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05/14/19 RTIR Newsletter: Trade Wars, World Bedwetting Day, Preschool Suicide Prevention

May 14, 2019

01. The Real Trade War: It’s Not What Trump Thinks
02. Inside the National Security Council
03. Your Game of Thrones Sword Cheat Sheet
04. May 21st is World Bedwetting Day
05. Interview the Beach Boys Bodyguard Who Saved Brian Wilson’s Life
06. Secrets to Successful House Flipping
07. Expert Shares Financial Fix for ‘Sandwiched’ Boomers
08. How Embarrassing! Wardrobe Malfunctions at Work
09. Health & Fitness Guru: How to Lose Ten Pounds
Drinking Water with No Exercise
10. Do a Show About Sexism in Hollywood
11. How Domestic Violence Harms All of Us
12. 6 Lies about College that Everyone Believes
13. What the FBI Got Right!
14. Best-Kept Secrets of Successful Teenagers
15. Suicide Prevention Begins in Preschool
16. Finally — An Interview about Meditation for the 21st Century!
17. Female Farmer Shares How to Grow Your Best Life
18. “My Grandfather was the Most Interesting Man in the World”
19. Interview the Decision Doctor to Solve Your Biggest Dilemma
20. Your Dog Is Even Smarter than You Think!
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1. ==> The Real Trade War: It’s Not What Trump Thinks

While President Trump fixates on tariffs, Orit Frenkel
says the real problem with China is its pursuit of
global digital domination. “While Washington is
targeting Beijing with tariffs over individual trade
grievances, China has been laying the foundation to
direct and influence digital trade — the booming engine
of global commerce — unopposed, with deep pockets and
grand ambitions. This should be our strategic and
diplomatic focus, because what China is doing globally
in this sphere has serious economic and national
security implications for the United States today and
well into the future.” Frenkel says China is ahead of
the US in the race to establish global trade rules on
digital commerce. She says what’s needed is investment,
diplomacy and a Digital Marshall Plan. Orit Frenkel,
former senior manager for international trade and
investment for General Electric, is executive director
of the American Leadership Initiative and president of
Frenkel Strategies. Contact her at @OritFrenkel

2. ==> Inside the National Security Council

At a time when many Americans have doubts about
government and questions about a so-called deep state
of unelected officials controlling policy, the National
Security Council (NSC) is a source of further mystery
and controversy. John Gans, PhD., former chief Pentagon
speechwriter and current director of communications and
research at the University of Pennsylvania’s global
policy institute, says understanding the NSC is
tantamount to grasping the missing link of foreign
policy: who influences the president’s biggest
decisions, how, and why. Invite him on your show for an
inside look at the people and the power of the NSC and
how its role has grown since its creation more than 70
years ago at the start of the Cold War. Dr. Gans is the
author of “White House Warriors: How the National
Security Council Transformed the American Way of War.”
Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703)
400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at
(703) 646-5188.

3. ==> Your Game of Thrones Sword Cheat Sheet

Game of Thrones has paid special attention to the most
prominent swords, daggers, and personalized pieces of
weaponry, and the story of which character has which
weapon has become something of a subplot in and of
itself on the show. Domenic Melillo, author of the
popular “Swords of Valor” book series, has conducted
extensive research on swords and is a huge Game of
Thrones fan. Invite him on your show and ask him: How
important are the swords to the GOT thrones series? How
accurate do you think Game of Thrones is in simulating
historical weapons? Are the swords in the series
connected generation-to-generation in certain families
or houses? Contact Mark Goldman at
markgoldman73@gmail.com; call/text (516) 639-0988.

4. ==> May 21st is World Bedwetting Day

Why do so many youngsters avoid camping, sleep-overs
and napping away from home? What deeply embarrasses
adolescents and even older people during vacations,
retreats, field trips and other overnight travels? What
should they know about keeping the bed dry every night?
Just in time for World Bedwetting Day May 21st, Jeff
Lazarus M.D. can answer questions like: How does
hypnosis work to help bedwetters? What should parents,
teachers, coaches and health professionals know? Why do
so many doctors avoid the issue? Do adult diapers only
make things worse? Dr. Lazarus is an acclaimed
pediatrician and speaker. His comprehensive home video
program “Keeping the Bed Dry” incorporates medical
hypnosis for anyone hoping to finally awaken to a dry
bed. Contact him at (216) 800-0498;
jlazarus@rtirguests.com

5. ==> Interview the Beach Boys Bodyguard Who Saved
Brian Wilson’s Life

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 co-authored the book “The Beach Boys
Endless Wave: Inside America’s Band” with 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

6. ==> Secrets to Successful House Flipping

Those popular home improvement TV shows make it all
look so easy. But according to real estate expert Dan
Lieberman, that’s not the way it works. “They show the
befores and afters and how much they paid and sold it
for,” he says. “But they don’t tell you what they paid
the bank in loan costs, all the ‘un-billed’ time
involved, or about the construction deals they get
because they have a TV show.” Dan is a long-time
property renovator who can tell your audience how to
get the most bang for their buck by improving rental
properties, and other money-making tips. 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.

7. ==> Expert Shares Financial Fix for ‘Sandwiched’
Boomers

With the state of health care today, many people live
in fear that a life-threatening illness could wipe out
their savings and create a financial maelstrom that
their family would never recover from. Did you know
that, if you qualify, you could receive up to 75% of
your death benefits in CASH? David Kottler, also known
as the Insurance Doctor ™, explains how selling off
that life insurance policy you or your loved one
doesn’t need any more can generate the cash to pay
hospital bills… get out of debt… or even make a cash
gift to the non-profit of their choice! How is this
possible? Most people don’t know the little-known
secret that when you don’t need your policy any longer
you can auction it off! Find out how! David combines
his legal and business experience with a passion for
philanthropy. His book The Best Kept Money Secret in
Your Insurance Policy details everything your audience
needs to know about how to get that insurance policy
working for them! Contact David at (216) 532-1221;
DKottler@rtirguests.com

8. ==> How Embarrassing! Wardrobe Malfunctions at Work

When a celebrity has a wardrobe malfunction it makes
headlines. When one happens to ordinary people it won’t
make the news but that doesn’t mean it won’t impact
their career. Bring Wall Street executive, business
consultant and career coach Tamara Lashchyk (Lash-
check) on your show to talk about her own wardrobe
malfunction as well as how to handle the split skirts,
popped buttons, broken heals and other accidents that
can play havoc with anyone’s image. Tamara can also
dish on the most common fashion blunders seen around
the office that can also wreck your image. She is the
author of the bestselling book, “Lose the Gum: A
Survival Guide for Women on Wall Street, Main Street
and Every Street in Between.” Contact Tamara at (848)
373-3543; TLashchyk@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Health & Fitness Guru: How to Lose Ten Pounds
Drinking Water with No Exercise

Finally, and just in time for summer, real weight loss
and health advice that works and isn’t full of sweat
and hooey! Get ready for an eye-opening show as Adita
Yrizarry-Lang reveals how everyday activities can
replace miserable workouts, why playing with your kids
burns enough calories, and why busy moms have the best
chance of staying fit. Adita, author of “SuperPowers, A
Busy Woman’s Guide to Health and Happiness,” is a 30-
year wellness educator. This powerhouse has appeared on
NBC, been quoted in Shape and Fitness, and traveled
internationally revealing a simple formula that gives
even ridiculously busy people great nutrition, weight
loss, fantastic sleep AND an inspired life. A busy,
single mother-of-two, Adita walks the walk and talks
the talk of juggling health with a packed schedule. Her
advice is so doable and eye-opening that listeners will
throw away the guilt and replace it with better health
and a healthy outlook. Contact her at (305) 874-0268;
AYrizarry@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Do a Show About Sexism in Hollywood

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’s a
director/filmmaker, 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.

11. ==> How Domestic Violence Harms All of Us

According to domestic violence awareness advocate Curt
Lindsley, “This doesn’t just affect the victims; it
tears at the very fabric of entire communities.”
Lindsley will 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. He says that’s why a multi-pronged approach
is needed to tackle this madness head on. Curt 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 Curt at
clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256) 213-1092.

12. ==> Do a Show on 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
six 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! Lindy and Tom are 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 her at
(602) 562-8669; LSchneider@rtirguests.com

13. ==> What the FBI Got Right!

John Smith was an ordinary guy who spent 5 years in
public accounting only to get caught up in the S&L
crisis during the 1980’s. As far as he was concerned,
everything at his company was above board – until the
FBI came knocking! He came to realize the extent of his
employer’s wrongdoing – and that you don’t have to
commit a crime to be convicted of one. Interview John
to hear his incredible true story of perseverance and
grit. His warning to your audience is this – If it can
happen to him it can happen to YOU. Smith worked
diligently with the FBI for years, helping to put away
the guilty people involved. Fifteen years after his
sentencing they finally admitted that he should never
have been prosecuted in the first place – and
encouraged him to apply for a Presidential Pardon! John
Smith is the author of “Embracing the Abyss” and a
keynote speaker on ethics and integrity in the
workplace and life. Contact him at (214) 216-2199;
JSmith@rtirguests.com

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

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

15. ==> Suicide Prevention Begins in Preschool

Suicide prevention is often ineffective with its focus
on the symptoms of impending suicide. Meanwhile,
negative beliefs that lead to depression and suicide
get started very early in childhood. Author and
educator Anne Andrew, Ph.D., says a better idea is to
focus on the cause of suicidal thinking: self-loathing;
it is a result of negative beliefs children pick up
between birth and age eight, at a time when kids are
self-centered. Anne can offer parents in your audience
multiple strategies they can use now to increase their
child’s self-worth to reduce the risks of a possible
suicide later. She spent 20 years as a school principal
at Temple Sholom in Vancouver. Dr. Andrew is a Choose
Again facilitator, parenting coach and speaker who
presents workshops in the U.S, Canada and Europe. She
is the author of “What They Don’t Teach in Prenatal
Class: The Key to Raising Trouble-Free Kids and Teens.”
Contact her at (604) 263-8751 (home) and (604) 720-2776
(mobile); info@anneandrew.com

16. ==> Finally — An Interview about Meditation for
the 21st Century!

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

17. ==> Female Farmer Shares How to Grow Your Best Life

As she entered middle age, Sandra Matheson found
herself divorced, unable to continue her career as a
veterinarian due to work-related chemical sensitivities
and stuck with a money-losing farm, where she got
beaten up by a cow! But she picked herself up, dusted
herself off and set out on a successful career as a
rancher, which became a metaphor for her life. “Getting
older doesn’t mean we have one foot in the grave,” she
says. “We can seize life and wrangle what we want, make
hay while the sun still shines and embrace our
maturity, use what we have learned, do what we want to
and have some fun!” Sandra is 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.

18. ==> “My Grandfather was the Most Interesting Man in
the World”

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

19. ==> Interview the Decision Doctor to Solve Your
Biggest Dilemma

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

20. ==> Your Dog Is Even Smarter than You Think!

We are only scratching the surface of just how amazing
man’s best friend is. Learn more about “dog
intelligence” when you interview dog whisperer Sharon
Quinn. Quinn says she developed the ability to
communicate intuitively with dogs after she underwent a
near-death experience. Now she helps dog owners figure
out what their pets are thinking by tapping into their
energy field and she has marvelous stories to share.
Sharon, who says no animal is stupid, can talk about
the emotional lives of dogs—including the shame they
might experience by not scaring away an intruder and
why, under some circumstances, dogs may be OK with
being put down. Sharon is the founder of Window to the
World, a company devoted to helping people achieve
educational excellence and optimal spiritual health and
well-being. She’s a workshop leader, inspirational
speaker, weekly radio talk show co-host and author.
Contact her at (405) 495-8128; ensofour-wttw@yahoo.com

05/09/19 RTIR Newsletter: Surviving Moms, IRS Chaos, Pity Parties

May 9, 2019

01. Climate Change and Ecosocialism
02. How to Survive a Mass Shooting
03. Archie Harrison: What the New Royal Name Means
04. 4 Ways a Mother Matters
05. What Moms Need Most: Belly Laughs!
06. How to Survive a Crazy Mom
07. Do a Show on Forgiveness for Mother’s Day
08. How the Catholic Church Got Away with Child Abuse
09. Why Travelling the World is Cheaper Than Staying Home
10. Former Agent Reveals Behind-the-Scenes IRS Chaos
11. Been-There Psychotherapist: How to Live Without Anxiety
12. Want Happiness? Quit the Pity Party
13. How to Become Your Own Healer
14. The One Trait That Can Failure-Proof Your Life
15. The Real Victims of the College Cheating Scandal
16. Are You a Stressed Mess? This M.D. Has the Cure
17. Is It Time to Turn Off Your Electronics?
18. Animal Communicator Tells All about Your Pet
19. Famed US Architect on Building Vatican Chapel
20. He Saved His Wife from Stage Four Cancer
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1. ==> Climate Change and Ecosocialism

A new United Nations assessment concludes that as many
as one million plant and animal species are now at risk
of extinction because of man-made changes to the
Earth’s landscape. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says
that’s not a bad thing and that melting sea ice is
opening new passageways and opportunities for trade.
Invite teacher, activist and author Victor Wallis to
discuss what’s going on. “Pompeo is confirming that
climate change is indeed taking place and is something
to rejoice in! However, the very ice-melting that makes
him salivate will lead, at the same time, to the
submersion of coastal regions — including major
population centers — around the world.” Wallis says
apart from ecological concerns the situation is also
behind tens of millions of refugees fleeing droughts,
storms and wars. “Increasing percentages of the
refugees, if they survive their typically harrowing
treks or dangerous sea voyages, come up against vast
numbers of agents ‘trained, armed, and paid to stop
them.’ This drive to ‘stop them’ is promoted by a
ruling class which at the same time relentlessly stokes
the economic engines of capital that gave rise to the
climate crisis in the first place.” Victor Wallis is
the author of “Red-Green Revolution: The Politics and
Technology of Ecosocialism.” Contact him at
zendive@aol.com

2. ==> How to Survive a Mass Shooting

One student is dead and eight others injured after two
of their classmates opened fire at a suburban Denver
school this week. 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. ==> Archie Harrison: What the New Royal Name Means

Meghan and Harry have named their first child Archie
Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Invite B.P. Greycastle to
discuss the choice and what it means. He says, “Archie
will love music and his parents should play music
around him. He’ll also like things neat, clean and
organized.” He adds, “Archie could excel in the fields
of music, archeology and money management and will be
physically impulsive. He’ll also have a compassionate
heart and will be very moral.” Greycastle will reveal
how names and colors determine your personality traits
and talents as they correlate to your seven energy
centers: spiritual, intellectual, vocal, physical,
control, emotional and sexual. “The richest people have
certain color types,” he explains. “Ninety percent of
them are purple spiritual center people. William Gates
is one example.” He’ll illustrate on-air using a vast
array of lists, facts and figures how the most famous
and successful people in practically every career field
owe their success to their names, with astonishing
accuracy. B.P. Greycastle 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.?

4. ==> 4 Ways a Mother Matters

In time for Mother’s Day this Sunday, invite parenting
expert Emily Slingluff on your program to reveal the
four huge ways mothers matter in their children’s
lives—perhaps more than ever! She can also answer such
questions as are mothers more important than fathers?
Do children suffer when their mother does not stay at
home with them full time? What role do mothers play in
reducing hate? Emily has been writing about the
importance of mothers for 30 years. She was named
Fulltime Homemaker of the Year for the State of
Virginia by Phyllis Schlafly and Eagle Forum shortly
after her first book came out. Her newest book is
“Choosing Happiness.” She is a graduate of Sweet Briar
College with a degree in government and economics and
was an assistant editor at The Virginia-Pilot. Contact
her at (757) 800-0246; eslingluff@rtirguests.com

5. ==> What Moms Need Most: Belly Laughs!

Unless they have a brother or two, most women are
genuinely surprised by just how amusing, gross, and
silly their sons can be. Diane Auten was no exception.
“Kids are the most hysterical and entertaining beings
on Earth,” Auten says. Knowing what a difficult job
motherhood can be, Auten wants to give mothers
everywhere a priceless present—the ability to laugh
aloud and compare notes on the funny situations little
boys naturally create around them. Being a ‘boymom’ is
totally optional to enjoying this topic as Auten shares
surprising things little boys say about sex and their
bodies, what makes the mother-son bond so special, and
how to connect better with the boys in our lives.
Auten, a professor of speech communication, wrote down
the crazy questions her young sons asked and recorded
the conversations that ensued. The stories were such a
big hit on social media they became the foundation of
her ‘momoir,’ “The Joys of Raising Boys: the Good, the
Bad, and the Hilarious.” Contact her at (805) 440-6532;
dauten@hancockcollege.edu

6. ==> How to Survive a Crazy Mom

Not everyone lives with June Cleaver. In fact, few moms
live up to that artificial standard. What happens when
Mom is the polar opposite? You have a few choices –
ignore her, walk away, deal with it or let yourself get
as crazy as she is. Sometimes you do them all. Annie
Evans knows. She’s been there and done that. She will
give you a show to remember as she tells her experience
– exploring the mother/daughter relationship at its
very core. Evans will help audiences learn how to
recover from non-existent parenting and broken trust.
She’ll offer ways to overcome the effects, and even
PTSD, that a mother’s mental illness leaves behind.
Contact her at aevans@rtirguests.com or (310) 621-0456.

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

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

8. ==> How the Catholic Church Got Away with Child
Abuse

The Catholic church child sex abuse scandal has
dominated the news in recent times, with thousands of
victims from around the world coming forward.
Shockingly, many clergy members have received mere
slaps on the wrist. According to Raleigh Sadler, a
Christian reverend and founder of the human trafficking
awareness group Let My People Go, it’s a matter of too
much power. “These institutions are very powerful,
which is why abusers often aren’t prosecuted to the
fullest extent of the law,” he says. That’s why Raleigh
and his group are working toward ensuring that churches
are sanctuaries where the most vulnerable among us can
feel safe, and he can share what society as a whole can
do to end the horror. He is the author of “Vulnerable:
Rethinking Human Trafficking.” Contact Raleigh at
RSadler@rtirguests.com; (917) 341-6758

9. ==> Why Travelling the World is Cheaper Than Staying
Home

Ask people why they don’t travel and many will say they
can’t afford it. But internationally acclaimed travel
expert Chris Herrmann begs to differ. In fact, he makes
the seemingly outrageous claim that it is cheaper to
travel the world than to stay home! Invite him on air
to explain why this is so, as well as which countries
are veritable bargains. He’ll also share some of the
adventures he had when he backpacked around the world
at age 62 and how he is currently traveling across
North America in a luxury RV for $20 a day. Possessed
with a lovely Australian accent, this media-savvy guest
skewers other reasons people give for avoiding travel
(i.e. it’s too dangerous, I’m too young or too old; I
don’t have the time to plan, etc.). Chris is the author
of “The Youthful Art of Midlife Travel.” He hopes his
story will inspire others to challenge themselves.
Chris has appeared on TV, radio, and in print media
across Australia. Reach him at (215) 883-4319;
chrish@chrisherrmann.com

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

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

11. ==> Been-There Psychotherapist: How to Live Without
Anxiety

Audiences listen intently when psychotherapist Elke
Scholz talks about managing and reducing anxiety for
more fulfilling (and longer!) life. She has deserved
and happily claims the moniker “Anxiety Warrior” when
helping people overcome fears, panic, worrisome days
and sleepless nights. But she does more than recommend
how to corral anxiety in personal and professional
life. She tells of her own anxiety battles, and how she
turned her life around. Invite Elke on-air to explore
questions like these: Why is workplace anxiety such an
onslaught? What about anxiety triggered by a traumatic
event, a lifestyle interruption, a health challenge or
seemingly nothing identified? What does a life managing
anxiety feel like? Does therapy ever need to include
meds? What simple activities encourage confidence and
calm? Elke Scholz’ top-selling books including “Loving
Your Life” and “Anxiety Warrior” volumes 1 and 2.
Contact her at (705) 710-4315; escholz@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Want Happiness? Quit the Pity Party, Put on
Your Big Girl Panties and Deal with Your Life!

That’s the message from Katherine Webster. She’s blunt,
a straight-shooter and a real example of someone who’s
walked the walk. Webster pulled herself up by her
bootstraps from a bad situation out of necessity. She’s
now on a mission to share what she learned to get
others off their butts to do the same. The author of
“Becoming Madam Widow” is a spit-fire who will give you
a blockbuster of a show. She’ll take all the whiners to
task and provide real short and long-termed strategies
to make lasting change in their lives. She’ll also
inspire listeners with her story while she gets them to
stop wallowing in their misery, drowning in self-
sabotage and complaining about their situations. By the
time she’s done, they’ll know how to get out of the
dumpster and head down the path to an unexpected life
of contentment and happiness. Contact her at
KWebster@rtirguests.com or (416) 921-2084.

13. ==> How to Become Your Own Healer

Do you realize you can empower yourself to reduce
physical discomfort, ease anxiety and even slow (or
reverse) the progression of disease? How does illness
send you messages about your body, that you need to
know for longer, healthier life? When working with your
doctors, what should you know about self-healing?
What’s the link between disease and emotions? Explore
the answers when you interview physician and speaker
Dr. Nelie Johnson, initiator of the Forum “It’s Time to
Heal.” Dr. Johnson offers an integrative approach to
treating illness and 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. Her upcoming book is “The Healing Message of
Illness.” Contact Dr. Nelie Johnson at (604) 334-3853;
njohnson@rtirguests.com

14. ==> The One Trait That Can Failure-Proof Your Life

The most extraordinary people, including Albert
Einstein, DaVinci, Mozart and Steve Jobs, had one
common trait that was the secret to their success:
Intuition. “But this revolutionary inner power is not
just for the elite few; it is the birthright of each
and every one of us,” says Kim Chestney. “It is our
secret ‘Inner Creator’ that makes the difference
between the good and the great, the smart and the wise,
and the ordinary and the extraordinary life.” Einstein
said: “The only real valuable thing is Intuition.” Kim
will illustrate 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.

15. ==> The Real Victims of the College Cheating
Scandal

The recent college admissions scandal has focused on
rich parents who cheated in order to get their kids
into top universities. Jane Jenkins Herlong claims that
they didn’t do their kids any favors. “Apparently, the
new norm is being dishonest in order to help your child
to succeed,” she says. “Unfortunately, this may lead
to failure since disappointments teach us skills to
become successful.” Despite growing up dirt poor on a
farm in the South, a learning disability and scoring
low on her SATs, Jane persisted and earned a college
degree and became a success in life. She is 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.

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

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

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

Texting and social media can help you to stay
connected, yet at the same time, are they ruining your
relationships with your family members? Invite author
and award-winning screenwriter, TV/film producer, and
journalist Maryann Ridini Spencer to share her tips on
how to cut back on using electronics and start living
in the moment and enjoying life more. Ask her: How can
you break your addiction to electronics? How can you
stay connected to friends and family without relying on
social media? Maryann’s novel “Lady in the Window”
examines how to fully experience the richness of life.
Contact her at (818) 884-0104 (CA); recprinfo@gmail.com

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

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

19. ==> Famed US Architect on Building Vatican Chapel

Pittsburgh architect Louis D. Astorino was the
architect for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, the
Pirate’s PNC Park, the restoration of Frank Lloyd
Wright’s Fallingwater, and was instrumental in the
downtown display of the Pittsburgh Crèche. He is also
the only American architect to design a building in the
Vatican. His design of the Chapel of the Holy Spirit,
where the Pope celebrates a daily Mass, is also the
subject of a documentary by WQED. His book “A Pencil in
God’s Hands” is an intimate look at the design. Invite
Astorino to discuss his role in Pittsburgh’s
architecture and his engaging and uplifting story of
faith in design. Reach Louis Astorino at (412) 551-3101
or louisdastorino@gmail.com

20.==> He Saved His Wife from Stage Four Cancer

When Anthony Randle’s wife, Jessica, was diagnosed with
stage four breast cancer, the prognosis was grim. But
Anthony refused to give up hope. After conducting
exhaustive research and devising a simple yet powerful
treatment plan that often defied the doctors’ beliefs,
Jessica sailed through chemo and is now cancer free!
“After every treatment, I wanted her to relax,” Anthony
says. “But she would have so much energy that we would
go play tennis. The ball would rush past me!” Anthony
will reveal how he and his wife made it through this
traumatic experience healthier and happier than ever.
He shares his poignant experiences in his book “The
True Story of a Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver:
The Struggle Within.” Contact Anthony at
ARandle@rtirguests.com or (702) 745-8349.

05/7/19 RTIR Newsletter: The New Prince, Mommy Guilt, Saving the Planet

May 7, 2019

01. It’s a Boy! Naming the New Prince
02. Fetishes and Foibles of History’s Most Famous Royals
03. Anti-Semitic Attacks Causing Sense of Emergency
04. Mother’s Day without Mommy Guilt?
05. Married to a Stepmom? Must-Hear Mother’s Day Advice
06. What Women Really Want for Mother’s Day
07. How Mothers Can Save the World
08. We Love Moms, Why Don’t They Love Themselves?
09. God Will Heal the Pain of Childless Women
10. A Mother’s Day Show about a Son’s Love
11. The College Lie that Caused the Bribery Scandal
12. Is Your Smart Home Too Smart?
13. Exposing TV News’ Bad Practices
14. How Cell Phones Cause Your Kids Physical Pain
15. The Shocking Truth Behind Prince’s Death
16. Can You Really Heal Yourself Without Drugs?
17. Is It Your Fault You Can’t Find Love?
18. Want to Become an Activist? Here’s How!
19. 10 Small Things You Can Do to Save the Planet
20. Revelations of an Undertaker’s Daughter
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1. ==> It’s a Boy! Naming the New Prince

What’s in a name? Especially a royal name? Invite B.P.
Greycastle to discuss the best—and worst—names for Baby
Sussex, and why names are so important. Greycastle will
reveal how your color-coded name determines your
personality traits and talents as they correlate to
your seven energy centers: spiritual, intellectual,
vocal, physical, control, emotional and sexual. “The
richest people have certain color types,” he explains.
“Ninety percent of them are purple spiritual center
people. William Gates is one example.” He’ll illustrate
on-air using a vast array of lists, facts and figures
how the most famous and successful people in
practically every career field owe their success to
their names, with astonishing accuracy. B.P. Greycastle
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.

2. ==> Fetishes and Foibles of History’s Most Famous
Royals

For more royal fun, invite Tracy Borman on your show to
share a unique look at history’s most famous royal
figures by skipping the dates and diplomacy and
revealing the fetishes and foibles that reveal the true
human beings behind the pomp and pageantry. Borman
hosts the new show Private Lives of the Monarchs. Among
those profiled in the series are Queen Victoria (who
was fond of chewing gum – laced with cocaine!); King
Henry VIII (who favored astrology as a means of
controlling his increasing weight); King Louis XIV (who
was said to have bathed three times in his entire
life); and Charles II (a man called “too randy to
rule.”) Tracy Borman is joint chief curator of the
Historic Royal Palaces. She presented three TV series
based on her research about the private lives of
historical figures. She’ll discuss the new series and
some of the surprising secrets we’ll learn about the
iconic rulers from our history books. Contact John
Angelo at john@premieretv.com

3. ==> Surge in Anti-Semitic Attacks Causing Sense of
Emergency

According to a new report, more Jews were killed in
anti-Semitic violence around the world in 2018 than
during any other year in decades. The result has been a
“sense of emergency” among Jews in many countries,
resulting from concerns over both their security and
their “place” in society. The report by the Kantor
Center at Tel Aviv University noted that most of the
dramatic increase in deaths was the result of a single
event: October’s mass shooting at Pittsburgh’s Tree of
Life Synagogue, which left 11 worshipers dead. For some
interesting perspectives, interview Ellen Korman Mains,
who can 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, or panic. The
daughter of Holocaust survivors, Ellen teaches
meditation, leads workshops on Ancestral Healing, and
is the author of “Buried Rivers: A Spiritual Journey
into the Holocaust.” Reach her at (720) 292-4520;
dranyen@yahoo.com

4. ==> Mother’s Day without Mommy Guilt?

Tens of millions of working mothers say unremitting
mommy guilt is what keeps them up at night, impacts
their relationships with their kids and negatively
affects their job performance. Atara Malach,
psychotherapist, author and working mom of six for the
past 35 years, will explain the three most prevalent
forms of mommy guilt, and what working moms can do this
Mother’s Day and every day so they can enjoy raising
happy children while also investing in their careers.
Atara will explain how listeners can use—instead of
lose—their mommy guilt, why the myth of a work/life
balance creates even more stress for working mothers,
and how to create a plan for parenting success. Atara
Malach is the founder of the Parenting University and
the author of “A working Mother’s GPS: A Guide to
Parenting Success for the Modern Working Mom,” based on
her decades of professional experience and real-life
skills raising a large family while running a business.
A frequent keynote speaker and media guest, Atara loves
call-in radio. Contact her at (718) 252-2357;
atara@ataramalach.com

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

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

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

Cards, breakfast in bed, flowers and candy are all very
nice. But, according to Adita Yrizarry-Lang, what busy
multitasking women really want for Mother’s Day is time
for themselves. Pointing out that most women put their
own needs on the back burner while taking care of
everyone else’s, Adita will lay out a plan that helps
women put aside their need for perfection and put their
own needs first. She’ll encourage women to put a smile
on their face every day by rediscovering what truly
makes them happy and building that into their lives
along with time to meditate, exercise and eat right. A
busy mother herself, Adita is a 30-year wellness
educator who has been quoted in Shape and Fitness. She
is the author of “SuperPowers.” Contact her at (305)
874-0268; AYrizarry@rtirguests.com

7. ==> How Mothers Can Save the World

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

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

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

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

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

10. ==> A Mother’s Day Show about a Son’s Love

This Mother’s Day share the incredible, true story of a
son and his unending love for his mother. Invite Marty
Vargas on your show and hear about his journey as a
young man from California wine country searching for
his estranged mother of 20 years and eventually finding
her homeless on the streets of Philadelphia, not
looking for rescue. Marty’s love for his birth mom was
tested time and time again but eventually prevails,
overcoming her rejection, spitting in his face, and
fear. This wonderful human-interest story is also a
tale of two mothers. His birth mother AND the one who
took him in and raised him, but hid the truth before
eventually giving him the information and courage to go
on the search of a lifetime! Marty Vargas, MFA, is a
media owner, author and speaker. His incredible true
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

11. ==> The College Lie that Caused the Bribery Scandal

College advisors Lindy and Tom Schneider say if Lori
Loughlin, Felicity Huffman, and the dozens of wealthy
parents caught up in Operation Varsity Blues knew
anything about how to help their kids succeed in life
they would never have become involved in a college
bribery scandal to get their children into an elite
school. Lindy says it doesn’t matter where you go, what
matters is what you do when you’re there! “Many highly
successful people, CEOs, celebrities, and entrepreneurs
did not go to Ivy League schools, but they were
intentional about making quality connections while they
were students,” says Lindy. The Schneiders will discuss
how to make the most of your college experience, how
many years it really takes to get a degree, and why
socializing isn’t just a college distraction! Lindy and
Tom Schneider are the authors of “College Secrets of
Highly Successful People: Keys to Launching a Great
Life.” Contact Lindy Schneider at (602) 562-8669;
lschneider@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Is Your Smart Home Too Smart?

Did you know your C-Pap is transmitting your sleep data
to insurance companies? Did you know the new toilet
seats coming on the market can take your blood
pressure? Where does your data go? Who wants this data?
Join product design expert Lorraine Justice, professor
at Rochester Institute of Technology, for a discussion
on the hidden costs of the technology we love and the
next new products that may be coming into your future.
Plan now for your future with technology by getting
current information on new products and services.
Lorraine is a TED presenter and international keynote
speaker. She is the author of the new book “The Future
of Design, Global Product Innovation in a Complex
World.” Contact her at Lorraine at
ljustice@rtirguests.com; (585) 206-8823.

13. ==> Exposing TV News’ Bad Practices

Before Nita Wiggins began teaching journalism in Paris
ten years ago, she spent 21 years as a full-time news
reporter and sportscaster working for ABC, CBS, NBC,
and Fox network affiliates in such cities as Dallas,
Seattle, and Memphis. As a woman of color, Wiggins
found that her dream of covering professional sports
came with a high price—stress and a raft of
institutionalized practices she found unacceptable. At
a time when the industry is under heightened scrutiny,
invite Wiggins on your show to take the television
broadcasting industry to task over bias, nepotism,
suppressing political viewpoints, and more. She’ll
discuss the changing landscapes of politics, race, and
women’s employment in the news business and share
shocking stories about what goes on behind the scenes
in television newsrooms across the country. Nita
Wiggins’ controversial new memoir is “Civil Rights
Baby: My Story of Race, Sports, and Breaking Barriers
in American Journalism.” Contact her at
NWiggins@rtirguests.com; (678) 754-8958.

14. ==> How Cell Phones Cause Your Kids Physical Pain

Many health professionals believe today’s obsession
with cell phones, texting and social media is directly
responsible for a rise in youth anxiety, suicide and
kids being medicated. The anxiety created also causes
kids to feel physical pain. Dr. David Hanscom will
explain the connection and give parents and caregivers
a wake-up call while offering real solutions to rid
kids of stress and anxiety. Hanscom, author of “Back in
Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain” will
take parents and doctors to task presenting research-
based evidence and information about the direct
connection between stress, anxiety and physical pain.
Listeners will learn how technology addiction affects
the brain with physical complications. He’ll also
explore how anxiety has led to drug abuse, youth
suicide, rising healthcare costs, gratuitous surgeries
and just plain bad-doctoring for kids and adults. Dr.
Hanscom has appeared on many talk shows including The
Dr. Oz Show. Contact him at dhanscom@rtirguests.com;
(206) 890-1892.

15. ==> The Shocking Truth Behind Prince’s Death

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

16. ==> Can You Really Heal Yourself Without Drugs?

The first thing we typically reach for when we’re ill
is a drug, but is that really the best choice?
Certified wellness coach Cam Miller says it’s possible
to heal the body naturally without medications, so you
have more energy, look younger, and feel better. Invite
her to reveal the 3 main contributing factors to good
health. Her upcoming documentary, The Green Drank Tour,
follows an overweight woman’s journey across America to
help overweight residents learn the benefits of a
plant-based diet. Former First Lady Michelle Obama has
praised Miller’s “efforts to improve the health of
Americans.” Ask her: What’s the best way to eliminate
disease? How can a vegan lifestyle improve your health?
What are the 3 best healing herbs and supplements? How
can you detox? Contact Cam Miller at (480) 757-2151;
CMiller@rtirguests.com

17. ==> Is It Your Fault You Can’t Find Love?

We all want to find that special someone to spend the
rest of our lives with but do you keep ending up in
failed relationships? Could it actually be your fault?
Invite Arnoux Goran, author, speaker, and the world’s
#1 expert in personal transformation, to reveal why you
might be getting in your own way when it comes to
finding your soul mate. He can share the three simple
questions to find what is blocking you from finding
your true love. Learn where these blocks come from and
how you can permanently remove them. His successful
method to reprogram yourself has been studied by the
University of California, Irvine, and shown dramatic
results. His forthcoming book, “The Answer: How to
Change Your Life and Make Your Dreams Come True”,
reveals how to release negative emotions permanently
and truly change your life by addressing the cause of
repeating patterns. Goran has been featured on radio
and television. Contact him at (878) 203-8231;
AGoran@rtirguests.com

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

Dr. Ira Williams often calls himself the ‘Don Quixote’
of health care reform and at 85, he is probably one of
the oldest activists around! And now he is encouraging
others to take up the mantle by developing a system to
empower local grassroots activists in each state to
radically change our health care delivery system. He’ll
explain why each state is responsible for our nation’s
healthcare delivery system and how to organize state
wide grassroots activists that will challenge the
current system and win!
Dr. Ira Williams is an experienced surgeon, medical
malpractice expert witness and an expert in how to
improve our healthcare delivery system. His latest book
is “Healthcare Warriors, Why and How to Become One.”
Contact Dr. Ira Williams at (864) 479-8613;
IWilliams@rtirguests.com

19. ==> 10 Small Things You Can Do to Save the Planet

Environmentalists focus on saving the planet on a
broad, global level. However, the small things we all
do daily have the greatest impact. “We all tend to
waste food and other resources,” says author and
environmental engineer Yasmin Davar. “For example, we
throw out one third of the food we buy. We buy hardwood
furniture that has been illegally logged from Cambodian
national parks. We need to really examine our
consumerism.” Yasmin can discuss small but powerful
ways we can change our daily habits that can have a
dramatically positive impact on the world as whole. 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 the book
“Our Peaceful Planet: Healing Ourselves and the World
for a Sustainable Future.” Contact her at Yasmin at
YDavar@rtirguests.com

20. ==> 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 the
critically acclaimed book “Light in the Mourning:
Memoirs of an Undertaker’s Daughter.” The book has
received glowing reviews from a number of prominent
authors and spiritual leaders including Deepak Chopra.
Contact Margo at MLenmark@rtirguests.com; (484)
928-7824.

5/2/19 RTIR Newsletter: Apollo 11 Anniversary, Sandwiched Boomers, Sexism in Hollywood

May 2, 2019

01. On and in Venezuela
02. Host of Investigation Discovery’s ‘True Conviction’
03. 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
04. The Psychology of Modern Mothering
05. What Moms Need Most: Really Good Laughs
06. What Women Really Want for Mother’s Day
07. How to Survive Having a Crazy Mom
08. Do Happy Mothers Have Happy Kids?
09. Sandwiched Boomers Feel Financial Squeeze
10. Secrets to Successful House Flipping
11. Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All
12. Do a Show About Sexism in Hollywood
13. Why Domestic Violence is Everyone’s Responsibility
14. How Embarrassing: Wardrobe Malfunctions at Work
15. Surprise! Nightmares Are Good for You
16. Counselor Reveals the Truth About Trump Marriage
17. The Science of Bringing More Abundance into Your
Life
18. This Guest Reveals How to Be as Smart as Einstein
19. Why the Peace Plan Will Fail & How End-Times Begin
20. Helping People (Of All Ages) Keep the Bed Dry
=======================================

1. ==> On and in Venezuela

On Venezuela Sanctions:
According to a new report from the Center for Economic
and Policy Research, economic sanctions implemented by
the Trump administration since August 2017 have caused
tens of thousands of deaths and are rapidly worsening
the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Economist Mark
Weisbrot says, “American sanctions are deliberately
aiming to wreck Venezuela’s economy and thereby lead to
regime change. It’s a fruitless, heartless, illegal,
and failed policy, causing grave harm to the Venezuelan
people.” The report is co-authored by noted economists
Mark Weisbrot and Jeffrey Sachs. Contact Dan Beeton at
beeton@cepr.net; @ceprdc

In Venezuela Now:
Teri Mattson is program manager with the Intrepid News
Fund and is currently in Venezuela. She says, “The
people here are amazingly calm and incredibly resilient
despite the sanctions and constant threat of military
intervention. … The U.S. does not seem to understand
the pulse of the street nor does it understand the
history of the Venezuelan military.” Contact her at
teri@intrepidnewsfund.org

2. ==> Host of Investigation Discovery’s ‘True
Conviction’

A renowned Brooklyn, NY, homicide prosecutor, Anna-
Sigga Nicolazzi is the host of Investigation
Discovery’s new hit series True Conviction. Nicolazzi
takes you inside the fight for justice for victims and
their loved ones as she shows how the nation’s top
prosecutors tackled their toughest cases and
successfully placed the guilty party behind bars. In
each episode, Nicolazzi examines a different homicide
case, meets with key figures in the case, shares her
personal insights and reveals how the complex layers of
the investigation came together in the court room. A
frequent legal analyst on several TV networks, Anna-
Sigga Nicolazzi can discuss what viewers can expect
from True Conviction as well as some of her most
memorable cases and courtroom experiences. Contact
John Angelo at john@premieretv.com

3. ==> 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

Just in time for this summer’s 50th anniversary of the
Apollo 11th moon landing, NASA expert and space
historian Rod Pyle offers 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

4. ==> The Psychology of Modern Mothering

Invite clinical psychologist and couples’ therapist
Daphne de Marneffe, PhD., to discuss 21st Century
motherhood and women’s desires to be the best mother
they can be. Dr. de Marneffe will shed new light on old
debates and provide an emotional road map for mothers
who work and mother who are at home – digging deep into
the cultural, political, and personal meaning of the
desire to have and care for children. Dr. de Marneffe
is the author of “Maternal Desire: On Children, Love,
and the Inner Life” and “The Rough Patch: Marriage and
the Art of Living Together.” Contact Johanna Ramos
Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell);
johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

5. ==> What Moms Need Most: Really Good Laughs

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

7. ==> How to Survive Having a Crazy Mom

Not everyone lives with June Cleaver. In fact, few moms
live up to that artificial standard. What happens when
Mom is the polar opposite? You have a few choices –
ignore her, walk away, deal with it or let yourself get
as crazy as she is. Sometimes you do them all. Annie
Evans knows. She’s been there and done that. She will
give you a show to remember as she shares her
experience – exploring the mother/daughter relationship
at its very core. Evans will help audiences learn how
to recover from non-existent parenting and broken
trust. She’ll offer ways to overcome the effects, and
even PTSD, that a mother’s mental illness leaves
behind. Contact her at aevans@rtirguests.com or (310)
621-0456.

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

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

9. ==> Sandwiched Boomers Feel the Squeeze: Expert
Shares Easy Financial Fix

With the state of health care today many people live in
fear that a life-threatening illness could wipe out
their savings and create a financial maelstrom their
family would never recover from. Did you know that if
you qualify, you could receive up to 75% of your death
benefits in cash? David Kottler, also known as the
Insurance Doctor ™, will explain how selling off that
life insurance policy you or your loved one doesn’t
need any more can generate the cash to pay hospital
bills… get out of debt… or even make a cash gift to the
non-profit of their choice! How is this possible? Most
people don’t know the little-known secret that when you
don’t need your policy any longer you can auction it
off! Find out how! David combines his legal and
business experience with a passion for philanthropy.
His book, “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance
Policy,” details everything your audience needs to know
about how to get that insurance policy working for
them! Contact David at (216) 532-1221;
DKottler@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Secrets to Successful House Flipping

Those popular home improvement TV shows make it all
look so easy, but according to real estate expert Dan
Lieberman, that’s not the way it works. “They show the
befores and afters and how much they paid and sold it
for,” he says. “But they don’t tell you what they paid
the bank in loan costs, all the ‘un-billed’ time
involved, or about the construction deals they get
because they have a TV show.” Dan is a long-time
property renovator who can tell your audiences how to
get the most bang for their buck by improving rental
properties, and other money-making tips. He is the
author of “The Effective Landlord: How Owners and
Property Managers Can Attract Better Tenants, Raise
Rents, and Boost Their Bottom Line in Any Market.”
Contact him at DLieberman@rtirguests.com.com; (510)
570-1368.

11. ==> Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All

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

12. ==> Do a Show About Sexism in Hollywood

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, founder of Sparklesoup Inc., and an
author who has sold over 5.5 million books. Contact
Kailin at KGow@rtirguests.com; (617) 582-2121.

13. ==> Why Domestic Violence is Everyone’s
Responsibility

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

14. ==> How Embarrassing: Wardrobe Malfunctions at Work

When a celebrity has a wardrobe malfunction it makes
headlines. When one happens to you it may not make the
news, but that doesn’t mean it won’t impact your
career. Bring Wall Street executive, business
consultant and career coach Tamara Lashchyk (Lash-
check) on your show to talk about her own wardrobe
malfunction as well as how to handle the split skirts,
popped buttons, broken heals and other accidents that
can play havoc with anyone’s image. Tamara can also
dish on the most common fashion blunders seen around
the office that can also wreck your image. She is the
author of “Lose the Gum: A Survival Guide for Women on
Wall Street, Main Street and Every Street in Between.”
Contact Tamara at (848) 373-3543;
TLashchyk@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Surprise! Nightmares Are Good for You

Most people try to forget their bedtime nightmares as
quickly as possible. But, according to Nora Truscello,
a 30-year psychic and dream expert, that’s a mistake
because “nine out of 10 nightmares are offering you a
positive message.” Interview Nora to learn what that
message might be as well as to better understand any
dream you may have had. She can also share the best way
is to remember your dreams and ways all of us can use
intuition. This summer, Nora will be giving a talk on
dreams at Lily Dale Assembly in New York, which says it
is the world’s largest center for the science,
philosophy and religion of spiritualism. Reach Nora at
(302) 803-2307; nora@intointuition.com

16. ==> Counselor Reveals the Truth About Trump
Marriage

Thrice-married Donald Trump has already experienced two
disgraceful divorces and Pastor and marriage counselor
Rev. George Sukhdeo believes his marriage to Melania is
also doomed. “Trump’s marriage is not going to end
well; his wife will most likely leave him,” he says.
“He doesn’t have the vaguest concept of marriage. He
doesn’t treat women with love and respect, or value
them for who they are.” Rev. George has been married to
his wife, Shirley, for 46 years and has counseled 500
troubled couples, with an 85 percent success rate. He
is an ordained minister with the Pentecostal Assemblies
of Canada and the author of the “Preparing for and
Fostering Harmony in Marriage.” Contact him at
GSukhdeo@rtirguests.com or (647) 691-6042.

17. ==> The Science of Bringing 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 and 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.” He has achieved great prominence in his
career as an engineer, holds 18 patents, raised seven
great kids and has enjoyed a loving marriage for 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 David at
DPeters@rtirguests.com; (607) 304-3329.

18. ==> This Guest Reveals How to Be as Smart as
Einstein

The most extraordinary people like Albert Einstein,
DaVinci, Mozart and Steve Jobs had one common trait
that was the secret to their success: Intuition. “But
this revolutionary inner power is not just for the
elite few; it is the birthright of each and every one
of us,” says Kim Chestney. “It is our secret ‘Inner
Creator’ that makes the difference between the good and
the great, the smart and the wise, and the ordinary and
the extraordinary life.” Einstein said: “The only real
valuable thing is intuition.” Kim will illustrate how
to tap into this innate trait, with life-changing
results. An international best-selling author and
Intuition expert, Kim founded the CREATE! Festival in
Pittsburgh, Pa. Her new global online Intuition school,
IntuitionLab is launching now. Contact her at
KChestney@rtirguests.com; (412) 214-9502.

19. ==> Why the Peace Plan Will Fail & How End-Times
Begin

As the Trump administration and Jared Kushner put the
finishing touches on their peace plan, Richard Ruhling,
M.D., offers reasons why the plan will fail, leading to
impending end-times from a vision that Gabriel said is
“at the time of the end.” Historians say the Medes and
Persians in Daniel 8:20 were conquered by Alexander,
but those areas are now Iraq and Iran and this vision
for “time of the end” is half fulfilled. Dr. Ruhling’s
latest book is “9”-11: How 9-11 Links in Christ’s Last
Parables Show End-Times Begin This Spring.” The 9-11
links are based on a provision in Numbers 9:10,11 for
Passover (time of judgment) a month later–the week
after the peace plan. The Bible says, “When they say
‘peace and safety,’ sudden destruction” is coming. It
was that way with Japan and Pearl Harbor. Dr. Ruhling
taught health science at Loma Linda University. He will
provide a free copy of his book to interviewers. He’s
been on dozens of talk shows focusing on current events
and Bible prophecy. Contact him at (928) 582-8664;
rruhling@rtirguests.com

20. ==> Helping People (Of All Ages) Keep the Bed Dry

Why do so many kids avoid camping and sleep-overs away
from home? What deeply embarrasses adolescents and even
older people during vacations, retreats, field trips
and other overnight travels? What should they know
about keeping the bed dry every night? World Bedwetting
Day is May 21. Invite acclaimed pediatrician Jeff
Lazarus, M.D., to answer those and other questions
like: How does hypnosis work to help bedwetters? What
should parents, teachers, coaches and health
professionals know? Why do so many doctors avoid the
issue? Do adult diapers only make things worse? Dr.
Lazarus created “Keeping the Bed Dry,” a comprehensive
home video. Contact him at (216) 800-0498;
jlazarus@rtirguests.com

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

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

1. ==> Trump Transition Staffer: It’s Time for GOP to
Dump Trump!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18. ==> Meditation for the 21st Century

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

19. ==> Master the Power of Public Speaking

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

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

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

04/23/19 RTIR Newsletter: U.S. Peace Plan, the Voice for Abused Children, Channeling Your Inner Cowgirl

April 23, 2019

01. Court TV Anchor on Trump Lawsuit to Block Records
02. Will Senate Override Trump on Yemen War?
03. Youth Political Poll: Nobody Cares About Us and We’re Anxious
04. Interview Richard Pryor Jr.
05. What Moms Need Most: Really Good Laughs
06. How to Survive a Crazy Mom
07. A Mother’s Day Show about a Son’s Love
08. The College Lie that Caused the Bribery Scandal
09. What the FBI Got Right!
10. 5 Reasons Why the U.S. Peace Plan Will Signal End-Times
11. He Says What Abused Children Cannot
12. Sandwiched Boomers Feel the Squeeze: Expert Shares Easy Financial Fix
13. When ‘for Better or Worse’ Gets REALLY, REALLY Bad
14. This M.D. Has the Cure for Stress!
15. What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
16. Does Baby Talk Make Kids Less Creative?
17. Got a Big Dilemma? Call the Decision Doctor
18. Can You Really Heal Yourself Without Drugs?
19. Your Dreams Are Telling You Something… But What?
20. How to Connect with Your ‘Inner Cowgirl’ at Any Age
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1. ==> Court TV Anchor on Trump Lawsuit to Block Records

President Donald Trump is going to court to try to
block a Democratically-controlled congressional
committee from obtaining his financial records through
a subpoena. The lawsuit is the first case where Trump
has sued to try to stymie House Democrats’
investigations into the President. But the court filing
is only the first skirmish in what’s likely to be a
multi-front war between House Democrats and Trump, the
White House and the President’s businesses. Invite
Court TV’s Julie Grant to talk about the legalities
involved. Grant will be an anchor when Court TV
launches in early May. The former Assistant District
Attorney of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) was also
legal editor, anchor and reporter at KDKA-TV. Contact
Mark Goldman at Mark@goldmanmccormick.com or call/text
(516) 639-0988.

2. ==> Will Senate Override Trump on Yemen War?

President Donald Trump’s veto of a joint resolution to
put an end to U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in
Yemen is going to kick the matter back to senators when
they return to the Capitol next week. Shireen Al-
Adeimi, an assistant professor of education at Michigan
State University is originally from Yemen and can
explain the situation there. She says, “This brutal and
ongoing onslaught has taken the lives of more than
60,000 Yemenis and left half the population — 14
million people — on the verge of famine. What began as
a civil war in Yemen escalated into what the United
Nations calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
Yemen became an international killing field, with Saudi
Arabia leading a vicious bombing campaign, which the
Obama and then Trump administrations helped unleash. As
the political tide in the United States finally turns
against the war, we must not let its early proponents —
and those who remained silent — whitewash their
misdeeds. We must be willing to look honestly at what
the United States has done to the Yemeni people, so
that we can finally end this war, and prevent similar
atrocities in the future.” Contact Shireen Al-Adeimi at
1shireen@gmail.com; @shireen818

3. ==> Youth Political Poll: Nobody Cares About Us and We’re Anxious

The latest Harvard Institute Of Politics (IOP) Youth
Poll indicates young voters between 18 and 29 years old
are experiencing anxiety as much as joy, don’t think
baby boomer voters or elected officials care about
them, and are increasingly concerned about the moral
direction of the nation. “It is no secret that social
media has exacerbated the stress and anxiety that is
already so prevalent in the late-teen and early-
adulthood years of young Americans. However, for the
first time, we now have evidence that the state of our
politics is contributing to the mental health
challenges millions of young Americans already face,”
says John Della Volpe, director of polling for the
Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School. “To
empower young voters, to persuade them to vote requires
candidates willing to share and align their values with
this emerging generation — and understanding the
stress inherent in our politics today is a critical
first step.” The Institute of Politics at Harvard
Kennedy School was established in 1966 as a living
memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Since 2000, the
student-led Harvard Public Opinion Project has provided
the most comprehensive look at the political opinions,
voting trends, and views on public service held by
young Americans. Contact Volpe at harvardiop@gmail.com;
(617) 495-1360.

4. ==> Interview Richard Pryor Jr.

Imagine having Richard Pryor as your dad? Invite
Richard Pryor Jr. on your show and hear how his self-
proclaimed “Freakish Life” paralleled his famous
father’s and namesake in many ways. Raised by his
mother and grandparents while his dad was on tour,
Richard Pryor Jr. attended public school in Peoria,
Illinois and spent summers with his father. That’s when
Pryor says he developed his own love of performing,
which he’s been doing in one way or another ever since.
Ask Prior about his grandmother’s brothel, his own
battles with alcohol and drug addiction, what his
father said when he told him he was working as a female
impersonator, how and why he became a minister, and why
he was blamed for his father’s death. Richard Pryor
Jr.’s new book is “In A Pryor Life.” Contact Harlan
Boll at (626) 296-3757; h.boll@dcpublicity.com

5. ==> What Moms Need Most: Really Good Laughs

Unless they have a brother or two, most women are
genuinely surprised by just how amusing, gross, and
silly their sons can be. Diane Auten was no exception.
“Kids are the most hysterical and entertaining beings
on Earth,” Auten says. Knowing what a difficult job
motherhood can be, Auten wants to give mothers
everywhere a priceless present—the ability to laugh
aloud and compare notes on the funny situations little
boys naturally create around them. Being a ‘boymom’ is
totally optional to enjoying this topic! Auten will
share surprising things little boys say about sex and
their bodies, what makes the mother-son bond so
special, and how to connect better with the boys in our
lives. Auten, a professor of speech communication,
wrote down the crazy questions her young sons asked and
recorded the conversations that ensued. The stories
were such a big hit on social media they became the
foundation of her ‘momoir,’ “The Joys of Raising Boys:
the Good, the Bad, and the Hilarious.” Contact her at
(805) 215-1324; DAuten@rtirguests.com

6. ==> How to Survive a Crazy Mom

7. ==> A Mother’s Day Show about a Son’s Love

This Mother’s Day share the incredible, true story of a
son and his unending love for his mother. Invite Marty
Vargas on your show and hear about his journey as a
young man from California wine country searching for
his estranged mother of 20 years and eventually finding
her homeless on the streets of Philadelphia, not
looking for rescue. Marty’s love for his birth mom was
tested time and time again but eventually prevails,
overcoming her rejection, spitting in his face, and
fear. This wonderful human-interest story is also a
tale of two mothers. His birth mother AND the one who
took him in and raised him, and hid the truth before
eventually giving him the information and courage to go
on the search of a lifetime! Marty Vargas, MFA, is a
media owner, author and speaker. His incredible true
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

8. ==> The College Lie that Caused the Bribery Scandal

9. ==> What the FBI Got Right!

John Smith was an ordinary guy who spent 5 years in
public accounting only to get caught up in the S&L
crisis during the 1980’s. As far as he was concerned
everything at his company was above board – until the
FBI came knocking! He came to realize the extent of his
employer’s wrongdoing – and that you don’t have to
commit a crime to be convicted of one. Interview John
to hear his incredible true story of perseverance and
grit. His warning to your audience is this – If it can
happen to him… it can happen to YOU. Smith worked
diligently with the FBI for years, helping to put away
the guilty people involved. Fifteen years after his
sentencing they finally admitted that he should never
have been prosecuted in the first place – and
encouraged him to apply for a Presidential Pardon! John
Smith is the author of “Embracing the Abyss” and a
keynote speaker on ethics and integrity in the
workplace and in life. Contact him at (214) 216-2199;
JSmith@rtirguests.com

10. ==> 5 Reasons Why the U.S. Peace Plan Will Signal
End-Times

The Trump administration is putting the finishing
touches on its new peace plan for Israel—one that Jared
Kushner is consulting on. While we wait to see what is
in the plan, Richard Ruhling, M.D., will deliver five
reasons it will fail and why he believes the Apocalypse
will follow. Dr. Ruhling can explain the real-world
events to watch for that he believes will kick off the
Apocalypse in May. His latest book is “9-11: How 9-11
Links in Christ’s Last Parables Show End-Times Begin
This Spring.” He will provide a free copy to all
interviewers. Dr. Ruhling taught Health Science at Loma
Linda University and has been on dozens of talk shows
focusing on health, current events, and prophecy.
Contact him at (928) 582-8664; rruhling@rtirguests.com

11. ==> He Says What Abused Children Cannot

According to the National Children’s Alliance, nearly
700,000 children are abused in the U.S annually and
four out of five abusers are the children’s own
parents. Wade Meadows was abused by his mother and now
uses a pseudonym to protect his identity. During the
month of April, for Child Abuse Prevention Month,
invite Wade on your program to say what most abused
children cannot, giving words to their anguish and also
offering hope too; Wade was able to end generations of
child abuse with the family he raised. He can talk
about what it was like growing up with a mother who
constantly told him he was worthless—and how he was
able to forgive her. He can share five things parents
should never say to their kids and ways concerned
adults can help to stop this heartbreaking problem.
Wade is the author of “Letters From the Ashes” and
“Ashes Forged Into Manhood.” Contact him at (225)
224-8697; WMeadows@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Sandwiched Boomers Feel the Squeeze: Expert
Shares Easy Financial Fix

With the state of health care today many people live in
fear that a life-threatening illness could wipe out
their savings, creating a financial maelstrom that
their family would never recover from. Did you know
that, if you qualify, you could receive up to 75% of
your death benefits in CASH? David Kottler, also known
as the Insurance Doctor ™, explains how selling off
that life insurance policy you or your loved one
doesn’t need any more can generate the cash to pay
hospital bills… get out of debt… or even make a cash
gift to the non-profit of their choice! How is this
possible? The little-known secret is that when you
don’t need your policy any longer you can auction it
off! Find out how! 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
about how to get that insurance policy working for
them! Contact David Kottler at (216) 532-1221;
DKottler@rtirguests.com

13. ==> When ‘for Better or Worse’ Gets REALLY, REALLY Bad

We all experience forgetfulness. We walk into a room
and can’t remember why we went there. For the twentieth
time, we can’t find those darn keys. We space out on
names and can’t remember appointments. But what happens
when it’s something much more serious and it happens to
the women — who you said you would love until death do
you part? Listeners will learn the answers from sought-
after interview guest Carlen Maddux, as he shares his
wife’s story and his 17 years as her caregiver. Maddux,
author of “A Path Revealed: How Hope, Love, and Joy
Found Us Deep in a Maze Called Alzheimer’s,” knows the
challenges and delights (Yes, delights) of care giving.
His wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at only 50 and
lived for another seventeen years. It shook the
foundation of his family and marriage, and challenged
his idea of what it takes to really be a man. Their
story of everyday survival, love and loss is inspiring.
He turned care giving from a burden into a privilege.
Contact him at (727) 351-8321; CMaddux@rtirguests.com

14. ==> This M.D. Has the Cure for 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 celebrate Stress Awareness Month in
April—and every month thereafter—by having 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

15. ==> What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

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

16. ==> Does Baby Talk Make Kids Less Creative?

Baby talk is hard for adults to resist. When
communicating with a toddler or a baby, we are more
likely to say, “Look at that doggie!” than “Look at
that greyhound!” Montessori teacher and educator Sharon
Quinn says, “We have a tendency to use a dumb-down way
of communicating with kids that hampers their
creativity. Yet until age 7, kids’ brains are like a
giant sponge capable of processing copious amounts of
information.” Interview Sharon to learn how to maximize
your baby’s ability to learn and communicate from the
get-go and they, in turn, will be able to tell you if
their diaper is wet, if they want juice and even why
they are crying. She is the founder of Window to the
World, a company devoted to helping people achieve
educational excellence and optimal spiritual health and
well-being. She’s a workshop leader, inspirational
speaker, weekly radio talk show co-host and author.
Contact her at (405) 495-8128; ensofour-wttw@yahoo.com

17. ==> Got a Big Dilemma? Call the Decision Doctor

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

18. ==> Can You Really Heal Yourself Without Drugs?

The first thing we typically reach for when we’re ill
is a drug, but is that really the best choice?
Certified wellness coach Cam Miller says it’s possible
to heal the body naturally without medications, so you
have more energy, look younger, and feel better. Invite
her to reveal the 3 main contributing factors to good
health. Her upcoming documentary, The Green Drank Tour,
follows an overweight woman’s journey across America to
help overweight residents learn the benefits of a
plant-based diet. Former First Lady Michelle Obama has
praised Miller’s “efforts to improve the health of
Americans.” Ask Cam: What’s the best way to eliminate
disease? How can a vegan lifestyle improve your health?
What are the 3 best healing herbs and supplements? How
can you detox? Contact Cam Miller at 480-757-2151 (AZ);
CMiller@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Your Dreams Are Telling You Something… But What?

Did you know your dreams are actually conversations you
have with yourself about very specific issues in your
life that you’re trying to solve? Why does that matter
and what can you do with that information? Dream
analyst Layne Dalfen says, “The solution you’re looking
for about what (or who) in your life is bugging you
will appear in your unconscious mind before it gets to
your conscious one. That means you can propel your
problem solving skills… if only you knew what the heck
you were saying to yourself when you had the dream!”
Dalfen will explain how dream analysis gives you the
power to decide how you want to respond to people and
situations in your life. Layne has appeared on hundreds
of radio shows and podcasts. She LOVES call-in radio
because she is terrific at thinking on her feet, using
her uncanny gift to describe a dream AND plan a course
of action. Layne Dalfen teaches dream analysis at
Concordia University in Montreal. Contact her at (514)
898-9150; info@haveagreatdream.com

20. ==> How to Connect with Your ‘Inner Cowgirl’ at Any Age

As she entered middle age, Sandra Matheson found
herself divorced, unable to continue her career as a
veterinarian due to work-related chemical
sensitivities, and stuck with a money-losing farm where
she was beaten-up by a cow! But she picked herself up,
dusted herself off and set out on a successful career
as a lady rancher, which became a metaphor for her
life. “Getting older doesn’t mean we have one foot in
the grave,” she says. “We can seize life and wrangle
what we want, make hay while the sun still shines and
embrace our maturity, use what we have learned, do what
we want, and have some fun!” Sandra decided to parlay
her lifelong affiliation with farming into a successful
career as a rancher, and can share valuable tips for
finding late life success and joy. Sandra’s upcoming
book is “Thrive After 40: How to Seize Life and Grow
Your Dreams!” Contact her at (360) 325-4221;
smatheson@rtirguests.com

April 18, 2019

01. Supreme Court to Argue Citizenship Question
02. 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
03. Environmentalist & TV Host Philippe Cousteau Jr.
04. Can We Stop Climate Change?
05. For Earth Day: Surprising Bathroom Toxins
06. Lighten Up Passover Favorites with the Kosher Baker
07. Why Holocaust Remembrance Day Matters Today
08. 5G Network Health Hazards
09. Why Unrestrained Foreign Aid Is Hurting Africa
10. Insider’s Look: Afghan and Muslim Culture Before the Taliban
11. Why Doctors Push Back Surgery & Drugs That Don’t Work
12. Should Your Refrigerator Be Your Medicine Cabinet?
13. How to Know if You’re Addicted to Food
14. Can You Have a Concussion with No Symptoms?
15. Is It Time to Turn Off Your Electronics?
16. Best-Kept Secrets of Successful Teenagers
17. Help Your Child with Writing Assignments
18. Should Panhandlers Be Made to Work?
19. Animal Communicator Tells All about Your Pet
20. Yogi’s Spring Cleaning – Inside and Out
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1. ==> Supreme Court to Argue Citizenship Question

Oral arguments are set to begin in the US Supreme Court
case to add a ‘citizenship question’ to the 2020 U.S.
Census. American Constitution Society President
Caroline Fredrickson can discuss the impact on minority
voters if the question is added and explain the
apportionment clause of Article I of the Constitution
and what role the US Census plays in determining
Congressional districts. She’ll discuss how earlier
this year, U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman barred the
government from including the question and took the
administration to task for “’a veritable smorgasbord of
classic, clear-cut’ violations of the Administrative
Procedure Act, including cherry-picking evidence to
support [their] choice.” Trump Administration officials
immediately asked the Supreme Court to bypass the
Appeals court and hear its appeal, which it agreed to
do in April. Caroline Fredrickson is the author of “The
Democracy Fix: How to Win the Fight for Fair Rules,
Fair Courts, and Fair Elections.” Contact Johanna Ramos
Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell);
johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

2. ==> 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

3. ==> Environmentalist & TV Host Philippe Cousteau Jr.

Environmentalist and TV host Philippe Cousteau Jr.
(grandson of the legendary Jacques Cousteau) continues
the legacy of his father and grandfather by speaking
and acting in the environment’s defense. With Earth Day
approaching, Philippe can discuss the annual EarthEcho
Water Challenge — which he started to combat the issue
of water pollution, which claims millions of lives
every year. The water challenge enlists schools,
businesses and individuals to test water quality and
share the data to help make their communities healthier
and more sustainable. Philippe is the founder of the
environmental organization EarthEcho International and
the Emmy-nominated host of several TV shows including
the syndicated Awesome Planet and Travel Channel’s
Caribbean Pirate Treasure. Contact John Angelo at
john@premieretv.com

4. ==> Can We Stop Climate Change?

Monday is Earth Day and the perfect time to start a
discussion on climate change. The United Nations
Secretary General called climate change a “direct
existential threat,” but what does that mean and what
can we do about it? This Earth Day, discuss the hard
truths, causes and consequences of the climate crisis’
interconnected issues with Jill Cody, author of
“Climate Abandoned: We’re on The Endangered Species
List.” Jill says the climate change crisis is not
beyond our control and she’ll share practical tips for
what listeners can keep doing, stop doing, and start
doing to combat climate change and make better choices
for the future. Cody is an editor, author, community
radio host and political activist. Contact her at (831)
293-8202; info@climateabandoned.com

5. ==> For Earth Day: Surprising Bathroom Toxins

If you want to do something for Earth Day, why not
start with your family bathroom? So suggests eco-
interior designer Charisse Marei (pronounced More-ay),
author of the upcoming book “Eco-Conscious Home,” part
of her One Room at a time series. As she will explain,
the typical bathroom has toxins everywhere—consider
your shampoo, toothpaste, shower and even your bath
towels and washcloths that may have been contaminated
by the wrong laundry detergent. Invite Charisse on air
to explain how to substitute healthy products for
undesirable ones you may be using, how to save money
while you are doing it and even how to conserve water.
Plus, she says you’ll notice the uplifting effect on
your brain almost immediately. Charisse is the founder
of Healthy Living with Charisse Marei. Contact her at
(610) 505-8695; cm@charissemarei.com

6. ==> Lighten Up Passover Favorites with the Kosher
Baker

Company’s coming for Passover and they’re expecting the
usual food! Invite Paula Shoyer aka the Kosher Baker to
share ways to lighten-up your favorite family Passover
recipes. Whether you or your guests are eating Keto,
Whole30 or are just trying to cut calories, Paula will
help makeover your holiday table with dishes everyone,
of every generation, will appreciate. She’ll also help
you lighten the burden of entertaining with great ideas
for room temperature dishes and freezer-friendly make-
ahead recipes. Paula Shoyer has appeared on numerous
radio and TV shows and even competed on Food TV. A
graduate of Ritz Escoffier Ecole de Gastronomie
Francaise, she is the author of several cookbooks
including The New Passover Menu” and “The Healthy
Jewish Kitchen.” Contact her at (301) 404-8998;
pshoyer@hotmail.com

7. ==> Why Holocaust Remembrance Day Matters Today

Although the Holocaust happened some 75 years ago,
religion-based hate crimes and the audacious rise of
white nationalists continue to roil the U.S. and the
world, from the Tree of Life massacre of Jews in
Pittsburgh to the senseless loss of Muslim lives in
Christchurch, New Zealand. As Israel and the world
prepare to celebrate Yom HaShoah or Holocaust
Remembrance Day marked by the period from April 28
through May 2, and the number of living Holocaust
survivors continues to fall, second-generation
Holocaust survivor Ellen Korman Mains maintains that
this topic could not be more current. Mains says, “It’s
important to commemorate these events, not only to
remember the dead and overcome ignorance of the past,
but to take stock of our personal and societal patterns
in the present and how we can shift these so that
genocides and mass violence don’t continue into the
future.” The daughter of Polish-born Jews who survived
the Holocaust, Ellen Korman Mains has led meditation
retreats internationally, and speaks about the cross-
section of spirituality and social change. Her book,
“Buried Rivers: A Spiritual Journey into the
Holocaust,” won a 2018 Nautilus Silver Book Award and a
2019 Independent Publisher (IPPY) Bronze Medal. Contact
her at (720) 292-4520; dranyen@yahoo.com

8. ==> 5G Network Health Hazards

Telecommunications companies routinely tout the speed
and clarity of their networks as they continually
invest in infrastructure to improve and keep up with
the demands of a technological-based world. This June,
it is likely that the fifth-generation network known as
5G will make its debut with little debate on the health
issues of microwave radiation that it uses. Invite Dr.
Beverly Jensen to discuss the potential side effects of
5G on people, wildlife and the planet. She’ll share
studies that show the health risks and explain why 5G
is a game-changer, with far more antennas and cell
towers that are lower to the ground and literally
around every corner. Beverly A. Jensen, Ph.D., is a
life-long practitioner of the natural healing arts and
a wellness warrior. After managing a health project in
the Czech Republic that used the internet for health
promotion, Dr. Jensen created in 2003, Women’s Medicine
Bowl, a website for information and education on
natural healing systems. Her upcoming book is “21st
Century Rx: Health Hacks to Treat, Cure, and Prevent
Chronic Dis-ease.” Contact her at (202) 725-9520; (206)
905-9720; selfcaremaven@gmail.com

9. ==> Why Unrestrained Foreign Aid Is Hurting Africa

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

10. ==> Insider’s Look: Afghan and Muslim Culture
Before the Taliban

For a fascinating and informative show, invite Cat
Parenti to provide your listeners a rare opportunity to
understand Afghan life, culture, and beliefs before the
Soviet invasion, the civil wars, and the Taliban.
Parenti grew up in Brooklyn and lived in Afghanistan on
and off for 20 years. She survived the political twists
and turns of Afghan history from King Zahir Shah
through the rise of the Taliban and started a
successful business selling antique clothing and
jewelry to U.S. museums and museum shops. Parenti, has
been interviewed by American media extensively on
Afghanistan. She’s written five books on the country
including her latest “Afghanistan: A Memoir from
Brooklyn to Kabul.” Contact her at (520) 508-0211;
cat.parenti@gmail.com

11. ==> Spine Surgeon Reveals… Why Doctors Are Pushing
Back Surgery and Narcotics That Don’t Work

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

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

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

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

Did you know that over 100 million people are obese in
the US alone? It’s time for Americans to take a long
hard look at their love affair with food! Food
addiction is rampant in this country, and you could be
addicted to food and not even know it. “Of the 10 most
common addictions, food is definitely way up there,”
says Michael McGee, MD – a psychiatrist who blends
science with spirituality to give people back control
over their lives. Dr. McGee will show your audience how
to look at the science of habit and his “Good now, Bad
later” philosophy to help them figure out if they are
addicted to food (or anything else!) and what they can
do to gain more control over their choices. He’ll share
3 easy ways to make your eating habits healthy again –
simply by making unhealthy food not obvious,
unattractive and difficult to obtain. Of course,
reversing this process makes healthy eating easier! Dr.
Michael McGee trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical
Schools. He has helped hundreds of patients beat their
addictions to go on and lead full lives. His book is
“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. ==> Can You Have a Concussion with No Symptoms?

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

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

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

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

Teenagers are often known for being moody or silly, and
seemingly lost among the worry and angst of their
“almost an adult” years. But what about those teens who
are happy, hopeful, well-adjusted, and making confident
progress academically and in their everyday lives? What
do they know that could help ALL young people? Explore
this with acclaimed author Paul Bernabei, whose many
books of the Top 20 series include “TOP 20 Teens.”
He’ll reveal how today’s most successful teens think
smarter and foster positive beliefs while learning from
their mistakes. Bernabei will also talk about social-
emotional learning and how this benefits students in
personal and school life. Appreciative audiences (teens
themselves and their mentors/parents/teachers) will
also hear about must-know lifelong secrets for “people-
smart” communication, conflict resolution,
demonstrating kindness, specializing in effective
responses and much more. Contact Bernabei at (651)
470-3827; paul@top20training.com

17. ==> 3 Easy Ways to Help Your Child with Writing
Assignments

Does your child have the blues over a writing
assignment that feels too intimidating? If the idea of
writing a whole essay, a short story or a biography
paralyzes their pen, it’s time to wrestle that writing
fear. As a parent, you can help in 3 easy steps — and
you don’t have to be a wordsmith, either. Invite
children’s author Rosie J. Pova to reveal the surefire
process to go through every time you and your child set
out to nail that writing assignment. Discover how to
turn stressful homework into fun bonding time for you
and your child. 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)
225-0856 (TX); RPova@rtirguests.com

18. ==> Should Panhandlers Be Made to Work?

If you live in the city, you have no doubt seen
panhandlers asking for money. Maybe you even reached
into your pocket for some spare change to give them.
But did you know that several cities are now paying
panhandlers a decent wage to pick up trash? As Glen
Dunzweiler will inform you, Albuquerque and San Diego
have created programs to employ the homeless—programs
that could be reproduced elsewhere. As an advocate for
the homeless, Glen can tell you his opinion of these
programs and how they might provide the answer to the
question he gets most about the homeless: why can’t
they just get jobs? Glen is a filmmaker, producer,
director, public speaker and former college professor
whose documentary, “yHomeless,” can be seen on Amazon
Prime. He is the author of “Things I’ve Learned From
The Homeless.” Contact him at (702) 703-2219;
GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

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

20. ==> Yogi’s Spring Cleaning – Inside and Out

Spring is here and it’s time to clean out our homes and
our bodies of all that has accumulated during over the
past few months. Invite Adelfa Marie Samson to explain
how ancient yoga practices can help ease allergies,
leave you feeling lighter, and help smooth the
transition from one season to the next. From clearing
your environment of clutter to cleaning without harsh
chemicals, Samson will explain how the act of cleaning
can be fun, empowering and uplifting. You’ll also learn
how to spring clean your body to rid it of accumulated
toxins and improve body functioning using netis to
clear the nasal passages. A master of her craft, Samson
leads retreats globally and is the lead yoga trainer at
Kishore Kendra Trust Yoga School in Bangalore, India.
She is the author of “Yoga for Daily Living: Balancing
Body, Mind and Spirit for Health, Happiness and Peace.”
Contact Adelfa Marie Samson at (916) 243-5644;
trinityyoga108@gmail.com

04/16/19 RTIR Newsletter: America’s Two Taxes, Dream Premonitions, House Flipping Truths

April 16, 2019

01. America’s Two Tax Tales – Yours & Trump’s
02. Ashleigh Banfield on A&E’s ‘Live Rescue’
03. Do Holiday Gatherings Feel Like Game of Thrones?
04. Earth Day is Monday: Can We Stop Climate Change?
05. How to Reduce Your Pets’ Environmental Paw Print
06. College Scam: Does it Matter Where You Go?
07. Explosive Spring Cleaning: Your Secret Hiding Place!
08. What Makes Office Affairs So Tantalizing?
09. Just Like Bogie and Bacall: Older Man, Younger Woman
10. What the FBI Got Right!
11. Why We Should Vote for Women in 2020
12. Don’t Run a Meeting People Will Dread: Do This Instead
13. House Flipping Shows Don’t Tell You This
14. What’s Behind the Beatles’ Staying Power?
15. How to Go from Monday Blues to a Weekend Attitude
16. What Your Dreams Are Trying to Tell You
17. Should Kids Make Up their Own Homework?
18. How to Stop Procrastinating . . . TODAY!
19. Do a Show on the Prince of New York
20. What’s in a Name? Your Fate in Life!
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1. ==> America’s Two Tax Tales – Yours & Trump’s

According to Edward McCaffery, Americans are seeing two
different tax stories play out this week. The first is
how Donald Trump’s tax overhaul has affected them, the
other is whether Trump will release his own taxes.
McCaffery says, “These concurrent storylines underscore
a basic and important fact of life in America today.
There are two tax systems in our country: One for the
many of us who work regular jobs for a living, and a
second for those who have wealth and can live off of
it, without bothering much about ordinary work.” He
adds, “The income tax for most of us is becoming like
the payroll tax: a “simple” tax to compute, but an
onerous one to pay. In Trump-world, things are
different. There are more forms, but fewer, if any,
taxes. And none of this may ever see any light of any
day because, in the President’s mind at least, his will
trumps the IRS and the law.” Edward McCaffery is Robert
C. Packard trustee chair in law and a professor of law,
economics and political science at the University of
Southern California. He is the author of “Fair Not
Flat: How to Make the Tax System Better and Simpler”
and founder of the People’s Tax Page. Contact him at
emccaffery@law.usc.edu; (213) 740-2567.

2. ==> Ashleigh Banfield on A&E’s ‘Live Rescue’

Veteran journalist and TV news anchor Ashleigh Banfield
is host of the brand new A&E documentary series Live
Rescue. The show places viewers in the center of the
action as first responders – such as EMTs, paramedics,
and fire fighters – bravely put their lives on the line
as they respond to emergency rescue calls and quickly
react to dangerous situations. Banfield – who hosted
law & justice programs on CNN and HLN and was a
correspondent for ABC and NBC News – can discuss the
new series, what viewers can expect from the show and
why it’s different than anything else on television.
Contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com
3. ==> Do Holiday Gatherings Feel Like Game of Thrones?

Winter is here. This weekend family and friends will be
getting together to celebrate Easter and Passover, but
in our currently divisive culture it’s easy for any
gathering to turn into the Battle of the Blackwater. To
ensure your event doesn’t devolve into an episode of
Game of Thrones, invite Joffre McClung to share 5
common sense rules to make any holiday gathering a safe
space where the 7 Kingdoms can coexist, at least for
the day. She says, “No one wants to know how much money
you make, how big your bonus was or how your stocks are
doing. And when it comes to religion, walk it, don’t
talk it!” For those who feel they need to discuss
politics, Joffre advises, “Please, just don’t. We all
need a break!” Joffre McClung has appeared on numerous
TV and radio programs and podcasts. Her latest book is
“The Heart of the Matter.” Contact her at (917)
994-0225 (TX); JMcClung@rtirguests.com

4. ==> Earth Day is Monday: Can We Stop Climate Change?

The United Nations Secretary General called climate
change a “direct existential threat.” But what does
that mean and what can we do about it? This Earth Day,
discuss the hard truths, causes and consequences of the
climate crisis’ interconnected issues with Jill Cody,
author of “Climate Abandoned: We’re on The Endangered
Species List.” Jill says the climate change crisis is
not beyond our control and she’ll share practical tips
for what listeners can keep doing, stop doing, and
start doing to combat climate change and make better
choices for the future. Cody is an editor, author,
community radio host and political activist. Contact
her at 831-293-8202; info@climateabandoned.com

5. ==> How to Reduce Your Pets’ Environmental Paw Print

People the world over are aware of how the environment
affects human health and the health of our planet.
According to author and environmental engineer Yasmin
Davar, our pups and kitties need to get on the
sustainability bandwagon for the very same reasons.
“Having a ‘green pet’ is far healthier for the planet,
as well as the pets themselves,” she says. Some
examples are using biodegradable cat litter, cleaning
up your dog’s poop, which can contaminate ground water,
and avoiding plastic food and water bowls, which break
down AND can cause health problems in your dog or cat.
“I would add using biodegradable natural dog shampoos
and conditioners, and food with healthy, natural
ingredients and reduced processing.” Yasmin is the
author of the book Our Peaceful Planet: Healing
Ourselves and the World for a Sustainable Future and
also holds a Master of International Studies in Peace
and Conflict Resolution. Contact Yasmin at
YDavar@rtirguests.com

6. ==> College Scam: Does it Matter Where You Go?

Parents these days twist themselves into knots and
sometimes commit crimes to gain admission for their
kids to attend a college or university identified as a
‘best school.’ “I have seen families fly all over the
country to tour schools, racking up expenses at the
speed of light, while their wide-eyed 17-year-olds are
trying to make monumental decisions about which campus,
which major, which city, which state, and what all of
this will look like with nary a family or friend in
sight for miles and miles,” says parenting expert Sara
Sherman. “The pressure is enormous, the costs high, and
the overwhelm palatable.” Invite Sherman to discuss how
schools are actually identified as ‘best’, whether it
really matters what college you attend, and how
employers feel about academics and job performance.
Sara Sherman, BA, MS, is a speaker, author, blogger,
coach and creator of the Create Cooperative Kids
program. As a single parent for most of her adult life,
Sara successfully raised her children and earned two
degrees all while working full-time. Contact her at
(614) 756-0571; SSherman@rtirguests.com

7. ==> The Most Explosive Place to Spring Clean: Your
Secret Hiding Place!

Lynn McPhelimy has a spring cleaning suggestion for
anyone who has a secret hiding place. “If what you have
stashed for safe-keeping (and is meant for your eyes
only) sparks fear at the thought of family or friends
accidently finding it while you’re still breathing (or
would cause you to roll over in your grave if they came
upon it when going through your things upon your
passing) it’s time to dig deep and clean things out!”
Over her 20 years as a professional life organizer,
Lynn has discovered ‘hidden treasure’ that made her
lose her breath (and her mind, at times) when helping
families sort through a deceased loved one’s things.
She’ll share stories about her ‘finds’ and tell your
listeners the most important thing to do with their
‘hideys’ if they aren’t ready to toss, delete or erase
them. Her advice could save your reputation and your
family from embarrassment, heartbreak and the need to
seek therapy. Lynn McPhelimy is the author of “In the
Checklist of Life.” Contact her at (860) 918-0709
(cell); Lynn@LynnMcP.com

8. ==> What Makes Office Affairs So Tantalizing?

9. ==> Just Like Bogie and Bacall: Older Man, Younger
Woman

Humphry Bogart was 44 and married when he met 19-year-
old Lauren Bacall. Despite their age differences,
theirs was a storied romance. But what is the
attraction for ordinary people who do the same thing?
Interview Patricia Houtz for a look at what younger
women see in older men. Houtz, who had a 30-year
relationship with a married man twice her age, will
tell you that money had absolutely nothing to do with
it. She’ll talk about the virtues older men possess
that younger men, with their clumsy hands and raging
hormones, lack. Houtz is the author of the upcoming
book “Solo By Choice.” Contact her at (775) 451-3191;
PHoutz@rtirguests.com

10. ==> What the FBI Got Right!

11. ==> Why We Should Vote for Women in 2020

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

12. ==> Why Run a Meeting People Will Dread? Do This
Instead

Chances are you’ve been to some poorly-run meetings in
your personal or professional life. Maybe those
gatherings (at work with bosses and fellow employees,
in a community setting, with clients or neighbors or
even strangers) were uninspiring or non-welcoming. Even
if you liked your fellow attendees, you couldn’t wait
to escape. So what are the secrets to having the
perfect meeting instead? One that exceeds everyone’s
expectations for productivity and progress? What needs
to be considered to make such a session happen? Find
out when you interview leadership and communication
expert Teruni Lamberg, Ph.D., author of the critically-
praised book “Conducting Productive Meetings: How to
Generate and Communicate Ideas for Innovation.” Whether
she’s talking about agendas and venues, schedules and
speakers, Q&A sessions, facilitation techniques, audio-
visuals or the food and beverages on-hand, Dr. Lamberg
will be as entertaining and informative as the meetings
she helps you envision. Contact Dr. Teruni Lamberg at
(775) 451-3086; TLamberg@rtirguests.com

13. ==> What Home Improvement and House Flipping Shows
Don’t Tell You

Those popular home improvement TV shows make it all
look so easy. A team of experts transforms dumps into
showplaces, seemingly by magic, then sell them for big
profits. But according to real estate expert Dan
Lieberman, that’s not the way it works in real life.
“They show the ‘befores’ and ‘afters’ and how much they
paid and sold the property for,” he says. “But they
don’t tell you what they paid the bank in loan costs,
all the ‘un-billed’ time involved, or about the
construction deals they get because they have a TV
show.” These shows also don’t tell you why rental
properties are better investments than buy-and-flip
properties. Dan, a long-time property renovator, will
tell your audiences how to get the most bang for their
buck by improving rental properties, and other money-
making tips. He is the author of “The Effective
Landlord: How Owners and Property Managers Can Attract
Better Tenants, Raise Rents, and Boost Their Bottom
Line in Any Market.” Contact Dan at (510) 570-1368;
DLieberman@rtirguests.com

14. ==> What’s Behind the Beatles’ Staying Power?

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

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

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

16. ==> What Your Dreams Are Trying to Tell You

17. ==> Should Kids Make Up their Own Homework?

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

18. ==> How to Stop Procrastinating . . . TODAY!

It’s so frustrating when you really want to do
something but you keep putting it off. Why do we do
this? Invite Arnoux Goran, author, speaker, and founder
of a unique health education system, to reveal the
causes of procrastination and how to permanently get
rid of it. His successful method to reprogram yourself
has been studied by the University of California,
Irvine, and shown dramatic results. Invite him to tell
your audience why having fun doesn’t necessarily mean
you’re procrastinating, how to stop judging yourself,
and the root cause of your procrastination. His new
book “The Answer: How to Change Your Life and Make Your
Dreams Come True” reveals how to release negative
emotions permanently, reprogram the unconscious mind,
and truly change your life by addressing the cause of
repeating patterns. Goran has been featured on radio
and television. Contact him at (878) 203-8231;
AGoran@rtirguests.com

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

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

20. ==> What’s in a Name? Your Fate in Life!

Sticks and stones may break our bones, but our names
can make or break our success in life. According to
name colorology expert B. P. Greycastle, the letters of
our names represent specific colors, which relate to
certain glands such as the pancreas, and energy centers
known as chakras. “I can illustrate with a vast array
of lists, facts and figures that the most famous and
successful people in practically every field owe their
success to their names,” he says. B.P. can illustrate
this on air, with astonishing accuracy. A Vietnam
veteran who studied fashion under the G.I. Bill, he
worked in the fabric and fashion industries for many
years, where he discovered the dramatic impact colors
have on people’s lives. He is the author of the book
Your Name and Colors: Key to Your Beauty, Career,
Personality, Romance and Success. Contact B.P. at (510)
570-1929; drolley@rtirguests.com

04/11/19 RTIR Newsletter: Military Trans Ban, the Voice of Abused Children, Curing Addiction

April 11, 2019

01. Military Trans Ban Takes Effect Friday
02. Psychologists Slam Trans Ban
03. The Kosher Baker Lightens Up Passover
04. For Passover – Little-Known History of Israel
05. Moby Wants to Put You to Sleep
06. Rid Your Bathroom of Toxins for Earth Day
07. Does a Merit-Based America Still Exist?
08. We Must Do More to Help Homeless Vets
09. Could Your Kid (or You) Have a Concussion and Not Know it?
10. This M.D. Can Cure Opioid Addiction without Drugs
11. WHAM! BAM! KAPOW! Female Fitness Super Hero
12. He’s the Voice of Abused Children Everywhere
13. Deceived: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You
14. When ‘for Better or Worse’ Gets REALLY, REALLY Bad
15. Expert Shares Easy Financial Fix for ‘Sandwiched’ Boomers
16. The Real Reason for Alarming Rise in Boomer Suicides
17. The ‘Decision Doctor’ Helps Solve Your Biggest Dilemma
18. Is Common Sense Dead?
19. Do a Show on How Love Conquers All
20. How Sex and Life Are Better After Your Husband is Gone
=======================================

1. ==> Military Trans Ban Takes Effect Friday

On Friday, the Trump administration’s military
transgender ban goes into effect and any transgender
service member who has not yet come out and received a
gender dysphoria diagnosis will have to hide or
suppress their gender identity if they don’t want to
risk discharge. “This horrific policy is even more
cruel than ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ because the Pentagon
explicitly told these service members it was finally
safe to come out — and now they are being targeted for
discrimination,” says Ashley Broadway-Mack, president
of the American Military Partner Association. “We
emphatically condemn this unconscionable transgender
military ban because it undermines military readiness,
destroys unit cohesion, betrays our service members and
is based on nothing more than blatant bigotry.” The
AMPA is the nation’s largest resource and support
network for the partners, spouses, families, and allies
of America’s LGBTQ service members and veterans.
Contact Ashley Broadway-Mack at
ashley@militarypartners.org

2. ==> Psychologists Slam Trans Ban

The American Psychological Association believes the
transgender ban creates a problem for the military
where non currently exists. Noting that prior to the
adoption of this policy, the U.S. military had begun to
successfully integrate transgender personnel, APA
president Rosie Philips Davis, PhD, says, “As
psychologists, we oppose discrimination that has no
basis in science. We urge the administration to rethink
this harmful policy. Based on psychological science and
practice, there is no evidence of a relationship
between being transgender and one’s ability to serve in
the military.” The American Psychological Association,
in Washington, D.C., is the largest scientific and
professional organization representing psychology in
the United States. Contact Jim Sliwa at (301) 873-3129;
(202) 336-5700

3. ==> The Kosher Baker Lightens Up Passover

4. ==> For Passover – Little-Known History of Israel

Invite journalist, award-winning author, and New York
Times op-ed contributor Matti Friedman to discuss the
founding of Israel and the forging of Israeli identity
through a little-known, real-life espionage story.
Friedman will chronicle the exploits of a ragtag unit
of Arabic-speaking Jewish spies, assembled by the
British during World War II, who went undercover in the
battle for Israeli statehood. A longtime resident of
Jerusalem himself, Friedman sets out to reframe the
story of Israel as a Middle Eastern one, freed from
Europe-centric clichés—to tell a new story about the
state’s creation that reflects a more complicated story
than the one Israel tells itself and the world. Matti
Friedman is the author of “Spies of No Country.”
Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703)
400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at
(703) 646-5188.

5. ==> Moby Wants to Put You to Sleep

Musical artist Moby is out with a new album, but you
won’t hear it on any radio station or podcast. This new
release is a sleep music album that’s just launched on
the sleep app Calm. Moby recently revealed he’s had
chronic sleep problems most of his adult life and has
spent years searching for a cure. He says he created
the music for himself when he couldn’t find any similar
music anywhere. Invite Calm co-creator Michael Acton
Smith to discuss the latest, most creative and
sometimes downright weird ways people try to get shut-
eye and how sleep apps can help sufferers (and even
stubborn children) catch some zzzs naturally. Calm is
an app for meditation and mindfulness with guided
meditations to help manage anxiety, lower stress and
sleep better. Contact Todd Brabender at (785) 842-8909;
todd@spreadthenewspr.com

6. ==> Rid Your Bathroom of Toxins for Earth Day

If you want to do something for Earth Day, why not
start with your family bathroom? So suggests eco-
interior designer Charisse Marei (pronounced More-ay),
author of the upcoming book “Eco-Conscious Home,” part
of her One Room at a time series. As she will explain,
the typical bathroom has toxins everywhere—consider
your shampoo, toothpaste, shower and even your bath
towels and washcloths that may have been contaminated
by the wrong laundry detergent. Invite Charisse on-air
to explain how to substitute healthy products for
undesirable ones you may be using, save money while you
are doing it, and even conserve water! Plus, she says
you’ll notice the uplifting effect on your brain almost
immediately. Charisse is the founder of Healthy Living
with Charisse Marei. Contact her at (610) 505-8695;
cm@charissemarei.com

7. ==> Does a Merit-Based America Still Exist?

Is America becoming a place where it’s harder to be a
self-made man or self-made woman? The latest academic
scandal in which children of celebrities and the
powerful were even cheating their way into state
schools like USC gives proof of the challenges to fair
competition in academia, politics, and Hollywood. Who-
you-know and how-much-you-have is a worsening problem
in the criminal justice system, too. Former TV reporter
and anchor Nita Wiggins lays out the case for why
America is worse off by letting nepotism and other
inequalities rule the day. During her 21-year TV
career, Nita witnessed job advancements and plum
assignments NOT being given based on merit — from
Augusta to Seattle to Dallas. She now teaches
journalism in Paris, France. Her upcoming book is
“Civil Rights Baby: My Story of Race, Sports, and
Breaking Barriers in American Journalism.” Contact her
at NWiggins@rtirguests.com

8. ==> We Must Do More to Help Homeless Vets

When America called, they answered, serving in such
places as Korean, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, Lebanon,
the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Sadly, far too
many of these men and women are currently living on the
streets or at risk for ending up there. Can’t we do
more to help them? Glen Dunzweiler, a homeless advocate
and filmmaker, says, “The lip service we get to
veterans’ support is just that. When it comes to actual
support, we come up with reasons why we can’t help.
Sure, this is a tough topic but one we cannot afford to
turn away from.” Bring Glen on your program for an eye-
opening look at America’s homeless population, the
myths we cling to about them and ways we could be doing
more to bring people off the streets into suitable
homes. Glen is also a producer, director, public
speaker and former college professor whose documentary,
“yHomeless,” can be seen on Amazon Prime. He is the
author of “Things I’ve Learned From The Homeless.”
Contact him at 702-703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

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

“Yes!” says Dr. Paul Wand. “And with spring sports
here, many parents are wondering how to keep their kids
safe from sports injuries – mostly concussion-related.”
Many parents don’t even realize that even some non-
contact sports can cause concussions in kids… like
swimming, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer,
baseball, mixed martial arts and even cheerleading! Dr.
Wand, a neurologist who specializes in concussions,
says, “Sometimes symptoms relating to a concussion
don’t show up until months or years later. And for
about 20% of the population who actually go to the ER
and undergo CT or MRI scans, they’re told they are
perfectly fine… when in reality they aren’t.” He’ll
explain how your child (or you) could have a concussion
and have no idea, what to do if you suspect a
concussion, as well as the best way to treat one. Paul
Wand, MD, PA has been a medical doctor for 35 years
specializing in the field of Neurology. His upcoming
book is “The Concussion Cure: Three Proven Methods to
Heal Your Brain.” Contact Dr. Paul Wand at (954)
743-5380; PWand@rtirguests.com

10. ==> This M.D. Can Cure Opioid Addiction without
Drugs

As the opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions,
health professionals primarily rely on drugs like
methadone to cure addiction. But Isaac Alexis, MD, says
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.” Dr. Isaac adds that
treatment must address the emotional trauma that leads
to addiction in the first place, such as childhood
abuse, in order to be successful. Plus, he can share
natural, over-the-counter remedies that can expedite
the healing process. Dr. Isaac has been featured on CBS
and Fox News as a physician media correspondent. He
served as medical director at the Department of Justice
as well as director of infection control and chair of
the quality improvement medical committee. He is the
author of “Life and Death behind the Brick and Razor-
Code Red Diamond” and the upcoming “The Seductive Pink
Crystal.” Contact Dr. Isaac at IAlexis@rtirguests.com;
(315) 935-6348.

11. ==> WHAM! BAM! KAPOW! Female Fitness Super Hero

Get out of the way Wonder Woman. Renown health and
fitness guru Adita Yrizzary-Lang is going to take you
down. She’s on a mission to unleash every woman’s
‘SuperPowers’ to lead them to their best, most powerful
and happiest life. Adita, author of “SuperPowers, A
Busy Woman’s Guide to Health and Happiness,” is a 30-
year wellness educator seen on NBC, quoted in Shape and
Fitness and known internationally. She’ll reveal the
secret formula to give busy women great nutrition,
enough exercise, fantastic sleep AND an inspired life.
This busy, single mother-of-two walks the walk –
juggling fitness with a packed schedule. Her advice
will get you leaping tall buildings in a single bound.
Contact her at (305) 874-0268; AYrizarry@rtirguests.com

12. ==> He’s the Voice of Abused Children Everywhere

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

14. ==> When ‘for Better or Worse’ Gets REALLY, REALLY
Bad

15. ==> ‘Sandwiched’ Boomers Feel the Squeeze: Expert
Shares Easy Financial Fix

With the state of health care today many people live in
fear that a life-threatening illness could wipe out
their savings, creating a financial maelstrom that
their family would never recover from. Did you know
that, if you qualify, you could receive up to 75% of
your death benefits in CASH? David Kottler, also known
as the Insurance Doctor ™, explains how selling off
that life insurance policy you or your loved one
doesn’t need any more can generate the cash to pay
hospital bills… get out of debt… or even make a cash
gift to the non-profit of their choice! How is this
possible? The little-known secret is that when you
don’t need your policy any longer you can auction it
off! Find out how! 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 about how to get that insurance policy
working for them! Contact David Kottler at (216)
532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com

16. ==> The Real Reason Alarming Rise in Boomer
Suicides

Suicide rates for Americans between 45- and 64-years
old have increased dramatically in recent years. Sandra
Matheson, a boomer herself, believes this has to do
with ongoing societal changes. “People used to remain
in the same careers for life,” she says. “Now, many
companies think they’re paying older workers too much
and they’re laying them off. In addition, they are
often being supervised by younger people. It is harder
for older employees to compete. It’s pretty
frightening.” The good news is, it’s never too late to
reinvent yourself and live your best life ever. Sandra
experienced a painful midlife divorce, retirement from
her veterinary career due to health factors and
financial hardship to find joy and success as a farmer
and rancher. And she can show you how you can, too. She
is the author of the upcoming book “Thrive After 40 ?
How to Seize Life and Grow Your Dreams!” Contact her at
info@mathesonfarms.com; (360) 220-5103.

17. ==> The ‘Decision Doctor’ Helps Solve Your Biggest
Dilemma

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

18. ==> Is Common Sense Dead?

Incivility is out of control. We are just acting ruder
and ruder. Invite Joffre McClung to share 5 humorous…
but serious… common sense rules we need to make common
again. Joffre says common sense and self-love go hand
in hand, and clearly there are a whole lot of Americans
that do not love themselves these days. Whether it’s
minding your own business or thinking before you speak,
Joffre will discuss simple rules to tame the current
rise in rude behavior, like keeping your voice down in
public. “No one needs to hear your phone conversation.
You are just not that interesting and no one needs to
hear you fighting or arguing. Can’t say something nice?
Then don’t say anything! Not everyone cares what you
think.” says Joffre. Joffre McClung has appeared on
numerous radio and TV programs including CBS TV-Austin
TX, Hay House Radio and The Joe Franklin Show. A former
media producer, independent filmmaker, and author,
Joffre is the author of “The Heart of the Matter.”
Contact her at (917) 994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com

19. ==> 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 Vargas 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 two mothers… 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. His incredible true 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 Sex and Life Are Better After Your Husband
is Gone

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

04/09/19 RTIR Newsletter: Holocaust Remembrance Day, Suicidal Kids, Stress Awareness Month

April 8, 2019

FR: Lauren Healy, Gail Snyder and Chris
Morabito,Editors, Radio-TV Interview Report Newsletter

01. THIS AFTERNOON – Dan Rather on The Big Interview
02. Will Trump Veto Yemen War Powers Resolution?
03. New Study Reveals Alarming Rise in Suicidal Kids
04. SPEED – Docuseries Explores Our Need for Speed
05. Hot Dog It’s Baseball Season!
06. 5G Network Health Hazards
07. Why Holocaust Remembrance Day Matters Today
08. Why This Psychiatrist Says Women Will Save theWorld
09. What the FBI Got Right!
10. How Parent Expectations Cause Kids Physical Pain
11. Moms and Dads Are Cheating… Their College Kids
12. Shocking Number of Homeless College Students
13. Here’s Why End-Times Are Likely to Begin This Spring
14. How to Know if You’re Addicted to Food
15. April is Stress Awareness Month
16. Is It Time to Turn Off Your Electronics?
17. Want to Become an Activist? Here’s How!
18. “My Grandfather Was the Most Interesting Man in the
World!”
19. Foster Kids’ Imaginations Without Plugging Anything
In
20. How to Love the Life You Hate
=======================================

1. ==> THIS AFTERNOON – Dan Rather on The Big Interview

Join longtime journalist Dan Rather on a media call
this afternoon to discuss the new season of his AXS
show The Big Interview. The show’s 7th season premieres
later this month and features a roster of superstars
from across the entertainment spectrum who join Rather
to candidly discuss their lives, legacies, and
incredible careers. The new season kicks off with
former Journey front man Steve Perry. Other episodes
include conversations with beloved KISS front man Paul
Stanley, pop pioneer Cyndi Lauper, and others including
Carl and Rob Reiner. To get on the media conference
call today, April 9th at 3:00 PM ET/ 2:00 PM CT/NOON
PT, contact sgrabin@axs.tv Following introductory
comments, the call will open up for a Q&A session with
Rather. After you have RSVP’d, full instructions will
be sent to you before the call takes place.

2. ==> Will Trump Veto Yemen War Powers Resolution?

The House passed a resolution last week calling for the
end of any US military support for the Saudi-led war in
Yemen, sending the proposal to the White House where it
is expected to be vetoed. The resolution, which is seen
as a rebuke of President Donald Trump’s Middle East
policies, already passed the Senate last month and its
supporters made clear their votes were also aimed at
expressing their frustrations with Trump’s continued
support for Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Salman, who has been implicated in the murder of Saudi
journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Supporters of the
resolution, like Jehan Hakim argue the US shouldn’t be
involved in the war without explicit permission from
Congress. Opponents argue the US does not have “boots
on the ground and is offering noncombat technical
assistance to Saudi Arabia. This is the first time in
the history of the nation that a War Powers Resolution
has passed the House and Senate and made it to the
president’s desk. Jehan Hakim is chair of the Yemeni
Alliance Committee, a leading grassroots group on the
issue. Contact him at hakimjehan@gmail.com

3. ==> New Study Reveals Alarming Rise in Suicidal Kids

The number of children and teens in the United States
who visited emergency rooms for suicidal thoughts and
suicide attempts doubled between 2007 and 2015,
according to a new analysis. From 300 emergency rooms
sampled, researchers tracked the number of children
between 5 and 18 who received a diagnosis of suicidal
ideation or suicide attempts each year. The findings
come as no surprise to psychiatrists, who have
witnessed the dramatic increase in childhood depression
and suicide. Invite Dr. John Huber to discuss the
alarming trend, what is fueling it, and the risk
factors involved. Dr. John Huber is the chairman for
Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit mental health
organization. He’s appeared on hundreds of radio shows
and dozens of national television programs. Contact
Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919) 377-1200.

4. ==> SPEED – Docuseries Explores Our Need for Speed

CuriosityStream’s new docuseries chronicling humanity’s
need for speed is slated to air+ on the platform later
this month. SPEED, a four-part docuseries, tells the
story of humankind’s natural desires to explore and
invent. Hosted by engineering expert Sean Riley, it
charts transportation breakthroughs throughout history
and puts Riley behind the wheel of modern machines.
Riley, who covered more than 66,500 miles for the
series, will entertain your audience and share some of
the game-changing technological marvels of the future
that will forever change the way we travel.
CuriosityStream is a global nonfiction subscription
video-on-demand streaming service. It delivers
nonfiction documentaries and series about science,
technology, history and nature. Contact John Angelo at
john@premieretv.com

5. ==> Hot Dog It’s Baseball Season!

There’s not much that’s more American than baseball and
hot dogs! According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage
Council, fans will enjoy 18.3 million hot dogs and
nearly four million sausages at ballparks this year!
Invite NHDSC President Eric Mittenthal to share which
baseball parks eat the most wieners, where sausage
sales surge, and the most interesting offerings across
the country like the Minnesota Twins’ Boomstick, a two-
foot-long beast smothered in chili, nacho cheese,
grilled onions and jalapeños that got its start with
the Texas Rangers—keying off the nickname of slugger
Nelson Cruz—who not coincidentally is now batting for
the Twins! Established in 1994 by the American Meat
Institute, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council
serves as an information resource to consumers and
media on questions related to quality, safety,
nutrition and preparation of hot dogs and sausages.
Contact Eric Mittenthal at (202) 587-4238; (404)
808-8396 or emittenthal@meatinstitute.org

6. ==> 5G Network Health Hazards

7. ==> Why Holocaust Remembrance Day Matters Today

8. ==> Why This Psychiatrist Says Women Will Save the
World

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

9. ==> What the FBI Got Right!

John Smith was an ordinary guy who spent 5 years in
public accounting, only to get caught up in the S&L
crisis during the 1980’s. As far as he was concerned
everything at his company was above board – until the
FBI came knocking! He came to realize the extent of his
employer’s wrongdoing – and that you don’t have to
commit a crime to be convicted of one. Interview John
to hear his incredible true story of perseverance and
grit. His warning to your audience is this – If it can
happen to him, it can happen to YOU. Smith worked
diligently with the FBI for years, helping to put away
the guilty people involved. Fifteen years after his
sentencing they finally admitted that he should never
have been prosecuted in the first place – and
encouraged him to apply for a Presidential Pardon! John
Smith is the author of “Embracing the Abyss” and a
keynote speaker on ethics and integrity in the
workplace and in life. Contact him at (214) 216-2199;
JSmith@rtirguests.com

10. ==> How Parent Expectations Cause Kids Physical
Pain

Some parents are obsessed with high grades, getting
their kids into the right school, and over-booking
their kids in activities and sports. David Hanscom,
M.D., says the anxiety brought about by these attitudes
and demands is directly responsible for a rise in youth
anxiety, suicide and kids being unnecessarily
medicated. It also causes kids to feel physical pain.
Dr. Hanscom will explain the connection and give
parents and caregivers a wake-up call while offering
real solutions to rid kids of stress and anxiety. The
author of “Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of
Chronic Pain,” will take parents and doctors to task,
presenting research-based evidence and information
about the direct connection between stress, anxiety and
physical pain. He’ll also explore how anxiety has led
to drug abuse, gratuitous surgeries and just plain bad-
doctoring for kids and adults. Dr. Hanscom is an
orthopedic complex spinal deformity surgeon who has
appeared on numerous shows including The Dr. Oz Show.
Contact him at dhanscom@rtirguests.com; (206) 890-1892
(WA)

11. ==> Moms and Dads Are Cheating… Their College Kids

The recent college admissions scandal has focused on
rich parents who cheated in order to get their kids
into top universities. Jane Jenkins Herlong claims that
they didn’t do their kids any favors. “Apparently, the
new norm is being dishonest in order to help your child
to succeed,” she says. “Unfortunately, this may lead to
failure since disappointments teach us skills to become
successful.” Despite growing up dirt poor on a farm in
the South, a learning disability and scoring low on her
SATs, Jane persisted and earned a college degree and
became a success in life. “Being denied opportunities
can be to our betterment; it certainly helped me
achieve dreams and goals beyond my imagination and made
me the woman I am today.” Jane is the 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. ==> Shocking Number of Homeless College Students

When you think of homelessness and hunger, images of
college students rarely come to mind. But the reality
is that 36 percent of university students and 46
percent of community college students have poor housing
situations. Worse still, 12 percent of community
college students and 9 percent of university students
are actually homeless. Glen Dunzweiler, an advocate for
the homeless, knows that some folks just don’t want to
talk about the homeless problem. It isn’t pretty but it
is pretty important. Interview Glen to learn what you
don’t know about homelessness in America and how the
education we provide youngsters is actually making the
problem worse. Glen is a filmmaker, producer, director,
public speaker and former college professor whose
documentary, “yHomeless,” can be seen on Amazon Prime.
He is the author of “Things I’ve Learned From The
Homeless.” Contact him at (702) 703-2219;
GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Here’s Why End-Times Are Likely to Begin This
Spring

People have been debating when End Times will start for
years. But according to Bible scholar Richard Ruhling,
M.D., a persuasive case can be made that they will
start with this Passover and Easter season. The author
of a book on this topic, Dr. Ruhling can explain the
real-world events to watch for that he is 95 percent
sure will kick off the Apocalypse. His ideas are based
on Christ’s last six parables. Ask Dr. Ruhling to
explain what the 9-11 Code is, what event he expects
will take place in Jerusalem, and the role the pope’s
recent visit to Abu Dhabi may play in it. Dr. Ruhling
taught Health Science at Loma Linda University and has
been on dozens of talk shows focusing on health,
current events and prophecy. Contact Dr. Ruhling at
(928) 582-8664; rruhling@rtirguests.com

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

Did you know that over 100 million people are obese in
the US alone? Food addiction is rampant in this country
and you could be addicted to food and not even know it.
It’s time for Americans to take a long hard look at
their love affair with food! “Of the 10 most common
addictions, food is definitely way up there,” says Dr.
Michael McGee, MD – a psychiatrist who blends science
with spirituality to give people back control over
their lives. Dr. McGee will show your audience how to
look at the science of habit and his “Good now, Bad
later” philosophy to help them figure out if they are
addicted to food (or anything else!) and what they can
do to gain more control over their choices. He’ll share
3 easy ways to make your eating habits healthy again –
simply by making unhealthy food not obvious,
unattractive and difficult to obtain. Of course,
reversing this process makes healthy eating easier! Dr.
Michael McGee trained at Stanford and Harvard Medical
Schools. He’s helped hundreds of patients beat their
addictions to go on and lead full lives. McGee 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

15. ==> April is Stress Awareness Month

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

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

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

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

18. ==> “My Grandfather Was the Most Interesting Man in
the World!”

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

19. ==> Foster Kids’ Imaginations Without Plugging
Anything In

When was the last time your child picked up a stick and
pretended it was a sword? Or made herself a crown out
of wildflowers? In today’s technology operated world,
how can playdough, building blocks, and books compete
with fast moving screens and virtual reality? Invite
children’s author and mother of three Rosie J. Pova to
share fun ways to engage your kids and get them away
from a computer screen. Parents will learn how to not
only pull the plug, but prompt a change in pace. Pova
is the author of several children’s books including her
latest, “Sarah’s Song.” Contact her at (214) 563-1633
(TX); rosie.pova@yahoo.com

20. ==> How to Love the Life You Hate

Many people give up when faced with adversity, but
others fight, turn their lives around and flourish.
Annie Evans has done just that and more after facing
challenges that would make most of us crumble. She’s
now on a mission to help others conquer the darkness of
depression and PTSD. Being raised by a severely
mentally-ill mom and losing two life partners is just
the tip of the iceberg. Evans will share her startling
story, and help listeners learn real strategies to
change their mindsets. They’ll learn ways to make a
major shift back to the land of happy living. Contact
Annie Evans at aevans@rtirguests.com or (310) 621-0456.