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01. Domination: How the U.S. Achieved it and Who Wants It Now
02. How Congress Could Rein in the Supreme Court
03. It’s National Pet Month: Do a Show on Celebrity Pets
04. Therapist? 1 in 3 Prefer Their Hair Stylist
05. Is it Ever OK for a Boss to Yell?
06. How to Use Brain Glue to Make Your Ideas Stick
07. Secrets of the World’s Most Celebrated Brands
08. From Tic-Tac-Toe Chickens to Roulette Wheel Custody Battles: Crazy Stories from the Courtroom
09. The Amazing Health Benefits of ‘Microadventures’
10. Why 39-Year-Old Actor Chris Hemsworth Is Concerned About Alzheimer’s, and You Should Be Too
11. Tips to Get the Most From Your Doc Visits
12. How Slowing Down Can Make You More Productive
13. What Would We Do if Aliens Contacted Us?
14. What Is an Empath – and Could You Be One?
15. How to Make ‘Happy’ Choices

1. ==> Domination: How the U.S. Achieved it and Who Wants It Now

At a time when some claim the United States is “destined for war” with China, and when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked fresh concerns about nuclear war, foreign policy expert Sean Mirski offers a window into where we’re headed by looking at how the U.S. became the world’s greatest power in the century after the Civil War. Minski’s new book, “We May Dominate the World: Ambition, Anxiety, and the Rise of the American Colossus,” details how the U.S. achieved complete supremacy by squeezing European rivals out of the hemisphere while landing forces on their neighbors’ soil with dizzying frequency. He offers a window into the trajectory that other regional powers — including China, Russia, and Iran — may take in the coming decades. Minski says understanding the factors that led a rising United States to conduct a muscular foreign policy in its neighborhood can shed valuable light on how to prevent Armageddon in our own century. Sean Mirski is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He currently practices national security, foreign relations, and appellate law and is a visiting scholar at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or Erin Bolden at (703) 980-2705

2. ==> How Congress Could Rein in the Supreme Court

While many argue that the separation of powers constrains Congress from imposing meaningful checks on the Supreme Court, Steve Vladeck says that’s not true. The author of “The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic” points out that in the first century under the Constitution Congress repeatedly used an array of unquestioned constitutional powers to check the court. “Even the most pro-judiciary readings of the Constitution still leave to Congress broad control over the court’s docket, its budget and just about everything else short of the justices’ tenure and salaries,” he says. “Thus, it isn’t that the Constitution prevents Congress from pulling these levers to exert influence over the court; it’s that Congress has chosen to stop pulling them.” Steve Vladeck is a professor at the University of Texas School of Law.” Contact him at (512) 475-9198; svladeck@law.utexas.edu

3. ==> It’s National Pet Month: Do a Show on Celebrity Pets

People are their most genuine selves when they’re with their pets, even celebrities. Celebrate National Pet Month, with photographer Johanna Siegmann, whose new book, “In Good Company,” features portraits of notable people with their pets. “No matter how experienced or nervous someone is about being photographed, interviewed or even in crowds, as soon as they are with their pets, everything changes,” Siegmann says. Unlike traditional pet portraits, these unique images depict the relationship between people and their beloved pets and portray everyday moments between them, which are intimate and mundane, often humorous, whimsical, or touching, and always genuine. Participants include the late Ed Asner, Ed Begley Jr., Richard Karn, Norman Lear, Adam Schiff, Eric Swalwell and many others from a wide range of fields including the arts, science, literature, performance and music. A portion of the book’s profits will go to support Apex Protection Project, a Los Angeles-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created to save wolves through education, rescue and advocacy. Contact Harlan Boll at harlan@bhbpr.com

4.==> Therapist? 1 in 3 Prefer Their Hair Stylist

Beauty parlors and barber shops have always been a place to bond and literally “let your hair down,” but has the stylist’s chair become the therapist’s couch? May is Mental Health Month, and according to one recent poll, nearly a third of Americans (32%) say they are more likely to discuss their worries with the person who cuts their hair than with a professional therapist. Women, younger adults, Midwesterners and Hispanics are most likely of all to do so, according to the survey of 1,005 Americans by pollsters on behalf of AQ, an anxiety management app. Dr. Shaun Nanavati, a neuropsychologist, says time, money and stigma can prevent people from going to a mental health professional, plus there just aren’t enough trained therapists to meet the overwhelming demand. Stylists and barbers, of course, lack the training and qualifications to tackle many of the issues that trained therapists do, stresses Dr. Nanavati. “And yet some of their clients may feel more relaxed, trusting and open with them than they would with a trained therapist.” He’ll share ways to bridge the therapy gap including an innovative new app that collects vitals through an Apple Watch. It tracks anxiety levels in real time and offers proven measures to help lower anxiety in the moment. Dr. Nanavati is the chief science officer of AQ. Contact Todd Brabender at toddb@spreadthenewspr.com

5. ==> Is it Ever OK for a Boss to Yell?

Some bosses are quiet while others tend to shout. But is it ever OK to raise your voice to an employee? Workplace expert Christina Curtis says what matters most is the overall relationship a boss has with employees. “If there is a healthy relationship where employees feel like they can speak up and ask questions, then if a boss’s stress comes through once in a while, there is an understanding that they are only human, and they can apologize if they have made a mistake,” she says. “When it becomes a trend that bosses are yelling or undermining employees, that is abusive supervision and is super stressful for employees. It is hard to be around, and it will inevitably make the quality of work go down as people don’t feel like they can get help, ask questions, or make mistakes.” Curtis will share ways executives can voice their displeasure with subordinates in a professional manner and discuss generational differences when it comes to leadership styles. Christina Curtis is founder of Curtis Leadership Consulting and the author of “Choosing Greatness: An Evidence-Based Approach to Achieving Exceptional Outcomes.” Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988 (call/text); markgoldman73@gmail.com

6. ==> How to Use Brain Glue to Make Your Ideas Stick

James Bond (no, not THAT one!) knows how to get to yes in surprising and unexpected ways. And whether you’re looking to sell more of your products or services, level up your career with a raise or promotion, or boost your personal life through better relationships, you need to hear from this guest. He reveals the incredible secrets to highly effective persuasion that will have more people than you ever imagined saying “yes!” to your ideas, offerings, and so much more by applying “brain glue” to make yourself unforgettable. A top behavioral management and business marketing specialist, James has worked with a virtual Who’s Who of American business as well as numerous Fortune 500 companies. This popular and frequent media guest has been featured in “Forbes” and the “Los Angeles Times” and appeared on ABC News, CBS News, and Fox News, among many others. Jack Canfield calls his new book, “Brain Glue,” “mind-blowing … this should be required reading for anyone in business.” Contact James Bond at (805) 424-8611; jbond@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Secrets of the World’s Most Celebrated Brands

Would your listeners like to know how celebrities create world-class brands so they can do it too? Raj Girn, an internationally celebrated brand authority and the creator of “The 6-Step Guide That Celebrities Use to Guarantee World-Class Brand Presence,” is prepared to offer the same fantastic tips to your audience that she has passed on to executives at L’Oréal Paris, Estée Lauder, Johnnie Walker, Cîroc, Sheraton and Fairmont Hotels and people like Priyanka Chopra, Hannah Simone, Robin Sharma and Freida Pinto. Ask her: What are the four biggest myths that prevent brands from taking off? What are the six steps to creating a world-class brand that anyone can dial in, no matter what their size or budget? A media celebrity in Canada who has been featured in “The Wall Street Journal” and “Globe and Mail,” and on FOX and CBS, Raj is a regular contributor to Entrepreneuer.com, ThriveGlobal.com and Medium.com and an internationally best-selling author whose blog attracts 500,000 unique monthly visitors. She also publishes a weekly newsletter with over 100,000 subscribers and has a combined social media network of over 1 million. She runs The Open Chest Confidence Academy. Contact Raj Girn at (647) 490-3158; Rgirn@rtirguests.com

8. ==> From Tic-Tac-Toe Chickens to Roulette Wheel Custody Battles: Crazy Stories From the Courtroom

Have you ever seen a chicken playing tic-tac-toe in court as evidence in a case? Experienced attorney J.D. Mortmain has! Movies and television portray the courtroom as a dramatic place full of nail-biting tension, but in real life, that’s not always the case. In fact, there’s often more humor than horror happening behind closed doors — such as the psychologist who failed his own test trying to prove a defendant was disabled. J.D. shares stories of the lighter side of the law with your audience. He has helped thousands of clients, many with unusual experiences like fighting for custody of a roulette wheel and the couple who divorced and remarried every year to profit from tax breaks. An author and experienced media guest, J.D.’s latest book is “The Fuzzy Pink Bathrobe and Other Tales of the Law.” Contact J.D. Mortmain at (860) 969-2693; jmortmain@rtirguests.com

9. ==> The Amazing Health Benefits of ‘Microadventures’

Dacher Keltner defines awe as “an emotion that we feel when we encounter vast mysteries that we don’t understand.” That sounds big, but it turns out it doesn’t have to be. “It can happen when we encounter somebody’s extraordinary kindness, we listen to a moving piece of music, we’re out in nature, [or] we hear a big idea that really moves us,” he says. Keltner champions “microadventures” — simple, easy-to-achieve excursions that inspire a sense of awe and allow us to tap into the emotion’s health and well-being benefits, without having to travel all the way to the Grand Canyon or the Taj Mahal. The author of “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life” will share the benefits of awe as well as “micro-adventure” ideas. Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the host of the award-winning podcast The Science of Happiness and is a co-instructor of the GGSC’s popular online course of the same name. Contact him at (510) 642-2490; Greater@berkeley.edu

10. ==> Why 39-Year-Old Actor Chris Hemsworth Is Concerned About Alzheimer’s, and You Should Be Too

Chris Hemsworth is known for playing action-adventure heroes like Thor. His body is chiseled and toned and he looks to be in the prime of life. So that’s why it was surprising to learn that Hemsworth is scaling back on his career after learning that he carries a gene that makes him eight to ten times more likely to get Alzheimer’s than the average person. Dementia is often mistaken as an “old person’s disease,” but Hemsworth proves that memory-robbing illnesses can happen to even young people. Find out more when you interview Carlen Maddux, a former journalist who cared for his wife for 17 years after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 50. Carlen will reveal what he has learned about early-onset Alzheimer’s, its possible causes and more. Ask him: What are the signs and symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer’s? What about the gene Hemsworth has? How does Alzheimer’s affect families? Contact Carlen Maddux at (727) 351-8321; CMaddux@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Tips to Get the Most From Your Doc Visits

Have you noticed how the minutes you get with your doctor have become shorter? That’s why it is even more important to use such time wisely. During the visit, what should you communicate? What should you ask about your conditions, prognoses, treatments and preventative efforts? What advice and instructions are crucial (even lifesaving) to get? Learn more when you interview retired nurse practitioner Anne McAwley-LeDuc, whose career included 43-plus years of varied experience in the medical field. Anne will talk about understanding and following through on well¬ness strategies, remembering what your doctors need you to know and do, avoiding health mistakes, and caring for others in your family (particularly children and the elderly). Her advice will also help you maintain an important record of your health history. Anne McAwley-LeDuc is the author of the award-winning book “Personal Health Organizer.” Contact her at (860) 300-1603; AMcAwley@rtirguests.com

12. ==> How Slowing Down Can Make You More Productive

When was the last time you did something for yourself? Our lives are busier than ever before. Between jobs, families, and social obligations, it can often feel like every day is precisely scheduled from the minute your alarm goes off until the time you go to bed and set it for the next day. Not only is there zero time for yourself, but you feel guilty when you do take time out — because there’s always something you could be getting done. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to talk to Valerie Whetstone. She’ll show your audience ten simple ways to carve out me-time every day so you can rest and recharge, no matter how busy your life has become. This best-selling author and coach who has trained with Jack Canfield and Oprah Winfrey reveals not only how to put yourself first, but why you must do so today! Ask her: How can you instantly stop feeling guilty about putting yourself first? Why does slowing down make you more productive than ever? How did she nearly die by not taking time for herself? Contact Valerie Whetstone at (408) 752-5943; vwhetstone@rtirguests.com

13. ==> What Would We Do if Aliens Contacted Us?

Is there life beyond Earth? Science has shown there are plenty of planets in the galaxy, many with similarities to our own, giving hope to the idea of other civilizations in the cosmos. But who’s to say everyone would get along? Enter a world of intergalactic threats and celestial battles when you interview retired U.S. Navy Commander Christopher Loric. His new book “SESG Explorer” is a sprawling sci-fi adventure influenced by real-world events and historical figures. The story centers on a fleet of American ships on a diplomatic mission to a faraway planet after receiving a mysterious message. Ask Loric: How did your 28 years in the military inform your writing? What inspired you to write this book? Christopher Loric is a retired U.S. Navy commander. He was deployed with the U.S. Navy and served twice with the U.S. Marine Corps including a year in Iraq; he had multiple assignments at commandant command level planning and overseeing multiple operations. Contact him at (757) 636-4680; stormrider712@hotmail.com

14. ==> What Is an Empath – and Could You Be One?

Do you sometimes know something is going to happen before it does? Do you actually feel the pain of others? Do you experience keen physical discomfort in the presence of certain people? If so, you may be an empath or perhaps you may find that you know someone who is, someone like Jennifer Maag. She says, “After experiencing a traumatic brain injury due to falling at home, I became extremely empathic, which was a gift.” While being highly empathic can cause people to be hyper-sensitive, Jennifer can share how mastering the emotions that accompany this trait can greatly benefit one’s existence. Jennifer, a licensed massage therapist, and her son, Alexander Maag, are the co-authors of the critically acclaimed book “Take on God,” which explores how to transform inner battles into healing tools to live one’s best life. Contact her at (419) 969-3259; jmaag@rtirguests.com

15. ==> How to Make ‘Happy’ Choices

Unlock the hidden secrets of happiness and discover five things you think will make you happy but actually won’t when you interview this dynamic guest! Jennifer Hughes is on a mission to help people choose happy. Most people get it backward, avoiding things that will make them happy while actively choosing things that end up disappointing them. A certified life coach, trainer of The Success Principles, and author of “Choose Happy: Be This, Not That,” Jennifer can help your audience strengthen their relationships, achieve their dreams, and skyrocket their happiness to new levels. Ask her: What are the five unexpected things people believe will make them happy but actually won’t? Why is it so important to take responsibility for our own happiness, and how can we do that? What would you say to someone who doesn’t believe that happiness is a choice? Contact Jennifer Hughes at (480) 745-2113; jhughes@rtirguests.com

01. Will SCOTUS Endorse Dangerous Election Theory?
02. Monkey Pox – Is it a Public Health Emergency?
03. True Crime – Mormons, Murder and Mexican Drug Lords
04. Interview Grammy Winner Ashanti
05. Are Fireflies Disappearing?
06. The Real Reason Behind America’s Mass Shootings
07. Interview a Former Pioneering Black Diplomat
08. How to Be Happy Right Now
09. Can You Be Allergic to a Spouse?
10. This Guest Landed Her Dream Job in Her 60s
11. How to Have a Better Brain This Summer
12. Is Adoption Always the Answer to Infertility?
13. How to Survive a Toxic Mother
14. Outrageous Stuff that Happens at Open Houses
15. Great White Worries – It’s Shark Season

1.==> Will SCOTUS Endorse Dangerous Election Theory?

On the heels of groundbreaking decisions on Roe v. Wade and gun rights, the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to take up another case with the potential to profoundly reshape American life – this time at the ballot box. Joshua Douglas can discuss Moore v. Harper and how it raises the question of whether there are any limits to the kinds of election rules that state legislatures may pass. He believes it could make it easier for political incumbents to entrench themselves in office and could even put the 2024 election in peril. “We already have a skewed democracy thanks to partisan gerrymandering and restrictive elections, which make it easier for incumbents to craft rules to help keep themselves in power. If the Supreme Court agrees with North Carolina Republicans in this new case, then our democracy will become even more tilted in favor of those powerful interests.” Joshua Douglas is a professor at the University of Kentucky. He is the author of “Vote for US: How to Take Back Our Elections and Change the Future of Voting.” Contact him at (859) 257-4935; joshuadouglas@uky.edu

2. ==> Monkey Pox – Is it a Public Health Emergency?

Seven weeks since the first monkeypox case was identified in the U.S., around 5,000 cases have been identified in 58 nations around the world. Late last month, the CDC announced its mass monkeypox vaccination plan but the World Health Organization has declined to declare monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), although much of the criteria for the category are already met. Some experts expressed surprise, calling it a “missed opportunity.” Gregg Gonsalves began writing about monkeypox more than a month ago for “The Nation.” It’s not getting better,” Gonsalves says. “There is the sense that many of the cases are undiagnosed,” he noted. Things are “much worse than they were a week ago.” The risks of not declaring a PHEIC, Gonsalves says, are that “frankly we won’t be able to contain it. The more cases you have, the harder it is to do cleanup.” Gregg Gonsalves is an expert in policy modeling on infectious diseases and substance use at Yale University. Contact him at gregg.gonsalves@yale.edu

3. ==> True Crime – Mormons, Murder and Mexican Drug Lords

On the morning of November 4, 2019, an unassuming caravan of women and children was ambushed by masked gunmen on a desolate stretch of road in northern Mexico controlled by the Sinaloa drug cartel. The attackers killed nine people and gravely injured five more. The victims were members of the LeBarón and La Mora communities—fundamentalist Mormons whose forebears broke from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) Church and settled in Mexico when the church outlawed polygamy in the late 19th century. Invite best-selling investigative journalist Sally Denton to discuss the still-ongoing case and why she believes it is a cautionary tale about the impending water wars in the U.S. Southwest, with a drying up water supply and armed violence. Her new book, “The Colony: Faith and Blood in a Promised Land,” begins as the story of a massacre and unfurls into the strange, violent history of the LeBaron clan in a land much stranger than fiction. Sally Denton has an extensive background in print and broadcast journalism, as well as magazine and book writing. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (office); (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com

4.==> Interview Grammy Winner Ashanti

Anyone with an unusual name will be able to relate to Ashanti’s new book, “My Name Is A Story.” inspired by the Grammy-Award winner’s childhood experiences, it’s an empowering tale about a self-conscious young girl who learns to love her unique name. Ashanti can talk about why she chose to write a children’s book. Also ask her about her upcoming summer concerts and what else she’s working on now. “My Name Is A Story,” the debut picture book from singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist Ashanti, with illustrations by Monica Mikai, is currently available for purchase. For interviews, contact Michelle Huff Elliott at michelle@strategicheights.com

5. ==> Are Fireflies Disappearing?

Chasing lightning bugs on a summer night has long been a rite of passage for many youngsters. But you may feel as if you are seeing fewer flashes across the night sky compared to when you were younger. Sérgio Henriques, the invertebrate conservation coordinator for the Indianapolis Zoo’s Global Center for Species Survival, can explain “little and easy” things listeners can do to help increase lightning bug populations including reducing lights at night, planting native species, installing a rain garden and reducing the chemicals you use on your yard or in your house. You’ll also learn how you can participate in Firefly Watch, an ongoing initiative to better survey and know the extent of lightning bug populations across the nation. “Fireflies are a privilege,” Henriques says. “It would be such a waste of a treasure if they were to decline or be gone.” Contact Kelly Griese at (317) 735-6381; kgriese@indyzoo.com or Judy Palermo at (317) 630-2010; jpalermo@indyzoo.com

6. ==> The Real Reason Behind America’s Mass Shootings

The world continues to watch the seemingly never-ending mass shootings in the U.S. − particularly in schools such as Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas − in shock and horror. While social observers remain baffled about the “whys” and “hows” of these horrific tragedies, renowned scholar Sousan Abadian, Ph.D., claims the reasons are shockingly simple. “It’s all about fear,” she says. ” All those people owning/carrying guns are the most frightened people around. How did they become so fearful, and how do we reassure them?” Dr. Sousan can discuss some of the reasons why American society may be so fear-based, including spiritual trauma, and that we are collectively suffering from the “trauma virus.” She has a Ph.D. in political economy and government from Harvard University and conducts workshops on healing from spiritual trauma. Contact Sousan at (617) 860-2785; sabadian@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Interview a Former Pioneering Black Diplomat

Starting in 1975 and for the next 30 years, Judith Mudd-Krijgelmans lived her dream life. The former English major and Fulbright Scholar who grew up in the Jim Crow South was a diplomat in the Foreign Service in New Delhi, Mumbai, Dhaka, Taipei, Hong Kong, Brussels, Libreville, Bujumbura, and Brazzaville. Moreover, she did it as a Black single mother. If you have ever wondered what a diplomat does, what being in the Foreign Service is like, or what it was like to be stationed in a country where coups were commonplace, this is your chance to find out. Ask her: which place did you like best? How could you represent a country which didn’t always treat you fairly? Who were some of the famous people you met? What lessons have you learned that are applicable to others with big dreams? Judith Mudd-Krijgelmans’s new memoir is “Chocolates for Mary Judith: Black Woman Blazes Trails as a Career Diplomat.” She rose from the military equivalent of a first lieutenant to a major general. Contact Judith Mudd-Krijgelmans at (571) 568-8667; jmuddkrijgelmans@rtirguests.com

8. ==> How to Be Happy Right Now

A recent Gallup poll revealed that happiness in the United States is at an all-time low, with just 38% of Americans saying they’re satisfied. Millions are suffering from depression, anxiety, and a general sense of unhappiness that has caused many to lose hope for the future. Valerie Whetstone can help your audience turn things around and find the happiness that keeps eluding them. A best-selling author and life and wellness coach who has trained with Oprah Winfrey and Jack Canfield, she reveals five easy steps to being happy NOW that anyone can follow – no matter what kind of day (or life) they’re having! Ask her: What is the worst enemy of happiness that we all face? Why does she say that we have to slow down in order to speed up? How can we get rid of negativity when we’re surrounded by bad news every day? Contact Valerie Whetstone at (408) 752-5943; vwhetstone@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Can You Be Allergic to a Spouse?

Do you sneeze uncontrollably whenever your wife or hubby tries to hug you? Do you wake up with a headache after sleeping next to your other half? According to products ingredients expert Zorica Denton, you may be allergic to the fragrances in their soap, body lotion or something else they use, and not even know it. “Products with fragrances may contain anywhere from 100 to 1,000 chemicals,” she says. “But they don’t have to be listed due to trade secret policies.” Zorica developed asthma and other long-term, debilitating health problems as a result of working as a perfume model, and almost died. She is the founder of the natural personal care products company Zorica of Malibu and the author of an upcoming book about toxic chemicals in products. Contact Zorica at (213) 616-7904; zdenton@rtirguests.com

10. ==> This Guest Landed Her Dream Job in Her 60s

Most people over 60 who wish to continue working fear age discrimination and a workforce that seems to favor younger employees. But Judy Balloff claims that’s nonsense. “I started a new career at age 64 in a job I had never done before, and I have made over half a million dollars at an age when many take social security,” she says. “Treat looking for a job like a job. Be open-minded about doing something with your skills that never occurred to you before.” Judy can share these and other tips for landing your dream job in your 50s, 60s, and beyond. She is a financial advisor and author of “365 Days of Abundance.” Contact her at (571) 568-8491; jballoff@rtirguests.com

11. ==> How to Have a Better Brain This Summer

What we eat is closely tied to brain (and heart) health. So what can you eat that will reduce inflammation and help you think better? Interview husband and wife duo Melissa and David Bernstein to find out. Melissa is an occupational therapist who specializes in working with patients with neurological disorders and their caregivers, and David is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and geriatrics. Both of them are book authors. Learn why you should eat more of the condiment you may think only belongs on a hot dog, how to get more of your protein from vegetables, the best type of coffee to consume, what is meant by their Power of 5 lifestyle and more from these inspiring and upbeat guests. Contact David or Melissa at (813) 922- 2876; david@powerof5life.com or melissa@powerof5life.com

12. ==> Is Adoption Always the Answer to Infertility?

If you have never grappled with infertility you may wonder why infertile couples don’t simply adopt a child. You may even think it is OK to suggest this to couples who share their infertility issue with you. But as Frances Jones will tell you, the suggestion that such couples adopt may be considered insulting or insensitive. Bring Frances on your show to talk about infertility including what you should not say to couples who are not childless by choice. She’ll also explain why adoption is often not the answer and why the issues it raises are not just about having a child in the home. Frances Jones is the author of “Overcoming the Emotional Stigmas of Infertility: Barren But Not Ashamed,” a book that tells the story of her over 20-year journey of never conceiving children and offers tips for couples traveling a similar journey. Ask her how adopting two children affected the shame, hurt, and disappointment she experienced in not having biological children. How do well-intentioned people sometimes make infertility issues worse? She’s a global women empowerment speaker, an advocate, and a transformational coach who has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox Soul’s “The Tammi Mac Late Show,” Fox affiliates, the “Los Angeles Tribune,” and other media. Contact Frances Jones at (901) 910-0915; fjones@rtirguests.com

13. ==> How to Survive a Toxic Mother

When a boy has a toxic mother — someone who is abusive, addicted to drugs, or mentally ill — he will have a difficult time as an adult. The early collateral damage he suffers is rarely discussed but likely will lead to difficulties with his spouse, lovers, and children. Guy Arcuri, Ph.D., who suffered for years as the son of a verbally, mentally, and emotionally abusive mother, is now a married father of two who trains other people to heal themselves. Ask him how and why do men shy away from addressing the deep wounds caused by growing up with a toxic mother? What are some of the ways the voices of the sons of toxic mothers are underrepresented in our culture? The author of “Toxic Mothers: A Son’s Guide to Healing and Moving On,” he is an educational consultant, author, trainer, coach, retreat provider, experienced talk show guest, and voiceover artist. Contact Guy at (336) 345-4891; drguyteacher@gmail.com

14. ==> Outrageous Stuff that Happens at Open Houses

An open house is supposed to induce sales, not mirth. But people sometimes do weird things at open houses and other showings, especially if they are looking at multimillion-dollar properties. Usually known only to real estate professionals, these zany stories can be yours when you interview top Realtor Valerie Fitzgerald, cohost of the new podcast “Real Estate, Real Laughs.” She can talk about people who show up to see luxurious manses in broken-down jalopies or on foot — somehow negotiating the freeway — the guy who wanted a limo to pick him up at a seedy motel where he was living, or the couple having sex in the backyard of a house that was being shown. The former star of HGTV’s “Selling L.A,” former Ford model and TEDx speaker, is one of Coldwell Banker’s Top 10 Agents, with $3 billion in sales. Valerie has 30,000 followers on Instagram. Her new weekly podcast proves there is a side to real estate most people don’t know about: the fun side. Contact Valerie Fitzgerald at (310) 861-3238; vfitzgerald@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Great White Worries – It’s Shark Season

It’s summertime and Americans are headed to the beach, but beware, especially if you’re on Cape Cod, there are sharks in the water. According to great white shark researchers on the Cape, early July coincides with warmer waters that lead into the primary shark sighting season from August through October. Greg Skomal, a state marine biologist in Massachusetts, advises beachgoers to be most vigilant when swimming off beaches where the shoreline quickly drops off into deeper waters to reduce the risks of bumping into a shark. “Sharks will come close to the shore when they have water depth,” Skomal says. Cape Cod is the only known place in the Northwest Atlantic where great white sharks are known to aggregate, and the number of sightings has likely increased as their primary prey species, the gray seal, began to recover. Gregory Skomal, Ph.D., heads up the Massachusetts Shark Research Program (MSRP) and is an adjunct scientist with the Center for Shark Research in Sarasota, Florida. Contact him at (508) 742-9745; gregory.skomal@mass.gov

01. What Marco Jr.’s Win Means for the Philippines
02. Will Roe v. Wade Reversal Be McConnell’s Legacy?
03. Grim COVID Milestone Underscores Pandemic Profits
04. New Report: Gun Homicides Hit 25-Year High
05. Road Rage: How to Tame Your Temper
06. What History Can Tell Us about Ending Polarization
07. Before You File a Lawsuit: What You Could Lose by Winning
08. Why You Can’t Find Unbiased News in the U.S.
09. The Real Estate Market is Crazy. These Stories Are Nuts!
10. The Essential Health Move You’re Probably Missing
11. Could Your Forgetful Spouse Have Early-Onset Alzheimer’s?
12. Psychedelics: Should You Consider Taking Them?
13. Why the First and Last 15 Minutes of Your Day Are the Most Important
14. An American Family’s Role in Ridding the World of Smallpox
15. Funny Doesn’t Have to Be Foul: The Case for Clean Comics

1. ==> What Marco Jr.’s Win Means for the Philippines

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. seems to have triumphed overwhelmingly in the Philippines’ presidential election, although the race has not yet been officially called. Joshua Kurlantzick says the apparent win is a worrying sign for the country’s democracy and further confirms long-standing impunity for elites. “Despite Ferdinand Marcos Sr, the longtime dictator, overseeing decades of brutal human rights abuses and reportedly stealing some $10 billion from the country, and even after Marcos Sr. left the country for the United States and Philippine democracy was reborn, the Marcos family never vanished from the Philippine political landscape. Marcos Sr.’s wife Imelda returned to the country and remained a powerful political kingmaker.” Kurlantzick can discuss Marcos Jr.’s extensive disinformation campaign to whitewash the legacy of his father and how it worked on Philippine voters too young to remember the reign of the elder Marcos. “Joshua Kurlantzick is senior fellow for Southeast Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He is the author, most recently, of “A Great Place to Have a War: America in Laos and the Birth of a Military CIA.” Contact him at (202) 285-4339; jkurlantzick@cfr.org

2. ==> Will Roe v. Wade Reversal Be McConnell’s Legacy?

Ira Shapiro, a 45-year veteran of Washington D.C., who served for more than a dozen years in senior staff positions in the U.S. Senate, says that the Founding Fathers gave the Senate many functions, but just one fundamental responsibility — to provide the check against a dangerous president who threatens our democracy. “Two hundred and thirty years later,” he says. “When Donald Trump, a potential authoritarian, finally reached the White House, the Senate should have served as both America’s first and last lines of defense. Instead, we had the nightmare scenario: today’s Senate, reduced through a long period of decline to a hyper-partisan, gridlocked shadow of its former self, was unable to meet its fundamental responsibility.” He’ll discuss the pivotal challenges facing the Senate during Trump’s tenure and argue that the body’s failure to provide leadership represents the most catastrophic failure of government in American history. Ira Shapiro’s new book is “The Betrayal: How Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans Abandoned America.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 (office); (703) 400-1099 (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com

3. ==> Grim COVID Milestone Underscores Pandemic Profits

According to numerous news outlets, the U.S. has now recorded 1 million COVID-19 deaths. In the time it took to reach that grim milestone, billionaire wealth is up $1.7 trillion. Invite Chuck Collins and Omar Ocampo, researchers at the Institute for Policy Studies, a nonprofit think tank, to contrast the nation’s shocking death toll with billionaire wealth gains during the pandemic. Since March 2020, U.S. billionaires have seen their combined wealth rise by more than 58%. Elon Musk alone has seen a wealth increase of $255 billion. Collins and Ocampo write: “This troubling juxtaposition underscores the story of unequal loss and sacrifice during the worst pandemic in a century. While billionaires have seen their wealth surge during the pandemic, millions have lost their lives and livelihoods.” Contact Olivia Alperstein at olivia@ips-dc.org

4.==> New Report: Gun Homicides Hit 25-Year High

Gun deaths increased dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic as economic and social conditions worsened throughout the country — and disproportionately impacted low-income Black and Native communities. A report released Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the vast majority of homicides (79%) and most suicides (53%) involved a gun in 2020. The rate of gun-related homicides reached its highest level in 25 years during the COVID-19 pandemic, with firearm homicides going up nearly 35% from 2019 to 2020. The biggest increase in gun deaths was among Black men — 39% higher from 2019 to 2020. And while the firearm suicide rate overall remained largely unchanged year over year, gun suicides rose significantly among Native men — 42% from 2019 to 2020. For more information or interviews, contact the CDC media department at (404) 639-3286; media@cdc.gov

5. ==> Road Rage: How to Tame Your Temper

Gas prices aren’t the only thing ticking motorists off these days as more drivers take advantage of nice weather and the opportunity to take long-delayed road trips. Road rage incidents spiked during the pandemic and continue in cities all across the nation. Author and happiness expert Trish Ahjel Roberts can offer motorists five tips for taming their tempers behind the wheel. She’ll explain how to gear up your imagination to build empathy, recognize your success as a driver, notice your breath, safely acknowledge your anger and entertain yourself while behind the wheel. The author of “12 Steps to Mind-Blowing Happiness” recently appeared on CBS46 in Atlanta to discuss road rage. Contact Trish Ahjel Roberts at (917) 887-3689; hello@trishahjelroberts.com

6. ==> What History Can Tell Us about Ending Polarization

Americans are so deeply divided today that one might wonder if anything could bring us together. But author and theologian Sheryl White, D. Min., says that history can offer us some comfort, particularly Civil War history. Dr. White says we need to stop choosing sides on every issue, bridging issues instead. It’s not an all-or-nothing siding with pro-lifers or pro-abortionists, pro-gun or anti-gun, Democrat or Republican, conservatives or progressives. Dr. White can offer steps we can take to bridge that divide including ways we can strip away labels and stereotypes and make friends with people who represent different religions, races and positions on issues. Dr. White is a YouTube channel creator and the author of historical fiction based on the life of abolitionist and suffragist Laura Smith Haviland. Contact Dr. White at (620) 672-1596; sdw1001@gmail.com

7. ==> Before You File a Lawsuit: What You Could Lose by Winning

Talk about initiating a lawsuit and most people think: Hefty settlement. Getting justice. (Or retribution.) Healing and starting over. But legal trouble is stressful and expensive, and lawsuits can last years, taking more out of you than you gain. So warns attorney Francine Tone, who’s been educating the public for years about getting the right legal help, asking prudent questions, making wise decisions, and proceeding with caution as legal challenges unfold. Invite her to explore realities about suing and being sued, myths and truths about the law, and how even winning lawsuits can jeopardize your business, marriage or health. Francine is the author of “What Every Good Lawyer Wants You to Know.” Contact Francine Tone at (531) 208-1297; FTone@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Why You Can’t Find Unbiased News in the U.S.

We rely on the news to get information about the world and make good decisions, but newspapers, TV, radio, and social media are all businesses. They exist to make money, not inform you or even tell the truth. Is this real journalism? And who does it help – and hurt. Find out who owns and rules the press when you invite Dutch/American journalist Hans Izaak Kriek on your show. He’ll reveal the 15 billionaires and six major organizations that dominate and own the mainstream media and discuss how they influence and manipulate the American public daily, with fake news and framing. Ask him: How can you be sure the news you consume is accurate? What is framing and how do the media use it? Do others besides politicians use fake news, and why? Hans Izaak Kriek is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Krieksmediaworld.com and the author of “Trump’s Daily Domination of the News Media.” He’s worked as an international political journalist for AVRO/TROS, the two largest Dutch National broadcasters. As a media trainer, he has coached and advised thousands of politicians and executives. Contact him at (561) 861-2974; jkriek@rtirguests.com

9. ==> The Real Estate Market is Crazy. These Stories Are Nuts!

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

10. ==> The Essential Health Move You’re Probably Missing

When it comes to your health and your family’s you could be overlooking something lifesaving. That’s the message of Anne McAwley-LeDuc, who will reveal why it isn’t enough to see physicians regularly, stick to a healthful diet and exercise program, take prescription medicines correctly and avoid bad habits like smoking and excessive drinking. Anne will offer advice and answer questions about the missing ingredient most families fail to utilize: keeping accurate health histories and records. A sought-after speaker and media guest, Anne (the award-winning author of “Personal Health Organizer”) will reveal the importance of maintaining key information about every doctor visit, procedure and treatment, vaccination, and prescription for all family members. Contact her at (860) 300- 603; AMcAwley@rtirguests.com

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

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

12. ==> Psychedelics: Should You Consider Taking Them?

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

13. ==> Why the First and Last 15 Minutes of Your Day Are the Most Important

Did you know that you can change your life, get rid of stress, and feel more in control of your destiny in only 30 minutes a day? Interview Theo Prodromitis, the author of “The Balance Between the Hustle and the Flow: Knowing When to Make Things Happen and When to Let Them Happen,” to discover why the first and last 15 minutes of your day are the most important and how to maximize them. Theo is an award-winning entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and best-selling author of “The Success Formula” with Jack Canfield. What does neuroscience tell us about our brain activity at the beginning and end of each day? What are the four things we should do every morning? Contact Theo Prodromitis at (813) 701-5414; tprodromitis@rtirguests.com

14. ==> An American Family’s Role in Ridding the World of Smallpox

Fighting a deadly virus is complicated. It took 10 years and a global campaign for the world to eradicate smallpox. Bee Bloeser and her two young children became involved when the CDC dispatched her husband to Africa in 1969. From being welcomed by cheering Africans to encountering witch doctors, a 10-acre mass grave, and living under a brutal dictator in remote Equatorial Guinea, Bee can discuss the exhilarating moments, unexpected challenges, and why she and her children were eventually evacuated after an incident with a simple child’s toy. Bee Bloeser has been featured on NPR’s “Journeys of Discovery” and NPR KCBX Radio’s show, “Issues and Ideas.” Her book is “Vaccines and Bayonets: Fighting Smallpox in Africa amid Tribalism, Terror and the Cold War.” Ask her: What are the similarities and differences between fighting smallpox and COVID? What was it like fighting a pandemic across battle lines of civil wars and the Cold War? Did she face resistance, and by whom? Contact Bee at (520) 214-5971; bbloeser@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Funny Doesn’t Have to Be Foul: The Case for Clean Comics

Long-time funny man Adam Christing believes comedy culture has become toxic. The CEO of CleanComedians says, “For years now, American comedians have confused comedy with being crass or cruel. But our history proves that humor can be playful instead of poisonous. Think Will Rogers, Betty White, Jim Gaffigan.” According to Christing, whose company requires its performers to avoid profanity, prejudice, and politics, “We need to remember that ‘fun’ is not a four-letter word. We can lift people and bring them together with positive humor.” Christing says his business is booming, especially with meeting planners who don’t want to embarrass people with foul or abrasive humor. Contact Todd Brabender at (785) 842-8909; toddb@spreadthenewspr.com

01. Ret. Gen. Recalls 30th Anniversary of Soviet Union Collapse
02. Time to Defund the Global Climate Wall
03. Simple Habits to Combat Climate Change
04. Interview Judge Judy’s Former Bailiff
05. Should You Vaccinate Your Child?
06. Are Vaccine Passports an Assault on Freedom?
07. Are Americans Selfish? Independence vs Common Good
08. Before You Quit: Expert Advice on Resetting Work Life
09. Do Shy People Make Good Leaders?
10. Exposing What Black Children Endure
11. The Biggest Pain Myths
12. Alzheimer’s at 30, 40, or 50? What to Look for, How to Cope
13. Your Secret Weapon During Challenging Times
14. Aging Well: How to Write Your 2nd Act
15. Is the Other Side Trying to Communicate with You?

1. ==> Ret. Gen. Recalls 30th Anniversary of Soviet Union Collapse

December 26th marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Union, paving the way for a brief experiment with democracy and ultimately, leading to the rise of Vladimir Putin. Ret. Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack was a young army captain in the Soviet Union during its waning days, studying Russian at a regional university. Invite him to share his personal, eyewitness account of this remarkable period in world history. Hear how the final chapter of the Cold War ended with the hijacking of Russia’s future by rapacious financiers, pyramid schemes, and a new criminal element, setting the stage for Putin’s arrival. Zwack’s new book, “Swimming the Volga,” was written as the Soviet Union neared the end of its nearly 70-year existence. Zwack spent 34 years as a military intelligence and Eurasian foreign area officer serving in Russia, West Germany, South Korea, Kosovo, and Afghanistan. He is a Global Fellow at The Kennan Institute for Advanced Russia Studies at The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and regularly appears on CNN, PBS, MSNBC, and other major media. Contact Terri Beavers at bg.pbz.r@gmail.com

2. ==> Time to Defund the Global Climate Wall

As world leaders and thousands of delegates kick off the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland, Todd Miller hopes participants address the relationship between climate change and migration. “There were 1.3 million people displaced in Guatemala and Honduras due to drought, hurricanes, and floods in 2020 —and if they come to the U.S. border they are facing the guns, gates, guards, and prisons. Like greenhouse gas emissions, global border fortification needs to be mitigated. As negotiations begin in Glasgow this week, this needs to be central to climate negotiations going forward.” He explains, “The United States, along with other rich and historically high-emitting countries, have made a heavy investment in border regimes composed of walls, surveillance technology including drones, and armies of border guards while neglecting commitments to climate financing for poorer and more ecologically vulnerable countries that would be dedicated to adaptation and creating resilience so people don’t have to migrate.” Todd Miller has researched and written about border issues for more than 15 years. He is the author of “Build Bridges, Not Walls: A Journey to a World Without Borders” and just wrote the piece “Defund the Global Climate Wall” for The Border Chronicle. Contact him at toddmemomiller@gmail.com; @memomiller

3. ==> Simple Habits to Combat Climate Change

Did you know that agriculture is the second contributor to greenhouse gases? How we grow our food and our agricultural practices exert critical burdens on soils, water, and biodiversity and have caused a large part of the environmental degradation and loss of biological diversity. These environmental pressures aggravate the problem of climate change around the world. Invite health coach Ximena Yanez Soto (pronounced He-men-a) to explain how our current diet and lifestyle have contributed to global warming. Ask her: Is what we eat damaging the planet? Have we been manipulated about the importance of animal protein in our diets? What’s so bad about GMO ingredients? Does eating organic produce really matter? How can we eat to reverse climate change? Ximena is the author of “Healthy Planet, Healthy You: Simple Habits to Create a Brighter Future” and the former CFO of an environmental fund. Contact her at (720) 277-8617; xiyaso@gmail.com

4. ==> Interview Judge Judy’s Former Bailiff

As you may have read in the news, after 25 years, Judge Judy has dropped her loyal bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd (Byrd), without explanation. But Petri’s not bitter. He took the insult in stride and has pursued other opportunities, most recently guest-starring on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” Petri can discuss how he got the job with Judge Judy, his favorite memories on the show, and his current project with his wife, Emmy-nominated producer Makita Bond-Byrd. The couple created the YouTube Channel “Bonding with Byrd” after Makita was diagnosed with a brain tumor last March, to share their inspiring journey and connect with friends and extended fan family. Contact Harlan Boll at harlan@bhbpr.com

5. ==> Should You Vaccinate Your Child?

In advance of the CDC’s approval which is expected this week, millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses specifically formulated for children 5- to 11-years-old are on their way to distribution centers around the country. But will skeptical parents inoculate their kids? Dr. Sean O’Leary can discuss what parents should consider when the vaccine roll-out begins and where they can get truthful answers to their vaccine questions. He’ll give parents four compelling and practical reasons they should vaccinate their children and explain why he believes vaccinating this age group may alleviate some of the long-standing educational disparities that have been worsened by the pandemic. Sean O’Leary, M.D., MPH, is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado and serves as the vice-chair of the Committee on Infectious Diseases for the American Academy of Pediatrics. Contact Natalie Goldstein at Children’s Hospital Colorado at (720) 777-3970

6. ==> Are Vaccine Passports an Assault on Freedom?

Why should you need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination when you eat out? Attend a concert? Travel? Stay in a hotel? Are these so-called vaccine passports truly about the public good or are they just a form of government control? Find out what your listeners think when you interview Tamara Lashchyk, who worries that what is happening in New York City where she lives and passports are now required will spread across the country. She says, “A two-tiered society is emerging and those who simply want to exercise their right to medical choice are being smeared as ‘others.’” Ask her: Why are so many Americans blindingly trusting corporations and governments that have repeatedly lied to us? How is COVID propaganda brainwashing us? Who stands to gain the most from a vaccine mandate? Who will be held accountable if you sustain a vaccine injury? Tamara Lashchyk has been interviewed by the BBC and featured in Huffington Post and co-hosts “The Bo Peep Podcast” which probes the answers to questions that we are afraid to ask. A career coach, author, and former Wall Street executive, she recently ran for the New York State Assembly. Contact her at (848) 373-3543; TLashchyk@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Are Americans Selfish? Independence vs Common Good

Glen Dunzweiler is an independent filmmaker, former college professor, and author who specializes in raising and debating difficult questions. For example, are Americans more inclined to fight each other than to fight the COVID-19 virus? Is the rugged independence the U.S. is known for a handicap when it comes to getting people to buy into doing what is best for the common good? How can we deal with the deeply ingrained pushback we have for authority? Just as he does with his new YouTube series, “Difficult Questions with Glen Dunzweiler,” Glen will engage your audience in a thoughtful discussion on ways to use “good old American innovation” to turn COVID mania into something good. Contact Glen at (702) 703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Before You Quit: Expert Advice On Resetting Work Life

The pandemic has reset expectations of what work life is like for many people and millions are leaving their jobs in search of more money, more flexibility and more happiness. Many are rethinking what work means to them, how they are valued, and how they spend their time. Tim Winders can help your listeners figure out how to take advantage of this time to create the kind of life they’d like to have. The author and performance coach can offer three principles for hitting the reset button. Winders, who has over 25 years’ experience as a coach for business owners, executives, and leaders, utilizes these principles in his novel, “Coach: A Parable of Success Redefined.” Winders, who along with his wife, lives and works in a large RV while traveling around the country, survived several business failures before finding a better path in life. He hosts the “SeekGoCreate” podcast and is available last-minute. Contact Tim at (404) 846-4639; twinders@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Do Shy People Make Good Leaders?

Must good leaders be loud and confident? Or can someone quiet, calm, and introverted be good at inspiring others? Reserved people are often misunderstood in the American workplace, observes workplace specialist Marc A. Pitman. He can talk about why it’s a mistake to assume that quiet people are less ambitious or charismatic and although the way they lead may look different it can be very effective. He can discuss the difference between reserved people and active people who tend to be loud and don’t always think before they speak and how both types can understand each other more. Marc has a master’s degree in organizational leadership and 30 years of studying leadership to his credit. He’s been featured in “Real Simple” and “SUCCESS,” and on NBC, and Fox News. Marc is the author of seven books, the latest of which is “The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be.” Contact Marc Pitman at (317) 751-1610 (SC); mpitman@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Exposing What Black Children Endure

Kristin Henning spent more than two decades defending Black children prosecuted for offenses like “horseplay” on the Metro, throwing snowballs at a passing police car and playing catch with a teacher’s hat. She’s seen kids as young as 9 handcuffed, and counseled countless teens living in persistent anxiety that police will stop, search and interrogate them as they simply take a walk with friends or go for a bike ride. “We live in a society that is uniquely afraid of Black children,” says Henning, who served as a public defender in Washington, D.C., before joining the Georgetown Law faculty in 2001. Now the director of Georgetown’s Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative, she’ll talk about the ways our society criminalizes Black adolescence and highlight the traumatic effects of policing on Black children. Listeners will hear about dehumanizing practices like shackling as she traces the roots of current school-based policing to civil rights protests, not Columbine. Henning’s new book is “The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth.” Contact her at (202) 662-9592; hennink@law.georgetown.edu

11. ==> The Biggest Pain Myths

Who wouldn’t want to learn how to put suffering on hold? Trevor Campbell, M.D., says, “When you understand what pain is, you can work around it.” Let Dr. Campbell tell you things about pain management that most doctors don’t even know because the topic isn’t covered well in medical school! You’ll learn why you shouldn’t fight pain, that what hurts isn’t necessarily harmful, and ways our thoughts can be our greatest handicap. Ask him: Why is the treatment of chronic pain so often ineffective? How can people’s thoughts affect their health? Dr. Campbell is a family physician who has worked in multidisciplinary pain management and opioids reduction programs and has served as s medical director for a leading pain management provider in Western Canada. He graduated from the University of Cape Town and has a delightful South African accent. Dr. Campbell’s book, hailed as a great read by “Inc.” Magazine, is “The Language of Pain: Fast Forward Your Recovery to Stop Hurting.” Contact Trevor Campbell at (250) 217-7832; tcampbell@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Alzheimer’s at 30, 40, or 50? What to Look for, How to Cope

Did you know that people as young as 30 can have Alzheimer’s, the memory-robbing disease we think only affects older people? Would you recognize the warning signs besides forgetfulness? Carlen Maddux’s very active wife was just days past her fiftieth birthday when she was diagnosed with the fatal disease with no cure. They were blindsided, but your audience doesn’t have to be. Carlen, a former reporter, will share his family’s 17-year coping journey with your audience that included becoming his wife’s caregiver while deep in his career and caring for young children. Highly articulate, he has done dozens of interviews about this moving topic. Carlen is the author of “A Path Revealed.” Contact him at (727) 351-8321; CMaddux@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Your Secret Weapon During Challenging Times

Amidst the ongoing chaos in the world, many of us are feeling more anxious and uncertain about the future than ever. Best-selling author and intuition expert Kim Chestney says that turning to your inner guidance is the best way to reclaim your personal power. With so much confusion in the world, it is getting harder to be sure of our path forward,” she says. “But there is a part of you that can see from a higher perspective.” Kim is the author of the book “Radical Intuition: A Revolutionary Guide to Using Your Inner Power” and the founder of IntuitionLab. Contact Kim at (412) 214-9502; KChestney@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Aging Well: How to Write Your 2nd Act

As we age, some things deteriorate, and many aspects of life can get harder. However, it’s also true that plenty of things get better. That’s the message of Joe Swinger, who specializes in helping adults in midlife enjoy the VIP life — one marked by greater vibrancy, impact, and purpose. Joe is the creator of the Silver Linings Network, which he established to encourage happiness, success, and emotional health in midlife and later years. Invite him on your show to learn what you should focus on (besides money) as you approach and dive into retirement years. Ask him: What helps aging boomers recreate themselves, make a difference, and stay relevant — especially during challenging years like 2021? What skills and qualities (in addition to awareness, maturity, experience and motivation) can bring new opportunities and satisfaction in the second half of life? How can people love and appreciate life at every age? Contact Joe Swinger at (385) 425-6705; joeswinger@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Is the Other Side Trying to Communicate with You?

Have you ever felt that a departed loved one was trying to communicate with you? Or felt that someone was watching you? You are hardly alone and not losing your marbles. Amanda Hainline says spirits try to communicate with us all the time and will share five signs that one is reaching out to you. Learn the dos and don’ts of dealing with the spirit realm and get tips on how to open up the channels and your intuition to communicate safely with the other side. Hainline has been communicating with spirits for the past 15 years and will share real stories from her work with clients, and tips on how to deal with this phenomenon. Amanda Hainline is an intuitive healer, channel, medium and author. Contact her at amanda@sprout-holdings.com

01. He Raises Money to Bury Kids Killed by Guns
02. Why the Shady, Mega-Rich Love South Dakota
03. Anime’s Growing Global Popularity
04. Interview a Soul Rescuer for Halloween
05. When Kids See Spirits
06. Interview the Undertaker’s Daughter
07. Do a Show on Growing Up with Ghosts—and Their Stories
08. Why Pets Hate Halloween
09. The Complicated Financial Life of Frank Lloyd Wright
10. How One Simple Song Inspired So Many
11. Surprising Key to Solving Inequality
12. Child Therapist on Why Your Child’s Classroom is Unsafe
13. Her Secret for Conquering Breast Cancer Twice
14. Character Flaw or Rare Genetic Condition?
15. How the Medical Community Failed Us during COVID

1. ==> He Raises Money to Bury Kids Killed by Guns

Gun violence is killing an increasing number of American children, from toddlers caught in crossfires to teenagers gunned down in turf wars, drug squabbles or for posting the wrong thing on social media. While pundits and politicians debate the causes and cures, a Virginia pastor is determined to help families bury their children. “Hundreds of children are being killed in the inner cities of our country and no one is paying any attention to it,” says Bishop E.W. Jackson. “These are not gangbangers, people out doing things that cause encounters with police, or kids being killed by cops. They’re innocent kids, being killed by the lawless, who are terrorizing our communities and don’t care who dies in the process.” Jackson has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for funeral expenses and fund rewards for information that can help police prosecute the killers. He hopes to create stronger relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve and is appealing to Christians, in particular, to step up and support grieving families. E.W. Jackson is a pastor, lawyer and author. He has appeared on Fox News, C-SPAN, ABC’s “Good Morning America,” NPR, and many other media outlets and was a candidate for U.S. Senate and the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor of Virginia. Contact Karen Hepp at karen@infinityconcepts.com or Jason Jones at jason@jonesliterary.com

2. ==> Why the Shady, Mega-Rich Love South Dakota

Following the release of the “Pandora Papers,” experts cited in the report are highlighting the structures that allow billionaires to get away with avoiding paying taxes. According to Chuck Collins, thanks to low
taxes and some of the nation’s most generous trust laws, “shady billionaires from around the world are going to South Dakota.” The author of “The Wealth Hoarders: How Billionaires Pay Millions to Hide Trillions” says, “Findings suggest that South Dakota has sheltered billions in wealth linked to wealthy individuals previously accused of serious financial crimes and labor violations.” Examples include a Brazilian orange juice baron who was fined $88 million for underpaying employees and the former vice president of the Dominican Republic who is accused of human rights violations. Published earlier this month by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and based on 11.9 million leaked files, the “Pandora Papers” expose the shadow financial system that benefits the world’s most rich and powerful. Contact Olivia Alperstein, Olivia@ips-dc.org

3. ==> Anime’s Growing Global Popularity

Anime has been a part of collective popular culture since the 1970s when it reached TV markets around the world, but the Japanese cartoons have exploded in popularity since then. Once just for niche audiences, anime has gone mainstream, influencing some of Hollywood’s biggest hits. The “Wall Street Journal” reports that 100 million households watched at least one anime title on Netflix in 2020, a 50% increase over the year before. Pop culture guru Lauren Moore, host and producer for the anime website Funimation.com, can discuss what’s behind the recent boom in anime among U.S. audiences. She can also recommend some anime titles listeners can check out, including horror anime titles in time for Halloween, whether you’re new to the anime world or a diehard fan. Contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com

4.==> Interview a Soul Rescuer for Halloween

Jean Keegan Daly can talk about extraordinary experiences she had rescuing the souls of people who had died but were stuck between our world and their spiritual home. This soul rescuer helped a young couple who died in the Vietnam War reunite in death and cross over, a six-year-old boy who lived in 1841 and died after falling into a silo or grain bin and a 1950s’-era mother, father and two-year-old disoriented after the auto accident that killed them. Jean can describe the clarity she experienced during each of these rescues including how she was able to intuit names and other details she would have no way of knowing. She can also talk about the expanded consciousness technique she utilized that made her feel like she was flying. Ask her: Does a time warp exist between this life and the next? How has having these experiences impacted her life? Jean’s experiences were unrelated to her career as a retired hospice nurse. She shares them in her memoir, “Reflections of a Seasoned Soul.” Jean has appeared on local television and taught at community colleges and hospitals. Reach her at (609) 912-3778; Jkeegandaly@rtirguests.com

5. ==> When Kids See Spirits

For most kids, Halloween is all fun and games and pretend, but what about children who see real spirits in the world? Alicia McBride saw her first memorable spirit apparition at 12 years old. Invite her on your show to discuss her experiences as a child and how she learned to overcome the fear associated with seeing ghosts and the fear of sharing the details of her encounters with other people. She’ll openly talk about going through a spiritual awakening and communicating with spirits, living and deceased. Alicia McBride is the author of the international best-seller “I Feel Too Much: A How-To Guide for the Beginner Empath.” Contact her at healinglightempath@gmail.com

6. ==> Interview the Undertaker’s Daughter

While growing up in a Midwestern funeral home where her dad was an undertaker, Margo Lenmark learned about the mysteries surrounding death. “People are always taking in ‘prana,’ or life force,” she says. “Exactly six months before we die, we start letting go of our life force. If we could know that exact moment we start letting go, we would know the moment we are going to die.” She adds, “There are veils that hide things in the physical world that are no longer there when the body dies. That’s why it’s natural that when someone dies, you realize just how much they mean to you.” She can provide fascinating answers to the age-old questions: What really happens after we die? Is death really the end of life? Margo can also delve into other mystifying questions, with astonishing insight. She is the author of “Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of an Undertaker’s Daughter,” which has received glowing reviews from prominent authors and spiritual leaders including Deepak Chopra. Contact her at Margo at (828) 260-0873, MLenmark@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Do a Show on Growing Up with Ghosts—and Their Stories

What’s it like growing up in family homes surrounded by ghosts and their stories? Interview Ivan Obolensky and find out! Ivan’s rich personal history includes his grandfather, Serge Obolensky, the famed “Prince of New York,” and his grandmother Alice (of Astor fame), who died holding an Egyptian book of the dead on her chest. Convinced that people lived on after death, Ivan says she proved it by scaring off governesses and attracting a large number of black cats that kept returning to her home on 61st Street in New York City even after extermination was tried. The family home was finally exorcised. His grandfather had ghost stories of his own to tell including one about a captain, recovering from TB in the Crimea, who appeared to his mother and a butler at the family country home many miles away — and then vanished before their eyes! They learned later that he had died shortly before he visited them. Ivan Obolensky is the author of “Eye of the Moon,” and “Shadow of the Son.” Contact him at (818) 495-8731; IObolensky@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Why Pets Hate Halloween

We humans may love Halloween, but most animals don’t feel the same way about the holiday. Whether you’re hosting a costume party at home or handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, Dr. Judy Morgan says you need to be aware that Halloween can be a very scary holiday for most pets. She’ll discuss ways to help keep pets safe when people come to your door and share tips to prepare your pet for guests. Dr. Judy can also discuss pet costumes and what types are safest for animals. Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT, specializes in integrative medicine, combining the best of both traditional and holistic veterinary care. She’s the founder and CEO of Naturally Healthy Pets and the author of several books including “Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs: Maximizing Health with Whole Foods, Not Drugs.” Contact her at (609) 202-0999; judy@drjudymorgan.com

9. ==> The Complicated Financial Life of Frank Lloyd Wright

Dozens of books have been written about architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture, aesthetic, and various design achievements, but no one has looked at his business practices — until now. Invite Peter Alexander to open the books on the architectural genius and share surprising details about his financial life. Hear fascinated facts about Wright’s spending habits, the luxury items he collected over his lifetime, and why, despite his professional success, he suffered financial instability. The author of “Insufficient Funds: The Financial Life of Frank Lloyd Wright,” spent 12 years researching the book and can share stories from Wright’s grandchildren, neighbors, former apprentices and others. Contact Peter Alexander at (618) 559-5308; peter.alexander.1010@gmail.com

10. ==> How One Simple Song Inspired So Many

Dave Combs has written 120 songs and recorded 15 albums, and his music has been heard by millions around the world. But one song in particular, with a simple melody and no lyrics, has garnered international fascination and inspired more than 50,000 written notes from adoring fans. On your show Combs will reveal the tragic event behind “Rachel’s Song” and the woman for whom it’s named. You’ll also learn why the song has meant so much to so many and hear real stories of how the piece has affected people’s lives. It also changed Combs’ life. At the time he came up with his signature song, Combs was a traveling consultant for AT&T and it took him three years to move the music forward. Dave Combs’ new book is “Touched By the Music: How the Story and Music of Rachel’s Song Can Change Your Life.” Combs has been featured in the “Winston-Salem Journal,” “Spectrum News,” “Guideposts” and other media outlets. “Rachel’s Song” can be heard on Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, iHeart, YouTube and Amazon. Contact Dave Combs at (336) 655-8320; dave@combsmusic.com

11. ==> Surprising Key to Solving Inequality

Inequality issues in the U.S., once hidden, have been inescapably in public view lately. As we address them as a nation and as individuals, we need to keep in mind the role that confidence plays in evening the playing field, says media veteran Raj Girn, head of the Open Chest Confidence Academy; she grew up around a lot of racial prejudice. “We do not place enough importance into building confidence, which is why the world is full of so much power inequality,” she says. Raj is also an expert on turning insecurities and other challenges into success stories. She can discuss whether confidence can be taught, what the four “isms” are that people are pushing back against and share her own overcoming challenges to success story. Raj is a well-known media personality in Canada and the subject of a feature-length documentary for Omni TV. She is a serial media entrepreneur who has worked in many communication-intensive industries with thought leaders, celebrities, and multinational corporations. Contact Raj Girn at (647) 490-3158; Rgirn@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Child Therapist on Why Your Child’s Classroom is Unsafe

Our schools and classrooms are not safe for children, says Dr. Roxie, a renowned clinician, leader, and pioneer in health psychology. Masking, social distancing, contact tracing, constant hand washing and Plexiglas barriers have made children afraid of other people and their surrounding environment, she explains. “These measures have also convinced children that the world is a dangerous place and, in some cases, that they themselves are dangerous. As a result, children are experiencing fear, anxiety, depression and loneliness like never before. Mental health issues and pediatric suicides are at an all-time high,” she points out. Invite Dr. Roxie on your program to hear why she believes what we are doing to children today is unacceptable and why we can’t trust the government and bureaucrats to make decisions on our children’s behalf. Ask her what is driving the 21st-century anxiety epidemic? What can parents do to make children feel safer? How can we separate fear from facts? Dr. Roxie trained at Harvard and the Jung Institute. She has a series of guided imagery relaxation audios for children that use music, nature sounds and her own soothing voice to teach children how to relax. Contact Dr. Roxanne at (617) 755-4490; dr.roxanne@gmail.com

13. ==> Her Secret for Conquering Breast Cancer Twice

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Carol Edmonston will share a powerful creative tool that helped her through two bouts with breast cancer … doodling! A breast cancer diagnosis is always stressful but with added pandemic stress it is arguably more important than ever to offer your audience tools for coping that are simple, fun and portable. Known as the Doodle Lady™, she can explain the five biggest benefits of doodling, share the 3 Rs of doodling, and how anyone can learn how to embrace the unpredictability of life with pen and paper. Carol Edmonston is an inspirational speaker and the author of several books including “The Healing Power of Doodling: Mindfulness Therapy to Deal with Stress, Fear & Life Challenges.” Her story has been featured in “The New York Times,” “Forbes Health,” “The International Journal of Healing & Caring” and “The Chicken Soup for Breast Cancer Survivor’s Soul.” Contact Carol at (714) 609-4654; info@TheDoodleLady.com

14. ==> Character Flaw or Rare Genetic Condition?

Have a coworker who doesn’t do much? A brother-in-law who is unable to hold down a job? Know someone who is young yet is always tired and lacking motivation? All three of these individuals might appear to be lazy but it is possible that what they have instead is a rare genetic brain disorder that is often missed by physicians who lack awareness of it themselves. Educate your audience by interviewing Ann S. Woodbury, who has become an expert on myotonic dystrophy (Dystrophia Myotonica, DM), a disease that is characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. Ann’s husband and four children have DM and it was through her search to get answers for their care that she became expert enough to share her knowledge of the disease and its treatment as the head of Utah’s DM support group and write “Surviving Myotonic Dystrophy.” She has been on this mission since their diagnoses in 1998. Contact her at (801) 554-1258; annswoodbury@gmail.com

15. ==> How the Medical Community Failed Us during COVID

Don’t blame the unvaccinated for our current COVID crisis, says Dr. Annalee Kitay. Dr. Kitay believes that instead of blindly giving out vaccines, doctors should show people how to boost their own immune systems. She’ll tell your audience what their doctors won’t, letting them know what they can do to enhance their innate healing powers. Dr. Annalee Kitay has been in private practice for 30 years and trained in alternative protocols that aid the body in its own natural recovery. She is a Certified Practitioner of Neural Organization Technique and teaches the hands-on protocol to other doctors. A frequent guest on talk shows, she does not pull any punches. Ask her why does she say the medical model failed us again? What is the hidden agenda she worries about? Why does she say COVID vaccines are a form of Russian roulette? Contact Dr. Annalee Kitay, D.C., at (561) 462-4733; akitay@rtirguests.com

01. Why Is Everything Suddenly So Expensive?
02. The History of Quarantine
03. Pride Month: Why We Need the Equality Act
04. Summer Jobs Are Everywhere
05. Why More Shark Sightings Are Good News
06. Celebrate Single Dads this Father’s Day
07. Estranged from Dad? How to Heal and Reconcile
08. Do a Show on the NASA-Wildfire Connection
09. Turn Your Job Search into Job Found
10. Are Newly Hired Grads Being Set Up to Fail?
11. 5 Things You Can Do to Outsmart Pain
12. Missing This Health Task Could Be Deadly
13. How to Find Inner Peace Again
14. How to Calm Down an Out-of-Control Child
15. Unpack Baggage You Didn’t Even Know You Had

1.==> Why Is Everything Suddenly So Expensive?

The post-pandemic recovery is in full swing and the global economy is struggling to keep up. Prices for everything from steel and plastic to sugar and diapers are rising, but why? Experts say a perfect storm of factors played into the current situation. “We’ve never really had anything quite that violent and rapid, both in terms of the change down and the change back up,” says George Calhoun, director of the quantitative finance program at the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey. “It’s clear that (the economic rebound) created a lot of disruptions, not just in supply chains, but in business models.” Experts say logistics and labor costs have also increased a shortage of workers in some industries and is fueling inflation expectations among businesses and consumers. Contact George Calhoun at (201) 216-8160; gcalhoun@stevens.edu

2. ==> The History of Quarantine

When Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley first began working on “Until Proven Safe: The History and Future of Quarantine” the topic of quarantine seemed to be a relatively niche subject. In the years before COVID-19, the idea that quarantine still even held modern relevance was occasionally met with disbelief from the people they were speaking with. In light of the past year, it’s clear that quarantine is as relevant as ever. Invite Manaugh and Twilley to discuss what quarantine actually means—what it is, how it’s been used in the past, and how we can use it better in the future. Nicola Twilley is a science journalist who contributes regularly to The New Yorker, and the co-host of the Gastropod podcast, which explores the intersection of science and food. Her husband, Geoff Manaugh, is the creator of BLDGBLOG and the author of “A Burglar’s Guide to the City.” He’s written for The New York Times Magazine and The Atlantic. They are available for interviews starting in late July. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com or Briana Caywood at (703) 646-5188

3. ==> Pride Month: Why We Need the Equality Act

The Supreme Court handed down its landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage six years ago this June, a decision that was especially resonant because it occurred during Pride month. This month, the Senate may have the chance to pass civil rights legislation with similar significance for LGBTQ Americans, if it isn’t stymied by Republican opposition. Transgender activist Barbara Satin says passage of the Equality Act would protect LGBTQ people no matter where they live. “We have such a crazy quilt of state and local LGBTQ laws and ordinances — some affirming and respecting but many more that are restrictive, insulting and penalizing,” she says. “Now is the time for this nation to address the inequality that still exists across so many of our states.” Barbara Satin is a transgender activist who’s been deeply involved with LGBTQ issues, locally and nationally, particularly around the issues of aging and faith. She currently serves as Director of Faith Outreach for The National LGBTQ Task Force where her responsibilities include working for the full inclusion of trans persons in communities of faith. Contact her at (612) 670-1978; bsatin@thetaskforce.org

4. ==> Summer Jobs Are Everywhere

Want to get your teen off the couch and out of the house this summer? Good news! Summer hiring has begun and it looks like it could be a lucrative season for ambitious teens looking to make some money. “There are scores of opportunities for teens this summer and employers are having a hard time finding talent. Teens can expect higher starting wages, sign-on bonuses, and other perks, like free amusement park passes or employee discounts, to attract them,” says Andrew Challenger, senior VP of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. He predicts 2 million jobs will be gained by teens this summer. “June is typically the month when most teens land jobs, especially as schools let out across the country. This summer is looking good for job seekers regardless of age or industry,” he adds. Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. is a global outplacement and business and executive coaching firm. Contact Colleen Madden Blumenfeld at (314) 807-1568 (cell); colleenmadden@challengergray.com

5. ==> Why More Shark Sightings Are Good News

There’s new evidence that shark populations are growing on both coasts. For some people, it’s terrifying to think of sharks circling close to beaches, especially as millions of Americans head to the shore this summer. But researchers say their modestly rising numbers are a sign the larger ecosystem is doing well. “If we have these marine systems that can support a healthy population of apex predators it means those marine systems themselves are healthy, so it’s a good sign that we’re doing the right thing on our coastal systems,” Oregon State University professor Dr. Taylor Chapple says. Chapple says the probability of interacting with a great white shark has gone down by 90% over the past 60 years, and the drive to the beach is still more dangerous than the sharks in the water. “I’ve been in the water with sharks for thousands of hours, and I’ve never had a negative interaction,” he says. Contact Chapple at (541) 867-0254; taylor.chapple@oregonstate.edu

6. ==> Celebrate Single Dads this Father’s Day

Next Sunday we’ll throw some burgers on the grill and recognize ‘Dear Old Dad’ for the special role he plays in families and society. But there’s a group of fathers who deserve a special shout-out; those who are in the especially difficult role of being a single parent. Invite Patrick Long to talk about the challenges and stress that come with the job and offer tips for other single dads. Long has been raising four young children since his wife’s death two years ago. He says he quickly discovered he needed to simplify daily tasks and routines in order to lessen household stress and provide more quality time for himself and his kids. He’ll share advice for things like simplifying laundry and finding time for self-care, along with ways to let friends and family help out. Most importantly, he says, “Lose the label. Ditch the traditional dad stereotype. You’re now a hybrid of Mom and Dad!” Long’s memoir, “Ordinarily Extraordinary,” recounts the final weeks of his wife’s battle with breast cancer and his focus on setting a positive tone for his family after she passes. Contact Renee Chronister at (816) 766-5010; renee@paddyppublishing.com

7. ==> Estranged from Dad? How to Heal and Reconcile

Yours may be one of the millions of families harboring an estrangement. Arguments, regrets, rivalries, miscommunication, avoidance and lack of forgiveness are sadly very common. After all, we often hurt the ones we love. So what does it take to heal such troubled family dynamics? Discuss reconciling and rebuilding family relationships with Peter Colman, Ph.D., a speaker, missionary and author of “The Prodigal Father: A Son’s Hope-Filled Story of Love, Reconciliation and Redemption.” Dr. Colman will explore why people often accuse those closest to them of mistreatment, hold grudges and drift apart. He’ll help family members understand each other and learn to lean on their shared faith and heritage to heal. Ask him: What’s the first step away from regrets and blame, toward forgiveness and healing? How do the effects of wartime service impact family relationships? What is sacred about family bonds, especially between father and son? Contact Judith Colman at (847) 912-4481; jcolman@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Do a Show on the NASA-Wildfire Connection

What connection could NASA have to the wildfires that have increasingly plagued the drought-prone world? Find out from James Moseley, who will share how NASA research — which has already given the world memory foam, Tang and Dustbusters — has also had and will continue to have a major impact on firefighting. Using material found in high-temperature fire blankets designed to ease the re-entry of the Space Shuttles, Jim’s company, Sun FireDefense, has developed technology whose widespread use could save property and lives this wildfire season. Jim will discuss:
How can this new technology protect homes? Where might wildfires be most damaging in the U.S. and Canada? What about technologies that protect wildlife, the environment and communities in wildfire areas? Contact James Moseley at (818) 486-4662; jmoseley@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Turn Your Job Search into Job Found

As we turn the corner on COVID-19 plenty of people are looking for jobs, from newly minted college graduates to men and women who lost their jobs during the pandemic or delayed seeking something better. Nearly everyone could benefit from the straight-shooting career advice of Beverly Williams, whose book, “Your GPS to Employment Success: How to Find and Succeed in the Right Job,” contains 125 solid tips and more. She can explain everything from how to motivate yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally for the job search to why it isn’t always a good idea to answer every question honestly during a job interview. Ask her: How can watching ESPN or the Food Network help with your job search? What are some inconvenient truths job seekers need to hear? What can people learn from LeBron James’ career? Beverly is an employment professional, arbitrator, and speaker, and a former HR executive in both private and public sectors. She also hosts the podcast Your Employment Matters with Beverly Williams. She earned an M.P.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. Contact Beverly Williams at (973)769-7823; bwilliams99@comcast.net

10. ==> Are Newly Hired Grads Being Set Up to Fail?

New grads are entering an unprecedented market and many of them aren’t prepared for the new world of work, according to Dawn Mahan, CEO of PMOtraining, LLC, a consulting and talent development firm. “COVID-19 changed the way many professionals work. More than ever businesses need people who are able to take an idea without a lot of information, effectively collaborate with colleagues and deliver results with a positive attitude.” But she says many employers aren’t ready to onboard newly hired grads. “Many employers that are hiring grads are already running leaner than usual and it may be the first time that they are onboarding grads virtually. It’s likely to be a bit of a bumpy ride.” Mahan can share insights about COVID-19’s impact on the future of work and tips for grads to shine on the job and become valued contributors, including the No. 1 skill every ambitious young professional needs to succeed and why. Dawn Mahan is author of the upcoming book “Welcome to Projectland: The Project Gurus’ Ultimate Guide for Beginners.” Contact Elizabeth Collins at (877) PMO-7070, (ext. 4); ECollins@PMOtraining.com

11. ==> 5 Things You Can Do to Outsmart Pain

Who wouldn’t want to learn how to put suffering on hold? Trevor Campbell, M.D., says, “When you understand what pain is, you can work around it.” Let Dr. Campbell tell you things about pain management that most doctors don’t even know because the topic isn’t covered well in medical school! You’ll learn why you shouldn’t fight pain, that what hurts isn’t necessarily harmful, and ways our thoughts can be our greatest handicap. Dr. Campbell is a family physician who has worked in multidisciplinary pain management and opioids reduction programs and has served as s medical director for a leading pain management provider in Western Canada. He graduated from the University of Cape Town and has a delightful South African accent. Dr. Campbell’s new book, hailed as a great read by Inc. Magazine, is “The Language of Pain: Fast Forward Your Recovery to Stop Hurting.” Contact Trevor Campbell at (250) 217-7832; tcampbell@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Missing This Health Task Could Be Deadly

You don’t want to ignore your medical records! After all, the smartest patients (and those most likely to live healthier and longer lives) never overlook the details about their family’s medications, vaccinations, doctor visits, or previous surgeries/procedures. Learn more from retired nurse practitioner (APRN) Anne McAwley-LeDuc, who advocates full and accurate record-keeping even for ordinary patients. She warns that having disorganized personal health histories can be dangerous and threaten lives! Ask her: Where should you keep and maintain essential medical records? What inspired her to create the Personal Health Organizer that provides a life-saving snapshot of one’s health history? What do doctors, school nurses and emergency departments need to know when treating your kids — and how can you help? How did COVID-19 make this issue even more important? Contact McAwley-LeDuc at (860) 300-1603; AMcAwley@rtirguests.com

13. ==> How to Find Inner Peace Again

In the aftermath of the virulent pandemic shattering lives around the world, even those who once felt optimistic and secure are reeling and grieving. How do we reclaim our inner peace after such a horrific event? Perhaps by listening to the wise advice of Sana Brauner, who once lost everything and survived. In 2004, Sana was in Thailand on vacation when a tsunami hit. Sana almost drowned, her mother died and her two-year-old daughter was never found. Yet Sana found a way to go on and a mission of helping other people to find hope and resilience. Ask her: Why does she say that every day is a traineeship for some big unexpected event? What are the nine things that restored her inner peace? Which was the most important? She is the author of “The Borrowed Daughter,” a memoir containing lessons to help anyone going through a life crisis. Contact Sana at s.brauner@ihr-einkauf.at or through Skype: sanabr

14. ==> How to Calm Down an Out-of-Control Child

When your child acts out do you say, “Go to your room and relax” only to find a few minutes later that he’s jumping on the bed or throwing things? Dr. Roxanne, a renowned clinician, leader, and pioneer in health psychology, has solutions for parents to help transform their children from out of control and inconsolable to calm. You’ll learn how moving your energy is essential to transforming your child’s behavior. According to mind/body research, both positive and negative life events create symptoms of stress. Fortunately, there is a powerful form of mind/body medicine helping children and adults alike; harness your inner energies and learn to wheel and direct them! Ask Dr. Roxanne: What are the four key energetic portals that are essential for building health integrity in your child? How can parents reawaken their natural, potent “way of being” that a child can hold onto as shifts in life take place? Contact Dr. Roxanne at (617) 755-4490; dr.roxanne@gmail.com

15. ==> Unpack Baggage You Didn’t Even Know You Had

Can you judge a book by its cover? Should you? Find out when you interview Keyonna Cox, who calls herself the Unpacked Baggage Connoisseur. Keyonna knows about carrying excess baggage around. Her mom was murdered when Keyonna was just two years old and present at the murder scene. Her father did not raise her. Keyonna can also talk about being a single mother of three sons and how she lost everything before COVID-19 came along and reinvented herself. Keyonna is the author of “Unpacked Baggage: Getting to Know Keyonna Cox, From A to Z.” She is the founder and owner of Beyond Surface Media Group and the creative director of Tie Bow, a high-end brand of ties and accessories for men and women. Contact Keyonna Cox at (424) 256-0280; keyonna@unpackedbaggage.com

01. How a Passion for Equality Can Save Democracy
02. Why Aren’t We Blaming China for COVID-19?
03. Naomi Osaka is Human. Is that a Problem?
04. From Ava to Oliver: Favorite 2020 Baby Names
05. Hot Dog! Let’s Get Grilling
06. Secrets of the World’s Most Celebrated Brands Revealed
07. Are Newly Hired Grads Being Set Up to Fail?
08. Post-Pandemic: Bounce Back Better than Ever
09. How to Find Inner Peace Again
10. June is LGBT Pride Month: Parenting a Proud Child
11. Nutritional Thieves in Your Medicine Cabinet
12. Healthy Aging: Eat to Live Longer and Better
13. Doc Reveals Why Babies Should Decide When to Be Born
14. Bad Relationships: Tales of Love and Betrayal
15. She Trains Hollywood Race Car Drivers

1. ==> How a Passion for Equality Can Save Democracy

The challenges of 2020 exposed the nation’s underlying conditions – discredited elites, weakened institutions, blatant inequalities and how difficult these problems are to remedy. Atlantic staff writer George Packer argues that warring tribes are tearing the country apart. On your show he’ll explain the four competing “narratives” of America: the “Free America” which imagines a nation of separate individuals and serves the wealthy and interests of corporations; the “Smart America” representing the worldview of Silicon Valley and the professional elite; the “Real America” who are the white Christian nationalists of the heartland; and the “Just America” or citizens as members of identity groups that inflict or suffer oppression. Packer believes none of these narratives or groups can sustain a democracy and that it’s Americans’ passion for equality that can help us move forward in a more hopeful way. An award-winning author, Packer’s new book is “Last Best Hope: America in Crisis and Renewal.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or johanna@jrbcomm.com or Briana Caywood at (703) 646-5188

2. ==> Why Aren’t We Blaming China for COVID-19?

Was COVID-19 unleashed on the world on purpose? Why hasn’t a real investigation been conducted into this matter? And why have the U.S. media covered up China’s COVID-19 role? Tamara Lashchyk and Jacqueline Toboroff say the world needs answers and China needs to pay reparation. They host “The Bo Peep Podcast” which probes the answers to questions that we are afraid to ask. Feel free to ask them: What about Dr. Fauci and the NIH, are they complicit? How much money has Fauci made on the vaccine? How can pharmaceutical companies claim to develop a vaccine when the CCP hasn’t produced the original genome for COVID and patient zero hasn’t been confirmed and has disappeared? Tamara Lashchyk has been interviewed by the BBC and featured in Huffington Post. A career coach, author, and former Wall Street executive, she recently ran for the New York State Assembly. Jacqueline Toboroff is a candidate for New York City Council (D1) and a parent and life-long resident of Manhattan. Contact Tamara Lashchyk at (848) 373-3543; TLashchyk@rtirguests.com

3. ==> Naomi Osaka is Human. Is that a Problem?

The world of tennis is in tizzy over Naomi Osaka. The star athlete announced she wouldn’t speak to the press at this year’s French Open to protect her mental health and then withdrew from the tournament over the ruckus. USA Today writer Analis Baily says it’s time to accept that Osaka is a human being before she’s an athlete. “Stepping away from the things that do not serve as an essential practice for your well-being, regardless of how mandatory society makes those things, is smart, not problematic.” She adds, “The WTA’s statement responding to Osaka shows the organization seems to only partially understand what Osaka is saying.” Osaka has received both support and criticism for her decision and is expected to be fined $140,000. She says she hopes the money will be donated to a mental health charity. Analis Baily is a Sports NOW reporter for USA Today. Contact her at aabailey@usatoday.com or @analisbailey

4.==> From Ava to Oliver: Favorite 2020 Baby Names

The Social Security Administration’s annual list of the most popular baby names is out. For the second year in a row, Olivia is parents’ No. 1 choice for girls while Liam remains the favorite name for boys for the fourth year in a row. Discuss baby name trends and how to choose the best moniker for your new family member with Jennifer Moss, founder and CEO of BabyNames.com. She’ll talk about the top baby names on this year’s list and some surprises from the new rankings. She’ll also report on the latest celebrity baby news and take name questions from your listeners. Jennifer Moss is the author of “The Baby Names Workbook” and “The One-In-A-Million Baby Names Book.” She co-hosts The Baby Names Podcast and has appeared on CNN, ESPN, FoxNews, Good Morning America, MSNBC and many other media outlets. Contact Jennifer Moss at press@babynames.com

5. ==> Hot Dog! Let’s Get Grilling

You can have hamburgers and chicken, corn-on-the-cob and potato salad, but Americans agree that for a cook-out to be complete there’s gotta be some hot dogs on the grill! That is, according to a recent survey by the National Hot Dot and Sausage Council (NHDSC). The group says between now and Labor Day Americans will eat more than 7 billion hot dogs! Invite NHDSC Hot Dog Top Dog Eric Mittenthal to talk about regional hot dog styles, what Major League Baseball stadiums are serving this year, and even the proper hot dog eating etiquette! Who knew? And Mittenthal says while the pandemic might have canceled a lot of things last year, sales of hot dogs were up 20%. Established in 1994 by the American Meat Institute, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council serves as an information resource to consumers and media on questions related to quality, safety, nutrition and preparation of hot dogs and sausages. Contact Eric Mittenthal at (202) 587-4238; (404) 808-8396 (cell) or emittenthal@meatinstitute.org

6. ==> Secrets of the World’s Most Celebrated Brands Revealed

Would your listeners like to know how celebrities create world-class brands so they can do it too? Raj Girn, an internationally celebrated brand authority and the creator of “The 6-Step Guide That Celebrities Use to Guarantee World-Class Brand Presence,” is prepared to offer the same fantastic tips to your audience that she has passed on to executives at L’Oréal Paris, Estée Lauder, Johnnie Walker, Cîroc, Sheraton and Fairmont Hotels and people like Priyanka Chopra, Hannah Simone, Robin Sharma and Freida Pinto. Ask her: What are the four biggest myths that prevent brands from taking off? What are the six steps to creating a world-class brand that anyone can dial in, no matter what their size or budget? A media celebrity in Canada who has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and Globe and Mail, and on FOX and CBS, Raj is a regular contributor to Entrepreneuer.com, ThriveGlobal.com and Medium.com and an internationally best-selling author whose blog attracts 500,000 unique monthly visitors. She also publishes a weekly newsletter with over 100,000 subscribers and has a combined social media network of over 1 million. She runs The Open Chest Confidence Academy and a masterclass she created on celebrity brand secrets sold out immediately. Contact Raj Girn at (647) 490-3158; Rgirn@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Are Newly Hired Grads Being Set Up to Fail?

New grads are entering an unprecedented market and many of them aren’t prepared for the new world of work, according to Dawn Mahan, CEO of PMOtraining, LLC, a consulting and talent development firm. “COVID-19 changed the way many professionals work. More than ever businesses need people who are able to take an idea without a lot of information, effectively collaborate with colleagues and deliver results with a positive attitude.” But she says many employers aren’t ready to onboard newly hired grads. “Many employers that are hiring grads are already running leaner than usual and it may be the first time that they are onboarding grads virtually. It’s likely to be a bit of a bumpy ride.” Mahan can share insights about COVID-19’s impact on the future of work and tips for grads to shine on the job and become valued contributors, including the No. 1 skill every ambitious young professional needs to succeed and why. Dawn Mahan is author of the upcoming book “Welcome to Projectland: The Project Gurus’ Ultimate Guide for Beginners.” Contact Elizabeth Collins at (877) PMO-7070, (ext. 4); ECollins@PMOtraining.com

8. ==> Post-Pandemic: Bounce Back Better than Ever

With Americans finally feeling the pandemic is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to bounce back and what sort of life you’d like to have! Author and performance coach Tim Winders can offer three principles for hitting the reset button. Winders, who has over 25 years’ experience as a coach for business owners, executives, and leaders, utilizes these principles in his novel, “Coach: A Parable of Success Redefined.” It tells the story of an executive who contemplates ending his life after personal failures and business problems that could potentially send him to jail; as the story unfolds, the executive learns three acts to gain clarity that can bring peace to anyone. Winders, who along with his wife, lives and works in a large RV while traveling around the country, survived several business failures before finding a better path in life. He hosts the “SeekGoCreate” podcast and is available last minute. Contact Tim at (404) 846-4639; twinders@rtirguests.com

9. ==> How to Find Inner Peace Again

In the aftermath of the virulent pandemic shattering lives around the world, even those who once felt optimistic and secure are reeling and grieving. How do we reclaim our inner peace after such a horrific event? Perhaps by listening to the wise advice of Sana Brauner, who once lost everything and survived. In 2004, Sana was in Thailand on vacation when a tsunami hit. Sana almost drowned, her mother died, and her two-year-old daughter was never found. Yet Sana found a way to go on and a mission of helping other people to find hope and resilience. Ask her: Why does she say that every day is a traineeship for some big, unexpected event? What are the nine things that restored her inner peace? Which was the most important? She is the author of “The Borrowed Daughter,” a memoir containing lessons to help anyone going through a life crisis. Contact Sana at s.brauner@ihr-einkauf.at or through Skype: sanabr

10. ==> June is LGBT Pride Month: Parenting a Proud Child

Parents of LGBT children may be shocked when their kids come out, but once the dust settles there are often many issues to confront. What should you do if you hold to more traditional values and your child tells you they’re gay, lesbian, or transgender? Should you accept them for who they are? If you think the way they are is wrong or unhealthy, should you try to change them? How can you talk to them about all this without hurting them or pushing them away? If you want to maintain a positive connection with your child, can you do that while also honoring and being clear about your own perspective? Rebecah Freeling has the answers! Rebecah Freeling is the owner of Wits End Parenting; in addition to working with individual families, she also consults with schools and speaks on parenting issues. Rebecah is the author of “Your Rules Are Dumb: How to Maintain Your Parental Authority While Creating a Partnership With Your Spirited Child.” Contact her at (510) 619-5920; witsendparenting@gmail.com

11. ==> Nutritional Thieves in Your Medicine Cabinet

If you regularly take aspirin, Pepcid, or other common prescription medicines you may be causing some nutritional deficiencies you don’t know about. Here to enlighten you is health expert and senior advocate Linda Mac Dougall, who says taking any OTC or prescription drug may be akin to “robbing Peter to pay Paul.” Invite Linda to share the supplements and foods you should be taking to compensate. For example, she’ll say that if you regularly take aspirin, you should know that it depletes your body of Vitamin C, iron, potassium and folic acid and will explain how to correct that shortfall. Linda has an M.A. in counseling psychology and has worked with hundreds of seniors through her business. She is the author of “The SPIRIT Method of Massage for Seniors.” Contact her at (805) 202-6379; speakerholistic@gmail.com

12. ==> Healthy Aging: Eat to Live Longer and Better

Growing old is a gift: our consciousness expands, our wisdom grows deeper, and our hearts flow with love and understanding. Interview health coach Ximena Yanez to find out three ways what you put in your mouth will keep you healthy, save the planet, and give your grandchildren the opportunity for a better world. Ask her: Why eating organic produce will keep you healthier? Can GMOs’ ingredients harm us or the planet? What should you include in every meal? Ximena (pronounced He-men-a) is the author of the upcoming book “Healthy Planet, Healthy You: Invest Now in the Transformational Change That Will Ensure Our Future” and the former CFO of an environmental fund. Contact her at (720) 277-8617; xiyaso@gmail.com

13. ==> Doc Reveals Why Babies Should Decide When to Be Born

Due dates. Planned C-sections. Induced labor. Medicines to prevent premature birth. Nowadays it seems that most babies are scheduled to arrive, and not always for a medical reason. Sometimes births are timed for the convenience of the mother and her doctor. Many parents even plan their pregnancies so they’ll have a holiday baby, or so their child‘s birth won’t interrupt vacation time. But OB/GYN Alan Lindemann will reveal why the vast number of births should happen when the baby is truly ready. Ask Dr. Lindemann: Why were so many C-sections done? How are mothers and babies safer when nature takes its course? What are the only acceptable reasons to hurry or delay a birth? How has birthing changed? Dr. Alan Lindemann has delivered more than 6,000 babies. He is the author of “Modern Medicine When You’re Dying to Know.” Contact him at (828) 818-8242; ALindemann@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Bad Relationships: Tales of Love and Betrayal

Many of us have been in at least one relationship that was toxic or troubled so why not do a show about bad relationships and what they can teach us about others and ourselves? Invite Aikea Gordon to discuss her new book, “The Way That I Love You: An Urban Tale of Love and Betrayal,” and why she believes the characters resonate with so many people. Gordon says she wrote the book to show that life has a way of catching up to you (for better or worse) and what goes around comes around. She hopes to help readers overcome their past or find comfort in their current situation. Contact Aikea Gordon at (202) 867-4326; lovelyaikea1@gmail.com

15. ==> She Trains Hollywood Race Car Drivers

Pat Bondurant, the famed business partner and wife of legendary driving champion Bob Bondurant, helps teach Hollywood stars to drive race cars for their big-screen roles. Students of the Bob Bondurant School have included Christian Bale, Clint Eastwood, Nicolas Cage, Paul Newman and many more. As co-owner, Pat Bondurant can share her entrepreneurial journey, behind-the-scenes racetrack drama, and the next chapter of the famed school. Bob Bondurant was one of the most famous drivers to emerge from the Southern California road racing scene in the 1950s and achieved success in North America and Europe. The Bob Bondurant School of High-Performance Driving has been training American racing drivers since 1968. Contact James Weir at (310) 801-3490 (cell); AGPR@AndersonGroupPR.com

01. Why Central American Migrants Are Fleeing
02. How Postal Banking Could Save the USPS
03. Interview Young Star of Netflix’s ‘Selena: The Series’
04. How Lies Help Us: Deception’s Role in Human Success
05. Why Falling College Enrollment Is Good News
06. How Did You Become a Mom? Why It Doesn’t Matter
07. Is Mother’s Intuition Real?
08. Mom Said What? Funny Show on Caring for Aging Moms
09. Transforming Mother’s Day
10. The Truth about Black Women and Infertility
11. Why Is the U.S. C-section Rate So High?
12. More Women Freezing Eggs: What Happens Later?
13. Telemedicine Is Here to Stay: How to Use It Best
14. A Different Approach for Brain Issues
15. Help for Your Unfinished Home Projects

1.==> Why Central American Migrants Are Fleeing

Thousands of people are arriving at the U.S. southern border after fleeing the Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Invite Paul Angelo to discuss the problems that are prompting them to migrate. “Economic precariousness, government corruption, crime, violence, and—increasingly—climate change are all driving migration,” he says. He’ll discuss what, if anything, governments in the area are doing to curb emigration and Biden’s policies toward the region. Paul J. Angelo is a fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He researches and writes on crime, violence, and insecurity in Latin America and U.S.-Latin American relations. Contact him at pangelo@cfr.org; @pol_ange

2. ==> How Postal Banking Could Save the USPS

Members of Congress are proposing a postal banking program to address inequalities and boost revenue for the U.S. Postal Service. Christopher Shaw says the USPS can serve as a solution to the 8 million households in the U.S. that currently lack bank accounts. “The Postal Service could offer a public option for banking, making essential financial services more available to low- and middle-income households at over 30,000 post offices nationwide.” He adds that there is an important historical precedent: postal banking operated for more than 50 years during the 20th century, when millions of Americans deposited billions of dollars in the postal bank. In an interview, he’ll explain how proposed programs in selected rural and urban areas would provide surcharge-free ATMs, wire transfers, check cashing, and bill payment and how expanding financial services at post offices would bring new revenues and help to revitalize the agency. Christopher Shaw is author of “Preserving the People’s Post Office” and recently wrote an article entitled “The U.S. Postal Service Was Designed to Serve Democracy” for Foreign Affairs. Contact him at christophershaw.ca@gmail.com; @chris_w_shaw

3. ==> Interview Young Star of Netflix’s ‘Selena: The Series’

As seen on “Access Hollywood,” Harper’s Bazaar, E!, and Oprah, musical prodigy and young Hollywood’s newest up-and-coming actress Madison Taylor Baez has drawn attention for her breakout performance as young Selena in Netflix’s original “Selena: The Series.” The coming-of-age story follows the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla’s journey to stardom. Madison’s life so far seems to mirror Selena’s. At only 10 years old, this superstar in the making is widely known as the “Anthem Girl” for her heartfelt stadium performances in front of thousands of people. Invite Madison on your show to talk about her breakout role as young Selena and her own growing music career. Madison can share stories about her recent visit to Corpus Christi where she met Selena’s family, and how her father credits Madison’s music with saving his life. Part 2 of “Selena: The Series” is currently streaming on Netflix. Contact Lilyan Park at (323) 655-1008; (323) 313-7144 (cell) or Edgar Deniz at (323) 360-3441 (cell)

4.==> How Lies Help Us: Deception’s Role in Human Success

Everyone agrees that lies and self-deception can do terrible harm to our lives, to our communities, and to the planet. But Shankar Vedantam argues that deceiving ourselves and others can also play a vital role in human success and well-being. Invite the New York Times best-selling author and host of the ‘Hidden Brain’ podcast on your show for a counterintuitive, thought-provoking look into deception’s role in human success. Shankar says, “The lies we tell each other and the lies that we tell ourselves sustain our daily interactions with friends, lovers, and coworkers. They explain why some people live longer than others, why some couples remain in love and others don’t, why some nations and tribes hold together while others splinter.” Shankar Vedantam’s new book is “Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 991-8328; jboyer@rtirguests.com and include two or three possible interview dates and times.

5. ==> Why Falling College Enrollment Is Good News

For a variety of reasons, many colleges are still looking for students this fall, reasons that include COVID fears, international students whose families are afraid to send them, and fewer young students in the college-age group. While college administrators are worried about this trend former college professor Glen Dunzweiler is anything but. He says, Good!” Glen says it’s time to think about the value of a college education vs the debt it requires and whether a trade school or associate degree may be a better fit for young people contemplating their future. Glen can talk about how Gen Zs and their parents can plot a well-paying, satisfying future that puts their needs ahead of those of a future employer, college bursar, or loan officer. He will explain why a traditional college education does not lead to a secure future for most students, why trade schools and work experience can be a better option, and ways students can monetize their skills once they graduate. In addition to his former role as a college professor, Glen is a documentarian and the author of two books. His latest is “A Degree In Homelessness? Entrepreneurial Skills For Students.” Contact Glen at (702) 703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

6. ==> How Did You Become a Mom? Why It Doesn’t Matter

There are many ways for a woman to become a mother and just as many reasons to honor the strength, courage, and selflessness that goes into being a mother, whether by birth or by adoption. Mikki Shepard will discuss common myths about adoption and share her own adoption story spanning multiple generations. Listeners will learn why it doesn’t take biology to make a family as Mikki reveals lessons she learned from her father. Mikki Shepard is the author of “In a Heartbeat: The Miracle of a Family that Was Meant to Be.” Her diverse career spans multiple industries, successful entrepreneurship, and a strong background in speaking and real estate. Mikki has appeared on radio and in numerous publications. Contact her at (845) 733-8077; sea2sea@twc.com

7. ==> Great Mother’s Day Show: Is Mother’s Intuition Real?

People talk about mother’s intuition, but is it real or just a myth? Natalie Bonfig says it exists and that mothers should trust their intuition because they know their children better than anyone else, even doctors. Her upcoming book, “Everyday Self-Care and Your High Needs Child,” offers advice for parents, particularly of children with medical issues, on how to reduce stress and make their lives more joyful. She’ll discuss how parents can take care of their children and themselves without anyone losing out and share her No. 1 piece of advice for “medical moms.” Contact Natalie Bonfig at (651) 419-3137; nbonfig@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Mom Said What? Funny Show on Caring for Aging Moms

We love our mothers, but as they age our relationship can shift, especially if Mom needs assistance because of health problems or other circumstances. Kathleen Lenane is here to explore the humorous side of family caregiving. Kat is the creator of the hilarious website The Clueless Caregiver and blog. Expect listeners to giggle and relate as she answers, in an entertaining Q&A format, questions like: How do I tell my 85-year-old mother she shouldn’t be driving anymore? Or: Where does Mom hide the hearing aids, iron supplements and medical alert pendant she should be using — but insists “she doesn’t really need”? Kat’s mix of wit and tips includes personal stories of, for instance, rounding up discarded hospital meal-tray bananas for a Super Bowl party thrown in the Intensive Care Unit (way before COVID times). Kat has worked as a book ghostwriter and staff writer and editor for SELF and Cosmopolitan — in addition to caring for two mischievous parents who refused to act old into their 90s. Contact Kat at (860) 500-1524; klenane@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Transforming Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day can stir up all kinds of complicated emotions. The holiday can bring unhappy thoughts of mothers who are no longer living or present, babies who were never conceived, or mothers who were abusive or absent. When you invite the Rev. Meghan Smith Brooks on your program there will be an opportunity to transform the holiday into a time for releasing, renewing, replenishing, and relaxing. Meghan, who recently conducted a workshop on this topic, can share ways grief, pain, and loss offer a gift for healing and transformation and ways people can realize the power they have to choose how they want to live. Meghan is an expert on coping with grief whose son was murdered eight years ago this month. She is an ordained Unity Minister and certified grief coach. She is the author of the upcoming book “Unraveling Grief: A Mother’s Spiritual Journey After Losing Her Son.” Contact Meghan at (816) 844-6783; mbrooks@rtirguests.com

10. ==> The Truth about Black Women and Infertility

It took almost 20 years for Frances Jones to heal the damage that being infertile had caused her and to put feelings of unworthiness behind her. She hopes to prevent other women, particularly women of color like herself, from viewing themselves as “damaged goods” because they cannot conceive and bear children. “Many people facing infertility battle with low self-esteem and feelings of unworthiness. There are so many negative feelings including guilt, anger, resentment and blame as a result of fertility challenges,” Jones says. In her new book, “Overcoming the Emotional Stigmas of Infertility,” she discusses what fertile people don’t understand about those who are not, why her desire to conceive never went away despite having two adopted sons and a stepdaughter, and why we need to change the dialogue society has about fertility problems. Frances Jones co-authored the national and international best-seller “Girl on Fire! Fireproof” and is an executive channel producer for the TV network Women Wins. She recently appeared on TV on Fox Soul’s The Tammi Mac Late Show to discuss Black women and infertility. Contact her at (855) 738-5345; frances@heartdesirescoaching.com

11. ==> Why is the U.S. C-section Rate So High?

C-sections have been known to save the lives of mothers and babies. But are they done too often, when vaginal deliveries would be even safer? Currently, one in three U.S. births happens by C-section. Why have rates risen so dramatically? Get the answers when you interview Alan Lindemann, M.D., who has delivered more than 6,000 babies in his 30-plus year career as an obstetrician. Ask him: Are such major operations often done for the convenience of parents and doctors? Which medical reasons rightly lead to a C-section birth? After having a cesarean birth can a woman’s next baby be delivered without one? Dr. Lindemann will also be happy to answer your listeners’ questions about childbirth. Contact Alan Lindemann, M.D., at (828) 818-8242; ALindemann@rtirguests.com

12. ==> More Women Freezing Eggs: What Happens Later?

In response to the COVID pandemic, more women felt the need to freeze their eggs to preserve their reproductive options for the future. In fact, some U.S. clinics reported a 40% increase in egg-banking. But what happens to those frozen eggs, including those that were fertilized before freezing, when the donors don’t plan to have more children? Or split from their partner who doesn’t want more kids? Or when something happens to the embryos’ parents and IFV becomes medically impossible? Expect controversy and heartwarming stories when you interview Nate Birt, author of “Frozen, But Not Forgotten: An Adoptive Dad’s Step-by-Step Guide to Embryo Adoption.” He will tell how he and his wife, like many other parents, sought embryo adoption, carried the baby to term and are now raising a healthy toddler daughter they adore. Contact Nate Birt at (417) 221-9045; NBirt@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Telemedicine Is Here to Stay: How to Use It Best

Telemedicine had already been around before COVID-19, but it took off by necessity once the pandemic shut down medical offices along with everything else. And while it’s not always the best way to treat health issues, telemedicine a safe option that will likely remain popular. Invite Anne McAwley-LeDuc to discuss ways to make the most of and prepare for virtual appointments. From managing your time on the call to sharing information about your medical history, you’ll learn how to take more control of your health care to make sure you and your loved ones get proper treatment and stay safe. Anne is a retired registered nurse and nurse practitioner board-certified in adult medicine, with 43 years of varied experience in the medical field. An experienced radio, TV and podcast guest, she is the author of “Personal Health Organizer.” Contact her at (860) 300-1603; AMcAwley@rtirguests.com;

14. ==> A Different Approach for Brain Issues

Susana Stoica, a Ph.D. in computer engineering and a healer by birth, brings a scientist’s view to energy healing. She collaborates with medical doctors and has written nine books about physical and emotional healing, has spoken about brain trauma recovery at Harvard Medical School, trained medical and social work students in the use of energy healing, and helped people feel better all over the world. Susana’s gift is removing long-held emotional traumas from a person’s energy field. A survivor of two traumatic brain injuries, she helps people with traumatic brain injuries, strokes, ALS, Asperger’s, epilepsy, or brain trauma-induced illnesses like severe allergies that do not respond to accepted medical treatments. Ask her: What is medical intuition? Why is energy healing effective when allopathic medicine is stumped? What insights does she offer on COVID? Contact Susana Stoica at (248) 895-5784; healingbraininjury@gmail.com

15. ==> Help for Your Unfinished Home Projects

With everyone stuck at home this past year, a lot of people started home improvement projects. Unfortunately, a lot of those projects remain unfinished. “While the fabulous remodeling shows on TV transform a space from disaster to dream in under 30 minutes, in reality, there is much to consider when attempting this feat in your own home,” says Dawn Mahan, founder of PMOtraining.com, which teaches people the fundamentals of successful project management — whether that’s at the office or around the house. “People just want to jump in and get started, and then wonder why they find themselves at The Home Depot 47 times.” From major remodeling to redecorating and even landscaping, Dawn can share ways to prioritize, plan and get your project back on track and finally finished! She says using project management tools at home just makes sense. “That way, you can get what you want, when you want it, for a cost you are comfortable paying, all while keeping your blood pressure in check.” Dawn is a dynamic international speaker, a PMI-certified leader with extensive global experience, and the sole inventor of ProjectFlo. Contact her at (215) 756-1585 (cell); DMahan@PMOtraining.com

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01. The Sports Princess on Super Bowl LV
02. Double-Up: Two Masks Are Better than One!
03. Millions of Women Left the Workforce: How to Bring Them Back
04. New Documentary Explores Britney Spears’ Conservatorship
05.Tony Bennett’s Family Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
06. NYT Best-Selling Authors: Why is Everyone Going Vegan?
07. 5 Daily Activities That May Be Making You Sick
08. Is the Concept of Race Racist?
09. Surprise: Why the Best Leaders are Funny
10. What You Could Lose by Winning a Lawsuit
11. Will Global Wildfires Be Even Deadlier Than Last Year?
12. Could You Use a Mindset Reboot? Take This Quiz
13. How to Move from Heartache to Happiness
14. Make the Second Half of Your Life the BEST Half
15. Inside the Secret Service with a Former Female Agent

1.==> The Sports Princess on Super Bowl LV

The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday for Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida. The stadium won’t be as full as we’re used to seeing, but fans will still be watching from afar. Invite Kate Delaney on your show to share her view on who will win the championship, facts and figures about the game, and tips for football novices who’d like to participate in Super Bowl conversations. Delaney has interviewed over 12,000 people in 20 years in her radio and television career. She’s covered 15 Super Bowls, 10 U.S. Opens, 15 Final Fours, World Series Games, and a plethora of sporting events. Known as “The Sports Princess,” she’s the author of the recently re-released book “Invade the Man Cave, Sports Secrets Guys Don’t Share,” filled with interesting sports facts, stories and mind-blowing moments from the sports world. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; Ryan@goldmanmccormick.com

2. ==> Double-Up: Two Masks Are Better than One!

For many months now experts have been telling the public, “Wash your hands, stay six feet away from others and wear a mask.” Now, researchers say doubling up on the last step is key as COVID-19 cases continue to spread while we wait for everyone to be vaccinated. Linsey Marr, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech who is a leading expert in the aerosol transmission of viruses, and Dr. Monica Gandhi, a professor of medicine at UCSF/San Francisco General Hospital, recently published a commentary calling for double masking. “For maximal protection,” Marr and Gandhi suggest the public “wear a cloth mask tightly on top of a surgical mask where the surgical mask acts as a filter and the cloth mask provides an additional layer of filtration while improving the fit.” A second option, they say, could be to wear a three-layer mask made from a flexible, tightly woven fabric that conforms to the face, with an insert of a “non-woven high-efficiency filter material,” such as a vacuum bag. Contact Linsey Marr at (540) 231-6071; lmarr@vt.edu

3. ==> Millions of Women Left the Workforce: How to Bring Them Back

Over 2.1 million women have left the labor market completely since the onset of the pandemic, 20% more than the number of men who have done the same. The drain of women’s talent from the labor market will be a disaster for employers across the country unless they help staunch the exodus, according to workplace expert Andrew Challenger. “Alarm bells should be ringing at companies across the nation right now,” he says. “Unless employers can bring back or retain their women talent, future recruitment efforts, as well as future economic success, will be compromised.” Challenger can discuss the reasons women have left the workforce in such high numbers and how employers can attract them back. He can also share tips for women looking to return to the workforce or change careers right now. Challenger, Gray & Christmas is a global outplacement and executive coaching firm. Contact Colleen Madden Blumenfeld at (312) 422-5074; (314) 807-1568 (cell) or colleenmadden@challengergray.com

4.==> New Documentary Explores Britney Spears’ Conservatorship

A lot of people wonder what’s going on with Britney Spears. There’s no doubt her career is a great success, but her personal life has been plagued by trouble. Over a decade ago, Spears was put under the guardianship of her father when her psychological problems began filling tabloids. The new documentary “Framing Britney Spears” takes a closer look at her life and the conservatorship. Attorney Peter Strauss says, “The Britney Spears case is an American tragedy that shows a person in need of real help.” He can explain why Britney has a conservatorship, what decisions her father makes as her guardian and how a guardian is chosen. “Guardianship can be beneficial in providing financial, medical, and other decisions for an individual with a disability or who is incapacitated. But it can also result in a loss of individual rights. The goal is to balance those two conflicting interests,” Strauss explains. “People have a right to make bad decisions – often harmful to themselves – provided they are not incapacitated.” “Framing Britney Spears” airs Friday night on FX and will stream on Hulu. Peter Strauss is a media veteran and senior partner at Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC. Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988 (text/call); mark@goldmanmccormick.com

5. ==> Tony Bennett’s Family Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

For four years, legendary singer Tony Bennett and his family have kept his secret. Now, they’re breaking their silence. Bennett has Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of age-related dementia. It’s not easy for families to talk about a loved one’s diagnosis because of the stigma surrounding the disease. As a devoted caregiver and husband of someone who was diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s in her fifties, Carlen Maddux can discuss what it’s like to have a loved one who fades away even as they continue to live. He can share early warning signs and treatment options along with the biggest challenges for loved ones and tips for caregivers. Maddux has appeared on numerous shows. He’s the author of “A Path Revealed.” Contact him at (727) 351-8321; CMaddux@rtirguests.com

6. ==> NYT Best-Selling Authors: Why is Everyone Going Vegan?

Back in 2014, just 1 percent of Americans were vegans. Fast-forward to today — in the last five years, the number of self-identified vegans has skyrocketed 600%. Impossible burgers are now available at Burger King, KFC, and Taco Bell. And sales of dairy and meat alternatives grew by 20% in U.S. supermarkets in 2018 — that’s a $3 billion surge in coconut milk yogurt, tempeh bacon, and the like. What’s happening? Ask New York Times best-selling authors Kathy Freston and Gene Stone. The authors of “72 Reasons to Be Vegan: Why Plant-Based. Why Now” will discuss the health benefits of going vegan and how to transition to a more plant-based diet, the environmental benefits of cutting out meat, and how veganism could lessen the risk of future pandemics. Kathy Freston has written multiple health and wellness books and has appeared on Ellen, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, and many other national shows. Gene Stone is a journalist, editor and the author of many books including “Forks Over Knives.” They are individually available for interviews. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 991-8328; jboyer@rtirguests.com

7. ==> 5 Surprising Daily Activities That May Be Making You Sick

Most of us want to do all we can to live healthy lives. But the sad fact is that many people are routinely employing some daily behaviors that are leading to chronic diseases and making those diseases worse. Trevor Campbell, M.D., is a family physician with a charming South African accent who specializes in helping people achieve the fullest lives possible by minimizing their chronic aches and pains. He’ll share the things that are making people sick as well as those that could speed their recovery. You’ll also learn about bio-behavioral disease, why most people have never heard of it, and what it can teach us. Campbell is the author of “The Language of Pain: Fast Forward Your Recovery to Stop Hurting.” Contact him at (250) 217-7832; tcampbell@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Is the Concept of Race Racist?

Is it possible to talk about racism without being racist? Without causing other people pain? Should the “what are you” question even be on the census form? Can we build enough trust to talk about race without judgment? Just as he does with his new YouTube series, “Difficult Questions with Glen Dunzweiler,” Glen Dunzweiler will engage your audience in a thoughtful discussion on the controversial and often divisive topic of racism. Ask him: As a white person, why do you identify with Black people? What are four possible ways to cope with racism? Dunzweiler is an independent filmmaker, a former college professor, and author of two books including “A Degree In Homelessness? Entrepreneurial Skills For Students.” Contact Glen at (702) 703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Surprise: Why the Best Leaders are Funny

What do all great leaders have in common? How do they consistently lead well and inspire others? College professor and prolific author and speaker Teruni Lamberg has extensively researched this topic for her seminars and book, “Leaders Who Lead Successfully.” And she has discovered a quality that separates superior leaders from lackluster or boring ones: the best leaders have a sense of humor that makes followers smile, understand and emulate. Learn more when you interview Teruni and hear her insights about leaders in business, medicine, academia, entertainment, politics, sports, media and more. Ask her how will laughing along with influential people raise your own ability to lead? Why do funny people make the best mentors? Whom does she admire most: Musk, Pelosi, Gates, Spielberg, Fauci, Winfrey, or Goodell? Contact Teruni Lamberg at (775) 451-3086: TLamberg@rtirguests.com

10. ==> What You Could Lose by Winning a Lawsuit

Are you among the millions of people who think initiating a lawsuit is always wise? Do you envision a hefty settlement? Or a path to getting justice, retribution and healing? “Don’t be so sure!” warns attorney Francine Tone, who says legal trouble can be very stressful and extremely expensive. Ultimately, lawsuits can take more out of you than you gain. Francine has been educating the public for years about getting the right legal help, asking prudent questions, making smart decisions, and proceeding with caution as legal challenges unfold. Francine is the author of “What Every Good Lawyer Wants You to Know.” Invite her to share surprising truths about suing and being sued. Learn how winning a lawsuit can jeopardize your business, marriage and health, the myths that keep people woefully unaware of the law, and what you should ask yourself before you seek legal help. Contact Francine Tone at (531) 208-1297; FTone@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Will Global Wildfires Be Even Deadlier Than Last Year?

Mention wildfires and you’re sure to get the attention of audience members who fear the return of the horrific damage, destruction and deaths that happened last year. Invite James Moseley — a top expert on the dangers and causes of wildfires — to “spark” interest in protecting the environment, our citizens, wildlife, and the already-charred communities and woodlands in wildfire territory. Moseley is a sought-after guest who shares eye-opening information about the menace and better ways to fight it. He is the CEO of Sun FireDefense, a company offering advanced fire defense programs and products. Contact James Moseley at (818) 486-4662; jmoseley@rtirguests

12. ==> Could You Use a Mindset Reboot? Take This Quiz

If there is anything good about the contentious election, COVID-19 epidemic and growing economic uncertainty, it is that some people are using them as catalysts for change. Invite Rev. Arthur Mackey on your program to share the fuel for that change by giving your audience an eye-opening quiz and helping them interpret their answers. He will inspire us all as he explores everything from family and workplace influences on our lives to health and social services, faith-based resources, and education programs worth knowing about. He’ll have your audience members thinking about ways they would answer such questions as: What is (and should be) your biggest priority right now? Are you most concerned about relationships, career, health, or finances? How would you describe your current mood: stressed, hopeful, serene, bored? Which people could you help? Rev. Mackey is a sought-after media guest and a researcher who has authored several books including “Overcoming the Spirit of Depression.” Contact him at (516) 219-8392; AMackey@rtirguests.com

13. ==> How to Move From Heartache to Happiness

The year 2020 was especially tough for many of us. Author David L. Peters was no exception. “I lost my wife of 58 years, on the 60th anniversary of our meeting,” he says. “I also had to care for my sick brother, who passed away in October.” But he still manages to find joy via a simple yet powerful formula he created. He can share how we can develop our own personal recipes for happiness, even in the worst of times. David is an engineer who holds 18 patents and is the author of “The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness.” He’ll describe his formula for happiness and explain how it utilizes science. Contact David at (607) 304-3329; DPeters@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Make the Second Half of Your Life the BEST Half

As we age, some things deteriorate, and many aspects of life can get harder. However, it’s also true that plenty of things get better. That’s the message of Joe Swinger, who specializes in helping adults in midlife enjoy the VIP life — one marked by greater vibrancy, impact, and purpose. Joe is the creator of the Silver Linings Network, which he established to encourage happiness, success, and emotional health in midlife and later years. Invite him on your show to learn what you should focus on (besides money) as you approach and dive into retirement years. Ask him: What helps aging boomers re-create themselves, make a difference, and stay relevant — especially during challenging years like 2021? What skills and qualities (in addition to awareness, maturity, experience and motivation) can bring new opportunities and satisfaction in the second half of life? How can people love and appreciate life at every age? Contact Joe Swinger at (385) 425-6705; joeswinger@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Inside the Secret Service with a Former Female Agent

Melanie Lentz was a fresh-faced 22-year-old woman when she became a United States Secret Service special agent back in 2007. Invite her on your show and get an inside, behind-the-scenes look at the elite agency tasked with protecting our nation’s leaders and their families and hear what it was like to be one of the youngest female agents ever hired in the historically male profession. Lentz can discuss a typical day on the job, her most memorable assignments and what Former First Lady Nancy Reagan taught her that eventually led to her leaving the profession. Melanie Lentz is the author of “Agent Innocent: A Secret Service Love Story.” Contact her at media@melanielentz.com

01. Capitol Attacks are Just the Beginning
02. The Founding Fathers and Presidential Pardons
03. Unprecedented GOP Corporate Backlash — Will it Last?
04. Immunity Passports: The Vaccine Credential Initiative
05. Faith, Sex and Gender: What the Bible Really Says
06. Is the Concept of Race Racist?
07. The One Thing You Never Saw Trump Wear and Why It’s Important
08. Creative Ways to Make Extra Cash Right Now
09. Get Ahead in 2021 by Breaking All the Rules
10. Workplace Jazz: Treat Your Team Like Musicians
11. Book This Guest If You’ve Ever Bought Life Insurance
12. The Self-Confidence Lie: How Doubt Makes a Leader Better
13. Combat Winter Blues: Put More Yay in Every Day
14. Fight Fibromyalgia and Feel Better in 2021
15. God, Trump and the Election

1. ==> Experts Say Capitol Attacks are Just the Beginning

Washington D.C., looks like a war zone this week ahead of Joe Biden’s inauguration, with security as tight as can be after the recent Capitol riot. “The plots of tomorrow are literally being hatched right now,” Oren Segal, vice president of the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism, says. Experts share growing concern about chatter around a unifying message of people who feel wronged — by those in power, by the political system and by Big Tech. They’re also worried that the numbers of potentially violent extremists are growing. Segal calls the Capitol attack a seminal moment and says it will have a major impact, even more than the country’s historically biggest catalysts for major anti-government activity. “It ain’t Waco, it’s not Ruby Ridge, this is bigger than that,” Segal explains, comparing January 6 to past events that sparked calls to action and inspired deeper distrust and sometimes hatred against the government. “This stuff impacts more people.” The ADL’s Center on Extremism provides resources, expertise and training to law enforcement, public officials and internet and technology companies to identify and counter emerging threats. Contact the ADL communications department at (212) 885-7755; adlmedia@adl.org

2. ==> The Founding Fathers and Presidential Pardons

How did the Founding Fathers feel about presidential pardons and what would they think of Donald Trump’s in particular? The issue was hotly debated at the constitutional convention when James Madison argued that a president’s pardoning power should be restricted during the impeachment process — precisely the situation Donald Trump finds himself in today. The Brookings Institution’s D.W. Buffa explains the proposed pardon clause. “What can stop him pardoning anyone who was involved in the crimes for which the president is being impeached or whose testimony might put him in jeopardy? The president, according to Madison, still holds office, but he no longer has the power to pardon. The House can suspend him when suspected, and the power will devolve on the vice-president. Should he be suspected, also, he may likewise be suspended till he be impeached and removed, and the legislature may make a temporary appointment.’” The drafters of the pardon clause clearly recognized the danger but didn’t act to prevent it. D.W. Buffa can discuss the original intent of pardons, how past presidents wielded their power, and whether a president can pardon himself. Buffa holds J.D. from Wayne State University in Detroit and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Chicago. He served as special assistant to Senator Phil Hart of Michigan. A criminal defense attorney for 10 years, his seven Joseph Antonelli novels reflect that experience. Contact Paloma Losada at (202) 797-6197; media@brookings.edu

3. ==> Unprecedented GOP Corporate Backlash — Will it Last?

Since the Capitol riot earlier this month, dozens of major companies have stepped forward with pledges to halt political donations to Republicans that supported Trump in disputing the election results. Widespread condemnation of such a large group — more than half the Republican members in the House of Representatives, including its leader — is “unprecedented,” says Sheila Krumholz, executive director at the Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks corporate giving. “This is perhaps a new bold stance that corporate America is taking,” she says. “It could also be that this lasts a few months and then it’s back to business as usual.” If sustained, Krumholz says, a withdrawal of corporate contributions could have a sizeable political impact, especially in the House, where members face re-election every two years, and many rely on corporate donations for a big part of their campaign funds. But we will have to see how long such pledges last, she says. The Center for Responsive Politics/OpenSecrets.org is a nonpartisan research group. Contact Brendan Quinn at (202) 354-0110; press@crp.org

4.==> Immunity Passports: The Vaccine Credential Initiative

You may have heard about using ‘vaccine certification’ or ‘immunity passports,’ analog or digital tools to prove you’re vaccinated. Some experts champion them as a way to get back to normal life while others warn about privacy risks and the potential for discrimination and abuse. A group of health and technology leaders has created the new Vaccination Credential Initiative (VCI) as a way to enable users to access vaccination records on their phones. “The goal of the Vaccination Credential Initiative is to empower individuals with digital access to their vaccination records so they can use tools like CommonPass to safely return to travel, work, school, and life, while protecting their data privacy,” said Paul Meyer, CEO of The Commons Project Foundation. He’ll explain how this system works, what makes it different from others, and who it is designed for. The Commons Project is a nonprofit public trust established to build platforms and services that enable everyone to utilize the full benefit of technology and data while maintaining control over their digital lives. Contact Samantha Pierce at samantha@120over80mktg.com or press@vaccinationcredential.org

5. ==> Faith, Sex and Gender: What the Bible Really Says

Prepare for an eye- and heart-opening show about faith, sexuality and gender when you interview biblical scholar and New York Times best-selling author Preston Sprinkle. On your show he’ll explain what it means to be transgender, that most stereotypes about sexuality and gender come from culture and not the Bible, and why more teens are now questioning their gender. You’ll learn what happens when someone experiences incongruence between their biological sex and their internal sense of self, and which one determines who they are — and why. Whether you’re looking to understand the issue more deeply or you’re a parent with a transgender child, Sprinkle can offer help and advice to those wanting to better love transgender people and those wrestling with their own gender identity. An international speaker and expert on the biblical theology of sexuality, Preston Sprinkle, Ph.D., is the president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality and Gender. His latest book is “Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church and What the Bible Has to Say.” Contact Jason Jones at jason@jonesliterary.com

6. ==> Is the Concept of Race Racist?

Is it possible to talk about racism without being racist? Without causing other people pain? Should the “what are you” question even be on the census form? Can we build enough trust to talk about race without judgment? Just as he does with his new YouTube series, “Difficult Questions with Glen Dunzweiler,” Glen Dunzweiler will engage your audience in a thoughtful discussion on the controversial and often divisive topic of racism. Ask him: As a white person, why do you identify with Black people? What are four possible ways to cope with racism? Dunzweiler is an independent filmmaker, a former college professor, and author of two books including “A Degree In Homelessness? Entrepreneurial Skills For Students.” Contact Glen at (702) 703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

7. ==> The One Thing You Never Saw Trump Wear and Why It’s Important

During his campaign and presidency, you never saw Donald Trump wear sunglasses or glasses of any kind. And it’s not because he has perfect vision (he made reading goofs despite the availability of a Teleprompter) or never appeared outside in the bright sunlight. According to vision educator Linda Odubayo Thompson, Trump’s lack of eyewear reveals something important about him just as President-elect Joe Biden’s fondness for Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses says something about him and the seriousness with which he takes his health. As Linda will tell your listeners, “The eyes are porous and the optic nerve is a direct extension to the brain. So, it stands to reason that eye protection should be added to the virus protection mix, especially for children,” she says. Linda knows not to take her vision for granted; she has suffered from glaucoma for more than 30 years. Ask her: Why aren’t sunglasses just for summer? Why do you need them on cloudy days? What does she have in common with Bono? Contact Linda Odubayo Thompson at (914) 944-1474; lthompson@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Creative Ways to Make Extra Cash Right Now

Many of your listeners have lost jobs — or taken salary and hours cuts — in recent months. With so many people unemployed and bills mounting up, there’s a lot of folks out there who want to know how they can make some extra money now. Patricia Davis, author of “Going Broke Is No Joke,” can provide some fresh ideas. She’ll talk about ways to bring in extra bucks by doing things like selling your cellphone images, agreeing to test websites and products, and selling your opinions to focus groups. Patricia will also caution your audience about scammers and share ways to spot bogus job opportunities. She’ll also offer tips on what household goods can be sold for needed cash without being missed. An experienced guest, Patricia Davis holds an MBA from Stanford, a master’s degree in personal financial planning from Golden Gate University and a certificate from Georgetown University’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking and Finance. Contact her at (301) 517-6304; pdavis@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Get Ahead in 2021 by Breaking All the Rules

If you are thinking about starting a business in 2021, you need to talk to Raj Girn first. Raj started what would prove to be a lasting, successful publishing business just one year after learning how to write a check and attributes much of her success to not knowing the rules and not realizing she was breaking them! Raj gave numerous mainstream celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Scherzinger, and Nelly Furtado their first South Asian covers in her ANOKHI Magazine; she is also a confidence expert and has an inspiring life story of how she survived an arranged marriage with a stranger, life in a new culture and country and more to achieve a new identity and to work with an impressive roster of multinational clients (L’Oréal Paris, Estée Lauder, Johnnie Walker, Ciroc, Hilton and Sheraton Hotels). Raj heads the Open Chest Confidence Academy, is a well-known media personality in Canada and a serial media entrepreneur who has worked with thought leaders, celebrities, and multinational corporations. She has been featured in two coffee table books, a documentary, and a motivational book that became an international best-seller. Contact her at (647) 490-3158; Rgirn@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Workplace Jazz: Treat Your Team Like Musicians

Since he first picked up his sister’s guitar at age 12, music has taught Gerald Leonard many things: the discipline of practice, playing fairly, how to listen, connect with others, and how to have fun. Today, the conservatory-trained musician and CEO of the business consultancy Principles of Execution, uses those lessons to help managers understand and motivate their employees. “In the mind of an artist, a performance is either great or horrible. There is no gray area; it is excellent or it is shameful. For most of us, work is our biggest daily performance. We want to nail it and feel bad when we fail. We also need skilled conductors – good leadership – to guide our flow and help us play our best, both as solo artists and as part of the band.” Leonard will explain why the hallmarks of high performing employees are nearly identical to those of artists and share how management can tap into their teams’ natural creativity to keep them engaged, collaborative and successful. A professional bassist, Gerald J. Leonard offers a unique approach to accomplishing more productivity in the workplace. His latest book is “Workplace Jazz: How to Improvise – 9 Steps to Creating High-Performing Agile Project Team.” Contact him at (443) 622-4740; gerald@geraldjleonard.com

11. ==> Book This Guest If You’ve Ever Bought Life Insurance

Why is it that we trust experts to look over and review almost all of our legal documents … but we never think to have anyone review our life insurance policies? This, as it happens, can be a fatal financial mistake! And can lead to a huge financial loss in the long run. David Kottler, The Life Insurance Doctor™, can walk your audience through the benefits of regularly reviewing their insurance policies. He’ll start by sharing some powerful statistics. Did you know that 90% of life insurance policies lapse with no value before any death benefit is paid? That $700 billion worth of death benefits lapse or get surrendered each year? Or that 99% of lapsing policies could have delivered great value to the family before lapsing? David is the author of “The Best Kept Secret in Your Insurance Policy,” which details everything people need to know to get the most value out of their insurance policies. Contact David Kottler at (216) 532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com

12. ==> The Self-Confidence Lie: How Doubt Makes a Leader Better

In our culture, self-confidence is lauded as a virtue. So, what happens to self-doubters? Are they broken? Or could they have an advantage that others lack? Invite leadership expert Marc A. Pitman to reveal why doubt can be a surprising gift that forces leaders to look inward to gain special insight. He can reveal how the words in your head could be sabotaging your efforts and why people experiencing doubt are some of the strongest leaders. His forthcoming book, “The Surprising Gift of Doubt,” provides a framework for leaders to move past feeling like a fraud and manage teams more effectively. Contact Marc Pitman at (317) 751-1610; mpitman@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Combat Winter Blues: Put More Yay in Every Day

We all experience the winter blues in one form or another. But, one of the things that have saved many of us and will continue to save us through 2021 is having a hobby or two. For those who have procrastinated on finding one or still aren’t giving enough time to what brings them joy listening to award-winning author Mary K. Savarese could be a lifesaver. Mary’s own hobby — writing books — came after her last child left home and she overcame significant anxiety about her new family dynamic. Mary can talk about why it is important to find yourself, and even how to find a new hobby (that could turn into a career) that’s best for you. Mary has appeared in local publications, Mindalia TV, iHeartRadio and podcasts. Her latest book is “Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume, (who knew!).” Her latest project, “The Girl In The Toile Wallpaper” is a trilogy that will be published this summer. Contact Mary at (860) 550-3344; maryksavarese@gmail.com

14. ==> Fight Fibromyalgia and Feel Better in 2021

Leah McCullough, affectionately known as The Fibro Lady, appreciates that she no longer deals with life-impacting pain, fatigue and depression. Now an international wellness speaker and author, she’s on a mission to help other pain sufferers cope, manage, and even recover from fibromyalgia. Invite this informative and vivacious speaker to discuss secrets to an upbeat mood, boundless energy, achieving a great night’s sleep, and also timely topics such as the coronavirus pandemic’s effects on chronic pain patients, as well as medical cannabis. Leah is the author of “Freedom from Fibromyalgia: 7 Steps to Complete Recovery and Eat to Energize.” Her free online program is “How to Reduce and Even Eliminate Fibromyalgia Pain.” Contact Leah at (859) 279-0413; LMcCullough@rtirguests.com

15. ==> God, Trump and the Election

A Politico story contends that millions of Americans believe God wanted Donald Trump to be president. But a second term was not in God’s plan. Interview Patric Rutherford, Ph.D., who agrees that a Trump White House was God’s will. But find out why he says God may not have wanted Trump to serve two terms. Originally from Jamaica, Dr. Rutherford has studied politics, faith and human nature for decades. His critically acclaimed book is “God and President Trump Plus the Rest of Us.” Ask him why did many deeply committed Christians had no qualms about electing a seemingly godless man? What does the anti-Trump contingent get right and wrong? Why didn’t he vote for Trump? How would God “grade” Trump’s term in office? Contact Dr. Rutherford at (786) 201-6638; patricrutherford@gmail.com