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01. Will Russia Attack Ukraine? What the Troop Massing Means
02. This Guest Set the Precedent for Holding Parents Responsible
03. Maxwell Trial: Why Nothing Will Happen to the Men
04. Inspiration from Former NFL Linebacker Keith Davis
05. The Christmas Mitzvah: A True Interfaith Holiday Story
06. Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of “It’s a Wonderful Life”
07. Don’t Let Family Estrangements Ruin the Holidays
08. The New Year’s Resolution You’ll Be Happy to Keep!
09. Totally Ridiculous Laws Still on the Books
10. Would You Try ‘Magic Mushroom’ Therapy?
11. Could Your Forgetful Spouse Have Early-Onset Alzheimer’s?
12. Science Fiction or Reality? The World of Frozen Embryos
13. Catching Up on Education after COVID
14. Why Aren’t There More Black Doctoral Candidates?
15. Why Santa Needs a Diversity Makeover

1.==> Will Russia Attack Ukraine? What the Troop Massing Means

Russia’s positioning of over 100,000 troops along the Ukrainian border has the world wondering what Vladimir Putin is up to. Is he planning an invasion or merely flexing his muscles? At a time when Ukrainian and Russian troops are as close as 50 yards from each other, retired Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack, who spent two years as the United States senior defense official and attaché to the Russian Federation including the recent 2014 Russia-Ukraine crisis, can share whether the Russians have boxed themselves into a precipice of their own doing. Zwack recently appeared on the international Russian-language TV network RTVI on this topic. He’ll share why the current troop numbers at the border are formidable but not enough for a full Ukraine-wide operation, and whether the Putin regime oligarchs and moneyed interests would be willing to endure the sanctions and other fallout that would likely occur should an invasion take place. Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Peter Zwack currently serves as a Wilson Center Global Fellow within the Kennan Institute and frequently discusses national security and leadership issues in the media. Among his books is “Swimming the Volga.” Contact Terri Beavers at (434) 979-7438; BG.PBZ.r@gmail.com

2. ==> This Guest Set the Precedent for Holding Parents Responsible

The parents of the Michigan school shooter have been arrested for their role in the deadly tragedy that killed four last week, and while rarely used, legal experts say the charges are likely to stick. Discuss the issue with Mark Simon. When he was a teen in 1980, he was terrorized by a group of bullies who attacked his entire family in the front yard. Simon fought back in court and became the first person in the country to successfully use a law holding parents legally responsible for the violent actions of their kids. The author of “Attacked!” can discuss his precedent-setting case, what it takes to successfully try a case against parents, and how the laws can vary from state to state. Mark Simon has done over 100 radio and TV interviews. He’s a writer, story artist and producer/director for live-action and animation. Contact him at (321) 217-1254; marksimonbooks@yahoo.com

3. ==> Maxwell Trial: Why Nothing Will Happen to the Men

Testimony continues in the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell who is accused of procuring girls as young as 12 to have sex with billionaire Jeffrey Epstein. Lee Lakeman notes that the powerful and wealthy men who are also complicit in the sexual assaults will likely never be held accountable. “It’s not an accident that a woman is getting charged while all of these men are not. Part of the dynamic here is how prostitution has become normalized in our society,” she says. Lakeman, a writer, feminist and activist with the Vancouver Rape Relief & Women’s Shelter, says the case also reveals a tremendous level of corruption and anti-democratic functioning at work, noting the lack of serious investigation of Epstein’s death. Contact Lee Lakeman at leelakeman@shaw.ca

4.==> Inspiration from Former NFL Linebacker Keith Davis

Back in the late 1980s, Keith Davis was living the dream: he was signed to play professional football for the New York Giants until a knee injury abruptly ended his career but led to a new one. Davis, who has appeared on ESPN and ABC and in “USA Today” and “Sports Illustrated,” has overcome tremendous obstacles. The former NFL linebacker, Rose Bowl champion, and USC graduate surmounted reading difficulties to obtain a degree in business finance and before that, the loss of his father to drug addiction and suicide and a mother who suffered from addiction and abusive relationships. Davis uses all of his life experiences to inspire others to rise above their challenging circumstances. Contact Peggi Merkey at (281) 346-9528; pmerkey@rtirguests.com

5. ==> The Christmas Mitzvah: A True Interfaith Holiday Story

Invite author Jeff Gottesfeld to share the inspiring true story of the late Al Rosen of Milwaukee, a fiercely Jewish man who loved Christmas and his Christian neighbors and volunteered to do their jobs on Christmas Eve so that they could have the holiday with their families. In time, he sparked a movement, and his Christmas mitzvahs went on for decades and he became a local legend until his death in 1998. Gottesfeld stresses that Rosen did the jobs, not of the rich and famous, but “all the folks easy to dismiss in a world that mistakes wealth for worth.” He says Rosen never sought fame or acclaim, just the joy of being good to others. Gottesfeld speaks to schools about the inspiring story. He’s the author of “The Christmas Mitzvah,” a perfect holiday read-aloud book for families. Contact Jenny Kefauver at (703) 850-3533; jkpublicrelationsdc.com

6. ==> Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of “It’s a Wonderful Life”

For many families, the holidays would not be the same without watching Frank Capra’s 1946 classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life.” But no matter how familiar the story of life in the small town of Bedford Falls is, there are plenty of things modern audiences do not know about the film on its diamond anniversary. Invite Hollywood entertainment veteran Doug Stebleton to share fascinating facts he learned while researching his new novel, “It’s a Wonderful Time,” which transports readers back to the making of the film. The book has been praised by legendary Hollywood comedian Rich Little who called it “a satisfying, exciting ride back to post-WWII Hollywood. Jimmy Stewart’s character … reminds me how much I miss him.” Doug can answer such questions as … why was the movie a box office disappointment when it came out? What debt did it owe to a Christmas card? What illness did Jimmy Stewart face when he made the film? How did the film crew make 6,000 gallons of fake snow in a heatwave? Doug’s company owns a catalog of songs that are licensed to film and television studios and independent productions. He has also produced several films including “Big Life,” a feature film that will be released soon. Contact Doug at (310) 497-8000; doug@ironmikeent.com

7. ==> Don’t Let Family Estrangements Ruin the Holidays

Many people admit to being estranged from siblings, spouses, parents, children, and in-laws. For those folks, the holidays present extra challenges. What can families do to experience the forgiveness and peace promised by the season? Discuss estrangement’s effect on family dynamics with author and educator Peter Colman, Ph.D., whose book, “The Prodigal Father: A Son’s Hope-Filled Story of Love, Reconciliation and Redemption,” explores how fragile family relationships can be. Many listeners are sure to identify with this topic and be moved to better enjoy the holiday season. Ask him: Why do closely related people drift apart? How can family healing begin? What is so sacred about the bond between father and son? How do the effects and memories of wartime service impact family relationships, especially at holiday time? What is so powerful about saying you’re sorry? Contact Judith Colman at (847) 912-4481; jcolman@rtirguests.com

8. ==> The New Year’s Resolution You’ll Be Happy to Keep!

Ever wondered how to easily learn more about wine? Or how to enjoy and appreciate wine more than you already do? Let Jim Laughren, CWE (certified wine educator) show your audience how. Jim is one of the most interesting, and least intimidating, wine experts available. A veteran of TV and radio, Jim knows how to make listeners glad they tuned in. The author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More” as well as “A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing & Enjoying Fine Wine” and eBooks “The 15 Minute Guide to Red Wine and “The 15 Minute Guide to White Wine,” Jim consistently provides insight and enjoyment to anyone interested in knowing more about wine, especially for the New Year! He’ll share interesting, little-known facts about wine and explain how to end “wine intimidation.” You’ll find out the most important thing to know about wine lists and whether 2022 will be a good year for wine! Contact Jim Laughren at (954) 317 9623; JLaughren@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Totally Ridiculous Laws Still on the Books

In Gainesville, Ga., eating fried chicken with a fork is illegal. In Mississippi, public swearing will get you 30 days in the slammer. “There are a lot of outdated laws that are still on the books that can get you fined or arrested,” says award-winning author, screenwriter and former Universal Studios government affairs executive John Thibault. John can share other bizarre, often hilarious laws that are still in effect, how they came about and why. He can also discuss how average citizens can actually change laws, why writing to Congress is a waste of time, and how to become a lobbyist to effect change in your community. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book “How to Change a Law.” Contact John at (650) 761-7564; Jthibault@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Would You Try ‘Magic Mushroom’ Therapy?

While still prohibited by law, some once-considered “bad boys” of the drug culture (LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA), are now being seriously studied by science and found to be not only completely non-addictive, but more effective in the relief of anxiety, addiction, and depression than any known or traditional treatment. Sparrow Hart is available for interview on this timely topic, having studied the variety of ways to alter and change consciousness for decades. He can discuss both the incredible promise of psychedelics as well as potential pitfalls for their misuse in an addictive and distraction-seeking culture. Ask him: does he see psychedelics as having a broader impact than just improving a few individuals’ personal happiness? He has studied with Native Americans, taught courses on shamanism, and led vision quests for three decades. Is there any commonality between these processes that alter consciousness, for example between a vision quest and a psychedelic journey? Sparrow’s varied career includes being a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Stanford, a brief stint working in a slaughterhouse, adventures in the Amazon, and over 30 years of leading workshops on shamanism, conscious dreaming, and vision quests in nature. He is the author of several books including “Letters to the River: A Guide to a Dream Worth Living.” Contact Sparrow Hart at (801) 516-0740; SHart@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Could Your Forgetful Spouse Have Early-Onset Alzheimer’s?

It’s one thing to overlook paying a bill, or to misplace your keys, or to be unable to remember a stranger’s name. It’s another thing to become so forgetful that you can’t complete a task you have done a thousand times. Or to forget how to find your way home. When such things happen, especially to a loved one who isn’t even 60, you may wonder if it’s early-onset Alzheimer’s, which can strike as early as 30. Discover more about the disease and how to spot its symptoms when you interview Carlen Maddux. A former reporter who chronicled his family’s 17-year Alzheimer’s journey in the award-winning book “A Path Revealed,” Carlen is determined to help others with information and been-there advice. His wife, Martha, was just past her 50th birthday when diagnosed. Carlen will discuss his family experiences, and what it was like to become his wife’s caregiver. Highly articulate, Carlen has done dozens of media interviews. Contact Carlen Maddux at (727) 351-8321; CMaddux@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Science Fiction or Reality? Dive into the World of Frozen Embryos

What could be cooler than doing a show on frozen embryos? How is it possible that embryos that have been frozen for as long as 27 years can be defrosted and implanted in a woman’s uterus to produce a healthy baby? What sounds like science fiction is happening more and more, and Nate Birt can fill you in on the exciting details. This topic is personal for Birt, the father of a toddler who began life as another couple’s frozen embryo adopted by Birt and his wife, who carried the embryo to term. The author of “Frozen, But Not Forgotten: An Adoptive Dad’s Step-by-Step Guide to Embryo Adoption,” Birt can talk about the frozen embryo adoption journey, the controversies that exist with unclaimed embryos, and much more. Contact Nate Birt at (417) 221-9045; Nbirt@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Catching Up on Education after COVID

The pandemic has caused students to be behind in school. Long-time educator Lori Lynn Ahrends claims that the pressure to catch up is taking a tremendous toll on students. “If we aren’t careful about what we say, we run the risk of children feeling ‘less than.’ insecure, and turning off to school altogether,” she says. Lori Lynn suggests that we should treat learning as a journey, not a destination. She is an award-winning educator and international speaker with a master’s in education; a singer/songwriter; creator of the Overall Buddies early childhood learning program; and author of the children’s book “I’m a Pig.” Contact Lori Lynn at (402) 235-4292; lahrends@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Why Aren’t There More Black Doctoral Candidates?

According to the National Science Foundation, African American doctoral candidates averaged a modest 5.4 percent during the last 20 years. According to Dr. Dorothy Kegler, Ed.D., the divide is cultural. “African Americans are exposed to sports and entertainment and other quick-money fields, not higher education,” she says. “There are also fewer African American doctors and lawyers because they aren’t exposed to these fields early enough in life.” The youngest of 10 children, Dorothy overcame a learning difficulty to earn a doctorate in higher education administration from Alliant International University in San Diego. She is the author of three books. Contact Dr. Dorothy at (619) 679-9627; dkegler@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Why Santa Needs a Diversity Makeover

Yvonne Vissing says it’s time to transform Santa to fit the needs of today’s children. The pediatric sociologist and “santaologist” suggests making the jolly one diverse and multicultural, female as well as male, faith inclusive and representative of any race or nationality! Furthermore, she’ll say, Santa needs to inspire creativity and goodness while bringing families and communities together in a spirit of lovingkindness that anyone, anywhere can share. By focusing on Santa’s spirit, she’ll say, Santa won’t cost anyone money, parents won’t have to lie about him and groups won’t have to fight over him. Yvonne Vissing, Ph.D., a professor at Salem State University, knows Santa has always been a product of social construction. Her new five-book Santa Spirit series proves Santa isn’t just for kids; he’s been created by adults for adults! Contact Yvonne Vissing at (603) 275-5218; yvissing@gmail.com

01. Corporate Crime: Call It by Its Name
02. Democracy Summit Not So Democratically Organized
03. Beyond Britney: Exposing the Legal Guardianship Swamp
04. Free Job Helpline Reaches Out to Marginalized Workers
05. True Story: He Was Exiled for Exposing Russian Mafia
06. Do a Fun Show on the Wacky World of Celebrity Real Estate
07. PBS Host Shares ‘Simply Delicious’ Holiday Tips
08. Creative Gift Ideas to Stretch Your Holiday Budget
09. The Worst Gifts for Seniors
10. Why You Need Fewer (and Smaller) Goals to be Happy
11. How to Build Your Life Back Better in 2022
12. New Year’s Resolutions Parents Should Make for Themselves
13. Bombed, Shot at, and Nearly Kidnapped: She Knows How to Conquer Stress
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15. Interview Former Harlem Globetrotter Melvin Adams

1. ==> Corporate Crime: Call It by Its Name

A tweet from the Gravel Institute recently went viral: “Someone stole $950 worth of items from a Walgreens — there were 309 news stories about it. Walgreens was caught stealing $4.5 million from employees — it got just one single story.” Invite Russell Mokhiber, editor of Corporate Crime Reporter, on your show to discuss the issue. He says, “Apparently, major non-corporate institutions are so beholden to the corporate powers that be that they can’t even speak — or write the phrase. Instead they prefer a word that means the opposite of crime. That word? Compliance.” Purdue Pharma and Boeing were two of the largest corporate crimes in recent years. Hear about NYU Law School’s program to study and report on corporate crime (and why it isn’t called that), the biggest corporate crimes in recent years, and why so many corporate executives avoid prosecution, despite evidence of serious crimes. Russell Mokhiber recently wrote the piece “Call Corporate Crime Corporate Crime.” Contact him at russellmokhiber@gmail.com; @corpcrimereport

2. ==> Democracy Summit Not So Democratically Organized

President Biden is holding a “Summit for Democracy” this week with the laudable aim of reenergizing global commitment to democracy during a dangerous period of backsliding and rising authoritarianism. Laura Thornton says the meeting is democratic but the organization, content design, and participant selection have been, ironically, less than democratic. She’ll discuss how Biden’s team can democratize the process moving forward to engender meaningful action. “Keep in mind, autocrats are having summits of their own, sharing tactics and technologies to suppress democracy. We need new, fresh ideas and a commitment to work together across borders to defend democracy,” she says. “Going it alone is not an option.” This week’s summit will launch a “year of action” and a follow-up summit in 2022. Laura Thornton is director and senior fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy at the German Marshall Fund. Contact her at press@securingdemocracy.org; @LauraLThornton

3. ==> Beyond Britney: Exposing the Legal Guardianship Swamp

Thanks to the widely publicized Free Britney movement, legally binding adult conservatorships have begun to emerge from the shadows and Léonie Rosenstiel thinks it’s about time. Her elderly mother, a retired professor with dementia, was placed under such an arrangement, with dire results. She’ll explain how the conservator prevented her from seeing her mother for nearly three years, against her mother’s wishes and her own, and forced her mother to remain in her bed for the rest of her life after suffering a broken hip. Originally a classical violinist, Rosenstiel made a promise to her mother to expose the flaws in the guardianship system and empower other families caught in its web. She went back to school to earn a master’s degree in public health and undertook a vigorous research process before writing “Protecting Mama: Surviving the Legal Guardianship Swamp.” Léonie Rosenstiel and her work have been featured in “The New York Review of Books,” ”Los Angeles Times,” “Albuquerque Journal,” “Chicago Tribune,” the “Boston Globe,” the “Cleveland Plain Dealer” and more. Contact her at (505) 317-2405; L.rosenstiel1@gmail.com

4. ==> Free Job Helpline Reaches Out to Marginalized Workers

Nearly 4.7 million fewer Americans are employed now than at the end of 2019, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To help navigate the current job market, outplacement and business and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. is providing free career and job-search advice to callers nationwide. “Right now, we’re experiencing low unemployment, but millions of workers have left the labor market. It’s a perfect time to undo the structures that have kept marginalized people out of the workforce,” says Andrew Challenger. “COVID was particularly hard on people of color, those who have different abilities, older workers, women, and parents and created employment gaps for millions. Now is the time for employers to hire from these groups who are so often overlooked.” For the first time in the firm’s 36 years of holding this event, Challenger is providing a designated number for Spanish-speaking callers. The call-in sessions will be held on December 28 and 29. For details and interviews, contact Colleen Madden Blumenfeld at (312) 422-5074 (office); (314) 807-1568 (cell) or colleenmadden@challengergray.com

5. ==> True Story: He Was Exiled for Exposing Russian Mafia

John Christmas worked for Parex Bank in Latvia in 2004 when he exposed widespread bank fraud to a major international audit firm and the Latvian government. He was terrorized and fled the country while the firm and the government ignored the information. It eventually led to the bank’s collapse and the 2008 Latvian financial crisis, which continues to this day. Learn how a Western taxpayer-funded development bank covered up the corruption for years while Christmas was exiled for exposing the Russian Mafia bank. Ask him: What’s become of the players you exposed? Were your allegations ever investigated? Are you still in danger? Could a similar situation happen again? The spy thriller “KGB Banker,” co-written with crime fiction author William Burton McCormick, was inspired by John Christmas’ true story. Contact him at (514) 700-9015; jchristmas@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Do a Fun Show on the Wacky World of Celebrity Real Estate

Selling real estate to the rich and famous can sometimes be crazy, often hilarious but never boring. Let top Realtor Valerie Fitzgerald, cohost of the new podcast “Real Estate, Real Laughs,” take your audience behind the scenes to hear some of the greatest stories never told before. While she can’t mention names, Valerie can dish on the unusual and sometimes embarrassing situations she and her peers have encountered (for example, showing a house while a naked couple were visible directly outside the window) and a whole lot more. Maybe you’ll hear about the role cats play in whether someone likes a house or not, celebrities who show up for appointments in disguise, or the fantastic perks the wealthiest potential buyers may be awarded to keep them happy. The former star of HGTV’s “Selling L.A,” former Ford model and TEDx speaker, Valerie Fitzgerald is one of Coldwell Banker’s Top 10 Agents, with $3 billion in sales. She has 30,000 followers on Instagram. Her new weekly podcast proves there is a side to real estate most people don’t know about: the fun side. Contact Valerie Fitzgerald at (310) 861-3238; vfitzgerald@rtirguests.com

7. ==> PBS Host Offers ‘Simply Delicious’ Holiday Tips

This year’s holidays have a lot riding on them as we attempt to make up for the physical and emotional distance we have experienced as a nation. With that in mind, it is even more important to make the holidays as special as can be by inviting screenwriter, author, TV/film producer, journalist, and TV host Maryann Ridini Spencer on your program to deliver the tips that can make that happen. By following her advice, your audience will learn how to turn their homes into cozy havens, how to create fun to-do lists, be mindful of mind, body and spirit, create creative connections with loved ones and get everyone to put their electronic devices aside for a change. Maryann is the host of PBS-TV’s “Simply Delicious Living.” She is also a screenwriter, and the author of the award-winning Kate Grace Mystery books, “Lady in the Window” and “The Paradise Table.” Her work has appeared on “Hallmark Hall of Fame” (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy, Showtime and many other outlets. Contact Maryann Ridini Spencer at (818) 492-9135; mspencer@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Creative Gift Ideas to Stretch Your Holiday Budget

Many people have been looking forward to this holiday season. The challenges of the past few years have only reinforced and reminded us of what truly matters, spending quality time with our loved ones. While we’d love to shower them all with memorable gifts, finances are tight right now for many families. Invite Peggy Sideratos to share 10 gift ideas that will pull on your loved ones’ heartstrings, but not your purse strings. Simple enough for kids and klutzes, Peggy’s ideas involve photos, personalized items and music, and are affordable (and some are free). A former elementary school teacher, Peggy Sideratos knows how to be creative and resilient on a limited budget. She is also the author of “The Light Giver & Other Stories to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children.” Contact Peggy at (917) 715-8788; perdika1@yahoo.com

9. ==> The Worst Gifts for Seniors

Selecting gifts for older friends and relatives isn’t easy and so it may be tempting to go with objects of comfort like fuzzy slippers, big boxes of candy and the like. But as holistic health practitioner Linda Mac Dougall will tell you, it pays to be safe when it comes to satisfying the needs of this special population. Mac Dougall has worked with hundreds of patients who have opened her eyes to the unmet needs of older Americans. And at 73, she knows a thing or two about aging bodies from personal experience. Mac Dougall can discuss the most impactful and safest gifts you can get an older relative including ways to keep them happy and active, well-nourished, entertained, and included in family outings. Listeners will appreciate the great ideas and smart tips including unexpected places to shop. Linda Mac Dougall is a holistic health practitioner, Certified Massage Therapist, author, teacher, speaker, and mentor who has appeared on multiple podcasts. Contact her at (805) 202-6379; speakerholistic@gmail.com

10. ==> Why You Need Fewer (and Smaller) Goals to be Happy

It’s getting to be the time when people begin thinking about what they want to accomplish next year. Before they do that, invite Dr. Patrick Sanaghan on your program to explain the wisdom behind creating fewer and smaller goals that feed success and eschew disappointment so that your audience members get off to a great start in 2022. Sanaghan (the “g” is silent) heads The Sanaghan Group, an organizational consulting firm. The author of “How to Be a Better Procrastinator” earned a doctorate in education, wrote 12 books, and published 50 academic articles despite being a life-long procrastinator. Ask him: What do people gain by procrastinating? What are some of your favorite strategies for tamping it down? Contact Patrick Sanaghan at (215) 234-1346; psanaghan@rtirguests.com

11. ==> How to Build Your Life Back Better in 2022

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on everything from the economy to our relationships and mental health. Families have lost loved ones, businesses and careers and been forced to make choices they never expected. For those who feel lost, stuck or unsure what to do next, Oreste D’Aversa has four steps to start creating a new life that’s even better and more prosperous than before. Oreste D’Aversa is a life and business coach, corporate trainer, minister and the author of “Life Beyond the Pandemic: A Practical New Journey Handbook,” his revolutionary step-by-step blueprint to reinvent your life and thrive in the post-pandemic world. Contact him at (201) 949-3002; odaversa@rtirguests.com

12. ==> New Year’s Resolutions Parents Should Make for Themselves

In the year ahead parents will have many challenges as they try to negotiate the demands on their time and attention and plenty of moms and dads will end up putting their own needs last. That’s why Natalie Bonfig wants parents to resolve to put self-care at the top of their list in 2022 so they can give the best of themselves to their demanding roles. Natalie can offer six self-care tips to put into practice that will benefit their entire family. For instance, she’ll explore how to find quiet time to center yourself, how to stay in the moment and how to be kind to yourself even as you give generously to others. Natalie is the author of “Everyday Self-Care and Your High Needs Child.” Contact Natalie at (651) 419-3137; nbonfig@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Bombed, Shot at, and Nearly Kidnapped: She Knows How to Conquer Stress

Everyone could use some tips for handling stress better. Col. Debra M. Lewis (USA, Ret.) has already coached thousands of people on her battle-tested methods to overcome obstacles and use life’s daily stresses to their advantage. Col. Deb will share those tips and tools along with her action-packed life story as one of the first women to attend the Military Academy at West Point, a survivor of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, and a commander in combat. She is the author of “Why Is Pono Not Pono Today?” and its companion course, “Take Kids from Stressed to Success.” Ask her why are most reactions to stress destructive? Why do good people make bad decisions under stress? Contact Deb Lewis at (571) 332-7240 (text first) Deb@ MentallyToughWomen.com

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15. ==> Interview Former Harlem Globetrotter Melvin Adams

The Harlem Globetrotters are basketball icons who perform all over the world entertaining audiences with their hoops skills, dunks, leaps, and comedic talents, sometimes to the whistled tune of “Sweet Georgia Brown.” It takes a special brand of athleticism and joviality to be a Globetrotter and Melvin Adams was lucky enough to be a member of the team for four years – including one year as “Mr. Globetrotter.” Invite Adams on your show to talk about life as a Globetrotter as well as how sports saved him when his father died when he was 13, leaving the family in financial peril. Ask him: How did you manage to make the pros when you are only 5 ft. 8? How does one become a Globetrotter? What advice do you have for coping with fatherlessness? Adams is now a popular inspirational speaker. Contact Peggi Merkey at (281) 346-9528; pmerkey@rtirguests.com