March 3, 2020

01. Will Democrats Embrace a Super Tuesday Sanders Win?
02. Was Flavor Flav’s Firing Fair?
03. The Kent State Shootings 50 Years Later
04. Coronavirus Containment: Who Loses When Schools Close?
05. How Worrying about Coronavirus Could Cause You to Get It
06. Coronavirus Shows How Bad Decisions Kill People
07. It’s Tax Season: Lighten Up and Laugh at the IRS
08. How 80% of Your Listeners Can Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
09. Stay or Move? 4 Questions for Retirees
10. Creative Ways to Tie the Knot without Spending a Lot
11. Carrying a Gun for Protection — Hear This Expert
12. New Reasons to Avoid Processed Foods
13. Are You at Risk for Diabetes, the Silent Killer?
14. What’s Going Wrong with America’s Health-Delivery System?
15. The Surprising Solution to Climate Change
16. Schools’ Toughest Bullies: Teachers
17. Keep Beds Dry Every Night
18. 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book Now
19. Put the Clothes Back on Your Audience
20. Psychedelics: What’s Behind Their Rise in Popularity?

1.==> Will Democrats Embrace a Super Tuesday Sanders
Win?

Establishment Democrats are freaking out at the
prospect of Bernie Sanders being the party’s nominee in
2020 and Elliot Williams says they have reasons to be
concerned. “He struggles to say what his ambitious
plans will cost. If elected, he would become the oldest
president in U.S. history and he has flip-flopped on
whether he would release his full medical records. He
all but ensures that his Republican opponent will make
the election a referendum on socialism.” But Williams
says despite all that, Sanders could still beat Donald
Trump. “Sanders inspires an intensity in his supporters
that few candidates in history can claim. Where Bill
Clinton felt voters’ pain, Bernie Sanders channels
their anger. And that means something in 2020. This
level of passion has galvanized a movement reminiscent
of other major ‘change’ candidates in history —
Kennedy, Reagan and, whether we want to admit it or
not, Trump.” Elliot Williams is a CNN legal analyst and
a principal at The Raben Group, a national public
affairs and strategic communications firm. He was a
deputy assistant attorney general at the Justice
Department and an assistant director at U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the Obama
administration. Contact him at (202) 466-8585;
ewilliams@rabengroup.com or ?@elliotcwilliams

2. ==> Was Flavor Flav’s Firing Fair?

Public Enemy, a radical hip-hop band that rose to
prominence in the early days of the genre, has fired
Flavor Flav, the iconoclastic hype man and reality-show
staple. The issue was Flav sending a cease-and-desist
letter to Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign over
the promotion of an appearance by Public Enemy at an
upcoming campaign fundraising event. Flav wasn’t
attending the event and apparently didn’t want to be
associated with it. Was it right? PR expert Eric
Yaverbaum says the parting wasn’t surprising or
personal. “Public Enemy has been a fundamentally
political group, and D himself continues to identify as
a political artist, while Flavor Flav has gained new
life as a reality-TV staple. This public disbanding is
an example of protecting your brand to ensure that your
message and the public conversation surrounding you
remain on brand.” Yaverbaum is CEO of Ericho
Communications and the author of “PR for Dummies.”
Contact Xenique McLeod at (929) 399-6752;
xenique@erichopr.com

3. ==> Veteran Journalist: The Kent State Shootings 50
Years Later

Bob Giles was a young newspaper editor at the Akron
Beacon Journal on the day of the Kent State shootings
on May 4, 1970. Invite him on your show and hear the
story of how he and his staff painstakingly pursued the
truth of the shootings – a tragedy that has haunted the
nation for 50 years and significantly changed the
debate about the Vietnam War. He’ll describe the
turmoil and drama of the newsroom on that fateful day
and on the campus of Kent State University, where the
Ohio National Guard opened fire on students, killing
four and wounding nine others. You’ll hear how
reporters struggled to make sense of the situation and
sort fact from fiction for a horrified world wanting to
know “what” and “why.” After a 40-year newspaper
career, Giles became senior vice president of the
Freedom Forum, executive director of its Media Studies
Center, and curator of the Nieman Foundation for
Journalism at Harvard University. He is the author of
“When Truth Mattered: The Kent State Shootings 50 Years
Later.” Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137;
(703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin
Bolden at (703) 646-5188

4. ==> Coronavirus Containment: Who Loses When Schools
Close?

Japan’s schools will remain closed this month in an
effort to curb contagion of the coronavirus. Here in
the U.S., schools could also be subject to mass
closures if the virus continues to spread, and that
would create a big problem for working parents and the
economy. The Century Foundation’s Julie Kashen says it
would be particularly difficult for lower-income
working families. “They don’t even have solutions for
everyday child-care problems. This is just going to
exacerbate the problems that already exist but also
make stark economic inequalities.” Workers without paid
sick leave, who make about 30% of the private sector
workforce, will be hit the hardest, Kashen says, while
office professionals and other white-collar workers
will likely have the flexibility they need to take care
of their kids. She says you likely won’t hear many
parents talking about their plans for child care should
schools close. “Probably, in part, because there’s not
a great option,” she says. “No great answers besides
relying on neighbors, friends and families.” Julie
Kashen is a senior fellow and director for women’s
economic justice at The Century Foundation, a
progressive, nonpartisan think tank. Her expertise lies
in work and family, caregiving, economic mobility, and
labor. Contact her at @Juliekashen or Alex Edwards at
edwards@tcf.org; press@tcf.org or (212) 452-7700

5.==> How Worrying about Coronavirus Could Cause You to
Get It

Being vigilant and constantly checking the news for the
latest information on the coronavirus may seem like the
best way to stay safe and informed about the pandemic.
But the opposite may be true. Could you be making
yourself more susceptible to the coronavirus without
realizing it? Perhaps, says wellness expert and stress
relief coach Diane E. Ruiz, who will explain how
excessive worry can lead to a buildup of cortisol that
could compromise your immune system as well as lead to
the desire to eat more comfort food, drink more
alcohol, sleep less and isolate yourself from others,
all which depress your immune system further. Invite
Diana on air to share simple ways to decrease
coronavirus stress including what you can eat and drink
(and what to avoid) and best practices to help arm your
body with a super-strong Immune system during this
time. As a bonus, she will offer your listeners free
access to her Immune System Power Program 2020 download
that includes instructions for deep relaxation. Diana
is the author of the wellness book “Healing Your Life
With Water.” She developed a program called “Relieve
Stress and Grief and Love Life Again.” Contact her at
(360) 550-9436; DRuiz@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Coronavirus Shows How Bad Decisions Kill People

Coronavirus, Ebola, MERS, SARS, Zika: the biology
changes, but the problem does not. Every one of these
diseases hits the news, threatening to become a
pandemic that could wipe out massive populations. Why
isn’t there a clear plan to address this threat … or
the next one … or the next one? “While we don’t know
the name of the next plague, it’s obvious that we need
a solution to this very predictable, recurring,
inevitable problem,” says decision-making expert
Michael Angelo Costa. “I’m not talking about scientific
cures, I’m talking about a plan to address the threat
and protect the public.” Invite Costa to discuss why
the problem hasn’t been addressed and why he says one
of the best ways to improve future outcomes is to learn
from past mistakes, preferably someone else’s! Michael
Angelo Costa has more than 33 years of international
business experience as a lawyer, investment banker, and
advisor. He’s an international coach and consultant and
the author of “Never Be Wrong Again – Four Steps to
Making Better Decisions In Work and In Life.” Contact
him at (760) 238-5087; info@michaelangelocosta.com

7. ==> It’s Tax Season: Lighten Up and Laugh at the IRS

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

8. ==> How 80% of Your Listeners Can Stop Living
Paycheck to Paycheck

Despite a robust economy, most of your listeners are
barely making it from one paycheck to the next. They
want to do better but don’t know how to. Let Certified
Financial Planner Lorri Craig reveal five ways to climb
out of this persistent pattern. Among the things you
will learn are why doing a budget should not be your
first step, why you don’t have to go on a radical
financial diet and why money problems are usually the
result of a mindset problem. Lorri, who holds a
master’s degree in finance, is dedicated to empowering
both women and men with the tools they need to flourish
physically, internally, and economically in a
radically-changing world. She is the developer of the
Empower3 program and author of an upcoming book that
provides a step-by-step approach for being the change
you want to see in the world. Contact her at (484)
453-1742; LCraig@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Stay or Move? 4 Questions for Retirees

One of the biggest issues in retirement is whether to
stay in your family home or downsize, but how do you
make the right choice? Financial planner and author
Penelope S. Tzougros (pronounced Sue-grows), says there
are four questions retirees need to ask themselves when
making the decision: How much do I need to spend to
maintain my house? How much money does it take to
maintain my desired lifestyle? What if anything is
unique about my current home that I couldn’t find
anywhere else? What do I envision my legacy to be?
“Ultimately, the Stay-Move decision is not about real
estate,” Tzougros says, “it’s about your legacy and who
you are.” Penelope S. Tzougros, Ph.D., ChFC, CLU, is a
Financial Consultant, speaker and founder of Wealthy
Choices®, a Registered Investment Advisor. The author
of several books including “Your Home Sweet Home” also
offers an online course, “The Retiree’s Guide for the
Stay-Move Decision.” Contact her at (617) 733-3731;
penelope@wealthychoices.com

10. ==> Creative Ways to Tie the Knot without Spending
a Lot

The average wedding now costs more than $30,000,
excluding the honeymoon. Or $75,000 if you happen to
marry in Manhattan. Patricia Davis, the author of
“Going Broke Is No Joke,” says it’s time we stopped
equating expensive wedding receptions with happiness
and longer-lasting marriages and consider her 11
creative ways to tie the knot without spending a lot
and still have a fabulous, fun-filled wedding. She
holds an MBA from Stanford, a master’s degree in
personal financial planning from Golden Gate University
and a certificate from Georgetown University’s Stonier
Graduate School of Banking and Finance. Contact
Patricia at (301) 517-6304; pdavis@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Carrying a Gun for Protection — Hear This
Expert

Your neighbors, co-workers and friends are among
today’s millions of responsible gun owners. Many more
(perhaps yourself) are considering gun ownership in
this era of mass killings, home invasions and attacks.
Invite Chris Bird to educate you and your audience
about gun safety and self-defense. A sought-after
expert on gun rights and personal protection, Chris can
answer: Why are methods of observation as important as
one’s weapon? What steps help you survive a public
shooting? What are his insights about recent attacks at
schools, workplaces, community events and places of
worship? With 30-plus years of firearm safety
experience, Chris Bird is the author of several books
including “Surviving a Mass Killer Rampage,” “The
Concealed Handgun Manual” and “Thank God I Had a Gun!”
Have your listeners call in during the interview with
their gun questions. Contact Chris Bird at (210)
686-4440; cbird@rtirguests.com

12. ==> New Reasons to Avoid Processed Foods

By now, everyone is aware that processed foods are high
in salt and calories. But most people don’t know that
from snacks to microwavable dinners, these convenient
foods contain numerous additives that can play a role
in digestive issues, autoimmune disorders, and possibly
even cancers. Let Marcela Magda Popa, M.D., talk about
the scary ingredients used in processed foods and keep
in mind that many of them also find their way into
medicines. Thus, they can trigger allergic reactions
and other side-effects for which they’re not even
blamed, being deemed as “inert.” The author of “Keep
Away from GRAS: Why Safe Everyday Products Are Making
You Sick and Simple Strategies to Recover Your Health,”
was forced to take early retirement as an internal
medicine physician because of her autoimmune arthritis.
This gave her time to research the suspicion she had
formed that “generally recognized as safe” products
used in foods, cosmetics, hygiene products,
medications, cookware, and other household items may be
making people sicker. Magda Popa graduated from Carol
Davilla Medical School in Bucharest, Romania, and
completed residency training in the United States.
She’s been featured on MSN Lifestyle, SheKnows, Elite
Daily, Bustle, and Business Insider. Contact her at
(917) 750-3377; marcelampopa@gmail.com

13. ==> Are You at Risk for Diabetes, the Silent
Killer?

Did you know that more than 30 million adults have
diabetes and more than 7 million don’t even know they
have it? Or that one in four adults has prediabetes?
With these staggering numbers, no one can afford to be
diabetes illiterate. That is why you’ll want to
interview Nadia Al-Samarrie, a leading patient advocate
in the diabetes community who knows this topic inside
and out. She can answer such questions as what are some
of the biggest myths about diabetes? How did being born
into a family with type-2 diabetes and being married to
a type-1 diabetic affect her life? What does she wish
everyone knew about diabetes? Nadia is editor-in-chief
of Diabetes Health, a 400,000 circulation magazine used
in hospitals, diabetes classes, and doctors’ offices as
an educational resource for patients, and her AskNadia
column is ranked No. 1 by Google as is her
DiabetesHealth.com website. Nadia is also the author of
“Sugar Happy: Your Diabetes Health Guide in Achieving
Your Best Blood Sugars and Letting Go of Your Diabetes
Complication Fears.” She has been featured on ABC, NBC,
CBS, and other major cable networks. Contact her at
(415) 741-3545; nalsamarrie@rtirguests.com

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

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

15. ==> The Surprising Solution to Climate Change

With a climate denier in the White House who may win
re-election, a neutered Environmental Protection
Agency, rising temperatures, melting ice caps,
wildfires, and other weird weather, a growing number of
millennials and other people are suffering from climate
anxiety—the fear that Earth will become uninhabitable.
That’s why an interview with Sankarshan Das could not
be timelier. This expert can offer his revolutionary
perspective on how by cleaning up the pollution within
ourselves we can clean up all the pollution in the
world. He’ll explain why being anxious can lead to
greater happiness, comparing anxiety to a dashboard
warning light requiring our immediate attention. He can
also share how he has managed to have zero anxiety in
the past 50 years. Sankarshan Das is a spiritual master
with disciples all over the world and is the author of
the upcoming book “Conquer Your Mind and Deliver the
World: Empowering You to Awaken Your Divine
Consciousness and Create Global Happiness.” He is also
a singer-songwriter who once appeared onstage between
Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead. His song,
“The Peace Formula,” has been praised by Barack Obama.
Contact him at (512) 643-6740; sbridge@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Schools’ Toughest Bullies: Teachers

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

17. ==> Keep Beds Dry Every Night

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

18. ==> 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book Now

An estimated 80 to 90% of Americans would like to write
a book someday. Most of them let their dream die
without ever acting upon it. Let Fabi Preslar,
president of custom publishing house SPARK Publications
and an author herself, explain what’s involved in
writing and publishing a book. She can reveal five
powerful reasons to write your book today including the
importance of letting others learn from your hero’s
journey. She can also answer such questions as what’s
the biggest roadblock to getting a successful book
written? And, book publishing isn’t what it used to be,
what does a new author need to know? Articulate, smart
and honest, Fabi (Fay-Bee) is the author of “Fabulous F
Words of Business Ownership: Redefining Choice Words to
Fuel Your Small Business” and winner of Charlotte
Business Journal’s 2018 First-Generation Family
Business of the Year Award. Contact Fabi at (704)
291-3566; FPreslar@rtirguests.com

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

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

20. ==> Psychedelics: What’s Behind their Rise in
Popularity?

If the word “psychedelic” makes you think of Woodstock,
the 1960s, and people dropping out of society, you are
behind the times. While still prohibited by law, some
once-considered “bad boys” of the drug culture (LSD,
Psilocybin, MDMA), are now being seriously studied by
science and found to be not-only completely non-
addictive, but more effective in the relief of anxiety,
addiction and depression than any known or traditional
treatment. Sparrow Hart can discuss both the incredible
promise of psychedelics as well as potential pitfalls
for their misuse in an addictive and distraction-
seeking culture. A Stanford University graduate, Hart
has spent his life studying the variety of ways to
alter and change consciousness. His varied career
includes a brief stint working in a slaughter-house,
adventures in the Amazon, and over 30 years of leading
workshops on shamanism, conscious dreaming and vision
quests in nature. His latest book is “Letters to the
River: A Guide to a Dream Worth Living.” Contact him at
(801) 516-0740; SHart@rtirguests.com

February 27, 2020

01. Coronavirus Should Change the Way We Think about China
02. Fed Expert: Coronavirus Strikes Wall Street
03. Interview ‘Potsie’ from Happy Days: Actor Anson Williams
04. International Women’s Day is March 8th – What Oscar Couldn’t Do, This Festival Does
05. Weinstein Verdict and #MeToo
06. What the Media are Getting Wrong about Bernie
07. Why Do So Many Americans Think Socialism is a Good Thing?
08. ‘Why I Forgave My Son’s Murderers’
09. Attorney Reveals the Dark Side of Winning a Lawsuit
10. Consumer Alert: Billions Lost Due to Insurance Policy Lapse
11. Surviving Childbirth — Don’t Be a Maternal Mortality Statistic
12. When Pills Are the Worst Way to Stop Pain
13. Iraq Vet: From Faith to Darkness and Back Again
14. Spring-Clean Your Life and Make Room for Your Dreams
15. Make the Second Half of Your Life … The BEST Half
16. When Does Checking Your Smartphone Become Unhealthy?
17. Why Teachers Are Burned-Out, Worn-Out and Ready to Get Out
18. Everyone Needs a Coach: How to Have One on Any Budget
19. This Lived-It Expert Says Fighting Cancer Doesn’t Make Sense
20. CEOs on Social Media: How Much Should They Share?

1.==> Coronavirus Should Change the Way We Think about China

How the coronavirus plays out is uncertain, but foreign policy expert Richard Haass says the virus has the potential to change China in fundamental ways. “Unless authorities get the situation under control and restore economic growth soon, it has the potential to become much more significant than Tiananmen, as what is at issue is not thousands of students calling for reform but millions of citizens demanding basic competence. Desperate people can do desperate things.” Haass also thinks outsiders should change the way they think about China. “Virtually everything written and said about China is premised on the notion of its continued rise. But to assume China’s growth will continue in a steady fashion ignores Chinese history.” Robert Haass is a veteran diplomat and president of the Council on Foreign Relations. Contact him at (212) 434-9540; president@cfr.org

2. ==> Fed Expert: Coronavirus Strikes Wall Street

Financial markets have stepped up their expectations for interest rate cuts in recent days as fears of a global pandemic finally rocked the U.S. stock market. Short of an accurate assessment of the full scope of the coronavirus — whether or not it becomes a true pandemic — it’s impossible to determine the economic impact or the Fed’s response. Invite Fed expert Danielle DiMartino Booth to discuss the situation, whether she believes the Fed will cut rates, and what that means for the American economy. DiMartino Booth is CEO of Quill Intelligence LLC, a research and analytics firm. Before that, she spent nine years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. She is the author of “FED UP: An Insider’s Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America,” a full-time columnist for Bloomberg View, and a frequent commentator on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, Fox Business News, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance and other major media outlets. Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188

3. ==> Interview ‘Potsie’ from Happy Days: Actor Anson Williams

Although he’s best known as Potsie Weber from the classic TV series Happy Days, actor/director Anson Williams is a man on a mission. After a near-fatal car accident caused by falling asleep at the wheel, Williams (with help from his famous uncle, Dr. Henry Heimlich) developed a spray that eliminates drowsy driving (which is a factor in more than 100,000 crashes annually). This all-natural stimulant has been adopted by first responders and trucking companies across the country. Anson is happy to talk Happy Days too and also about his prolific career as a director (Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, and Star Trek: Voyager, plus many more). Contact Harlan Boll at (626) 345-7513; hboll@rtirguests.com

4.==> International Women’s Day is March 8th – What Oscar Couldn’t Do, This Festival Does

Women directors may not have gotten their due at this year’s major film awards, but the Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) in Toronto will be celebrating them next weekend in honor of International Women’s Day. Invite FeFF founder, executive and artistic director Leslie Ann Coles to talk about the role of women in the movie industry, both behind and in front of the camera. She says, “This is a pivotal year for advancing gender equality worldwide, and our festival offers the perfect platform to further embrace this theme.” This year, the festival’s 18th, features 56 films directed by women from across North America and the world. The four days of eclectic films reflect the topics of gender equality and violence against women, as well as socio-political shorts and documentaries that explore issues of women in technology, immigration, homelessness, aging, coming-of-age, and sexual identity. Contact Kelly Hargraves at kellyhargraves@gmail.com or the Female Eye Film Festival at femaleeyefilmfestival@gmail.com

5. ==> Weinstein Verdict and #MeToo

Harvey Weinstein was convicted in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday of rape and a forcible sexual act. The disgraced movie mogul may be sitting in jail, but Christine Rose isn’t celebrating yet. “The guilty verdict may be the end of this trial, but it’s nowhere near close to the end of the #MeToo movement and efforts needed to create workplaces that are equal.” Rose, who has survived several abusers, will share her perspective on #MeToo and explain where and why the focus is moving. She’ll share her in-depth look at what society can do to create not only a safer business landscape but “a new normal,” free from gender-based discrimination and violence. Christine Rose is an executive coach and the author of “Life Beyond #MeToo: Creating a Safer World for Our Mothers, Daughters, Sisters & Friends.” Contact her at (425) 326-9855; cr@christinerose.coach

6. ==> What the Media are Getting Wrong about Bernie

What makes Bernie so dangerous? Why were previous hopefuls such as Ron Paul, the Green Party ticket in 2016, and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard this year also considered dangerous? Candidates outside the red and blue “box” cause mainstream journalists to shake. Nita Wiggins, the journalism professor who predicted the victory of presidential candidate Donald Trump a full year before it happened has some surprises for your audience this season. A TV broadcaster who has followed presidential campaigns since covering the 1988 Democrat convention, she now teaches journalism in Paris, France. Contact her at NWiggins@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Why Do So Many Americans Think Socialism is a Good Thing?

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders calls himself a democratic socialist and is currently the frontrunner in the race to become the Democrats’ candidate to go head-to-head with Donald Trump in the November election. With our nation’s traditional fight against socialism, why are countless well-educated voters embracing it now? How did that happen? And what should audiences know to protect American democracy? Invite Rick Elkin to explore disguised forces shaping the politics of more than one generation of voters. Author of “The Illusion of Knowledge: Why So Many Educated Americans Embrace Marxism,” Elkin offers a radical new theory on why half the nation might jettison our constitutional republic for a progressive promised land. Ask him how, why or whether academia, union leaders and news and entertainment executives became prisoners of Groupthink. Contact Rick at (760) 825-4884; RElkin@rtirguests.com

8. ==> ‘Why I Forgave My Son’s Murderers’

In late May, it will be seven years since Rev. Meghan Smith Brooks lost her 29-year-old younger son. Justin’s body was found in a river, wrapped in chains and weighed down by a cinder block. Justin, the father of a five-year-old, had been shot three times. It would take 18 months for two arrests to be made. Interview Meghan to find out how she coped with the tragedy and why she was able to forgive her son’s murderers. She can talk about whether grief ever goes away and why forgiveness is so important to moving forward as well as share tips other people can use who are currently grieving. Meghan is an ordained Unity Minister and certified grief coach. She is the author of the upcoming book “Unraveling Grief: A Mother’s Spiritual Journey After Losing Her Son.” She will be the keynote speaker at Missouri’s event commemorating National Crime Victim Awareness Week in late April. Contact Meghan Smith Brooks at (816) 844-6783; mbrooks@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Attorney Reveals the Dark Side of Winning a Lawsuit

Talk about initiating a lawsuit and most people think: Hefty settlement! Getting justice! (Or retribution.) Healing and starting over. But legal trouble is stressful and expensive and lawsuits can last years, taking more out of you than you gain. So warns attorney Francine Tone, who’s been educating the public for years about getting the right legal help, asking prudent questions, making wise decisions, and proceeding with caution as legal challenges unfold. Invite her to explore realities about suing and being sued, myths and truths about the law, and how even winning lawsuits can jeopardize your business, marriage or health. Francine is the author of “What Every Good Lawyer Wants You to Know.” Contact Francine at (531) 208-1297; FTone@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Consumer Alert: Billions Lost Due to Insurance Policy Lapse

Imagine if you could receive CASH for that life insurance policy you or your parents don’t need anymore! Did you know that $70 billion of life insurance policies go to waste annually? Simply because consumers don’t know a little-known secret that, if you qualify, you could receive up to 75% of your death benefits in CASH! Many professional advisors such as attorneys and CPAs are now becoming aware of this and trying to help their clients avoid this waste and turn it into cash. David Kottler, the Insurance Doctor™, will educate your audience and tell you what life insurance companies don’t want you to know! David combines his legal and business experience with a passion for philanthropy. His book, “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance Policy,” details everything your audience needs to know to get that insurance policy working for them! Contact David Kottler at (216) 532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Surviving Childbirth — Don’t Be a Maternal Mortality Statistic

It’s the 21st century. That means women can breeze through childbirth and be healthy to raise their children, right? Sad¬ly, maternal deaths have been increasing, despite advanced obstetrical care. Find out why and what expectant parents and medical personnel should know, when you interview Alan Lindemann, M.D. He has delivered more than 6,000 babies (including many multiple births, even quads) during his decades-long career without losing a mom. This fascinating professional will discuss the trouble with “maternity deserts” where women are hours away from where they’ll deliver … illnesses affecting healthy birthing … the impact of too many c-sections … who needs more OB nurses … plus additional issues that put mothers (and babies) at risk. Dr. Lindemann’s advice can save countless lives, families and careers. Contact Dr. Lindemann at (701) 543-6182; dhaugen@rtirguests.com

12. ==> When Pills Are the Worst Way to Stop Pain

You and your audience will want to listen-up when Maggie Phillips, Ph.D., pain relief expert and trainer, talks about using skills not pills to alleviate pain. After all, it’s almost daily that we hear of opioid controversies, addictions and even painkiller-related deaths. The author of “Freedom from Pain and Reversing Chronic Pain” will share good news about effective alternative healing methods. Ask her about the value of working with the rhythms of the nervous system, diet and exercise, spiritual practic¬es, drug-free supplements, meditation, hypnosis, lifestyle changes and other ways to build healing pathways. She’ll also explain why other nations are far ahead of the U.S. in wisely using “skills-not-pills” approaches to thwart pain and trauma without unwanted side effects or creating dependency and addiction problems. Contact Maggie at (510) 561-1645; mphillips@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Iraq Vet: From Faith to Darkness and Back Again

If you’d pulled shards of a friend’s skull out of your own face or seen a man killed by an IED as he raced to meet his wife and newborn child, how would you respond? How would you be changed? Decorated combat veteran Capt. Jeff Morris will share his traumatic experience as a battalion leader in Iraq, what it did to his faith and how he came to survive not only firefights in Baghdad’s most dangerous war zone but the deaths of eight of his men and a subsequent decade-long battle with PTSD. The author of “Legion Rising: Surviving Combat and the Scars It Left Behind” is now a senior executive who travels the country on behalf of his nonprofit Legion 8 Foundation, formed to honor the men lost under his leadership in Baghdad. Contact Jason Jones at jason@jonesliterary.com

14. ==> Spring-Clean Your Life and Make Room for Your Dreams

Springtime brings thoughts of spring-cleaning to many parents, but how about some mental spring-cleaning to make room for your dreams? Instead of being overwhelmed with to-do lists and constantly feeling burned out, why not recharge your batteries by reigniting your dreams? Children’s author and mom of three Rosie Pova tells parents, “We put our kids first and often ignore our dreams and passions in life in order to take care of everyone else in the family. With the right strategy, we can make the time to pursue our goals.” Invite Pova to share 10 tips on following your passions without neglecting your family. She can tell your audience how to get started, how to stay motivated even after multiple setbacks, and how to overcome failure. Pova is the author of several children’s books including her latest picture book, “Sunday Rain.” She’s been featured by KCHF 730-AM, DEAR Texas Radio, Web Talk Radio, and many other shows nationwide. Contact her at (214) 225-0856; RPova@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Make the Second Half of Your Life … The BEST Half

As we age, we may not realize that things can (and should) get better. With awareness, maturity, experience and motivation, the second half of life offers extraordinary opportunities and satisfaction — certainly personally but especially professionally. That’s the message of Joe Swinger, a sought-after speaker, author and interview guest who specializes in helping midlife adults transition from corporate to living the VIP life: welcoming vibrancy, impact and purpose. Appreciative audiences will hear Joe explain on-air how he became inspired to establish the organization Silver Linings Network. Joe will reveal what he advises, including how to revisit long-forgotten dreams, while also embracing new pathways, projects and personal development. Ask about his upcoming conferences. Contact Joe Swinger at (385) 425-6705; JSwinger@rtirguests.com

16. ==> When Does Checking Your Smartphone Become Unhealthy?

Many people believe cell phone addiction is something the other guy needs to worry about. It’s easy to spot when someone else is obsessed with email, Instagram and Facebook, but not so easy to notice it in ourselves. But, as stress and wellness expert Diana Ruiz will explain, it is likely your smartphone may be causing your stress—not relieving it—and a digital detox is in order. She’ll talk about why spending time with people in the same room who are not on their phones is way more relaxing than texting them or swiping right. She’ll also share what research suggests about which sex is more likely to exhibit constant device checking. Diana is the author of the new program Break Free from Stress and Grief: Love Your Life Again. Contact Diana Ruiz at (360) 550-9436; DRuiz@rtirguests.com

17. ==> Why Teachers Are Burned-Out, Worn-Out and Ready to Get Out

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

18. ==> Everyone Needs a Coach: How to Have One on Any Budget

Think you don’t need a coach to help navigate your challenging career and reach your goals? Think again! Then interview Dr. Sarah Brown, a sought-after coach and trainer who’s helped thousands define and pursue success based on their unique interests, strengths and needs. She’ll help listeners understand the critical role coaches play and describe how anyone can turn a friend, colleague, or mentor into that much-needed role. People can even learn to coach themselves! Dr. Brown will share her 5-step KTS Success Factor™ Model and must-know secrets, including finally clarifying exactly what you want … getting started even without all the answers (and without going bankrupt!) … whether it’s wise to give-up one’s current job first … remedies for lackluster performances … and special advice for entrepreneurial businesses. Contact Sarah Brown at (302) 274-0624; SBrown@rtirguests.com

19. ==> This Lived-It Expert Says Fighting Cancer Doesn’t Make Sense

Kipp Harris knows what he’s talking about when he explores myths and truths about cancer and its treat¬ments. Several times that powerful disease has invaded his body, only to be thwarted into remission by modern medical science and Kipp’s own resourcefulness. Learn why he says it’s wise to work through, never battle, one’s cancer. So what does he recommend? Why does he call his cancer journey “improbable joy”? What was the first thing he did upon learning his cancer returned? And what does he advise for patients (and their loved ones) who want to thrive throughout and afterward? Kipp will even discuss on-air whether humanity is meant to experience cancer. Contact Kipp at (701) 638-4051; kharris@rtirguests.com

20. ==> CEOs On Social Media: How Much Should They Share?

According to a recent Glassdoor poll of over 1,200 employed adults, 57% of workers say they have talked about politics while on the job — despite 60% saying they believe discussing politics at work is unacceptable. What about CEOs who share their political or religious beliefs on social media? Reputation management expert Ryan McCormick says, “Under no circumstances should high-level executives share or promote their political perspectives online. Doing so can risk alienating loyal customers or potential customers who share different perspectives.” He suggests CEOs who want to help their preferred candidate do so away from the public eye. But interestingly, when it comes to corporate heads touting their religious beliefs, he says there is a greater chance of it being acceptable (and even embraced) if the company has made those beliefs an integral part of their culture. McCormick, a former TV producer and newspaper editor, is co-founder of Goldman McCormick PR. Contact him at (516) 901-1103; ryan@goldmanmccormick.com

February 25, 2020

01. What’s Behind Bernie Sanders’ Surge?
02. Why Bloomberg Should Have Run as a Republican
03. Calming Coronavirus Fears: Caution vs Paranoia
04. Coronavirus Facts – What it is and How to Prevent it
05. NY Times Reporter on the Women Shaping Congress
06. Why Every American Should Care About Poverty in Africa
07. The New Mindfulness of Money: Should You Get in On It?
08. Are Carcinogens Hiding in Products You Use Most?
09. Psychedelics: What’s Behind Their Rise in Popularity?
10. Is Your Boss Crossing the Line? (and How to Recognize Fraud)
11. How Our School Systems Are Sabotaging Education from Within
12. 10 Anti-Bullying Lessons Trees Can Teach Us
13. 5 Things You Can Do to Outsmart Pain
14. What House Flipping Shows Don’t Tell You
15. Here’s Why You Aren’t Happier (and What You Can Do About It!)
16. Why Women Nag Men and How to Get Them to Stop
17. How to Become Supernatural
18. Rare, Incurable, Fatal: 3 Words Parents Never Want to Hear
19. Who Says Learning Math Has to Be Hard?
20. Sex, Drugs, and Heavy Metal: Backstage Tales of Metal Legends

1. ==> What’s Behind Bernie Sanders’ Surge?

Bernie Sanders is currently being called the
presumptive frontrunner in the Democratic contest to
take on Donald Trump in November. Discuss the candidate
with political commentator and talk show host Arnie
Arnesen. She says Sanders appeals to those in America
who are currently hurting. “He has moved the entire
agenda of the Democratic Party not to the left, but to
where the essence and soul of the party has
historically been. About workers, about justice, about
investment in infrastructure, about health care as a
right and an environment that sustains us and does not
serve the interests of corporate success and America’s
failure. The New Dems under Bill Clinton moved the
party into the arms of Wall Street and had more in
common with a moderate Republican Party that no longer
exists in America.” In addition to her daily talk show
The Attitude, Arnesen is a frequent political
commentator on Boston and New England radio and has
appeared on CNN and other major media. She served for
eight years as a member of the New Hampshire House of
Representatives and ran for governor of the state in
1992. Contact her at nharnie@gmail.com; @pchowder

2. ==> Why Bloomberg Should Have Run as a Republican

Many observers believe billionaire Michael Bloomberg
used his massive personal wealth to buy his way into
the election but political communication researcher
Robert McChesney says he could have used his fortune to
run as a Republican, and not further fracture the
Democratic Party. He says Bloomberg “could have done
everything possible to expose Trump and to locate and
encourage anti-Trump Republicans. He could have
supported primary challengers on the Republican side to
defeat Trump’s allies and enablers. He could have built
up a parallel party apparatus employing thousands of
Republican operatives at big salaries. He might have
made Trump completely crack up. At any rate, he would
have had an enormous impact that might have helped to
slow and begin to reverse the Trumpian drift.” Robert
McChesney is research professor at the University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and co-founder of the
media reform group Free Press. He is the author of
several books about the media and democracy. Contact
him at rwmcchesney@gmail.com or (217) 333-2683

3. ==> Calming Coronavirus Fears: Caution vs Paranoia

As of Monday, there were 53 confirmed cases of novel
coronavirus in the United States, including 36 people
who were aboard a cruise ship, three people repatriated
from China, and 14 U.S. cases. As the virus spreads
people are getting increasingly nervous and anxious.
Health officials say the risk of death is much smaller
than the influenza virus, so why is everyone so
worried? What’s the difference between using caution
and becoming paranoid? Should you cancel your upcoming
international trip? Wear a mask on the plane? Invite
clinical forensic psychologist Dr. John Huber to talk
about how to deal with coronavirus fears. Dr. Huber has
appeared on over 300 radio and TV programs and is the
host of Mainstream Mental Health Radio. Contact Ryan
McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919) 377-1200 or
ryan@goldmanmccormick.com

4. ==> Coronavirus Facts – What It is and How to
Prevent It

You’ve probably heard that the coronavirus is similar
to the flu, but health experts say there’s a
difference. With the flu, you often get severe muscle
aches and headaches; with this coronavirus, evidence
suggests shortness of breath develops in more than half
the cases after about a week. That’s not like the
flu—with the flu, you rarely would be short of breath.
But epidemiologist Krys Johnson says prevention IS the
same. “Make sure you wash your hands as often as you
can, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer—they have
found the coronavirus does die in the presence of an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer, so that’s a good thing to
keep on your person at all times, especially if you use
a train or a bus and you don’t have access to washing
your hands. And if someone sneezes or coughs around
you, just try to be very cognizant of that and make
sure you’re not breathing in anything that they
could’ve just coughed up.” Krys Johnson teaches
epidemiology—the study of the causes and distribution
of disease in populations—at Temple University’s
College of Public Health. She worked with the Florida
Department of Health during the Zika virus outbreak in
2015–2016. Contact Morgan Zalot at (215) 204-7560;
morgan.zalot@temple.edu

5. ==> NY Times Reporter on the Women Shaping Congress

In January 2019, the largest number of women ever
elected to Congress was sworn in—87 in the House and 23
in the Senate. This history-making class included many
firsts: the youngest woman ever to serve; the first two
Muslim women; the first two Native American women, one
openly gay; a black woman from a nearly all-white
Chicago suburb; and a Hispanic woman from a heavily
Republican border region. Invite veteran New York Times
Capitol Hill reporter Jennifer Steinhauer to give
listeners a behind-the-scenes look at these newcomers
and their individual and collective attempts to usher
in change in Washington. Can these women, many already
social media stars and political punching bags, find a
way to break through the partisan stalemate and
hidebound traditions of Washington, D.C.? Which is a
more salient marker of change—their gender, or the
diversity of age, race, religion and economic status
they bring to Congress? Jennifer Steinhauer has covered
numerous high-profile beats in her 25-year reporting
career at the New York Times. Her latest book is “The
Firsts: The Inside Story of the Women Reshaping
Congress.” Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703)
646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or
Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188

6. ==> Why Every American Should Care About Poverty in
Africa

Many African nations attained independence from the
colonial powers in the late 1950s and 1960s. However,
the promise of a bright future has not materialized due
to corruption, greed, poor governance and conflicts.
Massive foreign aid over six decades has not rectified
the situation. So why should the rest of the world
still care? Well, according to UNICEF, by 2050, Africa
will be home to 35% of all adolescents in the world.
The rest of the world cannot afford to ignore this
large population. Invite author and speaker Dr.
Sylvanus Ayeni to discuss the impact of poverty in
Africa on the rest of the world and why foreign aid
should be restructured. Ayeni, a retired neurosurgeon
and the president of Pan Africa Children Advocacy
Watch, Inc., was born and raised in Nigeria. His latest
book, “Rescue Thyself: Change in Sub-Saharan Africa
Must Come from Within,” addresses these issues boldly
and holistically. Contact Sylvanus Ayeni at (301)
910-1020; stoksayeni777@gmail.com

7. ==> The New Mindfulness of Money: Should You Get in
On It?

These days, the concept of mindfulness seems to be
everywhere. The latest place it is showing up is in how
we spend—and invest—money. Lorri Craig, a Certified
Financial Planner, is a huge proponent of this cutting-
edge trend. Invite her to share ways mindfulness can
lead anyone to do well and do good. Craig has a
master’s degree in finance and is a subject matter
expert for the Certified Financial Planner Board of
Standards. She offers an Environmental, Social,
Governance (ESG) investment platform on her website for
socially conscious investors who want to make a
positive impact on the world. Contact Lorri Craig at
(484) 453-1742; LCraig@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Are Carcinogens Hiding in Products You Use Most?

Everyone uses such products as deodorant, shampoo, hand
soap, body wash, moisturizer, shaving cream, cologne or
makeup. But few consider whether doing so might be
harmful to their health. The same goes for laundry and
cleaning products. Marcela Magda Popa, M.D., has done
the research and she knows that we are putting a lot of
toxic ingredients on our skin, which as the body’s
largest organ, absorbs a lot of these poisons. Let Dr.
Popa explain how to find healthier readily available
alternative products. The author of “Keep Away from
GRAS: Why Safe Everyday Products Are Making You Sick
and Simple Strategies to Recover Your Health” was
forced to take early retirement from her job as an
internal medicine physician because of her stubborn
autoimmune arthritis. Although a difficult period for
her, it brought the time to research the suspicion she
had formed that “generally recognized as safe”
ingredients used in foods, cosmetics, cookware, hygiene
products, and other products may be making people
sicker. Marcela Magda Popa graduated from Carol Davilla
Medical School in Bucharest, Romania, and completed
residency training in the United States. She’s been
featured on MSN Lifestyle, SheKnows, Elite Daily,
Bustle, and in Business Insider. Contact her at (917)
750-3377; marcelampopa@gmail.com

9. ==> Psychedelics: What’s Behind their Rise in
Popularity?

If the word “psychedelic” makes you think of Woodstock,
the 1960s, and people dropping out of society, you are
behind the times. While still prohibited by law, some
once-considered “bad boys” of the drug culture (LSD,
Psilocybin, MDMA), are now being seriously studied by
science and found to be not-only completely non-
addictive, but more effective in the relief of anxiety,
addiction and depression than any known or traditional
treatment. Sparrow Hart can discuss both the incredible
promise of psychedelics as well as potential pitfalls
for their misuse in an addictive and distraction-
seeking culture. A Stanford University graduate, Hart
has spent his life studying the variety of ways to
alter and change consciousness. His varied career
includes a brief stint working in a slaughter-house,
adventures in the Amazon, and over 30 years of leading
workshops on shamanism, conscious dreaming and vision
quests in nature. His latest book is “Letters to the
River: A Guide to a Dream Worth Living.” Contact him at
(801) 516-0740; SHart@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Is Your Boss Crossing the Line? (and How to
Recognize Fraud)

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

11. ==> How Our School Systems Are Sabotaging Education
from Within

The latest educational horror in the news comes from a
Madison, Wis., school district that has not only
abandoned the A-F grade system but will grade students
on their ability to tell stories and work in groups,
not on their mastery of math, history, or other
academic subjects. This, says Andrew Bernstein, Ph.D.,
who teaches philosophy at Marist College, is only the
latest attack from the educational establishment on
teaching academic subjects. The result, he says, is a
continuation of our failing school system. Dr.
Bernstein, author of the forthcoming book, “Why Johnny
Still Can’t Read or Write, Spell, or Understand Math–
and What We Can Do About It,” has appeared on hundreds
of radio shows and been a guest on Cavuto Live on Fox
TV and others. Contact Dr. Bernstein at (845) 219-4566;
andyswoop@gmail.com

12. ==> 10 Anti-Bullying Lessons Trees Can Teach Us

One out of four students says they have been bullied in
school and over 70% of students report seeing other
kids being bullied. While the statistics are scary and
well-known, educator Laurie Marshall has an approach to
bullying prevention you’ve never heard of. She shares
practical and creative actions that draw upon the way
trees operate. For example, each leaf carries out a
unique vital job in cooperation with the other leaves.
As a bully prevention specialist, Laurie has developed
ways to teach children communication and self-
confidence skills needed to work together for the
benefit of their whole family, classroom and community.
Her tree-based, arts-integrated program gives each
child a vital, creative job to do. This transforms
bullying. A student of biomimicry (a method for
creating solutions to challenges by emulating designs
and ideas found in nature), Laurie also has a master’s
degree in art and education. The author of multiple
books, including “Beating the Odds Now,” has trained
over 6,000 teachers in project-based learning and
facilitated 125 bully-prevention, nature-based murals
with over 25,000 people in schools, nonprofits and
government agencies (NASA, FEMA, U.S. Botanical
Gardens). Contact Laurie at (415) 360-3304;
lmarshall@rtirguests.com

13. ==> 5 Things You Can Do to Outsmart Pain

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

14. ==> What House Flipping Shows Don’t Tell You

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

15. ==> Here’s Why You Aren’t Happier (and What You Can
Do About It!)

Many experts offer tips on how to be happier. What
happens when you try so many of them and they just
don’t work? Elana Davidson discovered what she and so
many others were missing. True happiness is not just
about attitude and gratitude, it won’t be found through
quick-fixes and cookie-cutter clichés. The good news is
Elana can offer some tools and insights to your
audience that can make a real difference. Ask her why
doesn’t therapy work for some people? What key things
are people missing? How is the subconscious affecting
people’s ability to be happy? Elana is giving away
copies of her eBook, “Finding Your Own Happy: The Soul-
Searchers Guide to Peace and Happiness in Everyday
Life,” published by Morgan James. Contact Elana at
(413) 225-4758; elanadavidson@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Why Women Nag Men and How to Get them to Stop

No one likes to be nagged and nagging is an ineffective
way to get someone to do something. Despite that,
women, in general, have a reputation for nagging and,
as relationship expert Stephanie Weiland Knarr, Ph.D.,
will tell you, men do it too! Invite Dr. Stephanie on
your program to share her innovative and much more
successful approach to being heard by your significant
other. You’ll learn what your relationship should have
in common with Walmart and Target, what complaining
does for a relationship, and tips for coping with a
defensive spouse. A marriage and family counselor for
20 years, Dr. Stephanie has helped thousands of
couples. She’s been a guest on local TV and been
featured in USA Today and Forbes. Contact her at (301)
918-5708; sknarr@rtirguests.com

17. ==> How to Become Supernatural

The supernatural isn’t just the stuff of sci-fi movies.
According to Kim Chestney, we all possess these powers.
“A popular theme in our culture today is the cognitive
evolution of humanity—how the expansion of our
consciousness can give us the ability to know the
unknowable and experience the impossible,” she says.
Kim will share the simple yet powerful ways that you
can tap into your superpower and radically change your
life. The founder of IntuitionLab, Kim is the author of
“The Psychic Workshop” and the upcoming “Radical
Intuition: A Revolutionary Guide to Your Inner Power.”
Contact her at (412) 214-9502; KChestney@rtirguests.com

18. ==> Rare, Incurable, Fatal: 3 Words Parents Never
Want to Hear

Have you heard of Batten disease? It’s a rare group of
genetic nervous system disorders (like “Parkinson’s on
steroids!”) that worsen over time, with children
experiencing progressive problems involving vision,
balance, muscle movement, intellectual skills, dementia
and seizures. Learn more by interviewing researcher and
author Amy Proebstel, who is helping to bring awareness
to the disease. You’ll learn why children get the
disease, what the first symptoms are and the prognosis
for those affected. Amy is the author of “The Rift in
Our Reality,” a touching story of a real-life ten-year-
old girl with the disease. A portion of book sales will
support Haley’s Foundation, the nonprofit named for the
girl. Contact Amy Proebstel at (503) 877-1119;
aproebstel@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Who Says Learning Math Has to Be Hard?

Even dedicated, experienced educators are challenged
helping students learn math. Students expect
insurmountable lessons and often get frustrated when
math doesn’t make sense. No wonder all types of
audiences (teachers, parents, students, and employers)
will enjoy hearing good news from Teruni Lamberg, Ph.D.
The author of “Work Smarter, Not Harder: A Framework
for Math Teaching and Learning” will discuss a
research-based, classroom-tested framework shown to
improve teaching and impact student achievement.
Whether your listeners are teachers, parents or
students, they’ll appreciate Dr. Lamberg’s tips and
tricks to make math more manageable. Contact Teruni at
(775) 451-3086; TLamberg@rtirguests.com

20. ==> Sex, Drugs, and Heavy Metal: Backstage Tales of
Metal Legends

Get your backstage pass and go behind-the-scenes with
such legendary bands as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest,
Twisted Sister, and Quiet Riot—to name a few. Jon
Wiederhorn will take you onto tour buses, into hotel
rooms, and to exclusive parties and spots both seedy
and glamorous. Topics range from band brawls and
security scraps to mosh pit mishaps and near-death
experiences. And of course, there’s booze and drugs and
groupies. Jon Wiederhorn is the author of “Raising
Hell: Backstage Tales from the Lives of Metal Legends.”
Contact Lissa Warren, (617) 607-4925;
lissa@diversionbooks.com

February 18, 2020

01. Coronavirus: How Bad Decisions Kill People
02. The Trouble with Election Security
03. Is Sanders a Socialist or a New Dealer?
04. CEOs On Social Media: How Much Should They Share?
05. Sex, Drugs, and Heavy Metal: Backstage Tales
06. Legal Loophole Could Give Your Job to a Foreigner
07. Journalist Explains Why Trump Supporters Hold On
08. Carrying a Gun for Protection — Hear This Expert
09. Is the Next Real Estate Bust about to Begin?
10. Are You at Risk for Diabetes, the Silent Killer?
11. Why Teen Chronic Pain up 800%
12. How the Lack of Black Doctors Harms Patients
13. What’s Going Wrong with America’s Health-Delivery
System?
14. How Anxiety Can Lead to Happiness
15. Why Every College Student Needs an Exit Strategy
16. Kids are Right: School is Boring
17. Are You Violating the Ten Commandments of Pain?
18. 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book Now
19. Ditch Your Winter Blues and Find Your Bliss
20. This Doc Reveals How Carbs Can Make You Drunk!

1.==> Coronavirus: How Bad Decisions Kill People

Coronavirus, Ebola, MERS, SARS, Zika: the biology
changes, but the problem does not. Every one of these
diseases hits the news, threatening to become a
pandemic that could wipe out massive populations. Why
isn’t there a clear plan to address this threat … or
the next one … or the next one? “While we don’t know
the name of the next plague, it’s obvious that we need
a solution to this very predictable, recurring,
inevitable problem,” says decision-making expert
Michael Angelo Costa. “I’m not talking about scientific
cures, I’m talking about a plan to address the threat
and protect the public.” Invite Costa to discuss why
the problem hasn’t been addressed and whether it
matters when the Chinese government knew of this
potential health crisis. Hear why he says one of the
best ways to improve future outcomes is to learn from
past mistakes, preferably someone else’s! Michael
Angelo Costa has more than 33 years of international
business experience as a lawyer, investment banker, and
advisor. He’s an international coach and consultant and
the author of “Never Be Wrong Again – Four Steps to
Making Better Decisions In Work and In Life.” Contact
him at (760) 238-5087; info@michaelangelocosta.com

2. ==> The Trouble with Election Security

Russia interfered with the U.S. presidential election
in 2016, and in 2018, internet trolls again spread
disinformation during the midterms. Intelligence
officials warn that interference in this year’s
presidential election may already be underway. Invite
Shannon K. O’Neil, vice president of studies at the
Council on Foreign Relations, to explain how the 2016
interference occurred and why social media played such
a big role. She’ll also discuss why there’s such
partisan debate over the issue, what that means for the
upcoming election and how election interference
undermines our entire democracy. O’Neil is an expert on
Latin America, U.S.-Mexico relations, global trade,
corruption, democracy, and immigration. Contact her at
(212) 434-9772; soneil@cfr.org

3. ==> Is Sanders a Socialist or a New Dealer?

Bernie Sanders is running for president as a Democrat,
but many see his platform and views as socialist.
Victor Wallis, the author of the upcoming book
“Socialist Practice: Histories and Theories,” says
given the bias against third-party challengers, there
are powerful inducements for socialists to seek office
as Democrats. He says, “This leads them to water down
their conception of socialism to the point of rejecting
any explicit challenge to the power of capitalism.” The
resulting political order has been dubbed everything
from mixed economy to welfare capitalism and social
democracy, but Senator Bernie Sanders refers to it as
democratic socialism. Wallis says, “Sanders’ acceptance
of the word ultimately reflects the fact that
socialism, despite any negative historical baggage and
despite its sustained stigmatization, embodies the
positive social goals that most people seek.” Wallis’
books include “Red-Green Revolution: The Politics and
Technology of Ecosocialism” and “Democracy Denied: Five
Lectures on U.S. Politics.” Contact him at
zendive@aol.com

4.==> CEOs On Social Media: How Much Should They Share?

According to a recent Glassdoor poll of over 1,200
employed adults, 57% of workers say they have talked
about politics while on the job — despite 60% saying
they believe discussing politics at work is
unacceptable. What about CEOs who share their political
or religious beliefs on social media? Reputation
management expert Ryan McCormick says, “Under no
circumstances should high-level executives share or
promote their political perspectives online. Doing so
can risk alienating loyal customers or potential
customers who share different perspectives.” He
suggests CEOs who want to help their preferred
candidate do so away from the public eye. But
interestingly, when it comes to corporate heads touting
their religious beliefs, he says there is a greater
chance of it being acceptable (and even embraced) if
the company has made those beliefs an integral part of
their culture. McCormick, a former TV producer and
newspaper editor, is co-founder of Goldman McCormick
PR. Contact him at (516) 901-1103;
ryan@goldmanmccormick.com

5. ==> Sex, Drugs, and Heavy Metal: Backstage Tales of
Metal Legends

Get your backstage pass and go behind-the-scenes with
such legendary bands as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest,
Twisted Sister, and Quiet Riot—to name a few. Jon
Wiederhorn will take you onto tour buses, into hotel
rooms, and to exclusive parties and spots both seedy
and glamorous. Topics range from band brawls and
security scraps to mosh pit mishaps and near-death
experiences. And of course, there’s booze and drugs and
groupies. Jon Wiederhorn is the author of “Raising
Hell: Backstage Tales from the Lives of Metal Legends.”
Contact Lissa Warren, (617) 607-4925;
lissa@diversionbooks.com

6. ==> Legal Loophole Could Give Your Job to a
Foreigner

Suppose you came into work and were told that you were
being replaced by a foreigner making half your salary
whom you had to train before you go. This is currently
happening to stellar employees at AT&T, Disney, Verizon
and Toys ‘R’ Us, who were tossed out of their jobs
thanks to a legal loophole that lets companies import
non-U.S. citizens to do jobs college-educated Americans
can do. Let American jobs advocate Hilarie Gamm explain
this threat to your audience and why everyone from
recent graduates to experienced workers could be
victims. A veteran talk show guest and co-founder of
the nonpartisan American Workers Coalition, Gamm can
bust the myth of the shortage of U.S. STEM workers and
talk about legislation that could close the loophole
that is unfairly benefiting certain tech companies and
nationalities. Gamm can also be joined by her AWC co-
founders, Marie Larson and Barbara Birch. Gamm is the
author of “Billions Lost: The American Tech Crisis and
The Road Map to Change.” Contact her at (203) 571-3819;
hgamm@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Journalist Explains Why Trump Supporters Hold On

Talk to the journalism professor and former journalist
who, in October 2015, predicted Donald Trump’s win.
Yes, 13 months before the vote, Nita Wiggins read the
signs of the political shift. But what does she see
happening in 2020? How does President Trump defy all
previous election taboos? Why do his backers stay,
despite sex scandals, impeachment, and warmongering?
What does Nita see clearly that political reporting
fails to report? Nita will help your audience avoid
election-mania, misinformation, and “shiny object”
reporting, and stay sane throughout the impeachment
fallout and the primary voting season. She worked from
coast-to-coast for 21 years as a TV reporter and
anchor, and she is the author of “Civil Rights Baby: My
Story of Race, Sports and Breaking Barriers in American
Journalism.” Nita now teaches journalism in Paris,
France. Contact her at NWiggins@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Carrying a Gun for Protection — Hear This Expert

Your neighbors, co-workers and friends are among
today’s millions of responsible gun owners. Many more
(perhaps yourself) are considering gun ownership in
this era of mass killings, home invasions and attacks.
Invite Chris Bird to educate you and your audience
about gun safety and self-defense. A sought-after
expert on gun rights and personal protection, Chris can
answer: Why are methods of observation as important as
one’s weapon? What steps help you survive a public
shooting? What are his insights about recent attacks at
schools, workplaces, community events and places of
worship? With 30+ years of firearm safety experience,
Chris Bird is the author of several books including
“Surviving a Mass Killer Rampage,” “The Concealed
Handgun Manual” and “Thank God I Had a Gun!” Have your
listeners call in during the interview with their gun
questions. Contact Chris Bird at (210) 686-4440;
cbird@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Is the Next Real Estate Bust about to Begin?

With real estate experts, economists, and even online
real estate company Zillow predicting a recession in
2020, are property owners prepared to weather the
coming storm? Invite New York real estate economist and
appraiser Adam Weber to share why he believes that in
the next financial crisis there will be nowhere to
hide. Invite him to discuss how we got here and why the
upcoming economic crisis will be much worse than the
past. As a veteran of multiple financial storms, he
says lenders are currently handing out loans like
crazy. His book, “The Appraisal Review Survival Guide,”
reveals insider information on the workings of the
risky business of making real estate loans. Contact him
at (917) 779-8177; aweber@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Are You at Risk for Diabetes, the Silent
Killer?

Did you know that more than 30 million adults have
diabetes and more than 7 million don’t even know they
have it? Or that one in four adults has prediabetes?
With these staggering numbers, no one can afford to be
diabetes illiterate. That is why you’ll want to
interview Nadia Al-Samarrie, a leading patient advocate
in the diabetes community who knows this topic inside
and out. She can answer such questions as what are some
of the biggest myths about diabetes? How did being born
into a family with type-2 diabetes and being married to
a type-1 diabetic affect her life? What does she wish
everyone knew about diabetes? Nadia is editor-in-chief
of Diabetes Health, a 400,000 circulation magazine used
in hospitals, diabetes classes, and doctors’ offices as
an educational resource for patients, and her AskNadia
column is ranked No. 1 by Google as is her
DiabetesHealth.com website. Nadia is also the author of
“Sugar Happy: Your Diabetes Health Guide in Achieving
Your Best Blood Sugars and Letting Go of Your Diabetes
Complication Fears.” She has been featured on ABC, NBC,
CBS, and other major cable networks. Contact her at
(415) 741-3545; nalsamarrie@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Why Teen Chronic Pain up 800%

When you think of chronic pain you are likely to
imagine older people whose bodies have broken down over
time—not teens. Let David Hanscom, M.D., share a topic
you’ve probably never heard before as he reveals why
teenage chronic emotional and physical pain is robbing
America of its future, having risen more than 800% in
the last ten years. But he does have good news: the
anxiety that is fueling young people’s pain can be
dealt with and he’ll share ways the body’s stress
chemicals can be reduced, and what we should be
teaching children in elementary school that would be
game-changing. Dr. Hanscom is an orthopedic spine
surgeon who quit his surgical practice to teach
patients and medical practitioners how to solve chronic
pain. His most recent book is “Do You Really Need Spine
Surgery?” Contact him at (206) 890-1892;
david@backincontrol.com

12. ==> How the Lack of Black Doctors Harms Patients

Did you know that only about 4 percent of all U.S.
physicians are black men? And that female black
physicians make up only 2 percent? The lack of black
physicians is a big problem that adversely affects the
health-care outcomes of black patients, who often
mistrust physicians who don’t look like them.
Christopher H. Hall is an ER doctor in Mississippi who
grew up in the worst project in Los Angeles and can
talk about the barriers black men must overcome to wear
a white coat. He grew up with an alcoholic mother and a
father in jail. His brother is also in jail and Chris
spent time in foster care and juvenile hall. Chris can
share what it is like to be a black doctor and even how
he ended up treating a grand wizard of the KKK. His
memoir is “Ward of the Court.” Contact him at (251)
207-7527; chall@rtirguests.com

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

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

14. ==> How Anxiety Can Lead to Happiness

Most of us have been trained to think that anxiety is
always a bad thing. But strange as it may seem, being
anxious can also lead to greater happiness, according
to expert Sankarshan Das, who compares anxiety to a
dashboard warning light requiring our immediate
attention. On-air he’ll explain the mistake nearly
everyone makes when trying to be happier as well as how
he managed to have zero anxiety in the past 50 years.
Sankarshan Das is a singer-songwriter who once appeared
onstage between Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful
Dead. His song, “The Peace Formula,” has been praised
by Barack Obama. Sankarshan Das circles the world twice
a year singing and speaking in promotion of global
peace and spiritual perfection. He’s the author of the
upcoming book “Deliver Your Mind, Deliver the World:
Empowering You to Awaken Your Divine Consciousness and
Create Global Happiness.” Contact him at (512)
643-6740; sbridge@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Why Every College Student Needs an Exit
Strategy

During the 11 years Glen Dunzweiler spent as a college
professor, he heard students complain about the high
cost of tuition and burdensome debt they were taking
on. But what he didn’t hear most students talking about
was even more important: what their exit strategy from
college was going to be and how they intended to
monetize their skills once they were out. Glen says,
“Students need to define their value, not have an
employer define it for them. What are they worth?
Educators and parents have to help them figure that out
while they are still in school.” Glen is making it his
mission to ensure that parents have important
conversations with their children, well before the
first college tour. He’ll reveal what that conversation
should sound like as well as the paradoxical, self-
serving way universities use tuition money to preserve
their business interests to the detriment of students.
Glen is a former college professor, a documentarian and
the author of two books. His latest is “A Degree In
Homelessness? Entrepreneurial Skills For Students.”
Contact him at (702) 703-2219;
GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Kids are Right: School is Boring

It’s no surprise that so many kids complain about
school being boring. Between mandated tests and
outdated teaching methods, many students would rather
be anywhere than in a school classroom. How do we
maintain the intrinsic motivation students bring with
them to kindergarten for all 13 years of K-12
education? Lee Jenkins says there is no limit to what
schools can accomplish when students are still
motivated like they once were in kindergarten. Invite
him on your show to discuss how this is possible with
examples from all grade levels and subjects. Lee
Jenkins has been an educator and administrator both in
public schools and universities. He’s the author of
“How to Create a Perfect School,” foreword by Jack
Canfield. Contact him at (484) 306-8784;
LJenkins@rtirguests.com

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

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

18. ==> 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book Now

An estimated 80 to 90 percent of Americans would like
to write a book someday. Most of them let their dream
die without ever acting upon it. Let Fabi Preslar,
president of custom publishing house SPARK Publications
and an author herself, explain what’s involved in
writing and publishing a book. She can reveal five
powerful reasons to write your book today including the
importance of letting others learn from your hero’s
journey. She can also answer such questions as what’s
the biggest roadblock to getting a successful book
written? And, book publishing isn’t what it used to be,
what does a new author need to know? Articulate, smart
and honest, Fabi (Fay-Bee) is the author of “Fabulous F
Words of Business Ownership: Redefining Choice Words to
Fuel Your Small Business” and winner of Charlotte
Business Journal’s 2018 First-Generation Family
Business of the Year Award. Contact Fabi at (704)
291-3566; FPreslar@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Ditch Your Winter Blues and Find Your Bliss

Beat back the winter blues and start making your dreams
happen … even if you don’t know how to find the
happiness you desire! Invite award-winning
screenwriter, author, TV/film producer, journalist, and
TV host Maryann Ridini Spencer to reveal why spending
quality time and building relationships with family and
friends can be the key to finding your bliss. She can
tell your audience why living the Hawaiian philosophy
of “aloha” and the Golden Rule of doing unto others
really work. Discover how to set goals to realize your
dreams and live your authentic life. She is the author
of the award-winning novel “Lady in the Window” and the
soon-to-be-published “The Paradise Table.” Her work has
appeared on Hallmark Hall of Fame (CBS-TV), the
Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, Syfy, Showtime, PBS, and
many others. Contact her at (818) 884-0104;
recprinfo@gmail.com

20. ==> This Doc Reveals How Carbs Can Make You Drunk!

Excess carbs aren’t just bad for your waistline and
overall health. Foods like pasta and bread can actually
cause intoxication similar to alcohol consumption!
“There’s fungus/bacteria that transform the
carbohydrates to alcohol that will even register as
intoxicated on a breathalyzer,” says Isaac Alexis,
M.D., a renowned addiction specialist. This also
explains why people get addicted to carbs, which is
comparable to alcohol and drug addiction. Dr. Isaac can
share the mysteries of addiction and how to beat it for
good. He is the author of “Life and Death Behind the
Brick and Razor-Code Red Diamond” and the upcoming “The
Seductive Pink Crystal.” Contact Dr. Isaac Alexis at
(315) 935-6348; IAlexis@rtirguests.com

01. Behind Bernie Sanders’ New Hampshire Win
02. Chinese Hackers Had You in 2017
03. For Black History Month: Filmmaker on ‘Black in Space’
04. How a U.S. Military Interpreter Escaped ISIS and Freed Hundreds
05. Drink Up: Feb. 18th is National Drink Wine Day
06. Be the Man She Wants (Without Breaking the Bank)
07. How to Attract Your Soul Mate
08. #MeToo Needn’t Ruin Valentine’s Day
09. Valentine’s Day Gifts for People in Pain
10. This Guest Travels, Lives and Works in a 39-Foot RV
11. What Dooms Most Grads to Slave Wages and Drudge Jobs
12. Success Secrets of the Rich and Famous (They’ll Work for You Too)
13. The Link Between Porn and Human Trafficking
14. Outsmart Your Brain to Make Healthy Choices
15. Could Sloppy Record-Keeping Cost You Your Life?
16. Beyond Football: A Concussion Cure
17. How to Raise Boys to Respect Women
18. Conversation Crisis: How Convenience Has Ruined Connection
19. 10 Tips to Help Moms Make Room for their Dreams
20. This Guest Enjoys 3 Free Cruises a Year (and You Can Too)

1.==> Behind Bernie Sanders’ New Hampshire Win

Primary season is underway and Bernie Sanders is
gaining momentum after his win in New Hampshire this
week. Political commentator and talk show host Arnie
Arnesen says Sanders appeals to those in America who
are currently hurting. “He has moved the entire agenda
of the Democratic Party not to the left, but to where
the essence and soul of the party has historically
been. About workers, about justice, about investment in
infrastructure, about health care as a right and an
environment that sustains us and does not serve the
interests of corporate success and America’s failure.
The New Dems under Bill Clinton moved the party into
the arms of Wall Street and had more in common with a
moderate Republican party that no longer exists in
America.” In addition to her daily talk show The
Attitude, Arnesen is a frequent political commentator
in Boston and New England radio and has appeared on CNN
and other major media. She served for eight years as a
member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
and ran for governor of the state in 1992. Contact her
at nharnie@gmail.com; @pchowder

2. ==> Chinese Hackers Had You in 2017

The U.S. Attorney General has confirmed the 2017
Equifax hack was the work of the Chinese military. As
we enter the age of AI-assisted warfare, invite tech
expert Shelly Palmer to unpack some of the underlying
issues and explain what that means today. “In 2017,
only the most cutting-edge computer scientists could
have imagined the capability you would have in 2020 to
weaponize the Equifax data from 143 million Americans,”
says Palmer. “I’m not scared of Chinese hackers. I’m
not worried about what has been done with the Equifax
data. I’m worried about what will be done with all of
our data. We create so much of it every day, and we
openly share it with half the world.” He’ll discuss:
What data should absolutely be private? What data
should be private, but if hacked would be OK? What data
doesn’t matter? Shelly Palmer is CEO of The Palmer
Group, a strategic advisory, technology solutions and
business development practice. He’s Fox 5 New York’s
on-air tech and digital media expert, writes a weekly
column for Ad Age, and is a regular commentator on CNBC
and CNN. Contact him at (917) 886-1173;
shelly@palmer.net or Dana Eisenberg at (212) 532-3880;
admin@shellypalmer.com

3. ==> For Black History Month: Filmmaker on ‘Black in Space’

America’s experiences during the civil rights movement
and the space race are well documented. However, few
know about the moment these two worlds collided, when
the White House and NASA scrambled to put the first
black astronaut into orbit. Filmmaker Laurenz Grant’s
new documentary “Black in Space: Breaking the Color
Barrier” is the story of the decades-long battle
between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to be the first
superpower to bring diversity to the skies, told by the
black astronauts and their families, who were part of
this little-known chapter of the Cold War. “Black in
Space” airs this month on the Smithsonian Channel.
Grant can talk about the film as well as her other
African American-themed documentaries including “Stay
Woke: The Black Lives Matter Movement,” “Slavery and
the Making of America,” and “Jesse Owens.” Contact John
Angelo at John@premieretv.com

4.==> How a U.S. Military Interpreter Escaped ISIS and Freed Hundreds

Born in Iraq and fluent in Kurdish, English, Kurmanji
and Arabic, Shaker Jeffrey became one of the youngest
military interpreters supporting the U.S. Army and
Special Forces during the War in Iraq. For his service,
he was promised a visa to America and a college
education. But that never happened and today he lives
in Germany, still waiting for his visa. Writer
Katharine Holstein was introduced to Shaker by his
former commanding officers. Invite her on your show and
hear how Shaker was both witness to the rise of ISIS
and genocide in Yazidi, and a hero rescuing hundreds of
kidnapped girls and gathering intel that would lead to
a bombing to create an escape route for those held in
the siege. Kate will also explain why she decided to
tell Shaker’s story and how she has been working to
help bring him to America. Her new book is “Shadow on
the Mountain: A Yazidi Memoir of Terror, Resistance and
Hope.” Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137;
(703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin
Bolden at (703) 646-5188

5. ==> Drink Up: Feb 18th is National Drink Wine Day

Get ready for some sparkling conversation as Certified
Wine Educator Jim Laughren helps your audience
celebrate all the joys of wine in time for National
Drink Wine Day on Feb. 18. Jim will prove that talking
about wine is nearly as much fun as imbibing it and
says you don’t need to spend a fortune to find wines
that are often overlooked by wine snobs. His
approachable take on wine will encourage everyone in
your audience—even the bargain-hunters—to chuckle and
experiment more. You’ll also learn about the vital role
wine played in developing the world’s trade routes, how
monkeys, wild boars and elephants manage to get tipsy,
which celebrities own wineries or wine labels, and much
more. Jim is the award-winning author of “50 Ways to
Love Wine More: Adventures in Wine Appreciation” and “A
Beer Drinker’s Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine
Wine”. He is the past president of a wine importing and
distribution company and is known for his fun and
irreverent wine classes and seminars. Contact him at
(954) 317-9623; JLaughren@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Be the Man She Wants (Without Breaking the Bank)

Men often think they have to spend a fortune to impress
on Valentine’s Day, but Destin Gerek says that’s not
true. Invite the author of “The Evolved Masculine: Be
the Man the World Needs, and The One She Craves” to
share five tips to create the Valentine’s Day of her
dreams on a shoestring budget! Destin can answer all
your last-minute Valentine’s Day questions and suggest
simple, inexpensive (and even free) ways to show your
love and discuss why men have such a hard time with the
holiday. Destin Gerek is founder and CEO of The Evolved
Masculine, a pioneering coaching and training company
for men. As an international speaker and host of The
Evolved Masculine podcast, Destin is dedicated to
redefining and evolving masculinity for the 21st
century. Contact him at (415) 341-2650;
Destin@EvolvedMasculine.com

7. ==> How to Attract Your Soul Mate

No one wants to be alone for Valentine’s Day, but what
if you’ve searched everywhere for your perfect match
and had no luck? Author, speaker, and personal
transformation expert Arnoux Goran can reveal why most
techniques to find the love of your life don’t work and
how you can finally manifest your soul mate. Goran has
developed a method to reprogram yourself that was
studied by the University of California, Irvine, and
proven to be 100% effective. His new book is “The
Answer: How to Change Your Life and Make Your Dreams
Come True.” Contact him at (878) 203-8231;
AGoran@rtirguests.com

8. ==> #MeToo Needn’t Ruin Valentine’s Day

From cards and jewelry to lingerie and sex toys,
merchants will rack up approximately $20 billion in the
U.S. alone in Valentine’s Day sales, not including all
the illegal porn downloaded on that day. In the era of
#MeToo, where does Valentine’s Day fit? Christine Rose
says even though millions of women bear scars from
being treated as objects, both in the workplace and
outside of it, there’s still reason to celebrate
Valentine’s Day. “The world is at a tipping point, and
as culture shifts change how men and women treat one
another, there’s room in the New Normal (a world beyond
#MeToo stories) and reason for romance and celebration
of much of what makes Valentine’s Day a special
holiday.” Christine Rose, ACC, is owner of Christine
Rose Coaching & Consulting. A survivor of multiple
abusers and the mother of two daughters, she is the
author of “Life Beyond #MeToo: Creating a Safer World
for Our Mothers, Daughters, Sisters & Friends.” Contact
her at (425) 326-9855; cr@christinerose.coach

9. ==> Valentine’s Day Gifts for People in Pain

Candy and flowers are great. There are few who don’t
love them. But if a loved one is in pain, a gift that
relieves pain may be more appreciated. From socks to
salves to electronic devices that soothe, alternative
pain treatment expert Cindy Perlin has lots of
suggestions for gifts for a Valentine who’s in pain.
With one out of three American adults experiencing
chronic pain and many more suffering from acute pain,
this topic is sure to be relevant to many in your
audience. Perlin is a licensed clinical social worker,
certified biofeedback practitioner and chronic pain
survivor. She’s the author of “The Truth About Chronic
Pain Treatment: The Best and Worst Strategies for
Becoming Pain Free” and the creator of the Alternative
Pain Treatment Directory. In practice in the Albany,
New York area for over 25 years, she’s a seasoned radio
and TV guest. Contact her at cindyperlin@gmail.com;
(518) 439-6431

10. ==> This Guest Travels, Lives and Works in a 39-Foot RV

Tim Winders and his wife are living the life many
people dream of as they roll down the highway in their
39-foot RV they named Theo that serves as their home
and office. For anyone who has wondered what it would
be like to travel full time while making money as you
go Tim has the answers. He is so persuasive that his
adult son also works and lives in his own RV. Tim can
also talk about his inspiring life journey: he went
from owning seven-figure businesses and over 100
properties to bankruptcy, homelessness and having $100
in his bank account before rebounding to his current,
more intentional lifestyle. Tim has over 25 years’
experience as a coach for business owners, executives,
and leaders. He also hosts the SeekGoCreate podcast and
is finishing his first novel. He and his wife have
enjoyed the nomadic lifestyle in New Zealand, Australia
and all over North America. Contact him at 404-846-4639; twinders@rtirguests.com. Ask about last-
minute availability

11. ==> What Dooms Most Grads to Slave Wages and Drudge Jobs

During the 11 years Glen Dunzweiler spent as a college
professor, he heard students complain about the high
cost of tuition and burdensome debt they were taking
on. But what he didn’t hear most students talking about
was even more important: what their exit strategy from
college was going to be and how they intended to
monetize their skills once they were out. Glen says,
“Students need to define their value, not have an
employer define it for them. What are they worth?
Educators and parents have to help them figure that out
while they are still in school.” Glen is making it his
mission to ensure parents have important conversations
with their children, well before the first college
tour. He’ll reveal what that conversation should sound
like as well as the paradoxical, self-serving way
universities use tuition money to preserve their
business interests to the detriment of students. Glen
is a former college professor, a documentarian and the
author of two books. His latest is “A Degree In
Homelessness? Entrepreneurial Skills For Students.”
Contact him at (702) 703-2219;
GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Success Secrets of the Rich and Famous (They’ll Work for You Too)

Bill Gates, Carrie Underwood, Warren Buffett and many
others began their journeys to success while they were
still college students, but it wasn’t the courses they
took that got them where they are today. Invite Lindy
and Tom Schneider on your show and discover surprising
things billionaire dropouts got from college that led
to their success, the most important thing many
successful people did off-campus, and one simple
technique both George W. Bush and Bill Clinton used to
help launch them to the White House! Lindy and Tom
Schneider are co-authors of “College Secrets of Highly
Successful People: Keys to Launching a Great Life.” For
more than a dozen years, Tom and Lindy have been
helping thousands of students launch fulfilling,
lucrative careers. The professional college advisors
have made numerous appearances on radio and TV and have
been quoted in major publications. Contact Lindy
Schneider at (602) 562-8669; LSchneider@rtirguests.com

13. ==> The Link Between Porn and Human Trafficking

Earlier this month a Superior Court judge in California
awarded $13 million to 22 women who claimed they had
been forced to perform in videos by three adult-film
producers. The women answered an online ad for models
offering $5,000 to “pretty, preppy college-type girls,”
who were then forced to perform in adult videos. “This
is just one example of how human trafficking can affect
anyone,” says Raleigh Sadler, a Christian reverend and
founder of the human trafficking awareness group Let My
People Go. The author of “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human
Trafficking” can discuss how anyone can become a
victim, why it goes undetected so often, and how to end
it. Contact Raleigh Sadler at RSadler@rtirguests.com;
(917) 341-6758

14. ==> Outsmart Your Brain: How to Make Healthy Choices When You Crave Comfort

It’s winter and millions of us are not only more
sedentary, we’re feeling downright sluggish and
depressed. We’re eating foods we think will give us
comfort in the cold, but many times they are not the
healthiest choices. Invite Ed Dodge, M.D., to share
ways to keep a positive mindset and how that can make
all the difference to your success in maintaining a
healthy eating regime. He’ll tell your audience which
wholesome foods can help you feel full so you stay on
track and share four types of processed foods that
contribute to the development of life-threatening
chronic diseases. Dr. Dodge’s latest book, “Family: A
Family Doc’s Memoir of Life in Africa and the U.S.,”
shares his journey from his childhood in the wilds of
Africa, where he enjoyed exotic fruits and ate antelope
and buffalo, to experiencing culture shock as a teen
returning to the U.S. After becoming a physician, he
returned to Africa to work and later to volunteer. As
host of Healthy Living Radio, Dr. Dodge has interviewed
groundbreaking leaders in medicine and he has been
honored by the Johns Hopkins University Center for a
Livable Future. Contact Dr. Ed Dodge at (484) 259-9887;
edodge@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Could Sloppy Record-Keeping Cost You Your Life?

In a medical emergency, anyone can be rattled enough to
forget important details, finding themselves unable to
answer physicians’ important questions about their
health or that of a loved one. Anne McAwley-LeDuc, a
retired nurse practitioner (APRN), learned this the
hard way after her husband fell down the stairs and
showed signs of paralysis. At the hospital, physicians
sought answers about his medical history but she
couldn’t answer vital questions. McAwley-LeDuc wants to
help others — especially ordinary folks with no medical
background — advocate for themselves and their loved
ones for better and safer health care. She’ll discuss
the role patients play in reducing medical errors, ways
disorganized medical records can be deadly, and why so
few patients keep good medical records or grasp the
need to do so. Anne McAwley-LeDuc developed the
“Personal Health Organizer” to keep essential medical
information in one place and provide a snapshot of your
health history. Contact her at (860) 642-1786;
a.mcawley.leduc@charter.net

16. ==> Beyond Football: A Concussion Cure

Football is under attack because of the high risk of
concussions and the resulting consequences, but
concussions happen in all types of sports and even non-
sporting activities. What if there was a way to make
concussions a thing of the past? Or at least a way to
diagnose and treat traumatic brain injuries more easily
and quickly? Interview Dr. Paul Wand to hear about the
“Wand Protocol” that could do all that and more. He,
along with other private practitioners, has created
ways to diagnose and treat concussions which if put
into place, could save the NFL as well as other sports
where concussions happen on a regular basis. Paul Wand,
M.D., P.A., has been a medical doctor for 35 years
specializing in the field of neurology. He’s the author
of “The Concussion Cure: 3 Proven Methods to Heal Your
Brain.” Contact Dr. Wand at (954) 743-5380;
PWand@rtirguests.com

17. == > How to Raise Boys to Respect Women

As a single dad of two young boys, Pastor Eric
Hawthorne is especially aware of the pressures young
males face to be one of the boys when it comes to how
they treat girls. “That’s why it’s crucial for boys to
have dads and other strong male role models who set
examples about how to respect women,” he says. Pastor
Eric can share tips for how to raise boys to be
gentlemen in this complex modern age. He is the second-
generation pastor of Daystar Deliverance Ministries in
Richardson, Texas, and the author of the upcoming book
“Are You Ready For Marriage?” Contact him at (214)
225-0769; EHawthorne@rtirguests.com

18. ==> Conversation Crisis: How Convenience Has Ruined Connection

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

19. ==> 10 Tips to Help Moms Make Room for their Dreams

Moms are always busy with endless chores, overwhelmed
with to-do lists, and burned out at the end of the day.
We put our kids first and often times ignore our dreams
and passions in life in order to take care of everyone
else in the family. But with the right strategy, can we
possibly make the time to pursue our goals? Invite
children’s author and mom of three Rosie J. Pova to
share 10 tips on following your passions without giving
up. She can tell your audience how to get started, how
to stay motivated even after multiple setbacks, and how
to overcome failure. She is the author of several
children’s books including her latest picture book,
“Sarah’s Song.” Pova has been featured on radio and in
print. Contact her at (214) 225-0856;
RPova@rtirguests.com

20. ==> This Guest Enjoys 3 Free Cruises a Year (and You Can Too)

Fifteen years ago when she retired, Cynthia Barnett had
a fantasy: she wanted to enjoy cruising without having
to pay for it and she figured out how to do exactly
that! Cynthia has cruised to Alaska, Hawaii, Europe,
and the Caribbean without paying a thing; for example,
during a two-week cruise, she enjoys all the cruise
ship amenities (gourmet food, a single inside room
cabin, etc.) in exchange for giving four less than an
hour talks on topics that interest her such as
Caribbean festivals or female pirates. She can tell
your audience that entertaining guests during days on
the high sea are a priority for cruise lines and coming
up with topics to lecture about is not as hard as you
might think. Cynthia can talk about how she got
started, what equipment you would need, and how to get
your foot in the cabin door if you have never done this
before. Cynthia Barnett, Ph.D., is the author of “I’m
Not Done Yet and You Shouldn’t Be Either,” a book that
inspires people to make the most out of their
retirement years. She’s been featured in the Wall
Street Journal and Time magazine and other media and is
the recipient of the inaugural AARP Purpose Prize,
which recognizes people over 50 who have “used their
wisdom and experience to revitalize their lives and
make the world a better place.” Barnett earned a
doctorate in leadership from Teachers College, Columbia
University. Contact her at (203) 807-3321;
drcynthiabarnett@gmail.com

February 6, 2020

01. Fact-Checking Trump’s SOTU Address
02. Worst-Case Scenario of a Coronavirus Pandemic
03. Dismantling Environmental Rules Pushes U.S. Back, Not Forward
04. Journo Who Predicted Trump’s Win Explains His High Approval Rating
05. Why Women Directors Were Snubbed at Oscars
06. What Kobe Bryant’s Death Tells Us about Heroes
07. Legal Loophole Could Give Your Job to a Foreigner
08. Fun Valentine’s Day Show: Why Does My Partner Do That?
09. Yes, You Can Buy Love
10. Pair Wine with Chocolate for Ultimate Valentine’s Day Sensuality
11. How to Stop Attracting Losers
12. Could Self-Doubt Be the Key to Your Career Success?
13. Carrying a Gun for Protection — Hear This Expert
14. Why is Teen Chronic Pain up 800%?
15. Kids are Right: School is Boring
16. Reading Glasses Are Worsening Your Vision
17. This Guest Enjoys 3 Free Cruises a Year (and You Can Too)
18. Music to Our Ears: Solving America’s Culture Crisis
19. Get Healthier by Knowing Your Personality Type
20. Why Do People Believe in Hell?

1.==> Fact-Checking Trump’s SOTU Address

President Trump went on the offensive against socialism
and left-wing policies during a defiant third State of
the Union address to Congress Tuesday night but
according to the group Fact-Check.org, the address
included false and misleading claims on jobs, wages,
energy, immigration and more. Trump claimed the economy
is “the best it has ever been.” But GDP growth fell to
2.3% last year and economists predict further slowing
this year. He said he brought about low unemployment by
reversing “years of economic decay” and “failed
economic policies,” when in fact over 1 million more
jobs were added in the 35 months before he took office
than in the first 35 months since. He also boasted that
“a long, tall, and very powerful wall is being built”
along the southern border, and more than 100 miles have
been completed. But only one mile is located where no
barriers previously existed. Fact-Check.org, a project
of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University
of Pennsylvania, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit consumer
advocate group that monitors the factual accuracy of
what is said by major U.S. political players in the
form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news
releases. Contact Eugene Kiely, director of
FactCheck.org, at (215) 573-7070; (215) 898-9400 or
Editor@FactCheck.org

2. ==> Worst-Case Scenario of a Coronavirus Pandemic

Amid furious efforts to stem the tide of the expanding
coronavirus outbreak, health officials are soberly
preparing for the growing risk of a worldwide pandemic.
Increasingly, some experts say, the question is a
simple one: How ugly will this get? “I think at this
point, containment is already a lost cause,” says
Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for
Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the
University of Minnesota. Osterholm’s comments echo grim
realism from health officials at the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. Although the disease’s
severity appears to be lower than once feared,
Osterholm says the 2019 novel coronavirus’s
transmission patterns so far are reminiscent of
influenza. “We can surely minimize transmission in
health-care facilities and some public spaces. But
beyond that, this virus is going to kind of do what it
damn pleases,” he says. Contact Michael Osterholm at
(612) 626-6770; mto@umn.edu

3. ==> Dismantling Environmental Rules Pushes U.S.
Back, Not Forward

No one should want the United States to return to the
days of free-flowing industrial pollution, of dead
waterways and poisoned birds, when science and society
didn’t fully understand how large-scale environmental
destruction happens and how to stop it. And yet, Peter
Groffman, Ph.D., says that’s essentially where the
Trump administration is taking us with newly
implemented rules that dismantle decades of
environmental protections. “The rules, which went into
effect last Thursday, allow all sorts of pollutants to
be dumped into our wetlands, seasonal streams,
waterways that temporarily flow underground and
transient streams that result from rain and snowfall.
These waterways ultimately feed into the larger bodies
that provide much of our drinking water.” Dr. Groffman
says removing their protection creates a real and
urgent danger to our health and environment. Dr. Peter
Groffman is a professor at the Advanced Science
Research Center at The Graduate Center of The City
University of New York. Contact him at (212) 413-3143;
pgroffman@gc.cuny.edu

4.==> Journo Who Predicted Trump’s Win Explains His
High Approval Rating

Some may be surprised by Donald Trump’s approval
rating, which is at an all-time high right now. But not
Nita Wiggins. The journalism professor and former
journalist predicted Donald Trump’s win back in October
2015, 13 months before the election, reading the signs
of a political shift. But what does she see happening
in 2020? How does President Trump defy all previous
election taboos? Why do his backers stay, despite sex
scandals, impeachment, and warmongering? What does Nita
see clearly that political reporting fails to report?
Nita will help your audience avoid election-mania,
misinformation, and “shiny object” reporting, and stay
sane throughout the impeachment trial fallout and the
primary voting season. She worked from coast-to-coast
for 21 years as a TV reporter and anchor, and she is
the author of “Civil Rights Baby: My Story of Race,
Sports and Breaking Barriers in American Journalism.”
Nita now teaches journalism in Paris, France. Contact
her at NWiggins@rtirguests.com

5. ==> Why Women Directors Were Snubbed at Oscars

When the 2020 Academy Award winners are announced on
Sunday, acclaimed female directors such as Greta Gerwig
(‘Little Women’) and Lulu Wang (‘The Farewell’) will be
conspicuously absent. “Despite the progress Hollywood
has made in hiring women to direct blockbuster films,
unfortunately, women directors still face an uphill
battle to get projects that are film awards contenders
due to the type of films they are hired to direct,”
says director Kailin Gow. She can share how women can
break through the glass ceiling in this and other male-
dominated industries. She is a director/filmmaker and
the founder of Sparklesoup Inc. and an internationally
recognized, multi-award-winning bestselling author who
has sold over 5.5 million books. Contact Kailin at
KGow@rtirguests.com; (617) 582-2121

6. ==> What Kobe Bryant’s Death Tells Us about Heroes

Why has the death of a retired basketball player caused
so much anguish to so many persons? Because human
beings need heroes–and very often great athletes are
champions most immediately recognizable to us. If we
are to understand the impact of Kobe Bryant’s life and
premature death, we must answer these questions: What
makes someone a hero? Why do human beings need them?
Why are great athletes so often looked up to as heroes?
Andrew Bernstein can help audiences discover the
answers. He holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the City
University of New York. His just-published book is
“Heroes, Legends, Champions: Why Heroism Matters.” The
book demonstrates what heroes are, how they are
distinguished from non-heroes, and why mankind needs
them. Contact Andrew Bernstein at (845) 219.4566;
andyswoop@gmail.com

7. ==> Legal Loophole Could Give Your Job to a
Foreigner

Suppose you came into work and were told that you were
being replaced by a foreigner making half your salary
whom you had to train before you go. This is currently
happening to stellar employees at AT&T, Disney, Verizon
and Toys ‘R’ Us, who were tossed out of their jobs
thanks to a legal loophole that lets companies import
non-U.S. citizens to do jobs college-educated Americans
can do. Let American jobs advocate Hilarie Gamm explain
this threat to your audience and why everyone from
recent graduates to experienced workers could be
victims. A veteran talk show guest and co-founder of
the nonpartisan American Workers Coalition, Gamm can
bust the myth of the shortage of U.S. STEM workers and
talk about legislation that could close the loophole
that is unfairly benefiting certain tech companies and
nationalities. Gamm can also be joined by her AWC co-
founders, Marie Larson and Barbara Birch. Gamm is the
author of “Billions Lost: The American Tech Crisis and
The Road Map to Change.” Contact her at (203) 571-3819;
hgamm@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Fun Valentine’s Day Show: Why Does My Partner Do
That?

This Valentine’s Day can be a game-changer for the
couples in your audience if you book clinical
psychologist Dr. Stacy Dicker as soon as possible.
That’s because Stacy can offer fresh insights using a
combination of psychology and astrology that can bring
couples closer no matter how long they’ve been dating
or married. Want to know why your mate does what he or
she does that drives you crazy? Hear ways that they are
like you or different than you that you hadn’t
considered? Find out from the author of “Psychstrology:
Apply the Wisdom of the Cosmos to Gain Balance and
Improve Your Relationships.” Stacy Dicker, Ph.D., is a
psychologist who has been working with clients for 20
years using astrology as her secret sauce. She taught
psychotherapy courses to upper-level psychology majors
at the University of Colorado, Boulder, for nearly ten
years. Contact her at (720) 327-1732;
sldicker@yahoo.com

9. ==> Yes, You Can Buy Love

Sure, the Beatles said that “money can’t buy me love”
and most of us assume that the Beatles knew what they
were singing about. But according to Barry Shore, you
can buy love—the real, authentic good stuff—as long as
you apply his simple ASK formula. In time for
Valentine’s Day, let Barry, a former quadriplegic
turned happiness expert, share the three things you
need to do so that in “in the end, the love you take is
equal to the love you make.” Shore’s mission is
spreading the joy of being alive no matter what
adversities people face. He hosts The Joy of Living
radio program and podcast and has been featured in or
appeared on O Magazine, Fox, NBC, ABC, and Forbes.
Contact him at (310) 770-4685; barry@barryshore.com

10. ==> Pair Wine with Chocolate for Ultimate
Valentine’s Day Sensuality

Let’s be honest, we’ve all given or received a box of
chocolates on Valentine’s Day. Hopefully to, or from,
someone very special. Yet how many of those heartfelt
offerings do we really remember? Mmm … none? But with
the assistance of some well-chosen wine, we can all
create a stellar tasting experience that will be etched
in our sweetie’s memory for years to come. Let wine
guru Jim Laughren, CWE, show your audience how to set
the stage for a delicious and memorable Valentine’s Day
after-dinner snuggle-up. He will discuss the long and
remarkable relationship between wine and chocolate and
how we can pair this sensuous twosome for maximum
delight. Contact Jim at (954) 317-9623;
JLaughren@rtirguests.com

11. ==> How to Stop Attracting Losers

Are you tired of always being in relationships with
people who are bad for you? Invite Arnoux Goran,
author, speaker, and the world’s #1 expert in personal
transformation, to reveal how you can stop attracting
losers. He’ll share the real reason why we’re attracted
to people who aren’t good for us and why, no matter how
often we promise ourselves we’ll choose someone better
next time, we end up with a loser again. Goran has the
solution to stop being a “loser magnet” and to break
the cycle forever so you can find your perfect match.
His upcoming book, “The Answer: How to Change Your Life
and Make Your Dreams Come True,” reveals how to release
negative emotions permanently and truly change your
life by addressing the cause of repeating patterns.
Goran has been featured on radio and television
nationwide. Contact him at (878) 203-8231;
AGoran@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Could Self-Doubt Be the Key to Your Career
Success?

Leaders are expected to be confident, but what can you
do if you’re in a leadership position and you lack
confidence in your abilities? Author and leadership
expert Marc Pitman says that self-doubt may actually
mean you’re on the verge of greatness. Invite him to
reveal the 3 main factors that can bring out the best
leader in you. He can also share how to overcome past
failures to achieve career success. His forthcoming
book, “The Surprising Gift of Doubt,” provides a
framework for leaders to move past feeling like a fraud
and manage teams more effectively. Ask him how to
overcome the feeling you’re “broken,” and why it can be
dangerous to follow every new leadership system or
self-help guru. Contact Marc Pitman at (317) 751-1610
(SC); mpitman@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Carrying a Gun for Protection — Hear This
Expert

Your neighbors, co-workers and friends are among
today’s millions of responsible gun owners. Many more
(perhaps yourself) are considering gun ownership in
this era of mass killings, home invasions and attacks.
Invite Chris Bird to educate you and your audience
about gun safety and self-defense. A sought-after
expert on gun rights and personal protection, Chris can
answer: Why are methods of observation as important as
one’s weapon? What steps help you survive a public
shooting? What are his insights about recent attacks at
schools, workplaces, community events and places of
worship? With 30+ years of firearm safety experience,
Chris Bird is the author of several books including
“Surviving a Mass Killer Rampage,” “The Concealed
Handgun Manual” and “Thank God I Had a Gun!” Have your
listeners call in during the interview with their gun
questions. Contact Chris Bird at (210) 686-4440;
cbird@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Why is Teen Chronic Pain up 800%?

When you think of chronic pain you are likely to
imagine older people whose bodies have broken down over
time—not teens. Let David Hanscom, M.D., share a topic
you’ve probably never heard before as he reveals why
teenage chronic emotional and physical pain is robbing
America of its future, having risen more than 800% in
the last ten years. But he does have good news: the
anxiety that is fueling young people’s pain can be
dealt with and he’ll share ways the body’s stress
chemicals can be reduced, and what we should be
teaching children in elementary school that would be
game-changing. Dr. Hanscom is an orthopedic spine
surgeon who quit his surgical practice to teach
patients and medical practitioners how to solve chronic
pain. His most recent book is “Do You Really Need Spine
Surgery?” Contact him at (206) 890-1892;
david@backincontrol.com

15. ==> Kids are Right: School is Boring

It’s no surprise that so many kids complain about
school being boring. Between mandated tests and
outdated teaching methods, many students would rather
be anywhere than in a school classroom. How do we
maintain the intrinsic motivation students bring with
them to kindergarten for all 13 years of K-12
education? Lee Jenkins says there is no limit to what
schools can accomplish when students are still
motivated like they once were in kindergarten. Invite
him on your show to discuss how this is possible with
examples from all grade levels and subjects. Lee
Jenkins has been an educator and administrator both in
public schools and universities. He’s the author of
“How to Create a Perfect School,” with a foreword by
Jack Canfield. Contact him at (484) 306-8784;
LJenkins@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Reading Glasses Are Worsening Your Vision

Nathalie Fiset M.D., started using reading glasses at
the age of 41. After a few months, her vision worsened,
even when she was using the reading glasses! Then she
had an epiphany: the glasses weren’t helping her, they
were making her eyesight worse. A retired family
physician, Dr. Fiset will explain how listeners are
harming their eyesight by using contacts, reading
glasses and LASIK and share four secrets to normal
vision after 40. She’ll also reveal how anyone can get
better eyesight in just one month. Dr. Nathalie Fiset
has appeared on radio, TV, podcasts and in newspapers.
Contact her at (407) 970-7373; Nathalie.fiset@gmail.com

17. ==> This Guest Enjoys 3 Free Cruises a Year (and
You Can Too)

Fifteen years ago when she retired, Cynthia Barnett had
a fantasy: she wanted to enjoy cruising without having
to pay for it and she figured out how to do exactly
that! Cynthia has cruised to Alaska, Hawaii, Europe,
and the Caribbean without paying a thing; for example,
during a two-week cruise, she enjoys all the cruise
ship amenities (gourmet food, a single inside room
cabin, etc.) in exchange for giving four less than an
hour talks on topics that interest her such as
Caribbean festivals or female pirates. She can tell
your audience that entertaining guests during days on
the high sea are a priority for cruise lines and coming
up with topics to lecture about is not as hard as you
might think. Cynthia can talk about how she got
started, what equipment you would need, and how to get
your foot in the cabin door if you have never done this
before. Cynthia Barnett, Ph.D., is the author of “I’m
Not Done Yet and You Shouldn’t Be Either,” a book that
inspires people to make the most out of their
retirement years. She’s been featured in the Wall
Street Journal and Time magazine and other media and is
the recipient of the inaugural AARP Purpose Prize,
which recognizes people over 50 who have “used their
wisdom and experience to revitalize their lives and
make the world a better place.” Barnett earned a
doctorate in leadership from Teachers College, Columbia
University. Contact her at
(203) 807-3321; drcynthiabarnett@gmail.com

18. ==> Music to Our Ears: Solving America’s Culture
Crisis

If life is like a symphony, then Gerald Leonard
believes we’re a little out of tune these days. The
professional musician, management consultant and
culture change expert says America is currently having
a culture crisis in politics, business and society. “In
order to change our national values, we first must
change our vision,” he says. “If truth is really valued
then we must make it more important than the expediency
of just getting ahead through politics. If our vision
and values are off, then we will continue to have a
negative culture.” Leonard will discuss the seven
principles that can be used to create any
culture—including at the highest levels of government
—and how they can be applied to change our national
culture. Gerald Leonard is president and CEO of
Principles of Execution, a strategic project portfolio
management and IT governance consulting practice. He is
the author of “Culture Is The Bass: 7 Steps to Creating
High Performing Teams.” Contact him at (443) 622-4740;
Gerald@Principlesofexecution.com

19. ==> How Your Personality Type Affects Your Health

Changing bad habits is tough, but wellness expert
Nathalie Beauchamp, D.C., IFMCP, says knowing your
personality type can help ease the struggle to change
habits—especially those that relate to your health.
Invite Dr. Nathalie to share four core personality
types that come into play when changing health habits
and why each requires a different approach. “People who
are detail-oriented require all the facts before
beginning a program. They’re not going to jump on board
the latest health trend until they have consulted
professionals and done the research. But if they’re not
careful they can suffer from analysis paralysis.”
She’ll reveal the four personality types, the hidden
motivators behind them, and how to keep your
personality type from getting in the way of your health
goals. Dr. Nathalie is a chiropractor, a former
professional natural figure/bodybuilder, a wellness
consultant, speaker, and radio and TV personality.
She’s the author of “Hack Your Health Habits: Simple
Action-Driven, Natural Health Solutions for People On
the Go!” Contact her at (613) 852-1770;
drnathalie@drnathaliebeauchamp.com

20. ==> Why Do People Believe in Hell?

Eternal damnation vs. eternal salvation. Notre Dame
theologian David Bentley Hart’s recent New York Times
op-ed on the subject challenges the “historical
validity, biblical origins, philosophical cogency and
moral sanity of the standard Christian teaching on the
matter of eternal damnation.” Invite Dr. Hart for a
controversial discussion about why he believes so many
people believe in hell. “People rejoice in the thought
of hell to the precise degree that they harbor hell
within themselves. I believe heaven and hell alike are
both within us all, in varying degrees, and that for
some, the idea of hell is the treasury of the most
secret, most cherished hopes — the hopes of being
proved right when so many were wrong, of being admired
when so many are despised, of being envied when so many
have been scorned.” David Bentley Hart, Ph.D., is an
Eastern Orthodox scholar of religion, a philosopher,
writer, and cultural commentator, and a Templeton
Fellow at the University of Notre Dame Institute of
Advanced Study. His latest book is “That All Shall Be
Saved: Heaven, Hell, and Universal Salvation.” Contact
Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099
(cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703)
646-5188

February 4, 2020

01. Coronavirus Poses 3 Tests for Global Public Health
02. Iowa Caucuses, Primary Season and Voting Issues
03. How Do Americans View Impeachment?
04. TV Legal Expert on His Mother’s Connection to Hitler’s Suicide
05. Sexy Tips to Spice Up Valentine’s Day
06. #MeToo Needn’t Ruin Valentine’s Day
07. How to Attract Your Soul Mate
08. Royal Family Drama, Just like Yours
09. What Dooms Most Grads to Slave Wages and Drudge Jobs
10. Is Your Boss Crossing the Line? (and How to Recognize Fraud)
11. Why Self-Esteem is a Destructive Myth
12. The Link Between Porn and Human Trafficking
13. Could Sloppy Record-Keeping Cost You Your Life?
14. You Don’t Know Beans about Pain (and Neither Do Most Docs)
15. Doc Reveals How Carbs Can Make You Drunk!
16. This Sugar Witch Helps You Overpower Your Sugar Habit
17. ‘Death Speaks to Me!’ Says the Undertaker’s Daughter
18. How to Raise Boys to Respect Women
19. Teachers Are Burned-Out, Worn-Out and Ready to Get Out
20. Are We Living in The Matrix?

1.==> Coronavirus Poses 3 Tests for Global Public Health

The rapid spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, which the
World Health Organization declared a global health
emergency last Thursday, is immediately testing the
multilateral system’s capacity to respond to a
pandemic. Stewart Patrick says, “Preserving global
public health depends in large part on three things:
timely and credible action by governments where
outbreaks occur; firm direction and leadership from the
WHO in coordinating international responses; and
responsible behavior by other nations that naturally
want to protect their own citizens from disease.” He
says the coming weeks will reveal whether China, other
governments and the WHO have learned their lessons from
past pandemics, including Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome, or SARS, in 2002 and 2003 and of Ebola in
West Africa in 2014, and implemented needed reforms.
Stewart Patrick is a senior fellow in global governance
and director of the International Institutions and
Global Governance Program at the Council on Foreign
Relations. He’s the author of several books including
“The Sovereignty Wars: Reconciling America with the
World.” He also writes the blog, The Internationalist.
Contact him at spatrick@cfr.org; @StewartMPatrick

2. ==> Iowa Caucuses, Primary Season and Voting Issues

After a year of campaigning, the first votes were cast
in the 2020 presidential primaries yesterday. Invite
Rob Richie, president of FairVote, a nonpartisan
electoral reform organization, to discuss how the Iowa
caucus process works and how to improve the way we
elect our leaders. He’ll explain ranked-choice ballots
where voters rank candidates in order of choice, early
voting and why it matters, and other election-related
issues, including changes to voting we’ll see this
year. He says, “One of the year’s most encouraging
developments is that early Democratic voters in Nevada
and all Democratic voters in Alaska, Hawaii, Kansas and
Wyoming will cast ranked-choice ballots in their party-
run presidential contests.” Contact Ron Richie at
rr@fairvote.org, @FairVote or Emily Risch at
erisch@fairvote.org; (301) 270-4616

3. ==> How Do Americans View Impeachment?

The impeachment hearings will be over this week, and
while nobody expects to be shocked by the verdict, some
Americans may be surprised at how their neighbors and
coworkers view the proceedings. Janna Fite Herbison
says, “Most Americans who aren’t inside the D.C.
beltway or don’t work in New York media are no longer
keeping up with the details of impeachment.” Herbison,
a former television news reporter and press secretary,
says the way Americans view the impeachment varies
greatly based on culture, geography and or political
leanings. She adds, “To conduct an impeachment right
before the holidays because it was urgent — then let
it acquire dust in Congress for a month — was not the
best strategy for Democrats or Speaker Pelosi.
Especially with the upcoming election. It sent the
wrong signal to everyday Americans: this isn’t about
the Constitution. It’s politics as usual.” Janna Fite
Herbison is the author of “Southern in The City: A
Mason-Dixon View of Manhattan.” Contact her at (901)
568-2080; jfherbison@gmail.com

4.==> TV Legal Expert on His Mother’s Connection to Hitler’s Suicide

Seventy-five years after the end of World War II and
the liberation of Auschwitz, journalist, TV personality
and law professor Stan Goldman says he’s uncovered the
reason for Adolf Hitler’s suicide … and it’s directly
related to his mother! As the war was winding down,
Goldman’s mother was working in the concentration camp.
He says she would almost certainly have died there if
not for one man’s negotiation with Heinrich Himmler.
Seeing the end of the war and realizing what would
happen to him, Himmler made a deal to release some
Jewish women, Goldman’s mother among them. Goldman will
explain how the release led to Hitler’s suicide, the
Holocaust’s lingering effects on his mother and him,
and why he believes it’s important to share stories of
the Holocaust now. Stanley Goldman is a professor of
criminal and evidence law at Loyola Law School. Earlier
in his career, he covered The Scott Peterson, O.J.
Simpson, Michael Jackson and Timothy McVey trials as
well as the Clinton Impeachment. He was also Fox News’
on-air legal correspondent for more than a decade. His
new book is “Left to the Mercy of a Rude Stream: The
Bargain That Broke Adolf Hitler and Saved My Mother.”
Contact Harlan Boll at harlan@bhbpr.com

5. ==> Sexy Tips to Spice Up Valentine’s Day

Let’s face it, Valentine’s Day is a high-pressure
holiday, and we all feel like we have to make it
special. Most of us will be relying on the old
standards of candlelit dinners, flowers, and candy but
are they just becoming boring and stale? What better
time to ramp up your romance with a proven technique to
make your relationship extremely passionate and
intimately loving for this special day? Invite James
Beard to reveal how to connect with your partner on
another level and develop special intimacy in your
relationship. Learn sexy breathing tips to add more
passion, the importance of letting go and forgiveness,
and the three essential connections to a healthy
relationship. Beard is certified in yoga, qigong and
bioenergy healing and is a licensed massage therapist
and holistic health practitioner. A breathwork expert
with 27 years of experience, he is the author of four
books, including “Thirteen Breaths to Intimacy:
Breathwork for Lovers.” Contact him at (858) 384-2616;
jamesisbreathing@gmail.com

6. ==> #MeToo Needn’t Ruin Valentine’s Day

From cards and jewelry to lingerie and sex toys,
merchants will rack up approximately $20 billion in the
U.S. alone in Valentine’s Day sales, not including all
the illegal porn downloaded on that day. In the era of
#MeToo, where does Valentine’s Day fit? Christine Rose
says even though millions of women bear scars from
being treated as objects, both in the workplace and
outside of it, there’s still reason to celebrate
Valentine’s Day. “The world is at a tipping point, and
as culture shifts change how men and women treat one
another, there’s room in the New Normal (a world beyond
#MeToo stories) and reason for romance and celebration
of much of what makes Valentine’s Day a special
holiday.” Christine Rose, ACC, is owner of Christine
Rose Coaching & Consulting. A survivor of multiple
abusers and the mother of two daughters, she is the
author of “Life Beyond #MeToo: Creating a Safer World
for Our Mothers, Daughters, Sisters & Friends.” Contact
her at (425) 326-9855; cr@christinerose.coach

7. ==> How to Attract Your Soul Mate

No one wants to be alone for Valentine’s Day, but what
if you’ve searched everywhere for your perfect match
and had no luck? Author, speaker, and personal
transformation expert Arnoux Goran can reveal why most
techniques to find the love of your life don’t work and
how you can finally manifest your soul mate. Goran has
developed a method to reprogram yourself that was
studied by the University of California, Irvine, and
proven to be 100% effective. His new book is “The
Answer: How to Change Your Life and Make Your Dreams
Come True.” Contact him at (878) 203-8231;
AGoran@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Royal Family Drama, Just like Yours

The world is obsessed with Megxit, the royal ruckus
involving Prince Harry and Meghan splitting their time
between Britain and North America and stepping back
from royal family duties. You don’t need to be a prince
or princess to understand the situation, according to
international communications expert Leeza Steindorf.
She says the couple simply want some space for their
family. “Whatever their bloodlines are, or are not,
whatever their cultural histories, they are, in the
end, simply a man and a woman committed to their
marriage, to championing good causes and to raising a
family in today’s crazy world.” Having spent most of
her life married to a European as an American overseas,
and the better part of two decades straddling a
professional and family life on both sides of the
Atlantic Ocean, Steindorf says one thing is clear.
“This is not a conversation about royalty and loyalty.
It is a conversation about making healthy relationships
and families work in the globally connected world of
today.” An international communications expert
specializing in peace education in schools, Steindorf
won national acclaim in Europe for the CORE Success
program that she designed after a school shooting in
Germany. Contact her at (541) 550- 0451;
Leeza@CoreSuccess.com

9. ==> What Dooms Most Grads to Slave Wages and Drudge Jobs

During the 11 years Glen Dunzweiler spent as a college
professor, he heard students complain about the high
cost of tuition and burdensome debt they were taking
on. But what he didn’t hear most students talking about
was even more important: what their exit strategy from
college was going to be and how they intended to
monetize their skills once they were out. Glen says,
“Students need to define their value, not have an
employer define it for them. What are they worth?
Educators and parents have to help them figure that out
while they are still in school.” Glen is making it his
mission to ensure parents have important conversations
with their children, well before the first college
tour. He’ll reveal what that conversation should sound
like as well as the paradoxical, self-serving way
universities use tuition money to preserve their
business interests to the detriment of students. Glen
is a former college professor, a documentarian and the
author of two books. His latest is “A Degree In
Homelessness?: Entrepreneurial Skills For Students.”
Contact him at (702) 703-2219;
GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Is Your Boss Crossing the Line? (and How to Recognize Fraud)

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

11. ==> Why Self-Esteem is a Destructive Myth

Few concepts seem as warm and fuzzy as self-esteem. But
it is much different than having confidence in one’s
abilities. David Hanscom, M.D., will share with your
listeners why “self-esteem is one of the most damaging
concepts ever propagated.” Invite him on your show to
explain four ways the omnipresent self-esteem movement
is harmful. You’ll learn that while anxiety and
depression are necessary parts of life they can be
modulated, and ways we all can live our best possible
lives. Dr. Hanscom is an orthopedic spine surgeon who
quit his surgical practice to teach patients and
medical practitioners how to solve chronic pain. His
most recent book is “Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?”
Contact him at (206) 890-1892; david@backincontrol.com

12. ==> The Link Between Porn and Human Trafficking

Earlier this month a Superior Court judge in California
awarded $13 million to 22 women who claimed they had
been forced to perform in porn videos by three adult
film producers. The women answered a Craigslist ad for
models offering $5,000 to “pretty, preppy college-type
girls,” who were then forced to perform in sex videos.
“This is just one example of how human trafficking can
affect anyone,” says Raleigh Sadler, a Christian
reverend and founder of the human trafficking awareness
group Let My People Go. The author of “Vulnerable:
Rethinking Human Trafficking” can discuss how anyone
can become a victim, why it goes undetected so often,
and how to end it. Contact Raleigh Sadler at
RSadler@rtirguests.com; (917) 341-6758

13. ==> Could Sloppy Record-Keeping Cost You Your Life?

In a medical emergency, anyone can be rattled enough to
forget important details, finding themselves unable to
answer physicians’ important questions about their
health or that of a loved one. Anne McAwley-LeDuc, a
retired nurse practitioner (APRN), learned this the
hard way after her husband fell down the stairs and
showed signs of paralysis. At the hospital, physicians
sought answers about his medical history but she
couldn’t answer vital questions. McAwley-LeDuc wants to
help others — especially ordinary folks with no medical
background— advocate for themselves and their loved
ones for better and safer health care. She’ll discuss
the role patients play in reducing medical errors, ways
disorganized medical records can be deadly, and why so
few patients keep good medical records or grasp the
need to do so. Anne McAwley-LeDuc developed the
“Personal Health Organizer” to keep essential medical
information in one place and provide a snapshot of your
health history. Contact her at (860) 642-1786;
a.mcawley.leduc@charter.net

14. ==> You Don’t Know Beans about Pain (and Neither Do Most Docs)

If something is painful does it automatically mean it
is harmful? Is it better to fight pain or outsmart it?
What does CBT stand for? How can practicing it lessen
pain? What can you do now to avoid developing long-term
pain later? Get the answers from Trevor Campbell, M.D.,
a family physician who studied medicine at the
University of Cape Town, South Africa, before
immigrating to Canada, where he became interested in
treatments for chronic pain. He has worked in
multidisciplinary pain management and opioids reduction
programs and has served as medical director for a
leading pain management provider in Western Canada. His
new book, hailed as a great read by Inc. Magazine, is
“The Language of Pain: Fast Forward Your Recovery to
Stop Hurting.” Contact him at (250) 217-7832;
tcampbell@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Doc Reveals How Carbs Can Make You Drunk!

Excess carbs aren’t just bad for your waistline and
overall health. Foods such as pasta and bread can
actually cause intoxication similar to alcohol
consumption! “There’s fungus/bacteria that transform
the carbohydrates to alcohol that will even register as
intoxicated on a breathalyzer,” says Isaac Alexis,
M.D., a renowned addiction specialist. This also
explains why people get addicted to carbs, which is
comparable to alcohol and drug addiction. Dr. Isaac can
share the mysteries of addiction and how we can beat it
for good. He is the author of “Life and Death behind
the Brick and Razor-Code Red Diamond” and the upcoming
“The Seductive Pink Crystal.” Contact Dr. Isaac Alexis
at (315) 935-6348; IAlexis@rtirguests.com

16. ==> This Sugar Witch Helps You Overpower Your Sugar Habit

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

17. ==> “Death Speaks to Me!” Says the Undertaker’s Daughter

While growing up in a Midwestern funeral home where her
dad was an undertaker, Margo Lenmark received many
messages about life from those who died. “I received
messages that changed how I live,” she says. She has a
lot to say about death and the gifts people give when
they leave this earth. Margo will reveal her journeys
to the other side, and the important messages she
received about life from the deceased. She is the
author of “Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of an
Undertaker’s Daughter,” which has received glowing
reviews from a number of prominent authors and
spiritual leaders, including Deepak Chopra. Contact
Margo at MLenmark@rtirguests.com; (484) 928-7824

18. ==> How to Raise Boys to Respect Women

As a single dad of two young boys, Pastor Eric
Hawthorne is especially aware of the pressures young
males face to be one of the boys when it comes to how
they treat girls. “That’s why it’s crucial for boys to
have dads and other strong male role models who set
examples about how to respect women,” he says. Pastor
Eric can share tips for how to raise boys to be
gentlemen in this complex modern age. He is the second-
generation pastor of Daystar Deliverance Ministries in
Richardson, Texas, and the author of the upcoming book
“Are You Ready For Marriage?” Contact him at (214)
225-0769; EHawthorne@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Teachers Are Burned-Out, Worn-Out and Ready to Get Out

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

20. ==> Are We Living in The Matrix?

Invite renowned MIT computer scientist and Silicon
Valley video game designer Rizwan Virk on your show and
listeners will never look at the world the same again!
He’ll explore the idea that our physical reality is
part of an increasingly sophisticated video game-like
simulation and how we may actually be inside a
simulated reality like The Matrix. Virk can discuss
virtual reality and augmented reality and what’s coming
down the pipe, artificial intelligence and the
approaching singularity, and the intersection of
science and spirituality. Rizwan Virk’s latest book,
“The Simulation Hypothesis,” is based on research from
computer science, artificial intelligence, video games,
virtual reality, quantum physics, and eastern
mysticism. Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703)
646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or
Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188

January 28, 2020

01. Helicopter Cameraman on Kobe Crash
02. Comedian Maria Bamford: Mental Health Hilarity
03. Behind Impeachment Drawings: Interview a Reportage Artist
04. Pair Wine with Chocolate for Ultimate Valentine’s Day Sensuality
05. How to Attract Your Soul Mate
06. Yes, You Can Buy Love
07. Nowhere to Run in Next Financial Crisis
08. Music to Our Ears: Solving America’s Culture Crisis
09. Why ‘Safe’ Everyday Products May Be Making You Sicker
10. Bigfoot and Aliens: A Real-Life Adventure Story
11. Could Self-Doubt Be the Key to Your Career Success?
12. Get Healthier by Knowing Your Personality Type
13. Consumer Alert: Billions Lost Due to Insurance Policy Lapse
14. The Global Consequences of Africa’s Poverty
15. This Guest Enjoys 3 Free Cruises a Year (and You Can Too)
16. Former Clutter Queen’s Secrets for Living More with Less
17. How to Choose Healthy When You Crave Comfort
18. Prince Harry Is Like All Children Everywhere
19. Spirituality — The Missing Link for Wellness?
20. Moms, Make Room for Your Dreams: 10 Tips to Stay the Course

1.==> Helicopter Cameraman on Kobe Crash

Millions are mourning the sudden death of 41-year old
NBA great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year old daughter, and
seven others killed when their helicopter crashed
enroute to a basketball game in Calabasas, California.
David Arnold, a veteran airborne photographer covered
many of Kobe Bryant’s basketball games at the Staples
Center. He’s also flown over the area where Kobe’s
aircraft crashed while working on TV and films. Arnold
says the tragedy involved the same type of helicopter
Donald Trump has been flying for years, adding that it
has two jet engines like an airliner, and a very good
30-year safety record. David Arnold is an Emmy Award-
winning airborne cinematographer and the author of two
“Help from Above” books. Contact him at (818) 275-8676;
DArnold@rtirguests.com

2. ==> Comedian Maria Bamford: Mental Health Hilarity

Listeners will recognize Maria Bamford as a stand-up
comic, actress and voice-over artist best-known for her
self-depreciating humor and jokes about her
dysfunctional family and her mental health issues. Book
her to discuss her brutally honest and hysterically
funny new stand-up special “Weakness is the Brand.” The
hour of mental health inspired hilarity debuts today,
January 28 on the Comedy Dynamics Network and was
called one of the top cultural events this month by The
New York Times, and a “gift to us all” by Vulture.
Contact Hannah Schwartz at (718) 522-7171;
hschwartz@shorefire.com

3. ==> Behind Impeachment Drawings: Interview a Reportage Artist

Views of the Senate chamber during President Trump’s
impeachment trial are limited by restrictive TV camera
rules so courtroom reportage artists are there to
capture the essence of what’s going on. As a reportage
artist for ABC and CBS network news, Lynn Matsuoka
covered many court trials, most notably as a court
illustrator for the Watergate hearings. Legendary
designer and artist Milton Glaser called Matsuoka
“probably the greatest living reportage artist.” Invite
her to share what it’s like to be an eyewitness to
history while using your artistry to convey the
courtroom scene to the public. Lynn Matsuoka is
internationally known for her drawings and paintings of
Japan’s sumo and Kabuki traditions. Her fashion
illustrations have appeared in the Wall Street Journal,
Time, and Business Week and other publications. Contact
her at (808) 479-5966; artist@hamptonsartist.com

4. ==> Pair Wine with Chocolate for Ultimate Valentine’s Day Sensuality

Let’s be honest, we’ve all given or received a box of
chocolates on Valentine’s Day. Hopefully to, or from,
someone very special. Yet how many of those heartfelt
offerings do we really remember? Mmm … none? But with
the assistance of some well-chosen wine, we can all
create a stellar tasting experience that will be etched
in our sweetie’s memory for years to come. Let wine
guru Jim Laughren, CWE, show your audience how to set
the stage for a delicious and memorable Valentine’s Day
after-dinner snuggle-up. He will discuss the long and
remarkable relationship between wine and chocolate and
how we can pair this sensuous twosome for maximum
delight. Contact Jim at (954) 317-9623;
JLaughren@rtirguests.com

5. ==> How to Attract Your Soul Mate

No one wants to be alone for Valentine’s Day, but what
if you’ve searched everywhere for your perfect match
and had no luck? Author, speaker, and personal
transformation expert Arnoux Goran can reveal why most
techniques to find the love of your life don’t work and
how you can finally manifest your soul mate. Goran has
developed a method to reprogram yourself that was
studied by the University of California, Irvine, and
proven to be 100% effective. His upcoming book is “The
Answer: How to Change Your Life and Make Your Dreams
Come True.” Contact him at (878) 203-8231;
AGoran@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Yes, You Can Buy Love

Sure, the Beatles said that “money can’t buy me love”
and most of us assume that the Beatles knew what they
were singing about. But according to Barry Shore, you
can buy love—the real, authentic good stuff—as long as
you apply his simple ASK formula. In time for
Valentine’s Day, let Barry, a former quadriplegic
turned happiness expert, share the three things you
need to do so that in “in the end, the love you take is
equal to the love you make.” Shore’s mission is
spreading the joy of being alive no matter what
adversities people face. He hosts The Joy of Living
radio program and podcast and has been featured in or
appeared on O Magazine, Fox, NBC, ABC, and Forbes.
Contact him at (310) 770-4685; barry@barryshore.com

7. ==> Nowhere to Run in Next Financial Crisis

With real estate experts, economists, and even online
real estate company Zillow predicting a recession in
2020, are property owners prepared to weather the
coming storm? Invite New York real estate economist and
appraiser Adam Weber to share why he believes that in
the next financial crisis there will be nowhere to
hide. Invite him to discuss how we got here and why the
upcoming economic crisis will be much worse than the
past. As a veteran of multiple financial storms he says
lenders are currently handing out loans like crazy. His
book, “The Appraisal Review Survival Guide,” reveals
insider information on the workings of the risky
business of making real estate loans. Contact him at
(917) 779-8177; aweber@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Music to Our Ears: Solving America’s Culture Crisis

If life is like a symphony, then Gerald Leonard
believes we’re a little out of tune these days. The
professional musician, management consultant and
culture change expert says America is currently having
a culture crisis in politics, business and society. “In
order to change our national values, we first must
change our vision,” he says. “If truth is really valued
then we must make it more important than the expediency
of just getting ahead through politics. If our vision
and values are off, then we will continue to have a
negative culture.” Leonard will discuss the seven
principles that can be used to create any
culture—including at the highest levels of government
—and how they can be applied to change our national
culture. Gerald Leonard is president and CEO of
Principles of Execution, a strategic project portfolio
management and IT governance consulting practice. He is
the author of “Culture Is The Bass: 7 Steps to Creating
High Performing Teams.” Contact him at (443) 622-4740;
Gerald@Principlesofexecution.com

9. ==> Why ‘Safe’ Everyday Products May Be Making You Sicker

Marcela Magda Popa, M.D., was forced to take early
retirement from her job as an internal medicine
physician when her autoimmune arthritis symptoms became
too difficult to manage. These symptoms, along with
worsening bouts of migraine headaches and repeated
breast testing abnormalities, led her to suspect and
research the effects of “generally recognized as safe”
products used in foods, cosmetics, cookware, hygiene
products and more. Dr. Popa says these generally
recognized as safe (GRAS) substances are not
necessarily safe, inert, or inactive, and our chronic
but constant exposure, even at low doses, can have an
impact on health. She’ll discuss the side effects of
inert ingredients in medicines and supplements,
substances to avoid if you get migraines or breast
tests reveal abnormalities, whether it’s possible to
live a chemical-free life, and what has helped her most
in the quest for reducing her arthritis symptoms.
Marcela Magda Popa, M.D. is a board-certified Internal
Medicine physician who graduated from Carol Davilla
Medical School in Bucharest, Romania, and completed
residency training in the United States. She’s been
featured on MSN Lifestyle, SheKnows, Elite Daily,
Bustle, and in Business Insider. Contact her at (917)
750-3377; marcelampopa@gmail.com

10. ==> Bigfoot and Aliens: A Real-Life Adventure Story

When she was 22, Patti Houtz was paid by an archeology
society to be part of an expedition that went in search
of Bigfoot. Also in the group were a National
Geographic photographer; her boyfriend John; and a
fisherman who was the latest person to see Bigfoot in
Big Cypress Swamp in the Everglades. What occurred
during the two days they spent in the swamp was
unforgettable and, in Patti’s opinion, life-changing,
and she is only now willing to share the experience on
your show. She’ll detail what happened and what she
thinks it means, and how her boyfriend ended up being
featured on the front page of The National Enquirer.
The Bigfoot story is just one of the adventures Houtz
shares in her upcoming memoir, “Solo By Choice.”
Contact her at (775) 451-3191; PHoutz@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Could Self-Doubt Be the Key to Your Career
Success?

Leaders are expected to be confident, but what can you
do if you’re in a leadership position and you lack
confidence in your abilities? Author and leadership
expert Marc Pitman says that self-doubt may actually
mean you’re on the verge of greatness. Invite him to
reveal the three main factors that can bring out the
best leader in you. He can also share how to overcome
past failures to achieve career success. His
forthcoming book, “The Surprising Gift of Doubt,”
provides a framework for leaders to move past feeling
like a fraud and manage teams more effectively. Ask him
how to overcome the feeling you’re “broken,” and why it
can be dangerous to follow every new leadership system
or self-help guru. Contact Marc Pitman at (317)
751-1610; mpitman@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Get Healthier by Knowing Your Personality Type

Changing bad habits is tough, but wellness expert
Nathalie Beauchamp, D.C., IFMCP, says knowing your
personality type can help ease the struggle to change
habits—especially those that relate to your health.
Invite Dr. Nathalie to share four core personality
types that come into play when changing health habits
and why each requires a different approach. “People who
are detail-oriented require all the facts before
beginning a program. They’re not going to jump on board
the latest health trend until they have consulted
professionals and done the research. But if they’re not
careful they can suffer from analysis paralysis.”
She’ll reveal the four personality types, the hidden
motivators behind them, and how to keep your
personality type from getting in the way of your health
goals. Dr. Nathalie is a chiropractor, a former
professional natural figure/bodybuilder, a wellness
consultant, speaker, and radio and TV personality.
She’s the author of “Hack Your Health Habits: Simple
Action-Driven, Natural Health Solutions for People On
the Go!” Contact her at (613) 852-1770;
drnathalie@drnathaliebeauchamp.com

13. ==> Consumer Alert: Billions Lost Due to Insurance Policy Lapse

Imagine if you could receive CASH for that life
insurance policy you or your parents don’t need
anymore! Did you know that $70 billion in life
insurance policies go to waste annually? Simply
because consumers don’t know a little-known secret
that, if you qualify, you could receive up to 75% of
your death benefits in CASH! Many professional advisors
such as attorneys and CPA’s are now becoming aware of
this and trying to help their clients avoid this waste
and turn it into cash. David Kottler, the Insurance
Doctor™, will educate your audience and tell you what
life insurance companies don’t want you to know! David
combines his legal and business experience with a
passion for philanthropy. His book, “The Best Kept
Money Secret in Your Insurance Policy,” details
everything your audience needs to know to get that
insurance policy working for them. Contact David
Kottler at (216) 532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com

14. ==> The Global Consequences of Africa’s Poverty

Why is mere survival so difficult for hundreds of
millions of Africans despite the continent’s rich
resources? Are the developed nations, multinational
corporations, and outside benefactors inadvertently
contributing to Sub-Saharan Africa’s “bottom billion”
status with their generosity? How can positive change
in the region be achieved? Invite author and speaker
Dr. Sylvanus Ayeni to discuss the long-term impacts of
poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa on the rest of the world
and engage in a dialogue regarding the misguided
benevolence of outside sympathizers. Ayeni, a retired
neurosurgeon, was born and raised in Nigeria. His
latest book, “Rescue Thyself: Change in Sub-Saharan
Africa Must Come from Within,” reveals what many in the
West don’t understand about the root causes of Sub-
Saharan Africa’s plight and the steps needed to improve
the situation. Dr. Ayeni is the president of Pan Africa
Children Advocacy Watch (PACAW) Inc. Contact him at
(301) 812-4579; SAyeni@rtirguests.com

15. ==> This Guest Enjoys 3 Free Cruises a Year (and You Can Too)

Fifteen years ago when she retired, Cynthia Barnett had
a fantasy: she wanted to enjoy cruising without having
to pay for it and she figured out how to do exactly
that! Cynthia has cruised to Alaska, Hawaii, Europe,
and the Caribbean without paying a thing; for example,
during a two-week cruise, she enjoys all the cruise
ship amenities (gourmet food, a single inside room
cabin, etc.) in exchange for giving four less than an
hour talks on topics that interest her such as
Caribbean festivals or female pirates. She can tell
your audience that entertaining guests during days on
the high sea are a priority for cruise lines and coming
up with topics to lecture about is not as hard as you
might think. Cynthia can talk about how she got
started, what equipment you would need, and how to get
your foot in the cabin door if you have never done this
before. Cynthia Barnett, Ph.D., is the author of “I’m
Not Done Yet and You Shouldn’t Be Either,” a book that
inspires people to make the most out of their
retirement years. She’s been featured in the Wall
Street Journal and Time magazine and other media and is
the recipient of the inaugural AARP Purpose Prize,
which recognizes people over 50 who have “used their
wisdom and experience to revitalize their lives and
make the world a better place.” Barnett earned a
doctorate in leadership from Teachers College, Columbia
University. Contact her at (203) 807-3321;
drcynthiabarnett@gmail.com

16. ==> Former Clutter Queen’s Secrets for Living More with Less

Can’t find your car keys? Haven’t seen the scissors in
weeks? Always losing your cell phone? As decluttering
and downsizing expert Marlena Uhrik, Ph.D., will tell
you, while we are strongly attached to them, a surplus
of possessions can also lead to chaos and wasted time
trying to find them. Marlena can talk about the peace
and calm that comes with decluttering and where to
start if you want to live with less, whether you are
staying put or moving to a smaller home. She can also
share how to make decluttering an everyday process. A
50-year educator, Realtor and Certified Home Stager,
she’s one of six authors of the #1 Amazon bestseller
“Secret Sauce on Downsizing: The Complete Guide for
Living with Less and Loving It More!” Ask her about
free giveaways. Contact her at (916) 269-0528;
MUhrik@rtirguests.com

17. ==> How to Choose Healthy When You Crave Comfort

We’re in the middle of winter and millions of us are
not only more sedentary, we’re feeling downright
sluggish. We’re eating foods we think will give us
comfort in the cold, but they really aren’t the
healthiest choices. Invite Ed Dodge, M.D., to share
ways to keep a positive mindset and how that can make
all the difference to your success in maintaining a
healthy eating regime. He’ll tell your audience which
wholesome foods can help you feel full so you stay on
track and share four types of processed foods that
contribute to the development of life-threatening
chronic diseases. Dr. Dodge’s latest book, “Family: A
Family Doc’s Memoir of Life in Africa and the U.S.,”
shares his journey from his childhood in the wilds of
Africa, where he enjoyed exotic fruits and ate antelope
and buffalo, to experiencing culture shock as a teen
returning to the U.S. After becoming a physician, he
returned to Africa to work and later to volunteer. As
host of Healthy Living Radio, Dr. Dodge has interviewed
groundbreaking leaders in medicine and he’s been
honored by the Johns Hopkins University Center for a
Livable Future. Contact Dr. Ed Dodge at (484) 259-9887;
edodge@rtirguests.com

18. ==> Prince Harry Is Like All Children Everywhere

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s desire to pull back
from their royal duties has caused stress in the royal
family and fascination among the royal watchers. As
author and former educator Peggy Sideratos will point
out, members of the royal family have nearly always
performed their obligations without public protest,
until now. Still, Sideratos says, Harry and Meghan’s
situation is not so different than one faced by
American children and their parents every day. “It’s a
process that begins even at the toddler stage, when
suddenly the child pushes the adult away and declares
that they want to do something themselves, whether they
are developmentally ready or not,” she explains.
Interview Sideratos to discover parenting lessons
hidden in the royals’ story and the universality of
raising emotionally intelligent children capable of
making their own independent decisions. Sideratos is
the author of “The Light Giver and Other Stories to
Raise Emotionally Healthy Children” and “The Light
Giver Stories Workbook.” Contact her at (917) 715-8788;
perdika1@yahoo.com

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

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

20. ==> Moms, Make Room for Your Dreams: 10 Tips to Stay the Course

Moms are always busy with endless chores, overwhelmed
with to-do lists, and burned out at the end of the day.
We put our kids first and often times ignore our dreams
and passions in life in order to take care of everyone
else in the family. But with the right strategy, can we
possibly make the time to pursue our goals? Invite
children’s author and mom of three Rosie J. Pova to
share 10 tips on following your passions without giving
up. She can tell your audience how to get started, how
to stay motivated even after multiple setbacks, and how
to overcome failure. She is the author of several
children’s books including her latest picture book,
“Sarah’s Song.” Pova has been featured on radio and in
print. Contact her at (214) 225-0856;
RPova@rtirguests.com