufferers
13. Hands-On Parenting: Benefits of Kid Massage
14. Great Show: One Moment that Changed Your Life
15. The Clairvoyant Gourmet – Get Grandma’s Recipes

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1. ==> GOP Tax Bills: What’s Really in There?

Trying to unravel who wins and who loses in the new tax
overhaul plans? Tax expert Richard Kaplan says, “A
leading principle of these tax ‘reform’ bills — both
the House and Senate versions — is clearly to reward
donors to the Republican party. It lessens taxes on
businesses, especially capital intensive rather than
labor intensive business. In contrast, people who work
for a living are not seeing much benefit, in some
cases, they may see increases, especially because of
the end of state and local taxes write-offs.” Kaplan
can discuss the new tax-favored category of income
called ‘pass-through’ income, as well as how the plans
would affect Medicare and Medicaid. Richard Kaplan
holds a chair at the University of Illinois School of
Law and is a leading expert on taxation. His books
include “Advanced Taxation” and “Elder Law.” Contact
him at rkaplan@illinois.edu

2. ==> Newsweek: Kushner Funded Illegal Jewish
Settlements

Chris Riotta is a reporter at Newsweek covering the
Trump administration and first family. He just wrote
the piece “Jared Kushner Failed to Disclose He Led a
Foundation Funding Illegal Israeli Settlements Before
U.N. Vote.” Invite him to discuss the piece in which he
writes, “The latest development follows reports on
Friday indicating the White House senior adviser
attempted to sway a United Nations Security Council
vote against an anti-settlement resolution passed just
before Donald Trump took office, which condemned the
structure of West Bank settlements. The failure to
disclose his role in the foundation — at a time when he
was being tasked with serving as the president’s Middle
East peace envoy — follows a pattern of egregious
omissions that would bar any other official from
continuing to serve in the West Wing, experts and
officials told Newsweek.” Riotta has written several
recent pieces for Newsweek. Contact him at
chrisriotta@gmail.com, @chrisriotta

3. ==> Are You Prepared for a North Korea Attack?

In light of recent North Korean missile tests and
Iran’s announced intent to position naval ships near
the U.S., Robin Burk, Ph.D., MBA, says it’s prudent for
all of us to take steps in case of attack. Imagine what
it would be like to live with no electricity, no
internet, no cell phone reception and no idea when any
of that might return. Burk explains the cascade of
other failures that an electromagnetic pulse attack or
grid failure would bring. She offers important steps
you can take now to plan for potential attacks and
disasters that could badly disrupt the systems we often
take for granted. Burk’s message is all the more
powerful because of who she is: She was in charge of
the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s interdependent
networks research and is an expert on network science.
The DTRA is an organization tasked with safeguarding
national infrastructure against weapons of mass
destruction. Burk has been featured in Wired, on MSNBC
and on dozens of radio shows. She is the author of the
book “How to Thrive in an Uncertain World.” Contact
her at (703) 346-4448; robin.kowalchuk.burk@gmail.com

4. ==> Stars of ‘Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars’

5. ==> Top Holiday Shopping Mistakes

The holiday spending season is here and Mitchell Walker
has some advice before you head to the mall or go on a
cyber shopping spree. He says a little planning and
creativity can keep you from racking up bills that will
come back to haunt you in January. Walker, author of
the “PouchPlan Budget,” will share spending tips and
the top 5 money mistakes people make during the
holidays and how to avoid them. You’ll also learn the
one thing to do this shopping season that will bring
you huge financial gains rather than financial pains.
Mitchell Walker has owned 5 businesses, served as the
CFO of a community college and as a County Commissioner
and City Councilman. The PouchPlan was developed based
on his expertise, but more importantly, was put to the
test and proven by Mitchell and his wife Suzanne over
20 plus years as they raised their blended family of
seven. Contact him at (903) 563 3396(TX);
mfwalker1106@gmail.com

6. ==> How to Avoid a Holiday Spending Hangover

7. ==> Is There Proof of Bigfoot?

Everyone has heard of Bigfoot, the extremely tall, ape-
like creature that walks like a man and has been
sighted numerous times over hundreds of years. Native
Americans have more than 60 ways to refer to this
creature, including Sasquatch. But most people don’t
know that one U.S. city actually believes that Bigfoot
exists, as does the state in which the city is located!
Interview Andy Curry, who lives in that city (Colorado
City), where enough Bigfoot sightings have taken place
that the Colorado legislature actually mandated a sign
be placed on the road leading to Pikes Peak warning
people to beware of the creatures. “People think the
sign is a joke,” Curry says, “but it’s not. Pressure
from local citizens and visitors who have seen Bigfoot
led to the sign’s erection.” Curry can share Bigfoot
lore and sightings and whether he (and park rangers)
believe Bigfoot is real or a case of mistaken identity.
Curry is a native Coloradan who operates the website
Pikes Peak for Sale. He’s also an expert on the
national park and its fascinatingly quirky history.
Contact him at (719) 375-3950;
pikespeakforsale@gmail.com

8. ==> Healthier Hanukkah Recipes

Looking forward to your favorite family recipes this
Hanukkah, but dreading the calorie content? Invite
Paula Shoyer to share easy ways to lighten up
traditional holiday food without sacrificing taste.
Paula, known as “the kosher baker,” has a passion for
pastries, and can explain how to balance lighter main
courses with delicious desserts, share super easy 1-
bowl cakes that will feed a crowd, and tips for making
traditional Jewish challah, babka and rugelach. 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

9. ==> New Queens of Start-ups: Minority Women

Can you guess who the fastest growing group of business
owners are? If you said, women of color, you deserve a
high-five. As marketing expert Claudia Newcorn will
point out, 79 percent of women-owned firms launched
over the past nine years were founded by women of
color. As of last year, she notes, there were an
estimated 1.9 million African American women-owned
firms, and just under 1.9 million firms owned by Latina
women. Invite Newcorn to discuss what’s fueling this
phenomenon, what minority women can do to avoid having
their new businesses fail within the first two years,
where you’ll find the highest concentration of women’s
business start-ups and much, much more. Claudia
Newcorn, MBA, is an award-winning strategic marketing
consultant and author of “Zipline to Success: Fast-
Track Marketing Strategies to Accelerate Your Sales &
Profits.” A favorite of media, she once hosted her own
TV show. Reach her at (209) 204-0502;
Claudia@ZiplineToSuccess.com

10. ==> #NotMe Movement – Fighting Back

There’s a reason #metoo took off. But Susan Harrow, a
media coach and martial arts expert, says it’s now time
for a #notme movement. Invite Harrow to discuss a
simple two-step system (that takes just 60 seconds)
that a woman can use in any situation to prevent sexual
harassment or assault. She’ll share ways to head off
harassment before it happens, deal with it on the spot,
and how to be heard by HR. Harrow created ‘True Shield:
Verbal Self-Defense for Girls,’ a course that teaches
young women how to protect themselves in difficult and
dangerous situations. Her newest offering is a woman’s
empowerment course to help prevent sexual harassment in
the workplace, in social situations and at school.
Contact Susan Harrow at harrowcom@prsecrets.com Skype:
prsecrets

11. ==> What Magic Word Will Stop Rape Mentality?

Joyce Short, a sexual assault survivor and author,
doesn’t wonder “What were they thinking?” when she
hears stories about Matt Lauer, Harvey Weinstein, Bill
Cosby and others. She’s studied the issue and can
clearly explain the difference between ‘consent’ and
any other form of agreement. It’s not what most people,
including sexual predators, think! Short is fighting
to embed the real definition of consent into the penal
code of every state and jurisdiction. Joyce Short is
the author of “Carnal Abuse by Deceit” and “Combating
Romance Scams, Why Lying to Get Laid Is a Crime.” She
blogs at CombatingRomanceScams.com (a Federal
Prosecutor recently used her blog to lock up a serial
rapist). She’s been awarded a “Woman of Distinction”
honor by the NY State Assembly. Contact her at (917)
517-8572; short.jm@aol.com

12. ==> New Help for Chronic Pain Sufferers

The opioid crisis was caused in large part to doctors
over-prescribing pain medicines. But patients suffering
from chronic pain are still hurting and many don’t know
where to go for help. Chronic pain expert Cindy Perlin
will discuss safe, effective pain relief and more
importantly, how to find it. She says, “Too many people
suffer needlessly for too long. There are safe and
effective treatments for chronic pain.” Perlin has
created a new resource for pain patients, an online
treatment directory of alternative pain treatment
providers, recommended products, informative articles
and inspirational stories. Cindy Perlin is a licensed
clinical social worker, certified biofeedback
practitioner, chronic pain survivor and the author of
“The Truth About Chronic Pain Treatments: The Best and
Worst Strategies for Becoming Pain Free.” She is in
private practice for over 25 years and has been a guest
on numerous TV and radio shows. Contact her at (518)
439-6431; cperlin@nycap.rr.com

13. ==> Hands-On Parenting: Benefits of Kid Massage

14. ==> Great Show: One Moment that Changed Your Life

Ulrich Kellerer has spent decades working in many
facets of the fashion industry with much success. But
he says in one moment his life changed and he found his
deeper calling, as a storyteller to the elderly. Invite
Kellerer to share his story and why for one hour per
week, he leaves his showroom of “princesses who have
been to Paris, Rome and Milan” and heads to the nursing
home where his mother lived in the years before her
recent passing. He says, “One hour a week changed and
transformed me and will transform anyone. In my fashion
business I’ve been working 30 years to help people look
good on the outside. For the last four years I have
worked to help people feel good on the inside.
Everybody can and should do something to give back.”
Invite your listeners to call in and share their own
stories of one moment that changed their life. Ulrich
Kellerer is featured Jack Canfield’s “The Soul of
Success.” Contact him at Ulrich.kellerer@t-online.de

15. ==> The Clairvoyant Gourmet – Get Grandma’s Recipes

Wish you could remember Aunt Judy’s pumpkin pie recipe?
Maybe your grandma made the best holiday cookies but
you can’t recall the secret ingredient. For a fun show
invite psychic medium Janie Boisclair to channel
holiday recipes from the spirit world! Listeners can
call in and uncover the dishes and traditions from past
generations who’ve passed away. The spirits seem to
especially want to connect with Janie through her sense
of taste and smell, since for years every reading she
has given has had some type of food element. Through
her readings, she brings back missing ingredients, lost
family recipes, joyous meal-time memories from the
other side, and memories that need to be revisited for
therapeutic reasons. She can even connect with spirit
guides who offer insight on what foods are needed to
balance your Chakra energy system. Contact Emily
Maloney at (661) 255-8283; emily@steveallenmedia.com

11/30/17 RTIR Newsletter: North Korea, Perfect Holiday Gifts, Chronic Pain

November 30, 2017

01. Trump’s Fiscally Irresponsible Tax Plan
02. North Korea’s Latest Threat
03. Are Men Clueless on Sexual Harassment?
04. Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom
05. Is There Proof of Bigfoot?
06. The Science of Picking the Perfect Gift
07. Keep Holiday Spending in Check
08. This Holiday Pass the Family Stories
09. Healthier Hanukkah Recipes
10. How to Pick the Perfect Holiday Wines
11. New Resource for Chronic Pain Patients
12. How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive
13. Inspiring Show – Light Your Life on Fire
14. Millennials, Men and Kids: The New Caregivers
15. Bust Life’s 5 Biggest Bullshifts
=======================================
1. ==> Trump’s Fiscally Irresponsible Tax Plan

Ivan Eland says Donald Trump’s tax overhaul will blow a
hole in the federal deficit with huge unneeded tax cuts
during a time when the American economy is already
expanding. He says, “Trump and the Republicans are more
concerned with ‘winning’ something—anything—so they can
all be re-elected in 2018 or 2020, instead of doing
what’s best for the nation. As Reagan and George W.
Bush demonstrated, enacting massive tax cuts while
federal spending continues to go north was in their
self-interest in getting re-elected but harmed the
country in the long term. Unfortunately, Trump seems to
be even more self-interested and less civic-minded than
his reckless predecessors.” Ivan Eland is senior fellow
and director of the Center on Peace & Liberty at the
Independent Institute. He spent 15 years working for
Congress on national security issues, including stints
as an investigator for the House Foreign Affairs
Committee and Principal Defense Analyst at the
Congressional Budget Office. His latest book is “Eleven
Presidents: Promises vs. Results in Achieving Limited
Government”. Contact Kate Brown at (202) 213-7051;
buzzbybrown@gmail.com

2. ==> North Korea’s Latest Threat

Imagine what it would be like to live with no
electricity, no internet, no cell phone reception and
no idea when any of that might return. In light of
recent North Korean missile tests and Iran’s announced
intent to position naval ships near the U.S., Robin
Burk, Ph.D., MBA, says it is prudent for all of us to
take some steps in case of attacks. Burk explains the
cascade of other failures that an electromagnetic pulse
attack or grid failure would bring. She offers
important steps you can take now to plan for potential
attacks and disasters that could badly disrupt the
systems we often take for granted. Burk’s message is
all the more powerful because of who she is: She was in
charge of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s
interdependent networks research and is an expert on
network science. The DTRA is an organization tasked
with safeguarding national infrastructure against
weapons of mass destruction. Burk has been featured in
Wired, on MSNBC and on dozens of radio shows. She is
the author of the book “How to Thrive in an Uncertain
World.” Contact her at (703) 346-4448;
robin.kowalchuk.burk@gmail.com

3. ==> Are Men Clueless on Sexual Harassment?

Matt Lauer’s firing comes six weeks after the first
stories broke alleging Hollywood producer Harvey
Weinstein of a decades-long pattern of sexual
harassment, and the list of men accused of similar acts
keeps getting longer. Why do they do it? And why are
there so many men? Peggy Drexler says one possible
explanation is a deeply ingrained, hard to shake and
society-wide sexism that teaches men that women are
less dominant. “Another explanation is that we still
have a hard time defining (or agreeing on) what
constitutes sexual harassment and assault. We need to
do a better job making damn sure every single man —
and woman — is clear about what constitutes
inappropriate behavior. That’s hopefully what the
current conversation will do. In addition to holding
men accountable for their past actions, it will open up
dialogue so that misunderstanding is no longer an
acceptable excuse.” Peggy Drexler is an assistant
professor of psychology at Weill Medical College of
Cornell University and a former gender scholar at
Stanford University. She’s the author of “Our Fathers,
Ourselves: Daughters, Fathers, and the Changing
American Family” and “Raising Boys Without Men.”
Contact her at @drpeggydrexler

4. ==> Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom

For an interesting take on the American Revolution,
invite Russell Shorto to discuss America’s founding
through the stories of six extraordinary figures of the
American Revolution. Shorto says, individually, they
represent both the radical promise and shocking failure
of “freedom.” He’ll discuss how the combination of
idealism and necessity, ambition and courage, greed and
honor drove the men and women of the revolutionary era,
shaping America’s national independence and forging a
new sense of what it meant to be a free individual.
Russell Shorto is an author and contributing writer to
the New York Times magazine. Contact Johanna Ramos-
Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Megan Bonomo at (703)
646-5188.

5. ==> Is There Proof of Bigfoot?

Everyone has heard of Bigfoot, the extremely tall, ape-
like creature that walks like a man and has been
sighted numerous times over hundreds of years. Native
Americans have more than 60 ways to refer to this
creature, including Sasquatch. But most people don’t
know that one U.S. city actually believes that Bigfoot
exists, as does the state in which the city is located!
Interview Andy Curry, who lives in that city (Colorado
City), where enough Bigfoot sightings have taken place
that the Colorado legislature actually mandated a sign
be placed on the road leading to Pikes Peak warning
people to beware of the creatures. “People think the
sign is a joke,” Curry says, “but it’s not. Pressure
from local citizens and visitors who have seen Bigfoot
led to the sign’s erection.” Curry can share Bigfoot
lore and sightings and whether he (and park rangers)
believe Bigfoot is real or a case of mistaken identity.
Curry is a native Coloradan who operates the website
Pikes Peak For Sale. He’s also an expert on the
national park and its fascinatingly quirky history.
Contact him at (719) 375-3950;
pikespeakforsale@gmail.com

6. ==> The Science of Picking the Perfect Gift

It’s an age-old question. Do shoppers pick out a gift
they think someone might like, or do they purchase
exactly what the recipient has asked for? According to
behavioral economist George Loewenstein, “If you like
dark chocolate and loath milk chocolate, it’s very
tempting to give dark chocolate, even if the gift
recipient’s tastes are opposite to yours; it’s very
difficult to imagine that another person would enjoy
receiving a gift that you would hate.” Behavioral
economists tackle problems using a distinct fusion of
economics and psychology working to understand why we
eat unhealthy food, pay women less than men and even
how to give the perfect gift. Invite Loewenstein to
share four science-backed tips to help avoid gift
disasters and raise the odds everyone on your gift list
will love what you give them. George Loewenstein is a
professor of economics and psychology at Carnegie
Mellon University and is co-founder of the field of
behavioral economics. Contact Shilo Rea at (412)
268-6094; (412) 260-0675 (cell) or shilo@cmu.edu

7. ==> Keep Holiday Spending in Check

8. ==> This Holiday Pass the Family Stories

For most families, a good portion of the holidays are
spent with friends and relatives who may or may not be
on their best behavior and may, if left untended,
insist on turning the holiday table into their own
political soapboxes. But, according to Robb Lucy, a
little planning can help people avoid standing
helplessly by as their dinner table devolves into a
political battlefield. In fact, Lucy maintains, there
is a way to turn this year’s Hanukkah and Christmas
dinners into priceless opportunities for laugher,
listening and learning new things about friends and
family members. The author of “How Will You Be
Remembered?” will share ways to get the conversation
started and how it can bring families closer. He’ll
also discuss what a legacy is, why it’s not just
packaging up all your wealth and divvying it up to the
kids, and how anyone can write their own legacy letter
that tells the world the values you lived by, and the
story of how you lived each value. A journalist,
writer, and producer, Robb Lucy is the author of the
“How Will You Be Remembered: A Guide to Creating and
Enjoying Your Legacies Now.” Contact him at (604)
874-7700; rlucy@createmylegacy.com

9. ==> Healthier Hanukkah Recipes

10. ==> How to Pick the Perfect Holiday Wines

Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or you’re
bringing wine to the event, how do you know what to buy
and how to serve it? Wine lovers will love to hear
Susie Selby’s advice, but if you only know wine by red,
white and pink, you’re also in luck. A winemaker for
more than twenty years, Selby is an expert on food and
wine pairings. She’ll help listeners choose the best
wine for an open house or family gathering and discern
between “in-law” wine vs. “best friend” wine. You’ll
learn how to find the best wine values, impress any
wine snob, and please yourself during this fabulous
food-based holiday season. Susie Selby is the
proprietor of Selby Winery. Contact her at (707)
975-0988 (CA); selby@selbywinery.com

11. ==> New Resource for Chronic Pain Patients

12. ==> How to Get Out of the Hospital Alive

Every year in the U.S. some 70,000 people die from
MRSA, strep and other hospital-acquired infections.
That’s more deaths in one year than American troops
killed in Iraq and Afghanistan combined. Former
surgical nurse Jeanne Dockins says sadly, most of these
deaths are preventable. Dockins spent more than 30
years as a surgical nurse at a level I trauma center.
She’ll share how her sister became a paraplegic from an
infection acquired during back surgery. Oral DNA
testing (like a fingerprint) confirmed the strep
infection came from the mouth of a surgical technician
and was passed through the technician’s mask to the
surgical site. Dockins on your show to learn how to
quickly knock out an infection without antibiotics, why
gum disease is so dangerous to your overall health, and
how to heal MRSA with an FDA-cleared product. Jeanne
Dockins, RN, BSN, CNOR, has appeared on numerous radio
talk shows discussing how to survive a hospital stay.
Through her Mastery of Self-Healing website, she
empowers people to take responsibility for their own
health and healing. Contact her at (419) 960-5460;
jeanne@masteryofselfhealing.com

13. ==> Inspiring Show – Light Your Life on Fire

14. ==> Millennials, Men and Kids: The New Caregivers

According to Dr. Camille Superson, 40% of millennials
are now caregivers, 45% are men, and about 1.4 million
children between ages 8-18 are now in this role.
November is National Family Caregivers Month and
Superson says these unsung heroes need help. “Many
don’t know where to begin or how to juggle work, school
and family, along with the ongoing demands of
caregiving. They need valuable resources to help them
but they’re often hard to find, especially if you don’t
know where to look, what’s available, or what you
qualify for.” A former caregiver herself for over a
decade to two bedbound parents, and author of the book
“Essential Resource Guide for Caregivers: Save
Time…Save Money… Save your Sanity!”, Dr. Camille
Superson can provide a wealth of information to help
caregivers and their families find the tools they need.
She’ll also offer hope to the ongoing struggles
caregivers face every day. Contact her at (630)
888-2895 (cell); camillesuperson8@gmail.com

15. ==> Bust Life’s 5 Biggest Bullshifts

We are all raised to believe they are true. What’s
worse, they end up shaping our lives, all too often for
the worse. But what if these long-lived beliefs are
nothing but lies? Get ready for a fun and thought-
provoking show that will turn your audience on their
heads and teach them how to create lives bigger and
better than they ever imagined by replacing old beliefs
with new ones. Megan Smith Gill will explain what she
calls “life’s biggest bullshifts” and how to bust them
once and for all (Psst! It’s the secret to living your
best life!) Megan Smith Gill is the author of “Give A
Shift: 10 Simple Steps to an Abundant Life.” Contact
her at (203) 822-4949; bookmegan@megansmithgill.com

11/28/17 RTIR Newsletter: Net Neutrality, Holiday Wines, #NotMe Movement

November 28, 2017

01. Net Neutrality Protests & Holiday Shopping
02. Winners and Losers in Net Neutrality Repeal
03. Fed Insider on Yellen’s Exit
04. Stephen Baldwin on Russian TV Network
05. Perfect Holiday Wine Picks
06. Lighten Up Holiday Meals: Leave Room for Dessert
07. Is There a ‘War on Christmas’?
08. Have a Safe Ride this Holiday Season
09. You Really Are Hearing Christmas Angels
10. #NotMe Movement – Fighting Back
11. Winter Break – Talk College Safety
12. When the Holidays Hurt
13. Kids, ADD & Holidays
14. Bust Life’s 5 Biggest Bullshifts
15. What Star Trek Taught Us About Innovation
=======================================

1. ==> Net Neutrality Protests & Holiday Shopping

More than 200 tech companies and trade associations
from across the country sent a letter to the US Federal
Communication Commission (FCC) yesterday, Cyber Monday,
arguing to keep Net Neutrality rules in place because
they’ve contributed to the growth of e-commerce. Other
pro-net neutrality groups are planning protests at
Verizon stores around the country on December 7th. The
US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) votes to roll
back net the rules on Dec. 14th. Net Neutrality was
designed to ensure Internet service providers treat all
web content equally by preventing providers from
throttling, blocking, and paid prioritization—”fast
lanes” for sites that pay, and slow lanes for everyone
else. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is a former Verizon lawyer
and Mary Alice Crim of the Free Press Action Fund says,
“His plan is expected to contain a ‘total repeal’ of
Net Neutrality protections, posing a grave threat to
the future of freedom of expression, access to
information, and small businesses particularly for
communities of color and low income communities.” Free
Press is a media democracy advocacy group. Contact Tim
Karr at tkarr@freepress.net; @freepress

2. ==> Winners and Losers in Net Neutrality Repeal

Invite Shelly Palmer to share his picks for winners and
losers with the Net Neutrality repeal, along with his
thoughts about how the misleadingly named “Restoring
Internet Freedom” act is going to change your
listeners’ lives. He says, “Big Internet service
providers and wireless carriers such as Comcast,
Verizon, AT&T, etc., come out on top. The bigger you
are, the happier this makes you.” So who are the
biggest losers? Palmer says, “Netflix and every other
content provider. The goal of net neutrality was to
ensure that Comcast did not favor delivery of its own
content over competitive content such as Netflix. Or
Amazon. Or Hulu. Content providers who do not own their
own distribution are now at serious risk.” Shelly
Palmer is well-known as Fox 5 New York’s on-air tech
expert and for his work on the TV show, Shelly Palmer
Digital Living. He is also a regular technology
commentator for CNBC, MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business
News. Contact him at (917) 886-1173; shelly@palmer.net
or Dana Eisenberg at (212) 532-3880;
admin@shellypalmer.com

3. ==> Fed Insider on Yellen’s Exit

Jerome Powell’s confirmation to be chairman of the
Federal Reserve is considered all but certain. But will
he simply be Janet Yellen by another? The Republican’s
prepared testimony reflects his longstanding view that
rates should rise only gradually, an approach in lock
step with that of Yellen, who’s term is done in
February. Invite Fed expert Danielle DiMartino Booth to
discuss the impact of the change, and Yellen’s own
final Congressional testimony. DiMartino Booth is a
full-time columnist for Bloomberg View, a business
speaker, and a commentator frequently featured on CNBC,
Bloomberg, Bloomberg Radio, Fox News, Fox Business News
and other major media outlets. She spent nine years at
the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and is the author of
“FED UP: An Insider’s Take on Why the Federal Reserve
is Bad for America.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at
(703) 646-5137; or Megan Bonomo at (703) 646-5188.

4. ==> Stephen Baldwin on Russian TV Network

Actor/producer Stephen Baldwin is hitting the road in
an RV in a new series called Great American
Pilgrimage…The GAP. “After the election, it became
very clear to me, as it did to many people, that we are
more divided as a nation than ever before, and I want
to have a better understanding of how that happened;
what led us to be where we are today?” says Baldwin.
“The only way I knew we could find the answers was by
going directly to the people and asking them.” Viewers
follow Baldwin and his friend, Max Keiser, on a journey
across the country to learn and examine what people
believe, perceive and how they define living in America
in the wake of its most controversial presidential
election. Invite Baldwin, who was one of the first
people in Hollywood to endorse Donald Trump for
president, to talk about the show. Great American
Pilgrimage…The GAP airs on the RT Network, an
English-language Russian international television
network funded by the Russian government. The network
is available in over 100 different countries, with an
audience of up to 700 million, including 85 million in
the United States. Larry King, a former CNN host, and
Ed Schultz, a former MSBNC host, both have programs on
the network. Contact Kristin Nill at (972) 267-1111;
knill@alarryross.com.

5. ==>Perfect Holiday Wine Picks

6. ==> Lighten Up Holiday Meals: Leave Room for Dessert

Passover, 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

7. ==> Is There a ‘War on Christmas’?

According to singer-actress Renae Baker, who has been
making the Christmas spirit a career for the past 20
years, it’s time to call a truce on the “War on
Christmas” because bullying people into saying “Merry
Christmas” is damaging the holiday spirit. Instead, she
wants us to remember that Christmas can stop wars,
which happened briefly in the Civil War and Franco-
Prussian War. She’ll explain why Christmas does not
need saving but can, instead, save us. In this feel-
good show, Renae will talk about ways the Christmas
spirit can ignite joy and goodwill and bring our
divided country closer together. Renae can also share
the history of Christmas carols, Charles Dickens’
contribution to Christmas and her thoughts on the new
movie “The Man Who Invented Christmas,” and why she
believes more people are in danger of losing their
Christmas spirit this year. Renae, who can sing on your
show, runs the caroling company I S.M.I.L.E in New York
Productions, whose Broadway trained singers include
Christians, Jews, Buddhists, and atheists. Contact her
at (917) 509-9022; ismileny@gmail.com

8. ==> Have a Safe Ride this Holiday Season

The holiday travel season is creeping up on us and
millions will leave home over the next several weeks to
spend time with family and friends. These days,
travelling often involves taking a Lyft or Uber, but
many people don’t have a clue how to use these services
and it may actually put them in danger. Invite
Uber/Lyft expert Mukon Ngoyi to share tips on how to
navigate city streets safely. You’ll learn why you
should always look in the vehicle before getting
inside, what you should never do while in a Lyft, and
common etiquette including whether it’s ok to eat and
drink during your ride. Listeners can even call in with
their own questions about Uber and Lyft. A highly
commended former Uber and Lyft driver, Mukon Ngoyi is
the author of the upcoming book “Hustlin’ Hummingbird.”
Contact her at (385) 201-8447; mn.honors@gmail.com

9. ==> You Really Are Hearing Christmas Angels

Christmas is the uplifting season of angels. Everywhere
you look there’s an angel, twinkling lights, and bells.
It’s just the magic of the holiday, right? Sue Pighini
says, “Angels are all around us every day (right over
our right shoulder) but they can especially be felt at
Christmastime.” The former corporate executive says, “I
have had several angelic encounters that saved my
life.” She’ll cover such things as trusting your
intuition and conquering the fear of the unknown.
She’ll also share her own story of a life transformed
after she was struck by lightning. Now a transformation
life coach, clinical hypnotherapist and intuitive
healer, Sue will explain what an angel is, how everyone
has their own angels, and how to communicate with them
for guidance. Sue is the author of “Expect the
Extraordinary: Angelic Messages, Spiritual Encounters
and the Soul of Skye,” about her life-long
transformation to help others reinvent their lives.
Contact her at (941) 685-7159; sue@SuePighini.com

10. ==> #NotMe Movement – Fighting Back

11. ==> Winter Break – Talk College Safety

Colleges will be sending home students in the coming
weeks, so while you’ve got your student’s ear, talk
about staying safe on campus and online. Students today
are faced with threats to their personal safety that
generations before did not have. Threats in the
physical world can come from alcohol, bullies, drugs,
assaults, terrorists and active shooters. Threats in
the digital world can come from identity thieves,
cyberbullies, social media, and cyber-terrorism. Pete
Canavan, a campus safety authority, self-defense
instructor, and IT security consultant, is uniquely
positioned to educate your audience on both online and
offline threats to students’ personal safety. Canavan
is also a former radio host and the author of “The
Ultimate Guide to College Safety: How To Protect
Yourself From Online and Offline Threats To Your
Personal Safety At College & Around Campus.” Contact
him at (570) 760-0077; Pete@PeteCanavan.com

12. ==> When the Holidays Hurt

The holidays can be tough to manage for people who’ve
experienced trauma or loss. The whole season is devoted
to being thankful and experiencing joy, yet if you’re
suffering, seeing other people surrounded by love can
increase your feelings of isolation. Joyce Short says
you can gain optimism by bolstering both your mind and
your body. “Volunteering at a soup kitchen or other
helpful charity can bring you a new dimension of self-
worth, and pumping your endorphins by exercise can help
you stop dwelling on your sorrow. Any exercise will do,
even simply turning on music, and dancing around your
living room. In spite of your emotional pain, you can
dance your way into a joyful frame of mind and
appreciate that you, not loss, controls your world.”
Joyce Short is the author of “Combating Romance Scams,
Why Lying to Get Laid Is a Crime.!” She survived three
separate incidents of sexual assault. She advocates for
victims, coaching them to overcome their trauma, seek
justice, and regain their dignity. Contact her at (917)
517-8572; short.jm@aol.com

13. ==> Kids, ADD & Holidays

Let’s face it, sitting around a holiday table with all
the relatives can be a bit much for many of us, but
when you’ve got a kid with ADD who’s fidgety and can’t
sit at the table for an extended meal you need to have
some tricks up your sleeve. Jeanne Beard says some
preparation can help kids on the autism spectrum as
well as fidgety kids and adults. From practicing proper
table manners and appropriate behavior at home to
finding creative ways to get up from the table like
clearing dirty dishes, her practical advice can help
make already stressful holiday situations a bit easier
for everyone. The mother of 2 sons, one diagnosed with
Autism Spectrum Disorder and one diagnosed with ADHD,
Jeanne Beard is the founder of the National Autism
Academy which helps families with autism by coaching
parents on success strategies that work. She is the
author of “Autism & The Rest of Us: How to Sustain a
Healthy, Functional and Satisfying Life with a Person
on the Autism Spectrum.” Contact her at (630) 542-1191
(cell); jeanne@nationalautismacademy.com

14. ==> Bust Life’s 5 Biggest Bullshifts

15. ==> What Star Trek Taught Us About Innovation

Flip open wireless communicators. Weapons that stunned
and didn’t kill. Lasers used in surgery. Wireless and
wrist computers. Unmanned vehicles. And what about
computers we could talk to…and that talked back?!
Well, hello Siri! When Star Trek debuted in 1966
viewers were either amused by or enthralled with the
wild concepts and innovative technology that creator
Gene Roddenberry envisioned for our future. Innovation
and innovative thinkers are what’s driven the world
towards everything from unmanned drones, space travel
and driverless cars to medical technology that’s saved
millions of lives. Dr. Brett Trusko, president of the
global non-profit International Assoc. of Innovation
Professionals, can speak to what their 1500+ members
are implementing today and that will change our – and
our children’s – tomorrows. Contact Betsy Model at
(505) 466-2770, info@groupzephyr.com.

11/21/17 RTIR Newsletter: Last Minute Turkey Help, Annoying Relatives and Thanksgiving Wine

01. The Constitution and a Free Press: Why it Matters
02. Encouraging Charity: Flexible Giving Accounts
03. Let’s Talk Turkey – Last Minute Help
04. Best Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner
05. Ugh! The Annoying Relatives Are Coming
06. Being Grateful Takes Effort
07. When Thanksgiving is Painful
08. Keep Holiday Spending in Check
09. Is There a ‘War on Christmas’?
10. Dog Owners Live Longer, Healthier Lives
11. Women Leading Entrepreneurial Boom
12. Alzheimer’s: It’s Not Just Genes
13. Inspiring Show – Light Your Life on Fire
14. Millennials, Men and Kids: The New Caregivers
15. Jewish Comedy – Just in Time for Hanukkah
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1. ==> The Constitution and a Free Press: Why it
Matters

In March 1960, The New York Times published a paid ad
from a group supporting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,
setting off a chain of events that would change the
role of the press in America and help shape our public
discourse for decades. Invite Jonathan Peters, a media
law professor, to discuss the ensuing libel case, and
how the US Supreme Court judged the matter. “Justice
William Brennan Jr. wrote the majority opinion and
opened by saying that the Court had considered the case
‘against the background of a profound national
commitment to the principle that debate on public
issues should be uninhibited, robust, and wide-open,
and that it may well include vehement, caustic, and
sometimes unpleasantly sharp attacks on government and
public officials.’” Peters says it’s worth reflecting
on Sullivan today to appreciate why the press is
constitutionally protected and democratically
essential. “This is a critical time. The President
denounces the press nearly every day, and other elected
officials are parroting his rhetoric. Reporters are
being assaulted while covering protests. Arrested, too.
And sued by the wealthy.” Jonathan Peters is a media
law professor at the University of Georgia. He also is
the press freedom correspondent for the Columbia
Journalism Review. Contact him at 706-542-1081;
jonathan.peters@uga.edu, @jonathanwpeters

2. ==> Encouraging Charity: Flexible Giving Accounts

Congress is considering changes to the tax code which
would greatly reduce the proportion of taxpayers who
benefit from incentives for charitable giving. Alyssa
DiRusso says, instead, lawmakers should adopt a new way
to allow more Americans to benefit from giving to
charity. DiRusso, a law professor specializing in
wills, trusts and nonprofits, suggests authorizing
Flexible Giving Accounts (FGAs). Similar to Flexible
Spending Accounts (FSAs) that would allow American
workers — whether they itemize deductions on their tax
returns or not — to set aside money for charities of
their choice. “With FGAs, millions more Americans would
be able to efficiently leverage the tax code to benefit
worthwhile charities, creating a whole new class of
everyday philanthropists. Americans at all income
levels are generous and want to help those in need.
More than two-thirds of households give to charity, and
research has shown that when presented with the
opportunity, people take advantage of new ways to
donate. Those who do should get a tax benefit.” Alyssa
DiRusso is the Palmer Professor of Law at the
Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in
Birmingham, Alabama. Contact her at (205) 726-4325;
aadiruss@samford.edu

3. ==> Let’s Talk Turkey – Last Minute Help

According to a recent Butterball survey, two-thirds of
Americans rank Thanksgiving as one of their favorite
holidays. And while the majority of respondents like to
incorporate new traditions into their celebrations,
people overwhelmingly want a turkey on the table! From
first-time preparers freaked out by the giblets, to
experienced cooks looking to try new recipes to
accommodate an ever-changing tradition, no Thanksgiving
question or concern is off the table for the experts on
the other end of Butterball’s Turkey Talk-Line. “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. Turkey Talk-Line experts are
available for interview. Contact Shelby Montgomery at
(312) 226-3342; ButterballMedia@Edelman.com

4. ==> Best Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner

Whether you’re hosting this year’s Thanksgiving feast
or you’re bringing wine to the event, how do you know
what to buy and how to serve it? If you only know wine
by red, white and pink, you’re in luck. Winemaker Susie
Selby, is an expert on food and wine pairings. She can
give advice on how to choose wine for your Thanksgiving
meal and discern between “in-law” wine vs. “best
friend” wine. Listeners will learn the best wine
values, how to impress any wine snob, and how to please
yourself on this fabulous food-based holiday. The
proprietor of Selby Winery, Susie has been making wine
for over twenty years. Contact her at (707) 975-0988;
selby@selbywinery.com

5. ==> Ugh! The Annoying Relatives Are Coming

Wish you could stick a fork in … your parents? Want to
turkey drop your brother-in-law? Tired of playing cop
or walking on eggshells? If you’re dreading what’s
likely to happen around the Thanksgiving table, you
should know that you are not alone. Author Carol-Ann
Hamilton has just the advice you need to make this
year’s holiday feast at least tolerable if not
gratifying. The author of “Coping with Un-cope-able
Parents,” and the only child of a demanding,
inflexible, formerly alcoholic father, she has advice
on jettisoning outworn family traditions, establishing
boundaries with relatives who are often out of bounds
and even ways to find happiness in the chaos. Carol-Ann
Hamilton spent 25 years as an organizational
development consultant in Fortune 500 and
entrepreneurial settings and has written several books
on business and personal growth topics. Contact her at
(905) 822-2503; carolann@carolannhamilton.com

6. ==> Being Grateful Takes Effort

Not feeling thankful this week? You’re not alone. And
you’re not being superficial. We’re wired to notice
danger and threats above all, and it can be hard to be
thankful when we’re barraged with bad news daily. Dr.
Robin Burk says, “Thankfulness / gratitude comes when
we take time to look at what is around us. We have far
more resources than we realize – but we’ll miss seeing
them if we don’t intentionally pause to look, to see
their presence and the opportunities they bring.” Burk,
author of Check Your Connections: How to Thrive in an
Uncertain World, says there is a good scientific basis
for the benefits of practicing gratitude, especially
when we don’t feel one bit like doing so. Her Check
Your Connections initiative offers individuals and
organizations concrete, practical tips for expanding
their resources and thriving despite the chaos we feel
around. Contact her at (703) 346-4448;
robin.burk@checkyourconnections.com

7. ==> When Thanksgiving is Painful

The holidays, and Thanksgiving in particular, can be
tough to manage for people who’ve experienced trauma or
loss. The whole day is devoted to being thankful, yet
if you’re suffering, seeing other people surrounded by
love can increase your feelings of isolation. Joyce
Short says you can gain optimism by bolstering both
your mind and your body. “Volunteering at a soup
kitchen or other helpful charity can bring you a new
dimension of self-worth, and pumping your endorphins by
exercise can help you stop dwelling on your sorrow. Any
exercise will do, even simply turning on music, and
dancing around your living room. In spite of your
emotional pain, you can dance your way into a joyful
frame of mind and appreciate that you, not loss,
controls your world.” Joyce Short is the author of
“Combating Romance Scams, Why Lying to Get Laid Is a
Crime.!” She survived three separate incidents of
sexual assault. She advocates for victims, coaching
them to overcome their trauma, seek justice, and regain
their dignity. Contact her at (917) 517-8572;
short.jm@aol.com

8. ==> Keep Holiday Spending in Check

The holiday spending season is about to begin and
Mitchell Walker has some advice before you head to the
mall or go on a cyber shopping spree. He says a little
planning and creativity can keep you from racking up
bills that will come back to haunt you in January.
Walker, author of the “PouchPlan Budget,” will share
spending tips and the top 5 money mistakes people make
during the holidays and how to avoid them. You’ll also
learn the one thing to do on Black Friday and Cyber
Monday that will bring you huge financial gains rather
than financial pains. Mitchell Walker has owned 5
businesses, served as the CFO of a community college
and as a County Commissioner and City Councilman. The
PouchPlan was developed based on his expertise, but
more importantly, was put to the test and proven by
Mitchell and his wife Suzanne over 20 plus years as
they raised their blended family of seven. Contact him
at (903) 563 3396(TX); mfwalker1106@gmail.com

9. ==> Is There a ‘War on Christmas’?

10. ==> Dog Owners Live Longer, Healthier Lives

In case you need another reason to snuggle your pup: A
new study of more than 3.4 million people finds that
owning a dog is linked to a longer life. The research,
published in Scientific Reports, is the latest in a
growing body of research suggesting that canine
companions may be good for human health—especially for
people who live alone. That’s not surprising news to
Carlyn Montes De Oca, an expert on animal and human
health. She says, “People who live the longest are not
going to the gym; they are walking. People who have a
pet tend to walk more than those that don’t and that is
a boon to your heart health and your pet’s overall
health and happiness.” She’ll encourage listeners to
take a play break with their cats and dogs, to eat
healthy food with them and to walk with them. Carlyn is
the author of the award-winning “Dog As My Doctor, Cat
As My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to a Healthy,
Happy and Extraordinary Life.” She is also the founder
of The Animal-Human Health Connection, which focuses on
bringing awareness to the many powerful ways that
animals enhance human health, happiness, and longevity.
Reach her at (415) 306-1853 or
cmdo@AnimalHumanHealth.com

11. ==> Women Leading Entrepreneurial Boom

The number of women-owned businesses increased by 45
percent last year. That’s five times the national
average! And, as business and marketing expert Claudia
Newcorn points out, 79 percent of women-owned firms
launched over the past nine years were founded by women
of color. Newcorn says, “A big driver is women’s desire
to chart their own life course and pursue success on
their own terms. But, just as with any new enterprise,
women need to use smart marketing strategies in order
to avoid being among the 80 percent of entrepreneurs
whose businesses fail in their first 18 months.” She’ll
reveal which industries are seeing the biggest surge in
women-owned start-ups, why women need to get personal
in dealing with competitors and the #1 thing every
entrepreneur needs to know about running their own
business. Claudia Newcorn, MBA, is a strategic
marketing consultant and author of “Zipline to Success:
Fast-Track Marketing Strategies to Accelerate Your
Sales & Profits.” Newcorn hosted her own TV show, and
has been featured on numerous radio stations. Contact
her at (209) 204-0502 (CA);
Claudia@ZiplineToSuccess.com

12. ==> Alzheimer’s: It’s Not Just Genes

As many as 5.5 million Americans are living with the
memory-robbing and ultimately fatal disease known as
Alzheimer’s. Adding to the disease’s horrific toll is
the anxiety relatives often experience by believing
that their family history will ensure their future
mental decline as well. But, according to Jeanne
Dockins, R.N., this fear is unfounded. “One may have
inherited a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s but
there are critical steps to take to prevent this
devastating disease from occurring,” she says. “And one
of those steps is treating and eliminating gum disease,
a link with dementia few medical professionals are
currently addressing.” Jeanne can discuss the
relationship between Alzheimer’s and oral health, foods
and supplements that can help prevent Alzheimer’s, and
whether people who consider themselves to be at risk
should have DNA testing. Jeanne Dockins spent more than
three decades as a surgical nurse at a level I trauma
center where she observed that half of her surgical
patients were having surgery with dentist diagnosed
active periodontal infections. She’s appeared on
numerous radio talk shows discussing health topics such
as breast health and how to prevent hospital-acquired
infections. Contact her at (419) 960-5460;
jeanne@masteryofselfhealing.com

13. ==> Inspiring Show – Light Your Life on Fire

14. ==> Millennials, Men and Kids: The New Caregivers

15. ==> Jewish Comedy – Just in Time for Hanukkah

Jews have, over the last century, become known for
humor—and, perhaps, for a particular kind of humor. But
the story of Jewish comedy is vast and variegated; and
if it resolutely resists any single explanatory lens,
it is also surely a tradition. For a fun Hanukkah show
invite Jeremy Dauber to talk about Jewish comedy from a
historic perspective. He’ll explore the history of
Jewish humor from Talmudic anecdotes to Mel Brooks and
explain what it did and what it meant for Jews in
different times and places. Jeremy Dauber is a
professor of Yiddish language, literature and culture
at Columbia University. He’s the author of “Jewish
Comedy: A Serious History.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer
at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or Megan
Bonomo at (703) 646-5188