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01/26/17 RTIR E-zine: NATO, Love Sickness, Politics and Rock

January 26, 2017
01. Is Trump Right on NATO??
02. Trump’s New Authoritarian Government
03. Alternative Facts? How to Tell Fake News from Real News
04. Pence Assembling Dream Team of Christian Right
05. Meat-Buying Made Easy: MyMeatUp App
06. Another Reason Lying Matters – Kids
07. After the March: Get Gutsy, Get Going
08. Expect More Protests
09. Is ‘Trumpertension’ the New National Health Problem?
10. Let’s Talk Dating Deal Breakers
11. Love Sickness is Real
12. Resolution Failed? It’s Not Your Fault
13. Why Winter Is the Best Time to Find Your Purpose
14. Let’s Talk Cannibals
15. Rock, Power and Politics
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1. ==> Is Trump Right on NATO??

President Donald Trump continues to attack the NATO
alliance, calling it obsolete because NATO wasn’t set
up to respond to terrorist threats, while reminding the
world that the allies free-ride off U.S. military
efforts by not bearing their fair share of the burden.
“Embarrassingly, Trump is right on both counts,” says
Ivan Eland. “The Cold War-era alliance needs to be
scrapped or at the very least reformed.” He says the
United States alone accounts for about 75 percent of
the military spending of the 28-country alliance. He’ll
discuss NATO as well as how military spending could be
significantly cut without sacrificing national
security. Ivan Eland is a senior fellow and the
director of the Center on Peace and Liberty at the
Independent Institute. He recently wrote the piece NATO
is Obsolete for US News and World Report. Eland is also
the author of several books including “Recarving
Rushmore: Ranking the Presidents on Peace, Prosperity,
and Liberty.” Contact him at (703) 282-3484 (cell);
ieland@independent.org, @Ivan_Eland

2. ==> Trump’s New Authoritarian Government

We knew he was a narcissist who has thin skin and loves
to lash out at those who disagree. Now that he’s
president, Ruth Ben-Ghiat says Trump’s following ‘the
authoritarian playbook.’ “Strongmen show aggression to
the press as part of a slow-drip strategy of
discrediting all information that is not dispensed by
their close allies. Strongmen also target the
judiciary, since it stands in the way of their
“reforms” that often veer into extra-legality. Those
with a history of legal troubles can be particularly
focused on this sector.” She adds, “Authoritarians love
to think they are making history, and never hesitate to
rewrite the past to suit their political agendas.
Trump’s use of racism as a campaign tool laid the
foundations for what will be a concerted effort to
delegitimize the history of civil rights struggles in
our country.” Ruth Ben-Ghiat is professor of history
and Italian studies at New York University and a
cultural critic. She writes and speaks frequently on
fascism, war, racism, authoritarian rulers, propaganda,
and the politics of images and her essay on Trump and
Mussolini recently ran in the Atlantic. Contact her at
rb68@nyu.edu

3. ==> Alternative Facts? How to Tell Fake News from
Real News

The advent of social media and blogging has given the
masses the ability to create and write the news, and
fake news is fast becoming a very real and alarming
trend. With nearly half of all Americans (47%) getting
their news from Facebook often see fictional political
stories, it’s vital that we learn to distinguish fact
from fiction. Communication expert Leslie Shore will
offer 4 tips for determining whether what you are
reading is true or false. Among other things, she says
you should look for a reputable source of a story and
make sure there’s an actual author of the piece. Shore
says there are also key words to watch for that
indicate a story is opinion rather than fact. Leslie
Shore is a national speaker, communication expert,
professor, and author. She’s also the owner of Listen
to Succeed, a consultancy that focuses on listening
analytics. Contact Erin Dean at (661) 255-8283;
erin@steveallenmedia.com

4. ==> Pence Assembling Dream Team of Christian Right

While Donald Trump has been making news with his gaffes
and tweets, Mike Pence has been quietly assembling a
dream team of Christian Right figures for senior
administration posts. Frederick Clarkson says he’s
doing exactly what he was expected to do as head of the
presidential transition team. “Donald Trump, via his
son Donald Jr., reportedly called an aide to his first
choice for veep, Governor John Kasich of Ohio, and told
him that a president Trump would put Kasich in charge
of both foreign and domestic policy, while the
president himself would be in charge of ‘making America
great again.’ Pence hasn’t said whether he got the same
deal, but his role as chair of the transition team
suggests that he is already among the most powerful
vice presidents in American history.” Clarkson says,
“The Christian Right is now not only one of the most
powerful political movements in the country, but a
leading force in the federal government as well.”
Clarkson is Senior Fellow for Religious Liberty at
Political Research Associates, a progressive think tank
in Somerville, MA. He is the author of the report, When
Exemption is the Rule: The Religious Freedom Strategy
of the Christian Right. Contact him at
frederick.clarkson@gmail.com

5. ==> Meat-Buying Made Easy: MyMeatUp App

Don’t know the difference between brisket and a
sirloin? What size chicken do you need to feed a family
of four? Shopping for meat can be confusing. The cuts,
how to cook them, and how to tell when it’s done;
there’s a lot to figure out and you’re in the middle of
the grocery store! Well, there’s now an app that can
help. The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has
launched MyMeatUp, an app with a full guide to beef,
pork, lamb and veal cuts. NAMI President and CEO Barry
Carpenter says, “It is a great resource, particularly
for younger shoppers just starting to navigate the
grocery store on their own for themselves and their
families, to answer any questions they have about the
meat in the case.” From shopping to cooking and safety,
the app is full of pictures and information that will
help anyone standing in front of the meat counter
without a clue about what’s behind the glass. Contact:
Janet Riley at (202) 587-4245; jriley@meatinstitute.org
or Eric Mittenthal at (202) 587-4238;
emittenthal@meatinstitute.org

6. ==> Another Reason Lying Matters – Kids

A lie is a lie, but even adults who’ve heard their fair
share of political rhetoric and spin are finding it
hard distinguish between the lies and truths in
Washington today. So how do you talk to kids about the
importance of truth when the new president doesn’t seem
all that interested? Leeza Steindorf, an expert in
parenting and communication, says “Society as a whole
permits—even encourages—lies, white lies, bending the
truth, calling things alternative facts. But
children—and quite frankly quite a few adults—need to
understand the value in telling the truth: Being
truthful is key to being authentic and genuine, which
is congruence inside and out.” She’ll discuss how to
talk about today’s issues with kids from young ones to
teens, and help them make sense of what’s going on in
the world around us. Leeza Steindorf is a
communications and conflict resolution expert,
international consultant and speaker. She’s the author
of “Connected Parent, Empowered Child: Five Keys to
Raising Happy, Confident, Responsible Kids” and “CORE
Success for Schools: The Practical Guide Book for a
Positive School Climate.” Contact her at (541) 550-
0451; Leeza@CoreSuccess.com

7. ==> After the March: Get Gutsy, Get Going

Millions of men and women around the world took to the
streets last weekend in solidarity with the Washington
D.C. Women’s March, but what happens now? Pat
Obuchowski says women should get gutsy and get going!
“The world needs more women stepping into their power
and using their voice to become leaders in their own
right.” Pat will discuss the barriers many women face
when it comes to empowerment and share ways to work
around “life” and find the guts to get going! Pat
Obuchowski, MBA, PCC, CPCC, is an executive coach who
combines her experience as an IT executive with
graduate degrees in business and neuroscience. Her new
book is “Gutsy Women Win: How to Get Gutsy and Get
Going.” Contact her at Pat@GutsyWomenWin.com

8. ==> Expect More Protests

One of the interesting characteristics about last
weekend’s women’s marches was the number of first-time
protestors. What has changed that is drawing people off
the couch and into the streets? Carol Richardson says,
“When the majority popular vote does not elect a
president, and the president has expressed hate towards
large portions of the US population, protesters are
speaking up and will continue to speak up to express
what is needed in a healthy democracy. America has
become an oligarchy which has exercised a too-often
unrecognized tyranny over American politics.”
Richardson, an Interfaith Minister, says no matter what
side of the aisle Americans choose, most of us have
experienced tyranny financially or politically, and
after this divisive election, protests against
perceived tyranny may become the norm. She adds,
“American democracy was founded on spiritual ideals,
and we will only return to a cooperative, peaceful
democracy when we restore these healthy ideals in
American life.” Rev. Carol Richardson, M.Div., MPH is
an Interfaith Intuitive Healer and Coach in the
Washington, DC area, and an expert in healthy
spirituality. She’s the author of “Mornings with the
Masters: Mystical Journeys in a Postmodern World.”
Contact her at 269-365- 8939;
carol.dodson.richardson@gmail.com

9. ==> Is ‘Trumpertension’ the New National Health
Problem?

It’s no secret that the majority of people who didn’t
vote for Donald Trump are having trouble accepting his
administration. In fact, many Americans are seeking
medical help for the anxiety they are experiencing due
to the change of occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Palm Springs-based internal medicine physician Kiran
Dintyala (a.k.a. Dr. Calm) has seen patients with Post-
Election Stress Disorder, including some with
previously well-controlled blood pressure who are
coming in with alarmingly high numbers. He calls it
“Trumpertension” describing it as “a substantial
increase in blood pressure unrelated to diet, sodium
intake or exercise that is solely attributable to
worries over what a Trump presidency may mean for your
future and America’s.” In response, he’s written “Seven
Keys to Surviving the Trump Presidency,” sharing tips
to stay calm amidst the seemingly endless flow of
unsettling news and ways to remain positive and
hopeful, no matter who’s in the Oval Office. Kiran
Dintyala is a Board Certified Internal Medicine
Physician currently practicing at Eisenhower Medical
Center. He’s also the author of “Calm in the Midst of
Chaos.” Contact him at (860) 375 0446;
stressfreerevolution@gmail.com

10. ==> Let’s Talk Dating Deal Breakers

It could be the color of her nail polish. The way she
wears her hair. Her tattoos or the sound of her voice.
Maybe it’s the limp way he shakes your hand. His bald
spot. Or his awful taste in clothing. Most of us screen
potential dates using preconceived standards (i.e. deal
breakers). Psychiatrist Christine Adams will have your
listeners thinking about how they would answer the
question, “I would never date someone who …” before
calling them out on the snap judgments they use to
foolishly eliminate potential dates. Dr. Adams will
also share why “you should run away fast” when you
experience instant sexual attraction to someone. She
can discuss the best questions to ask on first and
second dates (and how to pay attention to what your
date isn’t asking you). And will argue that in most
cases a single date is never enough to rule someone
out. Dr. Christine Adams is coauthor of “Living On
Automatic: How Emotional Conditioning Shapes Our Lives
and Relationships.” Contact her at (502) 473-0093;
Tinabina013@gmail.com

11. ==> Love Sickness is Real

People-pleasers devote most of their time to avoiding
conflict, going along with other people and placing
their own needs last. And when it comes to Valentine’s
Day, people-pleasing tendencies can literally make us
lovesick, leading to stress, headaches, insomnia,
resentment and frequent colds and flus. Dr. Don
MacDonald says Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays
that can bring people-pleasers to their knees. The
author of “The Underdog Curse: The Cause, The Cure,
Your Road to Success” will discuss how to avoid being a
Valentine’s Day underdog, how worry and resentment can
sabotage your immune system, and how to figure out the
best way for you and your lover to celebrate
Valentine’s Day. Dr. Don has spent 17 years in the
health and wellness industry as a chiropractor. He’s
also a life coach and motivational speaker and has
appeared on TV and radio across the country. Contact
him at (780) 983-5102; drdon@shaw.ca

12. ==> Resolution Failed? It’s Not Your Fault

Have your New Year’s Resolutions disappeared but you
still want to be healthier? It happens even with our
best intentions. Renee Jones says, “It’s easy to
devolve into berating our ability to stick to our plan,
but that never helps. Shame tends to reinforce the
cycle because we then need more soothing. The key to
getting to your goal is returning to the track leading
where we want to go. Reset. Make a U-turn if needed.
Adjust the plan if necessary. But most important, love
yourself.” She adds, “When you find yourself staring
longingly into the refrigerator for comfort, start a
diet with good intentions but lose focus, reach your
goal and then yo-yo back up or gain even more weight,
it’s not hunger driving you. It’s time to look at
what’s really eating you.” Renee Jones is a counselor
with an international private practice serving clients
in the U. S., United Kingdom, Canada, Germany,
Switzerland, Romania, Australia, and New Zealand. Her
new book is “What’s Really Eating You? Overcome the
Triggers of Comfort Eating.” Contact her at (817)
938-6250 (TX); renee@packyourownbag.com

13. ==> Why Winter Is the Best Time to Find Your
Purpose

Baby, it’s cold outside, at least for most of the
country. Days are shorter and people feel like
hibernating. Meanwhile, 10 million Americans are coping
with seasonal affective disorder. But Andro Donovan
says winter’s chill offers advantages too good to miss.
It is in winter, she argues, that we can slow down and
take the time to find ourselves, determine who we are
and who we want to be and put into motion short-term
goals that will warm out hearts. Invite Donovan on your
show to talk about getting the most from your next snow
day (after the snowball fight, of course), and
strategies you can use to think outside the box when
all you want to do is curl up in it with a blanket.
She’s the author of “Motivate Yourself: Get the Life
You Want, Find Purpose and Achieve Fulfilment,”
published by a subsidiary of Wiley. Donovan is a
leadership development specialist best known for her
life-changing retreats that take place around the
world. Contact her at +4407711238410;
andro@trend.co.uk; andro@androdonovan.com; Skype:
andro.donovan1

14. ==> Let’s Talk Cannibals

For centuries, cannibalism has been written off as a
bizarre phenomenon with little scientific significance.
But the true nature of cannibalism—the role it plays in
evolution as well as human culture—is even more
interesting (and less disturbing) than the many
misconceptions we’ve come to accept as fact. Dr. Bill
Schutt, PhD, a researcher at the American Museum of
Natural History, will discuss why some amphibians
consume their mother’s skin; why certain insects bite
the heads off their partners; why, up until the end of
the twentieth century, Europeans regularly ate human
body parts as medical curatives; and how cannibalism
might be linked to the extinction of Neanderthals. Bill
Schutt is a professor of biology at LIU Post and a
research associate in residence at the American Museum
of Natural History. His latest book is “Cannibalism: A
Perfectly Natural History.” Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer
at (703) 646-5138; johanna@jrbcomm.com

15. ==> Rock, Power and Politics

A new exhibit is opens in Washington D.C. that explores
the power of rock to change attitudes about patriotism,
peace, equality and freedom. The ‘Louder Than Words:
Rock, Power and Politics’ at the Newseum features,
among other things, John Lennon’s acoustic guitar from
his 1969 Montreal and Amsterdam “Bed-Ins for Peace”
with Yoko Ono, the Fender Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix
used to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” at
Woodstock, stage costumes worn by the Village People
and original handwritten lyrics to Bob Dylan’s “The
Times They Are a-Changin’,” Chuck Berry’s “School Day,”
Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” and Green
Day’s “American Idiot.” “This exhibit is a powerful
testament to the role music has played in influencing
political and social change,” says the Newseum’s Cathy
Trost. The exhibit was created in partnership with the
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Contact Sonya Gavankar of the
Newseum at (202) 292-6200; sgavankar@newseum.org; or
Shauna Wilson at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at (216)
515-1215; swilson@rockhall.org

01/24/17 RTIR E-zine: Trumpertension, Failed NY resolutions, Inner-Selfies

January 24, 2017

01. Alternative Facts, Fake News and Journalism
02. Another Reason Lying Matters – Kids
03. After the March: Get Gutsy, Get Going
04. Expect Protests to Be the New Norm
05. Emmy-Winning Filmmaker on Nat Geo’s ‘Atlantis Rising’
06. Don’t Get Valentine’s Day Love Sickness
07. What Your Dating Deal Breakers Reveal
08. Attract the Love of Your Life for V-Day
09. What You Buy – Your Best Political Weapon
10. Surprising Risk Celebrity Apprentice’s Athletes Face
11. Is ‘Trumpertension’ the New National Health Problem?
12. Resolution Failed? It’s Not Your Fault
13. How’s Your Inner-Selfie?
14. ‘The Bake-Out’ – New Educational Cannabis Show
15. A Sea of Pink Hats – Brilliant Political Statement
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1. ==> Alternative Facts, Fake News and Journalism

Since Donald Trump upended everything we thought we
knew about politics, hands have been wrung and ink has
been spilled about the “post-factual age.” How could
the candidate with the worst Politifact rating in the
2016 campaign come out on top? How could the Trump
administration claim its new press secretary was using
“alternative facts”? Do facts still matter — and if
they don’t, will real journalism stay relevant? Neil
Urwitz of the Center for a New American Security says
we shouldn’t overreact. “Now that President Trump has
taken the oath of office and the business of governance
has begun, the impact of fake news and ‘alternative
outlets’ will be revealed as vastly overblown.
Traditional media will still control the national
conversation. Policymakers will still have to build
their days around what the mainstream media reports.”
Neil Urwitz is director of external relations for the
Center for a New American Security (CNAS), an
independent, bipartisan, nonprofit organization that
develops national security and defense policies.
Contact him at (202) 457-9409; nurwitz@cnas.org

2. ==> Another Reason Lying Matters – Kids

Alternative facts? Untruths? A lie is a lie, but even
adults who’ve heard their fair share of political
rhetoric and spin are finding it hard distinguish
between the lies and truths in Washington today. So how
do you talk to kids about the importance of truth when
the new president doesn’t seem all that interested?
Leeza Steindorf, an expert in parenting and
communication, says “Society as a whole permits—even
encourages—lies, white lies, bending the truth, calling
things alternative facts. But children—and quite
frankly quite a few adults—need to understand the value
in telling the truth: Being truthful is key to being
authentic and genuine, which is congruence inside and
out.” She’ll discuss how to talk about today’s issues
with kids from young ones to teens, and help them make
sense of what’s going on in the world around us. Leeza
Steindorf is a communications and conflict resolution
expert, international consultant and speaker. She’s
the author of “Connected Parent, Empowered Child: Five
Keys to Raising Happy, Confident, Responsible Kids” and
“CORE Success for Schools: The Practical Guide Book for
a Positive School Climate.” Contact her at (541) 550-
0451; Leeza@CoreSuccess.com

3. ==> After the March: Get Gutsy, Get Going

Millions of men and women around the world took to the
streets this weekend in solidarity with the Washington
D.C. Women’s March, but what happens now? Pat
Obuchowski says women should get gutsy and get going!
“The world needs more women stepping into their power
and using their voice to become leaders in their own
right.” Pat will discuss the barriers many women face
when it comes to empowerment and share ways to work
around “life” and find the guts to get going! Pat
Obuchowski, MBA, PCC, CPCC, is an executive coach who
combines her experience as an IT executive with
graduate degrees in business and neuroscience. Her new
book is “Gutsy Women Win: How to Get Gutsy and Get
Going.” Contact her at Pat@GutsyWomenWin.com

4. ==> Expect Protests to Be the New Norm

One of the interesting characteristics about this
weekend’s women’s marches was the number of first-time
protestors. What has changed that is drawing people off
the couch and into the streets? Carol Richardson says,
“When the majority popular vote does not elect a
president, and the president has expressed hate towards
large portions of the US population, protesters are
speaking up and will continue to speak up to express
what is needed in a healthy democracy. America has
become an oligarchy which has exercised a too-often
unrecognized tyranny over American politics.”
Richardson, an Interfaith Minister, says no matter what
side of the aisle Americans choose, most of us have
experienced tyranny financially or politically, and
after this divisive election, protests against
perceived tyranny may become the norm. She adds,
“American democracy was founded on spiritual ideals,
and we will only return to a cooperative, peaceful
democracy when we restore these healthy ideals in
American life.” Rev. Carol Richardson, M.Div., MPH is
an Interfaith Intuitive Healer and Coach in the
Washington, DC area, and an expert in healthy
spirituality. She’s the author of “Mornings with the
Masters: Mystical Journeys in a Postmodern World.”
Contact her at 269-365- 8939;
carol.dodson.richardson@gmail.com

5. ==> Emmy-Winning Filmmaker on Nat Geo’s ‘Atlantis
Rising’

National Geographic’s new documentary Atlantis Rising
follows executive producer and Oscar-winning legend
James Cameron; three-time Emmy-winning filmmaker Simcha
Jacobovici; and a group of archeologists, scientists
and historians as they set out to search for the true
“Atlantean” civilization and for a possible location
for the mother city, the lost city of Atlantis. Invite
director/producer and television host Jacobovici to
share details of the expedition including the discovery
of six ancient anchors that could date back to the
Bronze Age and that together may be the greatest
ancient anchor hoard ever found on the Atlantic side of
the Strait of Gibraltar. Atlantis Rising premieres this
Sunday on National Geographic. Simcha Jacobovici and
team leader, professor/archaeologist Dr. Richard Freund
are available for interviews. Contact Johanna Ramos-
Boyer at (703) 646-5137; johanna@jrbcomm.com

6. ==> Don’t Get Valentine’s Day Love Sickness

7. ==> What Your Dating Deal Breakers Reveal

8. ==> Attract the Love of Your Life for V-Day

Many people facing the prospect of another Valentine’s
Day alone could use the advice of Sue Pighini, author
of “Expect the Extraordinary,” who has led a remarkable
romantic life and life in general. Sue, who found her
soul mate when she was over 60 and widowed, can talk
about using deep intuition to guide you to the right
person, and even how to get angelic help from the
internet and friends. Sue will share the signs angels
send when you ask them to help you find a partner.
She’s living proof that love is out there no matter how
old you are as long as you refuse to give up. Sue can
also share her own story of a life transformed after
she was struck by lightning, held up by gunpoint and
survived cancer. She’ll convince listeners that their
best lives are yet to come, no matter how old they are
or what challenges they currently face. Reach this
experienced talk show guest at (941) 685-7159;
sue@SuePighini.com

9. ==> What You Buy – Your Best Political Weapon

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you think about some
of the environmental and health challenges facing the
world today. But environmental consultant Ellen Moyer,
Ph.D., says, “Whether we like it or not, or know it or
not, our small actions repeated day after day add up to
huge impacts! Consumers inescapably weigh in on a vast
array of issues every day. We make a difference with
each bite we take.” She’ll discuss how healthy eating
is nearly impossible for many people who simply can’t
afford it because of the unfair advantage. industrial
food production enjoys over organic food production.
She’ll share easy but powerful ways to significantly
improve your health and the health of our environment,
and the best way to use your resources (money and
otherwise) wisely. Dr. Ellen Moyer is a registered
professional engineer with 30 years of environmental
consulting experience. She’s a regular contributor to
The Huffington Post and has presented more than 100
seminars in North America and Europe. Her soon-to-be-
released book is “Our Earth, Our Species, Our Selves:
How to Thrive While Creating a Sustainable World.”
Contact her at (413) 862-3452; ellenmoyer@em-green.com

10. ==> Surprising Risk Celebrity Apprentice’s Athletes
Face

Celebrity Apprentice under Arnold Schwarzenegger has a
whole new set of celebrities trying to dodge Arnold’s
“You’re terminated, hasta la vista” catchphrase. But it
has something else too: four celebrity athletes (one
already terminated) who face a lifetime health risk
that is far scarier than getting kicked off a reality
TV show. Former NFL player Ricky Williams and Eric
Dickerson, former WNBA star Lisa Leslie and former
boxer Laila Ali all run the risk of memory loss as they
age due to exposure to concussions, says Michael
Morgan, who has a worked with Ricky Williams. Morgan
can talk about sports medicine and concussions and ways
something called craniosacral therapy—his area of
expertise—can help people at risk for dementia and
memory problems. He’ll explain what the therapy is and
how it works, why NFL players are using it as well as
children with autism. 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.” Reach him at (312)
543-4719; michaelm@bodyenergy.net

11. ==> Is ‘Trumpertension’ the New National Health
Problem?

12. ==> Resolution Failed? It’s Not Your Fault

13. ==> How’s Your Inner-Selfie?

Social media is full of selfies taken by everyone from
the president to the pope and ordinary people. We love
them because they are fun, quick and attention-getting.
They are also superficial. Married duo Roe and Don
Polcyznski Jr. want to tell your listeners about a
deeper form of selfie they call an inner-selfie.
They’ll explain what it is (briefly, a way of looking
at your life that lets you grasp your true potential
and ultimately create your ideal future). The authors
of “Changing Your Equation” say most of us have never
taken a good look at our personalities, natural
tendencies, talents and interests and therefore don’t
know ourselves as well as we think. Reach Roe and Don
at (315) 368-8661; RoeandDon@ChangingYourEquation.com

14. ==> ‘The Bake-Out’ – New Educational Cannabis Show

The Bake-Out is a new, weekly online TV talk show about
today’s controversial world of cannabis. The show
premieres later this month and features former UFC
World Champion Frank Shamrock along with celebrity
nutritionist Robert Ferguson. The pair will answer
questions, dispel stereotypes, and reveal the truth
about cannabis. Invite Frank and Robert to talk about
the show which boasts a guest lineup of professional
athletes, celebrities, law enforcement officials,
physicians, government officials, cannabis activists
and patients. Shamrock is a pioneer in the sport of
mixed martial arts (MMA). Popularly known worldwide as
the first UFC Middleweight Champion and the first
champion to retire with his belt, Shamrock went on to
apply his larger-than-life personality to broadcasting
and international color commentary for the sport of
MMA. He also runs Shamrock Way, a non-profit
organization that serves at-risk youth. Ferguson serves
on the Presidential Task Force on Obesity for the
National Medical Association and is the official
nutritionist for the Soba Recovery Center in Malibu.
Contact Erin Dean at (661) 255-8283;
erin@steveallenmedia.com

15. ==> A Sea of Pink Hats – Brilliant Political
Statement

Look around at pictures of the crowd in Washington (and
around the globe) on Saturday and you will likely
notice something. The signature fashion statement of
marchers wasn’t a pantsuit, but a handmade knit pink
hat. What started as a statement about Donald Trump’s
infamously crass comments about a female reporter,
caught on like wildfire and #thepussyhatproject
chapeaus became a very visual part of nearly every one
of the hundreds of marches worldwide. Organizers said
the hats were a way to ‘grab’ the word back and while
offensive to some, others think the hats were smart,
funny and made a point without saying a word. “They’re
pink and they’re cute and they’re on people’s heads and
they’re hand-knit. They take that traditional domestic
women’s role and turn it around on their heads,” said
Lauren Duncan, a Smith College psychology professor who
teaches a course on the psychology of political
activism. “I think it was brilliant.” Contact her at
(413) 585-3763; lduncan@smith.edu

01/19/17 RTIR E-zine: Inauguration Info, Women Marching, Saved by the Bell

January 19, 2017 RTIR E-zine
01. What Kids think of Trump’s Inauguration
02. The Day After – Women March Across America
03. What’s Up with the Pink Hats?
04. Trump’s Education Pick – Civil Rights Vs. Profit?
05. National Geographic ‘Lawless Oceans’ Investigator
06. Saved by the Bell’ Producer Peter Engel
07. The Greatest Escape of the Cold War
08. Who’s Sick? Everybody!
09. Surprising Risk Celebrity Apprentice’s Athletes Face
10. Is there Really Free College?
11. Reduce Climate Change Despite Washington Policy
12. How Billionaires Stole Our Democracy
13. What Now? Dealing with Uncertainty
14. Trump’s Narcissism – He Hates Himself Too
15. Already Missing Obama? Meet ‘Still My President’
=======================================

1. ==> What Kids think of Trump’s Inauguration

Do middle school students think Donald Trump is cool?
What personal habits do they admire? How do they view
his lack of experience in politics and his business
interests? How about his desire to build the wall?
You’ve heard what adults are saying but what about the
kids? With the inauguration just days away, interview
middle school teacher Red (Chad) Rohl who asked his at-
risk students to spend time researching the new
president. Red then used what his students came up with
to produce a visual blog post on our next president.
Red loves to doodle and he encourages his students to
draw on their homework and notes, too. He’s the author
of “Heavy Sketches,” a collection of 30 years’ worth of
his own drawings and a proponent of a style of learning
called sketch noting as a means to counteract kids’
short attention spans. Red appeared on WLOS-TV to
discuss his new book. Reach him at (828) 284-1973 or
chadrohl@gmail.com

2. ==> The Day After – Women March Across America

The Women’s March on Washington has inspired nearly 300
other ‘Sister Marches’ to take place this Saturday,
January 21st. All 50 states and Puerto Rico are
confirmed to have at least one grassroots-led march on
that day, as well as 55 global cities on six
continents, from Tokyo to Sydney, Nairobi to Paris to
Bogotá. “This is an unprecedented, organic and viral
grassroots global movement that is growing every day.
More than 500,000 people have already committed to
march all over the country and the world in just a
matter of weeks,” says Boston-based national sister
march spokeswoman Yordanos Eyoel, who became a U.S.
citizen last fall. Each march will have its own
program, from music and speeches to a rally at a
suffragist’s grave in upstate New York, to a verbal
“human mosaic” of people in Napa Valley sharing their
vision for the future. Discuss the marches, including
what’s happening in your listening area, and who is
taking part. Contact Tina Cassidy at (717) 478-3703;
tinacassidy1@gmail.com

3. ==> What’s Up with the Pink Hats?

Look around the crowd in Washington on Saturday and you
might notice something. The signature fashion statement
of women marching won’t be a pantsuit, but you may see
a sea of handmade knit pink hats. Or that’s the hope of
a group of women who’ve organized #thepussyhatproject.
The hats are a reference to Donald Trump’s infamously
crass comments about a female reporter that were caught
on a hot mike. Organizers say it’s a way to ‘grab it’
back. Volunteers and organizers have been feverishly
knitting in the hopes of getting the hats onto the
heads of a million women at the D.C. march this
Saturday. While offensive to some, others think the
hats are smart, funny and make a point without saying a
word. “They’re pink and they’re cute and they’re on
people’s heads and they’re hand-knit. They take that
traditional domestic women’s role and turn it around on
their heads,” said Lauren Duncan, a Smith College
psychology professor who teaches a course on the
psychology of political activism. “I think it’s
brilliant.” Contact her at (413) 585-3763;
lduncan@smith.edu

4. ==> Trump’s Education Pick – Civil Rights Vs. Profit?

For more than three hours on Tuesday, President-elect
Donald Trump’s pick to run the Education Department,
Betsy DeVos, handled tough questions on school choice,
charters and the future of the nation’s schools from
the Senate committee that handles education. The
billionaire has used her money to support the expansion
of public charter schools and private school vouchers
and many public school advocates say she’s an extremist
who opposes public education. Last week a group of 175
college deans released a statement stressing the
importance of “…upholding the role of public schools
as a central institution in the strengthening of our
democracy and protecting the human and civil rights of
all children and youth, especially those from
historically marginalized communities…” Among the
signers were Kathy Schultz, dean of the School of
Education at the University of Colorado and Kevin
Kumashiro, dean of the University of San Francisco
School of Education. Contact Schultz at
katherine.schultz@colorado.edu or Kumashiro at
kkumashiro@usfca.edu, @kevinkumashiro

5. ==> National Geographic ‘Lawless Oceans’ Investigator

In 2014, cell-phone footage was posted on YouTube from
a mysterious address in Fiji, showing an unthinkable
crime – four gruesome murders at sea. In National
Geographic’s new show “Lawless Oceans,”
internationally-renowned special investigator Karsten
von Hoesslin goes on a worldwide trail to piece
together the truth behind the mysterious murders.
Invite him to talk about the new show and how the
world’s waters have become a Wild West, where criminals
can operate with impunity largely beyond the reach of
law enforcement. Hoesslin has investigated a range of
crimes on the high seas, including piracy, illegal
fishing, drug smuggling, arms trafficking and
terrorism. His casework involves infiltrating criminal
networks engaged in maritime crimes in South America,
East and West Africa and Southeast Asia. Contact
Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137;
johanna@jrbcomm.com

6. ==> ‘Saved by the Bell’ Producer Peter Engel

Peter Engel is one of the most prolific producers in
television. He created the teen sitcom Saved by The
Bell along with several other teen series and produced
the iconic Last Comic Standing. With more than 50 years
in the television industry, Engel can share stories of
his most memorable encounters, a behind-the-scenes
glimpse of Saved by the Bell, and his own story of
overcoming significant personal and professional
challenges. Now 80, Engel is still filled with energy,
candor, wisdom and positivity. His decades of
experience in the television industry will inspire
listeners chasing their own dreams, and the grace with
which he has overcome personal challenges will resonate
with everyone. “I Was Saved by the Bell” is Engel’s
newly-released memoir. Contact Jennifer Tucker at (856)
489-8654, ext. 303; jennifer@smithpublicity.com

7. ==> The Greatest Escape of the Cold War

When 84-year-old Hungarian born American Frank Iszak
was 25, he and a group of others committed the first
hijacking of an airplane, flying it to West Germany and
freedom. On July 13, 1956, he gained international
attention for his bold escape from communist-controlled
Hungary. With six co-conspirators, Iszak seized an
airliner and set a course for the West. Invite him to
share his incredible story (including a life-or-death
brawl aboard an out-of-control airplane.) While a
Hungarian court condemned the hijackers to death, in
absentia, the entire team settled in the United States.
Iszak worked as a chemist New York and San Francisco.
He now runs a yoga studio in Rancho Santa Fe, Ca and is
negotiating film rights to his book, “Freedom Fighter.”
Contact him at (619) 920-6456;
frank@freedomflightbook.com

8. ==> Who’s Sick? Everybody!

Cases of flu are on the rise, according to a recent
statement from the United States Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, and experts are warning that
this year’s flu season will be worse than last. This
year’s outbreak is predominantly type A flu. Learn
healthy strategies that can prevent most colds and flu,
and minimize symptoms. What single intervention reduced
type A flu 50% in children? (it wasn’t the vaccine!)
His office approach has been so successful he no longer
utilizes flu vaccine. Jim Roach, MD, is a leading
integrative practitioner who has appeared on numerous
radio and TV programs, is a speaker, consultant,
educator, researcher, and widely sought clinician with
patients from across the country. He is also author of
“God’s House Calls” which discusses spiritual near-
death experiences of his patients and seeks to de-
stigmatize spiritual experiences. Contact Dr. Roach at
(859) 846-4453 (office); jproach@aol.com

9. ==> Surprising Risk Celebrity Apprentice’s Athletes
Face

10. ==> Is there Really Free College?

There has recently been a lot of buzz about NY Governor
Andrew Cuomo’s free college proposal, but who will
actually benefit? Adrian Ridner, CEO and Co-founder of
Study.com says the idea of providing free college is a
noble one, but to realistically make it happen, we need
to make college less expensive and make the experience
more flexible for students, particularly those who are
juggling school, work and family. Invite Ridner to
discuss how alternative credit can be used to cut the
cost of a degree in half, and in some cases get the
total cost of a Bachelor’s degree under $10k. He can
also talk about a unique free college model being used
in Mountain View, CA that leverages a combination of
discounted course and tuition fees, low-cost
transferrable credit, local workforce development funds
and corporate sponsorships, to make college free for
any resident. Fed up with the high cost of education,
Adrian started Study.com in 2002 with the mission of
making education accessible. Today the company helps
over 25 million students a month, from middle school
through college, with short video-based online courses.
Contact Jennifer McHam at (650) 288-2381;
study.press@study.com

11. ==> Reduce Climate Change Despite Washington Policy

2016 was the second-hottest year in U.S. history yet
Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees for the EPA and energy
secretary say climate change isn’t real. No wonder
people who care about the environment may be worried
about the future. Ellen Moyer, Ph.D., a 30-year career
environmental consultant, wants Americans to take heart
and understand that the choices they make and how and
where they spend their money can have a tremendous
impact on the world around them. Invite Moyer on your
show to discuss how to reduce the impact your family
makes on climate change with the foods you buy and the
way you heat and cool your home. You’ll also learn what
you can do to keep forests and wildlife healthier,
starting in your backyard and mailbox. Dr. Ellen Moyer
is a registered professional engineer with 30 years of
environmental consulting experience. She’s a regular
contributor to The Huffington Post and has presented
more than 100 seminars in North America and Europe. Her
new book is “Our Earth, Our Species, Our Selves: How to
Thrive While Creating a Sustainable World.” Contact her
at (413) 862-3452; ellenmoyer@em-green.com

12. ==> How Billionaires Stole Our Democracy

Invite author and political activist Jill Cody to
discuss ‘The Velvet Coup’ that has taken place in
American politics. Cody says, “The individuals who
executed the coup view America’s resources and people
as nothing more than new avenues of profit. Proposed
Cabinet members are all millionaires and billionaires
solidifying the coup. Their goal will be to destroy
government and privatize public programs and resources
by using code words such as ‘reform, efficiency, and
modernization.’ If America is run like a business, then
it is no longer a country.” Cody will identify key
individuals and actions, what Millennials confront, and
organizations fighting on democracy’s frontlines. Jill
Cody, M.P.A., has worked the last 31-years in public
service including politics, the environment, higher
education and organizational development. She’s the
author of “America Abandoned: The Secret Velvet Coup
That Cost Us Our Democracy.” Contact her at (831)
205-1303, americaabandoned@gmail.com

13. ==> What Now? Dealing with Uncertainty

The one thing everyone can agree on right now is that
the future is TBD…To Be Determined. The question on
everyone’s minds is “now what?” How can we best
navigate through these uncertain times? Brenda
Reynolds can share 5 tips for helping you take control
of a situation that feels out of your control. Whether
it’s the transition our nation faces, your own personal
transition or a change in your business world, she’ll
explain what you can do to find greater clarity and
confidence. Brenda Reynolds is a transitions expert,
consultant, speaker, and founder of BKR Consulting.
She’s worked with clients nationwide and in 2008
applied her expertise to her own challenges when the
economy took a nosedive and so did her life, leaving
her a divorced mom of two. She is author of the
upcoming book, “TBD—To Be Determined, how to Find
Clarity and Confidence in Uncertain Times.” Contact her
at (610) 639-5722; brenda@bkrconsult.com

14. ==> Trump’s Narcissism – He Hates Himself Too

Most psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental
health professionals agree that Donald Trump is a
narcissist, but Rick Patterson says most people don’t
realize that narcissism is actually rooted in self-
contempt and shame. He says, “When we come to
understand that the degree of narcissism one exudes is
frequently inversely proportional to the shame and
self-loathing we carry, we begin to see the extent to
which Donald Trump is possessed by a deep and sincere
concern about his own self-worth. This is further
demonstrated by the need he has to defend himself while
frequently tearing down others in the process.”
Patterson adds, “This is also why Trump is unable to
express remorse or regret or acknowledge any past
‘failures’ as his frail inner world might collapse
around such an admission.” But Patterson says these
attributes are easy to manipulate in someone to your
advantage. He believes Russian President Vladimir Putin
likely knows this as well, as he publicly lauds Trump
because he understands that direct confrontation with
such a person will get you nowhere, but manipulation
through admiration will work. Reverend Dr. Richard R.
Patterson is the author of the upcoming book “Shame:
The Root of All Evil.” Contact him at (269) 217-7987;
rickpatterson@charter.net.

15. ==> Already Missing Obama? Meet ‘Still My
President’

Not ready to say goodbye to the Obamas? You might be
interested in Still My President, a Boston-based online
retailer that sells political T-shirts. The company
just launched the We Go High campaign named after
Michelle Obama’s memorable plea at the opening night of
the Democratic convention. Co-founder Kurt Faustin says
the movement is for anyone dissatisfied with the notion
of bigotry, sexism, racism and inequality in the U.S.
“What makes this country great is the diversity in
thought, color, religion and background, that all share
the same values of respect for one another and the
desire to come together and live in peace,” says
Faustin. The campaign is calling for Americans to take
a selfie and hashtag #WeGoHigh on the day of the
inauguration. A portion of the proceeds from the
campaign will be donated to Amnesty International.
Contact Kurt Faustin at (617) 365-9699;
stillmypresident@gmail.com

01/17/17 RTIR E-zine: Trump’s Inauguration, Non-Thinking Kids, Inner-Selfies

January 17, 2017

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

01. The Plot to Hack America
02. A Kids’-Eye View of Trump’s Inauguration
03. The Day After – Women’s Marches Across America
04. Saved by the Bell Producer Peter Engel
05. Already Missing Obama? Meet ‘Still My President’
06. Need Help Adjusting to a Trump Presidency?
07. Reduce Climate Change Despite Washington Policy
08. Amazing Space Stories You’ve Never Heard
09. Obamacare – What Happens Next?
10. Billionaires Took Our Democracy – How We Get It Back
11. Are Schools Teaching Kids to Stop Thinking?
12. Failed Resolution? So What!
13. Stop People-Pleasing for a Healthier 2017
14. What Really Caused Fisher and Reynolds’ Deaths?
15. How’s Your Inner-Selfie?
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1. ==> The Plot to Hack America

Was the 2016 election rigged by the Russians? Invite
New York Times bestselling author and MSNBC contributor
Malcolm Nance to talk about the biggest political
scandal since Watergate. Nance says the entire Russian
hacking was done specifically to elect Donald Trump as
president and that Trump’s advisors, including Paul
Manafort, were most likely involved in the attack. He
also believes Vladimir Putin personally developed and
orchestrated the hacking. He’ll discuss how the
Russians have devastated individuals, political groups,
and entire nations with their cybercrimes; and how they
may have cultivated Donald Trump as an unwitting
“asset” to facilitate their ultimate foreign policy
goals—disband NATO, dominate Eastern Europe, and
replace America as the world’s superpower. Nance’s new
book is “The Plot to Hack America: How Putin’s
Cyberspies and WikiLeaks Tried to Steal the 2016
Election.” Contact Leslie Davis at (212) 643-6816, ext.
290; ldavis@skyhorsepublishing.com

2. ==> A Kids’-Eye View of Trump’s Inauguration

Why do some middle school students think Donald Trump
is cool? What personal habit do they admire? How do
they view his lack of experience in politics and his
business interests? How about his desire to build the
wall? You’ve heard what adults are saying but what
about the kids? With the inauguration just days away,
interview middle school teacher Red (Chad) Rohl who
asked his at-risk students to spend time researching
the new president. Red then used what his students came
up with to produce a visual blog post on our next
president. Red loves to doodle and he encourages his
students to draw on their homework and notes, too. He’s
the author of “Heavy Sketchers,” a collection of 30
years’ worth of his own drawings and a proponent of a
style of learning called sketch noting as a means to
counteract kids’ short attention spans. Red appeared on
WLOS-TV to discuss his new book. Reach him at (828)
284-1973; chadrohl@gmail.com

3. ==> The Day After – Women’s Marches Across America

4. ==> Saved by the Bell Producer Peter Engel

5. ==> Already Missing Obama? Meet ‘Still My President’

6. ==> Need Help Adjusting to a Trump Presidency?

Many Americans are deeply depressed about the election
of President Donald Trump and worried about the
country’s future. Though understandable, Devadas
Chelvam says the depression and worry makes the
situation even worse. Chelvam says people need to
choose to be happy—right now! “Find a way to love Trump
and the members of his administration unconditionally,
to visualize Americans being reconciled and the country
as peaceful and prosperous.” He says, “Depression and
worry are energy spent to create exactly what is
feared. And that is a rather risky attitude to adopt at
this juncture.” Born in Sri Lanka, Devadas Chelvam
spent nine years as a priest before embarking on a 20-
year career in child protective services in New York
City. He has master’s degrees in theology and sociology
and conducts workshops on the healing power of love.
His latest book is “From Fear to Limitless Love: Your
Path to Finding Self-Worth, Harmony and Bliss.” Contact
him at (610) 882-1032; dc@limitlesslove.net

7. ==> Reduce Climate Change Despite Washington Policy

8. ==> Amazing Space Stories You’ve Never Heard

Rod Pyle is a wealth of NASA knowledge and a fun guest
to talk about everything space-related. Invite him on
your show to discuss current space topics like SpaceX’s
recently announced Big Mars Plans (huge 100 passenger
Mars ships for 2025) or old, little-known topics like
plans from the 1960s that involved atomic spaceships
(yes, powered by atomic bomb explosions!) Rod Pyle has
written several books and produced numerous
documentaries for the History Channel and Discovery
Communications, including the acclaimed Modern Marvels:
Apollo 11. He has lectured at NASA’s Johnson Space
Center, and written for the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
Caltech, LiveScience, and Space.com. His new book,
“Amazing Stories of the Space Age,” shares zany never-
flown ideas for space missions from the 1940s through
the end of the 20th century. Contact him at (626)
399-4440; rodpyle@yahoo.com

9. ==> Obamacare – What Happens Next?

The Affordable Care Act—Obamacare— is in trouble. It’s
extended health insurance coverage to fewer people than
promised, in many parts of the country, insurers are
abandoning the market due to financial losses, and even
those covered face double digit premium increases and
deductibles that are hundreds of percent higher than
before. Supporters say the problems can be fixed but
critics insist that Obamacare is mortally wounded, and
should be euthanized. Invite Philip Romero and Randy
Miller to help your listeners make sense of the health
policy debate. You’ll hear how health costs have grown
more than twice as fast as incomes, why the health
sector now consumes almost one in five dollars in our
economy, and the blind spots that Democrats and
Republicans each have about health care. Romero is a
finance professor and former business dean at the
University of Oregon, as well as twice chief economist
to the governor of California. Randy Miller is an
insurance and public finance specialist. Their book
“Health Financing Without Deficits: Reform that
Sidesteps Political Gridlock” outlines a new way to
finance health care. Contact Romero at (503) 640-6206;
promero@uoregon.edu or Miller at (541) 510-2042;
suigenerishirb@comcast.net

10. ==> Billionaires Took Our Democracy – How We Get It
Back

11. ==> Are Schools Teaching Kids to Stop Thinking?

School used to be a place where students learned how to
use reason and academic skills to solve problems. But
nationally recognized author Tom DeWeese says today’s
Department of Education instructs teachers not to teach
students how to think but what to think. DeWeese says
the classroom has become a place for non-stop
propaganda and behavior modification to impose a
“proper” thought process called “Globally Acceptable
Truth.” DeWeese says the result is today’s generation
of college students who live in constant fear of
microaggression and trigger warnings. Invite DeWeese to
discuss how we got here and what is required to restore
proper education in our schools. Tom DeWeese has been
featured on Fox News’ Follow the Money, Hannity and
Colmes, The Michael Reagan Talk Show and in The New
York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington
Post, and The Washington Times. He’s the author of
“Erase.” Contact him at (540) 341-8911 (VA);
APCDeWeese@aol.com

12. ==> Failed Resolution? So What!

Andro Donovan has two words for people who didn’t
decide to join a gym, lose five pounds, eat less
chocolate or be nicer to their in-laws for the new
year: Well done! The author of the new book “Motivate
Yourself: Get the Life You Want, Find Purpose and
Achieve Fulfilment” says, “Resolutions are dramas
waiting to happen. They are expectations that you are
going to fail after your good intentions peter out.”
She says, “What works is a desire or intention to
slightly steer yourself in the direction you want to
go, a gentle steering away from what didn’t work and a
steering into where you want to take your life.” Andro
Donovan is a leadership development specialist. In 1990
she set up the Hemingways Group, a leadership
development and corporate transformation consultancy.
She is best known for her life-changing retreats which
take place around the world. Contact her at
+4407711238410; andro@trend.co.uk;
andro@androdonovan.com; Skype: andro.donovan1

13. ==> Stop People-Pleasing for a Healthier 2017

Want to have less stress, sleep better, get fewer colds
and flus and avoid headaches and heartburn? Doing so
may be as simple as saying no to obligations, chores
and social commitments you agree to just to make other
people happy. Find out why people-pleasers get sick
more often from Dr. Don (MacDonald). He’s a recovering
people-pleaser and chiropractor who realized that many
patients were coming into his office because of stress-
related conditions fueled by their own excess worries
and inability to say no for their own good. Dr. Don
will explain ways moving your body, deciding in advance
what you will and won’t do and defining your purpose
can lead to a healthier and happier New Year. Dr. Don
is the bestselling author of “The Underdog Curse.” He’s
an experienced radio and TV guest who can be reached at
780-983-5102; drdon@shaw.ca

14. ==> What Really Caused Fisher and Reynolds’ Deaths?

Millions of fans were devastated by the recent deaths
of Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds.
Zeesham Raza says the mother/daughter passing was
caused by a lifetime of heartbreak and emotional
baggage that reached a tipping point. Moreover, he
says, we can learn from them how to prevent our own
past traumas from turning deadly. He says, “Reynolds’
childhood feelings of rejection, shame and
worthlessness from being unpopular at school and
impoverished, the betrayal she felt over Eddie Fisher’s
leaving her for Elizabeth Taylor and the humiliation
she experienced from her second husband’s financial
difficulties—all caused her emotional bucket to
overflow when Carrie died.” He’ll also discuss Carrie,
and the impact of her mother’s two divorces as well as
the self-abuse, shame and humiliation she experienced
from her own addiction and failed relationships.
Listeners will learn a technique anyone can use to
release trapped emotions so they won’t lead to disease
and ailments. He’s a healer and author who took charge
of his own emotional health after getting a serious
diagnosis. Reach him at (416) 858-4788;
zeeshankerawala@yahoo.com

15. ==> How’s Your Inner-Selfie?

Social media is full of selfies taken by everyone from
the president to the pope and ordinary people. We love
them because they are fun, quick and attention-getting.
They are also superficial. Married duo Roe and Don
Polcyzneski Jr. want to tell your listeners about a
deeper form of selfie they call an inner-selfie.
They’ll explain what it is (briefly, a way of looking
at your life that lets you grasp your true potential
and ultimately create your ideal future). The authors
of “Changing Your Equation” say most of us have never
taken a good look at our personalities, natural
tendencies, talents and interests and therefore don’t
know ourselves as well as we think. Reach Roe and Don
at (315) 368-8661

01/12/17 RTIR E-zine: Climate Change, Flu Season, Space Stories

January 12, 2017

01. Democrats Playing with Fire with Russia
02. The Trouble with Tillerson
03. Why Trump’s Narcissism Matters
04. Millennial Pop Culture Reporter on Hollywood & Politics
05. ‘The Bake-Out’ – New Educational Cannabis Show
06. Reduce Climate Change Despite Washington Policy
07. How to Survive a Mass Shooting
08. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Glenn Frankel
09. Top IRS Red Flags for 2017
10. It’s Here! Flu Season!
11. Are Schools Teaching Kids to Stop Thinking?
12. Failed Resolution? So What!
13. Have a Better Brain in 2017
14. What Now? Dealing with Uncertainty
15. Amazing Space Stories You’ve Never Heard
=======================================

1. ==> Democrats Playing with Fire with Russia

Norman Solomon says Democrats are still stuck on trying
to tie the Kremlin around Donald Trump’s neck, a
strategy that failed during the campaign, and could
have tremendous consequences now. He says, “Top
Democrats would much rather scapegoat Vladimir Putin
than scrutinize how they’ve lost touch with working-
class voters. …The reality is grim, and potentially
catastrophic beyond comprehension. By pushing to
further polarize with the Kremlin, congressional
Democrats are increasing the chances of a military
confrontation with Russia. By teaming up with the likes
of Republican senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham
to exert bipartisan pressure for escalation, Democrats
could help stampede the Trump administration in
reckless directions.” Solomon adds, “This approach is
already underway. It is worse than irresponsible. It is
madness that could lead to a nuclear holocaust.” Norman
Solomon is executive director of the Institute for
Public Accuracy and co-founder of the online activist
group RootsAction.org. Contact him at
solomonprogressive@gmail.com

2. ==> The Trouble with Tillerson

Donald Trump’s choice for secretary of state, Rex
Tillerson, was in the hot seat on Wednesday as senators
began his confirmation hearing. The former Exxon chief
faces stiff opposition from both sides of the aisle and
was grilled on Russia, human rights and trade. Antonia
Juhasz, an energy analyst, author and investigative
reporter, recently wrote a profile on Tillerson which
says, “On January 1, Rex Tillerson retired from oil
giant Exxon Mobil after 41 years, the last 10 as CEO
and chairman of the board. When he appears in January
before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee to
be considered for U.S. Secretary of State, Exxon Mobil
will be preparing to appear before a jury at the U.S.
District Court for the District of Columbia, just
blocks away. There, the company will face allegations
that security forces under its employ engaged in
serious human rights abuses, including murder, torture,
sexual violence, kidnapping, battery, assault, burning,
arbitrary arrest, detention and false imprisonment. The
complaint specifically names Rex Tillerson.” Juhasz is
the author of “The Bush Agenda,” “The Tyranny of Oil”
and “Black Tide.” Contact Antonia Juhasz at
antoniajuhasz@gmail.com; @AntoniaJuhasz

3. ==> Why Trump’s Narcissism Matters

4. ==> Millennial Pop Culture Reporter on Hollywood &
Politics

While many lauded her speech, actress Meryl Streep is
facing some backlash for her political comments at the
Golden Globes. Apparently, some in Hollywood (and
outside the entertainment world) say they’re tired of
actors and their political pronouncements. Invite
millennial pop culture/political commentator Pavlina
Jain Osta to discuss the topic as well as other
entertainment stories including Jim Carrey’s recent
announcement that he has no interest in doing stand-up
comedy anymore. Pavlina has worked in radio and TV and
has been interviewing stars, athletes and newsmakers
since the age of 11. Contact Mark Goldman at (516)
639-0988.

5. ==> ‘The Bake-Out’ – New Educational Cannabis Show

6. ==> Reduce Climate Change Despite Washington Policy

7. ==> How to Survive a Mass Shooting

When Esteben Santiago killed five people and wounded
six in a busy baggage area at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Airport last week using a legally-owned gun he carried
in his own checked bag, airport safety became front and
center on the public’s radar. To find out what anyone
can do to minimize the chance of being shot at an
airport in such an incident, interview Chris Bird,
former British Army officer, former San Antonio
Express-News crime reporter and author of “Surviving a
Mass Killer Rampage.” He’ll talk about avoiding ticket
counters and if possible, not checking a bag, and
maintaining situational awareness at all times. He’ll
discuss why airports shouldn’t be “gun-free zones” and
why he prefers driving to flying. Bird says, “It’s just
ridiculous that people should be disarmed and therefore
have to depend on government bureaucrats to keep them
safe. Everyone knows that government bureaucrats have a
terrible record of keeping contraband from getting
through TSA checks.” “Surviving a Mass Killer Rampage”
has been endorsed by a retired Texas Ranger captain and
retired CIA officer. Contact Bird at (210) 308-8191 or
cjbird@satx.rr.com

8. ==> Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Glenn Frankel

Glenn Frankel is a longtime Washington Post reporter,
editor and bureau chief. His latest project explores
the Hollywood blacklist and the making of the classic
western High Noon. Frankel says the film is known for
the memorable performances by Gary Cooper and Grace
Kelly, but what many people don’t know is that it was
written by Carl Foreman, a former Communist who
intended it to be a parable about the Hollywood
blacklist. He’ll explain how, during filming, Foreman
is forced to testify before the House Committee on Un-
American Activities about his former membership in the
Communist Party. He’ll share stories of some of
Hollywood’s most talented writers and producers and how
they navigated the era of Hollywood’s Red Scare.
Frankel’s new book is “High Noon: The Hollywood
Blacklist and the Making of an American Classic.”
Contact Johanna Ramos-Boyer at (703) 646-5137

9. ==> Top IRS Red Flags for 2017

With a year comes a new tax filing. And the IRS is back
in full force, looking for scams and tax cheats. Of
course, that’s not you, (or your listeners), but what
will the IRS be looking for this year? Join tax pro
Abby Eisenkraft in a fun discussion about the latest
targets for the IRS. The author of “101 Ways to Stay
Off the IRS Radar,” Abby will help your audience steer
clear of IRS problems. She can also enlighten your
audience on IRS scams so new you’ve never heard of them
and how to stay safe. Frequently quoted by the press,
Abby is one of the leading experts on IRS problems and
how to avoid them. Contact her at (347) 598-0111;
abby@RealLifeTaxAdvice.com

10. ==> It’s Here! Flu Season!

Wintertime means colds and flu. This year’s outbreak is
predominantly type A flu. Learn healthy strategies that
can prevent most colds and flu, and minimize symptoms.
What single intervention reduced type A flu 50% in
children? (it wasn’t the vaccine!) His office approach
has been so successful he no longer utilizes flu
vaccine. Jim Roach, MD, is a leading integrative
practitioner who has appeared on numerous radio and TV
programs, is a speaker, consultant, educator,
researcher, and widely sought clinician with patients
from across the country. He is also author of “God’s
House Calls” which discusses spiritual near-death
experiences of his patients and seeks to de-stigmatize
spiritual experiences. Contact Dr. Roach at (859)
846-4453 (office); jproach@aol.com

11. ==> Are Schools Teaching Kids to Stop Thinking?

12. ==> Failed Resolution? So What!

13. ==> Have a Better Brain in 2017

It’s mid-January and many of your listeners have
already given up on their New Year’s resolutions, but
there’s still plenty of ways to improve your life in
2017. Why not do a show on ways to have a better brain
this year? Dr. Stacey Robinson, a functional medicine
physician, will share ten steps for optimizing your
brain for better memory, better health and a better
chance of avoiding dementia down the road. Dr.
Robinson, author of “Road Map to Health,” will explain
what you should be eating, which daily supplements to
take, why your toothbrush type matters, and what
special blood tests to ask your physician about. She’s
an experienced guest on TV and national radio. Reach
her at (727) 329-8859 (office): md@robinsonmed.com

14. ==> What Now? Dealing with Uncertainty

15. ==> Amazing Space Stories You’ve Never Heard

01/10/17 RTIR E-zine: IRS Red Flags, Trump’s Cabinet, Saving the World

January 10, 2017

FR: Lauren Healy and Chris Morabito, Editors, Radio-TV
Interview Report Newsletter
01. Fake News VS Independent Information
02. Trump’s Cabinet – Unqualified Education Secretary?
03. Obamacare – What Happens Next?
04. How to Survive an Airport Mass Shooting
05. Free College?!
06. Amazing Space Stories You’ve Never Heard
07. Top IRS Red Flags for 2017
08. What Really Caused Fisher and Reynolds’ Deaths?
09. New Year Resolutions are for Losers
10. Need Help Adjusting to a Trump Presidency?
11. Expect Protests to Be the New Norm
12. How to Talk to Your Kids about Prejudice
13. Stop People-Pleasing for a Healthier 2017
14. Is Your Childhood Running Your Life?
15. Ways to Save the World in 2017
=======================================

1. ==> Fake News VS Independent Information

At the end of 2016 the US Senate quietly passed a bill
that will create a new propaganda agency. The new law
mandates the U.S. Secretary of State to collaborate
with the Secretary of Defense, Director of National
Intelligence and other federal agencies to create a
Global Engagement Center ‘to lead, synchronize, and
coordinate efforts of the Federal Government to
recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign
state and non-state propaganda and disinformation
efforts aimed at undermining United States national
security interests.’ The law directs the Center to be
formed in 180 days and to share expertise among
agencies and to ‘coordinate with allied nations.’
Investigative journalist Rick Sterling says, “The new
law is remarkable for a number of reasons, not the
least because it merges a new McCarthyism about
purported dissemination of Russian ‘propaganda’ on the
Internet, with a new Orwellianism by creating a kind of
Ministry of Truth — or Global Engagement Center — to
protect the American people from ‘foreign propaganda
and disinformation.’” Invite Sterling to discuss the
issue of ‘fake news’ and what the new agency will
likely be doing. Sterling is an independent
investigative journalist. He just wrote the piece “The
War Against Alternative Information” for
ConsortiumNews.com. Contact him at rsterling1@gmail.com

2. ==> Trump’s Cabinet – Unqualified Education
Secretary?

Diane Ravitch served as Assistant Secretary of
Education and Counselor to the Secretary of Education
from 1991-1993 under the George H. W. Bush
administration. About Trump’s pick for Education
Secretary, she says, “Betsy DeVos should not be
approved by the Senate committee or confirmed by the
Senate. She has no experience or qualifications for the
job. She is a lobbyist for alternatives to public
schools.” She adds, “DeVos is a billionaire who has
never worked in a public school, never attended a
public school, never sent her own children to public
school. She has lived in a billionaire bubble of
privilege. She has no understanding of the needs of our
nation’s public schools, and she is in fact actively
hostile to them. This is unacceptable. She is
unacceptable.” Ravitch is a research professor of
education at New York University. She is the author of
many books, including “Reign of Error: The Hoax of the
Privatization Movement and the Danger to America’s
Public Schools” and “The Death and Life of the Great
American School System: How Testing and Choice Are
Undermining Education.” Contact her at
gardendr@gmail.com, @DianeRavitch

3. ==> Obamacare – What Happens Next?

4. ==> How to Survive an Airport Mass Shooting

5. ==> Free College?!

6. ==> Amazing Space Stories You’ve Never Heard

7. ==> Top IRS Red Flags for 2017

8. ==> What Really Caused Fisher and Reynolds’ Deaths?

Millions of fans were devastated by the recent deaths
of Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds.
Zeesham Raza says the mother/daughter passing was
caused by a lifetime of heartbreak and emotional
baggage that reached a tipping point. Moreover, he
says, we can learn from them how to prevent our own
past traumas from turning deadly. Raza will discuss the
traumatic events and unprocessed emotions both women
endured and ways they could have been diffused. He
says, “Reynolds’ childhood feelings of rejection, shame
and worthlessness from being unpopular at school and
impoverished, the betrayal she felt over Eddie Fisher’s
leaving her for Elizabeth Taylor and the humiliation
she experienced from her second husband’s financial
difficulties—all caused her emotional bucket to
overflow when Carrie died.” He’ll also discuss Carrie,
and the impact of her mother’s two divorces as well as
the self-abuse, shame and humiliation she experienced
from her own addiction and failed relationships.
Listeners will learn a technique anyone can use to
release trapped emotions so they won’t lead to disease
and ailments. He’s a healer and author who took charge
of his own emotional health after getting a serious
diagnosis. Reach him at (416) 858-4788;
zeeshankerawala@yahoo.com

9. ==> New Year Resolutions are for Losers

10. ==> Need Help Adjusting to a Trump Presidency?

11. ==> Expect Protests to Be the New Norm

Carol Richardson says, “When the majority popular vote
does not elect a president, and the president-elect has
expressed hate towards large portions of the US
population, protesters are speaking up and will
continue to speak up to express what is needed in a
healthy democracy. America has become an oligarchy
which has exercised a too-often unrecognized tyranny
over American politics.” Richardson, an Interfaith
Minister, says no matter what side of the aisle
Americans choose, most of us have experienced tyranny
financially or politically, and with this divisive
election, protests against perceived tyranny may become
the norm. She adds, “American democracy was founded on
spiritual ideals, and we will only return to a
cooperative, peaceful democracy when we restore these
healthy ideals in American life.” Rev. Carol
Richardson, M.Div., MPH is an Interfaith Intuitive
Healer and Coach in the Washington, DC area, and an
expert in healthy spirituality. She’s the author of
“Mornings with the Masters: Mystical Journeys in a
Postmodern World.” Contact her at 269-365- 8939;
carol.dodson.richardson@gmail.com

12. ==> How to Talk to Your Kids about Prejudice

Recent events have left many Americans frightened,
angry, and divided. In this day and age, it’s
impossible to shelter our children from the constant
influx of information from the media. Influences from
television, magazines, newspapers, social media and the
internet are so ubiquitous, even the most vigilant
parent may not be able to completely shield their child
from disturbing, adult-appropriate news. So how do
parents talk to their kids about the frightening,
violent, and prejudiced acts flooding our media?
Parenting expert Thomas Gagliano can discuss how to
talk to your kids about the violence and prejudice in
the media and what an age-appropriate discussion should
include. Tom will also touch on whether we should – and
can – limit a child’s exposure to the Internet and
media, and share ways to ensure your children feel safe
and not overly fearful. Tom Gagliano, MSW, is a mentor,
speaker and author. Contact him at (732) 266-4952;
gags17285@aol.com

13. ==> Stop People-Pleasing for a Healthier 2017

14. ==> Is Your Childhood Running Your Life?

Do you ever wonder why you do the things you do? It may
be because your childhood is hijacking your adult life.
Interview Michelle Nagel, an author and resilient
survivor of child abuse, for a discussion on ways
growing up poor, losing a parent to death or to
divorce, jail or drugs or alcohol or other adverse
childhood experiences may be leading to bad choices on
your part today. She’ll reveal a test you can take to
find out if you have an adverse childhood experience
impacting your life and discover the power that comes
with acknowledging your past. She will discuss some
simple techniques that, if implemented, can change your
life. Over the past 15 years, Nagel, the president of
Soul Shift, Inc., has been guiding clients through the
process of overcoming their traumatic past and finding
internal peace and serenity. Contact her at (541)
414-7811; michelle@isoulshift.com

15. ==> Ways to Save the World in 2017

01/05/17 RTIR E-zine: Flu Season, Real Estate Market, Rock & Roll in Russia

January 5, 2017

01. Rock, Power and Politics
02. Need Help Adjusting to a Trump Presidency?
03. Carrie Fisher – Dying On Your Own Terms
04. Let’s Talk Cannibals
05. Flu Season!
06. The Greatest Escape of the Cold War
07. Are Schools Teaching Kids to Stop Thinking?
08. The ‘Trump Effect’ on Small Business
09. Build a Nest Egg in 15 Minutes a Week
10. Real Estate, Realtors, and the New Market
11. What Now? Dealing with Uncertainty
12. More Boomers Turning to Gigs
13. Lost in the Middle Class – Making College Affordable
14. Make America Peaceful Again: Yoga
15. Rock ’n’ Roll is Alive and Kicking in Russia
=======================================
1. ==> Rock, Power and Politics

A new exhibit opens in D.C. the week before Donald
Trump’s inauguration that explores the power of rock to
change attitudes about patriotism, peace, equality and
freedom. The ‘Louder Than Words: Rock, Power and
Politics’ at the Newseum features, among other things,
John Lennon’s acoustic guitar from his 1969 Montreal
and Amsterdam “Bed-Ins for Peace” with Yoko Ono, the
Fender Stratocaster Jimi Hendrix used to perform “The
Star-Spangled Banner” at Woodstock, stage costumes worn
by the Village People and original handwritten lyrics
to Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are a-Changin’,” Chuck
Berry’s “School Day,” Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the
U.S.A.” and Green Day’s “American Idiot.” “This exhibit
is a powerful testament to the role music has played in
influencing political and social change,” says the
Newseum’s Cathy Trost. The exhibit was created in
partnership with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Contact
Sonya Gavankar of the Newseum at (202) 292-6200;
sgavankar@newseum.org; or Shauna Wilson at the Rock &
Roll Hall of Fame at (216) 515-1215;
swilson@rockhall.org

2. ==> Need Help Adjusting to a Trump Presidency?

3. ==> Carrie Fisher – Dying On Your Own Terms

Actress Carrie Fisher’s death… and then the death of
her mother just days later… shocked fans and left many
talking about the crazy circumstances. The 60-year-old
Fisher suffered cardiac arrest on a plane, was revived,
and then spent several days on life support in the ICU.
Dr. Kevin Haselhorst asks, “Did the physicians believe
Ms. Fisher was going to recover? Did she have an
advance directive? Was the force with her and did she
get what she wanted or deserved?” Invite Haselhorst to
discuss advance directives and how to make sure your
wishes surrounding your own death are followed. He
says, “The key to dying with dignity is to make your
death expected. The purpose of an advance directive is
to let family members know that you expect to die on
your own terms and at your own time.” Dr. Kevin
Haselhorst is an emergency medicine physician and the
author of “Wishes to Die for.” He offers a free PDF
download on End of Life discussions on his website.
Reach him at (480) 907-6027; khaselhorstmd@gmail.com

4. ==> Let’s Talk Cannibals

5. ==> Flu Season!

6. ==> The Greatest Escape of the Cold War

7. ==> Are Schools Teaching Kids to Stop Thinking?

8. ==> The ‘Trump Effect’ on Small Business

Every day, 86 percent of U.S. workers grudgingly wake
up, get dressed, grab some coffee, and shuffle off to a
job they can’t stand. Many do so because they feel
stuck. But they really aren’t, says Tom Scarda, a man
who made a big change in his own life 17 years ago when
he quit his decade-long job working for the New York
Subway system to buy a smoothie franchise. Scarda says
with the new Trump administration focusing on reversing
regulations on small business, it may be the perfect
time to catch the wave of economic growth with your own
franchise. Scarda will talk about the upside of the
franchise industry and how certain industries within
franchising are bracing for a catapult effect of
growth. Tom will also reveal the franchise industries
to avoid during a Trump administration. Scarda is a
dynamic speaker, entrepreneur and author of “Franchise
Savvy” and “The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty.” He’s
been featured in dozens of magazines and newspapers and
is a sought-after radio and TV guest. Contact Tom
Scarda at (516) 322-1435 (NYC); tom@tomscarda.com

9. ==> Build a Nest Egg in 15 Minutes a Week

Top stock market researcher, investor and expert Gary
Stone says everyday investors can use low-effort
strategies that take only 15 minutes a week to create
thriving stock market portfolios and comfortable
retirements while cutting loose from the financial
shackles of fee-ridden Target Date and active mutual
funds. “The primary reason people risk running out of
money in retirement is that they simply make the wrong
multi-decade investment choices for their retirement
nest egg while they are working,” Stone says. He’ll
discuss how to protect a nest egg from the next severe
bear market and why diversification is a poor risk
management strategy for multi-decade investing. Gary
Stone has helped thousands of ordinary investors with
straightforward and doable investment strategies.
Established in 1995, his company, Share Wealth Systems,
has pioneered a smarter approach to investing. Stone is
the author of “Blueprint to Wealth: Financial Freedom
in 15 Minutes A Week.” Contact him at 800-392-1257;
garys@sharewealthsystems.com

10. ==> Real Estate, Realtors, and the New Market

To help someone buy or sell a home, a real estate agent
needs to be 18 years old, not have a criminal
background, and pass an exam. Erik Brown says the world
of real estate is changing and you need more than a few
weeks’ training to understand what’s going on. Brown, a
realtor and entrepreneur, says, “As a nation, the US is
approaching one of the largest generational shifts in
our country. Baby boomers are aging while millennials
are growing up, and we are about to see a massive shift
in family make up, net worth, and yes, home ownership.”
Erik Brown will discuss upcoming real estate trends as
well as how to sniff out a bad agent, and what
characteristics and qualities make up a real estate
rock star. Contact Brown at (612) 408-3611;
info@themidcoastgroup.com

11. ==> What Now? Dealing with Uncertainty

The one thing everyone can agree on as we start the New
Year is that the future is TBD…To Be Determined. The
question on everyone’s minds is “now what?” How can we
best navigate through these uncertain times? Brenda
Reynolds can share 5 tips for helping you take control
of a situation that feels out of your control. Whether
it’s the transition our nation faces, your own personal
transition or a change in your business world, she’ll
explain what you can do to find greater clarity and
confidence. Brenda Reynolds is a transitions expert,
consultant, speaker, and founder of BKR Consulting.
She’s worked with clients nationwide and in 2008
applied her expertise to her own challenges when the
economy took a nosedive and so did her life, leaving
her a divorced mom of two. She is author of the
upcoming book, “TBD—To Be Determined, how to Find
Clarity and Confidence in Uncertain Times.” Contact her
at (610) 639-5722; brenda@bkrconsult.com

12. ==> More Boomers Turning to Gigs

It hasn’t been easy being a working baby boomer lately.
Their jobs have been hurt by global competition,
changing business conditions and cost-cutting. Faced
with underemployment, unemployment, lower pay and job
hunting techniques that no longer work, more boomers
are turning to the gig economy, notes Spunk Burke,
author of “The GIG Solution,” which drops next year.
Spunk will explain how boomers are learning to target
prospects with problems they can solve on a project
basis. He’s a staffing veteran who provides coaching
that helps jobless boomers build rewarding and secure
gig practices. Spunk can be reached at (978) 835-8588
or fjburke2@gmail.com

13. ==> Lost in the Middle Class – Making College
Affordable

College isn’t cheap. Parents send students off to learn
about the world and hope they’ll return home with a
degree and job prospects, but they’ll also likely face
a mountain of debt. No matter where you study, a
college tuition is pricey and the cost of attending
school just keeps climbing. Graduating seniors often
leave campus with staggering student loan debt. There
are grants and scholarships available, but millions of
American families don’t qualify for any financial aid.
Invite Adrian Ridner, CEO and co-founder of Study.com,
to explain secrets colleges don’t want you to know that
could save you thousands on your degree. Plus, you’ll
learn simple things you can do to reduce the cost of
college, even if you don’t qualify for financial aid.
Contact Jennifer McHam at (650) 288-2381;
study.press@study.com

14. ==> Make America Peaceful Again: Yoga

Is your audience suffering from holiday hangovers and
post-election stress disorder? Teresa Power, a leading
yoga expert, will share quick and easy yoga and
meditation tips to help your listeners reduce stress
and maximize hope. Power will discuss real-world ways
families can find inner peace in this time of outer
turmoil, from doing a few simple yoga poses to limiting
time on social media and trying a meditation app. Power
is an internationally recognized yoga expert and
bestselling author of the award-winning book series,
The ABCs of Yoga for Kids. With over 30 years of yoga
experience, she ignites a passion for health and
fitness through yoga in both adults and children. She
is also the founder of International Kids’ Yoga Day
whose mission is to raise awareness about the benefits
of yoga for children around the world. Contact her at
(310) 266-7705; teresa@abcyogaforkids.com

15. ==> Rock ’n’ Roll is Alive and Kicking in Russia

Richard Hume moved from Britain to Russia in 2004 and
discovered a vibrant rock community. In 1957, Soviet
authorities had invited Western rock and jazz musicians
to Russia as a ploy to appear open-minded. They
accidentally kick-started a cultural movement. Despite
uniquely Russian problems of government censorship and
expensive instruments, Russian youth embraced rock and
made it their own. Hume began writing articles for the
British magazine Maggie’s Blue Suede News. His new book
“Russia ’N’ Roll!” is a collection of those articles.
From memories of his own experiences at iconic British
rock concerts in the 1970s and 80s to behind the scenes
reports of Russian clubs to interviews with Russian
musicians, Hume brings the rock world vividly to life.
You might start out unaware of bands like Stressor,
Beat Devils, the Marshmallows, or Raw Cats, but by the
end, you might discover your new favorite band. Contact
Richard Hume at richardhume588@hotmail.com or 007495
3759767 (Russia).

01/03/17 RTIR E-zine: Holiday Divorces, Healthier 2017, Bad Bosses

January 3, 2017

01. Will Donald Make America Great Again?
02. What Kind of Resistance to Trump?
03. Immigrants: What Will Trump Do?
04. Is Roof Mentally Competent to be on Trial?
05. The Truth about Gun-Free Zones
06. Resolutions: The Key to Real Change
07. Keep Your Resolutions: No Willpower Needed
08. Divorce Filings Soar after Holidays
09. Have a Better Brain in 2017
10. Stop People-Pleasing for a Healthier 2017
11. Go from Out-of-Whack to Back-On-Track in 2017
12. Make 2017 Your Year to Live Fearlessly
13. The Benefits of Smoking Will Ruin Resolutions
14. High Anxiety Everywhere!
15. Good News about Bad Bosses
=======================================

1. ==> Will Donald Make America Great Again?

In just a few short weeks, Donald J. Trump will be the
next president of the United States, winning the
election with a campaign promise to “Make America Great
Again.” But will he? Can he? “Not if he runs the White
House like he ran his campaign,” says Michelle Deen.
“If our goal is to create a better America, it has to
start with sound character—of our leaders who serve to
guide us, of our citizens who create our society, and
of parents who are molding our children and through
them, our future.” Deen will discuss the breakdown of
character that’s been festering in politics and
culture, with the election of Trump bringing it all to
a head. She’ll challenge conventional assumptions about
moral values, explain why the “culture war” hasn’t
worked to create a more moral society, and suggest a
new solution to get our culture back on track. An
experienced media guest, Michelle Deen is an expert in
human development and family relations Her latest book
is “Saving America’s Grace: Rethinking Family Values,
Moral Politics and the Culture War.” Contact her at
(805) 679-3084; mmdeen42@gmail.com

2. ==> What Kind of Resistance to Trump?

Kathy Kelly says it’s important for people to unite in
refusal to compromise with President-elect Trump’s
terrifying campaign promises. She says, “The
frightening truth that our society is a train hurtling
toward an abyss must be faced. We surely can’t expect
leaders that have already made compromises with
militarists and greedy corporate elites to stop the
train, help people disembark and then pull up the
tracks. We must continually build alternative
institutions and, as much as possible, stop paying for
institutions that commit mayhem and murder. We need
unions willing to strike and activists willing to
refuse payment of war taxes as I’ve been perhaps
specially privileged to be able to do since 1980. We
need voters able to see the full bleak vision of where
our species has arrived.” Kelly is co-coordinator of
the group Voices for Creative Nonviolence. She just
wrote the piece “Steer Your Way into Love and
Resistance.” Contact her at kathy@vcnv.org,
@voiceinwild

3. ==> Immigrants: What Will Trump Do?

Aviva Chomsky says Donald Trump’s election left many
immigrant rights activists in a panicked thought loop.
“What did he actually say he would do? Could he really
deport 11 million people? Would he really eliminate
President Obama’s signature successful pro-immigrant
action, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
(DACA) program, which granted temporary legal status to
hundreds of thousands of undocumented youth? If he did,
what would happen to these young people?” Invite
Chomsky to discuss what’s likely to happen to
immigrants under the Trump Administration, and why.
Chomsky is professor of history and coordinator of
Latin American Studies at Salem State University in
Massachusetts. Her books include “They Take Our Jobs!
And 20 Other Myths about Immigration” and
“Undocumented: How Immigration Became Illegal.” Contact
her at achomsky@salemstate.edu

4. ==> Is Roof Mentally Competent to be on Trial?

A federal judge has ruled a second competency hearing
for convicted church shooter Dylann Roof will be closed
to the public, despite the objections of several media
outlets. Roof has opted to represent himself during the
penalty phase of his death penalty hate crimes trial
for the nine black parishioners he shot and killed at
Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church in June 2015. Experts
theorize Roof has decided to represent himself during
the sentencing phase to prevent his attorneys from
introducing evidence that questions his mental
competence at the time of the slayings. Invite forensic
psychologist Dr. John Huber to discuss the issue and
why it’s important. A mental health professional for
over twenty years, Huber is chairman for Mainstream
Mental Health, a non-profit organization, and a
professor at Texas State University. Contact Mark
Goldman at (516) 639-0988.

5. ==> The Truth about Gun-Free Zones

With Donald Trump’s opposition to gun-free zones and
Dylann Roof currently on trial for killing nine church
members in a gun-free zone in Charleston, now is a good
time to visit the issue of whether gun-free zones
encourage or discourage gun violence. That’s a
discussion Chris Bird, former British Army Officer,
former San Antonio Express-News crime reporter and
author of “The Concealed Handgun Manual” now in its
sixth edition, is primed to lead. Bird will tell you
that the biggest problem with gun-free zones is that
they are not free of guns and are favorite targets of
terrorists and killers. He can touch on slow police
response times, the corrosive effects of political
correctness and what to do if you ever find yourself on
the wrong end of a gun. Bird’s latest book is
“Surviving a Mass Killer Rampage: When Seconds Count,
Police Are Still Minutes Away.” The book has been
endorsed by a retired Texas Ranger captain and retired
CIA officer. Reach him at 210-308-8191 or
cjbird@satx.rr.com

6. ==> Resolutions: The Key to Real Change

The start of a new year is synonymous with change.
Countless people contemplate what they’d like to change
in their lives and then ‘resolve’ to make that happen.
Psychologist Frank Farley says that while change is
ultimately inevitable, it can be hard. Invite him to
share ways to initiate positive changes and improve
your life in innumerable ways. From simple things like
list-making and sharing your plans with supportive
friends and family, to staying optimistic and
evaluating your progress, Farley’s tips can help
listeners embrace change. “Learn to thrive through
changing things in your life. We are in a century of
enormous change. Be part of it in your own life. As
Charles Darwin said, ‘It’s not the strongest of the
species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the
ones most responsive to change.’” Frank Farley, Ph.D.,
is a former president of the American Psychological
Association. He is a professor at Temple University.
Contact him at (215) 668-7581 (cell);
Frank.farley@comcast.net

7. ==> Keep Your Resolutions: No Willpower Needed

Year after year, people make New Year’s resolutions
they’ll never keep. Akram Alashari, M.D., says the
problem isn’t with the resolutions, it’s the way people
approach them. “Every year people are faced with the
same dilemma,” Dr. Alashari says. “Making New Year’s
resolutions is supposed to be fun and exciting, but
more often than not the process turns into an
additional stressor, headache, and hassle.” Invite the
author of “The Power of Peak State” to share a few
simple tips that will make all the difference and help
listeners accomplish their New Year goals. Akram
Alashari became a physician at 23 and did his surgical
residency training at the University of Connecticut. He
completed fellowship training in trauma surgery and
surgical critical care at the University of Florida.
Alashari is the youngest double board-certified surgeon
in the United States. He is the author of The Power of
Peak State and creator of the upcoming program, “Peak
Performing Parents: How to Get Your Children to Achieve
Straight As.” Contact him at (407) 617-4795;
thepeakperformancedoctor@gmail.com.

8. ==> Divorce Filings Soar after Holidays

The holidays are over and apparently so are many
marriages. Lawyers say January is always the busiest
season for break-ups, with more couples filing for
divorce than at any time of year. Want to avoid an
unpleasant break up or to stop dating—or marrying—the
same type of person over and over again? Many people
want to know why their relationships aren’t more
satisfying but don’t know where they are going wrong.
Christine B.L. Adams, a psychiatrist and coauthor of
“Living On Automatic: How Emotional Conditioning Shapes
Our Lives and Relationships,” can help. She has
identified the most common mistakes people make that
send them to her office and will share them on your
show. They include making snap decisions about others,
applying double standards for themselves and their
mates, and projecting onto others the characteristics
they want them to have. Reach her at (502) 473-0093;
Tinabina013@gmail.com

9. ==> Have a Better Brain in 2017

Everyone’ talking about New Year’s resolutions right
now so why not do a show on ways to have a better brain
this year? Dr. Stacey Robinson, a functional medicine
physician, will share ten steps for optimizing your
brain for better memory, better health and a better
chance of avoiding dementia down the road. Dr.
Robinson, author of “Road Map to Health,” will explain
what you should be eating, which daily supplements to
take, why your toothbrush type matters, and what
special blood tests to ask your physician about. She’s
an experienced guest on TV and national radio. Reach
her at (727) 329-8859 (office): md@robinsonmed.com

10. ==> Stop People-Pleasing for a Healthier 2017

11. ==> Go from Out-of-Whack to Back-On-Track in 2017

Imagine what it would be like to spend the next year
living life to the fullest, making a difference in
other people’s lives and moving past any setback that
comes your way. With Don Armstrong as your guest, your
listeners will stand a good chance of doing that. Don’s
wake-up call came from a leukemia diagnosis more than
ten years ago but he says no one needs such a diagnosis
to learn to reevaluate their priorities as he did. Don
will share lessons about adversity, purpose, goal-
setting and taking action as well as his incomparable
journey. Since his health was restored he ran five
marathons and five half-marathons in one year,
cofounded a nonprofit that raised more than $135,000
for blood cancer research and has dedicated himself to
helping others change their priorities. Don is the
author of “Finish YOUR Race: Empower Your Life with
Strategies from a Cancer Survivor.” Reach him at (817)
917-5919; ftwortharmstrong@yahoo.com

12. ==> Make 2017 Your Year to Live Fearlessly

If there’s one thing Sue Pighini will encourage your
audience members to do in the New Year, it’s to “say no
to the status quo” by breaking out of the safe but
small mentality that keeps most of us from leading
joyful, exciting lives. She’ll walk your listeners
through the steps for taking calculated risks to make
their dreams come true. She’ll cover such things as
trusting your intuition and conquering fear of the
unknown. Sue will also share her own story of a life
transformed after she was struck by lightning, held up
by gunpoint and survived cancer. She’ll convince
listeners that their best lives are yet to come, no
matter how old they are or what challenges they
currently face. An experienced talk show guest, Sue is
the author of “Expect the Extraordinary.” Reach her at
(941) 685-7159; sue@SuePighini.com

13. ==> The Benefits of Smoking Will Ruin Resolutions

Quitting smoking – it’s one of the biggest New Year’s
resolutions every year. The CDC says 7-out-of-10 adult
smokers want to quit for good but sadly, only 4 – 7%
will be successful. But Carol Rickard says it’s not
their fault, they don’t know the benefits that are
holding them hostage to smoking. As a therapist working
in hospitals for 25 years, Rickard got tired of seeing
so many of her patients fail. In 2011 she became a
Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Combining science with
practical strategies, and surprising, highly relatable
visuals (M&Ms, screwdrivers, and duct tape), Carol
provides an engaging discussion and offers “tools” to
help people quit for good! She is the author of 13
books on stress & wellness including “The Benefits of
Smoking: WHY It’s So Hard to Quit & WHAT You Can Do
About It!” Contact Carol at (609) 462-7643;
Carol@WellYOUniversity.com

14. ==> High Anxiety Everywhere!

Have you noticed how celebs, friends and colleagues are
all of a sudden sharing how they feel? Even an
embarrassing thing like anxiety! Are more people
getting anxiety or are more people talking about it?
Psychotherapist Jodi Aman says anxiety is now an
epidemic in our culture. She’ll explain what to do if
you have it, how to know if you need help, and what you
need to know to understand, prevent and stop suffering
from anxiety and stress. Afraid of flying? Dread
holiday parties? Need help setting personal boundaries?
Jodi can share ways to deal with anxiety triggers and
talk with friends and colleagues about anxiety that
will make everyone feel better. Jodi Aman is the author
of “You 1, Anxiety 0.” Contact her at (585) 233-8979;
jodiaman@yahoo.com

15. ==> Good News about Bad Bosses

If your audience members have a bad boss, as many
people do, they often fail to see the good news; short
of leaving for another job, there are ways to make your
situation much more tolerable. So says Cindy Hochart,
whose three decades of corporate experience includes
time spent as vice president and regional director for
a large health insurance organization. Having worked
for both good and bad bosses, Hochart can explain what
you can say to a bad boss that can turn things around,
the difference between employment and slavery and how
to rewrite your brain to have a better day at work.
Hochart is the author of “Find Your Burning Bush.”
Reach her at (816) 588-8735;
cindy.hochart@findyourburningbush.com