A majority of Americans were stressed before Election Day, and now post-election, emotions are still running high for many across the country. Experts say Americans with varying political views may be overcome with emotion in the wake of the election results, from pride and optimism to disappointment, frustration and even fear. For many, these strong emotions reflect the heightened stakes of what has been called one of the most important elections in U.S. history, as people contemplate what the results mean for their values, communities and hopes for the future. Psychiatrist Melvyn Lurie can help explain why people take it so personally when their candidate doesn’t win. The author of “The Biology of Politics” says more is going on than you realize. He’ll discuss the many hidden drives that are a fundamental part of our nature and help your audience learn how to discuss and debate politics (or anything) with family and friends without resorting to anger, rage or name-calling. Dr. Lurie is an honors graduate of Harvard Medical School. He has practiced and taught medical students at Harvard and Tufts, has served as an expert witness, managed political campaigns and once even ran for political office. Contact him at (617) 510-8474; mlurie@post.Harvard.edu
Category: Science
7 Myths People Believe About Procrastination
Ninety-five percent of us admit we procrastinate, which basically means we all do it. After all, cell phones are addictive, and too much time on social media is a problem for many procrastinators. Is this stressful, limiting behavior a life sentence? Not at all! Non-procrastinators are happier, healthier, and wealthier – and this habit of postponing your dreams is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. The way to start is by understanding the top seven myths about procrastination – things like “once a procrastinator, always a procrastinator,” or that you do your best work under pressure, or that guilt-tripping yourself will somehow solve the problem. Dr. Linda Gannaway, the author of “FINALLY Stop Procrastinating,” is the perfect person to help. A former procrastinator herself, Gannaway spent five years researching the science behind procrastination and lectured on the topic for decades. Using this wealth of knowledge, she enthusiastically teaches proven techniques to help us open our lives to new opportunities and finally get the peace and happiness we deserve. Contact her at (559) 234-4572; Lgannaway@rtirguests.com
Why You Should Care About Endangered Elephants
Elephants have long enchanted humans due to their intelligence, charm and majesty. Sadly, they are also one of the world’s most endangered species. According to author/animal welfare advocate Georja Umano, this places the entire planet’s environment in peril. “They are so large that rain in an elephant’s footprint can create a microsystem that can provide a home for tadpoles and other organisms,” she says. “The effects of their movements in both savannahs and forests help restore and maintain the balance of nature.” Georja spent two years working in Kenya and can share why it’s important to preserve elephants’ natural habitats, as well as how these lovable creatures positively impact global ecosystems. She is the author of “Terriers in the Jungle.” Contact Georja Umano at (213) 568-1764; gumano@rtirguests.com
Smallpox Lessons That Put Today’s COVID Pandemic in Perspective
For a timely show in light of today’s debate about the role of vaccines in stopping COVID’s spread in the world’s poorest nations, invite Bee Bloeser to share her experiences in Africa after the CDC dispatched her husband Carl to join the global smallpox vaccination campaign in 1969. “Vaccines and Bayonets: Fighting Smallpox in Africa amid Tribalism, Terror and the Cold War,” details Bee’s time in Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea (where she was one of only two American women), including brushes with a brutal dictator and a heartbreaking humanitarian crisis unknown to the outside world. An award-winning author and engaging public speaker, Bee Bloeser has been featured on NPR’s Journeys of Discovery and NPR KCBX Radio’s show, Issues and Ideas. Ask her: What lessons from your husband’s efforts are applicable to today’s vaccine issues? Did you face resistance in Africa, and by whom? Contact Bee Bloeser at (520) 214-5971; bbloeser@rtirguests.com
Will 2022 Be Even Worse for Wildfires?
We’ve seen the photos of gigantic trees enveloped in “fireproof” wraps to protect them from the killer flames of wildfires in forested areas of California and Canada. Will that be enough to protect some of the largest and oldest lifeforms on Earth? What about protecting communities (some already decimated by wildfire), farms, homes, pets, wild animals and human lives in 2022? As climate change imperils the planet and leads to fires and other dangers that could make millions of acres uninhabitable, your audience will want to discuss this topic with wildfire expert James Moseley. Ask him about the latest actions and technologies that can save lives and property. Ask him: What connection could NASA have to the wildfires plaguing our drought-prone world? How can new technology be successful? What should everyone know, whether living in wildfire areas or not? Contact James Moseley at (818) 486-4662; jmoseley@rtirguests.com
What Makes 2020’s Wildfires the Worst in Modern Memory?
Changing temperatures, rogue winds, drought, and human actions. Are those the reasons for the devastating wildfires across the West that have been killing people and animals, destroying homes, paralyzing the wine industry, and decimating millions of acres in California alone? What can be done to stop or even prevent such destruction? James Moseley, CEO of Sun FireDefense, may be the most impressive wildfire expert you’ll ever interview. His California-based company defends life and property from wildfire every year. Ask him: What keeps so many wildfires burning with such intensity? What role does climate change play? What can people do to protect themselves and bounce back? How can we save firefighters’ lives? Is wildfire season winding down? Contact James Moseley at (818) 486-4662; jmoseley@rtirguests.com
Listeners Need This Doctor’s Natural Ways to Boost Immunity
If you are looking for a guest who is timely, unusually candid and knowledgeable, you have found her. Dr. Annalee Kitay has seldom-heard advice on how to keep your immune system boosted so that you do not fall prey to viruses. Dr. Kitay says, “With traditional medicine in a questionable state, not providing sound health care, and everything going on threatening our health, it is imperative to look at other natural choices that will boost your immune system.” She also trains other doctors in this revolutionary protocol that enables the body to achieve optimum wellness. Ask her what is The Neural Organization Technique and how does it work? What role does the brain play in immune function? How can we tap into it? How is the pandemic impacting the immune systems of people who seem well? Dr. Kitay worked with and did a radio show with the late Dr. Robert Atkins. Contact Dr. Kitay at (561) 462-4733; akitay@rtirguests.com
A Better Way to Fight Wildfires?
While people in the West are suffering through record-breaking heat, wildfires are ravaging many areas, especially in California, and red-flag warnings have been issued from the Northwest into the Rockies. There were at least 77 large complexes of wildfires burning in 15 states across the country as of Tuesday evening — almost a third of them in California. Invite wildfire expert James Moseley on your show to discuss the way we battle these wildfires and why they cause such widespread damage. Moseley can share what factors lead to wildfires and whether climate change is entirely to blame. You’ll learn why we are seeing new wildfire dangers in many states as well as how we can better protect firefighters and save lives. Moseley is the CEO of Sun FireDefense, a company that offers advanced fire defense and home wildfire protection products. Contact James Moseley at (818) 486-4662; jmoseley@rtirguests.com
What Happens to Frozen Embryos when Couples Split?
Recent news stories have explored the issue of frozen embryos caught in the crossfire of couples who have uncoupled. Fertilized during happier times, these embryos may remain in limbo forever and rack up storage fees if the couples cannot agree on their future. Or, as Nate Birt advises, the couple can agree to let the frozen embryo be adopted by someone else, a possibility they may not have considered. Learn more when you interview Nate, whose daughter began life as another couple’s frozen embryo. Nate is the author of “Frozen, But Not Forgotten: An Adoptive Dad’s Step-by-Step Guide to Embryo Adoption.” Ask him: What are some of the controversies that surround frozen embryos? Are fertilized embryos people or property? How costly is it to adopt such an embryo? Contact Nate Birt at (417) 221-9045; Nbirt@rtirguests.com
Why Wildfires Are So Destructive
More than 85 major fires are burning up and down the West Coast, from northern Washington to Southern California and have killed at least 17 people in three states. The fires have caused unprecedented damage in Washington and Oregon and exacerbated what has already become California’s biggest wildfire season ever. Invite wildfire expert James Moseley on your show to discuss the way we battle these wildfires and why they cause such widespread damage. Moseley can share what factors lead to wildfires and whether climate change is entirely to blame. You’ll learn why we may see new wildfire dangers in many states as well as how we can better protect firefighters and save lives. Moseley is the CEO of Sun FireDefense, a company that offers advanced fire defense and home wildfire protection products. Contact James Moseley at (818) 486-4662; jmoseley@rtirguests.com