02/28/19 RTIR Newsletter: Cohen Allegations, Separate but Equal, Super Grandparenting

February 28, 2019

01. Cohen Can’t Be Taken Seriously Because He’s a Joke
02. GOP Offers Zero in Response to Cohen Allegations
03. How GOP Used a Black Woman as a Prop
04. The History of America’s ‘Separate but Equal’ Policy
05. How to Get $20K More When You Sell Your Home
06. National Procrastination Week – Is Procrastination an Asset?
07. Take-This-Challenge: Reinvent Your Life in 7 Days
08. Buzz Kill Alert: March is Caffeine Awareness Month
09. Smart Tip: Use Your Insurance to Pay Health Bills
10. Why Do Hospital Accidental Deaths Receive No Review?
11. Finally — A Viable Solution to the Opioid Epidemic
12. The Reason Gillette’s #MeToo Ad Infuriates Men
13. Been-there Expert Helps Audiences Heal after Trauma
14. Dr. Love – 25 Ways to Develop a Loving Attitude
15. Not all Men Are Dogs! 5 Secrets to Attracting a Modern Man
16. What He (and She) Hears when You Talk to Them
17. Students Should Be Able to Rate Their Teachers!
18. Do a Show on Super Grandparenting
19. From Hippies to #MeToo — What You Never Knew
20. Medical Intuitive Shares Tips to De-Stress

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1. ==> Cohen Can’t Be Taken Seriously Because He’s a Joke

According to Eddie Scarry, there’s no reason why
Michael Cohen’s Congressional testimony should carry
any weight. “He most recently embarrassed himself in a
nationally televised interview by insisting over and
over again that he was ‘taking responsibility’ for his crimes.
Cohen is ‘taking responsibility’ by going to prison the same way a
deadbeat drunk is ‘taking responsibility’
for being unemployed. When you’re fired from your job,
‘taking responsibility’ is your only option.” He says,
“In March of last year, Cohen referred to himself as
Trump’s “Ray Donovan,” a TV character who made the problems of celebrities go away.
If that was Cohen’s paid responsibility for Trump as a
fixer, the president should ask for a full refund.”
Scarry adds, “No one took
him seriously before, and they shouldn’t take him
seriously now.” Eddie Scarry is a commentary writer for
the Washington Examiner, focusing on politics and
culture. He is also the author of
“Fraud and Fiction: The Real Truth Behind Fire and
Fury.” Contact him at scarrye@gmail.com or @eScarry

2. ==> GOP Offers Zero in Response to Cohen Allegations

Paul Waldman says it was clear from the first moments
of the Michael Cohen hearing that Republicans had a
strategy: not to contest what Cohen said, but to try
and discredit Cohen as a person.
“If Republicans tried to press Cohen on the specifics
of what he alleges about Trump, they would very quickly
find themselves in an area where the president is
acting like a guilty man, as
are so many others around him.” He adds, “So pay close
attention to what the president himself and his
advocates will say about this hearing in the coming
days. They aren’t going to say much
about what Cohen actually said or the documents he
presented. They’ll just say he’s a liar and we should
all ignore him. That message will be repeated over and
over on Fox News and
conservative talk radio. And a good portion of the
country will believe it.” Paul Waldman is an opinion
writer for the Plum Line blog at the Washington Post.
Contact him at
postwaldman@gmail.com

3. ==> How GOP Used a Black Woman as a Prop

One moment in yesterday’s hearings stood out in
particular for Sophia Nelson: when GOP Congressman Mark
Meadows brought in Lynne Patton, a non-committee
staffer and former party planner for
the Trump Organization who now oversees public housing
in New York and New Jersey for the Department of
Housing and Urban Development. Nelson says, “Meadows
should be more than embarrassed;
he should be ashamed of himself. To bring in a black
woman to point to as a silent ‘prop’ to supposedly show
that President Donald Trump couldn’t be racist is about
as low as I have seen the
GOP sink. And I have seen them sink pretty damned low
in the over 25 years I have been a member of, and
staffer to the Republican Party.” Sophia Nelson is a
former Congressional Committee
Investigative counsel and corporate lobbyist. A
journalist and author, she is a well-known radio and TV
personality. Contact Monica Wood at monica@mwprinc.com

4. ==> The History of America’s ‘Separate but Equal’
Policy

Plessy v. Ferguson is synonymous with Jim Crow laws and
the unjust doctrine of “separate but equal.” But few
Americans know more than a superficial understanding of
its origins and outcome.
Invite Washington Post editor and historian Steve
Luxenberg to discuss the decision and its long-term
impact on race relations in America. He’ll explain how
the U.S. Supreme Court decision
ushered in a legal separation in America by race and
color — for more than 60 years. Separate railroad cars
and separate schools became separate bathrooms and
separate water fountains.
Separate entrances to public buildings. Separate places
to shop and eat a meal. Mostly in the South, but also
in the North. Luxenberg’s new book is “Separate: The
Story of Plessy V. Ferguson,
and America’s Journey from Slavery to Segregation.”
Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703)
400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at
(703) 646-5188.

5. ==> How to Get $20K More When You Sell Your Home

Countless people in your audience have a house, condo,
cabin or other home site on the market. Help them get
ahead of the competition and land the best offer by
inviting Marlena Uhrik to
explain how a small investment in proper home staging
can sell your property faster, and for more money.
You’ll learn why a wall-to-wall empty home, even with
outstanding curb appeal, can
lose the attention of prospective buyers and how to
stage a property with the least investment and the
biggest WOW factors. She says, “A $10 lamp could get
you $20K more for your property and
well-placed furniture will literally help people
envision themselves and their own possessions at home
there.” Using clever accessories and lighting tips,
Marlena says you can create an
inviting feeling and showcase the roominess of any
space. Marlena Uhrik is the author of “The Secret Sauce
of Staging: Getting Your Home Ready to Command TOP
DOLLAR in the Real Estate
Market”. Contact her at (916) 800-3295;
drmuhrik@gmail.com

6. ==> National Procrastination Week – Is
Procrastination an Asset?

The first week of March is National Procrastination
Week, though not surprisingly it’s sometimes held the
week after! Regardless, you shouldn’t put off booking
Mariann Adams. She’ll tell
listeners why even though procrastination feels like a
character flaw, it’s an asset! “Procrastination isn’t a
defect; it actually means the brain and body are
working right,” says Adams.
“Procrastination is a form of anxiety that shuts down
the brain as a protection. So procrastination isn’t
overcome by willpower, but by understanding how the
brain and body work!” Adams says
everyone is affected by daily anxiety that drives their
behavior. She’ll explain how to read the ‘road signs’,
and share quick ways to navigate past anxiety. Mariann
Adams, MS, NCTM, is an
experienced media guest, corporate consultant, and the
author of “Boost Core Power and Bust Anxiety”. She is
an expert on presenting the psychological,
physiological, neurological, and
interpersonal aspects of anxiety in playful, easy-to-
understand way–for instant, increased brain power!
Contact her at (541) 919-6060; MAdams@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Take-This-Challenge: Reinvent Your Life in 7
Days

Feeling like you’re not on track for where you really
want to be going in life? Then you need to hear about
Katherine Webster’s humorous but highly effective
challenge for reinventing your
life in the next seven days. Step 1: Get a brand new
hairstyle. Why? To paraphrase Coco Chanel, the person
who changes their hair is about to change their life.
Webster knows what she’s
talking about. Suddenly widowed in her late 40’s, she
had to take specific actions to find her joy,
confidence and completely reinvent her life. She’ll
reveal something new you can do every
day to turbocharge your reinvention i.e. go out on the
town all by yourself or start a new hobby that shocks
your friends. Her tips are simple, fun and they work!
Katherine Webster is the
author of “Becoming Madam Widow” and her tips can help
any man, woman or child who wants to add more
extraordinary to their life. Contact her at
KWebster@rtirguests.com or (416) 921-2084

8. ==> Buzz Kill Alert: March is Caffeine Awareness
Month

Does the Starbucks barista know your name? Has it
become unthinkable to begin your day without a cup or
two of Joe? Do you often get a buzz from sports or
energy drinks? If so, Caffeine
Awareness Month in March is your holiday. As wellness
educator Adita Yrizarry-Lang will note, more than half
of American adults consume caffeine every day, with
coffee being the most popular
choice. Adita can talk about what all that caffeine may
be doing to your body, what you can do if you are
addicted to it and ways caffeine can lead you to
experience less energy. Adita is a
30-year wellness educator who has been quoted in Shape
and Fitness. She is the author of “SuperPowers.”
Contact her at (305) 874-0268; AYrizarry@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Smart Tip: Use Life Insurance to Pay Health
Bills

With the state of health care today many people live in
fear that a life-threatening illness could wipe out
their savings, creating a financial maelstrom from
which their family would never
recover. Did you know that if you qualify, you could
receive up to 75% of your death benefits in cash? David
Kottler, also known as the Insurance Doctor ™, will
explain how selling off that
life insurance policy you or your loved one doesn’t
need anymore can generate the cash to pay medical
bills, get out of debt or even make a cash gift to the
non-profit of their choice! How is
this possible? Most people don’t know the little-known
secret that when you don’t need your policy any longer
you can auction it off! Find out how! David combines
his legal and business
experience with a passion for philanthropy. His book
“The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance Policy”
details everything your audience needs to know about
how to get that insurance
policy working for them! Contact David at (216)
532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Why Do Hospital Accidental Deaths Receive No
Review?

Dr. Ira Williams often calls himself the “Don Quixote”
of Health Care Reform. At 85 years young he has been
hounding the five Federal Agencies created to solve the
health care crisis in this
country for decades. With over 130 years collectively
between those agencies our health care system is still
a mess AND medical errors leading to deaths in
hospitals continues to rise. As
the oldest medical malpractice expert witness in the
country he knows what he’s talking about. He has
developed a system to empower local grassroots
activists in each state to radically
change our health care delivery system. “Everyone is
focusing on how to PAY for health care… when the
DELIVERY system is what’s really broken!” Dr. Williams
will tell you why each state is
responsible for our nation’s healthcare delivery
system, what the 3-phase process is that we need to
implement to create a 21st century healthcare delivery
system and how to organize state
wide grassroots activists that will challenge the
current system and WIN! Dr. Ira Williams is an author,
an experienced surgeon, medical malpractice expert
witness, and an expert in how to
improve our healthcare delivery system. His latest book
is “Healthcare Warriors, Why and How to Become One.”
Contact Dr. Williams at (864) 479-8613;
IWilliams@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Finally — A Viable Solution to the Opioid
Epidemic

Today’s opioid epidemic is eroding the core of society,
in terms of cost and human suffering. Almost everyone
knows someone affected by the opioid problem, as 87% of
people on opioids have
chronic pain. The answers have been revealed in the
last 10 years of neuroscience research, but little of
this knowledge has been adopted by mainstream medicine.
That’s the message of Dr.
David Hanscom, author of “Back in Control: A Surgeon’s
Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain”. This expert presents a
self-directed, literature-based plan for becoming pain-
free. It’s the solution to
the opioid crisis! As your on-air guest, Dr. Hanscom
will talk about his discoveries and reveal why he says:
“What most doctors don’t know can and will harm you.”
Dr. Hanscom will also
explore what makes most treatments for pain
ineffective. Ask him about the reason today’s opioid
crisis affects all ages, all families, all businesses,
and our economy. Contact him at
dnhanscom@gmail.com

12. ==> The Reason Gillette’s #MeToo Ad Infuriates Men

When the Gillette Razor ad that invokes the #MeToo
movement first aired, its focus on bullying and toxic
masculinity created a huge controversy and angered a
lot of men, particularly older
ones. “Society has changed a lot in the last few
decades,” says Curt Lindsley, founder of the nonprofit
domestic violence awareness organization Go Purple USA.
“A lot of baby boomers grew up
in a sexist culture. Women are taking over jobs
traditionally held by males. Some, no doubt, were up in
arms about the ad because the macho, insensitive guy
stereotyped may have hit a little
too close to home.” This is just one of the many
factors that contributes to domestic violence. Curt can
share how community groups, nonprofits and society
overall can get involved to stop
this epidemic. In addition to his work with Go Purple
USA, sponsor of Go Purple Awareness Day (Oct. 1), he is
also the co-founder of the Covington Domestic Violence
Task Force. Contact Curt
at gopurpleusa@gmail.com; (256) 529-9037.

13. ==> Been-there Expert Helps Audiences Heal after
Trauma

Tens of thousands of people are now dealing with the
aftermath of deadly weather, destructive fires, mass
shootings. fatal accidents and losing loved ones. Even
those of us not personally
endangered by such horrors or violence feel rattled
when hearing how others have suffered. Interview
natural health/wellness expert and chiropractor Lynn
Migdal, D.C., on finding inner
strength as we recover or volunteer to help others. Ask
Dr. Migdal to explain how proper breathing can help one
get past trauma. She’ll also share her personal story
of loss after a killer
mudslide struck her community, and how PTSD can happen
in daily life. Her books include “Eternal Love
Connections: A Mother’s Resilient Grief Journey through
Sudden Loss” and “Breathe for
Success.” Contact Dr. Migdal at drlynnmigdal@gmail.com

14. ==> Dr. Love – 25 Ways to Develop a Loving Attitude

Let’s be honest, focusing on love for one day in
February doesn’t really make sense. To really become
more loving, more centered and more spiritually awake
it’s going to take more than that.
It’s going to take a love action plan! Michael McGee,
M.D., will share with your audience his 25 ‘love
practices’. “Love is one of the most confused and
misused words in the English language.
Love is not a feeling. Love is an attitude that
inspires to action to enhance life!” Dr. Michael McGee
trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools. He is
the creator of the unique 12 Step
Touchstone Approach to Recovery and author of “The Joy
of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from
Addiction”, an approach that works better than AA for
many people. Contact Dr. McGee
at (978) 971-9703; MMcGee@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Not all Men Are Dogs! 5 Secrets to Attracting a
Modern Man

Do many women end up with Mr. Wrong because they treat
decent, modern men badly? Yes, says Arnoux Goran, the
world’s #1 expert in personal transformation. Invite
Goran to reveal what a modern
man is and how so many women drive them away. He can
explain the importance of being a spiritual grown-up
and becoming skilled in the art of personal
transformation. He can also tell your
audience the steps a woman can take to attract a
modern, respectful man who will treat her like a
princess. His successful method to reprogram yourself
has been studied by the University of
California, Irvine, and shown dramatic results. His
forthcoming book, “The Answer: How to Change Your Life
and Make Your Dreams Come True”, reveals how to release
negative emotions
permanently and truly change your life by addressing
the cause of repeating patterns. Goran has been
featured on radio and television. Contact him at (878)
203-8231; AGoran@rtirguests.com

16. ==> What He (and She) Hears when You Talk to Them

Today more than ever it is harder to be heard even in
our most intimate relationships. Couples are more
easily distracted by electronic devices, of course, but
also because too often they
rush to judgment instead of actually listening to each
other. As a result, couples are paying the price with
broken relationships, constant disappointments and
arguments that never seem to be
resolved, often about the smallest of things, says
Denise Healy, M.A. Invite her on your show and hear
how to put aside judgment, criticism and blame to truly
hear what another person is
saying, the big problem men have with communication and
how to fix it, and tips for choosing the right time to
have important conversations that are likely to be
successful. Denise Healy is
co-founder and co-CEO of Streets2Schools, Inc. A
victim’s advocate who works with violent offenders, she
draws upon her four decades of teaching, mentoring,
coaching, and counseling thousands
of real people to offer practical advice for
strengthening couples’ bonds. Her new book is “Mending
Broken Connections: Ten Simple Strategies to Restore
Intimacy in Relationships.” Contact
her at (760) 406-1316; denise.healy@streets2schools.com

17. ==> Students Should Be Able to Rate Their Teachers!

Students in college get to evaluate their teachers…
so why hasn’t this become the norm in high schools and
even grade schools, whether in private school settings,
cyber/charter schools, or
public school systems? Learn more when you interview
education expert Barb Daniels, author of the Timmy
Teacup series of books on self-esteem and anti-
bullying. She’ll explain how schools can
establish rate-teacher systems that go beyond complaint
forums to create real change that benefits everyone and
enhances education. Barb says the rewards include fewer
bullying issues, less
anger and frustration among teachers, and improved
student/faculty relationships as well as higher
motivation among student athletes, higher grades, and
more mature youngsters and teens ready
to work effectively with their educators. Barb’s rating
system advice is designed to help faculty feel more
fulfilled and serve the entire school community because
the most important “clients” (students) are the
watchdogs. Contact Barb Daniels at (636) 730-3288;
barbdaniels@mindspring.com

18. ==> Do a Show on Super Grandparenting

Grandparents play an important role in preparing
younger generations for a happier and more successful
life. But sometimes ‘super’ grandparenting is required,
as Dr. Oliver Akamnonu and his wife discovered. They
left their high-powered careers and significantly
changed their lives to help their daughter Nena
throughout her pregnancy (while in medical school!) and
once baby Lydia arrived. Interview the Akamnonus to
learn how super grandparents help improve: an extended
family’s health, education, income, relationships and
society. The Akamnonus co-authored “Little
Baby Lydia, Grandma, Grandpa and Student Mom: Saga of
Family Role Reversal and the New Times.” Invite them on
your show and learn 5 things super grandparents always
do, why financial support and childcare are only part
of the equation, how family members can smoothly adjust
lifestyle for their loved ones, and why 2019 is such an
important year for grandparents everywhere. Contact
Dr. Akamnonu at (413) 693-8428; ooakams@yahoo.com

19. ==> From Hippies to #MeToo — What You Never Knew

People everywhere experience times of personal
challenge, relationship issues with loved ones, and
powerful social change. And they could all use advice
and been-there insights from someone who understands.
Audiences will therefore thank you for interviewing
psychologist Pratibha Eastwood, whose real-life journey
both personal and professional includes decades of
cultural upheaval and several wars. Learn from Pratibha
what it was like to be a fearful child sent to boarding
schools at a very young age — during some of the worst
of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. What do few
Americans know about such Middle Eastern crises? Ask
Pratibha (and invite callers) to explore: what led her
to experiment with drugs, live in a commune, and become
a real “hippie?” How could she finally forgive her
neglectful parents? What are her opinions about the
#MeToo Movement? And how did Pratibha’s adventurous
side help her spiritual journey of turning lemon into
lemonade? How did she experiment with love as a
successful survival technique, while traveling to
unknown far-away places? Contact Pratibha
at (808) 398-3318 (HI);
epratibha@yahoo.com

20. ==> Medical Intuitive Shares Tips to De-Stress

How many worries are you balancing? Whether you’re
stressed over rising prices, tax season or handling all
your commitments (both personal and professional) or
even whether you’re concerned about the weather… listen
to medical intuitive Diana Scanlan, for great advice on
taking everything in stride! Diana, author of “Lessons
from Your Past Life”, will reveal how to calm your
emotions before your physical health suffers. She’ll
share simple exercises to keep you grounded when you
feel overwhelmed and pressed for time, how to easily
and joyfully manage any to-do list, and how to get
calmer from music, meditation and mellow conversation.
Contact Diana Scanlan at
diana@beingnaturallyhealthy.com; Skype diana.scanlan1

12/4/18 RTIR Newsletter: Trump’s Trade Truce, Hanukkah Baker, Holiday

December 4, 2018

01. The Truth about Trump’s Trade Truce
02. Are You a Victim of Marriott Security Breach?
03. The Kosher Baker Lightens Up Hanukkah
04. Creating to Heal: Shining a Light On Darkness
05. What Melania’s Holiday Decorations Say
06. ‘What I Learned Turning Around 150 Different Businesses’
07. Why We Fell for the Homeless Vet GoFundMe Scam
08. Use Your Life Insurance Policy to Pay Health Costs
09. Is Donald Trump Making America Great Again?
10. How Ordinary People Enable Human Trafficking
11. This M.D. Has a Cure for ‘Trump Anxiety Syndrome’
12. Relieve Holiday Stress in Seconds
13. How to Boost Your Libido for the Holidays
14. Eat All You Want at Holiday Parties and Not Gain a Pound
15. 2 Choices Could Lead to Your Happiest Holiday
16. Why Holiday Dread is on the Rise
17. Homework Over the Holidays? Is it Necessary?
18. Ending the Isolation from Miscarriages
19. What Really Happens When We Die?
20. How Science and Faith Can Lead to Success in Life

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1. ==> The Truth about Trump’s Trade Truce

President Trump claims a big leap forward with a
reported temporary truce with China’s President Xi
Jinping in the ongoing trade war, but Dr. John Lee says
the reality is far more unsettling, especially for
China. “The problem remains lack of clarity with
respect to objectives: going after Chinese intellectual
property violations, greater access for American
firms in China, discouraging distorting subsidies to
state-owned enterprises and national champions,
challenging Chinese plans to dominate industries as
laid out in ‘Made in China 2025,’ disentangling
critical American supply chains from reliance on China,
or simply reducing the trade deficit.” John Lee is a
Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the Hudson Institute in
Washington DC. He is also a Senior Fellow (non-
resident) at the United States Studies Centre and
adjunct professor at the University of Sydney. From
2016 until April 2018 he was senior national security
adviser to the Australian foreign minister and also
served as the lead adviser on the 2017 Foreign Policy
White Paper. Contact Carolyn Stewart at (202) 974-6456;
cstewart@hudson.org

2. ==> Are You a Victim of Marriott Security Breach?

Marriott says its guest reservation system was hacked,
potentially exposing the personal information of
approximately 500 million guests. How would you know if
your information was taken and what can you do about
it? Tax pro Abby Eisenkraft says one of the most
telling signs of identity theft happen when you try to
file your tax return. “With the Marriott break
affecting hundreds of millions of people, and tax
season right around the corner, this is a recipe for
disaster!” Invite Eisenkraft on your show to help your
audience identify the signs of identity theft and what
steps to take if they are a victim. Abby Eisenkraft is
the author of “Combat Tax-Related Identity Theft: The
Workbook.” Contact her at (347) 598-0111;
abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

3. ==> The Kosher Baker Lightens Up Hanukkah

Hanukkah may be the Festival of Light, but traditional
brisket, latkes, and kugels are anything but! Invite
Paula Shoyer, aka The Kosher Baker, to share strategies
for taking recipes your family loves and expects on the
table… and making them healthier! Paula, a healthy chef
with a passion for pastries, will explain how to
balance your holiday meals with lighter main courses
that leave extra room—and calories—to enjoy delicious
desserts made with whole grains. 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.

4. ==> Creating to Heal: Shining a Light On Darkness

Fighting chronic illness can get overwhelming and dark.
But starting this Sunday, anyone—regardless of their
location, illness or disability—can be inspired by
artists from around the world as they share their
personal stories about creating to heal. Pop
singer/songwriter Lisa Sniderman (Aoede) collaborated
with 50+ artists for ‘Lights in the Darkness’, a week
of multi-media live/streaming events that runs December
9th thru the 16th. Lisa realized midway through her 10-
year battle with a rare, auto-immune disease that her
art wasn’t just therapeutic, it had become a lifeline,
and a path to her healing. She says, “My vision is to
share how we’ve become lights for others through our
stories and art, focused on the art of healing.” Lisa
Sniderman is an award-winning, multi-talented artist
and author. Contact her at (415) 713-6193;
booking@alightinthedarkness.info

5. ==> What Melania’s Holiday Decorations Say

When First Lady Melania Trump opted to decorate the
White House with bare red Christmas trees, the backlash
was quick and scathing. Many social media users, late
night talk show hosts and style pundits likened the
trees to something out of the dystopian saga “The
Handmaid’s Tale,” the bloodbath scene from Stephen
King’s “The Shining” and blood-soaked rags. Color
and style expert B.P. Greycastle says she should have
consulted with him first. “It doesn’t work very well;
the trees are too plain.” He can also share the
surprising message that Melania is really trying to get
across. A Vietnam veteran who studied fashion under the
G.I. Bill, Greycastle worked in the fabric and fashion
industries for many years, where he discovered the
dramatic impact colors have on people’s lives. He is
the author of the book “Your Name and Colors: Key to
Your Beauty, Career, Personality, Romance and Success.”
Contact him at bpg@namecolorology.com or (510) 323
5205.

6. ==> ‘What I Learned Turning Around 150 Different
Businesses’

When a business is bleeding cash and on the verge of
bankruptcy, the owner frequently calls Ken Yager. Ken
is one of the few consultants in the world who
specialize in quickly getting troubled small businesses
back on the track. Ken, president of Newpoint Advisors
Corp., has successfully turned around 80 percent of the
companies he has been involved with in industries
ranging from autos, manufacturing, sales, finance,
insurance, law, and health care to medical devices,
home assistance, large-scale furniture, retail,
children’s products, restaurants, and agriculture.
He’ll share with you the five dumbest mistakes even
smart business owners make which eventually cause them
massive financial stress. He’ll reveal seven effective
ways to improve a company’s cash flow and other secrets
he uses to make a bad business great again. He will
also explain his own tragic business mistakes and how
they led him on this journey. Contact him at (312)
656-9750; KYager@newpointadvisors.us

7. ==> Why We Fell for the Homeless Vet GoFundMe Scam

You probably read about the GoFundMe scam that raised
$400,000 for a homeless man and the couple who
concocted it. What you haven’t heard is Glen
Dunzweiler’s controversial take on it. He’s a
documentary maker who has spent a lot of time with
homeless individuals. In this timely show, Dunzweiler
will say that it’s wrong for us to require homeless
people to do something special in order for us to care
about them (like give up the last $20 they have to buy
someone else gas). He’ll also explain why he has a
problem with prosecuting Johnny Bobbitt, Kate McClure
and Mark D’Amico for lying. In addition, he’ll pass on
the following lesson: “Help the people in front of you,
do your research, talk to homeless people and don’t
just give the internet $400,000.” Dunzweiler is a
former college professor whose documentary,
“yHomeless,” can be seen on Amazon Prime. He is the
author of “Things I’ve Learned from the Homeless.”
Contact him at (702) 767-7434; glen@glendunzweiler.com

8. ==> Use Your Life Insurance Policy to Pay Health
Costs

With the state of health care today many people live in
fear that a life-threatening illness could wipe out
their savings, creating a financial maelstrom that
their family would never recover from. David Kottler,
aka the Insurance Doctor ™, explains how selling off a
life insurance policy you don’t need any more can
generate the cash to pay hospital bills… get out of
debt… or even make a cash gift to the non-profit of
their choice! How is this possible? Did you know that
90% of all life insurance policies lapse before
maturity? Or that when you don’t need your policy any
longer you could auction it off? For cash? David
combines his legal and business experience with a
passion for philanthropy. His book “The Best Kept Money
Secret in Your Insurance Policy” details everything
your audience needs to know about how to get that
insurance policy working for them! Contact David at
(216) 857-0282; dkottler0112@gmail.com

9. ==> Is Donald Trump Making America Great Again?

Donald Trump won the presidency to make his MAGA
movement reality. Is our president improving your life
whether you realize it or not? Invite Rick Elkin,
political analyst and author of the book “Trump’s
Reckoning,” to discuss the president’s successes and
abilities to overcome obstacles. Audiences will be
fascinated, whether Elkin is discussing: Trump’s
redefining what’s presidential… his administration’s
historic tax reform… his stand on immigration… the
thriving high economy and today’s low unemployment
rate… Trump’s recent trade agreements and more. Ask
him: Why do millions of voters tend to keep quiet about
their Trump support? Can Trump and the media repair
their relationships? Is President Trump on-target for
re-election? Can the Republican Party Survive WITHOUT
Trump? Could he be our modern day Lincoln? Contact Rick
Elkin at (760) 877-1262; rick.elkin@cox.net

10. ==> How Ordinary People Enable Human Trafficking

Anyone with an ounce of humanity and compassion is
horrified at the idea of vulnerable people being
transported to other countries to be used as forced sex
workers and laborers. But many of us don’t realize that
we are unwittingly contributing to the problem. “Each
of us, whether we know it or not, is part of the
problem, whether it’s by the clothes we wear, the food
we eat or the porn we watch,” says Raleigh Sadler, a
Christian reverend and founder and executive director
of the New York-based non-profit Let My People Go. “We
are creating a demand for the exploitation of our
neighbors.” Raleigh will share the shocking ways your
everyday choices support the epidemic of human
trafficking, and what average, everyday people can do
to stop the horror. He is the author of the upcoming
book “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking.”
Contact him at Raleigh@lmpgnetwork.org or (917)
952-5845.

11. ==> This M.D. Has a Cure for ‘Trump Anxiety
Syndrome’

If you’ve been feeling anxious, hopeless, angry,
fearful and depressed since the 2016 presidential
election, you’re not alone. Trump Anxiety Syndrome
(TAS) is a thing, and physician Steven M. Hall has seen
an uptick in patients suffering from this. According to
Dr. Steven, this is exactly what Trump wants. “This
feeds Trump; he lives on this,” he says. “Reasoning
doesn’t work with Trump supporters. Liberal people want
to do everything with reason, but it just doesn’t work.
You can’t change other people’s minds.” Not only does
TAS affect people mentally, the stress it causes can
also impact their physical health. Dr. Steven can share
simple yet powerful ways to combat the stress, on both
the mental and physical levels. Dr. Steven received his
medical degree from University of Utah School of
Medicine and has been practicing family medicine since
1985. He is the author of “The 7 Tools of Healing:
Unlock Your Inner Wisdom and Live the Life Your Soul
Desires.” Contact him at (425) 531-3684.

12. ==> Relieve Holiday Stress in Seconds

You gotta love the holidays. All that rushing around to
buy gifts, pay for them, wrap them and give them out,
all the food prep and house cleaning, and parties you
simply have to attend. Whew! Fortunately, Santa does
not need to offer stress relief because Dawn Crystal
does that, live on your show. Using her angelic voice,
this sound healer can de-stress the most addled holiday
shoppers in seconds giving them more energy, while
chasing away the bah-humbugs. Dawn has been healing
people over the air using sound for 25 years and has
been interviewed on the radio more than 40 times and
has been a guest on major TV shows. Contact her at
(808) 268-6242; dawncrystalmaui@gmail.com

13. ==> How to Boost Your Libido for the Holidays

Do you feel more stressed out over the holidays? Many
of us do. Studies show that having sex reduces stress
levels. But even though the increase of births 9 months
after Christmas and New Year’s Eve indicate that more
people have sex over the holidays – for some of us it’s
not that easy. “Many things affect our libidos,” says
Dr. Mylaine Riobe, “from toxins in our environments to
nutrition to hormonal or physical issues. But you CAN
increase your sex drive this holiday season and reap
the benefit of less stress too!” She’ll share simple,
easy ways to naturally increase your sex drive no
matter what the problem. Mylaine Riobe, MD has a multi-
faceted unique approach to medicine combining TCM
(Traditional Chinese Medicine) with conventional
medicine. She is the author of “The Tao of Integrative
Medicine” and host of the podcast “Awakened Wellness
with Mylaine Riobe, MD.” Contact Dr. Mylaine Riobe at
(772) 285-7788; mylaineriobe@comcast.net

14. ==> Eat All You Want at Holiday Parties without
Gaining a Pound

Holiday parties are loaded with temptations – fancy
cakes and pies, eggnog, rich appetizers. So how can you
indulge without gaining weight? Sora Venikoff will
teach your audience her simple Green Technique that
will allow them to eat all their favorite holiday foods
without gaining weight. Sora has taught her program
under the auspices of a leading New York City
endocrinologist as well as at the Learning Annex and
Lennox Hill Hospital. She lost 25 pounds and has kept
them off for decades and has helped hundreds of people
discover the secret to knowing when to stop eating. She
is the author of “Eat Want You Want! Stop When You
Want! A No-Diet, Weight-Loss Program.” Reach her at
(212) 464-8590; soravernikofff@gmail.com

15. ==> 2 Choices Could Lead to Your Happiest Holiday

Are you finding yourself waiting for somebody else to:
Make this holiday time happier and more memorable for
you? Or help you avoid seasonal worries and even
loneliness? Or build your confidence, relieve “holiday
overwhelm” and set the stage for an excellent 2019? In
reality, the choice is YOURS — says sought-after
speaker, author and motivational choice expert Rico
Racosky. Invite this articulate guest on-air to reveal
how easy it is to choose joy and motivation. Rico,
known internationally as The New Story Guy, will reveal
that holiday happiness starts when you move toward a
meaningful new story and away from your old frustrating
story that hasn’t been working for you. He will offer
advice on accepting the “I choose to…” model as we
handle money (from gift shopping to donations),
transform relationships, build career and even face
health issues. Rico’s latest book is “Just2Choices.”
Contact him at (303) 928-9368; Rico@Just2Choices.com

16. ==> Why Holiday Dread is on the Rise

Sometimes the holidays aren’t what they’re hyped up to
be. According to Consumer Reports, people of all ages
dread the long lines and travel, the shopping and
decorating, the out-of-town guests and non-stop
partying. How about those bitter political arguments
that accompany every meal? We’re living in chaotic
times, and it’s difficult to get into that merry
holiday mode. Author and Life Coach Elizabeth Trinkaus
offers simple strategies that will help you prepare for
a peaceful holiday season, steps that will help you
claim your own space even in the most toxic atmosphere.
For more than 25 years, Elizabeth Trinkaus conducts
workshops and speaks all over the world, helping people
find their worth, speak their mind, and crush the
obstacles that prevent them from fulfilling their
potential. She works with professional groups and
individuals, and her straightforward, sensible approach
will inspire your listeners. She can be contacted at
(919) 368-0580.

17. ==> Homework Over the Holidays? Is it Necessary?

As we head into the holidays the battle every parent
dreads begins. Teachers assigning homework and projects
for kids to do over the holidays. Is this necessary?
Helpful? “Homework over the holidays? No!” says Lee
Jenkins, creator of The Perfect School movement. “No
matter what the objective, kids will do better and
learn more when they are allowed to come up with their
own homework assignments!” Find out how to do that when
you interview Lee, a former teacher and school
administrator who was determined to come up with a
different way to organize learning… a way to encourage
our kids so that how they learn in the classroom keeps
the joy of learning alive – “the intrinsic motivation”
that every kindergartner brings with them on the first
day of school. Contact Lee Jenkins at (800) 559-9798;
Lee@LtoJConsulting.com

18. ==> Ending the Isolation from Miscarriages

In her new book, “Becoming,” former first lady Michelle
Obama reveals that before having Malia and Sasha by IVF
she suffered a devastating miscarriage that left her
feeling hopeless, broken and like a failure. But the
truth is that miscarriages are more common than most of
us believe with as many as 15 to 20 percent of
pregnancies ending on that sad note. And in most cases,
there is no medical explanation for why the miscarriage
occurred and the couple did nothing wrong. Veronica
Anusionwu, who has helped more than 500 women who
suffered from infertility and had a miscarriage
herself, knows that they take an emotional toll even
decades later. Invite her on your program to discuss
the stigma, the lasting effects and ways couples can go
on to have healthy pregnancies. She is the author of
“Oh God, Why All the Miscarriages?” Contact her at 0044
(0) 7947831819; Anusionwu@aol.com

19. ==> What Really Happens When We Die?

Some people believe that we go to an afterlife, heaven
or hell after we pass on. Others are convinced that we
merely go to sleep for all eternity. While growing up
in a Midwestern funeral home where her dad was an
undertaker, Margo Lenmark learned the truth about what
really happens when we depart this mortal coil. “People
send messages in death that are very clear,” she says.
“Death is not the end. I have gotten messages from dead
people that have helped me to live a better life.” She
shares her fascinating experiences and insights in her
newly published book “Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of
an Undertaker’s Daughter.” The book has received
glowing reviews from a number of prominent authors and
spiritual leaders including Deepak Chopra, who says,
“Life is not the opposite of death. It is birth and
death that are opposites. Life is the continuum of
birth and death eternally, and now. Read this
engrossing book for your own insights into reality.”
Contact Margo at margolenmark1@gmail.com or (828)
260-0873.

20. ==> How Science and Faith Can Lead to Success in
Life

While science and religion have long been considered
mutually exclusive, David L. Peters credits both for
his good fortune in business and his personal life. At
84, he has achieved great prominence in his career as
an engineer, holds 18 patents, raised seven great kids
and has enjoyed a loving marriage of 57 years. In
addition, he has just become a first-time author of a
well-received book that reveals the secrets to success
and happiness. “My faith comes through science, as I
firmly believe that quantum physics has proven the
existence of a power or force beyond all,” he says.
David has accomplished this by applying the 12 Steps of
Alcoholic Anonymous to his daily life, which he says
can help anyone, even if they never touched liquor or
drugs. He can share simple but powerful ways how others
can, too. David L. Peters is the author of “The 12
Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding the Kingdom of God
that Lies Within.” Contact him at davep434@gmail.com or
(607)725-8559.

11/20/18 RTIR Newsletter: Holiday TV Specials, In the Studio with Prince, Healing Journeys

November 20, 2018

01. Last Minute Turkey Tips
02. Everything about Iconic Holiday TV Specials
03. When Holiday Gatherings Feel Like ‘Game of Thrones’
04. How to Pick the Perfect Wine for Thanksgiving
05. Thanksgiving Everyday: Develop a Family Gratitude Habit
06. Enjoy the Feast without Gaining a Pound!
07. See the Holidays from Your Pet’s Perspective
08. Homelessness and the Holidays
09. How to Boost Your Libido for the Holidays
10. What Really Happened in the Studio with Prince
11. Tale of a Victim Who Solved His Own Murder
12. This Nazi Germany Survivor Forgave Hitler
13. Lessons from the Johnny Bobbitt Scam
14. How to Bring Back the Death Penalty Humanely
15. Myths about the One Percent
16. Use Your Insurance Policy to Pay Health Costs
17. 50+ Artists Share their Healing Journeys
18. Develop Your Inner Bull***t Detector!
19. How to Create Better Conversations
20. The 12 Steps Work for Anyone, No Addiction Necessary
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1. ==> Last Minute Turkey Tips

What is Thanksgiving dinner without a turkey? But for
many cooks, novice or not, it’s a once-a-year
production prone to many a disaster. Thank goodness for
the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line. Staffed with professionals
ready to help with the most trying turkey tribulations,
you can get last-minute help on everything from
thawing to basting to knowing when the bird is done,
and no question is off the table. “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, and this year the line is Alexa-enabled! Turkey
Talk-Line experts are available for interview. Contact
Shelby Montgomery at (312) 226-3342;
ButterballMedia@Edelman.com

2. ==> Everything about Iconic Holiday TV Specials

Before cable TV and Netflix, millions of kids waited
all year to see their favorite holiday classics like
Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
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.
His fifth book on the work of Arthur Rankin, Jr. and
Jules Bass is out this season entitled “The Making of Santa Claus
Is Comin’ To Town and The Daydreamer.” He’ll also be in
a new TV series called Collector’s Call with Lisa
Whelchel from The Facts of Life. Contact him at
Rickgoldsc@aol.com

3. ==> When Holiday Gatherings Feel Like ‘Game of
Thrones’

Winter is coming. Family and friends will be getting
together to celebrate the holidays, but in our
currently divisive culture it’s easy for a festive
gathering to turn into the Battle of the Blackwater. To ensure your
party doesn’t devolve into an episode of Game of
Thrones, Joffre McClung says, “Use your common sense!
No one wants to know how much money you make, how big your
bonus was or how your stocks are doing. And when it
comes to religion, walk it, don’t talk it!” For those
who feel they need to discuss politics, Joffre advises, “Please,
just don’t. We all need a break!” Invite Joffre to
share 5 common sense rules to make any holiday
gathering a safe space where the 7 Kingdoms can coexist, at least
for the day. Joffre McClung has appeared on numerous
radio and TV programs including CBS TV-Austin TX, Hay
House Radio and The Joe Franklin Show. A former media
producer, independent filmmaker, and author, she takes
the esoteric and brings it back down to earth with a
big dose of common sense. Her latest book is “The Heart of the
Matter.” Contact her at (917) 690-5619 (TX);
joffremcclung@gmail.com

4. ==> How to Pick the Perfect Wine for Thanksgiving

The right wine can really make your Thanksgiving dinner
something special. Whether you are having turkey day at
your house or are going to be a guest at someone
else’s, wine educator Jim Laughren can help you choose
the perfect bottle with total confidence. A terrific
last-minute guest, Jim makes talking about wine nearly
as fun as imbibing it, pointing out wines that will
impress without breaking your budget and even how to
develop your palate quickly if you are more of a beer
drinker. Jim is the author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More:
Adventures in Wine Appreciation.” He can explain how to
pick the right wine for any occasion: for holidays
gifts, weddings, business dinners and more. Reach him at (954)
661-4546; jimlaughren@gmail.com

5. ==> Thanksgiving Everyday: Develop a Family
Gratitude Habit

Gratitude has been shown to increase happiness, and
Anne Andrew says that’s why it’s the top recommendation
on her list of ways to raise mentally-healthy children.
“Being grateful helps children focus on the positives
and acts as an antidote to entitlement and negativity.
While most families will express gratitude to each
other around the Thanksgiving table, having a regular
gratitude practice can yield amazing results and even
stave off depression and negative behavior as children
grow up.” She says expressing gratitude can be as simple as being
grateful for the colors of the leaves that have fallen
in the street or the smile from a woman at the grocery
store. “Sharing gratitude is a simple way to help
children appreciate the world we live in. Once you
start, kids will be on the lookout for things to share
in their next gratitude session!” Anne Andrew is a former school
principal, now a proactive parenting coach who focuses
on helping parents raise mentally-healthy, addiction-
free children. Contact her at (604) 263-8751; (604)
720-2776 (cell) or andrew8751@shaw.ca

6. ==> Enjoy the Feast without Gaining a Pound!

Thanksgiving is just the start to an entire season of
calorie-soaked appetizers, drinks, cakes and pies! So
how can you indulge without gaining weight? Sora
Venikoff will teach your audience her simple Green Technique
that will allow them to eat all their favorite holiday
foods without gaining weight. Sora has taught her
program under the auspices of a leading New York City
endocrinologist as well as at the Learning Annex and
Lennox Hill Hospital. She lost 25 pounds and has kept
them off for decades and has helped hundreds of people discover the
secret to knowing when to stop eating. She is the
author of “Eat Want You Want! Stop When You Want! A No-
Diet, Weight-Loss Program.” Reach her at (212) 464-8590;
soravernikofff@gmail.com

7. ==> See the Holidays from Your Pet’s Perspective

This year, before you dress your dog up in those cute
little reindeer ears or as a little Santa, interview
pet intuitive Nora Truscello to find out if your dog
will hate the experience or be totally chill with it. In
addition, Nora can help you use your intuition to learn
what present your dog, cat, bird or other pet really
wants for the holidays but to date has not been able to tell
you about. Nora says reading a pet’s energy is no
different than intuitively figuring out what humans are
thinking about. As a bonus, Nora can also help your
audience members decide if they should get a Christmas
puppy and which puppy would be the best match. Nora is
an experienced psychic and talk-show guest as well as an
intuitive coach and bestselling author; she has 30
years’ experience helping heads of nonprofits, Fortune
500 executives, and individuals worldwide discover their
intuition. Reach her at (302) 803-2307;
nora@intointuition.com

8. ==> Homelessness and the Holidays: Homeless People
Have Families

As we begin the busy holiday season our thoughts often
turn to the homeless. Just something about the season
which makes us think of the less fortunate – who are
they and what can we do to help? But what would you do if
your mom was homeless and refused to be helped? Marty
Vargas decides to find his estranged birth mother after
20 years. He and his mother Rachel were found sleeping in
the snow in Philadelphia when he was an infant. She
had somehow, miraculously, kept him alive for 7 months
but eventually gave him up for adoption. His search
for her becomes increasingly complicated and as their
story unfolds Marty realizes that truth IS stranger
than fiction! Marty Vargas, MFA, is a media owner, author,
and an International speaker. His incredible true story
has been seen multiple times on ABC and NBC
Philadelphia and Fox News Washington, DC. and has been featured on
over 90 stations around the country. Contact Marty at
(631) 935-3995; Text first or email him at
martyvargas24@yahoo.com

9. ==> How to Boost Your Libido for the Holidays

Do you feel more stressed out over the holidays? Many
of us do. Studies show that having sex reduces stress
levels. But even though the increase of births 9 months
after Christmas and New Year’s Eve indicate that more
people have sex over the holidays – for some of us it’s
not that easy. “Many things affect our libidos,” says
Dr. Mylaine Riobe, “from toxins in our environments to
nutrition to hormonal or physical issues. But you CAN
increase your sex drive this holiday season and reap
the benefit of less stress too!” She’ll share simple, easy
ways to naturally increase your sex drive no matter
what the problem. Mylaine Riobe, MD has a multi-faceted
unique approach to medicine combining TCM (Traditional
Chinese Medicine) with conventional medicine. She is
the author of “The Tao of Integrative Medicine” and
host of the podcast “Awakened Wellness with Mylaine Riobe,
MD.” Contact Dr. Mylaine Riobe at (772) 285-7788;
mylaineriobe@comcast.net

10. ==> What Really Happened in the Studio with Prince

Prince fans are raving about the new album ‘Piano & A
Microphone 1983.’ The previously unreleased material
contains nine songs including a new version of “Purple
Rain,” “Strange Relationship” and a cover of Joni
Mitchell’s “A Case of You.” Award winning author Duane
Tudahl interviewed more than 40 band members, singers,
and engineers chronicling Prince’s time in the studio
during 1983 and 1984. He’ll share an intimate look at
Prince Rogers Nelson as told by those admitted into his
fiercely private inner circle. From the recording
studio to his days on tour, you’ll learn why Prince was
so protective of his material, how his music reflected
his innermost thoughts and emotions, and the 3 very
important keys to Prince’s incredible success. Duane
Tudahl is a long-time documentary director and producer
in the entertainment industry and a former stand-up comic. An
Expanded Paperback version of his best-selling book,
“Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions: 1983
and 1984,” which includes details about hundreds of his
recording sessions, has just been released. Contact him
at (818) 726-8638 (CA); duane@duanetudahl.com

11. ==> Tale of a Victim Who Solved His Own Murder

Everybody loves a good ghost story —particularly one
that is true. David Alan Arnold has one he swears
really happened. As he will explain in greater detail,
20-year-old Donavan Doyle led Arnold to his battered body where
it lay on a wilderness path before anyone had even
realized that Doyle had been murdered. As if that is
not impressive enough, Doyle’s ghost has also helped to
shine a light on years of police corruption that
allowed his body to be hidden behind a hotel in
California for eight months. Arnold tells Doyle’s story in his new
book, “What Lies Above the Clouds,” an Amazon best-
seller in the true crime category. Thanks to the book
and the ghost, Arnold has already been contacted by a homicide
detective and FBI agents, and the crime ring
responsible for Doyle’s murder which openly operated at
a school bus stop may be on its way out of business. Reach
Arnold at (818) 512-8981; airbornecamera@me.com

12. ==> This Nazi Germany Survivor Forgave Hitler

While growing up in Nazi Germany, Rosemarie Musso’s
dentist father was almost executed for showing
compassion toward Jews who were forced into hard labor
at a mine near her village. “The Nazis brought the Jews to my
father to pull their teeth, demanding that he not give
them anesthesia,” she says. “But after the Nazis left,
he took them into the basement to have them medicated.”
Although she and her family were spared following the
intervention of a well-connected family friend,
Rosemarie harbored deep anger and hatred toward Hitler for
decades. But she eventually became a Born Again
Christian and forgave him, which she claims changed her
life for the better. She channeled that energy into earning a law
degree at age 63, and writing the book “The Four Laws
of Forgiveness: Memories of Survival During WWII Nazi
Germany.” She can share how forgiving even the most
heinous acts can enable us to live more peaceful,
harmonious lives. Contact her at Fisch57@aol.com or
(205) 515-5407.

13. ==> Lessons from the Johnny Bobbitt Scam

More than 14,000 people donated $400,000 to a
fraudulent GoFundMe campaign to benefit Johnny Bobbitt
Jr., a homeless Philadelphia-area man, after he said he
gave the last $20 he had to buy gas for a woman whose car broke
down in a bad neighborhood. The story was a lie that
benefited the couple with whom Bobbitt colluded. But
now that the holiday season is coming, will this scam
affect donations to other homeless causes? And what is
the best way for people who want to help the homeless
to do so? For the answers, interview homelessness expert Glen
Dunzweiler. A documentary maker, Dunzweiler is out to
change perceptions of people living on the street and
has spent substantial time with them and the
professionals who work with them. He’s also a former
college professor whose documentary, “yHomeless,” can
be seen on Amazon Prime. He is the author of “Things I’ve Learned
from The Homeless.” Reach him at (702) 767-7434;
glen@glendunzweiler.com

14. ==> Trump Says “Bring Back the Death Penalty”:
Here’s How to Do It Humanely

In light of the recent Pittsburgh mass shooting,
President Trump wants to reinstate the death penalty
across the board. Ohio’s execution of an inmate back
in 2014 ended up a mess – described as long and fitful and
created a legal executions dilemma that has plagued the
nation both at a Federal and State level. Regardless of
your position on the death penalty, everyone can agree
that if it’s allowed it needs to be humane. Dr. Ira
Williams says he has the perfect solution that
eliminates all current objections. Dr. Williams has had dual
careers, serving for more than 20 years as a USAF major
and senior navigator/bombardier and for 50 years as a
board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and
anesthesiologist. Contact Dr. Ira Williams at (864)
676-1420; drirawilliams@gmail.com

15. ==> Myths about the One Percent

How bad is the 1% really? What are the myths
surrounding this economic group and the families it
represents? Interview Ivan Obolensky and find out! He
grew up in this world and has firsthand experience with it. People
often ask how does one get to be a part of the 1%?
Misconceptions abound about their ethics, morals and
attitudes. Find out how the 1% really lives… not only
with each other, but those around them, both
professionally and personally. “People think that those
who have wealth are self-centered, have no problems, don’t
contribute to society, or that they are simply lucky
and entitled,” says Ivan, “but nothing could be further
from the truth.” Find out why trust is so important to the
wealthy – and how it helps keep them on top. Ivan
Obolensky is an author and a true Renaissance man in
his own right. His novel Eye of the Moon won “Best First Book
(Fiction)” in the IRDA’s. Contact Ivan Obolensky at
(818) 662-9731; ivan@smithobolenskymedia.com

16. ==> Use Your Insurance Policy to Pay Health Costs

With the state of health care today many people live in
fear that a life-threatening illness could wipe out
their savings, creating a financial maelstrom that
their family would never recover from. David Kottler, aka the
Insurance Doctor ™, explains how selling off a life
insurance policy you don’t need any more can generate
the cash to pay hospital bills… get out of debt… or even
make a cash gift to the non-profit of their choice! How
is this possible? Did you know that 90% of all life
insurance policies lapse before maturity? Or that when
you don’t need your policy any longer you could auction
it off? For cash? David combines his legal and
business experience with a passion for philanthropy.
His book “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance
Policy” details everything your audience needs to know
about how to get that insurance policy working for
them! Contact David at (216) 857-0282;
dkottler0112@gmail.com ?

17. ==> 50+ Artists Share their Healing Journeys

Fighting chronic illness can get overwhelming and dark.
Pop singer/songwriter Lisa Sniderman (Aoede) shines a
light on the darkness by sharing inspirational stories
and art from around the world about creating to heal.
Lisa realized midway through her 10-year battle with a
rare, auto-immune disease that her art wasn’t just
therapeutic, it had become a lifeline, and a path to
her healing. She’s collaborated with 50+ artists,
musicians, and authors who have also turned to
creativity to heal, and shares their stories and art online, and in a
multi-media live/streaming event next month that
everyone can access from anywhere. “My vision is to
share how we’ve become lights for others through our stories and
art, focused on the art of healing.” Lisa Sniderman is
an award-winning, multi-talented artist and author.
Contact her at (415) 713-6193;
booking@alightinthedarkness.info

18. ==> Develop Your Inner Bull***t Detector!

Fake news. False social media propaganda. Government
officials and leaders who lie, lie, lie. No wonder
modern people feel so anxious, angry and disconnected
from reality. Author Kim Chestney has the simple yet
powerful solution: Intuition! “Intuition is the most
important, yet least understood faculty of human
consciousness.” Kim says. “Getting your ego out of the way and
developing your inner voice is a great bull***t
detector. It can also facilitate well-being and growth
in all aspects of your life. It’s our natural state of being, and the
next step in our evolution as a species. We just need
to learn how to use it!” Kim is an international best-
selling author and Intuition expert who founded the
popular CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. She
recently launched a global online intuition school,
Intuition Lab. Contact her at kim@mystic-studio.com or (412) 874-0898.

19. ==> How to Create Better Conversations

When’s the last time you had a decent conversation?
With your spouse? Your friends? Your coworkers? If
you’re like most people, having good conversations is a
thing of the past. Between social media overload and living
in the land of soundbites, the art of conversation is
dead. Enter Jean-Paul Gravel, an Emotional Freedom
expert, who can explain exactly why your audience isn’t
having the conversations they can and why. He’ll
explain why unlocking the hidden power of Emotional
Freedom is the key to not only having a great conversation for
a change, but also creating a better mindset so that
your emotions are working FOR you, not AGAINST you.
Jean-Paul Gravel is an international speaker, author, and
coach, whose work has been endorsed by medical doctors,
top CEO, entrepreneurs, and many others, and has been
featured in many regional and national publications.
Contact Olga Kniazeva (604) 354-4888;
olga@throughconversation.com

20. ==> The 12 Steps Work for Anyone, No Addiction
Necessary

Most people believe that the 12 Steps of Alcoholics
Anonymous just apply to addiction. But David L. Peters,
who is a scientist and active in the Catholic Church,
shares how the principles can help anyone lead a full,
happy, productive life, even if you never touched
liquor or drugs. “I started and led the Roman Catholic
movement of Cursillo for 15 years, and worked in the
12-step recovery program for 20 years,” he says. “I
have modified the 12 Steps to reach a broader scope of
our world.” David began applying the steps to his own life
at a very early age. At 84, he has had a very
successful career as an engineer, 18 patents, has had a
loving marriage of 57 years, and has written his first book.
He achieved all of this, thanks to the 12 Steps, and
can share how anyone can do this. David L. Peters is
the author of “The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding
the Kingdom of God that Lies Within.” Contact him at
davep434@gmail.com or (607) 725-8559.

North Korea Summit: Photo Op or Disaster

Jennifer Rubin says, “In case you thought Trump was
preparing for his summit with Kim Jong Un — you know,
learning about the subject and walking through the
likely North Korean ploys and weak points — he’s doing
nothing much at all. How do we know? He said so.” “I
think I’m very well prepared,” Trump told reporters on
Thursday. “I don’t think I have to prepare very much.
It’s about the attitude. It’s about willingness to get
things done.” Rubin believes the real aim of the summit
is to have a photo-op, mouth some platitudes about
further talks at lower levels and have Trump say as
little of substance as possible. “Truth be told, there
likely is no viable plan short of war for obtaining
complete denuclearization. Under such circumstances,
perhaps it’s not the worst thing to have the bombastic,
clueless president talking and posing for pictures
rather than drawing up war plans.” Jennifer Rubin is an
MSNBC contributor and writes the Right Turn blog for
The Washington Post. Contact her at
jrubinblogger@gmail.com, @jrubinblogger

Should 16-Year Olds Be Allowed to Vote?

“The real adults in the room are the youth from
Parkland, Florida, who are speaking out about the need
for meaningful gun control laws. They are proving that
civic engagement among young people can make a
difference. The ironic part? They can’t even vote yet.”
So says Joshua Douglas, a law professor specializing in
election law, voting rights and constitutional law. He
believes that lowering the voting age, coupled with
better civics education, can energize a whole new
generation of smart civic leaders. He says,
“Unfortunately, a tragedy happened, but the response at
Stoneman Douglas High is showing that youth in this
country can and should have a significant role in
political debate. The students are fed up with our
politicians and are using their voices to demand
change.” Joshua Douglas is a law professor at the
University of Kentucky College of Law. He is the co-
editor of “Election Law Stories” and is currently
writing a new book on positive voting rights
enhancements. Contact him at (859) 257-4935;
joshuadouglas@uky.edu

Faith in the Wake of Irma and Harvey

Many doctors, psychologists, and political leaders now
realize the powerful impact faith and religious beliefs
play in our ability to bounce back after Harvey, Irma
and other disasters. People who have something to
believe in beyond what they can see with their eyes
handle the “storms” of life better when their normal
life is shaken by devastating events, says Pastor
Terrance Levise Turner.  Pastor Terrance will share the
keys to keeping hope and faith intact and your spirit
afloat when everything else is sinking. His advice also
applies to setbacks in marriage, careers and finances.
He is the author of several books including his latest,
“Your Wealth Is In Your Anointing: Discover Keys To
Releasing Your Potential.” In addition, he is a singer
and songwriter who with his wife created a 21-song
project called “God Is Our Refuge.” Contact him at
(615) 598-4080; wellspokeninc@bellsouth.net

Nat Geo – Hell on Earth: Syria and the Rise of ISIS

Sebastian Junger’s new documentary on Syria, ‘Hell on
Earth: The Fall of Syria and the Rise of ISIS,’ got
rave reviews at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this
month and will make its TV debut on Nat Geo on June
11th. ‘Hell on Earth’ chronicles Syria’s descent into
the unbridled chaos that allowed the rise of ISIS.
Filmmakers Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested (he was on
the ground in Syria and did all of the filming. He was
also arrested by Iraqi police.) Both filmmakers have
won numerous awards for their documentary work. Quested
is also an award-winning music video director who has
worked with such artists as Dr. Dre, Nas, Puffy, Sting,
Master P, Cash Money and Trick Daddy. Contact Johanna
Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com

02/21/17 RTIR E-zine: Wicked Tuna, NAFTA, American Heart Month

February 21, 2017

01. Trump/Netanyahu Meeting – One State Solution?
02. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
03. Wiki-leaks, Illegal Leaks and Donald Trump
04. Trump’s Age & Hair-Loss Drug = Dementia?
05. Capt. Dave Marciano of Nat Geo’s ‘Wicked Tuna’
06. Amazon Kid Hit ‘Annedroid’ Creator
07. Black History Month: Will the World Ever Be Color Blind?
08. What’s Next for NAFTA?
09. Insurance Won’t Pay for Non-Drug Pain Treatment
10. Feb is American Heart Month
11. Say No to Chronic Boomer Unemployment
12. Tax Talk: What’s Considered Income?
13. Prepare Kids for Test-Taking
14. Lying Matters – It’s What We Teach Kids
15. Why Winter Is the Best Time to Find Your Purpose
=======================================

1. ==> Trump/Netanyahu Meeting – One State Solution?

Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu met and held a joint press conference at the
White House last week. When asked if the US was still
wedded to a two-state solution in Israel Trump broke
with longstanding orthodoxy. “I am looking at two
states or one state, and I like the one that both
parties like,’ the president said. And on settlements,
Trump reaffirmed to Netanyahu, “I’d like to see you
hold back on settlements for a little bit.” Ali
Abunimah, cofounder of the Electronic Intifada website
says, “Conventional opinion views any Trump abandonment
of the two-state solution as capitulation to Israel’s
far right wing that is pressuring Netanyahu from within
his coalition to annex the West Bank outright. Trump
has at least acknowledged that Palestinians must agree
to the terms of any agreement. And Palestinians will
not submit voluntarily to Netanyahu’s conditions.” Ali
Abunimah’s books include “One Country: A Bold Proposal
to End the Israeli-Palestinian Impasse.” Contact him at
aliabunimah@mac.com, @AliAbunimah

2. ==> Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

Millions of Americans are feeling disempowered. They
don’t feel as if their voice is heard, especially now
that the election is over. What can they do and will it
make a difference? Neale Godfrey says as a consumer,
you have immense power with your spending. “Consumers
seem to “voting” a lot since the election. Neiman
Marcus, Macy’s, Shoes.com, Belk, ShopStyle, Bellacor,
Jet.com, and Gilt, have all dropped some or all of
Ivanka Trump’s line as well as other Trump-branded
products. And the New York Times reported employees at
T.J Maxx and Marshalls have been told that ‘all Ivanka
Trump signage should be discarded.’ The retail ballot
boxes seem to be open for business.” Godfrey says
boycott campaigns are springing up as well. “Economic
pressure is real! Get out and vote… with your wallet!”
Neale Godfrey is an expert on family and children’s
finances who has been in the financial field for more
than 30 years. Neale became one of the first female
executives at The Chase Manhattan Bank. Later, she
became the President of The First Women’s Bank and
founder of The First Children’s Bank. In 1989, Neale
formed her own company, Children’s Financial Network,
Inc., whose mission is to educate children and their
parents about money. Contact her at (212) 854-6100;
neale@childrensfinancialnetwork.com

3. ==> Wiki-leaks, Illegal Leaks and Donald Trump

Following Michael Flynn’s resignation as National
Secretary Advisor, Democrats are demanding an
independent investigation of Russian influence over the
November General Election. However, Donald Trump and
the GOP only want to investigate the “illegal leaks” to
news outlets. 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. Contact him at (870) 543-0024;
mccray.michael@gmail.com.

4. ==> Trump’s Age & Hair-Loss Drug = Dementia?

At age 70, Donald Trump is the oldest man to be elected
a US president. His longtime personal doc recently
revealed to the New York Times that Trump takes
Finasteride to treat male pattern baldness. Side
effects include mental confusion and impotence. Is
Trump on the fast track to dementia or Alzheimer’s?
Invite senior health adviser Janet Rich Pittman to
discuss the president’s age and mental capacity as well
as other risk factors for dementia. Should Trump be
urged to undergo a series of psychometric tests to
prove his mental capacity? A former political operative
and activist, Janet is now known as The Brain Nerd,
specifically a Dementia Prevention Specialist, based on
her years of experience as a Dementia Practitioner and
Dementia Administrator. Janet is author of the upcoming
book “It’s There: 5 Simple Ways to Find Your Memory and
Prevent It from Leaving.” Contact her (251) 648.0325;
Janet @TheBrainNerd.com

5. ==> Capt. Dave Marciano of Nat Geo’s ‘Wicked Tuna’

The new season of Wicked Tuna premieres Sunday, March
12th on the National Geographic Channel. The show is
set in Gloucester, Mass at the start of the North
Atlantic Bluefin tuna season. Invite Captain Dave
Marciano to take you behind-the-scenes of the show and
talk about a fisherman’s life on – and out of – the
water. A life-long fisherman, he’s been on the water
since he was 11 years old and worked in Key West and
Gloucester before buying his own boat, Hard
Merchandise. Marciano also holds the distinction of
having survived a 2003 shipwreck when his ship was18
miles offshore and struggling to get back with
thousands of pounds of fish and a plank in the hull
gave way. “We sank in 33 minutes,” Marciano recalls
matter-of-factly. Captain Dave Marciano will be in NYC
on March 10 and available for interviews. Contact
Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137;
johanna@jrbcomm.com

6. ==> Amazon Kid Hit ‘Annedroid’ Creator

Amazon’s hit children’s series, Annedroids, tied with
Sesame Street to earn ten Daytime Emmy Award
nominations, more than any other show in 2016.
Annedroids is a live-action adventure series about a
young female genius, her human friends, and android
assistants that aims to teach kids about science and
technology. Speak with Annedroids
creator/writer/producer JJ Johnson, who received
previous Emmy nominations for Dino Dan and The Wonder
Pets, about the secret behind the show’s popularity,
the key to creating successful children’s TV
programming, and the importance of teaching science to
kids at a young age. Contact John Angelo at
john@premieretv.com.

7. ==> Black History Month: Will the World Ever Be
Color Blind?

The issue of skin color has plagued society for
centuries. Nowadays, it is undeniable that the same
issue persists. Invite Lupita Samuels to break the
barriers between skin colors and explain how to move
forward from this negative mind-set. Samuels will put
into perspective the misconceptions about skin color.
Using metaphors and comparison, Samuels will explain
how skin color does not dictate a person’s worth.
She’ll include several reflective exercises to help
guide listeners toward a peaceful resolution of their
issues and struggles on the matter. Lupita Samuels was
born in Costa Rica. She worked as an educator in the
New York City public school system for over twenty
years. She’s the author of the Color Blind book series
which includes her latest release, “Think Folks Are
“Too Dark?” Think Again!” Contact her at (718)
654-7010; lusamuels@hotmail.com

8. ==> What’s Next for NAFTA?

We live in interesting times, as disruption is the new
normal for most businesses —from Brexit to President
Trump’s challenging the value of free trade, including
revisiting NAFTA. Will leaving or changing NAFTA really
help bring manufacturing jobs back to America? While
this sounds logical, international trade is more
complex than most people realize. Customers expect low
prices and want a huge range of products to choose
from. Can we redesign the principles of free trade and
still keep customers happy? Robert Martichenko brings a
valuable perspective as a Canadian American business
owner and leading expert on supply chain management. He
can discuss the big questions surrounding the current
discussions on trade agreements and why global supply
chains may be here to stay. Martichenko is CEO and
founder of LeanCor Supply Chain Group, an award-winning
business author, novelist and international speaker.
Contact Marcia Jones at (859) 308-8689;
mjones@leancor.com

9. ==> Insurance Won’t Pay for Non-Drug Pain Treatment

New pain treatment guidelines from the American College
of Physicians (ACP) recommend that low back pain be
treated with alternative therapies including massage,
acupuncture, spinal manipulation and exercise and only
if these treatments fail should drug treatment be
considered, preferably with nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs. Chronic pain expert Cindy Perlin
says the recommendations are long overdue but… “These
new guidelines won’t help most pain patients because
health insurers refuse to pay for the recommended
treatments and few patients can afford to pay for them
out of pocket. Perlin is the author of “The Truth
about Chronic Pain Treatments: The Best and Worst
Strategies for Becoming Pain Free.” She is a licensed
clinical social worker, certified biofeedback
practitioner and chronic pain survivor and has been a
guest on multiple TV and radio networks including PBS,
SiriusXM, and RadioMD. Contact Cindy Perlin at (518)
439-6431; cperlin@nycap.rr.com

10. ==> Feb is American Heart Month

Valentine’s Day may be history, but hearts are still up
for discussion because February is American Heart
Month. Cardiovascular disease and stroke are the two
top causes of death worldwide. Invite University of
Chicago cardiologist Amit Patel, M.D. to discuss why
heart failure rates are increasing in the United
States, and why cardiovascular disease remains the
leading cause of death, even though the mortality rate
from cardiovascular disease is falling. Dr. Patel will
share the latest technologies to treat heart disease
and failure, including cutting-edge, non-invasive
imagery that plays a key role in diagnosis without
exposing patients to radiation. Dr. Amit Patel is
associate professor of Medicine and Radiology at the
University of Chicago and a member of the Society of
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. Contact Beth Drost
at (215) 884-6488; beth@comsolutionsgroup.com

11. ==> Say No to Chronic Boomer Unemployment

There may be high employment today, but you wouldn’t
know it by boomer standards. Many business
professionals over 50 still struggle with long-term
unemployment, under-employment, lower pay and
traditional job search techniques that produce nothing.
Good reasons why more boomers are turning to the gig
economy, notes Spunk Burke, author of “The GIG
Solution,” which drops next month. Spunk will explain
how boomers are learning to target prospects whose
problems they could solve as a contractor or on a
project basis. He’s a staffing veteran who provides
coaching to help boomers build rewarding gig practices.
He also helps companies link to contractors who can
address their immediate needs. Spunk can be reached at
(978) 801-9010 or spunk@thegigsolution.com

12. ==> Tax Talk: What’s Considered Income?

Tax season is fast approaching! Lisa London CPA, can
help your listeners streamline their current files and
understand everything from deductions to what is
considered income. She says, “With the influx of people
in the sharing economy, like Uber drivers, Airbnb
hosts, and EBay and Amazon sellers, more and more
people need to understand what is considered income and
what are allowable expenses.” Invite her to tell your
audience how to use their cell phones to simplify
bookkeeping and share record-keeping tips and tricks to
help small and at-home businesses. Lisa London has been
featured on numerous TV and radio shows. She is the
author of the “Accountant Beside You” series of books
for small businesses, nonprofits, and churches. Her
newest book, “Banish Your Bookkeeping Nightmares-The
Go-To Guide for the Self-Employed to Save Money, Reduce
Frustration, & Satisfy the IRS” will be released next
month. Contact her at (919) 770-3746;
lisa@lisalondon.net

13. ==> Prepare Kids for Test-Taking

Whether your child is taking the Common Core State
exams or other state testing, the heat is on in the
classroom and everyone involved is totally stressed out
and frazzled. Invite Heather Arabadjis to share ways
to beat this year’s testing season with inside tips and
concrete strategies everyone needs to know. She’ll also
help with ways to make sure your kid doesn’t become a
victim of testing anxiety, and a growing culture of
students who are failing at a young age. Heather
Arabadjis has 14 years of experience in the education
industry and is the author of the children’s series
Monster Mas. Contact her at (718) 510-3736;
MonsterMasmedia@gmail.com

14. ==> Lying Matters – It’s What We Teach Kids

A lie is a lie, but even adults who’ve heard their fair
share of political rhetoric and spin are finding it
hard distinguish between the lies and truths in
Washington today. So how do you talk to kids about the
importance of truth when the new president and his
staff don’t seem all that interested? Leeza Steindorf,
an expert in parenting and communication, says “Society
as a whole permits—even encourages—lies, white lies,
bending the truth, calling things alternative facts.
But children—and quite frankly quite a few adults—need
to understand the value in telling the truth: Being
truthful is key to being authentic and genuine, which
is congruence inside and out.” She’ll discuss how to
talk about today’s issues with kids from young ones to
teens, and help them make sense of what’s going on in
the world around us. Leeza Steindorf is a
communications and conflict resolution expert,
international consultant and speaker. She’s the author
of “Connected Parent, Empowered Child: Five Keys to
Raising Happy, Confident, Responsible Kids” and “CORE
Success for Schools: The Practical Guide Book for a
Positive School Climate.” Contact her at (541) 550-
0451; Leeza@CoreSuccess.com

15. ==> Why Winter Is the Best Time to Find Your
Purpose

Baby, it’s cold outside, at least for most of the
country. Days are shorter and people feel like
hibernating. Meanwhile, 10 million Americans are coping
with seasonal affective disorder. But Andro Donovan
says winter’s chill offers advantages too good to miss.
It is in winter, she argues, that we can slow down and
take the time to find ourselves, determine who we are
and who we want to be and put into motion short-term
goals that will warm out hearts. Invite Donovan on your
show to talk about getting the most from your next snow
day (after the snowball fight, of course), and
strategies you can use to think outside the box when
all you want to do is curl up in it with a blanket.
She’s the author of “Motivate Yourself: Get the Life
You Want, Find Purpose and Achieve Fulfilment,”
published by a subsidiary of Wiley. Donovan is a
leadership development specialist best known for her
life-changing retreats that take place around the
world. Contact her at +4407711238410;
andro@trend.co.uk; andro@androdonovan.com; Skype:
andro.donovan1

12/8 RTIR E-zine: Economic Crash, College Break, Relationship Mistakes

December 8, 2016

01. Trump Tax Cuts and the Federal Deficit
02. Recount Upshot: ‘Victories’ by Mere Pluralities
03. WSJ Foodie Gail Monaghan – Holiday Cooking
04. HoHo Hold the Line on Holiday Shopping Debt
05. Finally – What’s Really in a Hot Dog?
06. Will Your Family Survive the Economic Crash?
07. Make Resolution Stick – No Willpower Needed
08. Standing Rock Victory?
09. The Dreams Behind Hit Songs
10. Adele, Selena, Zayne – Everybody’s Anxious
11. College Kids Are Home on Break
12. Are You Committing These Top Relationship Mistakes?
13. Hark! Do You Hear Angels?
14. Make Christmas Your Own
15. Donny Most: Swingin’ Down the Chimney
=======================================

1. ==> Trump Tax Cuts and the Federal Deficit

Before President-elect Donald Trump has fully fleshed
out his policy agenda, House Republicans are already
planning to slam through Congress their own program of
repealing Obamacare, repealing regulations Barack Obama
issued in the last 60 legislative days of his
administration, and enacting substantial tax cuts. But
Ivan Eland says it’s nearly impossible to take away
government programs from constituency groups that
already receive them, and tax cuts do nothing to spur
economic growth unless government spending is reduced.
“In fact, Mr. Trump has promised not to cut
entitlements – by far the largest part of the federal
budget. If these familiar policies are followed, the
$500 billion deficit that Mr. Obama has left will
balloon – as deficits did during the Reagan and Bush
administrations.” Instead, Eland suggests the Warren
Harding-Calvin Coolidge route to tax cuts. “Those
presidents believed in robust, old-fashioned spending
cuts, thus enabling them to also slash taxes while at
the same time reducing the then-substantial national
debt left over from World War I.” Ivan Eland is the
author of several books including “Recarving Rushmore:
Ranking the Presidents on Peace, Prosperity, and
Liberty.” Contact him at (703) 282-3484 (cell);
ieland@independent.org, @Ivan_Eland

2. ==> Recount Upshot: ‘Victories’ by Mere Pluralities

According to FairVote’s Rob Richie, this year’s
presidential election recounts won’t change the
outcome, absent discovery of election theft involving
organized voter fraud. He says, “In fact, no candidate
won a majority of the popular vote in 14 states. But
increased scrutiny to the results highlights a huge
problem we easily could fix by state law: recounting
the ballots still won’t allow us to know how backers of
Jill Stein, Gary Johnson and other candidates would
have voted if able to indicate their backup preference
between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.” He adds,
““Most presidential elections around the world use
runoff elections. Ranked choice voting liberates voters
to support the candidates they like without
inadvertently helping to elect the candidate they like
the least. It gives voters more voice by allowing them
to rank candidates in order of choice, and those
rankings can simulate an ‘instant runoff.’ Ritchie is
executive director of FairVote. He just wrote the piece
“Hacking America’s Antiquated Elections” for Cato
Unbound. Contact him at rr@fairvote.org, @Rob_Richie

3. ==> WSJ Foodie Gail Monaghan – Holiday Cooking

Holiday dinners are the annual culinary challenge in
many American households. We agonize over what to make,
when to make it, and even how to fit everything in the
oven! Let the Wall Street Journal’s feature food
columnist Gail Monaghan share the secrets you need to
make this year’s holiday meal stress-free. She’ll share
both money and time-saving tips, do ahead dinner menus
to beat the clock, and ways to make your leftovers pay
off. Monaghan is the author of “Lost Desserts” and “The
Entrees” cookbooks, and has been teaching cooking
classes for more than two decades in Manhattan. Her new
cookbook is “It’s All in The Timing.” Contact Gary Duff
at gary.s.duff@gmail.com.

4. ==> HoHo Hold the Line on Holiday Shopping Debt

According to a consumer survey by the National Retail
Federation consumers plan to spend $929 on holiday
gifts this year vs. the $882 they said they would spend
last year. With many people in the mood to spend and
retailers eager for them to do so, help your listeners
stay on budget and avoid falling into a holiday debt
trap. Linda Levesque will share secrets to smart
shopping online and in stores and reveal the sneaky
ways retailers try to lure you to buy more. Linda is a
financial planner and the author of “The 5 Minute
Wealth Plan: How to Save Today for a Richer Tomorrow.”
Contact her at (416) 412-8018 in Canada, (239) 689-6693
in FL; linda@levesquewealthplanning.com

5. ==> Finally – What’s Really in a Hot Dog?

Of all the food we eat, nothing sparks more rumor and
speculation than the ingredients in a hot dog. But
contrary to common beliefs that hot dogs include
“everything but the oink,” today’s wieners are made
from exactly what is listed in the ingredients
statement on the package. Well, guess no more! The
National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) has a new
searchable Hot Dog Ingredients Guide that allows users
to find ingredients they see listed on favorite package
of hot dogs, and learn why it’s in there. NHDS’s Eric
Mittenthal says, “Hot dogs taste great because of their
ingredients and we want people to know what is used to
make them and why. Each manufacturer has its own
recipes, but as consumers seek more information about
their food, the guide will be a helpful tool to better
understand hot dogs and how they are made.”

6. ==> Will Your Family Survive the Economic Crash?

Our national debt is rapidly approaching $20 trillion,
and it’s clear that this can’t continue indefinitely.
Is your family safe in America if we have an economic
crash? We think the government will keep us safe, but
who will keep us safe from the government? Invite
author Robert Baynes to tell your audience how to
protect their family through an economic crisis. Baynes
can discuss why most people in Washington won’t talk
about the national debt and whether an economic crash
is inevitable. His new book, “The Day the Dollar Died,”
reveals why every American should be preparing for an
economic collapse. Baynes has been featured on numerous
radio shows nationwide. Contact him at (260) 273-6925
(IN); robertvbaynes@gmail.com

7. ==> Make Resolution Stick – No Willpower Needed

Year after year, people make New Year’s resolutions
they’ll never keep. Akram Alashari, M.D., says the
problem isn’t with the resolutions, it’s the way people
approach them. “Every year people are faced with the
same dilemma,” Dr. Alashari says. “Making New Year’s
resolutions is supposed to be fun and exciting, but
more often than not the process turns into an
additional stressor, headache, and hassle.” Invite the
author of “The Power of Peak State” to share a few
simple tips that will make all the difference and help
listeners accomplish their New Year goals. Akram
Alashari became a physician at 23 and did his surgical
residency training at the University of Connecticut. He
completed fellowship training in trauma surgery and
surgical critical care at the University of Florida.
Alashari is the youngest double board-certified surgeon
in the United States. He is the author of The Power of
Peak State and creator of the upcoming program, “Peak
Performing Parents: How to Get Your Children to Achieve
Straight As.” Contact him at 407-617-4795 or email
thepeakperformancedoctor@gmail.com.

8. ==> Standing Rock Victory?

Months-long protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline
project bore fruit this week when the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers denied a permit for installation of the
pipeline beneath the river that serves as the water
supply for the Dakota Sioux and others. Dr. Ellen Moyer
says, “Though a major victory has been achieved, the
final outcome of the nearly complete pipeline project
is by no means certain. This story involves a myriad of
fascinating issues – water supply protection, fossil
fuel infrastructure expansion at a time when we should
be weaning ourselves off of fossil fuels, the rights of
indigenous people, environmental review and permitting
processes, and the power of peaceful protest.” Dr.
Ellen Moyer is a registered professional engineer with
30 years of environmental consulting experience, a
regular contributor to The Huffington Post, and author.
Her latest book is “Our Earth, Our Species, Our Selves:
How to Thrive While Creating a Sustainable World.”
Contact her at (413) 862-3452; ellenmoyer@em-green.com.

9. ==> The Dreams Behind Hit Songs

Overnight ‘dream downloads’ have played a key role in
the rise to stardom of Sting, Beyoncé, the Beatles,
Billy Joel, Taylor Swift and many, many more successful
music artists. In fact, Craig Webb says over 20 Grammy
wins can be linked directly to dreams. Invite Craig on
your show and hear how Bono dreamt music that led to
collaborations with Roy Orbison and Bob Dylan
(including Roy Orbison spontaneously arriving at his
door the night after he dreamt music for him), to how
numerous artists received dream help from deceased
family and colleagues including Stevie Wonder whose
just-deceased mother came in a dream to urge him not to
take a year off to grieve her death, as he had informed
his business manager and agent. Webb will reveal the
surprising dreams that have shaped our culture from
iTunes’ most-downloaded song, to life-saving
nightmares, to beloved Christmas carols, as well as how
anyone can benefit from the same powerful process. Webb
has made more than 1,000 media appearances, and
consults for Fortune 500 corporations, A-list
celebrities and feature films. His latest book is “The
Dreams Behind the Music.” Contact him at (514)
990-2113; cw@craigwebb.ca

10. ==> Adele, Selena, Zayne – Everybody’s Anxious

Have you noticed how celebs, friends and colleagues are
all of a sudden sharing how they feel? Even an
embarrassing thing like anxiety! Are more people
getting anxiety or are more people talking about it?
Psychotherapist Jodi Aman says anxiety is now an
epidemic in our culture. She’ll explain what to do if
you have it, how to know if you need help, and what you
need to know to understand, prevent and stop suffering
from anxiety and stress. Afraid of flying? Dread
holiday parties? Need help setting personal boundaries?
Jodi can share ways to deal with anxiety triggers and
talk with friends and colleagues about anxiety that
will make everyone feel better. Jodi Aman is the author
of “You 1, Anxiety 0.” Contact her at (585) 233-8979;
jodiaman@yahoo.com

11. ==> College Kids Are Home on Break

For many families, December means Winter Break, with
houses full to the brim with college kids home for a
few weeks. Add to that visiting relatives, holiday
parties and all the stress that comes with the holidays
and—well, that could be a powder keg. Invite Laura
Lyles Reagan to share ways to have a happier holiday–
with less fighting—and enjoy your family time.
According to Laura, a sociologist, youth development
and parenting expert, the keys to closing the
generation gap are mutual respect and tuning into each
other’s communication style. Laura Lyles Reagan, MS is
a sociologist and teen and parent relationship expert
with more than 20 years in the field of youth
development and parent education. She’s the author of
“How to Raise Respectful Parents.” Contact her at
956-250-3689; laura@lauralreagan.com

12. ==> Are You Committing These Top Relationship
Mistakes?

Want to avoid an unpleasant break up or to stop
dating—or marrying—the same type of person over and
over again? Many people want to know why their
relationships aren’t more satisfying but don’t know
where they are going wrong. Christine B.L. Adams, a
psychiatrist and coauthor of “Living On Automatic: How
Emotional Conditioning Shapes Our Lives and
Relationships,” can help. She has identified the most
common mistakes people make that send them to her
office and will share them on your show. They include
making snap decisions about others, applying double
standards for themselves and their mates, and
projecting onto others the characteristics they want
them to have. Reach her at 502-473-0093 or
Tinabina013@gmail.com

13. ==> Hark! Do You Hear Angels?

Christmas is the season of angels. Everywhere you look
there’s an angel, twinkling lights and bells. It’s just
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, “After being struck by
lightning and having a near death experience, I have
had several angelic encounters that saved my life.” Now
a transformation life coach, clinical hypnotherapist
and intuitive healer, Sue will explain what an angel
is, whether everyone has their own angels, and how to
communicate with them. Sue is the author of “Expect the
Extraordinary: Angelic Messages, Spiritual Encounters
and the Soul of Skye,” about her life-long
transformation with the help of her angelic guides.
Contact her at sue@SuePighini.com

14. ==> Make Christmas Your Own

Enjoying a memorable and meaningful Christmas season
doesn’t just happen, according to Tina Albrecht. The
author and mother of three young children says if you
usually wind up frazzled, wrung out and disappointed
this time of year, it may be time to rethink some of
your holiday traditions. “Let’s face it, if we don’t
approach the Christmas season knowing what we want to
do and experience, the commercialization and chaos will
overrun us and we’ll be left feeling, well, run over.”
Albrecht says the first and most important step is to
decide what you want to experience this holiday season.
Invite her to share a three-step plan for bringing
families closer during the holidays without the stress
that gets in the way. Tina Albrecht is the author of
“FHEasy: A Year of Weekly Teachings and Devotionals.”
FHEasy refers to family home evenings, a religious home
teaching concept practiced by LDS families like
Albrecht’s. Contact her at (970) 588-3702;
Tina@FHEasy.com

15. ==> Donny Most: Swingin’ Down the Chimney

Donny Most is best known for his role as Ralph Malph on
the television series Happy Days. Today he’s still
performing, but today it’s doing a cabaret act with a
7-piece band. And just in time for the holiday season
he’s come out with Swingin’ Down the Chimney, a new CD
featuring holiday standards. Invite Donny (or sometimes
Don) to talk about his ‘Happy Days’ experience (he
originally auditioned for the role of Ritchie
Cunningham), his famous co-stars, his role as “ginger
supremist” Rusty Pillsbury on ‘Glee’, or voicing a
number of cartoon characters. Contact Harlan Boll at
(626) 296-3757; h.boll@dcpublicity.com