08/13 RTIR Newsletter: Epstein Suicide, Healthy Travel Tips, Frozen Embryos

01. 2020: The Stakes
02. How America Elected a White Supremacist
03. The Mysterious, Outrageous Death of Jeffrey Epstein
04. Is Big Tech Headed for a Big Break-Up?
05. The 50th Anniversary of the 60s Revolution
06. Summer’s Not Over Yet! Happy, Healthy Travel Tips
07. Vacations Can Be Deadly for Marriage
08. Why Men Need Equal Rights Too!
09. Why People Are Dreaming about Trump
10. Should You Adopt a Frozen Embryo?
11. Just in Time for Back to School: Simplify Your Life
12. How Do We Depolarize America?
13. Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids – Without Driving Yourself Crazy
14. Your Kids are a Pain in the Neck: Are You the Reason?
15. Are Mass Murderers Formed in the Crib?
16. Does it Pay to Be Ethical in Business? In Life?
17. Benefits of 21st Century Meditation — What YOU’LL
Want to Know
18. How Far Would You Go to Promote Your Spouse’s
Legacy?
19. What’s It Like to Have an Immortal Co-Author?
20. How Your Color-Coded Name Can Make You Rich
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1. ==> 2020: The Stakes

Invite columnist and American Prospect cofounder Robert
Kuttner on your show to discuss the upcoming 2020
Presidential election, what’s at stake, and why he
believes it will be a key moment in the history of
American democracy. Kuttner will explain how the Trump
administration has seriously eroded many of the
bulwarks of American-style democracy. The damage can be
reversed, but it’s not enough that Democrats beat
Trump, Kuttner contends; they must win and govern as
economic progressives. He’ll explain why it’s the only
stance that can bridge potentially fatal schisms of
race and identity, and rebuild an economy of broad
prosperity. Kuttner’s new book is “The Stakes: 2020 and
the Survival of American Democracy.” Contact Johanna
Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell);
johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

2. ==> How America Elected a White Supremacist

According to author Jess Row, white centrist Democrats
and liberals have no idea of the magnitude of racial
resentment and white nationalism in the country, in
part because of the suburban sprawl of the 1970s which
keeps white and nonwhite Americans physically and
psychically apart. Row says many white liberals are
unable to grasp that racism has become a national
emergency, undoing the social fabric and the democratic
institutions of the United States. He says, “This is
especially true among the kind of white people I spend
most of my time with — professionals, academics,
businesspeople — whose lives haven’t gotten measurably
worse in the last two years, and in some cases, because
of the booming stock market, have improved. If you
travel in those circles, it’s still possible to believe
life is good.” He says Trump’s supporters, on the other
hand, are committed to a radical transformation of
American society and politics from which there is no
going back. He believes we are in the early stages of
either an authoritarian consolidation of power or a
civil war, or both. Jess Row is the author of “White
Flights: Race, Fiction, and the American Imagination”
He teaches at the College of New Jersey. Contact him at
(609) 771-2363; row@tcnj.edu

3. ==> The Mysterious, Outrageous Death of Jeffrey
Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide at the Metropolitan
Correctional Center (MCC) in lower Manhattan this
weekend leaves many unanswered questions. Ongoing
investigations will explore whether MCC is among the
nation’s worst-run federal pretrial facilities, and/or
whether Epstein may have had some desired (or unwanted)
help in ending his life and escaping his day in court.
Investigative journalist Judith Miller says, “I shun
conspiracy theories—but based on the little that prison
officials have said so far, and what I know of life in
jail, Epstein’s death is deeply troubling. No one
should die of unnatural causes in jail. In a well-
managed facility, no one would.” says Judith Miller.
“However lurid the charges against him and perverse the
nature of his alleged crimes, Epstein’s death behind
bars should trouble every American. The investigations
must not rest until what happened is revealed.” Judith
Miller, is a Fox News contributor, an adjunct fellow at
the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor of
its magazine, City Journal. She was formerly a Pulitzer
Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York
Times. Her latest book is “The Story: A Reporter’s
Journey.” Contact her at (212) 599-7000; @JMfreespeech

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

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

5. ==> Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the 60s
Revolution That Changed the World

The 50th anniversary of Woodstock has brought the 1960s
back into focus again: the music, the drugs, the
innocence and hope for a more peaceful world. It is a
world that Susan Shumsky lived in as one of the
pioneers of the spiritual revolution that changed the
world and one that Susan says continues. As a witness
to history, Susan can talk about being near the stage
during the Rolling Stones concert at Altamont 50 years
ago, being at the be-ins and love-ins during the Summer
of Love in San Francisco in 1967 that introduced the
word psychedelic to suburbia and the 22 years she spent
living in the ashrams of the Beatles’ guru, and six
years on his personal staff. 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

6. ==> Summer’s Not Over Yet! Happy, Healthy Travel
Tips

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

7. ==> Vacations Can Be Deadly for Marriage

A University of Washington study a few years ago found
the number of divorces spike in August and March,
coinciding with the end of vacation season; researchers
theorized that marital splits were occurring after the
intimacy couples expected from their vacations failed
to materialize. During the 15 years that Beth Liebling
was a divorce attorney, she noticed the spike too, and
kept it in mind when she switched gears and
professions. Now a relationship expert, Liebling helps
couples rediscover what it means to passionately love
each other A firm believer that monogamy shouldn’t mean
monotony, she’ll share ways to regain that ‘teenager-
in-love’ feeling, how to stop having BMS (boring,
married sex) or ABC Sex (Anniversary, Birthday, and
Christmas Sex), and why men should not be afraid of
vibrators and women should buy men underwear. Ask about
her upcoming Couples Camp, a 3-day, high-end luxury
camp in Orlando this October. Beth Liebling is the
author of “Love and Laughter: Sexy (Meaningful) Fun for
Everyone.” She’s the host of Love and Laughter with
Beth, a radio talk show that first aired on ESPN.
Contact Beth Liebling at (832) 573-2039;
Info@BethTalks.com

8. ==> Why Men Need Equal Rights Too!

Ask people about the advantages men have over women and
you are likely to hear such comments as “men have all
the power; they make more money than women, and they
are more likely to be abusive.” Sparrow Hart says it’s
time to set the record straight and acknowledge that
men have been having a rough time lately. He will point
out statistics that show that men have shorter lives
than women, have less access to health care, have five
times the suicide rate as women, and now make up less
than 50 percent of college freshmen. “Does this sound
like an oppressor group?” he asks. “Where are the equal
rights for men?” As Hart will explain, men are often
caught between a rock and a hard place. Women want men
to express their feelings more, but when they do women
say, “Not those feelings!” Women want the “nice guy
feelings,” not men’s real feelings of frustration or
resentment. Sparrow Hart has been leading men’s
programs such as The Mythic Warrior and The Men’s
Wisdom Council for decades. Contact him at (801)
516-0740; SHart@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Why More and More People Are Dreaming about
Donald Trump

On any given day, we hear about political
controversies, big rallies (often with protesters!),
White House staff news, campaign coverage and even
Twitter outbursts that keep President Donald Trump in
our minds. No wonder we’re awoken by dreams
(nightmares??) of this polarizing leader and his
presidency! Explore this epidemic of Trump-driven
dreams when you interview Layne Dalfen — a sought-
after dream analyst who will explain why Trump is
someone who intrigues even our subconscious. Is this
healthy? Are there lessons to be learned? Might this
help Trump win (or lose) the 2020 election? Could other
candidates literally capture our imaginations this way?
What do callers’ Trump dreams mean? Arrange interviews
with Layne at (514) 898-9150; info@haveagreatdream.com

10. ==> Should You Adopt a Frozen Embryo?

Countless couples long for their first child or to
expand their families — yet fertility issues or other
health-related concerns could be interfering. Such
would-be parents often consider adoption, yet still
hope to experience the miracle of giving birth. With
today’s fertility technologies, many couples can do
both. Interview Nate Birt to learn how he and his wife
welcomed their sweet daughter, Phoebe, who started as a
frozen embryo but was implanted, brought to term and
delivered by the Birts last year. Invite Nate to share
his heartwarming family adoption story and help other
couples by exploring questions like: How do you find
available resources and experts for adopting embryos?
What does it take to qualify? How does the process
work? How can this path to parenthood change our
beliefs about the unborn? Nate is the author of
“Frozen, But Not Forgotten: An Adoptive Dad’s Step-by-
Step Guide to Embryo Adoption.” Contact Nate Birt at
(573) 253-0140; nathanjbirt@gmail.com

11. ==> Just in Time for Back to School: Simplify Your
Life

What happened to the lazy, hazy days of summer? Today,
even the dog days of summer have become a race to the
finish. Instead of having the summer to regroup and get
refreshed, most families find they need a “vacation
from their vacation!” Instead of heading into a new
school year raring to go – many parents feel
overwhelmed and stressed out. Interview Jennifer
Cochern, LCPC, to learn how to truly get refreshed
before Labor Day Weekend! Ever wish you didn’t feel so
overwhelmed and busy that you become paralyzed? She’ll
show you how to notice what’s most important to you and
your family based on your values and purpose. She’ll
teach your audience how to say three of the most
important words in the English language (No, thank you)
and how that phrase can empower you (and your kids!) to
start living a simpler, more authentic life. Jennifer
Cochern, LCPC is a counselor who’s worked with hundreds
of clients promoting personal growth and healthier
relationship skills. She’s the author of “Alignment:
Move from Internal Chaos to Clarity.” Contact Jennifer
Cochern at (208) 817-2870; JCochern@rtirguests.com

12. ==> How Do We Depolarize America?

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

13. ==> Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids – Without
Driving Yourself Crazy

News alert! Children are not small adults. They don’t
think or act like adults. They’re not supposed to. So,
as parents, don’t drive yourself bonkers trying to make
that happen. Rather, as parents responsible for guiding
youth towards becoming adults, let’s first help them
become happy, responsible, and emotionally healthy
children (especially as the new school year begins). So
says Paul Bernabei, author of “Top 20 Parents” and four
other books on human development. Interview Paul to
discover practical and essential strategies for
managing the challenges of the parenting journey. He’ll
help countless appreciative moms and dads understand
what’s going on inside themselves to better develop the
potential within their children. Invite call-in
questions and parenting insights/concerns to explore.
Contact Paul Bernabei at (651) 470-3827;
paul@top20training.com

14. ==> Your Kids are a Pain in the Neck: Are You the
Reason?

Your kids are making you nuts and your blood pressure
is sky-rocketing. It’s not their fault. It’s because
YOU can’t control your body’s chemical reaction to
parental anxiety that’s actually making things more
stressful and making things more tense. It’s also why
the back of your neck is in knots; your spine is
killing you and you are in constant physical misery.
But all is not lost. You can train your body to control
its reaction to stress. Noted spine surgeon Dr. David
Hanscom will explain how and 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. Hanscom, author of “Back in
Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain” will
share research-based evidence about the direct
connection between powerful stress hormones and
physical pain. An in-demand speaker and talk-show
guest, including The Dr. Oz Show and Fox News, Hanscom
will also provide real stress-busting solutions to get
parents off painkillers and substances to relieve
parental stress. Contact him dhanscom@rtirguests.com
(206) 890-1892.

15. ==> Are Mass Murderers Formed in the Crib?

In recent weeks Americans were shocked again by mass
murders with high death tolls in Dayton, Ohio, and El
Paso, Texas, carried out by men in their twenties. As a
nation, we continue to grapple with why these incidents
happen. However, many people are being told that mental
health issues cause this horrible violence. Media
veteran and child-rearing expert Emily Slingluff can
discuss ways to influence children’s formative years
toward happiness instead of hatred and despair. Emily
is the author of multiple books and articles about
parenting. She was named The Fulltime Homemaker of the
Year for the State of Virginia by Phyllis Schlafly and
Eagle Forum shortly after her first book, “A Present to
the Newborn,” came out. She is a graduate of Sweet
Briar College with a degree in government and economics
and was an assistant editor of The Virginian-Pilot.
Contact her at (757) 800-0246;
eslingluff@rtirguests.com

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

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

17. ==> Benefits of 21st Century Meditation — What
YOU’LL Want to Know

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.
Interview meditation expert, author and speaker John
Sambalino. He’ll debunk myths about meditation and help
countless people, in your audience and studio/office,
improve their lives. Your guest will even discuss how
meditation helps prison inmates become more
rehabilitated, and ideally avoid future crimes. “Is God
in That Bottle Cap? A Search for Truth” is John
Sambalino’s latest book. Contact him at (609) 238-2775;
jsambalino@gmail.com

18. ==> How Far Would You Go to Promote Your Spouse’s
Legacy?

Many people love their spouses very much but few will
devote themselves to preserving that spouse’s legacy
after they pass away. Marguerite Berrah—who prefers to
be called Mrs. Berrah—finds herself in that rare
position. She is the wife of the late Ghoulem Berrah,
whose considerable accomplishments include being a
freedom fighter, working as a diplomat, promoter of
world peace and physician and scientist credited with a
DNA breakthrough. Invite Mrs. Berrah to share some of
her husband’s adventures contained in his memoir, “A
Dream for Peace,” and how their 40-year-marriage
clicked despite him being a Muslim and her being a
Catholic. You might also ask her about her husband’s
secret Paris meeting with PLO Yasser Arafat’s senior
advisor Isam Sartawi and the Israeli Council for
Israeli-Palestinian Peace, the famous people Ghoulem
met, his work promoting religious tolerance and the
foundation that bears his name. Contact Marguerite
Berrah at (305) 933-6088; berrahghoulem@icloud.com

19. ==> What’s It Like to Have an Immortal Co-Author?

We all hope our works, writings and influence will last
forever. But with an immortal associate – God – one can
actually see that happen. Interview Al Collins, who was
asked by God Himself to co-author the extraordinary
book: “The Way- Visit Heaven Whenever You Want.” With
such a remarkable journey, Al has uncovered the ancient
keys to crossing over, at will, to visit God in Heaven
without dying! Interview Al to hear about his tours of
Heaven and its amazing wonders, and how God taught The
Way. Appreciative audiences will hear Al explore
powerful questions like: Why did God create us? Are WE
immortal? How do you obtain incredible success in
earthly life? What really comes next? What special
messages might God have for us now and later? Why did
God choose Al as a co-author? Contact Al Collins at
(902) 201-0607; ACollins@rtirguests.com

20. ==> How Your Color-Coded Name Can Make You Rich

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

08/08/19 RTIR Newsletter: White Nationalism, Health Hacks, Compulsive Habits

August 8, 2019

01. How Serious is White Nationalism?
02. It’s Time to Talk about Guns
03. Are We Normalizing Violence and Hate?
04. Are Mass Murderers Formed in the Crib?
05. TV Helicopter Cameraman Rescues Missing People
06. New Charges Against R. Kelly: Will He Go to Jail?
07. Tips to Make the College Transition Better (for Everyone!)
08. When Students Have Back-to-School Anxiety
09. Why Kids Should Make Up their Own Homework
10. Will Your Favorite Sea Birds Be Lost to Climate Change?
11. Health Hacks to Beat Text-Neck
12. The Growing Attack on America’s Beef Industry
13. What’s Your Compulsive Habit? And How to Stop it!
14. His Grandfather was the Prince of New York
15. God Wants You to Have Great Sex
16. This Guest’s Outdoor Adventures Will Give You Shivers
17. How Ordinary People Can Help Save the World
18. Put The Clothes Back on Your Audience
19. What Was Last Night’s Dream All About?
20.50 Ways to Love Wine More this Summer
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1. ==> How Serious is White Nationalism?

“Even at the height of the Global War on Terrorism, the
FBI’s strategic plan identified ‘lone wolf’ violence by
‘right wing extremists, espousing anti-government or
racist sentiment’ as a salient domestic terrorist
threat,” says terrorism expert Bruce Hoffman. “But
given the rise of violent white nationalism, the
growing traction of far-right extremism, and the power
of twenty-first-century communications platforms, the
threat is evolving rapidly.” Hoffman can discuss how
the UK took signal action by banning the neo-Nazi
National Action Group in 2016 and New Zealand
authorities demonstrated how governments can quickly
intervene to restrict the spread of propaganda online.
He says, “As with any threat to society, a balance must
be struck between the preservation of free and open
expression and the protection citizens expect from
authorities.” Bruce Hoffman is Shelby Cullom and
Kathryn W. Davis senior fellow for counterterrorism and
homeland security at the Council on Foreign Relations
and has been studying terrorism and insurgency for four
decades. Contact him at (202) 509-8508;
bhoffman@cfr.org

2. ==> It’s Time to Talk about Guns

There are more public mass shootings in America than in
any other country in the world and this weekend’s
massacres have renewed debates about gun control.
Rebecca Peters helped lead the campaign to reform
Australia’s gun laws in the 1990s. She says, “The
evidence is clear. If guns made a country safer, the
U.S. would be the safest country in the industrialized
world. But the opposite is true. Per capita, you are
six times more likely to be murdered in the U.S. than
in Australia, and 25 times more likely to be murdered
with a gun.” She says racist extremism and thwarted
masculinity are not particular to the U.S., but “all
other countries that recognize the danger are
responding logically with measures to limit the damage
that racist extremists can do – by strengthening their
gun laws. Semi-automatic weapons are a product
manufactured specifically for killing large numbers of
people. Yet the U.S. is the only nation whose
policymakers insist on making this product easily
available, even when it is used again and again to do
just that: slaughter human beings because of cultural
differences or personal slights.” Peters is the former
director of the International Action Network on Small
Arms. Contact her at rebecca.peters101@gmail.com

3. ==> Are We Normalizing Violence and Hate?

In the aftermath of this weekend’s mass shootings,
former President Barack Obama is calling on Americans
to “soundly reject language coming out of the mouths of
any of our leaders that feeds a climate of fear and
hatred or normalizes racist sentiments.” President
Trump continues to call himself “the least racist
person’ on earth, but his Tweets and comments don’t
align with his personal assessment. Invite clinical
psychologist Shannon Curry Psy.D., MSCP to explain how
a person in authority can normalize deviant hateful
acts so they no longer seem extreme or unusual and what
should—and can—be done about it. She’ll share ways to
tackle the mounting fear that occurs following these
violent events while also protecting against apathy.
Dr. Curry can also discuss how traumatic experiences
short-circuit the brain, the lasting effects of trauma,
and the psychological state of a shooter’s mind and how
the everyday person can detect the danger they pose.
Dr. Shannon Curry provides counseling services to many
associated and affiliated with correctional facilities.
She heads the Curry Psychological Group in CA. Contact
Cherie Kerr at (714) 550-9900; (714) 271-2140;
Cherie@kerrpr-execuprov.com or Shannon Dugger at (303)
619-3949; Shannon@kerrpr-execuprov.com

4. ==> Are Mass Murderers Formed in the Crib?

Over the weekend, Americans were shocked again by mass
murders with high death tolls in Dayton, Ohio, and El
Paso, Texas, carried out by men in their twenties. As a
nation, we continue to grapple with why these incidents
happen. However, many people are being told that mental
health issues cause this horrible violence. Media
veteran and child-rearing expert Emily Slingluff can
discuss ways to influence children’s formative years
toward happiness instead of hatred and despair. Emily
is the author of multiple books and articles about
parenting. She was named The Fulltime Homemaker of the
Year for the State of Virginia by Phyllis Schlafly and
Eagle Forum shortly after her first book, “A Present to
the Newborn,” came out. She is a graduate of Sweet
Briar College with a degree in government and economics
and was an assistant editor of The Virginian-Pilot.
Contact her at (757) 800-0246;
eslingluff@rtirguests.com

5. ==> TV Helicopter Cameraman Rescues Missing People
from the Air

As a TV helicopter cameraman, David Arnold has an
exciting job. Sometimes that means shooting the Super
Bowl high above the stadium, sometimes it’s hovering
above the sea where Deadliest Catch is being filmed.
And sometimes it’s when he uses his vantage point to
rescue people lost in the wilderness. Interview David,
who is currently nominated for two Emmys in best
cinematography, to learn about the people he has
rescued and the open cases he is currently working on.
He can also share tips for avoiding getting lost and
finding missing loved ones. David is the author of two
“Help From Above” books. Contact him at (818) 275-8676;
DArnold@rtirguests.com

6. ==> New Charges Against R. Kelly: Will He Go to
Jail?

Singer R. Kelly faces new charges, this time in
Minnesota where he’s accused of engaging in
prostitution with a person under 18. The Minnesota
indictment is just the latest in a tangle of charges
against Kelly, who’s faced accusations of abuse and
manipulation of underage girls and women for more than
20 years. But Joyce Short says many sexual predators
never serve time, even if caught and tried, and the
reason may surprise your listeners. “Rape is prohibited
in all states, but the laws on consent and the
definitions of the crime differ wildly from state to
state.” Short says, “Consent is not confusing, it’s our
laws that are the problem!” An expert witness on
consent and a sexual abuse survivor, Short is currently
working with legislators across the U.S. to change the
laws. Her efforts have created consent and sex crime
bills that are pending in IN, and SC. She’s working on
more states including PA and NY. Her media credits
include BuzzFeed, Nightline, The CBS Evening News,
Inside Edition and more. Contact Ms. Short at
Info@ConsentAwareness.net; (917) 517-8572.

7. ==> College Send-Off Blues: Ten Tips to Make the
College Transition Better (for Everyone!)

This month nearly 20 million students will head off to
college. The transition generates excitement and
anxiety for both students and their parents.
“Transition depression is a real concern,” says Lindy
Schneider, a college advisor and coauthor of “College
Secrets of Highly Successful People.” Invite Lindy and
her husband/coauthor Tom to share simple tips that can
lessen the send-off blues and help families enjoy this
new phase of life. Lindy and Tom Schneider are
professional college advisors who have helped thousands
of college students over the past 15 years. They have
been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and in many
national publications. Contact Lindy Schneider at (602)
562-8669; lschneider@rtirguests.com

8. ==> When Students Have Back-to-School Anxiety

With the new school year, millions of students (of all
ages — from elementary grades through college) will
experience worries, nervousness, and outright anxiety.
Perhaps those students are concerned about challenging
new studies or unfamiliar classrooms, or demanding
teachers, or bullies they’ll encounter, or new sports
they are trying, or money they’ll need. The list of
back-to-school anxieties goes on and on. Audiences will
thank you for interviewing psychotherapist Elke Scholz,
who’s prepared with advice for students, their parents
and educators at every level. She’ll explore how the
beginning of the new school year can impact the entire
family, and how school anxiety can be triggered and
tamed. Expect to hear about simple activities that
encourage confidence and calm, ultimately helping
students throughout their academic lives and for
overall wellness, concentration and upbeat mood. The
latest books by Elke Scholz include “Loving Your Life”
and “Anxiety Warrior” volumes 1 and 2. Contact Elke at
(705) 710-4315; escholz@rtirguests.com.

9. ==> Why Kids Should Make Up their Own Homework

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

10. ==> Will Your Favorite Sea Birds Be Lost to Climate
Change?

We’ve all heard that warming seas, melting icebergs,
and plastic in the ocean are wreaking havoc on sea
creatures. But most of us do not think about their
effect on seabirds that add so much beauty to our
visits to the beach and are an important part of our
ecosystem. That’s why we need to hear the message of
author and illustrator Lynn Matuskuoka. Just as she
does in “Saving Our Seabirds,” Lynn can talk about the
thousands of species threatened by climate change and
share fascinating facts about such birds as puffins,
blue-footed boobies, and black-footed albatrosses. For
example, did you know that puffins can hold up to 60
tiny fish in their beaks at once and can spend more
than ten years with the same mate? Lynn can also share
ways ordinary people can help save the birds. She is
donating part of the sales for her adult coloring book
to the Audubon Society’s Project Puffin. Lynn is well-
known internationally for her drawings & paintings of
Japan’s Sumo wrestlers and her worldwide TV color
commentary of the sport. Contact her at (808) 479-5966
(NY); artist@hamptonsartist.com

11. ==> Health Hacks to Beat Text-Neck

We love our smartphones and tablets, but health
professionals say they’re causing an epidemic of ‘text-
neck’ among adults and children. Nathalie Beauchamp,
D.C., IFMCP, an Ottawa-based doctor of chiropractic and
certified functional medicine practitioner with the
Institute of Functional Medicine, says looking down at
your device for hours at a time changes the position of
your head and neck, causing poor posture. She’ll
explain how that can lead to health problems like
headaches, a flattened spinal curve, disc damage,
muscle damage and reduced blood flow to the brain.
Invite her on your show and learn what your head has in
common with a bowling ball, ways to use your phone that
are kind to your spine and hacks to help compensate for
a sedentary life, like standing desks, walking meetings
and scheduling time to move. Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp 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 (206) 905 9720;
drnathalie@drnathaliebeauchamp.com

12. ==> The Growing Attack on America’s Beef Industry

Most Americans are unaware of the ongoing assault on
the American beef industry—and their personal dietary
choices—led by such entities as the World Wildlife
Fund, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the United
Nations Environment Program. So says Tom DeWeese,
president of the American Policy Center, a grassroots
action and education foundation dedicated to the
promotion of free enterprise and limited government
regulations over commerce and individuals. DeWeese says
that while their stated goal is to produce a better
grade of beef, their true intention is to ban beef
altogether. Surprisingly, he adds, the National
Cattlemen’s Beef Association is allowing this to
happen. “The reality is it’s not going to go away
because the goal is not environmental protection,
rather the destruction of their industry and control
through what the U.N. calls the reorganization of human
society.” Tom DeWeese is a speaker and property rights
advocate who has debated at Cambridge University. He is
the author of many books including, “Sustainable: The
WAR on Free Enterprise, Private Property and
Individuals.” DeWeese has been featured by Fox News,
the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the
Washington Post and other media nationwide. Contact him
at (540) 341-8911 (VA); APCDeWeese@aol.com

13. ==> What’s Your Compulsive Habit? And How to Stop
it!

Just about everyone has an addiction or a compulsive
habit that controls their behavior and their choices.
One out of three persons is overtly addicted to
something – like alcohol or drugs. But did you know
that virtually two out of three persons is covertly
addicted to something? And they may not even realize
it! Subtle behaviors like gossiping, judging others,
people pleasing, shopping and working can all be
compulsive. Interview Michael McGee, MD, about the
science of habit and his “Good now, Bad later”
philosophy to help your audience figure out if they
have compulsive habits and what to do about them! Dr.
McGee trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools
and has helped hundreds of patients beat their
addictions. He is the author of “The Joy of Recovery:
The New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from Addiction.”
Contact Dr. Michael McGee at (978) 971-9703;
MMcGee@rtirguests.com

14. ==> His Grandfather was the Prince of New York

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

15. ==> God Wants You to Have Great Sex

For many people, talking about sex is taboo. And to
bring it up in church would be unthinkable. But former
Baptist minister and marriage coach John Wilder says
God wants couples to have great sex, the problem is,
they just don’t know how. Wilder is the author of “Sex
Education for Adults: Secrets to Amazing Sex and
Happily Ever After Too.” Invite him on your show and
learn what the Bible has to say about sex (that you’ll
never hear in church), the real reason many couples
don’t have satisfactory, never mind super sex lives,
and how couples can finally stop fighting… for good.
John Wilder brings a new paradigm to marriage problems
by teaching sexuality and conflict resolution skills to
his clients. Ask John about his upcoming mass marriage
seminars and why another marriage counselor told him
that his book saved his own marriage. Contact John
Wilder at (904) 655-2175; marriagecoach1@yahoo.com

16. ==> This Guest’s Outdoor Adventures Will Give You
Shivers

Most of us have never experienced the natural world the
way Sparrow Hart has. For example, who can say that
they have been charged by bears and has close
encounters with mountain lions? Or stuck around and
sung to a rattlesnake they unexpectedly encountered?
Who spent 700 days in the wilderness alone or got lost
in a canyon five times the size of the Grand Canyon?
Sparrow has done all that and more. He’ll share why he
says today’s man feels alone, isolated, and estranged
from the great rhythms of nature. An entertaining
storyteller, he can reveal how all of us can appreciate
nature more this summer and discover who we are in the
process. Sparrow has had a varied career that includes
being a Phi Beta Kappa at Stanford, working in a
slaughterhouse and leading men’s programs and vision
quests in nature. He is the author of several books
including “Letters to the River: A Guide to a Dream
Worth Living.” Contact him at (801) 516-0740;
SHart@rtirguests.com

17. ==> How Ordinary People Can Help Save the World
from Its Biggest Threats

Scientists, generals, politicians, doctors,
environmentalists and economists warn that in the next
decade or two, doom may come in the form of climate
change, overpopulation, pollution, terrorism, and
nuclear war—all huge problems by themselves and
catastrophic when taken together. But there are steps
ordinary people can take before the world reaches these
devastating tipping points, says Lyle Benjamin, a
lifelong entrepreneur, activist, optimist, and creator
of Planned Acts of Kindness, a global social
responsibility initiative designed for the age of
technology. He’ll explain the program and how it
encourages participation with daily text messages, and
how your show can help spread the word and your
audience can participate. Benjamin says, “If we are to
survive as a species and have a chance at quality of
life, we need to have tens of millions of people around
the world working together on planned acts of kindness
with the ability to mobilize instantly.” Benjamin
created the Host & Post outreach program for bloggers,
news outlets, organizations and companies to easily
post the daily Planned Acts of Kindness on their
networks. Lyle Benjamin was the publisher of a national
self-help magazine on relationship issues, created a
best-selling board game, and owned a successful meeting
and event-planning business based in New York City. He
created a 501(c)3 educational not-for-profit and has
written several books including “The Working Dead: The
Essential Survival Guide on How to Protect, Save &
Invest for Yourself, Your Family & Your Future” and “16
Things We All Can Do to Act Right & Help Save the
Planet.” Contact him at (212) 213-0257 (landline);
(917) 683-2625 (cell); Help@PlannedActs.Org

18. ==> Put The Clothes Back on Your Audience — And
Become a Better Speaker

You’re in front of a group, with key info to share, but
you need to get over your own nerves and apprehension.
First of all — you do NOT need to imagine your
audience naked! That old chestnut never works. You’ll
want your presentation, confidence and message to wow
everyone instead. So says communications and leadership
expert Jill Jaysen who will reveal on your show how
we’ve all been mis-taught when it comes to public
speaking, and what really makes a dynamite presentation
for winning big. Watch ratings climb when Jaysen
shares: Why gimmicks like “practice at a mirror” and
“videotape yourself” only risk creating mediocre
speakers who zap their own innate charisma. How the
speech truly starts long before you reach the podium.
Plus, amazing truths about NLP for enhancing your
speaking prowess. And how to prevent the biggest
speaking turn-offs. Contact Jill Jaysen at
203-442-9301; jjaysen@rtirguests.com

19. ==> What Was Last Night’s Dream All About?

From terrifying nightmares to ridiculous romps with
crazy characters and bizarre locations, your nightly
adventures aren’t random at all. They reveal a lot
about what’s going on in your life, but deciphering
them can be confusing, to say the least. Dream analyst
Layne Dalfen says your dreams are actually
conversations you have with yourself about specific
current issues in your life. She says, “The solution
you’re looking for about what (or who) in your life is
bugging you this week will appear in your unconscious
mind before it gets to your conscious. Dream analysis
gives you the power to decide how you want to respond
to people and situations in your life.” Dalfen will
teach listeners a step-by-step method to decode those
dreams and use the knowledge to help make decisions and
deal with difficult situations. Layne Dalfen teaches
dream analysis to counselling students at Concordia
University in Montreal. She’s appeared on hundreds of
radio shows and podcasts and loves call-in programs
because she is terrific at thinking on her feet and
knows how to have fun with listeners. Contact her at
(514) 898-9150; info@haveagreatdream.com

20. ==> 50 Ways to Love Wine More this Summer

Whether your listeners are wine connoisseurs or stumble
over the word “sommelier,” Certified Wine Educator
James Laughren offers a non-technical, non-geeky,
unintimidating exploration of the joy and pleasures of
wine. As the author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More:
Adventures in Wine Appreciation,” Jim is ready to
uncork some fun on your program as he demystifies the
mystery of wine and removes the snooty intimidation
factor. He’ll cover everything from how to get more out
of visiting wineries to why you needn’t take wine
parings seriously to inside tips on getting the best
wine for your buck. Jim is the past president of a wine
importing and distribution company and is known for his
fun and irreverent wine classes and seminars. He is
also the author of “A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing
and Enjoying Fine Wine.” Contact him at (954) 317-9623;
JLaughren@rtirguests.com

08/06/19 RTIR Newsletter: Surviving a Shooting, Concussion Sufferers, Safe Sunscreens

August 6, 2019

01. Could Health Warrants Prevent Mass Shootings?
02. How to Survive a Public Shooting
03. Putting an End to Extremism
04. Will 2020 be the Year of the Socialists?
05. 50th Anniversary of Woodstock – The Iconic VW Bus
06. Are We Minimizing Echoes of the Holocaust?
07. Valerie Harper and a Husband’s Heartbreaking Hospice Decision
08. The Shocking Legal Reason Sexual Predators Go Free
09. Skeptical Journalist Now Believes in Unseen World
10. Protecting Kids from EMF
11. Could Your Kid Be Addicted to Sugar? Could You?
12. Is Your Sunscreen Safe?
13. New Hope for Concussion Sufferers
14. Doc Reveals What Your Illness is Trying to Tell You
15. Why You Are the Reason Your Kids are a Pain in the Neck
16. Stevie Wonder, Ed Henry: Organ Transplants in News
17. Planned Acts of Kindness – Why Leave it to Chance?
18. How to Enjoy Summer AND Save the Planet
19. Do a Show on How Love Conquers All
20. How Your Color-Coded Name Can Make You Rich
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1. ==> Could Health Warrants Prevent Mass Shootings?

Americans are shell-shocked after a horrific weekend of
mass shootings in Texas and Ohio that leave at least 31
people dead. Texas-based clinical forensic psychologist
Dr. John Huber can discuss the psychology behind mass
shootings in America and why they seem to be happening
more frequently, provide a psychological analysis on
this weekend’s two mass murderers, and share ways
survivors of mass shootings—and distraught
Americans—can begin to cope. Dr. Huber will also
discuss why he’s an advocate for mental health warrants
and how they could prevent future mass murders. Dr.
John Huber is the chairman for the non-profit
Mainstream Mental Health. He’s appeared on over three
hundred top tier radio shows and thirty national
television programs. He’s also the host of Mainstream
Mental Health Radio, heard nationwide featuring
interviews with top mental health professionals.
Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919)
377-1200.

2. ==> How to Survive a Public Shooting

How would you react if caught in a public place where
streams of bullets put you in mortal danger? Would you
know how to escape an active shooter’s attack? Should
you fight back? Play dead? Run? Stay locked in a room,
closet or car? Shield others? Use special tactics to
protect yourself? And what should your kids know?
Explore the vital answers with personal protection
specialist Allen Banks, CEO of Proactive Protection
Agency. He has developed Active Shooter Prevention and
Workplace Violence Prevention Training, and also a
special program for schools and other public settings.
In this era of violent attacks and even terrorism, you
and your loved ones and colleagues will want to hear
this specialist’s life-saving insights and advice.
Invite audience questions! Contact Allen Banks at (661)
417-0786; abanks@rtirguests.com

3. ==> Putting an End to Extremism

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

4. ==> Will 2020 be the Year of the Socialists?

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’s 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

5. ==> 50th Anniversary of Woodstock – The Iconic VW Bus

This month marks the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock and
to celebrate the milestone a new film attempts to find
the lost psychedelic Volkswagen van that became a
global symbol, not only for the Woodstock event, but an
entire generation’s quest for peace and love. The bus
may be the most valuable American automotive art ever.
The only problem? No one can remember where it is! In
the movie ‘The Woodstock Bus,’ filmmaker and star John
Wesley Chisolm journeys across America’s highways,
backroads and junkyards to find the symbol of a lost
generation, restore and repaint it, and bring it back
to Woodstock where it belongs. John can discuss what he
discovered on his journey to try and solve this 50-year
mystery, why the iconic bus remains a symbol of hope
for a better future, and where your listeners can catch
The Woodstock Bus. Contact John Angelo at
john@premieretv.com

6. ==> Are We Minimizing Echoes of the Holocaust?

There is something eerily familiar about chants of
“Send her back,” the rise of white nationalism, and the
placement of undocumented immigrants in camps, subject
to family separation and traumatic conditions. For
Ellen Korman Mains, such horrors bring to mind the way
Jews, and other marginalized groups like Gypsies and
homosexuals, were treated during the Holocaust. Mains
says we must realize the danger of hate speech and join
together “to not only denounce it, but to understand
the factors that fuel hate-filled behavior like false
fear and hate-based rhetoric along with genuine
existential fears, feelings of powerlessness, and
projecting blame on others to avoid such feelings,” she
says. Listeners will learn about the Lodz Ghetto in
Poland, a holding center—not entirely unlike the U.S.
border detention centers—where about 40,000 inhabitants
died of illness and starvation, among them Mains’
grandfather; another 200,000 were gassed in a nearby
extermination camp; and, in the summer of 1944, the
remaining 70,000 inhabitants were sent to Auschwitz-
Birkenau, including Mains’ mother, aunt, uncles, and
grandmother. Mains will return to Poland for the 75th
Anniversary of the Liquidation of the Lodz Ghetto later
this month and will present her memoir, “Buried Rivers:
A Spiritual Journey into the Holocaust” as part of the
week-long commemoration events. Contact Ellen Korman
Mains at (720) 292-4520 until 8/19/2019; +48 793 366
441 after 8/20/2019; EllenKormanMains@gmail.com

7. ==> Valerie Harper and a Husband’s Heartbreaking Hospice Decision

When the person you love most is nearing the end of
their life, how do you help them? Recent news that
Valerie Harper’s husband won’t put his wife in hospice,
despite doctor’s recommendations, have sparked debate.
Tony Cacciotti says he can’t do it because of their 40
years of marriage and the amazing good deeds she’s
done, implying that he is making the loving choice.
Michelle Meier, a yoga therapist who helps people with
cancer, says, “Harper’s husband admits he’s having a
hard time letting go and is clearly struggling with
saying goodbye.” Meier can discuss the myths
surrounding hospice, why families don’t utilize the
services and support, and how many doctors recommend
hospice too late for patients to receive proper care
and pain management, and for them and loved ones to
come to terms with the end of life. Michelle Meier is
the creator of Flow into Grace and the G.R.A.C.E.
method—a system to help people process grief and let go
of the suffering that comes with it. She’s also the
author of “A Beautiful Death,” about find joy and peace
after losing her mother. Contact Michelle Meier at
(786) 663-8244; michelle@lovejoyogatherapy.com

8. ==> The Shocking Legal Reason Sexual Predators Go Free

Jeffrey Epstein. Bill Cosby. Harvey Weinstein. R.
Kelly. The list of high-profile prominent men accused
of sex crimes continues to grow, but Joyce Short says
many sexual predators never serve time, even if caught
and tried, and the reason may surprise your listeners.
“Rape is prohibited in all states, but the laws on
consent and the definitions of the crime differ wildly
from state to state.” Short says, “Consent is not
confusing, it’s our laws that are the problem!” An
expert witness on consent and a sexual abuse survivor,
Short is currently working with legislators across the
U.S. to change the laws. Her efforts have created
consent and sex crime bills that are pending in IN, and
SC. She’s working on more states including PA and NY.
Her media credits include BuzzFeed, Nightline, The CBS
Evening News, Inside Edition and more. Contact Ms.
Short at Info@ConsentAwareness.net; (917) 517-8572.

9. ==> Skeptical Journalist Now Believes in Unseen World

During the 30 years he spent at the South Florida Sun-
Sentinel, Kingsley Guy was known for his quest for
accuracy and his trenchant skepticism. He was, in
short, perhaps the last person one might expect to
conclude that there are worlds we cannot see and
intelligent entities guiding our lives. On your show
Kingsley will share some of the many events he
experienced that caused him to believe that God,
guardian angels, and spirit guides are every bit as
real as the newsmakers and celebrities he once
interviewed. You’ll hear about the odd sensation he had
the night his mother committed suicide thousands of
miles away and other inexplicable events he experienced
that turned him from a depressed, alcoholic skeptic
into a sober spiritual seeker. Kingsley Guy is a former
editorial page editor who had assignments in the Middle
East, India, Russia, and China and conversed with
hundreds of prominent newsmakers, including John
McCain, Hillary Clinton, John Glenn, Mikhail Gorbachev,
and Madeleine Albright. A frequent guest on radio and
television, his new memoir is “Piercing the Veil: A
Skeptical Journalist Discovers Unseen Worlds.” Contact
him at (954) 817-0261; kingsleyguy@bellsouth.net

10. ==> Protecting 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

11. ==> Could Your Kid Be Addicted to Sugar? Could You?

Did you know that sugar is now considered the alcohol
of the child? Did you also know that young people
between the ages of 17-34 now have coronary artery
disease–or that many Americans are now unable to enjoy
their long-awaited retirement years due to needless
suffering from diseases created by a lifetime of food
addiction? Get ready for an eye-opening show as Emily
Boller gives your audience the keys to escape addictive
food that can ruin your health. Emily Boller lost 100
lbs. and reclaimed her health eleven years ago by
getting out of food addiction. After going back to
school to study nutrition, today, she’s an
inspirational voice for food addiction recovery for
millions of people. She’s been on multiple radio shows,
podcasts, and The Dr. Oz Show. Emily Boller’s new book
is “Starved to Obesity: My Journey Out of Food
Addiction and How You Can Escape It Too!” Contact Emily
at (269) 437-3931; Emily@EmilyBoller.com

12. ==> Is Your Sunscreen Safe?

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

13. ==> New Hope for Concussion Sufferers

The U.S. is currently in the midst of a concussion
epidemic with 5 million cases diagnosed annually.
Despite what you might think, it’s not just football
players who are sustaining these potentially life-
changing brain injuries, it is ordinary adults and
children. The good news is that there are effective
treatments available which reverse the symptoms of a
concussion by correcting the underlying mechanisms of
injury to the brain. So says Paul Henry Wand, M.D., a
neurologist with extensive expertise in diagnosing and
treating all types of concussions. Dr. Wand can
describe how a concussion should be diagnosed and
treated based on the findings of two diagnostic tests
and how even concussions sustained years ago can be
treated! Dr. Paul Wand is the author of “The Concussion
Cure: 3 Proven Methods to Heal Your Brain.” He is
currently seeking funding to perform the first-ever
clinical trial of an FDA-approved protocol that may
reverse all the symptoms of concussion. Contact Dr.
Wand at (954) 344-9772; Paulwandmd@gmail.com

14. ==> Doc Reveals What Your Illness is Trying to Tell
You

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
Nelie Johnson, MD. 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. Dr. Johnson is initiator of the Forum
“It’s Time to Heal,” offering an integrative approach
to treating illness. Her upcoming book is “The Healing
Message of Illness.” Contact Dr. Nelie Johnson at (604)
334-3853; njohnson@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Noted Spine Surgeon Reveals…
Why You Are the Reason Your Kids are a Pain in the Neck

Your kids are making you nuts and your blood pressure
is sky-rocketing. It’s not their fault. It’s because
YOU can’t control your body’s chemical reaction to
parental anxiety that’s actually making things more
stressful and making things more tense. It’s also why
the back of your neck is in knots, your spine is
killing you, and you are in constant physical misery.
But all is not lost. You can train your body to control
its reaction to stress. Noted spine surgeon Dr. David
Hanscom will explain how and also discuss why Western
medicine’s answer to stress has led to drug abuse,
gratuitous surgeries and just plain bad-doctoring for
adults and kids alike. Hanscom, author of “Back in
Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain,” will
share research-based evidence about the direct
connection between powerful stress hormones and
physical pain. An in-demand speaker and talk-show
guest, including The Dr. Oz Show and Fox News, Hanscom
will also provide real stress-busting solutions to get
parents off painkillers and substances to relieve
parental stress. Contact him dhanscom@rtirguests.com;
(206) 890-1892.

16. ==> Stevie Wonder, Ed Henry: Organ Transplants in
News

Stevie Wonder announced to concertgoers recently that
his kidney is failing and he will receive a kidney from
a living donor this fall. The same day, Fox News
correspondent Ed Henry told viewers live, on-air that
he was donating part of his liver to his ailing sister.
Discuss the issue of organ donation, including living
donations, when you invite Joe Lafferty, an organ donor
advocate, to share his own story of receiving a double
transplant. Joe survived cancer, diabetes, vision loss,
a pulmonary embolism, kidney failure, heart surgery, a
double organ transplant and seven minutes of death; all
while playing high school and college football, working
for three D-1A athletic departments, the Orange Bowl
and the Dallas Cowboys. He coached 14 seasons of high
school football, including 15 future NFL players, and
is a member of the Donate Life Hollywood board and
coauthor “Justin Time: A Memoir of Faith and Fight for
Life.” Contact him at (412) 897-1313;
joelafferty@me.com

17. ==> Planned Acts of Kindness – Why Leave it to Chance?

You’ve heard of random acts of kindness. They are
certainly lovely, but why should kindness be random?
Could it actually be scheduled? That’s why Lyle
Benjamin created Planned Acts of Kindness, a global
social responsibility program in which each morning
people around the world receive cell phone and computer
notifications of a planned act of kindness they can do
with their family, friends, co-workers and in their
community. Benjamin’s goal is to have tens of millions
of people in the United States and hundreds of millions
of people around the world doing the same planned act
of kindness on the same day unleashing positive,
powerful energy into the world. “The problems of the
world — climate change, pollution, overpopulation,
pandemics, war and terrorism — are not going to be
solved by governments, corporations or religions alone,
but by ordinary people working on common causes with a
common purpose,” Benjamin adds. “The tipping points are
not 20 to 30 years in the future; they are now and if
we don’t get these problems under control the world
will be a very different place for billions of people.”
Invite Benjamin to talk about his Planned Acts of
Kindness program and how your listeners can
participate. Contact Lyle Benjamin at (212) 213-0257;
(917) 683-2625 (cell) or Help@PlannedActs.Org

18. == How to Enjoy Summer AND Save the Planet

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

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

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

20. ==> How Your Color-Coded Name Can Make You Rich

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

08/02/19 RTIR Newsletter: Reversing Memory Loss, Tech Giants, Science and Spirituality

Aug 1, 2019

01. Dissecting the Democratic Debates
02. Fed Cuts Rates for First Time in a Decade
03. How the Gender Pay Gap Affects Everyone – Even Men
04. Namaste – How to Have a Healthy, Happy Vacation
05. It’s National Simplify Your Life Week (8/1-8/7)
06. Kids Driving You Crazy? It Could Be Your Anxiety
07. Career Moves Teachers (and All Professionals) Should Know
08. Consumer Alert: What Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know
09. Does it Pay to Be Ethical in Business? In Life?
10. Incompetent, Reckless, Smug — Does That Spell the IRS?
11. The Biggest Real Estate Investment Myth
12. Do a Show on Hollywood’s Forgotten Female Filmmakers
13. How Far Would You Go to Promote Your Spouse’s Legacy?
14. Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids – Without Driving Yourself Crazy
15. Cowgirl Camp: Women Wrangling Their Best Lives
16. From Living in the Worst Housing Project to a Life of Accomplishment
17. Have You Met Your Inner Genius?
18. Overcome the Agony of Indecision
19. Compulsive Habits – What’s Yours?
20. This Medium Helps with Loss, Grief and Disappointment
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1. ==> Dissecting the Democratic Debates

The overflowing pool of 20+ Democrats is about to narrow, based on this week’s Democratic debates. Communication expert Paul Hellman can discuss how the candidates did—both their content and their presence— who took advantage of the opening seconds, who was especially nimble on their feet, and ultimately, who stood out. And he can share insights about how anyone, even if not running for president, can present themselves more effectively. Paul Hellman consults and speaks internationally on how to make your point—so you get heard, get remembered and get results. His columns and advice have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC.com and on public radio’s Marketplace and CNN’s Business Unusual. He is the author of “You’ve Got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted World,” an Amazon best seller. Contact him at (508) 276-7013; phellman@rtirguests.com

2. ==> Fed Cuts Rates for First Time in a Decade

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 to help stave off the possibility of an economic downturn. Interest rates, which affect the cost of borrowing for credit cards and mortgages, are now set to hover between 2% and 2.25%. Corporate investment strategist Chris Macke is available to discuss the move, whether he believes the small rate cut will help maintain the currently robust economy, and what the cut means to the average consumer. Macke has advised the Chicago and Washington, D.C. districts of
the U.S. Federal Reserve and the largest U.S. pension fund, CalPERS with more than $300 billion in assets. He currently guides research and investment strategy for a $10 billion institutional
investment manager. Macke is also the author of “Solutionomics.” Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

3. ==> How the Gender Pay Gap Affects Everyone – Even Men

Thanks to Megan Rapinoe and the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, gender pay equality has been having a moment in the news. But is that just a symptom of something greater and will it go anywhere? Interview Lorri Craig for an eye-opening look at why promoting parity of gender pay and promotions are good for everyone—men, women, children, and corporations. Armed with the statistics to prove it, Lorri will also say that corporations with the most gender diversity on their executive teams are 21 percent more likely to have above-average profits. Lorri, who is
accustomed to being the only woman in a room full of male executives, can share why companies that don’t have a good handle on women’s diversity of thought are missing out on a growth market bigger than India and China combined. Lorri is a Certified Financial Planner with a master’s degree in finance. She offers a workshop called “Is Your Organization Ready to Step Up to Radical Gender Diversification?” Contact Lorri at (484) 453-1742; LCraig@rtirguests.com

4. ==> Namaste – How to Have a Healthy, Happy Vacation

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

5. ==> It’s National Simplify Your Life Week (8/1-8/7)

Whatever happened to those lazy, hazy days of summer? Ever wish you didn’t feel so overwhelmed and busy that you become paralyzed? Even the dog days of summer have become a race to the finish! Instead of having the summer to regroup and get refreshed, most families find they need a “vacation from their vacation!” Instead of heading into a new school year raring to go – most families feel overwhelmed and stressed out. The first week of August is National Simplify Your Life week and a great time to interview Jennifer Cochern, LCPC, and learn how to truly get refreshed before Labor Day Weekend! She will show you how to notice what’s most important to you and your family based on your values and purpose. She’ll teach your audience how to say three of the most important words in the English language (No, thank you) and how that phrase can empower you (and your kids!) to start living a simpler, more authentic life. Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a counselor who’s worked with hundreds of clients promoting personal growth and healthier relationship skills. She’s the author of “Alignment: Move from Internal Chaos to Clarity.” Contact Jennifer Cochern at (208) 817-2870; JCochern@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Kids Driving You Crazy? It Could Be 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.

7. ==> Career Moves Teachers (and All Professionals) Should Know

This month countless teachers are gearing up to return to work. Unfortunately, many are making their plans with dread and despair. Interview Geraldine Hogan to discover surprising realities
about why teachers and other professionals remain in their current (demanding) jobs, even when they know it’s time for a change. Hogan’s insights, advice, and been-there experience can help anyone — whether in teaching or other areas of expertise — escape a career rut and recognize promising leads. She’ll discuss everything from overcoming seemingly difficult moves to why a bigger salary is not the primary reason why such a huge number of teachers have left the profession. Plus, she’ll reveal simple questions to ask yourself before implementing any career move.
Open-up phone lines for career-related questions. Geraldine is a former educator, attorney and retired judge. Her new book is “Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change.” Reach her at (305) 902-3869; ghogan@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Consumer Alert: What Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know

David Kottler, the Insurance Doctor ™, says the recent Transamerica COI Settlement is a big WIN for insurance companies and a big LOSS for policy holders. Invite him on your show and learn what’s going on with the settlement, what it means to the average policy holder, and what consumers can do to protect themselves from insurance companies that are illegally raising their mortality costs. David Kottler combines his legal and business experience with a passion for philanthropy. His book “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance Policy” details everything
your audience needs to know to get their insurance policies working for them and generating cash! Contact David Kottler at (216) 532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com

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

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

10. ==> 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

11. ==> The Biggest Real Estate Investment Myth

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

12. ==> Do a Show on Hollywood’s Forgotten Female Filmmakers

While female directors are not given their due in Hollywood, this wasn’t always the case. “In Episode 3 of my TV series ‘Kailin Gow’s Go Girl Food, Travel, and Lost History,’ I talk about the lack of women directors in Hollywood,” says Kailin Gow. “But what’s fascinating is that the earliest pioneers of filmmaking in Hollywood were women who wrote and directed many silent films. When films started making money and being profitable, that’s when many men entered filmmaking and turned it into a big industry. The pioneer women filmmakers were forgotten and left behind.” Kailin can share how women can break through the glass ceiling in this and other male-dominated industries. She is a director/filmmaker and the founder of Sparklesoup Inc. and an internationally recognized, multi-award-winning bestselling author who has sold over 5.5 million books. Contact Kailin at KGow@rtirguests.com; (617) 582-2121.

13. ==> How Far Would You Go to Promote Your Spouse’s Legacy?

Many people love their spouses very much. But few will devote themselves to preserving that spouse’s legacy after they pass away. Marguerite Berrah—who prefers to be called Mrs. Berrah—finds herself in that rare position. She is the wife of the late Ghoulem Berrah, whose considerable accomplishments include being a freedom fighter, working as a diplomat, promoter of world peace and physician and scientist credited with a DNA breakthrough. Invite Mrs. Berrah to share some of her husband’s adventures contained in his memoir, “A Dream for Peace,” and how their 40-year-marriage clicked despite him being a Muslim and her being a Catholic. You might also ask her about her husband’s secret Paris meeting with PLO Yasser Arafat’s senior advisor Isam Sartawi and the Israeli Council for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, the famous people Ghoulem met, his work promoting religious tolerance and the foundation that bears his name. Contact Marguerite Berrah at (305) 933-6088; berrahghoulem@icloud.com

14. ==> Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids – Without Driving Yourself Crazy

News alert! Children are not small adults. They don’t think or act like adults. They’re not supposed to. So, as parents, don’t drive yourself bonkers trying to make that happen. Rather, as parents responsible for guiding youth towards becoming adults, let’s first help them become happy, responsible, and emotionally healthy children (especially as the new school year begins). So says Paul Bernabei, acclaimed author of “Top 20 Parents” and four other books on human development. Interview Paul to discover practical and essential strategies for managing challenges of the parenting journey. He will help countless appreciative moms and dads arrive at their most desirable destination. Paul will help us understand what’s going on inside ourselves so we can better develop the potential that is within our children. Invite call-in questions and parenting insights/concerns to explore. Reach Paul Bernabei at (651) 470-3827; paul@top20training.com

15. ==> Cowgirl Camp: Women Wrangling Their Best Lives

Like many women over 40, Sandra Matheson found herself at a daunting crossroads. 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 focusing on 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.’ Growing your life will take some work. However, the fruits of that
harvest are well worth it. ” Sandra is a co-host of the New Cowgirl Camps, which teach women about farming and ranching, the next of which is set for Aug. 26-30 in Cheney, Wash. She is also the author of the upcoming book “Thrive After 40: How to Seize the Life of Your Dreams!” Contact Sandra at smatheson@rtirguests.com; (360) 325-4221

16. ==> 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

17. ==> Have You Met Your Inner Genius?

When it comes to achieving success and happiness in life, most people focus on external factors and circumstances such as skills, luck, hard work and intelligence in an attempt to attain their goals. But Intuition expert Kim Chestney claims that we are going about this all wrong. “We all have an ‘Inner Genius’ which we can tap into by connecting with our most valuable trait: intuition,” she says. “This a revolutionary inner power. But it is not just for the elite few; it’s the birthright of each and every one of us.” Kim can illustrate with astonishing accuracy how people like Steve Jobs and Oprah Winfrey, who began life as everyday people, utilized this trait to become wildly successful. Kim can also share with audiences how to tap into this innate trait, with life-changing results. She 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 launching now. Contact her at KChestney@rtirguests.com; (412) 214-9502.

18. ==> Overcome the Agony 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” can be applied to decisions of any kind. Her book, “Decision Doctor: How to Overcome the Agony of Indecision,” outlines a three-step process anyone can use. Contact Terrie Novak at (503) 336-3767; TNovak@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Compulsive Habits – What’s Yours?

Just about everyone has an addiction or a compulsive habit that controls their behavior and their choices. One out of three persons is overtly addicted to something – like alcohol or drugs. But did you know that virtually two out of three persons is covertly addicted to something? And they may not even realize it! Subtle behaviors like gossiping, judging others, people pleasing, shopping and working can all be compulsive. Interview Michael McGee, MD, about the science of habit and his “Good now, Bad later” philosophy to help your audience figure out if they
have compulsive habits and what to do about them! Dr. McGee trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools and has helped hundreds of patients beat their addictions. He is the author of “The Joy of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact Dr. Michael McGee at (978) 971-9703; MMcGee@rtirguests.com

20. ==> This Medium Helps with Loss, Grief and Disappointment

There are many types of loss — and millions of us worldwide are experiencing life interruptions and even grief. The worst can be losing a loved one to death, divorce, accidents, war or
estrangement. Or we could be deeply hurting after losing a job, a business, property, savings, health or even freedom. Give your audience the comforting words and wise advice of medium Beth
Lynch, who uses her intuitive gifts and insights to help others navigate personal and professional loss. Watch ratings rise as Beth explores on-air everything from the effects of our dreams
to communicating with the other side, to finding unexpected sources of strength. Ask her: Can deeper spirituality heal mental health issues? Might you hurt more because of medicines you take?
Will helping others lead to your own healing? Do deceased loved ones send us consoling messages? Why does she say “to understand life we must understand death?” Contact Beth at (484)
705-2818; BLynch@rtirguests.com

07/23/19 RTIR Newsletter: Compulsive Habits, Abortion Debates, Anti- Boredom

July 23, 2019

01. Will Feds Cut Rates this Month?
02. Trump is Winning Immigration Messaging War
03. When You Don’t Decry Hate Speech
04. Yesterday: Why We Can’t Forget the Beatles
05. 50 Ways to Love Wine More this Summer
06. This Guest’s Outdoor Adventures Will Give You Shivers
07. How Foreigners Shut U.S. Students out of Jobs
08. Do a Show On Why Women Directors Are Snubbed
09. The Secret to Decoding Last Night’s Dream
10. The ‘Decision Dr.’ Takes the Agony out of Indecision
11. Women Over 40 Wrangling Their Best Lives
12. Do a Show on Compulsive Habits
13. Why Your Kids Bad Behavior is Caused by Your Anxiety
14. Consumer Alert: What Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know
15. Incompetent, Reckless, Smug — Does That Spell the IRS?
16. The Forgotten Lives of the Abortion Debate
17. This Summer, Mentor a Dad-less Boy
18. How to Tap into Your ‘Inner Genius’
19. It’s Anti-Boredom Month – Try a Crazy Hobby
20. Why Do People Act That Way??

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1. ==> Will Feds Cut Rates this Month?

Corporate Investment Strategist Chris Macke says if
you’ve been reading the press these past few weeks
you’d be convinced the Federal Reserve was going to cut
rates by the end of July. But he doesn’t necessarily
agree. “While the odds are better than not that the Fed
will cut rates by the end of July, especially given the
subsequent weak GDP report from China, there was an
irrational level of certainty based on what was known
at the time. Despite being less than three weeks away,
much can happen between now and the Federal Open Market
Committee (FOMC) meeting, and it already has.” Macke
says, “While an eventual rate cut is a certainty, the
timing is not, just as we know a recession is a
certainty but not when it will strike. In the absence
of certain knowledge of when either will happen, it is
prudent for investors not to assign an irrationally
high degree of probability to either occurrence.” Macke
has advised the Chicago and Washington, D.C. districts
of the U.S. Federal Reserve and the largest U.S.
pension fund, CalPERS with more than $300 billion in
assets. He currently guides research and investment
strategy for a $10 billion institutional investment
manager. Macke is also the author of “Solutionomics.”
Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703)
400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at
(703) 646-5188.

2. ==> Trump is Winning Immigration Messaging War

A new report from the liberal think tank Center for
American Progress says Democrats are losing the
immigration messaging war to Donald Trump. Tom Jawetz,
vice president of immigration policy at the Center,
says the party’s decision to cede the “rule of law”
ground to Republicans creates “the false dichotomy of
America as either a nation of immigrants or a nation of
laws”—making the party and its candidates appear soft
on enforcement, and potentially weakening future
attempts for humanitarian-focused immigration reform.
Jawetz—a former immigration attorney and chief counsel
on the Immigration Subcommittee of the House Judiciary
Committee, differentiates “the rule of law” and Trump’s
“law and order” rhetoric, calling the latter “an
enforcement-heavy vision of social control that is
generally used as a racially coded dog whistle.” For
Democrats to achieve a fair and functional immigration
system, they have to patch the immigration system’s
fragmented legal framework, Jawetz says—instead of
“relying increasingly upon administrative discretion to
save the system from itself.” Contact Julia Cusick at
jcusick@americanprogress.org

3. ==> When You Don’t Decry Hate Speech

There is still a stunning silence from top Republicans
after last week’s Trump rally in North Carolina when
the US president attacked Somali-born Minnesota
Representative Ilhan Omar and the crowd chanted “Send
her back! Send her back!” Democrats and others have
condemned Trump’s recent Tweets about several
Congresswomen of color as racist, but the GOP and Trump
supporters are either unfazed or willing to look the
other way. Invite Ellen Korman Mains to talk about the
rise in race-based nationalism in the U.S. and abroad
and the challenge of responding to the alarming
increase in hate crime without going numb or responding
with more hate. She’ll explore the psychological
factors that fuel hate-filled behavior such as
existential fear, low self-esteem, feeling powerless,
and wanting to blame someone else to avoid feeling
one’s own suffering or shortcomings, and discuss why
hate speech is so dangerous. Ellen is the daughter of
Holocaust survivors and the author of the award-winning
memoir, “Buried Rivers: A Spiritual Journey into the
Holocaust.” Reach her at (720) 292-4520;
dranyen@yahoo.com

4. ==> Yesterday: Why We Can’t Forget the Beatles

Danny Boyle’s musical comedy ‘Yesterday,’ is about a
struggling singer-songwriter who gets hit by a bus and
wakes up in a world where The Beatles never existed.
Now armed with the knowledge of some of the greatest
pop songs ever written, he rises to stardom and
everyone is amazed by his talent. What makes the
Beatles so unforgettable? How did they change music
forever? Why are they still so relevant that a big
movie studio would make “Yesterday”? Will their legacy
go on forever even after people no longer remember The
Rolling Stones or The Who? Get the answers to these
questions and more with Susan Shumsky as your guest.
Susan regularly regales Beatles fans with fascinating
facts about the Fab Four’s “White Album” and their
lives in the 1960s. Susan spent 22 years living in the
ashrams of the Beatles’ guru. 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. ==> 50 Ways to Love Wine More this Summer

Whether your listeners are wine connoisseurs or stumble
over the word “sommelier,” Certified Wine Educator
James Laughren offers a non-technical, non-geeky,
unintimidating exploration of the joy and pleasures of
wine. As the author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More:
Adventures in Wine Appreciation,” Jim is ready to
uncork some fun on your program as he demystifies the
mystery of wine and removes the snooty intimidation
factor. He’ll cover everything from how to get more out
of visiting wineries to why you needn’t take wine
parings seriously to inside tips on getting the best
wine for your buck. Jim is the past president of a wine
importing and distribution company and is known for his
fun and irreverent wine classes and seminars. He is
also the author of “A Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing
and Enjoying Fine Wine.” Contact him at (954) 317-9623;
JLaughren@rtirguests.com

6. ==> This Guest’s Outdoor Adventures Will Give You
Shivers

Most of us have never experienced the natural world the
way Sparrow Hart has. For example, who can say that
they have been charged by bears and has close
encounters with mountain lions? Or stuck around and
sung to a rattlesnake they unexpectedly encountered?
Who spent 700 days in the wilderness alone or got lost
in a canyon five times the size of the Grand Canyon?
Sparrow has done all that and more. He’ll share why he
says today’s man feels alone, isolated, and estranged
from the great rhythms of nature. An entertaining
storyteller, he can reveal how all of us can appreciate
nature more this summer and discover who we are in the
process. Sparrow has had a varied career that includes
being a Phi Beta Kappa at Stanford, working in a
slaughterhouse and leading men’s programs and vision
quests in nature. He is the author of several books
including “Letters to the River: A Guide to a Dream
Worth Living.” Contact him at (801) 516-0740;
SHart@rtirguests.com

7. ==> How Foreigners Shut U.S. Students out of Jobs

Did you know that in 2017 alone, 275,000 foreign-born
students got jobs that should have gone to American
college students? Or that less than 50 percent of U.S.
citizen STEM graduates actually land a job in STEM?
Most parents and students have no idea about the
discrimination against hiring American nor do American
taxpayers who are losing some $2 billion in
contributions to Medicare and social security as a
result. Let Hilarie Gamm—a nationally recognized leader
—enlighten your audience about two current bills: One
that ends diversity and favors Big Tech and another
that seeks to end the loophole that is eliminating
Americans as job candidates. She’ll bust the myth that
there is a shortage of homegrown highly skilled,
educated and qualified workers and share why every
citizen who cares about the future of the middle class
should be paying attention to this legislation and
taking action. Hilarie is one of three founders of the
nonpartisan American Workers Coalition, championing
H.R. 3564 Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act
sponsored by Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar. A veteran
talk show guest, she is the author of “Billions Lost:
The American Tech Crisis and The Road Map to Change.”
Contact her at (203) 571-3819; hgamm@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Do a Show On Why Women Directors Are Snubbed

While female directors are not given their due in
Hollywood, this wasn’t always the case. “In Episode 3
of my TV series ‘Kailin Gow’s Go Girl Food, Travel, and
Lost History,’ I talk about the lack of women directors
in Hollywood,” says Kailin Gow. “But what’s fascinating
is that the earliest pioneers of filmmaking in
Hollywood were women who wrote and directed many silent
films. When films started making money and being
profitable, that’s when many men entered filmmaking and
turned it into a big industry. The pioneer women
filmmakers were forgotten and left behind.” Kailin can
share how women can break through the glass ceiling in
this and other male-dominated industries. She is a
director/filmmaker and the founder of Sparklesoup Inc.
and an internationally recognized, multi-award-winning
bestselling author who has sold over 5.5 million books.
Contact Kailin at KGow@rtirguests.com; (617) 582-2121.

9. ==> The Secret to Decoding Last Night’s Dream

From terrifying nightmares to ridiculous romps with
crazy characters and bizarre locations, your nightly
adventures aren’t random at all. They reveal a lot
about what’s going on in your life, but deciphering
them can be confusing, to say the least. Dream analyst
Layne Dalfen says your dreams are actually
conversations you have with yourself about specific
current issues in your life. She says, “The solution
you’re looking for about what (or who) in your life is
bugging you this week will appear in your unconscious
mind before it gets to your conscious. Dream analysis
gives you the power to decide how you want to respond
to people and situations in your life.” Dalfen will
teach listeners a step-by-step method to decode those
dreams and use the knowledge to help make decisions and
deal with difficult situations. Layne Dalfen teaches
dream analysis to counselling students at Concordia
University in Montreal. She’s appeared on hundreds of
radio shows and podcasts and loves call-in programs
because she is terrific at thinking on her feet and
knows how to have fun with listeners. Contact her at
(514) 898-9150; info@haveagreatdream.com

10. ==> 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

11. ==> Women Over 40 Wrangling Their Best Lives

Like many women over 40, Sandra Matheson found herself
at a daunting crossroads. 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 focusing on 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.’ Growing your life will
take some work. However, the fruits of that harvest are
well worth it. ” Sandra is a co-host of the New Cowgirl
Camps, which teach women about farming and ranching,
the next of which is set for Aug. 26-30 in Cheney,
Wash. She is also the author of the upcoming book
“Thrive After 40: How to Seize the Life of Your
Dreams!” Contact her at smatheson@rtirguests.com; (360)
325-4221.

12. ==> Do a Show on Compulsive Habits

Whether you like it or not, everyone has an addiction
or compulsive habit that controls their behavior and
their choices. One out of three persons is overtly
addicted to something – like alcohol or drugs. But did
you know that virtually two out of three persons is
covertly addicted to something – and they may not even
realize it? Subtle behaviors like gossiping, judging
others, people pleasing, shopping and working can all
be compulsive. Interview Michael McGee, M.D., about
the science of habit and his “Good now, Bad later”
philosophy to help your audience figure out if they
have compulsive habits and what to do about them! Dr.
Michael McGee trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical
Schools. He is the author of “The Joy of Recovery: The
New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact
him at (978) 971-9703; MMcGee@rtirguests.com

13. ==> 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.

14. ==> Consumer Alert: What Insurance Companies Don’t
Want You to Know

David Kottler, the Insurance Doctor ™, says the recent
Transamerica COI Settlement is a big WIN for insurance
companies and a big LOSS for policy holders. Invite him
on your show and learn what’s going on with the
settlement, what it means to the average policy holder,
and what consumers can do to protect themselves from
insurance companies that are illegally raising their
mortality costs. David Kottler combines his legal and
business experience with a passion for philanthropy.
His book “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance
Policy” details everything your audience needs to know
to get their insurance policies working for them and
generating cash! Contact David Kottler at (216)
532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com

15. ==> 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

16. ==> 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.

17. ==> This Summer, Mentor a Dad-less Boy

As a divorced dad to two young boys, Pastor Eric
Hawthorne knows how important it is for boys to have
male role models. Since 81 percent of all single parent
households are headed by moms, he sees a real need for
men to get involved with the young males in their
communities. “There is a severe fatherhood deficit in
our society,” he says. “I see young kids out on the
street, doing drugs because nine times out of 10, their
fathers are absent.” Eric can share what men can do to
mentor the young boys in their communities, and how
this benefits society as a whole. “We need more
interaction between the church, the YMCA and other
programs through which men can help them to learn
manhood. It will impact society for the long haul and
help to keep boys out of trouble.” Pastor Eric is the
second-generation pastor of Daystar Deliverance
Ministries in Richardson, Texas, the author of the
upcoming book “Are You Ready for Marriage?” Contact him
at (214) 225-0769; EHawthorne@rtirguests.com

18. ==> How to Tap into Your ‘Inner Genius’

When it comes to achieving success and happiness in
life, most people focus on external factors and
circumstances such as skills, luck, hard work and
intelligence in an attempt to attain their goals. But
Intuition expert Kim Chestney claims that we are going
about this all wrong. “We all have an ‘Inner Genius’
which we can tap into by connecting with our most
valuable trait: intuition,” she says. “This a
revolutionary inner power. But it is not just for the
elite few; it’s the birthright of each and every one of
us.” Kim can illustrate with astonishing accuracy how
people like Steve Jobs and Oprah Winfrey, who began
life as everyday people, utilized this trait to become
wildly successful. Kim can also share with audiences
how to tap into this innate trait, with life-changing
results. She is an international best-selling author
and Intuition expert who founded the popular CREATE!
Festival in Pittsburgh, PA and just launched a global
online Intuition school. Contact her at
KChestney@rtirguests.com; (412) 214-9502.

19. ==> It’s Anti-Boredom Month – Try a Crazy Hobby

Do you have a crazy hobby? How about Toy Voyaging? Soap
Carving? Mooing? Train Surfing? Extreme Ironing? From
around the world people have hobbies – activities they
are passionate about that help them make friends, keep
active, and stay stress-free. Interview Jennifer
Cochern, LCPC to hear all about why everyone should
have a hobby of some kind… crazy or not! “It’s time
people took control of their time, learn how to
entertain themselves and become lifelong learners.
Hobbies help you do all that and more!” She’ll talk
about why summer is a great time to find a new hobby
and how that can help you… both physically and
emotionally. People who have hobbies are often
healthier and happier than those who don’t – find out
why! 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

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

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

07/16/19 RTIR Newsletter: Apollo 11, Federal Privacy Laws, Reversing Memory Loss

01. Today is 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
02. It’s Getting Creepy: We Need a Federal Privacy Law
03. How Do We Depolarize America?
04. How Foreigners Shut U.S. Students out of Jobs
05. National Security Expert on CIA Black Sites
06. The Growing Attack on America’s Beef Industry
07. No More Senior Moments? Reverse Memory Loss
08. Good Summer Medicine: Go Barefoot
09. How to Have Sustainable Summer Fun
10. Quiz: Are You Really Living in the Moment?
11. We All Know a Stressed Mess! This MD has Cure
12. Why Your Kids Bad Behavior is Caused by Your Anxiety
13. Compulsive Habits – What’s Yours?
14. Debunking the Myth of Men’s Work
15. Don’t Get Bored this Summer – Get a Crazy Hobby
16. Why Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone
17. Surviving Stage Four Cancer Like Alex Trebek
18. Do a Show on How Love Conquers All
19. How to Heal from a Broken Heart
20. Don’t Leave it to Chance: Planned Kindness
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1. ==> Today is 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

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

2. ==> It’s Getting Creepy: Why We Need a Federal
Privacy Law

It’s happened to all of us—getting unsolicited calls
for credit cards right after we’ve gotten a new job, or
suddenly being targeted with ads for baby products
before you’ve even told anyone you’re pregnant. Michael
Beckerman says it feels intrusive, and it is. “Those
ads, which have your real name, address, and phone
number, aren’t a coincidence. Data brokers that
consumers have no relationship with create custom
profiles of individuals and sell them to anybody
willing to pay for it. Most Americans are largely
unaware – and would be very troubled to know – that
these massive companies are assembling profiles of them
from thousands of different sources and selling it to
advertisers.” Beckerman, president and CEO of the
Internet Association, can explain what commercial data
brokers do, the surprising information they collect,
and why he believes we need a comprehensive federal
privacy law that protects consumers, provides
meaningful transparency, and gives consumers control
over how their data is collected, used, and shared.
Contact Michael Beckerman at (202) 602-2339;
news@internetassociation.org

3. ==> How Do We Depolarize America?

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

4. ==> How Foreigners Shut Talented U.S. Students out
of Jobs

Did you know that in 2017 alone, 275,000 foreign-born
students got jobs that could have gone to American
college students? Or that less than 50 percent of U.S.
citizen STEM graduates actually land a job in STEM?
Most parents and students have no idea about the
discrimination against hiring American nor do American
taxpayers who are losing some $2 billion in
contributions to Medicare and social security as a
result. Let Hilarie Gamm—a nationally recognized leader
in the technology industry—enlighten your audience
about two current bills: One that ends diversity and
favors Big Tech and another that seeks to end the
loophole that is eliminating Americans as job
candidates. She’ll bust the myth that there is a
shortage of homegrown highly skilled, educated and
qualified workers and share why every citizen who cares
about the future of the middle class should be paying
attention to this legislation and taking action.
Hilarie is one of three founders of the nonpartisan
American Workers Coalition, championing H.R. 3564
Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act sponsored by AZ
GOP Congressman Paul Gosar. A veteran talk show guest,
she is the author of “Billions Lost: The American Tech
Crisis and The Road Map to Change.” Contact her at
(203) 571-3819; hgamm@rtirguests.com

5. ==> National Security Expert on CIA Black Sites

The former director of the CIA’s Counterterrorist
Center and the FBI’s National Security Branch, Philip
Mudd is no stranger to covert ops, enhanced
interrogation techniques, and extraordinary renditions.
Yet in his honesty and forthrightness about our
intelligence shortcomings in the War on Terror, he has
sometimes invited the criticism of some high ranking
figures. Invite Mudd to share his sober, balanced
assessment of “The Program,” the post-9/11 strategy
developed by the CIA to hold captured prisoners,
extract information, and prevent another catastrophic
attack. You’ll hear about the planning, operating, and
disassembling of the notorious “black sites”—which were
the secret CIA-run prisons used to interrogate captives
from battlefields around the world. Questions about
these “black sites,” which were based in foreign
countries for legal reasons, have been circulating for
years. You’ll learn: how were prisoners transported
there? What did these secret prisons look like? How
were the detainees “broken”—and what happened after?
Philip Mudd’s upcoming book is “Black Site: The CIA in
the Post 9/11 World.” Mudd is available July 29-August
30. Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137;
(703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin
Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

6. ==> The Growing Attack on America’s Beef Industry

Most Americans are unaware of the ongoing assault on
the American beef industry—and their personal dietary
choices—led by such entities as the World Wildlife
Fund, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the United
Nations Environment Program. So says Tom DeWeese,
president of the American Policy Center, a grassroots
action and education foundation dedicated to the
promotion of free enterprise and limited government
regulations over commerce and individuals. DeWeese says
that while their stated goal is to produce a better
grade of beef, their true intention is to ban beef
altogether. Surprisingly, he adds, the National
Cattlemen’s Beef Association is allowing this to
happen. “The reality is it’s not going to go away
because the goal is not environmental protection,
rather the destruction of their industry and control
through what the U.N. calls the reorganization of human
society.” Tom DeWeese is a speaker and property rights
advocate who has debated at Cambridge University. He is
the author of many books including, “Sustainable: The
WAR on Free Enterprise, Private Property and
Individuals.” DeWeese has been featured by Fox News,
the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the
Washington Post and other media nationwide. Contact him
at (540) 341-8911 (VA); APCDeWeese@aol.com

7. ==> No More Senior Moments? 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 or in8@JulieRenee.com

8. ==> Good Summer Medicine: Go Barefoot

Can you remember the last time you: Ran barefoot
through a field? Slipped off your sandals and got sand
between your toes? Dipped your toes in some warm, soft
mud? This activity is known as “earthing” and, believe
it or not, it has powerful health benefits, says
Nathalie Beauchamp, D.C., IFMCP. “Earthing works by
connecting you to the healing energies of the ground,
thereby neutralizing free radicals and reducing chronic
inflammation in the body,” she explains. “It sounds a
bit farfetched, but it works.” Invite Dr. Nathalie on
your show and learn how something as simple as kicking
off your shoes can lead to improved sleep, reduced
inflammation and chronic pain, reduced stress, improved
energy and a greater feeling of well-being. You may
also be surprised to learn that spending some time in
the sun and mindfully barbecuing this summer are
actually fun ways to add to your well-being. Dr.
Nathalie is an Ottawa-based doctor of chiropractic and
certified functional medicine practitioner with the
Institute of Functional Medicine. The founder of the
“What The Hack?! Podcast,” Dr. Nathalie has appeared on
numerous radio and TV shows and has her own YouTube
channel. Her 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

9. ==> How to Have Sustainable Summer Fun

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

10. ==> Quiz: Are You Really Living in the Moment?

We hear the phrase ‘live in the moment’ all the time,
but what does that actually mean? Personal growth
expert and author Joffre McClung says “Living in the
moment is about being present in your life. It is
about moving through the world consciously and with
purpose. It is about being aware of your behavior and
its impact on those around you.” Joffre says a lot of
us think we’re living in the moment but we’re actually
sleepwalking through life not realizing what we’re
missing! Do you get upset or angry when your routine or
schedule is suddenly changed? Do you know anything
about the clerk who serves you coffee every morning?
Are you always multi-tasking? Joffre will share
questions to ask yourself to determine which areas of
your life you need to wake-up. She’ll also provide
easy, everyday ways to instantly become more present
and reap the rewards of living in the moment which
include feeling happier, less stressed, more focused
and healthier. A former media producer and independent
filmmaker, Joffre has appeared on numerous radio and TV
programs. Her latest book is “The Heart of the Matter.”
Contact her at (917) 994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com

11. ==> We All Know a Stressed Mess! This MD has Cure

Stress really can kill you. According to Steven M.
Hall, M.D., “Fifty percent of the U.S. population is
experiencing one or more stress-related diseases. What
society is doing to mitigate the adverse health effects
of stress isn’t working.” Dr. Steven has discovered a
solution to enable us to become impervious to the
stressors in our lives. And it does not involve
repressing any emotions; quite the opposite. His online
class Taming the Bear: Taking the Bite Out of Stress is
having phenomenal success in people’s lives, and he can
share how to get off of the vicious stress cycle, for
good. Dr. Steven has been practicing family medicine
since 1985. He is the author of “The 7 Tools of
Healing: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom and Live the Life
Your Soul Desires.” Contact him at
shall@rtirguests.com; (425) 531-3684.

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. ==> Compulsive Habits – What’s Yours?

Whether you like it or not, everyone has an addiction
or compulsive habit that controls their behavior and
their choices. One out of three persons is overtly
addicted to something – like alcohol or drugs. But did
you know that virtually two out of three persons is
covertly addicted to something – and they may not even
realize it? Subtle behaviors like gossiping, judging
others, people pleasing, shopping and working can all
be compulsive. Interview Michael McGee, M.D., about
the science of habit and his “Good now, Bad later”
philosophy to help your audience figure out if they
have compulsive habits and what to do about them! Dr.
Michael McGee trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical
Schools. He is the author of “The Joy of Recovery: The
New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact
him at (978) 971-9703; MMcGee@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Debunking the Myth of Men’s Work

For years it’s been an unspoken rule that operating
heavy equipment is a man’s job, but Kathy Tuccaro says
women actually do a better job! “They are smoother,
they don’t operate like they stole it, and they do a
better job of housekeeping and maintaining the
equipment. Women also have better focus and ability to
multitask,” says Tuccaro. Invite her on your show to
explain why mining is men’s best kept secret and reveal
the three reasons they don’t want women to know about
it. Tuccaro was a nurse for many years and then became
homeless. She calls her current career driving the
largest truck in the world—a 2 1/2 story, 400-ton
Caterpillar—empowering, and she encourages other women
to give male-dominated careers like mining and trucking
a try, regardless of age or situation. Kathy Tuccaro is
the author of “Dream Big!” Contact her at (780)
318-3412; kmtuccaro@gmail.com

15. ==> Don’t Get Bored this Summer – Get a Crazy Hobby

Do you have a crazy hobby? How about Toy Voyaging? Soap
Carving? Mooing? Train Surfing? Extreme Ironing? From
around the world people have hobbies – activities they
are passionate about that help them make friends, keep
active, and stay stress-free. Interview Jennifer
Cochern, LCPC to hear all about why everyone should
have a hobby of some kind… crazy or not! “It’s time
people took control of their time, learn how to
entertain themselves and become lifelong learners.
Hobbies help you do all that and more!” She’ll talk
about why summer is a great time to find a new hobby
and how that can help you… both physically and
emotionally. People who have hobbies are often
healthier and happier than those who don’t – find out
why! 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

16. ==> Why Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone

According to domestic violence awareness advocate Curt
Lindsley, “Domestic violence doesn’t just affect the
victims; it tears at the very fabric of entire
communities.” Lindsley will explain how 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. He says a multi-pronged approach is
needed to tackle this madness head on and will share
how communities, organizations and individuals can come
together to curtail this epidemic, starting today. Curt
is the founder of the nonprofit domestic violence
awareness group Go Purple USA, sponsor of Go Purple
Day™ (Oct. 1); and co-founder of the Covington Domestic
Violence Task Force, official sponsor of Purple Light
Nights®. Contact him at clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256)
213-1092.

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

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

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

Why not do a show on the incredible true story of a son
who, after 20 years, learns that his estranged birth
mother is actually alive and living on the streets of
Philadelphia. He does everything in his power to find
her, rescue her, and love her…. even after she spits in
his face and refuses to leave the streets. He
sacrifices everything for love! Marty will share how
his love for his birth mom was tested time and time
again, but eventually prevailed – overcoming her
rejection and fear. This wonderful human-interest story
is really a tale of both mothers… including the one who
took him in, raised him, hid the truth from him – but
eventually gave him the information and the courage he
needed to go on the search of a lifetime! Marty Vargas,
MFA, is a media owner, author, and a sought-after
International speaker. He’s spoken to millions and has
been featured on more than 100 radio and TV shows
including ABC and NBC Philadelphia and Fox News
Washington, DC. Contact him at (631) 246-0790;
MVargas@rtirguests.com

19. ==> How to Heal from a Broken Heart

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

20. ==> Don’t Leave it to Chance: Planned Kindness

You’ve heard of random acts of kindness. They are
certainly lovely, but why should kindness be random?
Could it actually be scheduled? That’s why Lyle
Benjamin created Planned Acts of Kindness, a global
social responsibility program in which each morning
people around the world receive cell phone and computer
notifications of a planned act of kindness they can do
with their family, friends, co-workers and in their
community. Benjamin’s goal is to have tens of millions
of people in the United States and hundreds of millions
of people around the world doing the same planned act
of kindness on the same day unleashing positive,
powerful energy into the world. “The problems of the
world — climate change, pollution, overpopulation,
pandemics, war and terrorism — are not going to be
solved by governments, corporations or religions alone,
but by ordinary people working on common causes with a
common purpose,” Benjamin adds. “The tipping points are
not 20 to 30 years in the future; they are now and if
we don’t get these problems under control the world
will be a very different place for billions of people.”
Invite Benjamin to talk about his Planned Acts of
Kindness program and how your listeners can
participate. Contact Lyle Benjamin at (212) 213-0257;
(917) 683-2625 (cell) or Help@PlannedActs.Org

07/11/19 RTIR Newsletter: Women’s World Cup, Business Ethics, Anti- Boredem Month

01. Women’s World Cup Warriors – What Sports Needs Now
02. New Report – White Men are NOT More Electable
03. It’s All Numbers to Me! What the Jobs Report Means
04. It’s Not Just Billionaires – The Hidden World of Sex Trafficking
05. Cowgirl Camp – Women Wrangling their Best Lives
06. More Sharks! Expert on New Cape Cod Sightings
07. Why Do People Act That Way??
08. Is Trump the Next Teddy Roosevelt Trust Buster?
09. Consumer Alert! How Transamerica Settlement Affects You
10. Does it Pay to Be Ethical in Business? In Life?
11. Incompetent, Reckless, Smug – Does That Spell IRS?
12. Tough Choices – How to Make a Painful Decision
13. One’s in Jail for Attempted Murder, One Saves Lives – How Could
Brothers Be So Different?
14. The Forgotten Lives of the Abortion Debate
15. It’s Anti-Boredom Month! Do a Show on Crazy Hobbies
16. This Summer, Mentor a Dad-less Boy
17. How (and Why) to Connect with Your ‘Inner Genius’
18. That’s Amazing! What You Don’t Know about Meditation
19. Do a Show On Why Women Directors Are Snubbed
20. Mom, Are You Setting a Bad Example?

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1. ==> Women’s World Cup Warriors – What Sports Needs
Now

Just like they did on the soccer field, the US women’s
national team dominated the streets of New York City
yesterday during a ticker-tape parade and nearly three-
hour long celebration that put the team AND their
message of equality center stage. Amy Bass says the
team put a lot on the table for sports fans to talk
about. “From the smashing — literally — debut of the
US against Thailand, the 13-0 blowout that some called
excessive and others deemed powerful, to (Megan)
Rapinoe’s battle with the man who sits in the Oval
Office, the fact that some of the best soccer in the
world was played, …and that millions watched all of it,
is almost beside the point.” She adds, “The women’s
game deserves support. Women’s sports deserve support.
So the fanfare and fandom, the frenzy and the nail-
biting that we saw throughout this World Cup as the US
women battled and attacked their way into the World Cup
final would be nice at other times of the year, for all
sports and for all athletes.” Amy Bass has appeared on
the Today Show, CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin, and
Anderson Cooper’s Full Circle and other major media
outlets. She served as senior research supervisor for
NBC Olympic Sports across eight Olympic Games. Bass is
the author of “One Goal: A Coach, a Team, and the Game
That Brought a Divided Town Together” and “Not the
Triumph but the Struggle: The 1968 Olympics and the
Making of the Black Athlete.” Contact Joanna Pinsker at
(212) 364-0562; joanna.pinsker@hbgusa.com

2. ==> Good News for Liz and Kamala? New Report – White
Men are NOT More Electable

A new report on the 2018 midterm elections finds that
women and people of color won their races at similar
rates to white men ? challenging the prevailing notion
of what types of candidates are more “electable.” The
Reflective Democracy Campaign, a group that studies the
demographics of elected officials in the U.S., looked
at the more than 30,000 candidates in races for
federal, state and county offices in 2018, as well as
those who won, and found that women of color, white
women, men of color and white men all won seats in
close proportion to their share of candidates. “There’s
a common assumption that white men are the more
electable candidates, but our research found the
opposite,” says Brenda Choresi Carter, director of the
Reflective Democracy Campaign. “We found women of
color, white women and men of color win at essentially
the same rate. There’s only one group that loses
slightly more, and that’s white men.” The Reflective
Democracy Campaign was founded by the Women Donors
Network in 2014. Contact Nick Kauzlarich at (202)
800-9010; reflectivedemocracy@berlinrosen.com

3. ==> It’s All Numbers to Me! What the Jobs Report Means

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the
economy added 224,000 jobs in June, continuing the yo-
yo trend in employment growth. Corporate investment
strategy expert Chris Macke says if you’re looking to
read the tea leaves, don’t rely too much on any single
jobs report. Macke has worked in finance for more than
30 years and can discuss the June report, economic
trends and their impact on job growth numbers expected
in August, as well as employment numbers and their
impact on a Federal Reserve policy announcement
scheduled for July 31. As the director of research
investment strategy for a ten-billion institutional
investment management company and a regular contributor
to the Beige Book, Macke has followed domestic and
global economic developments; global trade policy;
monetary policy; corporate tax policy; financial
markets; and geopolitical developments in formulating
investment strategy. He’s also the author of
“Solutionomics.” Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703)
646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or
Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

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

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

5. ==> Cowgirl Camp – Women Wrangling their Best Lives

Like many women over 40, Sandra Matheson found herself
at a daunting crossroads. 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 focusing on 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.’ Growing your life will
take some work. However, the fruits of that harvest are
well worth it. ” Sandra is a co-host of the New Cowgirl
Camps, which teach women about farming and ranching,
the next of which is set for Aug. 26-30 in Cheney,
Wash. She is also the author of the upcoming book
“Thrive After 40: How to Seize the Life of Your
Dreams!” Contact her at smatheson@rtirguests.com; (360)
325-4221.

6. ==> More Sharks! Expert on New Cape Cod Sightings

Two white shark sightings were reported off a Cape Cod
beach on yesterday and that’s just the latest shark
headline this summer, after several sightings and
attacks farther south off the coast of North Carolina
in recent weeks. Greg Skomal, PhD., is a shark expert.
Since 2009, the program manager and senior scientist
for the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has
been tagging and counting the great white sharks coming
to Cape Cod in increasing numbers. Besides leading the
Massachusetts Shark Research program, Skomal has also
become the go-to media expert whenever sharks are
making news. Contact Greg Skomal at (508) 742-9745;
gregory.skomal@mass.gov

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

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

8. ==> Is Trump the Next Teddy Roosevelt Trust Buster?

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

9. ==> Consumer Alert: What You Need to Know about Transamerica Settlement

David Kottler, the Insurance Doctor ™, says the recent
Transamerica COI Settlement is a big WIN for insurance
companies and a big LOSS for policy holders. Invite him
on your show and learn what’s going on with the
settlement, what it means to the average policy holder,
and what consumers can do to protect themselves from
insurance companies that are illegally raising their
mortality costs. David Kottler combines his legal and
business experience with a passion for philanthropy.
His book “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance
Policy” details everything your audience needs to know
to get their insurance policies working for them and
generating cash! Contact David Kottler at (216)
532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com

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

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

11. ==> Incompetent, Reckless, Smug – Does That Spell 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 is the author of “Agents of
Deceit.” Contact him at (909) 570-1509;
rgreen@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Tough Choices – How to Make a Painful Decision

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

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

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

14. ==> 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.

15. ==> It’s Anti-Boredom Month! Do a Show on Crazy Hobbies

July is Anti-Boredom Month and a great time for a fun
show about your listeners’ favorite hobbies – the
crazier the better! Toy Voyaging? Soap Carving? Mooing?
Train Surfing? Extreme Ironing? From around the world
people have hobbies – activities they are passionate
about that help them make friends, keep active, and
stay stress-free. Invite Jennifer Cochern, LCPC to
share some hobbies you may not have heard about and
hear why everyone should have a hobby of some kind…
crazy or not! “It’s time people took control of their
time, learn how to entertain themselves and become
lifelong learners. Hobbies help you do all that and
more!” She’ll talk about why summer is a great time to
find a new hobby and how that can help you… both
physically and emotionally. People who have hobbies are
often healthier and happier than those who don’t – find
out why! 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

16. ==> This Summer, Mentor a Dad-less Boy

As a divorced dad to two young boys, Pastor Eric
Hawthorne knows how important it is for boys to have
male role models. Since 81 percent of all single parent
households are headed by moms, he sees a real need for
men to get involved with the young males in their
communities. “There is a severe fatherhood deficit in
our society,” he says. “I see young kids out on the
street, doing drugs because nine times out of 10, their
fathers are absent.” Eric can share what men can do to
mentor the young boys in their communities, and how
this benefits society as a whole. “We need more
interaction between the church, the YMCA and other
programs through which men can help them to learn
manhood. It will impact society for the long haul and
help to keep boys out of trouble.” Pastor Eric is the
second-generation pastor of Daystar Deliverance
Ministries in Richardson, Texas, the author of the
upcoming book Are You Ready For Marriage? Contact Eric
at (214) 225-0769; EHawthorne@rtirguests.com

17. ==> How (and Why) to Connect with Your ‘Inner Genius’

When it comes to achieving success and happiness in
life, most people focus on external factors and
circumstances such as skills, luck, hard work and
intelligence in an attempt to attain their goals. But
Intuition expert Kim Chestney claims that we are going
about this all wrong. “We all have an ‘Inner Genius’
which we can tap into by connecting with our most
valuable trait: intuition,” she says. “This a
revolutionary inner power. But it is not just for the
elite few; it’s the birthright of each and every one of
us.” Kim can illustrate with astonishing accuracy how
people like Steve Jobs and Oprah Winfrey, who began
life as everyday people, utilized this trait to become
wildly successful. Kim can also share with audiences
how to tap into this innate trait, with life-changing
results. She 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 launching now.
Contact Kim at KChestney@rtirguests.com; (412)
214-9502.

18. ==> That’s Amazing! What You Don’t 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;
jsambalino@gmail.com

19. ==> Do a Show On Why Women Directors Are Snubbed

While female directors are not given their due in
Hollywood, this wasn’t always the case. “In Episode 3
of my TV series ‘Kailin Gow’s Go Girl Food, Travel, and
Lost History,’ I talk about the lack of women directors
in Hollywood,” says Kailin Gow. “But what’s fascinating
is that the earliest pioneers of filmmaking in
Hollywood were women who wrote and directed many silent
films. When films started making money and being
profitable, that’s when many men entered filmmaking and
turned it into a big industry. The pioneer women
filmmakers were forgotten and left behind.” Kailin can
share how women can break through the glass ceiling in
this and other male-dominated industries. She is a
director/filmmaker and the founder of Sparklesoup Inc.
and an internationally recognized, multi-award-winning
bestselling author who has sold over 5.5 million books.
Contact Kailin at KGow@rtirguests.com; (617) 582-2121.

20. ==> Mom, Are You Setting a Bad Example?

Mothers encourage their children to pursue their
passions, but do they model this behavior to their
kids? What message does it send when moms always make
sacrifices for everyone in the family and ignore their
own dreams? What better way to teach children to reach
for what they want in life than to show them what that
looks like! Invite children’s author Rosie J. Pova to
share small, simple ways to indulge yourself without
feeling guilty, why making sure you regularly recharge
helps you to help your children, and why doing things
just for yourself isn’t selfish. She is the author of
several children’s books including her latest, Sarah’s
Song. Pova has been featured on radio and in print.
Contact her at (214) 563-1633 (TX);
rosie.pova@yahoo.com

07/09/19 RTIR Newsletter: Sex Trafficking, Opioid Addiction, The Undertaker’s Daughter

July 9, 2019

01. Billionaire’s Arrest Exposes the Hidden World of Sex Trafficking
02. The Sports Princess on US Women’s World Cup Win
03. Conservative Columnist Larry Taunton
04. It’s Road Trip Season: For the Love of the Open Road
05. Better than Random Acts: Put Kindness on Your Calendar
06. Stevie Wonder, Ed Henry: Organ Transplants in News
07. Putting an End to Extremism
08. Expert Says Rental Properties Are Where It’s At
09. Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All
10. College Send-Off Blues: Ten Tips for Making the College Transition
Better (for Everyone!)
11. Creating the Perfect School is Possible!
12. Unconventional Advice: What to Wear to Land a Job
13. Put the Clothes Back on Your Audience
14. A Natural Cure for Opioid Addiction?
15. Why Not Relaxing This Summer Can Land You Flat on Your Back
16. Keeping Beds Dry Every Night
17. Doc Reveals What Your Illness is Trying to Tell You
18. Wake Up! You’re Not Living in the Moment
19. Revelations of an Undertaker’s Daughter
20. How Science AND Spirituality Can Bring More Abundance into Your Life
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1. ==> Billionaire’s Arrest Exposes the Hidden World of
Sex Trafficking

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

2. ==> The Sports Princess on US Women’s World Cup Win

Team USA won its second consecutive World Cup and
fourth overall this weekend in France. With its
comfortable 2-0 win over the Netherlands, the US
Women’s National Team showed that it has both the youth
and experience to be a force to be reckoned with in
many World Cups to come. Invite Kate Delaney, aka The
Sports Princess, to discuss the team, criticism of
players’ behavior on the field during the tournament,
and the ongoing issue of pay equality in sports.
Delaney has been a broadcast personality for more than
20 years. She’s covered 15 Super Bowls, 10 U.S. Opens,
15 Final Fours, World Series Games, and a plethora of
sporting events. Her new book is “Deal Your Own
Destiny.” Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988
(text/call) or mark@goldmanmccormick.com

3. ==> Conservative Columnist Larry Taunton

For a lively discussion about our current social and
political climate invite conservative cultural
commentator and columnist Larry Alex Taunton on your
show. Taunton just wrote a special report in the
American Spectator titled, “While We Are on the Subject
of N@ It’s Road Trip Season: For the Love of the Open
Road

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

5. ==> Better than Random Acts: Put Kindness on Your
Calendar

You’ve heard of random acts of kindness. They are
certainly lovely, but why should kindness be random?
Shouldn’t it be intentional? That’s why Lyle Benjamin
created Planned Acts of Kindness, a global social
responsibility program in which each morning people
around the world receive cell phone and computer
notifications of a planned act of kindness they can do
with their family, friends, co-workers and in their
community. Benjamin’s goal is to have tens of millions
of people in the United States and hundreds of millions
of people around the world doing the same planned act
of kindness on the same day unleashing positive,
powerful energy into the world. “The problems of the
world — climate change, pollution, overpopulation,
pandemics, war and terrorism — are not going to be
solved by governments, corporations or religions alone,
but by ordinary people working on common causes with a
common purpose,” Benjamin adds. “The tipping points are
not 20 to 30 years in the future; they are now and if
we don’t get these problems under control the world
will be a very different place for billions of people.”
Invite Benjamin to talk about his Planned Acts of
Kindness program and how your listeners can
participate. Contact Lyle Benjamin at (212) 213-0257;
(917) 683-2625 (cell) or Help@PlannedActs.Org

6. ==> Stevie Wonder, Ed Henry: Organ Transplants in
News

Stevie Wonder announced to concertgoers this weekend
that his kidney is failing and he will receive a kidney
from a living donor this fall. Hours later, Fox News
correspondent Ed Henry told viewers live, on-air that
he was donating part of his liver to his ailing sister.
Discuss the issue of organ donation, including living
donations, when you invite Joe Lafferty, an organ donor
advocate, to share his own story of receiving a double
transplant. Joe survived cancer, diabetes, vision loss,
a pulmonary embolism, kidney failure, heart surgery, a
double organ transplant and seven minutes of death; all
while playing high school and college football, working
for three D-1A athletic departments, the Orange Bowl
and the Dallas Cowboys. He coached 14 seasons of high
school football, including 15 future NFL players, and
is a member of the Donate Life Hollywood board and
coauthor “Justin Time: A Memoir of Faith and Fight for
Life.” Contact him at (412) 897-1313;
joelafferty@me.com

7. ==> Putting an End to Extremism

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

8. ==> Expert Says Rental Properties Are Where It’s At

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. 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.com; 510-570-1368

9. ==> 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 authored 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.

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

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

11. ==> Creating the Perfect School is Possible!

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

12. ==> What to Wear to Land Your Dream Job

So you just graduated from college and are ready to
launch an exciting career. According to critically
acclaimed author and Name Colorology expert B.P.
Greycastle, it’s great to have impressive academic
achievements under your belt, but there’s more to
landing a job than that. “Our names and the colors that
we wear have a great impact on achieving success in our
lives,” he says. He’ll reveal how job seekers can
impress prospective employers during job interviews by
knowing exactly what to wear and say on based on the
employer’s name. He can also supply testimonials from
those he helped land great careers. “I can show with a
tremendous amount of evidence, facts and figures that
our color-coded names are the number one factor in
determining our careers, with lists of the most
successful people in over 40 major career fields who
became successful because of their names.” B.P. is the
author of “Your Name and Colors: Key to Your Beauty,
Career, Personality, Romance and Success.” Contact him
at drolley@rtirguests.com; (510) 570-1929.

13. ==> Put The Clothes Back on Your Audience — And
Become a Better Speaker

You’re in front of a group, with key info to share, but
you need to get over your own nerves and apprehension.
First of all — you do NOT need to imagine your
audience naked! That old chestnut never works. You’ll
want your presentation, confidence and message to wow
everyone instead. So says communications and leadership
expert Jill Jaysen who will reveal on your show how
we’ve all been mis-taught when it comes to public
speaking, and what really makes a dynamite presentation
for winning big. Watch ratings climb when Jaysen
shares: Why gimmicks like “practice at a mirror” and
“videotape yourself” only risk creating mediocre
speakers who zap their own innate charisma. How the
speech truly starts long before you reach the podium.
How to prevent the biggest speaking turn-offs. And
amazing truths about NLP for enhancing your speaking
prowess. Contact Jill Jaysen at (203) 442-9301;
jjaysen@rtirguests.com

14. ==> A Natural Cure for Opioid Addiction?

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

15. ==> Spine Surgeon Reveals… Why Not Relaxing This
Summer Can Land You Flat on Your Back

Summer is supposed to be the time to unwind, but most
Americans fill it to the brim with activities which
have the complete opposite effect. The stress they
create for themselves and their families manifests
itself in back and bodily pain that can put them flat
on their back. Noted spine surgeon Dr. David Hanscom
will explain the connection between summer chaos and
physical pain, while revealing how stress and anxiety
are at the core of most of our problems. Hanscom,
author of “Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of
Chronic Pain” will show audiences how to cure
themselves and avoid costly trips to the doctor and
pharmacy. Presenting research-based evidence and
information about the direct connection between stress,
anxiety and physical pain in both adults and children,
he’ll also explore how anxiety has led to drug abuse,
gratuitous surgeries and just plain bad-doctoring. An
in-demand speaker and talk-show guest, including The
Dr. Oz Show, Hanscom will change the way you view
summer activities and get your audience back on track
to really enjoy the season. Contact him at
dhanscom@rtirguests.com; (206) 890-1892.

16. ==> Keeping Beds Dry Every 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 sought-after speaker Jeff
Lazarus, M.D. He will 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? Contact Dr. Lazarus at (216) 202-3112;
jlazarusmd@rtirguests.com

17. ==> Doc Reveals What Your Illness is Trying to Tell
You

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
Nelie Johnson, MD. 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. Dr. Johnson is initiator of the Forum
“It’s Time to Heal,” offering an integrative approach
to treating illness. Her upcoming book is “The Healing
Message of Illness.” Contact Dr. Nelie Johnson at (604)
334-3853; njohnson@rtirguests.com

18. ==> Wake Up! You’re Not Living in the Moment

We hear the phrase ‘live in the moment’ all the time,
but what does that actually mean? Personal growth
expert and author Joffre McClung says “Living in the
moment is about being present in your life. It’s about
moving through the world consciously and with purpose.
It’s also about being aware of your behavior and its
impact on those around you.” Joffre says a lot of us
think we’re living in the moment but we’re actually
sleepwalking through life not realizing what we’re
missing! Do you get upset or angry when your routine or
schedule is suddenly changed? Do you know anything
about the clerk who serves you coffee every morning?
Are you always multi-tasking? Joffre will share
questions to ask yourself to determine which areas of
your life you need to wake-up. She’ll also provide
easy, everyday ways to instantly become more present
and reap the rewards of living in the moment like
feeling happier, less stressed, more focused and
healthier! A former media producer and independent
filmmaker, Joffre has appeared on numerous radio and TV
programs. Her latest book is “The Heart of the Matter.”
Contact her at (917) 994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com

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

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

20. ==> Science AND Spirituality Can Bring More
Abundance into Your Life

According to scientist David. L. Peters, “Abundance is
not more money or ‘things.’ Abundance is a life of joy
and happiness, under all conditions that life sends
you, the good or the not-so-good.” David has spent 80-
plus years living a joyful and abundant life, immersed
in science and spirituality where he has found that one
supports the other. “The pathway of the 12 steps leads
to joy and happiness even under devastating
conditions.” Peters has achieved great prominence in
his career as an engineer, holds 18 patents, raised
seven great kids and has enjoyed a loving marriage of
57 years. He is the author of “The 12 Steps to Joy and
Happiness: Finding the Kingdom of God that Lies
Within.” Contact him at DPeters@rtirguests.com; (607)
304-3329

07/02/19 RTIR Newsletter: Cowgirl Camp, Independence Day, Grad Advice

July 2, 2019

01. Publicity Stunt or Peace Plan? Trump Steps in North Korea
02. Coming to a Ballpark Near You… PLAY
03. It’s National Hot Dog Month! Fun Weiner Facts
04. Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All
05. July 4th – Declare Independence from Drug Companies
06. How to Have Sustainable Summer Fun
07. Do a Show About Why Women Directors Are Snubbed
08. He Backpacked Around the World Solo at 62!
09. Compulsive Habits: What’s Yours?
10. Are You a Stressed Mess? This M.D. Has the Cure
11. Great Grad Advice from an Unlikely Source
12. College Send-Off Blues: 10 Tips to Make College Transition Better (for Everyone!)
13. How Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone
14. Revelations of an Undertaker’s Daughter
15. July is Anti-Boredom Month: Don’t Get Bored, Get a Crazy Hobby!
16. Connect with Your ‘Inner Genius’ for Maximum Success
17. How Science and Spirituality Can Bring More Abundance into Your Life
18. Surviving Stage Four Cancer Like Alex Trebek
19. How to Heal a Broken Heart Faster
20. Cowgirl Camp: Rancher Teaches Women to Wrangle their Best Lives
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1. ==> Publicity Stunt or Peace Plan? Trump Steps in North Korea

President Donald Trump made history when he took 20 steps into North Korea on Sunday — the first sitting American leader to do so. But whether those were 20 steps toward long-lasting peace initiatives, or 20 steps toward empowering and legitimizing the hermit kingdom, remains to be seen. Discuss the issue with Lori Esposito Murray, an expert in nonproliferation, arms control, disarmament and North Korea. She is an adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, an adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut, and president emeritus of the World Affairs Councils of America. Contact her at lmurray@cfr.org

2. ==> Coming to a Ballpark Near You… PLAY

The next time you’re at a Major League baseball game, look around. The national PLAY campaign is making stops at MLB stadiums all over the country this summer to promote the importance of children living a healthy and active lifestyle. Invite Miriam Heyman to share details on some of this summer’s events and explain why the campaign is so important. Heyman is chief inclusion officer for the Ruderman Family Foundation which advocates for the full inclusion of people with disabilities. PLAY was created in 2004 by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society to raise awareness about childhood health issues and disability inclusion. Contact Mark Goldman at mark@goldmanmccormick.com or call/text (516) 639-0988.

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

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

4. ==> 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 is telling his riveting behind-the-scenes story. Rocky, a former NFL player, 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 authored 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.

5. ==> July 4th – Declare Independence from Drug Companies

The Fourth of July holiday is, of course, about independence from tyranny. While the colonists had to worry about the British levying taxes on their tea, today’s Americans are being held hostage by skyrocketing drug prices. April Schulte, a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, will show your listeners how they can take back their power. Schulte will explain how to save money and help prevent the health-care system’s demise by ending reliance on pharmaceuticals, why no one knows your body better than you, not even your doctor, and how to recognize your body’s clues about your health. April Schulte, DAOM, LaC, owns Healing Horizons Integrated Health Solutions in Grand Junction and hosts the Health Matters podcast. She’s the author of “Save Your Life Now: Your Health is in Your Hands.” Contact her at (970) 256-8449; aprilacudoctor@gmail.com

6. ==> How to Have Sustainable Summer Fun

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

7. ==> Do a Show About Why Women Directors Are Snubbed

While female directors are not given their due in Hollywood, this wasn’t always the case. “In Episode 3 of my TV series ‘Kailin Gow’s Go Girl Food, Travel, and Lost History,’ I talk about the lack of women directors in Hollywood,” says Kailin Gow. “But what’s fascinating is that the earliest pioneers of filmmaking in Hollywood were women who wrote and directed many silent films. When films started making money and being profitable, that’s when many men entered filmmaking and turned it into a big industry. The pioneer women filmmakers were forgotten and left behind.” Kailin can share how women can break through the glass ceiling in this and other male-dominated industries. A director/filmmaker and the founder of Sparklesoup Inc., Kailin Gow is also an author, selling more than 5 million books around the globe. Contact at KGow@rtirguests.com; (617) 582-2121.

8. ==> He Backpacked Around the World Solo at 62!

When Chris Herrmann’s wife of 40 years suddenly died from cancer he mourned her death before deciding to step outside his comfort zone to embark on a 12-month backpacking adventure around the world. And he undertook this solo journey to 23 countries when he was 62, using only a carry-on size backpack. He now teaches people how to live their international travel dreams no matter their age or income. Invite this inspiring guest to imbue your audience with the spirit to travel to foreign lands where they can immerse themselves in other cultures. He can share everything from how to afford the trip to what to pack and what apps to use to meet kindred spirits. The author of “The Youthful Art of Midlife Travel” has appeared on TV, radio, and in print media across Australia. Reach him at (215) 883-4319; chrish@chrisherrmann.com

9. ==> Compulsive Habits: What’s Yours?

Whether you like it or not, everyone has an addiction or a compulsive habit that controls their behavior and their choices. One out of three people is overtly addicted to something – like alcohol or drugs. But did you know that virtually two out of three people are covertly addicted to something – and they may not even realize it. Subtle behaviors like gossiping, judging others, people pleasing, shopping and working can all be compulsive. Interview Michael McGee, M.D., about the science of habit and his “good now, bad later” philosophy to help your audience figure out if they have compulsive habits and what to do about them!
Dr. McGee trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools and has helped hundreds of patients beat their addictions. He’d the author of “The Joy of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact him at (978) 971-9703; MMcGee@rtirguests.com

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

Stress really can kill you. According to Steven Hall, M.D., “Fifty percent of the U.S. population is experiencing one or more stress-related diseases. What society is doing to mitigate the adverse health effects of stress isn’t working.” Dr. Steven has discovered a solution to enable us to become impervious to the stressors in our lives. And it does not involve repressing any emotions; quite the opposite. Invite him to share with your listeners how to get off the vicious stress cycle for good. Dr. Steven has been practicing family medicine since 1985 and his online class Taming the Bear: Taking the Bite Out of Stress is having phenomenal success in people’s lives. “The 7 Tools of Healing: Unlock Your Inner Wisdom and Live the Life Your Soul Desires” is his latest book. Contact Dr. Steven Hall at shall@rtirguests.com; (425) 531-3684.

11. ==> Great Grad Advice from an Unlikely Source

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 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

12. ==> College Send-Off Blues: 10 Tips to Make College Transition Better (for Everyone!)

This August nearly 20 million students will head off to college. Did you know that 60% of them will struggle with homesickness, depression and feeling overwhelmed? Many parents will also struggle with feelings of depression and anxiety during this time. “There are simple things that parents and students can do now to help them prepare for this transition in August,” say Lindy and Tom Schneider, also known as America’s College Advisors. Let them share their Ten Tip Transition Strategy with your audience and ensure a better year for everyone! Lindy and Tom have over 15 years of experience helping thousands of college students and their families. They are the co-authors of “College Secrets of Highly Successful People.” The Schneiders have been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, the CW and Inside Edition. Contact Lindy Schneider at (602) 562-8669; lschneider@rtirguests.com

13. ==> How Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone

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

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

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

15. ==> July is Anti-Boredom Month: Don’t Get Bored, Get a Crazy Hobby!

Do you have a crazy hobby? How about Toy Voyaging? Soap Carving? Mooing? Train Surfing? Extreme Ironing? All around the world people have hobbies – activities they are passionate about that help them make friends, keep active, and stay stress-free. Interview Jennifer Cochern, LCPC to hear why everyone should have a hobby of some kind… crazy or not! “It’s time people took control of their time, learn how to entertain themselves and become lifelong learners. Hobbies help you do all that and more!” She’ll explain why summer is a great time to find a new hobby and how that can help you… both physically and emotionally. People who have hobbies are often healthier and happier than those who don’t – find out why! Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a mental health counselor and the author of “Alignment: Move from Internal Chaos to Clarity.” She has worked with hundreds of people promoting personal growth and healthier relationship skills. Contact her at (208) 817-2870; JCochern@rtirguests.com

16. ==> How to Connect with Your ‘Inner Genius’ for Maximum Success

When it comes to achieving success and happiness in life, most people focus on external factors and circumstances like skills, luck, hard work and intelligence in an attempt to attain their goals. But intuition expert Kim Chestney claims we’re going about this all wrong. “We all have an ‘Inner Genius’ which we can tap into by connecting with our most valuable trait: intuition,” she says. “This a revolutionary inner power. But it is not just for the elite few; it’s the birthright of each and every one of us.” Your listeners will learn how people like Steve Jobs and Oprah Winfrey utilized this trait to become wildly successful and how they can tap into this innate trait, with life-changing results. Chestney, a best-selling author and intuition expert, founded the popular CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her new global online intuition school, IntuitionLab is launching now. Contact her at KChestney@rtirguests.com; (412) 214-9502.

17. ==> How Science and Spirituality Can Bring More Abundance into Your Life

According to author and scientist David. Peters, “Abundance is not more money or ‘things.’ Abundance is a life of joy and happiness, under all conditions that life sends you, the good or the not-so-good.” David has spent 80+ years living a joyful and abundant life, immersed in science and spirituality where he has found that one supports the other. “The pathway of the 12 steps leads to joy and happiness even under devastating conditions.” David is a prominent engineer, holds 18 patents, has been married for more than 57 years and raised seven children. He’s the author of “The 12 Steps to Joy and Happiness: Finding the Kingdom of God that Lies Within.” Contact him at Peters@rtirguests.com; (607) 304-3329.

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

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

19. ==> How to Heal a Broken Heart Faster

We’re all going to suffer from loss and heartbreak at some point, but how can we speed up the healing process so we can move on with our lives? Maryann Ridini Spencer, author of “Lady in the Window” and the soon-to-be-published novel “The Paradise Table,” writes about healing from loss and heartbreak and offers valuable ideas and tips to find balance and happiness every day. Invite her to share how your thoughts can either heal you emotionally or keep you in a negative mindset. She’ll explain how you can promote healing by getting moving and getting out in nature, creating new goals for your future, nurturing positive relationships, and doing things that make you happy. Also a successful screenwriter and TV/film producer, Maryann’s 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 818-492-9135 (CA); MSpencer@rtirguests.com

20. ==> Cowgirl Camp: Rancher Teaches Women to Wrangle their Best Lives

Like many women over 40, Sandra Matheson found herself at a daunting crossroads. 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 focusing on 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.’ Growing your life will take some work. However, the fruits of that harvest are well worth it. ” Sandra is a co-host of the New Cowgirl Camps, which teach women about farming and ranching. (The next camp is set for Aug. 26-30 in Cheney, Washington) 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.

06/27/19 RTIR Newsletter: Democratic Debates, Early LGBT Community, Abortion Debates

01. Democratic Debate Winners and Losers
02. Election Issue: Detecting Deepfake Videos
03. US, Iran and Miscalculation in the Gulf
04. National Security Expert on CIA Black Sites
05. Kids Mag Slams Kid Separation Policy
06. Activist Reveals the Truth About At-Risk Immigrants
07. Before Stonewall – America’s Early LGBT Community
08. How to Survive an Active Shooter Attack
09. This Guest’s Outdoor Adventures Will Give You Shivers
10. Go from Middle-Aged Miserable and Alone to Mid-Life Magnificent
11. The Forgotten Lives of the Abortion Debate
12. Why You Should Dump Your Negative Parents, Friends and Family
13. 6 Lies about College that Everyone Believes
14. What No One Tells New Grads about Jobs
15. ‘Decision Doctor’ Takes the Agony Out of Indecision
16. This Summer, Mentor a Dad-less Boy
17. Laugh Your Way to Weight Loss and Fitness!
18. Discover 7 Types of Rest That Beat Stress
19. How to Spot the Warning Signs of Dangerous Jealousy
20. Earthing: The Health Benefits of Going Barefoot!
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1. ==> Democratic Debate Winners and Losers

Democrats have been waiting this moment. This week’s
presidential debates mark a pivot point in the most
turbulent and contentious presidency in modern history
and come at a moment of national polarization.
Communication expert Paul Hellman can discuss explain
how the candidates did—both in content and their
presence—, who took advantage of the opening seconds,
and which candidates stood out when the cameras were
rolling. Paul Hellman consults and speaks
internationally on how to make your point—so you get
heard, get remembered and get results. His columns and
advice have appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street
Journal, CNBC.com and on public radio’s Marketplace and
CNN’s Business Unusual. He is the author of “You’ve Got
8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted
World,” an Amazon best seller. Contact him at (508)
276-7013; phellman@rtirguests.com

2. ==> Election Issue: Detecting Deepfake Videos

Lawmakers are concerned that deepfake videos could be
used to influence the 2020 election and now the U.S.
government is working to create technology to detect
them. Hany Farid teaches at UC Berkeley and is an
expert in digital forensics. He is working with the
Defense Department’s research program DARPA where
researchers have been downloading hours and hours of
video of the 2020 candidates to build a system that
recognizes how they move when they talk. He calls it
fingerprinting. “We are going to get to a point where
you are not going to be able to visually be able to
distinguish fake videos and we sort of wanted to get
out ahead, before we get to that point.” Hany hopes to
have all the candidates’ fingerprinted by 2020 so news
outlets and others can check questionable videos for
authenticity. Contact him at
hfarid@ischool.berkeley.edu; (510) 664-4438.

3. ==> US, Iran and Miscalculation in the Gulf

As President Trump and Iran’s President trade insults
and threats, many are worried about what comes next.
“The problem for both the United States and Iran is
that the global rules of engagement for asymmetrical
attacks on energy facilities are extremely unclear,”
says Amy Myers Jaffe, a leading expert on global energy
policy, geopolitical risk and energy and
sustainability. “The patterns of engagement are unclear
and that is dangerous for all concerned. That lack of
clarity raises the stakes of a miscalculation,
especially on the Iranian side.” And to those who say
it’s too late for diplomacy, she says, “The problem
with that logic is that diplomacy is often needed so
countries do not misunderstand the progression of
events that could result from a string of ambiguous
situations.” Amy Myers Jaffe is senior fellow for
energy and the environment and director of the program
on Energy Security and Climate Change at the Council on
Foreign Relations. Contact her at ajaffe@cfr.org;
@AmyJaffeenergy

4.==> National Security Expert on CIA Black Sites

The former director of the CIA’s Counterterrorist
Center and the FBI’s National Security Branch, Philip
Mudd is no stranger to covert ops, enhanced
interrogation techniques, and extraordinary renditions.
Yet in his honesty and forthrightness about our
intelligence shortcomings in the War on Terror, he has
sometimes invited the criticism of some high ranking
figures. Invite Mudd to share his sober, balanced
assessment of “The Program,” the post-9/11 strategy
developed by the CIA to hold captured prisoners,
extract information, and prevent another catastrophic
attack. You’ll hear about the planning, operating, and
disassembling of the notorious “black sites”—which were
the secret CIA-run prisons used to interrogate captives
from battlefields around the world. Questions about
these “black sites,” which were based in foreign
countries for legal reasons, have been circulating for
years. You’ll learn: how were prisoners transported
there? What did these secret prisons look like? How
were the detainees “broken”—and what happened after?
Philip Mudd’s upcoming book is “Black Site: The CIA in
the Post 9/11 World.” Mudd is available July 29-August
30. Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137;
(703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin
Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

5. ==> Kids Mag Slams Kid Separation Policy

In a scathing statement posted to Twitter this week,
venerable kids’ magazine Highlights for Children
denounced the Trump administration’s policy of
separating migrant children from their families at the
U.S.-Mexico border. “As a company that helps children
become their best selves — curious, creative, caring,
and confident — we want kids to understand the
importance of having moral courage,” CEO Kent Johnson
wrote. “Moral courage means standing up for what we
believe is right, honest, and ethical — even when it is
hard.” Johnson said the company’s core belief — that
“children are the world’s most important people” —
applied to “ALL children.” He asked people to write to
their elected representatives to express their outrage.
Contact Johnson at prdepartment@highlights.com

6. ==> Activist Reveals the Truth About At-Risk
Immigrants

As the immigration crisis continues to dominate the
news, there has been quite a lot of focus on the
possibility that human traffickers are exploiting many
asylum seekers. But according to Raleigh Sadler, a
Christian reverend and founder of the human trafficking
awareness group Let My People Go, the situation is far
more complicated, and insidious. “Currently, most who
are trafficked come through legal points of entry,” he
reveals. “As we focus on those illegally crossing the
border, we miss the reality that many who are
undocumented and already in the U.S. are potential
targets of would-be traffickers.” In addition, human
trafficking is far more prevalent than the general
public realizes, and it can affect virtually any
community. He can share how we can stop this terrible
human rights abuse, for good. Raleigh is the author of
the critically acclaimed book “Vulnerable: Rethinking
Human Trafficking.” Contact Raleigh at
RSadler@rtirguests.com; (917) 341-6758.

7. ==> Before Stonewall – America’s Early LGBT
Community

In the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, the police
raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City’s
Greenwich Village, leading to three nights of rioting
by the city’s LGBT community. With this outpouring of
courage and unity the gay liberation movement had
begun. With the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots
later this month, the 1984 documentary ‘Before
Stonewall: The Making of a Gay and Lesbian Community’
is being re-released. The film offers a potent reminder
of what life was like for LGBT people before that
extraordinary event and features eye-opening historical
footage and interviews with those who lived through an
often brutal closeted history in America from the 1900s
on. ‘Before Stonewall’ was produced by Robert
Rosenberg, John Scagliotti and Greta Schiiller. All
three have gone on over the past three decades to
continue their groundbreaking work in LGBT film.
Contact Kelly Hargraves at (323) 493-1548;
kelly.hargraves@firstrunfeatures.com

8. ==> How to Survive an Active Shooter Attack

We read about it happening everywhere! How would you
react if caught in a public place where streams of
bullets put you in mortal danger? Would you know how to
escape an active shooter’s attack? Should you fight
back? Play dead? Run? Stay locked in a room, closet or
car? Shield others? Use special tactics to protect
yourself? And what should your kids know? Explore the
vital answers with personal protection specialist Allen
Banks, CEO of Proactive Protection Agency. He has
developed Active Shooter Prevention and Workplace
Violence Prevention Training, and also a special
program for schools and other public settings. In this
era of violent attacks and even terrorism, you and your
loved ones and colleagues will want to hear this
specialist’s life-saving insights and advice. Invite
audience questions! Contact Allen Banks at (661)
417-0786; abanks@rtirguests.com

9. ==> This Guest’s Outdoor Adventures Will Give You
Shivers

Most of us have never experienced the natural world the
way Sparrow Hart has. For example, who can say that
they have been charged by bears and has close
encounters with mountain lions? Or stuck around and
sung to a rattlesnake they unexpectedly encountered?
Who spent 700 days in the wilderness alone or got lost
in a canyon five times the size of the Grand Canyon?
Sparrow has done all that and more. He’ll share why he
says today’s man feels alone, isolated, and estranged
from the great rhythms of nature. An entertaining
storyteller, he can reveal how all of us can appreciate
nature more this summer and discover who we are in the
process. Sparrow has had a varied career that includes
being a Phi Beta Kappa at Stanford, working in a
slaughterhouse and leading men’s programs and vision
quests in nature. He is the author of several books
including “Letters to the River: A Guide to a Dream
Worth Living.” Contact him at (801) 516-0740;
SHart@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Go from Middle-Aged Miserable and Alone to Mid-
Life Magnificent

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

11. ==> 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.

12. ==> Why You Should Dump Your Negative Parents,
Friends and Family

We all have them – those parents, friends and relations
who do nothing but criticize, complain about anything
and everything and make us feel small and undeserving.
Well, it’s time to call them out on their negativity,
start a dialog and if that doesn’t work, take a break
or walk away from that relationship. Annie Evans
believes that if you don’t deal with them, there’s a
really good chance you’ll turn out just like them.
Evans personally knows how negativity breeds
negativity. Combined with some serious life challenges,
she went on her own downward spiral. Being raised by a
severely mentally-ill mom and losing two life partners
is just the tip of the iceberg. Evans will share her
startling story, and help listeners learn real
strategies to change their mindsets, interactions and
take charge of their attitudes. Contact her at
aevans@rtirguests.com or (310) 621-0456.

13. ==> 6 Lies about College that Everyone Believes

Lindy and Tom Schneider, co-authors of “College Secrets
of Highly Successful People,” are college success
experts! They know how to increase the odds of students
completing their degrees and getting hired! But did you
know there are many misconceptions about the college
experience parents and students take at face value…
that just aren’t true? Interview the Schneiders about
the 6 lies colleges want you to believe. LIE: College
is a four-year commitment. TRUTH: 60% of our college
graduates are taking SIX years to graduate! LIE: Going
to an elite college sets your student up for life.
TRUTH: Doing certain things while you are in college
will catapult you to success no matter where you go!
Many successful CEO’s and celebrities did not attend
Ivy League schools… and some even dropped out of
college altogether! Interview Lindy and Tom to hear
about these and other lies that your audience believes.
Lindy and Tom are both professional college advisors
and have over 15 years of experience helping college
students through some of the toughest decisions of
their lives. Lindy has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC,
FOX, the CW and Inside Edition. Contact Lindy Schneider
at (602) 562-8669; LSchneider@rtirguests.com

14. ==> What No One Tells New Grads about Jobs

With diplomas in hand, many college graduates are about
to begin the next step in their journey, the one that
leads to the workplace. But in most cases, they will be
taking that step without anyone having told them what
to expect, notes Jennifer P. Wisdom, Ph.D., a clinical
psychologist and consultant who spent two decades
working with students at Columbia University and George
Washington University. The author of “Millennials Guide
to Work” combines her own 30 years of work experience
with the coaching she has done with many millennials to
discuss the challenges young graduates will likely face
at work and how to handle them. Listeners will learn 6
rules of work every grad should know, how to deal with
temperamental bosses and gossipy coworkers, and the
proper way to use social media in the office. Jennifer
P. Wisdom’s diverse experience includes serving in the
U.S. military, working with nonprofit health-care
organizations, and teaching in higher education.
Contact her at (503) 484-5679; jpwisdom@gmail.com

15. ==> ‘Decision Doctor’ 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” can be applied to
decisions of any kind. Her book, Decision Doctor: How
to Overcome the Agony of Indecision (June 2019),
outlines a three-step process anyone can use. Contact
Terrie Novak at (503) 336-3767; TNovak@rtirguests.com

16. ==> This Summer, Mentor a Dad-less Boy

As a divorced dad to two young boys, Pastor Eric
Hawthorne knows how important it is for boys to have
male role models. Since 81 percent of all single parent
households are headed by moms, he sees a real need for
men to get involved with the young males in their
communities. “There is a severe fatherhood deficit in
our society,” he says. “I see young kids out on the
street, doing drugs because nine times out of 10, their
fathers are absent.” Eric can share what men can do to
mentor the young boys in their communities, and how
this benefits society as a whole. “We need more
interaction between the church, the YMCA and other
programs through which men can help them to learn
manhood. It will impact society for the long haul and
help to keep boys out of trouble.” Pastor Eric is the
second-generation pastor of Daystar Deliverance
Ministries in Richardson, Texas, and the author of the
upcoming book “Are You Ready for Marriage?” Contact
Eric at (214) 225-0769; EHawthorne@rtirguests.com

17. ==> 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 T. 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

18. ==> Discover 7 Types of Rest That Beat Stress

Show of hands: How many people wish they had less
stress? How many wish they weren’t burned out and had
more time for themselves? Hands down. The truth is we
all would like to have less stress, more joy and more
energy for what matters most to us. Saundra Dalton-
Smith, M.D., says the way to do this is to reduce your
“work-rest deficit.” Let her explain what this means
and how to do it by catching up on the seven different
types of rest you did not even know existed. Dr.
Saundra has been quoted in such major media as
Prevention magazine and Woman’s Day. She is the author
of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy,
Restore Your Sanity.” Contact her at (256) 240-0564;
Sdalton@rtirguests.com

19. ==> How to Spot the Warning Signs of Dangerous
Jealousy

It can be flattering if your partner seems slightly
jealous when others show interest in you, but when does
it cross the line and indicate a more serious threat?
Invite personal transformation expert Arnoux Goran to
reveal the warning signs of dangerous jealousy. He’ll
explain the behaviors to watch out for and share when
to know that it’s time to end the relationship. His
method to reprogram yourself was studied by the
University of California, Irvine, and proven to be 100%
effective. His new book is “The Answer: How to Change
Your Life and Make Your Dreams Come True.” Listeners
will learn the warning signs of dangerous jealousy and
whether someone can change so you don’t have to end the
relationship. Contact Arnoux Goran at (878) 203-8231
(CA); AGoran@rtirguests.com

20. ==> Earthing: The Health Benefits of Going
Barefoot!

Can you remember the last time you: Ran barefoot
through a field? Slipped off your sandals and got sand
between your toes? Dipped your toes in some warm, soft
mud? This activity is known as “earthing” and, believe
it or not, it has powerful health benefits, says
Nathalie Beauchamp, D.C., IFMCP. “Earthing works by
connecting you to the healing energies of the ground,
thereby neutralizing free radicals and reducing chronic
inflammation in the body,” she explains. “It sounds a
bit farfetched, but it works.” Invite Dr. Nathalie on
your show and learn how something as simple as kicking
off your shoes can lead to improved sleep, reduced
inflammation and chronic pain, reduced stress, improved
energy and a greater feeling of well-being. You may
also be surprised to learn that spending some time in
the sun and mindfully barbecuing this summer are
actually fun ways to add to your well-being. Dr.
Nathalie is an Ottawa-based doctor of chiropractic and
certified functional medicine practitioner with the
Institute of Functional Medicine. The founder of the
“What The Hack?! Podcast,” Dr. Nathalie has appeared on
numerous radio and TV shows and has her own YouTube
channel. Her 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