07/25/19 RTIR Newsletter: Mueller’s Testimony, Domestic Violence Truths, Healing from a Broken Heart

July 25, 2019

01. Mueller’s Greatest Failing is Trump’s Greatest Triumph
02. Is Big Tech Headed for a Big Break-Up?
03. A Day at the Beach Could Make You Sick!
04. Immigrants are Anxious, Even Legal Ones
05. Does it Pay to Be Ethical in Business? In Life?
06. How Do We Depolarize America?
07. Making College Transition Better (for Everyone!)
08. 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing
09. The Hidden World of Sex Trafficking
10. Why People Tune You Out (and What to Do About It)
11. How to Cure Opioid Addiction without Drugs
12. Sustainable Summer Fun!
13. Revolutionary Way to Reverse Memory Loss
14. From Living in the Worst Housing Project to a Life of Accomplishment
15. Why Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone
16. Author Reveals How to Heal from a Broken Heart
17. Surviving Stage Four Cancer Like Alex Trebek
18. Do a Show on How Love Conquers All
19. Could You Forgive Parents Who Abused You?
20. Are You a Stressed Mess? This M.D. Has the Cure

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1. ==> Mueller’s Greatest Failing is Trump’s Greatest
Triumph

It was all Robert Mueller all day yesterday as the
former special counsel sat for hours taking questions
from lawmakers on his investigation and subsequent
report into Russian interference in the 2016
presidential election. Former US attorney Harry Litman
says the probe has fallen well short of full justice,
but there is now a far grimmer problem. He writes, “The
efforts by Russia to disrupt the 2016 election, and the
Trump team’s efforts to subvert Mueller’s probe, are
matters of national import along the lines of 9/11 or
the Kennedy assassination. In those instances, we had
national commissions to get at the truth. It is awful
to contemplate that so many of the facts surrounding
what happened in 2016 and after might remain forever
the stuff of conjecture by historians rather than
testimony by witnesses. Here lies Trump’s greatest
triumph and Mueller’s greatest failing.” Harry Litman,
a Washington Post contributing columnist, is a former
U.S. attorney and deputy assistant attorney general. He
teaches constitutional law and national security law at
the University of California at Los Angeles School of
Law and the University of California at San Diego
Department of Political Science. He is a regular
commentator on MSNBC, CNN and Fox News and is the
creator and executive producer of the “Talking Feds”
podcast. Contact him at hlitman@constantinecannon.com;
(415) 639-4001 or @harrylitman

2. ==> Is Big Tech Headed for a Big Break-Up?

The U.S. Justice Department has announced a major
antitrust investigation into unnamed tech giants, and
the House Judiciary Committee has begun an
unprecedented antitrust probe into Google, Facebook,
Amazon and Apple over their aggressive business
practices, and promises “a top-to-bottom review of the
market power held by giant tech platforms.” Invite Jim
Rumford to reveal surprising parallels to U.S. history
and why he believes Donald Trump is the next Teddy
Roosevelt when it comes to trust busting. He’ll discuss
the history that led to the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of
1890, how that is being repeated today, and ways
monopolies, big government and big corporations stick
together at the expense of middle- and working-class
people. Rumford is the author of “Tobacco, Trusts, and
Trump: How America’s Forgotten War Created Big
Government.” Rumford’s great-grandfather was a tobacco
buyer at the time the tobacco wars started. Rumford’s
own interest in the topic was piqued by his ancestor’s
scrapbook of newspaper articles of the day. Reach him
through Stephanie at (937) 272-8155;
stephanie@rumfordgroup.com

3. ==> A Day at the Beach Could Make You Sick!

Before you head to the beach this summer, you might
want to double-check the water conditions. According to
a new report, nearly 60% of more than 4-thousand
beaches tested across the US last year had unsafe water
pollution levels that put swimmers at risk of getting
sick. High fecal levels were found at more than 2-
thousand beaches in 29 coastal and Great Lakes states
from Maine to Hawaii. “Swimming at the beach is a prime
summertime joy for millions of Americans, but clearly
we have more work to do to make sure water at all our
beaches is safe,” says John Rumpler, director of
Environment America’s Clean Water Program. “We must
invest in water infrastructure that prevents pollution
to ensure that America’s waterways are safe for
swimming.” The report includes recommendations
including rain barrels, rooftop gardens, permeable
pavement, and urban green space that can all absorb
storm water runoff and prevent sewage overflows.
Congress is currently considering legislation to
increase funding for such “green infrastructure”
projects. Contact John Rumpler at (617) 747-4306.

4. ==> Hiding in Fear: Immigrants are Anxious, Even
Legal Ones

The Trump Administration has been touting an
immigration enforcement campaign titled “Operation
Border Resolve,” promising the program would deport
“millions” of illegal immigrants from the US. Although
the campaign has only resulted in 35 arrests, immigrant
families across the country—legal and illegal—are
frightened, anxious, and changing the way they go about
their daily lives. A new study by the Urban Institute
found that many immigrants are increasingly avoiding
routine activities, such as interacting with teachers
or school officials, health care providers, and the
police. The report says that poses risks for their
well-being and the communities in which they live.
Hamutal Bernstein is a senior research associate at the
Urban Institute, a non-profit economic and social
policy research organization. Contact her at (202)
261-5709; media@urban.org

5. ==> Does it Pay to Be Ethical in Business? In Life?

What does it really mean to be ethical in business and
in life? Today people are living in a grey area, an
area that blurs the lines between right and wrong,
ethical and unethical. Would you know fraud if you saw
it? At work or in yourself? Interview John Smith, an
ordinary guy who unwittingly got caught up in the
1980’s S&L crisis and found out the hard way that you
don’t have to commit a crime to be convicted of one.
“Most people are unaware of what fraud actually is so
it’s overlooked and people remain unaware of illegal
activity around them. We all need to know exactly what
fraud is, how it happens, why it happens and how to
avoid it!” says John. Smith is a professional speaker
who shares his gripping story and the consequences of
ethical and unethical behavior. His book “Embracing the
Abyss” chronicles his true story of unknowingly
becoming a part of a fraud scandal and receiving a
presidential pardon. Contact John Smith at (214)
216-2199; JSmith@rtirguests.com

6. ==> How Do We Depolarize America?

What causes polarization and how can we reduce it if
not outright eliminate it? Rachel Williams-Smith,
Ph.D., Ed.D., has a unique vantage point on the fear
that leads people to view others as less-human and what
we can do about it. Dr. Rachel grew up as a child of
extremist parents who thought the world was about to
end, so they moved to a remote homestead where they had
little contact with outsiders and lived with no modern
conveniences. Dr. Rachel grew up fearing the larger
world. When she was 16 and her father abandoned the
family, she found herself living in a world she had
been taught to shun. Her fascinating story and the
insights she can share about learning to appreciate
other people who don’t think as you do could not be
timelier. Dr. Rachel is the author of “Born Yesterday:
The True Story of a Girl Born in the 20th Century but
Raised in the 19th.” Now the dean of the School of
Journalism and Communication at Southern Adventist
University, Dr. Rachel is an experienced media guest
who speaks about the effects of extreme religion. Reach
her at (256) 665-6257; rachel@rachelwilliamssmith.com

7. ==> Making College Transition Better (for Everyone!)

In a few weeks, nearly 20 million students will head
off to college. 60% of them will struggle with
homesickness, depression and feeling overwhelmed and
many parents will find themselves feeling depressed and
anxious. “There are simple things that parents and
students can do now to help them prepare for this
transition in August,” say Lindy and Tom Schneider.
Invite America’s College Advisors to share their Ten
Tip Transition Strategy with your audience… ensuring a
better year for everyone! Professional college advisors
for more than 15 years, the Schneiders have been
featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, the CW and Inside
Edition. They are co-authors of “College Secrets of
Highly Successful People.” Contact Lindy Schneider at
(602) 499-4429; Lindy@AmericasCollegeAdvisor.com

8. ==> 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing

Great show for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11
moon landing! Invite NASA expert and space historian
Rod Pyle to share an exciting behind-the-scenes look at
America’s journey to the Moon—from the space race to
the landing on the Sea of Tranquility to splashdown on
Earth and the aftermath. Vice President Mike Pence
recently promised the National Space Council that
Americans will return to the moon by 2024. Pyle can
also discuss the likelihood of that and share a glimpse
at the next few decades of spaceflight and NASA’s long-
term plans for exploration, utilization, and
settlement. Rod Pyle worked at NASA’s Jet Propulsion
Laboratory and the Johnson Space Center and has
produced numerous documentaries for the History Channel
and Discovery Communications, including the acclaimed
Modern Marvels: Apollo 11. He’s the author of more than
a dozen books including “First on the Moon: The Apollo
11 50th Anniversary Experience,” the incredible story
of the first men on the Moon. Contact him at (626)
399-4440; rodpyle@yahoo.com; Skype: rodpyle106

9. ==> It’s Not Just Billionaires – The Hidden World of
Sex Trafficking

The charges against billionaire financier Jeffrey
Epstein underscore the prevalence of human trafficking
and how it often goes undetected and unpunished
according to Raleigh Sadler, a Christian reverend and
founder of the human trafficking awareness group Let My
People Go. He says the situation is complicated, and
insidious. “Human trafficking is far more prevalent
than the general public realizes, and it can affect
virtually any community.” Raleigh says awareness is
part of the problem, along with inaccurate information.
“Currently, most who are trafficked come through legal
points of entry,” he reveals. “As we focus on those
illegally crossing the border, we miss the reality that
many who are undocumented and already in the U.S. are
potential targets of would-be traffickers.” Raleigh
Sadler is the author of “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human
Trafficking.” Contact him at RSadler@rtirguests.com;
(917) 341-6758.

10. ==> Why People Tune You Out (and What to Do About
It)

When you talk, do others really pay attention?
Probably not, warns communication expert Paul Hellman.
Whether you’re presenting to a large audience, meeting
one-on-one, talking on the phone, or even sending an
email, people’s attention spans have almost vanished.
So you’ve got to engage others fast, before they tune
you out … maybe forever. Hellman will reveal specific
tactics to get heard in a noisy world, with deft
examples from the news and from clients he has worked
with. Hellman’s columns and advice have appeared in the
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC.com and on
public radio’s Marketplace and CNN’s Business Unusual.
He is the author of “You’ve Got 8 Seconds:
Communication Secrets for a Distracted World” (AMACOM).
Contact him at (508) 276-7013; phellman@rtirguests.com

11. ==> How to Cure Opioid Addiction without Drugs

As the opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions,
health professionals primarily rely on drugs such as
methadone to cure addiction. But Dr. Isaac Alexis says
that there are other, natural ways to overcome
addiction, which focus on the whole person. “It’s not
just about treating addicts,” he says. “It’s about
treating their environments and families.” He can also
share natural and over-the-counter remedies that can
expedite the healing process. Dr. Isaac completed an
internship in trauma surgery at Cornell University at
New York Hospital of Queens. He served as medical
director at the Department of Justice as well as
director of infection control and chair of the quality
improvement medical committee. He is the author of
“Life and Death behind the Brick and Razor-Code Red
Diamond” and the upcoming “The Seductive Pink Crystal.”
Contact Isaac at IAlexis@rtirguests.com; (315)
935-6348.

12. ==> Sustainable Summer Fun!

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, backyard
barbecues, trips to the beach and other outdoor
activities. But did you know that the activities and
objects we use, purchase and enjoy in summer might
actually harm the planet? According to author and
environmental engineer Yasmin Davar: “Single use
straws, not properly disposing of trash, buying patio
furniture made from illegally logged wood and
purchasing more food than we consume can have a very
negative impact on the world environment. If we can all
change small habits to be more environmentally
friendly, this can have a positive impact on the entire
plant.” Yasmin can discuss how our small, seemingly
harmless habits can have devastating impact on the
entire planet, and how we can change this. In addition
to being an environmental engineer, Yasmin holds a
Master of International Studies degree in peace and
conflict resolution and is the author of “Our Peaceful
Planet: Healing Ourselves and the World for a
Sustainable Future.” Contact Yasmin at
YDavar@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Revolutionary Way to Reverse Memory Loss

If you’re worried your short-term memory loss—those
moments when you just can’t remember a word, a name or
where you parked the car—are just the start of a
downhill slide, you’ll want to hear some encouraging
news from Julie Renee Doering. The brain rejuvenation
expert says memory loss can easily be reversed, even in
early stage dementia. She’ll discuss a ground-breaking
approach to cell regrowth and share the remarkable
results of a recent brain study that show the quantum
energy approach can dramatically improve not only
memory, but also mental outlook and sleep. It also
shows promise in reducing headaches and helping people
with speech difficulties. The brain rejuvenation work
Julie Renee is doing is just the tip of the iceberg in
her revolutionary Quantum Activation Academy. Doering,
who will soon be seen regularly on the long-running PBS
series Creative Living, embarked on her search for
answers after suffering several brain injuries, major
accidents and chronic illnesses in her earlier life.
The author of 12 books including “The Divine Human
Blueprint,” she currently offers more than 150
trainings and 180 transformative meditations. Contact
her at (415) 385 6394; in8@JulieRenee.com

14. ==> From Living in the Worst Housing Project to a
Life of Accomplishment

No one expected much from Christopher L. Hall. After
all, his mother was an alcoholic, his father was in
jail, he lived in one of the worst housing projects in
Los Angeles and he was a runaway who stole a
motorcycle. But Hall defied the odds. Invite him on air
to discuss what happened when he was 14 that set him on
the path to dental school, medical school, and the
military. Today he is an ER doctor in Mississippi even
as one of his brothers sits in federal prison serving
the equivalent of a life sentence. Now a role model and
leader, Hall can inspire other young people to realize
that it isn’t where you start in life that matters,
it’s where you end up. Contact him at (251) 207-7527;
chall@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Why Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone

According to domestic violence awareness advocate Curt
Lindsley, “This doesn’t just affect the victims; it
tears at the very fabric of entire communities.” It can
impact a company’s bottom line due to lost
productivity, can cause long-term health problems in
victims, can spill over to schools and workplaces, and
involve innumerable police man hours. Thus, a multi-
pronged approach is needed to tackle this madness head
on. Curt can share how communities, organizations and
individuals can come together to curtail this epidemic,
starting today. Curt is the founder of the nonprofit
domestic violence awareness group Go Purple USA,
sponsor of Go Purple Day™ (Oct. 1); and co-founder of
the Covington Domestic Violence Task Force, official
sponsor of Purple Light Nights®. Contact Curt at
clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256) 213-1092.

16. ==> Author Reveals How to Heal from a Broken Heart

We’re all going to suffer from loss and heartbreak at
some point, but how can we speed up the healing process
so we can move on with our lives? Maryann Ridini
Spencer, award-winning author of Lady in the Window and
the soon-to-be-published novel The Paradise Table,
writes about healing from loss and heartbreak and
offers valuable ideas and tips to find balance and
happiness every day. Invite her to share how your
thoughts can either heal you emotionally or keep you in
a negative mindset. She can explain how you can promote
healing by getting moving and getting out in nature,
creating new goals for your future, nurturing positive
relationships, and doing things that make you happy.
Also a successful screenwriter and TV/film producer,
her work has appeared on Hallmark Hall of Fame (CBS-
TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy, Showtime,
PBS, and many others. Contact her at (818) 884-0104
(CA); recprinfo@gmail.com

17. ==> Surviving Stage Four Cancer Like Alex Trebek

Beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek says his stage four
pancreatic cancer is in “near remission,” according to
his doctors. He tells PEOPLE, “It’s kind of mind-
boggling … The doctors said they hadn’t seen this
kind of positive result in their memory.” Anthony
Randle’s wife, Jessica, also faced a grim prognosis
when she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer,
and she too defied doctors’ expectations! Invite
Anthony to discuss what he believes saved his wife’s
life, what he discovered through his own research and
how it helped her sail through chemo to become
healthier and happier than ever. Anthony shares his
poignant experiences in his book “The True Story of a
Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver: The Struggle
Within.” Contact Anthony at ARandle@rtirguests.com;
(702) 745-8349.

18. ==> Do a Show on How Love Conquers All

Do a show on the incredible true story of a son who,
after 20 years, learns that his estranged birth mother
is actually alive and living on the streets of
Philadelphia. He does everything in his power to find
her, rescue her, and love her…. even after she spits in
his face and refuses to leave the streets. He
sacrifices everything for love! Marty will share how
his love for his birth mom was tested time and time
again, but eventually prevailed – overcoming her
rejection and fear. This wonderful human-interest story
is also the tale of another mother—the one who took him
in, raised him, hid the truth from him – but eventually
gave him the information and the courage he needed to
go on the search of a lifetime! Marty Vargas, MFA, is a
media owner, author, and a sought-after International
speaker. He has spoken to millions and has been
featured on over 100 radio and TV shows. His story has
been seen multiple times on ABC and NBC Philadelphia
and Fox News Washington, DC. Contact Marty at (631)
246-0790; MVargas@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Could You Forgive Parents Who Abused You?

Many people have bad childhoods. But what makes Wade
Meadows remarkable is how he was able to forgive both
parents, his mentally unstable mother who constantly
reminded him that he was worthless because he was born
on Friday the 13th and his workaholic father who was
unable to protect him. Invite Wade on air to explain
how he was able to open his heart when his mother
needed a caregiver, how he manages to live a hopeful
life despite a chaotic childhood and how he was able to
break his family’s cycle of abuse to raise happy,
successful children and be a loving marriage partner.
Wade is the author of “Letters from the Ashes” and
“Ashes Forged into Manhood.” Contact him at (225)
224-8697; WMeadows@rtirguests.com

20. ==> Are You a Stressed Mess? This M.D. Has the Cure

Stress really can kill you. According to Steven M.
Hall, M.D., “Fifty percent of the U.S. population is
experiencing one or more stress-related diseases. What
society is doing to mitigate the adverse health effects
of stress isn’t working.” Dr. Steven has discovered a
solution to enable us to become impervious to the
stressors in our lives. And it does not involve
repressing any emotions; quite the opposite. His online
class Taming the Bear: Taking the Bite Out of Stress is
having phenomenal success in people’s lives, and he can
share how to get off of the vicious stress cycle, for
good. Dr. Steven 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 Steven at
shall@rtirguests.com; (425) 531-3684.

07/18/19 Newsletter: Shark World, College Countdown, Alternative Addictions Treatments

01. New American Leaders – Immigrants
02. Sex Trafficking is More Common Than You Think
03. The Misunderstood World of Sharks
04. Coming to an MLB Stadium Near You
05. Is Your Sunscreen Safe?
06. How to Have a Happy, Healthy Trip
07. Hit the Highway! It’s Road Trip Time!
08. Amazon, Google, Twitter: Monopolies We Need to Bust!
09. Real Estate Investing: Get the Most Bang for Your Buck
10. Why Do People Act That Way??
11. College Send-Off Countdown: Transition Tips (for Everyone)
12. Should You Consider Homeschooling?
13. Why Kids Should Make Up their Own Homework
14. More than Methadone: Alternative Addiction Treatments
15. Turn Suddenly Single into Mid-Life Magnificent
16. How Your Color-Coded Name Can Make You Rich
17. Revelations of an Undertaker’s Daughter
18. One’s in Jail for Attempted Murder, One Saves Lives How Could Brothers Be So Different?
19. Combine Science and Spirituality for More Abundance
20. It’s National Hot Dog Month! Fun Weiner Facts

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1. ==> New American Leaders – Immigrants

Sayu Bhojwani believes the unique brand of American-
ness that characterizes many immigrants and refugees
makes them best positioned to be America’s next
generation of leaders. The founder and president of New
American Leaders says, “We come here with a fighting
spirit. We come to make a better life for ourselves,
certainly, but also because we believe in the idea of
America. Our optimism about what this nation can be is
not naive, it’s aspirational and visionary.” She adds,
“When we run for office, the potential we have to make
government work for all of us is one that true
Americans welcome. Trump is afraid that we do not
huddle in fear but stride in power.” Sayu Bhojwani
served as New York’s first commissioner of immigrant
affairs. She is the author of “People Like Us: The New
Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door.”
Contact Sayu Bhojwani at
newamericanleaders@megaphonestrategies.com and copy in
grace@newamericanleaders.org

2. ==> Sex Trafficking is More Common Than You Think

While the arrest and trial of Jeffrey Epstein for sex
trafficking is good news, Kevin Malone says it’s much
more common than you think, usually happens right under
our noses, and traffickers are often those we least
suspect. “Sex trafficking can happen in any
neighborhood, even the ‘safest’ ones. It doesn’t
discriminate. All of our children are at risk. And
there’s no specific trafficker profile. It can be your
child’s teacher, your boss, a local pastor, a nurse,
and so on.” He says, “We have to come together,
community by community and city by city, to set a zero-
tolerance standard for this kind of behavior among our
neighbors and leaders alike. Until we do so, there will
continue to be a supply of trafficking victims for
those demanding them.” Kevin Malone is the president
and co-founder of the U.S. Institute Against Human
Trafficking, a nonprofit, faith-based organization. He
is also the former executive vice president and general
manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact him at
(703) 973-8064; usiaht@pinkstongroup.com

3. ==> The Misunderstood World of Sharks

Why are we so afraid of sharks? Are they mindless
killers on the prowl for unsuspecting humans playing in
the ocean? William McKeever says sharks are the ocean’s
most mysterious and misunderstood creature. Invite him
on your show to discuss his two-year journey around the
world to reveal sharks in a new light. Listeners will
learn that while sharks account for fewer than four
human fatalities per year, humans kill 100 million
sharks per year, which has made the species vulnerable
for the first time in its existence and put the future
of the world’s oceans at risk. William McKeever is the
author of “Emperors of the Deep: The Ocean’s Most
Mysterious, Most Misunderstood, and Most Important
Guardians.” His feature-length documentary by the same
title is forthcoming. He is the founder of Safeguard
the Seas. Contact Melinda Mullin at
Melinda.Mullin@harpercollins.com

4. ==> Coming to an MLB Stadium Near You

The national PLAY campaign is making stops at Major
League Baseball Stadiums all over the country this
summer to promote the importance of children living a
healthy and active lifestyle and disability inclusion.
Upcoming stops include Houston, San Diego, Minnesota,
Philadelphia, Washington D. C. and Baltimore. The
program touches on everything from healthy eating,
injury prevention, strength and conditioning to
education about the dangers of illegal performance and
appearance-enhancing drugs. PLAY is a national public
awareness campaign of the Professional Baseball
Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) in conjunction with
MLB Charities, the Taylor Hooton Foundation, the Henry
Schein Cares Foundation and the Ruderman Family
Foundation. Contact Mark Goldman at
mark@goldmanmccormick.com or call/text (516) 639-0988.

5. ==> Is Your Sunscreen Safe?

We’ve all been told to wear sun protection, but how
safe are the sunscreens we pick? Did you know that many
of the most popular products contain substances that
interfere with our hormones, and chemicals that can be
contaminated with carcinogens? Marcela Popa, M.D., will
reveal what types of sunscreens are safest, why creams
and lotions are better than sprays, and what those SPF
numbers really mean. Listeners will learn what
ingredients to avoid as well as better alternatives,
and where to find them. You’ll also hear what may be
lurking in other home and personal products your family
uses. Dr. Marcela Magda Popa is a board certified
Internal Medicine physician and the author of “Keep
Away from GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe.)” Contact
her at marcelampopa@gmail.com

6. ==> How to Have a Happy, Healthy Trip

It’s vacation time! Everyone is trying to enjoy some
summer fun and adventure, but travelling can be
stressful—on the body and the mind! Invite Dashama on
your show and get great tips on ways to have a happier,
healthier trip, no matter where you’re going. She’ll
share must-have products to pack, ways to destress and
get in some exercise while on the road, and how to add
depth to your journey by giving back to the community
you visit. Dashama is a happiness expert, author,
speaker and founder of Pranashama Yoga Institute. She
travels the world teaching and sharing the gift of
health, happiness and flow state. A media favorite she
has been featured on ABC, QVC, NBC, Discovery Channel,
Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Cosmo and UK Sunday Times.
Contact her at (808) 283-2646; dashama@dashama.com

7. ==> Hit the Highway! It’s Road Trip Time!

It’s road trip season with millions of Americans
hitting the open highway! Most will come home with
pictures and stories, but some, like Jenni Raney
Edwards, will find the experience life-changing. Invite
her to share how what began as a solo cross-country
adventure in her SUV turned into a love affair with the
open road, and led to her selling her home and most of
her possessions to hit the road in a 40-foot Class A
motorhome—despite having relatively little RV
experience! A successful businesswoman and
entrepreneur, Edwards traded in her office for an RV
and says she has no regrets. Jenni Raney Edwards is the
author of “Bumping Down Highways: From Boardrooms to
Back Roads in an RV.” She’s also the founder of Norsk
Tiny Houses, designing and building the first LEED
Certified Tiny House on Wheels. Jenni Raney Edwards is
currently on an RV book tour. Contact her at (904)
234-2891; jenni@bumpingdownhighways.com

8. ==> Amazon, Google, Twitter: Monopolies We Need to
Bust!

What do Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Twitter have in
common with Standard Oil, Big Tobacco, big railroads,
mining companies, the Pinkertons and other entities
that roiled the business world more than 125 years ago?
Interview Jim Rumford to find out why he says the very
history that led to the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890
is being repeated today with such behemoths as Google,
Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter. He can talk about ways
monopolies, big government and big corporations stick
together at the expense of middle- and working-class
people. Noting that the FBI and Dept. of Justice
recently opened investigations into these giant
corporations, Rumford will reveal surprising parallels
to U.S. history as well as why he believes that Donald
Trump is the next Teddy Roosevelt when it comes to
trust busting. Rumford is the author of “Tobacco,
Trusts, and Trump: How America’s Forgotten War Created
Big Government.” Rumford’s great-grandfather was a
tobacco buyer at the time the tobacco wars started.
Rumford’s own interest in the topic was piqued by his
ancestor’s scrapbook of newspaper articles of the day.
Reach him through Stephanie at (937) 272-8155;
stephanie@rumfordgroup.com

9. ==> Real Estate Investing: Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

A lot of people who go into the complex world of real
estate investing are convinced that they can get the
most bang for their buck by buying, renovating and then
selling properties, a process known as flipping. But
long-time real estate and property renovation expert
Dan Lieberman claims that this is not a recipe for
success. “You take on a lot of risk if housing prices
go down,” he says. “That’s why it’s a good idea to get
into the rental market. With rentals, you have ongoing
income, even in a bad real estate market.” Dan has many
years of experience successfully developing rental
properties. He can share the secrets to developing
rental properties, getting the best rent and attracting
the nicest tenants so that you have a great source of
ongoing income. He is the author of “The Effective
Landlord: How Owners and Property Managers Can Attract
Better Tenants, Raise Rents, and Boost Their Bottom
Line in Any Market.” Contact Dan at
DLieberman@rtirguests.com.com; 510-570-1368

10. ==> Why Do People Act That Way??

Who hasn’t scratched their head while trying to
understand why a family member, coworker, friend or
stranger did something inexplicable? For instance, why
a business associate suddenly tells you about the
affair they are having or why the neighbor, who seemed
perfectly OK last weekend, just killed himself. Myke
Merrill, D.Min., will help your listeners understand
their fellow human beings’ behavior… and what they can
do about it! He’ll explain the 5 basic emotional
systems we all have, what shapes the way we each
interpret reality, and how to respond when someone says
or does something that makes you scratch your head. Dr.
Myke has authored 22 books and training manuals and was
a panelist on the national television show Ask the
Pastor for 18 years. He has a master’s of divinity
degree from Asbury Theological Seminary, a doctor of
ministry degree from Northeastern Seminary, has
traveled worldwide for training and educational
development in over 20 countries, and speaks or reads
eight languages. His latest book is “Why Do People Act
That Way? (And What Can I Do About It?” Contact Dr.
Myke Merrill at (585) 615-6383; inquiries@drmyke.com

11. ==> College Send-Off Blues: Ten Tips for Making
the College Transition Better (for Everyone!)

This August nearly 20 million students will head off to
college. Did you know that 60% of them will struggle
with homesickness, depression and feeling overwhelmed?
Many parents will also struggle with feelings of
depression and anxiety during this time. “There are
simple things that parents and students can do now to
help them prepare for this transition in August,” say
Lindy and Tom Schneider, also known as America’s
College Advisors. Let them share their Ten Tip
Transition Strategy with your audience… ensuring a
better year for everyone! Lindy and Tom have been
helping college students and their parents for more
than 15 years. Their new book is “College Secrets of
Highly Successful People.” The Schneiders have been
featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, the CW and Inside
Edition. Contact Lindy Schneider at (602) 499-4429;
Lindy@AmericasCollegeAdvisor.com

12. ==> Should You Consider Homeschooling?

Whether you don’t like your public school system, can’t
afford a private school or have a child with special
needs, homeschooling has become a viable option for
many families. But should you—and can you—do it?
Discuss the issue with Marywinn Lent, a grandmother
who’s homeschooled her children, grandchildren, and
children from her community for the past 30 years. She
says many parents rule out homeschooling because they
think they’re unqualified to teach their kids and worry
their children will wind up with an inferior education
or become social weirdos. But she says there are many
advantages to educating kids at home, “Homeschooling
helps children to either excel and move on to greater
heights of learning earlier or to be able to grasp
harder concepts without having to be left behind.”
She’ll discuss the range of homeschooling resources
available to parents today and explain why she thinks
children benefit from the experience. Contact Marywinn
Lent at lent11@windstream.net

13. ==> Why Kids Should Make Up their Own Homework… and
Other Ways to Have ‘Perfect School’

Every September kindergartners start school and love
it. So why is it that every year after that more and
more students hate school – until high school when only
a few are left who actually love coming to school and
love learning? This problem is easier to fix than you
think! “There are so many ways to create a perfect
school,” says Lee Jenkins, a career educator with a
passion for improving student learning in school. “From
giving students choice in how to do homework to
creating a team feel in every classroom, where they are
more interested in outperforming their own best work
instead of competing with each other… it works! And it
works FAST!” In fact, teachers using Lee’s method are
seeing an increase in classroom learning by six times
the national average! The key is for students to be in
an environment where they both work hard and love their
learning. Lee Jenkins is the author of “How to Create a
Perfect School,” foreword by Jack Canfield, and while
he speaks primarily to educators his message to parents
is essential. Lee has been an educator and
administrator both in public schools and universities.
Contact him at (484) 306-8784; LJenkins@rtirguests.com

14. ==> More than Methadone: Alternative, Natural Addiction Treatments

As the opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions,
health professionals primarily rely on drugs such as
methadone to cure addiction. But Dr. Isaac Alexis says
that there are other, natural ways to overcome
addiction, which focus on the whole person. “It’s not
just about treating addicts,” he says. “It’s about
treating their environments and families.” He can also
share natural and over-the-counter remedies that can
expedite the healing process. Dr. Isaac completed an
internship in trauma surgery at Cornell University at
New York Hospital of Queens. He served as medical
director at the Department of Justice as well as
director of infection control and chair of the quality
improvement medical committee. He is the author of
“Life and Death behind the Brick and Razor-Code Red
Diamond” and the upcoming “The Seductive Pink Crystal.”
Contact him at IAlexis@rtirguests.com; (315) 935-6348.

15. ==> Suddenly Single Again? From Middle-Aged Miserable to Mid-Life Magnificent

Get ready for a fresh perspective on being a single and
over fifty. Katherine Webster, author of “Becoming
Madam Widow”, will help suddenly single women reinvent
their lives, sexuality, attitude and outlook.
Definitely not your typical “Woe is Me Widow”,
Katherine tackles the real nitty-gritty issues of being
a female alone at mid-life and does so with frankness
and humor. Whether listeners are alone by fate or
choice, they’ll learn why it’s more fun not to have a
mate in or out of the bedroom, and why they are the
only ones that can satisfy their needs. Webster is a
spitfire of a guest who wants provocative topics and
isn’t afraid to show the world that real women are
single, feisty and bad-ass. She’s going to give
listeners a much-needed dose of reality, actual doable
solutions and real ways to kick-start the second, and
best part of their new lives. Contact her
atKWebster@rtirguests.com or (416) 921-2084

16. ==> Expert Reveals: How Your Color-Coded Name Can Make You Rich

How did Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and other
self-made billionaires become so wildly successful?
According to Name Colorology expert B.P. Greycastle, it
took more than just brains, hard work and talent. B.P.
proves with facts, figures and other indisputable
evidence that 90 percent of the richest people in the
world became successful because of their color-coded
names. He’ll share the number one reason why the most
famous and successful people in many different career
fields have succeeded and explain how your name affects
every aspect of your life. B.P. discovered the dramatic
impact colors have on people’s lives while working for
many years in the fabric and fashion industries. His
latest book is “Your Name and Colors: Key to Your
Beauty, Career, Personality, Romance, And Success.”
Contact B.P. at drolley@rtirguests.com; (510) 570-1929.

17. ==> Revelations of an Undertaker’s Daughter

Most people don’t like to talk or even think about
death. But while growing up in a Midwestern funeral
home where her dad was an undertaker, Margo Lenmark
learned a lot about life from dead people. “I can share
fascinating experiences of growing up around death and
dead people, and the messages I received from them,”
she says. “I have a lot to say about death and gifts
people give when they die.” Margo can reveal her
journeys to the other side, experiences she had in
dreams and the important messages she received about
life from the deceased. She is the author of “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. Contact Margo at
MLenmark@rtirguests.com; (484) 928-7824.

18. ==> One’s in Jail for Attempted Murder, One Saves Lives How Could Brothers Be So Different?

Christopher L. Hall and his brother Wayne Timmons both
grew up in one of the worst housing projects in Los
Angeles. They both ended up in foster care at young
ages and began lives of crime. Wayne is a seven-time
felon serving a long prison sentence while Christopher
is an ER doctor and military veteran. How did two
brothers end up taking such radically different paths
in life? Find out by interviewing Christopher, who
says, “Poor kids and kids in foster care and juvenile
hall are not destined for failure and low educational
achievement.” Christopher and Wayne both tell their
stories in the memoir “Ward of the Court.” Contact
Christopher at (251) 207-7527; chall@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Combine Science and Spirituality for More Abundance

According to scientist David. Peters, “Abundance is not
more money or ‘things.’ Abundance is a life of joy and
happiness, under all conditions that life sends you,
the good or the not-so-good.” David lives a joyful and
abundant life, immersed in science and spirituality
where he finds that one supports the other. “The
pathway of the 12 steps leads to joy and happiness even
under devastating conditions.” 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. He is the author of “The
12 Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding the Kingdom of
God that Lies Within.” Contact him at
DPeters@rtirguests.com; (607) 304-3329.

20. ==> It’s National Hot Dog Month! Fun Weiner Facts

America loves hot dogs! In fact, Americans ate
approximately 150 million hot dogs this past July 4th
alone! Despite this, hot dogs are among our most
misunderstood foods. July is National Hot Dog Month and
a great time to invite Hot Dog Top Dog Eric Mittenthal
to share hot dog facts, trivia and fun quotes with your
listeners. As part of Hot Dog month, the National Hot
Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) is inviting hot dog
fans to show their creativity by developing a hot dog
meme that demonstrates their love for hot dogs. Prizes
include a Wiener Warrior t-shirt, tickets to the Great
American Beer Festival and of course, hot dogs!
Mittenthal is president of the NHDSC. Contact him at
(202) 587-4238; (404) 808-8396 (cell) or
emittenthal@meatinstitute.org

04/30/19 RTIR Newsletter: Vaccination Debates, Animal Communicator, IRS Chaos

01. Charleston Pastor on Forgiving Church Shooter
02. Baseball Digest Celebrates Iconic Baseball Movies
03. Why Are We Still Talking about Vaccines?
04. We Love Moms, Why Don’t They Love Themselves?
05. Even Stepmoms Deserve a Happy Mother’s Day
06. Do a Show on Forgiveness for Mother’s Day
07. How Foreign Aid Is Hurting Africa
08. Former Agent Reveals Behind-the-Scenes IRS Chaos
09. Why the Beatles Will Live Forever
10. Want to Become an Activist? Here’s How!
11. Your Clean House Could Be Toxic
12. Is It Time to Turn Off Your Electronics?
13. How to Go from Monday Blues to a Weekend Attitude
14. Animal Communicator Tells All about Your Pet
15. What’s Behind a Rise in Boomer Suicides?
16. Deceived: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
17. Best-Kept Secrets of Successful Teenagers
18. Hungry … Homeless … and in College
19. What Happens When Kids Make Up their Own Homework?
20. Interview the Decision Doctor
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1. ==> Charleston Pastor on Forgiving Church Shooter

This weekend’s synagogue shooting brings to mind other
deadly attacks on houses of worship. On June 17th,
2015, a 21-year old white supremacist walked into
Emmanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina
and sat through a 45-minute prayer meeting. When those
in attendance closed their eyes in prayer, he shot them
and took nine innocent African-American lives. The
shooter claimed he had no regrets and hadn’t shed a
tear. Interview Reverend Anthony Thompson, whose wife
Myra was one of the victims, about how he could stand
in a courtroom just hours later and publicly forgive
the unrepentant killer. Rev. Thompson can discuss the
power of forgiveness in our personal lives, and what it
can do for a community or nation. He’ll discuss how to
love those that hate you, why forgiving doesn’t mean
forgetting, and the difference between forgiving
publicly and privately. Reverend Anthony Thompson is
the author of “Called to Forgive.’ Contact Jason Jones
at jason@jonesliterary.com

2. ==> Baseball Digest Celebrates 30th Anniversary of
Iconic Baseball Movies

We know Americans love baseball, but they love movies
about baseball almost as much as the game itself! The
new issue of Baseball Digest features two iconic
baseball movies celebrating their 30th anniversary:
Field of Dreams and Major League. Invite editor in
chief Rick Cerrone to discuss why the magazine chose to
highlight the movies, what they have in common, and
what they say about the sport and American culture.
Rick Cerrone was vice president of public relations for
the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1987 through 1993 and
senior director of media relations from 1996 through
2006 for the NY Yankees. He was also a consultant for
the baseball movie The Natural. Contact Mark Goldman at
Mark@goldmanmccormick.com; (call/text) (516) 639-0988.

3. ==> Why Are We Still Talking about Vaccines?

The U.S. is in the middle of the worst outbreak of
measles since the disease was eradicated from the
country in 2000. Many doctors have never seen a case of
measles and Deane Waldman, MD, says that’s because of
mass vaccination programs and herd immunity. Dr.
Waldman says the measles outbreak is a not-so-subtle
reminder of how important vaccination is. “Dangerous
pathogens like polio, smallpox, meningococcus, etc.
aren’t dead and gone. They’re just suppressed. They’re
still out there in the environment. If we let up our
guard, we could again see children paralyzed by polio
or babies who are blind and deaf, with defects in both
brain and heart secondary to German measles (rubella).
I’ve seen a patient in an iron lung and don’t ever want
to again!” Deane Waldman, MD MBA, is a board-certified
pediatrician, a Distinguished Senior Fellow at Texas
Public Policy Foundation, and the author of “Curing the
Cancer in U.S. Healthcare.” Contact him at (505)
269-2776; dw@deanewaldman.com

4. ==> We Love Moms, Why Don’t They Love Themselves?

Moms do everything for everyone… except themselves.
Joffre McClung says this Mother’s Day, if you really
want to get Mom something she needs, encourage her to
practice self-love. She says, “Self-love is anything
but selfish, and moms need it more than anyone else.
And not just on Mother’s Day, but throughout the year!”
Invite this exuberant self-love expert on your show and
learn five things Mom can add to her daily life to
practice more self-love and mirror self-love for her
kids and partner. Joffre believes showing kids how to
be self-loving is one of the best gifts a mother can
give a child. 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, Joffre is
the author of “The Heart of the Matter.” Contact her at
(917) 994-0225 (TX); JMcClung@rtirguests.com

5. ==> Even Stepmoms Deserve a Happy Mother’s Day

Stepmoms have often been portrayed as home-wreckers and
child-haters in movies and TV but most women who take
on this impossible-to-prepare-for role just want to
love their partner’s children. Sadly, when Mother’s Day
rolls around they’re often forgotten or go
unappreciated and unless they have their own kids, the
only one left to celebrate them is their husband.
Cathryn Bond Doyle, a Stepmom herself, can suggest ways
to help you—or the Stepmom you love—feel valued and
acknowledged this Mother’s Day. She’ll share practical
advice about Mother’s Day and talk about using
creativity to have a great holiday. In 2000, Cathryn
left banking and founded Stepmoms on a Mission® to
support, train and mentor stepmothers looking for
answers. Cathryn’s upbeat conversational style,
combined with a treasure trove of Stepmom-tested
suggestions, will energize listeners whether they’re
Stepmoms themselves or want to help the Stepmoms they
love. Cathryn’s new book is “Stepmoms on a Mission.”
Contact Cathryn Bond Doyle at (609) 206-2009 (NJ);
cathryn@smoms.org?

6. ==> Do a Show on Forgiveness for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is meant to be a day to celebrate moms who
loved and nurtured us. However, not all of us had
mothers who fit that description. If you had a mother
who made you feel worthless every day of your life
beginning as a young child could you forgive her? Wade
Meadows did. In fact, he was her caregiver when she was
dying. Wade will reveal how he was able to let go of
all the traumatic things his mother put him through in
order to forgive her and emotionally free himself. This
insightful upbeat guest will inspire other people to
find peace despite their own chaotic upbringings and
perhaps bring about a few mother and child reunions.
Wade is the author of “Letters from the Ashes” and
Ashes Forged Into Manhood.” Reach him at 225) 224-8697;
WMeadows@rtirguests.com

7. ==> How Foreign Aid Is Hurting Africa

America sends millions in taxpayer dollars around the
world to help those in need, but does the money really
end up helping the intended recipients? Author,
speaker, and retired neurosurgeon Dr. Sylvanus Ayeni is
president of Pan Africa Children Advocacy Watch, Inc.
and says that extreme corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa
means that too many US taxpayer dollars end up lining
the pockets of corrupt officials instead of helping
poor families. His new book, “Rescue Thyself: Change in
Sub-Saharan Africa Must Come from Within,” reveals what
many in the West don’t understand about the root causes
of Sub-Saharan Africa’s plight and the necessary steps
to improve the situation. Ask him: What do you consider
the negative unintended consequences of foreign aid?
Can America do anything to ensure the sustainability of
projects undertaken with foreign aid funds? Contact
Sylvanus Ayeni at (301) 812-4579 (MD);
SAyeni@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Former Agent Reveals Behind-the-Scenes IRS Chaos

April 15th has come and gone, but millions of Americans
are still angry because of the complicated, stressful
taxation they must navigate. What most taxpayers don’t
realize: The feared IRS is actually a hotbed of
incompetence and disorder that hurts you. So says
former IRS agent and tax expert Richard Green who will
shock audiences by revealing how the Internal Revenue
Service is staffed year-round by slow-moving staff
using antiquated technology. As your guest, Green will
answer questions like: What types of IRS
miscommunication and lack of cooperation happen? How do
taxpayers suffer because of such poor service? Are
decisions for audits fair? Only someone like Green,
who’s seen it firsthand, can blow the whistle on the
chaotic IRS. Richard Green has authored “Agents of
Deceit”. Contact him at (909) 570-1509;
rgreen@rtirguests.com.

9. ==> Why the Beatles Will Live Forever

Ringo and Paul are still touring and Paul has had
nearly 40 million hits and counting on “Carpool
Karaoke.” Perhaps even more remarkable is the Beatles’
“White Album” made it into the Billboard Top 10 – 50
years after its release! This timeless group remains a
favorite of everyone from baby boomers to millennials.
All of this is not news to Susan Shumsky, who regularly
regales Beatles fans with fascinating unknown facts
about the Fab Four’s “White Album” and their lives in
the 1960s. When you interview Susan, you’ll learn:
three shocking reasons the Beatles’ left India in a
huff, stunning predictions their guru made about them,
and astounding hidden stories behind the song lyrics
written under their guru’s influence, such as “Dear
Prudence,” “Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill,” “Get
Back,” “Revolution,” “Across the Universe,” “My Sweet
Lord,” “Mother Nature’s Son,” “Blackbird,” “Why Don’t
We Do it in the Road,” “Dehra Dun,” “Back in the USSR,”
“Fool on the Hill,” and more. Also, you’ll discover how
Ringo’s new book is connected to the Beatles time in
India. Susan spent 22 years living in the ashrams of
the Beatles’ guru and six years on his personal staff.
She is the author of 16 books including “Maharishi &
Me: Seeking Enlightenment with the Beatles’ Guru” and
has done over 1,000 media appearances. Contact her at
(917) 336-7184; SShumsky@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Want to Become an Activist? Here’s How!

Dr. Ira Williams often calls himself the “Don Quixote”
of Health Care Reform. At 85, he is probably one of the
oldest activists around. For decades he’s been hounding
all five Federal Agencies created to solve the health
care crisis in this country. Even with those agencies,
our health care system is still a mess AND medical
errors leading to deaths in hospitals continues to
rise. Dr. Williams has developed a system to empower
local grassroots activists in each state to radically
change our health care delivery system. He’ll tell your
audience why each state is responsible for our nation’s
healthcare delivery system and how to organize state
wide grassroots activists that will challenge the
current system and WIN! Dr. Ira Williams is an
experienced surgeon and a medical malpractice expert
witness. His latest book is “Healthcare Warriors, Why
and How to Become One.” Contact him at (864) 479-8613;
IWilliams@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Is Your House Clean but Toxic?

Your house may be ‘clean’ but it could still be making
you and your pets sick. Eco-interior designer Charisse
Marei says there are an alarming number of harmful,
chemical-laden cleaning products in our linen closets,
basements, kitchens and bathrooms, all of which combine
to create indoor air that is five times more polluted
than air found outside. “It’s distressing to realize
each spritz and squeeze of a bottle contributes to poor
indoor air quality. It doesn’t stop there. As you
breathe in a plethora of fine mist particulates, it
negatively affects well-being—clarity, health, energy,
and oh, so much more.” Marei (pronounced Moray) will
share tips, recipes, lists and other resources to make
listeners homes what they should be: a safe place to
live and a place of respite for their families. Marei
is a consulting expert and the author of “Eco-Conscious
Home: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle in Your Heart &
Home” and the series “One Room at a Time: A Timeless
Keepsake and Eco-Conscious Home for Breathe-able
Clean.” Contact her at (610) 505-8695;
cm@charissemarei.com

12. ==> Is It Time to Turn Off Your Electronics?

Texting and social media can help you to stay
connected, yet at the same time, are they ruining your
relationships with your family members? Invite author
and award-winning screenwriter, TV/film producer, and
journalist Maryann Ridini Spencer to share her tips on
how to cut back on using electronics and start living
in the moment and enjoying life more. Her novel, “Lady
in the Window,” examines how to fully experience the
richness of life. Ask her: How can you break your
addiction to electronics? How can you stay connected to
friends and family without relying on social media?
Contact Maryann Ridini Spencer at (818) 492-9135 (CA);
MSpencer@rtirguests.com

13. ==> How to Go from Monday Blues to a Weekend
Attitude

Well, it’s just another rainy Monday. You woke up late,
traffic is at a standstill and you hate your job.
Whoopee!!! Can you really turn it all around by
shifting your thoughts? Annie Evans says you can AND
overcome even more serious tragedies. Evans personally
knows that changing attitudes can make a major mindset
shift. Being raised by a severely mentally-ill mom and
losing two life partners is just the tip of the
iceberg. Evans will share her startling story and help
listeners learn real strategies to change their
mindsets. They’ll learn ways to make a major shift back
to the land of happy living. Contact her at
aevans@rtirguests.com or (310) 621-0456.

14. ==> Animal Communicator Tells All about Your Pet

Wouldn’t it be nice to know what is going through your
pet’s mind? If you had an animal communicator you could
turn to? Well, now you have one in Dawn Crystal. Dawn
has been healing people and animals over the air using
sound for 25 years and has been interviewed on the
radio more than 40 times; she has also been a guest on
major TV shows. Now it’s your turn to interview her and
maybe get some free advice about your own pet. For
instance, Dawn may be able to tell you why your dog is
feeling anxious, why your pet is sick but the
prescribed drugs aren’t working or why your pet just
destroyed your slippers. Contact her at (807) 907-6294;
DCrystal@rtirguests.com

15. ==> What’s Behind the Rise in Boomer Suicides?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, suicide rates for those aged 45 to 64 have
increased dramatically in recent times. Sandra
Matheson, a boomer herself, believes this has to do
with ongoing societal changes. “People used to remain
in the same careers for life,” she says. “Now, many
companies think that they are paying older workers too
much, resulting in lay-offs of older employees. In
addition, they are often being supervised by younger
people. It is harder for older employees to compete.
It’s pretty frightening.” The good news is, it’s never
too late to reinvent yourself and live your best life
ever. Sandra experienced a painful midlife divorce,
retirement from her veterinary career due to health
factors and financial hardship to find joy and success
as a farmer and rancher. And she can show you how you
can, too. Sandra is the author of the upcoming book
“Thrive After 40 ? How to Seize Life and Grow Your
Dreams!” at (360) 325-4221; smatheson@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Deceived: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

Did you know it’s possible to reverse every disease?
That medicines don’t cure diseases – they are simply
managing the disease at the cost of side effects? That
not all “good” foods are good for everyone? Reena
Jadhav knows first-hand how important it is to take
control of your health and your body. She’ll share
short cuts she learned the hard way, as she fought her
way back to good health after 28 symptoms of an auto-
immune illness went misdiagnosed and untreated for
years. A highly successful tech entrepreneur, educated
at Wharton and Harvard, Reena has a strong personal
story of surviving two major illnesses before the age
of 50. Reena is the author of the HealJournal and
creator of the New Health Pyramid. Her newest book
“Healed” empowers people to take back their health
using science. Contact Reena Jadhav at (650) 309-1005;
RJadhav@rtirguests.com

17. ==> Best-Kept Secrets of Successful Teenagers

Teenagers are often known for being moody or silly, and
seemingly lost among the worry and angst of their
“almost an adult” years. But what about those teens who
are happy, hopeful, well-adjusted, and making confident
progress academically and in their everyday lives? What
do they know that could help ALL young people? Explore
this with acclaimed author Paul Bernabei, whose many
books of the Top 20 series include “TOP 20 Teens.”
He’ll reveal how today’s most successful teens think
smarter and foster positive beliefs while learning from
their mistakes. Bernabei will also talk about social-
emotional learning and how this benefits students in
personal and school life. Appreciative audiences (teens
themselves and their mentors/parents/teachers) will
also hear about must-know lifelong secrets for “people-
smart” communication, conflict resolution,
demonstrating kindness, specializing in effective
responses and much more. Contact Bernabei at (651)
362-9128; pbernabei@rtirguests.com

18. ==> Hungry … Homeless … and in College

When you think of homelessness and hunger, images of
college students rarely come to mind. But the reality
is that 36 percent of university students and 46
percent of community college students have poor housing
situations. Worse still, 12 percent of community
college students and 9 percent of university students
are actually homeless. Glen Dunzweiler, an advocate for
the homeless, knows that some folks just don’t want to
talk about the homeless problem. It isn’t pretty but it
is pretty important. Interview Glen to learn what you
don’t know about homelessness in America and how the
education we provide youngsters is actually making the
problem worse. Glen is a filmmaker, producer, director,
public speaker and 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) 703-2219;
GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

19. ==> What Happens When Kids Make Up their Own
Homework?

Why do kindergartners love school but by the end of
high school most students can’t wait to leave? The joy
and excitement that can be found in those early years
quickly dissipates, but fixing it is easier than you
think! “There are so many ways to create a perfect
school,” says Lee Jenkins, a career educator with a
passion for improving student learning in school. “From
giving students choice in how to do homework to
creating a team feel in every classroom, where they are
more interested in outperforming their own best work
instead of competing with each other, it works!” In
fact, teachers using Lee’s method are seeing an
increase in classroom learning by six times the
national average! Lee Jenkins is currently working on
his new book “How to Create a Perfect School” (June
2019), foreword by Jack Canfield. He’s been an educator
and administrator both in public schools and
universities. Contact Lee Jenkins at (484) 306-8784;
LJenkins@rtirguests.com

20. ==> Interview the Decision Doctor

Have you ever had to make a tough decision? Like
whether to leave a job? Get out of a relationship? Or
what medical treatment to pursue? It can leave you
feeling scared, lonely, and frozen with fear. Terrie
Novak is an expert at decision-making… or “choice-
making” as she likes to call it. As a systems analyst,
she does it every day at work for her customers. So,
when she was faced with a scary diagnosis and an even
scarier treatment option, she decided (after freaking
out) to apply what she does at work to help her make
some important decisions. Terrie will share her
powerful story with your audience and explain how her
three-step decision making process makes any decision
easier to make. Terrie Novak works in software
engineering as a systems analyst. Her unique framework
for “choice-making” can be applied to decisions of any
kind. Her upcoming book, “The Decision Doctor” outlines
a three-step process she created to help heal herself.
Contact Terrie at (503) 336-3767; TNovak@rtirguests.com

04/25/19 RTIR Newsletter: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas, Concussion Warnings, Food Addictions

01. Trump Transition Staffer: It’s Time for GOP to Dump Trump!
02. Should Felons Be Allowed to Vote?
03. Harry and Meghan, Africa Doesn’t Want You
04. How to Cope with a Bridezilla/Groomzilla
05. Are You Married to a Stepmom? Must-Have Mother’s Day Advice
06. What Women Really Want for Mother’s Day
07. Do Happy Mothers Have Happy Kids?
08. God Will Heal the Pain of Childless Women
09. M.D. Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Prince’s Death
10. Why are Women Required to Save Our World?
11. Surgeon: Why Docs Push Surgery & Drugs that Don’t Work
12. Should Your Refrigerator Be Your Medicine Cabinet?
13. Could You or Your Kid Have a Concussion and Not Know it?
14. Why Are Office Affairs So Common?
15. Spot the Warning Signs of Dangerous Jealousy
16. Why Sex and Life Are Better After Your Husband is Gone
17. How to Know if You’re Addicted to Food
18. Meditation for the 21st Century
19. Master the Power of Public Speaking
20. My Grandfather Was the Most Interesting Man in the World
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1. ==> Trump Transition Staffer: It’s Time for GOP to
Dump Trump!

J.W. Verret was a Trump transition staffer. He’s worked
on every Republican presidential transition team for
the past 10 years and recently served as counsel to the
Republican-led House Financial Services Committee. But
he says the Mueller report was his tipping point and
now it’s now time for Republicans to impeach Donald
Trump. He writes in the Atlantic: “Politics is a team
sport, and if you actively work within a political
party, there is some expectation that you will follow
orders and rally behind the leader, even when you
disagree. There is a point, though, at which that
expectation turns from a mix of loyalty and pragmatism
into something more sinister, a blind devotion that
serves to enable criminal conduct.” And adds,
“Republicans who stand up to Trump today may face some
friendly fire. Today’s Republican electorate seems
spellbound by the sound bites of Twitter and cable
news, for which Trump is a born wizard. Yet, in time,
we can help rebuild the Republican Party, enabling it
to rise from the ashes of the post-Trump apocalypse
into a party with renewed commitment to principles of
liberty, opportunity, and the rule of law.” J.W. Verret
is professor of law at George Mason University Antonin
Scalia Law School. Contact him at (703) 993-8038;
jverret@gmu.edu or J.W.Verret@VeritasAnalyticsLLC.com

2. ==> Should Felons Be Allowed to Vote?

One of the issues currently being debated among
Presidential hopefuls is the issue of allowing felons
the right to vote. Legal expert Andrew Novak believes
felons should give up some rights, but voting isn’t one
of them. He says it’s really just a ploy to preserve
white rural power and prison gerrymandering. “Many
prisoners are racial minorities or people who live in
urban areas, which means these places lose voting
population, while more conservative areas gain
nonvoting population.” Many states are in the process
of revising their laws to allow ex-prisoners to vote,
voting by current prisoners only exists in Maine,
Puerto Rico, and Vermont. Novack says the trend across
the developed world is to allow at least some prisoners
to vote. “We should not assume that prisoners are less
knowledgeable about politics than those outside of
prison—that’s a pretty low bar, after all. Isolating
prisoners from the political process during and after
their incarceration further stigmatizes and isolates
them, and that can encourage reoffending.” A lawyer by
training, Andrew Novak teaches courses related to
international criminal justice and human rights. He was
previously an adjunct professor of law at American
University. Contact him at anovak2@gmu.edu or (703)
993-8315; cls1@gmu.edu

3. ==> Harry and Meghan, Africa Doesn’t Want You

There are reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
may be considering a move to Africa sometime after the
birth of their child. Some says Meghan wants to explore
her and her child’s African roots but Kehinde Andrews
says, “If Harry and Meghan do make the move, they will
not be representing modern multiracial couples
everywhere, but the colonial institution that is the
British monarchy.” Andrews says South Africa would be
the most fitting destination of all their options.
“With its history of apartheid and steep racial
divisions, the country reflects much of what is wrong
with post-colonial Africa. More than half the black
population live below the poverty line, while the same
can be said for the less than 1% of whites. Harry and
Meghan living in a gated community, surrounded by the
largely white elite and locked away from extreme
poverty, would be the most appropriate symbol of royal
privilege in the 21st century.” Kehinde Andrews is an
associate professor in sociology at Birmingham City
University and the author of “Back to Black: Retelling
Black Radicalism for the 21st Century.” Contact him at
Kehinde.andrews@bcu.ac.uk

4. ==> How to Cope with a Bridezilla/Groomzilla

It’s supposed to be a wonderful celebration of love,
but weddings can also bring out the worst in people,
including the bride and groom! It’s the countdown to
wedding season and it seems Bridezillas and Groomzillas
are everywhere. How does this happen? Invite
psychologist Dr. John Huber to explain the psychology
behind Bridezilla behavior and signs that you may have
succumbed to the condition yourself. He’ll also tell
listeners how to cope with someone who’s acting like a
tyrant. “The first thing a person should realize is
that your spouse, friend, family member who is acting
like a Bridezilla is not mentally healthy right now.
Severe stress, anxiety, and peer pressure can all take
a taxing toll on a person’s mindset.” Dr. Huber says
some Bridezillas have control issues, some have over-
sized egos and others have learned to use bad behavior
to get what they want. The good news is that the
‘condition’ is usually temporary. Dr. John Huber is the
chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit
mental health organization. He’s appeared on hundreds
of radio shows and dozens of national television
programs. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103;
(919) 377-1200.

5. ==> Are You Married to a Stepmom? Must-Have Mother’s
Day Advice

Not surprisingly, Mother’s Day isn’t usually a
Stepmom’s favorite holiday. With all the love and
attention focused on mothers, Stepmoms often get lost
in the shuffle and can feel forgotten and
unappreciated. And for many, the only person there to
celebrate them is their husband! Cathryn Bond Doyle, a
Stepmom herself, says men can do a lot to help Stepmoms
enjoy the holiday—with or without kids involved (wink,
wink)! Invite Cathryn to share ways to make a
Stepmom’s Mother’s Day special. She’ll explain how to
negotiate the ‘Loyalty War,’ ways to show appreciation
for all your spouse does for your children, and how a
simple change in how you refer to your ex can reduce
stress. In 2000, Cathryn left banking and founded
Stepmoms on a Mission® to support, train and mentor
stepmothers looking for answers. Cathryn’s upbeat
conversational style, combined with a treasure trove of
Stepmom-tested suggestions, will energize listeners
whether they’re Stepmoms themselves or want to help the
Stepmoms they love. Cathryn’s new book is “Stepmoms on
a Mission.” Contact Cathryn Bond Doyle at (609)
206-2009 (NJ); cathryn@smoms.org

6. ==> What Women Really Want for Mother’s Day

Cards, breakfast in bed, flowers and candy are all very
nice. But, according to Adita Yrizarry-Lang, what busy
multitasking women really want for Mother’s Day is time
for themselves. Pointing out that most women put their
own needs on the back burner while taking care of
everyone else’s, Adita will lay out a plan that helps
women put aside their need for perfection and put their
own needs first. She’ll encourage women to put a smile
on their face every day by rediscovering what truly
makes them happy and building that into their lives
along with time to meditate, exercise and eat right. A
busy mother herself, 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

7. ==> Do Happy Mothers Have Happy Kids?

As we prepare to celebrate motherhood on May 12, the
spotlight is on Mom, and Emily Slingluff says it’s
important to understand how important a happy mother is
to having happy children. Invite her to talk about the
importance of raising happy children, and how
mothers—and fathers—can change the equation. She says,
“The formative years of life are called formative for a
reason. And the main influence in those first years is
the parent.” Slingluff says parents have more influence
than anyone in raising a kinder, happier generation.
She’ll discuss clear and easy ways to help kids be
happy with life. Emily Slingluff is the author of
several parenting books including “Peace” and
“Parenting without Punishment.” Contact her at (757)
800-0246; eslingluff@rtirguests.com

8. ==> God Will Heal the Pain of Childless Women

Mother’s Day is the day we honor the women who brought
us into the world and raised us. But it can also be a
painful reminder for those unable to conceive or who
have lost babies to miscarriage. Veronica Anusionwu
says it can be especially challenging for church-going
women who may feel forgotten by God as they sit through
services in which mothers are praised and honored.
Through her ministry, Veronica helps women overcome the
internal blocks and challenges that confront them in
their struggle to conceive. With the use of healing
prayers, she’s helped numerous families overcome
infertility. Invite her on your show and learn how
women can get pregnant using God’s Word and how to
catch God’s ear and become fertile even if your case is
considered medically impossible. Veronica has written
more than 30 books on fertility, healing, childbirth
and relationships including her latest, “God Has Not
Forgotten You: Hope for a Woman Struggling to Conceive”
which offers several prayers particularly attuned to
Mother’s Day. Contact: Veronica Anusionwu at
v@helpforinfertility.com

9. ==> M.D. Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Prince’s
Death

When pop artist Prince died from a drug overdose on
April 21, 2016, his legions of fans were shocked and
saddened. But they never really learned the truth about
how his death could have been prevented. Addiction
specialist Isaac Alexis, M.D., can share how Prince,
Elvis, Michael Jackson and other icons who succumbed to
drug overdoses could have been saved. “With Prince, his
death could have been prevented by restricting his
maximum daily dose,” Dr. Isaac says. “He could have
used more physical therapy and occupational therapy
alongside cognitive behavioral therapy to talk out what
current issues were in his environment that ‘triggered’
his drug use.” Dr. Isaac completed an internship in
trauma surgery at Cornell University at New York
Hospital of Queens and spent many years working for the
criminal justice system. He served as medical director
at the Department of Justice as well as director of
infection control and chair of the quality improvement
medical committee. He is the author of “Life and Death
behind the Brick and Razor-Code Red Diamond” and the
upcoming “The Seductive Pink Crystal.” Contact him at
IAlexis@rtirguests.com; 315-935-6348

10. ==> Why are Women Required to Save Our World?

Our world, according to many experts, is heading
towards self-destruction. The existence of worldwide
nuclear weapons, countries run by tribal leaders and
unstable dictators, and a way of thinking that Einstein
called “a silent addiction leading to species suicide”
doesn’t bode well for any of us. Interview Donald Pet,
M.D., a psychiatrist who believes if we want to get
serious about creating world peace women are the
answer! “Women by nature are nurturers, men by nature
create war,” says Dr. Pet. “Women are natural
communicators who use negotiating to show strength
instead of bully tactics!” Pet is the founder of the
Education Community (EC), a nonprofit organization that
offers free college level courses on how to develop a
“new way of thinking” that promotes happiness, love and
peace. His EC initiative has been endorsed by Jack
Canfield, Brian Tracy and many others. Contact Dr.
Donald Pet at (860) 253-2691; DPet@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Surgeon: Why Docs Push Surgery & Drugs that
Don’t Work

Surgeries, opioid prescriptions, a plethora of
commercial products and snake oil remedies for back
pain are flooding the market. Noted spine surgeon David
Hanscom, M.D., will explain why they don’t work and can
actually increase back pain. He’ll disclose the hidden
agenda of doctors and drug manufacturers promising
miracle cures and pushing pills, while revealing what
really causes back pain and how most people can cure it
themselves. Hanscom, author of “Back in Control: A
Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain” will take the
medical and pharmaceutical professions to task,
presenting research-based evidence and information
about the direct connection between stress, anxiety and
physical pain. He’ll also explore how anxiety and
stress have led to drug abuse, gratuitous surgeries and
just plain bad-doctoring for kids and adults. Dr.
Hanscom has appeared on many programs including The Dr.
Oz Show. Contact him dhanscom@rtirguests.com; (206)
890-1892

12. ==> Should Your Refrigerator Be Your Medicine
Cabinet?

Conventional wisdom tells us that when we’re sick, we
should seek out a medication to heal us. However, you
may find a better remedy in your refrigerator! Ed
Dodge, M.D. says veggies and fruits have proven healing
power and when tested side-by-side with expensive
medications, often get the best results. Which foods
help reduce inflammation and which ones can prevent
certain types of infection? Invite Dr. Dodge, author of
“Family: A Family Doc’s Memoir of Life in Africa and
the US,” to find out! Learn what antioxidants are and
how many types there are, some surprising healing
properties of foods, and whether veggies and fruits can
replace medication for some people. Contact Ed Dodge at
(484) 259-9887; EDodge@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Could You or Your Kid Have a Concussion and Not
Know it?

“Yes!” says Paul Wand, M.D., P.A., “And with spring
sports in, full swing many parents are wondering how to
keep their kids safe from sports injuries – mostly
concussion-related.” Many parents don’t even realize
that even some non-contact sports can cause concussions
in kids like swimming, basketball, volleyball,
wrestling, soccer, baseball, mixed martial arts and
even cheerleading! Wand, a neurologist who specializes
in concussions and how to diagnose and treat them more
quickly and more easily, will explain how your child,
or you for that matter, could have a concussion and
have no idea. How is this possible? Sometimes symptoms
relating to the concussion don’t show up until months
or years later. And for about 20% of the population who
actually go to the ER and undergo CT or MRI scans they
are told they are perfectly fine, when in reality they
aren’t. Dr. Paul Wand has been practicing medicine for
35 years. He’s the author of the upcoming “The
Concussion Cure: Three Proven Methods to Heal Your
Brain.” Contact him at (954) 743-5380;
PWand@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Why Are Office Affairs So Common?

Tamara Lashchyk will point out that 85 percent of all
affairs begin at the office. Tamara, whose last name is
pronounced Lash-check, will explore what makes these
affairs and romances so tempting, how hard it is to
conceal such relationships from coworkers and who is
likely to pay the price if things go bad. Tamara is a
Wall Street executive, business consultant and career
coach as well as the author of the bestselling book,
“Lose the Gum: A Survival Guide for Women on Wall
Street, Main Street and Every Street in Between.”
Contact Tamara at (848) 373-3543;
TLashchyk@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Spot the Warning Signs of Dangerous Jealousy

It can be flattering if your partner seems slightly
jealous when others show interest in you, but when does
it cross the line and indicate a more serious threat?
Invite author, speaker, and personal transformation
expert Arnoux Goran to reveal the warning signs of
dangerous jealousy. He’ll explain the behaviors to
watch for, whether a jealous partner can change, and
when to know that it’s time to end the relationship.
Goran’s method to reprogram yourself was studied by the
University of California, Irvine, and proven to be 100%
effective. His new book is “The Answer: How to Change
Your Life and Make Your Dreams Come True.” Contact
Arnoux Goran at (878) 203-8231 (CA);
AGoran@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Why Sex and Life Are Better After Your Husband
is Gone

He may be dead and gone, kicked to the curb or just out
the door, but you are finally alone to explore your own
sexuality and discover who you really are. It’s a
fabulous exploration! That’s what your audience will
learn from Katherine Webster, author of “Becoming Madam
Widow.” Definitely not your typical “Woe is Me Widow,”
Katherine tackles the real nitty-gritty issues of being
a female alone at mid-life and does so with frankness
and humor. Whether listeners are alone by fate or
choice, they’ll gain a whole new perspective on their
circumstance. She’ll also give listeners easy ways to
reinvent themselves, kick-start the second part of life
and go from being middle-aged miserable to mid-life
magnificent with or without a man. Webster is a
spitfire of a guest who wants provocative topics and
isn’t afraid to show the world that real women are
feisty and bad-ass. Contact her at
KWebster@rtirguests.com; (416) 921-2084.

17. ==> How to Know if You’re Addicted to Food

Did you know that over 100 million people are obese in
the US alone? Food addiction is rampant in this country
and you could be addicted to food and not even know it!
“Of the 10 most common addictions food is definitely
way up there,” says Michael McGee, M.D. – a
psychiatrist who blends science with spirituality to
give people back control over their lives. He says it’s
time for Americans to take a long hard look at their
love affair with food! Dr. McGee will show your
audience how to look at the science of habit and his
“Good now, Bad later” philosophy to help them figure
out if they are addicted to food (or anything else!)
and what they can do to gain more control over their
choices. He’ll share 3 easy ways to make your eating
habits healthy again – simply by making unhealthy food
not obvious, unattractive and difficult to obtain! Dr.
Michael McGee trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical
Schools. He’s the author of “The Joy of Recovery: The
New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact
him at (978) 971-9703; MMcGee@rtirguests.com

18. ==> Meditation for the 21st Century

Have you joined the millions of wise people from Oprah
to Howard Stern to many of your own colleagues and
friends who meditate daily? How will this benefit you
by reducing stress and avoiding stress-related
ailments, from headaches to heart problems and from
arthritis to asthma? How does meditation help in
successfully treating addictions and anxiety, and even
preventing/dropping bad habits? Learn more about
solving our 21st Century lifestyle issues with
meditation methods that have been around for millennia.
Meditation expert, author and speaker John Sambalino
will debunk myths about meditation and help countless
people improve their lives by meditating. He says
meditation even helps prison inmates become more
rehabilitated. John Sambalino’s latest book is “Is God
in That Bottle Cap? A Search for Truth.” Contact him at
(856) 245-5062; jsambalino@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Master the Power of Public Speaking

Eventually we’re all called upon to speak in front of a
group – whether it’s for career, school,
clients/customers, organization, place of worship or a
family gathering. How can one win BIG (rather than
dread) that public speaking? What does it take to have
the needed confidence, charisma and topnotch delivery?
Audiences will thank you for interviewing Jill Jaysen,
a communications and leadership development expert who
says we have all been mis-taught when it comes to
public speaking. She’ll explain why the same old
recycled, generic formulas and gimmicks like practicing
at a mirror, videotaping yourself and picturing the
audience in their underwear, actually create mediocre
speakers. Ask her: When does your speech really start?
How does NLP relate? What are the biggest speaking
turn-offs despite what experts say? Contact Jill Jaysen
at (203) 442-9301; jjaysen@rtirguests.com.

20. ==> My Grandfather Was the Most Interesting Man in
the World

Prince Serge Obolensky was known as the Prince of New
York. Born a Russian Prince in 1890, he married a
Russian princess, escaped to England from the
Bolsheviks with a price on his head, immigrated to the
US with his second wife Alice Astor – an American
princess – in 1924, and reigned supreme at the St.
Regis Hotel in Manhattan working for Vincent Astor who
asked him to help restore the grand hotel. In 1931, at
the age of 53, Serge joined the Commandos under “Wild
Bill” Donovan and completed two successful missions
parachuting into Nazi-occupied Europe. Ivan Obolensky,
Serge’s grandson, has fond memories of meeting his
legendary grandfather for lunch at the St. Regis… and
has many amazing true stories to relate, not only about
his grandfather but also the Astors and American
aristocratic life at that time. Ivan Obolensky is an
author and a true Renaissance man in his own right. He
is the author of “Eye of the Moon.” Contact Ivan
Obolensky at (818) 495-8731; IObolensky@rtirguests.com

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