Category: Weekly Ezine Archives

  • 09/06/18 RTIR Newsletter: Football, Miss America and Grandparents – What a Weekend

    September 6, 2018 – Special Weekend Edition

    01. It’s Miss America 2.0 Weekend
    02. Talk Football with NFL ‘Invincible’ Star
    03. Meet Monday Night Football’s Airborne Cameraman
    04. Don’t Forget Grandma and Grandpa on Sunday

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    1. ==> The Pageant is Sunday – Is Gretchen Carlson
    Ruining Miss America?

    Late long-time Miss America Chairman Al Marks often
    said that Miss America is the “girl next door,” the
    all-American young woman who becomes America’s
    Sweetheart overnight. “Al would roll over in his grave
    to see how the Miss America Pageant has become about
    the agendas of one person in leadership, rather than
    focusing on the building of women into leaders,” says
    former Miss South Carolina Jane Jenkins Herlong.
    “Sadly, (former Miss America and current Miss America
    Chairwoman) Gretchen Carlson is using the very program
    that helped launch her career to launch another agenda:
    The #MeMeMeMeToo movement, which is about the agenda of
    one person, rather than the good of many.” Jane is the
    best-selling author of four books including Indie Book
    Award-winning “Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops.” She is a
    popular speaker who was inducted into the Speaker Hall
    of Fame, and a gifted singer who has recorded music CDs
    and humor/personal growth DVDs. Her comedy is featured
    on Sirius XM 97. Contact her at
    janejenkinsherlong@gmail.com or (803) 480-1190.

    2. ==> It’s Time for Football! Interview Real-Life NFL
    Star of ‘Invincible’

    Remember the movie ‘Invincible’ staring Mark Wahlberg?
    It’s the story of Vince Papale, a 30-year-old teacher
    who’d never played a down of college ball but was given
    a shot to try out for the Philadelphia Eagles as a
    publicity stunt. Incredibly, Vince made the squad and
    went on to become a key part of the team. What does it
    actually take to make the cut? Why not ask Vince to
    share his incredible but true “Rocky Balboa-like” story
    with your audience? You may also interview another
    “Invincible” former NFL player, Dennis Franks. Dennis
    has his own incredible story of succeeding in the NFL
    despite overwhelming odds. Today Vince is one of the
    top motivational speakers in the country and Dennis is
    executive vice president (and part owner) of Market
    America, Inc. Their new book, “The Last Laugh: From
    Vision to Victory,” shares a 7-step process for setting
    and achieving any goal. Contact Nancy Franks at (336)
    420-1507; nancyafranks@gmail.com

    3. ==> Meet Monday Night Football’s Airborne Cameraman

    On Monday, Night Football” will return for its 49th
    season covering NFL football. There to provide the
    bird’s eye view of the action on the field will be
    airborne cameraman David Alan Arnold, who most fans
    don’t realize, will continue his tradition of risking
    his life to get the shots viewers and TV networks
    crave. David can talk about what it’s like to film
    2,000 feet above the Super Bowl and other stadiums and
    why he believes he has the greatest job in the world
    even though two dozen airborne cameramen just like him
    have been killed on the job. He says, “I don’t fear
    death. I fear not living.” David is an Emmy-award
    winner who has flown over a thousand missions to
    capture breath-taking, airborne images for shows like
    “Deadliest Catch,” “The World Series” and “Survivor.”
    He is the author of “Help from Above: How I Went from
    Sweeping the Floor to Painting the Sky.” Reach him at
    (818) 512-8981; airbornecamera@me.com

    4. ==> Grandparents Day is Sunday – Here’s an Example
    of Super Grandparenting

    In virtually every family, grandparents play an
    important role in preparing their family’s younger
    generations for happier and more successful life. But
    sometimes “super” grandparenting is in order. In honor
    of international Grandparents Day, and year-round, your
    audience will be truly inspired by Dr. Oliver Akamnonu
    and his wife. Explore with them on-air: what happened
    when their daughter, Nena, discovered her first
    pregnancy while in medical school (the baby’s father
    was thousands of miles away)… how the Akamnonu couple
    left their high powered careers to care for baby Lydia
    when she was born, so Nena could continue med
    studies… 6 things, other than financial support and
    child care, that super grandparents can do to help
    their extended family… how super grandparenting can
    improve family health, education, income, relationships
    and the future of America. The Akamnonus authored the
    popular book “Little Baby Lydia, Grandma, Grandpa and
    Student Mom: Saga of Family Role Reversal and the New
    Times.” Contact Dr. Akamnonu at (413) 693-8428;
    ooakams@yahoo.com

  • 08/23/18 RTIR Newsletter: Swamp Slime, History of Punk, Real Life James Bond

    August 23, 2018

    01. Will Swamp Slime Envelop Trump?
    02. Will Democrats Get Rid of Superdelegates?
    03. Interview Former NFL Player and Star of
    ‘Invincible’
    04. ‘Beautifully Broken’: Actor Benjamin Onyango
    05. The History of Punk Rock Behind the Iron Curtain
    06. Take the Anxiety Out of Back-to-School
    07. Should You Consider Homeschooling?
    08. How the Wrong Breakfast Can Ruin Back-to-School
    09. Is Gretchen Carlson Ruining Miss America?
    10. What Was It Like to Date a Real-Life James Bond?
    11. M.D. Tells How Conventional Medicine Has to Change
    12. Sept 4th Is Anniv. of Joan Rivers’ Death
    13. How Being Disorganized Can Endanger Your Life
    14. His Wife Beat Cancer by Avoiding Sugar
    15. Is Your Nail Salon Tech a Victim of Human
    Trafficking?
    16. Are You Making Yourself Broke?
    17. Become a Better Leader by Sitting on the Toilet
    18. Music to the Ears of People Who Hate Time
    Management
    19. Is He Crazy to Predict Jerusalem’s Destruction?
    20. How to Stay Married for Life
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    1. ==> Will Swamp Slime Envelop Trump?

    Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort,
    was convicted on eight counts of financial crimes
    Tuesday, while ex-Trump lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen
    pleaded guilty to eight criminal counts and admitted in
    court that he committed some of these crimes “in
    coordination and at the direction of a candidate for
    federal office.” Biographer Michael D’Antonio says,
    “The culture of corruption that has enveloped Trump for
    years, in his serial bankruptcies and shady dealings
    and scandals like Trump University, now has a criminal
    quality affirmed in two federal courts. This is what
    Trump does, this is the company he keeps, and these are
    the practices now closing in on him.” And what about
    Trump’s hint that he may pardon Cohen or Manafort?
    D’Antonio says, “This type of meddling, unheard of
    where Presidents are concerned, is the essence of the
    swamp. Trump already has the stink of it on him and
    it’s not going to go away.” Michael D’Antonio is a
    Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and CNN commentator. He’s
    the author of several books including the “The Truth
    about Trump” and the upcoming “The Shadow President:
    The Truth about Vice President Mike Pence.” Contact him
    at Michael@michaeldantonio.net or
    josanne@lopeztalent.com

    2. ==> Will Democrats Get Rid of Superdelegates?

    The Democratic National Committee is in Chicago this
    week, 50 years after the gavel fell at the disastrous
    1968 Democratic National Convention in that city. On
    the DNC’s agenda is a decisive vote on what to do about
    the party’s “superdelegates.” In an article for
    HuffPost, Norman Solomon writes: “The schedulers for
    this coming week’s Democratic National Committee
    meeting either have a sly sense of irony or a touch of
    historical amnesia. Solomon notes that “much of the
    mayhem in the streets and the angry dissent inside the
    amphitheater a half-century ago stemmed from the well-
    grounded belief that the Democratic establishment had
    rigged the nominating process for its candidate, Vice
    President Hubert Humphrey.” Drawing a parallel with
    present-day concerns about unfairness in the party’s
    presidential nominating process, Solomon writes:
    “Widely unpopular at the grassroots, the superdelegate
    system remains a burr in the donkey’s saddle,
    threatening to further undermine party unity in the
    quest to regain the White House.” Solomon is executive
    director of the Institute for Public Accuracy, co-
    founder of RootsAction.org and coauthor of “Autopsy:
    The Democratic Party in Crisis.” He is in Chicago
    through Saturday. Contact him at
    solomonprogressive@gmail.com

    3. ==> Ask These Former NFL Players How to Make the Cut
    in Football and in Life

    Remember that movie ‘Invincible’ staring Mark Wahlberg?
    It was the story of Vince Papale, a real-life Rocky-
    type, who was given a shot to try out for the
    Philadelphia Eagles and made the team. This August,
    NFL teams are cutting dozens of players, but what does
    it actually take to make the cut? Interview Vince
    and/or another “Invincible” former Philadelphia Eagle,
    Dennis Franks on what it really takes to succeed in the
    NFL or anything else. Vince and Dennis have many
    obstacles to achieve great success in business after
    football. An iconic photo of them both laughing on the
    sidelines hangs in the Football Hall of Fame. They are
    authors of “The Last Laugh: From Vision to Victory” and
    will share a 7-step process for setting and achieving
    any goal. They’ll enthrall you with real stories of the
    gridiron. Contact Nancy Franks at (336) 420-1507;
    nancyfranks@gmail.com

    4. ==> ‘Beautifully Broken’: Interview Actor Benjamin
    Onyango

    The new film Beautifully Broken opens tomorrow, and
    already the movie is getting huge buzz. It tells the
    story of three fathers across the globe whose lives
    converge as they fight to save their families. Kenyan-
    born actor Benjamin Onyango stars as the real-life
    William Mwizerwa, a Rwandan businessman who protected
    his family during the genocide against Tutsi where
    nearly one million people were killed. Benjamin can
    discuss the new film and his role as Mwizerwa, who
    successfully escaped Rwanda with his family and now
    helps the refugee community as a teacher, minister and
    counselor in Tennessee. Benjamin Onyango has appeared
    in films such as God’s Not Dead and Tears of the Sun.
    Contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com

    5. ==> The History of Punk Rock Behind the Iron Curtain

    Long before the Berlin Wall came down, social
    discontent and a shared fear of nuclear annihilation
    among the young on both sides had already galvanized a
    generation of resisters. The end of a divided Germany
    actually came from within, fueled in part by punk rock.
    Renowned music journalist and German-language
    translator Tim Mohr will share the little-known story
    of a group of East German kids who rebelled and helped
    set the world on fire. Hear how punk rock became a
    secret but powerful tonic—the rallying point of an East
    German youth revolution and the soundtrack to a
    history-changing uprising. Tim Mohr is a literary
    translator who also collaborated on memoirs by
    musicians Gil Scott-Heron, Duff McKagan of Guns N’
    Roses, and Paul Stanley of KISS. He spent several years
    as a staff editor at Playboy magazine, where he edited
    Hunter S. Thompson, John Dean, Harvey Pekar, and many
    others. Prior to starting his writing career, he earned
    his living as a club DJ in Berlin. His new book is
    “Burning Down the Haus: Punk Rock, Revolution, and the
    Fall of the Berlin Wall.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer
    at (703) 646-5137 or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

    6. ==> Take the Anxiety Out of Back-to-School

    As the clock ticks toward the start of another school
    year kids are getting anxious about heading back to the
    classroom and parents are stressed out thinking about
    homework battles and busy family schedules ahead.
    Whether your kid procrastinates on assignments, is
    anxious over their appearance, or is afraid to try out
    for the school play or sports team, anxiety buster
    Mariann Adams says you may be handling their anxieties-
    and yours-all wrong. “Most people experience anxiety at
    some point, and kids are no exception. But there’s no
    such thing as performance anxiety! In fact, there’s no
    such thing as test, homework, sports, business or even
    appearance anxiety, and thinking there is causes big
    problems! All these things are really ‘outcome anxiety’
    and it comes from being unsure-of-coming-out-okay.” She
    adds, “Parents and kids tackle anxiety by trying to get
    rid of fear, but the real solution is to build core
    strength, and once you know how, fear melts away
    automatically.” Mariann Adams has done extensive
    research on the psychological, physiological,
    neurological, and interpersonal aspects of anxiety
    elimination. She is the author of “Boost Core Power and
    Bust Anxiety” and “The Core Power Pro-Launch Pad.”
    Contact her at (541) 377-8086;
    info@aplusperformingarts.com

    7. ==> Should You Consider Homeschooling?

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

    8. ==> How the Wrong Breakfast Can Ruin Back-to-School

    It’s Back-to-School time and you want your kids to do
    well. But without even knowing it, you may be
    sabotaging their success. Find out how by interviewing
    Gillian Padgett. For example, she’ll explain how it’s
    nearly impossible for kids to absorb information when
    they don’t eat a nutritious breakfast—and that does not
    include “chocolate frosted sugar bombs.” In addition to
    interfering with their concentration, the wrong
    breakfast foods can make children moody, tearful and
    even aggressive. Gillian can also talk about how to get
    your students to do their homework without nagging them
    and how to limit the negative effects of social media.
    She trained in the UK as a psychotherapist and
    hypnotherapist and is the author of “Let Stress Heal
    Your Life.” Reach her at (647) 270-7602;
    gillian@stresswisdomsolutions.com

    9. ==> Is Gretchen Carlson Ruining Miss America?

    Late long-time Miss America Chairman Al Marks often
    said that Miss America is the “girl next door,” the
    all-American young woman who becomes America’s
    Sweetheart overnight. “Al would roll over in his grave
    to see how the Miss America Pageant has become about
    the agendas of one person in leadership, rather than
    focusing on the building of women into leaders,” says
    former Miss South Carolina Jane Jenkins Herlong.
    “Sadly, (former Miss America and current Miss America
    Chairwoman) Gretchen Carlson is using the very program
    that helped launch her career to launch another agenda:
    The #MeMeMeMeToo movement, which is about the agenda of
    one person, rather than the good of many.” Jane is the
    best-selling author of four books including Indie Book
    Award-winning “Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops.” She is a
    popular speaker who was inducted into the Speaker Hall
    of Fame, and a gifted singer who has recorded music CDs
    and humor/personal growth DVDs. Her comedy is featured
    on Sirius XM 97. Contact her at
    janejenkinsherlong@gmail.com or (803) 480-1190.

    10. ==> What Was It Like to Date a Real-Life James
    Bond?

    John thought he was 007. When Patti Houtz started to
    date him, he worked undercover for the DEA in Miami.
    Those dates turned into incredible adventures—and
    danger soon followed. Patti can talk about her
    escapades with John and the unbelievable criminals she
    met. Carrying a large 9mm handgun was routine and while
    other couples went to the movies, Patti and John were
    actually living their own movie, just like in Tom
    Cruise’s new flick, “American Made.” The duo got
    involved in everything from busting drug dealers to
    searching for the Sasquatch. Patti has sensational
    stories to share of the time she risked her life for
    love; the stories are contained in her new memoir “Solo
    by Choice.” Reach Patti at (775) 376-1676;
    patriciahoutz@solobychoice.com

    11. ==> This M.D. Tells How Conventional Medicine Has
    to Change

    Practitioners of Eastern medicine have long known that
    there is a strong connection between our emotions and
    our physical health, or lack thereof. However, most
    Western medical professionals often ignore the whole
    person when treating disease. According to Steven M.
    Hall, M.D., this is a huge mistake. “Western doctors
    are trained to treat disease,” he says. “So they treat
    people as mechanical objects. Mind and body are not
    separate but are integrated units, and both must be
    considered when seeking the causes and cures for
    disease.” Although trained in conventional Western
    medicine, Dr. Steve began including alternative
    treatments into his practice to achieve the next level
    of healing to treat the causes as well of symptoms of
    disease, with dramatic results. He explores this and
    other insights into health care in his book “The 7
    Tools of Healing: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom and Live the
    Life Your Soul Desires.” Contact him at (425) 531-3684.

    12. ==> Sept. 4th Is Anniv. of Joan Rivers’ Death – Do
    a Show on Medical Errors

    Joan Rivers died Sept. 4, 2014, at age 81. The
    comedian’s death came days after undergoing a routine
    procedure in Manhattan. Her death stunned the world…
    but unfortunately, it’s not all that uncommon for
    people to die needlessly during routine procedures in
    surgicenters across the US. Why do medical errors
    leading to deaths continue to rise in this country?
    Interview Dr. Ira Williams who will tell you why paying
    for health care isn’t the real problem… it’s the
    delivery system that’s broken! At 85 years young, Dr.
    Ira Williams has been hounding the five Federal
    Agencies created to solve the health care crisis in
    this country for decades. With over 130 years
    collectively between those agencies our health care
    system is still a mess. Dr. Ira Williams is an author,
    an experienced surgeon, medical malpractice expert
    witness and an expert in how to improve our healthcare
    delivery system. His latest book is “Healthcare
    Warriors, Why and How to Become One.” Contact him at
    (864) 676-1420; drirawilliams@gmail.com

    13. ==> How Being Disorganized Can Endanger Your Life

    We have all heard how you can save money, time,
    property and possessions by being more organized. But
    wise vs. lackluster organization habits can even extend
    your life! That’s the message of RN/APRN (nurse
    practitioner) and author Anne McAwley-LeDuc, who is
    creating a new movement for maintaining personal health
    history — a life-saving practice! With the release of
    her critically acclaimed workbook “Personal Health
    Organizer: Record Your Medical and Dental History,
    Birth Through Life,” Anne is helping people keep their
    health records, including: medical conditions,
    surgeries, childhood health history, orthopedic
    history, immunizations, allergies, dental procedures
    and much more. After all, it’s so easy to forget key
    health facts, to your peril, especially with our busy
    lives that often involve travel, moving, and
    establishing relationships with new
    doctors/clinics/hospitals. Invite Anne to discuss her
    strategies for staying “in the know” about your health
    journey. Contact her at (860) 642-1786;
    a.mcawley.leduc@charter.net

    14. ==> His Wife Beat Cancer by Avoiding Sugar

    When Anthony Randle’s wife Jessica was diagnosed with
    stage four breast cancer, her doctors told her she
    could eat whatever she wanted while undergoing
    aggressive treatments. But after having a poignant
    dream about his late grandmother who was a gifted
    energy healer, Anthony began doing his own research and
    discovered some shocking facts. “I learned that sugar
    actually feeds cancer,” he says. After elimination
    sugar from her diet, Jessica sailed through chemo with
    virtually no side effects. “After every treatment, I
    wanted her to relax and nap,” he says. “But she would
    have so much energy that we would go play tennis. The
    ball would rush past me!” He shares his poignant
    experiences in his acclaimed book “The True Story of a
    Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver: The Struggle
    Within,” and can reveal how he and his wife made it
    through this traumatic experience healthier and happier
    than ever. Contact him at arandle1076@ gmail.com or
    (702) 533-6667.

    15. ==> Is Your Nail Salon Tech a Victim of Human
    Trafficking?

    Most people know about human trafficking as it applies
    to prostitution. But not all victims of this epidemic
    human rights abuse are forced to be sex workers, and a
    lot of them are already in this country. “They could be
    a nail salon worker who is an undocumented immigrant
    from Queens, a construction worker or someone who was
    trafficked to be a nanny,” says Raleigh Sadler, a
    Christian reverend and founder and executive director
    of the New York-based non-profit Let My People Go.
    “Traffickers do not care about your immigration status;
    they exploit vulnerable people.” Raleigh founded the
    group in 2013 to combat global human rights injustices.
    He can discuss how this epidemic affects society at
    every level, and what we can all do to help stem the
    tide of oppression. He is the author of the upcoming
    book “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking.”
    Contact him at Raleigh@lmpgnetwork.org or (917)
    952-5845.

    16. ==> Are You Making Yourself Broke?

    When you’re broke it’s easy to blame your low-paying
    job and endless bills, but are those the real causes of
    your empty bank account? Could the reason you’re broke
    actually be your own fault? Invite Arnoux Goran,
    author, speaker, and the world’s #1 expert in personal
    transformation to reveal the truth behind why you’re
    broke and how to start making money and live a happier
    life. His successful method to reprogram yourself has
    been studied by the University of California, Irvine,
    and shown dramatic results. His forthcoming book, “The
    Answer: How to Change Your Life and Make Your Dreams
    Come True”, reveals how to release negative emotions
    permanently and truly change your life by addressing
    the cause of repeating patterns. Goran has been
    featured on radio and television. Contact him at (877)
    680-8200 (CA); Arnoux@TotalHealthMasteryUSA.com

    17. ==> Become a Better Leader by Sitting on the Toilet

    Comedian and life coach Jen Coken thinks a lot of
    business advice is too dry so she’s lightening things
    up. The author of “Embrace the Ridiculousness of Life:
    A Pocket Guide to Being a Better You” will explain how
    listeners can “let go” while they are, actually, ahem,
    letting go. She’ll dispense 12 easily digestible
    lessons leaders can quickly apply to their lives. In
    other words, the type of reading that one might do in
    the bathroom while “taking care of business.” As Coken
    likes to say, “We all need seven to eight hours of
    delicious sleep and a good morning poop to be right for
    the day. This 70-page book can be read in one single
    flush; it will give you a new ability to manage your
    staff, ask for a raise or go to work with a new
    attitude.” She’ll discuss setting goals, avoiding burn-
    out and how to get out of tough conversations among
    other issues. Jen Coken has coached more than 10,000
    clients over the past 20 years. Contact her at (303)
    859-9081; jencoken@gmail.com

    18. ==> Music to the Ears of People Who Hate Time
    Management

    Most people’s workdays are filled with chaos. They wish
    they could get more done, but interruptions and their
    own disorganization get in the way. Executive coach and
    business mentor Jonathan Denn will lay out a unique
    approach for accomplishing more that uses music as a
    metaphor. He’ll explain how to divide the day into
    “sessions” or “sets” the way a musician would. He’ll
    offer quick productivity tips and discuss how to find
    two hours of additional free time in each day and how
    to use jam sessions to have better face-to-face
    meetings, phone calls or create more effective emails.
    Jonathan Denn spent several decades as a hotel chain
    CEO, business coach, leadership development trainer and
    mentor. His articles often appear in Forbes and
    Fortune. His book is “Drumbeat Business Productivity
    Playbook: How to BEAT Goals and Disorganization.”
    Contact him at (860) 930-0264;
    jon@drumbeatproductivity.com

    19. ==> Is He Crazy to Predict Jerusalem’s Destruction?

    Jerusalem is a holy city for Christians, Moslems, and
    Jews, all of whom depend on its existence. But,
    according to Bible scholar Richard Ruhling, M.D., the
    city is in imminent danger. As the author of the new
    bestselling book “The Destruction of Jerusalem,” he
    will lay out three reasons why Jerusalem’s very
    existence is now imperiled—a topic that is timely
    because yesterday marked the Historic Jewish Day of
    Calamity commemorating when the second Jewish temple
    burned in 70 AD. When events in the news confirm that
    Dr. Ruhling is right, please contact him to schedule an
    interview. He’s an experienced talk show guest. Reach
    him at (928) 583-7543; Ruhling7@juno.com

    20. ==> How to Stay Married for Life

    Half of all marriages in Western society end in
    divorce. So how have pastor and Christian marriage
    counselor Rev. George Sukhdeo and his wife, Shirley,
    managed to remain happily married for 46 years? “We
    have experienced almost every challenge couples face in
    a marriage,” he says. “A marriage with Christ at its
    center is much more than having someone to do the
    dishes after dinner, take care of you when you’re sick,
    or help you make the car payment every month.” Rev.
    George is an ordained minister with the Pentecostal
    Assemblies of Canada. He received a Master of Ministry
    in Christian Counseling degree and a B.A. in theology
    from Christian Bible College of Rocky Mount, N.C. He
    has 34 years of experience in Christian ministries as a
    pastor, Christian counselor and life coach, and has
    counseled more than 500 couples, with an 85 percent
    success rate. He is the author of the book “Preparing
    for and Fostering Harmony in Marriage.” Contact him at
    georges_8@sympatico.ca or (416) 460-4134.

  • 08/16/18 RTIR Newsletter: NFL Kneelers, BS Detector, Proof of God’s Existence

    August 16, 2018

    01. NFL Kneelers: Get Specific, What are You Protesting?
    02. Diane Dimond on Discovery’s ‘Pamela Smart’
    03. Warning – Another Dangerous Internet Challenge
    04. Just Like the Jetsons – The Flying Car is Coming!
    05. The Key to A Happy College Experience
    06. Back-to-School: Re-Set Your Kid’s Sleep Schedule
    07. Is Sending Kids to School without Breakfast Child Abuse?
    08. Lose Weight by Eating More Pizza & Chocolate
    09. Former Miss America Contestant: New Pageant is Death of Excellence
    10. This Man is Fireproofing Neverland Ranch
    11. Develop Your Inner BS Detector!
    12. Why the Best Golf Advice Comes from Bad Golfers
    13. Accidental Hospital Deaths Receive No Review, Why?
    14. M.D. Blows the Whistle on Health Insurance Companies
    15. Are You Making Yourself Broke?
    16. Why Millennials Will Save the World
    17. Interview the Undertaker’s Daughter
    18. How the ‘Dad Deficit’ is Harming Society
    19. This Scientist Can Prove that God Exists
    20. Eulogies: The Self-Help Tool of the Future

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    1. ==> NFL Kneelers: Get Specific, What are You
    Protesting?

    Frank Miniter says what is really disappointing about
    the NFL players’ kneeling debate is that it has split
    along lines of patriotism versus the right to protest.
    He says instead of kneeling in protest, players should
    use their platform to bring attention to specific
    issues. “(Colin) Kaepernick says players are protesting
    ‘systemic oppression.’ OK, but please give us some
    specifics. A lot of people, including me, would like
    some details about this “systemic oppression” and would
    like to hear proposals on how to end it. I think all
    Americans would welcome hearing answers from players
    that we could discuss as a nation and that candidates
    running for political office could debate.” Frank
    Miniter is an investigative journalist and the author
    of several books including “The Ultimate Man’s Survival
    Guide—Recovering the Lost Art of Manhood.” Miniter is
    a contributor to Forbes and has appeared on FOX News,
    NewsmaxTV’s America’s Forum, the Christian Broadcast
    Network and other media outlets. Contact him at
    FrankMiniter@yahoo.com

    2. ==> Diane Dimond on Discovery’s ‘Pamela Smart’

    In 1990, 22-year-old Pamela Smart found her husband
    dead in their New Hampshire condo. In a story that
    inspired the Hollywood film ‘To Die For’ starring
    Nicole Kidman, it was later revealed that Pamela
    conspired with her teenage lover and his friends to
    kill her husband. The trial would become the first
    nationally televised courtroom case, transfixing the
    nation with details about the scandalous murder, tawdry
    affair and teenage assassins. In a special 3-night TV
    event beginning August 19th, Investigation Discovery
    looks back at one of the most notorious crimes of the
    century in ‘Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery.’
    Interview Diane Dimond, one of the experts featured in
    the series. Diane is an investigative journalist and TV
    news mainstay who covered the Pamela Smart case for
    Newsweek and The Daily Beast. She can weigh in with her
    thoughts on the murder case and trial and any new
    details uncovered in this documentary series. Contact
    John Angelo at john@premieretv.com.

    3. ==> Warning – Another Dangerous Internet Challenge

    It would seem there’s no end to the one-upmanship
    concerning viral trends and dares. The latest social
    media craze, called Dragon Breath, involves eating a
    meringue kiss candy dipped in liquid nitrogen. Many
    people have shared videos of them blowing out smoke
    from their mouth and nose. Add this to the Momo and the
    Kiki Challenge and you wonder how these things get
    started. Invite Dr. John Huber to talk about the
    challenges, why people do stupid things, and how to
    talk to your kids about making good decisions. Dr. John
    Huber is a clinical forensic psychologist and the
    chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit
    mental health organization. Dr. Huber has appeared on
    hundreds of radio shows and dozens of national
    television programs. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516)
    901-1103; (919) 377-1200.

    4. ==> Just Like the Jetsons – The Flying Car is
    Coming!

    It sounds like something out of the Jetsons, but did
    you know that flying cars are actually here? And that
    next year, you’ll be able to buy one? Terrafugia, a
    company outside of Boston, has developed a two-seat
    auto/aircraft that promises true door-to-door
    transportation—and looks straight out of a sci-fi
    movie! Terrafugia CEO Chris Jaran says, “We are at the
    critical point where we can implement the best design
    features based on years of flight and drive testing.
    This will improve function, safety and aesthetics for
    the optimal flying and driving experience.”
    Terrafugia’s first product, the Transition, will enter
    the market in 2019 followed by a cargo and passenger
    version, currently in development. Terrafugia was
    founded in 2006 by five award- winning MIT graduates,
    with the mission of creating practical flying cars that
    enable a new dimension of personal freedom. Contact
    Danielle Kershner at (781) 491-0812 ext. 128;
    dkershner@terrafugia.com

    5. ==> The Key to A Happy College Experience

    Transitioning to college life can be incredibly
    stressful. But there is a way to make the change
    easier. Ted Larkins, best-selling author, trainer, and
    speaker, developed the Get To Principle, which gives
    students the ability to say ‘I get to,’ as opposed to
    ‘I have to!’ He says, “This simple tool opens the door
    and paves the way for better grades, more energy,
    better relationships, enhanced decision making and an
    improved overall campus experience. Life is a wildcard,
    but the ability to live more in the present moment
    allows you to live more stress free, be more of a
    creator of your life instead of a victim to it.”
    Larkins is the author of “Get to Be Happy: Stories and
    Secrets to Loving the Sh*t Out of Life.” He is the
    former senior VP of one of the world’s leading
    entertainment, sport, and brand licensing agencies and
    a guest lecturer for the UCLAx Entertainment Studies
    and Performing Arts program. Reach him at (818)
    261-8262; twlarkins@gmail.com

    6. ==> Back-to-School: Re-Set Your Kid’s Sleep Schedule

    As summer wanes and autumn approaches, parents
    everywhere ready themselves for the frustration of
    trying to get kids out of bed and off to school while
    they ready themselves for the workday. Author Dr.
    Saundra Dalton-Smith will talk about how adults and
    kids can more easily reacclimate themselves from
    easygoing summer schedules to the hectic rat race that
    begins in the fall. Dr. Saundra will talk about how
    parents can help children – and themselves – find a
    balance between work, school, and fun, and feel rested
    despite increased work hours and commitments. Talk to
    Dr. Saundra about the seven different types of rest
    that kids and parents need to be happy, healthy, and
    productive. Dr. Saundra’s advice and expertise has been
    featured in Woman’s Day and Prevention magazines. You
    can reach her at (256) 405-9765;
    DrDaltonSmith@gmail.com

    7. ==> Is Sending Your Kids to School without Breakfast
    Child Abuse?

    It’s Back-to-School time and you want your kids to do
    well. But without even knowing it, you may be
    sabotaging their success. Find out how by interviewing
    Gillian Padgett. For example, she’ll explain how it’s
    nearly impossible for kids to absorb information when
    they don’t eat a nutritious breakfast—and that does not
    include “chocolate frosted sugar bombs.” In addition to
    interfering with their concentration, the wrong
    breakfast foods can make children moody, tearful and
    even aggressive. Gillian can also talk about how to get
    your students to do their homework without nagging them
    and how to limit the negative effects of social media.
    She trained in the UK as a psychotherapist and
    hypnotherapist and is the author of “Let Stress Heal
    Your Life.” Reach her at (647) 270-7602;
    gillian@stresswisdomsolutions.com

    8. ==> Lose Weight by Eating More Pizza & Chocolate

    Mouth-watering pizza. Rich chocolate. Both top the list
    of foods many people can’t stop eating until they’ve
    consumed the entire pie or box of candy. But live on
    the air, Sora Vernikoff can teach your audience her
    simple Green Technique that will allow them to eat all
    the pizza and chocolate they want and still lose
    weight. Turning conventional wisdom on its ear, she’ll
    explain why thinking about food makes you fat—not
    eating it—and bad-for-you foods are a myth. Sora, a
    former elementary school teacher who lost 25 pounds and
    has kept them off for decades, has helped hundreds of
    people discover the secret for knowing when to stop
    eating. She is the author of the Amazon bestseller “Eat
    Want You Want! Stop When You Want!: A No-Diet, Weight-
    Loss Program.” This experienced talk show guest spent
    more than a decade teaching her program while working
    under the auspices of a leading New York City
    endocrinologist. She has also taught the program at the
    Learning Annex and lectured at Lennox Hill Hospital.
    Contact her at (212) 464-8590; soravernikofff@gmail.com

    9. ==> Former Miss America Contestant Says New Pageant
    is ‘The Death of Excellence’

    Former ugly duckling Jane Jenkins Herlong grew up to be
    such a lovely swan that she became a Miss America
    contestant. And she is not happy with the new version
    of the competition, especially the elimination of the
    swimsuit contest. “Being physically fit is one of the
    standards of excellence,” Jane says. “Our country is
    becoming more inclusive to the point of the danger of
    complacency. The Miss America Pageant is the latest
    target.” Jane can share her fascinating pageant
    experiences, and reveal why she thinks that feminists
    have it all wrong when it comes to overhauling this 97-
    year-old institution. She is the best-selling author of
    four books including Indie Book Award-winning
    “Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops.” She also is a sought-
    after speaker who was inducted into the Speaker Hall of
    Fame, a gifted singer who has recorded music CDs, and
    humor/personal growth DVDs. As a humorist, her comedy
    is featured on Sirius XM 97. Contact her at (803)
    480-1190; janejenkinsherlong@gmail.com

    10. ==> Talk to the Man Who’s Fireproofing Neverland
    Ranch

    Why are celebrities getting their homes fireproofed?
    You would, too, if your home were literally directly in
    the line of fire. Last year, California wildfires
    caused $160 billion dollars in damage. Right now, the
    largest wildfire in California history is currently
    decimating hundreds of thousands of acres. Californian
    entrepreneur Jim Moseley has repurposed a fire-proofing
    material used by NASA as a powerful line of defense
    against the conflagration. Has he found a fool-proof
    way to fireproof our property and our natural
    resources? Jim Moseley will talk about the wildfires of
    2017, discuss preparations for the season ahead, and
    how he realized the solution to the problem could be
    found in existing technology. Featured on the May cover
    of Malibu Times magazine, Jim Moseley can be reached at
    (818) 486-4662; jim@SunFireDefense.com

    11. ==> Develop Your Inner BS Detector!

    Fake news. Social media overload. Humans being replaced
    by machines in the workforce. No wonder modern people
    feel so anxious, angry and disconnected from reality.
    Kim Chestney has the simple yet powerful solution:
    Intuition! “Intuition is the most important, yet least
    understood faculty of human consciousness.” Kim says.
    “Getting your ego out of the way and developing your
    inner voice is a great BS detector. It can also
    facilitate well-being and growth in all aspects of your
    life.” Kim has spent 20 years helping tens of thousands
    of people to empower their lives and live their truth
    with intuition. She can share how anyone can tap into
    this innate trait to achieve success in every aspect of
    their lives. Kim is an international best-selling
    author and artist who founded the popular CREATE!
    Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her new Intuition
    Masterclass is launching this fall as part of the debut
    of her global online school, Intuition Lab. Contact her
    at (412) 874-0898; info@mystic-studio.com

    12. ==> Why the Best Golf Advice Comes from Bad Golfers

    You might think that the best golf advice you could get
    would come from a golf pro—and not from a high handicap
    golfer. But Andre Huu says you don’t need a low score
    to learn life lessons from the game, lessons he
    discovered during 20 years of hitting a little white
    ball around the links. Using golf as a metaphor for
    life, Andre will explain why everyone should play each
    round of golf as though it were their last, choosing
    enjoyment over a low score. He’ll encourage people to
    take risks, view hazards as opportunities and also
    share a novel way for people to give their everyday
    lives a scorecard. Andre’s book is “The Round of Your
    Life.” A former physical therapist, he has a handicap
    of 20. Reach him at (832) 418-8860; AndrePT228@aol.com

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

    Dr. Ira Williams has been hounding the five Federal
    agencies created to solve the health care crisis in
    this country for decades. With over 130 years
    collectively between those agencies our health care
    system is still a mess AND medical errors leading to
    deaths in hospitals continues to rise. Invite Dr.
    Williams, the oldest medical malpractice expert witness
    in the country, to discuss a system he developed to
    empower local grassroots activists in each state to
    radically change our health care delivery system. He
    says, “Everyone is focusing on how to PAY for health
    care… when the DELIVERY system is what’s really
    broken!” You’ll learn why each state is responsible for
    our nation’s healthcare delivery system, what the 3-
    phase process is that we need to implement to create a
    21st century healthcare delivery system and how to
    organize state wide grassroots activists that will
    challenge the current system and WIN! Dr. Ira Williams
    is an experienced surgeon, medical malpractice expert
    witness and an expert in how to improve our healthcare
    delivery system. His latest book is “Healthcare
    Warriors, Why and How to Become One.” Contact him at
    (864) 676-1420; drirawilliams@gmail.com

    14. ==> This M.D. Blows the Whistle on Health Insurance
    Companies

    While many patients in Western society have discovered
    the benefits of combining traditional Western and
    alternative healing practices into their treatment
    plans, insurance companies still stubbornly refuse to
    cover the latter. “They don’t want to pay for
    alternative health care, because they consider it
    ‘experimental’,” says Steven M. Hall, M.D. “However,
    every aspect of your life affects your health.
    Conventional medicine doesn’t take that into account.”
    Nevertheless, Dr. Steve began integrating alternative
    healing practices into his patient treatment plans with
    dramatic results and can share why medical insurers,
    big pharmaceutical companies and many physicians are
    trying to deter these practices. Dr. Steven received
    his medical degree from University of Utah School of
    Medicine and has been practicing family medicine since
    1985. He explores his insights into health care in his
    book “The 7 Tools of Healing: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom
    and Live the Life Your Soul Desires.” Contact him at
    (425) 531-3684.

    15. ==> Are You Making Yourself Broke?

    When you’re broke it’s easy to blame your low-paying
    job and endless bills, but are those the real causes of
    your empty bank account? Could the reason you’re broke
    actually be your own fault? Invite Arnoux Goran,
    author, speaker, and the world’s #1 expert in personal
    transformation to reveal the truth behind why you’re
    broke and how to start making money and live a happier
    life. His successful method to reprogram yourself has
    been studied by the University of California, Irvine,
    and shown dramatic results. His forthcoming book, “The
    Answer: How to Change Your Life and Make Your Dreams
    Come True”, reveals how to release negative emotions
    permanently and truly change your life by addressing
    the cause of repeating patterns. Goran has been
    featured on radio and television. Contact him at (877)
    680-8200 (CA); Arnoux@TotalHealthMasteryUSA.com

    16. ==> Why Millennials Will Save the World

    The generation born between 1982 and 2000 will
    potentially inherit a huge global mess as they enter
    their prime. And they will be in a position to save the
    world from certain disaster. This enormous demographic
    that now comprises more than one quarter of the U.S.
    and world populations is more diverse, educated,
    technologically advanced and independent-minded than
    any previous generation. They also care deeply about
    the environment and health of the planet. Author and
    environmental engineer Yasmin Davar can provide a step-
    by-step guide for these young future movers and shakers
    that is simple, yet extremely powerful. She can
    demonstrate how healing negative beliefs and
    destructive thought patterns on the individual level
    can lead to sustainable peace, prosperity and happiness
    for the entire world! Yasmin holds a Master of
    International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution
    and the author of the book “Our Peaceful Planet:
    Healing Ourselves and the World for a Sustainable
    Future.” Contact her at yasmin@yasmindavar.com

    17. ==> Interview the Undertaker’s Daughter

    For most people, death is the final act of life. But
    Margo Lenmark says that death can actually be the start
    of a better life for loved ones left behind, which she
    discovered while growing up in a Midwestern funeral
    home where her dad was an undertaker. She shares her
    fascinating experiences and insights in her newly
    published book “Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of an
    Undertaker’s Daughter.” “A person’s face in death
    mirrors their living and their dying,” Margo says.
    “This book speaks of both.” The book has received
    glowing reviews from a number of prominent authors and
    spiritual leaders including Deepak Chopra, who says,
    “Life is not the opposite of death. It is birth and
    death that are opposites. Life is the continuum of
    birth and death eternally, and now.” Contact Margo at
    (828) 260-0873; margolenmark1@gmail.com

    18. ==> How the ‘Dad Deficit’ is Harming Society

    Pastor Eric Hawthorne, a divorced single dad, claims
    that there is a severe “fatherhood deficit” in modern
    society. “I see young kids out on the street, doing
    drugs because nine times out of 10, their fathers are
    absent,” he says. As a dad of two boys aged 10 and 12,
    Eric takes an old-fashioned, hands-on approach to
    raising his kids. He adds, “I teach them to respect and
    how to treat women. I teach them how to be responsible.
    Every Saturday, I give them tasks such as cleaning,
    doing dishes, making their beds. I also teach them
    about responsible money management, and how to provide
    for a family. I give them an allowance and teach them
    how to save. It’s natural to them. I prepared them from
    an early age.” Eric is the second-generation pastor of
    Daystar Deliverance Ministries in Richardson, Texas,
    and the author of the upcoming book “Are You Ready for
    Marriage?” Contact him at (214) 785-7412;
    PastorErichawthorne@gmail.com

    19. ==> This Scientist Can Prove that God Exists

    A recent article in Christianity Today states that
    while most scientists are not anti-religion, contrary
    to popular belief, the majority admittedly doesn’t
    believe in God or a deity. But author David L. Peters
    is the exception. An engineer by trade, who also
    studied quantum physics and cosmology for several
    years, David led a Roman Catholic diocesan movement for
    many years, leads weekly spiritual groups and is very
    active in his church. “From age 4, I was blessed with
    the sense of God being ‘there’ throughout my life,”
    says David, who is now 84. “Today, my faith comes
    through science, as I firmly believe that quantum
    physics has proven, to me, the existence of a power or
    force behind all.” David further believes that we can
    all apply the principles of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics
    Anonymous to achieving joy in our everyday lives, which
    he explains in his book “The 12 Steps to Joy and
    Happiness: Finding the Kingdom of God that Lies
    Within.” Contact him at (607) 725-8559;
    davep434@gmail.com

    20. ==> Eulogies: The Self-Help Tool of the Future

    Life Coaches and therapists often recommend clients
    write a “Bucket List” to help pinpoint what they want
    to do before they die. Author, counselor, and
    motivational speaker Elizabeth Trinkaus doesn’t have
    clients focus on what they hope to do “someday.”
    Instead, she has them write a eulogy that highlights
    their personal and professional triumphs. A bucket list
    emphasizes what you haven’t done, while a eulogy lists
    all those achievements you’ve forgotten to acknowledge.
    In a time when people measure themselves against
    society’s superficial standards, reviewing one’s
    successes provides a concrete basis upon which to build
    future accomplishments. For more than 25 years,
    Elizabeth Trinkaus has helped others overcome the
    obstacles that prevent them from fulfilling their
    potential. She has worked with professional groups and
    individuals alike, and her straightforward, sensible
    approach will inspire your listeners. She can be
    contacted at (919) 368-0580.

  • 08/14/18 RTIR Newsletter: Flu Shot Failures, Back-To-School, Divorce Proof Your Marriage

    August 14, 2018

    01. Trump’s Not Evil, He’s an Amateur
    02. Robots Are Here: Workers Must Adapt… or Else
    03. ‘Beautifully Broken’ Actor Benjamin Onyango
    04. Fun Show: Visit the ‘Secret’ Philadelphia
    05. What Teachers Wish They Could Tell Parents
    06. Are You Ready for a Back-to-School Schedule?
    07. ADHD Back to School Survival Tips
    08. What Employee Benefit Do Most of Us Blow Off?
    09. Social Security Turns 83 Today!
    10. Could Ignoring Africa Endanger the World?
    11. Become a Better Leader by Sitting on the Toilet
    12. How Women Can Finally Break the Glass Ceiling
    13. How to Sell Your Story or Idea to Hollywood
    14. 50 Ways to Love Wine More
    15. Doc Reveals Why You Shouldn’t Get a Flu Shot
    16. Technology Is a Pain in the Neck!
    17. Neurosurgeon: Positive Thoughts Protect Your Body
    18. Why You Should Have a Sex Therapist
    19. How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage
    20. 84 Yr. Old: How to Achieve Success at Any Age
    =======================================

    1. ==> Trump’s Not Evil, He’s an Amateur

    Historian Timothy Stanley says we need to stop saying
    that Trump is an evil man. Stanley says the issue is
    that he’s an amateur, which is one of the qualities
    that won him votes. “Trump was elected as an anti-
    politician who would disrupt a broken order and even
    take risks. Sometimes they pay off: bringing Saudi
    Arabia and Israel together and tempting Kim Jong Un out
    from beneath his rock are all great steps forward.
    Other times, the President finds himself underprepared
    and out of his depth. Putin is a proven liar and
    manipulator, and while Trump may well be a master of
    deal-making, he simply isn’t operating at the level
    Putin does.” Yet, Stanley says there’s no need for
    panic. “Look beyond the sensationalized, Trump-style
    rhetoric that everyone seems to indulge in nowadays to
    the quiet, sober, behind-the-scenes truth.” Timothy is
    a historian, journalist and broadcaster – specializing
    in US history, politics and religion. He is the author
    of “Citizen Hollywood: How the Collaboration Between LA
    and DC Revolutionized American Politics” and writes for
    the Daily Telegraph, the Catholic Herald, and CNN.
    Contact him at @timothy_stanley or Knight/Ayton at 020
    7831 4400; info@knightayton.co.uk

    2. ==> Robots Are Here: Workers Must Adapt… or Else

    We love technology, it’s fun and it makes our lives
    easier. But is technology on a path that will soon make
    it harder for you to make a living? Molly Kinder
    explores the role of Artificial Intelligence in the
    workplace in this month’s issue of Foreign Policy. She
    writes that technological advances will produce both
    winners and losers. “Some workers will lose their jobs.
    A large share of workers will find their work changed,
    sometimes dramatically; others will discover that their
    skills are outdated. The cost of this adjustment will
    not be distributed equally across countries,
    communities, occupations, or skill levels. The
    transition will be especially painful for the least
    educated.” Molly Kinder is a senior advisor on work,
    workers, and technology at New America; a fellow at
    Georgetown University’s Beeck Center; and an adjunct
    faculty member at Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public
    Policy. A founding member of the Global Innovation
    Fund, she served in the Obama administration as a
    director at the U.S. Agency for International
    Development’s Development Innovation Ventures program.
    Contact her at @MollyKinder or Alison Yost at
    yost@newamerica.org or Holly Shulman at
    hshulman@cgdev.org

    3. ==> ‘Beautifully Broken’: Interview Actor Benjamin
    Onyango

    The new film Beautifully Broken opens Aug. 24th, but
    already the movie is getting huge buzz. It tells the
    story of three fathers across the globe whose lives
    converge as they fight to save their families. Kenyan-
    born actor Benjamin Onyango stars as the real-life
    William Mwizerwa, a Rwandan businessman who protected
    his family during the genocide against Tutsi where
    nearly one million people were killed. Benjamin can
    discuss the new film and his role as Mwizerwa, who
    successfully escaped Rwanda with his family and now
    helps the refugee community as a teacher, minister and
    counselor in Tennessee. Benjamin Onyango has appeared
    in films such as God’s Not Dead and Tears of the Sun.
    Contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com

    4. ==> Fun Show: Visit the ‘Secret’ Philadelphia

    Founded in 1682, Philadelphia is one of the most
    historic cities in the United States, the site of
    critical battles and crucial decision making during the
    country’s earliest years. Yet many of the millions of
    annual visitors (42 million from the US alone in 2016)
    know little more about the city than the Liberty Bell,
    Rocky, and the fans who threw snowballs at Santa.
    Invite Mary Dixon Lebeau, author of “Secret
    Philadelphia”, to share the hidden side of the City of
    Brotherly Love, one that’s weird, wonderful, and
    obscure. From museums and murals to graveyards and
    churches, your listeners will hear about off-beat
    Philly adventures like exploring the cell where Al
    Capone paid his debt to society or discovering the cave
    of the first doomsday cult. Contact Don Korte at
    dkorte@reedypress.com

    5. ==> What Teachers Wish They Could Tell Parents

    As the new school year inches closer many teachers are
    already back in the classroom getting ready for
    students… and their parents. Get a look at back-to-
    school from a teacher’s perspective when you invite
    Nancy Gretzinger to share what every teacher would like
    parents to know about the upcoming school year. A
    retired educator and administrator for over 40 years,
    Gretzinger can discuss everything from school supplies
    (don’t buy them until you get a list from the teacher!)
    to handling classroom issues. You’ll also learn the
    best way to communicate with teachers (don’t do it at
    drop-off), and when you should consider holding off on
    kindergarten for another year. Nancy Gretzinger, Ed.D.,
    spent 43+ years in education including teaching,
    administration at the building and district level and
    teaching at the university level. She is also the
    author of several books. Contact her at (480) 558-7457;
    healthyonllc@gmail.com

    6. ==> Are You Ready for a Back-to-School Schedule?

    As summer wanes and autumn approaches, parents
    everywhere ready themselves for the frustration of
    trying to get kids out of bed and off to school while
    they ready themselves for the workday. Dr. Saundra
    Dalton-Smith will discuss how adults and kids can more
    easily reacclimate themselves from easygoing summer
    schedules to the hectic rat race that begins in the
    fall. Listener’s will learn how parents can help
    children – and themselves – find a balance between
    work, school, and fun, and feel rested despite
    increased work hours and commitments. Talk to Dr.
    Saundra about the seven different types of rest that
    kids and parents need to be happy, healthy, and
    productive. Dr. Saundra’s advice and expertise has been
    featured in Woman’s Day and Prevention magazines.
    Contact her at (256) 405-9765; DrDaltonSmith@gmail.com

    7. ==> ADHD Back to School Survival Tips

    Getting into back-to-school mode is tough enough, but
    if you’ve got a kid with ADHD it’s even harder. Invite
    Kim Northup, an academic coach specializing in ADHD to
    share strategies for a successful school year. She says
    this is a great time to establish new routines and
    organization and structure to help make managing
    mornings, homework time, and extracurricular activities
    more easily. “It’s also a time to think about setting
    up partnership with school and teachers. Communications
    binders, requesting evaluations, requesting
    accommodations through IEP’s and section 504 plans are
    all scary things for parents. Even college students are
    eligible for help if they have an ADHD diagnosis.” Kim
    Northup has ADHD and raised 2 children who also have
    ADHD and other learning differences. She is a certified
    special education teacher, certified advanced level
    academic coach and a certified trainer in the Jack
    Canfield success principles. Contact her at (817)
    506-5995 or knorthup@adhdinstruction.com

    8. ==> What Employee Benefit Do Most of Us Blow Off?

    If your employer was willing to give you more than
    $5,000 a year in financial assistance would you take
    it? Apparently not. Only 5 percent of employees
    eligible to receive tuition reimbursement from their
    employers take advantage of the benefit. You’ll explore
    the reasons why this is so with Barbara Plasker, Ed.D.,
    as your guest. Barbara spent nine years as a career
    advisor to adults returning to school when she worked
    for a major university. She’ll inspire your audience to
    consider heading back to school themselves and taking
    advantage of that underutilized benefit. She’ll talk
    about the fear that often holds adults back from
    seeking more education and share her own story: her
    undergraduate GPA was an underwhelming 2.44 yet she
    went on to earn a master’s and doctorate. She’ll also
    share the stories of other adults who transformed their
    lives by going back to school. Barbara is the author of
    “Simple Ways to Transform Your Life: Lessons Learned by
    a Late Bloomer.” Reach her at (845) 368-4413;
    barbaraplasker@live.com

    9. ==> Social Security Turns 83 Today!

    Today is the 83rd anniversary of Social Security.
    Invite Nancy Altman, president of Social Security
    Works, to discuss the biggest myths about the program,
    like how it has grown much larger than the founders
    intended. Altman says, “If President Roosevelt and his
    colleagues were alive today, they would certainly
    recognize Social Security as fully consistent with
    their intent and their vision. They would undoubtedly
    be shocked, though, that so little progress has been
    made in the decades since 1935 when they laid down, in
    Roosevelt’s words, the ‘cornerstone in a structure
    which is being built but is by no means complete.’”
    Altman is the author of “The Truth About Social
    Security: The Founders’ Words Refute Revisionist
    History, Zombie Lies, and Common Misunderstandings.”
    Contact her at naltman@socialsecurityworks.org;
    @SSWorks

    10. ==> Could Ignoring Africa Endanger the World?

    As the Middle East, North Korea, Russia, and China
    dominate headlines in the West, will a lack of focus on
    Africa prove to be a mistake that could endanger the
    world? Author and speaker Sylvanus Ayeni warns of risks
    to global security as the failed nations of Sub-Saharan
    Africa can become fertile recruiting grounds for
    terrorist organizations that are driven out of the
    Middle East and elsewhere. This, in turn, impacts the
    worsening of the refugee crisis in Europe and to a
    lesser extent in North America. The poor healthcare
    systems of these nations pose the threat of pandemics
    like the Ebola virus in 2014/2015, which began in West
    Africa. Ayeni, a retired neurosurgeon, was born and
    raised in Nigeria. His new book, “Rescue Thyself:
    Change in Sub-Saharan Africa Must Come from Within,”
    reveals what many in the West don’t understand about
    the root causes of Sub-Saharan Africa’s plight and the
    necessary steps to improve the situation. Dr. Ayeni is
    the president of Pan Africa Children Advocacy Watch
    (PACAW) Inc. Contact him at (301) 910-1020 (MD);
    stoksayeni777@gmail.com

    11. ==> Become a Better Leader by Sitting on the Toilet

    Comedian and life coach Jen Coken thinks a lot of
    business advice is too dry so she’s lightening things
    up. The author of “Embrace the Ridiculousness of Life:
    A Pocket Guide to Being a Better You” will explain how
    listeners can “let go” while they are, actually, ahem,
    letting go. She’ll dispense 12 easily digestible
    lessons leaders can quickly apply to their lives. In
    other words, the type of reading that one might do in
    the bathroom while “taking care of business.” As Coken
    likes to say, “We all need seven to eight hours of
    delicious sleep and a good morning poop to be right for
    the day. This 70-page book can be read in one single
    flush; it will give you a new ability to manage your
    staff, ask for a raise or go to work with a new
    attitude.” She’ll discuss setting goals, avoiding burn-
    out and how to get out of tough conversations among
    other issues. Jen Coken has coached more than 10,000
    clients over the past 20 years. Contact her at (303)
    859-9081; jencoken@gmail.com

    12. ==> How Women Can Finally Break the Glass Ceiling

    Despite that women are more empowered than ever before,
    they still have a long way to go when it comes to
    cracking the glass ceiling. This is especially true in
    creative fields. Award-winning author and filmmaker
    Kailin Gow has been on the frontlines of the women’s
    empowerment movement for years and can share how she
    overcame discrimination and harassment, despite the
    “boys club” mentality of the book and film industries.
    “Doors were not open to me when I became a pioneer in
    digital book publishing and an indie female filmmaker,”
    she says. “Less than 10 percent of directors are
    female.” Kailin will share how she overcame numerous
    obstacles, and how we can empower young women for
    success. Kailin Gow is the founder of Sparklesoup Inc.,
    an internationally recognized, multi-award-winning
    bestselling author and director/filmmaker who has sold
    over 5.5 million books. Her next book, “Kailin Gow’s Go
    Girl Guide,” will be released in May. Contact her at
    (949) 923-0243; sparklesoup@aol.com

    13. ==> How to Sell Your Story or Idea to Hollywood

    Do you have an idea for a story that you’ve always
    thought would be perfect for television? Well now you
    can find out! Invite award-winning screenwriter,
    author, TV/film producer, journalist, and TV host
    Maryann Ridini Spencer to reveal what it takes to write
    a great screenplay that audiences will love. She can
    explain what resonates with audiences and whether the
    story you’ve always dreamt of writing would make the
    cut with a major TV network. As a master of
    storytelling from her award-winning novel “Lady in the
    Window” to her top-rated Hallmark Hall of Fame (CBS-TV)
    movie ‘The Lost Valentine, starring Betty White and
    Jennifer Love Hewitt, she knows how to craft a story
    that audiences will love. Her work has also appeared on
    the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy, Showtime, PBS,
    and many others. Her next novel, “The Paradise Table,”
    is set to be released in early 2019. Contact her at
    (818) 884-0104 (CA); recprinfo@gmail.com

    14. ==> 50 Ways to Love Wine More

    Whether your listeners are wine connoisseurs or stumble
    over the word “sommelier,” Certified Wine Educator
    James Laughren offers a non-technical, non-geeky,
    unintimidating exploration of the joy and pleasures of
    wine. As the author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More:
    Adventures in Wine Appreciation,” Jim is ready to
    uncork some fun on your program as he demystifies the
    mystery of wine and removes the snooty intimidation
    factor. He’ll cover everything from how to get more out
    of visiting wineries to why you needn’t take wine
    parings seriously. Plus, he’ll share inside tips on
    getting the best wine for your buck! Jim is the past
    president of a wine importing and distribution company
    and is known for his fun and irreverent wine classes
    and seminars. He is also the author of “A Beer
    Drinker’s Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine.”
    Reach him at (954) 661-4546; jimlaughren@gmail.com

    15. ==> Doc Reveals Why You Shouldn’t Get a Flu Shot

    Why does each flu season feel worse than the year
    before? “That’s because it is!” says Mylaine Riobe, MD,
    FACOG – an integrative medicine doctor who has spent
    years treating her patients using a unique blend of
    functional and traditional Chinese medicine. This last
    flu season killed the most children in five years and
    had a second wave hitting us late. Find out why
    unnaturally tinkering with our immune systems by
    creating a “universal flu shot” would be a grave
    mistake. “The flu shot is actually making our immune
    systems weaker and more vulnerable for the next flu
    season… which is why I build up my patients’ immune
    systems from the beginning!” Let your audience ask Dr.
    Riobe about all things flu related before the season
    starts so they can prepare now! Dr. Riobe is the author
    of “The Tao of Integrative Medicine.” She is a dynamic
    progressive integrative medical doctor with over 15
    years of experience. Contact Dr. Mylaine Riobe at (772)
    285-7788; mylaineriobe@comcast.net

    16.==> Technology Is a Pain in the Neck!

    Most of us spend too much time on our smartphones and
    sitting in front of our laptops and tablets. We know
    this is taking away from our face-to-face relationships
    but what we probably don’t realize is that such
    behavior also causes numbness, tingling, neck pain and
    other painful symptoms. Let pain expert Anna Lee, M.D.,
    explain what causes that pain and how to make it go
    away. Dr. Lee is a board-certified pain management
    physician who trained at Hahnemann and the University
    of Pennsylvania. She is also the developer of an FDA-
    approved pioneering pain relief treatment—one that
    people from around the country are seeking out. Reach
    her at (201) 925-0315; drlee1@optimum.net

    17. ==> Neurosurgeon: How Positive Thoughts Protect
    Your Brain and Body

    Twenty-two years ago while he was a neurosurgery
    resident, Mahmoud Rashidi, M.D., experienced an event
    that would shape his life as a neurosurgeon: he was
    diagnosed with a brain tumor that required surgery.
    After making a full recovery, Rashidi has treated
    thousands of neurosurgery patients. In the process, he
    studied which qualities help patients recover and
    discovered strategies anyone can use to improve their
    brain health. Invite him to discuss the ways the brain
    effects the body’s nervous system, hormones and more
    and share how patients with positive attitudes about
    their illnesses tend to get better faster. Mahmoud
    Rashidi grew up in Iran and completed neurosurgery
    training at the University of Toronto. In 2014, he
    founded Mind Medicine LLC, a company dedicated to
    researching, teaching, and promoting the compelling
    answers to this question: How do our thoughts and
    emotions affect our health and ability to heal? “Mind
    Medicine” is his first book. Contact him at (707)
    478-0612; sirmahmoudrashidi@gmail.com

    18. ==> Why You Should Have a Sex Therapist

    Americans are having trouble in the bedroom! And
    whether the problem involves lack of desire/excitement,
    performance issues, pain, drug side effects, abuse,
    body image or outright dysfunction — people should
    realize there IS help. Interview psychotherapist/sex-
    therapist Beatty Cohan, Ph.D., for her “Put Sizzle in
    Your Sex Life” advice millions need. Beatty has already
    helped people globally via her counseling, her best-
    selling book “For Better, For Worse Forever: Discover
    the Path to Lasting Love,” and her popular ‘Ask Beatty’
    radio program. She will explore (g-rated or graphic!)
    everything from creating sex dates to overcoming sexual
    obstacles to building a joyous relationship for
    communication, togetherness and satisfaction at any
    age. Contact Beatty Cohan at (941) 914-3063 (FL);
    beattycohan.msw@gmail.com

    19. ==> How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage

    Half of all marriages in Western society end in
    divorce. So how have pastor and Christian marriage
    counselor Rev. George Sukhdeo and his wife, Shirley,
    managed to remain happily married for 46 years? “We
    have experienced almost every challenge couples face in
    a marriage,” he says. “A marriage with Christ at its
    center is much more than having someone to do the
    dishes after dinner, take care of you when you’re sick,
    or help you make the car payment every month.” Rev.
    George is an ordained minister with the Pentecostal
    Assemblies of Canada. He received a Master of Ministry
    in Christian Counseling degree and a B.A. in theology
    from Christian Bible College of Rocky Mount, N.C. He
    has 34 years of experience in Christian ministries as a
    pastor, Christian counselor and life coach, and has
    counseled more than 500 couples, with an 85 percent
    success rate. He is the author of the book “Preparing
    for and Fostering Harmony in Marriage.” Contact him at
    (416) 460-4134; georges_8@sympatico.ca

    20. ==> 84 Yr. Old Reveals How to Achieve Success at
    Any Age

    At 84 years old, David L. Peters has had a successful
    career as an engineer, 18 patents, co-owns a computer
    graphics company, has a loving wife of 57 years, and
    has written his first book. Despite his career in
    science, he firmly credits his faith in God for his
    continued success and taking on new ventures, despite
    his age. “At 84, I have been blessed with a sense of
    God ‘being there’ from age 4,” he says. “My life has
    been filled with unbelievable synchronicities, all
    based upon my unwavering belief and trust in the
    goodness of God.” David further attests that beliefs
    rooted in science and a deity are not mutually
    exclusive. “My faith comes through science, as I firmly
    believe that quantum physics has proven the existence
    of a higher power.” David L. Peters is the author of
    “The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding the Kingdom
    of God that Lies Within.” Contact him at (607)
    725-8559; davep434@gmail.com

  • 08/8/18 RTIR Newsletter: Social Security, Sex Therapists, 90s Flashbacks

    August 9, 2018

    01. Social Security Turns 83: What Would FDR Think?
    02. Diane Dimond on Discovery’s ‘Pamela Smart’
    03. It’s PGA Championship Weekend
    04. Why You Should Have a Sex Therapist
    05. B-T-S: Heavy Backpacks Lower Grades & Self-Esteem
    06. Fear Keeps Adults from Going Back to School
    07. Are Natural Disasters Occurring More Frequently?
    08. Talk to the Man Who’s Fireproofing Neverland Ranch
    09. Former Miss America Contestant: Feminists are Wrong
    10. The Real ‘Dreamers’ of Immigration
    11. Renewable Energy is NOT the Best Option
    12. Former Mistress Tells Her Side
    13. Doc Says Opioid Epidemic Shouldn’t Have Happened
    14. Why You Need to Quit Your Smart Phone
    15. Your Heirs Will Lose 70% of Your Wealth
    16. Who Shot Ya? Flashback to the 90s
    17. Why Medical Insurers Don’t Cover Alternative Health
    18. She Heals with Her Voice
    19. Simple Trait that Leads to Success
    20. Forget About a Bucket List — Write Your Own
    Eulogy!
    =======================================
    1. ==> Social Security Turns 83: What Would FDR Think?

    August 14th is the 83rd anniversary of Social Security.
    Invite Nancy Altman, president of Social Security
    Works, to discuss the biggest myths about the program,
    like how it has grown much larger than the founders
    intended. Altman says, “If President Roosevelt and his
    colleagues were alive today, they would certainly
    recognize Social Security as fully consistent with
    their intent and their vision. They would undoubtedly
    be shocked, though, that so little progress has been
    made in the decades since 1935 when they laid down, in
    Roosevelt’s words, the ‘cornerstone in a structure
    which is being built but is by no means complete.’”
    Altman is the author of “The Truth About Social
    Security: The Founders’ Words Refute Revisionist
    History, Zombie Lies, and Common Misunderstandings.”
    Contact her at naltman@socialsecurityworks.org;
    @SSWorks

    2. ==> Diane Dimond on Discovery’s ‘Pamela Smart’

    In 1990, 22-year-old Pamela Smart found her husband
    dead in their New Hampshire condo. In a story that
    inspired the Hollywood film ‘To Die For’ starring
    Nicole Kidman, it was later revealed that Pamela
    conspired with her teenage lover and his friends to
    kill her husband. The trial would become the first
    nationally televised courtroom case, transfixing the
    nation with details about a scandalous murder, a tawdry
    affair and teenage assassins. In a special 3-night TV
    event beginning August 19th, Investigation Discovery
    looks back at one of the most notorious crimes of the
    century in ‘Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery.’
    Interview Diane Dimond, one of the experts featured in
    the series. Diane is an investigative journalist and TV
    news mainstay who covered the Pamela Smart case for
    Newsweek and The Daily Beast. She can weigh in with her
    thoughts on the murder case and trial and any new
    details uncovered in this documentary series. Contact
    John Angelo at john@premieretv.com.

    3. ==> PGA Weekend – Why Do 24 Million People Find Golf
    So Fascinating?

    Today through Sunday (Aug. 9th through Aug. 12th)
    coverage of the PGA Championship at Bellerive Golf
    Course in St. Louis will be in the news and on screens
    everywhere. There will be buzz about Tiger Woods’
    return to the course and whether Dustin Johnson, Jason
    Day or Tommy Fleetwood will win, of course. Yet it also
    offers the opportunity to talk about golf in larger
    terms: Why do people find it so fascinating? Why do
    people who don’t golf still like to watch it on TV? In
    what ways is golf a metaphor for life? What life
    lessons can golf teach even non-golfers? Andre Huu,
    author of “The Round of Your Life,” can answer those
    questions. Andre is a high handicap golfer and former
    physical therapist who is convinced that everyone
    should be keeping score on and off the course because
    life is not a practice round. Reach him at (832)
    418-8860; AndrePT228@aol.com

    4. ==> Why You Should Have a Sex Therapist

    Americans are having trouble in the bedroom! And
    whether the problem involves lack of desire/excitement,
    performance issues, pain, drug side effects, abuse,
    body image or outright dysfunction — people should
    realize there IS help. Interview psychotherapist/sex-
    therapist Beatty Cohan, Ph.D., for her ‘Put Sizzle in
    Your Sex Life’ advice millions need. Beatty has already
    helped people globally via her counseling, her best-
    selling book “For Better, For Worse Forever: Discover
    the Path to Lasting Love” and her popular ‘Ask Beatty’
    radio program. She will explore (g-rated or graphic!)
    everything from creating sex dates to overcoming sexual
    obstacles to building a joyous relationship for
    communication, togetherness and satisfaction at any
    age. Contact Beatty Cohan at (941) 914-3063 (FL);
    beattycohan.msw@gmail.com

    5. ==> B-T-S Warning: Heavy Backpacks Lower Grades &
    Self-Esteem

    It’s back to school season and parents everywhere are
    going shopping for supplies but Bob Prichard says you
    should think twice about picking up a big backpack for
    your kid. About 18 years ago, Prichard, who runs the
    Somax Performance Institute, noticed many young
    athletes came to his swim camps with lower-than-
    expected chest expansion. But more surprising was that
    after increasing their chest expansion and vital
    capacity, the positive benefits went beyond sports and
    included better grades. Prichard says, “It’s all about
    increasing oxygen to the brain! Low brain oxygen can
    affect everything from cognition to mood and even
    motivation.” The swimmers linked their low chest
    expansion to heavy backpacks that became popular in the
    90s, and because the condition is silent and lasts
    forever without treatment, millions of children – and
    their parents — may be suffering low brain oxygen and
    not even know it. Prichard will share a simple way to
    measure chest expansion, how to increase it, and the
    many benefits of increasing brain oxygen at any age.
    Bob Prichard is the author of “Are You Robbing Your
    Brain of Oxygen?” Contact him at (415) 435-9880 (CA);
    bprichard@somaxsports.com

    6. ==> Fear Keeps Adults from Going Back to School

    Back-to-School isn’t just for kids and their parents.
    It’s also for adults who want to get ahead or move into
    new careers. Even late bloomers! Barbara Plasker,
    Ed.D., spent nine years as a career advisor to adults
    returning to school when she worked for a major
    university. She’ll inspire your audience to consider
    heading back to school themselves including pointing
    out that many employers offer tuition assistance that
    few employees actually take advantage of. She’ll talk
    about the fear that often holds adults back from
    seeking more education and share her own story: her
    undergraduate GPA was an underwhelming 2.44 yet she
    went on to earn a master’s and doctorate. She’ll also
    share the stories of other adults who went on to
    transform their lives by going back to school. Barbara
    is the author of “Simple Ways to Transform Your Life:
    Lessons Learned by a Late Bloomer.” Reach her at (845)
    368-4413; barbaraplasker@live.com

    7. ==> Are Natural Disasters Occurring More Frequently?

    Devastating wildfires. Damaging hurricanes. Major
    earthquakes. Are these disasters truly becoming more
    frequent and more deadly? Or are we just paying
    attention in new ways? Dr. Robin Burk has the answer.
    She can prepare your audience on what to do before
    disaster hits. Dr. Burk is an expert on the hidden
    vulnerabilities of our global, tech-driven world and on
    the steps we can take to mitigate unraveling when
    disaster strikes. The best-selling author, consultant
    and TEDx speaker has appeared on MSNBC, podcasts, on
    over 50 radio stations in multiple countries, and in
    print, including in Wired. Reach her at (703) 346.4448;
    robin.burk@checkyourconnections.com

    8. ==> Talk to the Man Who’s Fireproofing Neverland
    Ranch

    Why are celebrities getting their homes fireproofed?
    You would, too, if your home were literally directly in
    the line of fire. Last year, California wildfires
    caused $160 billion worth of damage. Right now, the
    largest wildfire in California history is currently
    decimating hundreds of thousands of acres. Californian
    entrepreneur Jim Moseley has repurposed a fire-proofing
    material used by NASA as a powerful line of defense
    against the conflagration. Has he found a fool-proof
    way to fireproof our property and our natural
    resources? Jim Moseley will talk about the wildfires of
    2017, discuss preparations for the season ahead, and
    how he realized the solution to the problem could be
    found in existing technology. Featured on the May cover
    of Malibu Times magazine, Jim Moseley can be reached at
    (818) 486-4662; jim@SunFireDefense.com

    9. ==> Former Miss America Contestant Says Feminists
    Have it all Wrong

    The battle over Miss America 2.0 continues. 30 former
    Miss Americas have come out in support of changes in
    the pageant for 2019, including dropping the swimsuit
    competition, but officials at the state level are livid
    over the changes and have called for the resignation of
    the board and Chairman Gretchen Carlson. Former Miss
    America contestant Jane Jenkins Herlong agrees.
    “Gretchen Carlson has connected an almost 100-year-old
    tradition with the #MeToo movement. Miss America is not
    about #MeToo, but Gretchen (who had a big job at Fox
    News) has connected her career or loss of a career with
    the Miss America Pageant. It is obvious that she has an
    agenda.” Jane can share her fascinating pageant
    experiences and reveal why she thinks that feminists
    have it all wrong when it comes to overhauling this 97-
    year-old institution. She is the author of four books
    including “Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops.” A sought-
    after speaker who was inducted into the Speaker Hall of
    Fame, Jane is also a gifted singer who has recorded
    music CDs, and humor/personal growth DVDs. As a
    humorist, her comedy is featured on Sirius XM 97.
    Contact her at (803) 480-1190;
    janejenkinsherlong@gmail.com

    10. ==> The Real ‘Dreamers’ of Immigration

    TV news is dominated by images of illegal immigrants
    being detained as politicians and pundits argue the
    rights of those flooding into the US without visas, but
    what about the people trying to enter the US legally?
    Jonathon Dunne is a writer, speaker, and host on The
    Blaze Radio Network who has been trying to come to the
    US legally for 14 years. He’ll reveal the side of
    immigration that most Americans have never heard and
    explain why the system is encouraging so many to come
    to the US illegally by rewarding bad behavior. He says
    those who try to respect America’s laws are ignored and
    receive no help while those who overstay their visas or
    enter illegally are hailed as “dreamers.” In 2017 Dunne
    was offered a full-time position with Glenn Beck but
    lack of a college degree and relevant paid work
    experience kept him out of the US. Despite this
    rejection, he continues to promote the American’s
    ideals of maximum freedom and maximum responsibility on
    his weekly program, Freedom’s Disciple. Dunne has been
    featured by The Glenn Beck Program, The Chris Salcedo
    Show, Bill Martinez Live, and others. Contact him at
    011-35-385-200-7306 (Ireland); JD@freedomsdisciple.com

    11. ==> Renewable Energy is NOT the Best Option

    Most of us go about our daily routines not thinking too
    deeply about energy and fuel emissions. We obey the
    pollution laws and try to use popular media information
    to do our bit for green lifestyle and eco-friendly
    choices. Unfortunately, Tim Maloney says some of the
    advice we get from our media is wrong. That’s
    especially true about the merits of renewable energy.
    Invite Maloney to discuss a fascinating case in point,
    the updated China policy regarding national energy
    additions through year 2050. With little media
    attention, Chinese leaders are de-emphasizing their own
    solar and wind construction (but not activity in world
    export markets), and replacing renewables with a vastly
    expanded nuclear fleet. Their new policy is considered
    necessary for dealing with the disastrous state of
    their environment, especially air and water quality.
    Why China’s change of heart? And what are the
    implications for U.S. planning? Tim Maloney has the
    answers in his book “Roadmap to Nowhere.” Contact him
    at t.maloney@bex.net

    12. ==> Former Mistress Tells Her Side

    For more than 30 years and until his death, Patti Houtz
    was the mistress of an important man more than twice
    her age—a man with five children. Yet she’s not the
    least bit ashamed of that; in fact, she is even friends
    with her lover’s widow. Invite Houtz on air to talk
    about the adventures of life as a mistress and why she
    says affairs are not always about sex. She can also
    reveal what mistresses wish wives knew and how to
    affair-proof your marriage. In her upcoming memoir
    “Solo By Choice,” she talks about her life as a
    mistress, her decision to live free from marriage and
    children and more. Reach Patti at (775) 376-1676;
    patriciahoutz@solobychoice.com

    13. ==> Doc Says the Opioid Epidemic Shouldn’t Have
    Happened

    Much has been said about how to eliminate the opioid
    epidemic. But only Anna Lee, M.D., says opioids should
    never have been popular to begin with! As Dr. Lee will
    tell your audience, like most pain treatments, opioids
    do not address the root cause of pain. She’ll say that
    pain originates from nerve injuries—not in the muscles
    and bones that most treatments focus on. Then she’ll
    explain that there is an FDA-approved method for
    treating pain that could single-handedly lead millions
    of people to pain-free lives. But first, they need to
    hear about it and have a chance to try it. Dr. Lee is
    the only person in the world who can talk about this as
    she is the developer of the groundbreaking treatment.
    Anna Lee trained at Hahnemann and the University of
    Pennsylvania. Reach her at (201) 925-0315;
    drlee1@optimum.net

    14. ==> Why You Need to Quit Your Smart Phone

    When is the last time you spent time with friends or
    family without checking your phone? Is your texting
    habit jeopardizing your relationships and ruining your
    career? Tamara Dorris says that every time you receive
    a text or get a response on social media, your brain
    secretes dopamine, igniting a pleasure center that
    makes the rewards of checking your phone addictive. An
    author and certified hypnotherapist, Tamara will talk
    about resisting the chemical reactions that occur in
    the brain when our phones go “ding” to signal new
    messages. An adjunct professor and conflict-resolution
    expert, she’ll reveal strategies to resist your phone’s
    siren song, and curb behavior that may be harming you.
    Tamara, whose expertise includes the science behind the
    power of the mind, has been quoted in Seventeen, Weight
    Watchers, O Magazine, Wall Street Journal, and more.
    Her television appearances include Sacramento & Company
    and Good Day Sacramento. She can be reached at (916)
    482-5834.

    15. ==> Your Heirs Will Lose 70% of Your Wealth

    It is a historically proven statistic that 70% of
    family wealth is lost each time it passes to the next
    generation, and completely gone at the end of the third
    generation. Why? Because it is a scientific law called
    entropy, the fact that everything in the universe is in
    a state of deterioration. That includes families and
    family wealth. Working with high-net-worth families for
    25 years, Kip Kolson can explain how financial and
    family coaching can help families develop a shared
    vision, mission, and purpose. You hear how to grow and
    protect family wealth and ensure the next generations
    can realize their financial needs and dreams. Kip
    Kolson is president of Family Wealth Leadership, a
    multi-family office and family coaching firm. He is the
    author of “You Can Have It All; Wealth, Wisdom, and
    Purpose–Strategies for Creating a Lasting Legacy and
    Strong Family.” Contact him at (949) 468-2000;
    kkolson@familywealthleadership.com

    16. ==> Who Shot Ya? Flashback to the 90s

    The 1990s seemed like a fun era, the hip clothes,
    music, games, and lifestyle, so much so, that many
    people are throwing 90s parties now to remember the
    best of that decade. Although it’s great to highlight
    the fun from the era, let’s not forget the tragedies as
    well. Racial tensions were heightened in the 90s and
    America was defined by racism. Memories of horrific
    experiences and cops killing innocent people hasn’t
    changed much today. If you simply scroll through the
    news you will find at least one article describing a
    violent encounter based on race. Statista states 325
    black people were shot and killed by officers in the
    U.S. in 2017-2018. Invite Nita Wiggins to describe her
    own racial encounters in the 1990s and how those
    experiences led her to create a program called the Race
    Relations Reconstruction. She’ll discuss why history
    should not repeat itself and how we can make changes to
    better our future. Nita Wiggins’ upcoming book is
    “Civil Rights Baby.” Contact her at
    nitadallas@yahoo.com

    17. ==> Why Medical Insurers Don’t Cover Alternative
    Health Care

    While many patients in Western society have discovered
    the benefits of combining traditional Western and
    alternative healing practices into their treatment
    plans, insurance companies still stubbornly refuse to
    cover the latter. “They don’t want to pay for
    alternative health care, because they consider it
    insurance fraud,” says Steven M. Hall, M.D. “However,
    every aspect of your life affects your health.
    Traditional medicine doesn’t take that into account.”
    Nevertheless, Dr. Steve began integrating alternative
    healing practices into his patient treatment plans with
    dramatic results and can share why medical insurers,
    big pharmaceutical companies and many physicians are
    trying to deter these practices. Dr. Steven received
    his medical degree from University of Utah School of
    Medicine and has been practicing family medicine since
    1985. He explores his insights into health care in his
    book “The 7 Tools of Healing: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom
    and Live the Life Your Soul Desires.” Contact him at
    (425) 531-3684.

    18. ==> I D.A.R.E. You NOT to use Drugs and Try Natural
    Healing

    According to recent estimates, 1-in-3 Americans used
    prescription drugs to heal pain in 2015. Prescription
    drugs can be expensive, addictive, and lead many people
    into debt and drug abusive. Millions of people suffer
    from some kind of physical pain and not everyone wants
    to use drugs to cure it. There are many natural healing
    alternatives but Dawn Crystal offers a unique healing
    method that can heal pain by simply the sound of her
    voice! She has been on Dr. Oz and other major networks
    discussing how she heals people in just minutes. No
    more medication is needed with her unique method of
    natural healing. Contact her to hear and be healed at
    dawncrystalmaui@gmail.com

    19. ==> One Simple Trait that Can Lead to Success
    Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

    What are the secrets to success? Fame? Money? Power?
    Physical beauty? None of the above, says best-selling
    author Kim Chestney. She credits a trait all people
    have, but may not even be aware of: Intuition!
    “Intuition is the most important, yet least understood
    faculty of human consciousness.” Kim says. “Getting
    your ego out of the way and developing your inner voice
    can facilitate well-being and growth in all aspects of
    your life.” Kim has spent 20 years helping tens of
    thousands of people to empower their lives and live
    their truth with intuition. She can share how anyone
    can tap into this innate trait to achieve success in
    every aspect of their lives. Kim is an international
    best-selling author and artist who founded the popular
    CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her new Intuition
    Masterclass is launching this fall as part of the debut
    of her global online school, Intuition Lab. Contact her
    at (412) 874-0898; info@mystic-studio.com

    20. ==> Forget About a Bucket List — Write Your Own
    Eulogy!

    Life Coaches and therapists often recommend clients
    write a “Bucket List” to help pinpoint what they want
    to do before they die. Author, counselor, and
    motivational speaker Elizabeth Trinkaus doesn’t have
    clients focus on what they hope to do “someday.”
    Instead, she has them write a eulogy that highlights
    their personal and professional triumphs. A bucket list
    emphasizes what you haven’t done, while a eulogy lists
    all those achievements you’ve forgotten to acknowledge.
    In a time when people measure themselves against
    society’s superficial standards, reviewing one’s
    successes provides a concrete basis upon which to build
    future accomplishments. For more than 25 years,
    Elizabeth Trinkaus has helped others overcome the
    obstacles that prevent them from fulfilling their
    potential. She has worked with professional groups and
    individuals alike, and her straightforward, sensible
    approach will inspire your listeners. Contact her at
    (919) 368-0580.

  • 08/02/18 RTIR Newsletter: Trusting Facebook, Alternative Health Care, Back to School

    August 2, 2018

    01. Can We Trust Facebook or Twitter?
    02. What’s the True Cost of ‘Medicare for All’?
    03. How the Qur’an and Bible Are Intrinsically Connected
    04. Interview Aerial Photog for Nat Geo’s Yellowstone Live
    05. Surprising Reason Your Student’s Backpack is Health Hazard
    06. Are Your Kids in the Best School for Them?
    07. You Aren’t Zuckerberg or Gates… Go to Grad School Already!
    08. Back-to-School Isn’t Just for Kids
    09. Former Mistress Tells Her Side
    10. Miss America Contestant: New Pageant is Death of Excellence
    11. Can Your 401k Help You Find True Love?
    12. Summer is the Best Time to Reimagine Your Career
    13. Dads Empowering Daughters to Fight Sexual Harassment
    14. Do this Now and You Won’t Get the Flu this Fall
    15. M.D. Reveals Shocking Truth About Alternative Health Care
    16. He Saved His Dying Wife by Ignoring Her Doctors’ Advice
    17. Are You in Love with Your Smart Phone?
    18. Summer Heat is Ruff On Pets
    19. How Faith Can Help You Live a Long, Successful Life
    20. This Often-Ignored Trait Leads to Unimaginable Success
    21. Former Mistress Tells Her Side
    =======================================

    1. ==> Can We Trust Facebook or Twitter?

    This week Facebook said it had shut down eight pages,
    17 profiles and seven Instagram accounts that violated
    its “ban on coordinated inauthentic behavior.” But some
    say the move is creating an enormous gray area where
    the authenticity of speech, protest, patriotism and any
    other kind of belief and intent is a matter of opinion.
    James Freeman writes in the Wall Street Journal, “If
    Silicon Valley isn’t careful it could destroy perhaps
    the greatest business model of all time. Campaigns by
    social media companies to disinfect American
    conversation may do more harm to the companies and
    their customers than to Russia’s effort to influence
    and disrupt American democracy.” He adds, “If big
    social media companies now seek to become the
    gatekeepers of public discussion, how much content will
    users be inclined to generate?” James Freeman is
    assistant editor of The Wall Street Journal’s editorial
    page and author of the weekday Best of the Web column
    and newsletter. He writes about business, finance and
    taxes among other issues, and is a contributor to the
    FOX News Channel. Contact him at James.Freeman@wsj.com,
    @FreemanWSJ

    2. ==> What’s the True Cost of ‘Medicare for All’?

    While a Koch-backed think-tank’s report highlights the
    high cost of ‘Medicare for All’ two distinguished
    professors say the report actually shows that a single-
    payer health care system would offset those costs with
    even greater savings. Drs. David Himmelstein and
    Steffie Woolhandler have written an analysis of the
    work of the think tank which says, “The Mercatus
    Center’s estimate of the cost of implementing Sen.
    Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All Act (M4A) projects
    outlandish increases in the utilization of medical
    care, ignores vast savings under single-payer reform,
    and fails to even mention the extensive and well-
    documented evidence on single-payer systems in other
    nations — which all spend far less per person on health
    care than we do. Moreover, the Mercatus Center admits
    that universal first dollar coverage under Sen.
    Sanders’ bill would cause little increase in the
    nation’s total health expenditures; it would merely
    shift expenditures from private to public sources.”
    Himmelstein and Woolhandler are distinguished
    professors of health policy at the City University of
    New York at Hunter College and lecturers in medicine at
    Harvard Medical School. Contact them at
    himmelhandler@comcast.net, @swoolhandler

    3. ==> How the Qur’an and Bible Are Intrinsically
    Connected

    While the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament are
    understood to be related texts, the sacred scripture of
    Islam, the third Abrahamic faith, has generally been
    considered separately. But noted religious scholar
    Notre Dame Theologian Gabriel Said Reynolds says these
    holy books are intrinsically connected. Invite him to
    provide your listeners a new lens through which to view
    the powerful links that bond these three major
    religions. Reynolds will demonstrate how Jewish and
    Christian characters, imagery, and literary devices
    feature prominently in the Qur’an, including stories of
    angels bowing before Adam and of Jesus speaking as an
    infant. As Muslims across the world celebrate the
    religious holiday of Eid al-Adha later this month,
    Reynolds can also explain the holiday and how it is
    celebrated around the world. Gabriel Said Reynolds is
    professor of Islamic studies and theology at the
    University of Notre Dame. He is the author of “The
    Qur’an and the Bible: Text and Commentary.” Contact
    Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Erin Bolden at
    (703) 646-5188

    4. ==> Interview Aerial Photog for Nat Geo’s
    Yellowstone Live

    For four days starting Aug. 5th, National Geographic
    Yellowstone Live will take viewers on a breathtaking
    journey inside one of America’s most remote and
    precious parklands, Yellowstone National Park. Emmy
    Award-winning cinematographer David Alan Arnold, a
    member of the elite production team, is available for
    interviews about the challenges of filming live in the
    remote wilderness—where anything can happen and the
    odds of being rescued are just as remote. Arnold can
    talk about the wildlife he expects to see, the dangers
    he will face and more. Arnold has been a helicopter
    cameraman for 22 years. He has worked on such shows as
    Survivor, Deadliest Catch and Celebrity Apprentice. He
    is the author of “Help from Above: How I Went from
    Sweeping the Floor to Painting the Sky.” He is a self-
    described daredevil who is convinced that playing it
    safe is the most dangerous thing anyone can do. Reach
    him at (818) 512-8981; airbornecamera@me.com

    5. ==> The Surprising Reason Your Student’s Backpack is
    a Health Hazard

    It’s back to school season and parents everywhere are
    going shopping for supplies but Bob Prichard says you
    should think twice about picking up a big backpack for
    your kid. About 18 years ago, Prichard, who runs the
    Somax Performance Institute, noticed many young
    athletes came to his swim camps with lower-than-
    expected chest expansion. But more surprising was that
    after increasing their chest expansion and vital
    capacity, the positive benefits went beyond sports and
    included better grades. Prichard says, “It’s all about
    increasing oxygen to the brain! Low brain oxygen can
    affect everything from cognition to mood and even
    motivation.” The swimmers linked their low chest
    expansion to heavy backpacks that became popular in the
    90s, and because the condition is silent and lasts
    forever without treatment, millions of children – and
    their parents — may be suffering low brain oxygen and
    not even know it. Prichard will share a simple way to
    measure chest expansion, how to increase it, and the
    many benefits of increasing brain oxygen at any age.
    Bob Prichard is the author of “Are You Robbing Your
    Brain of Oxygen?” Contact him at (415) 435-9880 (CA);
    bprichard@somaxsports.com

    6. ==> Are Your Kids in the Best School for Them?

    Are your kids in the right school? Sometimes it’s hard
    to know. Lee Jenkins, creator of “The Perfect School,”
    understands this and will share 15 questions every
    parent should be asking their kids before a new school
    year begins. As a former educator and administrator
    both in public schools and universities, Lee saw the
    need for a new way to teach – one that keeps that
    ‘intrinsic motivation’ alive from kindergarten through
    12th grade. “What most parents don’t realize is that
    motivation is made up of both will and thrill. Are your
    kids working hard and loving the process?” Jenkins
    says, “Chances are they aren’t!” Lee Jenkins is the
    author of “Permission to Forget” and the upcoming “The
    Perfect School.” He consults and writes full time with
    his firm LtoJ Consulting Group, Inc. Contact him at
    (800) 559-9798; Lee@LtoJConsulting.com

    7. ==> You Aren’t Zuckerberg or Gates… Go to Grad
    School Already!

    Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates found career success
    without a college degree, but their stories are the
    exception, not the rule. Today a graduate degree has
    replaced a bachelor’s degree as the educational
    requirement for many employers. Interview Dr. Don
    Martin and Kevin Kiley to learn why now is the best
    time to think about going to grad school. Find out the
    biggest mistake graduate school applicants make and 7
    questions you need to ask yourself before applying to
    grad school. Dr. Don Martin was the admissions dean at
    three top-tier universities and in three different
    disciplines, and is the author of “Road Map for
    Graduate Study: A Guide for Prospective Students.”
    Kevin Kiley has served as admissions director in a top-
    tier MBA program. They have successfully coached
    hundreds of individuals through the graduate school
    application process and together have over 50 years of
    graduate admissions experience. Contact Dr. Martin at
    (917) 273-2316 dmartin@gradschoolroadmap.com or Kevin
    Kiley at (314) 562-2426; kevin@careerroadmap.com

    8. ==> Back-to-School Isn’t Just for Kids

    Back-to-school isn’t just for kids and their parents.
    It’s also for adults who want to get ahead or move into
    new careers. Even late bloomers! Barbara Plasker,
    Ed.D., spent nine years as a career advisor to adults
    returning to school when she worked for a major
    university. She’ll inspire your audience to consider
    heading back to school themselves including pointing
    out that many employers offer tuition assistance that
    few employees actually take advantage of. She’ll talk
    about the fear that often holds adults back from
    seeking more education and share her own story: her
    undergraduate GPA was an underwhelming 2.44 yet she
    went on to earn a master’s and doctorate. She’ll also
    share the stories of other adults who went on to
    transform their lives by going back to school. Barbara
    is the author of “Simple Ways to Transform Your Life:
    Lessons Learned by a Late Bloomer.” Reach her at (845)
    368-4413; barbaraplasker@live.com

    10. ==> Former Miss America Contestant Says the New
    Pageant is ‘The Death of Excellence’

    Former ugly duckling Jane Jenkins Herlong grew up to be
    such a lovely swan that she became a Miss America
    contestant. And she is not happy with the new version
    of the competition, including the elimination of the
    swimsuit contest. “Being physically fit is one of the
    standards of excellence,” Jane says. “Day by day, our
    country is becoming more inclusive to the point of the
    danger of complacency. The Miss America Pageant is the
    latest target.” Jane can share her fascinating pageant
    experiences and reveal why she thinks that feminists
    have it all wrong when it comes to overhauling this 97-
    year-old institution. She is the best-selling author of
    four books including her latest “Rhinestones on My
    Flip-Flops.” A sought-after speaker who was inducted
    into the Speaker Hall of Fame, Jane is a gifted singer
    who has recorded music CDs, and humor/personal growth
    DVDs. As a humorist, her comedy is featured on Sirius
    XM 97. Contact her at janejenkinsherlong@gmail.com or
    (803) 480-1190.

    11. ==> Can Your 401k Help You Find True Love?

    Conventional wisdom is to marry for love, not money,
    but can you do both? Financial advisor John Miller is a
    single guy looking for love but also for a lady who
    either knows about investing or wants to know about
    investing. When he searched online he couldn’t find any
    dating websites that were financially oriented, so he
    started one himself! He says, “Both women and men want
    a financially secure partner, especially in today’s
    tough economy. Those who join this website are looking
    to meet an attractive, financially motivated partner.”
    Invite him to share his advice on what to look for when
    you’re looking for love AND money. His book, “The
    Coming Gold, Silver, and Block-Chain Share Explosion!”,
    reveals how Americans can protect and build their life
    savings. Your audience can get a free Kindle download
    of his book by visiting his website. Miller has been
    featured by the Mancow Morning Show, the Joe Bartlett
    Show, Late Night in the Midland, the Financial Survival
    Network, the Phil Hulett Show, and other radio shows
    nationwide. Contact him at (727) 564-9416 (FL);
    wallst101@hotmail.com

    12. == > Summer is the Best Time to Reimagine Your
    Career

    Before the lazy, hazy days of summer expire, business
    coach Paula Black says you should take advantage of one
    of the summer’s greatest strengths: the opportunity to
    slow down and reflect on whether your career is being
    guided by you or is on automatic pilot. Black will
    share tips for listeners who want to stop doing what
    they think they should be doing and focus on what they
    want to do. From analyzing your choices to taking
    inventory and getting out of your own head, she’ll help
    show listeners a way out of their miserable existence.
    Through her coaching business, Paula Black has advised
    lawyers, accountants, financial advisors, media
    professionals, real estate professionals and small
    business owners on finding harmony between work,
    family, and play. She is the author of the Little Black
    Book series, which includes “A Lawyers Guide to
    Creating a Life, Not Just a Living.” Contact her at
    (305) 859-9554; paula@paulablack.com

    13. ==> How Dads Can Empower Daughters to Fight Sexual
    Harassment

    Women have traditionally represented the highest
    percentage of consumers of books about love, marriage,
    parenting and other seemingly feminine topics. However,
    best-selling author of female empowerment titles Kailin
    Gow has made a surprising discovery. “Men are also
    followers of mine,” she says. “I am finding out that
    men are reading books normally geared toward women
    because there is a lack of books for men, such as
    parenting books.” Thus, Kailin has released a book
    especially for dads: “Raising Strong Daughters: What
    Fathers Should Know.” She can share how dads can help
    to empower their daughters in the age of the #MeToo
    movement, school violence and other challenging life
    situations young girls experience. Kailin is a long-
    time female empowerment advocate, the founder of
    Sparklesoup Inc., an internationally recognized, multi-
    award-winning bestselling author who has sold over 5.5
    million books, and director/filmmaker. She also is the
    author of the recently released “Kailin Gow’s Go Girl
    Guide.” Contact her at sparklesoup@aol.com, or (949)
    923-0243.

    14. ==> What to Do in August So You Won’t Get the Flu
    in October

    Why does each flu season feel worse than the year
    before? “That’s because it is!” says Mylaine Riobe, MD,
    FACOG, an integrative medicine doctor who has spent
    years treating her patients using a unique blend of
    functional and traditional Chinese medicine. This last
    flu season killed the most children in five years and
    had a second wave hitting us late. Find out why
    unnaturally tinkering with our immune systems by
    creating a “universal flu shot” would be a grave
    mistake. “The flu shot is actually making our immune
    systems weaker and more vulnerable for the next flu
    season… which is why I build up my patients’ immune
    systems from the beginning!” Let your audience ask Dr.
    Riobe about all things flu related BEFORE the season
    starts so they can prepare now! Dr. Riobe is the author
    of “The Tao of Integrative Medicine.” She is a dynamic
    progressive integrative medical doctor with over 15
    years of experience. Contact her at (772) 285-7788;
    mylaineriobe@comcast.net

    15. ==> This M.D. Reveals the Shocking Truth About
    Alternative Health Care

    While many patients in Western society have discovered
    the benefits of combining traditional Western and
    alternative healing practices into their treatment
    plans, insurance companies still stubbornly refuse to
    cover the latter. “They don’t want to pay for
    alternative health care, because they consider it
    insurance fraud,” says Steven M. Hall, M.D. “However,
    every aspect of your life affects your health.
    Traditional medicine doesn’t take that into account.”
    Nevertheless, Dr. Steve began integrating alternative
    healing practices into his patient treatment plans with
    dramatic results and can share why medical insurers,
    big pharmaceutical companies and many physicians are
    trying to deter these practices. Dr. Steven received
    his medical degree from University of Utah School of
    Medicine and has been practicing family medicine since
    1985. He explores his insights into health care in his
    book “The 7 Tools of Healing: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom
    and Live the Life Your Soul Desires.” Contact him at
    (425) 531-3684.

    16. ==> He Saved His Dying Wife by Ignoring Her
    Doctors’ Advice

    When Anthony Randle’s wife Jessica was diagnosed with
    stage four breast cancer, her doctors told her she
    could eat and do whatever she wanted while undergoing
    aggressive treatments. But after having a poignant
    dream about his late grandmother who was an energy
    healer, he discovered little known holistic ways to
    expedite Jessica’s recovery. “I did my own research and
    found that sugar feeds cancer, so we eliminated that
    from her diet,” he says. “She also started doing
    aikido, and the healing started from there.” As a
    result, Jessica sailed through chemo with very few
    nasty side effects, and is now cancer free! He shares
    his poignant experiences in his acclaimed book “The
    True Story of a Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver:
    The Struggle Within,” and can reveal how he and his
    wife made it through this traumatic experience
    healthier and happier than ever. Contact him at
    arandle1076@ gmail.com; (702) 533-6667.

    17. ==> Are You in Love with Your Smart Phone?

    When is the last time you spent time with friends or
    family without checking your phone? Is your texting
    habit jeopardizing your relationships and ruining your
    career? Author Tamara Dorris says that every time you
    receive a text or get a response on social media, your
    brain secretes dopamine, igniting a pleasure center
    that makes the rewards of checking your phone
    addictive. An author and certified hypnotherapist,
    Tamara will talk about resisting the chemical reactions
    that occur in the brain when our phones go “ding” to
    signal new messages. An adjunct professor and conflict-
    resolution expert, she’ll reveal strategies to resist
    your phone’s siren song and curb behavior that may be
    harming you. Tamara, whose expertise includes the
    science behind the power of the mind, has been quoted
    in Seventeen, Weight Watchers, O Magazine, Wall Street
    Journal, and more. Her television appearances include
    Sacramento & Company and Good Day Sacramento. She can
    be reached at (916) 482-5834.

    18. ==> Summer Heat is Ruff On Pets

    Summer isn’t over yet and there’s plenty of heat yet to
    come in the next few weeks. While you probably know how
    to keep yourself healthy in the heat, you may not know
    how to take care of those that can’t take care of
    themselves—your pets. Animal-Human health expert Carlyn
    Montes De Oca will share five lifesaving tips to keep
    your animal friends cool and comfortable this summer.
    She’ll also share the many ways dogs are the best
    health and wellness gurus we have, like helping us get
    fit to unplugging and learning to be in the moment.
    Carlyn Montes de Oca is the author of “Dog as My
    Doctor, Cat as My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to a
    Healthy, Happy & Extraordinary Life.” Contact her at
    (415) 306-1853; cmdo@animalhumanhealth.com

    19. ==> How Faith Can Help You Live a Long, Successful
    Life

    At 84 years old, David L. Peters has had a successful
    career as an engineer. He’s got 18 patents, co-owns a
    computer graphics company, has a loving wife of 57
    years, and has written his first book. Despite his
    career in science, he firmly credits his faith in God
    for his continued success and taking on new ventures,
    despite his age. “At 84, I have been blessed with a
    sense of God ‘being there’ from age 4,” he says. “My
    life has been filled with unbelievable synchronicities,
    all based upon my unwavering belief and trust in the
    goodness of God.” David further attests that beliefs
    rooted in science and a deity are not mutually
    exclusive. “My faith comes through science, as I firmly
    believe that quantum physics has proven the existence
    of a higher power.” David L. Peters is the author of
    “The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding the Kingdom
    of God that Lies Within.” Contact him at
    davep434@gmail.com or (607) 725-8559.

    20. ==> The Often-Ignored Trait that Leads to
    Unimaginable Success

    What are the secrets to success? Fame? Money? Power?
    Physical beauty? None of the above, says best-selling
    author Kim Chestney. She credits a trait all people
    have, but may not even be aware of: Intuition!
    “Intuition is the most important, yet least understood
    faculty of human consciousness.” Kim says. “Getting
    your ego out of the way and developing your inner voice
    can facilitate well-being and growth in all aspects of
    your life.” Kim has spent 20 years helping tens of
    thousands of people empower their lives and live their
    truth with intuition. She can share how your listeners
    can tap into this innate trait to achieve success in
    every aspect of their lives. Kim is an international
    best-selling author and artist who founded the popular
    CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her new Intuition
    Masterclass is launching this fall as part of the debut
    of her global online school, Intuition Lab. Contact her
    at info@mystic-studio.com or (412) 874-0898.

    21. ==> Former Mistress Tells Her Side

    For more than 30 years and until his death, Patti Houtz
    was the mistress of an important man more than twice
    her age—a man with five children. Yet she’s not the
    least bit ashamed of that; in fact, she is even friends
    with her lover’s widow. Invite Houtz on air to talk
    about the satisfactions of life as a mistress and why
    she says affairs are not about sex. She can also reveal
    what mistresses wish wives knew and how to affair-proof
    your marriage. In her upcoming memoir “Solo By Choice,”
    she talks about her life as a mistress, her decision to
    live free from marriage and children and more. Reach
    Patti at (775) 376-1676; patriciahoutz@solobychoice.com

  • 07/26/18 RTIR Newsletter: Preventing Wildfires, Chemical-Free Bug Spray, Exiting Violent Relationships

    July 26, 2018

    01. The Plot to Attack Iran
    02. Who’s Afraid of Sharks? Not this Couple
    03. Celebrity Stylist and Actress GooGoo Atkins
    04. The Role of Passion and Persistence in Success
    05. ‘The Shiggy’ Goes Viral and Gets Dangerous
    06. July 28 is National Talk in an Elevator Day
    07. As Wildfires Rage, Can Disaster Be Prevented?
    08. Look Before You Lock: Hot Cars Kill Kids
    09. His Grandfather Was World’s Most Interesting Man
    10. Make Your Own Chemical-Free Bug & Sun Sprays
    11. Save Kids by Saving their Teachers from Burnout
    12. Why Are Wild Animals Attacking Innocent People?
    13. Is Conventional Medicine Trying to Kill You?
    14. What’s Your Food Kryptonite? Crush Your Cravings
    15. I D.A.R.E. You to Try Natural Healing
    16. How to Charge Your Body Like a Cell Phone
    17. Interview a Real-Life Wonder Woman
    18. How to Exiting Violent Relationships Safely
    19. Racism, Trumpism: Bounce Back from Anything
    20. The ‘90s Weren’t All Fun
    =======================================

    1. ==> The Plot to Attack Iran

    In a detailed and strongly worded speech this week
    against Iran’s leaders and their legitimacy, Secretary
    of State Mike Pompeo signaled an extraordinarily tough
    policy by the Trump administration in dealing with them
    and what he called “40 years of kleptocracy.” But Dan
    Kovalik says the campaign to erode support for Iran is
    a distraction from the issue of Russia. “Pompeo’s
    claims about Iran and its neighbors simply reflect
    little understanding of the history of the country or
    the region. For the past 100 years, Iran has been
    subjected to military aggression from its neighbors,
    experiencing military occupation during both World
    Wars. After the Islamic Revolution of 1979, it went
    through eight years of war, defending itself from
    Saddam Hussein and the MEK — the latter which, despite
    assassinating 17,000 Iranians and even several
    Americans as well, have now developed a strong
    relationship with Pompeo and Trump’s National Security
    Advisor, John Bolton.” Kovalik is author of the new
    book “The Plot to Attack Iran: How the CIA and the Deep
    State Have Conspired to Vilify Iran.” He teaches
    international human rights at the University of
    Pittsburgh School of Law. Contact him at
    DKovalik@usw.org, @danielmkovalik

    2. ==> Who’s Afraid of Sharks? Not this Couple

    Every July the Discovery Channel declares “Shark Week”
    and viewers eat it up! Invite underwater and wildlife
    filmmakers (and scuba divers) Cathryn Castle Garcia and
    her husband Gui (rhymes with sea) to share their tales
    of swimming with sharks. Cathryn says sharks can teach
    us a lot about perseverance and character. “Sharks are
    not vicious man-eaters. In fact, they put a lot of
    thought into selecting prey. Sometimes they get it
    wrong. But it’s a case of mistaken identity, not
    murder. Humans get it wrong, too. We are far more
    dangerous to sharks than sharks are to us. We’ve
    overfished practically every shark species into
    critical numbers.” Invite the Garcias to discuss their
    experiences with sharks including diving with great
    whites in Australia, tiger sharks and Caribbean reef
    sharks in the Bahamas, and the time they each survived
    a shark bite. Cathryn Castle Garcia and Gui Garcia of
    C2G2 Productions are the authors of “Ocean Metaphor:
    Unexpected Life Lessons from the Sea,” due out this
    fall. Contact them at (541) 490-2324;
    cccastle@gorge.net

    3. ==> Interview Celebrity Stylist and Actress GooGoo
    Atkins

    Thomasina “GooGoo” Atkins has been a celebrity stylist
    for over a decade dressing clients like Neicy Nash,
    Lisa Raye and Laila Ali, but you might recognize her as
    the younger sister of musicians Erica and Tina Campbell
    from the reality show, Mary on WEtv. Invite GooGoo on
    your show to find out what it’s like dressing
    celebrities, style tips for every size body, and talk
    about her move from behind the scenes to in front of
    the camera. GooGoo plays the no nonsense judge in the
    upcoming film, “Beautifully Broken.” The movie hits
    theaters on August 24th and is based on a true story
    about two men and how they protect and support their
    families. The men, Randy Hartley and William Mwizerwa,
    form an unlikely, unique and inspiring friendship that
    was born out of nightmarish tragic experience. This
    touching film has received positive reviews from
    consumers during advanced screenings and the media.
    GooGoo currently stars in TV One’s, We’re the
    Campbells. Contact Michelle Huff Elliott or Shemika
    Harmitt at michelle@strategicheights.com;
    shemika@strategicheights.com or (212) 634-7176.

    4. ==> The Role of Passion and Persistence in Success

    Explore the science of why some people succeed and
    others fail, and why talent alone doesn’t guarantee
    success with Angela Duckworth and learn how
    perseverance and passion matter at least as much as
    talent and intelligence. From the campus of West Point
    to classrooms in San Francisco, from the National
    Spelling Bee stage to the practice facility of the NFL
    champion Seattle Seahawks, Angela will take listeners
    across the country to illuminate our fascination with
    achievement, and spotlight those who are living gritty
    lives. Angela Duckworth is an academic, psychologist
    and popular science author. She’s the founder and CEO
    of Character Lab, a nonprofit organization with the
    mission of advancing the science and practice of
    character development. She is also a MacArthur “genius”
    grant winner and the author of “GRIT: The Power of
    Passion and Perseverance.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer
    at (703) 646-5137 or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188

    5. ==> ‘The Shiggy’ Goes Viral and Gets Dangerous

    There’s a viral video challenge popping up all over
    social media, where people are opening their car doors
    while the car is still motion. Drake’s ‘In My Feelings’
    challenge has taken over the Internet and become the
    latest dance craze as people post videos doing ‘The
    Shiggy.’ But the move is dangerous, and now videos are
    going viral of participants showing off their moves
    until it goes terribly wrong. The videos show people
    falling out of cars into the street, cars hitting
    people while dancing, and cars even being taken while
    people turn their backs to bust a move. Invite Dr. John
    Huber to talk about the craze, why people do stupid
    things, and how to talk to your kids about making good
    decisions. Dr. John Huber is a clinical forensic
    psychologist and the chairman for Mainstream Mental
    Health, a non-profit mental health organization. Dr.
    Huber has appeared on hundreds of radio shows and
    dozens of national television programs. Contact Ryan
    McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919) 377-1200.

    6. ==> July 28 is National Talk in an Elevator Day

    Many of us have spent hours putting together our
    ‘elevator speeches’ but how many of us have actually
    talked to a stranger in an elevator? Cristina Smith
    urges everyone to get courageous and take a moment to
    make conversation while riding up and down this week.
    “Most of us use this time to check our smart devices
    for email, messages, appointments and other
    notifications. Take a break and meet someone new while
    riding in an elevator. It could be as simple as just
    looking someone in the eye and saying hi”, says
    Cristina. Cristina Smith is the founder and CEO of the
    Subtle Energy Center and the author of the “Yoga for
    the Brain” series of profound philosophy and fun puzzle
    books that help keep the brain flexible while giving it
    a dopamine-induced boost of pleasure. Contact her at
    (619) 339-6901; Cristina@SudokuWisdom.com or
    Cristina@CristinaSmith.com

    7. ==> As Wildfires Rage, Can Disaster Be Prevented?

    From California to Colorado, wildfires seem to be
    constantly burning. The Ferguson Fire near Yosemite
    National Park has already burned more than 33,000 acres
    since igniting on July 13. And things are likely to get
    worse. Many parts of the US are facing a higher than
    normal fire risk this year. And it’s not just here; in
    Sweden, unusually warm temperatures have combined with
    little to no rainfall to stoke severe wildfires in
    several parts of that country. Californian entrepreneur
    Jim Moseley has seen firsthand the devastating effect
    of these fires, and will discuss the effects of the
    fires, as well as a new technology being used to fire-
    proof new constructions, a material repurposed from a
    blanket designed by NASA. Featured on the May cover of
    Malibu Times magazine, Moseley, a Grammy-nominated
    trombonist (Google “Moseley Trombone” and enjoy!) can
    be reached at (818) 486-4662; and
    jim@SunFireDefense.com ?

    8. ==> Look Before You Lock: Hot Cars Kill Kids

    Ten minutes. That’s how long it takes for the
    temperature inside a vehicle to rise 20 degrees. For
    children in particular, this increase is enough to
    result in death. With nine fatal child heatstroke cases
    already this year, the National Safety Council has
    issued a report outlining legislation that could save
    kids’ lives and calls on parents and caregivers to
    ‘look before they lock.’ Invite Amy Artuso to discuss
    the report and share tips and even technology that
    could help prevent a child from dying in a hot car.
    Artuso is senior program manager of advocacy at the
    National Safety Council, a nonprofit organization whose
    mission is to eliminate preventable deaths at work, in
    homes and communities, and on the road. To book
    interview contact the National Safety Council at (630)
    775-2307; media@nsc.org

    9. ==> His Grandfather Was the World’s Most Interesting
    Man

    Prince Serge Obolensky was known as the “Prince of New
    York.” Born a Russian prince in 1890, he married a
    Russian princess, escaped to England from the
    Bolsheviks with a price on his head, immigrated to the
    US with his second wife Alice Astor – an American
    princess – in 1924, and reigned supreme at the St.
    Regis Hotel in Manhattan, working for Vincent Astor who
    asked him to help restore the grand hotel beyond its
    former glory. In 1931, at the age of 53, Serge joined
    the Commandos under “Wild Bill” Donovan and completed
    two successful missions parachuting into Nazi-occupied
    Europe. Ivan Obolensky, Serge’s grandson, has fond
    memories of meeting his legendary grandfather for lunch
    at the St. Regis and has many amazing, true stories to
    relate, not only about his grandfather but also the
    Astors and American aristocratic life at that time.
    Invite him on your show for the most interesting
    interview you do all year! Obolensky is the author of
    the novel “Eye of the Moon.” Contact him at (818)
    662-9731; ivan@smithobolenskymedia.com

    10. ==> Make Your Own Chemical-Free Bug & Sun Sprays

    Summer is the time to head out into the great outdoors
    and enjoy nature. But somehow it doesn’t seem so
    natural to slather on sunscreen and bug spray filled
    with chemicals and who-knows-what. Invite Jen Coken to
    share DIY recipes for everything from bug repellant to
    after-sun care. “Did you know that lavender has been
    proven to be as effective as DEET at keeping the bugs
    away? Stop buying all of those expensive products
    filled with chemicals and make your own at home!” Coken
    will share recipes using common household ingredients
    you probably already have on hand including witch hazel
    and essential oils like lavender and peppermint. She’ll
    also offer your audience a free eBook with the recipes.
    Jen Coken is a wellness lifestyle expert and a frequent
    contributor on radio and TV. Contact her at (303)
    859-9081; jencoken@gmail.com

    11. ==> Let’s Save American Kids by Saving their
    Teachers from Burnout

    This year, thousands of dedicated teachers will decide
    to leave their jobs. Most will say they have felt
    disillusioned for some time, even while believing in
    their calling. Learn from Cheri Sizemore, Ed.D., what
    it takes for educators to overcome burnout, whether
    their classrooms serve primary school children, high
    schoolers, or college students. Cheri will reveal the
    positives to keeping seniority and familiarity. And
    she’ll advise educators on balancing personal/family
    experiences with professional life, year-round. Cheri
    contends that ultimately everyone (especially today’s
    kids!) will benefit when hopeful teachers stay put. She
    will explore: how teacher burnout can affect your
    child’s GPA; whether male or female teachers need more
    encouragement to stay rooted; teachers, parents and
    community politics; the fallout from school shootings,
    gang activity and campus protests. Contact Cheri
    Sizemore at (817) 797-6177; cherisizemore7@gmail.com.

    12. ==> Why Are Wild Animals Attacking Innocent People?

    In recent weeks, we’ve heard about hikers, bikers and
    campers being confronted/attacked and even killed by
    mountain lions. Plus, there are often stories about
    destructive home invasions by bears, children being
    attacked by coyotes, and other brazen wild creatures
    wandering into civilization. Nature expert Bruce
    Hemming, author of 4 Seconds Until Impact: The
    Skyrocketing Attacks by Predators on Humans, says
    growing populations of animals (no longer threatened or
    endangered) present the problems. Laws that limited
    hunting and trapping have done their job too well. Now
    it’s often innocent human beings in peril. Interview
    Hemming to learn how we can revamp safety programs to
    protect everyone, especially people. He will explore
    on-air: Which wilderness creatures have rebounded
    most. What compels many animals to attack people or
    invade human settings. How can we update animal
    conservation laws? How unsafe is the great outdoors?
    Book Bruce Hemming at 605-464-4618 (SD);
    bruse2025@gmail.com.

    13. ==> Is Conventional Medicine Trying to Kill You?

    According to the British Medical Journal, going to your
    doctor is the third leading cause of death in the U.S.!
    Steven M. Hall, M.D. claims this is because
    pharmaceutical companies are more interested in profit
    than saving lives. “Applicants to medical school are
    selected on the basis of their willingness to obey
    authority,” he says. “They often don’t think for
    themselves. Drug companies pay for 90 percent of
    medical education. Physicians are trained to be drug
    company sales reps.” Although trained in conventional
    Western medicine, Dr. Steve later added alternative
    treatments to his practice, with dramatic results. “I
    do use conventional medical tools, but I also focus on
    how the mind and body interact. Conventional medicine
    doesn’t take that into account.” He received his
    medical degree from University of Utah School of
    Medicine and has been practicing family medicine since
    1985. Dr. Hall is the author of “The 7 Tools of
    Healing: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom and Live the Life
    Your Soul Desires.” Contact him at (425) 531-3684.

    14. ==> What’s Your Food Kryptonite? Crush Your
    Cravings

    We all get cravings, especially when we are hungry. But
    what about those nagging cravings that never seem to go
    away? What if there was a way to make them disappear
    that would make Superman proud? Food addiction
    specialist Griff Neilson will share his four-step
    system that will help you crush your food cravings. He
    can also discuss: Why is it that we crave certain
    foods? Why does willpower seem to crumble in the face
    of temptation? How can you convert your cravings into
    new habits that serve you rather than sabotage you? How
    can you lose your gut by cleaning your gut? Griff is a
    multiple certified personal trainer, and Level III CHEK
    holistic lifestyle coach/nutritionist who holds a
    bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the
    University of Utah. His new book is “Exorcising Your
    Excuses: Heal Your Mind. Honor Your Body. Manifest Your
    Dream. Exorcising Your Excuses: Heal Your Mind. Honor
    Your Body. Manifest Your Dream.” Contact him at (801)
    444-2796; griff@llfit.com

    15. ==> I D.A.R.E. You NOT to use Drugs and Try Natural
    Healing

    CBS states 1 out of 3 Americans used prescription drugs
    to heal pain in 2015. Prescription drugs can be
    expensive, addictive, and lead many people into debt
    and drug abusive. Millions of people suffer from some
    kind of physical pain and not everyone wants to use
    drugs to cure it. There are many natural healing
    alternatives but Dawn Crystal offers a unique healing
    method that can heal pain by simply the sound of her
    voice! She has been on Dr. Oz and other major networks
    discussing how she heals people in just minutes. No
    more medication is needed with her unique method of
    natural healing. Contact her to hear and be healed at
    dawncrystalmaui@gmail.com.

    16. ==> How to Charge Your Body Like a Cell Phone

    Why is it that we treat our cell phones better than our
    own bodies? Over 100 million Americans suffer from
    chronic illness. If we charged, protected and updated
    our bodies could we prevent, or even reverse, gut
    issues, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer? Reena
    Jadhav, a Harvard-educated MBA and Wharton
    undergraduate, will explain what it takes to charge,
    protect and update your “magical machine” so that it’s
    running at optimum efficiency. She will also reveal 6
    shortcuts to help you stay in the “Heal Zone.” She had
    to take control over her own serious health issues
    after doctors failed her. Reena is the author of “My
    Heal Journal”, an effective tool for healing her own
    illnesses, and the creator of the Health Pyramid which
    reveals small steps for going from sick to strong.
    Contact Reena Jadhav at (650) 346-2500;
    reena@healthbootcamps.com

    17. ==> Interview a Real-Life Wonder Woman

    She’s strong and beautiful. Women want to be like her
    but feel they are too busy. Like you, Adita Lang may
    have folded laundry, made breakfast, dropped the kids
    at school and got gas, before 8 a.m., but she still
    finds time to take care of herself. How? By using her
    SuperPowers, gifts women possess but lose sight of when
    they are overwhelmed. Have Adita share techniques for
    boosting these SuperPowers so women can eat right,
    exercise, relax and smile instead of feeling
    perpetually overworked. During 30 years in the wellness
    industry, Adita has coached many women who could not
    “fit it all in,” and lectured on fitness and nutrition
    at universities. She’s the author of SuperPowers, A
    Busy Woman’s Guide to Health and Happiness. Reach her
    at (305) 794-6505; info@AditaLang.com
    18. ==> Safe Strategies for Exiting Violent
    Relationships
    Every day, domestic hotlines across the country receive
    more than 20,000 phone calls from men and women wanting
    an escape from a toxic relationship. They know that by
    staying they risk their lives as well as boost their
    likelihood of depression and suicide. Dr. Clarence
    Davis knows this all too well. His 23-year-old sister’s
    toxic relationship led her to commit suicide nearly 50
    years ago. It spurred Dr. Davis to study why people
    kill themselves and how that awful outcome can be
    prevented. It also led him to write his new book, “I
    Deserve to Live: How to Escape a Violent Relationship,”
    and to acknowledge the mistakes his family made while
    trying to help his sister. Dr. Davis has over 50 years
    of experience; he counseled soldiers while in Vietnam
    and with the U.S. Postal Service and has served as a
    pastor. He holds advanced certificates in family
    crisis, abuse, addiction, anger, depression and PTSD.
    He is a disabled Vietnam veteran and is the host of
    “Rebuilding Families One Soul at a Time” on WOLB in
    Baltimore. Contact him at (410) 444-8427;
    cedavis1905@comcast.net; www.clergy3.com

    19. ==> Racism, Trumpism, Anxiety: Bounce Back from
    Anything

    Many people are walking around in a continuous state of
    pain and disappointment. When asked to identify the
    source of that pain, they may cite despair over the
    lack of civility in American politics, the ugliness of
    racism, or the separation of asylum-seeking illegal
    immigrants from their children. Or, it might be a more
    personal blow such as a divorce, job loss or death in
    the family. “I see it too, and feel it,” says Dee
    Carroll, Ph.D., of their pain. “But we can’t all just
    fall into a hole, go under our bed and hide when we
    have responsibilities to ourselves, our friends and our
    neighbors.” Invite her to inspire your listeners to
    display conviction, courage and confidence to get
    beyond it all. Dee will share her own story, as well as
    stories of others who have overcome insurmountable odds
    using her ‘freedom’ technique. Dee Carroll has 28-plus
    years of executive experience in HR and management
    consulting. She is a speaker, coach and consultant and
    the author of “Emotional Emancipation: Step into Your
    Freedom, Reinvent Your Challenges and Move Beyond.”
    Contact her at (301) 587-0700; drdeecarroll@gmail.com

    20. ==> The ‘90s Weren’t All Fun, Discrimination Was
    High

    The 1990s seemed like a fun era, the hip clothes,
    music, games, and lifestyle, so much so, that many
    people are throwing ‘90s parties now to remember the
    best of that decade. Although it is great to highlight
    the fun from the era, let’s not forget the tragedies as
    well. Racial tensions were heightened in the ‘90s and
    America was defined by racism. Memories of horrific
    experiences and cops killing innocent people hasn’t
    changed much today. If you simply scroll through the
    news you will find at least one article describing a
    violent encounter based on race. Statista states 325
    black people were shot and killed by officers in the
    U.S. in 2017-2018. Nita Wiggins described her own
    racial encounters in the 1990s in her upcoming book
    called, Civil Rights Baby and how those experiences led
    her to create a program called the Race Relations
    Reconstruction. Contact her to hear why history should
    not repeat itself and how we can make changes to better
    our future. Contact Nita Wiggins at
    nitadallas@yahoo.com

  • 07/19/18 RTIR Newsletter: Ferguson Fire, Life Insurance, Real Life Wonder Woman

    July 19, 2018

    01. He Was Thrown Out of Helsinki Press Conference
    02. GOPs in Congress Need to Step In
    03. Got Pre-Existing Conditions? Here’s What Happens Next
    04. Funnyman Jim Gaffigan Gets Serious
    05. If You Want to Be Happy Be a Conservative
    06. Ferguson Fire Rages in California
    07. Renewable Energy is NOT the Best Option
    08. How to Ask for a Raise and Get It!
    09. Using ‘Girl Power’ to Crack the Glass Ceiling
    10. Why Women Need to Move on from #MeToo
    11. 7 Deadly Mistakes Buyers Make with Life Insurance
    12. DIY – Make Your Own Bug & Sun Sprays
    13. Why You Should Treat Your Body Like a Cell Phone
    14. How Sugar Feeds Cancer
    15. Interview a Real-Life Wonder Woman
    16. ‘Who Shot Ya?’- The ‘90s Weren’t All Fun
    17. These 3 Common Mistakes Make You Miserable
    18. How Faith Can Divorce-Proof Your Marriage
    19. Bad Things that Happen When You’re Starving for More Meaning
    20. How The 12 Steps Can Help You to Lead Your Best Life
    =======================================

    1. ==> He Was Thrown Out of Helsinki Press Conference

    Sam Husseini sheds new light on what occurred at the
    Helsinki summit Monday when he was forcibly ejected
    from the Trump-Putin news conference. Husseini, a
    senior analyst with the Institute for Public Accuracy,
    writes: “I came to Helsinki to ask Donald Trump and
    Vladimir Putin questions about the threat of nuclear
    weapons and to distribute an open letter about the need
    for secure elections and true national security.
    Instead, I was dragged out of their press conference
    before it even began and into a Finnish jail.”
    Husseini’s piece explains the significance of the small
    sign he was holding — “Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty” —
    when accosted and ejected by police. And he lists some
    key questions that were left unasked at the news
    conference. Husseini’s article, “I Came as a Journalist
    to Ask Important Questions,” appears in The Nation
    magazine. Contact Husseini at samhusseini@gmail.com;
    @samhusseini or executive director of the Institute for
    Public Accuracy Norman Solomon at
    solomonprogressive@gmail.com

    2. ==> GOPs in Congress Need to Step In

    President Trump continues to face fall-out from the
    Helsinki news conference where he said Russia AND the
    US were both to blame for the 2016 hacking of the US
    presidential election. Former Republican congressional
    spokesperson Kurt Bardella says the statement is
    ridiculous and that Robert Mueller’s indictment of 12
    Russians leaves no room for interpretation. “We now
    have specific details on how the ‘Russian Federation
    operated a military intelligence agency’ that ‘engaged
    in cyber operations that involved the staged releases
    of documents stolen through computer intrusions’ in
    ‘large-scale cyber operations to interfere with the
    2016 U.S. presidential election.’” Bardella asks, “How
    much longer will congressional Republicans risk
    allowing Putin to determine our elections?” Kurt
    Bardella is a media strategist who previously worked as
    a spokesperson for Breitbart News, the Daily Caller,
    Rep. Darrell Issa, Rep. Brian Bilbray and Senator
    Olympia Snowe. Contact him at
    kb@endeavorstrategies.com; @kurtbardella

    3. ==> Got Pre-Existing Conditions? Here’s What Happens
    Next

    The Trump Administration continues to try and dismantle
    the Affordable Care Act. One goal is to eliminate ACA
    provisions that currently ban insurance companies from
    denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions or
    from charging higher rates based on their health
    status. “The Administration’s decision to oppose
    existing federal law imperils millions of patients
    nationwide,” says National Patient Advocate Foundation
    (NPAF) CEO Alan Balch, PhD. “Not only does it bring
    back uncertainty to individuals’ lives, it also
    destabilizes the entire marketplace, driving up costs
    for everyone.” He adds, ‘We have long worked with
    patients for whom meaningful health coverage was not
    possible. They were low-income, sick or had multiple
    conditions. Each day they lived with the constant worry
    of a health crisis leading to financial ruin. By
    allowing insurers to discriminate against people with
    preexisting conditions, the Administration will thrust
    millions of Americans back into that life.” NPAF
    represents patients nationwide in support of access to
    affordable, quality health care. as the advocacy
    affiliate of the Patient Advocate Foundation. Contact
    Caitlin Donovan at (202) 465-5113;
    caitlin.donovan@npaf.org

    4. ==> Funnyman Jim Gaffigan Gets Serious

    Jim Gaffigan gets very personal in his latest stand-up.
    Using his signature everyman humor to deal with the
    unthinkable, Gaffigan proves once again why he’s been
    called the “King of Clean comedy.” In the new special
    Noble Ape, he tackles the medical crisis that hit his
    wife and family this year, which almost led to his
    retirement. “Finding the humor in Jeannie’s brain tumor
    was not only therapeutic, but I soon realized it
    resonated with audiences. We’ve all been in those
    moments of medical crisis and it’s good to laugh about
    it,” says Gaffigan. And Jim is certainly not retiring!
    There’s a lot to talk about. He co-stars in the
    upcoming Amazon movie Troupe Zero and appears in nine
    feature films this year including several dramatic
    roles! Noble Ape was recorded live at the Wilbur
    Theatre in Boston, MA. It is available now on Amazon,
    iTunes and many cable and satellite services. Contact
    Kerri Brusca at kbrusca@shorefre.com

    5. ==> If You Want to Be Happy Be a Conservative

    “Would it surprise you to learn that if you were
    picking a governing philosophy based only on personal
    satisfaction, many would choose to be conservative?”
    asks media critic Kristi Stone Hamrick. She cites
    several studies including a recent one at USC using
    five data sets that include representative samples from
    16 countries, which found that conservatives found
    greater meaning in life and as a result were happier.
    The perks cover everything from a potentially better
    sex life to the ability to lose a few pounds. And while
    nobody can say exactly why, Kristi says it may be
    because conservatives take the historical perspective
    that things go up and down, meaning any setback is not
    the end of the line. She adds, “Can politics make you
    happy? Hard to say, especially given today’s political
    turmoil and division, but apparently leaning right can
    give you an advantage, no matter who happens to be in
    office.” Kristi Stone Hamrick is a media consultant who
    writes for Fox News and the Daily Caller, and other
    outlets. Contact her at @KristiSHamrick.

    6. ==> Ferguson Fire Rages in California

    Firefighters are struggling to contain a deadly
    wildfire that more than doubled in size on Monday,
    charring nearly 9,300 acres of land near Yosemite
    National Park in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains.
    Wildfires destroy landscapes both residential and
    commercial, devastate literally millions of acres of
    wildlife, and upend the economy. Last year alone,
    California suffered $160 billion worth of damage.
    Californian entrepreneur Jim Moseley has seen firsthand
    the devastating effect of these fires, and will discuss
    the effects of the fires, as well as a new technology
    being used to fire-proof new constructions, a material
    repurposed from a blanket designed by NASA. Featured on
    the May cover of Malibu Times magazine, Moseley, a
    Grammy-nominated trombonist (Google “Moseley Trombone”
    and enjoy!) can be reached at 818-486-4662; and
    jim@SunFireDefense.com.??

    7. ==> He Says Media is Wrong: Renewable Energy is NOT
    the Best Option

    Most of us citizens go about our daily routines not
    thinking too deeply about energy and fuel emissions.
    We just obey the pollution laws and try to use popular
    media information to do our bit for green lifestyle and
    eco-friendly choices. Unfortunately, some of the advice
    we get from our media is wrong. That’s especially true
    about the merits of renewable energy. A fascinating
    case in point is the updated China policy regarding
    national energy additions through year 2050. With
    little media attention, Chinese leaders are de-
    emphasizing their own solar and wind construction (but
    not activity in world export markets), and replacing
    renewables with a vastly expanded nuclear fleet. Their
    new policy is considered necessary for dealing with the
    disastrous state of their environment, especially air
    and water quality. Why China’s change of heart? And
    what are the implications for U.S. planning? Tim
    Maloney has the answers in his book “Roadmap to
    Nowhere.” Contact him at t.maloney@bex.net

    8. ==> How to Ask for a Raise and Get It!

    Everyone wants to get paid more money. But most people
    are too shy when it comes to asking their boss for a
    raise. “No more!” says Jean-Paul Gravel, one of the top
    performance coaches in the world. He’ll show you how to
    overcome what he calls your “intimidation threshold”
    and get the raise you deserve. Gravel will coach your
    listeners through every step of the process. He’ll also
    share why preparing what to say to your boss is a waste
    of time until you first rebuild your own “inner
    operating system.” He’ll take you through 3 simple
    steps which will completely raise your confidence,
    conviction and persuasiveness so that your boss sees
    you in a whole new way. Gravel has spent 15 years
    showing people from all walks of life including high
    achievers, entrepreneurs and pro athletes how to unlock
    their own deep-seated power and potential to experience
    extraordinary results in business and life. Contact
    Olga Kniazeva at (604) 345-4888;
    olga@throughconversation.com

    9. ==> Using ‘Girl Power’ to Crack the Glass Ceiling

    The #MeToo movement has afforded women more personal
    power than ever before. But they still have a long way
    to go when it comes to cracking the glass ceiling,
    especially in creative fields. Award-winning author and
    filmmaker Kailin Gow has been on the frontlines of the
    women’s empowerment movement for years, and can share
    how she overcame discrimination and harassment to
    achieve major success. “Doors were not open to me when
    I became a pioneer in digital book publishing and an
    indie female filmmaker,” she says. “Less than 10
    percent of directors are female. I don’t want my
    daughter and other girls to grow up facing the same
    discrimination I did.” Kailin will share how she
    overcame numerous obstacles, and how we can empower
    young women for success. She is the founder of
    Sparklesoup Inc., an internationally recognized, multi-
    award-winning bestselling author and director/filmmaker
    who has sold over 5.5 million books. Her latest book is
    “Kailin Gow’s Go Girl Guide.” Contact her at
    sparklesoup@aol.com or (949) 923-0243.

    10. ==> Why Women Need to Move on from #MeToo

    Powerful men have had their careers destroyed by the
    #MeToo Movement as courageous women have come forward
    to tell their long-hidden stories of sexual harassment
    and assault. Despite that success—or perhaps because of
    it—Dr. Dee Carroll says, “”Now that we have awareness,
    we need to move beyond it and help women get on with
    their productive, empowered lives. Awareness is one
    thing, but the key is to move from agony to achieving
    something great.” An expert on emotional emancipation,
    Dr. Dee says the movement has solved one problem only
    to leave the most important one hanging: how can women
    move from acknowledging these incidents to forgiving
    themselves and their perpetrators? Dr. Dee can talk
    about ways women can achieve this crucial inner
    healing, and why this is the final stage of #MeToo for
    women with and without a voice. She has been on CNN and
    testified before the Senate, and is the author of “The
    Emotional Emancipation: Step into Your Freedom,
    Reinvent Your Challenges and Move On.” Reach her at
    (202) 905-6653; drdeecarroll@gmail.com

    11. ==> 7 Deadly Mistakes Buyers Make with Life
    Insurance

    Most people buy insurance from a friendly agent at a
    specific time and for a specific purpose… but did you
    know that 90% of all policies lapse before maturity? Or
    that when you don’t need your policy any longer you
    could sell it? For cash? Chances are you have no idea
    the hidden cash value of your policy… or that you are
    paying more than you should for the policy you have.
    Interview David Kottler, the Insurance Doctor ™, about
    these and other best kept secrets that insurance
    companies don’t want you to know! He can explain what
    you need to ask to figure out exactly what your policy
    is worth. David is an attorney, entrepreneur, financial
    planner and renowned speaker who combines his legal and
    business experience with a passion for philanthropy.
    Contact David Kottler at (216) 857-0282;
    dkottler0112@gmail.com

    12. ==> DIY – Make Your Own Bug & Sun Sprays

    Summer is the time to head out into the great outdoors
    and enjoy nature. But somehow it doesn’t seem so
    natural to slather on sunscreen and bug spray filled
    with chemicals and who-knows-what. Invite Jen Coken to
    share DIY recipes for everything from bug repellant to
    after-sun care. “Did you know that lavender has been
    proven to be as effective as DEET at keeping the bugs
    away? Stop buying all of those expensive products
    filled with chemicals and make your own at home!” Coken
    will share recipes using common household ingredients
    you probably already have on hand including witch hazel
    and essential oils like lavender and peppermint. She’ll
    also offer your audience a free eBook with the recipes.
    Jen Coken is a wellness lifestyle expert and a frequent
    contributor on radio and TV. Contact her at (303)
    859-9081; jencoken@gmail.com

    13. ==> Why You Should Treat Your Body Like a Cell
    Phone

    Why is it that we treat our cell phones better than our
    own bodies? Over 100 million Americans suffer from
    chronic illness. If we charged, protected and updated
    our bodies could we prevent, or even reverse, gut
    issues, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer? Reena
    Jadhav, a Harvard-educated MBA and Wharton
    undergraduate, will explain what it takes to charge,
    protect and update your “magical machine” so that it’s
    running at optimum efficiency. She will also reveal 6
    shortcuts to help you stay in the “Heal Zone.” She had
    to take control over her own serious health issues
    after doctors failed her. Reena is the author of “My
    Heal Journal”, an effective tool for healing her own
    illnesses, and the creator of the Health Pyramid which
    reveals small steps for going from sick to strong.
    Contact Reena Jadhav at (650) 346-2500;
    reena@healthbootcamps.com

    14. ==> How Sugar Feeds Cancer

    When Anthony Randle’s wife Jessica was diagnosed with
    stage four breast cancer, her doctors told her she
    could eat whatever she wanted while undergoing
    aggressive treatments. But after having a poignant
    dream about his late grandmother who was a gifted
    energy healer, Anthony began doing his own research and
    discovered some shocking facts. “I learned that sugar
    actually feeds cancer,” he says. After elimination
    sugar from her diet, Jessica sailed through chemo with
    virtually no side effects. “After every treatment, I
    wanted her to relax and nap,” he says. “But she would
    have so much energy that we would go play tennis. The
    ball would rush past me!” He shares his poignant
    experiences in his acclaimed book “The True Story of a
    Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver: The Struggle
    Within,” and can reveal how he and his wife made it
    through this traumatic experience healthier and happier
    than ever. Contact him at arandle1076@ gmail.com or
    (702) 533-6667.

    15. ==> Interview a Real-Life Wonder Woman

    She’s strong and beautiful. Women want to be like her
    but feel they are too busy. Like you, Adita Lang may
    have folded laundry, made breakfast, dropped the kids
    at school and got gas, before 8 a.m., but she still
    finds time to take care of herself. How? By using her
    SuperPowers, gifts women possess but lose sight of when
    they are overwhelmed. Have Adita share techniques for
    boosting these SuperPowers so women can eat right,
    exercise, relax and smile instead of feeling
    perpetually overworked. During 30 years in the wellness
    industry, Adita has coached many women who could not
    “fit it all in,” and lectured on fitness and nutrition
    at universities. She’s the author of “SuperPowers, A
    Busy Woman’s Guide to Health and Happiness.” Reach her
    at (305) 794-6505; info@AditaLang.com

    16. ==> ‘Who Shot Ya?’- The ‘90s Weren’t All Fun

    The 1990s seemed like a fun era, the hip clothes,
    music, games, and lifestyle, so much so, that many
    people are throwing ‘90s parties now to remember the
    best of that decade. Although it is great to highlight
    the fun from the era, Nita Wiggins says we shouldn’t
    forget the tragedies. Racial tensions were heightened
    in the ‘90s and America was defined by racism. Memories
    of horrific experiences and cops killing innocent
    people hasn’t changed much today. If you simply scroll
    through the news you will find at least one article
    describing a violent encounter based on race. Statista
    states 325 black people were shot and killed by
    officers in the U.S. in 2017-2018. Nita Wiggins
    described her own racial encounters in the 1990s in her
    upcoming book “Civil Rights Baby,” and how those
    experiences led her to create a program called the Race
    Relations Reconstruction. Contact her to hear why
    history should not repeat itself and how we can make
    changes to better our future. Reach her at
    nitadallas@yahoo.com

    17. ==> These 3 Common Mistakes Make You Miserable

    Do you wish you could spend more time laughing, smiling
    and feeling joyful? Most of us could use some help
    lightening up and Jim Ryan is the master at helping
    people break through to happiness. Jim can reveal the
    three biggest mistakes people make that lead them away
    from happiness and toward misery. In fact, Jim is so
    good at doing this that when he volunteers in prisons
    he has been known to make inmates feel happier while
    incarcerated. Jim will explain how anyone can develop a
    more optimistic attitude and learn to finally
    appreciate all the things they have to be grateful for.
    He’s a motivational speaker and the author of “Simple
    Happiness: 52 Easy Ways to Lighten Up.” Reach him at
    (631) 754-7636 or (631) 875-1484 (cell);
    info@jimryantalks.com

    18. ==> How Faith Can Divorce-Proof Your Marriage

    While half of all marriages end in divorce, pastor and
    marriage counselor Rev. George Sukhdeo and his wife,
    Shirley, managed to remain happily married for 46
    years. “We have experienced almost every challenge
    couples face in a marriage,” he says. “A marriage with
    Christ at its center is much more than having someone
    to do the dishes after dinner, take care of you when
    you’re sick, or help you make the car payment every
    month. A godly marriage excels at compromise and
    glories in selflessness.” Rev. George is an ordained
    minister with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, He
    received a Master of Ministry in Christian Counseling
    degree and a B.A. in theology from Christian Bible
    College of Rocky Mount, N.C. He has 34 years of
    experience in Christian ministries as a pastor,
    Christian counselor and life coach, and has counseled
    more than 500 couples, with an 85 percent success rate.
    He is the author of the book “Preparing for and
    Fostering Harmony in Marriage” Contact him at
    georges_8@sympatico.ca or (416) 460-4134.

    19. ==> Bad Things that Happen When You’re Starving for
    More Meaning

    Troubled relationships. Disappointing career. Emotional
    frustrations, stress and setbacks. Money woes. Such
    problems happen when you’re missing enough meaning
    (defined as positive impact), says sought-after speaker
    Bob Lichtenbert, author of “Making Meaning” and the
    abridged “Maximizing Meaning.” Bob’s insights can help
    audiences discover more purpose and fulfillment at any
    age. On-air Bob will share stories of his own life
    turnaround (such as seeing his newborn son in the crib
    for the first time and realizing how he needed true
    meaning pronto!). Bob’s advice, tips and aphorisms have
    already helped many readers and followers to make more
    meaning and thrive. Ask Bob to explain: What is
    meaning, and why do we need to make more of it? Why
    make meaning for other people? How can one make more
    meaning? Contact Bob at (773) 481-0544 (IL);
    seekerofmeaning@yahoo.com

    20. ==> How The 12 Steps Can Help You to Lead Your Best
    Life

    Most people believe that the 12 Steps of Alcoholics
    Anonymous just apply to addiction. But David L. Peters,
    a scientist and devout Catholic, shares how the
    principles can help anyone lead a full, happy life. “I
    started and led the Roman Catholic movement of Cursillo
    for 15 years, and worked in the 12-step recovery
    program for 20 years,” he says. “I have modified the 12
    Steps to reach a broader scope of our world.” David
    began applying the steps to his own life at a very
    early age. At 84, he has had a very successful career
    as an engineer, 18 patents, has had a loving marriage
    of 57 years, and has written his first book. He
    achieved all of this, thanks to the 12 Steps, and can
    share how anyone can do this. David L. Peters is the
    author of “The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding
    the Kingdom of God that Lies Within.” Contact him at
    davep434@gmail.com or (607) 725-8559.

  • 07/17/18 RTIR Newsletter: France’s World Cup, Medical Vocabulary, Prince of NY

    July 17, 2018

    01. Comedian Jim Gaffigan is Getting Serious
    02. Trump & GOP: Treasonous On Russia?
    03. NATO Allies Upset: So What?
    04. Former Obama Advisor, Dan Pfeiffer
    05. France’s World Cup is a Win for Immigrants
    06. Are Politicians Ruining Accountability for the Rest of Us?
    07. Libertarian: Brett Kavanaugh Isn’t So Bad
    08. Has #MeToo Ruined Dating?
    09. Why You Should Get a Tan this Summer
    10. What those House-Flipping Shows Never Tell You
    11. California is Burning!
    12. Why So Many Wild Animal Attacks Lately?
    13. What Your Insurance Company is Hiding from You
    14. Is Peace of Mind Possible in Today’s Crazy World?
    15. In the Age of Selfies, Do People Still Collect Autographs?
    16. Pop Quiz! How’s Your Medical Vocabulary?
    17. Is Your Underwear Making You Stupid?
    18. Funny Questions Little Boys Ask about Sex
    19. Do a Show on the ‘Prince of New York’
    20. Summer DIY Bug & Sun Recipes
    =======================================

    1. ==> Comedian Jim Gaffigan is Getting Serious

    Jim Gaffigan gets very personal in his latest stand-up.
    Using his signature everyman humor to deal with the
    unthinkable, Gaffigan proves once again why he’s been
    called the “King of Clean comedy.” In his new special
    Noble Ape, he tackles the medical crisis that hit his
    wife and family this year, which almost led to his
    retirement. “Finding the humor in Jeannie’s brain tumor
    was not only therapeutic, but I soon realized it
    resonated with audiences. We’ve all been in those
    moments of medical crisis and it’s good to laugh about
    it,” says Gaffigan. And Jim is certainly not retiring!
    There’s a lot to talk about. He co-stars in the
    upcoming Amazon movie Troupe Zero and appears in nine
    feature films this year including several dramatic
    roles! Noble Ape was recorded live at the Wilbur
    Theatre in Boston, MA. It is available this month on
    Amazon, iTunes and many cable and satellite services.
    Contact Kerri Brusca at kbrusca@shorefre.com

    2. ==> Trump & GOP: Treasonous On Russia?

    Professor David Rothkopf says the indictments of 12
    Russian military officers accused of engaging in a
    coordinated attack on the United States are a vital
    reminder that the Mueller investigation cannot be seen
    as a political issue. He says, “This is an
    extraordinary moment. It is without equal, not only in
    American history but in modern history. A hostile
    foreign power intervened in our election to help elect
    a man president who has since actively served their
    interests and has defended them at every turn. That the
    president is abetted in his aid for the Russians —
    again, in the midst of this ongoing attack — by the
    leadership of the Republican Party makes the situation
    all the more extraordinary and dangerous. As
    Republicans seek to undermine the investigation, they
    serve Russia as directly as if they were officers of
    the GRU. Some now reportedly seek to impeach Rosenstein
    on trumped up charges. To attack one of our national
    defense leaders as we are being attacked, and to do so
    to benefit our foreign adversary, is textbook treason.”
    David Rothkopf visiting professor at Columbia
    University’s School of International and Public Affairs
    and visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for
    International Peace. He has been a longtime contributor
    to Foreign Policy and was CEO and editor of the FP
    Group. Contact Meshal DeSantis at (202) 939-2233;
    mdesantis@ceip.org

    3. ==> NATO Allies Upset: So What?

    Critics say President Trump’s boorish blindsides
    against NATO are leading to a destruction of the 70-
    year alliance. Steve Levy says that’s nonsense. “There
    is one, and only one, central issue as to whether NATO
    continues to be a relevant force: Will each member
    commit to defending any other member if attacked by a
    foreign hostile power? So long as that commitment
    remains strong, all the other spats amount to squat.”
    He adds, “We know what America does for Europe. But
    what does Europe really do for America? Sure, they
    share intelligence with our CIA in the fight against
    global terrorism, but that’s done for their national
    self-interests. Let’s be real; this is primarily a one-
    way alliance. A potential attack against America is not
    deterred by any pushback that could come from the
    anemic European nations. The only deterrent that
    matters is the one provided by America for the
    protection of our European friends. European critics of
    America should never forget that.” Steve Levy is a
    former New York State Assemblyman & County Executive,
    author, political commentator & radio host. Contact him
    at (631) 877-0940; steve@commonsensestrategies.com

    4. ==> Former Obama Advisor, Dan Pfeiffer

    For your listeners in despair over the current occupant
    of the White House, former top Obama advisor Dan
    Pfeiffer offers hope that all is not lost. Invite
    Pfeiffer to share candid, behind-the-scenes stories of
    how the Obama White House worked, as well as his
    opinion on the state of politics today and how to move
    the country forward. Dan Pfeiffer does a co-host of the
    popular political podcast Pod Save America. One of
    Barack Obama’s longest serving advisors, he was White
    House Director of Communications under President Obama
    (2009-2013) and Senior Adviser to the President
    (2013-2015). His new book is “Yes We (Still) Can:
    Politics in the Age of Obama, Twitter and Trump.”
    Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137 or Erin
    Bolden at (703) 646-5188

    5. ==> France’s World Cup is a Win for Immigrants

    Peniel Joseph says France’s electrifying 4-2 World Cup
    win over Croatia represents a victory for Africa and
    immigrants everywhere. “The French team features no
    less than 15 players with African roots, including the
    dynamic 19-year-old forward Kylian Mbappe, who is
    descended from an Algerian mother and Cameroonian
    father. The team’s pan-African make-up goes a long way
    toward helping the world — including European soccer
    fans who have chanted ugly racist slogans against black
    players — reimagine the most popular sport on the
    planet and what it means to be a citizen.” Peniel
    Joseph is the Barbara Jordan Chair in ethics and
    political values and the founding director of the
    Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at the LBJ
    School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at
    Austin, where he is also a professor of history.
    Contact him at (512) 471-4263;
    peniel.joseph@austin.utexas.edu

    6. ==> Are Politicians Ruining Accountability for the
    Rest of Us?

    Business consultant Bonnie Sussman-Versace first began
    noticing the decline in accountability in the workplace
    shortly after corporations started laying off thousands
    of workers to boost profits for shareholders. By the
    time Bill Clinton took office, many of those workers
    were trying to explain to their kids why it was
    acceptable for the leader of the free world to have
    affairs and lie about them and still get elected. Bring
    Bonnie on your show to discuss the disappearance of
    accountability—the idea that the buck stops here—and
    why it is the #1 problem in business today. She’ll say
    that many employees believe their company’s problems
    stem from poor communication when the real culprit is
    that people are losing trust in each other because
    their actions do not match their words. She’ll also
    talk about the role our education system plays with its
    everybody gets a trophy mentality. More than merely
    shining a light on this huge problem, Bonnie can point
    to solutions we can all embrace to make ourselves
    accountable for the words that come out of our mouth.
    Bonnie is the author of “Recipes for Thoughtful
    Leadership and Healthy Culture.” She is the author of
    numerous articles for Business Weekly, the Reading
    Eagle, and Lehigh Business Journal. Contact her at
    (610) 301-2194; bversace@focusedllc.net

    7. ==> Libertarian: Brett Kavanaugh Isn’t So Bad

    Many on the left are worried about a more conservative
    Supreme Court now that President Trump has nominated
    Brett Kavanaugh to take the place of retiring Justice
    Anthony Kennedy. The CATO Institute’s Trevor Burrus
    says those concerns are reasonable, but they shouldn’t
    be apocalyptic. “The reality is that gay marriage isn’t
    going anywhere, Roe v. Wade will probably not be
    overturned, and a court with a Justice Kavanaugh could
    help rein in an executive branch that has become too
    powerful.” What positives might we see from a more
    conservative court? Burrus says, “For one, a more
    conservative court would rein in an out-of-control
    administrative state that empowers the executive branch
    to make sweeping changes in American lives.” He adds,
    “And a more conservative court is likely to have less
    patience for possible Trump shenanigans domestically
    (although foreign policy is a different story).” Trevor
    Burrus is a research fellow in the Cato Institute’s
    Robert Levy Center for Constitutional Studies and
    managing editor of the Cato Supreme Court Review.
    Contact him at (202) 789-5200 (DC); tburrus@cato.org

    8. ==> Has #MeToo Ruined Dating?

    The “Me Too Movement” went viral via social media as a
    way for women to speak up about sexual assault and
    harassment. But many men are now confused and trying to
    grasp the “new normal” of dating and relating to women
    in the workplace without getting into trouble. “There
    are definitely some ways in which the ‘Me Too Movement’
    has missed the boat,” says Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. The
    movement has created a grey area that we are having a
    difficult time navigating. Jennifer, a seasoned
    counselor and expert on setting and keeping healthy
    boundaries, can help your audience unpack how they are
    really feeling about the #MeToo Movement without
    judgement or bias! Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a writer
    and counselor. She has worked with hundreds of clients
    promoting personal growth and healthier relationship
    skills. Contact Jennifer Cochern at (208) 571-2511;
    jenc.thebridge@gmail.com

    9. ==> Why You Should Get a Tan this Summer

    We’ve all been told to slather on sunscreen to protect
    our skin from the damaging rays of the sun, but Dr. Jim
    Roach says we’ve got it all wrong; the sun is good for
    us and could even prevent cancer! Dr. Roach will
    discuss why he tells his patients to get a dark tan in
    the summer, how much sun is safe, the potential dangers
    of sunscreen, and even how to prevent wrinkles from the
    sun. He’ll also discuss a new study that found that
    higher levels of vitamin D reduced the risk of breast
    cancer by 82%, and how vitamin D can block estrogen and
    increase testosterone, which could help reduce
    autoimmune disorders, anxiety and waist size and boost
    libido and confidence. Jim Roach, MD, a leading
    integrative practitioner who has appeared on numerous
    radio and TV programs, is a speaker, consultant,
    educator, researcher, and widely sought clinician with
    patients from across the country His latest book,
    “Vital Strategies in Cancer,” will be released this
    fall. Contact him at (859) 846-4453 (office);
    jproach@aol.com

    10. ==> What those House-Flipping Shows Never Tell You

    It sounds like a great idea – buy a house, pour a few
    thousand dollars at it, then sell it for monster
    profit. But when the market reverses or corrects
    itself, buyers bail, loans are called in, money becomes
    scarce, and flipping proves a flop. Bestselling author
    and successful property manager Dan Lieberman says that
    owning and managing rental properties is as close to a
    market-proof investment in real estate as you can get.
    He’ll discuss his experience during boom and bust
    markets, and how, when he used retail models for
    customer service, he transformed undesirable properties
    – and neighborhoods – into sought-after addresses.
    Dan’s previous books have been featured in the New York
    Times, the LA Times, and other major-market
    publications. He has appeared on CBS This Morning and
    CNN. Dan can be reached at (510) 867-7424;
    DLieberman@MilestoneCA.com

    11. ==> California is Burning!

    Wildfire season started off with a bang this year, with
    upwards of 60 wildfires ruining more than the 4thof
    July festivities thousands of Americans had planned.
    Wildfires destroy landscapes both residential and
    commercial, devastate literally millions of acres of
    wildlife, and upend the economy. Last year alone,
    California suffered $160 billion worth of damage.
    Californian entrepreneur Jim Moseley has seen firsthand
    the devastating effect of these fires, and will discuss
    the effects of the fires, as well as a new technology
    being used to fire-proof new constructions, a material
    repurposed from a blanket designed by NASA. Featured on
    the May cover of Malibu Times magazine, Moseley, a
    Grammy-nominated trombonist (Google “Moseley Trombone”
    and enjoy!) can be reached at (818) 486-4662; and
    jim@SunFireDefense.com

    12. ==> Why So Many Wild Animal Attacks Lately?

    In recent weeks, we’ve heard about hikers, bikers and
    campers being confronted/attacked and even killed by
    mountain lions. Plus, there are often stories about
    destructive home invasions by bears, children being
    attacked by coyotes, and other brazen wild creatures
    wandering into civilization. Nature expert Bruce
    Hemming, author of 4 Seconds Until Impact: The
    Skyrocketing Attacks by Predators on Humans, says
    growing populations of animals (no longer threatened or
    endangered) present the problems. Laws that limited
    hunting and trapping have done their job too well. Now
    it’s often innocent human beings in peril. Interview
    Hemming to learn how we can revamp safety programs to
    protect everyone, especially people. He will explore
    on-air: Which wilderness creatures have rebounded
    most. What compels many animals to attack people or
    invade human settings. How can we update animal
    conservation laws? How unsafe is the great outdoors?
    Book Bruce Hemming at (605) 464-4618 (SD);
    bruse2025@gmail.com

    13. ==> What Your Insurance Company is Hiding from You

    Most people buy insurance from a friendly agent at a
    specific time and for a specific purpose… but did you
    know that 90% of all policies lapse before maturity? Or
    that when you don’t need your policy any longer you
    could sell it? For cash? Chances are you have no idea
    the hidden cash value of your policy… or that you are
    paying more than you should for the policy you have.
    Interview David Kottler, the Insurance Doctor ™, about
    these and other best kept secrets that insurance
    companies don’t want you to know! He can explain what
    you need to ask to figure out exactly what your policy
    is worth. David is an attorney, entrepreneur, financial
    planner and renowned speaker who combines his legal and
    business experience with a passion for philanthropy.
    Contact David Kottler at (216) 857-0282;
    dkottler0112@gmail.com

    14. ==> Is Peace of Mind Possible in Today’s Crazy
    World?

    Many of your listeners are nearly at their breaking
    point. For them, hiding under the bed, plugging their
    ears and shunning all news are starting to look like
    sensible options. But wait. Dr. Jeanne Sanner says,
    “Don’t put the blanket over your head quite yet.” She
    says she has found a formula that guarantees peace and
    joy when followed step by step. Best of all, it works
    no matter what is going on in the world around you. Dr.
    Sanner will share the steps on air, helping your
    audience to refresh their lives and reboot their
    optimism. She is the author of “Finding Unconditional
    Love a Little Peace at a Time.” She has a doctorate in
    spiritual studies, a master’s in education and a
    bachelor’s in psychology. Reach her at (949) 460-9450;
    jeannesanner@yahoo.com

    15. ==> In the Age of Selfies, Do People Still Collect
    Autographs?

    Steve Long, CEO of Phamous Pholks Furniture Art
    Pillows, has met Richard Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Buzz
    Aldrin, Brian Wilson, Tony Curtis and other famous
    people and has their autographs to prove it—along with
    the stories of how he obtained them. For a fun segment,
    have Steve discuss why even today, the actual
    signatures of famous people still have value. Steve can
    share details about some of his rare autographs,
    including Charlie Chaplin, John Glenn and Sally Ride,
    as well as reveal whose signatures draw the most money
    from collectors. He can also talk about why people love
    celebrities so much, why they identify with them so
    closely and why autograph collecting is far from dead.
    Reach him at (520) 358-2871; steve@phamouspholks.com

    16. ==> Pop Quiz! How’s Your Medical Vocabulary?

    If your doctor tells you your pain is idiopathic, what
    does he mean? Or if he says you need to undergo
    “decompressive laminectomy,” what does that entail? Let
    Dr. Tom Neviaser, AKA “The Doctor Whisperer” come on to
    your show for a fun interactive segment with your host
    and/or callers. He’ll read five funny words or medical
    terms for common problems and see if your host or
    audience can guess what he’s really saying.
    Dr. Tom will also reveal: why people’s pain is not
    where they think it is, what to say to get a busy
    doctor to see you right away, and fascinating things
    about the human body you probably never knew. Reach Dr.
    Tom Neviaser at (540) 718-0666; drdeed1@reagan.com

    17. ==> Is Your Underwear Making You Stupid?

    Millions of women wear bras, shapewear, corsets and
    other undergarments to look better in their clothes. If
    you can trim a few inches with a waist cincher, why
    not? Because when you wear anything that restricts your
    body like that, you also restrict oxygen to the brain
    which can cause a host of problems including mental
    acuity! Even more startling—your kids’ backpack (and
    the one you carried as a kid!) can cause even more
    damage… and it can last a lifetime. “Heavy school
    backpacks are a national crime that has sentenced two
    generations to low brain oxygen,” says Bob Prichard of
    the Somax Institute. Prichard will explain the dangers
    of low brain oxygen (poor school and work performance,
    trouble concentrating, depression, obesity and much
    more), how he discovered the connection between chest
    expansion and brain oxygen, and most importantly, how
    to reverse the damage, even years later. You’ll hear
    amazing stories of raises, promotions, better grades
    and mental improvement after treatment, and your
    listeners will learn a simple way to measure their
    breathing range—and their kids’—using an item you
    already have at home. Bob Prichard is president of the
    Somax Institute and author of “Are You Robbing Your
    Brain of Oxygen?” Contact him at (415) 435-9880 (CA);
    bprichard@somaxsports.com

    18. ==> Funny Questions Little Boys Ask about Sex

    Do mommies poop out babies? Do spiders move into a
    woman’s vagina after she has a baby? If I want to have
    children someday do my wife and I have to have sex?
    Little boys love to ask questions about sex and some of
    them are so outrageous that you can’t help but laugh.
    No one knows this better than Diane Auten, author of
    “The Joys of Raising Boys: the Good, the Bad, and the
    Hilarious.” A professor and communication expert, she
    wrote down the crazy questions her sons Bradley and
    Nate asked in the first ten years of their lives and
    recorded the conversations that ensued after she
    answered them. Your audience will learn that kids are
    paying attention to what they hear and see—including TV
    commercials for Viagra. Diane frequently speaks to
    parents about communicating more effectively with their
    kids. Reach her at (805) 440-6532;
    dauten@hancockcollege.edu

    19. ==> Do a Show on the ‘Prince of New York’

    Prince Serge Obolensky was known as the “Prince of New
    York.” Born a Russian prince in 1890, he married a
    Russian princess, escaped to England from the
    Bolsheviks with a price on his head, immigrated to the
    US with his second wife Alice Astor – an American
    princess – in 1924, and reigned supreme at the St.
    Regis Hotel in Manhattan, working for Vincent Astor who
    asked him to help restore the grand hotel beyond its
    former glory. In 1931, at the age of 53, Serge joined
    the Commandos under “Wild Bill” Donovan and completed
    two successful missions parachuting into Nazi-occupied
    Europe. Ivan Obolensky, Serge’s grandson, has fond
    memories of meeting his legendary grandfather for lunch
    at the St. Regis and has many amazing, true stories to
    relate, not only about his grandfather but also the
    Astors and American aristocratic life at that time.
    Invite him on your show for the most interesting
    interview you do all year! Obolensky is the author of
    the novel “Eye of the Moon.” Contact him at (818)
    662-9731; ivan@smithobolenskymedia.com

    20. ==> Summer DIY Bug & Sun Recipes

    Summer is the time to head out into the great outdoors
    and enjoy nature. But somehow it doesn’t seem so
    natural to slather on sunscreen and bug spray. Invite
    Jen Coken to share DIY recipes for everything from bug
    repellant to after-sun care. “Did you know that
    lavender has been proven to be as effective as DEET at
    keeping the bugs away? Stop buying all of those
    expensive products filled with chemicals and make your
    own at home!” Coken will share recipes using common
    household ingredients you probably already have on hand
    including witch hazel and essential oils like lavender
    and peppermint. She’ll also offer your audience a free
    eBook with the recipes. Jen Coken is a wellness
    lifestyle expert and a frequent contributor on radio
    and TV. Contact her at (303) 859-9081;
    jencoken@gmail.com

  • 07/12/18 RTIR Newsletter: Trade War, Summer and Family Time, Active Wildfires

    July 12, 2018

    01. Trump’s Trade War Talk: Just Walk Away
    02. We’re Already in a Trade War: How America Can Win
    03. Trump and NATO: Same Old Argument Minus Politeness
    04. Libertarian: Brett Kavanaugh Isn’t So Bad
    05. Is Your Bra or Girdle Making You Stupid?
    06. Open Letter: “Deal with Russia Now”
    07. Psychologist: Thai Boys May Not Be Scarred
    08. Separated Children Will Never Forget
    09. Summer Shouldn’t Mean Going Hungry
    10. Got Vacation Plans and a Tax Problem? Don’t Pack Yet
    11. Tips to Destress a Special Needs Vacation
    12. Enjoy Your Summer Vacation — Even with Family!
    13. Why More Wild Animals Are Attacking Innocent People
    14. As of Today, there are 60 Active Wildfires in the US
    15. Invest in Yourself Now Before Things Go South
    16. Why Work-Life Balance Never Works
    17. Nixing Sugar Can Increase Cancer Survival Rates
    18. Are Your Kids Safe at Summer Sports Camp?
    19. Bad Things Happen When You’re Starving for More Meaning
    20. 5 Ways Life in the Future Will Be Like Star Trek
    =======================================

    1. ==> Trump’s Trade War Talk: Just Walk Away

    The Senate is pushing back on President Trump’s tariff
    and trade policies while he’s in Europe battling over
    the same issues with allies. In an op-ed for Project
    Syndicate, Dani Rodrik writes, “Trump may well want a
    trade war, but he cannot have it on his own. A trade
    war requires other economies to retaliate and escalate.
    And there are compelling reasons why they should not do
    so.” He adds, “Trump’s protectionism may yet result in
    a global trade war, with eventual economic consequences
    that are far more serious than the self-harm it entails
    at present. But if that happens, it will be as much the
    result of miscalculation and overreaction on the part
    of Europe and China as of Trump’s folly.” Dani Rodrik
    is professor of international political economy at
    Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of
    Government. He is the author of “The Globalization
    Paradox: Democracy and the Future of the World
    Economy,” “Economics Rules: The Rights and Wrongs of
    the Dismal Science,” and, most recently, “Straight Talk
    on Trade: Ideas for a Sane World Economy.” Contact him
    at dani_rodrik@harvard.edu or @rodrikdani

    2. ==> We’re Already in a Trade War: How America Can
    Win

    The tit-for-tat exchange of tariffs and threats between
    the U.S. and its trading partners is much in the news,
    but we’re already in a trade war, one we’re losing
    badly, says attorney James Stuber. Author of the recent
    book, “What if Things Were Made in America Again,”
    Stuber explains our foolish policies, like postal rates
    making it cheaper to mail a parcel from China than from
    Indiana, and negotiating to effectively become China’s
    colony — selling them farm goods and crude oil in
    exchange for sophisticated manufactured products. In a
    lively and provocative interview, Stuber explains how
    the real solution lies with American consumers buying
    things made in American communities. James A. Stuber is
    the founder of Made in America Again, a movement of
    consumers dedicated to rebuilding the American middle
    class by buying things made in American communities.
    Stuber is an attorney and entrepreneur who formerly
    served as legislative assistant to a member of the
    United States House of Representatives. Contact him at
    (610) 608-5074; james.stuber@themadeinamericabook.com.

    3. ==> Trump and NATO: Same Old Argument Minus
    Politeness

    President Trump is telling NATO allies the U.S. won’t
    be the group’s piggy bank. He’s trying to get other
    member nations to contribute more funds but Elisabeth
    Braw of the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
    says Trump’s not the first president to do so. “Lots of
    American presidents and administrations have made that
    point and pleaded with allies to increase spending.
    They just did it more politely.” She says, “I think
    Trump does have a point, but I think the way in which
    he’s making his point is very unhelpful, because he’s
    so unpopular here in Europe. If he bullies European
    leaders into spending more domestically, I think it
    would be foolish for them to spend as much as he wants
    them to because they will be seen as essentially just
    obeying his commands.” The Center for European Policy
    Analysis is a non-profit, non-partisan, public policy
    research institute. Elisabeth Braw is an Adjunct Fellow
    at CEPA and a senior consultant at the London
    headquarters of Control Risks, the global risk
    consulting firm. She was previously a journalist, most
    recently with the Christian Science Monitor. Contact
    Michal Harmata at (202) 551 9202;
    michal.harmata@cepa.org

    4. ==> Libertarian: Brett Kavanaugh Isn’t So Bad

    Many on the left are worried about a more conservative
    Supreme Court now that President Trump has nominated
    Brett Kavanaugh to take the place of retiring Justice
    Anthony Kennedy. The CATO Institute’s Trevor Burrus
    says those concerns are reasonable, but they shouldn’t
    be apocalyptic. “The reality is that gay marriage isn’t
    going anywhere, Roe v. Wade will probably not be
    overturned, and a court with a Justice Kavanaugh could
    help rein in an executive branch that has become too
    powerful.” What positives might we see from a more
    conservative court? Burrus says, “For one, a more
    conservative court would rein in an out-of-control
    administrative state that empowers the executive branch
    to make sweeping changes in American lives.” He adds,
    “And a more conservative court is likely to have less
    patience for possible Trump shenanigans domestically
    (although foreign policy is a different story).” Trevor
    Burrus is a research fellow in the Cato Institute’s
    Robert Levy Center for Constitutional Studies and
    managing editor of the Cato Supreme Court Review.
    Contact him at (202) 789-5200 (DC); tburrus@cato.org

    5. ==> Is Your Bra or Girdle Making You Stupid?

    Millions of women wear bras, shapewear, corsets and
    other undergarments to look better in their clothes. If
    you can trim a few inches, why
    not? Because when you wear anything that restricts your
    body like that, you also restrict oxygen to the brain
    which can cause a host of problems including mental
    acuity! Even more startling—your kids’ backpack (and
    the one you carried as a kid!) can cause even more
    damage… and it can last a lifetime. “Heavy school
    backpacks are a national crime that has sentenced two
    generations to low brain oxygen,” says Bob Prichard of
    the Somax Institute. Prichard will explain the dangers
    of low brain oxygen (poor school and work performance,
    trouble concentrating, depression, obesity and much
    more), how he discovered the connection between chest
    expansion and brain oxygen, and most importantly, how
    to reverse the damage, even years later. You’ll hear
    amazing stories of raises, promotions, better grades
    and mental improvement after treatment, and your
    listeners will learn a simple way to measure their
    breathing range—and their kids’—using an item you
    already have at home. Bob Prichard is president of the
    Somax Institute and author of “Are You Robbing Your
    Brain of Oxygen?” Contact him at (415) 435-9880 (CA);
    bprichard@somaxsports.com

    6. ==> Open Letter: “Deal with Russia Now”

    Controversies over “Russiagate” and U.S.-Russian
    relations took a new turn yesterday as The Nation
    magazine published a rare open letter from an array of
    prominent Americans calling for “concrete steps … to
    ease tensions between the nuclear superpowers.” Titled
    “Common Ground: For Secure Elections and True National
    Security,” the open letter was signed by Gloria
    Steinem; Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg;
    Pulitzer Prize-winning writers Alice Walker and Viet
    Thanh Nguyen; former New Mexico governor and ambassador
    to the United Nations Bill Richardson; Phil Donahue;
    former White House counsel John Dean; The Nation
    publisher and editor Katrina vanden Heuvel; Boston
    University professor emeritus Andrew Bacevich; and more
    than a dozen others. The letter says, “We must reach
    common ground,” the letter says, “to safeguard common
    interests — taking steps to protect the nation’s
    elections and to prevent war between the world’s two
    nuclear superpowers.” Contact Katrina vanden Heuvel at
    press@thenation.com; @KatrinaNation or Andrew Bacevich
    at bacevich@bu.edu

    7. ==> Psychologist: Thai Boys May Not Be Scarred

    While many psychologists debate the long-term effects
    on the teens rescued from a Thai cave, Frank Farley,
    Ph.D. says they may not be as ‘scarred’ as many fear
    given their age and the fact that they were trapped
    together as a team. “Perhaps we may see post-traumatic
    growth, not PTSD, where these boys will be strengthened
    by this experience, so that future risks or challenges
    will be more readily dealt with psychologically and
    overcome, invoking the old adage ‘What doesn’t kill you
    makes you stronger.’ If they could handle this
    experience they can handle anything! We focus too much
    on PTSD in these unusual situations, and not enough on
    the positive psychology that can come from them.”
    Farley is a professor at Temple University and a former
    president of the American Psychological Association.
    Contact him at (215) 668-7581; frank.farley@comcast.net

    8. ==> Separated Children Will Never Forget

    Like many people, Linda Blackmer is horrified by the
    Trump administration’s policy of separating children
    from their parents who fled their homeland for a better
    life. And as a social worker and victim of childhood
    trauma Linda can shed light on what it is like for the
    children taken away from parents and placed in camps
    where they do not have the love and security of their
    families. “Loss of a parent to death, abandonment or
    separation is one of the most heart-wrenching
    experiences a child can endure,” Linda says. She will
    also say that our government is teaching these children
    that the world is an unsafe place and inflicting wounds
    that will take a lifetime to heal. Meanwhile, their
    parents sit in jail feeling guilt, worry, despair,
    panic and their own trauma that will no doubt be passed
    on to future generations. Linda Blackmer is a pen name
    for the licensed social worker who wrote “My Father’s
    Eyes: A Story of Stolen Lives.” Reach her at (505)
    402-1088; lshan71183@aol.com

    9. ==> Summer Shouldn’t Mean Going Hungry

    For many American children, summer vacation means
    sunshine, hot days and freedom from homework and early
    bedtimes. But for millions of kids and their families,
    it also brings fear. How are they going to eat during
    those three months? Food activist and historian Julia
    Hudson-Richards says tens of millions of children rely
    on government assistance to eat lunch for nine months
    of the year. And their need doesn’t go away when the
    last bell rings in June. “Low-income parents often
    struggle to feed their kids during the summer. Families
    who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
    benefits don’t get extra money just because school is
    out, and low-wage jobs don’t come with a summer bump in
    the paycheck. Some may even decide it doesn’t make
    sense to keep working ? especially if the cost of child
    care for younger kids negates the income their job (or
    jobs) brings in.” She’ll discuss issues that contribute
    to the problem and ways to get kids and families the
    food they need. Julia Hudson-Richards studies the
    environment, food and the people who produce it and
    teaches at Penn State University. Contact her at
    jah71@psu.edu or (814) 949-5809

    10. ==> Got Vacation Plans and a Tax Problem? Don’t
    Pack Yet

    If you owe the IRS a significant amount of money and
    haven’t made arrangements to deal with the issue, don’t
    pack your bags for vacation just yet. Tax and financial
    expert Abby Eisenkraft warns travelers with tax issues,
    “Your passport can be confiscated!” She’ll discuss what
    the IRS is doing, how they work with the State
    Department, and how you can get help… before you head
    to the airport. Frequently quoted by the press, she is
    one of the leading experts on IRS problems and how to
    avoid them. Eisenkraft is the author of “101 Ways to
    Stay Off the IRS Radar” and “Combat Tax-Related
    Identity Theft.” Contact her at (347) 598-0111;
    abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

    11. ==> Tips to Destress a Special Needs Vacation

    It’s stressful enough planning a family vacation, but
    when a loved one has Down Syndrome, Autism, or another
    developmental disability, it can be downright
    overwhelming. For help in planning a trip and how to
    navigate once there, invite Deb Shumard, director of
    Beyond Our Boundaries, to share tips on making
    reservations, finding accessible transportation and
    learning about discounts that could save you money.
    Beyond Our Boundaries provides chaperoned “Trips of a
    Lifetime” for adults with developmental disabilities
    and video tours hosted by people with developmental
    disabilities. Contact Deb Shumard at (330) 309-0838;
    Debshumard@sbcglobal.net

    12. ==> Enjoy Your Summer Vacation — Even with Family!

    Sun, fun, and quality time with the family isn’t too
    much to ask of a family vacation, is it? Unfortunately,
    it is. Vacations can be a lot of pressure; between the
    forced togetherness, new environments, and non-stop
    activities to keep everyone entertained, it’s no wonder
    that moms and dads return home more exhausted than
    ever. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith advocates for a mindful,
    vacation state-of-mind that lasts all year long. When
    parents slow down the schedule, dial back expectations,
    and learn to listen to their children and each other,
    they’ll find it easier to enjoy family-time and return
    back from vacation relaxed, refreshed, and recharged.
    Dr. Saundra will reveal the seven kinds of rest that
    will rejuvenate exhausted moms and dads, and actually
    make family vacation the quality together-time it’s
    meant to be. Dr. Saundra’s advice and expertise has
    been featured in Woman’s Day and Prevention magazines.
    You can reach her at DrDaltonSmith@gmail.com or (256)
    405-9765.

    13. ==> Why More Wild Animals Are Attacking Innocent
    People

    In recent weeks, we’ve heard about hikers, bikers and
    campers being confronted/attacked and even killed by
    mountain lions. Plus, there are often stories about
    destructive home invasions by bears, children being
    attacked by coyotes, and other brazen wild creatures
    wandering into civilization. Nature expert Bruce
    Hemming, author of “4 Seconds Until Impact: The
    Skyrocketing Attacks by Predators on Humans,” says
    growing populations of animals (no longer threatened or
    endangered) present the problems. Laws that limited
    hunting and trapping have done their job too well. Now
    it’s often innocent human beings in peril. Interview
    Hemming to learn how we can revamp safety programs to
    protect everyone, especially people. He will explore
    on-air: Which wilderness creatures have rebounded
    most. What compels many animals to attack people or
    invade human settings. How can we update animal
    conservation laws? How unsafe is the great outdoors?
    Book Bruce Hemming at (605) 464-4618 (SD);
    bruse2025@gmail.com.

    14. ==> As of Today, there are 60 Active Wildfires in
    the US

    Wildfire season started off with a bang this year, with
    upwards of 60 wildfires ruining more than the 4th of
    July festivities thousands of Americans had planned.
    Wildfires destroy landscapes both residential and
    commercial, devastate literally millions of acres of
    wildlife, and upend the economy. Last year alone,
    California suffered $160 billion worth of damage.
    Californian entrepreneur Jim Moseley has seen firsthand
    the devastating effect of these fires, and will discuss
    the effects of the fires, as well as a new technology
    being used to fire-proof new constructions, a material
    repurposed from a blanket designed by NASA. Featured on
    the May cover of Malibu Times magazine, Moseley, a
    Grammy-nominated trombonist (Google “Moseley Trombone”
    and enjoy!) can be reached at (818) 486-4662;
    jim@SunFireDefense.com.??

    15. ==> Invest in Yourself Now Before Things Go South

    The stock market has been going up and unemployment is
    low but author Wm Hovey Smith says the future is
    anything but certain and now is the best time to invest
    in yourself. Worried about job losses caused by trade
    wars, automation, robots and companies moving offshore?
    Hovey will tell your audience how to protect themselves
    by preparing to start their own businesses. He’ll
    explain how to overcome fear, ways to enhance
    entrepreneurial skills, how to pick a successful
    business opportunity and much more. Smith says just
    about anything you can imagine can be turned into a
    moneymaking opportunity and it’s a myth that a person
    can do only one business in his lifetime. Hovey Smith
    is the author of 15 books and has produced hundreds of
    YouTube videos. With multiple academic degrees, he has
    spoken at business forums in China and Austria. Contact
    him at (478) 552-7455; hoveysmith@bellsouth.net

    16. ==> Why Work-Life Balance Never Works

    Forget trying to balance your personal and work lives,
    says author and business coach Paula Black. “Work and
    personal lives are never in balance,” she asserts. “You
    can’t compartmentalize your life… but you can work it
    so that the two exist in harmony.” Black will discuss
    what to do when work success feels empty, how to make
    decisions about career and life that work for you, and
    why everyone should look for their own personal North
    Star. “Take the time to look inward to find what fuels
    you. What gets you up in the morning? Who is the most
    important person on the planet to you? The answers can
    inspire you to find your true calling.” Paula Black has
    advised lawyers, accountants, financial advisors, media
    professionals, real estate professionals and small
    business owners on finding harmony between work,
    family, and play. She is the author of the Little Black
    Book series, which includes “A Lawyers Guide to
    Creating a Life, Not Just a Living.” Contact her at
    (305) 859-9554; paula@paulablack.com

    17. ==> How Nixing Sugar Can Dramatically Increase
    Cancer Survival Rates

    When Anthony Randle’s wife Jessica was diagnosed with
    stage four breast cancer, her doctors told her she
    could eat whatever she wanted while undergoing
    aggressive treatments. But after having a poignant
    dream about his late grandmother who was a gifted
    energy healer, Anthony began doing his own research and
    discovered some shocking facts. “I learned that sugar
    actually feeds cancer,” he says. After elimination
    sugar from her diet, Jessica sailed through chemo with
    virtually no side effects. “After every treatment, I
    wanted her to relax and nap,” he says. “But she would
    have so much energy that we would go play tennis. The
    ball would rush past me!” He shares his poignant
    experiences in his acclaimed book “The True Story of a
    Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver: The Struggle
    Within,” and can reveal how he and his wife made it
    through this traumatic experience healthier and happier
    than ever. Contact him at arandle1076@ gmail.com; (702)
    533-6667.

    18. ==> Are Your Kids Safe at Summer Sports Camp?

    It’s summer sports camp season and there are kids on
    the playing field all over the country. As a parent,
    should you be worried about concussions? The NFL,
    college and high school football are under attack
    because of the high risk of concussions and the
    resulting health consequences. But what if there was a
    way to make concussions a thing of the past? Or at
    least a way to diagnose and treat traumatic brain
    injuries (TBI’s) more easily and quickly? Interview Dr.
    Paul Wand to hear about a new protocol that could do
    all that and more. He along with other private
    practitioners have created ways to diagnosis and treat
    concussions which if put into place could save the NFL,
    as well as other sports where concussions happen on a
    regular basis. Paul Wand, MD, PA has been a medical
    doctor for 35 years specializing in the field of
    Neurology. Contact Dr. Wand at (954) 344-9772;
    paulwandmd@gmail.com

    19. ==> Bad Things Happen When You’re Starving for More
    Meaning

    Troubled relationships. Disappointing career. Emotional
    frustrations, stress and setbacks. Money woes. Such
    problems happen when you’re missing enough meaning
    (defined as positive impact), says sought-after speaker
    Bob Lichtenbert, author of “Making Meaning” and the
    abridged “Maximizing Meaning.” Bob’s insights can help
    audiences discover more purpose and fulfillment at any
    age. On-air Bob will share stories of his own life
    turnaround (such as seeing his newborn son in the crib
    for the first time and realizing how he needed true
    meaning pronto!). Bob’s advice, tips and aphorisms have
    already helped many readers and followers to make more
    meaning and thrive. Ask Bob to explain: What is
    meaning, and why do we need to make more of it? Why
    make meaning for other people? How can one make more
    meaning? Contact Bob at (773) 481-0544 (IL);
    seekerofmeaning@yahoo.com.

    20. ==> 5 Ways Life in the Future Will Be Like Star
    Trek

    What will humankind be able to accomplish by the 30th
    Century? Can we hope for the technological advancements
    and global peace envisioned in Star Trek shows and
    movies? Discover the good news when you interview
    acclaimed scientific researcher Mark Kingston Levin,
    Ph.D. Author of the stirring “30th Century Trilogy,”
    Dr. Levin reveals an intriguing, scientifically
    plausible future. He will explore how humanity (as
    shared in Star Trek) could: end disease and poverty …
    use A.I. for amazing innovations … reverse aging and
    control longevity so the human lifespan expands
    remarkably … enjoy positive societal changes in a
    violence-free world … master the resources of Earth’s
    continents and oceans without harming the environment …
    advance so space travel (and living on other planets)
    will be common … help our descendants be more creative,
    artistic, and much wealthier … even benefit from time
    travel! Learn how we can realize such positive Star
    Trek-esque things much earlier than expected. Contact
    Dr. Levin at (858) 531-4852;
    markkingstonlevin@gmail.com.