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12/12/19 RTIR Newsletter: The Truth about Santa, Holiday Addiction, The Sugar Witch

December 12, 2019

01. Are Jews a Nation or Religion?
02. Beyond Bombshell Report: Inside Afghanistan
03. And You Thought the White House Couldn’t Get Any Weirder
04. Hilarious Holiday Show: ‘Deck The Hallmark’ Podcast Guys
05. The Truth about Santa Claus: How St. Nick Became Santa
06. Make 2020 the Year You Fall in Love with Yourself
07. Seeing Miracles in Everyday Life
08. Holiday Addiction Advice
09. How to Feast Without Overindulging
10. It’s OK to Escape the Holidays
11. Are You Violating the Ten Commandments of Pain?
12. Spirituality — The Missing Link for Wellness?
13. Can Anyone Learn to be Happy?
14. Burned-Out, Worn-Out, Ready to Get Out — Setting New Opportunities for Teachers
15. 10 Tips to Breathe Better Today
16. Keeping Beds Dry Night after Night
17. Sugar Witch Helps You Overpower Your Sugar Habit
18. Psychiatrist Reveals 7 Words to Never Say When Talking to Yourself
19. How a Psychologist Who’s Survived So Much Can Help YOU
20. How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen

1.==> Are Jews a Nation or Religion?

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order
that defines Judaism as a nationality and not just a
religion, which means discrimination against Jews would
be a violation of a key civil rights law. The White
House says the change will combat anti-Semitism on
college campuses, but not all Jews are happy with the
decision claiming it’s actually designed to have a
chilling effect on free speech and crack down on campus
critics of Israel rather than fight anti-Semitism.
Rabbi Alissa Wise says criticism of Israel is not the
same as anti-Semitism. “Trump said Jews would vote for
him because they like money. And yet now he suddenly
pretends to care about Jewish safety? He has never
cared about stopping antisemitism — this executive
order is about silencing Palestinians and the people
who speak up with them.” Rabbi Wise is acting co-
executive director of Jewish Voice for Peace. Contact
Sonya Meyerson-Knox at sonya@jvp.org

2. ==> Beyond Bombshell Report: Inside Afghanistan

A bombshell report detailing how successive U.S.
administrations misled the public about the nearly two-
decade-long war in Afghanistan went mostly ignored by
lawmakers – and the public — this week. The war is the
longest armed conflict in U.S. history and has cost
roughly 2,400 lives and more than $2 trillion yet most
Americans know little about the region or the people.
Bring Cat Parenti on your show to discuss her
experiences there, where she lived on and off for 20-
years. Parenti survived the political twists and turns
of Afghan history from King Zahir Shah through the rise
of the Taliban and started a successful business
selling antique clothing and jewelry to U.S. museums
and museum shops. She’ll discuss what it was like to be
a woman traveling alone through the war-torn country,
the rise of resistance fighters after the Soviet
invasion—including female fighters—and her work in the
resistance movement, and how the Taliban came to power.
Cat Parenti has shared her first-hand knowledge of
Afghanistan in numerous media interviews, in
presentations on Afghanistan at the U.N., and in
several books including “Afghanistan: A Memoir from
Brooklyn to Kabul.” Contact Cat Parenti at (520)
508-0211; cat.parenti@gmail.com

3.==> And You Thought the White House Couldn’t Get Any Weirder

Did you know James Monroe used to enjoy swimming nude
in the Potomac River? Or that doctors once held a press
conference to announce Dwight Eisenhower moved his
bowels? Or that Calvin Coolidge often conferred with a
raccoon? Or that First Lady Florence Harding gave press
interviews in her negligee? Or that George H.W. Bush
took showers with his dog? Author Hal Marcovitz can
talk about the many strange stories that have been
circulating around the White House since John and
Abigail Adams occupied the Executive Mansion, including
some very odd stories about the current occupant.
Marcovitz, a longtime journalist, is the author of the
novel “Painting the White House,” which tells the story
of an ordinary house painter who finds himself at the
center of White House intrigues and misadventures.
Contact him at (215) 718-6807 or hmarcovitz@aol.com

4. ==> Hilarious Holiday Show: ‘Deck The Hallmark’ Podcast Guys

Who would have thought The Hallmark Channel would
strike gold making Christmas movies? And who would have
thought those sometimes-cheesy movies would spawn the
hilarious Deck The Hallmark podcast? Three guys, with
three different takes, put each Hallmark Christmas
movie under the microscope for an in-depth review each
podcast, resulting in over a million listens and
appearances on Good Morning America. They’ve even been
able to feature some of the stars of the movies
(although they’re still pursuing perennial Hallmark
lead, Candace Cameron Bure). The guys are available to
talk about Season 2 of their popular podcast. Bring
them on-air for a fun show. Contact Daniel Thompson at
(864) 571-2845; Dthompson@rtirguests.com

5. ==> The Truth about Santa Claus: How St. Nick Became
Santa

Everyone is familiar with Santa Claus, with his big
belly, white beard, pink cheeks and omnipresent sack of
toys for children. Most people know that the
inspiration for Santa was Saint Nicholas, a priest and
bishop who lived in the third century A.D., but few
know much about the real man in the red suit. Wayne Van
Der Wal, a school psychologist and practicing
Christian, wants to change that. Invite him on your
show and hear how St. Nicholas overcame childhood
tragedy, felt called by God to take a vow of poverty,
endured horrific persecution for his religious faith,
and went on to become one of the most beloved,
generous, loving, and famous figures in human history.
The author of the historical novel “The Gospel of Santa
Claus,” will fascinate your audience as he shares
details of St. Nicholas’ extraordinary life and what
Santa Claus has in common with St. Nick. He’ll also
explain how writing the book changed the way he and his
family celebrate Christmas each year and how anyone can
have the best Christmas season ever, even on a limited
budget. Contact Wayne Van Der Wal at (775) 338-4300;
wav66@yahoo.com

6. ==> Make 2020 the Year You Fall in Love with
Yourself

Come January 1st people all around us will resolve to
eat healthier, lose weight, or make some other life
change in the hopes of becoming a better person and
living a more fulfilling life. But personal growth
expert and author Joffre McClung says there’s a better
path to a happier, more contented life and you don’t
have to give up anything or join a gym! “There really
is nothing as important to your quality of life than
your level of self-love,” says Joffre. Invite her to
share three tips your listeners can do daily to raise
their level of self-love and explain why that’s so
important. “Your level of self-love not only determines
how you see yourself, but governs how you experience
the world around you,” she says. “It’s the prism
through which you see and define all things!” Joffre
McClung has appeared on dozens of radio and TV shows
and podcasts. She’s a former media producer and
independent filmmaker. “The Heart of the Matter” is her
latest book. Contact her at (917) 994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Seeing Miracles in Everyday Life

People love stories about miracles, particularly at
holiday time. But, as Barry Shore will tell you,
miracles are not just for Christmas or Hanukkah, they
are hiding in plain sight on any given day. Bring Barry
on your show to explain his SMILE process, an acronym
for Seeing Miracles in Life Every day, and how even
adults can learn to develop their SOW, the Sense of
Wonder eight-year-olds routinely exhibit. Your audience
will take away a sense of gratitude for what is right
with their lives instead of focusing on what they
perceive is missing. A former quadriplegic, Shore’s
mission is spreading the joy of being alive no matter
what adversities people face. He hosts The Joy of
Living radio program and podcast and has been featured
in or appeared on O Magazine, Fox, NBC, ABC, and
Forbes. Contact him at (310) 770-4685;
barry@barryshore.com

8. ==> Holiday Addiction Advice

1 out of 3 people suffers from an addiction of some
sort and the holidays – from Thanksgiving through New
Year’s – are full of stressful situations AND ample
opportunities to imbibe. Michael McGee, M.D. says the
combination can be especially explosive and
uncomfortable at family gatherings and work functions!
Invite Dr. McGee to share 5 tips to deal with everyone
from an obnoxious drunken uncle to a flirtatious and
inappropriate coworker. He’ll help your audience
navigate the uncomfortable experience in the moment,
whether at home or at the office holiday party, and
share ways you can (and can’t) help an addict accept
treatment and recover. Dr. Michael McGee trained at
Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools and has helped
hundreds of patients beat their addictions. He’s the
author of “The Joy of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide
to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact Dr. McGee at (978)
360-6071; mdm@wellmind.com

9. ==> How to Feast Without Overindulging

The endless temptation of delicious holiday food can
break the diet of even the most committed healthy
eater. Is there any way to enjoy holiday meals without
overindulging? Invite physician Dr. Ed Dodge to reveal
easy ways to join in the festivities without eating too
much and falling off the wagon. You’ll also learn which
foods will help you feel full without loading you up
with fat and sodium. His latest book “Family: A Family
Doc’s Memoir of Life in Africa and the US” shares his
journey from his childhood in the wilds of Africa where
he enjoyed exotic fruits and ate antelope and buffalo,
to experiencing culture shock as a teen coming to the
US. After becoming a physician, he returned to Africa
to work, and later to volunteer. Dr. Dodge hosted
Healthy Living Radio and has interviewed groundbreaking
leaders in medicine. He has been honored by the Johns
Hopkins University Center for a Livable Future. Contact
him at (352) 228-9641 (TX); afritim36@gmail.com

10. ==> It’s OK to Escape the Holidays

If the holidays stress you out, getting out of town
might be the answer! “Many people who feel overly
stressed by the holidays are actually feeling stressed
by all the people they need to please. Learning how to
set good boundaries around the holidays can really
help!” says Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. Interview Jennifer
to find out what’s behind all this holiday stress, how
to pinpoint your triggers ahead of time, and when it’s
a good time to pack up and head out of town for the
holidays! “Some people love the holidays – it energizes
them. But for many, the idea of planning their lives 6
weeks (or more) ahead of time doesn’t feel mindful, it
feels manipulative!” says Jennifer. “Many people think
they don’t have a choice around the holidays – but they
DO!” Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a counselor and the
author of “Alignment: Move from Internal Chaos to
Clarity.” She’s worked with hundreds of clients
promoting personal growth and healthier relationship
skills. Contact Jennifer Cochern at (208) 817-2870;
JCochern@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Are You Violating the Ten Commandments of Pain?

At least 25 percent of your listeners experience
chronic pain or love someone who does, and everyone
else would love to learn how they can avoid joining
their ranks! That’s why you’ll want to interview Trevor
Campbell, M.D., a family physician who has worked in
multidisciplinary pain management and opioids reduction
programs and served as medical director for a leading
pain management provider. With a charming South African
accent and a rare ability to speak in layman’s terms,
Dr. Campbell will reveal what the Ten Commandments of
Pain are, shatter myths about what pain is, and reveal
his evidence-based, non-pharmacological approach for
reducing pain and enjoying life more. Dr. Campbell’s
new book is “The Language of Pain: Fast Forward Your
Recovery to Stop Hurting.” Contact him at (250)
217-7832; tcampbell@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Spirituality — The Missing Link for Wellness?

Optimum wellness is elusive for countless people during
these hectic times. Whether we’re worried about
personal/family issues, career challenges, money
limitations or difficult things we hear in the news,
our mental, emotional and even physical health suffer.
Invite popular author and medium Beth Lynch to discuss
how a deeper sense of spirituality can heal us at any
age. She says it’s exactly what’s missing in modern
life! Ask Beth: What are the true benefits of prayer
and meditation? How can spiritual teachings be the most
powerful type of medicine? Will believing in the
afterlife (and even visits from deceased loved ones)
give us strength? How can we see our dreams as
healthful spiritual messages? Why is it so important to
encourage spirituality for others, especially our
children? What about spiritual-based remedies for
anxiety, grief and all types of loss? How can one
embrace or recapture spirituality in one’s life?
Contact Beth at (484) 705-2818; BLynch@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Can Anyone Learn to be Happy?

According to the 2019 UN Report on Happiness, Americans
are the least happy they have ever been for a variety
of reasons. But Jim Ryan believes—and his long career
attests—that happiness and joy are like muscles that
can be strengthened. Invite this upbeat expert on your
program to share the eight characteristics of happy
people that anyone can learn to incorporate into their
life. He’ll also reveal how to avoid the traps we fall
into that lead to unhappiness—including worrying about
what other people think of us. Jim is the author of
“Simple Happiness, 52 Easy Ways to Lighten Up” and a
frequent media guest who gives workshops on happiness
all over the country, even prisons. Contact him at
(631) 203-8441; JRyan@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Burned-Out, Worn-Out, Ready to Get Out —
Setting NEW Opportunities for Teachers

Countless teachers start out loving education yet often
land on the brink of leaving their profession. For a
topic that ultimately impacts every community, hear how
teachers can explore new goals, opportunities and
leads, and how directing their skills elsewhere
benefits everyone. Geraldine Hogan is a former
educator, attorney and judge whose latest book is
“Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals:
Strategies for a Successful Job Change.” Invite
Geraldine to discuss her own inspiring journey and help
listeners appreciate teachers’ challenges. She’ll
relate how educators, other professionals, and
entrepreneurs can recognize and bravely implement
exciting plans for career changes. She’ll start with “3
simple questions to ask yourself before making any
career move” and “whether salary should ever guide you”
plus how to overcome obstacles and hesitations. Invite
call-in questions! Contact Geraldine Hogan at (305)
902-3869; hogan@rtirguests.com

15. ==>10 Tips to Breathe Better Today

We all breathe, right? It’s how we live. But what if
there was a way to harness the power of your breath to
bring in more cheer in the New Year and help you live
your best life? Breathwork is conscious breathing that
promotes wellness. It helps people live intentionally
and transform their lives. And, it all starts with
these 10 tips! Get ready for a fun and informative show
with Lauren Chelec Cafritz as she helps people clear
their emotional gunk and start the New Year off relaxed
and renewed. Chelec Cafritz is the author of “Breath
LOVE” and the founder of Experience Breath. She is a
speaker, coach, and breath expert. Contact Jodi Omear
at BreathLoveMedia@gmail.com or (703) 474-2668.

16. ==> Keeping Beds Dry Night after Night

Does your child or teen do it — even once in a while?
Are older family members also prone to wetting the bed?
Find out more about this common condition that can be
treated, when you interview Jeff Lazarus, M.D. He’ll
discuss his comprehensive home video program “Keeping
the Bed Dry,” which incorporates medical hypnosis for
anyone hoping to finally awaken to a dry bed. Invite
this acclaimed physician to answer questions like: How
does hypnosis work so well to help keep beds dry? What
other advice does he offer for lifestyle and behavior?
What should parents, teachers, coaches and health
professionals know? Why do so many doctors avoid the
issue? Do adult diapers only make things worse? Can the
problem become more noticeable at different times of
year – including during the holiday season? Contact Dr.
Lazarus at (216) 800-0498; jlazarus@rtirguests.com

17. ==> Sugar Witch Helps You Overpower Your Sugar
Habit

They’re calling you: Those seemingly irresistible
candies, desserts and high fructose drinks. For anyone
who wants to avoid all the harmful consequences of
sugar overwhelm from obesity to type-2 diabetes, the
Sugar Witch Marsha Allen can literally be a life-saver.
Invite her to discuss her amazing 60-day program for
living a sweet life minus the sugar addiction, and
clever strategies to embrace healthier snacks and
treats. You’ll learn how to recognize and refuse hidden
super-sweet foods of all types and how to deny and even
prevent cravings (especially at holiday time!) Marsha
hosts the show “Sugar Addicts” on Crown City News TV.
She is the author or “Spoiled Rotten on a Diet: Gluten,
Sugar & Dairy Free Made Simple,” and is the spouse of a
type-2 diabetic who is reversing his disease. Contact
Marsha at (727) 498-8338 or (902) 694-2901;
usmarsha@gmail.com

18. ==> Psychiatrist Reveals 7 Words to Never Say When
Talking to Yourself

Dr. Donald Pet has helped people break addictions,
transform their lives, and radically increase their own
happiness simply by teaching them seven “word
switches.” For example, instead of telling yourself,
you “should” do something, say that you “can” do it.
Instead of saying that something “made” you sad, tell
yourself that you “allowed” it to discourage you.
Instead of saying you feel a lot of anger, tell
yourself that you feel a lot of “energy” about the
situation. These are just some of the ways Dr. Pet has
helped countless people from all walks of life break
the cycle of common emotions and increase their levels
of personal joy and fulfillment. Pet is the founder of
lovingmenow.org. His course is completely free and
designed to have you become a much more loving person.
Contact Dr. Donald Pet (860) 324-9991;
ddpet@comcast.net

19. ==> How a Psychologist Who’s Survived So Much Can
Help YOU

Pratibha Eastwood is a psychologist with very rich and
unusual life experiences. Invite her on your show and
hear how she traversed diverse political realities as a
child of German concentration camp refugees, witnessed
the bloody birth of the Jewish nation, survived four
wars, grew up in boarding schools and even experienced
today’s #MeToo culture. Pratibha’s insights can help
others with their own journey as she reveals what can
make anyone stronger and more resilient through
challenges: openness, curious innocence, cultural
understanding and communication, even during gender
struggles. She will also offer insights for thriving
during this difficult era of mass shootings, disturbing
scandals, border controversies and political division.
Contact Pratibha Eastwood at (808) 518–4378 (HI);
peastwood@rtirguests.com

20. ==> How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen

As the divorced father of two sons, Pastor Eric
Hawthorne knows the struggles that young boys who grow
up without fathers face. “A lot of boys don’t know how
to become men due to that lack of a role model. We need
programs where men help them to learn manhood. It will
impact society for the long haul and keep boys out of
trouble.” Pastor Eric will discuss The Gentleman’s Club
launched by South Carolina elementary school teacher
Raymond Nelson, a program for boys that helps to
instill confidence, self-respect and respect for others
and share how to mentor young fatherless boys to help
them to become great men. A second-generation pastor of
Daystar Deliverance Ministries in Richardson, Texas,
Eric Hawthorne is author of the upcoming “Are You Ready
for Marriage?” Contact Eric at
EHawthorne@rtirguests.com; (214) 225-0769.

12/10/19 RTIR Newsletter: Friday the 13th, God and the Holiday Season, Super-Grandparents

December 10, 2019

01. Doctors Say Trump’s Mental Health is Deteriorating
02. Trump to Jews: You Have No Choice but to Vote for Me
03. New Research: Autocracy Is Hazardous for Your Health
04. Former NFL Pro Jon Dorenbos: Life is Magic
05. Why Do People Fear Friday the 13th?
06. Hit Pause: Stop Replaying Your Family Drama
07. Hey Ma, I’m Home! Meet Your New College Kid
08. Why it’s Hard to Relate (Especially Over the Holidays)
09. Start a New Family Holiday Tradition
10. How to Take God Seriously this Holiday
11. Does God Want Trump to Stay in Office?
12. Watch Out! Workplace Crooks Siphon Profits
13. Is It Possible to Have No Anxiety?
14. The Dark Secrets Jeffrey Epstein Left Behind
15. The One Trait that Leads to Unimaginable Success
16. What’s Going Wrong with America’s Health Delivery System?
17. ‘Become a Millionaire’ Advice Beyond Money Management
18. Put the Clothes Back on Your Audience
19. 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book Now
20. The Luckiest Families Have Super-Grandparents

1.==> Doctors Say Trump’s Mental Health is Deteriorating

A petition signed by 350 psychiatrists and other
mental-health professionals claims that President
Donald Trump’s mental health is deteriorating rapidly
amid impeachment proceedings. “We are convinced that,
as the time of possible impeachment approaches, Donald
Trump has the real potential to become ever more
dangerous, a threat to the safety of our nation,” said
Drs. Bandy Lee, a Yale psychiatrist, Jerrold Post, a
former CIA profiler, and John Zinner, a psychiatrist at
George Washington University. The statement warns that
“(f)ailing to monitor or to understand the
psychological aspects (of impeachment on Mr. Trump), or
discounting them, could lead to catastrophic outcomes.”
The trio, who have all said they are willing to testify
as part of the impeachment inquiry, says Trump appears
to be showing signs of delusion by doubling down on
falsehoods and conspiracy theories. Dr. Bandy Lee is a
professor of psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine
and editor of “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump.”
Contact her at bandy.lee@yale.edu

2. ==> Trump to Jews: You Have No Choice but to Vote for Me

Donald Trump has riled numerous Jewish groups after a
speech this weekend to the Israeli American Council in
Florida. The president referred to some Jewish voters
in the real estate business as ‘brutal killers’ who
will vote for him to dodge a wealth tax and complained
that some Jews ‘don’t love Israel enough.’ Halie
Soifer, executive director of the Jewish Democratic
Council of America (JDCA), says, “We strongly denounce
these vile and bigoted remarks in which the president –
once again – used anti-Semitic stereotypes to
characterize Jews as driven by money and insufficiently
loyal to Israel. He even had the audacity to suggest
that Jews ‘have no choice’ but to support him.” JDCA
actively promotes foreign and domestic policies
consistent with socially progressive, pro-Israel,
Jewish community values. Contact Halie Soifer at (202)
975-0859; press@jewishdems.org

3. ==> New Research: Autocracy Is Hazardous for Your Health

Frustrated by high health-care costs, poorly performing
schools, and corrupt politicians, voters around the
world are embracing populists and autocrats, and it’s
taking a toll on their life expectancy. Director of the
global health program at the Council on Foreign
Relations Thomas Bollyky says research finds that life
expectancy has declined 2 percent on average in former
democracies that have recently transitioned to
autocracy, like Honduras, Nicaragua, Turkey, and
Venezuela. He warns, “Elections and the health of a
nation’s people are increasingly inseparable. Voters
should remain wary of populists who promise to deliver
better health by undermining the accountability, messy
compromise, and slow consensus-building that democracy
requires. This year, the V-Dem Project designated
twenty-four democracies as autocratizing. The United
States is on that list.” The Council on Foreign
Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan
membership organization, think tank, and publisher.
Thomas Bollyky is also an adjunct professor of law at
Georgetown University. Contact him at (202) 509-8517;
tbollyky@cfr.org or CFR media relations at (212)
434-9888 or communications@cfr.org

4.==> Former NFL Pro Jon Dorenbos: Life is Magic

You might recognize him as an NFL All-Pro or as an
elite magician who made the finals of America’s Got
Talent and regularly appears on The Ellen DeGeneres
Show. But Jon Dorenbos says that what he does is not
who he is. Who is he? As a 12-year-old boy, he learned
to coach himself on how to turn tragedy to triumph
after his father murdered his mother. Together, magic
and football saved him, leading to fourteen NFL seasons
on the gridiron and raucous sleight-of-hand
performances to packed houses across the globe. Fast
forward to 2017. After being traded to the New Orleans
Saints, Jon’s world was turned upside down again when a
routine physical revealed a life-threatening heart
condition. Have Jon share his poignant and powerful
story and learn how he persevered, why he forgave, and
how anyone can choose happiness over darkness.
Dorenbos’ new book is “Life is Magic.” Contact Doug
Johnson at (310) 550-4079 or Tim Mooney at (609) 412 –
0746.

5. ==> Why Do People Fear Friday the 13th?

Some folks will be a bit jittery this Friday. Why?
Check the calendar, it’s Friday the 13th! Get ready for
a fun show on common superstitions and the effect that
believing them has on us. Most of us have no idea what
it is about the number 13 that makes it a pariah but
enough people have the fear that it has its own name,
triskaidekaphobia, and fear of Friday the 13th is
called paraskevidekatriaphobia. There’s even a
bestseller franchise of slasher movies called “Friday
the 13th.” Wade Meadows can share some interesting
theories about our dislike of 13—a topic that is
personal for him. Wade was born on, you guessed it,
Friday the 13th and his mother reminded him nearly
every day of his life that for that reason alone he was
cursed. He can also share the journey he underwent to
come to terms with being born that day and how he came
to believe that he is one lucky man today. He is the
author of “Letters from the Ashes” and “Ashes Forged
into Manhood.” Contact him at (225) 224-8697;
WMeadows@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Hit Pause: Stop Replaying Your Family Drama

The holidays can be stressful under the best of
circumstances, but how do you handle being trapped in a
house with argumentative relatives without blowing your
top? Invite Arnoux Goran, author, speaker, and the
world’s #1 expert in personal transformation, to reveal
proven techniques to keep your cool and prevent family
drama from getting out of hand. He’ll discuss common
triggers that set people off and how to remain calm
when family members try to push your buttons. His
forthcoming book “The Answer: How to Change Your Life
and Make Your Dreams Come True” details 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
nationwide. Contact him at (878) 203-8231 (CA);
AGoran@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Hey Ma, I’m Home! Meet Your New College Kid

It’s finally here! That magical reunion you’ve been
dreaming about since you dropped your student off at
college back in August. You’ve been waiting for the
holidays to reconnect with them and your expectations
are at an all-time high! “Many parents are shocked at
how badly that first reunion goes with their student!
What they don’t realize is that their child is
different—and very likely, so are they—so communication
skills need to shift!!” say Tom and Lindy Schneider,
also known as America’s College Advisors. Ask Tom and
Lindy how to be better prepared for that first visit
home, from keeping expectations realistic to quick and
easy conversation starters, all guaranteed to get
students talking and engaged. Lindy and Tom are
professional college advisors who have been featured on
ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, the CW and Inside Edition. Contact
Lindy Schneider at (602) 562-8669;
LSchneider@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Why it’s Hard to Relate (Especially Over the
Holidays)

When’s the last time you had a decent conversation?
Today we find ourselves in an overly connected society
that ironically experiences very little real connection
between individuals. Why? “Much of this can be laid at
the doorstep of technology that reinforces our desire
for convenience (speed and availability) over true
connection – individual to individual – face to face,”
says Ivan Obolensky. Deterioration in the art of
communication can be seen not only across kitchen
tables but also on the national stage. You only have
to look as far as political debates and late-night
pundits to see how far we have fallen. Interview Ivan
to find out how to create meaningful conversations
(start by being curious and interested instead of being
interesting!) and what to avoid at all costs (don’t
commit “assumicide!”) Ivan Obolensky is the author of
“Eye of the Moon.” Contact him at (818) 495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Start a New Family Holiday Tradition

Kids are always impatient to open presents and
sometimes they’re more focused on opening the gifts
than the holiday experience of being around family,
sharing the joy, and celebrating. What if you wrapped
all of that into one irresistible activity and turned
it into a new family tradition? Invite children’s
author and mother of three Rosie Pova to share how to
start a beloved family tradition that bonds the
generations and creates an early love of reading.
You’ll also get tips to get older kids off their cell
phones and away from video games to join in the holiday
tradition. Imagine your brood cozying up to a fire on
Christmas Eve with hot cocoa and a book! Rosie Pova has
been featured on radio and in print. She is the author
of several children’s books including her latest
picture book, “Sarah’s Song.” Contact her at (214)
563-1633 (TX); rosie.pova@yahoo.com

10. ==> How to Take God Seriously this Holiday

Camilo Graza is sure to be one of the most fascinating
guests you’ll have for the holidays and new year. Graza
is a man of science with great knowledge of the
heavens. He balances science and faith as both an
aerospace engineer and a lay preacher who says it’s the
smartest people who believe. Ask him: How does God want
us to celebrate at this time of year? Why are prayers
and worship so important? Why is faith alone not enough
for salvation? How do you get to heaven? Graza’s book
“Passport to Heavenly Eternal Life” has helped
countless people take God seriously and cherish life
more. Graza will take questions and discuss with
audiences surprising biblical teachings for the 21st
Century, exploring the creation of the Universe and our
amazing Earthly home. Contact Camilo Graza at (626)
893-7966 (CA); camilograza@aol.com

11. ==> Does God Want Trump to Stay in Office?

Even a 2019 POLITICO story contends that millions of
Americans believe GOD originally wanted Donald Trump as
U.S. President. But is a second term in God’s plan?
What about the impeachment drama? Interview Patric
Rutherford, Ph.D., author of “God and President Trump
Plus the Rest of Us,” who agrees that a Trump White
House was God’s permissive will. But find out why Dr.
Rutherford himself did NOT vote for Trump — and
whether God wants Trump to serve two terms. Originally
from Jamaica, Dr. Rutherford will explore whether many
Americans have regrets or feel like hypocrites or even
sinners because of how they voted (or will vote.) With
decades of studying politics, faith and human nature,
Dr. Rutherford will discuss: Why did many deeply
committed Christians have no qualms about electing a
seemingly godless man? What does the anti-Trump
contingent get right and wrong? Might even 4 years of
Trump be too long? Expect controversy when you book Dr.
Rutherford. Contact him at (786) 201-6638;
patricrutherford@gmail.com

12. ==> Watch Out! Workplace Crooks Siphon Profits

Are your employees trustworthy? Or do they have sticky
fingers? They could be merely pilfering pencils or
other “won’t be missed” office supplies, but even minor
stealing affects profits and ultimately the economy.
So, who will help stop workplace crooks when they
upgrade their crimes to appropriating electronics,
clutching cash (like embezzling nuns who snatched
school funds for Vegas gambling) or cooking books for
personal gain? You, that’s who — by interviewing
profitability master Ruth King, author of “50 Ways
Employees and Vendors Steal from You” and the book
series “The Ugly Truth about Cash.” Ruth will reveal
how managers can corral crooks at the worksite. She’ll
explore myths/truths about brazen cyber stealing…
thwarting employee bandits’ stash-and-grab
techniques… recognizing temptation at the office…
steps for establishing a thief-proof workplace… and
much more. Ruth’s insights have already saved many
businesses and millions in profits. Contact her at
(770) 729-8000; rking@ontheribbon.com

13. ==> Is It Possible to Have No Anxiety?

Everyone seems anxious these days, and no wonder. It’s
hard not to feel anxious when mass shootings, white
nationalism, and impeachment dominate the news. And
then there are our personal issues with loved ones and
employers. So, when Sankarshan Das claims that he
hasn’t experienced any personal anxiety in nearly 50
years and can teach anyone else to do the same, it’s
worth a listen! He’ll outline the mistakes most of us
are making that leave us panicky, and the belief system
we could adopt that would not only make us happier, but
lead to greater peace for mankind. Sankarshan Das is a
former hippie and a singer-songwriter who once appeared
onstage between Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful
Dead. His song, “The Peace Formula,” has been praised
by Barack Obama. Sankarshan Das circles the world twice
a year singing and speaking to promote global peace and
spiritual perfection. He’s the author of the upcoming
book “Awaken Supreme Nirvana: How You Can Easily Attain
the Highest Level of Spiritual Enlightenment.” Contact
him at (512) 643-6740; sbridge@rtirguests.com

14. ==> The Dark Secrets Jeffrey Epstein Left Behind

The world was rocked when billionaire Jeffrey Epstein
was charged and jailed for human trafficking, and then
allegedly committed suicide while behind bars. What was
truly shocking was that he got away with these heinous
crimes for years. Raleigh Sadler, a Christian reverend
and founder of the human trafficking awareness group
Let My People Go, says the situation is far more
complicated and insidious than most people know. “Human
trafficking is far more prevalent than the general
public realizes, and it can affect virtually any
community.” Raleigh says a general lack of awareness is
part of the problem, as well as the absence of accurate
information and the abuse of power by powerful people.
He is the author of “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human
Trafficking.” Contact him at RSadler@rtirguests.com;
(917) 341-6758.

15. ==> The One Trait that Leads to Unimaginable
Success

So you think you have to be brilliant, gifted and in
the right place at the right time in order to be wildly
successful in life? Kim Chestney says, “Not so!” She
says virtually everyone has the ability to attain goals
beyond their wildest imaginings thanks to the one
innate trait that all humans possess: Intuition!
“Intuition is the most important, yet least understood
faculty of human consciousness. Getting your ego out of
the way and developing your inner voice is a great
bull***t detector. It can also facilitate well-being
and growth in all aspects of your life.” Kim is an
international best-selling author and intuition expert
who founded the popular CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh,
Pa. Her new global online Intuition school,
IntuitionLab is up and running. Contact Kim at
KChestney@rtirguests.com; (412) 214-9502.

16. ==> What’s Going Wrong with America’s Health
Delivery System?

The industry of medicine, including insurance
companies, Big Pharma, and a medical corporate
structure that appears driven more by profits than
patient consideration, represent a significant problem
in our health care delivery. Doctors are growing
frustrated to the point of leaving the profession.
Nurses and ancillary teams are drowning in over-
documentation and have less time for patient care.
Invite Michael J. Young, M.D., to discuss the
challenges to our health care delivery system and how
it’s gone awry. A practicing physician (surgeon and
Urology specialist) for three decades, Dr. Young will
offer his insights and explore how America’s health
delivery process is in need of repair for everyone’s
benefit. He’ll also share his personal story and been-
there experiences other doctors rarely discuss. Dr.
Michael Young is the author of “The Illness of
Medicine.” Contact William Dorich at (310) 923-2157;
gmbooks@icloud.com

17. ==> ‘Become a Millionaire’ Advice Beyond Money
Management

The super-rich and mega-successful clearly do things
differently than most. But it’s not all about making
wise financial decisions. What are the secrets to
lifelong prosperity? How could fundamental actions
Influence your daily march to millionaire status? Why
are some people so good at living wealthy? Explore such
fascinating topics with acclaimed socio-economist
Randall Bell Ph.D., CEO of Landmark Research Group LLC.
Dr. Bell can explain how future millionaires follow
four basic principles (me, we, do, and be) while
recognizing the importance of avoiding gossip,
demonstrating work ethic, expressing kindness, refusing
to fear change and being willing to handle easy
projects like making one’s bed every day! Also ask Dr.
Bell about his 45 recommended “rich habits” that can
change anyone’s life. Contact Cierra Ashdown at (949)
284-7790; RBell@rtirguests.com

18. ==> Put the Clothes Back on Your Audience

Going in front of a group? Do you have key info to
share? Want to get over your nerves and apprehension?
First of all, no need to imagine your audience naked!
You’ll want your presentation, confidence and message
to wow everyone instead. So says communications and
leadership expert Jill Jaysen. She’ll reveal how we’ve
all been mis-taught when it comes to public speaking
and what really makes a dynamite presentation for
winning big. Learn why gimmicks like “practice at a
mirror” and “videotape yourself” only risk creating
mediocre speakers, how your speech starts long before
you reach the auditorium, and how to prevent the
biggest speaking turn-offs. Contact Jill Jaysen at
(203) 442-9301; jjaysen@rtirguests.com

19. ==> 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book Now

An estimated 80 to 90 percent of Americans would like
to write a book someday. Most of them let their dream
die without ever acting upon it. Let Fabi Preslar,
president of custom publishing house SPARK Publications
and an author herself, explain what’s involved in
writing and publishing a book. She’ll reveal five
powerful reasons to write your book today including the
importance of letting others learn from your hero’s
journey. She’ll also answer questions like what’s the
biggest roadblock to getting a successful book written?
And, book publishing isn’t what it used to be, what
does a new author need to know? Articulate, smart and
honest, Fabi (Fay-Bee) is the author of “Fabulous F
Words of Business Ownership: Redefining Choice Words to
Fuel Your Small Business.” Contact Fabi at (704)
291-3566; FPreslar@rtirguests.com

20. ==> The Luckiest Families Have Super-Grandparents

Whether you call them Pap-pap or Grandfather, Meemaw or
Grammy, our grandparents play an important role in
preparing younger generations for happier and more
successful life. But sometimes “super” grandparenting
is required, as Dr. Oliver Akamnonu and his wife
discovered. They left their high-powered careers and
significantly changed their lives to help their
daughter, Nena, throughout her pregnancy, while she was
in medical school! Once baby Lydia arrived, the
Akamnonus continued to demonstrate their super
grandparent skills. Invite them on-air to explore: what
they learned about helping one’s family health,
education, income, relationships, and society
overall… 5 things super grandparents always do, and
never do… why financial support and childcare are
only the beginning of the best grandparenting… why
you needn’t live nearby to be super grandparents… how
to make sure your children and grandchildren always
remember you with gratitude and love. The Akamnonus co-
authored “Little Baby Lydia, Grandma, Grandpa and
Student Mom: Saga of Family Role Reversal and the New
Times.” Contact them at (413) 206-6753;
oakamnonu@rtirguests.com

12/5/19 RTIR Newsletter: Impeachment Issues, Dream Diagnosis, Fibro Facts

December 5, 2019

01. Constitutional Expert on Impeachment
02. China and Artificial Intelligence: Why We Should Worry
03. This Hot Holiday Toy is a Real Stinker!
04. 35th Anniversary of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
05. Are You Addicted to the Holidays?
06. Two New Traditions to Make Holidays Less Lonely
07. What Color is Your Holiday Stress?
08. “My Mom Was Homeless Every Holiday and I Didn’t Know It!”
09. 50 Years Ago Friday: One of Rock’s Most Disastrous Concerts
10. Fascinating Facts about Wine
11. Education Expert Calls College Overrated
12. Heal Yourself in Record Time
13. Could You Be Failing at Resting?
14. Why Everyone Could Use a Little Dream Analysis
15. Heal Pain with The Fibro Lady’s Advice
16. Amazing Solution Revolutionizes Weight Loss World
17. Psychiatrist: 7 Words to Never Say When Talking to Yourself
18. Undertaker’s Daughter Says Life Doesn’t End with Death
19. The Abuser Next Door: How Domestic Violence Affects All of Us
20. Doc Says He Could Have Saved Prince, Elvis and Michael Jackson

1.==> Constitutional Expert on Impeachment

What is the Constitutional standard for impeaching a
president and is what President Trump did with Ukraine
the kind of offense that’s impeachable? Invite
constitutional law scholar Bruce Ackerman to discuss
the significance of this moment in history and what’s
at stake. Ackerman is a law and political science
professor at Yale. He was also the lead witness in the
House impeachment hearing against President Bill
Clinton twenty-one years ago. Bruce Ackerman is the
author of nineteen books in political philosophy,
constitutional law, and public policy. His major works
include “Social Justice in the Liberal State” and his
multivolume constitutional history, “We the People.”
Contact him at (203) 432-0065; bruce.ackerman@yale.edu

2. ==> China and Artificial Intelligence: Why We Should
Worry

In the most recent presidential debate, two candidates
pointed out that China is outspending the U.S. on
artificial intelligence. Should we be worried about
this and if so, why? Interview leading AI expert
Junling Hu, Ph.D., for the eye-opening answers. She’ll
talk about China’s ability to hack into our military
systems, its superior drone technology and its ability
to launch deep fake attacks in which it can alter
pictures, video, and voices to create fake military
commands. Dr. Hu was the director of AI at Samsung and
the leader of the AI team at PayPal. She received the
National Science Foundation CAREER award for her
pioneering work in AI. She is the author of “The
Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: What You Must
Know About AI.” Contact her at (650) 906-6288;
junlinghu@gmail.com

3. ==> This Hot Holiday Toy is a Real Stinker!

Have you heard about the hottest new holiday toy? The
Buttheads Fart Launcher 3000 — a Nerf gun-like gadget
that shoots farts instead of darts — is topping off
kids’ wish lists this year. According to developer
WowWee, the flatulent firearm can spread stench up to
10 feet across a room and is “best used in well-
ventilated areas or outdoors.” The Fart Launcher’s
reek, “while incredibly accurate … is organic, plant-
based, doesn’t get caught in fabric and dissipates in
minutes,” WowWee brand manager Andrew Yanofsky tells
The New York Post. Gross toys will always be popular
with kids so it’s not surprising the company has a
whole line of potty-humored playthings. Who comes up
with this stuff? Ask Yanofsky about his other toys and
what he’s working on next. WowWee® is a 30-year global
innovator and industry leader in developing, marketing,
and distributing hi-tech consumer robotic, toy, and
entertainment products. Contact Yanofsky at +1
514-344-1250 or press@wowwee.com

4.==> 35th Anniversary of ‘Do They Know It’s
Christmas?’

On November 25, 1984, some of the biggest British and
Irish artists in music gathered to record the single
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” to help famine victims
in Ethiopia. The single reached number one in 14
countries and raised £8 million within twelve months.
This led to other charitable endeavors such as the
LiveAid concert, which raised a reported £150 million,
and USA for Africa’s single “We Are the World,” which
raised $63 million. Despite these huge global
humanitarian efforts, has life in the affected region
improved? Invite author and speaker Sylvanus Ayeni to
discuss the long-term impacts of charity on Sub-Saharan
Africa and whether it has improved conditions for
people there. Ayeni, a retired neurosurgeon, author,
and speaker, was born and raised in Nigeria. His latest
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

5. ==> Are You Addicted to the Holidays?

There’s a reason you buy more and feel less this time
of year. Dr. Donna Marks says, “For the past several
weeks we’ve been bombarded with ways to spend time and
money that don’t deliver the joy we’ve been conditioned
to expect. Instead, the spending and bustle of
preparation are just more false substitutes for true
and lasting fulfillment.” Dr. Marks, an addictions
expert, will discuss how to change your perception and
rewire your programming with something that can replace
debt, hangovers, and weight gain with lasting
connections and memories. Donna Marks is an author,
consultant, educator, public speaker, licensed
psychotherapist and addictions counselor in private
practice in Palm Beach, Florida for more than thirty
years. Her latest book is “Exit the Maze-One Addiction,
One Cause, One Cure.” Contact Dr. Donna Marks at (561)
436-9360; drdonnamarks@gmail.com

6. ==> Two New Traditions to Make Holidays Less Lonely

We’re supposed to be feeling joyous this time of year,
yet many people are instead feeling lonely, depressed
and grief-stricken. Worse yet, loved ones may not
understand or know what they can do to help. Mary Lee
Robinson, a certified grief expert and editor of a
lifestyle magazine for widows, suggests starting two
new traditions this year. The first is something any
family can do: include neighbors, friends and other
non-family members in your holiday traditions if they
don’t have anyone to celebrate with. The second
tradition is one lonely people can carry out for
themselves. “Send yourself a wrapped gift or two from
your missing loved one along with a card signed by that
special person and a message written in their voice.”
She says the gifts themselves aren’t important. “It’s
about filling the bottomless void and feeling their
presence with their small presents. It’s about not
feeling so empty and alone. It’s about still feeling
the love… because that never dies,” Robinson says.
Blogger, grief coach and widows’ advocate Mary Lee
Robinson edits Widowlution Online Magazine. She’s the
author of six books. Contact her at 843-421-5338;
thewidoworwidowernextdoor@yahoo.com

7. ==> What Color is Your Holiday Stress?

Holidays are joyful but they can also be very
stressful! Let Barry Shore explain why holiday stress
comes in different shades and how to identify what
color yours is. For example, are you experiencing black
stress—the kind in which you feel there is no way
out—or red, grey, purple or blue stress? Shore will
reveal what each color means and what you can do to
destress. He’ll also share why stress kills and joy
heals and offer 11 strategies for living in joy. Ask
Barry about his own inspirational story of finding his
life purpose after a little-known disease he didn’t
even know he had suddenly left him a quadriplegic.
Today he walks haltingly with the aid of a six-foot
walking wand, has swum over 7,000 miles, and revels in
his role as Ambassador of Joy to the World. He hosts
The Joy of Living radio program and podcast and has
been featured in or appeared on O Magazine, Fox, NBC,
ABC and Forbes. Contact Barry Shore at (310) 770-4685;
barry@barryshore.com

8. ==> “My Mom Was Homeless Every Holiday and I Didn’t
Know It!”

During the holiday season our thoughts often turn to
the homeless. The season makes us think of the less
fortunate: who are they and what can we do to help?
What would you do if your mother was homeless and
refused to be helped? Marty Vargas will share the story
of finding his estranged birth mother 20 years after
the pair were discovered sleeping in the snow in
Philadelphia. Your listeners will be amazed as they
hear the stranger-than-fiction real-life drama that
unfolded amid the increasingly complicated search.
Marty Vargas, MFA, is a media owner, author, and an
International speaker. His incredible true story has
been seen multiple times on ABC and NBC Philadelphia
and Fox News Washington, DC. and has been featured on
over 90 stations around the country. Contact him at
(631) 245-0790; MVargas@rtirguests.com

9. ==> 50 Years Ago Friday: One of Rock’s Most
Disastrous Concerts

On Dec. 6, 1969, Susan Shumsky was 21 years old and
part of the hippie, be-in generation championing peace
and love. That day, Susan found herself on the front
row of rock ‘n’ roll history as one of the 300,000 or
so young people at Altamont Speedway in California for
a free Rolling Stones concert featuring Jefferson
Airplane, Santana, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. As luck would have it,
Susan found herself near the stage at the concert that
would later be defined not for the music but for the
bad decision to use Hells Angels as security who ended
up killing one concertgoer and beating up others. Bring
Susan on your show to talk about her memories of
Altamont and the turbulent and magnificent times that
surrounded it. She is the author of 17 books including
“Maharishi & Me: Seeking Enlightenment with the
Beatles’ Guru” and has done over 1,000 media
appearances. Contact her at (917) 336-7184;
SShumsky@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Fascinating Facts about Wine

Did you know that before antibiotics were developed
wine was used for medicinal purposes for thousands of
years? As Jim Laughren, CWE, will explain, wine used to
be the go-to treatment for treating wounds and settling
stomachs. Your audience will gain a new appreciation
for wine as the bubbly Laughren shares his favorite
factoids about wine with them. He’s all about having
fun while making wine more approachable and less
snobby. You’ll learn the vital role wine played in
developing the world’s trade routes, how monkeys, wild
boars, and elephants manage to imbibe, which
celebrities own wineries or wine labels, and much more.
Jim is the author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More:
Adventures in Wine Appreciation” and “A Beer Drinker’s
Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine.” He is the
past president of a wine importing and distribution
company and is known for his fun and irreverent wine
classes and seminars. Contact Jim at (954) 884-8539;
JLaughren@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Education Expert Calls College Overrated

Nobody will dispute that college is an expensive
proposition. After finding a way to finance the
endeavor, students are often tempted to cut classes,
pay someone else to take notes/tests for them, and even
farm-out writing of assigned papers. The post-college
payback is also sketchy, as evidenced by the millions
of 2019 grads yet to land a job deserving of their
expensive education. No wonder Joe Swinger, founder/CEO
of Self Mastery Leadership Academy, says attending
college is over-rated! He’ll discuss the questionable
education choices students make (and, lately, some
wealthy parents are willing to bribe, cheat and get
prison time for.) Ask Swinger about more affordable
education alternatives and entrepreneurial
opportunities for eager youth and lucrative career
paths with no college degree required. He’ll discuss
how to avoid lifestyle issues that can derail lives and
share his insights/opinions regarding the ongoing
college admission scandal and trials. Joe Swinger is
the author of “Awaken the Magic Within.” Contact him at
(385) 425-6705; JSwinger@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Heal Yourself in Record Time

Countless people in your audience (and studio) are
dealing with diseases and health challenges they never
expected, and which hit them seemingly out of the blue.
What do you do when such life-impacting issues strike
with little warning? First, you can feel confident and
empowered that we humans have innate abilities to begin
self-healing and strengthening. So says physician and
speaker Dr. Nelie Johnson, M.D., initiator of the forum
“It’s Time to Heal,” which offers an integrative
approach to treating illness. Invite this outspoken
expert on-air to hear her advice for health and longer
life. Ask: What messages do you receive from your body?
What’s the link between disease and emotions? Why is
self-healing so powerful and necessary? What has been
missing in traditional Western medicine AND alternative
methods? What’s keeping you from healing yourself
quickly? What should you watch out for at this time of
year? Dr. Johnson’s latest book is “The Healing Message
of Illness.” Contact her at (604) 334-3853;
njohnson@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Could You Be Failing at Resting?

No doubt you’ve heard that Americans are not getting
enough sleep. But did you know that we are not getting
enough rest either? Bring Saundra Dalton-Smith, M.D.,
on-air to explain why resting is a lot more than just
laying down and doing nothing. In fact, there are seven
types of rest we need to master to be at our best.
Otherwise, we might snap at friends and loved ones,
experience too much stress, burnout, be less creative
and feel as though life was purposeless. She is the
author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your
Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” Her advice has been
featured in Prevention and Women’s Day. Contact Dr.
Saundra at (256) 240-0564; Sdalton@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Why Everyone Could Use a Little Dream Analysis

Where did you go in your dreams last night? Who or what
did you encounter? What did you say, observe or
experience in those dreamland musings? And what did it
all mean? For an unforgettable show sure to boost
ratings and calls while helping countless people,
welcome Layne Dalfen for live on-air dream analysis!
This dream analyst will fascinate appreciative
audiences by exploring: The most frequent dreams we
have from flying and falling to getting lost or
returning to school; whether bizarre or creepy dreams
represent a healthy outlet; whether you can predict the
future during slumber; why certain people — from former
sweethearts to deceased loved ones — land in your
dreams; 3 must-know myths about nightmares; what sexy
dreams really mean; why people dream about today’s most
polarizing character: Donald Trump. Layne Dalfen
teaches dream analysis to the counseling students at
Montréal’s Concordia University. She has appeared on
hundreds of radio shows, and enjoys call-in questions.
Contact Layne Dalfen, (514) 898-9150;
info@haveagreatdream.com

15. ==> Heal Frequent or Chronic Pain with The Fibro
Lady’s Advice

Each day, Leah McCullough is thankful that her pain,
fatigue and accompanying depression have finally
vanished. With every action and movement, even in
slumber, she relishes pain-free living, upbeat mood and
boundless energy after suffering from intense
Fibromyalgia for decades. Isn’t that what countless
people in your audience would savor, after their own
years of debilitating pain? Interview Leah, known
worldwide as The Fibro Lady, to explore how nutrition,
supplements and lifestyle changes provide relief and
build strength and share must-know exercises and
meditation remedies. You’ll learn who’s more prone to
developing fibromyalgia and chronic pain, and get
plenty of advice on what it takes to finally focus on
career, parenting, relationships and FUN once pain
subsides. Leah is the author of “Freedom from
Fibromyalgia: 7 Steps to Complete Recovery” and “Eat to
Energize.” Her popular online program is “How to
Recover from Fibromyalgia and Feel Great Again.”
Contact Leah McCullough at (859) 279-0413;
LMcCullough@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Amazing Solution Revolutionizes Weight Loss
World

Know someone eager to lose weight? Or who tried, failed
or regained the pounds? Of course you do! Weight
control is a topic that interests and baffles countless
millions worldwide. And for 70 percent of all
Americans, it’s the biggest issue of their lives.
Invite Eli Glaser, a weight management specialist and
nutritionist who discovered and promotes a sustainable
weight-loss solution unlike any other. Learn from Eli:
his own personal weight loss journey and how he lives
130 pounds lighter; the difference between starving on
ineffective diets vs. striving toward ideal weight with
a food plan and lifestyle changes; why obesity isn’t a
medical problem; developing the right relationship with
food; overcoming cravings and temptations; and much
more. Eli can also talk about his Soveya Solution,
upcoming home study course and critically-praised book
“Enough Is Enough.” Contact him at (732) 578-8800;
eliglaser@rtirguests.com

17. ==> Psychiatrist: 7 Words to Never Say When Talking
to Yourself

Interview Dr. Donald Pet about how he has helped people
break addictions, transform their lives, and radically
increase their happiness by teaching them seven simple
‘word switches.’ “For example,” he explains, “instead
of telling yourself you ‘should’ do something, say that
you ‘can’ do it. Instead of saying that something
‘made’ you sad, tell yourself that you ‘allowed’ it to
discourage you. And instead of saying you feel a lot of
anger, tell yourself that you feel a lot of ‘energy’
about the situation.” These are just some of the ways
Dr. Pet has helped ordinary people break the cycle of
common emotions to increase their own levels of
personal joy and fulfillment. Pet is the founder of
lovingmenow.org. His course is completely free and is
designed to have you become a much more loving person.
Contact Dr. Donald Pet (860) 324-9991;
ddpet@comcast.net

18. ==> Undertaker’s Daughter says Life Doesn’t End
with Death

While growing up in a Midwestern funeral home where her
dad was an undertaker, Margo Lenmark discovered that we
can speak to the dearly departed. “I can share
fascinating experiences of growing up around death and
dead people, and the messages I received from them,”
she says. “I have a lot to say about death and gifts
people give when they die.” Many people wish they could
communicate with loved ones after they depart this
mortal coil, and she can share with audiences just how
to do that. Margo can reveal her journeys to the other
side, experiences she had in dreams and the important
messages she received about life from the deceased. She
is the author of “Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of an
Undertaker’s Daughter.” Contact Margo at
MLenmark@rtirguests.com; (484) 928-7824.

19. ==> The Abuser Next Door: How Domestic Violence
Affects All of Us

Domestic violence doesn’t just affect victims and their
families. According to domestic violence awareness
advocate Curt Lindsley, “It tears at the very fabric of
entire communities. It can impact a company’s bottom
line due to lost productivity, can cause long-term
health problems in victims, can spill over to schools
and workplaces, and involve innumerable police man
hours.” Curt founded the nonprofit domestic violence
awareness group Go Purple USA, sponsor of Go Purple
Awareness Day and co-founded the Covington Domestic
Violence Task Force. He’ll share how individuals,
houses of worship, companies, organizations and
community groups can sponsor awareness events such as
Go Purple Day, Purple Light Nights, educational
programs and advocacy outreach to help put an end to
domestic violence once. Contact Curt at
Clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256) 213-1092.

20. ==> Doc Says He Could Have Saved Prince, Elvis and
Michael Jackson

As a physician who specializes in opioid addiction
treatment, Dr. Isaac Alexis is especially frustrated by
the epidemic number of high-profile celebrity overdoses
which he says he could have prevented. “If I had been
given 30 seconds, I could have saved Prince,” says Dr.
Isaac. He’ll share his simple but powerful approach to
treating addiction. “It’s not just about treating the
addict,” he says. “It’s about treating their
environments and families. We have to treat the addict
as a human being.” Dr. Isaac completed an internship in
trauma surgery at Cornell University at New York
Hospital of Queens. He served as medical director at
the Department of Justice as well as director of
infection control and chair of the quality improvement
medical committee. He is the author of “Life and Death
behind the Brick and Razor-Code Red Diamond” and the
upcoming “The Seductive Pink Crystal.” Contact Dr.
Isaac Alexis at (315)935-6348; IAlexis@rtirguests.com

12/3/19 RTIR Newsletter: Holiday Highs, Manipulating Coworkers, Outsmarting Pain

December 3, 2019

01. Cyber Monday Hangover? Super Shopper or Shopaholic?
02. Interview the ‘Deck The Hallmark’ Podcast Guys
03. How St. Nicholas Became Santa Claus
04. Chrismukkah: Celebrating 2 Religions During the Holidays
05. Do Holidays Stress You Out? Run Away!
06. Do Fewer Gifts Bring Greater Holiday Happiness?
07. Holiday Highs and Lows: How to Deal with Addicts
08. Ten Things Americans Need to Know Before 2020
09. Is the Free and Fair Press Dying?
10. 5 Things You Can Do to Outsmart Pain
11. How Patients Can Stop Medical Mistakes
12. Most Important Question to Ask When Your Doc Orders a Test
13. Is Your Coworker Manipulating You without You Knowing?
14. This Year’s Classroom Bullies: The Teachers
15. Why Our Best Students Feel Dumb
16. Find Your True Gift this Holiday: Your Purpose
17. Don’t Wait for New Year: Start New Habits Year-Round
18. It’s the Season of Giving: A Creative Way to Donate
19. We Should All Learn to Laugh at the IRS — Year-round!
20. Connect with Your Inner Cowgirl and Wrangle Your Best Life

1.==> Cyber Monday Hangover? Super Shopper or
Shopaholic?

It’s easy to get sucked into to online shopping,
particularly around the holidays. Yesterday was Cyber
Monday, when more than 68 million people flooded the
internet to join the online holiday shopping spree. So
what separates harmless super shoppers from those with
a problem? Psychology professors Joseph Lao and Jason
Young explain that people with a shopping addiction
shop to a persistent, excessive and impulsive degree,
regardless of the financial or psychological
consequences. They also may buy more than they can
afford, or shop for things that they have no use for.
Invite the authors of “Resistance to Belief Change” to
discuss the psychology behind compulsive shopping and
how it can be treated. Joseph Lao, Ph.D. has taught
undergraduate and graduate courses in experimental
psychology, human development, learning, and cognitive
development for more than 20 years. Jason Young Ph.D.,
has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in social
psychology for the past 30 years. Contact Ryan
McCormick at (516) 901-1103; 919) 377-1200.

2. ==> Interview the ‘Deck The Hallmark’ Podcast Guys

3. ==> How St. Nicholas Became Santa Claus

4. ==> Chrismukkah: Celebrating 2 Religions During the
Holidays

According to Pew Research, 39% of Americans who got
married since 2010 are in interfaith marriages. That’s
up from 19% 50 years ago. With many couples celebrating
both Christmas and Hanukkah, the time is right to
discuss being in an interfaith relationship during the
holidays with Mrs. Marguerite Berrah, whose late
husband’s new book “Our Common Faith” is an Amazon
bestseller. Marguerite, a Catholic, was married to Dr.
Ghoulem Berrah, a Muslim, for 40 years. She’ll discuss
ways their mutual belief in God solidified their
marriage even though they practiced different religious
customs. Her husband took her to church every Sunday
and celebrated Christmas and Easter with her and she
would fast during Ramadan. Together, they devoted their
lives to peace-making. She can also talk about The Dr.
Ghoulem Berrah Foundation whose mission cultivating
peaceful coexistence through programs supporting social
interaction and engagement of people of different
religions. Ghoulem was a diplomat, freedom fighter,
Muslim leader and medical pioneer. Contact Marguerite
Berrah at (305) 933-6088; berrahghoulem@yahoo.com

5. ==> Do Holidays Stress You Out? Run Away!

It might seem anti-intuitive, but if the holidays
stress you out, getting out of town might be the
answer! “Many people who feel overly stressed by the
holidays are actually feeling stressed by all the
people they need to please. Learning how to set good
boundaries around the holidays can really help!” says
Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. Interview Jennifer to find out
what’s behind all this holiday stress, how to pinpoint
your triggers ahead of time, and when it’s a good time
to pack up and head out of town for the holidays! “Some
people love the holidays – it energizes them. But for
many, the idea of planning their lives 6 weeks (or
more) ahead of time doesn’t feel mindful, it feels
manipulative!” says Jennifer. “Many people think they
don’t have a choice around the holidays – but they DO!”
Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a counselor and the author of
“Alignment: Move from Internal Chaos to Clarity.” She’s
worked with hundreds of clients promoting personal
growth and healthier relationship skills. Contact
Jennifer Cochern at (208) 817-2870;
JCochern@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Do Fewer Gifts Bring Greater Holiday Happiness?

Rita Wilkins used to go on a buying spree from October
through December. She’d fill her car with gifts and
drive to her sister’s house to spend the holidays. As a
single mother, she knew she was spending too much but
convinced herself that the joy of giving made it
worthwhile—until her sister told her to stop. “She said
we can’t keep up with you,” Wilkins recalls. “So we
agreed to give one small gift or nothing.” And that
changed everything. Known as “The Downsizing Designer,”
Wilkins will challenge your listeners to rethink,
reinvent and redesign simpler, less stressful, more
enjoyable holidays; and for some, that might mean going
present-free. She’ll explain how being truly present at
holiday events beats showing up with an armload of
presents, and discuss the joy in creating new holiday
traditions like family excursions, holiday bike rides
and hikes, movies, volunteering, or cooking together.
Rita Wilkins has been featured on WHYY, Sirius-XM and
in USA Today and other publications. An interior
designer for 35 years, Wilkins has designed thousands
of interiors throughout the country including corporate
penthouses and C-suites, Supreme Court Justice Chambers
and thousands of residential interiors. Her book is
“Downsize Your Life: Upgrade Your Lifestyle.” Contact
her at (302) 354-0972; rwilkins@designservicesltd.com

7. ==> Holiday Highs and Lows: How to Deal with Addicts

8. ==> Ten Things Americans Need to Know Before 2020

Your politically and culturally-active audience will
enjoy hearing Rick Elkin, a controversial columnist and
cultural analyst whose latest book is “Trump’s
Reckoning: Bulldozing Progressivism, Rebuilding
Americanism.” Rick will explore on-air what everyone is
talking about at the water cooler or neighborhood
holiday gathering. Hear his engaging and different spin
on the issues we face every day. Ask him: What are
Trump’s chances to stay in office in 2020? Why are so
many young people embracing socialism? Is the Deep
State a threat to our freedom? What is the overwhelming
cultural influence of what he calls “The FrankenMedia
Monster?” Learn why Elkin warns “For everything you
know, there is an equal and opposite thing you don’t
know.” Contact Rick Elkin at (760) 825-4884;
RElkin@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Is the Free and Fair Press Dying?

Sixty-percent of people who watch American news think
the sources pay the reporters. That’s the trust gap,
according to a joint Columbia Journalism Review and
Reuters study from earlier this year. With so much talk
about fake news and shrinking newsroom staff positions,
it’s a wonder that anyone would want to train to be a
TV or print journalist today. Willing to share her
unique vantage point on this timely topic is Nita
Wiggins, who teaches journalism in Paris, France, and
is the author of “Civil Rights Baby: My Story of Race,
Sports, and Breaking Barriers in American Journalism.”
Ask her: How much of the problem comes from the work of
reporters and how much comes from the criticism from
the president? How well do American news outlets
provide diverse viewpoints? During her 21 years as a TV
reporter and anchor, Nita witnessed bias against black
reporters and female reporters from Augusta to Seattle
to Washington, D.C. Contact Nita Wiggins at
NWiggins@rtirguests.com

10. ==> 5 Things You Can Do to Outsmart Pain

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

11. ==> How Patients Can Stop Medical Mistakes

Imagine if patients, without medical experience, could
help protect themselves and loved ones from medical
errors! Invite RN/APRN (nurse practitioner) Anne
McAwley-LeDuc on your show and learn how to organize
your medical records, communicate effectively, ask the
right questions of health professionals, and become an
advocate for yourself to avoid medical mistakes. Anne
will share advice for keeping/remembering/referring to
your medical history details for a lifetime, and how to
start such a project. She’ll also discuss the
importance of asking life-saving questions at the right
time and readily communicating about previous
procedures, emergencies and medication issues. You’ll
also get tips on what to do when travelling or if
you’re changing docs. Anne is the author of the
workbook “Personal Health Organizer: A Complete Easy-
to-Use System to Quickly Document Your Major Medical
and Dental History.” Contact Anne McAwley-LeDuc at
(860) 300-1603; AMcAwley@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Most Important Question to Ask When Your Doc
Orders a Test

Physicians like to send patients for tests and
procedures and are well-compensated for doing so. But
there are times when submitting to a test or procedure
is likely to be painful, counterproductive, or
unnecessary and, when the patient is elderly, the
decision to authorize it may fall on the shoulders of
adult children. Nurse anesthetist Margaret Fitzpatrick
notes that one in four Medicare patients have tests
that offer them little value, and in one year alone,
40% of Medicare patients have had one of 26 tests that
fell into that category. Fitzpatrick can offer sensible
guidance people need to steer clear of medical tests
and procedures that are unlikely to improve quality of
life. Fitzgerald has appeared on the Today show, CNN
Headline News, and many local news outlets across the
country to discuss ways to navigate the health system.
She consults with private clients to create individual
action plans for patients with specialized health
needs. Her new book is “Getting the Best Care: Rescue
Your Loved One from the Healthcare Conveyor Belt.”
Contact her at (773) 919-9002;
Margaret@GettingTheBestCare.com

13. ==> Is Your Coworker Manipulating You without You
Knowing?

A lot of overtly toxic behavior is easy to identify,
steer clear of, or speak up against. But not all
toxicity is obvious; subtly poisonous behavior can be
far more dangerous and that includes workplace
toxicity. Invite transformational coach Maki Moussavi
to discuss dealing with toxic people, behavior she was
subjected to during the more than a decade she spent in
corporate America. She’ll discuss common toxic
behaviors in the workplace (and at home) including non-
apologies, refusal to accept responsibility, a victim
mindset, projection, lack of empathy, and passive
aggression. But thankfully, she says no matter how
tough a toxic situation at work is, there is a way out.
You’ll learn what all toxic people have in common, why
logic won’t help you in dealing with the toxic people,
and 3 things you should never do if you have a toxic
relationship with someone at work. Maki Moussavi, MS,
CGC, is a transformational coach, motivational speaker,
and author with a background in science and consulting.
She’s the author of “The High Achiever’s Guide:
Transform Your Success Mindset and Begin the Quest to
Fulfillment.” Contact her at (913) 206-2513;
maki@makimoussavi.com

14. ==> This Year’s Classroom Bullies: The Teachers

It’s bad enough when a fellow student picks on you and
creates a tense bullying atmosphere at school. We hear
about upsetting bullying issues nationwide all the
time. But what if today’s educators are the troublesome
tyrants? How does that limit learning and upset the
entire class process? Are such control-prone teachers
anywhere near accurate when they insist they’re just
maintaining discipline? What needs to be done by
administrators, PTOs, school boards and teachers
themselves to rebuild bully-free classrooms for all
grades? Find out when you interview popular media guest
Barb Daniels, whose Timmy Teacup book series focuses on
self-esteem and anti-bullying. Barb will offer
surprising advice to help children and teens navigate a
bullying classroom and healthy ways for teacher bullies
to transform and still command respect. Expect high
ratings and meaningful discussions on a topic that
ultimately affects every family. Contact Barb Daniels
at (636) 220-5495; BDaniels@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Why Our Best Students Feel Dumb

Students feel dumb when they cram for a test on
Thursday, get an A on Friday and forget it all by
Monday. Students feel smart when they remember, and
even smarter when they use new, remembered knowledge to
solve problems in unique ways. Smart schools have
processes in place that make the ‘Cram Plan’
impossible. “Who has the most control over education?
The answer might surprise you but almost everyone I
talk to agrees with my answer!” says Lee Jenkins,
educator, administrator and author. According to Lee,
it’s easier than you think to solve the educational
dilemma in this country, by getting rid of cramming,
once and for all! He’ll tell you and your audience how!
Lee Jenkins is the author of “How to Create a Perfect
School” (foreword by Jack Canfield.) He’s been an
educator and administrator both in public schools and
universities. Contact Lee Jenkins at (484) 306-8784;
LJenkins@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Discover Your True Gift this Holiday: Your
Purpose

The holidays may mean hustle and bustle for some, but
they also allow many of us to slow down, consider the
passage of time and be more thoughtful about what we
would like to do with our lives as the new year
beckons. TJ Gilroy says, “Although everyone has many
talents we each have one gift, a single talent that can
be developed into greatness. Call it your purpose. But
most people do not know how to identify that gift and
some people are too scared—even petrified—to find it.”
Gilroy, author of “Employ Your GIFT: The Secret to
Living Your Purpose” believes his purpose is helping
others find theirs. Invite him on your show to explain
what to do if you don’t like your career, view
everything as a struggle, lack confidence or feel as
though you are drifting through life and offer advice
about finding your purpose—and why that’s only the
beginning. A former Marine Corps officer who flew
attack helicopters, Gilroy became an executive in the
tactical equipment industry. He owns TMG Associates,
LLC with his wife, a business that among other things
teaches students to discover who they are and helps
them to discover their gift. Contact him at (910)
400-5436; tj@joepurpose.com

17. ==> Don’t Wait for New Year: Start New Habits Year-
Round

Do you realize that trying to break a bad habit is a
useless waste of time and energy? Learn how habits
truly work, and how to avoid falling into the old New
Year’s Resolution trap (an annual chronic frustration!)
when you interview Rico Racosky. Known as America’s New
Story Guy, Rico can discuss the trouble with focusing
too much time, disappointment and negative emotions on
kicking an old habit and why you should be quickly
cultivating a new habit (and telling a new story!) that
will serve you in positive ways for a lifetime. You’ll
get fun advice for using better new habits at work, in
relationships, with money, with food, as a parent, and
for your family’s health, and ways to celebrate when a
productive new habit becomes second-nature. Learn how
to help kids in your family or classroom create the
best habits and how Rico, author of “Just2Choices,”
uses his new-habit techniques himself, daily. Listeners
will even get two free habit-changing downloads! Rico
Racosky is a speaker, author and former radio host.
Contact him at (730) 572-1322; Rracosky@rtirguests.com

18. ==> It’s the Season of Giving: A Creative Way to
Donate

Most of us would like to be able to donate more to
charity, but it can be difficult to find the money.
Imagine getting cash for that life insurance policy you
or your parents don’t need anymore! Did you know that
70 billion dollars of life insurance policies literally
go to waste annually? Why not turn that waste into a
GIFT? “Most consumers don’t realize this little-known
secret that, if you or your parents qualify, you could
receive up to 50% of your death benefits in CASH by
selling your policy to the highest bidder!” says David
Kottler, the Insurance Doctor (TM.) Most alumni, for
example, would consider donating their policies to
their alma maters as a charitable gift, but
universities and colleges would much rather have the
CASH gift instead. It’s simply a more efficient way to
give to non-profits! David combines his legal and
business experience with a passion for philanthropy. is
book “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance
Policy” details everything your audience needs to know
about how to get that insurance policy working for
them! Contact David Kottler at (216) 532-1221;
DKottler@rtirguests.com

19. ==> We Should All Learn to Laugh at the IRS —
Year-round!

Incompetent. Reckless. Smug. Deserving of your guffaws
and eye rolls, certainly not your fear. All that
describes the IRS, says tax expert Richard Green — who
used to be one of the Internal Revenue Service’s own!
He has seen, first-hand, how the colossal waste and
chaos of his former employer can put America at risk.
He will reveal on-air what put such an important
government agency so behind-the-times and so downright
laughable. Do you realize that agents are still using
50-year-old technology? And audits are unfair and
usually unnecessary? Why is the IRS always blaming
Congress or everyday citizens for its own tax
management foibles? Ask Green, author of “Agents of
Deceit,” what Americans can do to fix all this and
still be fair to our nation and ourselves. This is an
ideal show as people prepare for the end of the
calendar year and for the upcoming tax season. Contact
Richard Green at (909) 570-1509; rgreen@rtirguests.com

20. ==> Connect with Your Inner Cowgirl and Wrangle
Your Best Life

After turning 40, Sandra Matheson found herself at a
daunting crossroads in her life. She was divorced,
unable to continue her career as a veterinarian due to
work-related chemical sensitivities and stuck with a
money-losing farm. But she managed to turn lemons into
lemonade by rebuilding her farm, which became a
metaphor for her life. “Just as a farmer grows crops,
you can make the choice to grow your dreams after 40,”
she says. “The main focus has to be on silencing your
‘inner critic.’” Sandra is a co-host of New Cowgirl
Camps, which teach women about farming and ranching,
each June and August in Cheney, Wash. She is also the
author of the upcoming “Thrive After 40: How to Seize
the Life of Your Dreams!” Contact her at
smatheson@rtirguests.com; (360) 325-4221.

11/26/19 RTIR Newsletter: Black Hawk Down, Raising Gentlemen, The Season of Thanksgiving

November 26, 2019

01. Will US Recognition of Settlements Harm Israel?
02. Black Hawk Down Legend On PTSD & More
03. Why Giving Thanks is So Good
04. Why 300K College Grads Aren’t Bringing Home the Turkey
05. Break the Rules: 5 Tips to Make the Holidays Fun Again!
06. Pass the Gravy and Share Stories the Thanksgiving
07. How to Bring Down the Curtain on Holiday Family Drama
08. Who Gets the Kids? Blended Family Feuds
09. Stuffing is for Turkeys: Feast Without Overindulging
10. Holidays are Tough for Addicts’ Families and Friends
11. The Case for Making Thanksgiving a Season
12. Madam President: Life with a Woman in the White House
13. Career Advice Based On Your Personality
14. Pain Relief — Using Skills Not Pills
15. This Dr. Hu is as Cool as Dr. Who
16. How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen
17. 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book Now
18. From Worst Housing Project to Patriot and Doctor
19. Save Your Future with a Mindset for Change
20. 13,000+ Tips on Making Meaning

1.==> Will US Recognition of Settlements Harm Israel?

According to Michal Koplow, Donald Trump’s decision to
reverse a four-decade-old State Department legal
opinion on settlements in the West Bank was hardly
surprising. But the policy director of the Israel
Policy Forum believes the administration’s disdain for
international consensus on the issue will encourage
previously cautious governments to support BDS and
Palestinian statehood. Koplow argues if Israel and the
United States successfully argue that international
consensus is irrelevant, there will be nothing left to
dissuade countries from unilaterally recognizing a
sovereign state of Palestine on the 1949 armistice
lines. Koplow’s work regularly appears in Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Policy, the Atlantic, and the Forward, among
other publications. In addition to a Ph.D. from
Georgetown University he holds a B.A. from Brandeis
University, a J.D. from New York University, and an
A.M. in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University.
Contact Michael Koplow at (212) 315-1741 or @mkoplow.

2. ==> Black Hawk Down Legend On PTSD & More

Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Tom Satterly is one of
America’s most highly-decorated soldiers. Depicted in
the 2001 Oscar-winning film, Black Hawk Down, Satterly
led hundreds of critical military campaigns, including
Operation Red Dawn, which led to the capture of Saddam
Hussein. For 20+ years a member of Delta Force—the most
elite and secretive special operations force in all of
the US military—he was the recipient of 64 medals,
including five Bronze Stars and two for Valorous Acts.
But the military hero says when he finally got back
home he struggled to reclaim a life. He details his and
other veterans’ desperate attempts to overcome PTSD,
addiction and other mental health issues in his new
book “All Secure: A Delta Force Operator’s Fight to
Survive on the Battlefield and the Homefront.” Contact
Jason Jones at jason@jonesliterary.com

3. ==> Why Giving Thanks is So Good

We contemplate our blessings on Thanksgiving Day each
year, but that’s just one day in November. What about
the rest of the year? Is it difficult to feel thankful
all year long and can it really improve your outlook?
Invite screenwriter, author, TV/film producer,
journalist, and TV host Maryann Ridini Spencer to
discuss why gratitude is important for personal health
and wellbeing, how it improves your relationships, and
ways it can help support and heal you through life’s
tough times and transitions. In her novel “Lady in the
Window” and the upcoming “The Paradise Table,” Spencer
writes about overcoming loss and how to find happiness
in life through gratitude, family, friendships, and
community. Her work has appeared on Hallmark Hall of
Fame (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy,
Showtime, PBS, and many other media outlets. Contact
her at (818) 884-0104 (CA); recprinfo@gmail.com

4. ==> Why 300K College Grads Aren’t Bringing Home the
Turkey

If there were a program that sidelines American college
graduates in favor of foreign students that costs
American taxpayers nearly $3 billion you would expect
outrage. But, as Hilarie Gamm will explain, not only
does this program exist but it has yet to spark an
outcry despite rising U.S. student debt, stagnating
wages for U.S. workers and the erosion of college
graduates’ job prospects. It is also one of the reasons
50% of STEM graduates are not working in STEM. Gamm is
hoping your listeners will talk about this issue at
their Thanksgiving tables this year. Let her fill you
in on the Optional Practical Training Program including
how it has grown 400% in recent years and how it has
been seized upon by fake universities, labor mills and
other corrupt people, Today, less than 50% of STEM
graduates land a job working in that field. A media
favorite who recently appeared on Coast to Coast and
Breitbart News Tonight, Gamm is the author of “Billions
Lost: The American Tech Crisis and The Road Map to
Change.” A respected tech veteran, working mother and
patriot, she is successfully pushing labor/immigration
issues into the 2020 election narrative through the
continued efforts of AWC—the group she co-founded with
two other moms. Contact her at (203) 571-3819;
hgamm@rtirguests.com

5. ==> Break the Rules: 5 Tips to Make the Holidays Fun Again!

Thanksgiving is just the start to the holiday season,
so how come you’re feeling overwhelmed already? When
did the season of joy start feeling like a marathon to
be endured? The obligations, expectations and expense!
Invite Joffre McClung to help your listeners rediscover
their holiday happiness by sharing 5 tips that will
help them reclaim their holiday spirit. She’ll discuss
what to do when family traditions become outdated or
burdensome, when it’s not only ok but necessary to say
no, and why the best gift you give this season will
make YOU feel like a million bucks and won’t cost you a
dime. McClung, a personal growth expert and author
says, “Let go of something–hosting dinner, opening
gifts or eating dinner at a certain time of day–just
because that’s how you’ve always done it. Let go of
what was and do what feels right for you NOW.” A former
media producer and independent filmmaker, Joffre
McClung has appeared on dozens of radio and TV
programs. Her latest book is “The Heart of the Matter.”
Contact Joffre McClung at (917) 994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Pass the Gravy and Share Stories this Thanksgiving

Families and friends will be getting together this week
to celebrate and give thanks, and Peggy Sideratos says
the holiday is the perfect opportunity for everyone
around the table, especially the kids, to feel a little
closer and more connected by sharing stories.
Sideratos, a former school teacher, says boosting
children’s social educational learning abilities (SEL)
is especially important today. “We live in a world
where kids and teens are dealing with depression,
anxiety, cutting, eating disorders, bullying, school
shootings and suicide rates at an alarming level. The
brokenness is escalating. Our children are hurting and
we have to do something about it,” Sideratos says.
She’ll explain why storytelling is so effective in
communicating with kids, ways Thanksgiving can be a
natural opportunity to share stories and even provide
tips on getting the conversation started! Peggy
Sideratos is the author of “The Light Giver: and Other
Stories to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children” and “The
Light Giver Stories Workbook.” Contact her at (917)
715-8788; perdika1@yahoo.com

7. ==> How to Bring Down the Curtain on Holiday Family Drama

8. ==> Who Gets the Kids? Blended Family Feuds

Holidays can quickly go from magical to mayhem when
families fight over who gets the kids for holiday meals
and celebrations. Cindy Cipriani says the best gift
parents can give their children is to put them first by
cooperating with a fair visitation arrangement for
holidays. A blended family life specialist, Cipriani
can discuss strategies to negotiate a peaceful
schedule, what to do when the situation gets heated and
when to bring in a third party to help find a solution.
Cindy Cipriani is the founder of The 5C Solution, a
simple process that works in every area of life and
business. She is also a step-mother, grief recovery
coach and speaker. Contact Cindy Cipriani at (856)
534-7070; cindy@clearpathbycindy.com

9. ==> Stuffing is for Turkeys: Feast Without Overindulging

The endless temptation of delicious holiday food can
break the diet of even the most committed healthy
eater. Is there any way to enjoy holiday meals without
overindulging? Invite physician Dr. Ed Dodge to share
easy tips to join the festivities without eating too
much and falling off the wagon and which foods can help
you feel full without loading you up with fat and
sodium. His latest book “Family: A Family Doc’s Memoir
of Life in Africa and the US” shares his journey from a
childhood in the wilds of Africa where he enjoyed
exotic fruits and ate antelope and buffalo, to
experiencing culture shock as a teen returning to the
US. After becoming a physician, he returned to Africa
to work, and later to volunteer. Dr. Dodge hosted
Healthy Living Radio where he interviewed
groundbreaking leaders in medicine. He’s also been
honored by the Johns Hopkins University Center for a
Livable Future. Contact him at (352) 228-9641 (TX);
afritim36@gmail.com

10. ==> Holidays are Tough for Addicts’ Families and Friends

11. ==> The Case for Making Thanksgiving a Season

Immediately after Halloween, most retail stores begin
to decorate for Christmas and play carols. When one
store manager was confronted with the observation that
“It isn’t even Thanksgiving,” she justified her actions
with “Thanksgiving is just a day. Christmas is a whole
season!” Bary Fleet thinks we have things backwards:
Thanksgiving should be a season-long celebration and
Christmas should last one day. Fleet, a retired
minister and psychologist, will share with your
audience why lives based on getting and giving material
possessions are a recipe for depression. He’ll discuss
little things we can do every day to cultivate and
express a mentality of thanksgiving and why gratitude
correlates with better emotional health and fewer
visits to the doctor. Bary Fleet is the author of “Move
into Your Magnificence: 101 Invitations to a Life of
Passion and Joy.” Contact him at (410) 301-8240;
Bary@DrBaryFleet.com

12. ==> Madam President: Life with a Woman in the White House

With several female candidates running for president
and the possibility that Nancy Pelosi could become
president if both the president and vice president were
impeached, it’s time to consider what life might be
like under the administration of the USA’s first female
president. Lorri Craig, a Certified Financial Planner,
developer of the Wake the Warrior Woman program and
author of an upcoming book on female economic
empowerment, has some intriguing perspectives. Bring
her on-air to discuss what the country is likely to
gain economically, socially and militarily by electing
a qualified woman for president and ways so-called
feminine values would change the U.S.’s standing in the
world. She’ll back her comments up with facts including
statistics on how corporations with the most women on
their board of directors outperform those with the
fewest. Contact her at (484) 453-1742;
LCraig@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Career Advice Based On Your Personality

Countless people in your audience have big career
dreams: starting a business, changing careers, or
introducing satisfying new developments in their
current jobs. Others may not yet know what they want,
often only what they don’t want. Sadly, the majority of
people won’t even take the first critical steps to
clarify their goals. Watch ratings rise when you
interview Sarah E. Brown, Ph.D., who has already helped
thousands of people define success based upon their
unique interests, strengths and needs. Sarah will
discuss her 5-step business coaching model and must-
know secrets. You’ll learn how to finally clarify what
you want, the importance of getting started even when
you don’t have all the answers (and without going
bankrupt,) and whether it’s wise to give up your
current job. Dr. Brown will also share special advice
for entrepreneurs. Sarah is the author of “Let Your
Personality Be Your Career Guide.” Contact her at (302)
274-0624; SBrown@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Pain Relief — Using Skills Not Pills

It’s almost daily that we hear of opioid
controversies, addictions and even painkiller-related
deaths. There is an epidemic of pain worldwide and
people are desperate to find help and relief. Now, as
colder weather heightens pain and discomfort and
people want to feel better for the holiday season,
it’s an ideal time to interview Maggie Phillips,
Ph.D., pain relief expert/trainer and author of
“Freedom from Pain” and “Reversing Chronic Pain.” Dr.
Phillips will explore the good news about effective
alternative healing methods. Ask her about the value
of diet and exercise, spiritual practices, drug-free
supplements, meditation, hypnosis, lifestyle changes
and other ways to build healing pathways. She’ll also
discuss why other nations are far ahead of the U.S.
when it comes to using “skills-not-pills” to thwart
pain and trauma without side-effects. Open-up your
phone lines for pain sufferers to ask questions and
discuss what challenges them most! Contact Dr.
Phillips at (510) 561-1645; mphillips@rtirguests.com

15. ==> This Dr. Hu is as Cool as Dr. Who

As you may know, Dr. Who is a cult-classic TV show
about a geeky, problem-solving time-travel lord. Dr.
Junling Hu, is perhaps just as geeky and loving of
everything futuristic including robots and artificial
intelligence. While Dr. Who is not real, Dr. Hu is and
she is available for interview in her area of
expertise: AI. You can ask her: Should AI scare us?
Will it take our jobs? How will it help us? Can we
create robots that think like human brains do? What do
parents need to know about raising kids in the age of
AI? Dr. Hu was the director of AI at Samsung and the
leader of the AI team at PayPal. She received the
National Science Foundation CAREER award for her
pioneering work in AI. She is the author of “The
Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: What You Must
Know About AI.” Contact her at (650) 906-6288;
junlinghu@gmail.com

16. ==> How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen

As the divorced father of two sons, Pastor Eric
Hawthorne knows the struggles that young boys who grow
up without dads face. “A lot of boys don’t know how to
become men due to that lack of a role model. We need
programs where men help them to learn manhood. It will
impact society for the long haul and keep boys out of
trouble.” Pastor Eric will discuss The Gentleman’s Club
launched by South Carolina elementary school teacher
Raymond Nelson, a program for boys that helps to
instill confidence, self-respect and respect for others
and share how to mentor young fatherless boys to help
them to become great men. A second-generation pastor of
Daystar Deliverance Ministries in Richardson, Texas,
Eric Hawthorne is author of the upcoming “Are You Ready
for Marriage?” Contact Eric at
EHawthorne@rtirguests.com; (214) 225-0769.

17. ==> 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book Now

An estimated 80 to 90 percent of Americans would like
to write a book someday. Most of them let their dream
die without ever acting upon it. Let Fabi Preslar,
president of custom publishing house SPARK Publications
and an author herself, explain what’s involved in
writing and publishing a book. She’ll reveal five
powerful reasons to write your book today, including
the importance of letting others learn from your hero’s
journey. She can also answer such questions as: What’s
the biggest roadblock to getting a successful book
written? Book publishing isn’t what it used to be, what
does a new author need to know? Articulate, smart and
honest, Fabi (Fay-Bee) is the author of “Fabulous F
Words of Business Ownership: Redefining Choice Words to
Fuel Your Small Business.” Contact Fabi Preslar at
(704) 291-3566; FPreslar@rtirguests.com

18. ==> From Worst Housing Project to Patriot and Doctor

When he was growing up in one of the worst housing
projects in Los Angeles, few people would have
predicted that Christopher L. Hall would be a role
model and inspiration. It was more likely that he would
end up like his father, who was in jail, or his
brother, a seven-time felon now serving a 1,300-year
sentence for attempted murder. Hall, who is now an ER
doctor in Mississippi, is living proof that poor kids
and kids in foster care and juvenile hall are not
destined for failure and low educational achievement.
He will share his powerful journey of how he went from
juvenile hall and sleeping in a box at a Carl’s Jr. to
dental school, medical school and the military. His
story and that of his brother’s is detailed in his
memoir “Ward of the Court.” Contact Hall at (251)
207-7527; chall@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Save Your Future with a Mindset for Change

Sadly, societal problems like depression, suicide,
domestic violence, shooting rampages and community
unrest are on the rise. To prevail and build a better
present and future, Reverend Arthur Mackey says WE must
change. According to Mackey, a prolific author,
researcher, pastor and sought-after media guest, the
first step is developing a mindset that makes positive
change possible. Mackey inspire audiences as he
explores on-air everything from family and workplace
influences to health/social services, faith-based
resources and education programs worth knowing. He’ll
explain why it’s never too late to change your
surroundings, relationships and ideals, the 4 most
effective ways to change your mindset, and how to do it
all without stress. Rev. Mackey is the author of
“Overcoming the Spirit of Depression.” Contact him at
(516) 219-8392; AMackey@rtirguests.com

20. ==> 13,000+ Tips on Making Meaning

For a fascinating show, interview Bob Lichtenbert,
Ph.D., who has compiled more than 13,000 pieces of
advice on how to make meaning (as in positive impact)
on the quality of your life and for others surrounding
you. Dozens of these life-changing tips have come from
ideas he carefully wrote on index cards, which he
carried in his shirt pocket for more than 30 years.
Some have been published in his journal “The Meaning of
Life” which went viral. On-air Dr. Lichtenbert will
help your audience use and benefit from many of his
favorite tips — now featured in his brand new book
“Tips for Making Meaning.” He’ll explore how to connect
with something greater than yourself, how to know the
laws of logic to determine the strength of opinions and
how interpreting art can help you express emotions.
Contact Bob Lichtenbert at (773) 819-9184;
BLichtenbert@rtirguests.com

11/21/19 RTIR Newsletter: American Diplomats, Forgiveness Myths, Day of Giving

November 21, 2019

01. Hearings Reveal Trump’s Damage to National Security
02. American Diplomats: Unsung Heroes
03. Before You Click: Cyber Deal or Budget Buster?
04. Rock’s Most Infamous Concert
05. Who Is Stealing 300K Entry-Level Jobs from College Students?
06. The Stranger at Your Dinner Table: College Kids Are Back!
07. 35th Anniversary of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
08. What Wine Goes with Turducken?
09. Welcome to National Eating Season
10. How to Say Thanks (You’re Welcome!)
11. The 3 Biggest Myths about Forgiveness
12. Ring in Relaxation for the Holidays
13. Why Everyone Could Use a Little Dream Analysis!
14. Doc Says He Could Have Saved Prince, Elvis and MJ
15. The Dark Secrets about Human Trafficking
16. December 3rd is National Day of Giving
17. 7 Words to Never Say When Talking to Yourself
18. Beauty Pageants Have Evolved for the Better
19. How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids
20. How Domestic Violence Affects All of Us

1.==> Hearings Reveal Trump’s Damage to National
Security

According to Brett Bruen, a former U.S. Diplomat who
served as Director of Global Engagement at the White
House, the impeachment hearings are giving Americans a
glimpse at the extensive damage Donald Trump has done
to our national security system, and Republicans are
trying to use that broken system to discredit and
undermine the officials who are testifying. “This
president is flying blind,” says Bruen. “I was struck
in listening to the testimony over the past week how
few of his advisers are consulted on major policy
decisions.” Bruen adds, “Our national security
officials now have little contact with an isolated and
erratic president. They don’t have clear guidance or
even a basic plan for how to execute our foreign
policy. Many of them are overly afraid for their jobs,
their colleagues and even their safety. It is
exceptionally hard to keep America safe when you’re in
the dark, alone and afraid.” Bruen served in the Ivory
Coast, Liberia, Guinea, Iraq, Venezuela, Argentina,
Zambia, and Eritrea. He serves as an adjunct faculty
member of the Federal Executive Institute, where he
trains senior U.S. Government leaders on strategy and
world affairs. He’s also president of the Global
Situation Room. Contact him at (703) 231-8285;
@BrettBruen or @GlobalSitRoom

2. ==> American Diplomats: Unsung Heroes

Paul Richter has written about foreign policy and
national security for the past three decades. Now, in
his new book “The Ambassadors: America’s Diplomats on
the Front Lines” he goes behind the battles and the
headlines to highlight how American diplomats have been
the unconventional—and unheralded—warriors in the
nation’s recent conflicts in the Middle East. Invite
him on your show and hear about the mostly unknown men
and women including Robert Ford, who was taken hostage
by a Shia militia during his long service in Iraq, and
later, as ambassador to Syria, stood up to a dictator
who was slaughtering his own people and Anne Patterson,
who brokered behind-the-scenes political deals in
Islamabad. As a Washington-based reporter for The Los
Angeles Times, he traveled to 60 countries. Contact
Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099
(cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703)
646-5188.

3.==> Before You Click: Cyber Deal or Budget Buster?

According to the National Retail Federation, this
holiday season Americans will spend about 4 percent
more on their loved ones than they did last year, in
part because of the roaring economy. But for some
Americans, like those with high credit card debt,
substantial student loans or less rosy job situations,
the 2019 holiday season will require cutting back in
order to get ahead. For those individuals, trimming
their holiday budget is the right thing to do. Aptly-
named financial coach Tina Antrim (whose name includes
the word “trim”) warns that while upcoming Black
Friday/Cyber Monday sales may sound like a great way to
save money, that’s not necessarily the case. Invite her
to share painless money-saving advice for holiday
shoppers watching their pennies. Tina Antrim is a
financial life coach and the author of “Escape the
Paycheck to Paycheck Trap: The Ultimate Plan to Get Out
of Debt and Supersize Your Savings.” Contact her at
(260) 403-0137; antrimtina@gmail.com

4. ==> Rock’s Most Infamous Concert

On Dec. 6, 1969, Susan Shumsky was 21 years old and
part of the hippie, be-in generation championing peace
and love. That day, Susan found herself on the front
row of rock ‘n’ roll history as one of the 300,000 or
so young people at the Altamont Speedway to experience
a concert with The Rolling Stones that also featured
Jefferson Airplane, Santana, The Flying Burrito
Brothers, and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. As luck
would have it, Susan found herself near the stage at
the concert that would later be defined not for the
music but for the bad decision to use Hells Angels as
security who ended up killing one concertgoer and
beating up others. Bring Susan on your show to talk
about her memories of Altamont and the turbulent and
magnificent times that surrounded it. She is the award-
winning author of 17 books including “Maharishi & Me:
Seeking Enlightenment with the Beatles’ Guru.” She has
done over 1,000 media appearances. Contact her at (917)
336-7184; SShumsky@rtirguests.com

5.==> Who Is Stealing 300K Entry-Level Jobs from
College Students?

If there were a program that sidelines American college
graduates in favor of foreign students that costs
American taxpayers nearly $3 billion you would expect
outrage. But, as Hilarie Gamm will explain, not only
does this program exist but it has yet to spark an
outcry despite rising U.S. student debt, stagnating
wages for U.S. workers and the erosion of college
graduates’ job prospects. It is also one of the reasons
50% of STEM graduates are not working in STEM. Gamm is
hoping your listeners will talk about this issue at
their Thanksgiving tables this year. Let her fill you
in on the Optional Practical Training Program including
how it has grown 400% in recent years and how it has
been seized upon by fake universities, labor mills and
other corrupt people, Today, less than 50% of STEM
graduates land a job working in that field. A media
favorite who recently appeared on Coast to Coast and
Breitbart News Tonight, Gamm is the author of Amazon
Best Seller: “Billions Lost: The American Tech Crisis
and The Road Map to Change.” A respected tech veteran,
working mother and patriot, she is successfully pushing
labor/immigration issues into the 2020 election
narrative through the continued efforts of AWC—the
group she co-founded with two other moms. Contact her
at (203) 571-3819; hgamm@rtirguests.com

6. ==> The Stranger at Your Dinner Table: College Kids
Are Back!

7. ==> 35th Anniversary of ‘Do They Know It’s
Christmas?’

On November 25, 1984, some of the biggest British and
Irish artists in music gathered to record the song ‘Do
They Know It’s Christmas?’ to help famine victims in
Ethiopia. The single reached number one in 14 countries
and raised £8 million within a year. This led to other
charitable endeavors such as the LiveAid concert, which
raised a reported £150 million, and USA for Africa’s
single “We Are the World,” which raised $63 million.
Despite these huge global humanitarian efforts, has
life in the affected region improved? Invite author and
speaker Sylvanus Ayeni to discuss the long-term impacts
of charity on Sub-Saharan Africa and whether it has
improved conditions for people there. Ayeni, a retired
neurosurgeon, author, and speaker, was born and raised
in Nigeria. His latest 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

8. ==> What Wine Goes with Turducken?

Thanksgiving is all about the food, but there are also
libations to consider. And choosing wine can be
intimidating—just ask anyone who has spent too much
time in the local wine shop trying to decide what to
buy to please their guests, or to impress the folks on
their shopping list. Give your audience their own
personal wine guide, and a fun, informative romp—
without the usual snobbery—through
the wonderful world of wine when you invite Jim
Laughren on your show. You’ll learn how to avoid the
most common wine mistakes a host can make, the secret
to choosing a wine gift and where to find
wine bargains. You’ll also learn how to inexpensively
add a touch of elegance to end any holiday meal. Jim
Laughren is a Certified Wine Educator and the author of
“50 Ways to Love Wine More: Adventures in Wine
Appreciation.” Contact him at (954) 661-4546;
jimlaughren@gmail.com

9. ==> Welcome to National Eating Season

Most Americans are resigned to packing on the pounds
during this time of the year, what expert weight-loss
coach Eli Glaser calls “National Eating Season.”
Starting with Thanksgiving and winding through New
Year’s and then into Super Bowl Sunday, we are entering
the most eating-centric time of the year! Invite Eli to
inspire your audience to take a whole new approach to
eating. He’ll offer tools you can use to enjoy special
occasions without having to over-indulge and be left
with the bitter taste of regret and remorse. Eli will
share his amazing personal story of maintaining a 130-
pound weight loss for more than 15 years and how he has
helped thousands of people around the world to not
merely lose weight, but achieve long-term success by
transforming their relationship with food. Eli Glaser
is the author of “Enough is Enough.” He also offers a
home-study course. Contact him at (732) 578-8800;
eliglaser@rtirguests.com

10. ==> How to Say Thanks (You’re Welcome!)

Did you know that gratitude is good for you? People
who practice the art of gratitude are healthier,
happier, live longer, work better and are more
successful. “Many studies out there have been saying
all along that learning how to intentionally practice
gratitude is good for us,” says Dr. Michael McGee.
“Learning how to be truly grateful across the board is
one of the easiest and FASTEST ways to jumpstart and
improve your life!” Learn how to see, celebrate, speak
and savor your way into a new grateful way of living!
Dr. Michael McGee is the author of “The Joy of
Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from
Addiction.” He is so grateful to have helped hundreds
of patients beat their addictions to go on and lead
full, grateful filled lives! Contact Dr. McGee at (978)
360-6071; mdm@wellmind.com

11. ==> The 3 Biggest Myths about Forgiveness

Is there someone in your life—a parent, former spouse,
child, friend or perhaps even yourself—whom you believe
you should forgive but cannot? Jeanne Sanner explains
why forgiveness can be so difficult. She says,
“Forgiving isn’t something we can do; forgiveness is
the result of what we stop doing.” Jeanne can share a
simple formula she created that has already helped
hundreds of people change their beliefs to lead happier
lives. 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. Contact her at (949)
288-4851; JSanner@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Ring in Relaxation for the Holidays

Imagine spending the holidays with friends and loved
ones without the pressure of finding the right gifts or
trying to cram in as much joy and activities as
possible. How you navigate Thanksgiving, Christmas,
Hanukkah and New Year’s is a choice, says Mary B.
Battaglia, a certified hypnotist and sound therapist
who can offer tips on making these your most relaxing
holidays ever. Let Battaglia share those tips on-air as
she helps “ring in the season” with the soothing and
harmonic tones of Tibetan singing bowls. She’s been
featured on Fox News and is the author of
“Transformation Through Hypnosis: Relax, Clear Your
Mind & Step into Your Power.” Contact her at (833)
732-2333; marybethpeace@gmail.com

13. ==> Why Everyone Could Use a Little Dream Analysis!

Where did you go in your dreams last night? Who or what
did you encounter? What did you say, observe or
experience in those dreamland musings? And what did it
all mean? For an unforgettable show that’s sure to
boost ratings and calls, while helping countless
people, you will want to welcome Layne Dalfen for live
on-air dream analysis! This sought-after speaker,
author and dream analyst will fascinate appreciative
audiences by exploring: The most frequent dreams we
have, from flying and falling to getting lost or
returning to school; whether bizarre or creepy dreams
represent a healthy outlet; can you predict the future
during slumber?; why certain people — from former
sweethearts to deceased loved ones — land in your
dreams; 3 must-know myths about nightmares; what do
sexy dreams really mean?; when people dream about
today’s most polarizing character: Donald Trump. Layne
Dalfen teaches dream analysis to the counseling
students at Montréal’s Concordia University. She has
appeared on hundreds of radio shows and LOVES call-in
questions. Contact Layne at (514) 898-9150;
info@haveagreatdream.com

14. ==> Doc Says He Could Have Saved Prince, Elvis and
MJ

As a physician who specializes in opioid addiction
treatment, Dr. Isaac Alexis is especially frustrated by
the epidemic number of high-profile celebrity
overdoses, which he says he could have prevented. “If I
had been given 30 seconds, I could have saved Prince,”
says Dr. Isaac. He’ll share his simple but powerful
approach to treating addiction. “It’s not just about
treating the addict,” he says. “It’s about treating
their environments and families. We have to treat the
addict as a human being.” Dr. Isaac completed an
internship in trauma surgery at Cornell University at
New York Hospital of Queens. He served as medical
director at the Department of Justice as well as
director of infection control and chair of the quality
improvement medical committee. He is the author of
“Life and Death behind the Brick and Razor-Code Red
Diamond” and the upcoming “The Seductive Pink Crystal.”
Contact Dr. Isaac Alexis at (315)935-6348;
IAlexis@rtirguests.com

15. ==> The Dark Secrets about Human Trafficking

The world was rocked when billionaire Jeffrey Epstein
was charged and jailed for human trafficking, and then
allegedly committed suicide while behind bars. What
was truly shocking was that he got away with these
heinous crimes for years. Raleigh Sadler, a Christian
reverend and founder of the human trafficking awareness
group Let My People Go, says the situation is far more
complicated and insidious than most people know. “Human
trafficking is far more prevalent than the general
public realizes, and it can affect virtually any
community.” Raleigh says a general lack of awareness is
part of the problem, as well as the absence of accurate
information and the abuse of power by powerful people.
He is the author of “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human
Trafficking.” Contact Raleigh at
RSadler@rtirguests.com; (917) 341-6758.

16. ==> December 3rd is National Day of Giving

Did you know that 70 billion dollars of life insurance
policies literally go to waste annually? Why not turn
that waste into a GIFT? Imagine getting cash for that
life insurance policy you or your parents don’t need
anymore! “Most consumers don’t realize that if you or
your parents qualify, you can sell your policy to the
highest bidder and receive up to 50 % of your death
benefits,” says David Kottler, the Insurance Doctor
(TM.) College alumni, for example, might consider
donating their policies to their alma maters as a
charitable gift, but universities and colleges would
much rather have the CASH gift instead. It’s simply a
more efficient way to give to non-profits! David
combines his legal and business experience with a
passion for philanthropy. His book “The Best Kept
Money Secret in Your Insurance Policy” details
everything you need to know to get that insurance
policy working for you! Contact David Kottler at (216)
532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com

17. ==> 7 Words to Never Say When Talking to Yourself

Dr. Donald Pet has helped people break addictions,
transform their lives, and radically increase their own
happiness simply by teaching them seven word switches.
“Instead of telling yourself you ‘should’ do something,
say that you ‘can’ do it!” he suggests. “Instead of
saying that something ‘made’ you sad, tell yourself you
‘allowed’ it to discourage you. Instead of saying you
feel a lot of ‘anger,’ tell yourself that you feel a
lot of ‘energy’ about the situation.” These are just
some of the ways Dr. Pet has helped people from all
walks of life feel more joy and fulfillment by helping
them break the cycle of self-sabotaging emotional
reactions. Pet is the founder of lovingmenow.org. His
course is completely free and is designed to teach you
to become a much more loving person. Contact Dr. Donald
Pet at (860) 324-9991; ddpet@comcast.net

18. ==> Beauty Pageants Have Evolved for the Better

Beauty pageants traditionally were all about physical
appearances, and the participants were often portrayed
as vapid Barbie Dolls. But not anymore. “Accomplished
women are expected to be intelligent, skilled, poised
and attractive today which is reflected in media, and
even ‘beauty’ pageants,” says director/filmmaker and
author Kailin Gow. “Being strong is being beautiful.
This is being reflected in the Miss America Pageant’s
elimination of the swimsuit competition, transgender
pageants, the Miss Amazing Pageant for disabled women
and other, non-traditional celebrations of women that
go beyond focusing on mere physical beauty.” Kailin has
written hundreds of Young Adult books. She’s also a
director/filmmaker and the founder of Sparklesoup Inc.
She is also the author of “Raising a Strong Daughter:
What Fathers Should Know.” Contact Kailin at
KGow@rtirguests.com; (617) 582-2121.

19. ==> How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids

Here’s the truth: children are not small adults… they
don’t think or act like adults… and they’re not
supposed to. So, as parents, don’t drive yourself
bonkers trying to make such behavior happen. Rather, as
parents responsible for guiding youth toward becoming
adults, let’s first help our kids become happy,
responsible, and emotionally healthy young people
(especially during the school season. That’s the
message of Paul Bernabei, author of “Top 20 Parents”
and four other books on human development. Interview
Paul to discover practical, essential strategies for
managing challenges of the parenting journey. Invite
listeners to call-in with their questions and parenting
insights/concerns. Contact Paul Bernabei at (651)
470-3827; paul@top20training.com

20. ==> How Domestic Violence Affects All of Us

Domestic violence doesn’t just affect victims and their
families. According to domestic violence awareness
advocate Curt Lindsley, “It tears at the very fabric of
entire communities. It can impact a company’s bottom
line due to lost productivity, can cause long-term
health problems in victims, can spill over to schools
and workplaces, and involve innumerable police man
hours.” Curt founded the nonprofit domestic violence
awareness group Go Purple USA, sponsor of Go Purple
Awareness Day (Oct. 1), and co-founded the Covington
Domestic Violence Task Force. He’ll share how
individuals, houses of worship, companies,
organizations and community groups can sponsor
awareness events such as Go Purple Day, Purple Light
Nights, educational programs and advocacy outreach to
help put an end to domestic violence once and for all.
Contact Curt at Clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256)
213-1092.

11/14/19 RTIR Newsletter: World Kindness, Psychstrology, Imposter Syndrome

01.The Psychological Toll of Impeachment Hearings
02. American Diplomats: Who Are They? What Do They Do?
03. Erdogan Finds Sanctuary in Trump White House
04. Inside Edition’s Megan Alexander
05. Beware Black Friday Sales – $$ Saving Holiday Shopping Tips
06. Calm the Holiday Family Drama
07. Homeless and the Holidays
08. Whistleblowing: Is it Always Ethical? (Or Truthful?)
09. Why Everyone Could Use a Little Dream Analysis!
10. Turn Waste into a Gift for National Philanthropy Day
11. Let’s Talk Weight: Why Obesity Isn’t a Medical Problem
12. Psychiatrist Reveals 7 Words to Never Say When Talking to Yourself
13. Surprising Truth Experienced World Travelers Know!
14. From Worst Housing Project to Patriot and Doctor
15. It’s Never Too Late to Become a Cowgirl
16. How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen
17. The Biggest Myths about Success
18. Doc Says He Could Have Saved Prince, Elvis and Michael Jackson
19. Revolutionize Your Life in 60 Seconds
20. Why You Shouldn’t Punish Your Kids

1.==> The Psychological Toll of Impeachment Hearings

The Trump impeachment hearings will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on history and reverberate far from Capitol Hill. But what impact will the wall-to-wall coverage of the proceedings have on the psyche of Americans? Invite mental health expert Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., to discuss whether the hearings will have a negative effect on the collective mental state of Americans regardless of their political affiliations, why the country has become such a hostile and volatile place, and how we can return to civil discourse. Dr. Jantz is a world-recognized expert and innovator in the treatment of behavioral disorders and addictions. He started The Center – A Place of HOPE, a treatment and recovery center and is the author of 39 books. Dr. Jantz has appeared on CNN, FOX, ABC, CBS, and has been interviewed for the New York Post, Associated Press, Family Circle, and Women’s Day. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919) 377-1200.

2. ==> American Diplomats: Who Are They? What Do They Do?

Paul Richter has written about foreign policy and national security for the past three decades. Now, in his new book “The Ambassadors: America’s Diplomats on the Front Lines” he goes behind the battles and the headlines to highlight how American diplomats have been the unconventional—and unheralded—warriors in the nation’s recent conflicts in the Middle East. Invite him on your show and hear about the mostly unknown men and women including Robert Ford, who was taken hostage by a Shia militia during his long service in Iraq, and later, as ambassador to Syria, stood up to a dictator who was slaughtering his own people and Anne Patterson, who brokered behind-the-scenes political deals in Islamabad. As a Washington-based reporter for The Los Angeles Times, he traveled to 60 countries. Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

3. ==> Erdogan Finds Sanctuary in Trump White House

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is in Washington this week and while he doesn’t have many DC fans, he does have an ally in the White House. Arron David Miller says Oval Office discussions may cover some difficult terrain (especially on Turkey’s purchase of a S-400 Russian air defense system), but Trump has long had a soft spot for Erdogan that all but guarantees the relationship will endure. Aaron David Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He is the author of “The End of Greatness: Why America Can’t Have (and Doesn’t Want) Another Great President.” He served as a Middle East negotiator in Democratic and Republican administrations. Contact Maya Krishna-Rogers at (202) 939-2233; Maya.Krishna-Rogers@ceip.org

4.==> Inside Edition’s Megan Alexander

Inside Edition correspondent Megan Alexander’s new kid’s book, “One More Hug” was inspired by her oldest son who experienced anxiety getting on the school bus and kept running back for “one more hug.” Megan says the story centers on kids’ worries and fears and the importance of parents’ reassurance that the feelings are normal, and OK to talk about. Megan also recorded a song she co-wrote with country music singer Lucas Hoge called “One More.” Megan Alexander is a national news correspondent, author, speaker and actress. She can be seen every evening as a correspondent on the syndicated TV show Inside Edition. Contact Aaron Crisler at (615) 474-8673; aaron@conduitmedia.biz

5. ==> Beware Black Friday Sales – $$ Saving Holiday Shopping Tips

According to the National Retail Federation, this holiday season Americans will spend about 4 percent more on their loved ones than they did last year, in part because of the roaring economy. But for some Americans, like those with high credit card debt, substantial student loans or less rosy job situations, the 2019 holiday season will require cutting back in order to get ahead. For those individuals, trimming their holiday budget is the right thing to do. Aptly-named financial coach Tina Antrim (whose name includes the word “trim”) warns that while upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales may sound like a great way to save money, that’s not necessarily the case. Invite her to share painless money-saving advice for holiday shoppers watching their pennies. Tina Antrim is a financial life coach and the author of “Escape the Paycheck to Paycheck Trap: The Ultimate Plan to Get Out of Debt and Supersize Your Savings.” Contact her at (260) 403-0137; antrimtina@gmail.com

6. ==> Calm the Holiday Family Drama

The holidays can be stressful under the best of circumstances, but how do you handle being trapped in a house with argumentative relatives without blowing your top? Invite Arnoux Goran, author, speaker, and an expert in personal transformation, to reveal proven techniques to keep your cool and prevent family drama from getting out of hand this holiday season. He’ll discuss the common triggers that set people off and how to remain calm when family members try to push your buttons. 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 nationwide. Contact him at (878) 203-8231 (CA); AGoran@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Homeless and the Holidays: Could that Homeless Person Be Someone You Know?

As we begin the holiday season our thoughts often turn to the homeless. The season makes us think of the less fortunate – who are they and what can we do to help? What would you do if your mother was homeless and refused to be helped? Marty Vargas will share his story of finding his estranged birth mother 20 years after the pair were discovered sleeping in the snow in Philadelphia. Your listeners will be amazed as they hear the stranger-than-fiction real-life drama that unfolded amid the increasingly complicated search. Marty Vargas, MFA, is a media owner, author, and an International speaker. His incredible true story has been seen multiple times on ABC and NBC Philadelphia and Fox News Washington, DC. and has been featured on over 90 stations around the country. Contact him at (631) 245-0790; MVargas@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Whistleblowing: Is it Always Ethical? (Or Truthful?)

What does it take to be a whistleblower? How do you know when to blow? In today’s world of grey – where right and wrong can appear blurry and the truth becomes subjective – what does it mean to be ‘ethical’ in business and in life? Interview John Smith – an ordinary guy who unwittingly got caught up in the 1980’s S&L crisis and found out the hard way that you don’t have to commit a crime to be convicted of one. “At the beginning of the FBI task force investigation, I gave them truth and honesty. I never lied about anything. Truth and integrity would eventually be my way up and out. They chose me over all other defendants, suspects and lawyers. They relied on my ethics and integrity. In the end this saved me.” John Smith is a speaker and author of “Embracing the Abyss” which chronicles his true story of unknowingly becoming a part of a fraud scandal and receiving a presidential pardon. Contact Smith at (214) 216-2199; JSmith@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Why Everyone Could Use a Little Dream Analysis!

Where did you go in your dreams last night? Who or what did you encounter? What did you say, observe or experience in those dreamland musings? And what did it all mean? Invite Layne Dalfen to share live, on-air dream analysis! What kind of dreams do you want to talk about? Flying and falling or getting lost or returning to school? Lynne can also discuss whether bizarre or creepy dreams represent a healthy outlet, if you can predict the future during slumber and why certain people (from former sweethearts to deceased loved ones) land in your dreams. Learn 3 must-know myths about nightmares, what sexy dreams really mean and why people dream about today’s most polarizing character: Donald Trump. Layne Dalfen teaches dream analysis to the counseling students at Montréal’s Concordia University. She has appeared on hundreds of radio shows, and loves call-in questions. Contact Layne at (514) 898-9150; info@haveagreatdream.com

10. ==> Turn Waste into a Gift for National Philanthropy Day

Friday is National Philanthropy Day and a great time to talk about a different way to donate. Did you know that 70 billion dollars of life insurance policies literally go to waste annually? Why not turn that waste into a GIFT? Imagine getting cash for that life insurance policy you or your parents don’t need anymore! “Most consumers don’t realize that if you or your parents qualify, you can sell your policy to the highest bidder and receive up to 50 % of your death benefits,” says David Kottler, the Insurance Doctor (TM.) College alumni, for example, might consider donating their policies to their alma maters as a charitable gift, but universities and colleges would much rather have the CASH gift instead. It’s simply a more efficient way to give to non-profits! David combines his legal and business experience with a passion for philanthropy. His book “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance Policy” details everything you need to know to get that insurance policy working for you! Contact David Kottler at (216) 532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Let’s Talk Weight: Why Obesity Isn’t a Medical Problem

Know someone eager to lose weight? Or who tried, failed or regained the pounds back? Of course you do! Weight control is a topic that interests and baffles millions worldwide. And for 70 percent of all Americans, it’s the biggest issue of their lives. Interview Eli Glaser, a sought-after weight management specialist and nutritionist who discovered a sustainable weight-loss solution unlike any other. Learn from Eli: his own personal weight loss journey, and how he lives 130 pounds lighter; the difference between starving on ineffective diets vs. striving toward ideal weight with a food plan and lifestyle changes; why obesity isn’t a medical problem; developing the right relationship with food; overcoming cravings and temptations; and much more. Eli can talk about his Soveya Solution, upcoming home-study course and book “Enough Is Enough.” Contact him at (732) 578-8800; eliglaser@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Psychiatrist Reveals 7 Words to Never Say When Talking to Yourself

Dr. Donald Pet has helped people break addictions, transform their lives, and radically increase their own happiness simply by teaching them seven word switches. “Instead of telling yourself you ‘should’ do something, say that you ‘can’ do it!” he suggests. “Instead of saying that something ‘made’ you sad, tell yourself you ‘allowed’ it to discourage you. Instead of saying you feel a lot of ‘anger,’ tell yourself that you feel a lot of ‘energy’ about the situation.” These are just some of the ways Dr. Pet has helped people from all walks of life feel more joy and fulfillment by helping them break the cycle of self-sabotaging emotional reactions. Pet is the founder of lovingmenow.org. His course is completely free and is designed to teach you to become a much more loving person. Contact Dr. Donald Pet at (860) 324-9991; ddpet@comcast.net

13. ==> Traveling Overseas: Surprising Truth Experienced Travelers Know!

For some people, worries about crime and terrorism are enough to rule out travel outside the U.S. And that’s a shame, says internationally acclaimed travel expert Chris Herrmann, who points out that when it comes to being fearful, many folks are their own worst enemy. Herrmann can share the anxieties that nearly kept him back from an amazing backpack trip he took around the world at age 62 as well as ways to ensure that international trips are as safe as possible. Herrmann will discuss safe ways to meet people overseas, why you should never plan a trip in advance, and how to avoid dangerous places that exist in all towns and cities. Chris Herrmann teaches people how to live their international travel dreams regardless of their age or income. The author of “The Youthful Art of Midlife Travel,” he’s been featured on the BBC and has made numerous appearances on TV and radio, and in print media across Australia, Europe and Asia. Contact him at 215-883 4319; chrish@chrisherrmann.com

14. ==> From Worst Housing Project to Patriot and Doctor

When he was growing up in one of the worst housing projects in Los Angeles, few people would have predicted that Christopher Hall would be a role model and inspiration. It was more likely that he would end up like his father, who was in jail, or his brother, a seven-time felon now serving a 1,300-year sentence for attempted murder. Hall, who is now an ER doctor in Mississippi, is living proof that poor kids and kids in foster care and juvenile hall are not destined for failure and low educational achievement. He’ll share his powerful journey from juvenile hall to sleeping in a box at a Carl’s Jr. to dental school, medical school and then the military. He tells his story and that of his brother in his memoir “Ward of the Court.” Contact Hall at (251) 207-7527; chall@rtirguests.com

15. ==> It’s Never Too Late to Become a Cowgirl

After turning 40, Sandra Matheson found herself at a daunting crossroads in her life. She was divorced, unable to continue her career as a veterinarian due to work-related chemical sensitivities and stuck with a money-losing farm. But she managed to turn lemons into lemonade by rebuilding her farm, which became a metaphor for her life. “Just as a farmer grows crops, you can make the choice to grow your dreams after 40,” she says. “The main focus has to be on silencing your ‘inner critic.’” Sandra is a co-host of New Cowgirl Camps, which teach women about farming and ranching, each June and August in Cheney, Wash. She is also the author of the upcoming “Thrive After 40 ? How to Seize the Life of Your Dreams!” Contact her at smatheson@rtirguests.com; (360) 325-4221.

16. ==> How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen

As the divorced father of two sons, Pastor Eric Hawthorne knows the struggles that young boys who grow up without dads face. “A lot of boys don’t know how to become men due to that lack of a role model. We need programs where men help them to learn manhood. It will impact society for the long haul and keep boys out of trouble.” Pastor Eric will discuss The Gentleman’s Club launched by South Carolina elementary school teacher Raymond Nelson, a program for boys that helps to instill confidence, self-respect and respect for others and share how to mentor young fatherless boys to help them to become great men. A second-generation pastor of Daystar Deliverance Ministries in Richardson, Texas, Eric Hawthorne is author of the upcoming “Are You Ready for Marriage?” Contact Eric at EHawthorne@rtirguests.com; (214) 225-0769.

17. ==> The Biggest Myths about Success

So you think you have to be brilliant, gifted and in the right place at the right time in order to be wildly successful in life? Kim Chestney says, “Not so!” She says virtually everyone has the ability to attain goals beyond their wildest imaginings thanks to the one innate trait that all humans possess: Intuition! “Intuition is the most important, yet least understood faculty of human consciousness. Getting your ego out of the way and developing your inner voice is a great bull***t detector. It can also facilitate well-being and growth in all aspects of your life.” Kim is an international best-selling author and intuition expert who founded the popular CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her new global online Intuition school, IntuitionLab is up and running. Contact Kim at KChestney@rtirguests.com; (412) 214-9502.

18. ==> Doc Says He Could Have Saved Prince, Elvis and Michael Jackson

As a physician who specializes in opioid addiction treatment, Dr. Isaac Alexis is especially frustrated by the epidemic number of high-profile celebrity overdoses, which he says he could have prevented. “If I had been given 30 seconds, I could have saved Prince,” says Dr. Isaac. He’ll share his simple but powerful approach to treating addiction. “It’s not just about treating the addict,” he says. “It’s about treating their environments and families. We have to treat the addict as a human being.” Dr. Isaac completed an internship in trauma surgery at Cornell University at New York Hospital of Queens. He served as medical director at the Department of Justice as well as director of infection control and chair of the quality improvement medical committee. He is the author of “Life and Death behind the Brick and Razor-Code Red Diamond” and the upcoming “The Seductive Pink Crystal.” Contact Dr. Isaac Alexis at (315)935-6348; IAlexis@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Revolutionize Your Life in 60 Seconds

Most of us would like to change some of our behavior patterns and create better outcomes in our personal and professional lives. The trouble is that thinking about making a change often feels overwhelming. It’s hard to know where to start. Expert problem-solver, executive and personal development coach Peggy Caruso says the key is to take small steps when you don’t know where to begin. Caruso will share strategies that can help you begin making positive changes in every area of your life from relationships and parenting to health, personal development and even dealing with elderly loved ones. “Take the First Shot: Strategies to Fire You Up and Change Your Life,” is the fourth book in Caruso’s Revolutionize series. Contact her at (814) 335-4314; pcaruso@lifecoaching.comcastbiz.net

20. ==> Why You Shouldn’t Punish Your Kids

Parenting is one of the most important jobs anyone will ever have. But is it possible to raise a child to be a productive, independent adult without ever having to spank or take away that child’s privileges? Absolutely, says media veteran and child-rearing expert Emily Slingluff, who wrote the book on the topic, “Parenting without Punishment.” Emily will explain why there is never a reason to punish children. Good parent-child communication works so much better. Moreover, punishing children teaches them mean and uncomfortable behavior. It is even possible that it will lead to insecurity, confusion, depression, and unhappiness with life. She studied psychology and has a degree in government and economics from Sweet Briar College and was an assistant editor at The Virginia-Pilot. Contact her at (757) 800-0246; eslingluff@rtirguests.com

11/12/19 RTIR Newsletter: Recession Watch, Remembering Altamont, Real Life Green Acres

1.==> Hearings Reveal Trump’s Damage to National
Security

2. ==> American Diplomats: Unsung Heroes

3.==> Before You Click: Cyber Deal or Budget Buster?

4. ==> Rock’s Most Infamous Concert

On Dec. 6, 1969, Susan Shumsky was 21 years old and
part of the hippie, be-in generation championing peace
and love. That day, Susan found herself on the front
row of rock ‘n’ roll history as one of the 300,000 or
so young people at the Altamont Speedway to experience
a concert with The Rolling Stones that also featured
Jefferson Airplane, Santana, The Flying Burrito
Brothers, and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. As luck
would have it, Susan found herself near the stage at
the concert that would later be defined not for the
music but for the bad decision to use Hells Angels as
security who ended up killing one concertgoer and
beating up others. Bring Susan on your show to talk
about her memories of Altamont and the turbulent and
magnificent times that surrounded it. She is the award-
winning author of 17 books including “Maharishi & Me:
Seeking Enlightenment with the Beatles’ Guru.” She has
done over 1,000 media appearances. Contact her at (917)
336-7184; SShumsky@rtirguests.com

5.==> Who Is Stealing 300K Entry-Level Jobs from
College Students?

If there were a program that sidelines American college
graduates in favor of foreign students that costs
American taxpayers nearly $3 billion you would expect
outrage. But, as Hilarie Gamm will explain, not only
does this program exist but it has yet to spark an
outcry despite rising U.S. student debt, stagnating
wages for U.S. workers and the erosion of college
graduates’ job prospects. It is also one of the reasons
50% of STEM graduates are not working in STEM. Gamm is
hoping your listeners will talk about this issue at
their Thanksgiving tables this year. Let her fill you
in on the Optional Practical Training Program including
how it has grown 400% in recent years and how it has
been seized upon by fake universities, labor mills and
other corrupt people, Today, less than 50% of STEM
graduates land a job working in that field. A media
favorite who recently appeared on Coast to Coast and
Breitbart News Tonight, Gamm is the author of Amazon
Best Seller: “Billions Lost: The American Tech Crisis
and The Road Map to Change.” A respected tech veteran,
working mother and patriot, she is successfully pushing
labor/immigration issues into the 2020 election
narrative through the continued efforts of AWC—the
group she co-founded with two other moms. Contact her
at (203) 571-3819; hgamm@rtirguests.com

6. ==> The Stranger at Your Dinner Table: College Kids
Are Back!

7. ==> 35th Anniversary of ‘Do They Know It’s
Christmas?’

8. ==> What Wine Goes with Turducken?

9. ==> Welcome to National Eating Season

10. ==> How to Say Thanks (You’re Welcome!)

11. ==> The 3 Biggest Myths about Forgiveness

12. ==> Ring in Relaxation for the Holidays

13. ==> Why Everyone Could Use a Little Dream Analysis!

Where did you go in your dreams last night? Who or what
did you encounter? What did you say, observe or
experience in those dreamland musings? And what did it
all mean? For an unforgettable show that’s sure to
boost ratings and calls, while helping countless
people, you will want to welcome Layne Dalfen for live
on-air dream analysis! This sought-after speaker,
author and dream analyst will fascinate appreciative
audiences by exploring: The most frequent dreams we
have, from flying and falling to getting lost or
returning to school; whether bizarre or creepy dreams
represent a healthy outlet; can you predict the future
during slumber?; why certain people — from former
sweethearts to deceased loved ones — land in your
dreams; 3 must-know myths about nightmares; what do
sexy dreams really mean?; when people dream about
today’s most polarizing character: Donald Trump. Layne
Dalfen teaches dream analysis to the counseling
students at Montréal’s Concordia University. She has
appeared on hundreds of radio shows and LOVES call-in
questions. Contact Layne at (514) 898-9150;
info@haveagreatdream.com

14. ==> Doc Says He Could Have Saved Prince, Elvis and
MJ

15. ==> The Dark Secrets about Human Trafficking

The world was rocked when billionaire Jeffrey Epstein
was charged and jailed for human trafficking, and then
allegedly committed suicide while behind bars. What
was truly shocking was that he got away with these
heinous crimes for years. Raleigh Sadler, a Christian
reverend and founder of the human trafficking awareness
group Let My People Go, says the situation is far more
complicated and insidious than most people know. “Human
trafficking is far more prevalent than the general
public realizes, and it can affect virtually any
community.” Raleigh says a general lack of awareness is
part of the problem, as well as the absence of accurate
information and the abuse of power by powerful people.
He is the author of “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human
Trafficking.” Contact Raleigh at
RSadler@rtirguests.com; (917) 341-6758.

16. ==> December 3rd is National Day of Giving

17. ==> 7 Words to Never Say When Talking to Yourself

18. ==> Beauty Pageants Have Evolved for the Better

19. ==> How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids

20. ==> How Domestic Violence Affects All of Us

Domestic violence doesn’t just affect victims and their
families. According to domestic violence awareness
advocate Curt Lindsley, “It tears at the very fabric of
entire communities. It can impact a company’s bottom
line due to lost productivity, can cause long-term
health problems in victims, can spill over to schools
and workplaces, and involve innumerable police man
hours.” Curt founded the nonprofit domestic violence
awareness group Go Purple USA, sponsor of Go Purple
Awareness Day (Oct. 1), and co-founded the Covington
Domestic Violence Task Force. He’ll share how
individuals, houses of worship, companies,
organizations and community groups can sponsor
awareness events such as Go Purple Day, Purple Light
Nights, educational programs and advocacy outreach to
help put an end to domestic violence once and for all.
Contact Curt at Clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256)
213-1092.

11/5/19 RTIR Newsletter: Mustache Month, Socialism in America, Domestic Violence

November 5, 2019

01. American Diplomats: Warriors on the Front Lines
02. What Would America Be Like with a Woman President?
03. New Documentary Film – The Girl Who Cannot Speak
04. How November Became the Month of the Mustache
05. Wednesday is Stress Awareness Day
06. Why Socialism Is Bad for America
07. How the War on Drugs Created a War on Us
08. Incompetent, Reckless, Smug — Does That Spell the IRS?
09. Green Acres … in Real Life
10. Renowned Spine Surgeon: Eliminate Back Pain Without Opioids
11. Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All
12. How to Be a Bad-Ass Entrepreneur
13. Take this Quiz: Are You Really Living in the Moment?
14. From Living in the Worst Housing Project to a Life of Accomplishment
15. Become Your Own Healer
16. How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen
17. It’s Never Too Late to Be a Cowgirl
18. How to Protect Kids from EMF
19. The Abuser Next Door: How Domestic Violence Affects All of Us
20. Laugh Your Way to Weight Loss and Fitness!

1.==> American Diplomats: Warriors on the Front Lines

2. ==> What Would America Be Like with a Woman
President?

3. ==> New Documentary Film – The Girl Who Cannot Speak

The Girl Who Cannot Speak, a new documentary film that
follows five women’s true stories of sexual abuse, is
screening this month in several cities nationwide. “We
began this project by meeting with women from all
different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. The
level of sincerity, depth, and trust that is cultivated
in this documentary is nothing short of impressive,”
says co-director Stefano Da Fre. Each woman has been
involved with the Lenox Hill Women’s Shelter in New
York city. Invite Da Fre and co-director Laura
Pellegrin to discuss the film and how it’s being
received across the country in the midst of the current
#MeToo movement. Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988
(Text/call) or mark@goldmanmccormick.com

4.==> How November Became the Month of the Mustache

If you’ve ever wanted to grow a mustache there’s no
better time than November. Or Movember, as it’s
popularly known, a month-long mustache-growing charity
event to raise awareness and funds for men’s health
issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer and
men’s suicide. The charity is global, but there are
events all across the US. Find out what’s happening
near you, how your listeners can take part, and how the
campaign is impacting local communities and changing
the conversation about men’s health. The Movember
foundation currently funds 1,250 plus health projects
all over the world. For an interview with a Movember
spokesperson or a participant in your area contact
Sheryl Tirol at sheryl.tirol@movember.com

5. ==> Wednesday is Stress Awareness Day

Feeling a little stressed out? Think it’s too much
“stuff” on your plate? Well, maybe it’s not the “stuff”
that’s stressing you out, but the people in your life!
“Many people who feel overly stressed are actually
feeling stressed by all the people they need to please.
Learning how to set good boundaries, especially with
the holidays approaching, can really help!” says
Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. Interview Jennifer to find out
what’s behind all this stress and how to pinpoint your
triggers ahead of time. Some people love the holidays –
it energizes them. But for many the idea of having to
plan their lives 6 weeks (or more) ahead of time
doesn’t feel mindful, it feels manipulative! Many
people think they don’t have a choice around the
holidays – but they DO. Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a
counselor and the author of “Alignment: Move from
Internal Chaos to Clarity.” Contact her at (208)
817-2870; JCochern@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Why Socialism Is Bad for America

There is a serious debate in the U.S. about whether
capitalism or socialism is truly better for the well-
being of the country. For example, are we better off
with the for-profit health-care system we already have
or with government-funded Medicare for All? Do we need
a New Green Deal or can climate change problems be
solved by the private sector? F. Patrick Cunnane will
point out that every time socialism has been attempted
it fails but because no one has been able to explain
why it is unworkable the idea keeps resurfacing. Your
audience will benefit by hearing his easy to understand
explanation of why capitalism is better than
socialism—including better for the environment. Cunnane
is the author of “The Physics to Economics Model.” An
experienced talk show guest, he has been a corporate
asset manager for more than 30 years. Contact him at
(440) 666-5871; thephysicstoeconomicscorp@gmail.com

7. ==> How the War on Drugs Created a War on Us

While the War on Drugs may have sounded like a good
idea at one time, the consequences have been
catastrophic. One in three adults in the US now have a
criminal record, primarily for drug possession. Parents
grieve the loss of their children from overdose and
mass incarceration. And patients with severe illness or
chronic pain are denied access to proven pain
medications. Lawyer and expert on drug policy and
criminal justice reform Colleen Cowles can discuss the
myths about addiction that have fueled the overdose
epidemic as well as ways to transform the punitive war
on drugs into compassionate and effective policy.
Colleen Cowles, J.D., is the author of “War on Us: How
the War on Drugs and Myths about Addiction Have Created
a War on All of Us.” She is a speaker and frequent
radio and TV guest expert on topics related to criminal
justice reform, drug policy, and substance abuse.
Contact her at (715) 828-0293; Colleen@WarOnUs.com

8. ==> Incompetent, Reckless, Smug — Does That Spell
the IRS?

It’s one thing to hate and even fear the powerful
entity that takes a sizable chunk of your hard-earned
money. But according to tax expert Richard Green — who
used to be one of the Internal Revenue Service’s own —
it’s the abuses and pompous approach of the IRS that
should get you really angry. Find out more from this
former agent, who contends that we should be talking
about (and opposing!) the recklessness of the IRS year-
round. As your guest, Green will explore: disparaging
reports and Congressional investigations on the IRS we
hear about every month … whether most audits are UNFAIR
to taxpayers … stark realities about the slow-moving
IRS staff and antiquated technology causing chaos and
wastefulness nationwide … why it’s only getting worse,
and what you can do. Only someone like Green, who’s
seen it firsthand, can blow the whistle on the IRS
mess! Richard Green has authored “Agents of Deceit.”
Contact him at (909) 570-1509; rgreen@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Green Acres … in Real Life

Remember the classic TV show comedy Green Acres
starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor as two city
slickers who traded in their luxurious lifestyle for
life on the farm? The one where Albert sings, “Farm
living is the life for me!” in the theme song? That
show still streams on Amazon but for Mike Galloway and
his wife Erin it is much more—it closely resembles
their own life story. For an entertaining and
informative show, interview Mike, a former syndicated
radio host and executive, and Erin, an advertising
executive, who left the city to help run Erin’s
stepfather’s cattle ranch in Northeastern Wyoming after
he became ill. Mike and Erin can talk about switching
gears and the challenges of managing a ranch and
raising three children away from their East Coast
roots. They are the creators of the largest YouTube and
social media brand in Wyoming, Our Wyoming Life.
Contact Mike Galloway at (307) 399-1620;
mike@ourwyominglife.com

10. ==> Renowned Spine Surgeon: Eliminate Back Pain
Without Opioids

Back pain affects more people in the U.S. than
diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. It is one
of the country’s greatest health problems and has
played a key role in the opioid crisis that has claimed
thousands of unsuspecting victims in the prime of their
lives. Invite Thomas J. Kleeman, M.D to reveal 5 myths
about back pain even doctors don’t know, why conquering
back pain is like climbing a mountain, and how pain
develops and why it’s so difficult to treat. You’ll
also learn where and when surgery fits into the
treatment options for back pain. Thomas J. Kleeman,
M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained
orthopedic surgeon known internationally for his
pioneering work on laparoscopic spine surgery. During
the month of November, he’ll donate 100% of the
proceeds from his new book “Release Yourself from Back
Pain Without Opioids: The Truth Behind the Cause and
the Cure for Low Back Pain” to Shatter Proof, a
nonprofit that combats addiction. Contact him at (603)
867-8882; tjk@nhneurospine.com

11. ==> Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All

Much has been documented about Beach Boy Brian Wilson’s
struggles with drugs, his bandmate brothers, and cousin
Mike Love. But for the first time, Brian’s former
bodyguard/caretaker Rushton “Rocky” Pamplin tells his
riveting behind-the-scenes story. Rocky is a former NFL
player who was college roommates and best friends with
Stan Love, a former LA Laker and brother of Mike Love.
In the mid-1970s, they were enlisted as life savers for
Brian, who was on a death spiral. After years of
silence, Rocky wrote the book “The Beach Boys Endless
Wave: Inside America’s Band” with co-author Ron Hamady,
a veteran of the music and film industries. “Rocky went
where no one had ever been,” Ron says. “It was a
monumental time for the band. There have been plenty of
Beach Boys books; but, no one has ever been behind the
scenes.” Contact Mike Vezo at mvezo@rtirguests.com;
(310) 997-4947.

12. ==> How to Be a Bad-Ass Entrepreneur

Looking for a practical course in entrepreneurial
“badassery?” Laura Di Franco and Donnie Boivin may be
able to help. The two met when Di Franco was a guest on
Boivin’s Success Champions podcast and became fast
friends and collaborators. Now they’re helping other
entrepreneurs tackle everything from crafting a
business vision to researching speaking gigs. On your
show they’ll discuss why having an ideal client avatar
is more important than trying to meet everyone’s needs
and explain what purpose-driven fear is and how it
works. A sales expert, Boivin created his first
business at 40 and currently has a fast-growing
Facebook group. Through Brave Healer Productions, Di
Franco helps fellow health-care practitioners take
their businesses to the next level. Together they’ve
written “Your High Vibe Business: A Strategic Workbook
for Badass Entrepreneurial Success.” Contact Laura Di
Franco, (703) 915-3653; bewarriorlove@gmail.com

13. ==> Take this Quiz: Are You Really Living in the
Moment?

A lot of people think they’re living in the moment, but
Joffre McClung says many are actually sleepwalking
through life not realizing what they’re missing.
“Living in the moment is about being present in your
life, moving through the world consciously and with
purpose, and being aware of your behavior and its
impact on those around you,” explains the personal
growth expert and author. Take her quiz to discover
which areas of your life need waking up and get simple,
everyday tips to instantly become more present and feel
happier, less stressed and more focused. A former media
producer and independent filmmaker, Joffre McClung has
appeared on dozens of radio and TV programs. Her latest
book is The Heart of the Matter. Contact Joffre McClung
at (917) 994-0225 (TX); JMcClung@rtirguests.com

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

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

15. ==> Become Your Own Healer

Do you realize you can empower yourself to reduce
physical discomfort, ease anxiety and even slow (or
reverse) the progression of disease? How does illness
send you messages about your body, that you need to
know for longer, healthier life? When working with your
doctors, what should you know about self-healing?
What’s the link between disease and emotions? Explore
the answers when you interview physician and speaker
Dr. Nelie Johnson, initiator of the Forum “It’s Time to
Heal,” offering an integrative approach to treating
illness. Dr. Johnson will discuss what’s been missing
in health care (traditional Western medicine AND
alternative methods) and how patients are best served
when they become an acknowledged part of the health
team. Your guest’s upcoming book is “The Healing
Message of Illness.” Contact Dr. Nelie Johnson at (604)
334-3853; njohnson@rtirguests.com

16. ==> How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen

17. ==> It’s Never Too Late to Be a Cowgirl

After turning 40, Sandra Matheson found herself at a
daunting crossroads in her life. She was divorced,
unable to continue her career as a veterinarian due to
work-related chemical sensitivities and stuck with a
money-losing farm. But she managed to turn lemons into
lemonade by rebuilding her farm, which became a
metaphor for her life. “Just as a farmer grows crops,
you can make the choice to grow your dreams after 40,”
she says. “The main focus has to be on silencing your
‘inner critic.’” Sandra is a co-host of New Cowgirl
Camps, which teach women about farming and ranching,
each June and August in Cheney, Wash. She is also the
author of the upcoming “Thrive After 40 ? How to Seize
the Life of Your Dreams!” Contact her at
smatheson@rtirguests.com; (360) 325-4221.

18. ==> How to Protect Kids from EMF

Electromagnetic radiation from cellphone towers,
cellphones, and other electronic appliances is
everywhere. Although there have been more than 10,000
global scientific studies done on the health impacts of
EMFs, most of us remain blissfully unaware of the
dangers. So what do parents need to do to protect their
children? For the answer, interview Beverly Jensen,
Ph.D. Dr. Jensen will discuss actions to take to reduce
electromagnetic radiation in your home to protect
yourself and your children and discuss whether that
cellphone tower near your house should concern you. She
can offer your listeners a link to her free eBook,
“Protecting Our Children from EMR.” Dr. Jensen is a
life-long practitioner of the natural healing arts and
author of the forthcoming book “21st Century Wellness
Rx: Health Hacks to Prevent & Cure Chronic Disease.”
Contact her at (206) 905-9720;
jbeverly@womensmedicinebowl.com

19. ==> The Abuser Next Door: How Domestic Violence
Affects All of Us

Domestic violence doesn’t just affect victims and their
families. According to domestic violence awareness
advocate Curt Lindsley, “It tears at the very fabric of
entire communities. It can impact a company’s bottom
line due to lost productivity, can cause long-term
health problems in victims, can spill over to schools
and workplaces, and involve innumerable police man
hours.” Curt founded the nonprofit domestic violence
awareness group Go Purple USA, sponsor of Go Purple
Awareness Day (Oct. 1), and co-founded the Covington
Domestic Violence Task Force. He’ll share how
individuals, houses of worship, companies,
organizations and community groups can sponsor
awareness events such as Go Purple Day, Purple Light
Nights, educational programs and advocacy outreach to
help put an end to domestic violence once and for all.
Contact Curt at Clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256)
213-1092.

20. ==> Laugh Your Way to Weight Loss and Fitness!

Love food but hate your weight? Find inspiration from a
woman who persevered through 19 years of negative body
image and diet setbacks, but kept her sense of humor
and came out on top. Mary Prenon, author of “I’m Lazy
and I Love to Eat,” finally discovered that laughter
really is the best medicine for everything – including
losing 50 pounds. After struggling with weight issues
for almost 20 years, Mary began writing about her
problems as well as really funny events – like joining
a “diet center” sandwiched in between a pastry shop and
fast food restaurant! When her cardiologist told her
she was “heavy,” she jokingly plotted to kidnap him and
stuff him with junk food! Instead of being sad and
depressed, Mary learned to laugh at herself, turn a bad
mood into something positive, and get motivated. Hear
how she used humor to transform workouts, make
healthier food choices and get in shape – at age 61!
Mary works full-time and is all about quick and easy
fitness tips and meal preps. She’s been featured on
NBC’s “Good Morning Connecticut” and “Coffee Break” in
Providence, as well ABC’s “Morning Blend” in Tucson.
Contact her at (914) 552-0983; lazylove2eat@gmail.com

10/29/19 RTIR Newsletter: ISIS Revenge, Protecting Kids from EMF, Abortion Debates

October 29, 2019

01. ISIS Revenge Attacks Are Likely
02. The Problem with ‘Sexy Mr. Rogers’ Costume
03. Halloween Can Be Scary Dangerous
04. It’s Also a Nightmare for Pets
05. Simple Ways to Cut Halloween Sugar
06. Today is 7th Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy
07. How the War on Drugs Created a War on Us
08. Where Does Your Beef Come From?
09. American Eyewitness: Life in Afghanistan During Soviet Occupation
10. A Solution to Football’s Concussion Problem?
11. Revolutionary Way to Reverse Memory Loss
12. Why Your Kids Bad Behavior is Caused by Your Anxiety
13. Protect Kids from EMF
14. How to Parent without Punishment
15. When You Want to Downsize but Your Spouse Doesn’t
16. What Most Real Estate Investors Get Wrong
17. The ‘Decision Dr.’ Takes the Agony out of Indecision
18. The Forgotten Lives of the Abortion Debate
19. Does Your Name Determine Your Success in Life?
20. 10 Amazing Things to Know about Meditation

1. ==> ISIS Revenge Attacks Are Likely

The killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-
Baghdadi is a big win for America and humanity, but Tom
Rogan of the Washington Examiner warns ISIS will remain
a potent threat and seek short-term revenge. “Even as
ISIS’ new leader — who may have to fight colleagues to
attain his dominion — struggles to assume authority as
Baghdadi’s replacement, the group’s operations officers
will seek short-term retribution,” writes Rogan. “This
threat, both directed and inspired in nature, should
not be discounted as idle.” He adds, “A revenge attack
may not follow. But western security services will
operate intense shift schedules for the next two
weeks.” Tom Rogan writes foreign policy focused
commentary for the Washington Examiner. He’s written
for the National Review, The Telegraph, and The
Guardian and regularly appears on Fox and other media
outlets. Contact him at TRogan@WashingtonExaminer.com;
TJRogan@protonmail.com or @TomRtweets

2. ==> The Problem with ‘Sexy Mr. Rogers’ Costume

Have you seen the ‘Sexy Mr. Rogers’ Halloween costume
that swaps his trademark red sweater and khakis for a
plunging v-neckline, exposed midriff, and booty shorts?
Stuart Charmé says, “It amazes me time and again that,
despite this post-#MeToo moment, when gender equality
is increasingly championed, Halloween remains a holiday
when commercial costume makers emphasize traditional
gender roles for children and the sexualization of
women.” Charme says Halloween is a much different
experience for girls than for boys. “Boys’ costumes
offer extensive choices and possibilities for instant
muscles and superhuman powers. Not so much for girls.
Their limited options usually include extra ruffles and
ribbons for younger children, and tighter-fitting,
revealing, and sexualized costumes for older ones,”
says Charme. “If we want girls to grow up feeling
empowered by a sense of their own independence and
agency, rather than being channeled into preordained
gender roles that accentuate the importance of female
beauty and sexual appeal, we should pay attention to
the messages these costumes express.” Stuart Charmé is
a professor of religion and director of the graduate
program in liberal studies at Rutgers University-
Camden. Contact him at (856) 225-6237
scharme@rutgers.edu

3. ==> Halloween Can Be Scary Dangerous

Kids love Halloween: Trick-or-treating, classroom
parties and trips to a neighborhood haunted house. But
the holiday can be dangerous, especially after dark.
From costume safety to trick-or-treating rules, remind
your listeners how to make this a fun, safe holiday
when you invite an expert from the National Safety
Council on your show. You’ll also hear Halloween
driving tips, including keeping inexperienced drivers
off the road during peak trick-or-treating hours. The
National Safety Council has a broadcast studio at its
headquarters, with both HD and SD capabilities. The NSC
is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to
eliminate preventable deaths at work, in homes and
communities, and on the road. Contact them at (630)
775-2307; media@nsc.org

4.==> It’s Also a Nightmare for Pets

As children get ready for the hustle and bustle of
trick or treating, we need to remember our furry
friends. Halloween can be a frighteningly dangerous
time for pets! Intuitive expert and animal communicator
Nora Truscello taps into animal energies and shows us
how to make Halloween all treats without the tricks for
our four legged friends. Invite Nora to share her
insights in what your furriest friends want and don’t
want on this spookiest of seasons. A spiritual
navigator for more than 30 years, Nora Truscello is an
author and speaker on a wide range of spiritual topics.
Contact Nora at (302) 803-2307; nora@intointuition.com

5. ==> Simple Ways to Cut Halloween Sugar

More people are starting to look for alternatives to
traditional Halloween candy, especially those who are
more aware of ingredients and concerned about what
children eat. To make it easier to “scare up” a list of
treats kids will adore, Nathalie Beauchamp, D.C.,
IFMCP, a doctor of chiropractic and certified
functional medicine practitioner with the Institute of
Functional Medicine, has nine fresh ideas to share. For
example, she’ll tell you why maple-syrup candies are a
healthful alternative as are Mini Cocoa Camino dark
chocolates. Dr. Beauchamp will also explore affordable
non-candy gifts most kids will enjoy. She has appeared
on numerous radio and TV programs and writes about
health and wellness for a variety of publications. She
has her own YouTube channel and is the founder of the
weekly “What the Hack?!” podcast. Dr. Beauchamp’s
latest book is “Hack Your Health Habits: Simple Action-
Driven, Natural Health Solutions for People On the Go!”
Contact her at (613) 852-1770;
drnathalie@drnathaliebeauchamp.com

6. ==> Today is 7th Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy

One of the worst storms in recent memory, Hurricane
Sandy made landfall on Oct. 29, causing loss of power
to two million households, the destruction of more than
350,000 homes, the death of 37 people and $30 billion
in economic losses in New Jersey alone. Seven years
have passed but for many, the storm’s losses remain
raw. Melissa Lanza lost her home in Staten Island
during the storm but can talk about how she ultimately
emerged from the shock of Sandy’s devastation and from
having her faith tested as well as how we can all come
back from our own adverse events or Hurricane Sandys.
Melissa is a Nationally Board Certified Family Nurse
Practitioner with a family medical practice in Staten
Island. She is the author of “Experience God’s
Presence.” Contact her at (718) 980-6103;
MML314@aol.com

7. ==> How the War on Drugs Created a War on Us

8. ==> Where Does Your Beef Come From?

Consumers are paying attention to their food and its
origins. If you want to know where that mango came
from, all you have to do is to look at the label. But
when it comes to beef, it’s much harder to tell, says
Mike Galloway, who runs a cattle ranch in Western
Wyoming. The former broadcaster says it’s time to
restore labeling laws that were watered down in 2015,
making it easier for foreign beef exporters to pass
their beef off as ‘made in the U.S.A.’ Galloway says,
“There is a place for imported beef in the U.S.,
import-export and trade is important to our economy.
All I ask is that we stop misleading the American
people, that we stop blaming American cattle producers
for environmental disasters when foreign lobbyists and
their policies are causing countries to destroy the
rain forest to supply us with what they call ‘USA
Produced Beef.’” Mike Galloway and his wife, Erin, are
ranchers in Northeast Wyoming. They are also creators
of the largest YouTube and social media brand in
Wyoming, Our Wyoming Life, in which they chronicle the
hardships of managing a ranch and a massive change in
their life. Mike is a former DJ whose syndicated radio
show was broadcast on more than 200 radio stations
nationwide. Contact Mike Galloway at (307) 399-1620;
mike@ourwyominglife.com

9. ==> American Eyewitness: Life in Afghanistan During
Soviet Occupation

For most Americans, Afghanistan is a mysterious country
that surfaces in the news as the U.S. military talks
about removing its troops or the Trump administration
negotiates with the Taliban. Bring Cat Parenti on your
show to discuss her experiences in the country, where
she lived on and off for 20-years. Parenti survived the
political twists and turns of Afghan history from King
Zahir Shah through the rise of the Taliban and started
a successful business selling antique clothing and
jewelry to U.S. museums and museum shops. She’ll
discuss what it was like to be a woman traveling alone
through the war-torn country, the rise of resistance
fighters after the Soviet invasion—including female
fighters—and her work in the resistance movement, and
how the Taliban came to power. Cat Parenti has shared
her first-hand knowledge of Afghanistan in numerous
media interviews, in presentations on Afghanistan at
the U.N., and in several books including “Afghanistan:
A Memoir from Brooklyn to Kabul.” Contact Cat Parenti
at (520) 508-0211; cat.parenti@gmail.com

10. ==> A Solution to Football’s Concussion Problem?

NFL, college and high school football are under attack.
All 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
Paul Wand, MD, PA, to hear about the “Wand 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. Dr. Paul Wand has been a
medical doctor for 35 years specializing in the field
of Neurology and is the author of “The Concussion Cure:
3 Proven Methods to Heal Your Brain.” Contact him at
(954) 743-5380; PWand@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Revolutionary Way to Reverse Memory Loss

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

12. ==> Why Your Kids Bad Behavior is Caused by Your
Anxiety

Your kids are acting like feral cats. They won’t
listen. They fight and raise your blood pressure. It’s
not their fault. It’s your body’s chemical reaction to
stress that is adding to their bad behavior, and it’s
also why you may be experiencing real pain. Noted spine
surgeon Dr. David Hanscom will explain the connection
between anxiety and surges of body chemicals, and
reveal how you can train your body to control these
surges– even when the stress comes from your kids.
Hanscom, author of “Back in Control: A Surgeon’s
Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain” will share research-based
evidence and information about the direct connection
between stress, the body’s chemistry and physical pain.
He’ll also discuss how Western medicine’s answer to
stress has led to drug abuse, gratuitous surgeries and
just plain bad-doctoring for adults and kids alike. An
in-demand speaker and talk-show guest, including The
Dr. Oz Show and Fox News, Hanscom will change the way
you react to stressful situations – getting your
audience back on track to really enjoy parenting.
Contact him dhanscom@rtirguests.com; (206) 890-1892.

13. ==> Protect Kids from EMF

14. ==> How to Parent without Punishment

Parenting is one of the most important jobs anyone will
ever have. But is it possible to raise a child to be a
productive, independent adult without ever having to
spank or take away that child’s privileges? Absolutely,
says media veteran and child-rearing expert Emily
Slingluff, who wrote the book on the topic, “Parenting
without Punishment.” Emily will explain why there is
never a reason to punish children. Good parent-child
communication works so much better. Moreover, punishing
children teaches them mean and uncomfortable behavior.
It is even possible that it will lead to insecurity,
confusion, depression, and unhappiness with life. She
studied psychology and has a degree in government and
economics from Sweet Briar College and was an assistant
editor at The Virginia-Pilot. Contact her at (757)
800-0246; eslingluff@rtirguests.com

15. ==> When You Want to Downsize but Your Spouse
Doesn’t

Many times husbands and wives can’t agree on whether to
sell the family home for something smaller—an
apartment, condo, or cottage perhaps, in the city, near
grandchildren or somewhere else. But Rita Wilkins says
couples can usually have it all. “All they have to do
is figure out what having it all means to them and what
compromises they are willing to make.” The Downsizing
Designer, Rita will explain how to come up with a firm
idea of what your downsizing vision is (a two-bedroom
apartment, a condo, a townhome) and suggest ways to dip
your toe in the water before downsizing. She’ll also
share stories from her clients and her own downsizing
journey in which she gave away 95% of her belongings
and moved from a 5,000 square foot space to an 867
square-foot apartment. Rita Wilkins has been featured
on WHYY, Sirius-XM and in USA Today, Delaware Today,
Mainline Today and more. For over 35 years, she has
designed interiors throughout the country including
corporate penthouses and C-suites, Supreme Court
Justice Chambers and thousands of residential
interiors. “Downsize Your Life: Upgrade Your Lifestyle”
is her first book. Contact her at (302) 354-0972;
rwilkins@designservicesltd.com

16. ==> What Most Real Estate Investors Get Wrong

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

17. ==> The ‘Decision Dr.’ Takes the Agony out of
Indecision

Have you ever had to make a tough decision? Like
whether to leave a job? Get out of a relationship? Or
what medical treatment to pursue? It can leave you
feeling scared, lonely, and frozen with fear. As a
systems analyst, Terrie Novak is an expert at decision-
making… or “choice-making” as she likes to call it.
So, when she was faced with a scary diagnosis and an
even scarier treatment option, she decided (after
freaking out) to apply what she does at work to help
her make some important decisions. Now she can help
you and your audience do the same! Terrie Novak works
in software engineering as a systems analyst. Her
unique framework for “choice-making” is a three-step
process anyone can use and can be applied to decisions
of any kind. Terrie Novak’s new book is “Decision
Doctor: How to Overcome the Agony of Indecision.”
Contact her at (503) 336-3767; TNovak@rtirguests.com

18. ==> The Forgotten Lives of the Abortion Debate

As the U.S. has become bitterly divided by the current
changes to abortion laws, best-selling author Jane
Jenkins Herlong points out that one faction of society
is being completely over-looked: elderly people. “When
it comes to sanctity of life, we really need to focus
on the elderly,” she says. “The extreme abortion laws
from New York to Alabama are vastly different. This
also affects the elderly, who are not part of the
current discussion.” Jane can discuss what she learned
from caring for her own elderly mom, and why we need to
take greater measures to protect the elderly to ensure
that they live the remainder of their lives in safety,
comfort and dignity. She is a former Miss America
contestant and the award-winning author of four books
including Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops. In addition,
she has recorded music CDs and personal growth and
comedy DVDs. As a humorist, her comedy is featured on
Sirius XM 97. Contact Jane at JHerlong@rtirguests.com;
(803) 599-2941.

19. ==> Does Your Name Determine Your Success in Life?

“What’s in a name?” According to Name Colorology expert
B. P. Greycastle, your name can make or break you in
life. In his book “Your Name and Colors: Key to Your
Beauty, Career, Personality, Romance and Success,” he
reveals how your color-coded name determines your
personality traits and talents as they correlate to
your seven energy centers: spiritual, intellectual,
vocal, physical, control, emotional and sexual. “The
richest people have certain color types,” he explains.
“Ninety percent of them are purple spiritual center
people. William Gates is one example.” He can
illustrate on air using a vast array of lists, facts
and figures how the most famous and successful people
in practically every career field owe their success to
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20. ==> 10 Amazing Things to Know about Meditation

Have you joined the millions of wise people (from Oprah
to Howard Stern to many of your own colleagues and
friends) who meditate daily? How will this benefit you
by reducing stress and avoiding stress-related
ailments, from headaches to heart problems and from
arthritis to asthma? How does meditation help in
successfully treating addictions and anxiety, and even
preventing/dropping bad habits? Learn more about
solving our 21st Century lifestyle issues with
meditation methods that have been around for millennia
with meditation expert John Sambalino. He’ll debunk
myths about meditation and help listeners improve their
lives by meditating. He says meditation even helps
prison inmates become more rehabilitated. “Is God in
That Bottle Cap? A Search for Truth” is Sambalino’s
latest book. Contact him at (609) 238-2775;
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