01. The New Era of Drone Warfare Takes Root in Iran
02. Are We Quietly Moving Toward a Military Draft?
03. Spring Employment Outlook
04. TSA Lines, REAL ID; Spring Travel Trouble
05. Craig Castaldo: The Real Radioman
06. How Global Uncertainty Is Driving Economic Anxiety
07. What ‘News Fatigue’ Does to Your Brain
08. NYC’s Mayor and Islamophobia
09. Inside Today’s High-Profile Court Cases: Is Justice for Sale?
10. Telling Women to ‘Lean In’ Failed. What Really Works
11. Is There a Way to Repair Slavery’s Lasting Wounds?
12. Reduce Test Anxiety by Changing How Kids Think
13. How to Rewrite Your Story
14. The Biggest Myths About Healing
15. How to Use Your Body as a Gateway to Higher Consciousness
1. ==> The New Era of Drone Warfare Takes Root in Iran
There are a lot more drones on battlefields today, but not the ones you remember from the global war on terrorism. Michael Horowitz says the world is seeing the spread of a new form of warfare. “The primary lesson of the Ukraine war has been that the world has entered an age of precise mass: an era in which states and nonstate actors, great power competitors, and minor powers alike will be able to field low-cost precision weapons and sensors at scale, at both short and long ranges.” He adds, “Precise mass continues to provide new and expanding options to less powerful states such as Iran—just as it has to Ukraine—but it could do the same for the most powerful countries in the world if they make the needed investments. Every military needs to take this seriously, especially the United States.” Michael C. Horowitz is a senior fellow for technology and innovation at the Council of Foreign Relations and director of Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania. Contact him at (215) 573-5744; mhorowitz@cfr.org
2. ==> Are We Quietly Moving Toward a Military Draft?
A recently passed federal law seeks to step up preparations for and readiness to activate a military draft. The new law, set to take effect at the end of December, authorizes the federal Selective Service System (SSS) to begin using automated involuntary registration to increase the number of individuals currently listed in the agency’s database of potential draftees. Invite anti-draft activist Edward Hasbrouck to talk about the implications of the automation and why he and other groups are opposed. Hasbrouck just wrote the piece “As U.S. Military Threats and Actions Escalate, Coalition Calls for Ending Preparations for a Military Draft” for AntiWar.com. Late last year he wrote “Congress Quietly Moves U.S. Closer to Military Draft” for Responsible Statecraft. He maintains the Resisters.info website and publishes the “Resistance News” newsletter. He was imprisoned in 1983-1984 for organizing resistance to draft registration. Contact Edward Hasbrouck at edward@hasbrouck.org
3. ==> Looking for a Job? Spring Employment Outlook
Job cuts were down in February, but employers have also put the brakes on hiring plans. So, whether you’re looking for work or you’re worried about a layoff, it’s not the best of environments. Invite workplace expert John Challenger to discuss the current employment picture. He says, “February’s dip is a nice reprieve from the elevated job cut plans to start the year. But with U.S. involvement in a growing war in Iran, the end of Q1 may bring more layoff plans as companies tighten belts amid uncertainty and higher costs.” He’ll explain which industries are cutting most and why, and share strategies for those looking for work right now. John Challenger is chief revenue officer at Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a global outplacement and executive coaching firm. Contact Coleen Madden Blumenfeld at (312) 422-5074; (314) 807-1568 (cell) or colleenmadden@challengergray.com
4. ==> TSA Lines, REAL ID; Spring Travel Trouble
Between TSA slowdowns and the implementation of REAL ID, Spring Break travel is proving to be more difficult this year. Airlines are anticipating a record-breaking number of travelers from now through April and many Americans are unprepared for new travel rules and delays. Michael Vater, ‘The Travelling Lawyer’, will explain what you’ll need to satisfy the new REAL ID requirements and warns that failing to have the proper paperwork could cost you $45 or even result in you being denied boarding. He can also discuss how the partial government shutdown is affecting travel programs like TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry. Michael Vater is managing partner of the Ticktin Law Group. Contact Adrienne Mazzone at (561) 908-1683; amazzone@transmediagroup.com
5. ==> Craig Castaldo: The Real Radioman
Craig Castaldo, better known as Radioman, is the subject of a new unscripted YouTube series that offers an unfiltered look at one of New York City’s most recognizable and beloved film personalities. “Craig Castaldo: The Real Radioman” chronicles the extraordinary life of Radioman — a man who went from years of vagrancy, alcoholism, and mental illness to becoming an unlikely fixture of the entertainment industry, with more than 300 cameos in major motion pictures and friendships that span Hollywood’s biggest names. Known for his signature boombox worn proudly around his neck, Radioman has become a symbol of perseverance, authenticity, and old-school movie magic. Available now for interviews, Craig Castaldo is opening up about his journey — from surviving the streets of New York to finding purpose, community, and recognition through film. Contact Sean@TheBrand.Partners
6. ==> How Global Uncertainty Is Driving Economic Anxiety
Global conflict, inflation headlines, shifting alliances, and nonstop market volatility are leaving Americans uneasy about their financial future. Economist Mitch Francis explains why today’s uncertainty feels different and why economic anxiety is becoming a defining stressor of 2026. He’ll discuss how fear-driven headlines influence spending, investing, and decision-making, often in ways that quietly undermine long-term stability. Francis also breaks down what actually matters amid the noise, helping listeners separate signal from panic and regain a sense of control. He’s a smart, grounded voice to help audiences process economic fear without political spin. Mitch Francis is an economist and systems strategist who studies how global forces, policy decisions, and human behavior shape financial outcomes. Contact him at (424) 380-4561; mfrancis@rtiguests.com
7. ==> What ‘News Fatigue’ Does to Your Brain
War coverage, geopolitical threats, and constant crisis alerts are taking a psychological toll on all of us, and often without us realizing it. Psychologist Dr. Stephen Sideroff explains how repeated exposure to conflict news activates the brain’s stress response, disrupts sleep, increases anxiety, and accelerates emotional burnout. He’ll help your audience understand why their nervous system treats nonstop headlines as personal danger and share practical ways to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed. Stephen Sideroff is a UCLA psychologist and author specializing in stress, resilience, and the biological impact of chronic anxiety. He can translate neuroscience into everyday language while offering calm, credible coping tools. Contact Stephen at (213) 660-4659; ssideroff@rtirguests.com
8. ==> NYC’s Mayor and Islamophobia
The suspects in a weekend bomb scare at an anti-Muslim protest near the home of NYC’s mayor were counter-protestors who claim they were inspired by ISIS and were hoping to inflict mass casualties. Daisy Khan, a national Muslim leader, author and peacebuilding expert had hoped the election of Zohran Mamdani would be a turning point amid the country’s rise in Muslim hate crimes and fears it could be a flashpoint. She’ll explain why religious bias is spiking, and how backlash against Muslim leaders forms. She’ll also share practical steps communities, schools, hospitals, and workplaces can take right now to stop microaggressions, lower tensions, and rebuild trust across faith lines. Contact Daisy Khan at (917) 905-7829; dkhan@rtirguests.com
9. ==> Inside Today’s High-Profile Court Cases: Is Justice for Sale?
Whether your listeners are trying to follow high-profile criminal trials or understand the role of politics within the courts, it can be hard to make sense of how our legal system really works. James Porfido has decades of experience on both sides of the bench as a former prosecutor and a defense attorney. He says justice may be blind, but it’s certainly not cheap and will reveal how money plays an outsized role in who wins in court, and who loses everything. He’ll expose how wealth tips the scales: from bail to legal strategy to sentencing. His book, “Unequal Justice,” dives deep into the systemic gaps that disadvantage the poor and protect the powerful. With high-profile trials in the news and court cases continually making headlines, this is the perfect time to explore whether the justice system is truly fair—or just for sale. Contact James Porfido at (973) 620-2157; jporfido@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Telling Women to ‘Lean In’ Failed. What Really Works
For decades, women were told to lean in, speak up, and push harder. Yet women in tech, finance, and other demanding fields are burning out and leaving leadership roles at record rates, with 43% of women leaders reporting burnout, compared to 31% of men. Master life coach and former banking executive Amanda Christian says the problem isn’t ambition. It’s the “translation tax” women pay in male-dominated workplaces when they’re constantly adjusting how they speak, lead, and make decisions in order to be taken seriously. Her book “The Skeptical Executive” outlines a research-backed alternative leadership approach that integrates mind, body, heart, and soul so high-achieving women can lead without burning out. Book her for a segment that shows why “lean in” backfired and what women and companies can do right now to stop losing their best female leaders. Contact Amanda Christian at (704) 610-1637; achristian@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Is There a Way to Repair Slavery’s Lasting Wounds?
Lauraine White warns America’s reckoning with slavery can’t wait another generation. As President Trump’s non-inclusive politics fuel new battles over DEI, history standards and voting rights, she says the time for denial is over. With both enslaved and Confederate blood in her family line, White argues that real healing requires more than apologies. Her Freedom Wealth Fund lays out measurable steps that include erasing student-loan debt for descendants of slaves, free education, and rewriting U.S. history curricula to tell the full truth about the transatlantic slave trade. White insists this isn’t about relitigating the past—it’s a practical blueprint for a just future. With nearly 60% of Americans saying slavery still affects Black people’s position in society today (Pew Research), her plan will spark headlines, debate and the uncomfortable, but necessary, conversation America keeps postponing. Sample questions: Can a Confederate descendant credibly lead the call for reparations, or is that exactly why she should? Is student-debt forgiveness for descendants a fair, targeted form of reparations that taxpayers can accept? Contact lwhite@rtirguests.com (email preferred) or (770) 525-8743
12. ==> Reduce Test Anxiety by Changing How Kids Think
Most parents try to reduce test anxiety by pushing kids to study harder. Sharon Emily says that approach often backfires. When children feel pressured to perform, their brains shift into fear mode, which actually makes learning harder. A former counselor, Franklin Covey-trained facilitator, and educator, Sharon helps families understand how thoughts quietly shape behavior, confidence, and results. She teaches why creativity, repetition, and imagination can be more effective than checklists, rewards, or threats. Her book “Mirror of Myself” grew out of a simple insight: when kids learn to focus on possibility instead of fear, their choices change naturally. Sharon explains why positive thinking is not about ignoring reality, why mistakes can build confidence faster than success, and how the same mindset tools work across parenting, school, and life. Her approach gives families practical ways to calm anxiety and improve performance during high-stakes testing seasons. Contact Sharon Emily at (480) 470-3893 or semily@rtirguests.com
13. ==> How to Rewrite Your Story
Most people want the world to believe they’re strong—that they can push through, hold it together, and smile, completely unfazed by the weight they carry. But the truth is far more human. Many are terrified, overwhelmed, and quietly collapsing on the inside. For most of her adult life, author Kat Perkins lived this way too. She would always say, “It’s all good.” But after losing her mother at nine, surviving foster care, and later facing breast cancer, things were anything but “all good.” One day, a friend told her, “You need to stop saying it’s all good. It’s not. And it’s okay to feel what you feel.” That moment something cracked open. Kat learned what no one teaches us: you cannot rewrite the meaning of your pain until you understand it—not avoid it, outrun it, or dress it up in strength. You have to face it. Drawing from her memoir, “Girls with Pearls Have Power,” Kat now teaches women how to turn setbacks into turning points, reclaim authorship of their stories, and rise with clarity and courage rather than fear or pretending. Contact Kat Perkins at (404) 800-3916; kperkins@rtirguests.com
14. ==> The Biggest Myths About Healing
Healing is not neat, inspiring, or Instagram-ready, and pretending it is leaves people feeling broken. Avonley Lightstone can explain why healing often looks messy, slow, and unresolved, and why lingering pain does not mean failure. She’ll challenge the belief that healing requires closure and reframe progress as something that can happen even when wounds remain. Lightstone speaks from lived experience. After losing her mother in a childhood house fire and facing abandonment soon after, she learned that healing comes in small, honest steps, not sudden breakthroughs. She is the author of “Strength of Scars,” a memoir on resilience and faith, and her story has gained media attention as it moves toward a potential film or television adaptation. Contact Avonley Lightstone at (801) 980-0447; alightstone@rtirguests.com
15. ==> How to Use Your Body as a Gateway to Higher Consciousness
Doreen Mary Bray, who has worked between worlds for over 40 years as a naturopath and mystical guide, carries a radical message: your body isn't a vehicle you're trapped in—it's what your soul longed for and chose. She teaches that souls wait lifetimes for the privilege of embodiment, selecting parents, place, and form to walk on beaches, feel touch, and experience love. In interviews, Bray will reveal how souls choose incarnation and what that means for how we live. She'll explain why anxiety and depression may be your soul's language trying to break through and why learning to honor the body as sacred—not fix or transcend it—is the awakening our time demands. Listeners will discover practices for hearing their soul's voice and understanding embodiment as the miracle it truly is. Doreen Mary Bray is the author of “The Angel and the Avatar.” Contact Doreen Bray at (438) 802-0280; Dbray@rtirguests.com
