August 27, 2019
01. Straight Talk about the Economy
02. Is Criticizing Israeli Policies Anti-Semitism?
03. 50th Anniversary of the 60s Revolution That Changed the World
04. Dems Education Policies Are Stuck in the 19th Century
05. What it Takes to Have a ‘Perfect School’
06. Is Big Tech Headed for a Big Break-Up?
07. The Market is Hot: Should You Sell Your Home?
08. The Biggest Real Estate Investment Myth
09. How the Gender Pay Gap Affects Everyone – Even Men
10. TV Helicopter Cameraman Rescues Missing People from the Air
11. How to Be Better (Without Really Trying!)
12. Have You Met Your Inner Genius?
13. Skeptical Journalist Now Believes in Unseen World
14. What Your Illness is Trying to Tell You
15. Protecting Kids from EMF
16. Keeping Beds Dry Every Night
17. One Incredible Act Links Jesus, Moses, Buddha, and Muhammad
18. Put The Clothes Back on Your Audience — And Become a Better Speaker
19. Sex Secrets from the Bible
20. How Ordinary People Can Help Save the World from Its Biggest Threats
1.==> Straight Talk about the Economy
Strategic investment strategist Chris Macke has worked
in finance for more than 30 years. As the director of
research investment strategy for a ten-billion
institutional investment management company and a
regular contributor to the Beige Book, Macke can
discuss: the latest unemployment numbers, how the China
and Mexico trade/tariff deals are impacting Wall Street
and Main Street, the administration’s jack-in-the-box
trade policy, why Moody’s Analytics Survey of Business
Confidence stands at its lowest level in a decade, and
why nearly half of the CFO’s expect a recession to
occur in the U.S. by the second quarter of 2020 and
more than two-thirds expect a recession in the U.S. by
the end of 2020. Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703)
646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or
Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.
2. ==> Is Criticizing Israeli Policies Anti-Semitism?
President Trump commented recently: “Where has the
Democratic Party gone? Where have they gone where
they’re defending these two people over the State of
Israel? I think any Jewish people that vote for a
Democrat — it shows either a total lack of knowledge or
great disloyalty.” Author and political analyst, Josh
Ruebner says, “Trump is a vile white supremacist. But
every organization, politician (including Dems), and
talking head who decided it was a good idea to
weaponize anti-semitism by conflating advocacy for
Palestinian rights with hatred of Jewish people owns a
tiny little piece of his comments.” In a piece he from
May he wrote about a GOP-backed bill to paint Dems as
anti-Semites: “In addition to formally putting Congress
on the record as being opposed to boycotts for
Palestinian rights, the resolution also opposes ‘all
efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel,’ a phrase
often utilized to equate criticism of Israeli policies
with anti-Semitism.” Josh Ruebner is author of the
books “Israel: Democracy or Apartheid State?” and
“Shattered Hopes: Obama’s Failure to Broker Israeli-
Palestinian Peace.” Contact him at josh at
progressupconsulting.com, @joshruebner
3. ==> Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 1960s
Revolution That Changed the World
The 50th anniversary of Woodstock has brought the 1960s
back into focus again: the music, the drugs, the
innocence and hope for a more peaceful world. It is a
world that Susan Shumsky lived in as one of the
pioneers of the spiritual revolution that changed the
world and one that Susan says continues. As a witness
to history, Susan can talk about being near the stage
during the Rolling Stones concert at Altamont 50 years
ago, being at the be-ins and love-ins during the Summer
of Love in San Francisco in 1967 that introduced the
word psychedelic to suburbia and the 22 years she spent
living in the ashrams of the Beatles’ guru, and six
years on his personal staff. She is the award-winning
author of 17 books including “Maharishi & Me: Seeking
Enlightenment with the Beatles’ Guru.” She has done
over 1,000 media appearances. Contact her at (917)
336-7184; SShumsky@rtirguests.com
4.==> Dems Education Policies Are Stuck in the 19th Century
Free college. Universal Pre-K. Jeanne Allen, founder
and CEO of the Center for Education Reform says the
ideas being put forth by the Democratic presidential
candidates are merely reinforcing a system that is
failing to deliver degrees that translate to advanced
education and skills. She says their education policies
show they lack critical understanding of the changing
world. “Parents, teachers, and employers want real
change, not a continued reliance on the antiquated
classroom models ineffective in educating modern
students. …The growth of artificial intelligence
technologies — the same field that is giving us
driverless cars, telemedicine, and robots — is heavily
impacting education in China and other countries. But
in the U.S., our system remains fixed on a process and
delivery that is largely the same as it was at the time
of the Civil War. Our ability to make our students
truly global, flexible, and forward-thinking will
depend on getting away from our misplaced fixation on
space and place.” Jeanne Allen is founder and chief
executive of the Center for Education Reform. Contact
her at PR@edreform.com; (202) 750-0016; @edreform or
@jeanneallen
5. ==> What it Takes to Have a ‘Perfect School’
Every September kindergartners start school and love
it. So why is it that every year after that more and
more students hate school – until high school when only
a few are left who actually love coming to school and
love learning? This problem is easier to fix than you
think! “There are so many ways to create a perfect
school,” says Lee Jenkins, a career educator with a
passion for improving student learning in school.
“From giving students choice in how to do homework to
creating a team feel in every classroom, where they are
more interested in outperforming their own best work
instead of competing with each other… it works! And it
works FAST!” In fact, teachers using Lee’s method are
seeing an increase in classroom learning by six times
the national average! The key is for students to be in
an environment where they both work hard and love their
learning. Lee Jenkins is the author of “How to Create a
Perfect School,” (June 2019), and while he speaks
primarily to educators his message to parents is
essential. He has been an educator and administrator
both in public schools and universities. Contact Lee
Jenkins at (484) 306-8784; LJenkins@rtirguests.com
6. ==> Is Big Tech Headed for a Big Break-Up?
The U.S. Justice Department recently announced a major
antitrust investigation into unnamed tech giants, and
the House Judiciary Committee has begun an
unprecedented antitrust probe into Google, Facebook,
Amazon and Apple over their aggressive business
practices, and promises “a top-to-bottom review of the
market power held by giant tech platforms.” Invite Jim
Rumford to reveal surprising parallels to U.S. history
and why he believes Donald Trump is the next Teddy
Roosevelt when it comes to trust busting. He’ll discuss
the history that led to the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of
1890, how that is being repeated today, and ways
monopolies, big government and big corporations stick
together at the expense of middle- and working-class
people. Rumford is the author of “Tobacco, Trusts, and
Trump: How America’s Forgotten War Created Big
Government.” Rumford’s great-grandfather was a tobacco
buyer at the time the tobacco wars started. Rumford’s
own interest in the topic was piqued by his ancestor’s
scrapbook of newspaper articles of the day. Reach him
through Stephanie at (937) 272-8155;
stephanie@rumfordgroup.com
7. ==> The Market is Hot: Should You Sell Your Home?
In the world of real estate, we’re in a seller’s
market, so is it time to put your house up for sale?
What if you’re nearing retirement? “That depends,” says
financial planner Penelope Tzougros. “You may get more
money for your property now, but what will you do with
that money and where will you live?” Penelope will
explain why net profit isn’t the most important
consideration in selling your home no matter what your
age, and reveal the most critical questions to ask
before making the transition. Penelope says the key to
making the right decision is having a game plan.
“People don’t understand the cost of running their
lifestyle. A new residence has its own demands and
joys, but how you want to spend money every day is
likely to be predictable. Can you afford your lifestyle
and your new residence? If you are near or in
retirement these are critical questions that can
enhance or diminish your retirement.” Penelope
Tzougros, PhD, ChFC, CLU, is a seasoned media pro. She
created and hosted the Boston TV show Money Matters as
well as a radio show that aired for 7 years. “Your Home
Sweet Home: How to Decide Whether You Should Stay or
Move in Retirement” is her latest book. Contact
Penelope at (617) 733-3731 or
penelope@wealthychoices.com
8. ==> The Biggest Real Estate Investment Myth
A lot of people who go into the complex world of real
estate investing are convinced that they can get the
most bang for their buck by buying, renovating and then
selling properties, a process known as flipping. But
long-time real estate and property renovation expert
Dan Lieberman claims that this is not a recipe for
success.” You take on a lot of risk if housing prices
go down,” he says. “That’s why it’s a good idea to get
into the rental market. With rentals, you have ongoing
income, even in a bad real estate market.” Dan has many
years of experience successfully developing rental
properties. He can share the secrets to developing
rental properties, getting the best rent and attracting
the nicest tenants so that you have a great source of
ongoing income. He’s the author of “The Effective
Landlord: How Owners and Property Managers Can Attract
Better Tenants, Raise Rents, and Boost Their Bottom
Line in Any Market.” Contact Dan at
DLieberman@rtirguests.com.com; (510) 570-1368.
9. ==> How the Gender Pay Gap Affects Everyone – Even Men
Thanks to Megan Rapinoe and the U.S. Women’s National
Soccer Team, gender pay equality has been having a
moment in the news. But is that just a symptom of
something greater and will it go anywhere? Interview
Lorri Craig for an eye-opening look at why promoting
parity of gender pay and promotions are good for
everyone—men, women, children, and corporations. Armed
with the statistics to prove it, Lorri will also say
that corporations with the most gender diversity on
their executive teams are 21 percent more likely to
have above-average profits. Lorri, who is accustomed to
being the only woman in a room full of male executives,
can share why companies that don’t have a good handle
on women’s diversity of thought are missing out on a
growth market bigger than India and China combined.
Lorri is a Certified Financial Planner with a master’s
degree in finance. She offers a workshop called “Is
Your Organization Ready to Step Up to Radical Gender
Diversification?” Contact Lorri at (484) 453-1742;
LCraig@rtirguests.com
10. ==> TV Helicopter Cameraman Rescues Missing People from the Air
As a TV helicopter cameraman, David Arnold has an
exciting job. Sometimes that means shooting the Super
Bowl high above the stadium, sometimes it’s hovering
above the sea where Deadliest Catch is being filmed.
And sometimes it’s when he uses his vantage point to
rescue people lost in the wilderness. Interview David,
who is currently nominated for two Emmys in best
cinematography, to learn about the people he has
rescued and the open cases he is currently working on.
He can also share tips for avoiding getting lost and
finding missing loved ones. David is the author of two
“Help From Above” books. Contact him at (818) 275-8676;
DArnold@rtirguests.com
11. ==> Sept. is Self-Improvement Month – How to Be Better (Without Really Trying!)
Who wants to be told that they need to be better – that
they need to improve? No one! But it’s instinctively
something we know we need to hear… we DO need to be
better! Interview Jennifer Cochern, a seasoned
counselor who helps people understand who they are and
how they can be better. And it’s easier than you
think! She will tell your audience how to make the
most with what they’ve got… and more importantly how to
make it FUN! “Sometimes it’s as easy as saying no to
the people around you or finding a new hobby that gets
you out of the house and meeting new people,” says
Jennifer. “Self-Improvement can sometimes feel like
self-care!” Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a counselor and
the author of “Alignment: Move from Internal Chaos to
Clarity.” She’s worked with hundreds of clients
promoting personal growth and healthier relationship
skills. Contact Jennifer Cochern at (208) 817-2870;
JCochern@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Have You Met Your Inner Genius?
When it comes to achieving success and happiness in
life, most people focus on external factors and
circumstances such as skills, luck, hard work and
intelligence in an attempt to attain their goals. But
Intuition expert Kim Chestney claims that we are going
about this all wrong. “We all have an ‘Inner Genius’
which we can tap into by connecting with our most
valuable trait: intuition,” she says. “This a
revolutionary inner power. But it is not just for the
elite few; it’s the birthright of each and every one of
us.” Kim can illustrate with astonishing accuracy how
people like Steve Jobs and Oprah Winfrey, who began
life as everyday people, utilized this trait to become
wildly successful. Kim can also share with audiences
how to tap into this innate trait, with life-changing
results. She is an international best-selling author
and Intuition expert who founded the popular CREATE!
Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her new global online
Intuition school, IntuitionLab is launching now.
Contact her at KChestney@rtirguests.com; (412)
214-9502.
13. ==> Skeptical Journalist Now Believes in Unseen World
During the 30 years he spent at the South Florida Sun-
Sentinel, Kingsley Guy was known for his quest for
accuracy and his trenchant skepticism. He was, in
short, perhaps the last person one might expect to
conclude that there are worlds we cannot see and
intelligent entities guiding our lives. On your show
Kingsley will share some of the many events he
experienced that caused him to believe that God,
guardian angels, and spirit guides are every bit as
real as the newsmakers and celebrities he once
interviewed. You’ll hear about the odd sensation he had
the night his mother committed suicide thousands of
miles away and other inexplicable events he experienced
that turned him from a depressed, alcoholic skeptic
into a sober spiritual seeker. Kingsley Guy is a former
editorial page editor who had assignments in the Middle
East, India, Russia, and China and conversed with
hundreds of prominent newsmakers, including John
McCain, Hillary Clinton, John Glenn, Mikhail Gorbachev,
and Madeleine Albright. A frequent guest on radio and
television, his new memoir is “Piercing the Veil: A
Skeptical Journalist Discovers Unseen Worlds.” Contact
him at (954) 817-0261; kingsleyguy@bellsouth.net
14. ==> What Your Illness is Trying to Tell You
Do you realize you can empower yourself to reduce
physical discomfort, ease anxiety and even slow (or
reverse) the progression of disease? How does illness
send you messages about your body, that you need to
know for longer, healthier life? When working with your
doctors, what should you know about self-healing?
What’s the link between disease and emotions? Explore
the answers when you interview physician and speaker
Nelie Johnson, MD. Dr. Johnson will discuss what’s been
missing in health care (traditional Western medicine
AND alternative methods) and how patients are best
served when they become an acknowledged part of the
health team. Dr. Johnson is initiator of the Forum
“It’s Time to Heal,” offering an integrative approach
to treating illness. Her upcoming book is “The Healing
Message of Illness.” Contact Dr. Nelie Johnson at (604)
334-3853; njohnson@rtirguests.com
15. ==> Protecting Kids from EMF
Electromagnetic radiation from cellphone towers,
cellphones, and other electronic appliances is
everywhere. Although there have been more than 10,000
global scientific studies done on the health impacts of
EMFs, most of us remain blissfully unaware of the
dangers. So what do parents need to do to protect their
children? For the answer, interview Beverly Jensen,
Ph.D. Dr. Jensen will discuss actions to take to reduce
electromagnetic radiation in your home to protect
yourself and your children and discuss whether that
cellphone tower near your house should concern you. She
can offer your listeners a link to her free eBook,
“Protecting Our Children from EMR.” Dr. Jensen is a
life-long practitioner of the natural healing arts and
author of the forthcoming book “21st Century Wellness
Rx: Health Hacks to Prevent & Cure Chronic Disease.”
Contact her at (206) 905 9720;
jbeverly@womensmedicinebowl.com
16. ==> Keeping Beds Dry Every Night
Does your child or teen do it — even once in a while?
Are older family members also prone to wetting the bed?
Find out more about this common condition that can be
treated, when you interview sought-after speaker Jeff
Lazarus, M.D. He will discuss his comprehensive home
video program “Keeping the Bed Dry,” which incorporates
medical hypnosis for anyone hoping to finally awaken to
a dry bed. Invite this acclaimed physician to answer
questions like: How does hypnosis work so well to help
keep beds dry? What other advice does he offer for
lifestyle and behavior? What should parents, teachers,
coaches and health professionals know? Why do so many
doctors avoid the issue? Do adult diapers only make
things worse? Contact Dr. Lazarus at (216) 202-3112;
jlazarusmd@rtirguests.com
17. ==> One Incredible Act Links Jesus, Moses, Buddha, and Muhammad
Many world religions have had their core concepts
shaped by individuals that undertook one unusual
practice—a practice still available today. Can you
guess what it is? At a time when differences between
religious groups seem so wide, interview Sparrow Hart
to learn the impactful, life-changing events that link
these spiritual leaders together. Sparrow will point
out that Christ and the Biblical prophets went to the
desert to fast; Buddha went to the forest; Moses
eschewed sustenance and climbed Mount Sinai to commune
with God; while Mohammed received his great vision
while fasting in a cave. All of these incidents are
examples of vision quests. Sparrow will explain the
three elements involved in every vision quest and what
modern people do on their quests. He has spent over 700
days of his life in the Gila Wilderness alone and
regularly leads vision quests. He is the author of
several books including “Letters to the River: A Guide
to a Dream Worth Living.” Contact him at (801)
516-0740; SHart@rtirguests.com
18. ==> Put The Clothes Back on Your Audience — And Become a Better Speaker
You’re in front of a group, with key info to share, but
you need to get over your own nerves and apprehension.
First of all — you do NOT need to imagine your
audience naked! That old chestnut never works. You’ll
want your presentation, confidence and message to wow
everyone instead. So says communications and leadership
expert Jill Jaysen who will reveal on your show how
we’ve all been mis-taught when it comes to public
speaking, and what really makes a dynamite presentation
for winning big. Watch ratings climb when Jaysen
shares: Why gimmicks like “practice at a mirror” and
“videotape yourself” only risk creating mediocre
speakers who zap their own innate charisma. How the
speech truly starts long before you reach the podium.
Plus, amazing truths about NLP for enhancing your
speaking prowess. And how to prevent the biggest
speaking turn-offs. Contact Jill Jaysen at (203)
442-9301; jjaysen@rtirguests.com
19. ==> Sex Secrets from the Bible
For many people, talking about sex is taboo. And to
bring it up in church would be unthinkable. But former
Baptist minister and marriage coach John Wilder says
God wants couples to have great sex, the problem is,
they just don’t know how. Wilder is the author of “Sex
Education for Adults: Secrets to Amazing Sex and
Happily Ever After Too.” Invite him on your show and
learn what the Bible has to say about sex (that you’ll
never hear in church), the real reason many couples
don’t have satisfactory, never mind super, sex lives,
and how couples can finally stop fighting… for good. A
former preacher and host of his own radio show, Wilder
has also been a guest on numerous radio and TV outlets.
Outspoken and candid, he brings a new paradigm to
solving marriage problems by teaching sexuality and
conflict resolution skills to couples. Ask John about
his upcoming 4-hour mass marriage seminars and why
another marriage counselor credits his book with saving
his own marriage. Contact John Wilder at (904)
655-2175; marriagecoach1@yahoo.com
20. ==> How Ordinary People Can Help Save the World from Its Biggest Threats
Scientists, generals, politicians, doctors,
environmentalists and economists warn that in the next
decade or two, doom may come in the form of climate
change, overpopulation, pollution, terrorism, and
nuclear war—all huge problems by themselves and
catastrophic when taken together. But there are steps
ordinary people can take before the world reaches these
devastating tipping points, says Lyle Benjamin, a
lifelong entrepreneur, activist, optimist, and creator
of Planned Acts of Kindness, a global social
responsibility initiative designed for the age of
technology. He’ll explain the program and how it
encourages participation with daily text messages, and
how your show can help spread the word and your
audience can participate. Benjamin says, “If we are to
survive as a species and have a chance at quality of
life, we need to have tens of millions of people around
the world working together on planned acts of kindness
with the ability to mobilize instantly.” Benjamin
created the Host & Post outreach program for bloggers,
news outlets, organizations and companies to easily
post the daily Planned Acts of Kindness on their
networks. Lyle Benjamin was the publisher of a national
self-help magazine on relationship issues, created a
best-selling board game, and owned a successful meeting
and event-planning business based in New York City. He
created a 501(c)3 educational not-for-profit and has
written several books including “The Working Dead: The
Essential Survival Guide on How to Protect, Save &
Invest for Yourself, Your Family & Your Future” and “16
Things We All Can Do to Act Right & Help Save the
Planet.” Contact him at (212) 213-0257 (landline);
(917) 683-2625 (cell); Help@PlannedActs.Org