01. The New Era of Drone Warfare Takes Root in Iran
02. Are We Quietly Moving Toward a Military Draft?
03. Spring Employment Outlook
04. TSA Lines, REAL ID; Spring Travel Trouble
05. Craig Castaldo: The Real Radioman
06. How Global Uncertainty Is Driving Economic Anxiety 
07. What ‘News Fatigue’ Does to Your Brain
08. NYC’s Mayor and Islamophobia 
09. Inside Today’s High-Profile Court Cases: Is Justice for Sale?
10. Telling Women to ‘Lean In’ Failed. What Really Works
11. Is There a Way to Repair Slavery’s Lasting Wounds?
12. Reduce Test Anxiety by Changing How Kids Think
13. How to Rewrite Your Story 
14. The Biggest Myths About Healing
15. How to Use Your Body as a Gateway to Higher Consciousness


1. ==> The New Era of Drone Warfare Takes Root in Iran

There are a lot more drones on battlefields today, but not the ones you remember from the global war on terrorism. Michael Horowitz says the world is seeing the spread of a new form of warfare. “The primary lesson of the Ukraine war has been that the world has entered an age of precise mass: an era in which states and nonstate actors, great power competitors, and minor powers alike will be able to field low-cost precision weapons and sensors at scale, at both short and long ranges.” He adds, “Precise mass continues to provide new and expanding options to less powerful states such as Iran—just as it has to Ukraine—but it could do the same for the most powerful countries in the world if they make the needed investments. Every military needs to take this seriously, especially the United States.” Michael C. Horowitz is a senior fellow for technology and innovation at the Council of Foreign Relations and director of Perry World House at the University of Pennsylvania. Contact him at (215) 573-5744; mhorowitz@cfr.org

2. ==> Are We Quietly Moving Toward a Military Draft?

A recently passed federal law seeks to step up preparations for and readiness to activate a military draft. The new law, set to take effect at the end of December, authorizes the federal Selective Service System (SSS) to begin using automated involuntary registration to increase the number of individuals currently listed in the agency’s database of potential draftees. Invite anti-draft activist Edward Hasbrouck to talk about the implications of the automation and why he and other groups are opposed. Hasbrouck just wrote the piece “As U.S. Military Threats and Actions Escalate, Coalition Calls for Ending Preparations for a Military Draft” for AntiWar.com. Late last year he wrote “Congress Quietly Moves U.S. Closer to Military Draft” for Responsible Statecraft. He maintains the Resisters.info website and publishes the “Resistance News” newsletter. He was imprisoned in 1983-1984 for organizing resistance to draft registration. Contact Edward Hasbrouck at edward@hasbrouck.org

3. ==> Looking for a Job? Spring Employment Outlook

Job cuts were down in February, but employers have also put the brakes on hiring plans. So, whether you’re looking for work or you’re worried about a layoff, it’s not the best of environments. Invite workplace expert John Challenger to discuss the current employment picture. He says, “February’s dip is a nice reprieve from the elevated job cut plans to start the year. But with U.S. involvement in a growing war in Iran, the end of Q1 may bring more layoff plans as companies tighten belts amid uncertainty and higher costs.” He’ll explain which industries are cutting most and why, and share strategies for those looking for work right now. John Challenger is chief revenue officer at Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a global outplacement and executive coaching firm. Contact Coleen Madden Blumenfeld at (312) 422-5074; (314) 807-1568 (cell) or colleenmadden@challengergray.com

4. ==> TSA Lines, REAL ID; Spring Travel Trouble

Between TSA slowdowns and the implementation of REAL ID, Spring Break travel is proving to be more difficult this year. Airlines are anticipating a record-breaking number of travelers from now through April and many Americans are unprepared for new travel rules and delays. Michael Vater, ‘The Travelling Lawyer’, will explain what you’ll need to satisfy the new REAL ID requirements and warns that failing to have the proper paperwork could cost you $45 or even result in you being denied boarding. He can also discuss how the partial government shutdown is affecting travel programs like TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry. Michael Vater is managing partner of the Ticktin Law Group. Contact Adrienne Mazzone at (561) 908-1683; amazzone@transmediagroup.com  

5. ==> Craig Castaldo: The Real Radioman

Craig Castaldo, better known as Radioman, is the subject of a new unscripted YouTube series that offers an unfiltered look at one of New York City’s most recognizable and beloved film personalities. “Craig Castaldo: The Real Radioman” chronicles the extraordinary life of Radioman — a man who went from years of vagrancy, alcoholism, and mental illness to becoming an unlikely fixture of the entertainment industry, with more than 300 cameos in major motion pictures and friendships that span Hollywood’s biggest names. Known for his signature boombox worn proudly around his neck, Radioman has become a symbol of perseverance, authenticity, and old-school movie magic. Available now for interviews, Craig Castaldo is opening up about his journey — from surviving the streets of New York to finding purpose, community, and recognition through film. Contact Sean@TheBrand.Partners 

6. ==> How Global Uncertainty Is Driving Economic Anxiety 

Global conflict, inflation headlines, shifting alliances, and nonstop market volatility are leaving Americans uneasy about their financial future. Economist Mitch Francis explains why today’s uncertainty feels different and why economic anxiety is becoming a defining stressor of 2026. He’ll discuss how fear-driven headlines influence spending, investing, and decision-making, often in ways that quietly undermine long-term stability. Francis also breaks down what actually matters amid the noise, helping listeners separate signal from panic and regain a sense of control. He’s a smart, grounded voice to help audiences process economic fear without political spin. Mitch Francis is an economist and systems strategist who studies how global forces, policy decisions, and human behavior shape financial outcomes. Contact him at (424) 380-4561; mfrancis@rtiguests.com

7. ==> What ‘News Fatigue’ Does to Your Brain

War coverage, geopolitical threats, and constant crisis alerts are taking a psychological toll on all of us, and often without us realizing it. Psychologist Dr. Stephen Sideroff explains how repeated exposure to conflict news activates the brain’s stress response, disrupts sleep, increases anxiety, and accelerates emotional burnout. He’ll help your audience understand why their nervous system treats nonstop headlines as personal danger and share practical ways to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed. Stephen Sideroff is a UCLA psychologist and author specializing in stress, resilience, and the biological impact of chronic anxiety. He can translate neuroscience into everyday language while offering calm, credible coping tools. Contact Stephen at (213) 660-4659; ssideroff@rtirguests.com

8. ==> NYC’s Mayor and Islamophobia 

The suspects in a weekend bomb scare at an anti-Muslim protest near the home of NYC’s mayor were counter-protestors who claim they were inspired by ISIS and were hoping to inflict mass casualties. Daisy Khan, a national Muslim leader, author and peacebuilding expert had hoped the election of Zohran Mamdani would be a turning point amid the country’s rise in Muslim hate crimes and fears it could be a flashpoint. She’ll explain why religious bias is spiking, and how backlash against Muslim leaders forms. She’ll also share practical steps communities, schools, hospitals, and workplaces can take right now to stop microaggressions, lower tensions, and rebuild trust across faith lines. Contact Daisy Khan at (917) 905-7829; dkhan@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Inside Today’s High-Profile Court Cases: Is Justice for Sale?

Whether your listeners are trying to follow high-profile criminal trials or understand the role of politics within the courts, it can be hard to make sense of how our legal system really works. James Porfido has decades of experience on both sides of the bench as a former prosecutor and a defense attorney. He says justice may be blind, but it’s certainly not cheap and will reveal how money plays an outsized role in who wins in court, and who loses everything. He’ll expose how wealth tips the scales: from bail to legal strategy to sentencing. His book, “Unequal Justice,” dives deep into the systemic gaps that disadvantage the poor and protect the powerful. With high-profile trials in the news and court cases continually making headlines, this is the perfect time to explore whether the justice system is truly fair—or just for sale. Contact James Porfido at (973) 620-2157; jporfido@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Telling Women to ‘Lean In’ Failed. What Really Works

For decades, women were told to lean in, speak up, and push harder. Yet women in tech, finance, and other demanding fields are burning out and leaving leadership roles at record rates, with 43% of women leaders reporting burnout, compared to 31% of men. Master life coach and former banking executive Amanda Christian says the problem isn’t ambition. It’s the “translation tax” women pay in male-dominated workplaces when they’re constantly adjusting how they speak, lead, and make decisions in order to be taken seriously. Her book “The Skeptical Executive” outlines a research-backed alternative leadership approach that integrates mind, body, heart, and soul so high-achieving women can lead without burning out. Book her for a segment that shows why “lean in” backfired and what women and companies can do right now to stop losing their best female leaders. Contact Amanda Christian at (704) 610-1637; achristian@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Is There a Way to Repair Slavery’s Lasting Wounds?

Lauraine White warns America’s reckoning with slavery can’t wait another generation. As President Trump’s non-inclusive politics fuel new battles over DEI, history standards and voting rights, she says the time for denial is over. With both enslaved and Confederate blood in her family line, White argues that real healing requires more than apologies. Her Freedom Wealth Fund lays out measurable steps that include erasing student-loan debt for descendants of slaves, free education, and rewriting U.S. history curricula to tell the full truth about the transatlantic slave trade. White insists this isn’t about relitigating the past—it’s a practical blueprint for a just future. With nearly 60% of Americans saying slavery still affects Black people’s position in society today (Pew Research), her plan will spark headlines, debate and the uncomfortable, but necessary, conversation America keeps postponing. Sample questions: Can a Confederate descendant credibly lead the call for reparations, or is that exactly why she should? Is student-debt forgiveness for descendants a fair, targeted form of reparations that taxpayers can accept? Contact lwhite@rtirguests.com (email preferred) or (770) 525-8743

12. ==> Reduce Test Anxiety by Changing How Kids Think

Most parents try to reduce test anxiety by pushing kids to study harder. Sharon Emily says that approach often backfires. When children feel pressured to perform, their brains shift into fear mode, which actually makes learning harder. A former counselor, Franklin Covey-trained facilitator, and educator, Sharon helps families understand how thoughts quietly shape behavior, confidence, and results. She teaches why creativity, repetition, and imagination can be more effective than checklists, rewards, or threats. Her book “Mirror of Myself” grew out of a simple insight: when kids learn to focus on possibility instead of fear, their choices change naturally. Sharon explains why positive thinking is not about ignoring reality, why mistakes can build confidence faster than success, and how the same mindset tools work across parenting, school, and life. Her approach gives families practical ways to calm anxiety and improve performance during high-stakes testing seasons. Contact Sharon Emily at (480) 470-3893 or semily@rtirguests.com

13. ==> How to Rewrite Your Story 

Most people want the world to believe they’re strong—that they can push through, hold it together, and smile, completely unfazed by the weight they carry. But the truth is far more human. Many are terrified, overwhelmed, and quietly collapsing on the inside. For most of her adult life, author Kat Perkins lived this way too. She would always say, “It’s all good.” But after losing her mother at nine, surviving foster care, and later facing breast cancer, things were anything but “all good.” One day, a friend told her, “You need to stop saying it’s all good. It’s not. And it’s okay to feel what you feel.” That moment something cracked open. Kat learned what no one teaches us: you cannot rewrite the meaning of your pain until you understand it—not avoid it, outrun it, or dress it up in strength. You have to face it. Drawing from her memoir, “Girls with Pearls Have Power,” Kat now teaches women how to turn setbacks into turning points, reclaim authorship of their stories, and rise with clarity and courage rather than fear or pretending. Contact Kat Perkins at (404) 800-3916; kperkins@rtirguests.com

14. ==> The Biggest Myths About Healing

Healing is not neat, inspiring, or Instagram-ready, and pretending it is leaves people feeling broken. Avonley Lightstone can explain why healing often looks messy, slow, and unresolved, and why lingering pain does not mean failure. She’ll challenge the belief that healing requires closure and reframe progress as something that can happen even when wounds remain. Lightstone speaks from lived experience. After losing her mother in a childhood house fire and facing abandonment soon after, she learned that healing comes in small, honest steps, not sudden breakthroughs. She is the author of “Strength of Scars,” a memoir on resilience and faith, and her story has gained media attention as it moves toward a potential film or television adaptation. Contact Avonley Lightstone at (801) 980-0447; alightstone@rtirguests.com

15. ==> How to Use Your Body as a Gateway to Higher Consciousness

Doreen Mary Bray, who has worked between worlds for over 40 years as a naturopath and mystical guide, carries a radical message: your body isn't a vehicle you're trapped in—it's what your soul longed for and chose. She teaches that souls wait lifetimes for the privilege of embodiment, selecting parents, place, and form to walk on beaches, feel touch, and experience love. In interviews, Bray will reveal how souls choose incarnation and what that means for how we live. She'll explain why anxiety and depression may be your soul's language trying to break through and why learning to honor the body as sacred—not fix or transcend it—is the awakening our time demands. Listeners will discover practices for hearing their soul's voice and understanding embodiment as the miracle it truly is. Doreen Mary Bray is the author of “The Angel and the Avatar.” Contact Doreen Bray at (438) 802-0280; Dbray@rtirguests.com

01. What’s the Iran War Costing Us? About $59 Million a Day
02. Trump’s Way of War: The Anti-Powell Doctrine
03. Armageddon It Done: Is the Military Pushing Prophecy?
04. Daylight Savings Health Risks Last Weeks
05. How Older Adults Are Improving Their ‘Sex Span’
06. Forget Role Models: Leadership Lessons from Rebels, Pirates, and Outlaws
07. How to Lead Peacefully in a World Full of Conflict 
08. Think You’re Bad at Math? This Guest Says You Were Taught Wrong!
09. Why No One Wants to Teach Anymore — And How We Bring Them Back
10. Afterlife Encounters: A Dominican Priest Who Talks to the Dead
11. Can a Hidden Letter Unite Jews, Christians, and Muslims? The Reason You’re Stuck Has Nothing to Do with Willpower
12. The Reason You’re Stuck Has Nothing to Do with Willpower	
13. This Guest Turns Problem Pooches into Perfect Pups
14. You Don’t Need a New You — Just Be the Real You 
15. Meet the 90-Year-Old with a Ten-Year Plan

1. ==> What’s the Iran War Costing Us? About $59 Million a Day

According to a new fact sheet from the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS), the war in Iran is already costing Americans an estimated $59.3 million dollars a day. Hanna Homestead, a research analyst with the National Priorities Project at IPS, says, “Just operating aircraft and ships in the region is costing nearly $60 million per day. That is just a fraction of the total cost; it doesn’t include munitions and troop deployment. The cost of munitions is already expected to be in the billions. We are still learning about the costs of this catastrophic war of choice. But the costs are real and mounting.” She adds, “All of this funding is being paid for out of a trillion-dollar war budget while American people are struggling to meet their needs. The daily cost of the Iran war would be enough to cover the daily cost of Medicaid for all 16 million of the people who are expected to lose benefits as a result of GOP budget cuts.” Contact Hanna Homestead at hanna@ips-dc.org 

2. ==> Trump’s Way of War: The Anti-Powell Doctrine

Foreign policy expert Richard Fontaine says Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran reflects a new way of war—visible across multiple interventions, from the Red Sea to Venezuela—that inverts the traditional thinking on the use of force. The Center for a New American Security CEO describes it as the anti-Powell Doctrine. Developed during the Gulf War, it held the use of force as a last resort after political, diplomatic, and economic means failed. “Trump’s approach, on the other hand, has been to use ambiguity as a source of advantage, to catch his opponents off guard. For Trump, it seems, force is not something to employ only when all other means have been exhausted, but rather one of several tools available to increase leverage, maximize surprise, and produce outcomes,” he says. “Short, sharp uses of force that preserve flexibility in decision-making, leverage ambiguity and surprise, minimize the chances of quagmire, and end with a ‘good enough’ outcome might be the best approach to many cases. They are likely not the best approach to all cases, however, and the limits of Trump’s way of war may soon be clear.”  Richard Fontaine has worked at the U.S. Department of State, on the National Security Council, and as a foreign policy adviser to U.S. Senator John McCain.  Contact him at (202) 292-4194; comms@cnas.org

3. ==> Armageddon It Done: Is the Military Pushing Prophecy?

A deeply unsettling question is beginning to surface in both political and religious circles: What if some leaders believe they are meant to help bring about Armageddon? It sounds like the plot of a dystopian novel. Yet recent reporting has raised alarms about the dangerous intersection of theology, power, and war. According to a new report highlighted by Military.com, hundreds of complaints have emerged from U.S. service members alleging that certain military officers framed the current conflict with Iran in explicitly Biblical terms, presenting it as part of a prophetic mandate tied to End Times scripture. Chris Bennett has spent years examining the relationship between Biblical prophecy and modern geopolitics. He can explain why some believers see current events as signs that the prophetic timeline described in scripture is unfolding in real time. Bennett warns that prophecy becomes dangerous when people stop interpreting it and begin trying to fulfill it. He’ll unpack the theology, the geopolitics, and the growing belief among some observers that Armageddon is not just a prophecy people are watching—but one some may be trying to help create. Chris Bennett has been researching the historical role of cannabis in the spiritual life of humanity for more than three decades and is the author of several books on the subject. His research has received international attention from the BBC, Guardian, “Sunday Times,” “Washington Post,” Vice and other media sources. Contact him at (512) 966-0983 (call or text); Bookings@Specialguests.com

4. ==> Daylight Savings Health Risks Last Weeks

We lost an hour of sleep this weekend when we switched to Daylight Savings Time, but the American Heart Association (AHA) warns of a bigger problem connected to turning the clocks ahead. Researchers have noticed a significant increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days and weeks following the time change over the last several years. While it’s not conclusive why this connection exists, researchers suggest it may have something to do with the time change messing up people’s sleep cycles and circadian rhythms. “It’s important to be aware of this increased risk, especially if you already have heart disease or other risk factors,” says AHA volunteer expert Maria Delgado-Lelievre, M.D., a distinguished hypertension specialist at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. She says getting out into nature as much as possible can help ease into the time change and warns against consuming extra caffeine to get through the transition. Contact Cathy Lewis at the American Heart Association at (214) 706-1173; cathy.lewis@heart.org  
 
5. ==> How Older Adults Are Improving Their ‘Sex Span’

One of the largest surveys to measure sexual activity among older adults in the U.S. found that more than half of adults 65 to 74 reported being sexually active, and more than a quarter of those 75 to 85 said the same. “The narrative that we have about older adults not having sex is, really, ageism,” says Rosara Torrisi, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy. “Many people start to enjoy their sexuality a lot more as older adults,” she adds. “There’s this idea that they say, ‘Screw it. I’m not waiting around. I’m going to say what I want.” Torrisi can discuss the benefits of sex as we age, the issues, both physical and mental, that can make sex difficult, and how creativity and medical intervention can help. Contact Rosara Torrisi PhD, LCSWR, MEd, CST-S, at the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy at (516) 690-6779; Info@LISexTherapy.com 

6. ==> Forget Role Models: Leadership Lessons from Rebels, Pirates, and Outlaws

What if the most powerful leadership lessons didn’t come from heroes—but from history’s most notorious figures? Author and leadership coach Steve Williams reveals 20 bold, practical lessons drawn from rebels, outlaws, pirates, and power players you won’t find in a typical business book. From Attila the Hun to Al Capone, he strips away myth to uncover the strategies that made these figures astonishingly effective leaders. Williams is the author of six books including “Notorious: Leadership Lessons from History’s Most Notorious Leaders,” and a certified leadership coach and QMS expert. Ask him: What are some examples of how these notorious people made great leaders? What are the comparisons between these and effective leaders of today? Contact Steve Williams at (920) 280-1068; swilliams@rtirguests.com

7. ==> How to Lead Peacefully in a World Full of Conflict

Your audience wants to lead better, whether that’s managing a team, raising a family, or navigating tense conversations in daily life. But most haven’t been taught a critical leadership skill that’s holding them back: how to navigate conflict in a way where everyone wins. Samuel Bentil, global negotiation expert and author of “Avoid Construction Disputes,” shares practical, eye-opening strategies that go beyond “managing drama” and show people how to lead with calm, clarity, and emotional intelligence. With 85% of workplace conflict tied to poor communication, and personal relationships suffering from the same patterns, Samuel’s insights help listeners show up differently at home, at work, and in their communities. Ask him: What’s the first thing to change if tension keeps showing up in your life? Why does traditional leadership advice actually create more conflict? Contact Samuel at (778) 656-0067; sbentil@rtirguests.com 

8. ==> Think You’re Bad at Math? This Guest Says You Were Taught Wrong!

Craig Hane spent decades teaching math, and he's identified why capable adults remain stuck in lower-paying jobs: childhood math trauma. He says thousands of high-tech positions go unfilled while qualified candidates avoid applying because job descriptions mention quantitative skills.
Hane can explain how adults can break free from math anxiety using his SPIKE methodology. He'll reveal which math skills actually matter for career advancement and how his six-tier online program helps adults master practical concepts in weeks. Listeners will learn they're not "bad at math” they were just taught wrong. Craig Hane is the author of "How & Why Public School Math is Destroying the USA." Contact him at (812) 408-8047; chane@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Why No One Wants to Teach Anymore — And How We Bring Them Back

Over 440,000 teaching positions are now filled by unqualified staff or sitting empty. Deanna Gilmore, Ph.D., says the only way to fix it is to make people fall in love with teaching again — and to pressure lawmakers to fund salaries that keep them there. A 26-year classroom veteran, former school principal, and university professor who trained the next generation of educators, Gilmore will share firsthand stories from teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, and coaches to remind America what's at stake before it's too late. Ask her: With nearly half a million teaching positions unfilled, what happens to America's public schools? What concrete steps can communities and lawmakers take right now to stop the bleeding? How are school voucher programs making the teacher shortage even worse? Deanna Gilmore is the author of "There's a Pig on the Playground: Memorable Stories from the Schoolyard." Contact her at (208) 285-7567; dgilmore@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Afterlife Encounters: A Dominican Priest Who Talks to the Dead

When people die suddenly, families are left with questions no one knows how to answer. For more than 25 years, Dominican priest Father Nathan Castle, O.P., has listened to stories from people who have died and come to him in dreams after accidents, violence, and suicide. On your show, he shares what these encounters reveal about shock after death, unfinished emotions, and why not everyone who dies suddenly gets “stuck.” With interest in near-death experiences and grief healing rising, Father Nathan offers counterintuitive insights that challenge fear-based views of the afterlife and highlight connection, compassion, and continuity. Producers get a compelling conversation that blends spirituality, psychology, and real-life stories without preaching. Ask him: Do people who die suddenly know they’ve died? Can helping someone who’s died actually help the living heal? Father Nathan Castle is the author of “Afterlife, Interrupted” (Books 1-3) and host of The Joyful Friar podcast. Contact him at (480) 680-9985; ncastle@rtirguests.com 

11. ==> Can a Hidden Letter Unite Jews, Christians, and Muslims?

What if the answer to centuries of religious division and warfare was hiding in plain sight—in a short letter at the back of the New Testament? John Hageman spent over 30 years analyzing scriptures with scientific rigor. What he found could change everything: all three faiths share one scripture that can unite us all. Drawing from his soon-to-be published book, "Uniting Humanity Through Our Scriptures’ Hidden Secrets - Putting Our Religious Differences on Trial," Hageman will reveal how the epistle of James contains core truths all three religions can agree upon. He also shows why false prophets’ words were allowed in our scriptures; they are a test from our Lord, like the liars Job faced. Listeners will discover why scriptural errors don't disprove God's perfection—they prove we're being tested to defeat our common enemy. Ask him: As a Scientist, how did analyzing our scriptures like a technical document lead to these conclusions? You claim God intentionally allowed lies in our holy scriptures. How can He still be perfect? What's in James that Jews and Muslims would recognize as true? Contact John Hageman at (210) 806-7961; jhageman@rtirguests.com

12. ==> The Reason You’re Stuck Has Nothing to Do with Willpower

If willpower were enough, you'd already be free from negativity in your life. “What keeps people stuck isn’t a lack of motivation, it’s the nervous system holding unresolved survival responses from the past,” according to Lisa Morgan. “Real change happens when we work with the body, not against it.” Lisa’s world fell apart when panic and anxiety brought her to her knees. This became the foundation of her life’s work. Lisa is a master coach, intuitive guide, and soul-level healer who helps people break free from hidden blocks and rediscover who they truly are. Through her signature framework, Free Your Soul to Soar™, she bridges neuroscience and energy psychology to help people transform to reclaim their joy, worth, and wings. Contact Lisa Morgan at (314) 265-3491; lmorgan@rtirguests.com

13. ==> This Guest Turns Problem Pooches into Perfect Pups
 
Author and longtime dog behaviorist Kathleen Troy answers real questions from dog owners with warmth, humor, and hard-earned experience. Dubbed the Dear Abby for dogs, Kathleen tackles everyday canine challenges while debunking one of the biggest myths of all: some dogs cannot be trained. She gets her inspiration from her remarkable rescue pup, Dylan, a former “problem dog” who went on to become a certified therapy and hospice service dog. She combines practical guidance with unforgettable stories. Audiences will learn how patience, consistency, and respect can transform both dogs and their humans. Kathleen is the author of the “Dylan’s Dog Squad” series, and a book about dog training. Contact Kathleen Troy at (714) 975-9807; ktroy@rtirguests.com

14. ==> You Don’t Need a New You — Be the Real You 

Millions of people are on a perpetual search for a new and better version of themselves, meantime research shows that perfectionism and self-criticism are rising and fueling burnout and anxiety, instead of change. Leadership coach and TEDx speaker Barbara Stone says the problem isn’t motivation, it’s identity. After 25 years hiding her alopecia under a wig and her voice behind corporate success, Barbara took the wig off onstage and discovered a surprising truth: real growth begins when we stop trying to fix ourselves. In this segment, she’ll share what shedding perfection taught her about self-worth and authenticity, and why flaws, not upgrades, are often the key to confidence. Whether your audience is hiding a condition, insecurity, or impossible expectations, Barbara offers practical ways they can stop performing and start living more honestly. Ask her: Can trying to “improve yourself” actually make you less confident? What did losing your hair teach you that success never did? Contact Barbara Stone at (315) 840-2845; bstone@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Meet the 90-Year-Old with a Ten-Year Plan

At 90, Jim Flaherty is ramping up, not winding down. This former ‘Mad Men’ ad exec turns 90 in September with a mission: reach 7.5 million depressed seniors living alone in America. His secret? A mindset that refuses to accept aging as decline. Drawing from "Loving Longevity: Make Your Next Years Your Best Years," Flaherty shares lessons from his life including launching a country inn at 45 with zero experience, moving his kids to Buenos Aires, and caregiving his partner through dementia. Listeners will learn how to embrace aging with purpose and creativity. Contact James B. Flaherty (914) 326-2697; jflaherty@rtirguests.com