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10/31/17 RTIR Newsletter: Manufacturing Lies, College App Time, Opioid Epidemic and Jobs

October 31, 2017

01. Do Adults Enjoy Halloween More than Kids?
02. Who’s Confused about Open Enrollment? Everyone
03. Trump’s Manufacturing Lies
04. The Problem with Kevin Spacey Coming Out
05. ‘The Graduate’ Turns 50
06. Equifax Breach Still Wreaking Havoc
07. Hurricane, Nuclear Strike: When the Grid Goes Down
08. Sexual Harassment & Abuse – Lessons from Hollywood
09. It’s College Application Time – Quick Tips
10. International Caregiving Week: Unsung Heroes
11. Nearly $40B Stolen from Churches Annually
12. A Different Treatment for Opioid Epidemic: Jobs
13. Holidays Are Ideal for Starting a Biz
14. Take an International Us vs. Them Quiz
15. Hidden Dangers of Smooching Your Pooch
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1. ==> Do Adults Enjoy Halloween More than Kids?

Nearly 8 billion dollars are spent on Halloween each
year, with more spent on adults’ costumes than kids’.
Dr. Katherine Kelly says more and more adults enjoy the
ghoulish holiday, mostly for the break from their own
reality. “Simply put, Halloween has become a stress-
relieving holiday, giving people a reason to both
celebrate and to step out of the daily grind and find a
socially acceptable reason to act like kids again!”
Invite Dr. Kelly to address how Halloween has become a
billion-dollar stress-reliever and why it’s perfectly
acceptable to dress up, put on a mask, and pretend
you’re someone else tonight! Katherine Kelly, Ph.D.,
M.S.P.H. is a licensed holistic psychologist in her own
psychotherapy and consulting practice in Winston-Salem,
North Carolina. She’s the author of “Soul Health:
Aligning with Spirit for Radiant Living.” Contact her
at (336) 406-8431; kkelly@drkatherinetkelly.com or
ktkelly101@earthlink.net?

2. ==> Who’s Confused about Open Enrollment? Everyone

What’s going on with the Affordable Care Act, aka
Obamacare? Who knows? But the 2018 health insurance
Open Enrollment Period – the time when Americans can
change Obamacare health insurance plans or a join a new
plan for the upcoming year – begins tomorrow, November
1st, and there are six major changes listeners need to
understand. Howard Yeh, cofounder of HealthCare.com,
can explain the changes. He says, “The federal
government has slashed funding for different
initiatives intended to encourage and support people
enrolling in Marketplace coverage. Notably, there will
be less help available from ‘navigators’, and
government spending on Obamacare outreach and
advertising is now virtually nonexistent. This means
it’s up to consumers to actively seek out help when
signing up.” Compounding the problem, the Trump
administration cut the enrollment period from 90 to 45
days, giving consumers less time to research and make
their choices. HealthCare.com is a privately-owned
search-and-compare health insurance shopping platform
that connects consumers with its network of licensed
insurance brokers and insurance carriers. Contact
Ronald Barba at rbarba@healthcare.com

3. ==> Trump’s Manufacturing Lies

According to Robert Kuttner, while Donald Trump
promises to make American manufacturing great again,
all of his policies would do just the opposite. Invite
him to discuss the disconnect between Trump’s policies
and the interests of the people who support him. “If we
were serious about manufacturing, we’d take a much
harder line with China’s strategy of luring American
industry to move to China. And if the U.S. were truly
committed to state-of-the-art manufacturing, we would
have a large-scale commitment to rebuild our out-of-
date infrastructure. That would generate new
technologies, as well as millions of made-in-America
jobs.” He says, “A key question going forward is
whether, and when, the people who voted for Trump will
wake up and realize that he is screwing them.” Robert
Kuttner is co-editor of The American Prospect and
professor at Brandeis University’s Heller School. His
forthcoming book is “Can Democracy Survive Global
Capitalism?” Contact him at 781-736-5311;
bkuttner@brandeis.edu or @rkuttner

4. ==> The Problem with Kevin Spacey Coming Out

Actor Anthony Rapp has publicly accused Kevin Spacey of
sexual misconduct when Rapp was just 14-years old.
Spacey responded saying if he did do what Rapp alleges,
he apologizes for his “deeply inappropriate drunken
behavior.” He then used his statement to come out of
the closet, saying that he “chooses” to “live as a gay
man.” Culture columnist Ira Madison III says Spacey
choosing to come out now, to spin Rapp’s sexual-assault
allegation, is underhanded behavior worthy of his
character on House of Cards. He adds, “For Spacey to
say that he now chooses to be gay also insinuates that
it’s a decision someone can switch on and off. For him
to speak up about it now, amid these allegations,
implies that being gay is a shameful secret you must
keep hidden. Furthermore, the decision to switch it on
now after vehemently refusing to come out for years
makes the decision all the more cold and calculated. It
will absolutely overshadow Rapp’s story, which is
exactly what Spacey was counting on.” Ira Madison III
is a Culture Writer at MTV News. He is also a columnist
for GQ and his work has appeared in Variety, New York
Magazine, BuzzFeed, and other outlets. Contact him at
ira.madison@viacommix.com; @ira

5. ==> ‘The Graduate’ Turns 50

This December, the most unexpected cinematic
blockbuster of the sixties turns 50. The Graduate has
contributed a wealth of iconic images to American
popular culture. Mrs. Robinson’s status as the original
‘cougar,’ the titillation of glimpsing a hapless young
man through her shapely arched leg, and the mere
mention of ‘plastics’—all these have, over the past
half-century, become part of our vernacular. The
wedding scene that punctuates this spicy 1967 Mike
Nichols comedy is continually referenced on television
shows like The Simpsons, on the big screen, and in New
Yorker cartoons. When The Graduate was newly released,
it spoke to a generation of young people who questioned
their place in a rapidly changing world. Invite Beverly
Gray, author of “Seduced by Mrs. Robinson: How The
Graduate Became the Touchstone of a Generation,” to
discuss this cultural phenomenon, put the film in
historical context and offer new insights and newly-
revealed factoids. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703)
646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com or Megan Bonomo at (703)
646-5188

6. ==> Equifax Breach Still Wreaking Havoc

A Seattle woman says her identity has been stolen more
than a dozen times since the massive Equifax security
breach earlier this year. The woman told news outlets
she’s speaking out as a warning to others. Nick Selby,
a police detective with 20 years of experience fighting
cyber criminals, can discuss why major security leaks
are happening in greater frequency, how they affect
consumers, and steps people can take to protect their
identities, their finances and confidential information
from cyber criminals. Nick Selby regularly discusses
cybercrimes in media such as CNN, Fox News, NPR and
more. His new book is “Cyber Attack Survival Manual:
From Identity Theft to the Digital Apocalypse and
Everything in Between.” Contact John Angelo at
john@premieretv.com.

7. ==> Hurricane, Nuclear Strike: When the Grid Goes
Down

Imagine what it would be like to live with no
electricity, no internet, no cell phone reception and
no idea when any of that might return. In the wake of
Hurricane Maria, the people of Puerto Rico are living
through that nightmare and worse. Robin Burk, Ph.D.,
MBA, explains the cascade of other failures that
follows from the grid being down across the island and
why any of us could be just one hurricane, earthquake,
cyberattack or nuclear attack from North Korea from
facing similar devastation. Burk offers important steps
you can take now to plan for potential attacks and
disasters that could badly disrupt the systems we often
take for granted. Burk’s message is all the more
powerful because of who she is: She was in charge of
the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s interdependent
networks research and is an expert on network science.
The DTRA is an organization tasked with safeguarding
national infrastructure against weapons of mass
destruction. Burk has been featured in Wired, on MSNBC
and on dozens of radio shows. She is the author of the
upcoming book “How to Thrive in an Uncertain World.”
Contact her at (703) 346-4448;
robin.kowalchuk.burk@gmail.com.

8. ==> Sexual Harassment & Abuse – Lessons from
Hollywood

Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein. Amazon
Studio chief Roy Price. Screenwriter and director James
Toback. Just three of the high-profile men to be hit
with accusations of sexual harassment and assault in
recent weeks. You might have thought the casting couch
was dead and that the powerful men in Hollywood were
cleaning up their acts. But the reality is quite
different, asserts Darla Colinet. Because both men
preyed on women for years, she says, they taught their
victims and society three lessons they will never
forget. Darla will share what those lessons are along
with why it’s time to put all abusers in the hot seat
to find out why they abuse women instead of attacking
the women who come forward. A victim of domestic abuse,
Darla can share her life story and insights she gained
from talking with hundreds of other women who suffered
abuse at the hands of men. Contact her at (970)
631-2529; darla@godstransforminggrace.com

9. ==> It’s College Application Time – Quick Tips

With the first round of college application deadlines
fast approaching, students (and families) are getting
ready to make one of the biggest decisions of their
lives. Adrian Ridner can give tips about some of the
most important factors to consider when selecting a
school, and what things like graduation rates can tell
you about your true cost of college. He can also walk
through strategies for making your dream school more
affordable, even if you don’t qualify for financial
aid. Adrian is co-founder and CEO of Study.com, an
education website that helps students in kindergarten
through college excel academically, and working
professionals gain the skills they need to advance.
Contact Chandni Brunamonti at cbrunamonti@study.com

10. ==> International Caregiving Week: Unsung Heroes

People 65 and older around the globe outnumber the
entire populations of Russia, Japan, France, Germany
and Australia combined. With 30,000 people daily
turning 60 worldwide, this trend shows no signs of
slowing down for at least 10 years. Nov. 6 to Nov. 10
is International Caregiving Week, a time to recognize
the hard work and personal sacrifices caregivers make,
often without back up, appreciation or compensation.
Bring Carol-Ann Hamilton on your show not only to pay
tribute to those who keep elderly people thriving and
out of nursing homes but to help such individuals avoid
harming their own health in the process. Carol-Ann is a
former caregiver and an advocate for the beleaguered
Sandwich Generation. A fount of information, she can
offer advice on coping with systems like health care,
legal, financial, automobile and real estate. She’ll
also share how to avoid consumer service providers who
claim to reduce stress, only to make the eldercare
nightmare worse. Carol-Ann is the author of “Coping
with Un-cope-able Parents.” Contact her at (905)
822-2503; carolann@carolannhamilton.com

11. ==> Nearly $40B Stolen from Churches Annually

According to the Association of Certified Fraud
Examiners, nonprofits lose an average of 5-7 percent of
their revenues each year to fraud and theft.
Brotherhood Mutual, an insurance company specializing
in serving religious institutions, says that over $39
billion was stolen from churches in 2014, surpassing
the $35 billion churches spent on missionary work in
the same period. Certified public accountant Lisa
London, says the thieves are usually the people you
would least suspect. “Their crimes require motives,
means, and opportunity. Not much can be done about
motives,” London notes, “but churches and nonprofits
can do something about limiting the means and
opportunities!” She’ll discuss how to keep money safe
and employees and volunteers above suspicion and share
valuable tips including always having two people handle
the money, not letting the person in charge of the bank
account also have access to the donor records, and
regularly comparing the financial results to a budget.
Lisa London, CPA, is the author of “The Accountant
Beside You” series of resources which includes “Using
QuickBooks Online for Small Nonprofits and Churches.”
She’s been quoted in U.S. News and World Report and
featured on numerous national and local media outlets.
Contact her at (919) 770-3746;
lisalondon@lisalondoncpa.com

12. ==> A Different Treatment for Opioid Epidemic: Jobs

Deaths from opioid overdoses have reached epidemic
proportions, leading President Trump to declare a
national public health emergency. But according to
author James A. Stuber, they are only part of a larger
problem that economists have dubbed “deaths of
despair,” including deaths from alcohol abuse and
suicide. Despair, Stuber says, that is experienced in
communities where factories have been closed and the
jobs sent overseas. In his new book, “What if Things
Were Made in America Again.” Stuber prescribes a simple
solution: change despair to hope by bringing home the
jobs we’ve been sending to China and Mexico, through
the power of consumer choice. James A. Stuber is the
founder of Made in America Again, a movement of
consumers dedicated to rebuilding the American middle
class by buying things made in American communities.
Stuber is an attorney and entrepreneur who formerly
served as legislative assistant to a member of the
United States House of Representatives. Contact him at
(610) 608-5074; james.stuber@themadeinamericabook.com.

13. ==> Holidays Are Ideal for Starting a Biz

Starting a business just as the holidays are gearing up
may seem like a recipe for failure. But according to
business and marketing expert Claudia Newcorn, it can
be the ideal time to get started if your business will
cater to holiday shoppers. Bring her on your program to
learn why you might not want to wait until after the
New Year to start your new venture. She can also offer
five ideas of holiday-based businesses you could start
and share her list of five things to ask yourself
before you start any business at any time. Claudia is a
frequent radio talk show guest whose book, “Zipline to
Success: Fast-Track Marketing Strategies to Accelerate
Your Sales & Profits,” won a gold medal at the San
Francisco Book Festival. Reach her at (209) 204-0502;
Claudia@ZiplineToSuccess.com

14. ==> Take an International Us vs. Them Quiz

You probably don’t realize it but as an American, you
are automatically doing some things that people in
other countries will find odd. You’ll find out what
they are—and get some laughs—when author Susanna
Janssen takes a more lighthearted approach to Us vs.
Them traveling style. For example, will your listeners
know which two countries besides the U.S. do not use
the metric system? Or how the rest of the world writes
the month, day and year and why getting this wrong on
your way to Cuba could cost you $100? Do you know why
many foreigners think Americans don’t know how to use a
knife and fork? Susanna will have you saying vive la
difference. She is a newspaper columnist and the author
of “Wordstruck!: The Fun and Fascination of Language.”
Reach her at (707) 272-1351; sjanssen106@gmail.com

15. ==> Hidden Dangers of Smooching Your Pooch

People love their dogs and often kiss them on the
mouth. But did you know that smooching your pooch could
lead to you getting gum disease if your dog has it?
It’s true. Gum disease may not seem like a sexy topic,
but there’s still a lot your audience does not know
about this silent disease including how communicable it
is, notes Jeanne Dockins, who appears in the
documentary “Say Ah: The Cavity in the Health Care
System.” Jeanne will explain how gum disease lowers the
body’s immune system and makes diabetes, heart disease,
Alzheimer’s, and cancer worse. What is more, people
with gum disease who undergo knee or hip replacement
surgery or receive an organ transplant are at increased
risk for postoperative infection. Jeanne, RN, BSN,
spent more than three decades as a surgical nurse at a
level I trauma center. She can share how to prevent
developing gum problems. Contact her at (419) 960-5460;
jdockins@gmail.com

10/26/17 RTIR E-zine: Great Pumpkins, Holiday Travel Tips, BRCA Debates

October 26, 2017

01. Gold Star Mom – Change the Conversation
02. Now That’s a Great Pumpkin!
03. Haunted Houses Go High-Tech
04. Pet Costumes Are Huge this Halloween
05. Great Halloween Show – Are Ghosts Real?
06. Your Moustache Can Make a Difference
07. Are Women Children of a Lesser God?
08. Nearly $40B Stolen from Churches Annually
09. Fight Fake News – News Consumers’ Movement
10. Tick, Tock: Expert Holiday Travel Tips
11. 5 Things to Know Before Choosing a College
12. The New BRCA Debate
13. Military Brat Shares Pre-War Vietnam Tales
14. October Is National Pet Wellness Month
15. 10-Steps to Rate Your Mate
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1. ==> Gold Star Mom – Change the Conversation

Cindy Sheehan, whose son was killed in Iraq, made
headlines and rejuvenated the peace movement in 2005
when she camped out outside then-President George W.
Bush’s ranch in Texas. She said in an interview just
published by The Daily Beast: “Trump has proven himself
to be a loose cannon who doesn’t seem to have very many
social graces. But Bush was no better. I wish the
conversation was about the barbarism of war and, in
this instance, why are there special ops forces in
Niger? Where is the movement to oppose U.S. wars,
instead of liberal hand wringing over botched messages
of condolence? She says, “I feel like we Gold Star
Mothers, or families, are honored as long as we expound
the company line: as long as we take our Gold Star pins
and just grieve in silence. My grief was exploited by
Democrats and Republican alike to score political
points and win elections. And the wars I swore to stop
are still going, and have expanded dramatically.”
Contact her at cindysheehanssooapbox@gmail.com

2. ==> Now That’s a Great Pumpkin!

Talk about a great pumpkin! In Carefree, Arizona this
week, master pumpkin sculptor Ray Villafane and his
team are carving up a massive 672-lb pumpkin! Grown in
a four-by-30-foot flower bed in Fullerton, California
over the course of 84 days, Villafane is transforming
the pumpkin this week for the annual Enchanted Pumpkin
Garden. What is he creating? And how is he doing it?
Dubbed “The Michelangelo of pumpkin carving” by Martha
Stewart, Villafane has carved for the President at the
White House and even holds two Guinness Book World
Records. Villafane is well-known for his talents
working with sand, snow, and yes, pumpkins. He won the
Food Network Pumpkin Challenges in 2008, 2009, and
2010. Contact Tracy McCormick at (310) 766-7560 or Gina
Kaegi at (480) 488-3686.

3. ==> Haunted Houses Go High-Tech

Thinking about a trip to a haunted house this
Halloween? No matter where you live you’re bound to
find a house of horror to scare the bejeebers out of
you. Invite Amber Arnett-Bequeaith of America Haunts to
talk about some of the scariest spots across the
country this Halloween. At the Asylum in Denver, what
begins as a tour transforms into an escape room
escapade with technology making everyone feel trapped.
At the Bates Motel in Pennsylvania, you’ll find more
pyrotechnics than a Kiss concert; the customer favorite
is the creepy Headless Horsemen. And at the Dent
Schoolhouse in Cincinnati, the horrifying tale of a
killer janitor is alive with Hollywood quality sets.
“We are talking high budget 4D, virtual reality sets
combined with actors and artists whose scare tactics,
costuming and makeup set the trends in Hollywood,” says
Amber. “If you haven’t been inside a haunted house in a
while, you just might implode from fright!” Amber can
talk about the popularity of high-tech haunted houses,
where the scariest ones are, and the behind-the-scenes
wizardry that takes place to creep out the crowds. With
more than 28 haunted attractions nationwide, America
Haunts delivers fear-based entertainment to more than a
million thrill-seekers annually. Contact Amber Arnett-
Bequeaith at (816) 842-4280; amber@fullmoonprod.com

4. ==> Pet Costumes Are Huge this Halloween

Instagram, Twitter and Facebook will be full of
Halloween selfies this year, but for many, the
picture’s not complete without their pet, in costume of
course. “More and more dog- and cat-owners are treating
their pets like surrogate kids. And what proud parent
doesn’t enjoy a good photo op?” says David Sprinkle,
research director for Packaged Facts. Sprinkle will
share recent costume trends and run down the top
costumes. He says, “Dogs and cats aren’t the only pets
wearing costumes this Halloween. Guinea pigs and
rabbits are also getting in on the action! Plus, many
towns and cities host annual Halloween puppy parades
and costume contests — a fun chance to show off your
furry friend and be inspired by other people’s pets.”
Packaged Facts, a division of Market Research,
publishes market intelligence on a wide range of
consumer market topics, including consumer demographics
and shopper insight. Contact Daniel Granderson at (240)
747-3000; dgranderson@marketresearch.com

5. ==> Great Halloween Show – Are Ghosts Real?

Ghosts and goblins are all over the place this time of
year, but is there really such a thing as a ghost? What
are the signs someone from the other side is trying to
communicate with you? Can you actually develop psychic
abilities? Are there more spirits around on Halloween?
Ask psychic medium Vincent Genna, a veteran ghost-
buster! Vincent is available to provide fun, on-air
readings and offer some haunting insight from those who
have already crossed over. Vincent Genna is a triple
power psychic – a psychic with the knowledge and
experience of a licensed psychotherapist, and the
personality of a showman. He’s appeared on Coast to
Coast AM, Hay House Radio, and many other radio shows
around the country. Contact Emily Maloney at (661)
255-8283; emily@steveallenmedia.com

6. ==> Your Moustache Can Make a Difference

Movember is almost here! It’s the month when a little
facial hair goes a long way. This November the Movember
Foundation will once again ask men of all types of
follicles to grow a stash to raise awareness and money
for prostate and testicular cancers as well as men’s
mental health and suicide prevention. Men start
Movember 1st clean-shaven and grow only a moustache for
the month. Men and women can also commit to move every
day during Movember, or host a Movember event. Groups
of all kinds are encouraged to participate, from
offices to gyms and schools. Started in 2003, the
Movember movement has grown to be a truly global one,
inspiring support from over 5 million ‘Mo Bros’ and ‘Mo
Sistas.’ Contact Shanetta McDonald at (310) 450-3331;
shanetta.mcdonald@movember.com

7. ==> Are Women Children of a Lesser God?

The topic of sexual misconduct by abusive men in
positions of power is in the headlines daily lately.
What causes this behavior?
Why do people choose to be silent instead of speaking
up? Marina Shakour Haber says, “Fear! And it goes back
to the Bible, where woman was made from man and for the
man, and is there to serve him. Now it’s in our DNA,
both male and female.” According to Marina, the world
is in a state of imbalance causing disturbances and
inequality everywhere, including climatic ones.
“Underlying cause of imbalance is fear and we are a
society run by fear,” she says. “There must be a
balance of both male/female or positive/negative energy
to create a forward and upward movement. The imbalance
in energy causes stagnation and requires both to change
by joining forces.” Marina Shakour Haber specializes in
energy balances and is the author of “Dream A Better
Dream: Change Your Mind to Save the World.” Contact her
at (973) 725-0017; marina.shakour@gmail.com

8. ==> Nearly $40B Stolen from Churches Annually

9. ==> Fight Fake News – News Consumers’ Movement

Suzanne Nossel, executive director of PEN America, says
there’s always been a problem with fraudulent news but
it’s now compounded by social and political divisions.
She says, ultimately, the power of fake news is in the
minds of the beholders — namely, news consumers. “The
fight against fake news will hinge not on inculcating
trust in specific sources of authority, but on
instilling skepticism, curiosity, and a sense of agency
among consumers, who are the best bulwark against the
merchants of deceit.” Nossel says consumers need new
tools to sort through choices and make informed
decisions about where to invest their attention and
trust. “We need a news consumers’ equivalent of the
venerable Consumers Union that, starting in the 1930s,
mobilized millions behind taking an informed approach
to purchases, or the more recent drive to empower
individuals to take charge of their health by reading
labels, counting steps, and getting tested for risk
factors.” PEN America is a leading human rights and
free expression organization. Nossel is a featured
columnist for Foreign Policy magazine and has published
op-eds in the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times
and dozens of other outlets. Contact her at (646)
779-4810; (646) 779-4811.

10. ==> Tick, Tock: Expert Holiday Travel Tips

If you want to get away for the holidays this year,
it’s time to get planning. The holidays are the busiest
travel Orbitz Travel expert Keith Nowak can offer
insider tips on how to save money and save your sanity!
Last year, the number of Americans who traveled for the
holidays reached an all-time high with more than 103
million people. This year, with Thanksgiving falling on
Nov. 23, earlier than usual, we may see all new record
travel numbers. Keith can discuss the best days to fly
for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day, the
least expensive days to book flights, the latest trends
in holiday travel such as “family destination
holidays,” tips for getting through airport security as
quickly and smoothly as possible, and tips for
traveling with kids. Contact John Angelo at
John@premieretv.com.

11. ==> 5 Things to Know Before Choosing a College

With the first round of college application deadlines
fast approaching this fall, students (and families) are
getting ready to make one of the biggest decisions of
their lives. Adrian Ridner can give tips about some of
the most important factors to consider when selecting a
school, and what things like graduation rates can tell
you about your true cost of college. He can also walk
through strategies for making your dream school more
affordable, even if you don’t qualify for financial
aid. Adrian is co-founder and CEO of Study.com, an
education website that helps students in kindergarten
through college excel academically, and working
professionals gain the skills they need to advance.
Contact Chandni Brunamonti at cbrunamonti@study.com

12. ==> The New BRCA Debate

If you learned you or someone you love had a gene
associated with cancer, would you consent to have
healthy tissue removed as a preventative? After
Angelina Jolie went public with her prophylactic
mastectomy (having her healthy breasts removed), many
women with the same BRCA gene had their breasts removed
so they would not live in fear of getting breast
cancer. But is this a good idea? Jeanne Dockins, RN,
BSN, who spent more than three decades as a surgical
nurse at a level I trauma center, says research
suggests otherwise. For October’s Breast Cancer
Awareness Month, there is no better time to discuss the
myth that having a positive BRCA gene test makes women
at high risk for breast cancer. Jeanne says women with
the BRCA gene have a genetic predisposition for breast
cancer but a woman’s lifestyle, attitudes, external
environment, and beliefs determine if the gene will be
turned on. Distressed by the numbers of women having
their healthy breasts removed at her hospital, Jeanne
wrote a short story, “The Breast Cancer Gene Dilemma.”
It contains resources to inspire women to do their own
research and make an informed decision prior to having
their breasts removed. Contact her at (520) 343-0222;
jdockins@gmail.com

13. ==> Military Brat Shares Pre-War Vietnam Tales

From age 10 to 12, Sandy Hanna lived in Vietnam with
her family where her father—a colonel—was stationed in
the early 1960s. She has some fascinating stories to
tell about what it was like to be a kid living in
French luxury at a time when politics and intrigue
resided between plot and counterplot in Saigon, which
was then known as the Paris of the Orient; she touches
on an area not covered by Ken Burns’ recent documentary
yet her stories are currently attracting interest from
multiple movie producers. Sandy is the author of the
upcoming book, “The Ignorance of Bliss: An American Kid
in Saigon,” a book she promised her now deceased father
she would write after he gave her an expose written by
his Vietnamese counterpart. The expose has explosive
revelations about the Diem regime that came into power
with support from the United States in violation of the
Geneva Accord; a regime that was anti-American. Sandy
is an experienced guest who holds a master’s degree in
education and was a designer and marketing and sales
director for Sesame Place. Reach her at (908) 361-1843;
sndyhanna@yahoo.com

14. ==> October Is National Pet Wellness Month

October is National Pet Wellness Month but it might
just as well be called National Pet and Human Wellness
Month. That’s because the time we invest in helping our
pets to lead healthier lives also leads to a health
boost in our own lives. Carlyn Montes De Oca, an expert
on animal and human health, shares three ways we can
help our pet’s health and our own at the same time!
She’ll encourage listeners to take a play break with
their cats and dogs, to eat healthy food with them and
to walk with them. Carlyn says, “People who live the
longest are not going to the gym; they are walking.
People who have a pet tend to walk more than those that
don’t and that is a boon to your heart health and your
pet’s overall health and happiness.” Carlyn is the
author of the award-winning “Dog as My Doctor, Cat as
My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to a Healthy, Happy
and Extraordinary Life.” She is also the founder of The
Animal-Human Health Connection, which focuses on
bringing awareness to the many powerful ways that
animals enhance human health, happiness, and longevity.
Contact her at (415) 306-1853 or
cmdo@AnimalHumanHealth.com

15. ==> 10-Steps to Rate Your Mate

We all know people who keep winding up in relationships
that go nowhere, or who fall for the wrong person time
and time again. Some people think they’ve found their
perfect match and suddenly, without warning, discover
their relationship is in shambles. What went wrong?
Beatty Cohan says, “Chances are the signs were there
all along. They just didn’t know what to look for!”
Invite her to share a 10-step, fail-safe formula,
already successfully used by thousands of men and women
around the world for assessing who’s right or wrong for
you BEFORE committing to any serious relationship.
Beatty Cohan nationally-recognized psychotherapist, sex
therapist, speaker, columnist for the Huffington Post,
Thrive Global, DivorceForce and Three Tomatoes. She’s a
national radio and television expert guest and the host
of Ask Beatty on the Progressive Radio Network. Her
latest book is “For Better, for Worse, Forever:
Discover the Path to Lasting Love.” Contact her at
(941) 914-3063 (cell); BeattyCohan.msw@gmail.com

10/24/17 RTIR E-zine: Western Wildfires, Weinstein Whistle Blowers, War Tales

October 24, 2017

01. On Bowe Bergdahl
02. Trump is Tarnishing Military Brass
03. Why Western Wildfires Are Increasing
04. ABC News Journalist Martha Raddatz
05. It’s National Bologna Day!
06. Lessons from Hollywood Sex Scandals
07. Blowing the Whistle on All Weinsteins
08. Firsthand Look at Wine Country Devastation
09. Nearly $40B Stolen from Churches Annually
10. Protect Your Credit After Equifax Hack
11. Expert Help for Holiday Travel Planning
12. Holidays Are Ideal for Starting a Biz
13. Simple Math Secrets for Successful Futures Trading
14. Military Brat Shares Pre-War Vietnam Tales
15. Psychic: Halloween & Spirits
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1. ==> On Bowe Bergdahl

Matthew Hoh just wrote the piece “Bowe Bergdahl:
Traitor to American Exceptionalism and White
Supremacy,” which states: “Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl’s
guilty plea begins the end of this phase of an
embarrassing, sad and morally absurd saga of American
history. Sergeant Bergdahl, who was dismissed from the
Coast Guard because of mental illness, [was] recruited
into the Army in spite of such issues, and then sent to
the frontlines of Afghanistan where he walked away from
his base and was captured, kept as a prisoner, and
tortured by the Taliban for nearly five years, has been
offered almost no compassion, sympathy or forgiveness
by large swaths of the American public, political
classes, veterans and the media. …” Matthew Hoh is a
member of the advisory boards of Expose Facts, Veterans
for Peace and World Beyond War. In 2009 he resigned his
position with the State Department in Afghanistan in
protest of the escalation of the Afghan War by the
Obama Administration. He previously had been in Iraq
with a State Department team and with the U.S. Marines.
He is a senior fellow with the Center for International
Policy. Contact him at matthew_hoh@riseup.net

2. ==> Trump is Tarnishing Military Brass

Military historian and foreign-policy analyst Max Boot
says the President’s ‘generals’ are serving the country
at the expense of the reputation of its armed forces.
“The extent to which U.S. President Donald Trump relies
on retired Marine Gen. James Mattis as his secretary of
defense, retired Marine Gen. John Kelly as his White
House chief of staff, and active-duty Army Lt. Gen.
H.R. McMaster as his national security advisor is
unprecedented. The extent to which these generals feel
compelled to lend their stars and their gravitas to
save the president from suffering political damage for
his own screw-ups should disturb anyone who cares about
the future of the American armed forces.” Max Boot is
the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick senior fellow for national
security studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.
His forthcoming book is “The Road Not Taken: Edward
Lansdale and the American Tragedy in Vietnam.” Contact
him at @MaxBoot or Maria Ory at (202) 728-7318;
maria.ory@foreignpolicy.com

3. ==> Why Western Wildfires Are Increasing

Leroy Westerling says there’s been a one thousand
percent increase in western wildfires in the past
decade, and he attributes that to climate change. “We
have a really diverse set of ecosystems across the
western United States, even within forest areas and
they have different sensitivities to increasing
temperatures and changes in the timing of spring. The
places that have shown the largest increases linked to
those changes in spring timing and warmer temperatures
are places where the forests have historically been
pretty cool and wet. The warming that we’ve experienced
[has] kicked them up into a different regime where they
can burn more often. The dry season in the summer gets
longer when you melt the snow out earlier and you have
more evaporation driving fuel aridity that can increase
fire.” Leroy Westerling is co-director of the Sierra
Nevada Research Institute at the University of
California. Last year he wrote the piece “This year’s
wildfires are bad. Climate change will make future ones
worse” for the Guardian. Contact him at
leroy.westerling@icloud.com; @leroywesterling

4. ==> ABC News Journalist Martha Raddatz

National Geographic will premiere “The Long Road Home,”
an eight-part series on Nov. 7. It’s based on the New
York Times best-selling book by Martha Raddatz and
tells the story of April 4, 2004, when a small platoon
of soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division out of Fort
Hood, Texas, was ambushed in the Baghdad suburb of Sadr
City — a day that would come to be known in military
annals as “Black Sunday.” Invite Raddatz to discuss the
series, why she wrote the book, and what it was like to
see the story become a scripted series. Martha Raddatz
is ABC News’ chief global affairs correspondent and co-
anchor of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.” She
has covered national security, foreign policy and
politics for decades – reporting from the Pentagon, the
State Department, the White House and conflict zones
around the world. Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703)
646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell) or Megan Bonomo at
(703) 646-5188

5. ==> It’s National Bologna Day!

It’s the meat with a first name, beloved by chefs such
as Michael Symon and David Chang and enjoyed around the
country for breakfast, lunch or dinner. “Bologna is an
American classic that links us back to our childhoods,”
says Eric Mittenthal, president of the National Hot Dog
and Sausage Council (NHDSC). “No matter how it is
served, it is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.” Invite him
to share anything and everything about bologna
including how it’s made, the different regional styles,
and even bologna recipes from famous chefs! The NHDSC
is a project of the North American Meat Institute. The
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 Mittenthal at (202) 587-4238; (404) 808-8396 or
emittenthal@meatinstitute.org, @MeatVP

6. ==> Lessons from Hollywood Sex Scandals

7. ==> Blowing the Whistle on All Weinsteins

Harvey Weinstein got away with sexually harassing young
starlets for years. He continued his behavior even as
his company quietly settled multiple lawsuits. Even NBC
reportedly buried the story. Sadly, there are powerful
men like him in all industries and they are still out
there preying on less powerful women. Meanwhile, women
are often afraid to speak up, fearing that they will
not be believed when they are reporting the bad
behavior of influential men. Leadership expert Andro
Donovan has advice for men and women who want to blow
the whistle on men like Harvey Weinstein who think they
are entitled to sex with whomever they please because
they can make or break someone’s career. Andro is the
author of “Motivate Yourself: Get the Life You Want,
Find Purpose and Achieve Fulfilment,” published by a
subsidiary of Wiley. Contact her at +4407711238410;
andro@trend.co.uk;andro@androdonovan.com Skype:
andro.donovan1

8. ==> Firsthand Look at Wine Country Devastation

Wildfires in Sonoma and Napa counties in California
have left a brutal path of burned-out homes and
businesses, hitting the wine growing industry hard.
Susie Selby, owner and winemaker at Selby Winery in
Healdsburg in Sonoma, has had a front-row seat ever
since wildfires broke out all around her. Susie can
discuss why she stayed when her community was
voluntarily evacuated, the terror that has taken place
and the heroes that emerged as well as the chaos that
ensued as she and other vintners tried to keep the
grape harvest going. She can also address the economic
impact the devastation is going to have on the area,
the entire wine industry and even perhaps, the effect
on your favorite wine. Susie, who has an MBA from
George Washington University, is one of the few women
to own and operate a winery in the U.S. She has made
wine for Robert Redford, Dan Marino and a former
president. Reach her at (707) 975-0988;
selby@selbywinery.com

9. ==> Nearly $40B Stolen from Churches Annually

10. ==> Protect Your Credit After Equifax Hack

Nearly half of Americans may have had their information
stolen in the massive Equifax data breach. Making
matters worse, the hackers had a two-month lead on
consumers trying to protect their credit and personal
information. Invite Patricia Davis, a former corporate
finance and banking executive who manages her own
financial services firm, to share what the hack tells
us about the U.S. credit system and eight steps your
listeners can take now to protect their credit. She’ll
discuss why and how you should lock down your credit
reports, change your passwords and more. Davis holds an
MBA from Stanford, a master’s degree in personal
financial planning from Golden Gate University and a
certificate from Georgetown University’s Stonier
Graduate School of Banking and Finance. She is the
author of the upcoming book “Going Broke Is No Joke.”
Reach her at (301) 249-2261 or
davisfinancial373@msn.com

11. ==> Expert Help for Holiday Travel Planning

The holidays are the busiest travel time of the year —
and probably the most stressful. Travel expert Keith
Nowak (from the leading travel website Orbitz) can
offer insider tips on how to save money and save your
sanity! Last year, the number of Americans who
traveled for the holidays reached an all-time high with
more than 103 million people. This year, with
Thanksgiving falling on Nov. 23, earlier than usual, we
may see all new record travel numbers. Keith can
discuss the best days to fly for Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year’s Day, the least expensive days
to book flights, the latest trends in holiday travel
such as “family destination holidays,” tips for getting
through airport security as quickly and smoothly as
possible, and tips for traveling with kids. Contact
John Angelo at John@premieretv.com.

12. ==> Holidays Are Ideal for Starting a Biz
Starting a business just as the holidays are gearing up
may seem like a recipe for failure. But according to
business and marketing expert Claudia Newcorn, it can
be the ideal time to get started if your business will
cater to holiday shoppers. Bring her on your program to
learn why you might not want to wait until after the
New Year to start your new venture. She can also offer
five ideas of holiday-based businesses you could start
and share her list of five things to ask yourself
before you start any business at any time. Claudia is a
frequent radio talk show guest whose book, “Zipline to
Success: Fast-Track Marketing Strategies to Accelerate
Your Sales & Profits,” won a gold medal at the San
Francisco Book Festival. Reach her at (209) 204-0502;
Claudia@ZiplineToSuccess.com

13. ==> Simple Math Secrets for Successful Futures
Trading

Conventional technical analysis was getting Richard A.
Fell nowhere in commodity futures markets. When he
learned to distinguish between association and cause
and affect he was able to crack the mathematical code.
He says, “Prices move in predictable and measured
steps. Simple mathematics is the key!” Invite Fell to
share the secrets he’s learned and help listeners
understand trends, consolidations, and breakouts to
know what to buy, when to sell, and how to predict the
future. Richard A. Fell is the author of “Back to the
Futures: The Remarkable Power of Simple Mathematics in
Futures Trading.” Contact him at (412)351-1428;
richfell@aol.com

14. ==> Military Brat Shares Pre-War Vietnam Tales

15. ==> Psychic: Halloween & Spirits

What are the signs someone from the other side is
trying to communicate with you? Can you actually
develop psychic abilities? Are there more spirits
around on Halloween? Ask psychic medium Vincent Genna,
a veteran ghost-buster! Vincent is available to provide
fun, on-air readings and offer some haunting insight
from those who have already crossed over. Vincent Genna
is a triple power psychic – a psychic with the
knowledge and experience of a licensed psychotherapist,
and the personality of a showman. He’s appeared on
Coast to Coast AM, Hay House Radio, and many other
radio shows around the country. Contact Emily Maloney
at (661) 255-8283; emily@steveallenmedia.com

10/19/17 RTIR E-zine: Mass Shootings, Fighting Fake News, Alzheimer’s Prevention

October 19, 2017

01. Trump’s Widow Call Shows Graceless Incompetence
02. Another Mass Shooting: Would You Survive?
03. How to Fight Fake News – News Consumers’ Movement
04. ABC News Journalist Martha Raddatz
05. Puerto Rico Recovery Update
06. No More Harvey Weinsteins
07. Firsthand Look at Wine Country Devastation
08. The Equifax Breach & Your Tax Refund
09. Put the Fun Back in Football: Tailgating
10. Saving for Retirement? Don’t!
11. Even Smart People Fall for Scams
12. Promising Alzheimer’s Prevention Therapy
13. Uber Driver is Not a Career
14. It’s National Pet Wellness Month
15. Trump/Tillerson – The Mensa Challenge
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1. ==> Trump’s Widow Call Shows Graceless Incompetence

Steve Chapman says Donald Trump’s phone call Tuesday to
the widow of a soldier killed in action in Niger
shouldn’t surprise anyone. “Trump didn’t mean to come
off as a clueless oaf, but he can’t help himself. His
conduct in disaster areas betrays an inability to
understand or feel the pain of other people. Watching
him blunder about, you get the idea Trump has never had
to deal with problems that couldn’t be solved by
borrowing money, spending money or boasting and
blustering. His gilded life fed his egomania but gave
him no insight into the strains and struggles that most
people face each day — much less the devastation of
losing a loved one in a military battle or a natural
disaster.” He adds, “In situations like these, Trump’s
graceless behavior is embarrassing. But it’s perfectly
in character.” Steve Chapman is a columnist and
editorial writer for the Chicago Tribune.
His syndicated twice-a-week column on national and
international affairs appears in some 50 papers across
the country. He has appeared on numerous TV and radio
news programs including CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly
News, NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, and National Public
Radio’s Fresh Air, Talk of the Nation and On Point.
Contact him at schapman@chicagotribune.com;
@SteveChapman13

2. ==> Another Mass Shooting: Would You Survive?

A gunman opened fire at a business park in Maryland on
Wednesday, killing three and leaving two others
fighting for their lives. It appears the shooting was
targeted and comes on the heels of the horrific mass
shooting in Las Vegas just weeks ago. Former British
Army Officer Chris Bird has some lessons to share as
well as questions to ask ourselves: What should we do
if we found ourselves caught in a mass shooting? Can
you ever be prepared for chaos or to remain calm as one
unfolds? How can we always be aware of our surroundings
without feeling paranoid? Bird can talk about the two
options you have: to run or hide and if you choose the
latter, what distinguishes cover from fire from
concealment. Bird is the author of “Surviving a Mass
Killer Rampage” and a former San Antonio Express-News
crime reporter. Contact him at (210) 308-8191;
cjbird@satx.rr.com

3. ==> How to Fight Fake News – News Consumers’
Movement

Suzanne Nossel, executive director of PEN America, says
there’s always been a problem with fraudulent news but
it’s now compounded by social and political divisions
that undercut the traditional ways in which truth
ordinarily prevails. She says, ultimately, the power of
fake news is in the minds of the beholders — namely,
news consumers. “The fight against fake news will hinge
not on inculcating trust in specific sources of
authority, but on instilling skepticism, curiosity, and
a sense of agency among consumers, who are the best
bulwark against the merchants of deceit.” Nossel says
consumers need new tools to sort through choices and
make informed decisions about where to invest their
attention and trust. “We need a news consumers’
equivalent of the venerable Consumers Union that,
starting in the 1930s, mobilized millions behind taking
an informed approach to purchases, or the more recent
drive to empower individuals to take charge of their
health by reading labels, counting steps, and getting
tested for risk factors.” PEN America is a leading
human rights and free expression organization. Nossel
is a featured columnist for Foreign Policy magazine and
has published op-eds in the New York Times, Washington
Post, LA Times and dozens of other outlets. Contact her
at (646) 779-4810; (646) 779-4811

4. ==> ABC News Journalist Martha Raddatz

5. ==> Puerto Rico Recovery Update

Tom Lewis is managing Puerto Rico’s emergency response
and recovery efforts for multiple federal agencies.
Lewis can discuss the current recovery situation in
Puerto Rico, the three relief phases and when power
will be restored to the island. Lewis can talk about
sustainable technologies in the region and what it will
take to rebuild a more resilient Puerto Rico. Tom Lewis
is president of Louis Berger’s U.S. division. Since
Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands, Louis Berger has deployed more than 300
staff and independent contractors on the ground.
Contact Todd Brabender at (785) 842-8909;
todd@spreadthenewspr.com

6. ==> No More Harvey Weinsteins

7. ==> Firsthand Look at Wine Country Devastation

8. ==> The Equifax Breach & Your Tax Refund

In all the discussions about the Equifax data breach
here’s one danger you probably haven’t heard about yet;
it’s one that won’t hit you until you file your income
tax return and learn that your filing has been rejected
because identity thieves have already filed a
fraudulent return in your name—and pocketed your
refund! As tax and financial expert Abby Eisenkraft
will explain, this situation is a double whammy: your
identity has been stolen and soon the IRS will be
coming to you for the money. Let Abby guide you through
the signs of tax-related identity theft, and what you
have to do to fight back. Frequently quoted by the
press, she is one of the leading experts on IRS
problems and how to avoid them. Contact her at (347)
598-0111; abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

9. ==> Put the Fun Back in Football: Tailgating

Football has been caught in the middle of the current
culture wars. Players are kneeling, the president is
complaining, fans are booing, and team owners are
anxious, but we think there may be something everyone
can agree on when it comes to Sunday afternoon games:
there’s nothing controversial about tailgating. Whether
hanging out in the stadium parking lot of your favorite
college or NFL sports team, you want your tailgate set-
up to be the envy of everyone walking by. Peter
Lincoln, one of the two brothers who run The American
Tailgater company, can share five products no serious
tailgater should be without—everything from
championship-winning “secret” seasonings to the best
flag to fly so no one can miss your location and a
watch capable of timing eight recipes at once. The
American Tailgater is one of the country’s leading
tailgating outfitters. Contact Peter at (888) 215-1490;
Peter@americantailgater.com

10. ==> Saving for Retirement? Don’t!

According to Robb Hill, “Many retirees and pre-retirees
have a firm grip on an empty bag! The pension plans
that many are looking forward to will not be there when
they come to collect. Many public and private pensions
nationwide are underfunded. People are living longer.
For many people; retirement is a myth and they know
it.” Hill says, “People don’t plan to fail, many just
fail to plan.” Invite him on your show and learn the
five critical mistakes many will make, without even
knowing it, and why trying to save your way to
retirement shouldn’t be your goal. Robb Hill is an
independent financial advisor, speaker and the author
of “Ask the Right Questions, Get the Right Answers: For
Sound Financial Retirement Planning.” Contact him at
(773) 765-4491; mailto:robb@rhillenterprisesinc.com

11. ==> Even Smart People Fall for Scams

No matter what time of year, scammers are busy working
to come up with new ways to take your money. Interview
Bill Francavilla to learn the latest financial scams
and why even intelligent people fall for them.
Francavilla spent 30 years in the financial services
industry and he knows exactly how the bad guys’ operate
to push your greed and fear buttons. He’ll reveal the
top six scams going on right now and how to protect
yourself from them. He’ll also offer sobering
statistics: did you know that after being fired, 44
percent of financial advisors are working for another
company within a year or that scam artists steal more
than $100 billion from Americans each year? Francavilla
is the author of the upcoming book “The Madoffs Among
Us: Make Better Financial Decisions and Protect Your
Future.” He’s a CFP and former senior vice president,
director of Wealth Management for Legg Mason who has
extensive media experience. Contact him at (757)
870-4590; mailto:wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

12. ==> Promising Alzheimer’s Prevention Therapy

More than 5 million Americans are currently living with
the memory-robbing disease known as Alzheimer’s.
Moreover, their numbers are expected to reach nearly 14
million by 2050. But what if there was something you
could do to prevent this dreaded disease? And what if
no one was telling you about it? There is such a
therapy and you can interview one of the pioneers.
According to Michael Morgan, his research shows strong
evidence of the promise of craniosacral therapy in the
treatment of at-risk people and those in the early to
mid-stages of dementia. He’ll explain what craniosacral
therapy is (it’s also being used by NFL players, and
children with autism) and ways it can increase
longevity. Morgan is the author of “The BodyEnergy
Longevity Prescription: How CranioSacral Therapy Helps
Prevent Alzheimer’s and Dementia While Improving the
Quality of Your Life.” Contact him at (312) 543-4719;
media@bodyenergy.net

13. ==> Uber Driver is Not a Career

Did you know that half of all new college grads end up
underemployed in positions that do not require a degree
(think Uber driver)? No one wants that to happen to
their kid—especially with all their college debt—nor to
have their recent grad take up permanent residence in
their basement. Diane Huth can help. She teaches
millennials all the self-branding skills they need to
find good jobs using a six-step system. Diane, a
marketing and branding guru who teaches at two
universities, demystifies the black hole of the online
application process, sheds light on using social media
to gain the job-hunting advantage and discusses
networking skills most new grads don’t even think about
acquiring. For students still in college, she’ll
explain the one essential step they need to take well
before graduation that can give them a critical edge.
Diane became an accidental career expert while teaching
marketing to college students when she discovered that
they lacked basic skills for finding a professional job
and getting hired fast. She is the author of “BRAND
YOU! To Land Your Dream Job: A Step-by-Step Guide to
Find a Great Job, Get Hired & Jumpstart Your Career.”
Contact her at (210) 601-7852;
mailto:diane@BrandYouGuide.com

14. ==> It’s National Pet Wellness Month

15. ==> Trump/Tillerson – The Mensa Challenge

President Donald Trump recently bragged that he could
beat Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on an IQ test.
Trump’s response was motivated by reports that
Tillerson had called him a moron. Mensa, which bills
itself as “the high IQ society,” is now offering to
give both Trump and Tillerson an IQ test. “American
Mensa would be happy to hold a testing session for
President Trump and Secretary Tillerson,” Charles
Brown, the group’s communications director, says.
Neither Trump nor Tillerson has publicly responded to
Mensa’s offer for testing, but maybe you should have
your own Mensa challenge! Think you know the smartest
person in your group? There are upwards of 200
intelligence tests that may qualify a person for
admission to Mensa. The IQ tests are administered by
psychologists and a number of school districts across
the United States. Contact Charles Brown at (817)
607-0060, ext. 5512;
mailto:CommunicationsDirector@americanmensa.org

10/17/17 RTIR E-zine: Harvey Hypocrisy, Halloween and Spirits, BRCA Gene Dilemma

October 17, 2017

01. Kneeling Players Are Ruining Football
02. GOP’s Harvey Hypocrisy
03. Weinstein, Women & Corporate Culture
04. ‘The Graduate’ Turns 50‘
05. Psychic: Halloween & Spirits
06. Equifax Hack: Protect Your Credit
07. Educators Say Politicians Should Go Back to School
08. 5 Things You Need to Know Before Choosing a College
09. Beware Home Repair Scams
10. America’s Vets Need Your Help
11. Stop Asking Why Abused Women Stay
12. The BRCA Gene Dilemma
13. Rate Your Mate Before It’s Too Late
14. How to Stay Optimistic in Depressing Times
15. Do You Have the Courage to Run Away?
=======================================

1. ==> Kneeling Players Are Ruining Football

Robert Ehrlich says kneeling NFL players are out-of-
touch and ruining fans’ emotional attachment to
football. He writes, “An overwhelming majority of
Americans view the flag and anthem as symbols of
freedom, sacrifice, and opportunity, cherished values
albeit pursued by an imperfect country and people.
Here, fans do not interpret the kneeling as an exercise
in speech, but rather a very public snub aimed at
unifying symbols.” As players continue to kneel and the
president tweets, Ehrlich says fans are booing in
stadiums across the country. “In tangible terms, it
concerns whether fans will continue to rearrange their
lives in order to accommodate professional football.
That this decision has become a close call for a
percentage of the paying customers spells trouble for a
wildly successful commercial operation that was, until
recent years, the proverbial goose that laid the golden
egg.” Robert Ehrlich is a Washington Examiner
columnist, partner at King & Spalding, and author of
three books, including the recently released “Turning
Point.” He was governor of Maryland from 2003-2007.
Contact him at (202) 626-9710 (DC); rehrlich@kslaw.com

2. ==> GOP’s Harvey Hypocrisy

Harvey Weinstein was a big Democratic political donor,
and journalist
Walter Shapiro says Republicans, devoid of any sense of
shame, are gleefully playing guilt-by-association
bingo. “For the Republicans — with Trump in the White
House — to portray the Democrats as uniquely solicitous
of sexual predators assumes that the typical American
voter is an amnesiac with the intellect of a dead
flashlight battery. What is needed here, as in so much
else in politics, is a sense of proportion. Instead, we
have a lynch-mob atmosphere where every Democrat who
ever attended a private screening of a Harvey Weinstein
movie is vulnerable to GOP attack.” He adds, “It seems
ludicrous to imply that Democrats are somehow to blame
for the loutish behavior of Harvey Weinstein. Being
responsible for their own conduct in a do-nothing
Congress seems to be enough of a daunting challenge for
today’s legislators.” Walter Shapiro is a columnist for
Roll Call. He’s covered the last 10 presidential
elections and worked for USA Today, The Washington
Post, Time, Newsweek, Salon and many more publications.
He lectures in political science at Yale and has
written several books. Contact him at
waltershapiro@ymail.com; @MrWalterShapiro.

3. ==> Weinstein, Women & Corporate Culture

Invite Nancy Parsons to discuss her perspective on
Weinstein’s epic fall from glory. “Clearly, Weinstein
lacks empathy and seems to demonstrate traits as an
egotist rule-breaker. He’s undoubtedly motivated by
power, competition, amusement and hedonism.” Parsons,
who specializes in cutting-edge psychological
assessments for executive coaching, says, “My research
has found that women tend to be worriers while men are
more ego-driven. This translates to women who struggle
to speak up when aggression is used, and tells us, to a
great extent, why many women stay silent when they are
harassed or bullied.” Nancy Parsons is the author of
“Fresh Insights to End the Glass Ceiling.” She is
president of CDR Assessment Group which measures the
personality strengths, risk factors and the motivation
of executives. Contact Morgan Canclini-Mitchell at
(817) 944-1071; morgan@twopr.com

4. ==> ‘The Graduate’ Turns 50

5. ==> Psychic: Halloween & Spirits

6. ==> Equifax Hack: Protect Your Credit

7. ==> Educators Say Politicians Should Go Back to
School

Kids are back in school and both Congress and the U.S.
Department of Education have been busy working on
measures that many educators say threaten public
education. Protesting the rhetoric and actions coming
out of Washington, and pressing instead for research-
based policies and democratic ideals, over 200
education deans have released “Our Children Deserve
Better: A Call to Resist Washington’s Dangerous Vision
for U.S. Education.” Kathy Schultz, dean of the School
of Education at the University of Colorado, Boulder
says, “It is imperative that we change the direction
our country is going in terms of supporting schools and
school systems that serve our children well. As a
country, we have lost sight of the role of public
schools as a democratizing force in this country. We
continue to move toward privatizing K-12 education and
teacher education at our peril.” Schultz is currently
completing a book on distrust and educational change.
Contact her at Katherine.schultz@colorado.edu;
@kathyschultz22

8. ==> 5 Things You Need to Know Before Choosing a
College

9. ==> Beware Home Repair Scams

Home repair is one of the top scams in America and Bill
Francavilla says homeowners affected by recent
hurricanes and wildfires are sitting ducks for
scammers. “Hundreds of so-called home repair experts
will be knocking on the doors of the people impacted
offering bona fide—and bogus—offers to get their homes
back to live-able condition, and many people, including
smart ones, won’t know the difference.” Francavilla
spent 30 years in the financial services industry and
he knows exactly how the bad guys’ operate to push your
greed and fear buttons. He’ll reveal the top home
repair scams and how to protect yourself from them.
Francavilla is the author of “The Madoffs Among Us:
Make Better Financial Decisions and Protect Your
Future.” He’s a CFP and former senior vice president,
director of Wealth Management for Legg Mason who has
extensive media experience. Reach him at (757)
870-4590; wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

10. ==> America’s Vets Need Your Help

Every day in the U.S. 50,000 military veterans
experience homelessness and 21 vets commit suicide.
These are men and women who have given their all for
their country and deserve a better, smoother process
when they transition from the armed forces to civilian
life. To help them (and their families) take advantage
of all the services that are available to them
interview Jennifer Hammond. She wrote “101+ Resources
for Veterans: The Ultimate Resource Guide” with
participation from the nonprofit group A Hero
Foundation. Jennifer is passionate about helping
veterans, having been adopted as a teenager by a
military family. A SiriusXM radio host, Jennifer has
brought veterans issues to light while interviewing
seven congressmen on Capitol Hill for the Veterans
Legislative Forum, the Veterans Homelessness Forum, and
the Military Family Housing Forum. She can discuss
organizations all military families should know about
and what we need to do to end homelessness among
veterans. Reach her at (202) 345-2343;
jhammond@ttrsir.com

11. ==> Stop Asking Why Abused Women Stay

Many people wonder why women who are being verbally,
physically or mentally abused by their boyfriends and
husbands continue to stay with their abusers. Find out
why women continue on in horrific relationships by
interviewing Darla Colinet in October, for National
Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Darla got married at
18 and stayed married to an abusive husband for 13
years. Afraid for her life and the lives of her two
young sons after her husband choked her into
unconsciousness at one point, Darla waited for her
husband to come home with a shotgun in her hand.
Fortunately, he did not come home at that time and she
eventually fled to two different safe homes and out of
state after her husband sent people to find her. Darla
can share her life story and insights she gained from
talking with hundreds of other women with your
audience. Now happily married to a man who treats her
well, she can also discuss the conversation every
parent should have with their young daughters to
heighten their awareness of the dangers of charismatic
but deadly boys and men. Reach her at (970) 631-2529;
darla@godstransforminggrace.com

12. ==> The BRCA Gene Dilemma

13. ==> Rate Your Mate Before It’s Too Late

14. ==> How to Stay Optimistic in Depressing Times

With bad news bombarding us at all hours and the world
seemingly going crazy, how can we manage to maintain a
sense of optimism? There is an easy, often overlooked
solution to erase stress and have fun — it’s called
exercise, says Sharkie Zartman. As a professor,
Sharkie has taught or coached more than 40,000 students
and athletes in the areas of health, fitness and
sports. “I have noticed many positive physical changes
in my students, but more importantly, mental and
emotional changes from adding exercise to their
lifestyles. But in order for people to exercise, it has
to be fun,” she says. Sharkie Zartman was one of the
top 25 all-time volleyball players at UCLA, and is a
former member of the USA National Volleyball Team. She
hosts the weekly radio program Sharkie’s Pep Talk on
Healthy Life.Net Radio and is the author of six books
including her latest, “Have Fun Getting Fit: Simple
Ways to Rejuvenate Your Mind and Body.” Contact her at
(310) 379-1869 or (310) 415-0190;
Sharkiezartman@yahoo.com

15. ==> Do You Have the Courage to Run Away?

Have you ever wanted to just chuck it all and run away?
Lucetta Zaytoun says it’s time to let go of what is not
serving you anymore. “If you have it’s because that
job, situation or relationship isn’t working for you.
If you do run away, it means you are actually running
back to you, and then you have the opportunity to
recreate that relationship, job or situation in a way
that does work for you.” Lucetta says, “Most people
think running away is weak and cowardly, but the truth
is it takes a lot of courage to walk away. Gather up
your bravery and give yourself permission to run. This
could be the season of a new you.” Lucetta Zaytoun is
an international speaker, coach and the founder of Your
Life in Bold, llc. She’s the author of “It’s Already
Tomorrow Here: Never Underestimate the Power of Running
Away.” Contact her at (919) 450-8944;
lucettazaytoun@gmail.com

10/12/17 RTIR E-zine: Climate Plan, Cyber Breaches, Cryptocurrency

October 12, 2017

01. Trump Axes Climate Plan as the World Burns
02. Hollywood, Harvey and Who Knew?
03. Trump/Tillerson – The MENSA Challenge
04. Have You Been Cyber-Breached?
05. Stop Asking Why Abused Women Stay
06. Nat Geo – The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman
07. 84% of Puerto Rico Still Without Power
08. Cryptocurrency and BitCoin Explained
09. What’s Your Glass Ceiling?
10. The BRCA Gene Dilemma
11. Could Lifestyle Habits Be Affecting Weather?
12. Are We Raising Mass Murderers?
13. How to Survive a Mean Teacher
14. After DACA, He Wants to Inspire Dreamers
15. Take an International Us vs. Them Quiz
=======================================

1. ==> Trump Axes Climate Plan as the World Burns

Journalist Alexander Kaufman writes, “Wildfires are
raging through California’s wine country. Flooded homes
in Houston, Texas, are still rotting. Puerto Ricans are
languishing in darkness, collecting drinking water from
streams. And South Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands
were still picking through the rubble, as yet another
hurricane made landfall over the mouth of the
Mississippi River. Scientists say the frequency and
severity of natural disasters like these are linked to
climbing global temperatures. But the Trump
administration on Tuesday announced plans to repeal the
United States’ only major policy to combat climate
change.” Invite Kaufman, a climate, environment and
business reporter at HuffPost, based in New York, to
discuss how the Environmental Protection Agency is
being dismantled and why. Email him at
alexander.kaufman@huffingtonpost.com. You can reach him
by encrypted email at alexanderckaufman@protonmail.com
or direct message him on Twitter @AlexCKaufman for his
phone number on Signal.

2. ==> Hollywood, Harvey and Who Knew?

Harvey Weinstein, one of the most prodigiously
successful producers of his generation, was publicly
accused this week of being a serial sexual predator,
with more than a dozen prominent actors coming forward
to say they’ve been the target of his harassment and
assault. Some say it was an open-secret for decades,
but others in the industry say they were shocked by the
news. Tom Gagliano says “The casting couch has been
around since movies began. What’s changed, is that it’s
more difficult to keep this kind of secret today,
especially with social media.” Gagliano adds, “And it’s
not just about sex, it’s all about control and power.”
He’ll discuss whether it’s fair to assume others knew,
how so many victims could stay quiet for so long, and
why just one person standing up can make a difference.
Tom Gagliano, MSW, is a mentor, speaker and the author
of several books including “Don’t Put Your Crap in Your
Kid’s Diaper.” Contact him at (732) 266-4952;
gags17285@aol.com

3. ==> Trump/Tillerson – The MENSA Challenge

President Donald Trump bragged on Tuesday that he could
beat Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on an IQ test.
Trump’s response was to reports that Tillerson had
called him a moron. MENSA, which bills itself as “the
high IQ society,” is now offering to give both Trump
and Tillerson an IQ test. “American Mensa would be
happy to hold a testing session for President Trump and
Secretary Tillerson,” Charles Brown, the group’s
communications director, says. Neither Trump nor
Tillerson have publicly responded to Mensa’s offer for
testing, but maybe you should have your own MENSA
challenge! Think you know the smartest person in your
group? There are upwards of 200 intelligence tests that
may qualify a person for admission to Mensa. The IQ
tests are administered by psychologists and a number of
school districts across the United States. (Contact
Charles Brown at (817) 607-0060, ext. 5512;
CommunicationsDirector@americanmensa.org

4. ==> Have You Been Cyber-Breached?

Cyber security breaches seem to be occurring with
alarming frequency lately. Consumer credit agency
Equifax revealed that a cyber security hack exposed
financial information for 143 million U.S. consumers.
This follows high-profile security leaks at Yahoo and
Verizon that also compromised customers’ personal
information. Nick Selby, a police detective with 20
years of experience fighting cyber criminals, can
discuss why major security leaks are happening in
greater frequency, how they affect consumers, and steps
people can take to protect their identities, their
finances and confidential information from cyber
criminals. Nick Selby regularly discusses cybercrimes
in media such as CNN, Fox News, NPR and more. His new
book is “Cyber Attack Survival Manual: From Identity
Theft to the Digital Apocalypse and Everything in
Between.” Contact John Angelo at john@premieretv.com.

5. ==> Stop Asking Why Abused Women Stay

6. ==> Nat Geo – The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman

Why do some people rise to power and others do not? Why
do we fall in love — not just with romantic partners
but with friends and strangers? How has our need to
share beliefs built human culture? National
Geographic’s new series The Story of Us with Morgan
Freeman takes viewers on a global journey to meet with
people from different cultures whose lives are shaped
in surprising ways by different fundamental forces,
exploring themes that unite us all. Each of the six
hour-long episodes will explore a single fundamental
force or topic: freedom, peace, love, social division,
power and rebellion. Along the way Freeman meets and
speaks with powerful world leaders, ordinary people
with extraordinary stories and everyone in between.
Invite executive producer James Younger to discuss the
show, as well as his previous projects which include
The Story of God with Morgan Freeman. Contact Johanna
Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com or
Megan Bonomo at (703) 646-5188

7. ==> 84% of Puerto Rico Still Without Power

The majority of Puerto Rico remains in the dark and
Federal officials privately admit there is a massive
shortage of meals in Puerto Rico three weeks after
Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Imagine what it
would be like to live with no electricity, no internet,
no cell phone reception and no idea when any of that
might return. In the wake of Hurricane Maria, the
people of Puerto Rico are living through that nightmare
and worse. Robin Burk, Ph.D., MBA, explains the cascade
of other failures that follows from the grid being down
across the island and why any of us could be just one
hurricane, earthquake, cyberattack or nuclear attack
from North Korea from facing similar devastation. Burk
offers important steps you can take now to plan for
potential attacks and disasters that could badly
disrupt the systems we often take for granted. Burk’s
message is all the more powerful because of who she is:
She was in charge of the Defense Threat Reduction
Agency’s interdependent networks research and is an
expert on network science. The DTRA is an organization
tasked with safeguarding national infrastructure
against weapons of mass destruction. Burk has been
featured in Wired, on MSNBC and on dozens of radio
shows. She is the author of the upcoming book “How to
Thrive in an Uncertain World.” Contact her at (703)
346-4448; robin.kowalchuk.

8. ==> Cryptocurrency and BitCoin Explained

We hear the term bitcoin bandied about, but many people
don’t know what the word means or how that technology
works. Just this week, Wall Street Journal reported
that the first blue-chip Wall Street company, Goldman
Sachs, is preparing to trade in the controversial
bitcoin space. L.A. attorney, JR Lanis, can explain the
rapid development of cryptocurrency and how it works.
Lanis, who’s completed major transactions in this
space, says this “futuristic” technology could, and may
very well soon, change the way money is exchanged for
just about anything and everything. He’ll discuss how
this technology is evolving and what the impact of the
implementation of it will be. JR Lanis is an
experienced securities and M&A attorney and partner at
the international law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath
LLP. Contact Cherie Kerr at (714) 550-9900;
cherie@kerrpr-execuprov.com or (714) 271-2140 (cell) or
Shannon Dugger at (303) 619-3949; Shannon@kerrpr-
execuprov.com

9. ==> What’s Your Glass Ceiling?

Just because you are not a woman or a minority does not
mean there isn’t a glass ceiling over your head—an
invisible barrier that prevents you from being more
successful at work. Leadership experts Roe and Don
Polczynski, Jr. say that nearly all of us have such
personal glass ceilings and when the companies we work
for ignore them their own corporate glass ceiling
becomes thicker too. With a recent Gallup survey
suggesting that 67% of American workers don’t care
about their company’s mission, it’s time to listen to
Roe and Don as they discuss what individuals can do to
take a hammer to their personal glass ceiling and what
management can and must do to help them crack it.
Increasingly employees want to feel that their boss
listens to them and treats their problems as their
problems. A more empathetic workplace is not an option,
Roe and Don say, but a requirement. The couple have
developed a life’s formula to help people break through
their glass ceilings and reach their ideal future. It
is contained in their book, “Changing Your Equation.”
Reach Roe and Don at (315) 368-8661;
RoeandDon@ChangingYourEquation.com

10. ==> The BRCA Gene Dilemma

11. ==> Could Lifestyle Habits Be Affecting Weather?

Weather catastrophes are very unforgiving, and very
powerful, but are we hopeless in the face of these
weather disasters? Can we do anything to prevent future
incidents from occurring or at least from becoming more
frequent and more forceful? Galit Goldfarb, the founder
of The Guerrilla Diet & Lifestyle Program, says there
are! She’ll explain how human behavior is bringing on
such catastrophes and how a few simple changes to
lifestyle and eating habits can have significant
influence on the weather and our planet. Goldfarb says,
“It’s incredible how small changes can have a major
impact on the world around us. Galit Goldfarb started
The Guerrilla Diet Bootcamp in 2015 with the mission of
making education-based healing available around the
globe in an affordable, efficient and engaging way.
Today, her company helps people from all walks of life
learn and understand the best way to move towards a
healthier lifestyle not only for themselves but also
for our planet. Contact Galit Goldfarb at
galit@galitgoldfarb.com

12. ==> Are We Raising Mass Murderers?

In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Stephen
Paddock’s brother Eric speculated, “something went
wrong in his head.” But what precisely was it? Paddock
reportedly was prescribed anti-anxiety medication this
summer, and though it’s unclear why or if he was taking
them at the time of the shooting, Emily Slingluff says
it’s worth noting. “Who takes psychiatric drugs? People
who are depressed and unhappy. Happy people do not want
to commit mass murders.” Whether lawmakers pass
stricter gun laws or not, Slingluff says another way to
attack the problem is to teach better parenting skills.
“The formative years are called that because they’re
formative. Parents are the main influence, directly or
indirectly, on their kids and play a huge role in
whether children grow up depressed or happy with life.”
Emily Slingluff is the author of “Peace”, “Parenting
without Punishment” and “A Present to the Newborn.”
Contact her at (757) 428-6167; emilyslingluff@aol.com

13. ==> How to Survive a Mean Teacher

Teaching, according to multiple lists, is one of the
top 20 stressful jobs available and is often ranked in
the top five of the worst careers in America! The
stress of dealing with children, the constant scrutiny
of parents and administrators, and pressure for
improved scores weigh heavily on the shoulders of both
beginning and veteran teachers. For some, the result is
an attitude and teaching personality that leaves
students and their parents cold, afraid, and dreading
the year ahead. Dee Rodgers, an educational veteran of
more than 30 years, can discuss ways parents and their
children can survive the classrooms of negative
teachers. Rodgers spent 27 years in the classroom and
served another four as a campus administrator. She is
currently employed as a Special Education Teacher in
Texas and is the author of “Renew Your Teaching Spirit:
Help for Teachers Struggling to Stay in the Classroom.”
Contact her at (979) 665-7590; dee@deerodg.com

14. ==> After DACA, He Wants to Inspire Dreamers

Now that the Trump administration says it will do away
with the DACA program, many immigrants who came to
American illegally with their parents are in jeopardy
of deportation—including hundreds of thousands who live
in the Houston area who are also coping with Hurricane
Harvey’s devastation. Wanny Huynh whose own parents
emigrated from Vietnam 34 years ago when he was 8,
wants to give them hope using his own life story and
the lessons he learned as fodder. He’ll tell your
listeners that when his parents attempted to flee
Vietnam for Cambodia, he and his 10-year-old brother
were separated from the family by the Khmer Rouge.
During that two-month separation, he and his brother
wandered around looking for their mother before being
taken in by a soldier whose wife treated them like
child slaves. Wanny will share his parents’ journey to
America as well as how at 32 he ended up broke and
homeless after the real estate crash before studying
other successful people and pulling himself back to
independence. Wanny’s latest book is “Hope: The Path to
Happiness, Opportunity, Prosperity and Enjoyment.”
During the month of September, he is donating all
profits from its sale to Hurricane Harvey relief
efforts. Reach him at (651) 398-4677 or
Wannyh27@msn.com

15. ==> Take an International Us vs. Them Quiz

10/10/17 RTIR E-zine: Businesses and Politics, BRCA Hysteria, Retirement Redo

October 10, 2017

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

[fname] Businesses and Politics, BRCA Hysteria,
Retirement Redo

01. Country Music’s Gun Culture
02. Veteran Journalist – Fake News & Objectivity
03. Leave Christopher Columbus Alone
04. The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman
05. Today is World Mental Health Day
06. Should a Business Take a Political Stand?
07. Hurricane Clean-Up: Water = Mold
08. Are Men Brain-Damaged? Are Daughters the Antidote?
09. Online Dating for Your Home
10. Saving for Retirement? Don’t!
11. How to Be a Leader in Uncertain Times
12. Can the U.S.’s Biggest Problems Be Solved?
13. Did Angelina Jolie Cause BRCA Hysteria?
14. Rate Your Mate Before It’s Too Late
15. Pets and Health: Yours & Theirs
=======================================

1. ==> Country Music’s Gun Culture

In the wake of the Las Vegas attack at the Route 91
Harvest Festival, the culture of country music and its
relationship with guns has come under a lot of scrutiny
as policymakers, the media, pundits, and just ordinary
people try and make sense of this senseless act of
violence. Kurt Bardella can discuss the issue. He says,
“Missing from the current conversation is a real effort
to understand the underlying emotions and sentiments
behind the so-called gun culture of country music. I’ve
spoken to a number of country music artists this week
who are trying to find a way to be a productive and
positive part of this conversation without experiencing
a Dixie Chicks-like backlash.” Kurt Bardella is a
political commentator and the creator and publisher of
the @MorningHangover, a daily country music email tip-
sheet. Contact him at KB@endeavorstrategies.com;
@KurtBardella

2. ==> Veteran Journalist – Fake News Objectivity

The press is under attack from the White House as never
before with Donald Trump railing against “fake news”
and bypassing the media to tweet messages directly to
his followers. Veteran journalist Marvin Scott can
comment on the state of media today and how journalists
maintain their objectivity, especially when covering
polarizing stories. He’ll also share stories that have
stuck with him personally over his 50 years as a
journalist — from political scandals to local tragedies
and triumphs to absurdities. An 11-time Emmy Award
winner and member of the New York State Broadcasters
Hall of Fame, Scott has interviewed six presidents and
top Hollywood celebrities, visited the front lines of
war in the Middle East and Asia, and witnessed the rise
of America’s space program. His latest book is “As I
Saw It: A Reporter’s Intrepid Journey.” Contact Kristi
Hughes at (856) 489-8654, ext. 322;
kristi@smithpublicity.com

3. ==> Leave Christopher Columbus Alone

Yesterday was Columbus Day but not everyone was
celebrating. Police were guarding a statue of
Christopher Columbus around the clock in New York, and
Indigenous Peoples’ Day replaced Columbus Day in cities
ranging from Portland, Maine, to Los Angeles,
California. Invite Matt Lewis to discuss the war on
Columbus, and why he thinks it’s unfair to trash the
holiday. “Some people simply don’t like this nation or
its history. They believe that it is impossible to
build a good society on a rotten foundation. So rather
than attempting to reform this country and improve it,
they want to tear it down—one dead white guy’s statue
at a time.” He adds, “It is ironic that the Columbus
Day holiday was originally seen as a victory for a
minority group. Italian Catholics, who had been
discriminated against, achieved their goal—despite the
fact that there was a movement to celebrate Leif
Erikson as the first European to reach America.” Matt
Lewis is a senior columnist at The Daily Beast, a CNN
political commentator, and the author of “Too Dumb to
Fail.” Contact him at MattLewis01@Gmail.com;
@mattklewis

4. ==> The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman

Why do some people rise to power and others do not? Why
do we fall in love — not just with romantic partners
but with friends and strangers? How has our need to
share beliefs built human culture? National
Geographic’s new series The Story of Us with Morgan
Freeman takes viewers on a global journey to meet
people from different cultures whose lives are shaped
in surprising ways by different fundamental forces,
exploring themes that unite us all. Each of the six
hour-long episodes will explore a single fundamental
force or topic: freedom, peace, love, social division,
power and rebellion. Along the way Freeman meets and
speaks with powerful world leaders, ordinary people
with extraordinary stories and everyone in between.
Invite executive producer James Younger to discuss the
show, as well as his previous projects which include
The Story of God with Morgan Freeman. Contact Johanna
Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com or
Megan Bonomo at (703) 646-5188

5. ==> Today is World Mental Health Day

The theme of the World Health Organization’s World
Mental Health Day this year is mental health in the
workplace. Globally, more than 300 million people
suffer from depression, the leading cause of
disability. More than 260 million are living with
anxiety disorders. Many of these people live with both.
A recent WHO-led study estimates that depression and
anxiety disorders cost the global economy $1 trillion
(U.S.) each year in lost productivity. Invite Dr.
Christine Adams to discuss the many ways mental health
impacts the workplace, why employees hesitate to share
mental health issues with bosses or coworkers, and how
to deal with an employee or boss who may suffer mental
issues. Dr. Christine Adams has been a practicing
psychiatrist for 40 years. She’s co-author of “Living
On Automatic: How Emotional Conditioning Shapes Our
Lives and Relationships,” based on a groundbreaking new
concept of personalities and relationships. Contact her
at christine@doctorchristineadams.com

6. ==> Should a Business Take a Political Stand?

Executives fear that taking a stand on President
Trump’s policies will be risky, but research suggests
their fears are misplaced. There’s a growing roster of
c-suite executives who believe that taking a stand in a
divided political climate is good for business, good
for the communities they serve, and good for the nation
and world at large. “While not every company is
comfortable taking public stands on tough social,
political, environmental, and governance issues, we
know that being a good corporate citizen produces
business benefits well beyond the profit line,” says
Lynne Filderman, executive producer of COMMIT!Forum,
this week’s gathering of corporate responsibility (CR)
and sustainability practitioners. She says the “brands
taking stands” trend is gaining traction and is worthy
of attention, regardless of a company’s size or
approach toward the practice of corporate citizenship.
She says new research shows that playing it safe in
contentious political times is creating greater risk
for organizations that choose not to maintain a stance
on difficult social issues. Conversely, she adds,
companies that do take a stand must walk their talk
with an internal culture that reflects their external
messaging. Contact Carrie Butler at (412) 897-6177

7. ==> Hurricane Clean-Up: Water = Mold

As clean-up continues in the south after two
devastating hurricanes, there’s an invisible threat
that residents will neither understand nor respect and
Dr. John Trowbridge says they will die … slowly.
“Here’s the simple story of the tragedy: people will be
exposed to fungal/moldy growth for weeks/months/years
in their homes and offices, they will come down with a
wide variety of illnesses and will be seen and
inadequately treated by ‘organ-specific’ doctors who
fail to understand that serious illness is taking hold
and will slowly destroy their lives.” Trowbridge has
spent his career researching and treating diseases
associated with internal infections of yeast and
fungus. He diagnoses and treats “deep blood fungus”
that appears to explain “the inexplicable diseases” —
cancers of all kinds, leukemia, low blood counts,
immune dysfunction syndromes, RA, lupus, MS, sudden
kidney failure, worsening diabetes, and many more.
Trowbridge practices in Houston and has hosted
nationally syndicated and local radio programs. He’s
the author of “The Yeast Syndrome.” Contact him at
(832) 472-3683 (cell); fixpain@earthlink.net

8. ==> Are Men Brain-Damaged? Are Daughters the
Antidote?

Here’s a rarely-mentioned quirk about men that will
generate plenty of response from your audience. Award-
winning behavioral expert James I. Bond says, “Everyone
thinks they understand men. But what if you missed
something, so subtle and yet so profound, it will
change your understanding of what men are REALLY like?”
From presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama to
Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mark
Twain to Paul McCartney, even Supreme Court justices
and CEOs of major corporations, the influence of
daughters on men is often more profound than most
people realize. But the real reason daughters have so
much influence may surprise you. James I. Bond is an
award-winning behavioral management specialist and
author of “The Secret Life of Fathers (2nd Edition),”
an unexpected guide to understanding men and fathers.
Bond writes for Forbes.com and appears as a frequent
radio talk show guest. Contact him at (805) 405-9899
(CA); jbond@TheFatherDaughterProject.com

9. ==> Online Dating for Your Home

Online dating has become a mainstream way to find the
perfect mate so it’s no surprise that finding the
perfect buyer for your home could work the same way.
Andrew Smith says, “Sexy web appeal is your home’s new
curb appeal! Someone searching for a mate on eHarmony,
Match.com or Tinder likely wouldn’t ask you on a date
if they are not attracted to your profile. Similarly,
potential buyers won’t view (or buy) your home, if they
aren’t turned on by your home’s online presence.”
According to the National Association of Realtors, the
first step most buyers take is searching for properties
online. In fact, 51 percent of home buyers found the
perfect match and purchased a home they found online.
One in five homebuyers made an offer before even seeing
the home in person! Invite Lisa and Andrew Smith to
share a revolutionary new concept to help people sell
their homes faster and for more money and learn how to
avoid 7 costly mistakes most home sellers make. Lisa
and Andrew Smith have sold more than 1,000 homes. They
have appeared on numerous radio programs and are the
authors of “Swipe Right Matchmaking 101: Finding the
Perfect Mate for Your Home.” Contact them at (979)
777-7677; andrew@nocallleadgen.com

10. ==> Saving for Retirement? Don’t!

According to Robb Hill, “Many retirees and pre-retirees
have a firm grip on an empty bag! The pension plans
that many are looking forward to will not be there when
they come to collect. Many public and private pensions
nationwide are underfunded. People are living longer.
For many people; retirement is a myth and they know
it.” Hill says, “People don’t plan to fail, many just
fail to plan.” Invite him on your show and learn the 5
critical mistakes many will make, without even knowing
it, and why trying to save your way to retirement
shouldn’t be your goal. Robb Hill is an independent
financial advisor, speaker and the author of “Ask the
Right Questions, Get the Right Answers: For Sound
Financial Retirement Planning.” Contact him at (773)
765-4491; robb@rhillenterprisesinc.com

11. ==> How to a Be Leader in Uncertain Times

Change and uncertainty—along with complexity and
responsibility—come standard with leadership. Whether
it’s a reorganization, mergers or natural disaster,
leadership expert Brenda K. Reynolds says, “Learning
how ‘to be’ when the answers are unclear is the most
important leadership muscle you can build but it’s not
typically taught in business schools.” Reynolds will
discuss how to go from the way things were to the way
they will be and why it’s critical to avoid rushing
through this uncomfortable period in between called
uncertainty. Instead, she advises, “Turn your ‘now
what?’ moment into a ‘why not?’ moment by recognizing
that those uncomfortable shifts provide opportunities
to make something even better out of the situation.”
Brenda K. Reynolds has been featured in Bloomberg News,
Business News Daily and on Starcom Radio Network. Her
new book is “TBD: To be Determined: Leading with
Clarity and Confidence in Uncertain Times.” Contact her
at (610) 639-5722; brenda@bkrconsult.com

12. ==> Can the U.S.’s Biggest Problems Be Solved?

Gun violence. Racism. Political division. Addiction.
Hunger. Homelessness. Every one of these
problems—indeed, almost all problems that plague
America today—are symptoms of one common cause. Trying
to solve them individually is as naïve as trying to
extinguish a fire by throwing gasoline on it. Bring
master problem solver Eldon Grant on your show to
discover what this common cause is and how to eliminate
it, no ifs ands or buts. What Eldon has to say is based
on a quarter-century of intense research, as well as
the practical application of his own and thousands of
other people’s real-life experiments. This forms the
basis of his book, “Solve Every Problem In Your Life:
Secret Ancient Principles Guaranteed to Grant You
Wisdom.” Known as “America’s Wisdom Mentor,” Eldon
welcomes and loves the challenge of converting
skeptics. He can be reached at (704) Solve-It
(704-765-8348); info@SolveEveryProblem.com

13. ==> Did Angelina Jolie Cause BRCA Hysteria?

14. ==> Rate Your Mate Before It’s Too Late

We all know people who keep winding up in relationships
that go nowhere, or who fall for the wrong person time
and time again. Some people think they’ve found their
perfect match and suddenly, without warning, discover
their relationship is in shambles. What went wrong?
Beatty Cohan says, “Chances are the signs were there
all along. They just didn’t know what to look for!”
Invite her to share a 10-step, fail-safe formula,
already successfully used by thousands of men and women
around the world for assessing who’s right or wrong for
you BEFORE committing to any serious relationship.
Beatty Cohan is a nationally-recognized
psychotherapist, sex therapist, speaker, columnist for
the Huffington Post, Thrive Global, DivorceForce and
Three Tomatoes. She’s a national radio and television
expert guest and the host of Ask Beatty on the
Progressive Radio Network. Her latest book is “For
Better, for Worse, Forever: Discover the Path to
Lasting Love.” Contact her at (941) 914-3063 (cell);
BeattyCohan.msw@gmail.com

15. ==> Pets and Health: Yours & Theirs

October is National Pet Wellness Month but it might
just as well be called National Pet and Human Wellness
Month. That’s because the time we invest in helping our
pets to lead healthier lives also leads to a health
boost in our own lives. Carlyn Montes De Oca, an expert
on animal and human health, shares three ways we can
help our pet’s health and our own at the same time!
She’ll encourage listeners to take a play break with
their cats and dogs, to eat healthy food with them and
to walk with them. Carlyn says, “People who live the
longest are not going to the gym; they are walking.
People who have a pet tend to walk more than those that
don’t and that is a boon to your heart health and your
pet’s overall health and happiness.” Carlyn is the
author of the award-winning “Dog As My Doctor, Cat As
My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to a Healthy, Happy
and Extraordinary Life.” She is also the founder of The
Animal-Human Health Connection, which focuses on
bringing awareness to the many powerful ways that
animals enhance human health, happiness, and longevity.
Reach her at (415) 306-1853;
cmdo@AnimalHumanHealth.com

10/05/17 RTIR E-zine: Australia’s Gun Laws, Job Hunting Season, Glass Ceilings

October 5, 2017

01. Australia: Stricter Gun Laws Save Lives
02. How to Talk to Kids about Vegas Violence
03. Stop Politicizing Climate Change
04. Cryptocurrency and BitCoin Explained
05. Kids Music Day is Friday
06. October 10 – World Mental Health Day
07. Tinder for Homes!
08. Fall is Prime Job Hunting Season
09. Ladies, Take Off Your Man Suits!
10. Why Saving for Retirement is Wrong
11. The Glass Ceiling You Can’t See
12. How to Lead in Uncertain Times
13. Rate Your Mate Before It’s Too Late
14. Tips to Tame Toddler Tantrums
15. Stay Optimistic in Depressing Times
=======================================

1. ==> Australia: Stricter Gun Laws Save Lives

Rebecca Peters, of the group International Action
Network on Small Arms, helped lead the campaign to
reform Australia’s gun laws. The group released a
statement after the Las Vegas shooting tragedy: “At
church, at school, in shopping centres, at movie
theatres, clubs and cultural events — once again we see
the mass murder of civilians in the USA, because
weapons designed for killing large numbers on the
battlefield are so easily available. Almost every other
industrialized country has implemented basic firearm
regulation and the results are starkly evident in the
data. The whole world is grieving with the USA, and
anxious for this country to do something about easy
access to lethal weapons.” Rebecca Peters’ pieces
include ““When will the U.S. learn from Australia?
Stricter gun control laws save lives.” Currently in
Guatemala, she is available at
rebecca.peters101@gmail.com, Skype: rebecapeters

2. ==> How to Talk to Kids about Vegas Violence

Once again our kids are facing gruesome headlines and
reports of another senseless attack killing innocent
bystanders. With reports of violent activity making
headlines everywhere and plastering our television,
computer and phone screens, it is becoming more and
more difficult to shield our children from the carnage
and fear that is filtering into our cultural psyche.
How should we best handle the conversation with our
children about the reality of terrorism without making
them overly fearful? Invite Tom Gagliano to discuss how
to talk with kids about the issue. He says, “With
limited life experience, your child doesn’t have the
experience or tools to process and understand the why
or how of terrorist activity and motivation the way you
do. Ask them how they feel and listen without judging
or denying their feelings, whatever they may be.”
Gagliano says you can’t shield kids from life’s ugly
realities but you can try and limit their exposure to
the gory details and be honest and open with them.
He’ll discuss ways to help kids make safe choices yet
still live life without being fearful. Tom Gagliano,
MSW, is a mentor, speaker and the author of several
books including “Don’t Put Your Crap in Your Kid’s
Diaper.” Contact him at (732) 266-4952;
gags17285@aol.com

3. ==> Stop Politicizing Climate Change

“Many Americans convince ourselves that climate change
impacts are something that happens in the future,
somewhere else, or not at all. The devastation and
humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico after hurricane
Maria dispel such wishful thinking in stark terms. The
crisis, compounded by the federal government’s tepid
response, has forced people to go weeks without food,
medicine, and clean water.” says Ellen Moyer, Ph.D.
She’ll discuss how to depoliticize environmental issues
and come to grips with climate change – by reducing
greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere,
preventing and preparing for impacts, and responding
better to impacts we can’t avert. “We have a number of
technically easy solutions ready to implement that
would improve our environment, health, and economy, if
only the political will could be mustered.” Ellen Moyer
is a registered professional engineer with a B.A. in
anthropology, an M.S. in environmental engineering, a
Ph.D. in civil engineering, and 30 years of
environmental engineering experience. “Our Earth, Our
Species, Our Selves: How to Thrive While Creating a
Sustainable World” is her third book, and she is a
regular contributor to “The Huffington Post.” Contact
her at (413) 862-3452; ellenmoyer@em-green.com

4. ==> Cryptocurrency and BitCoin Explained

5. ==> Kids Music Day is Friday

Vincent James is on a mission to promote how valuable
and important music is in all of our lives:
academically, therapeutically or just overall making us
a happier society. To that end, his organization Keep
Music Alive is partnering with over 300 music schools
from 40+ states across the country to celebrate the 2nd
Annual Kids Music Day on Friday, Oct. 6. Music schools
will help celebrate this special day by holding open
houses, student performances, instrument petting zoos,
instrument donation drives and more in their respective
communities. “We recognize so many public schools
across the country are cutting or reducing their music
and arts programs. Research has shown how critical
music and art education are to developing our
children’s minds and character. Our mission is to
spotlight musical programs, and help raise awareness of
how valuable music really is to our children and our
collective future.” Invite Vincent on your show to talk
about Kids Music Day and what your listeners can do to
help celebrate this important day in their communities.
Vincent is also the founder of KeepMusicAlive.org,
KidsMusicDay.org, Teach Music America Week and co-
author of the book series “88+ Ways Music Can Change
Your Life.” Contact him at (610) 812-5231;
vincent@KeepMusicAlive.org

6. ==> October 10 – World Mental Health Day

The theme of the World Health Organization’s World
Mental Health Day this year is mental health in the
workplace. Globally, more than 300 million people
suffer from depression, the leading cause of
disability. More than 260 million are living with
anxiety disorders. Many of these people live with both.
A recent WHO-led study estimates that depression and
anxiety disorders cost the global economy US$ 1
trillion each year in lost productivity. Invite Dr.
Christine Adams to discuss the many ways mental health
impacts the workplace, why employees hesitate to share
mental health issues with bosses or coworkers, and how
to deal with an employee or boss who may suffer mental
issues. Dr. Christine Adams has been a practicing
psychiatrist for forty years. She’s co-author of
“Living On Automatic: How Emotional Conditioning Shapes
Our Lives and Relationships”, based on a groundbreaking
new concept of personalities and relationships. Contact
her at christine@doctorchristineadams.com

7. ==> Tinder for Homes!

Online dating has become a mainstream way to find the
perfect mate so it’s no surprise that finding the
perfect buyer for your home could work the same way!
Andrew Smith says, “Sexy web appeal is your home’s new
curb appeal! Someone searching for a mate on eHarmony,
Match.com or Tinder likely wouldn’t ask you on a date
if they are not attracted to your profile. Similarly,
potential buyers won’t view (or buy) your home, if they
aren’t turned on by your home’s online presence.”
According to the National Association of Realtors, the
first step most buyers take is searching for properties
online. In fact, 51% of homebuyers found the perfect
match and purchased a home they found online. One in
five homebuyers made an offer before even seeing the
home in person! Invite Lisa and Andrew Smith to share a
revolutionary new concept to help people sell their
homes faster and for more money and learn how to avoid
7 costly mistakes most home sellers make. Lisa and
Andrew Smith have sold more than 1,000 homes. They have
appeared on numerous radio programs and are the authors
of “Swipe Right Matchmaking 101: Finding the Perfect
Mate for Your Home.” Contact them at 979-777-7677;
andrew@nocallleadgen.com

8. ==> Fall is Prime Job Hunting Season

For new college graduates looking for their first job
post-college or people already in the job market
looking to change jobs, fall represents a huge hiring
opportunity. “Anyone looking for a new job right now
needs to find their slot before the end of October when
companies start worrying about the holidays and end-of-
year budget challenges,” says Diane Huth. Invite her to
help job-seekers maximize their assets by teaching them
the secrets of personal branding as the key to
unlocking the job search market. From using social
media to writing your resume and finding the secret job
market where more than half of all jobs are found.
Diane Huth has more than 30 years of senior -level
branding and marketing experience at multinational
corporations. She is a professor of marketing and
branding and a seasoned media guest. Her new book is
“Brand You! To Land Your Dream Job: A Step-by-Step
Guide to Find a Great Job, Get Hired and Jumpstart Your
Career.” Contact her at (888) HIREME2 or
Diane@BrandYouGuide.com

9. ==> Ladies, Take Off Your Man Suits!

What does it take to succeed in a man’s world? Many
female executives operate in masculine energy according
to executive coach Ginny Baro, Ph.D. “We show up
protected, controlling, aggressive, driving,
commanding, pushing, unbending, forceful and demanding.
This is the energy we rely on to complete tasks, finish
projects, ‘get it done,’ and get from point A to Point
B in the most effective way.” But Baro says when women
rely on their core feminine energy they are more
collaborative, flexible, and focused as much on the
experience and the journey as the destination. She says
applying the new integrative leadership model
reflecting the best traits found in male and female
energy could prevent burnout, boost employee engagement
and lead to greater collaboration and increased
happiness. Baro is the author of “Fearless Women at
Work, Five Powerful Strategies to Thrive in Your Career
and Life!” and the CEO and founder of Fearless Women
@Work™, an executive coaching and career strategy
company. Contact her at (201) 388-6318;
drginny@fearlesswomenatwork.com

10. ==> Why Saving for Retirement is Wrong

According to Robb Hill, “Many retirees and pre-retirees
have a firm grip on an empty bag! The pension plans
that many are looking forward to will not be there when
they come to collect. Many public and private pensions
nationwide are underfunded. People are living longer.
For many people; retirement is a myth and they know
it.” Hill says, “People don’t plan to fail, many just
fail to plan.” Invite him on your show and learn the 5
critical mistakes many will make, without even knowing
it, and why trying to save your way to retirement
shouldn’t be your goal. Robb Hill is an independent
financial advisor, speaker and the author of “Ask the
Right Questions, Get the Right Answers: For Sound
Financial Retirement Planning.” Contact him at (773)
765-4491; robb@rhillenterprisesinc.com

11. ==> The Glass Ceiling You Can’t See

12. ==> How to Lead in Uncertain Times

Change and uncertainty—along with complexity and
responsibility—come standard with leadership. Whether
it’s a reorganization, mergers or natural disaster,
leadership expert Brenda K. Reynolds says, “Learning
how ‘to be’ when the answers are unclear is the most
important leadership muscle you can build but it’s not
typically taught in business schools.” Reynolds will
discuss how to go from the way things were to the way
they will be and why it’s critical to avoid rushing
through this uncomfortable period in between called
uncertainty. Instead, she advises, “Turn your “now
what?” moment into a “why not?” moment by recognizing
that those uncomfortable shifts provide opportunities
to make something even better out of the situation.”
Brenda K. Reynolds has been featured in Bloomberg News,
Business News Daily and on Starcom Radio Network. Her
new book is “TBD: To be Determined: Leading with
Clarity and Confidence in Uncertain Times.” Contact her
at (610) 639-5722; brenda@bkrconsult.com

13. ==> Rate Your Mate Before It’s Too Late

14. ==> Tips to Tame Toddler Tantrums

Toddler tantrums seem to happen at the worst possible
times when children are demanding, parents become
irritated and onlookers are scowling their disapproval.
Parents want to avoid meltdowns but toddlers want
things they can’t have and they need to go where they
sometimes don’t feel like going. So what’s a parent to
do? Vonda Scipio, Ed.D., will share a secret weapon
that parents can use before, during and after a
tantrum. She’ll also discuss identifying tantrum
triggers, how to diffuse a full-on meltdown, and ways
to keep your cool using non-verbal cues. Dr. Scipio is
the author of “Let Babies Teach” and “Let Me Teach You,
Baby.” A mother and grandmother, she has been a
kindergarten teacher, adjunct professor, and early
intervention specialist. Reach her at (901) 567-4176;
info@fromthestarttraining.com

15. ==> Stay Optimistic in Depressing Times

10/03/17 RTIR E-zine: Vegas Shooting, Kids Music Day, Hospital Infections

October 3, 2017

01. What Happened in Vegas…
02. Moore Makes Cruz Look Like a Dem
03. 90% of Puerto Rico Still Without Power
04. Is Taking a Stand Good Business?
05. Guide to the Ultimate Tailgate
06. Friday is 2nd Annual Kids Music Day
07. Lady Gaga – Chronic Pain Derails Tour
08. The Equifax Breach & Your Tax Refund
09. The Glass Ceiling You Can’t See
10. Take an International Us vs. Them Quiz
11. Surprising Way to Stay Optimistic
12. 3 Ways Pets Make You Healthier
13. How to Avoid Deadly Hospital-Acquired Infections
14. Expelled… from Preschool!
15. Solve Any Problem for Good
=======================================

1. ==> What Happened in Vegas…

Sunday night a man holed up on the 32nd floor of a Las
Vegas hotel with ten rifles killed at least 58 and
wounded 500 people enjoying a country music festival
across the street. In a chilling scene, most people
mistook the gunfire for fireworks as chaos ensued and
heroic bystanders stepped up to help the wounded until
police and ambulances arrived. In the wake of all that
horror—horror becoming increasingly familiar—former
British Army Officer Chris Bird has some lessons to
share as well as questions to ask ourselves: What
should we do if we found ourselves caught in a mass
shooting? Can you ever be prepared for chaos or to
remain calm as one unfolds? How can we always be aware
of our surroundings without feeling paranoid? Bird can
talk about the two options you have: to run or hide and
if you choose the latter, what distinguishes cover from
fire from concealment. Bird is the author of “Surviving
a Mass Killer Rampage” and a former San Antonio
Express-News crime reporter. Reach him at (210)
308-8191 or cjbird@satx.rr.com

2. ==> Moore Makes Cruz Look Like a Dem

According to Allen Tullos, “In handing reactionary Roy
Moore a primary victory over business-first Republican
and temporary Senator Luther Strange, white Alabamians
have conformed to a long habit of rejecting meddling
outsiders and Washington, DC insiders.” The historian
says, “If a fundamentalist is someone who reads only
one book, Roy Moore’s parsing of the Bible reveals a
bigoted, pinched-down, punitive theocrat.” Still,
Tullos says, Moore’s Democratic challenger faces an
uphill battle. “To win will require a strong black
turnout combined with whatever white Democrats remain
in this deeply red state—plus a sufficient crossover of
suburban Republicans who recoil at the prospect of
Moore representing their state in the capital.” Allen
Tullos is a professor of history at Emory University,
the author of “Alabama Getaway: The Political Imaginary
and the Heart of Dixie”, and editor of the online
journal Southern Spaces. Contact him at (404) 727-6965;
allen.tullos@emory.edu

3. ==> 90% of Puerto Rico Still Without Power

The majority of Puerto Rico remains in the dark and the
governor says only a quarter of the island will have
power restored in the next month. Imagine what it
would be like to live with no electricity, no internet,
no cell phone reception and no idea when any of that
might return. In the wake of Hurricane Maria, the
people of Puerto Rico are living through that nightmare
and worse. Robin Burk, Ph.D., MBA, explains the cascade
of other failures that follows from the grid being down
across the island and why any of us could be just one
hurricane, earthquake, cyberattack or nuclear attack
from North Korea from facing similar devastation. Burk
offers important steps you can take now to plan for
potential attacks and disasters that could badly
disrupt the systems we often take for granted. Burk’s
message is all the more powerful because of who she is:
She was in charge of the Defense Threat Reduction
Agency’s interdependent networks research and is an
expert on network science. The DTRA is an organization
tasked with safeguarding national infrastructure
against weapons of mass destruction. Burk has been
featured in Wired, on MSNBC and on dozens of radio
shows. She is the author of the upcoming book “How to
Thrive in an Uncertain World.” Contact her at (703)
346-4448; robin.kowalchuk.

4. ==> Is Taking a Stand Good Business?

Executives fear that taking a stand on President
Trump’s policies will be risky, but research suggests
their fears are misplaced. There’s a growing roster of
c-suite executives who believe that taking a stand in a
divided political climate is good for business, good
for the communities they serve, and good for the nation
and world at large. “While not every company is
comfortable taking public stands on tough social,
political, environmental, and governance issues, we
know that being a good corporate citizen produces
business benefits well beyond the profit line,” said
Lynne Filderman, executive producer of COMMIT!Forum, a
gathering of corporate responsibility (CR) and
sustainability practitioners. She says the ‘brands
taking stands’ trend is gaining traction and is worthy
of attention, regardless of a company’s size or
approach toward the practice of corporate citizenship.
She says new research shows that playing it safe in
contentious political times is creating greater risk
for organizations that choose not to maintain a stance
on difficult social issues. Conversely, she adds,
companies that do take a stand must walk their talk
with an internal culture that reflects their external
messaging. Contact Carrie Butler at (412) 897-6177

5. ==> Guide to the Ultimate Tailgate

There’s nothing more American than football and
tailgating. Whether hanging out in the stadium parking
lot of your favorite college or NFL sports team, you
want your tailgate set-up to be the envy of everyone
walking by. Peter Lincoln, one of the two brothers who
run The American Tailgater company can share five
products no serious tailgater should be
without—everything from championship-winning “secret”
seasonings to the best flag to fly so no one can miss
your location and a watch capable of timing eight
recipes at once. The American Tailgater is one of the
country’s leading tailgating outfitters. Reach Peter at
(888) 215-1490; Peter@americantailgater.com

6. ==> Friday is 2nd Annual Kids Music Day

7. ==> Lady Gaga – Chronic Pain Derails Tour

Superstar Lady Gaga recently announced she was
postponing part of her upcoming European tour due to
chronic pain. She subsequently ended up in the
hospital. In order not to end up like fellow superstars
Prince and Michael Jackson, who died from their chronic
pain treatment, what should Lady Gaga do now? Chronic
pain expert Cindy Perlin has some answers. Cindy is an
expert in helping
pain patients find safe and effective alternative
treatments. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker,
certified biofeedback practitioner, chronic pain
survivor and the author of “The Truth About Chronic
Pain Treatments: The Best and Worst Strategies for
Becoming Pain Free” and the upcoming “Pot for Pain
Relief: How to Safely Use Medical Marijuana to Feel
Better.” Cindy, a frequent media guest, is in private
practice where she has been helping her clients achieve
their health and wellness goals for over 25 years.
Contact her at (518) 439-6431; cperlin@nycap.rr.com.

8. ==> The Equifax Breach & Your Tax Refund

9. ==> The Glass Ceiling You Can’t See

10. ==> Take an International Us vs. Them Quiz

11. ==> Surprising Way to Stay Optimistic

12. ==> 3 Ways Pets Make You Healthier

October is National Pet Wellness Month but it might
just as well be called National Pet and Human Wellness
Month. That’s because the time we invest in helping our
pets to lead healthier lives also leads to a health
boost in our own lives. Carlyn Montes De Oca, an expert
on animal and human health, shares three ways we can
help our pet’s health and our own at the same time!
She’ll encourage listeners to take a play break with
their cats and dogs, to eat healthy food with them and
to walk with them. Carlyn says, “People who live the
longest are not going to the gym; they are walking.
People who have a pet tend to walk more than those that
don’t and that is a boon to your heart health and your
pet’s overall health and happiness.” Carlyn is the
author of the award-winning “Dog As My Doctor, Cat As
My Nurse: An Animal Lover’s Guide to a Healthy, Happy
and Extraordinary Life.” She is also the founder of The
Animal-Human Health Connection, which focuses on
bringing awareness to the many powerful ways that
animals enhance human health, happiness, and longevity.
Reach her at (415) 306-1853 or
cmdo@AnimalHumanHealth.com

13. ==> How to Avoid Deadly Hospital-Acquired
Infections

Each year more than 70,000 people die from hospital-
acquired infections (more deaths in one year than
American troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan
combined). Unfortunately, says Jeanne Dockins, the
public is still largely unaware that hospitals are
dangerous battlegrounds filled with infectious
landmines. As a surgical nurse at a level I trauma
center for over 30 years, Jeanne knows where these
infections originate and she says it is not from
medical professionals’ failure to wash their hands.
Interview her to find out how to reduce your chances of
getting a hospital-acquired infection like MRSA or
strep. You just might save some lives in doing so.
Jeanne is an RN, BSN and CNOR (Certified Nurse in the
Operating Room). Contact her at (520) 343-0222 or (419)
960-5460; jdockins@gmail.com

14. ==> Expelled… from Preschool!

Did you know that each year hundreds of children are
kicked out of preschools nationwide? Or that in
California, a new bill would prohibit expulsion in
state preschool programs without due process of law?
Teresa Anne Power will explain the reasons why more
expulsions are taking place, why they don’t solve the
children’s root behavior problems and the detrimental
effect of expulsion on such young children and their
families. She’ll also talk about a solution that
benefits all parties. “Instead of suspending or
expelling misbehaving preschoolers,” Power says, “these
kids should be given simple yoga poses and mindfulness
techniques.” She can discuss her yoga program for young
kids that builds their listening skills, improves their
concentration and helps them stay calm. In addition to
her bestselling ABCs of Yoga for Kids product line, she
is the founder of Kids’ Yoga Day and World Yoga Power,
a nonprofit which works with kids in at-risk
communities to empower them with the daily practice of
yoga. Contact her at (310) 266-7705 (cell);
teresa@abcyogaforkids.com

15. ==> Solve Any Problem for Good

What would your listeners give to learn how to solve
every problem in their lives with no exceptions? Master
problem solver Eldon Grant swears he can teach them to
do exactly that and while he expects you to be
skeptical he’s prepared to make good on his promise.
Put Eldon to the test when you interview him and bring
up any problem you can think of to learn how to solve
it for good. He will also explain how you can
eventually reach the point where you have no more
problems if you adopt the principles he’ll share. Among
the topics he’ll cover in his lively discussion will be
the difference between knowledge and real wisdom, the
four components of wisdom and why he believes personal
responsibility in America is on life support but
capable of being revived. Known as “America’s Wisdom
Mentor,” Eldon is the author of “Solve Every Problem in
Your Life: Secret Ancient Principles Guaranteed to
Grant You Wisdom.” Reach him at (704) 765-8348;
EldonGrant@live.com

09/26/17 RTIR E-zine: Graham- Cassidy, World Heart Day, Scary Clowns

September 26, 2017

01. 7 Ways Graham-Cassidy Fails
02. Coping with a Puerto Rico-like Disaster
03. What to Say When Disaster Happens
04. World Heart Day, Sept. 29
05. Take an International Us vs. Them Quiz
06. Football and Politics Go Together
07. Why Cats Really Are Purr-fect
08. Coffee: A Cure for Loneliness?
09. Be a Great Parents to Your Inner Child
10. Keep Cool During Toddler Tantrums
11. Solve Any Problem in Your Life for Sure
12. Relieve Your Own Anxiety
13. Why Do Clowns Scare Us?
14. Small Biz Social Media Dos and Don’ts
15. What Your Bad Nights Cost Your Boss
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1. ==> 7 Ways Graham-Cassidy Fails

Republicans are continuing their assault on the
Affordable Care Act with the Graham-Cassidy Health Care
Bill. For a look at the seven key things that are wrong
with the bill, interview Timothy Jost, an emeritus
professor of law at Washington and Lee University, who
writes for CNN. Among the faults he finds with the bill
are that it transfers the health-care problem from the
federal government to the states, it doesn’t stabilize
health-insurance markets short-term, and undermines the
protections the ACA provides to people with pre-
existing conditions. Jost says, “Graham-Cassidy
proposes a poorly thought out, poorly understood
radical experiment with America’s health care.” Reach
him at (540) 458-8510; jostt@wlu.edu

2. ==> Coping with a Puerto Rico-Like Disaster

3. ==> What to Say When Disaster Happens

A tidal wave of natural disasters has left many people
struggling for the right words to say to comfort
friends and relatives. Say the wrong thing and you can
make things worse, notes grief expert Aurora Winter,
founder of the Grief Academy and author of “From
Heartbreak to Happiness.” The former film and TV
executive producer says the best way to comfort someone
who is heartbroken over all that they have lost is to
listen without attempting to fix their problems. She’ll
share the best things to say and the phrases you should
never utter like “don’t feel bad” and “it must be God’s
will.” Reach her at (866) 344-3108; PR@AuroraWinter.com

4. ==> World Heart Day, Sept. 29

Every minute of every day a man or woman suffers a
heart attack and yet over 80 percent of them can be
prevented. Sudden first-time heart attacks claim the
lives of many men with no apparent risk factors. Men
who have healthy cholesterol levels, normal blood
pressure, active lives and no family history of heart
disease may still be at risk. Victoria Dupuy’s husband
Dean died at 46 of a heart attack even though he was a
runner and had been proclaimed in excellent health
during a routine physical just months before his sudden
death. In time for World Heart Day, Sept. 29th,
Victoria wants to tell your audience about a simple,
noninvasive, affordable test that detects heart disease
in its earliest, most treatable stage. It’s called a
Coronary Artery Calcium Scan (CACS) and it detects
calcium buildup in arteries. She’ll explain why your
physician is unlikely to suggest you have this test,
how to demand that he or she order it for you or even
how to arrange for the man in your life to have the
test. Victoria heads the nonprofit No More Broken
Hearts, whose mission is to promote awareness of the
CACS. Reach her at (408) 981-1744; vdupuy@sbcglobal.net

5. ==> Take an International Us vs. Them Quiz

6. ==> Football and Politics Go Together

President Trump’s tweets and campaign rally comments
about firing NFL football players who kneel during the
National Anthem and the pushback he is receiving from
club owners and athletes has even non-sports fans
talking about the intersection of freedom of speech,
patriotism and football. Among the more articulate
voices is that of Samuel G. Freedman, who can talk
about the role college and professional football has
played in the civil rights movement, the talented black
NFL quarterbacks who never got their due because of
their skin color and why Trump guessed wrong when he
thought he held leverage over the NFL owners who
donated to his campaign. Freedman writes, “If Trump
sought to divide players from owners and from one
another, he appears to have done just the opposite.
Whatever he might hear from his base in a supremely red
state, American’s aren’t nostalgic for the benighted
days when Jim Crow rules the gridiron. I have long
admired the strength, guile and intelligence of NFL
players, and on Sunday they gave me renewed cause to
honor their social conscience.” Samuel Freedman teaches
journalism at Columbia University’s Graduate School of
Journalism. His latest nonfiction book is “Breaking the
Line: The Season in Black College Football That
Transformed the Sport and Changed the Course of Civil
Rights.” Reach him at sgf1@columbia.edu

7. ==> Why Cats Really Are Purr-fect

September is Happy (Healthy) Cat Month, a time to
celebrate the loving yet independent nature of felines
who graciously share their house with us. But did you
know that cats, in their own way, can also promote the
health of their humans? Carlyn Montes De Oca can
discuss the myriad ways cats enrich people’s lives and
why keeping our kittens and cats healthy ultimately
benefits us. For example, she’ll explain everything you
need to know about purring; did you know that a cat’s
purr can help them heal their bodies while at the same
time can calm our minds? She’ll also share how we can
learn to be more fit by emulating our cat’s behavior
(think performing stretches, eating smaller meals and
getting better sleep) and why you should be happy when
your cat walks on your computer keyboard when you are
trying to get work done. Carlyn is the author of the
award-winning “Dog As My Doctor, Cat As My Nurse: An
Animal Lover’s Guide to a Healthy, Happy and
Extraordinary Life.” She is also the founder of The
Animal-Human Health Connection, which focuses on
bringing awareness to the many powerful ways that
animals enhance human health, happiness, and longevity.
Reach her at (415) 306-1853;
cmdo@AnimalHumanHealth.com

8. ==> Coffee: A Cure for Loneliness?

In time for International Coffee Day, Sept. 30, Émile
Odback, a Swede living in Santa Barbara, wants to
introduce Americans to the Swedish concept of Fika
(pronounced fee-kah) as an antidote for loneliness and
divisiveness. The Swedes enjoy multiple 15-minute
coffee breaks a day in which no work is discussed, no
one checks their cellphones and everyone talks to each
other—all while enjoying coffee and delicious baked
goods. He says, “We want to make International Coffee
Day a day that celebrates coffee and connection. On
this coffee day, as we celebrate something so
universally-loved, what better way is there to show
your enthusiasm than by buying somebody else a cup of
coffee, or inviting somebody to share a Fika and a nice
chat?” The 23-year-old can explain how to incorporate
Fika into your life, share interesting coffee facts and
reveal the role Fika plays in making Swedes among the
happiest people in the world. Émile is a recent
graduate of the University of California Santa Barbara
where he edited the newspaper and served as a
commencement speaker. His new book is “Fika Fix: How a
New Take on the Coffee Break Can Cure the Loneliness
Epidemic.” Reach him at (805) 551-4455;
emile@peacefulviking.com

9. ==> Be a Great Parent to Your Inner Child

Just when you thought you had only one inner child,
William Kaplanidis (Kap-la-nee-diss) comes along to
suggest that you may have multiple inner children—one
for every major trauma experienced in your early
childhood, some of which you may have pushed away
instead of dealing with. “Being bullied by peers,
criticized by parents and living through a parental
divorce are all possible ways children end up with a
damaged heart,” says William. You’ll learn the real
reason some people overreact to certain situations, the
triggers that activate a person’s normally hidden inner
children, and how to tell if your symptoms and ailments
are connected to stuck energy. With advanced training
in psychology, East-Asian medicine and martial arts,
William (L.Ac., M.S., M.A) fuses Eastern and Western
healing methods. He’s an internationally renowned
healer and teacher who has worked with Olympic
athletes, professional dancers, corporate executives
and many other individuals who have experienced stress
and pain. His new book is “How to be a Great Parent to
our Inner Child: Connect with Your Heart and Higher
Purpose.” Contact him at (646)265-0606; william@acudragon.us

10. ==> Keeping Cool During Toddler Tantrums

Toddler tantrums are stressful on parent and child.
Therefore, the knowledge of what can start, maintain,
and stop them is crucial. Vonda Scipio, who holds a
doctorate in early childhood education, can share the
No. 1 secret parents can use to maintain self-control
when their child has a tantrum. She can also explain
how parents can anticipate and neutralize their child’s
triggers preventing tantrums in the first place as well
as what to do before, during and after a tantrum takes
place. Dr. Scipio is the author of “Let Babies Teach”
and “Let Me Teach You, Baby.” A mother and grandmother,
she has been a kindergarten teacher, adjunct professor,
and early intervention specialist. Reach her at
(901)567-4176; info@fromthestarttraining.com)

11. ==> Solve Any Problem in Your Life for Sure

What would your listeners give to learn how to solve
every problem in their lives with no exceptions? Master
problem solver Eldon Grant swears he can teach them to
do exactly that and while he expects you to be
skeptical he’s prepared to make good on his promise.
Put Eldon to the test when you interview him and bring
up any problem you can think of to learn how to solve
it for good. He will also explain how you can
eventually reach the point where you have no more
problems if you adopt the principles he’ll share. Among
the topics he’ll cover in his lively discussion will be
the difference between knowledge and wisdom, the four
components of wisdom and why he believes personal
responsibility is on life support but capable of being
revived. Known as “America’s Wisdom Mentor,” Eldon is
the author of “Solve Every Problem In Your Life: Secret
Ancient Principles Guaranteed to Grant You Wisdom.”
Reach him at (704) Solve-It (704) 765-8348;
Info@SolveEveryProblem.com

12. ==> Relieve Your Own Anxiety

American face a drumbeat of daily anxiety from concerns
about a nuclear North Korea, the Equifax data breach,
Antifa, politics and the natural problems of
hurricanes, earthquakes and floods. But what has an
even bigger impact are the core anxieties and worries
people have from birth, says Johnny Kenley, M.D. Dr.
Kenley says it is possible to treat ourselves without
the help of a professional. He can offer two rapid
methods for dissolving and dispel seven myths about
worry and anxiety. Dr. Kenley is a physician, applied
kinesiologist, acupuncturist, NLP practitioner and
energy therapist. He has successfully treated more than
4,000 clients from ages 8 to 87 by individually
teaching them his REIN system. Dr. Kenley has also
taught his methods to thousands of people in workshops
in eight countries. He has shown his tested REIN™
method on live TV in Kenya, Russia, China, India and
Taiwan. He has been featured in front-page stories in
Tallinn, Estonia, Vladivostok, Russia, and Shenzhen,
China. He is also the author of “Erasing Worry
Rapidly.” Reach him at (757) 214-4800; docjhk@gmail.com

13. ==> Why Do Clowns Scare Us?

Pennywise, the scary clown in the new Stephen King
movie It is bringing out Coulrophobia—the fear of
clowns—in horror fans who see the movie Kalliope
Barlis, an expert on releasing phobias, says fear of
clowns is more common than you’d expect and recalls
treating one woman who was so upset by a clown sighting
on the street that she abandoned her infant in his
carriage. Invite Barlis, a licensed NLP trainer and
doctor of acupuncture, on your show to talk about clown
phobia, what causes it and how it can be treated; the
same process can be used to treat other phobias too.
Barlis is a New York City-based licensed trainer of NLP
who has appeared on CBS, NBC, Fox and SiriusXM, among
other media outlets and has helped thousands of people
conquer their phobias. She is the author of “Phobia
Relief.” Contact her at (718) 751-5105;
Ask@PhobiaReliefDay.org

14. ==> Small Biz Social Media Dos and Don’ts

Snapchat, Tumblr, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter: Must
small businesses use all of them? That’s a common
misconception, says marketing expert Claudia Newcorn,
who will explain what entrepreneurs and small
businesses need to know about reaching their specific
target audiences, without becoming overwhelmed by
social media, or spending too much time or money. For
example, she’ll discuss who Facebook reaches and when
the best time to post is, or why a Realtor might do
well on Pinterest but a plumber might not. Newcorn, who
has an MBA, is an award-winning strategic marketing
consultant with decades of corporate experience with
such industry leaders as Gillette and E&J Gallo. She
manages her own successful 25-year old consulting firm
and has helped hundreds of small businesses. She is a
frequent radio talk show guest whose book, “Zipline to
Success: Fast-Track Marketing Strategies to Accelerate
Sales & Profits,” is an Amazon bestseller and won a
gold medal at the San Francisco Book Festival. Reach
her at (209) 204-0502; Claudia@ZiplineToSuccess.com

15. ==> What Your Bad Nights Cost Your Boss

If you don’t sleep well you might think that you alone
suffer the consequences. Not true. New research from
the National Safety Council and the Brigham Health
Sleep Matters Initiatives suggest employees’ poor sleep
habits cost average-sized Fortune 500 companies $80
million a year. Those companies pay in the form of
absenteeism, lessened productivity and increased
health-care costs. Research suggests that 43 percent of
us are not getting enough zzzzs impairing our job
performance and safety. And 73 percent of Americans
admit to feeling tired at work. “Sleepless nights hurt
everyone,” says Deborah A.P. Hersman, president and CEO
of the National Sleep Council. The NSC is a nonprofit
chartered by Congress that aims to eliminate
preventable deaths at work, at home, on the road and in
communities. Reach its media department at (630)
775-2307; media@nsc.org