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11/5/19 RTIR Newsletter: Mustache Month, Socialism in America, Domestic Violence

November 5, 2019

01. American Diplomats: Warriors on the Front Lines
02. What Would America Be Like with a Woman President?
03. New Documentary Film – The Girl Who Cannot Speak
04. How November Became the Month of the Mustache
05. Wednesday is Stress Awareness Day
06. Why Socialism Is Bad for America
07. How the War on Drugs Created a War on Us
08. Incompetent, Reckless, Smug — Does That Spell the IRS?
09. Green Acres … in Real Life
10. Renowned Spine Surgeon: Eliminate Back Pain Without Opioids
11. Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All
12. How to Be a Bad-Ass Entrepreneur
13. Take this Quiz: Are You Really Living in the Moment?
14. From Living in the Worst Housing Project to a Life of Accomplishment
15. Become Your Own Healer
16. How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen
17. It’s Never Too Late to Be a Cowgirl
18. How to Protect Kids from EMF
19. The Abuser Next Door: How Domestic Violence Affects All of Us
20. Laugh Your Way to Weight Loss and Fitness!

1.==> American Diplomats: Warriors on the Front Lines

Paul Richter has written about foreign policy and
national security for the past three decades. Now, in
his new book “The Ambassadors: America’s Diplomats on
the Front Lines” he goes behind the battles and the
headlines to highlight how American diplomats have been
the unconventional—and unheralded—warriors in the
nation’s recent conflicts in the Middle East. Invite
him on your show and hear about the mostly unknown men
and women including Robert Ford, who was taken hostage
by a Shia militia during his long service in Iraq, and
later, as ambassador to Syria, stood up to a dictator
who was slaughtering his own people and Anne Patterson,
who brokered behind-the-scenes political deals in
Islamabad. As a Washington-based reporter for The Los
Angeles Times, he traveled to 60 countries. Contact
Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099
(cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703)
646-5188.

2. ==> What Would America Be Like with a Woman
President?

With several female candidates running for president
and the possibility that Nancy Pelosi could become
president if both the president and vice president were
impeached, it’s time to consider what life might be
like under the administration of the USA’s first female
president. Lorri Craig, a Certified Financial Planner,
developer of the Wake the Warrior Woman program and
author of an upcoming book on female economic
empowerment, has some intriguing perspectives. Bring
her on-air to discuss what the country is likely to
gain economically, socially and militarily by electing
a qualified woman for president and ways so-called
feminine values would change the U.S.’s standing in the
world. She’ll back her comments up with facts including
statistics on how corporations with the most women on
their board of directors outperform those with the
fewest. Contact her at (484) 453-1742;
LCraig@rtirguests.com

3. ==> New Documentary Film – The Girl Who Cannot Speak

The Girl Who Cannot Speak, a new documentary film that
follows five women’s true stories of sexual abuse, is
screening this month in several cities nationwide. “We
began this project by meeting with women from all
different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. The
level of sincerity, depth, and trust that is cultivated
in this documentary is nothing short of impressive,”
says co-director Stefano Da Fre. Each woman has been
involved with the Lenox Hill Women’s Shelter in New
York city. Invite Da Fre and co-director Laura
Pellegrin to discuss the film and how it’s being
received across the country in the midst of the current
#MeToo movement. Contact Mark Goldman at (516) 639-0988
(Text/call) or mark@goldmanmccormick.com

4.==> How November Became the Month of the Mustache

If you’ve ever wanted to grow a mustache there’s no
better time than November. Or Movember, as it’s
popularly known, a month-long mustache-growing charity
event to raise awareness and funds for men’s health
issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer and
men’s suicide. The charity is global, but there are
events all across the US. Find out what’s happening
near you, how your listeners can take part, and how the
campaign is impacting local communities and changing
the conversation about men’s health. The Movember
foundation currently funds 1,250 plus health projects
all over the world. For an interview with a Movember
spokesperson or a participant in your area contact
Sheryl Tirol at sheryl.tirol@movember.com

5. ==> Wednesday is Stress Awareness Day

Feeling a little stressed out? Think it’s too much
“stuff” on your plate? Well, maybe it’s not the “stuff”
that’s stressing you out, but the people in your life!
“Many people who feel overly stressed are actually
feeling stressed by all the people they need to please.
Learning how to set good boundaries, especially with
the holidays approaching, can really help!” says
Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. Interview Jennifer to find out
what’s behind all this stress and how to pinpoint your
triggers ahead of time. Some people love the holidays –
it energizes them. But for many the idea of having to
plan their lives 6 weeks (or more) ahead of time
doesn’t feel mindful, it feels manipulative! Many
people think they don’t have a choice around the
holidays – but they DO. Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a
counselor and the author of “Alignment: Move from
Internal Chaos to Clarity.” Contact her at (208)
817-2870; JCochern@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Why Socialism Is Bad for America

There is a serious debate in the U.S. about whether
capitalism or socialism is truly better for the well-
being of the country. For example, are we better off
with the for-profit health-care system we already have
or with government-funded Medicare for All? Do we need
a New Green Deal or can climate change problems be
solved by the private sector? F. Patrick Cunnane will
point out that every time socialism has been attempted
it fails but because no one has been able to explain
why it is unworkable the idea keeps resurfacing. Your
audience will benefit by hearing his easy to understand
explanation of why capitalism is better than
socialism—including better for the environment. Cunnane
is the author of “The Physics to Economics Model.” An
experienced talk show guest, he has been a corporate
asset manager for more than 30 years. Contact him at
(440) 666-5871; thephysicstoeconomicscorp@gmail.com

7. ==> How the War on Drugs Created a War on Us

While the War on Drugs may have sounded like a good
idea at one time, the consequences have been
catastrophic. One in three adults in the US now have a
criminal record, primarily for drug possession. Parents
grieve the loss of their children from overdose and
mass incarceration. And patients with severe illness or
chronic pain are denied access to proven pain
medications. Lawyer and expert on drug policy and
criminal justice reform Colleen Cowles can discuss the
myths about addiction that have fueled the overdose
epidemic as well as ways to transform the punitive war
on drugs into compassionate and effective policy.
Colleen Cowles, J.D., is the author of “War on Us: How
the War on Drugs and Myths about Addiction Have Created
a War on All of Us.” She is a speaker and frequent
radio and TV guest expert on topics related to criminal
justice reform, drug policy, and substance abuse.
Contact her at (715) 828-0293; Colleen@WarOnUs.com

8. ==> Incompetent, Reckless, Smug — Does That Spell
the IRS?

It’s one thing to hate and even fear the powerful
entity that takes a sizable chunk of your hard-earned
money. But according to tax expert Richard Green — who
used to be one of the Internal Revenue Service’s own —
it’s the abuses and pompous approach of the IRS that
should get you really angry. Find out more from this
former agent, who contends that we should be talking
about (and opposing!) the recklessness of the IRS year-
round. As your guest, Green will explore: disparaging
reports and Congressional investigations on the IRS we
hear about every month … whether most audits are UNFAIR
to taxpayers … stark realities about the slow-moving
IRS staff and antiquated technology causing chaos and
wastefulness nationwide … why it’s only getting worse,
and what you can do. Only someone like Green, who’s
seen it firsthand, can blow the whistle on the IRS
mess! Richard Green has authored “Agents of Deceit.”
Contact him at (909) 570-1509; rgreen@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Green Acres … in Real Life

Remember the classic TV show comedy Green Acres
starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor as two city
slickers who traded in their luxurious lifestyle for
life on the farm? The one where Albert sings, “Farm
living is the life for me!” in the theme song? That
show still streams on Amazon but for Mike Galloway and
his wife Erin it is much more—it closely resembles
their own life story. For an entertaining and
informative show, interview Mike, a former syndicated
radio host and executive, and Erin, an advertising
executive, who left the city to help run Erin’s
stepfather’s cattle ranch in Northeastern Wyoming after
he became ill. Mike and Erin can talk about switching
gears and the challenges of managing a ranch and
raising three children away from their East Coast
roots. They are the creators of the largest YouTube and
social media brand in Wyoming, Our Wyoming Life.
Contact Mike Galloway at (307) 399-1620;
mike@ourwyominglife.com

10. ==> Renowned Spine Surgeon: Eliminate Back Pain
Without Opioids

Back pain affects more people in the U.S. than
diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. It is one
of the country’s greatest health problems and has
played a key role in the opioid crisis that has claimed
thousands of unsuspecting victims in the prime of their
lives. Invite Thomas J. Kleeman, M.D to reveal 5 myths
about back pain even doctors don’t know, why conquering
back pain is like climbing a mountain, and how pain
develops and why it’s so difficult to treat. You’ll
also learn where and when surgery fits into the
treatment options for back pain. Thomas J. Kleeman,
M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained
orthopedic surgeon known internationally for his
pioneering work on laparoscopic spine surgery. During
the month of November, he’ll donate 100% of the
proceeds from his new book “Release Yourself from Back
Pain Without Opioids: The Truth Behind the Cause and
the Cure for Low Back Pain” to Shatter Proof, a
nonprofit that combats addiction. Contact him at (603)
867-8882; tjk@nhneurospine.com

11. ==> Beach Boys Bodyguard Tells All

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

12. ==> How to Be a Bad-Ass Entrepreneur

Looking for a practical course in entrepreneurial
“badassery?” Laura Di Franco and Donnie Boivin may be
able to help. The two met when Di Franco was a guest on
Boivin’s Success Champions podcast and became fast
friends and collaborators. Now they’re helping other
entrepreneurs tackle everything from crafting a
business vision to researching speaking gigs. On your
show they’ll discuss why having an ideal client avatar
is more important than trying to meet everyone’s needs
and explain what purpose-driven fear is and how it
works. A sales expert, Boivin created his first
business at 40 and currently has a fast-growing
Facebook group. Through Brave Healer Productions, Di
Franco helps fellow health-care practitioners take
their businesses to the next level. Together they’ve
written “Your High Vibe Business: A Strategic Workbook
for Badass Entrepreneurial Success.” Contact Laura Di
Franco, (703) 915-3653; bewarriorlove@gmail.com

13. ==> Take this Quiz: Are You Really Living in the
Moment?

A lot of people think they’re living in the moment, but
Joffre McClung says many are actually sleepwalking
through life not realizing what they’re missing.
“Living in the moment is about being present in your
life, moving through the world consciously and with
purpose, and being aware of your behavior and its
impact on those around you,” explains the personal
growth expert and author. Take her quiz to discover
which areas of your life need waking up and get simple,
everyday tips to instantly become more present and feel
happier, less stressed and more focused. A former media
producer and independent filmmaker, Joffre McClung has
appeared on dozens of radio and TV programs. Her latest
book is The Heart of the Matter. Contact Joffre McClung
at (917) 994-0225 (TX); JMcClung@rtirguests.com

14. ==> From Living in the Worst Housing Project to a
Life of Accomplishment

No one expected much from Christopher L. Hall. After
all, his mother was an alcoholic, his father was in
jail, he lived in one of the worst housing projects in
Los Angeles and he was a runaway who stole a
motorcycle. But Hall defied the odds. Invite him on air
to discuss what happened when he was 14 that set him on
the path to dental school, medical school, and the
military. Today he is an ER doctor in Mississippi even
as one of his brothers sits in federal prison serving
the equivalent of a life sentence. Now a role model and
leader, Hall can inspire other young people to realize
that it isn’t where you start in life that matters,
it’s where you end up. Contact him at (251) 207-7527;
chall@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Become Your Own Healer

Do you realize you can empower yourself to reduce
physical discomfort, ease anxiety and even slow (or
reverse) the progression of disease? How does illness
send you messages about your body, that you need to
know for longer, healthier life? When working with your
doctors, what should you know about self-healing?
What’s the link between disease and emotions? Explore
the answers when you interview physician and speaker
Dr. Nelie Johnson, initiator of the Forum “It’s Time to
Heal,” offering an integrative approach to treating
illness. Dr. Johnson will discuss what’s been missing
in health care (traditional Western medicine AND
alternative methods) and how patients are best served
when they become an acknowledged part of the health
team. Your guest’s upcoming book is “The Healing
Message of Illness.” Contact Dr. Nelie Johnson at (604)
334-3853; njohnson@rtirguests.com

16. ==> How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen

As the divorced father of two sons, Pastor Eric
Hawthorne knows the struggles that young boys who grow
up without dads face. “A lot of boys don’t know how to
become men due to that lack of a role model. We need
programs where men help them to learn manhood. It will
impact society for the long haul and keep boys out of
trouble.” Pastor Eric will discuss The Gentleman’s Club
launched by South Carolina elementary school teacher
Raymond Nelson, a program for boys that helps to
instill confidence, self-respect and respect for others
and share how to mentor young fatherless boys to help
them to become great men. A second-generation pastor of
Daystar Deliverance Ministries in Richardson, Texas,
Eric Hawthorne is author of the upcoming “Are You Ready
for Marriage?” Contact Eric at
EHawthorne@rtirguests.com; (214) 225-0769.

17. ==> It’s Never Too Late to Be a Cowgirl

After turning 40, Sandra Matheson found herself at a
daunting crossroads in her life. She was divorced,
unable to continue her career as a veterinarian due to
work-related chemical sensitivities and stuck with a
money-losing farm. But she managed to turn lemons into
lemonade by rebuilding her farm, which became a
metaphor for her life. “Just as a farmer grows crops,
you can make the choice to grow your dreams after 40,”
she says. “The main focus has to be on silencing your
‘inner critic.’” Sandra is a co-host of New Cowgirl
Camps, which teach women about farming and ranching,
each June and August in Cheney, Wash. She is also the
author of the upcoming “Thrive After 40 ? How to Seize
the Life of Your Dreams!” Contact her at
smatheson@rtirguests.com; (360) 325-4221.

18. ==> How to Protect Kids from EMF

Electromagnetic radiation from cellphone towers,
cellphones, and other electronic appliances is
everywhere. Although there have been more than 10,000
global scientific studies done on the health impacts of
EMFs, most of us remain blissfully unaware of the
dangers. So what do parents need to do to protect their
children? For the answer, interview Beverly Jensen,
Ph.D. Dr. Jensen will discuss actions to take to reduce
electromagnetic radiation in your home to protect
yourself and your children and discuss whether that
cellphone tower near your house should concern you. She
can offer your listeners a link to her free eBook,
“Protecting Our Children from EMR.” Dr. Jensen is a
life-long practitioner of the natural healing arts and
author of the forthcoming book “21st Century Wellness
Rx: Health Hacks to Prevent & Cure Chronic Disease.”
Contact her at (206) 905-9720;
jbeverly@womensmedicinebowl.com

19. ==> The Abuser Next Door: How Domestic Violence
Affects All of Us

Domestic violence doesn’t just affect victims and their
families. According to domestic violence awareness
advocate Curt Lindsley, “It tears at the very fabric of
entire communities. It can impact a company’s bottom
line due to lost productivity, can cause long-term
health problems in victims, can spill over to schools
and workplaces, and involve innumerable police man
hours.” Curt founded the nonprofit domestic violence
awareness group Go Purple USA, sponsor of Go Purple
Awareness Day (Oct. 1), and co-founded the Covington
Domestic Violence Task Force. He’ll share how
individuals, houses of worship, companies,
organizations and community groups can sponsor
awareness events such as Go Purple Day, Purple Light
Nights, educational programs and advocacy outreach to
help put an end to domestic violence once and for all.
Contact Curt at Clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256)
213-1092.

20. ==> Laugh Your Way to Weight Loss and Fitness!

Love food but hate your weight? Find inspiration from a
woman who persevered through 19 years of negative body
image and diet setbacks, but kept her sense of humor
and came out on top. Mary Prenon, author of “I’m Lazy
and I Love to Eat,” finally discovered that laughter
really is the best medicine for everything – including
losing 50 pounds. After struggling with weight issues
for almost 20 years, Mary began writing about her
problems as well as really funny events – like joining
a “diet center” sandwiched in between a pastry shop and
fast food restaurant! When her cardiologist told her
she was “heavy,” she jokingly plotted to kidnap him and
stuff him with junk food! Instead of being sad and
depressed, Mary learned to laugh at herself, turn a bad
mood into something positive, and get motivated. Hear
how she used humor to transform workouts, make
healthier food choices and get in shape – at age 61!
Mary works full-time and is all about quick and easy
fitness tips and meal preps. She’s been featured on
NBC’s “Good Morning Connecticut” and “Coffee Break” in
Providence, as well ABC’s “Morning Blend” in Tucson.
Contact her at (914) 552-0983; lazylove2eat@gmail.com

10/29/19 RTIR Newsletter: ISIS Revenge, Protecting Kids from EMF, Abortion Debates

October 29, 2019

01. ISIS Revenge Attacks Are Likely
02. The Problem with ‘Sexy Mr. Rogers’ Costume
03. Halloween Can Be Scary Dangerous
04. It’s Also a Nightmare for Pets
05. Simple Ways to Cut Halloween Sugar
06. Today is 7th Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy
07. How the War on Drugs Created a War on Us
08. Where Does Your Beef Come From?
09. American Eyewitness: Life in Afghanistan During Soviet Occupation
10. A Solution to Football’s Concussion Problem?
11. Revolutionary Way to Reverse Memory Loss
12. Why Your Kids Bad Behavior is Caused by Your Anxiety
13. Protect Kids from EMF
14. How to Parent without Punishment
15. When You Want to Downsize but Your Spouse Doesn’t
16. What Most Real Estate Investors Get Wrong
17. The ‘Decision Dr.’ Takes the Agony out of Indecision
18. The Forgotten Lives of the Abortion Debate
19. Does Your Name Determine Your Success in Life?
20. 10 Amazing Things to Know about Meditation

1. ==> ISIS Revenge Attacks Are Likely

The killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-
Baghdadi is a big win for America and humanity, but Tom
Rogan of the Washington Examiner warns ISIS will remain
a potent threat and seek short-term revenge. “Even as
ISIS’ new leader — who may have to fight colleagues to
attain his dominion — struggles to assume authority as
Baghdadi’s replacement, the group’s operations officers
will seek short-term retribution,” writes Rogan. “This
threat, both directed and inspired in nature, should
not be discounted as idle.” He adds, “A revenge attack
may not follow. But western security services will
operate intense shift schedules for the next two
weeks.” Tom Rogan writes foreign policy focused
commentary for the Washington Examiner. He’s written
for the National Review, The Telegraph, and The
Guardian and regularly appears on Fox and other media
outlets. Contact him at TRogan@WashingtonExaminer.com;
TJRogan@protonmail.com or @TomRtweets

2. ==> The Problem with ‘Sexy Mr. Rogers’ Costume

Have you seen the ‘Sexy Mr. Rogers’ Halloween costume
that swaps his trademark red sweater and khakis for a
plunging v-neckline, exposed midriff, and booty shorts?
Stuart Charmé says, “It amazes me time and again that,
despite this post-#MeToo moment, when gender equality
is increasingly championed, Halloween remains a holiday
when commercial costume makers emphasize traditional
gender roles for children and the sexualization of
women.” Charme says Halloween is a much different
experience for girls than for boys. “Boys’ costumes
offer extensive choices and possibilities for instant
muscles and superhuman powers. Not so much for girls.
Their limited options usually include extra ruffles and
ribbons for younger children, and tighter-fitting,
revealing, and sexualized costumes for older ones,”
says Charme. “If we want girls to grow up feeling
empowered by a sense of their own independence and
agency, rather than being channeled into preordained
gender roles that accentuate the importance of female
beauty and sexual appeal, we should pay attention to
the messages these costumes express.” Stuart Charmé is
a professor of religion and director of the graduate
program in liberal studies at Rutgers University-
Camden. Contact him at (856) 225-6237
scharme@rutgers.edu

3. ==> Halloween Can Be Scary Dangerous

Kids love Halloween: Trick-or-treating, classroom
parties and trips to a neighborhood haunted house. But
the holiday can be dangerous, especially after dark.
From costume safety to trick-or-treating rules, remind
your listeners how to make this a fun, safe holiday
when you invite an expert from the National Safety
Council on your show. You’ll also hear Halloween
driving tips, including keeping inexperienced drivers
off the road during peak trick-or-treating hours. The
National Safety Council has a broadcast studio at its
headquarters, with both HD and SD capabilities. The NSC
is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to
eliminate preventable deaths at work, in homes and
communities, and on the road. Contact them at (630)
775-2307; media@nsc.org

4.==> It’s Also a Nightmare for Pets

As children get ready for the hustle and bustle of
trick or treating, we need to remember our furry
friends. Halloween can be a frighteningly dangerous
time for pets! Intuitive expert and animal communicator
Nora Truscello taps into animal energies and shows us
how to make Halloween all treats without the tricks for
our four legged friends. Invite Nora to share her
insights in what your furriest friends want and don’t
want on this spookiest of seasons. A spiritual
navigator for more than 30 years, Nora Truscello is an
author and speaker on a wide range of spiritual topics.
Contact Nora at (302) 803-2307; nora@intointuition.com

5. ==> Simple Ways to Cut Halloween Sugar

More people are starting to look for alternatives to
traditional Halloween candy, especially those who are
more aware of ingredients and concerned about what
children eat. To make it easier to “scare up” a list of
treats kids will adore, Nathalie Beauchamp, D.C.,
IFMCP, a doctor of chiropractic and certified
functional medicine practitioner with the Institute of
Functional Medicine, has nine fresh ideas to share. For
example, she’ll tell you why maple-syrup candies are a
healthful alternative as are Mini Cocoa Camino dark
chocolates. Dr. Beauchamp will also explore affordable
non-candy gifts most kids will enjoy. She has appeared
on numerous radio and TV programs and writes about
health and wellness for a variety of publications. She
has her own YouTube channel and is the founder of the
weekly “What the Hack?!” podcast. Dr. Beauchamp’s
latest book is “Hack Your Health Habits: Simple Action-
Driven, Natural Health Solutions for People On the Go!”
Contact her at (613) 852-1770;
drnathalie@drnathaliebeauchamp.com

6. ==> Today is 7th Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy

One of the worst storms in recent memory, Hurricane
Sandy made landfall on Oct. 29, causing loss of power
to two million households, the destruction of more than
350,000 homes, the death of 37 people and $30 billion
in economic losses in New Jersey alone. Seven years
have passed but for many, the storm’s losses remain
raw. Melissa Lanza lost her home in Staten Island
during the storm but can talk about how she ultimately
emerged from the shock of Sandy’s devastation and from
having her faith tested as well as how we can all come
back from our own adverse events or Hurricane Sandys.
Melissa is a Nationally Board Certified Family Nurse
Practitioner with a family medical practice in Staten
Island. She is the author of “Experience God’s
Presence.” Contact her at (718) 980-6103;
MML314@aol.com

7. ==> How the War on Drugs Created a War on Us

8. ==> Where Does Your Beef Come From?

Consumers are paying attention to their food and its
origins. If you want to know where that mango came
from, all you have to do is to look at the label. But
when it comes to beef, it’s much harder to tell, says
Mike Galloway, who runs a cattle ranch in Western
Wyoming. The former broadcaster says it’s time to
restore labeling laws that were watered down in 2015,
making it easier for foreign beef exporters to pass
their beef off as ‘made in the U.S.A.’ Galloway says,
“There is a place for imported beef in the U.S.,
import-export and trade is important to our economy.
All I ask is that we stop misleading the American
people, that we stop blaming American cattle producers
for environmental disasters when foreign lobbyists and
their policies are causing countries to destroy the
rain forest to supply us with what they call ‘USA
Produced Beef.’” Mike Galloway and his wife, Erin, are
ranchers in Northeast Wyoming. They are also creators
of the largest YouTube and social media brand in
Wyoming, Our Wyoming Life, in which they chronicle the
hardships of managing a ranch and a massive change in
their life. Mike is a former DJ whose syndicated radio
show was broadcast on more than 200 radio stations
nationwide. Contact Mike Galloway at (307) 399-1620;
mike@ourwyominglife.com

9. ==> American Eyewitness: Life in Afghanistan During
Soviet Occupation

For most Americans, Afghanistan is a mysterious country
that surfaces in the news as the U.S. military talks
about removing its troops or the Trump administration
negotiates with the Taliban. Bring Cat Parenti on your
show to discuss her experiences in the country, where
she lived on and off for 20-years. Parenti survived the
political twists and turns of Afghan history from King
Zahir Shah through the rise of the Taliban and started
a successful business selling antique clothing and
jewelry to U.S. museums and museum shops. She’ll
discuss what it was like to be a woman traveling alone
through the war-torn country, the rise of resistance
fighters after the Soviet invasion—including female
fighters—and her work in the resistance movement, and
how the Taliban came to power. Cat Parenti has shared
her first-hand knowledge of Afghanistan in numerous
media interviews, in presentations on Afghanistan at
the U.N., and in several books including “Afghanistan:
A Memoir from Brooklyn to Kabul.” Contact Cat Parenti
at (520) 508-0211; cat.parenti@gmail.com

10. ==> A Solution to Football’s Concussion Problem?

NFL, college and high school football are under attack.
All because of the high risk of concussions and the
resulting health consequences. But 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 (TBI’s) more easily and quickly? Interview
Paul Wand, MD, PA, to hear about the “Wand Protocol”
that could do all that and more. He, along with other
private practitioners, have created ways to diagnosis
and treat concussions which if put into place could
save the NFL, as well as other sports where concussions
happen on a regular basis. Dr. Paul Wand has been a
medical doctor for 35 years specializing in the field
of Neurology and is the author of “The Concussion Cure:
3 Proven Methods to Heal Your Brain.” Contact him at
(954) 743-5380; PWand@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Revolutionary Way to Reverse Memory Loss

If you’re worried your short-term memory loss—those
moments when you just can’t remember a word, a name or
where you parked the car—are just the start of a
downhill slide, you’ll want to hear some encouraging
news from Julie Renee Doering. The brain rejuvenation
expert says memory loss can easily be reversed, even in
early stage dementia. She’ll discuss a ground-breaking
approach to cell regrowth and share the remarkable
results of a recent brain study that show the quantum
energy approach can dramatically improve not only
memory, but also mental outlook and sleep. It also
shows promise in reducing headaches and helping people
with speech difficulties. The brain rejuvenation work
Julie Renee is doing is just the tip of the iceberg in
her revolutionary Quantum Activation Academy. Doering,
who will soon be seen regularly on the long-running PBS
series Creative Living, embarked on her search for
answers after suffering several brain injuries, major
accidents and chronic illnesses in her earlier life.
The author of 12 books including “The Divine Human
Blueprint,” she currently offers more than 150
trainings and 180 transformative meditations. Contact
her at (415) 385 6394; in8@JulieRenee.com

12. ==> Why Your Kids Bad Behavior is Caused by Your
Anxiety

Your kids are acting like feral cats. They won’t
listen. They fight and raise your blood pressure. It’s
not their fault. It’s your body’s chemical reaction to
stress that is adding to their bad behavior, and it’s
also why you may be experiencing real pain. Noted spine
surgeon Dr. David Hanscom will explain the connection
between anxiety and surges of body chemicals, and
reveal how you can train your body to control these
surges– even when the stress comes from your kids.
Hanscom, author of “Back in Control: A Surgeon’s
Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain” will share research-based
evidence and information about the direct connection
between stress, the body’s chemistry and physical pain.
He’ll also discuss how Western medicine’s answer to
stress has led to drug abuse, gratuitous surgeries and
just plain bad-doctoring for adults and kids alike. An
in-demand speaker and talk-show guest, including The
Dr. Oz Show and Fox News, Hanscom will change the way
you react to stressful situations – getting your
audience back on track to really enjoy parenting.
Contact him dhanscom@rtirguests.com; (206) 890-1892.

13. ==> Protect Kids from EMF

14. ==> How to Parent without Punishment

Parenting is one of the most important jobs anyone will
ever have. But is it possible to raise a child to be a
productive, independent adult without ever having to
spank or take away that child’s privileges? Absolutely,
says media veteran and child-rearing expert Emily
Slingluff, who wrote the book on the topic, “Parenting
without Punishment.” Emily will explain why there is
never a reason to punish children. Good parent-child
communication works so much better. Moreover, punishing
children teaches them mean and uncomfortable behavior.
It is even possible that it will lead to insecurity,
confusion, depression, and unhappiness with life. She
studied psychology and has a degree in government and
economics from Sweet Briar College and was an assistant
editor at The Virginia-Pilot. Contact her at (757)
800-0246; eslingluff@rtirguests.com

15. ==> When You Want to Downsize but Your Spouse
Doesn’t

Many times husbands and wives can’t agree on whether to
sell the family home for something smaller—an
apartment, condo, or cottage perhaps, in the city, near
grandchildren or somewhere else. But Rita Wilkins says
couples can usually have it all. “All they have to do
is figure out what having it all means to them and what
compromises they are willing to make.” The Downsizing
Designer, Rita will explain how to come up with a firm
idea of what your downsizing vision is (a two-bedroom
apartment, a condo, a townhome) and suggest ways to dip
your toe in the water before downsizing. She’ll also
share stories from her clients and her own downsizing
journey in which she gave away 95% of her belongings
and moved from a 5,000 square foot space to an 867
square-foot apartment. Rita Wilkins has been featured
on WHYY, Sirius-XM and in USA Today, Delaware Today,
Mainline Today and more. For over 35 years, she has
designed interiors throughout the country including
corporate penthouses and C-suites, Supreme Court
Justice Chambers and thousands of residential
interiors. “Downsize Your Life: Upgrade Your Lifestyle”
is her first book. Contact her at (302) 354-0972;
rwilkins@designservicesltd.com

16. ==> What Most Real Estate Investors Get Wrong

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

17. ==> The ‘Decision Dr.’ Takes the Agony out of
Indecision

Have you ever had to make a tough decision? Like
whether to leave a job? Get out of a relationship? Or
what medical treatment to pursue? It can leave you
feeling scared, lonely, and frozen with fear. As a
systems analyst, Terrie Novak is an expert at decision-
making… or “choice-making” as she likes to call it.
So, when she was faced with a scary diagnosis and an
even scarier treatment option, she decided (after
freaking out) to apply what she does at work to help
her make some important decisions. Now she can help
you and your audience do the same! Terrie Novak works
in software engineering as a systems analyst. Her
unique framework for “choice-making” is a three-step
process anyone can use and can be applied to decisions
of any kind. Terrie Novak’s new book is “Decision
Doctor: How to Overcome the Agony of Indecision.”
Contact her at (503) 336-3767; TNovak@rtirguests.com

18. ==> The Forgotten Lives of the Abortion Debate

As the U.S. has become bitterly divided by the current
changes to abortion laws, best-selling author Jane
Jenkins Herlong points out that one faction of society
is being completely over-looked: elderly people. “When
it comes to sanctity of life, we really need to focus
on the elderly,” she says. “The extreme abortion laws
from New York to Alabama are vastly different. This
also affects the elderly, who are not part of the
current discussion.” Jane can discuss what she learned
from caring for her own elderly mom, and why we need to
take greater measures to protect the elderly to ensure
that they live the remainder of their lives in safety,
comfort and dignity. She is a former Miss America
contestant and the award-winning author of four books
including Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops. In addition,
she has recorded music CDs and personal growth and
comedy DVDs. As a humorist, her comedy is featured on
Sirius XM 97. Contact Jane at JHerlong@rtirguests.com;
(803) 599-2941.

19. ==> Does Your Name Determine Your Success in Life?

“What’s in a name?” According to Name Colorology expert
B. P. Greycastle, your name can make or break you in
life. In his book “Your Name and Colors: Key to Your
Beauty, Career, Personality, Romance and Success,” he
reveals how your color-coded name determines your
personality traits and talents as they correlate to
your seven energy centers: spiritual, intellectual,
vocal, physical, control, emotional and sexual. “The
richest people have certain color types,” he explains.
“Ninety percent of them are purple spiritual center
people. William Gates is one example.” He can
illustrate on air using a vast array of lists, facts
and figures how the most famous and successful people
in practically every career field owe their success to
their names, with astonishing accuracy. Contact B.P. at
drolley@rtirguests.com; (510) 570-1929.

20. ==> 10 Amazing Things to Know about Meditation

Have you joined the millions of wise people (from Oprah
to Howard Stern to many of your own colleagues and
friends) who meditate daily? How will this benefit you
by reducing stress and avoiding stress-related
ailments, from headaches to heart problems and from
arthritis to asthma? How does meditation help in
successfully treating addictions and anxiety, and even
preventing/dropping bad habits? Learn more about
solving our 21st Century lifestyle issues with
meditation methods that have been around for millennia
with meditation expert John Sambalino. He’ll debunk
myths about meditation and help listeners improve their
lives by meditating. He says meditation even helps
prison inmates become more rehabilitated. “Is God in
That Bottle Cap? A Search for Truth” is Sambalino’s
latest book. Contact him at (609) 238-2775;
jsambalino@gmail.com

10/24/19 RTIR Newsletter: Cryptocurrency, Domestic Violence, Does Punishment Work?

October 24, 2019

01. Trump is Right, No Good Can Come from US in Syria
02. Zuckerberg, Facebook & Cryptocurrency
03. Netflix Series ‘The Toys that Made Us’
04. What Does Your Costume Say About You?
05. Do a Show on Growing Up with Ghosts
06. Interview the Queen of Haunts
07. Fright: Why We Love it and When It’s Too Much
08. Mark the 7th Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy
09. Too Early for Christmas Music? No Way!
10. What’s Happened to Rudy Giuliani? Nothing!
11. How Foreigners Shut U.S. Students out of Jobs
12. Domestic Violence Month Quiz: Is Your Relationship Abusive?
13. Doc Says He Could Have Saved Prince, Elvis and Michael Jackson
14. Dark Secrets Jeffrey Epstein Left Behind
15. Smart Tip: Use Life Insurance to Get Out of Debt
16. Bye-Bye Birdies
17. Shocking Truths about College
18. Why Our Best Students Feel Dumb
19. Why You Shouldn’t Punish Your Kids
20. Refire, Don’t Retire: Dream Bigger after 50

1.==> Trump is Right, No Good Can Come from US in Syria

Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from
Syria remains highly controversial on both sides of the
political aisle, but William Ruger says the president
was right to pull troops from the Syrian-Turkish
border. “It is not in our national interest to have a
small U.S. force in the middle of a long-running
dispute between our NATO ally Turkey and various
Kurdish groups in Syria,” he says. Adding, “As
President George Washington taught us at the beginning
of the republic, eternal interests trump temporary
partnerships. Despite the French helping us win our
independence, Washington refused to have France’s back
in its wars, eventually issuing a neutrality
proclamation and concluding a trade deal with France’s
arch-enemy the British. It is not America’s job to sort
out the future of Syria.” William Ruger is vice
president for research and policy at the Charles Koch
Institute and a veteran of the war in Afghanistan.
Contact Rachel Tripp at (571) 481-0783;
tripp@standtogether.org

2. ==> Zuckerberg, Facebook & Cryptocurrency

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was on Capitol Hill
yesterday defending his company’s cryptocurrency
project. The virtual currency (along with Bitcoin and
other cryptocurrencies) are making waves in the
financial realm. Their value is defined by a blockchain
or complex code that can be shared among multiple
computers but is completely anonymous and independent
of any government issuer. This makes crypto attractive
for both legitimate (such as supply chain transactions
between a company and its vendors) and illegal
(laundering of money from drug transactions) use.
Discuss the topic with Braden Perry, a former federal
enforcement attorney and veteran in regulatory
compliance and white collar defense. He can discuss the
pros and cons of cryptocurrency, specific issues
related to it and whether the world is ready for a new
type of currency. Perry is frequently quoted by
Reuters, Forbes, Nerd Wallet and other media outlets.
He’s a partner at Kennyhertz Perry LLC. Contact him at
(816) 527-9447; braden@kennyhertzperry.com or
@bradenmperry

3. ==> Netflix Series ‘The Toys that Made Us’

Whether it was a Barbie doll or a Mr. Potato Head,
everybody has a soft spot when it comes to their
favorite toy. Sit back and revisit your childhood when
Netflix’s hit series ‘The Toys That Made Us’ returns
November 15th. Invite creator Brian Volk-Weiss to take
your listeners behind the scenes of the nostalgic show
that features the legendary toys, action figures and
figurines that shaped America’s childhoods. Whether you
preferred the Power Rangers, My Little Pony or the
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, you’ll love reminiscing
and hearing little-known facts about your favorite
playthings. Contact Hannah Schwartz at (718) 522-7171;
hschwartz@shorefire.com

4.==> What Does Your Costume Say About You?

Is a costume JUST a costume? Or do our choices for
Halloween attire reveal something about our
personality? Before you buy that Batman suit or unicorn
getup invite Jason Young Ph.D., to discuss the meaning
behind the costumes we choose. From Disney characters
to naughty French maids, Dr. Young says Halloween is
the one time you can be anyone or anything without
question. He’ll explain why some folks like creepy
costumes while others prefer to dress like animals and
still others refuse to wear any costume at all! Jason
Young is co-author of “Resistance to Belief Change.”
Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919)
377-1200.

5. ==> Do a Show on Growing Up with Ghosts

What’s it like growing up in family homes surrounded by
ghosts and their stories? Interview Ivan Obolensky and
find out! Ivan’s rich personal history includes his
grandfather, Serge Obolensky – the famed “Prince of New
York”, and his grandmother Alice (of Astor fame) who
died holding an Egyptian book of the dead on her chest.
Convinced that people lived on after death, she proved
it by scaring off governesses and attracting a large
number of black cats that kept returning to her home on
61st Street in NYC even after extermination was tried.
Eventually, the family home was exorcised. Ivan’s
grandfather, Serge, had ghost stories of his own to
tell including one of a Captain recovering from TB in
the Crimea who appeared at the family’s country home
many miles away and vanished before their eyes. They
later learned he had died and that the visitor was his
ghost. Ivan Obolensky is the author “Eye of the Moon.”
Contact him at (818) 495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Interview the Queen of Haunts

Scary places may have gotten their start in ancient
times to keep people from unsettling the dead in the
pyramids, but today the United States has become the
epicenter of scaring entertainment since the launch of
commercial haunted attractions in the 1970s. Amber
Arnett-Bequeaith of Haunted Attractions cut her teeth
at her family’s haunted house that started in 1975.
Today she reigns over an entire district of haunted
houses, including the Beast, and entertainment in
Kansas City, as the Queen of Haunts. Invite her to talk
about the popularity of haunted attractions and how the
business has expanded to include escape rooms, mazes,
ghost tours and more. Hear about the best creepy venues
in your area and across the country, where they take
fright to a whole new level. America Haunts is a group
of some of the most the most successful and well known
Halloween Haunted Houses in the World. Contact Amber
Arnett-Bequeaith at (816) 842-4280;
amber@fullmoonprod.com

7. ==> Fright: Why We Love it and When It’s Too Much

Whether it’s watching a horror movie or going to a
haunted house, there are a lot of people who actually
enjoy being scared out of their wits. What’s up with
that? Is it normal? And what about kids? How much is
too much for a child? Myke Merrill, D.Min., author of
“Why Do People Act that Way? (And What Can I Do About
It?),” will explain why we get a thrill from being
spooked, whether it’s emotionally healthy or not, and
what parents should consider before taking their kids
to a scary movie or haunted attraction. The author of
22 books and training manuals, Dr. Myke was a panelist
on the national television show Ask the Pastor for 18
years. He has traveled worldwide for training and
educational development in over 20 countries, and
speaks or reads eight languages. Contact Dr. Myke
Merrill at (585) 615-6383; inquiries@drmyke.com

8. ==> Mark the 7th Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy

9. ==> Too Early for Christmas Music? No Way!

While some people are concerned about Christmas music
creep—playing carols on the radio before
Thanksgiving—Renae Baker isn’t one of them. Baker, who
describes herself as a specialist in Christmas spirit,
says now is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for
your holiday spirit to take root. Otherwise, she says,
people may be blindsided to discover their spirit is
MIA in December when they need it. And this year, when
talk of presidential impeachment is in the air, mass
shootings are commonplace and people seem more
concerned about what divides them than brings them
together, Baker says we desperately need to reboot our
spirit to stop losing our faith in humanity.
Affectionately known as Mrs. Christmas, Baker has
managed a professional caroling company for decades.
She and her carolers have been featured on Fox News
Chief Religion Correspondent Lauren Green’s, Mighty
Christmas special and many more media outlets. She’s
the author of “Defeating Scrooge: How to Harness the
Power of Christmas Carols to Revive Your Spirit Anytime
of the Year” and the Defeating Scrooge Spirit Saver
Calendar. Contact her at (917) 509-9022;
ismileny@gmail.com

10. ==> What’s Happened to Rudy Giuliani? Nothing!

Joe Biden’s presidential campaign recently asked TV
networks to stop booking Rudy Giuliani as a guest. John
Philp, a journalist and filmmaker. who co-wrote and
directed the 2003 documentary Rudyland, says Giuliani
is a hot ticket these days for his wild-eyed antics,
but to those asking what’s happened to him, he says,
“Nothing! The Rudy we see today, with his show-stopping
mix of conviction and incoherence, is the same Rudy
we’ve always had. The only thing new is his
predicament.” Philp continues, “Giuliani’s antics,
while striking most decent people as utterly insane,
will feel sadly familiar to anybody who’s watched his
career closely. Giuliani, an opera buff, has made his
time on the public stage an endless aria of political
pettiness, braying self-aggrandizement and ethical and
personal turmoil. Only the settings change.” Contact
John Philp at (212) 271-8747.

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

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

12. ==> Domestic Violence Month Quiz: Is Your
Relationship Abusive?

One in four women and one in seven men in the United
States have experienced severe physical violence in
their relationships, statistics that paint a picture of
just how common domestic violence is. Dellia Evans,
O.D., knows the issues associated with abusive
relationships only too well having been married to a
man who abused her for nearly 20 years. She’ll discuss
how men and women can overcome their need for approval
that keeps them captive in destructive relationships
and
why some women don’t realize they’re being emotionally
abused. She’ll also share a quiz to determine if your
relationship qualifies as abusive. Dr. Evans is an
optometrist and the author of “Heart Vision: How to See
Your Path Forward When You’re in a Dark Place.” Contact
her at (884) 798-9898; visible@drdellia.com

13. ==> Doc Says He Could Have Saved Prince, Elvis and
Michael Jackson

As a physician who specializes in opioid addiction
treatment, Dr. Isaac Alexis is especially frustrated by
the epidemic number of high-profile celebrity
overdoses, which he says he could have prevented. “If I
had been given 30 seconds, I could have saved Prince,”
says Dr. Isaac. He’ll share his simple but powerful
approach to treating addiction. “It’s not just about
treating the addict,” he says. “It’s about treating
their environments and families. We have to treat the
addict as a human being.” Dr. Isaac completed an
internship in trauma surgery at Cornell University at
New York Hospital of Queens. He served as medical
director at the Department of Justice as well as
director of infection control and chair of the quality
improvement medical committee. He is the author of
“Life and Death behind the Brick and Razor-Code Red
Diamond” and the upcoming “The Seductive Pink Crystal.”
Contact Dr. Isaac Alexis at (315)935-6348;
IAlexis@rtirguests.com.

14. ==> Dark Secrets Jeffrey Epstein Left Behind

The world was rocked when billionaire Jeffrey Epstein
was charged and jailed for human trafficking, and then
committed suicide while being held behind bars. But
what was truly shocking was that he got away with the
heinous crimes for years. Raleigh Sadler, a Christian
reverend and founder of the human trafficking awareness
group Let My People Go, says the situation is far more
complicated and insidious than most people know. “Human
trafficking is far more prevalent than the general
public realizes, and it can affect virtually any
community.” Raleigh says a general lack of awareness is
part of the problem, as well as the absence of accurate
information and the abuse of power by powerful people.
He is the author of “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human
Trafficking.” Contact Raleigh at
RSadler@rtirguests.com; (917) 341-6758.

15. ==> Smart Tip: Use Life Insurance to Get Out of
Debt

Many people today live in fear that a life-threatening
illness or catastrophic event could wipe out their
savings and create a financial maelstrom. Did you know
that if you qualify, you could receive up to 75% of
your death benefits in cash? David Kottler, also known
as the Insurance Doctor ™, explains how selling off
that life insurance policy you or your loved one
doesn’t need anymore can generate cash to pay hospital
bills, get out of debt, or even make a cash gift to a
non-profit! How is this possible? Invite David on your
show to hear about a little-known secret! Most people
don’t know that when you don’t need your policy any
longer you can auction it off! David, author of “The
Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance Policy,” will
explain everything your audience needs to know about
getting their insurance policies working for them!
Contact David at (216) 532-1221;
DKottler@rtirguests.com ?

16. ==> Bye-Bye Birdies

According to a new report by the Audubon Society, two-
thirds of North American birds could face extinction if
climate change is not addressed. Birds, it seems, are
early indicators of worsening environmental problems
and play important roles in insect control, plant
pollination and seed disbursement. Able to discuss this
breaking topic is Lynn Matsuoka, the author, and
illustrator of “Saving Our Seabirds.” Lynn can talk
about the thousands of species threatened by climate
change and share fascinating facts about such birds as
puffins, blue-footed boobies, and black-footed
albatrosses. Lynn can also share ways ordinary people
can help save the birds. She is donating part of the
sales for her adult coloring book to the Audubon
Society’s Project Puffin. Lynn is well-known
internationally for her drawings & paintings of Japan’s
Sumo wrestlers and her worldwide TV color commentary of
the sport. Contact her at (808) 479-5966;
artist@hamptonsartist.com

17. ==> Shocking Truths about College

During the 11 years Glen Dunzweiler spent as a college
professor, he learned some profound truths. To his
astonishment, he discovered that many students had no
idea what they would do with their degrees or how they
would pay off their student debt. They were going to
school merely because people told them they needed to
and because universities are highly skilled at
marketing themselves. 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. He can
answer such questions as what should be taught in every
class that isn’t and should parents refuse to allow
their children to take certain majors. 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 Glen at
(702) 703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

18. ==> Why Our Best Students Feel Dumb

Students feel DUMB when they cram for a test on
Thursday, get an A on Friday and forget it all by
Monday. Students feel SMART when they remember and even
smarter when they use new, remembered knowledge to
solve problems in unique ways. SMART schools have
processes in place that make the “Cram Plan”
impossible. “Who has the most control over education?
The answer might surprise you… but almost everyone I
talk to agrees with my answer!” says Lee Jenkins,
educator, administrator and author. According to Lee,
it’s easier than you think to solve the educational
dilemma in this country… by getting rid of cramming,
once and for all! Lee shows your audience how! Lee
Jenkins is the author of “How to Create a Perfect
School,” foreword by Jack Canfield. He’s been an
educator and administrator in public schools and
universities. Contact Jenkins at (484) 306-8784;
LJenkins@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Why You Shouldn’t Punish Your Kids

20. ==> Refire, Don’t Retire: Dream Bigger after 50

Cynthia Barnett, Ph.D., is a leading authority and role
model on how to refire and reinvent oneself,
particularly after 50. Dr. Barnett says, “Retirement is
no time to slow down. It can be the best time to take
your dreams off the back burner and live them!” Invite
her on your show to offer practical strategies for
doing exactly that along with questions for self-
reflection. Dr. Cynthia Barnett is a nationally
recognized author, speaker, and coach. Her “refirement
message” has been featured in U.S. News and World
Report, local newspapers, and on TV shows. She is also
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.” Her new book is “I’m
Not Done Yet and You Shouldn’t Be Either.” Contact her
at (203) 807-3321; drcynthiabarnett@gmail.com

10/22/19 RTIR Newsletter: Halloween Nightmares, North vs. South, Slap Your Coworker Day!

October 22, 2019

01. The High Price of Trump’s Great Betrayal
02. Meghan’s Gut-Wrenching Interview
03. Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day is Tomorrow
04. It’s True: Rich Hold Exaggerated Belief They’re Better
05. Who Says You’re Dead?
06. Answers to Your Most Terrifying Ghost Questions
07. The True Story of a Daughter’s Possession and Exorcism
08. 9 Ways to Decrease Halloween’s Sugar Load
09. Halloween Can be a Nightmare for Pets
10. Immigrants’ Day is Monday: How They See the American Dream
11. Vampires are Real and You May Know One!
12. When You Want to Downsize but Your Spouse Doesn’t
13. How You See the World When You Don’t Like Yourself
14. It’s Northerners vs Southerners!
15. Bass Player’s Tips to Transform Toxic Office Culture
16. The Abuser Next Door: How Domestic Violence Affects All of Us
17. How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen
18. Beauty Pageants Have Evolved for the Better
19. One Trait that Leads to Unimaginable Success
20. Connect with Your Inner Cowgirl and Wrangle Your Best Life

1.==> The High Price of Trump’s Great Betrayal

Dr. Richard Haass says Donald Trump’s decision to
withdraw American forces from northern Syria and leave
the region’s Kurds vulnerable to neighboring Turkey’s
military incursion was a terrible one. “Trump’s
abandonment reinforced already existing doubts in the
region and around the world that the United States
remains a reliable ally,” he says. “The notion that the
US can safely turn its back on the world and still
thrive even as global order declines is seriously
misguided. Trump has repeatedly claimed that Syria is
not critical to America’s security, noting that it is
thousands of miles away. But Americans learned the hard
way on September 11, 2001, that distance is no
guarantee of safety. Similarly, infectious disease, the
effects of climate change, and efforts to subvert
elections do not stop at national borders.” Dr. Richard
Haass is a veteran diplomat, a prominent voice on
American foreign policy, and the president of the
Council on Foreign Relations, an independent,
nonpartisan membership organization, think tank,
publisher and educational institution. Contact him at
(212) 434-9540; president@cfr.org

2. ==> Meghan’s Gut-Wrenching Interview

A BBC special on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shows
Meghan holding back tears and acknowledging the
challenges she’s faced as a newlywed and mother in the
spotlight. Kara Alaimo finds the video gut-wrenching.
“It’s no surprise that Meghan is struggling. Our
society’s lack of concern for the well-being of new
moms is terribly disturbing — and it’s even worse for
her as a royal.” A new mother herself, Alaimo adds,
“Recovering from childbirth and caring for a baby is
enough of a challenge. But our society’s expectation
that new moms should cater to the rest of the world’s
every whim instead of tending to their own needs is a
cruel and dangerous form of misogyny.” Kara Alaimo,
Ph.D. is a former communicator at the United Nations
and in the Obama administration. A frequent media
guest, she is an associate professor at Hofstra
University and the author of “Pitch, Tweet, or Engage
on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations
and Strategic Communication.” Contact Kara Alaimo at
(516) 463-5208; Kara.S.Alaimo@hofstra.edu or
@KaraAlaimo

3. ==> Slap Your Annoying Coworker Day is Tomorrow

Your co-worker is at it again — yakking it up nonstop,
clipping her nails, popping her gum and sucking up to
the boss. Normally, you just grin and bear it but
tomorrow you have full permission to haul off and slap
her into next week because it is National Slap Your
Annoying Coworker Day. “Most of my clients say they
hate their job, but in reality, when we probe, it’s the
people at work they can’t stand! They actually feel
pretty good about the work they are doing!” says
Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. She’ll discuss how to deal with
difficult people (without slapping!) and how that can
lead to higher job and life satisfaction. Listeners
will learn how to test their own emotional intelligence
– which includes self-awareness, social awareness
(think social media), self-management and relationship
management—and discover how they contribute to the
office issues. Cochern, LCPC is a seasoned counselor
who works with clients to promote personal growth and
healthy relationship skills. “Alignment: Move from
Internal Chaos to Clarity” is her latest book. Contact
Jennifer Cochern at (208) 817-2870;
JCochern@rtirguests.com

4.==> It’s True: Rich Hold Exaggerated Belief They’re
Better

Greater wealth really can lead to inflation of the ego,
though sometimes unwittingly. A study by the American
Psychological Association found that people who view
themselves as members of a higher social class may have
exaggerated beliefs that they are more competent than
those in lower classes, even if they’re just as (or
more) capable. The researchers found that
overconfidence was often misinterpreted by others who
then believe the well-to-do person is more qualified
than they really are. Drs. Joseph Lao and Jason Young
can discuss what’s behind the elitist attitude, whether
people who believe they’re better than others exude
more confidence, and what happens when a wealthy person
feels poor and vice versa. Drs. Joseph Lau and Jason
Young are the authors of “Resistance to Belief Change.”
Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919)
377-1200.

5. ==> Who Says You’re Dead?

Who should get custody of an embryo created through IVF
when a couple divorces? Should an alcoholic in poor
health be forced to go to rehab? Can a pediatrician
refuse to see non-vaccinated clients? Or, when you or a
loved one is on life support, who says you’re dead?
Attending psychiatrist at Mount Sinai and celebrated
bioethicist Dr. Jacob M. Appel will consider these
bioethical questions with your audience when he asks
them to play doctor and decide what they would do if
confronted with the dilemma. He’ll then reveal what
decisions were actually made in the real-life cases on
which the scenarios are based. Dr. Appel’s new book is
“Who Says You’re Dead? Medical & Ethical Dilemmas for
the Curious & Concerned.” Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer
at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell);
johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

6. ==> Answers to Your Most Terrifying Ghost Questions

Dr. Susan Shumsky is a ghostbuster and perfect
Halloween guest who can tell you everything you ever
wanted to know about ghosts—but were too terrified to
ask. What really happens to souls after death? Is it
possible to communicate with the dead? How so? Why are
some homes, cars, offices and other places haunted?
What are the 11 types of people most susceptible to
possession? What are the 15 reasons why people become
ghosts? Dr. Shumsky is no fly-by-night author. She has
14 books in print and has been published by Simon &
Schuster. Open your phone lines for listeners with
haunted houses and Dr. Shumsky will send the ghosts
packing! Reach her at (917) 336-7184;
SShumsky@rtirguests.com

7. ==> The True Story of a Daughter’s Possession and
Exorcism

William Dorian discovered demonic possession is very
real when his 15-year old daughter tried to communicate
with the dead using a Ouija board. What began as an
innocent game eventually led to multiple evil entities
taking hold of the teen and tormenting the entire
family. Invite Dorian, author of “The Holy Water
Incident,” to share the extreme measures his family
took in the spiritual battle to save their daughter and
hear about the overwhelming trauma on the family’s
quiet life, how local religious authorities gave them a
cold shoulder and doctors’ only solution was
confinement in a psychiatric unit. William Dorian has
worked as a teacher, social worker, journalist, and
theater director. Contact Kat Sanborn at (651)
312-8452; KatS@Llewellyn.com

8. ==> 9 Ways to Decrease Halloween’s Sugar Load

9. ==> Halloween Can be a Nightmare for Pets

10. ==> Immigrants’ Day 10/28 – The American Dream
through an Immigrant’s Eyes

Imagine at 22 leaving your family and friends and
moving to another country with a language you don’t
speak fluently with only a duffel bag and an open heart
to start a new life with your soon-to-be-spouse. That’s
what Rosie J. Pova did when she came to the US from
Bulgaria. When all her papers got stolen in Las Vegas,
she found herself illegal and stuck. Fast forward a few
years, after the birth of her first child, she
rekindled her love for children’s books and started
chasing a crazy dream of becoming a children’s author.
It took 13 years to get three book contracts from a
publisher. Now she inspires both kids and adults to
dream big and persist. Her latest book, Sunday Rain,
will be released in summer 2020. Pova has been featured
on TV, radio, and in print. Contact her at (214)
563-1633 (TX); rosie.pova@yahoo.com

11. ==> Vampires are Real and You May Know One!

You can always recognize a vampire in TV shows, movies,
and novels, but a vampire is much harder to identify in
real life. Speaker and author Tom Schneider warns,
“Real-life vampires don’t have fangs or sleep in
coffins, but they can suck the life out of you!” Take
Tom and Lindy Schneider’s quiz and discover if you have
a real vampire or other destructive relationship in
your life AND what to do about it if you do!
Professional college advisors for more than 15 years,
the Schneiders have been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC,
FOX, the CW and Inside Edition. They are the authors of
“College Secrets of Highly Successful People.” Contact
Lindy Schneider at (602) 562-8669;
LSchneider@rtirguests.com

12. ==> When You Want to Downsize but Your Spouse
Doesn’t

13. ==> How You See the World When You Don’t Like
Yourself

Whether it’s the man in the White House or customers in
line at the grocery story, treating people with respect
and kindness appears to have gone the way of the rotary
phone, eight-track tapes and cursive handwriting.
What’s fueling this rise in rude, boorish behavior?
Joffre McClung believes it’s something very basic but
profound. “Self-love, or the lack of self- love,
determines not only how we see ourselves but how we
experience the world around us. It’s the prism through
which we see and define all things,” explains Joffre.
Listeners will hear how a lack of self-love manifests
and impacts our lives and learn simple ways to
encourage self-appreciation and gratitude. Joffre
McClung has appeared on dozens of radio and TV
programs. She’s a former media producer, independent
filmmaker, and the author of “The Heart of the Matter.”
Contact Joffre McClung at (917) 994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com

14. ==> It’s Northerners vs Southerners!

Even today, the big hair, big booted, Velveeta-eating
Southerners seem a world apart from the athleisure-
wearing, acai-bowl eating, self-actualization obsessed
Northerners. Suzanne Wexler, author of the upcoming
humorous memoir “Southern Grits for Northern Girls,”
will unite the country in laughter as she explains the
seven habits Southerners can teach Northerners. Suzanne
has lived in the North her whole life but visited her
Southern relatives from her maternal side often. She
knows what they get right—even if it took her years to
see! She says: “If there’s one thing North Americans
can use right now it’s a good laugh and a finer
appreciation of each other.” Suzanne is published in
the Huffington Post, National Post, Bust.com and her
work has been syndicated throughout Canada. She’s been
quoted in Goodhousekeeping.com and Reader’s Digest
magazine and provides commentary on TV and radio
throughout the U.S. and Canada. Contact her at (514)
704-0029; suzannawexler@hotmail.com

15. ==> Bass Player’s Tips to Transform Toxic Office
Culture

Think music and business have little in common?
Professional musician, culture change expert and
certified portfolio management professional, Gerald
Leonard may change your mind. Invite him on your show
to share the similarities between the two as he
identifies seven key principles for achieving the
balance, harmony and unified vision many companies lack
and reveals the most common mistakes companies make
with their culture. You’ll also learn how to make any
organization perform like a world-class orchestra to a
standing ovation from employees AND customers. Gerald
Leonard is president and CEO of Principles of
Execution, a Washington, D.C.-based Certified Minority
Business Enterprise and 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

16. ==> The Abuser Next Door: How Domestic Violence
Affects All of Us

17. ==> How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen

18. ==> Beauty Pageants Have Evolved for the Better

Beauty pageants traditionally were all about physical
appearances, and the participants were often portrayed
as vapid Barbie Dolls. But not anymore. “Accomplished
women are expected to be intelligent, skilled, poised
and attractive today which is reflected in media, and
even ‘beauty’ pageants,” says director/filmmaker and
author Kailin Gow. “Being strong is being beautiful.
This is being reflected in the Miss America Pageant’s
elimination of the swimsuit competition, transgender
pageants, the Miss Amazing Pageant for disabled women
and other, non-traditional celebrations of women that
go beyond focusing on mere physical beauty.” Kailin has
written hundreds of Young Adult books. She’s also a
director/filmmaker and the founder of Sparklesoup Inc.
She is also the author of “Raising a Strong Daughter:
What Fathers Should Know.” Contact Kailin at
KGow@rtirguests.com; (617) 582-2121.

19. ==> The One Trait that Leads to Unimaginable
Success

So you think you have to be brilliant, gifted and in
the right place at the right time in order to be wildly
successful in life? Kim Chestney says, “Not so!” She
says virtually everyone has the ability to attain goals
beyond their wildest imaginings thanks to the one
innate trait that all humans possess: Intuition!
“Intuition is the most important, yet least understood
faculty of human consciousness. Getting your ego out of
the way and developing your inner voice is a great
bull***t detector. It can also facilitate well-being
and growth in all aspects of your life.” Kim is an
international best-selling author and intuition expert
who founded the popular CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh,
Pa. Her new global online Intuition school,
IntuitionLab is up and running. Contact Kim at
KChestney@rtirguests.com; (412) 214-9502.

20. ==> Connect with Your Inner Cowgirl and Wrangle
Your Best Life

10/17/19 RTIR Newsletter: Whistleblowing, Gender Pay Gap, Compulsive Habits

October 17, 2019

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

01. Journalist Charles Glass: Syria vs Erdogan?
02. Post Presidential Debate: Winners and Losers
03. 34 Top Kid Drinks Deemed Unhealthy
04. Study: Passive Facebook Users More Depressed
05. Real Life Haunted House – Inside a Serial Killer’s Home
06. Why Are We Turned On by Terror?
07. Real Witch’s Brews – Fun, Halloween Drinks
08. Very Superstitious but Why?
09. Whistleblowing: Is it Always Ethical? (Or Truthful?)
10. A Solution to Football’s Concussion Problem
11. It’s Not Your Job You Hate, it’s Your Coworkers!
12. Ways the Gender Pay Gap Affects Everyone… Even Men
13. Just in Time for 2020 Political Paranoia: Conversation Crisis
14. Healing Emotional Pain in the #MeToo Era
15. Why People Are Dreaming about Donald Trump
16. Compulsive Habits – What’s Yours?
17. This Guest Helps Make Sense of the World’s Craziness
18. Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids – Without Driving Yourself Crazy
19. Benefits of 21st Century Meditation – You’ll Want to Know
20. Are You Tech Challenged? Host an ‘Appy Hour!’

1.==> Journalist Charles Glass: Syria vs Erdogan?

Invite noted journalist Charles Glass on your show to
share his perspective on what’s happening in Syria.
Glass has covered the Mideast for decades and says,
“The Syrian Kurds trusted the U.S. and are paying for
it, as Iraq’s Kurds did in 1975 and 1991. They kept
their lines open to Assad all along, so the new
alliance was their only option. It remains to be seen
whether Syria’s weaker, albeit battle experienced, army
is a match for Turkey’s much larger armed forces with
their NATO weapons and Russian air defense. Russia may
broker some arrangement to turn over large areas to
Assad while letting Erdogan hang onto his border
corridor.” Charles Glass was ABC News chief Middle East
correspondent from 1983–93, and has worked as a
correspondent for Newsweek and The Observer. His books
include “Syria Burning: A Short History of a
Catastrophe.” Contact him (currently in Italy) at
charlesglassbooks@gmail.com @charlesmglass

2. ==> Post Presidential Debate: Winners and Losers

Twelve Democratic presidential candidates took to the
debate stage Tuesday night—making it the biggest
primary debate in history. Some candidates needed to
make no mistakes. Others needed to stand out from the
pack to advance in a frequently diminishing field,
while a few of the hopefuls still struggled to get a
word in. Communication expert Paul Hellman will discuss
how the candidates did—both their content and their
presence— who took advantage of the opening seconds,
who was especially nimble on their feet, and
ultimately, who stood out. And he can share insights
about how anyone, even if not running for president,
can present themselves more effectively. Hellman’s
columns and advice have appeared in the New York Times,
Wall Street Journal, CNBC.com and on public radio’s
Marketplace and CNN’s Business Unusual. He is the
author of “You’ve Got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets
for a Distracted World.” Contact him at (508) 276-7013;
phellman@rtirguests.com

3. ==> 34 Top Kid Drinks Deemed Unhealthy

Americans spent $1.4 billion on the most popular brands
of children’s fruit drinks and flavored waters last
year. Yet according to nutritional guidelines, none of
the drinks were healthy. According to Children’s Drink
Facts 2019, a new report from the University of
Connecticut’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity,
US beverage companies spent $20.7 million to advertise
fun, fruity drinks with added sugars to families in
2018. Two-thirds of the 34 sweetened drinks analyzed in
the report contained no juice, yet images of fruit
appeared on 85% of the packages. Most drinks which did
contain juice capped the amount at 5%. “I know parents
want their children to be healthy, but the sweetened
drink market is just incredibly confusing,” says lead
author Jennifer Harris, principal investigator for the
three-year study funded by the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation. The report recommends manufacturers clearly
label all added sugars, including low-calorie
sweeteners, and display the percentage of juice on the
front of the drink package, where it is more likely to
be seen by consumers. It also suggests the FDA prohibit
the misleading use of fruit images on drinks with
little to no juice and require manufacturers to meet
the nutritional claims on their packaging. Contact
Kristin Messina at (860) 380-1282;
kristin.messina@uconn.edu

4.==> Study: Passive Facebook Users More Depressed

Most Facebook users are careful to only post pictures
that present themselves in the best light. Now, a new
study reveals how that impacts more passive users who
occasionally log on to see what their friends are up
to. According to German researchers, passive users log
on and only see friends and peers in glamorous and
happy settings. In comparison, it’s easy to feel like
everyone’s life is better than yours and be depressed.
Invite clinical forensic psychologist Dr. John Huber to
discuss 3 reasons people get depressed using social
media, whether there are health benefits to cyber-
socializing, and how to use social media as a
motivational tool to achieve bigger things. Dr. Huber
is chairman of the non-profit Mainstream Mental Health.
He’s appeared on over three hundred top tier radio
shows and thirty national television programs. He’s
also the host of Mainstream Mental Health Radio, heard
nationwide featuring interviews with top mental health
professionals. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516)
901-1103; (919) 377-1200.

5. ==> Real Life Haunted House – Inside a Serial Killer’s Home

Fox Hollow Farm is the infamous Indiana property where
Herb Baumeister is believed to have murdered at least
eleven men. Invite the farm’s current owner Robert
Graves and paranormal expert Richard Estep to discuss
the case and explore the paranormal encounters that
continue to this day. They’ll delve into the psyche of
the suspected murderer and the terrifying supernatural
activity that lingers, including chilling supernatural
evidence, from EVPs and psychic confirmations to first-
hand accounts of the disembodied hands and voices that
regularly manifest on the estate. Since learning of his
farm’s past, Robert Graves has devoted himself to
understanding the tragic events that took place there.
Richard Estep co-founded Boulder County Paranormal
Research Society. Together they’ve written The Horrors
of Fox Hollow Farm. Contact Kat Sanborn at (651)
312-8452; KatS@Llewellyn.com

6. ==> Why Are We Turned On by Terror?

Whether it’s a horror movie or a haunted house, there
are a lot of people who love being scared out of their
wits. What’s up with that? Is it normal? And what about
kids? How much is too much for a child? Myke Merrill,
D.Min., author of “Why Do People Act that Way? (And
What Can I Do About It?),” will explain why we get a
thrill from being spooked, whether it’s emotionally
healthy or not, and what parents should consider before
taking their kids to a scary movie or haunted
attraction. The author of 22 books and training
manuals, Dr. Myke was a panelist on the national
television show Ask the Pastor for 18 years. He has
traveled worldwide for training and educational
development in over 20 countries, and speaks or reads
eight languages. Contact Dr. Myke Merrill at (585)
615-6383; inquiries@drmyke.com

7. ==> Real Witch’s Brews – Fun, Halloween Drinks

Get out your cauldron and stir up some frighteningly
fun adult beverages this Halloween! Invite food and
wine expert Susy Shelby on your show and learn how to
serve up creepy concoctions like a Rosemary’s Baby,
Dark and Spooky, and a Pina Choulada. She’ll also share
simple advice for low-stress, no-fright entertaining
that’ll impress your guests, let you enjoy your own
party, and not spend the next day cleaning up! “Most
importantly, choose foods and snacks that don’t need
utensils and can be prepared ahead of time. Then set up
food and beverage stations so guests can help
themselves throughout the party.” A winemaker for more
than twenty years, Selby is an expert on food and wine
pairings. She’s the proprietor of Selby Winery. Contact
her at (707) 975-0988 (CA); selby@selbywinery.com

8. ==> Very Superstitious but Why?

Have you ever wondered why some hotels don’t have a
13th floor or why black cats are considered bad luck?
Or why we say “God bless you” when someone sneezes? And
how a broken mirror came to symbolize seven years of
bad times ahead? Or thought twice about opening an
umbrella in the house? All of these things are
superstitions, and they are powerful merely because we
believe them. Interview Wade Meadows who will share
some theories on why these superstitions have taken
root in popular culture and ways lives are sometimes
ruined because of them. Wade had the misfortune of
being born on a Friday the 13th to a mother who had
triskaidekaphobia, the name given to people who fear
the number 13. He spent many years being told that he
was cursed at birth but has managed to overcome that
false belief. He is the author of “Letters from the
Ashes” and “Ashes Forged into Manhood.” Contact him at
(225) 224-8697; WMeadows@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Whistleblowing: Is it Always Ethical? (Or Truthful?)

What does it take to be a whistleblower? How do you
know when to blow? In today’s world of grey – where
right and wrong can appear blurry and the truth becomes
subjective – what does it mean to be ‘ethical’ in
business and in life? Interview John Smith – an
ordinary guy who unwittingly got caught up in the
1980’s S&L crisis and found out the hard way that you
don’t have to commit a crime to be convicted of one.
“At the beginning of the FBI task force investigation,
I gave them truth and honesty. I never lied about
anything. Truth and integrity would eventually be my
way up and out. They chose me over all other
defendants, suspects and lawyers. They relied on my
ethics and integrity. In the end this saved me.” John
Smith is a speaker and author of “Embracing the Abyss”
which chronicles his true story of unknowingly becoming
a part of a fraud scandal and receiving a presidential
pardon. Contact Smith at (214) 216-2199;
JSmith@rtirguests.com

10. ==> A Solution to Football’s Concussion Problem

11. ==> It’s Not Your Job You Hate, it’s Your Coworkers!

A Gallup Poll says that up to 85% of people in the US
hate their jobs. But is that really true? “Most of my
clients say they hate their job, but in reality, when
we probe, it’s the people at work they can’t stand!
They actually feel pretty good about the work they are
doing!” says Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. October is
National Emotional Intelligence Month and a great time
to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence and
how dealing with difficult people at work (and at home)
could be the key to higher job and life satisfaction.
Learn how to test emotional intelligence – which
includes self-awareness, social awareness (think social
media), self-management and relationship management—and
then sit back for what may be some surprising results!
Cochern, LCPC is a seasoned counselor who works with
clients to promote personal growth and healthy
relationship skills. “Alignment: Move from Internal
Chaos to Clarity” is her latest book. Contact Jennifer
Cochern at (208) 817-2870; JCochern@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Ways the Gender Pay Gap Affects Everyone… Even Men

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

13. ==> Just in Time for 2020 Political Paranoia: Conversation Crisis

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 (speed and availability) over true
connection – individual to individual – face to face,”
says Ivan Obolensky. 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 to find
out what your audience needs to know now 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 an author and a true Renaissance man in
his own right. He is the author of “Eye of the Moon.”
Contact Ivan Obolensky at (818) 495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Healing Emotional Pain in the #MeToo Era

The #MeToo movement has unearthed all kinds of painful
memories of sexual abuse, but what are the victims to
do once they’re faced with such raw and difficult
emotion again? Invite author, speaker, and personal
transformation expert Arnoux Goran to reveal how to
help victims fully and permanently recover from sexual
abuse, even if it happened for many years or through
many generations in their family. 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.” Ask him: Is
it really possible to escape the emotional scars of
sexual abuse? What are some of your most dramatic
stories of helping victims heal? Contact Arnoux Goran
at (878) 203-8231 (CA); AGoran@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Why People Are Dreaming about Donald Trump

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

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

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

17. ==> This Guest Helps Make Sense of the World’s Craziness

Many of us are on edge waiting for the next shoe to
drop as the world continues to make less sense and seem
so random. But could it be that human behavior’s
apparent new low could be just what we need to reach a
new high? Sankarshan Das believes this is so. This Hare
Krishna guru will tell your audience that the time is
right for abandoning the erroneous principles that lead
us to believe we exist only to feed our bellies and our
material and sexual selves. He’ll talk about the real
purpose of our lives, how to live anxiety-free and the
role karma plays in such tragic events as mass
shootings. 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 “A Hippie Becomes a Happy.” Contact him
at (512) 835-8400; sda@backtohome.com

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

News alert! Children are not small adults. They don’t
think or act like adults. They’re not supposed to. So,
as parents, don’t drive yourself bonkers trying to make
that happen. Rather, as parents responsible for guiding
youth towards becoming adults, let’s first help them
become happy, responsible, and emotionally healthy
children (especially as the new school year begins). So
says Paul Bernabei, author of “Top 20 Parents” and four
other books on human development. Interview Paul to
discover practical and essential strategies for
managing the challenges of the parenting journey. He’ll
help countless appreciative moms and dads understand
what’s going on inside themselves to better develop the
potential within their children. Invite call-in
questions and parenting insights/concerns to explore.
Contact Paul Bernabei at 651-362-9128;
pbernabei@rtirguests.com

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

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

20. ==> Are You Tech Challenged? Host an ‘Appy Hour!’

Technology has changed so rapidly and infiltrated so
much of our daily lives that many people feel
overwhelmed and confused by it all, especially older
folks. So acclaimed product design expert Lorraine
Justice suggests hosting an “appy hour” party, during
which people can teach each other how to use tech
products and services. “A lot of people are intimidated
by technology, and technology has caused people to
become more alienated,” she says. “Friends and family
members can bring their phones to these gatherings and
share their knowledge. It also brings younger and older
people together.” Lorraine will share tips for hosting
gatherings, and reveal fascinating new tech products
coming onto the market in the future. A TED presenter
and international keynote speaker, she’s the author of
“The Future of Design, Global Product Innovation in a
Complex World.” Contact Lorraine at
ljustice@rtirguests.com; (585) 206-8823.

10/15/19 RTIR Newsletter: North vs South, Road Trippin, Sugar Overload

October 15, 2019

01. Explainer: Who’s Who in Northern Syria?
02. American Eyewitness: Afghanistan During Soviet Occupation
03. WOW Women of Wrestling
04. Best Haunted Attractions in US
05. Answers to Your Most Terrifying Ghost Questions
06. Revelations of an Undertaker’s Daughter
07. 9 Ways to Decrease Halloween’s Sugar Load
08. Where Our Most Common Superstitions Come from
09. Mark the 7th Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy
10. Last Minute Road Trip: Go Ahead, Be a Peeper!
11. Secret Money Hiding in Your Insurance Policy
12. Why Do Our Best Students Feel Stupid?
13. Bye-Bye Birdies
14. It’s Northerners vs Southerners!
15. Is Food One of Our Best Weapons Against Cancer?
16. How to Start a ‘Gentleman’s Club’ for Dad-less Boys
17. How to Parent without Punishment
18. Develop Your Inner Bull***t Detector!
19. How the World Gets Better When You Love Yourself
20. Hey Boys, We Buzz. Get Over it

1.==> Explainer: Who’s Who in Northern Syria?

With Turkey’s latest military offensive, we need a
rundown of the different actors and interests in the
region. Invite Lindsay Maizland to help break it down
for your listeners—from Kurdish, Turkish and US forces
to Syrian rebels and the Syrian government, the Islamic
State, and civilians. Lindsay Maizland writes about
Asia for CFR.org. Before joining CFR, she covered
breaking news for TEGNA’s central digital team and
reported on world news for Vox. She holds a BA in
international relations and journalism from American
University. Contact her at @LindsayMaizland or (212)
434-9888; communications@cfr.org

2. ==> American Eyewitness: Life in Afghanistan During
Soviet Occupation

3. ==> WOW Women of Wrestling

Do your listeners love women’s wrestling? From the
outrageous names to the carefully curated back stories,
these ladies are quite the characters—in and out of the
ring. This Saturday, Psycho Sister Fury, accompanied by
Razor and Mezmeriah, will go up against Princess
Aussie, Siren the Voodoo Doll and Holidead on WOW Women
of Wrestling. Invite WOW creators Jeanie Buss and David
McLane on your show along with wrestling star Razor and
get a sneak peek at what’s coming up this Saturday and
the rest of the season. WOW is the leading women’s
professional wrestling organization. The show airs
Saturday nights on AXS TV. Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer
at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell);
johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

4. ==> Best Haunted Attractions in US

5. ==> Answers to Your Most Terrifying Ghost Questions

Dr. Susan Shumsky is a ghostbuster and perfect
Halloween guest who can tell you everything you ever
wanted to know about ghosts—but were too terrified to
ask. For example, what really happens to souls after
death? Is it possible to communicate with the dead? How
so? Why are some homes, cars, offices and other places
haunted? What are the 11 types of people most
susceptible to possession? What are the 15 reasons why
people become ghosts? Dr. Shumsky is no fly-by-night
author. She has 14 books in print and has been
published by Simon & Schuster. Open your phone lines
for listeners with haunted houses and Dr. Shumsky will
send the ghosts packing! Reach her at 917-336-7184;
SShumsky@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Great Halloween Show: Revelations of an
Undertaker’s Daughter

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

7. ==> 9 Ways to Decrease Halloween’s Sugar Load

8. ==> Where Our Most Common Superstitions Come from

9. ==> Mark the 7th Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy

10. ==> Last Minute Road Trip: Go Ahead, Be a Peeper!

Hurry up!! The leaves are popping right now across much
of the nation and it’s the perfect time for a road trip
to take in nature’s beauty. Jenni Raney Edwards, author
of “Bumping Down Highways: From Boardrooms to Back
Roads in an RV,” will share the most glorious fall
foliage drives across the country and explain why
autumn is one of the best times for a road trip. A
successful businesswoman and entrepreneur, Jenni fell
in love with the open road while on a cross-country
drive in her SUV. She sold everything and hit the
highway to see the country full-time. She’ll share the
best places to stay and see in an RV and reveal the
biggest challenges — and misconceptions — about
RVing. Jenni is also the founder of Norsk Tiny Houses
and designed and built the first LEED Certified Tiny
House on Wheels in the world. Contact her at (904)
234-2891; jenni@bumpingdownhighways.com

11. ==> Secret Money Hiding in Your Insurance Policy

Many people today live paycheck to paycheck, in fear
that an accident or life-threatening illness could wipe
out whatever savings they have and create a financial
crisis they’re unable to overcome. Invite David
Kottler, aka the Insurance Doctor, to explain a little-
known secret that could turn an unneeded life insurance
policy into some much-needed cash! Listeners will learn
how to auction off a policy and get up to 75% of their
death benefits to pay medical bills, get out of debt,
or give to a non-profit or charity! David Kottler
combines his legal and business experience with a
passion for philanthropy. His book “The Best Kept Money
Secret in Your Insurance Policy” details everything
your audience needs to know about how to get an
insurance policy working for them! Contact David
Kottler at (216) 532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Why Do Our Best Students Feel Stupid?

Students feel dumb when they cram for a test on
Thursday, get an A on Friday and forget it all by
Monday. Students feel smart when they remember and even
smarter when they use new, remembered knowledge to
solve problems in unique ways. Smart schools have
processes in place that make the “Cram Plan”
impossible. “Who has the most control over education?
The answer might surprise you… but almost everyone I
talk to agrees with my answer!” says Lee Jenkins,
educator, administrator and author. According to Lee,
it’s easier than you think to solve the educational
dilemma in this country… by getting rid of cramming,
once and for all! Lee shows your audience how! Lee
Jenkins is the author of “How to Create a Perfect
School,” foreword by Jack Canfield. He’s been an
educator and administrator in public schools and
universities. Contact Jenkins at (484) 306-8784;
LJenkins@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Bye-Bye Birdies

14. ==> It’s Northerners vs Southerners!

15. ==> Is Food One of Our Best Weapons Against Cancer?

We don’t typically think of food as medicine, but
according to physician Ed Dodge, food is enormously
important as one of our best available weapons against
cancer as well as other chronic diseases such as type 2
diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Invite Dr. Dodge
to tell your audience why certain nutrient-rich,
cancer-fighting foods are so underutilized and how to
start easily working them into your diet. His latest
book is “Family: A Family Doc’s Memoir of Life in
Africa and the US.” Ask him: Which foods are the best
cancer-fighting weapons? What evidence is there that
these foods are effective? Are there foods that should
be avoided because they help cancer grow? Contact Ed
Dodge at (484) 259-9887 (TX); edodge@rtirguests.com

16. ==> How to Start a ‘Gentleman’s Club’ for Dad-less
Boys

As the divorced father of two sons, Pastor Eric
Hawthorne knows the struggles that young boys who grow
up without dads face. “A lot of boys don’t know how to
become men due to that lack of role models. We need
programs through which men can help them to learn
manhood. It will impact society for the long haul and
keep boys out of trouble.” The program the Gentleman’s
Club launched by South Carolina elementary school
teacher Raymond Nelson is one great example. Such
programs help to install boys with confidence, self-
respect and respect for others. Pastor Eric can share
how to mentor young fatherless boys to help them to
become great men. 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 Eric at EHawthorne@rtirguests.com;
(214) 225-0769.

17. ==> How to Parent without Punishment

18. ==> Develop Your Inner Bull***t Detector!

Fake news. False social media propaganda. Government
officials and leaders who lie, lie, lie. No wonder
modern people feel so anxious, angry and disconnected
from reality. Author Kim Chestney has the simple yet
powerful solution: Intuition! “Intuition is the most
important, yet least understood faculty of human
consciousness.” Kim says. “Getting your ego out of the
way and developing your inner voice is a great bull***t
detector. It can also facilitate well-being and growth
in all aspects of your life.” Virtually every
successful person including Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos,
Oprah Winfrey and more also possesses this trait. Kim
is an international best-selling author and intuition
expert who founded the popular CREATE! Festival in
Pittsburgh, Pa. and the global online Intuition school,
IntuitionLab. Contact Kim at KChestney@rtirguests.com;
412-214-9502

19. ==> How the World Gets Better When You Love
Yourself

20. ==> Hey Boys, We Buzz. Get Over it

Katherine Webster believes whether you have a regular
partner or not, there are benefits to having a ‘secret’
sex life that’s yours alone… wink, wink. Buzz, buzz.
But why does it make guys so jittery? “Maybe buzzing is
the last feminist tool in the arsenal. Something at
once bewilders and threatens the average Joe,” says
Katherine. “But sometimes a woman needs to take matters
into her own hands, in and out of bed.” Hear what men
get wrong about women and sex toys, the benefits of
buzzing, and why women need to get out of their comfort
zones. Katherine is a designer and the author “Becoming
Madam Widow,” about creating a new life after the
sudden death of her husband and business partner.
Contact Katherine Webster at KWebster@rtirguests.com;
(416) 921-2084.

10/10/19 RTIR Newsletter: NBA and China, Medical Spending, Burning Rainforest

October 10, 2019

01. US is Escalating Chaos and Helping ISIS
02. The NBA Should Call China’s Bluff
03. Taxes On Rich Have Plummeted
04. Study Finds Huge Waste in Medical Spending: It’s Way Worse
05. RV Road Trip: Spectacular Fall Foliage Drives
06. Why Are We Turned On by Terror?
07. Halloween Can be a Nightmare for Pets
08. Vampires are Real and You May Know One!
09. Immigrants’ Day 10/28 – The American Dream through an Immigrant’s Eyes
10. How the Sexual Revolution Led to Identity Politics
11. Just in Time for 2020 Political Paranoia: Conversation Crisis
12. How the Burning Rainforest is Killing the Entire Planet
13. Why America Needs a Robust African Foreign Policy
14. It’s Not Just Billionaires – The Hidden World of Sex Trafficking
15. Is Your Smart Home Spying on You?
16. Why People Tune You Out (and What to Do About It)
17. Flu Season’s Here – Simple Immune System Boosters
18. Time for a Fall Friendship Cleanse
19. Whatever Happened to the Hare Krishnas?
20. Bass Player’s Tips Transform Toxic Office Culture

1.==> US is Escalating Chaos and Helping ISIS

There are reports that Turkey’s military operation in
Syria has begun, just days after Donald Trump’s
suddenly removed US troops from the country. Director
of the American Kurdish Information Network Kani Xulam
says, “One word describes President Trump’s decision to
withdraw from Syria. Perhaps he loves and thrives on
chaos, which will be its upshot. [Turkish leader Recep]
Erdogan, alas, watched Islamic State grow into a threat
to the Middle East and the world. Kurds and their Arab
allies waged an existential war to rid the world of
this menace. Instead of thanking the Kurds and their
allies, we are now going to witness their slaughter in
the hands of the Turkish army. It is a disaster in the
making with ramifications for the world.” A native of
Kurdistan, Kani Xulam is a commentator on the history
and politics of Kurdistan, and advocates for the right
of the Kurdish people to self-determination. Contact
him at kani@kurdistan.org @akininfo

2. ==> The NBA Should Call China’s Bluff

What Beijing wants in its standoff with the NBA is the
one concession the league has been unwilling to make:
an apology. Adam Minter says the NBA should stand its
ground. While sponsors have left over the controversy,
Minter says hundreds of millions of Chinese watched the
league’s games last year and they’re not going to
abandon it. “If the government cuts off access to games
via official channels, China’s rabid hoops fans won’t
suddenly shift to the CBA. Instead, they’d use common
technical workarounds to evade the block and continue
watching – likely in resentful defiance. The good news
for the NBA, and its millions of Chinese fans, is that
the government understands this risk, and is unlikely
to take it. The NBA may feel like it has the weak hand
in this matchup. But if this game drags on, the
advantage will belong to the player with the crowd
behind it.” Adam Minter is a Bloomberg Opinion writer
and the author of “Junkyard Planet: Travels in the
Billion-Dollar Trash Trade” and the upcoming
“Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale.”
Contact him at aminter@bloomberg.net; @AdamMinter or
Sara Mercurio at (310) 822-4536;
sara.mercurio@bloomsbury.com

3. ==> Taxes On Rich Have Plummeted

In a soon-to-be released book and reported in the New
York Times this week, economists Emmanuel Saez and
Gabriel Zucman highlight the glaring inequality of
America’s tax system showing, among other things, that
last year the 400 richest Americans paid a lower total
tax rate — spanning federal, state and local taxes —
than any other income group. Economist John Miller
isn’t surprised. “In 1950 the wealthiest 400 families
paid out 70 percent of their income in taxes, 47
percent in 1980, and just 23 percent in 2018,” he says.
“Nor have the cuts produced their promised effect of
spurring economic growth. “Economic growth rates slowed
from a rate of 4 percent a year during the 1960s, to 3
percent a year during the 1980s, and then stagnated
after the 1990s. Since 2000 the economy has grown more
slowly than during any of the five decades from 1950 to
2000, inequality has soared, and the economy has done
less and less to improve the lot of most people.” John
Miller is professor of economics at Wheaton College in
Norton, Mass. He is a longtime contributor to Dollars &
Sense magazine, and co-author with Arthur MacEwan of
“Economic Change, Economic Collapse.” Contact him at
jmiller@wheatonma.edu, @dollars_sense

4.==> Study Finds Huge Waste in Medical Spending: It’s Way Worse

An eye-opening new JAMA report finds that a quarter of
total U.S. health care spending — between $760 and $935
billion every year — is waste. The study, led by
William Shrank, Humana’s chief medical officer, found
system-wide bloat, but Deane Waldman, MD, MBA, says the
actual waste is closer to 50 percent. “In 2018, the
U.S. spent $3.6 trillion just on healthcare, nearly the
same amount as the entire GDP of Germany. And nearly
half of that went NOT to doctors to pay for care, but
to administrators to manage the miles of red tape
involving government regulations!” Invite Dr. Deane on
your show and learn why Washington can’t – and won’t –
fix the healthcare problem, why your doctor is often
forced to give you the wrong medicine, and how we can
get the government out of the doctor’ chair. Dr. Deane
was a practicing pediatric cardiologist for thirty-
seven years and chief of pediatric cardiology at three
major medical institutions. He’s currently a
distinguished senior fellow in healthcare policy at
Texas Public Policy Foundation. “Curing the Cancer in
U.S. Healthcare: StatesCare and Market-Based Medicine”
is his latest book. Contact Dr. Deane Waldman at (505)
255-2999; (505) 269-2776 or dw@deanewaldman.com

5. ==> RV Road Trip: Spectacular Fall Foliage Drives

It’s prime leaf peeping season across the nation and
the perfect time for a road trip to take in nature’s
fall spectacle of colors. Jenni Raney Edwards, author
of “Bumping Down Highways: From Boardrooms to Back
Roads in an RV,” can share the most glorious fall
foliage drives across the country right now, and
explain why autumn is one of the best times for a road
trip. Jenni fell in love with the open road while on a
cross-country drive in her SUV. She came home, sold
everything and traded her successful career for a life
on the road exploring the country full-time. Hear the
best places to stay and see in an RV and the biggest
challenges — and misconceptions — about RVing. A
successful business professional and entrepreneur,
Jenni Raney Edwards is the founder of Norsk Tiny
Houses. She designed and built the first LEED Certified
Tiny House on Wheels. Contact her at (904) 234-2891;
jenni@bumpingdownhighways.com

6. ==> Why Are We Turned On by Terror?

7. ==> Halloween Can be a Nightmare for Pets

8. ==> Vampires are Real and You May Know One!

9. ==> Immigrants’ Day 10/28 – The American Dream through an Immigrant’s Eyes

10. ==> How the Sexual Revolution Led to Identity Politics

We live in a very polarized time where people have
divided themselves into ideological tribes. And while
many speculate on how this has occurred, Mary Eberstadt
believes the rise of identity politics is a direct
result of the collapse of the family. In her new book,
“Primal Screams: How the Sexual Revolution Created
Identity Politics,” Eberstadt claims that with the
decline of the family, generations of people have been
set adrift and lack a firm sense of who they are. To
fill the void, according to the author, they shape
their identity according to their membership in a
politicized group. She says their constant fury is a
primal scream for the familial root system of which
they have been deprived. Eberstadt is an essayist,
novelist, and the author of several books. She is also
senior research fellow at the Faith & Reason Institute.
Contact her at (202) 289-8775; info@frinstitute.org

11. ==> Just in Time for 2020 Political Paranoia: Conversation Crisis

12. ==> How the Burning Rainforest is Killing the Entire Planet

As the world watches in horror, Brazil’s Amazon
Rainforest continues to burn at an unprecedented rate,
and the situation is a lot graver than most people
realize. “The Amazon is the planet’s lungs, producing
20 percent of the oxygen in the earth’s atmosphere,”
says environmental engineer and author Yasmin Davar.
“The fires have immediate impacts on the destruction of
habitat for animals, indigenous people’s homes and the
amount of greenhouse gases produced, which contributes
to a global temperature rise. This in turn leads to
extreme weather events like droughts. Brazilian
president Jair Bolsonaro, whose policies have led to
this disaster, is operating under the outdated beliefs
that the earth is separate to us and exists for us to
destroy as we please, and that the only way to thrive
economically is to exploit the environment.” Yasmin
holds a Master of International Studies in Peace and
Conflict Resolution and is the author of “Our Peaceful
Planet: Healing Ourselves and the World for a
Sustainable Future.” Contact Yasmin at
YDavar@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Why America Needs a Robust African Foreign Policy

Americans have sent millions of dollars to help people
in Africa over the decades, yet the conditions faced by
many there aren’t improving. According to UNICEF, by
2050, Africa will be home to 35% of all adolescents in
the world. A poorly educated, disenfranchised young
population is a perfect recruiting ground for those who
perpetrate evil in our world. Most of the nations of
Sub-Saharan Africa have very poor, or at best, subpar
healthcare systems. Eventually, this situation poses a
serious threat to all mankind. Is foreign aid really
the solution? Invite author, speaker, and neurosurgeon
Dr. Sylvanus Ayeni, to reveal some surprising plausible
solutions. As the president of Pan Africa Children
Advocacy Watch, Inc., he envisions the path forward for
these nations. His new book “Rescue Thyself: Change in
Sub-Saharan Africa Must Come from Within” reveals what
many in the West don’t understand about the root causes
of Sub-Saharan Africa’s plight and the necessary steps
to improve the situation. Contact Sylvanus Ayeni at
(301) 812-4579 (MD); SAyeni@rtirguests.com

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

Billionaire Jeffrey will never stand trial for the
heinous crimes he’s accused of, but the case did shine
a light on the prevalence of human trafficking and how
it often goes undetected and unpunished according to
Raleigh Sadler, a Christian reverend and founder of the
human trafficking awareness group Let My People Go. He
says the situation is complicated, and insidious.
“Human trafficking is far more prevalent than the
general public realizes, and it can affect virtually
any community.” Raleigh says awareness is part of the
problem, along with inaccurate information. “Currently,
most who are trafficked come through legal points of
entry,” he reveals. “As we focus on those illegally
crossing the border, we miss the reality that many who
are undocumented and already in the U.S. are potential
targets of would-be traffickers.” Raleigh Sadler is the
author of “Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking.”
Contact him at RSadler@rtirguests.com; (917) 341-6758.

15. ==> Is Your Smart Home Spying on You?

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

16. ==> Why People Tune You Out (and What to Do About It)

When you talk, do others really pay attention?
Probably not, warns communication expert Paul Hellman.
Whether you’re presenting to a large audience, meeting
one-on-one, talking on the phone, or even sending an
email, people’s attention spans have almost vanished.
So you’ve got to engage others fast, before they tune
you out … maybe forever. Hellman will reveal specific
tactics to get heard in a noisy world, with deft
examples from the news and from clients he has worked
with. Hellman’s columns and advice have appeared in the
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC.com and on
public radio’s Marketplace and CNN’s Business Unusual.
He is the author of “You’ve Got 8 Seconds:
Communication Secrets for a Distracted World” (AMACOM).
Contact him at (508) 276-7013; phellman@rtirguests.com

17. ==> Flu Season’s Here – Simple Immune System Boosters

As the weather gets colder and people spend more time
indoors the likelihood of getting sick with a cold or
the flu rises. Fortunately, there are steps you can
take to boost your immune system. Nathalie Beauchamp,
D.C., IFMCP, has identified seven simple tips that can
make a difference in the health of entire families. The
most important one; cutting down on sugar. “Sugar can
depress the immune system by reducing the ability of
white blood cells to kill germs by up to 40%, from
anywhere between 30 minutes to five hours after
ingestion,” she says, adding that drinking alcohol has
a similar effect on immunity. Dr. Nathalie, an Ottawa-
based doctor of chiropractic and certified functional
medicine practitioner with the Institute of Functional
Medicine, has owned the Santé Chiropractic and Wellness
Centre, in Ottawa, for 23 years. She is also a public
speaker and a TV and radio personality. Her latest book
is “Hack Your Health Habits: Simple Action-Driven,
Natural Health Solutions for People On the Go!” Contact
her at (613) 852-1770;
drnathalie@drnathaliebeauchamp.com

18. ==> Time for a Fall Friendship Cleanse

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

19. ==> Whatever Happened to the Hare Krishnas?

If you are a certain age, you may recall the incense-
wafting, tambourine-shaking, donation-seeking, shaven-
headed Hare Krishna followers who used to congregate at
airports and other high-traffic spots. If you do, you
may be surprised to find out what they have been up to
these many decades later; for example, did you know
that Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is
a Hare Krishna? Whether his appearance on your program
is a blast from your past or something entirely new,
Sankarshan Das can offer a primer about who the Hare
Krishnas are today, what they believe, and insights
into what it has been like to live a monastic life and
be a leader in the movement. Sankarshan Das is also a
musician and his mission is promoting peace and
kindness. He’s the author of the upcoming book “A
Hippie Becomes a Happy.” Contact him at (512) 835-8400;
sda@backtohome.com

20. ==> Bass Player’s Tips Transform Toxic Office Culture

Think music and business have little in common?
Professional musician, culture change expert and
certified portfolio management professional Gerald
Leonard may change your mind. Invite him on your show
to share the similarities between the two as he
identifies seven key principles for achieving the
balance, harmony and unified vision many companies
lack. He’ll reveal the most common mistakes companies
make with their culture and explain how to make any
organization perform like a world-class orchestra and
receive a standing ovation from employees AND
customers. Gerald Leonard is president and CEO of
Principles of Execution, a Washington, D.C.-based
Certified Minority Business Enterprise and 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

10/8/19 RTIR Newsletter: Ending Domestic Violence, Spooky Spirits, Christmas Music

October 7, 2019

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

[fname] — Ending Domestic Violence, Spooky Spirits,
Christmas Music

01. Tick, Tock: The Middle East Powder Keg
02. What’s Happened to Rudy Giuliani? Nothing!
03. Why Bernie’s Heart Attack Matters
04. Controversial Documentary: The Trayvon Martin Hoax
05. Business is BOOming: Best Haunted Houses in America
06. Spooky Spirits: Ghoulishly Good Halloween Cocktails
07. Obama-Era Loophole Shutting U.S. Students Out of Jobs
08. Do You Hate Your Job? (or just the people you work with?)
09. Bass Player’s Tips Transform Toxic Office Culture
10. How to Parent without Punishment
11. ‘Go Purple’ in October to End Domestic Violence
12. Do Certain Foods Feed Cancer?
13. The Antidote to Negativity and Anger: Self-Hypnosis
14. It’s Northerners vs. Southerners!
15. How Medical Bullying Could Affect Your Health Care
16. Hey Boys, We Buzz. Get Over it
17. Boomer Lifestyle Expert: Live Happier with Less
18. Over 50? Dream Bigger, Be Bolder
19. What’s Your Compulsive Habit?
20. Too Early for Christmas Music? No Way!

1.==> Tick, Tock: The Middle East Powder Keg

Former White House Middle East Coordinator Robert
Malley says that conditions for an all-out war in the
Middle East are riper than at any time in recent memory
and he’s urging U.S. policymakers to ask the right
questions before it’s too late. “The debate about the
extent to which the United States should distance
itself from the region and reduce its military
footprint is important but somewhat beside the point,”
he says. “The more consequential question, therefore,
is what kind of Middle East the United States will
remain engaged in or disengaged from.” Mallet adds,
“Recently, some Gulf states—the UAE chief among
them—have taken tentative steps to reach out to Iran in
an effort to reduce tensions. They saw the growing
risks of the regional crisis spinning out of control
and recognized its potential costs. Washington should,
too, before it is too late.” Robert Malley is president
and CEO of the International Crisis Group. Contact him
at media@crisisgroup.org or call +32 (0) 2 536 00 70.

2. ==> What’s Happened to Rudy Giuliani? Nothing!

3. ==> Why Bernie’s Heart Attack Matters

At 78, Bernie Sanders is the oldest candidate running
for president, but not by that much. Joe Biden is 76.
Donald Trump isn’t a young man either, at 73, but long-
time Sanders supporter Jay Parini says his recent heart
attack has become a political problem — for him and the
Democrats. “It may not be possible for Bernie to
continue pushing himself in the way he’d have to push
himself to be nominated and to beat Donald Trump,” says
Parini. “And beating Trump has become a national
emergency.” Parini hopes Sanders has the wisdom to
accept that he’s already won. “His arguments are now
central planks in the Democratic debates, and there is
a vast progressive movement that he has fathered,” he
says. Parini hopes Sanders’ gets well and continues his
work for many years, “But, it may be time for Bernie to
say, with nobility and generosity: ‘I now support
Elizabeth Warren. She is a warrior for good, and she’s
in better health than I am. Together we can make
America truly great in ways previously unimaginable.’”
Jay Parini is a poet and novelist who teaches at
Middlebury College. Contact him at
parini@middlebury.edu

4.==> Controversial Documentary: The Trayvon Martin Hoax

The shooting of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent trial
of George Zimmerman was a defining, dividing moment for
the nation. Now a new documentary and book by Joel
Gilbert claims a key witness in the case committed
fraud in her testimony, throwing the entire trial into
question. “The Trayvon Hoax: Unmasking the Witness
Fraud that Divided America” is based on 750-pages of
phone records, forensic analysis and DNA testing.
Invite Gilbert to detail an extensive hoax, how he
tracked down Trayvon’s real girlfriend (who he was on
the phone with in his final moments), and why he
believes the case was ground zero for the downward
spiral of race relations in the U.S. Joel Gilbert is
president of Highway 61 Entertainment and a political
commentator and foreign policy analyst. He’s produced
numerous documentary feature films on various subjects
including politicians and music icons. Contact
Catherine deHaan at (561)750-9800, ext. 2330;
catherine@transmediagroup.com or Adrienne Mazzone at
amazzone@transmediagroup.com; (561) 908-1683 (Text
after 6pm EST)

5. ==> Business is BOOming: Best Haunted Houses in America

6. ==> Spooky Spirits: Ghoulishly Good Halloween Cocktails

Get out your cauldron for some Halloween adult
beverages when you invite food and wine expert Susy
Shelby on your show to serve up creepy concoctions like
a Rosemary’s Baby, Dark and Spooky, and a Pina
Choulada. She’ll also share simple advice for low-
stress, no-fright entertaining that’ll impress your
guests, let you enjoy your own party, and not spend the
next day cleaning up! “Most importantly, choose foods
and snacks that don’t need utensils and can be prepared
ahead of time. Then set up food and beverage stations
so guests can help themselves throughout the party.” A
winemaker for more than twenty years, Selby is an
expert on food and wine pairings. She’s the proprietor
of Selby Winery. Contact her at (707) 975-0988 (CA);
selby@selbywinery.com

7. ==> Obama-Era Loophole Shutting U.S. Students Out of Jobs

8. ==> October is Emotional Intelligence Month
Do You Hate Your Job? (or just the people you work with?)

A Gallup Poll says that up to 85% of people in the US
hate their jobs. But is that really true? “Most of my
clients say they hate their job, but in reality, when
we probe, it’s the people at work they can’t stand!
They actually feel pretty good about the work they are
doing!” says Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. “If people could
learn to deal with those difficult office mates, job
satisfaction would go up exponentially!” Interview
Jennifer learn the importance of emotional intelligence
and how dealing with difficult people at work (and at
home) could be the key to higher job and life
satisfaction. Think your officemate is the problem?
Jennifer says it could very well be YOU! Learn how to
test emotional intelligence – which includes self-
awareness, social awareness (think social media!),
self-management and relationship management—and then
sit back for what may be some surprising results!
Jennifer Cochern, LCPC is a seasoned counselor who
works with clients to promote personal growth and
healthy relationship skills. “Alignment: Move from
Internal Chaos to Clarity” is her latest book. Contact
Jennifer Cochern at (208) 817-2870;
JCochern@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Bass Player’s Tips Transform Toxic Office Culture

10. ==> How to Parent without Punishment

11. ==> ‘Go Purple’ in October to End Domestic Violence

Domestic violence doesn’t just affect victims and their
families. According to domestic violence awareness
advocate Curt Lindsley, “It tears at the very fabric of
entire communities. It can impact a company’s bottom
line due to lost productivity, can cause long-term
health problems in victims, can spill over to schools
and workplaces, and involve innumerable police man
hours.” Curt is the founder of the nonprofit domestic
violence awareness group Go Purple USA, sponsor of Go
Purple Awareness Day, and the co-founder of the
Covington Domestic Violence Task Force. He’ll share
ways everyone can help and support the cause by
sponsoring awareness events such as Go Purple Day,
Purple Light Nights, educational programs and advocacy
outreach to help shine a light on the issue. Contact
Curt at Clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256) 213-1092.

12. ==> Do Certain Foods Feed Cancer?

When Anthony Randle’s wife, Jessica, was diagnosed with
stage four breast cancer, her doctors told her she
could eat whatever she wanted while undergoing
aggressive treatments. But after conducting exhaustive
research, he discovered that certain foods actually
feed cancer. “Doctors will tell patients not to smoke
or drink, but nothing about sugar,” he says. “I learned
that sugar actually feeds cancer. I also saw chemo
patients eating fast food and popsicles. I thought,
‘Wow, this is so wrong!’” After eliminating sugar and
other unhealthy foods from her diet, Jessica sailed
through chemo with virtually no side effects. He shares
his poignant experiences in “The True Story of a
Husband, A Best Friend and Care Giver: The Struggle
Within,” and will reveal how he and his wife made it
through this traumatic experience healthier and happier
than ever. Contact Anthony at ARandle@rtirguests.com;
(702) 533-6667.

13. ==> The Antidote to Negativity and Anger: Self-Hypnosis

Achieving a positive mindset amid everything happening
today is no easy task. For some, it may even seem
impossible, but Mary Battaglia says there is a tool
that can help clear the mind, get unstuck and become
hopeful again. Battaglia, a certified clinical hypnosis
practitioner and sound practitioner, helps people
reduce stress, heal, clear blocks and tap into their
unlimited potential using self-hypnosis. She’ll explain
what hypnosis is and isn’t and share ways your
listeners can use hypnosis to reduce the amount of
anger they feel and overcome negative voices in their
heads. Battaglia has been featured on Fox News. Her
hypnosis tips are broadcast on Conversations with Joan,
a show heard on AM-970: The Answer and iHeartRadio.
“Transformation Through Hypnosis: Relax, Clear Your
Mind & Step into Your Power” is her latest book.
Contact Mary Battaglia at (833) 732-2333;
marybethpeace@gmail.com

14. ==> It’s Northerners vs. Southerners!

15. ==> How Medical Bullying Could Affect Your Health Care

Medical professionals are supposed to save lives not
ruin them. But according to Sharon Bahrych (pronounced
Bear-rich), a 30-year-career physician assistant,
medicine has a dirty little secret: bullying is
commonplace and counterproductive to patient safety.
Nurses bully other nurses, physician assistants, and
medical residents are bullied by their attending
physicians, and people in the profession are strongly
advised to put up with physical assaults, verbal abuse,
intimidation and more. Whistleblowing gets people
fired. Sharon, who plans a TEDx talk on the subject,
can share some of the incidents of bullying that have
happened to her. She can also discuss ways the medical
culture is slowly changing for the better and five
things that can be done to accelerate that process.
Sharon is a physician’s assistant who trained at Baylor
College of Medicine. She has a master’s in public
health from the University of Texas School of Public
Health. Contact her at (720) 669-8098;
SBahrych@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Hey Boys, We Buzz. Get Over it

17. ==> Boomer Lifestyle Expert: Live Happier with Less

Rita Wilkins, “The Downsizing Designer,” spent her
career helping to design thousands of corporate and
residential interiors. Yet her biggest epiphany came
when she visited her son Kevin in Senegal where he was
serving in the Peace Corps. There, 8,000 miles away
from her beautiful much too large home, Wilkins
observed people who were very happy with few
possessions. The experience led to a downsizing journey
giving away 95% of her belongings and moving from a
5,000 square feet home to an 867 square-foot apartment.
Wilkins learned that living with less allowed her to
live more fully. “That yearlong journey was one of the
most challenging, most revealing and most rewarding
years of my life. During the process of decluttering
and downsizing my home, I discovered the real me that
was hiding underneath all of that beautiful stuff.”
She’ll discuss the roller-coaster of emotions that
accompanies downsizing, how to stop assigning meaning
to “stuff,” and how owning fewer things makes room for
what matters most. Wilkins has been featured on WHYY,
Sirius-XM and in USA Today and other publications. For
over 35 years, she has designed thousands of interiors
including corporate penthouses and C-suites, Supreme
Court Justice Chambers and thousands of homes.
“Downsize Your Life is her first book.” Contact Rita
Wilkins at (302) 354-0972;
rwilkins@designservicesltd.com

18. ==> Over 50? Dream Bigger, Be Bolder

19. ==> What’s Your Compulsive Habit?

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

20. ==> Too Early for Christmas Music? No Way!

10/3/19 RTIR Newsletter: Electoral College, Common Superstitions, Treating vs Curing Illnesses

October 3, 2019

01. Trump/Ukraine Scandal Fallout
02. Whistleblowing: Is it Always Ethical? (Or Truthful?)
03. Is it Time to Get Rid of the Electoral College?
04. 5 Reasons Tom Brady is Overrated
05. A Solution to Football’s Concussion Problem?
06. Breaking: DC Swamp Poised to Let Big Tech Kill Diversity
07. Why America Needs a Robust African Foreign Policy
08. Disney Voice-Over Artist Sees Dead People
09. Where Are Most Common Superstitions Come from
10. Develop Your Inner Bull***t Detector!
11. How the World Gets Better When You Love Yourself
12. Consumer Alert: Hidden Cash in Your Insurance Policy
13. What Your Dr. Isn’t Telling You: Treating VS Curing Illness
14. Is a Happy Childhood Only a Myth?
15. Domestic Violence Awareness Month
16. Former Prof. Shares Shocking Truths about College
17. How to Start a ‘Gentleman’s Club’ for Dad-less Boys
18. Healing Emotional Pain in the #MeToo Era
19. How Far Would You Go to Promote Your Spouse’s Legacy?
20. Woodstock-Era Singer-Songwriter on World Peace Mission

1.==> Trump/Ukraine Scandal Fallout

For an interesting discussion on the whistleblower story invite co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect Robert Kuttner on your show. He can discuss whether the scandal will derail Joe Biden’s campaign for the White House, the other Democratic presidential candidates and how much longer the “progressive non-aggression pact” will hold, and what impeachment means to the country and what progressives should be looking for in the process. Robert Kuttner is a former columnist for BusinessWeek, the Washington Post, and the Boston Globe. He is the author of twelve books including “The Stakes: 2020 and the Survival of American Democracy. He currently holds the Ida and Meyer Kirstein Chair at Brandeis University. Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

2. ==> Whistleblowing: Is it Always Ethical? (Or Truthful?)

What does it take to be a whistleblower? How do you know when to blow? In today’s world of grey – where right and wrong can appear blurry and the truth becomes subjective – what does it mean to be ‘ethical’ in business and in life? Interview John Smith – an ordinary guy who unwittingly got caught up in the 1980’s S&L crisis and found out the hard way that you don’t have to commit a crime to be convicted of one. “At the beginning of the FBI task force investigation, I gave them truth and honesty. I never lied about anything. Truth and integrity would eventually be my way up and out. They chose me over all other defendants, suspects and lawyers. They relied on my ethics and integrity. In the end this saved me.” John Smith is a speaker and author of “Embracing the Abyss” which chronicles his true story of unknowingly becoming a part of a fraud scandal and receiving a presidential pardon. Contact Smith at (214) 216-2199; JSmith@rtirguests.com

3. ==> Is it Time to Get Rid of the Electoral College?

As we enter another election cycle, the debate begins again over the Electoral College and whether it still serves a purpose in American politics. Historian and constitutional attorney Tara Ross has debated the merits of the much-maligned Electoral College and the National Popular Vote movement on stages across the U.S. Invite her to explain what the Electoral College does, how it began and why we still need it. The author of numerous books, Tara’s work has been published by many news outlets, including the National Law Journal, USA Today, the Washington Examiner, FoxNews.com, and The Washington Times. Her most recent book is “Why We Need the Electoral College.” Contact Jason Jones at jason@jonesliterary.com

4.==> 5 Reasons Tom Brady is Overrated

Sports columnists and talk radio hosts have been throwing around the term ‘G.O.A.T” (greatest of all time) when referring to Tom Brady, but Larry Taunton argues that the Patriots’ quarterback is overrated. “Best passer? Best athlete? The most skilled person to ever play that position? When you listen to the arguments, it becomes clear that almost no one believes he’s any of those things. No, it usually boils down to the fact that Brady has six Super Bowl rings. The implication is that those with rings are better than those without rings, and he who has the most rings is the G.O.A.T. It’s a simple and tempting measurement of greatness. But by that logic, Trent Dilfer was better than Dan Marino, and Brad Johnson was better than Jim Kelly. Does anyone really believe that?” Larry will share five reasons Brady is overrated and why he might better deserve the nickname L.O.T.R., rather than G.O.A.T. Larry Alex Taunton is the executive director of the Fixed Point Foundation and freelance columnist contributing to USA Today, First Things, The Atlantic, CNN, and The American Spectator. Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

5. ==> A Solution to Football’s Concussion Problem?

NFL, college and high school football are under attack. All because of the high risk of concussions and the resulting health consequences. But 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 (TBI’s) more easily and quickly? Interview Paul Wand, MD, PA, to hear about the “Wand Protocol” that could do all that and more. He, along with other private practitioners, have created ways to diagnosis and treat concussions which if put into place could save the NFL, as well as other sports where concussions happen on a regular basis. Dr. Paul Wand has been a medical doctor for 35 years specializing in the field of Neurology and is the author of “The Concussion Cure: 3 Proven Methods to Heal Your Brain.” Contact him at (954) 743-5380; PWand@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Breaking News: DC Swamp Poised to Let Big Tech Kill Diversity

Americans remain unaware of the current battle in Washington, D.C., being waged by Big Tech and India that would eliminate diversity in American employment-based immigration and reward the very country monopolizing immigration to the U.S. with the majority of employment-based visas for the next decade or more. This week, Senators Mike Lee and Kamala Harris are attempting to push legislation through the Senate again that would make it impossible for the best and the brightest from any other country to legally immigrate to the U.S. for employment. For an eye-opening look at this breaking story, interview Hilarie Gamm, a national authority on the topic whose grassroots nonpartisan American Workers Coalition is pushing back against Bill S386. She can discuss why Cuban lobbyist Leon Fresco is working hard to shut out Latino’s from emigrating to the U.S. and whether President Trump will stick with his Buy American-Hire American credo or sign S386 if it is passed into law. A media favorite who recently appeared on Coast to Coast and Breitbart News Tonight, Gamm is the author of Amazon Best Seller: “Billions Lost: The American Tech Crisis and The Road Map to Change.” A respected tech veteran, working mother and patriot, she is successfully pushing labor/immigration issues into the 2020 election narrative through her continued efforts in D.C. Contact her at (203) 571-3819; hgamm@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Why America Needs a Robust African Foreign Policy

Americans have sent millions of dollars to help people in Africa over the decades, yet the conditions faced by many there aren’t improving. According to UNICEF, by 2050, Africa will be home to 35% of all adolescents in the world. A poorly educated, disenfranchised young population is a perfect recruiting ground for those who perpetrate evil in our world. Most of the nations of Sub-Saharan Africa have very poor, or at best, subpar healthcare systems. Eventually, this situation poses a serious threat to all mankind. Is foreign aid really the solution? Invite author, speaker, and neurosurgeon Dr. Sylvanus Ayeni, to reveal some surprising plausible solutions. As the president of Pan Africa Children Advocacy Watch, Inc., he envisions the path forward for these nations. His new book “Rescue Thyself: Change in Sub-Saharan Africa Must Come from Within” reveals what many in the West don’t understand about the root causes of Sub-Saharan Africa’s plight and the necessary steps to improve the situation. Contact Sylvanus Ayeni at (301) 812-4579 (MD); SAyeni@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Disney Voice-Over Artist Sees Dead People

Your listeners will recognize Jarrad Hewett’s voice the moment he opens his mouth. He’s recorded over two thousand TV and radio commercials and has been heard on virtually every major network in America. But it’s what he SEES – not says – that is his true gift. AKA the Badass Psychic, Jarrad sees dead people AND the energy in and around everyone. Jarrad will discuss his early psychic experiences and the strange encounter with an older woman that made him realize that what he saw as a heavy burden and something broken and wrong with him, was actually a gift that he could use to help others. Jarrad Hewett is one of the most recognized voices on the Disney channel, CMT, and HGTV, where he narrates the show Tiny Houses, Big Living. His natural abilities allow him to see and transmute all forms of energy. He specializes in visionary teaching and remote healing energy work and has written several best-selling books including “Love, Life, God: The Journey of Creation” and his latest, “The Answer is Energy.” Contact Harlan Boll at (626) 296-3757; h.boll@dcpublicity.com

9. ==> Where Are Most Common Superstitions Come from

Have you ever wondered why some hotels don’t have a 13th floor or why black cats are considered bad luck? Or why we say “God bless you” when someone sneezes? And how a broken mirror came to symbolize seven years of bad times ahead? Or thought twice about opening an umbrella in the house? All of these things are superstitions, and they are powerful merely because we believe them. Interview Wade Meadows who will share some theories on why these superstitions have taken root in popular culture and ways lives are sometimes ruined because of them. Wade had the misfortune of being born on a Friday the 13th to a mother who had triskaidekaphobia, the name given to people who fear the number 13. He spent many years being told that he was cursed at birth but has managed to overcome that false belief. He is the author of “Letters from the Ashes” and “Ashes Forged into Manhood.” Contact him at (225) 224-8697; WMeadows@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Develop Your Inner Bull***t Detector!

Fake news. False social media propaganda. Government officials and leaders who lie, lie, lie. No wonder modern people feel so anxious, angry and disconnected from reality. Author Kim Chestney has the simple yet powerful solution: Intuition! “Intuition is the most important, yet least understood faculty of human consciousness.” Kim says. “Getting your ego out of the way and developing your inner voice is a great bull***t detector. It can also facilitate well-being and growth in all aspects of your life.” Virtually every successful person including Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey and more also possesses this trait. Kim is an international best-selling author and intuition expert who founded the popular CREATE! Festival in Pittsburgh, Pa. and the global online Intuition school, IntuitionLab. Contact Kim at KChestney@rtirguests.com; 412-214-9502

11. ==> How the World Gets Better When You Love Yourself

Whether it’s the man in the White House or customers in line at the grocery story, treating people with respect and kindness appears to have gone the way of the rotary phone, eight-track tapes and cursive handwriting. What’s fueling this rise in rude, boorish behavior? Joffre McClung believes it’s something very basic but profound. “Self-love, or the lack of self- love, determines not only how we see ourselves but how we experience the world around us. It’s the prism through which we see and define all things,” explains Joffre. Listeners will hear how a lack of self-love manifests and impacts our lives and learn simple ways to encourage self-appreciation and gratitude. Joffre McClung has appeared on dozens of radio and TV programs. She’s a former media producer, independent filmmaker, and the author of “The Heart of the Matter.” Contact Joffre McClung at (917) 994-0225 (TX); JMcClung@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Consumer Alert: Hidden Cash in Your Insurance Policy

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 dollars 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! Interview David Kottler, the Insurance Doctor, who will explain all that as well as why the Transamerica COI Settlement is a big WIN for insurance companies and a big LOSS for policy holders. Listeners will learn what’s going on with the settlement, what it means to the average policy holder and what they can do to protect themselves from insurance companies that are illegally raising their mortality costs. David combines his legal and business experience with a passion for philanthropy. His book is “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance Policy.” Contact David Kottler at (216) 532-1221; DKottler@rtirguests.com?

13. ==> What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You: Treating VS Curing Illness

Sometimes conventional medicine just doesn’t work. Whether they have a chronic illness, auto-immune disease or cancer, millions of people struggle to simply manage their symptoms let alone cure the illness. But Reena Jadhav says it’s possible to reverse every disease… if you take back control of your health and your body. A successful tech entrepreneur, Reena spent years fighting colon cancer and a misdiagnosed auto-immune illness. Now symptom-free and healthier than ever, she shares the science behind the New Health Pyramid she created during what became her 15 month healing process. Reena is the author of several books and the creator of HealthBootcamp.com, an online resource featuring cutting-edge information from top doctors as well as podcasts, health news and other tools and support to help people take control of their disease and become healthy. Contact Reena Jadhav at (650) 309-1005; RJadhav@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Is a Happy Childhood Only a Myth?

When you talk to people, it becomes apparent that many folks grew up in dysfunctional families. In fact, you may wonder whether people who say they had a happy childhood are actually telling the truth to you—and themselves. Anne Andrew, Ph.D., an author, former school principal, and parenting coach, says that all of us have suffered family traumas while growing up that have affected us more than we may realize. Invite Anne on your program to explain the six steps anyone can use to put that trauma behind them and to be grateful for who they are today as the result of living through those events. She is the author of “What They Don’t Teach in Prenatal Class: The Key to Raising Trouble-Free Kids and Teens.” Contact her at (604) 263-8751 (home) and (604) 720-2776 (mobile); info@anneandrew.com

15. ==> Domestic Violence Awareness Month

One in four women and one in seven men in the United States have experienced severe physical violence in their relationships, statistics that paint a picture of just how common domestic violence is. Dellia Evans, O.D., knows the issues associated with abusive relationships only too well having been married to a man who abused her for nearly 20 years. She’ll discuss how men and women can overcome their need for approval that keeps them captive in destructive relationships and
why some women don’t realize they’re being emotionally abused. She’ll also share a quiz to determine if your relationship qualifies as abusive. Dr. Evans is an optometrist and the author of “Heart Vision: How to See Your Path Forward When You’re in a Dark Place.” Contact her at (884)798-9898; visible@drdellia.com

16. ==> Former Prof. Shares Shocking Truths about College

During the 11 years Glen Dunzweiler spent as a college professor, he learned some profound truths. To his astonishment, he discovered that many students had no idea what they would do with their degrees or how they would pay off their student debt. They were going to school merely because people told them they needed to and because universities are highly skilled at marketing themselves. 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. He can answer such questions as what should be taught in every class that isn’t and should parents refuse to allow their children to take certain majors. 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 Glen at (702) 703-2219; GDunzweiler@rtirguests.com

17. ==> How to Start a ‘Gentleman’s Club’ for Dad-less Boys

As the divorced father of two sons, Pastor Eric Hawthorne knows the struggles that young boys who grow up without dads face. “A lot of boys don’t know how to become men due to that lack of role models. We need programs through which men can help them to learn manhood. It will impact society for the long haul and keep boys out of trouble.” The program the Gentleman’s Club launched by South Carolina elementary school teacher Raymond Nelson is one great example. Such programs help to install boys with confidence, self-respect and respect for others. Pastor Eric can share how to mentor young fatherless boys to help them to become great men. 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 Eric at EHawthorne@rtirguests.com; (214) 225-0769.

18. ==> Healing Emotional Pain in the #MeToo Era

The #MeToo movement has unearthed all kinds of painful memories of sexual abuse, but what are the victims to do once they’re faced with such raw and difficult emotion again? Invite author, speaker, and personal transformation expert Arnoux Goran to reveal how to help victims fully and permanently recover from sexual abuse, even if it happened for many years or through many generations in their family. 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.” Ask him: Is it really possible to escape the emotional scars of sexual abuse? What are some of your most dramatic stories of helping victims heal? Contact Arnoux Goran at (878) 203-8231 (CA); AGoran@rtirguests.com

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

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

20. ==> This Woodstock-Era Singer-Songwriter on a World Peace Mission

When a Woodstock-era singer-songwriter who shared the stage with the Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead discovers the formula by which the entire earth planet can live in perfect peace and Barack Obama praises the song in which he presents this formula, he is most definitely worth a listen. His name is Sankarshan Das and he circles the globe twice a year to enlighten his audiences through speaking and singing how they can awaken perfect peace within themselves and be instrumental in bringing a peace revolution to our greatly troubled planet. He’s the author of the upcoming book “A Hippie Becomes a Happy.” Contact him at (512) 835-8400: sd@turnontheworld.com

10/1/19 RTIR Newsletter: Whistleblowers in America, E-Cig Ban, Christmas Music in October

October 1, 2019

01. The History of Whistleblowers in America
02. How the Sexual Revolution Led to Identity Politics
03. Vaping Update: Will E-Cig Bans Prevent Illness?
04. Bahamas Post-Dorian Recovery
05. Great Halloween Show: Interview an Undertaker’s Daughter
06. Keeping Congress Accountable
07. China’s Hidden Danger to the U.S. Economy
08. Just in Time for 2020 Political Paranoia: Conversation Crisis
09. 7 Steps to Keep Your Immunity Strong this Flu Season
10. How to Dump Your Negative Parents, Friends and Family
11. Is Food One of Our Best Weapons Against Cancer?
12. Boomer Lifestyle Expert: How to Live Happier with Less
13. She Inspires People over 50 to Dream Bigger
14. Too Early for Christmas Music? No Way!
15. Lady Rancher: How Women Can Wrangle Fulfilling Lives
16. Six-Word System to Build Your Network (FAST!)
17. Do A Show On How Love Conquers All
18. Are You a Stressed Mess? This M.D. Has the Cure
19. This M.D. Can Cure Opioid Addiction without Drugs
20. Can Anyone Learn to be Happy?

1.==> The History of Whistleblowers in America

Middlebury College Professor Dr. Allison Stanger has
analyzed a range of whistleblowing episodes from
corrupt Revolutionary War commodore Esek Hopkins (whose
dismissal led to the first whistleblower protection law
in 1778) to Edward Snowden to the dishonesty of Donald
Trump, and she believes whistleblowing is essential to
American democracy’s wellbeing. Invite the author of
“Whistleblowers: Honesty in America from Washington to
Trump” to discuss how changing technology and
increasing militarization make exposing misconduct more
difficult to do and more personally costly for those
who do it, but why American freedom, especially today,
depends on it. Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703)
646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or
Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

2. ==> How the Sexual Revolution Led to Identity
Politics

3. ==> Vaping Update: Will E-Cig Bans Prevent Illness?

The furor over vaping reached a crescendo last week
with two congressional hearings, hundreds of new cases
of a mysterious lung disease, upheaval at e-cigarette
maker Juul and canceled merger plans between Big
Tobacco companies Altria and Philip Morris
International. Invite Scott D. Ballin to discuss the
issues involving vaping. Ballin has spent more than 40
years involved in issues related to tobacco and public
health. He can discuss the current vaping crisis,
whether banning e-cigarettes will prevent more people
from getting sick, and whether government regulation of
the vaping industry is needed. Ballin has worked on a
spectrum of tobacco and nicotine issues ranging from
labeling reforms on cigarettes and smokeless tobacco
products to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
regulation of tobacco. Contact Mark Goldman at (516)
639-0988 (Text/Call); Markgoldman73@gmail.com

4.==> Bahamas Post-Dorian Recovery

Hurricane Dorian walloped the island of Grand Bahama
earlier this month with such force that residents there
still have a hard time grasping what they witnessed.
Invite Huffington Post environmental reporter Chris
D’Angelo to describe how residents are doing in the
aftermath and how they survived. After making landfall
Sept. 1 on the nearby Abaco Islands, the storm ? the
most powerful on record in the Bahamas ? stalled over
Grand Bahama for 30 hours leaving 70 percent of Grand
Bahama, where 50,000 people live, under water. He says
residents have described the storm as a monster, and
different from the many that have impacted the island
in recent decades. Chris D’Angelo is an environment
reporter at HuffPost, based in Washington, D.C. Contact
him at (314) 580-0191, chris.dangelo@huffpost.com or
@c_m_dangelo

5. ==> Great Halloween Show: Revelations of an
Undertaker’s Daughter

6. ==> Keeping Congress Accountable

Congress has a lot on its plate, but will anything get
done? Leadership expert Mark Lewis doubts it. “The
reason Congress can’t get anything done is because of
the label on each one of their backs. I frequently ask
people what political party they’re affiliated with and
no one wants to answer the question because they’re
immediately labeled and put in a box. Any thinking
outside of that box is ostracized; if a Democrat or a
Republican even thinks about crossing the line and
agreeing with a concept by the other side they’re
viewed as a traitor.” Lewis has created a grass roots
campaign and the American Accountability Pledge based
on the premise of serving others, being kind, and
showing gratitude. He says his goal is to get every
member of Congress to sign-on, though currently, he’s
finding it difficult to get any commitments. Mark Lewis
is a business consultant, corporate growth expert and
president of Communique LLC. He’s the author of “Give a
Damn: The Ticket to Cultural Change.” Contact him at
(504) 905-4646; mlewis@communiquellc.com or
mlewis@giveadamnbook.com

7. ==> China’s Hidden Danger to the U.S. Economy

One of the biggest threats the Chinese pose to the U.S.
economy is through energy production. As Pat Cunnane
will explain, while U.S. energy production has been
hovering at 4 trillion kilowatts for years, the Chinese
have been building energy ahead of demand and in five
years could hit 10 trillion kilowatts. This is
significant, he says, because energy is money. He can
talk about what the U.S. can do to solve the climate
change problem while having unlimited carbon-free
energy and continuing to boast super wealth. Ask him:
Can you explain why you believe your patented
hydropower process will be a game-changer for the U.S.
economy? How can we solve the U.S.-Chinese trade
deficit problem? Cunnane is the author of “The Physics
to Economics Model.” An experienced talk show guest, he
has been a corporate asset manager for more than 30
years and recently presented on the Chinese energy
topic at Kent State University. Contact him at (440)
666-5871; thephysicstoeconomicscorp@gmail.com

8. ==> Just in Time for 2020 Political Paranoia:
Conversation Crisis

9. ==> 7 Steps to Keep Your Immunity Strong this Cold &
Flu Season

10. ==> How to Dump Your Negative Parents, Friends and
Family

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

11. ==> Is Food One of Our Best Weapons Against Cancer?

12. ==> Boomer Lifestyle Expert: How to Live Happier
with Less

13. ==> She Inspires People over 50 to Dream Bigger

14. ==> Too Early for Christmas Music? No Way!

15. ==> Lady Rancher: How Women Can Wrangle Fulfilling
Lives

Like many women over 40, Sandra Matheson found herself
at a daunting crossroads. She was divorced, unable to
continue her career as a veterinarian due to work-
related chemical sensitivities and stuck with a money-
losing farm. But she managed to turn lemons into
lemonade by focusing on rebuilding her farm, which
became a metaphor for her life. “Just as a farmer grows
crops, you can make the choice to grow your dreams
after 40,” she says. “The main focus has to be on
silencing your ‘inner critic.’ Growing your life will
take some work. However, the fruits of that harvest are
well worth it. ” Sandra is a co-host of Cowgirl Camps,
which teach women about farming and ranching. She is
also the author of “Thrive After 40? How to Seize the
Life of Your Dreams!” Contact Sandra at
smatheson@rtirguests.com; (360) 325-4221.

16. ==> Six-Word System to Build Your Network (FAST!)

Did you know there was one word that both George W.
Bush and Bill Clinton used that was key to being
elected President of the United States? Tom and Lindy
Schneider say it’s hard to learn, but easy to use and
they’ll tell you how. They’ll also share two words that
are most effective when least expected (and led to
Lindy going from fired to hired in 24 hours and being
featured on national TV), AND the three words that
Warren Buffet requires anyone he mentors to know. The
Schneiders says these six words, when used together,
will give you a system to accelerate your connections
with others, both personally and professionally. Tom
and Lindy uncovered this six-word system when
interviewing hundreds of successful business people and
entrepreneurs for their book “College Secrets of Highly
Successful People.” Tom and Lindy Schneider are
speakers and authors who have been featured on ABC,
CBS, NBC, Fox, the CW and Inside Edition. Contact Lindy
Schneider at (602) 562-8669; LSchneider@rtirguests.com

17. ==> Do A Show On How Love Conquers All

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

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

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

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

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

20. ==> Can Anyone Learn to be Happy?

Are some people just naturally unhappy or can anyone
learn to be more joyful? Jim Ryan believes—and his long
career attests—that happiness and joy are like muscles
that can be strengthened. Invite this upbeat expert on
your program to share the eight characteristics of
happy people that anyone can learn to incorporate into
their lives. He’ll also reveal how to avoid the traps
we fall into that lead to unhappiness—including
worrying about what other people think of us. Jim is
the author of “Simple Happiness, 52 Easy Ways to
Lighten Up” and a frequent media guest who gives
workshops on happiness all over the country, even
prisons. Ask him: Can other people really spoil our
happiness? What first steps should someone take if they
want to be happier? Can pessimists turn into optimists?
Contact Jim Ryan at (631) 203-8441;
JRyan@rtirguests.com