January 2, 2020

01. Behind Iraq Embassy Protests
02. World Conflicts to Watch in 2020
03. January 6th – #JewishandProud Day
04. Hidden Fees: Middle-Class Manipulation
05. Nat Geo Explorer: The Search for Immortality
06. Understand Your Spouse, Kids or Coworkers Better in 2020
07. How to Stop Attracting Losers
08. Find Your Bliss and Set Goals for New Year
09. Would You Survive an Active Shooter Attack?
10. How the Lack of Black Doctors Harms Patients
11. Why More Women Are Saying No to Motherhood
12. Sugar Witch Helps You Overpower Your Sugar Habit
13. Career Advice Based On Your Personality
14. Moms, Make Room for Your Dreams in 2020
15. Why This Expert Says We Must Stop ‘Fighting’ Cancer
16. This Year’s Classroom Bullies: The Teachers
17. Pain Relief — Using Skills Not Pills
18. 13,000+ Tips on Making Meaning
19. Does God Want Trump to Stay in Office?
20. Save Your Future with a Mindset for Change

1.==> Behind Iraq Embassy Protests

Iraq has been dealing with widespread protests for
months, but these demonstrations have been directed at
the country’s weak, faltering government — and not the
U.S. That changed dramatically as Iraqi militiamen and
their supporters targeted the U.S. Embassy in central
Baghdad. In violent protests this week, crowds set
fires and badly damaged a perimeter gatehouse. Raid
Jarrar, an Iraqi-born human rights activist and writer
based in Washington, D.C., says, “While Iraqi
protesters have been taking to the streets for months
now with clear demands that include the end to all
foreign intervention in their country, both the U.S.
and Iranian governments have been attempting to
manipulate them for their own political benefit.” He
adds, “Iraqi protestors believe that both the U.S. and
Iran are the problem. Iraqi protestors stormed into the
Iranian consulates in the south of the country last
month, and — if they had access to the Green Zone —
they would have also protested against the U.S.
Embassy.” Contact Raed Jarrar at jarrar.raed@gmail.com
or @raedjarrar

2. ==> World Conflicts to Watch in 2020

Each year since 2008, the Council on Foreign Relations’
Center for Preventive Action (CPA) asks foreign policy
experts to rank thirty ongoing or potential conflicts
based on how likely they are to occur or escalate in
the next year, and their possible impact on U.S.
interests.
This year, “perhaps as an indication of rising concern
about the state of the world, respondents rated more
threats as likely to require a U.S. military response
for 2020 than in any other Preventive Priorities Survey
(PPS) from the last eleven years,” notes Paul Stares,
CPA director and senior fellow for conflict prevention.
“Of the thirty conflicts in this year’s survey, only
two were judged as having a low likelihood of occurring
in 2020.” Stares will share top areas of concern from
Mexico to Iran, and explain the biggest threats to the
U.S. homeland, including a cyberattack on U.S. critical
infrastructure and its electoral systems. Paul Stares’
latest book is “Preventive Engagement: How America Can
Avoid War, Stay Strong, and Keep the Peace.” Contact
him at pstares@cfr.org

3. ==> January 6th – #JewishandProud Day

In the face of the recent epidemic of antisemitism,
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is encouraging Jews of
all denominations to participate in #JewishandProud Day
on Monday, January 6. “Enough is enough. We will not
shy away from publicly displaying, celebrating our
Jewish identity and faith,” says AJC CEO David Harris.
The initiative comes amidst surging antisemitism in the
U.S., with a series of violent attacks in December
alone, and continuing anti-Semitic attacks across
Europe. In October, AJC, the leading global Jewish
advocacy organization, found in a survey of American
Jews that 31% avoid publicly wearing, carrying or
displaying things that might help people identify them
as Jews, and 25% avoid certain places, events, or
situations at least some of the time out of concern for
their safety or comfort as Jews. American Jewish
Committee is a global Jewish advocacy organization.
Contact Kenneth Bandler at (212) 891-6771;
bandlerk@ajc.org

4.==> Hidden Fees: Middle-Class Manipulation

Collectively middle-class consumers in the U.S. pay
roughly $1.46 trillion each year in fees – subprime
mortgages, payday lending student loans, auto
insurance, etc. That sum is greater than the revenue
budget of the United Kingdom. Invite historian and
public policy expert Devin Fergus, Ph.D., to explain
how financial fees have seriously impacted equality in
America. He’ll trace the system of fees in American
consumer financial institutions from their origins in
the late 1970s to present day. Fergus, who has
identified mismanagement by many consumer financial
institutions, says a lack of regulatory leadership to
curb predation has resulted in financial fees seriously
impacting equality in America. Devin Fergus is the
author of “Land of the Fee: Hidden Costs and the
Decline of the American Middle Class.” Contact Johanna
Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703) 400-1099 (cell);
johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at (703) 646-5188.

5. ==> Nat Geo Explorer: The Search for Immortality

Scientists are exploring ways to advance our lifespan
and possibly cure death. Science fiction? Nope. It’s
real, it’s serious, and it’s on track to revolutionize
our definitions of life and mortality as we know it.
Invite National Geographic Explorer and former CNN-
Bureau Chief Chip Walter to discuss the scientific
pursuit of immortality and the Silicon Valley
billionaires shaping (and funding) this quest. You’ll
hear why scientists are embarking on this journey to
find a real-life fountain of youth, the mysteries of
stem cell rejuvenation and advanced genomics and why
living to over 100 isn’t science fiction any longer!
Chip Walter is a science author, filmmaker, and former
CNN bureau chief whose writing has appeared in The
Economist, The Wall Street Journal, Scientific
American, Slate and National Geographic magazine. His
latest book is “Immortality, Inc.: Renegade Science,
Silicon Valley Billions, and the Quest to Live
Forever.” Walter is available for a limited number of
interviews on January 14th. Contact Mala Perna at
malapernamedia@gmail.com

6. ==> Understand Your Spouse, Kids or Coworkers Better
in 2020

Everyone has at least one person whose behavior vexes
them, leaving them to wonder: Why did they just do
that? What were they thinking? How can they be so
different than me? Get the answers at last from Stacy
Dicker, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist whose unique
approach to understanding human beings includes a
combination of psychology and astrology. Dr. Dicker,
the author of “Psychstrology: Apply the Wisdom of the
Cosmos to Gain Balance and Improve Your Relationships,”
has fresh insights that could help listeners become
closer to their spouse, kids, coworkers, boss—and
themselves. A Capricorn, she’ll present evidence that
astrology is becoming more credible and accessible. A
longtime student of astrology, she has been working
with clients for 20 years and using astrology as her
secret sauce. She has also taught courses on eating
disorders and adult psychotherapy to upper-level
psychology majors at the University of Colorado,
Boulder for nearly ten years. Contact her at (720)
327-1732; sldicker@yahoo.com

7. ==> How to Stop Attracting Losers

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

8. ==> Find Your Bliss and Set Goals for New Year

The New Year is a time to start fresh and begin making
your dreams happen, but what if you don’t know how to
find the happiness you desire? Invite award-winning
screenwriter, author, TV/film producer, journalist, and
TV host Maryann Ridini Spencer to reveal why spending
quality time and building relationships with family and
friends can be the key to finding your bliss. She can
tell your audience why living the Hawaiian philosophy
of “aloha” and the Golden Rule of doing unto others
really works. Discover how to start 2020 off right by
setting goals to realize your dreams and live your
authentic life. She is the author of the award-winning
novel “Lady in the Window” and the soon-to-be-published
“The Paradise Table.” Her work has appeared on Hallmark
Hall of Fame (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA,
SyFy, Showtime, PBS, and many others. Contact her at
(818) 884-0104 (CA); recprinfo@gmail.com?

9. ==> Would You Survive an Active Shooter Attack?

Mass shootings are happening at least monthly across
the U.S. Adults and children have needlessly died or
been seriously injured when merely working, gathering,
studying, shopping or traveling. All types of public
locations have seen such carnage: schools, offices,
department stores, community events, factories, streets
and even places of worship. So what does it take to
come out alive when a rampaging shooter strikes in such
innocent settings? Would you (and your kids) know how
to find safety, shield others or retaliate? Would you
have the patience to observe yet make immediate, timely
decisions to react? Explore the vital answers, and hear
life-saving insights when you interview personal
protection specialist Allen Banks. He’s developed
active shooter and workplace violence prevention
training and special programs for schools and other
locations. Contact Banks at (661) 417-0786;
abanks@rtirguests.com

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

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

11. ==> Why More Women Are Saying No to Motherhood

In 2018, the U.S. had the lowest number of births in 32
years, according to the National Center for Health
Statistics. Increasingly, women are delaying childbirth
into their late 30s or 40s. But a significant number
are deciding they simply don’t want motherhood—despite
the blowback they often receive from friends and loved
ones. Single and happily childless, Tamara Lashchyk, a
business consultant, career coach, bestselling author,
and former Wall Street executive, says despite all the
progress women have made toward equality, they still
face intense pressure to marry and raise a family. She
says, “I could literally tell my family I’d cured
cancer and the conversation would still end with, ‘But
are you dating anyone?’” Tamara is the author of “Lose
the Gum: A Survivor’s Guide for Women on Wall Street.”
Contact her at (848) 373-3543; TLashchyk@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Sugar Witch Helps You Overpower Your Sugar
Habit

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

13. ==> Career Advice Based On Your Personality

Countless people in your audience have big career
dreams: starting a business, changing careers, or
introducing satisfying new developments in their
current jobs. Others may not yet know what they want,
often only what they don’t want. Sadly, the majority of
people won’t even take the first critical steps to
clarify their goals. Watch ratings rise when you
interview Sarah E. Brown, Ph.D., who has already helped
thousands of people define success based upon their
unique interests, strengths and needs. Sarah will
discuss her 5-step business coaching model and must-
know secrets. You’ll learn how to finally clarify what
you want, the importance of getting started even when
you don’t have all the answers (and without going
bankrupt,) and whether it’s wise to give up your
current job. Dr. Brown will also share special advice
for entrepreneurs. Sarah is the author of “Let Your
Personality Be Your Career Guide.” Contact her at (302)
274-0624; SBrown@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Moms, Make Room for Your Dreams in 2020

Moms are always busy with endless chores, overwhelmed
with to-do lists, and burned out at the end of the day.
We put our kids first and often ignore our dreams and
passions in life in order to take care of everyone else
in the family. But with the right strategy, can we
possibly make the time to pursue our goals? Invite
children’s author and mom of three Rosie J. Pova to
share 10 tips on following your passions without giving
up this New Year. She can tell your audience how to get
started, how to stay motivated even after multiple
setbacks, and how to overcome failure. She is the
author of several children’s books including her latest
picture book, “Sarah’s Song.” Pova has been featured on
radio and in print. Contact her at (214) 563-1633 (TX);
rosie.pova@yahoo.com

15. ==> Why This Expert Says We Must Stop ‘Fighting’
Cancer

When Kipp Harris discusses the myths and truths about
cancer and its treatments you can be assured he knows
what he’s talking about. Several times that powerful
disease has invaded his body, only to be thwarted into
remission by modern medical science and Kipp’s own
resourcefulness and attitude. Open-up phone lines so
Kipp can answer questions and share his been-there
insights. Learn why Kipp says it’s wise to work through
— never fight — one’s cancer of any type. So what
does he recommend? Why does he call his cancer journey
“improbable joy?” What was the first thing he did upon
learning his cancer returned? And what does he advise
for patients and their loved ones who want to survive
and thrive afterward? Ask Kipp all that and more. He’ll
even discuss whether the prevalence of cancer means
humanity is meant to experience it. Contact him at
(701) 638-4051; Kharris@rtirguests.com

16. ==> This Year’s Classroom Bullies: The Teachers

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

17. ==> Pain Relief — Using Skills Not Pills

It’s almost daily that we hear of opioid controversies,
addictions and even painkiller-related deaths. There is
an epidemic of pain worldwide and people are desperate
to find help and relief. Now, as colder weather
heightens pain and discomfort and people want to feel
better for the holiday season, it’s an ideal time to
interview Maggie Phillips, Ph.D., pain relief
expert/trainer and author of “Freedom from Pain” and
“Reversing Chronic Pain.” Dr. Phillips will explore the
good news about effective alternative healing methods.
Ask her about the value of diet and exercise, spiritual
practices, drug-free supplements, meditation, hypnosis,
lifestyle changes and other ways to build healing
pathways. She’ll also discuss why other nations are far
ahead of the U.S. when it comes to using “skills-not-
pills” to thwart pain and trauma without side-effects.
Open-up your phone lines for pain sufferers to ask
questions and discuss what challenges them most!
Contact Dr. Phillips at (510) 561-1645;
mphillips@rtirguests.com

18. ==> 13,000+ Tips on Making Meaning

For a fascinating show, interview Bob Lichtenbert,
Ph.D., who has compiled more than 13,000 pieces of
advice on how to make meaning (as in positive impact)
on the quality of your life and for others surrounding
you. Dozens of these life-changing tips have come from
ideas he carefully wrote on index cards, which he
carried in his shirt pocket for more than 30 years.
Some have been published in his journal “The Meaning of
Life” which went viral. On-air Dr. Lichtenbert will
help your audience use and benefit from many of his
favorite tips — now featured in his brand new book
“Tips for Making Meaning.” He’ll explore how to connect
with something greater than yourself, how to know the
laws of logic to determine the strength of opinions and
how interpreting art can help you express emotions.
Contact Bob Lichtenbert at (773) 819-9184;
BLichtenbert@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Does God Want Trump to Stay in Office?

A 2019 POLITICO story contends that millions of
Americans believe God originally wanted Donald Trump as
U.S. President. But is a second term in God’s plan?
What about the impeachment drama? Interview Patric
Rutherford, Ph.D., author of “God and President Trump
Plus the Rest of Us,” who agrees that a Trump White
House was God’s permissive will. But find out why Dr.
Rutherford himself did not vote for Trump — and
whether God wants Trump to serve two terms. Originally
from Jamaica, Dr. Rutherford will explore whether many
Americans have regrets or feel like hypocrites or even
sinners because of how they voted (or will vote.) With
decades of studying politics, faith and human nature,
Dr. Rutherford will discuss: Why did many deeply
committed Christians have no qualms about electing a
seemingly godless man? What does the anti-Trump
contingent get right and wrong? Might even 4 years of
Trump be too long? Expect controversy when you book Dr.
Rutherford. Contact him at (786) 201-6638;
patricrutherford@gmail.com

20. ==> Save Your Future with a Mindset for Change

Sadly, societal problems like depression, suicide,
domestic violence, shooting rampages and community
unrest are on the rise. To prevail and build a better
present and future, Reverend Arthur Mackey says WE must
change. According to Mackey, a prolific author,
researcher, pastor and sought-after media guest, the
first step is developing a mindset that makes positive
change possible. Mackey inspire audiences as he
explores on-air everything from family and workplace
influences to health/social services, faith-based
resources and education programs worth knowing. He’ll
explain why it’s never too late to change your
surroundings, relationships and ideals, the 4 most
effective ways to change your mindset, and how to do it
all without stress. Rev. Mackey is the author of
“Overcoming the Spirit of Depression.” Contact him at
(516) 219-8392; AMackey@rtirguests.com

December 23, 2019

01. Trump’s Widow Problem: Here’s What He Should Say
02. The Truth about Santa Claus
03. See Miracles in Everyday Life
04. The Gift that Keeps Giving: Family Stories
05. Make 2020 the Year You Fall in Love with Yourself
06. How to Deal with the Drunk at the Party
07. Smart Tips: Enjoy Holiday Food Without Overindulging
08. Holiday Let-Down: Are You Addicted to the Holidays?
09. How to Take God Seriously this Holiday
10. ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Africa, 35 Yrs Later
11. Bombshell Report: Inside Afghanistan
12. What’s Going Wrong with America’s Health Delivery System
13. Spirituality — The Missing Link for Wellness?
14. You Can Learn to be Happy
15. Are You Violating the Ten Commandments of Pain?
16. Astrology + Psychology = Psychstrology
17. Heal Frequent or Chronic Pain with The Fibro Lady’s Advice
18. How a Psychologist Who’s Survived So Much Can Help YOU
19. Burned-Out, Worn-Out, Ready to Get Out — Setting NEW Opportunities for Teachers
20. 10 Tips to Breathe Better Today

1.==> Trump’s Widow Problem: Here’s What He Should Say

Even President Trump’s staunchest supporters cringed
last week when, during a campaign speech in front of a
cheering crowd, he made crass remarks targeting a
beloved Congressman and his grieving wife. It’s not the
first time Trump has disrespected a widow, he bickered
with a soldier’s widow over a condolence call and
continues to publicly disparage the late Senator John
McCain, to the dismay of his widow and daughter who
both say it’s extremely painful to hear. Widow’s coach
and advocate Mary Lee Robinson, a widow herself, hopes
Trump apologizes. But, she says, he’s not alone in not
understanding what is and isn’t appropriate to say to a
grieving spouse. Invite Robinson on your show to share
what everyone should know about widows, especially this
time of year, which can be particularly painful for
those experiencing loss. Mary Lee Robinson is the
author of the Grief Series of 5 books. She’s also the
editor of Widowlution Online Magazine, a lifestyle
blog. Contact her at
thewidoworwidowernextdoor@yahoo.com; (843) 421-5338.

2. ==> The Truth about Santa Claus

Everyone is familiar with Santa Claus, with his big
belly, white beard, pink cheeks and omnipresent sack of
toys for children. Most people know that the
inspiration for Santa was Saint Nicholas, a priest and
bishop who lived in the third century A.D., but few
know much about the real man in the red suit. Wayne Van
Der Wal, a school psychologist and practicing
Christian, wants to change that. Invite him on your
show and hear how St. Nicholas overcame childhood
tragedy, felt called by God to take a vow of poverty,
endured horrific persecution for his religious faith,
and went on to become one of the most beloved,
generous, loving, and famous figures in human history.
The author of the historical novel “The Gospel of Santa
Claus,” will fascinate your audience as he shares
details of St. Nicholas’ extraordinary life and what
Santa Claus has in common with St. Nick. He’ll also
explain how writing the book changed the way he and his
family celebrate Christmas each year and how anyone can
have the best Christmas season ever, even on a limited
budget. Contact Wayne Van Der Wal at (775) 338-4300;
wav66@yahoo.com

3. ==> See Miracles in Everyday Life

People love stories about miracles, particularly around
the holidays. But, as Barry Shore will tell you,
miracles are not just for Christmas or Hanukkah, they
are hiding in plain sight on any given day. Bring Barry
on your show to explain his SMILE process (an acronym
for Seeing Miracles in Life Every day) and how even
adults can learn to develop the sense of wonder eight-
year-olds routinely exhibit. Your audience will take
away a sense of gratitude for what is right with their
lives instead of focusing on what they perceive is
missing. A former quadriplegic, Shore’s mission is
spreading the joy of being alive no matter what
adversities people face. He hosts The Joy of living
radio program and podcast and has been featured in or
appeared on O Magazine, Fox, NBC, ABC, and Forbes.
Contact him at (310) 770-4685; barry@barryshore.com

4.==> The Gift that Keeps Giving: Family Stories

It’s the season for gathering and celebrating and Peggy
Sideratos says it’s the perfect opportunity for
everyone around the table, especially the kids, to feel
a little closer and more connected by sharing stories.
Sideratos, a former school teacher, says boosting
children’s social educational learning abilities (SEL)
is especially important today. “We live in a world
where kids and teens are dealing with depression,
anxiety, cutting, eating disorders, bullying, school
shootings and suicide rates at an alarming level. The
brokenness is escalating. Our children are hurting and
we have to do something about it,” Sideratos says.
She’ll explain why storytelling is so effective in
communicating with kids and ways holiday gatherings can
be natural opportunities to share stories. She’ll even
provide tips on getting the conversation started! Peggy
Sideratos is the author of “The Light Giver: and Other
Stories to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children” and “The
Light Giver Stories Workbook.” Contact her at (917)
715-8788; perdika1@yahoo.com

5. ==> Make 2020 the Year You Fall in Love with
Yourself

Come January 1st people all around us will resolve to
eat healthier, lose weight, or make some other life
change in the hopes of becoming a better person and
living a more fulfilling life. But personal growth
expert and author Joffre McClung says there’s a better
path to a happier, more contented life and you don’t
have to give up anything or join a gym! “There really
is nothing as important to your quality of life than
your level of self-love,” says Joffre. Invite her to
share three tips your listeners can do daily to raise
their level of self-love and explain why that’s so
important. “Your level of self-love not only determines
how you see yourself, but governs how you experience
the world around you,” she says. “It’s the prism
through which you see and define all things!” Joffre
McClung has appeared on dozens of radio and TV shows
and podcasts. She’s a former media producer and
independent filmmaker. “The Heart of the Matter” is her
latest book. Contact her at (917) 994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com

6. ==> How to Deal with the Drunk at the Party

1 out of 3 people suffers from an addiction of some
sort and the holidays are full of stressful situations
AND ample opportunities to imbibe. Michael McGee, M.D.
says things can be especially explosive and
uncomfortable at family gatherings, work functions and
parties! Invite Dr. McGee to share 5 tips to deal with
everyone from an obnoxious drunken uncle to a
flirtatious and inappropriate neighbor. He’ll help your
audience navigate the uncomfortable experience in the
moment, whether at home or at the office holiday party,
and share ways you can (and can’t) help an addict
accept treatment and recover. Dr. Michael McGee trained
at Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools and has helped
hundreds of patients beat their addictions. He’s the
author of “The Joy of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide
to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact Dr. McGee at (978)
360-6071; mdm@wellmind.com

7. ==> Smart Tips: Enjoy Holiday Food Without
Overindulging

The endless temptation of delicious holiday food can
break the diet of even the most committed healthy
eater. Is there any way to enjoy holiday meals without
overindulging? Invite physician Dr. Ed Dodge to reveal
easy ways to join in the festivities without eating too
much and falling off the wagon. You’ll also learn which
foods will help you feel full without loading you up
with fat and sodium. His latest book “Family: A Family
Doc’s Memoir of Life in Africa and the US” shares his
journey from his childhood in the wilds of Africa where
he enjoyed exotic fruits and ate antelope and buffalo,
to experiencing culture shock as a teen coming to the
US. After becoming a physician, he returned to Africa
to work, and later to volunteer. Dr. Dodge hosted
Healthy Living Radio and has interviewed groundbreaking
leaders in medicine. He has been honored by the Johns
Hopkins University Center for a Livable Future. Contact
him at (352) 228-9641 (TX); afritim36@gmail.com

8. ==> Holiday Let-Down: Are You Addicted to the
Holidays?

There’s a reason you buy more and feel less this time
of year. Dr. Donna Marks says, “For the past several
weeks we’ve been bombarded with ways to spend time and
money that don’t deliver the joy we’ve been conditioned
to expect. Instead, the spending and bustle of
preparation are just more false substitutes for true
and lasting fulfillment.” Dr. Marks, an addictions
expert, will discuss how to change your perception and
rewire your programming with something that can replace
debt, hangovers, and weight gain with lasting
connections and memories. Donna Marks is an author,
consultant, educator, public speaker, licensed
psychotherapist and addictions counselor in private
practice in Palm Beach, Florida for more than thirty
years. Her latest book is “Exit the Maze-One Addiction,
One Cause, One Cure.” Contact Dr. Donna Marks at (561)
436-9360; drdonnamarks@gmail.com

9. ==> How to Take God Seriously this Holiday

Camilo Graza is sure to be one of the most fascinating
guests you’ll have for the holidays and new year. Graza
is a man of science with great knowledge of the
heavens. He balances science and faith as both an
aerospace engineer and a lay preacher who says it’s the
smartest people who believe. Ask him: How does God want
us to celebrate at this time of year? Why are prayers
and worship so important? Why is faith alone not enough
for salvation? How do you get to heaven? Graza’s book
“Passport to Heavenly Eternal Life” has helped
countless people take God seriously and cherish life
more. Graza will take questions and discuss with
audiences surprising biblical teachings for the 21st
Century, exploring the creation of the Universe and our
amazing Earthly home. Contact Camilo Graza at (626)
893-7966 (CA); camilograza@aol.com

10. ==> ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Africa, 35 Yrs
Later

Back in 1984, some of the biggest British and Irish
artists in music gathered to record the single “Do They
Know It’s Christmas?” to help famine victims in
Ethiopia. The single reached number one in 14 countries
and raised £8 million within twelve months. This led to
other charitable endeavors such as the LiveAid concert,
which raised a reported £150 million, and USA for
Africa’s single “We Are the World,” which raised $63
million. Despite these huge global humanitarian
efforts, has life in the affected region improved?
Invite author and speaker Sylvanus Ayeni to discuss the
long-term impacts of charity on Sub-Saharan Africa and
whether it has improved conditions for people there.
Ayeni, a retired neurosurgeon, author, and speaker, was
born and raised in Nigeria. His latest book, Rescue
Thyself: Change in Sub-Saharan Africa Must Come from
Within, reveals what many in the West don’t understand
about the root causes of Sub-Saharan Africa’s plight
and the necessary steps to improve the situation. Dr.
Ayeni is the president of Pan Africa Children Advocacy
Watch (PACAW) Inc. Contact him at (301) 910-1020 (MD);
stoksayeni777@gmail.com

11. ==> Bombshell Report: Inside Afghanistan

A bombshell report detailing how successive U.S.
administrations misled the public about the nearly two-
decade-long war in Afghanistan went mostly ignored by
lawmakers – and the public – earlier this month. The
war is the longest armed conflict in U.S. history and
has cost roughly 2,400 lives and more than $2 trillion
yet most Americans know little about the region or the
people. Bring Cat Parenti on your show to discuss her
experiences there, 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

12. ==> What’s Going Wrong with America’s Health
Delivery System

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

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

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

14. ==> You Can Learn to be Happy

According to the 2019 UN Report on Happiness, Americans
are the least happy they have ever been for a variety
of reasons. But 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. Contact him at
631-203-8441; JRyan@rtirguests.com

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

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

16. ==> Astrology + Psychology = Psychstrology

For a fascinating show invite psychotherapist Stacy
Dicker, Ph.D., to discuss something she calls
“psychstrology,” and why she believes it can lead to a
greater understanding of humanity. On your show Dicker
will make a convincing case that astrology is more than
the fortune-telling pseudoscience people often believe
it to be. She’ll explain what astrology and psychology
have in common, how astrology can help people find more
balance, clarity, and ease, and evidence that astrology
is becoming more credible and accessible. Stacy Dicker,
Ph.D., is an author and clinical psychologist in
private practice who has been seeing psychotherapy
clients in the Denver area for the last 20 years. Her
latest book is “Psychstrology: Apply the Wisdom of the
Cosmos to Gain Balance and Improve Your Relationships.”
Contact her at (720) 327-1732; sldicker@yahoo.com

17. ==> Heal Frequent or Chronic Pain with The Fibro
Lady’s Advice

Each day, Leah McCullough is thankful that her pain,
fatigue and accompanying depression have finally
vanished. With every action and movement, even in
slumber, she relishes pain-free living, upbeat mood and
boundless energy after suffering from intense
Fibromyalgia for decades. Isn’t that what countless
people in your audience would savor, after their own
years of debilitating pain? Interview Leah, known
worldwide as The Fibro Lady, to explore how nutrition,
supplements and lifestyle changes provide relief and
build strength and share must-know exercises and
meditation remedies. You’ll learn who’s more prone to
developing fibromyalgia and chronic pain, and get
plenty of advice on what it takes to finally focus on
career, parenting, relationships and FUN once pain
subsides. Leah is the author of “Freedom from
Fibromyalgia: 7 Steps to Complete Recovery” and “Eat to
Energize.” Her popular online program is “How to
Recover from Fibromyalgia and Feel Great Again.”
Contact Leah McCullough at (859) 279-0413;
LMcCullough@rtirguests.com

18. ==> How a Psychologist Who’s Survived So Much Can
Help YOU

Pratibha Eastwood is a psychologist with very rich and
unusual life experiences. Invite her on your show and
hear how she traversed diverse political realities as a
child of German concentration camp refugees, witnessed
the bloody birth of the Jewish nation, survived four
wars, grew up in boarding schools and even experienced
today’s #MeToo culture. Pratibha’s insights can help
others with their own journey as she reveals what can
make anyone stronger and more resilient through
challenges: openness, curious innocence, cultural
understanding and communication, even during gender
struggles. She will also offer insights for thriving
during this difficult era of mass shootings, disturbing
scandals, border controversies and political division.
Contact Pratibha Eastwood at (808) 518–4378 (HI);
peastwood@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Burned-Out, Worn-Out, Ready to Get Out —
Setting NEW Opportunities for Teachers

Countless teachers start out loving education yet often
land on the brink of leaving their profession. For a
topic that ultimately impacts every community, hear how
teachers can explore new goals, opportunities and
leads, and how directing their skills elsewhere
benefits everyone. Geraldine Hogan is a former
educator, attorney and judge whose latest book is
“Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals:
Strategies for a Successful Job Change.” Invite
Geraldine to discuss her own inspiring journey and help
listeners appreciate teachers’ challenges. She’ll
relate how educators, other professionals, and
entrepreneurs can recognize and bravely implement
exciting plans for career changes. She’ll start with “3
simple questions to ask yourself before making any
career move” and “whether salary should ever guide you”
plus how to overcome obstacles and hesitations. Invite
call-in questions! Contact Geraldine Hogan at (305)
902-3869; hogan@rtirguests.com

20. ==> 10 Tips to Breathe Better Today

We all breathe, right? It’s how we live. But what if
there was a way to harness the power of your breath to
bring in more cheer in the New Year and help you live
your best life? Breathwork is conscious breathing that
promotes wellness. It helps people live intentionally
and transform their lives. And, it all starts with
these 10 tips! Get ready for a fun and informative show
with Lauren Chelec Cafritz as she helps people clear
their emotional gunk and start the New Year off relaxed
and renewed. Chelec Cafritz is the author of “Breath
LOVE” and the founder of Experience Breath. She is a
speaker, coach, and breath expert. Contact Jodi Omear
at BreathLoveMedia@gmail.com or (703) 474-2668.

December 19, 2019

01. Republican Group: What is Trump Hiding?
02. How in the World Did We Get Here?
03. Top 10 Trends for 2020
04. Nobody Needs a Holiday Mishap – Holiday Safety 101
05. Dear Santa: An RVers Wish List
06. What Color is Your Holiday Stress?
07. Don’t Let Family Drama Ruin Your Holiday Zen
08. Who’s the Stranger at the Table? College Kids Are Back!
09. Start a New Family Holiday Tradition
10. Saturday is Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day
11. Why More Healthcare Jobs Are Bad for Patients
12. Are You in a Toxic Workplace?
13. Be an Office Hero: Run THE Perfect Meeting!
14. Attorney Reveals the Dark Side of Winning a Lawsuit
15. Carrying a Gun for Protection — Hear This Expert
16. The Truth Behind Jessica Simpson’s 100 LB Weight Loss
17. Overcome Wintertime Anxiety
18. Have Beauty Pageants Really Evolved?
19. Why it’s Hard to Relate (Especially Over the Holidays)
20. Interview the Undertaker’s Daughter

1.==> Republican Group: What is Trump Hiding?

An anti-Trump Republican group launched a billboard in
Times Square asking “What is Trump hiding?” as the
impeachment process presses forward with a House vote
expected this week. Sponsored by the group Republicans
for the Rule of Law, the billboard follows similar ads
in about a dozen GOP-controlled congressional districts
around the country. It features an image of Trump with
his finger to his mouth, as well as four current and
former administration officials who have been tied to
the impeachment process with duct tape over their
mouths: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former national
security adviser John Bolton, acting chief of staff
Mick Mulvaney and Trump’s personal attorney Rudy
Giuliani. Republicans for the Rule of Law is a
coalition of Republicans who believe law enforcement
investigations should be completed without political
interference, the laws apply equally to everyone, and
the Constitution needs to be followed. For interviews
contact the group at info@ruleoflawrepublicans.com

2. ==> How in the World Did We Get Here?

Many are calling the impeachment of Trump historic, but
former Democratic Congressman Steve Israel says
defining moments in history do not occur spontaneously.
Their foundations are laid by disparate actors, crises,
and movements. He believes when future generations look
back at the state of our world, with the impeachment of
Trump and the sweeping victory of Boris Johnson in
Britain, the events won’t appear sudden or surprising
but a public response to frightening trends like global
terrorism and financial inequality, a public response
that will, over time, be accepted or rejected by the
citizenry. In an op-ed for The Hill he writes: “The
electorate in America is not Trumpian. It is veering in
search of the America it wants.” He adds, “Only once a
movement has come into the public eye do we often
choose to reject the status quo and move forward with
an alternative. Confronted by a future we do not care
to contemplate, we are forced to consider how we got
here and correct our course.” Steve Israel represented
New York in Congress for 16 years and served as the
chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign
Committee from 2011 to 2015. He is now the director of
the Institute of Politics and Global Affairs at Cornell
University. Contact him at (516) 801-6991;
iopga@cornell.edu or @RepSteveIsrael

3. ==> Top 10 Trends for 2020

In today’s crazy world it’s hard to imagine what’s
going to happen tomorrow, let alone next year. For some
insight on what may happen, invite trend forecaster
Gerald Celente on your show to share what he predicts
will shape the coming year. From the winner of the 2020
election to the effects of the global rebellions and
the new trajectory of real estate and beyond, Gerald
will discuss the top 10 trends to watch. Gerald
Celente, publisher of Trends Journal, has been
forecasting trends with incredible accuracy for the
past 30 years. Gerald has been featured on Oprah,
network/cable TV, and radio programs and in newspapers
worldwide. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103.

4. ==> Nobody Needs a Holiday Mishap – Holiday Safety
101

Nothing can ruin the holidays more than a trip to the
emergency room or a visit from your local firefighters.
Whether it’s an oven fire as you’re preparing dinner,
an elderly relative falling in your driveway, or a pet
choking on a Christmas ornament, the holidays are
filled with opportunities for accidents and mishaps.
Former chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, Hon. Nancy Steorts will reveal the biggest
threats during the holidays and share ways to make sure
your family and guests enjoy the season without anyone
having to call 911. Nancy Steorts is the author of
several books including “Your Home Safe Home” and “Safe
Living in a Dangerous World.” Contact her at (703)
790-5116; (240) 401-7782 (cell); nancysteorts@cox.net

5. ==> Dear Santa: An RVers Wish List

Got an RVer on your holiday gift list? Travel gifts are
great to give and get, but when you’re travelling in an
RV, space is at a premium. Jenni Raney Edwards, author
of “Bumping Down Highways: From Boardrooms to Back
Roads in an RV,” will share great gift ideas for your
favorite intrepid roadtripper, from stocking stuffers
like travel journals and wine holders to the best tech
gadgets and gear, like solar lights and portable heated
water hoses. Rather create an experiential gift? Jenni
can suggest trip ideas, membership clubs and gift
certificates too. 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. 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

6. ==> What Color is Your Holiday Stress?

Holidays are joyful but they can also be very
stressful! Let Barry Shore explain why holiday stress
comes in different shades and how you can identify what
color yours is. For example, are you experiencing black
stress—the kind in which you feel there is no way
out—or red, grey, purple or blue stress? Shore will
reveal what each color means and what you can do to
destress. He can also share why stress kills and joy
heals and offer 11 strategies for living in joy. Barry
can also talk about his own inspirational story of
finding his life purpose after a little-known disease
he didn’t even know he had suddenly left him a
quadriplegic. Today he can walk haltingly with the aid
of a six-foot walking wand, has been able to swim over
7,000 miles, and revels in his role as Ambassador of
Joy to the World. He hosts The Joy of Living radio
program and podcast and has been featured in or
appeared on O Magazine, Fox, NBC, ABC, and Forbes.
Contact him at (310) 770-4685; barry@barryshore.com

7. ==> Don’t Let Family Drama Ruin Your Holiday Zen

The holidays can be stressful under the best of
circumstances, but how do you handle being trapped in a
house with argumentative relatives without blowing your
top? Invite Arnoux Goran, author, speaker, and the
world’s #1 expert in personal transformation, to reveal
proven techniques to keep your cool and prevent family
drama from getting out of hand. He’ll discuss common
triggers that set people off and how to remain calm
when family members try to push your buttons. His
forthcoming book “The Answer: How to Change Your Life
and Make Your Dreams Come True” details how to release
negative emotions permanently and truly change your
life by addressing the cause of repeating patterns.
Goran has been featured on radio and television
nationwide. Contact him at (878) 203-8231 (CA);
AGoran@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Who’s the Stranger at the Table? College Kids
Are Back!

It’s finally here! That magical reunion you’ve been
dreaming about since you dropped your student off at
college back in August. You’ve been waiting for the
holidays to reconnect with them and your expectations
are at an all-time high! “Many parents are shocked at
how badly that first reunion goes with their student!
What they don’t realize is that their child is
different—and very likely, so are they—so communication
skills need to shift!!” say Tom and Lindy Schneider,
also known as America’s College Advisors. Ask Tom and
Lindy how to be better prepared for that first visit
home, from keeping expectations realistic to quick and
easy conversation starters, all guaranteed to get
students talking and engaged. Lindy and Tom are
professional college advisors who have been featured on
ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, the CW and Inside Edition. Contact
Lindy Schneider at (602) 562-8669;
LSchneider@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Start a New Family Holiday Tradition

Kids are always impatient to open presents and
sometimes they’re more focused on opening the gifts
than the holiday experience of being around family,
sharing the joy, and celebrating. What if you wrapped
all of that into one irresistible activity and turned
it into a new family tradition? Invite children’s
author and mother of three Rosie Pova to share how to
start a beloved family tradition that bonds the
generations and creates an early love of reading.
You’ll also get tips to get older kids off their cell
phones and away from video games to join in the holiday
tradition. Imagine your brood cozying up to a fire on
Christmas Eve with hot cocoa and a book! Rosie Pova has
been featured on radio and in print. She is the author
of several children’s books including her latest
picture book, “Sarah’s Song.” Contact her at (214)
563-1633 (TX); rosie.pova@yahoo.com

10. ==> Saturday is Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day

During the holidays our thoughts often turn to the
homeless. The season makes us think of the less
fortunate: who are they and what can we do to help?
What would you do if your mother was homeless and
refused to be helped? Marty Vargas will share the story
of finding his estranged birth mother 20 years after
the pair were discovered sleeping in the snow in
Philadelphia. Your listeners will be amazed as they
hear the stranger-than-fiction real-life drama that
unfolded amid the increasingly complicated search.
Marty Vargas, MFA, is a media owner, author, and an
international speaker. His incredible story has been
seen multiple times on ABC and NBC Philadelphia and Fox
News Washington, DC. and has been featured on over 90
stations around the country. Contact him at (631)
245-0790; MVargas@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Why More Healthcare Jobs Are Bad for Patients

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ December Employment
Situation Summary was dominated by robust growth in the
healthcare sector. While this may sound like great
news, nationally recognized healthcare authority Deane
Waldman, MD, MBA, says it’s bad for patients. “The vast
majority of new healthcare hires are not providers,” he
points out, “but bureaucrats. So we are paying billions
of dollars in new salaries taking that money away from
patient care.” In fact, he says, “Job growth in the
healthcare sector actually reduces access to care.”
Invite Dr. Waldman on your show and discuss Obamacare,
why so many veterans are dying waiting in line for
care, and how to fix our current critically ill
healthcare system. Dr. Waldman is a pediatric
cardiologist, educator, researcher, medical
administrator, board director, and public policy
advisor and the author of “Curing the Cancer in U.S.
Healthcare: StatesCare & Market-Based Medicine.”
Contact Deane Waldman, MD, MBA, at (505) 255-2999;
dw@deanewaldman.com

12. ==> Are You in a Toxic Workplace?

A lot of overtly toxic behavior is easy to identify,
steer clear of, or speak up against. But not all
toxicity is obvious; subtly poisonous behavior can be
far more dangerous and that includes workplace
toxicity. Invite transformational coach Maki Moussavi
to discuss dealing with toxic people, behavior she was
subjected to during the more than a decade she spent in
corporate America. She’ll discuss common toxic
behaviors in the workplace (and at home) including non-
apologies, refusal to accept responsibility, a victim
mindset, projection, lack of empathy, and passive
aggression. But thankfully, she says no matter how
tough a toxic situation at work is, there is a way out.
You’ll learn what all toxic people have in common, why
logic won’t help you in dealing with the toxic people,
and 3 things you should never do if you have a toxic
relationship with someone at work. Maki Moussavi, MS,
CGC, is a transformational coach, motivational speaker,
and author with a background in science and consulting.
She’s the author of “The High Achiever’s Guide:
Transform Your Success Mindset and Begin the Quest to
Fulfillment.” Contact her at (913) 206-2513;
maki@makimoussavi.com

13. ==> Be an Office Hero: Run THE Perfect Meeting!

Chances are you’ve attended some long-winded,
unproductive, perhaps argument-filled meetings. Even
motivated team members and leaders exit such gatherings
saying things like “Why did we even get together
today?” and “Now we know less than when we walked in!”
So turn things around and help create meeting heroes,
by interviewing Dr. Teruni Lamberg, Ph.D. Dr. Lamberg
will share must-know factors about the best meetings
one will ever run or attend. Explore: determining the
ideal meeting length, date/time, venue and agenda…
facilitation techniques that keep attendees super-
engaged, attentive and ready to contribute ideas and
volunteer for assignments… surprising myths about
speakers and audio-visuals… whether meals/snacks are a
meeting magnet, or a distraction… pros/cons about
remote electronic meetings… and more. Dr. Lamberg is
the author of “Conducting Productive Meetings: How to
Generate and Communicate Ideas for Innovation” and
“Leaders Who Lead Successfully.” Contact Dr. Teruni
Lamberg at (775) 451-3086; TLamberg@rtirguests.com

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

Talk about initiating a lawsuit and most people think:
Hefty settlement! Getting justice! (Or retribution.)
Healing and starting over. But legal trouble is
stressful and expensive and lawsuits can last years,
taking more out of you than you gain. So warns Francine
Tone, an attorney who’s been educating the public for
years about getting the right legal help, making wise
decisions, asking prudent questions, and proceeding
with caution as legal challenges unfold. On-air Tone
will explore stark realities about suing and being sued
and how even winning lawsuits can jeopardize one’s
business, marriage or health. Francine Tone is the
author of “What Every Good Lawyer Wants You to Know.”
Listeners will learn lawsuit myths and truths, what
winning or losing could mean, whether it’s best to
await the new year for legal activity, and even if TV
legal dramas approach real life. Contact Francine Tone,
Esq. at (531) 208-1297; FTone@rtirguests.com

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

Your neighbors, co-workers and friends are among
today’s millions of responsible gun owners. Many more
(perhaps yourself) are considering gun ownership in
this era of mass killings, home invasions and attacks
reported almost daily. Invite Chris Bird to educate
your audience about gun safety and self-defense. Ask
this sought-after expert on gun rights and personal
protection: Why are methods of observation as important
as a weapon? What steps help you survive a public
shooting? What are your insights about recent attacks
at schools, workplaces, community events and places of
worship? With more than 30 years of firearm safety
experience, Chris will share stories of people saying,
“Thank God I had a gun!” – which is one of his
bestselling book titles. Chris’ other books include
“Surviving a Mass Killer Rampage” and “The Concealed
Handgun Manual.” Contact him at (210) 686-4440;
cbird@rtirguests.com

16. ==> The Truth Behind Jessica Simpson’s 100 LB
Weight Loss in 6 Months

According to news reports, Jessica Simpson lost 100
pounds in only 6 months. Sound too good to be true?
Invite exercise physiologist Kristen Carter to reveal
the truth behind the attention-getting headlines we
often see around celebrity weight loss. She can discuss
why Simpson’s weight loss wasn’t as dramatic as it
seemed, why most of us typically can’t lose weight as
quickly as celebrities, why fast weight loss isn’t
better weight loss, and how to adapt a routine to your
life that will work for you. Her new book, “Lose
Weight? Exercise More? I (Don’t) Think So! What to Do
When Your Doctor Tells You to Make Changes for Your
Health,” reveals why making the decision to lose weight
and exercise more is fraught with roadblocks and what
they are. Carter is an engaging speaker and popular
workshop presenter. Contact her at (267) 930-2547 (CO);
kacarter@rtirguests.com

17. ==> Overcome Wintertime Anxiety

For millions of people, colder weather brings the blues
along with darker days and staying inside more often.
Learn how to recognize and tame seasonal anxiety
triggers when psychotherapist Elke Scholz visits your
show. Known as the Anxiety Warrior, your expert guest
will answer questions like: What causes students,
teachers and parents to have “school season”
nervousness and uncertainty? Why is it so difficult to
deal with longer nights and even the return to Standard
Time? Do money issues and health challenges seem
intensified, especially when we’re paying for more
(tuition, travel, gift-shopping)? Scholz, author of
“Loving Your Life” and two “Anxiety Warrior” volumes,
will also explore wellness activities, meditations and
sleep advice to boost mood… why therapy needn’t
include meds… and embracing end-of-year positives
like seeing loved ones more, holiday prep, attending
concerts and festivals and New Year celebrations,
enjoying new TV shows and football, and pleasant winter
activities (everything from wintertime sports to cozy
warmth by the fireplace). Contact Elke Scholz at (705)
710-4315; escholz@rtirguests.com

18. ==> Have Beauty Pageants Really Evolved?

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, the founder of Sparklesoup Inc.,
and the author of “Raising a Strong Daughter: What
Fathers Should Know.” Contact Kailin at
KGow@rtirguests.com; (617) 582-2121.

19. ==> Why it’s Hard to Relate (Especially Over the
Holidays)

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 how to create meaningful conversations
(start by being curious and interested instead of being
interesting!) and what to avoid at all costs (don’t
commit “assumicide!”) Ivan Obolensky is the author of
“Eye of the Moon.” Contact him at (818) 495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com

20. ==> Death is Not the End of Life: Interview the
Undertaker’s Daughter

While growing up in a Midwestern funeral home where her
dad was an undertaker, Margo Lenmark discovered that we
can speak to the dearly departed. “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.” Many people wish they could
communicate with loved ones after they depart this
mortal coil, and she can share with audiences just how
to do that. 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.” The book 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

December 17, 2019

01. The Irishman: Truth vs Tale – Jimmy Hoffa
02. Give Comey Credit, But Look at His Answers
03. Ten 2020 Anniversaries to Note
04. Nat Geo Explorer on the Search for Immortality
05. Biggest Holiday Rip-Offs and Scams
06. Have Your First Anxiety Free Holiday Season
07. Adult Coloring Book Helps Fight Climate Change
08. Chrismukkah: Celebrating 2 Religions During the Holidays
09. Saturday, Dec. 21 is Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day
10. Why More Women Are Saying No to Motherhood
11. Is the Free and Fair Press Dying?
12. Would You Survive an Active Shooter Attack?
13. Your Next Child Could Be Frozen in a Faraway Laboratory!
14. The 3 Biggest Myths about Forgiveness
15. Why This Expert Says ‘We Must Stop Fighting Cancer!’
16. Millions Will Pledge to Lose Weight This New Year
17. Who Was in Your Bed Last Night? Dream Analysis
18. Surprise Benefits of 21st Century Meditation
19. Simple, Powerful Approach to Addiction
20. How to Grow Your Dreams After 40

1.==> The Irishman: Truth vs Tale – Jimmy Hoffa

Martin Scorsese’s new movie The Irishman is a star-
studded, gritty crime story starring Robert DeNiro, Al
Pacino and Joe Pesci. It follows a truck driver who
gets involved with the mob and becomes a hitman,
working for Jimmy Hoffa. Invite Harvard Law professor
and former senior U.S. Department of Justice official
Jack Goldsmith on your show to talk about one of the
most persistent criminal mysteries in American history:
what really happened to Jimmy Hoffa? Goldsmith is the
stepson of the lead suspect in the disappearance of
Charles “Chuckie” O’Brien, who was Hoffa’s closest aide
in the two decades before his disappearance and Mario
Puzo’s model for Tom Hagen in The Godfather. Jack
Goldsmith’s new book, “In Hoffa’s Shadow: A Stepfather,
a Disappearance in Detroit, and My Search for the
Truth,” is his account of Jimmy Hoffa’s rise and fall,
and his infamous disappearance on July 30, 1975.
Contact Johanna Ramos Boyer at (703) 646-5137; (703)
400-1099 (cell); johanna@jrbcomm.com or Erin Bolden at
(703) 646-5188.

2. ==> Give Comey Credit, But Look at His Answers

According to National Review columnist Andrew McCarthy,
former FBI director James Comey should be commended,
not only for accepting Chris Wallace’s invitation to
appear on Fox News Sunday but also for acknowledging
that serious abuses occurred in the surveillance the
bureau conducted under FISA (the Foreign Intelligence
Surveillance Act of 1978). “Still,” he says, “Many
Americans will have trouble squaring the director who
so mastered the details and drove the judgment calls in
the Clinton investigation with the director who says he
kept his distance from the Trump investigation.” Andrew
C. McCarthy is a senior fellow at the National Review
Institute and a contributing editor of National Review.
Contact him at @andrewcmccarthy

3. ==> Ten 2020 Anniversaries to Note

Anniversaries mark the passage of time, recall our
triumphs, and honor our losses. 2019 witnessed many
significant anniversaries: the centennial of the
signing of the Treaty of Versailles, the 75th
anniversary of D-Day and the 50th anniversary of the
moon landing to name a few. James Lindsay will share
10 significant anniversaries coming up in 2020. Did you
know that next year is the 75th anniversary of World
War ll? The World Trade Organization turns 25 next year
and we’ll mark the 10th anniversary of the devastating
Haiti earthquake and the 250th anniversary the Boston
Massacre! James Lindsay is senior vice president,
director of studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg chair at
the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He is a leading
authority on the American foreign policymaking process
and the domestic politics of American foreign policy.
Contact him at (212) 434-9626 (NY); (202) 509-8405 (DC)
or jlindsay@cfr.org

4.==> Nat Geo Explorer on the Search for Immortality

Scientists are exploring ways to advance our lifespan
and possibly cure death. Science fiction? Nope. It’s
real, it’s serious, and it’s on track to revolutionize
our definitions of life and mortality as we know it.
Invite National Geographic Explorer and former CNN-
Bureau Chief Chip Walter to discuss the scientific
pursuit of immortality and the Silicon Valley
billionaires shaping (and funding) this quest. You’ll
why scientists are embarking on this journey to find a
real-life fountain of youth, the mysteries of stem cell
rejuvenation and advanced genomics and why living to
over 100 isn’t science fiction any longer! Chip Walter
is a science author, filmmaker, and former CNN bureau
chief whose writing has appeared in The Economist, The
Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, Slate and
National Geographic magazine. His latest book is
“Immortality, Inc: Renegade Science, Silicon Valley
Billions, and the Quest to Live Forever.” Walter is
available for a limited number of interviews on January
14th. Contact Mala Perna at malapernamedia@gmail.com

5. ==> Biggest Holiday Rip-Offs and Scams

Tis the season for giving… and taking! Thieves know
your vulnerabilities this time of year and they are out
in full force looking for opportunities to steal your
money. Invite William Francavilla to share ways you can
minimize being scammed this holiday season. From
charity donations to online rip-offs and social media
phishing scams, Francavilla will outline ways to make
sure your hard-earned money doesn’t fall into the wrong
hands. Francavilla is the author of “The Madoffs Among
Us, Combat the Scammers, Con Artists and Thieves Who
Are Plotting to Steal your Money.” He’s a CFP and
former senior vice president, director of Wealth
Management for Legg Mason who has extensive media
experience. Contact him at (757) 870-4590;
wmfrancavilla@gmail.com

6. ==> Have Your First Anxiety Free Holiday Season

The holidays come year after year and so does your
stress about them! You’ll be on your way to your first
anxiety free holiday when you invite Davie Stone to
share three ways to take control of anxiety and seven
habits to replace the ones getting in the way of
enjoying the holiday season. Listeners will learn how
to do a muscle test to help identify anxiety triggers
and then get practical tips to lead them toward a
worry-free life. You’ll hear the sneaky ways we’ve been
conditioned to worry and a step-by-step process for
letting anxiety go. David’s story includes a downward
slide that left him homeless ten years ago. After a
decade of study, self-examination, and goal-setting he
was able to return to his role as a successful
marketing consultant. His new book is “Unsubscribe from
Anxiety: How to Opt Out of the Myth that Worry is
Required and Take Charge of Your Own Life Now.” Contact
David Stone at (425)-315-2231; david@i-fearless.com

7. ==> Call it A ‘Greta Gift’ – Adult Coloring Book
Helps Fight Climate Change

For most people, climate change is real and 16-year-old
Greta Thunberg is deserving of being Time Magazine’s
Person of the Year. And while adults also want to do
something about climate change, many feel they’re too
insignificant to make a difference or don’t know how to
have an impact. For them, internationally known artist
Lynn Matsuoka offers a starting point: this holiday
season, purchase copies of her new adult coloring book,
Saving Our Seabirds, to give to loved ones on their
holiday list so that they can learn more about why
birds are the harbingers of worse things to come,
appreciate their amazing qualities and, at the same
time, contribute to the Audubon Society’s Project
Puffin to help reclaim the birds’ habitats and keep
them healthy. Invite her on your show and learn the
important role birds play in insect control, plant
pollination and seed disbursement, and hear fascinating
facts about puffins, blue-footed boobies, and black-
footed albatrosses. Lynn Matsuoka is internationally
known for her drawings and paintings. Her fashion
illustrations have appeared in the Wall Street Journal,
Time, and Business Week as well as other publications.
She was a court reportage artist for ABC and CBS
network news, most notably as the court illustrator for
the Watergate hearings. Contact Lynn at (808) 479-5966;
artist@hamptonsartist.com

8. ==> Chrismukkah: Celebrating 2 Religions During the
Holidays

According to Pew Research, 39% of Americans who got
married since 2010 are in interfaith marriages. That’s
up from 19% 50 years ago. With many couples celebrating
both Christmas and Hanukkah, the time is right to
discuss being in an interfaith relationship during the
holidays with Mrs. Marguerite Berrah, whose late
husband’s new book “Our Common Faith” is an Amazon
bestseller. Marguerite, a Catholic, was married to Dr.
Ghoulem Berrah, a Muslim, for 40 years. She’ll discuss
ways their mutual belief in God solidified their
marriage even though they practiced different religious
customs. Her husband took her to church every Sunday
and celebrated Christmas and Easter with her and she
would fast during Ramadan. Together, they devoted their
lives to peace-making. She can also talk about The Dr.
Ghoulem Berrah Foundation whose mission cultivating
peaceful coexistence through programs supporting social
interaction and engagement of people of different
religions. Ghoulem was a diplomat, freedom fighter,
Muslim leader and medical pioneer. Contact Marguerite
Berrah at (305) 933-6088; berrahghoulem@yahoo.com

9. ==> Saturday, Dec. 21 is Homeless Persons’
Remembrance Day

During the holidays our thoughts often turn to the
homeless. The season makes us think of the less
fortunate: who are they and what can we do to help?
What would you do if your mother was homeless and
refused to be helped? Marty Vargas will share the story
of finding his estranged birth mother 20 years after
the pair were discovered sleeping in the snow in
Philadelphia. Your listeners will be amazed as they
hear the stranger-than-fiction real-life drama that
unfolded amid the increasingly complicated search.
Marty Vargas, MFA, is a media owner, author, and an
international speaker. His incredible story has been
seen multiple times on ABC and NBC Philadelphia and Fox
News Washington, DC. and has been featured on over 90
stations around the country. Contact him at (631)
245-0790; MVargas@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Why More Women Are Saying No to Motherhood

In 2018, the U.S. had the lowest number of births in 32
years, according to the National Center for Health
Statistics. Increasingly, women are delaying childbirth
into their late 30s or 40s. But a significant number
are deciding they simply don’t want motherhood—despite
the blowback they often receive from friends and loved
ones. Single and happily childless, Tamara Lashchyk, a
business consultant, career coach, bestselling author,
and former Wall Street executive, says despite all the
progress women have made toward equality, they still
face intense pressure to marry and raise a family. She
says, “I could literally tell my family I’d cured
cancer and the conversation would still end with, ‘But
are you dating anyone?’” Tamara is the author of “Lose
the Gum: A Survivor’s Guide for Women on Wall Street.”
Contact her at (848) 373-3543; TLashchyk@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Is the Free and Fair Press Dying?

Sixty-percent of people who watch American news think
the sources pay the reporters. That’s the trust gap,
according to a joint Columbia Journalism Review and
Reuters study from earlier this year. With so much talk
about fake news and shrinking newsroom staff positions,
it’s a wonder that anyone would want to train to be a
TV or print journalist today. Willing to share her
unique vantage point on this timely topic is Nita
Wiggins, who teaches journalism in Paris, France, and
is the author of “Civil Rights Baby: My Story of Race,
Sports, and Breaking Barriers in American Journalism.”
Ask her: How much of the problem comes from the work of
reporters and how much comes from the criticism from
the president? How well do American news outlets
provide diverse viewpoints? During her 21 years as a TV
reporter and anchor, Nita witnessed bias against black
reporters and female reporters from Augusta to Seattle
to Washington, D.C. Contact Nita Wiggins at
NWiggins@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Would You Survive an Active Shooter Attack?

Mass shootings are happening at least monthly across
the U.S.! Adults and children have needlessly died or
been seriously injured when merely working, gathering,
studying, shopping or traveling. All types of public
locations have seen such carnage: schools, offices,
department stores, community events, factories, streets
and even places of worship. So what does it take to
come out alive when a rampaging shooter strikes in such
innocent settings? Would you (and your kids) know how
to find safety, shield others or retaliate? Would you
have the patience to observe yet make immediate, timely
decisions to react? Explore the vital answers, and hear
life-saving insights when you interview personal
protection specialist Allen Banks. He’s developed
active shooter and workplace violence prevention
training, plus special programs for schools and other
locations. Contact Banks at (661) 417-0786;
abanks@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Your Next Child Could Be Frozen in a Faraway
Laboratory!

Many couples long to expand their families and welcome
a child, yet fertility issues or other health concerns
interfere with pregnancy. Such would-be parents often
consider adoption, yet still hope to experience the
miracle of giving birth. With today’s fertility
technologies, many couples can do both! Interview Nate
Birt to learn how he and his wife welcomed their sweet
toddler, Phoebe, who started as a frozen embryo the
Birts adopted, had implanted, brought to term and
delivered. Interview Nate to explore: How do you find
available resources/experts for adopting embryos? How
does the process work? What does it take to qualify?
Does this path to parenthood change our beliefs? Is it
for everyone? Nate is the author of “Frozen, But Not
Forgotten: An Adoptive Dad’s Step-by-Step Guide to
Embryo Adoption.” Contact Nate Birt at (417) 221-9045;
Nbirt@rtirguests.com

14. ==> The 3 Biggest Myths about Forgiveness

Is there someone in your life—a parent, former spouse,
child, friend or perhaps even yourself—whom you believe
you should forgive but cannot? Jeanne Sanner explains
why forgiveness can be so difficult. She says,
“Forgiving isn’t something we can do; forgiveness is
the result of what we stop doing.” Jeanne can share a
simple formula she created that has already helped
hundreds of people change their beliefs to lead happier
lives. She is the author of “Finding Unconditional Love
a Little Peace at a Time.” She has a doctorate in
spiritual studies, a master’s in education and a
bachelor’s in psychology. Contact her at (949)
288-4851; JSanner@rtirguests.com

15. ==> Why This Expert Says ‘We Must Stop Fighting
Cancer!’

When Kipp Harris discusses the myths and truths about
cancer (and its treatments) you can be assured he knows
what he’s talking about. Several times that powerful
disease has invaded his body, only to be thwarted into
remission by modern medical science and Kipp’s own
resourcefulness and attitude. Open-up phone lines so
Kipp can answer questions and share his been-there
insights, especially during the holiday season when
people may feel most challenged by cancer issues. Learn
why Kipp says it’s wise to work through — never fight
— one’s cancer of any type. So what does he recommend?
Why does he call his cancer journey “improbable joy?”
What was the first thing he did upon learning his
cancer returned? And what does he advise for patients
and their loved ones, who want to survive and thrive
afterward? Ask Kipp all that and more. He’ll even
discuss whether the prevalence of cancer means humanity
is meant to experience it. Contact him at (701)
638-4051; Kharris@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Millions Will Pledge to Lose Weight This New
Year

Know someone eager to lose weight? Or who tried, failed
or regained the pounds back? Of course you do! Weight
control is a topic that interests and baffles countless
millions worldwide. And for 70 percent of all
Americans, it’s the biggest issue of their lives.
Audiences will thank you for interviewing Eli Glaser, a
sought-after weight management specialist and
nutritionist who discovered and promotes a sustainable
weight-loss solution unlike any other. Eli will discuss
his own personal weight loss journey and how he lives
130 pounds lighter and the difference between starving
on ineffective diets vs. striving toward ideal weight
with a food plan and lifestyle changes. You’ll learn
why obesity isn’t a medical problem, how to develop the
right relationship with food, and how to overcome
cravings and temptations and much more. Ask Eli about
his Soveya Solution, upcoming home study course, and
book “Enough Is Enough.” Contact him at (732)
578-8800; eliglaser@rtirguests.com

17. ==> Who Was in Your Bed Last Night? Dream Analysis

Where did you go in your dreams last night? Who or what
did you encounter? And what did it all mean? For an
unforgettable show that’s sure to boost ratings and
calls, book Layne Dalfen for live on-air dream
analysis! This sought-after speaker, author and dream
analyst will fascinate your audience and explore the
most frequent dreams we have. Why do certain people —
from former sweethearts to deceased loved ones — land
in your dreams? And what does it mean if you dream
about Donald Trump? Layne will share 3 must-know myths
about nightmares and what sexy dreams really mean!
Layne Dalfen has appeared on hundreds of radio shows
and teaches dream analysis to the counseling students
at Montréal’s Concordia University. Contact Layne at
(514) 898-9150; info@haveagreatdream.com

18. ==> Surprise Benefits of 21st Century 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 heart problems and headaches to
arthritis, asthma and insomnia? How does meditation
help in successfully treating addictions and anxiety,
and even preventing bad behavior? Learn more about
solving our 21st century lifestyle issues with
meditation methods that have been around for millennia
when you interview meditation expert, author and
speaker John Sambalino. The author of “Is God in That
Bottle Cap? A Search for Truth” will debunk myths about
meditation and help countless audiences (including
those with questions) improve health, career,
relationships, sports performance, strengths to handle
holiday deadlines, and more. He will even discuss how
meditation helps prison inmates. Contact John Sambalino
at (856) 245-5062; jsambalino@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Simple, Powerful Approach to Addiction

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

20. ==> How to Grow Your Dreams After 40

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 “Thrive After 40? How to Seize the Life of
Your Dreams!” Contact her at smatheson@rtirguests.com;
(360) 325-4221.

December 12, 2019

01. Are Jews a Nation or Religion?
02. Beyond Bombshell Report: Inside Afghanistan
03. And You Thought the White House Couldn’t Get Any Weirder
04. Hilarious Holiday Show: ‘Deck The Hallmark’ Podcast Guys
05. The Truth about Santa Claus: How St. Nick Became Santa
06. Make 2020 the Year You Fall in Love with Yourself
07. Seeing Miracles in Everyday Life
08. Holiday Addiction Advice
09. How to Feast Without Overindulging
10. It’s OK to Escape the Holidays
11. Are You Violating the Ten Commandments of Pain?
12. Spirituality — The Missing Link for Wellness?
13. Can Anyone Learn to be Happy?
14. Burned-Out, Worn-Out, Ready to Get Out — Setting New Opportunities for Teachers
15. 10 Tips to Breathe Better Today
16. Keeping Beds Dry Night after Night
17. Sugar Witch Helps You Overpower Your Sugar Habit
18. Psychiatrist Reveals 7 Words to Never Say When Talking to Yourself
19. How a Psychologist Who’s Survived So Much Can Help YOU
20. How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen

1.==> Are Jews a Nation or Religion?

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order
that defines Judaism as a nationality and not just a
religion, which means discrimination against Jews would
be a violation of a key civil rights law. The White
House says the change will combat anti-Semitism on
college campuses, but not all Jews are happy with the
decision claiming it’s actually designed to have a
chilling effect on free speech and crack down on campus
critics of Israel rather than fight anti-Semitism.
Rabbi Alissa Wise says criticism of Israel is not the
same as anti-Semitism. “Trump said Jews would vote for
him because they like money. And yet now he suddenly
pretends to care about Jewish safety? He has never
cared about stopping antisemitism — this executive
order is about silencing Palestinians and the people
who speak up with them.” Rabbi Wise is acting co-
executive director of Jewish Voice for Peace. Contact
Sonya Meyerson-Knox at sonya@jvp.org

2. ==> Beyond Bombshell Report: Inside Afghanistan

A bombshell report detailing how successive U.S.
administrations misled the public about the nearly two-
decade-long war in Afghanistan went mostly ignored by
lawmakers – and the public — this week. The war is the
longest armed conflict in U.S. history and has cost
roughly 2,400 lives and more than $2 trillion yet most
Americans know little about the region or the people.
Bring Cat Parenti on your show to discuss her
experiences there, 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

3.==> And You Thought the White House Couldn’t Get Any Weirder

Did you know James Monroe used to enjoy swimming nude
in the Potomac River? Or that doctors once held a press
conference to announce Dwight Eisenhower moved his
bowels? Or that Calvin Coolidge often conferred with a
raccoon? Or that First Lady Florence Harding gave press
interviews in her negligee? Or that George H.W. Bush
took showers with his dog? Author Hal Marcovitz can
talk about the many strange stories that have been
circulating around the White House since John and
Abigail Adams occupied the Executive Mansion, including
some very odd stories about the current occupant.
Marcovitz, a longtime journalist, is the author of the
novel “Painting the White House,” which tells the story
of an ordinary house painter who finds himself at the
center of White House intrigues and misadventures.
Contact him at (215) 718-6807 or hmarcovitz@aol.com

4. ==> Hilarious Holiday Show: ‘Deck The Hallmark’ Podcast Guys

Who would have thought The Hallmark Channel would
strike gold making Christmas movies? And who would have
thought those sometimes-cheesy movies would spawn the
hilarious Deck The Hallmark podcast? Three guys, with
three different takes, put each Hallmark Christmas
movie under the microscope for an in-depth review each
podcast, resulting in over a million listens and
appearances on Good Morning America. They’ve even been
able to feature some of the stars of the movies
(although they’re still pursuing perennial Hallmark
lead, Candace Cameron Bure). The guys are available to
talk about Season 2 of their popular podcast. Bring
them on-air for a fun show. Contact Daniel Thompson at
(864) 571-2845; Dthompson@rtirguests.com

5. ==> The Truth about Santa Claus: How St. Nick Became
Santa

Everyone is familiar with Santa Claus, with his big
belly, white beard, pink cheeks and omnipresent sack of
toys for children. Most people know that the
inspiration for Santa was Saint Nicholas, a priest and
bishop who lived in the third century A.D., but few
know much about the real man in the red suit. Wayne Van
Der Wal, a school psychologist and practicing
Christian, wants to change that. Invite him on your
show and hear how St. Nicholas overcame childhood
tragedy, felt called by God to take a vow of poverty,
endured horrific persecution for his religious faith,
and went on to become one of the most beloved,
generous, loving, and famous figures in human history.
The author of the historical novel “The Gospel of Santa
Claus,” will fascinate your audience as he shares
details of St. Nicholas’ extraordinary life and what
Santa Claus has in common with St. Nick. He’ll also
explain how writing the book changed the way he and his
family celebrate Christmas each year and how anyone can
have the best Christmas season ever, even on a limited
budget. Contact Wayne Van Der Wal at (775) 338-4300;
wav66@yahoo.com

6. ==> Make 2020 the Year You Fall in Love with
Yourself

Come January 1st people all around us will resolve to
eat healthier, lose weight, or make some other life
change in the hopes of becoming a better person and
living a more fulfilling life. But personal growth
expert and author Joffre McClung says there’s a better
path to a happier, more contented life and you don’t
have to give up anything or join a gym! “There really
is nothing as important to your quality of life than
your level of self-love,” says Joffre. Invite her to
share three tips your listeners can do daily to raise
their level of self-love and explain why that’s so
important. “Your level of self-love not only determines
how you see yourself, but governs how you experience
the world around you,” she says. “It’s the prism
through which you see and define all things!” Joffre
McClung has appeared on dozens of radio and TV shows
and podcasts. She’s a former media producer and
independent filmmaker. “The Heart of the Matter” is her
latest book. Contact her at (917) 994-0225 (TX);
JMcClung@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Seeing Miracles in Everyday Life

People love stories about miracles, particularly at
holiday time. But, as Barry Shore will tell you,
miracles are not just for Christmas or Hanukkah, they
are hiding in plain sight on any given day. Bring Barry
on your show to explain his SMILE process, an acronym
for Seeing Miracles in Life Every day, and how even
adults can learn to develop their SOW, the Sense of
Wonder eight-year-olds routinely exhibit. Your audience
will take away a sense of gratitude for what is right
with their lives instead of focusing on what they
perceive is missing. A former quadriplegic, Shore’s
mission is spreading the joy of being alive no matter
what adversities people face. He hosts The Joy of
Living radio program and podcast and has been featured
in or appeared on O Magazine, Fox, NBC, ABC, and
Forbes. Contact him at (310) 770-4685;
barry@barryshore.com

8. ==> Holiday Addiction Advice

1 out of 3 people suffers from an addiction of some
sort and the holidays – from Thanksgiving through New
Year’s – are full of stressful situations AND ample
opportunities to imbibe. Michael McGee, M.D. says the
combination can be especially explosive and
uncomfortable at family gatherings and work functions!
Invite Dr. McGee to share 5 tips to deal with everyone
from an obnoxious drunken uncle to a flirtatious and
inappropriate coworker. He’ll help your audience
navigate the uncomfortable experience in the moment,
whether at home or at the office holiday party, and
share ways you can (and can’t) help an addict accept
treatment and recover. Dr. Michael McGee trained at
Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools and has helped
hundreds of patients beat their addictions. He’s the
author of “The Joy of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide
to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact Dr. McGee at (978)
360-6071; mdm@wellmind.com

9. ==> How to Feast Without Overindulging

The endless temptation of delicious holiday food can
break the diet of even the most committed healthy
eater. Is there any way to enjoy holiday meals without
overindulging? Invite physician Dr. Ed Dodge to reveal
easy ways to join in the festivities without eating too
much and falling off the wagon. You’ll also learn which
foods will help you feel full without loading you up
with fat and sodium. His latest book “Family: A Family
Doc’s Memoir of Life in Africa and the US” shares his
journey from his childhood in the wilds of Africa where
he enjoyed exotic fruits and ate antelope and buffalo,
to experiencing culture shock as a teen coming to the
US. After becoming a physician, he returned to Africa
to work, and later to volunteer. Dr. Dodge hosted
Healthy Living Radio and has interviewed groundbreaking
leaders in medicine. He has been honored by the Johns
Hopkins University Center for a Livable Future. Contact
him at (352) 228-9641 (TX); afritim36@gmail.com

10. ==> It’s OK to Escape the Holidays

If the holidays stress you out, getting out of town
might be the answer! “Many people who feel overly
stressed by the holidays are actually feeling stressed
by all the people they need to please. Learning how to
set good boundaries around the holidays can really
help!” says Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. Interview Jennifer
to find out what’s behind all this holiday stress, how
to pinpoint your triggers ahead of time, and when it’s
a good time to pack up and head out of town for the
holidays! “Some people love the holidays – it energizes
them. But for many, the idea of planning their lives 6
weeks (or more) ahead of time doesn’t feel mindful, it
feels manipulative!” says Jennifer. “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.” She’s worked with hundreds of clients
promoting personal growth and healthier relationship
skills. Contact Jennifer Cochern at (208) 817-2870;
JCochern@rtirguests.com

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

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

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

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

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

According to the 2019 UN Report on Happiness, Americans
are the least happy they have ever been for a variety
of reasons. But 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
life. 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. Contact him at
(631) 203-8441; JRyan@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Burned-Out, Worn-Out, Ready to Get Out —
Setting NEW Opportunities for Teachers

Countless teachers start out loving education yet often
land on the brink of leaving their profession. For a
topic that ultimately impacts every community, hear how
teachers can explore new goals, opportunities and
leads, and how directing their skills elsewhere
benefits everyone. Geraldine Hogan is a former
educator, attorney and judge whose latest book is
“Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals:
Strategies for a Successful Job Change.” Invite
Geraldine to discuss her own inspiring journey and help
listeners appreciate teachers’ challenges. She’ll
relate how educators, other professionals, and
entrepreneurs can recognize and bravely implement
exciting plans for career changes. She’ll start with “3
simple questions to ask yourself before making any
career move” and “whether salary should ever guide you”
plus how to overcome obstacles and hesitations. Invite
call-in questions! Contact Geraldine Hogan at (305)
902-3869; hogan@rtirguests.com

15. ==>10 Tips to Breathe Better Today

We all breathe, right? It’s how we live. But what if
there was a way to harness the power of your breath to
bring in more cheer in the New Year and help you live
your best life? Breathwork is conscious breathing that
promotes wellness. It helps people live intentionally
and transform their lives. And, it all starts with
these 10 tips! Get ready for a fun and informative show
with Lauren Chelec Cafritz as she helps people clear
their emotional gunk and start the New Year off relaxed
and renewed. Chelec Cafritz is the author of “Breath
LOVE” and the founder of Experience Breath. She is a
speaker, coach, and breath expert. Contact Jodi Omear
at BreathLoveMedia@gmail.com or (703) 474-2668.

16. ==> Keeping Beds Dry Night after Night

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

17. ==> Sugar Witch Helps You Overpower Your Sugar
Habit

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

18. ==> Psychiatrist Reveals 7 Words to Never Say When
Talking to Yourself

Dr. Donald Pet has helped people break addictions,
transform their lives, and radically increase their own
happiness simply by teaching them seven “word
switches.” For example, instead of telling yourself,
you “should” do something, say that you “can” do it.
Instead of saying that something “made” you sad, tell
yourself that you “allowed” it to discourage you.
Instead of saying you feel a lot of anger, tell
yourself that you feel a lot of “energy” about the
situation. These are just some of the ways Dr. Pet has
helped countless people from all walks of life break
the cycle of common emotions and increase their levels
of personal joy and fulfillment. Pet is the founder of
lovingmenow.org. His course is completely free and
designed to have you become a much more loving person.
Contact Dr. Donald Pet (860) 324-9991;
ddpet@comcast.net

19. ==> How a Psychologist Who’s Survived So Much Can
Help YOU

Pratibha Eastwood is a psychologist with very rich and
unusual life experiences. Invite her on your show and
hear how she traversed diverse political realities as a
child of German concentration camp refugees, witnessed
the bloody birth of the Jewish nation, survived four
wars, grew up in boarding schools and even experienced
today’s #MeToo culture. Pratibha’s insights can help
others with their own journey as she reveals what can
make anyone stronger and more resilient through
challenges: openness, curious innocence, cultural
understanding and communication, even during gender
struggles. She will also offer insights for thriving
during this difficult era of mass shootings, disturbing
scandals, border controversies and political division.
Contact Pratibha Eastwood at (808) 518–4378 (HI);
peastwood@rtirguests.com

20. ==> 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 fathers 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.

December 10, 2019

01. Doctors Say Trump’s Mental Health is Deteriorating
02. Trump to Jews: You Have No Choice but to Vote for Me
03. New Research: Autocracy Is Hazardous for Your Health
04. Former NFL Pro Jon Dorenbos: Life is Magic
05. Why Do People Fear Friday the 13th?
06. Hit Pause: Stop Replaying Your Family Drama
07. Hey Ma, I’m Home! Meet Your New College Kid
08. Why it’s Hard to Relate (Especially Over the Holidays)
09. Start a New Family Holiday Tradition
10. How to Take God Seriously this Holiday
11. Does God Want Trump to Stay in Office?
12. Watch Out! Workplace Crooks Siphon Profits
13. Is It Possible to Have No Anxiety?
14. The Dark Secrets Jeffrey Epstein Left Behind
15. The One Trait that Leads to Unimaginable Success
16. What’s Going Wrong with America’s Health Delivery System?
17. ‘Become a Millionaire’ Advice Beyond Money Management
18. Put the Clothes Back on Your Audience
19. 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book Now
20. The Luckiest Families Have Super-Grandparents

1.==> Doctors Say Trump’s Mental Health is Deteriorating

A petition signed by 350 psychiatrists and other
mental-health professionals claims that President
Donald Trump’s mental health is deteriorating rapidly
amid impeachment proceedings. “We are convinced that,
as the time of possible impeachment approaches, Donald
Trump has the real potential to become ever more
dangerous, a threat to the safety of our nation,” said
Drs. Bandy Lee, a Yale psychiatrist, Jerrold Post, a
former CIA profiler, and John Zinner, a psychiatrist at
George Washington University. The statement warns that
“(f)ailing to monitor or to understand the
psychological aspects (of impeachment on Mr. Trump), or
discounting them, could lead to catastrophic outcomes.”
The trio, who have all said they are willing to testify
as part of the impeachment inquiry, says Trump appears
to be showing signs of delusion by doubling down on
falsehoods and conspiracy theories. Dr. Bandy Lee is a
professor of psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine
and editor of “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump.”
Contact her at bandy.lee@yale.edu

2. ==> Trump to Jews: You Have No Choice but to Vote for Me

Donald Trump has riled numerous Jewish groups after a
speech this weekend to the Israeli American Council in
Florida. The president referred to some Jewish voters
in the real estate business as ‘brutal killers’ who
will vote for him to dodge a wealth tax and complained
that some Jews ‘don’t love Israel enough.’ Halie
Soifer, executive director of the Jewish Democratic
Council of America (JDCA), says, “We strongly denounce
these vile and bigoted remarks in which the president –
once again – used anti-Semitic stereotypes to
characterize Jews as driven by money and insufficiently
loyal to Israel. He even had the audacity to suggest
that Jews ‘have no choice’ but to support him.” JDCA
actively promotes foreign and domestic policies
consistent with socially progressive, pro-Israel,
Jewish community values. Contact Halie Soifer at (202)
975-0859; press@jewishdems.org

3. ==> New Research: Autocracy Is Hazardous for Your Health

Frustrated by high health-care costs, poorly performing
schools, and corrupt politicians, voters around the
world are embracing populists and autocrats, and it’s
taking a toll on their life expectancy. Director of the
global health program at the Council on Foreign
Relations Thomas Bollyky says research finds that life
expectancy has declined 2 percent on average in former
democracies that have recently transitioned to
autocracy, like Honduras, Nicaragua, Turkey, and
Venezuela. He warns, “Elections and the health of a
nation’s people are increasingly inseparable. Voters
should remain wary of populists who promise to deliver
better health by undermining the accountability, messy
compromise, and slow consensus-building that democracy
requires. This year, the V-Dem Project designated
twenty-four democracies as autocratizing. The United
States is on that list.” The Council on Foreign
Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan
membership organization, think tank, and publisher.
Thomas Bollyky is also an adjunct professor of law at
Georgetown University. Contact him at (202) 509-8517;
tbollyky@cfr.org or CFR media relations at (212)
434-9888 or communications@cfr.org

4.==> Former NFL Pro Jon Dorenbos: Life is Magic

You might recognize him as an NFL All-Pro or as an
elite magician who made the finals of America’s Got
Talent and regularly appears on The Ellen DeGeneres
Show. But Jon Dorenbos says that what he does is not
who he is. Who is he? As a 12-year-old boy, he learned
to coach himself on how to turn tragedy to triumph
after his father murdered his mother. Together, magic
and football saved him, leading to fourteen NFL seasons
on the gridiron and raucous sleight-of-hand
performances to packed houses across the globe. Fast
forward to 2017. After being traded to the New Orleans
Saints, Jon’s world was turned upside down again when a
routine physical revealed a life-threatening heart
condition. Have Jon share his poignant and powerful
story and learn how he persevered, why he forgave, and
how anyone can choose happiness over darkness.
Dorenbos’ new book is “Life is Magic.” Contact Doug
Johnson at (310) 550-4079 or Tim Mooney at (609) 412 –
0746.

5. ==> Why Do People Fear Friday the 13th?

Some folks will be a bit jittery this Friday. Why?
Check the calendar, it’s Friday the 13th! Get ready for
a fun show on common superstitions and the effect that
believing them has on us. Most of us have no idea what
it is about the number 13 that makes it a pariah but
enough people have the fear that it has its own name,
triskaidekaphobia, and fear of Friday the 13th is
called paraskevidekatriaphobia. There’s even a
bestseller franchise of slasher movies called “Friday
the 13th.” Wade Meadows can share some interesting
theories about our dislike of 13—a topic that is
personal for him. Wade was born on, you guessed it,
Friday the 13th and his mother reminded him nearly
every day of his life that for that reason alone he was
cursed. He can also share the journey he underwent to
come to terms with being born that day and how he came
to believe that he is one lucky man today. He is the
author of “Letters from the Ashes” and “Ashes Forged
into Manhood.” Contact him at (225) 224-8697;
WMeadows@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Hit Pause: Stop Replaying Your Family Drama

The holidays can be stressful under the best of
circumstances, but how do you handle being trapped in a
house with argumentative relatives without blowing your
top? Invite Arnoux Goran, author, speaker, and the
world’s #1 expert in personal transformation, to reveal
proven techniques to keep your cool and prevent family
drama from getting out of hand. He’ll discuss common
triggers that set people off and how to remain calm
when family members try to push your buttons. His
forthcoming book “The Answer: How to Change Your Life
and Make Your Dreams Come True” details how to release
negative emotions permanently and truly change your
life by addressing the cause of repeating patterns.
Goran has been featured on radio and television
nationwide. Contact him at (878) 203-8231 (CA);
AGoran@rtirguests.com

7. ==> Hey Ma, I’m Home! Meet Your New College Kid

It’s finally here! That magical reunion you’ve been
dreaming about since you dropped your student off at
college back in August. You’ve been waiting for the
holidays to reconnect with them and your expectations
are at an all-time high! “Many parents are shocked at
how badly that first reunion goes with their student!
What they don’t realize is that their child is
different—and very likely, so are they—so communication
skills need to shift!!” say Tom and Lindy Schneider,
also known as America’s College Advisors. Ask Tom and
Lindy how to be better prepared for that first visit
home, from keeping expectations realistic to quick and
easy conversation starters, all guaranteed to get
students talking and engaged. Lindy and Tom are
professional college advisors who have been featured on
ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, the CW and Inside Edition. Contact
Lindy Schneider at (602) 562-8669;
LSchneider@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Why it’s Hard to Relate (Especially Over the
Holidays)

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 how to create meaningful conversations
(start by being curious and interested instead of being
interesting!) and what to avoid at all costs (don’t
commit “assumicide!”) Ivan Obolensky is the author of
“Eye of the Moon.” Contact him at (818) 495-8731;
IObolensky@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Start a New Family Holiday Tradition

Kids are always impatient to open presents and
sometimes they’re more focused on opening the gifts
than the holiday experience of being around family,
sharing the joy, and celebrating. What if you wrapped
all of that into one irresistible activity and turned
it into a new family tradition? Invite children’s
author and mother of three Rosie Pova to share how to
start a beloved family tradition that bonds the
generations and creates an early love of reading.
You’ll also get tips to get older kids off their cell
phones and away from video games to join in the holiday
tradition. Imagine your brood cozying up to a fire on
Christmas Eve with hot cocoa and a book! Rosie Pova has
been featured on radio and in print. She is the author
of several children’s books including her latest
picture book, “Sarah’s Song.” Contact her at (214)
563-1633 (TX); rosie.pova@yahoo.com

10. ==> How to Take God Seriously this Holiday

Camilo Graza is sure to be one of the most fascinating
guests you’ll have for the holidays and new year. Graza
is a man of science with great knowledge of the
heavens. He balances science and faith as both an
aerospace engineer and a lay preacher who says it’s the
smartest people who believe. Ask him: How does God want
us to celebrate at this time of year? Why are prayers
and worship so important? Why is faith alone not enough
for salvation? How do you get to heaven? Graza’s book
“Passport to Heavenly Eternal Life” has helped
countless people take God seriously and cherish life
more. Graza will take questions and discuss with
audiences surprising biblical teachings for the 21st
Century, exploring the creation of the Universe and our
amazing Earthly home. Contact Camilo Graza at (626)
893-7966 (CA); camilograza@aol.com

11. ==> Does God Want Trump to Stay in Office?

Even a 2019 POLITICO story contends that millions of
Americans believe GOD originally wanted Donald Trump as
U.S. President. But is a second term in God’s plan?
What about the impeachment drama? Interview Patric
Rutherford, Ph.D., author of “God and President Trump
Plus the Rest of Us,” who agrees that a Trump White
House was God’s permissive will. But find out why Dr.
Rutherford himself did NOT vote for Trump — and
whether God wants Trump to serve two terms. Originally
from Jamaica, Dr. Rutherford will explore whether many
Americans have regrets or feel like hypocrites or even
sinners because of how they voted (or will vote.) With
decades of studying politics, faith and human nature,
Dr. Rutherford will discuss: Why did many deeply
committed Christians have no qualms about electing a
seemingly godless man? What does the anti-Trump
contingent get right and wrong? Might even 4 years of
Trump be too long? Expect controversy when you book Dr.
Rutherford. Contact him at (786) 201-6638;
patricrutherford@gmail.com

12. ==> Watch Out! Workplace Crooks Siphon Profits

Are your employees trustworthy? Or do they have sticky
fingers? They could be merely pilfering pencils or
other “won’t be missed” office supplies, but even minor
stealing affects profits and ultimately the economy.
So, who will help stop workplace crooks when they
upgrade their crimes to appropriating electronics,
clutching cash (like embezzling nuns who snatched
school funds for Vegas gambling) or cooking books for
personal gain? You, that’s who — by interviewing
profitability master Ruth King, author of “50 Ways
Employees and Vendors Steal from You” and the book
series “The Ugly Truth about Cash.” Ruth will reveal
how managers can corral crooks at the worksite. She’ll
explore myths/truths about brazen cyber stealing…
thwarting employee bandits’ stash-and-grab
techniques… recognizing temptation at the office…
steps for establishing a thief-proof workplace… and
much more. Ruth’s insights have already saved many
businesses and millions in profits. Contact her at
(770) 729-8000; rking@ontheribbon.com

13. ==> Is It Possible to Have No Anxiety?

Everyone seems anxious these days, and no wonder. It’s
hard not to feel anxious when mass shootings, white
nationalism, and impeachment dominate the news. And
then there are our personal issues with loved ones and
employers. So, when Sankarshan Das claims that he
hasn’t experienced any personal anxiety in nearly 50
years and can teach anyone else to do the same, it’s
worth a listen! He’ll outline the mistakes most of us
are making that leave us panicky, and the belief system
we could adopt that would not only make us happier, but
lead to greater peace for mankind. Sankarshan Das is a
former hippie and a singer-songwriter who once appeared
onstage between Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful
Dead. His song, “The Peace Formula,” has been praised
by Barack Obama. Sankarshan Das circles the world twice
a year singing and speaking to promote global peace and
spiritual perfection. He’s the author of the upcoming
book “Awaken Supreme Nirvana: How You Can Easily Attain
the Highest Level of Spiritual Enlightenment.” Contact
him at (512) 643-6740; sbridge@rtirguests.com

14. ==> The Dark Secrets Jeffrey Epstein Left Behind

The world was rocked when billionaire Jeffrey Epstein
was charged and jailed for human trafficking, and then
allegedly committed suicide while behind bars. What was
truly shocking was that he got away with these 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 him at RSadler@rtirguests.com;
(917) 341-6758.

15. ==> 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.

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

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

17. ==> ‘Become a Millionaire’ Advice Beyond Money
Management

The super-rich and mega-successful clearly do things
differently than most. But it’s not all about making
wise financial decisions. What are the secrets to
lifelong prosperity? How could fundamental actions
Influence your daily march to millionaire status? Why
are some people so good at living wealthy? Explore such
fascinating topics with acclaimed socio-economist
Randall Bell Ph.D., CEO of Landmark Research Group LLC.
Dr. Bell can explain how future millionaires follow
four basic principles (me, we, do, and be) while
recognizing the importance of avoiding gossip,
demonstrating work ethic, expressing kindness, refusing
to fear change and being willing to handle easy
projects like making one’s bed every day! Also ask Dr.
Bell about his 45 recommended “rich habits” that can
change anyone’s life. Contact Cierra Ashdown at (949)
284-7790; RBell@rtirguests.com

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

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

19. ==> 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book Now

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

20. ==> The Luckiest Families Have Super-Grandparents

Whether you call them Pap-pap or Grandfather, Meemaw or
Grammy, our grandparents play an important role in
preparing younger generations for happier and more
successful life. But sometimes “super” grandparenting
is required, as Dr. Oliver Akamnonu and his wife
discovered. They left their high-powered careers and
significantly changed their lives to help their
daughter, Nena, throughout her pregnancy, while she was
in medical school! Once baby Lydia arrived, the
Akamnonus continued to demonstrate their super
grandparent skills. Invite them on-air to explore: what
they learned about helping one’s family health,
education, income, relationships, and society
overall… 5 things super grandparents always do, and
never do… why financial support and childcare are
only the beginning of the best grandparenting… why
you needn’t live nearby to be super grandparents… how
to make sure your children and grandchildren always
remember you with gratitude and love. The Akamnonus co-
authored “Little Baby Lydia, Grandma, Grandpa and
Student Mom: Saga of Family Role Reversal and the New
Times.” Contact them at (413) 206-6753;
oakamnonu@rtirguests.com

December 5, 2019

01. Constitutional Expert on Impeachment
02. China and Artificial Intelligence: Why We Should Worry
03. This Hot Holiday Toy is a Real Stinker!
04. 35th Anniversary of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
05. Are You Addicted to the Holidays?
06. Two New Traditions to Make Holidays Less Lonely
07. What Color is Your Holiday Stress?
08. “My Mom Was Homeless Every Holiday and I Didn’t Know It!”
09. 50 Years Ago Friday: One of Rock’s Most Disastrous Concerts
10. Fascinating Facts about Wine
11. Education Expert Calls College Overrated
12. Heal Yourself in Record Time
13. Could You Be Failing at Resting?
14. Why Everyone Could Use a Little Dream Analysis
15. Heal Pain with The Fibro Lady’s Advice
16. Amazing Solution Revolutionizes Weight Loss World
17. Psychiatrist: 7 Words to Never Say When Talking to Yourself
18. Undertaker’s Daughter Says Life Doesn’t End with Death
19. The Abuser Next Door: How Domestic Violence Affects All of Us
20. Doc Says He Could Have Saved Prince, Elvis and Michael Jackson

1.==> Constitutional Expert on Impeachment

What is the Constitutional standard for impeaching a
president and is what President Trump did with Ukraine
the kind of offense that’s impeachable? Invite
constitutional law scholar Bruce Ackerman to discuss
the significance of this moment in history and what’s
at stake. Ackerman is a law and political science
professor at Yale. He was also the lead witness in the
House impeachment hearing against President Bill
Clinton twenty-one years ago. Bruce Ackerman is the
author of nineteen books in political philosophy,
constitutional law, and public policy. His major works
include “Social Justice in the Liberal State” and his
multivolume constitutional history, “We the People.”
Contact him at (203) 432-0065; bruce.ackerman@yale.edu

2. ==> China and Artificial Intelligence: Why We Should
Worry

In the most recent presidential debate, two candidates
pointed out that China is outspending the U.S. on
artificial intelligence. Should we be worried about
this and if so, why? Interview leading AI expert
Junling Hu, Ph.D., for the eye-opening answers. She’ll
talk about China’s ability to hack into our military
systems, its superior drone technology and its ability
to launch deep fake attacks in which it can alter
pictures, video, and voices to create fake military
commands. Dr. Hu was the director of AI at Samsung and
the leader of the AI team at PayPal. She received the
National Science Foundation CAREER award for her
pioneering work in AI. She is the author of “The
Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: What You Must
Know About AI.” Contact her at (650) 906-6288;
junlinghu@gmail.com

3. ==> This Hot Holiday Toy is a Real Stinker!

Have you heard about the hottest new holiday toy? The
Buttheads Fart Launcher 3000 — a Nerf gun-like gadget
that shoots farts instead of darts — is topping off
kids’ wish lists this year. According to developer
WowWee, the flatulent firearm can spread stench up to
10 feet across a room and is “best used in well-
ventilated areas or outdoors.” The Fart Launcher’s
reek, “while incredibly accurate … is organic, plant-
based, doesn’t get caught in fabric and dissipates in
minutes,” WowWee brand manager Andrew Yanofsky tells
The New York Post. Gross toys will always be popular
with kids so it’s not surprising the company has a
whole line of potty-humored playthings. Who comes up
with this stuff? Ask Yanofsky about his other toys and
what he’s working on next. WowWee® is a 30-year global
innovator and industry leader in developing, marketing,
and distributing hi-tech consumer robotic, toy, and
entertainment products. Contact Yanofsky at +1
514-344-1250 or press@wowwee.com

4.==> 35th Anniversary of ‘Do They Know It’s
Christmas?’

On November 25, 1984, some of the biggest British and
Irish artists in music gathered to record the single
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” to help famine victims
in Ethiopia. The single reached number one in 14
countries and raised £8 million within twelve months.
This led to other charitable endeavors such as the
LiveAid concert, which raised a reported £150 million,
and USA for Africa’s single “We Are the World,” which
raised $63 million. Despite these huge global
humanitarian efforts, has life in the affected region
improved? Invite author and speaker Sylvanus Ayeni to
discuss the long-term impacts of charity on Sub-Saharan
Africa and whether it has improved conditions for
people there. Ayeni, a retired neurosurgeon, author,
and speaker, was born and raised in Nigeria. His latest
book, Rescue Thyself: Change in Sub-Saharan Africa Must
Come from Within, reveals what many in the West don’t
understand about the root causes of Sub-Saharan
Africa’s plight and the necessary steps to improve the
situation. Dr. Ayeni is the president of Pan Africa
Children Advocacy Watch (PACAW) Inc. Contact him at
(301) 910-1020 (MD); stoksayeni777@gmail.com

5. ==> Are You Addicted to the Holidays?

There’s a reason you buy more and feel less this time
of year. Dr. Donna Marks says, “For the past several
weeks we’ve been bombarded with ways to spend time and
money that don’t deliver the joy we’ve been conditioned
to expect. Instead, the spending and bustle of
preparation are just more false substitutes for true
and lasting fulfillment.” Dr. Marks, an addictions
expert, will discuss how to change your perception and
rewire your programming with something that can replace
debt, hangovers, and weight gain with lasting
connections and memories. Donna Marks is an author,
consultant, educator, public speaker, licensed
psychotherapist and addictions counselor in private
practice in Palm Beach, Florida for more than thirty
years. Her latest book is “Exit the Maze-One Addiction,
One Cause, One Cure.” Contact Dr. Donna Marks at (561)
436-9360; drdonnamarks@gmail.com

6. ==> Two New Traditions to Make Holidays Less Lonely

We’re supposed to be feeling joyous this time of year,
yet many people are instead feeling lonely, depressed
and grief-stricken. Worse yet, loved ones may not
understand or know what they can do to help. Mary Lee
Robinson, a certified grief expert and editor of a
lifestyle magazine for widows, suggests starting two
new traditions this year. The first is something any
family can do: include neighbors, friends and other
non-family members in your holiday traditions if they
don’t have anyone to celebrate with. The second
tradition is one lonely people can carry out for
themselves. “Send yourself a wrapped gift or two from
your missing loved one along with a card signed by that
special person and a message written in their voice.”
She says the gifts themselves aren’t important. “It’s
about filling the bottomless void and feeling their
presence with their small presents. It’s about not
feeling so empty and alone. It’s about still feeling
the love… because that never dies,” Robinson says.
Blogger, grief coach and widows’ advocate Mary Lee
Robinson edits Widowlution Online Magazine. She’s the
author of six books. Contact her at 843-421-5338;
thewidoworwidowernextdoor@yahoo.com

7. ==> What Color is Your Holiday Stress?

Holidays are joyful but they can also be very
stressful! Let Barry Shore explain why holiday stress
comes in different shades and how to identify what
color yours is. For example, are you experiencing black
stress—the kind in which you feel there is no way
out—or red, grey, purple or blue stress? Shore will
reveal what each color means and what you can do to
destress. He’ll also share why stress kills and joy
heals and offer 11 strategies for living in joy. Ask
Barry about his own inspirational story of finding his
life purpose after a little-known disease he didn’t
even know he had suddenly left him a quadriplegic.
Today he walks haltingly with the aid of a six-foot
walking wand, has swum over 7,000 miles, and revels in
his role as Ambassador of Joy to the World. He hosts
The Joy of Living radio program and podcast and has
been featured in or appeared on O Magazine, Fox, NBC,
ABC and Forbes. Contact Barry Shore at (310) 770-4685;
barry@barryshore.com

8. ==> “My Mom Was Homeless Every Holiday and I Didn’t
Know It!”

During the holiday season our thoughts often turn to
the homeless. The season makes us think of the less
fortunate: who are they and what can we do to help?
What would you do if your mother was homeless and
refused to be helped? Marty Vargas will share the story
of finding his estranged birth mother 20 years after
the pair were discovered sleeping in the snow in
Philadelphia. Your listeners will be amazed as they
hear the stranger-than-fiction real-life drama that
unfolded amid the increasingly complicated search.
Marty Vargas, MFA, is a media owner, author, and an
International speaker. His incredible true story has
been seen multiple times on ABC and NBC Philadelphia
and Fox News Washington, DC. and has been featured on
over 90 stations around the country. Contact him at
(631) 245-0790; MVargas@rtirguests.com

9. ==> 50 Years Ago Friday: One of Rock’s Most
Disastrous Concerts

On Dec. 6, 1969, Susan Shumsky was 21 years old and
part of the hippie, be-in generation championing peace
and love. That day, Susan found herself on the front
row of rock ‘n’ roll history as one of the 300,000 or
so young people at Altamont Speedway in California for
a free Rolling Stones concert featuring Jefferson
Airplane, Santana, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. As luck would have it,
Susan found herself near the stage at the concert that
would later be defined not for the music but for the
bad decision to use Hells Angels as security who ended
up killing one concertgoer and beating up others. Bring
Susan on your show to talk about her memories of
Altamont and the turbulent and magnificent times that
surrounded it. She is the author of 17 books including
“Maharishi & Me: Seeking Enlightenment with the
Beatles’ Guru” and has done over 1,000 media
appearances. Contact her at (917) 336-7184;
SShumsky@rtirguests.com

10. ==> Fascinating Facts about Wine

Did you know that before antibiotics were developed
wine was used for medicinal purposes for thousands of
years? As Jim Laughren, CWE, will explain, wine used to
be the go-to treatment for treating wounds and settling
stomachs. Your audience will gain a new appreciation
for wine as the bubbly Laughren shares his favorite
factoids about wine with them. He’s all about having
fun while making wine more approachable and less
snobby. You’ll learn the vital role wine played in
developing the world’s trade routes, how monkeys, wild
boars, and elephants manage to imbibe, which
celebrities own wineries or wine labels, and much more.
Jim is the author of “50 Ways to Love Wine More:
Adventures in Wine Appreciation” and “A Beer Drinker’s
Guide to Knowing and Enjoying Fine Wine.” He is the
past president of a wine importing and distribution
company and is known for his fun and irreverent wine
classes and seminars. Contact Jim at (954) 884-8539;
JLaughren@rtirguests.com

11. ==> Education Expert Calls College Overrated

Nobody will dispute that college is an expensive
proposition. After finding a way to finance the
endeavor, students are often tempted to cut classes,
pay someone else to take notes/tests for them, and even
farm-out writing of assigned papers. The post-college
payback is also sketchy, as evidenced by the millions
of 2019 grads yet to land a job deserving of their
expensive education. No wonder Joe Swinger, founder/CEO
of Self Mastery Leadership Academy, says attending
college is over-rated! He’ll discuss the questionable
education choices students make (and, lately, some
wealthy parents are willing to bribe, cheat and get
prison time for.) Ask Swinger about more affordable
education alternatives and entrepreneurial
opportunities for eager youth and lucrative career
paths with no college degree required. He’ll discuss
how to avoid lifestyle issues that can derail lives and
share his insights/opinions regarding the ongoing
college admission scandal and trials. Joe Swinger is
the author of “Awaken the Magic Within.” Contact him at
(385) 425-6705; JSwinger@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Heal Yourself in Record Time

Countless people in your audience (and studio) are
dealing with diseases and health challenges they never
expected, and which hit them seemingly out of the blue.
What do you do when such life-impacting issues strike
with little warning? First, you can feel confident and
empowered that we humans have innate abilities to begin
self-healing and strengthening. So says physician and
speaker Dr. Nelie Johnson, M.D., initiator of the forum
“It’s Time to Heal,” which offers an integrative
approach to treating illness. Invite this outspoken
expert on-air to hear her advice for health and longer
life. Ask: What messages do you receive from your body?
What’s the link between disease and emotions? Why is
self-healing so powerful and necessary? What has been
missing in traditional Western medicine AND alternative
methods? What’s keeping you from healing yourself
quickly? What should you watch out for at this time of
year? Dr. Johnson’s latest book is “The Healing Message
of Illness.” Contact her at (604) 334-3853;
njohnson@rtirguests.com

13. ==> Could You Be Failing at Resting?

No doubt you’ve heard that Americans are not getting
enough sleep. But did you know that we are not getting
enough rest either? Bring Saundra Dalton-Smith, M.D.,
on-air to explain why resting is a lot more than just
laying down and doing nothing. In fact, there are seven
types of rest we need to master to be at our best.
Otherwise, we might snap at friends and loved ones,
experience too much stress, burnout, be less creative
and feel as though life was purposeless. She is the
author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your
Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” Her advice has been
featured in Prevention and Women’s Day. Contact Dr.
Saundra at (256) 240-0564; Sdalton@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Why Everyone Could Use a Little Dream Analysis

Where did you go in your dreams last night? Who or what
did you encounter? What did you say, observe or
experience in those dreamland musings? And what did it
all mean? For an unforgettable show sure to boost
ratings and calls while helping countless people,
welcome Layne Dalfen for live on-air dream analysis!
This dream analyst will fascinate appreciative
audiences by exploring: The most frequent dreams we
have from flying and falling to getting lost or
returning to school; whether bizarre or creepy dreams
represent a healthy outlet; whether you can predict the
future during slumber; why certain people — from former
sweethearts to deceased loved ones — land in your
dreams; 3 must-know myths about nightmares; what sexy
dreams really mean; why people dream about today’s most
polarizing character: Donald Trump. Layne Dalfen
teaches dream analysis to the counseling students at
Montréal’s Concordia University. She has appeared on
hundreds of radio shows, and enjoys call-in questions.
Contact Layne Dalfen, (514) 898-9150;
info@haveagreatdream.com

15. ==> Heal Frequent or Chronic Pain with The Fibro
Lady’s Advice

Each day, Leah McCullough is thankful that her pain,
fatigue and accompanying depression have finally
vanished. With every action and movement, even in
slumber, she relishes pain-free living, upbeat mood and
boundless energy after suffering from intense
Fibromyalgia for decades. Isn’t that what countless
people in your audience would savor, after their own
years of debilitating pain? Interview Leah, known
worldwide as The Fibro Lady, to explore how nutrition,
supplements and lifestyle changes provide relief and
build strength and share must-know exercises and
meditation remedies. You’ll learn who’s more prone to
developing fibromyalgia and chronic pain, and get
plenty of advice on what it takes to finally focus on
career, parenting, relationships and FUN once pain
subsides. Leah is the author of “Freedom from
Fibromyalgia: 7 Steps to Complete Recovery” and “Eat to
Energize.” Her popular online program is “How to
Recover from Fibromyalgia and Feel Great Again.”
Contact Leah McCullough at (859) 279-0413;
LMcCullough@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Amazing Solution Revolutionizes Weight Loss
World

Know someone eager to lose weight? Or who tried, failed
or regained the pounds? Of course you do! Weight
control is a topic that interests and baffles countless
millions worldwide. And for 70 percent of all
Americans, it’s the biggest issue of their lives.
Invite Eli Glaser, a weight management specialist and
nutritionist who discovered and promotes a sustainable
weight-loss solution unlike any other. Learn from Eli:
his own personal weight loss journey and how he lives
130 pounds lighter; the difference between starving on
ineffective diets vs. striving toward ideal weight with
a food plan and lifestyle changes; why obesity isn’t a
medical problem; developing the right relationship with
food; overcoming cravings and temptations; and much
more. Eli can also talk about his Soveya Solution,
upcoming home study course and critically-praised book
“Enough Is Enough.” Contact him at (732) 578-8800;
eliglaser@rtirguests.com

17. ==> Psychiatrist: 7 Words to Never Say When Talking
to Yourself

Interview Dr. Donald Pet about how he has helped people
break addictions, transform their lives, and radically
increase their happiness by teaching them seven simple
‘word switches.’ “For example,” he explains, “instead
of telling yourself you ‘should’ do something, say that
you ‘can’ do it. Instead of saying that something
‘made’ you sad, tell yourself that you ‘allowed’ it to
discourage you. And instead of saying you feel a lot of
anger, tell yourself that you feel a lot of ‘energy’
about the situation.” These are just some of the ways
Dr. Pet has helped ordinary people break the cycle of
common emotions to increase their own levels of
personal joy and fulfillment. Pet is the founder of
lovingmenow.org. His course is completely free and is
designed to have you become a much more loving person.
Contact Dr. Donald Pet (860) 324-9991;
ddpet@comcast.net

18. ==> Undertaker’s Daughter says Life Doesn’t End
with Death

While growing up in a Midwestern funeral home where her
dad was an undertaker, Margo Lenmark discovered that we
can speak to the dearly departed. “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.” Many people wish they could
communicate with loved ones after they depart this
mortal coil, and she can share with audiences just how
to do that. 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.” Contact Margo at
MLenmark@rtirguests.com; (484) 928-7824.

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 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. Contact Curt at
Clindsley@rtirguests.com; (256) 213-1092.

20. ==> 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

December 3, 2019

01. Cyber Monday Hangover? Super Shopper or Shopaholic?
02. Interview the ‘Deck The Hallmark’ Podcast Guys
03. How St. Nicholas Became Santa Claus
04. Chrismukkah: Celebrating 2 Religions During the Holidays
05. Do Holidays Stress You Out? Run Away!
06. Do Fewer Gifts Bring Greater Holiday Happiness?
07. Holiday Highs and Lows: How to Deal with Addicts
08. Ten Things Americans Need to Know Before 2020
09. Is the Free and Fair Press Dying?
10. 5 Things You Can Do to Outsmart Pain
11. How Patients Can Stop Medical Mistakes
12. Most Important Question to Ask When Your Doc Orders a Test
13. Is Your Coworker Manipulating You without You Knowing?
14. This Year’s Classroom Bullies: The Teachers
15. Why Our Best Students Feel Dumb
16. Find Your True Gift this Holiday: Your Purpose
17. Don’t Wait for New Year: Start New Habits Year-Round
18. It’s the Season of Giving: A Creative Way to Donate
19. We Should All Learn to Laugh at the IRS — Year-round!
20. Connect with Your Inner Cowgirl and Wrangle Your Best Life

1.==> Cyber Monday Hangover? Super Shopper or
Shopaholic?

It’s easy to get sucked into to online shopping,
particularly around the holidays. Yesterday was Cyber
Monday, when more than 68 million people flooded the
internet to join the online holiday shopping spree. So
what separates harmless super shoppers from those with
a problem? Psychology professors Joseph Lao and Jason
Young explain that people with a shopping addiction
shop to a persistent, excessive and impulsive degree,
regardless of the financial or psychological
consequences. They also may buy more than they can
afford, or shop for things that they have no use for.
Invite the authors of “Resistance to Belief Change” to
discuss the psychology behind compulsive shopping and
how it can be treated. Joseph Lao, Ph.D. has taught
undergraduate and graduate courses in experimental
psychology, human development, learning, and cognitive
development for more than 20 years. Jason Young Ph.D.,
has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in social
psychology for the past 30 years. Contact Ryan
McCormick at (516) 901-1103; 919) 377-1200.

2. ==> Interview the ‘Deck The Hallmark’ Podcast Guys

Who would have thought The Hallmark Channel would
strike gold making Christmas movies? And who would have
thought those sometimes-cheesy movies would spawn the
hilarious Deck The Hallmark podcast? Three guys, with
three different takes, put each Hallmark Christmas
movie under the microscope for an in-depth review each
podcast, resulting in over a million listens and
appearances on Good Morning America. They’ve even been
able to feature some of the stars of the movies
(although they’re still pursuing perennial Hallmark
lead, Candace Cameron Bure). The guys are available to
talk about Season 2 of their popular podcast. Bring
them on-air for a fun show. Contact Daniel Thompson at
(864) 571-2845; Dthompson@rtirguests.com

3. ==> How St. Nicholas Became Santa Claus

Everyone is familiar with Santa Claus, with his big
belly, white beard, pink cheeks and omnipresent sack of
toys for children. Most people know that the
inspiration for Santa was Saint Nicholas, a priest and
bishop who lived in the third century A.D., but few
know much about the real man in the red suit. Wayne Van
Der Wal, a school psychologist and practicing
Christian, wants to change that. Invite him on your
show and hear how St. Nicholas overcame childhood
tragedy, felt called by God to take a vow of poverty,
endured horrific persecution for his religious faith,
and went on to become one of the most beloved,
generous, loving, and famous figures in human history.
The author of the historical novel “The Gospel of Santa
Claus,” will fascinate your audience as he shares
details of St. Nicholas’ extraordinary life and what
Santa Claus has in common with St. Nick. He’ll also
explain how writing the book changed the way he and his
family celebrate Christmas each year and how anyone can
have the best Christmas season ever, even on a limited
budget. Contact Wayne Van Der Wal at (775) 338-4300;
wav66@yahoo.com

4. ==> Chrismukkah: Celebrating 2 Religions During the
Holidays

According to Pew Research, 39% of Americans who got
married since 2010 are in interfaith marriages. That’s
up from 19% 50 years ago. With many couples celebrating
both Christmas and Hanukkah, the time is right to
discuss being in an interfaith relationship during the
holidays with Mrs. Marguerite Berrah, whose late
husband’s new book “Our Common Faith” is an Amazon
bestseller. Marguerite, a Catholic, was married to Dr.
Ghoulem Berrah, a Muslim, for 40 years. She’ll discuss
ways their mutual belief in God solidified their
marriage even though they practiced different religious
customs. Her husband took her to church every Sunday
and celebrated Christmas and Easter with her and she
would fast during Ramadan. Together, they devoted their
lives to peace-making. She can also talk about The Dr.
Ghoulem Berrah Foundation whose mission cultivating
peaceful coexistence through programs supporting social
interaction and engagement of people of different
religions. Ghoulem was a diplomat, freedom fighter,
Muslim leader and medical pioneer. Contact Marguerite
Berrah at (305) 933-6088; berrahghoulem@yahoo.com

5. ==> Do Holidays Stress You Out? Run Away!

It might seem anti-intuitive, but if the holidays
stress you out, getting out of town might be the
answer! “Many people who feel overly stressed by the
holidays are actually feeling stressed by all the
people they need to please. Learning how to set good
boundaries around the holidays can really help!” says
Jennifer Cochern, LCPC. Interview Jennifer to find out
what’s behind all this holiday stress, how to pinpoint
your triggers ahead of time, and when it’s a good time
to pack up and head out of town for the holidays! “Some
people love the holidays – it energizes them. But for
many, the idea of planning their lives 6 weeks (or
more) ahead of time doesn’t feel mindful, it feels
manipulative!” says Jennifer. “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.” She’s
worked with hundreds of clients promoting personal
growth and healthier relationship skills. Contact
Jennifer Cochern at (208) 817-2870;
JCochern@rtirguests.com

6. ==> Do Fewer Gifts Bring Greater Holiday Happiness?

Rita Wilkins used to go on a buying spree from October
through December. She’d fill her car with gifts and
drive to her sister’s house to spend the holidays. As a
single mother, she knew she was spending too much but
convinced herself that the joy of giving made it
worthwhile—until her sister told her to stop. “She said
we can’t keep up with you,” Wilkins recalls. “So we
agreed to give one small gift or nothing.” And that
changed everything. Known as “The Downsizing Designer,”
Wilkins will challenge your listeners to rethink,
reinvent and redesign simpler, less stressful, more
enjoyable holidays; and for some, that might mean going
present-free. She’ll explain how being truly present at
holiday events beats showing up with an armload of
presents, and discuss the joy in creating new holiday
traditions like family excursions, holiday bike rides
and hikes, movies, volunteering, or cooking together.
Rita Wilkins has been featured on WHYY, Sirius-XM and
in USA Today and other publications. An interior
designer for 35 years, Wilkins has designed thousands
of interiors throughout the country including corporate
penthouses and C-suites, Supreme Court Justice Chambers
and thousands of residential interiors. Her book is
“Downsize Your Life: Upgrade Your Lifestyle.” Contact
her at (302) 354-0972; rwilkins@designservicesltd.com

7. ==> Holiday Highs and Lows: How to Deal with Addicts

1 out of 3 people suffers from an addiction of some
sort and the holidays – from Thanksgiving through New
Year’s – are full of stressful situations AND ample
opportunities to imbibe. Michael McGee, M.D. says the
combination can be especially explosive and
uncomfortable at family gatherings and work functions!
Invite Dr. McGee to share 5 tips to deal with everyone
from an obnoxious drunken uncle to a flirtatious and
inappropriate coworker. He’ll help your audience
navigate the uncomfortable experience in the moment,
whether at home or at the office holiday party, and
share ways you can (and can’t) help an addict accept
treatment and recover. Dr. Michael McGee trained at
Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools and has helped
hundreds of patients beat their addictions. He’s the
author of “The Joy of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide
to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact Dr. McGee at (978)
360-6071; mdm@wellmind.com

8. ==> Ten Things Americans Need to Know Before 2020

Your politically and culturally-active audience will
enjoy hearing Rick Elkin, a controversial columnist and
cultural analyst whose latest book is “Trump’s
Reckoning: Bulldozing Progressivism, Rebuilding
Americanism.” Rick will explore on-air what everyone is
talking about at the water cooler or neighborhood
holiday gathering. Hear his engaging and different spin
on the issues we face every day. Ask him: What are
Trump’s chances to stay in office in 2020? Why are so
many young people embracing socialism? Is the Deep
State a threat to our freedom? What is the overwhelming
cultural influence of what he calls “The FrankenMedia
Monster?” Learn why Elkin warns “For everything you
know, there is an equal and opposite thing you don’t
know.” Contact Rick Elkin at (760) 825-4884;
RElkin@rtirguests.com

9. ==> Is the Free and Fair Press Dying?

Sixty-percent of people who watch American news think
the sources pay the reporters. That’s the trust gap,
according to a joint Columbia Journalism Review and
Reuters study from earlier this year. With so much talk
about fake news and shrinking newsroom staff positions,
it’s a wonder that anyone would want to train to be a
TV or print journalist today. Willing to share her
unique vantage point on this timely topic is Nita
Wiggins, who teaches journalism in Paris, France, and
is the author of “Civil Rights Baby: My Story of Race,
Sports, and Breaking Barriers in American Journalism.”
Ask her: How much of the problem comes from the work of
reporters and how much comes from the criticism from
the president? How well do American news outlets
provide diverse viewpoints? During her 21 years as a TV
reporter and anchor, Nita witnessed bias against black
reporters and female reporters from Augusta to Seattle
to Washington, D.C. Contact Nita Wiggins at
NWiggins@rtirguests.com

10. ==> 5 Things You Can Do to Outsmart Pain

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

11. ==> How Patients Can Stop Medical Mistakes

Imagine if patients, without medical experience, could
help protect themselves and loved ones from medical
errors! Invite RN/APRN (nurse practitioner) Anne
McAwley-LeDuc on your show and learn how to organize
your medical records, communicate effectively, ask the
right questions of health professionals, and become an
advocate for yourself to avoid medical mistakes. Anne
will share advice for keeping/remembering/referring to
your medical history details for a lifetime, and how to
start such a project. She’ll also discuss the
importance of asking life-saving questions at the right
time and readily communicating about previous
procedures, emergencies and medication issues. You’ll
also get tips on what to do when travelling or if
you’re changing docs. Anne is the author of the
workbook “Personal Health Organizer: A Complete Easy-
to-Use System to Quickly Document Your Major Medical
and Dental History.” Contact Anne McAwley-LeDuc at
(860) 300-1603; AMcAwley@rtirguests.com

12. ==> Most Important Question to Ask When Your Doc
Orders a Test

Physicians like to send patients for tests and
procedures and are well-compensated for doing so. But
there are times when submitting to a test or procedure
is likely to be painful, counterproductive, or
unnecessary and, when the patient is elderly, the
decision to authorize it may fall on the shoulders of
adult children. Nurse anesthetist Margaret Fitzpatrick
notes that one in four Medicare patients have tests
that offer them little value, and in one year alone,
40% of Medicare patients have had one of 26 tests that
fell into that category. Fitzpatrick can offer sensible
guidance people need to steer clear of medical tests
and procedures that are unlikely to improve quality of
life. Fitzgerald has appeared on the Today show, CNN
Headline News, and many local news outlets across the
country to discuss ways to navigate the health system.
She consults with private clients to create individual
action plans for patients with specialized health
needs. Her new book is “Getting the Best Care: Rescue
Your Loved One from the Healthcare Conveyor Belt.”
Contact her at (773) 919-9002;
Margaret@GettingTheBestCare.com

13. ==> Is Your Coworker Manipulating You without You
Knowing?

A lot of overtly toxic behavior is easy to identify,
steer clear of, or speak up against. But not all
toxicity is obvious; subtly poisonous behavior can be
far more dangerous and that includes workplace
toxicity. Invite transformational coach Maki Moussavi
to discuss dealing with toxic people, behavior she was
subjected to during the more than a decade she spent in
corporate America. She’ll discuss common toxic
behaviors in the workplace (and at home) including non-
apologies, refusal to accept responsibility, a victim
mindset, projection, lack of empathy, and passive
aggression. But thankfully, she says no matter how
tough a toxic situation at work is, there is a way out.
You’ll learn what all toxic people have in common, why
logic won’t help you in dealing with the toxic people,
and 3 things you should never do if you have a toxic
relationship with someone at work. Maki Moussavi, MS,
CGC, is a transformational coach, motivational speaker,
and author with a background in science and consulting.
She’s the author of “The High Achiever’s Guide:
Transform Your Success Mindset and Begin the Quest to
Fulfillment.” Contact her at (913) 206-2513;
maki@makimoussavi.com

14. ==> This Year’s Classroom Bullies: The Teachers

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

15. ==> 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! He’ll tell you and 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 both in public schools and
universities. Contact Lee Jenkins at (484) 306-8784;
LJenkins@rtirguests.com

16. ==> Discover Your True Gift this Holiday: Your
Purpose

The holidays may mean hustle and bustle for some, but
they also allow many of us to slow down, consider the
passage of time and be more thoughtful about what we
would like to do with our lives as the new year
beckons. TJ Gilroy says, “Although everyone has many
talents we each have one gift, a single talent that can
be developed into greatness. Call it your purpose. But
most people do not know how to identify that gift and
some people are too scared—even petrified—to find it.”
Gilroy, author of “Employ Your GIFT: The Secret to
Living Your Purpose” believes his purpose is helping
others find theirs. Invite him on your show to explain
what to do if you don’t like your career, view
everything as a struggle, lack confidence or feel as
though you are drifting through life and offer advice
about finding your purpose—and why that’s only the
beginning. A former Marine Corps officer who flew
attack helicopters, Gilroy became an executive in the
tactical equipment industry. He owns TMG Associates,
LLC with his wife, a business that among other things
teaches students to discover who they are and helps
them to discover their gift. Contact him at (910)
400-5436; tj@joepurpose.com

17. ==> Don’t Wait for New Year: Start New Habits Year-
Round

Do you realize that trying to break a bad habit is a
useless waste of time and energy? Learn how habits
truly work, and how to avoid falling into the old New
Year’s Resolution trap (an annual chronic frustration!)
when you interview Rico Racosky. Known as America’s New
Story Guy, Rico can discuss the trouble with focusing
too much time, disappointment and negative emotions on
kicking an old habit and why you should be quickly
cultivating a new habit (and telling a new story!) that
will serve you in positive ways for a lifetime. You’ll
get fun advice for using better new habits at work, in
relationships, with money, with food, as a parent, and
for your family’s health, and ways to celebrate when a
productive new habit becomes second-nature. Learn how
to help kids in your family or classroom create the
best habits and how Rico, author of “Just2Choices,”
uses his new-habit techniques himself, daily. Listeners
will even get two free habit-changing downloads! Rico
Racosky is a speaker, author and former radio host.
Contact him at (730) 572-1322; Rracosky@rtirguests.com

18. ==> It’s the Season of Giving: A Creative Way to
Donate

Most of us would like to be able to donate more to
charity, but it can be difficult to find the money.
Imagine getting 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 literally
go to waste annually? Why not turn that waste into a
GIFT? “Most consumers don’t realize this little-known
secret that, if you or your parents qualify, you could
receive up to 50% of your death benefits in CASH by
selling your policy to the highest bidder!” says David
Kottler, the Insurance Doctor (TM.) Most alumni, for
example, would consider donating their policies to
their alma maters as a charitable gift, but
universities and colleges would much rather have the
CASH gift instead. It’s simply a more efficient way to
give to non-profits! David combines his legal and
business experience with a passion for philanthropy. is
book “The Best Kept Money Secret in Your Insurance
Policy” details everything your audience needs to know
about how to get that insurance policy working for
them! Contact David Kottler at (216) 532-1221;
DKottler@rtirguests.com

19. ==> We Should All Learn to Laugh at the IRS —
Year-round!

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

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

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.

November 26, 2019

01. Will US Recognition of Settlements Harm Israel?
02. Black Hawk Down Legend On PTSD & More
03. Why Giving Thanks is So Good
04. Why 300K College Grads Aren’t Bringing Home the Turkey
05. Break the Rules: 5 Tips to Make the Holidays Fun Again!
06. Pass the Gravy and Share Stories the Thanksgiving
07. How to Bring Down the Curtain on Holiday Family Drama
08. Who Gets the Kids? Blended Family Feuds
09. Stuffing is for Turkeys: Feast Without Overindulging
10. Holidays are Tough for Addicts’ Families and Friends
11. The Case for Making Thanksgiving a Season
12. Madam President: Life with a Woman in the White House
13. Career Advice Based On Your Personality
14. Pain Relief — Using Skills Not Pills
15. This Dr. Hu is as Cool as Dr. Who
16. How Single Dads Can Raise Boys to be Gentlemen
17. 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book Now
18. From Worst Housing Project to Patriot and Doctor
19. Save Your Future with a Mindset for Change
20. 13,000+ Tips on Making Meaning

1.==> Will US Recognition of Settlements Harm Israel?

According to Michal Koplow, Donald Trump’s decision to
reverse a four-decade-old State Department legal
opinion on settlements in the West Bank was hardly
surprising. But the policy director of the Israel
Policy Forum believes the administration’s disdain for
international consensus on the issue will encourage
previously cautious governments to support BDS and
Palestinian statehood. Koplow argues if Israel and the
United States successfully argue that international
consensus is irrelevant, there will be nothing left to
dissuade countries from unilaterally recognizing a
sovereign state of Palestine on the 1949 armistice
lines. Koplow’s work regularly appears in Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Policy, the Atlantic, and the Forward, among
other publications. In addition to a Ph.D. from
Georgetown University he holds a B.A. from Brandeis
University, a J.D. from New York University, and an
A.M. in Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University.
Contact Michael Koplow at (212) 315-1741 or @mkoplow.

2. ==> Black Hawk Down Legend On PTSD & More

Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Tom Satterly is one of
America’s most highly-decorated soldiers. Depicted in
the 2001 Oscar-winning film, Black Hawk Down, Satterly
led hundreds of critical military campaigns, including
Operation Red Dawn, which led to the capture of Saddam
Hussein. For 20+ years a member of Delta Force—the most
elite and secretive special operations force in all of
the US military—he was the recipient of 64 medals,
including five Bronze Stars and two for Valorous Acts.
But the military hero says when he finally got back
home he struggled to reclaim a life. He details his and
other veterans’ desperate attempts to overcome PTSD,
addiction and other mental health issues in his new
book “All Secure: A Delta Force Operator’s Fight to
Survive on the Battlefield and the Homefront.” Contact
Jason Jones at jason@jonesliterary.com

3. ==> Why Giving Thanks is So Good

We contemplate our blessings on Thanksgiving Day each
year, but that’s just one day in November. What about
the rest of the year? Is it difficult to feel thankful
all year long and can it really improve your outlook?
Invite screenwriter, author, TV/film producer,
journalist, and TV host Maryann Ridini Spencer to
discuss why gratitude is important for personal health
and wellbeing, how it improves your relationships, and
ways it can help support and heal you through life’s
tough times and transitions. In her novel “Lady in the
Window” and the upcoming “The Paradise Table,” Spencer
writes about overcoming loss and how to find happiness
in life through gratitude, family, friendships, and
community. Her work has appeared on Hallmark Hall of
Fame (CBS-TV), the Hallmark Channel, CNN, USA, SyFy,
Showtime, PBS, and many other media outlets. Contact
her at (818) 884-0104 (CA); recprinfo@gmail.com

4. ==> Why 300K College Grads Aren’t Bringing Home the
Turkey

If there were a program that sidelines American college
graduates in favor of foreign students that costs
American taxpayers nearly $3 billion you would expect
outrage. But, as Hilarie Gamm will explain, not only
does this program exist but it has yet to spark an
outcry despite rising U.S. student debt, stagnating
wages for U.S. workers and the erosion of college
graduates’ job prospects. It is also one of the reasons
50% of STEM graduates are not working in STEM. Gamm is
hoping your listeners will talk about this issue at
their Thanksgiving tables this year. Let her fill you
in on the Optional Practical Training Program including
how it has grown 400% in recent years and how it has
been seized upon by fake universities, labor mills and
other corrupt people, Today, less than 50% of STEM
graduates land a job working in that field. A media
favorite who recently appeared on Coast to Coast and
Breitbart News Tonight, Gamm is the author of “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 the
continued efforts of AWC—the group she co-founded with
two other moms. Contact her at (203) 571-3819;
hgamm@rtirguests.com

5. ==> Break the Rules: 5 Tips to Make the Holidays Fun Again!

Thanksgiving is just the start to the holiday season,
so how come you’re feeling overwhelmed already? When
did the season of joy start feeling like a marathon to
be endured? The obligations, expectations and expense!
Invite Joffre McClung to help your listeners rediscover
their holiday happiness by sharing 5 tips that will
help them reclaim their holiday spirit. She’ll discuss
what to do when family traditions become outdated or
burdensome, when it’s not only ok but necessary to say
no, and why the best gift you give this season will
make YOU feel like a million bucks and won’t cost you a
dime. McClung, a personal growth expert and author
says, “Let go of something–hosting dinner, opening
gifts or eating dinner at a certain time of day–just
because that’s how you’ve always done it. Let go of
what was and do what feels right for you NOW.” 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

6. ==> Pass the Gravy and Share Stories this Thanksgiving

Families and friends will be getting together this week
to celebrate and give thanks, and Peggy Sideratos says
the holiday is the perfect opportunity for everyone
around the table, especially the kids, to feel a little
closer and more connected by sharing stories.
Sideratos, a former school teacher, says boosting
children’s social educational learning abilities (SEL)
is especially important today. “We live in a world
where kids and teens are dealing with depression,
anxiety, cutting, eating disorders, bullying, school
shootings and suicide rates at an alarming level. The
brokenness is escalating. Our children are hurting and
we have to do something about it,” Sideratos says.
She’ll explain why storytelling is so effective in
communicating with kids, ways Thanksgiving can be a
natural opportunity to share stories and even provide
tips on getting the conversation started! Peggy
Sideratos is the author of “The Light Giver: and Other
Stories to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children” and “The
Light Giver Stories Workbook.” Contact her at (917)
715-8788; perdika1@yahoo.com

7. ==> How to Bring Down the Curtain on Holiday Family Drama

The holidays can be stressful under the best of
circumstances, but how do you handle being trapped in a
house with argumentative relatives without blowing your
top? Invite Arnoux Goran, author, speaker, and the
world’s #1 expert in personal transformation, to reveal
proven techniques to keep your cool and prevent family
drama from getting out of hand. He’ll discuss common
triggers that set people off and how to remain calm
when family members try to push your buttons. His
forthcoming book “The Answer: How to Change Your Life
and Make Your Dreams Come True” details how to release
negative emotions permanently and truly change your
life by addressing the cause of repeating patterns.
Goran has been featured on radio and television
nationwide. Contact him at (878) 203-8231 (CA);
AGoran@rtirguests.com

8. ==> Who Gets the Kids? Blended Family Feuds

Holidays can quickly go from magical to mayhem when
families fight over who gets the kids for holiday meals
and celebrations. Cindy Cipriani says the best gift
parents can give their children is to put them first by
cooperating with a fair visitation arrangement for
holidays. A blended family life specialist, Cipriani
can discuss strategies to negotiate a peaceful
schedule, what to do when the situation gets heated and
when to bring in a third party to help find a solution.
Cindy Cipriani is the founder of The 5C Solution, a
simple process that works in every area of life and
business. She is also a step-mother, grief recovery
coach and speaker. Contact Cindy Cipriani at (856)
534-7070; cindy@clearpathbycindy.com

9. ==> Stuffing is for Turkeys: Feast Without Overindulging

The endless temptation of delicious holiday food can
break the diet of even the most committed healthy
eater. Is there any way to enjoy holiday meals without
overindulging? Invite physician Dr. Ed Dodge to share
easy tips to join the festivities without eating too
much and falling off the wagon and which foods can help
you feel full without loading you up with fat and
sodium. His latest book “Family: A Family Doc’s Memoir
of Life in Africa and the US” shares his journey from a
childhood in the wilds of Africa where he enjoyed
exotic fruits and ate antelope and buffalo, to
experiencing culture shock as a teen returning to the
US. After becoming a physician, he returned to Africa
to work, and later to volunteer. Dr. Dodge hosted
Healthy Living Radio where he interviewed
groundbreaking leaders in medicine. He’s also been
honored by the Johns Hopkins University Center for a
Livable Future. Contact him at (352) 228-9641 (TX);
afritim36@gmail.com

10. ==> Holidays are Tough for Addicts’ Families and Friends

1 out of 3 people suffers from an addiction of some
sort and the holidays – from Thanksgiving through New
Year’s – are full of stressful situations AND ample
opportunities to imbibe. Michael McGee, M.D. says the
combination can be especially explosive and
uncomfortable at family gatherings and work functions!
Invite Dr. McGee to share 5 tips to deal with everyone
from an obnoxious drunken uncle to a flirtatious and
inappropriate coworker. He’ll help your audience
navigate the uncomfortable experience in the moment,
whether at home or at the office holiday party, and
share ways you can (and can’t) help an addict accept
treatment and recover. Dr. Michael McGee trained at
Stanford and Harvard Medical Schools and has helped
hundreds of patients beat their addictions. He’s the
author of “The Joy of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide
to Recovery from Addiction.” Contact Dr. McGee at (978)
360-6071; mdm@wellmind.com

11. ==> The Case for Making Thanksgiving a Season

Immediately after Halloween, most retail stores begin
to decorate for Christmas and play carols. When one
store manager was confronted with the observation that
“It isn’t even Thanksgiving,” she justified her actions
with “Thanksgiving is just a day. Christmas is a whole
season!” Bary Fleet thinks we have things backwards:
Thanksgiving should be a season-long celebration and
Christmas should last one day. Fleet, a retired
minister and psychologist, will share with your
audience why lives based on getting and giving material
possessions are a recipe for depression. He’ll discuss
little things we can do every day to cultivate and
express a mentality of thanksgiving and why gratitude
correlates with better emotional health and fewer
visits to the doctor. Bary Fleet is the author of “Move
into Your Magnificence: 101 Invitations to a Life of
Passion and Joy.” Contact him at (410) 301-8240;
Bary@DrBaryFleet.com

12. ==> Madam President: Life with a Woman in the White House

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

13. ==> Career Advice Based On Your Personality

Countless people in your audience have big career
dreams: starting a business, changing careers, or
introducing satisfying new developments in their
current jobs. Others may not yet know what they want,
often only what they don’t want. Sadly, the majority of
people won’t even take the first critical steps to
clarify their goals. Watch ratings rise when you
interview Sarah E. Brown, Ph.D., who has already helped
thousands of people define success based upon their
unique interests, strengths and needs. Sarah will
discuss her 5-step business coaching model and must-
know secrets. You’ll learn how to finally clarify what
you want, the importance of getting started even when
you don’t have all the answers (and without going
bankrupt,) and whether it’s wise to give up your
current job. Dr. Brown will also share special advice
for entrepreneurs. Sarah is the author of “Let Your
Personality Be Your Career Guide.” Contact her at (302)
274-0624; SBrown@rtirguests.com

14. ==> Pain Relief — Using Skills Not Pills

It’s almost daily that we hear of opioid
controversies, addictions and even painkiller-related
deaths. There is an epidemic of pain worldwide and
people are desperate to find help and relief. Now, as
colder weather heightens pain and discomfort and
people want to feel better for the holiday season,
it’s an ideal time to interview Maggie Phillips,
Ph.D., pain relief expert/trainer and author of
“Freedom from Pain” and “Reversing Chronic Pain.” Dr.
Phillips will explore the good news about effective
alternative healing methods. Ask her about the value
of diet and exercise, spiritual practices, drug-free
supplements, meditation, hypnosis, lifestyle changes
and other ways to build healing pathways. She’ll also
discuss why other nations are far ahead of the U.S.
when it comes to using “skills-not-pills” to thwart
pain and trauma without side-effects. Open-up your
phone lines for pain sufferers to ask questions and
discuss what challenges them most! Contact Dr.
Phillips at (510) 561-1645; mphillips@rtirguests.com

15. ==> This Dr. Hu is as Cool as Dr. Who

As you may know, Dr. Who is a cult-classic TV show
about a geeky, problem-solving time-travel lord. Dr.
Junling Hu, is perhaps just as geeky and loving of
everything futuristic including robots and artificial
intelligence. While Dr. Who is not real, Dr. Hu is and
she is available for interview in her area of
expertise: AI. You can ask her: Should AI scare us?
Will it take our jobs? How will it help us? Can we
create robots that think like human brains do? What do
parents need to know about raising kids in the age of
AI? Dr. Hu was the director of AI at Samsung and the
leader of the AI team at PayPal. She received the
National Science Foundation CAREER award for her
pioneering work in AI. She is the author of “The
Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: What You Must
Know About AI.” Contact her at (650) 906-6288;
junlinghu@gmail.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. ==> 5 Reasons You Should Write a Book Now

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

18. ==> From Worst Housing Project to Patriot and Doctor

When he was growing up in one of the worst housing
projects in Los Angeles, few people would have
predicted that Christopher L. Hall would be a role
model and inspiration. It was more likely that he would
end up like his father, who was in jail, or his
brother, a seven-time felon now serving a 1,300-year
sentence for attempted murder. Hall, who is now an ER
doctor in Mississippi, is living proof that poor kids
and kids in foster care and juvenile hall are not
destined for failure and low educational achievement.
He will share his powerful journey of how he went from
juvenile hall and sleeping in a box at a Carl’s Jr. to
dental school, medical school and the military. His
story and that of his brother’s is detailed in his
memoir “Ward of the Court.” Contact Hall at (251)
207-7527; chall@rtirguests.com

19. ==> Save Your Future with a Mindset for Change

Sadly, societal problems like depression, suicide,
domestic violence, shooting rampages and community
unrest are on the rise. To prevail and build a better
present and future, Reverend Arthur Mackey says WE must
change. According to Mackey, a prolific author,
researcher, pastor and sought-after media guest, the
first step is developing a mindset that makes positive
change possible. Mackey inspire audiences as he
explores on-air everything from family and workplace
influences to health/social services, faith-based
resources and education programs worth knowing. He’ll
explain why it’s never too late to change your
surroundings, relationships and ideals, the 4 most
effective ways to change your mindset, and how to do it
all without stress. Rev. Mackey is the author of
“Overcoming the Spirit of Depression.” Contact him at
(516) 219-8392; AMackey@rtirguests.com

20. ==> 13,000+ Tips on Making Meaning

For a fascinating show, interview Bob Lichtenbert,
Ph.D., who has compiled more than 13,000 pieces of
advice on how to make meaning (as in positive impact)
on the quality of your life and for others surrounding
you. Dozens of these life-changing tips have come from
ideas he carefully wrote on index cards, which he
carried in his shirt pocket for more than 30 years.
Some have been published in his journal “The Meaning of
Life” which went viral. On-air Dr. Lichtenbert will
help your audience use and benefit from many of his
favorite tips — now featured in his brand new book
“Tips for Making Meaning.” He’ll explore how to connect
with something greater than yourself, how to know the
laws of logic to determine the strength of opinions and
how interpreting art can help you express emotions.
Contact Bob Lichtenbert at (773) 819-9184;
BLichtenbert@rtirguests.com