01. Slow Results Mean the System is Working
02. The Biggest Election Threat is Right-Wing Extremists
03. Anxiety to Rage: Americans Respond to the Election
04. How to Deal With Uncertainty
05. World Kindness Day Is More Important Than Ever
06. Campaign Guru Analyzes Trump Tweets in Real Time
07. Voting Demographics: How Did ‘Under 40’ Vote?
08. The Progressive Plan to Ruin Neighborhoods
09. Would You Know What to Do If Shots Erupted?
10. Bring Back the Art of Pleasant Conversation
11. How to Get Turned-Off Students to Tune In
12. Politics Aside … What’s Behind Biden’s Aviators?
13. Saving Your Career is as Simple as Answering Yes or No
14. How to Win Big at Public Speaking Every Time!
15. You’ll Want This Guy’s Life
1.==> Slow Results Mean the System is Working
“We are likely to see delays in the processing of the election,” says Brandon Wales, the executive director at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA. “We may not have results on election night. We encourage people to not be concerned about that. That is normal. It doesn’t mean the process has been compromised; it means the system is working. Local and state officials are professionals. Let them do their jobs.” An estimated 61 million Americans have already returned their mail-in ballots but counting them can take longer than in-person votes because of security measures like verifying signatures and processing the outer and secrecy envelopes. In addition, counting often starts late and can push back the expected timeline for results. Wales says mail ballots are still secure and fraud is extremely rare, contrary to the president’s repeated lies about the subject. He worries more about disinformation if the results are delayed — from internal or foreign actors — meant to undermine the legitimacy of the vote. As part of the Department of Homeland Security, CISA works to enhance the security, resiliency, and reliability of the nation’s cybersecurity and communications infrastructure. For interviews contact the Media Team at 703-235-2010; CISAMedia@hq.dhs.gov
2. ==> The Biggest Election Threat is Right-Wing Extremists
Terrorism expert Bruce Hoffman warns that heavily armed, right-wing groups are poised to rebel against the election if President Trump loses and pose an extraordinary danger to U.S. democracy. He says, “According to one estimate, there are some 300 different militia groups, with perhaps as many as 15,000 to 20,000 well-armed and often military-trained members, active in every state of the union. Even more worrisome are the open calls for revolution and outright sedition by the so-called Boogaloo Bois.” Hoffman adds, “It’s unknown how these extremist entities will react if the election result is delayed or contested, or if the president is not reelected. In sum, this is a national election unlike any Americans have experienced in their lifetimes. The certitude of an orderly electoral process and transfer of power that Americans long took for granted is now increasingly in question.” Bruce Hoffman is a senior fellow for counterterrorism and homeland security at the Council on Foreign Relations. He has been studying terrorism and insurgency for four decades. Contact him at (202) 509-8508; bhoffman@cfr.org
3. ==> Anxiety to Rage: Americans Respond to the Election
What should we expect from the American public this week? Ask Myke Merrill, D.Min., author of “Why Do People Act that Way? (And What Can I Do About It?)” Dr. Myke says, “One prevalent emotional response to the election and its results can be anxiety — a foreboding sense of risk and disaster. A second significant response, and possibly of greater issue, can be rage, all up and down the anger scale — a powerful desire to bring about change or get control. People experiencing these two powerful emotional systems tend to be very vocal and active about professing and stressing their inner response onto anyone and everyone within range.” Dr. Myke can also explain more common and subtle emotional responses to the election, which he says can be just as powerful and important to acknowledge. Dr. Myke Merrill was a panelist on the national television show “Ask the Pastor” for 18 years. Contact him at (585) 615-6383;
myke@grippingreality.com
4.==> How to Deal with Uncertainty
There’s a lot of uncertainty in our country today. With the possibility of a protracted election and the reality of a COVID-19 surge that is increasing exponentially, it’s no wonder so many people are feeling afraid right now. “Fear is the biggest enemy in times of uncertainty,” says Kim Chestney. “Now, more than ever, the most important thing we can do is to reconnect with our inner power.” Let Kim tell you how as she explores the role intuition can play in navigating stressful times. She’ll teach you how to cut through the stress, the BS and fake news, to get back to your center by tuning in to your inner truth. Kim is an international best-selling author and the founder of IntuitionLab. Her new book, “Radical Intuition: A Revolutionary Guide to Your Inner Power,” releases in the fall from New World Library. Contact her at (412) 214-9502; KChestney@rtirguests.com
5. ==> World Kindness Day Is More Important Than Ever
With a contentious election to sort out, a pandemic to deal with and a general decline in civility, we could all use some gentle reminders to be kinder to our fellow human beings. World Kindness Day on November 13 might be just the thing to bring a divided nation and world together, according to former paraplegic Barry Shore. Invite the author/entrepreneur who has earned the sobriquet the Ambassador of Joy to discuss how to celebrate the holiday and share eleven ways to practice kindness. Listeners will learn how to become a joy generator in as little as 55 seconds and be encouraged to participate in Shore’s worldwide Keep Smiling Movement. Barry Shore is a successful serial entrepreneur who in 2004 became a quadriplegic overnight from a rare disease. Over the past 16 years, he has worked to regain some of his functioning and has become an avid swimmer who logs two miles per day. A motivational, keynote speaker and host of the weekly radio show-podcast “The Joy of Living,” Shore is the founder of the JOY of Living Institute. He’s been featured on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox and in O Magazine, Forbes, Daily Herald, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and MarketWatch. His upcoming book is “The JOY of LIVING: Healthier Wealthier You.” Contact Barry Shore at (310) 770-4685; barry@barryshore.com
6. ==> Campaign Guru Analyzes Trump Tweets in Real Time
We’ve gotten used to Donald Trump’s lengthy tweetstorms, but do we ever really know what he’s talking about? Why does he retweet outrageous things? The new website Twitterism.com analyzes the tone of Trump’s tweets in real time using artificial intelligence. Ravi Singh, Ph.D., who formerly founded ElectionMall.com, is available to debunk the popular media narratives that Donald Trump’s tweets often come across as harsh or negative using quantitative scientific study. Dr. Singh identifies himself as a conservative turban-wearing Ph.D. holding a master’s degree in political science, a master of science in social media, and one of the first in the academic world to achieve a doctor of philosophy degree specializing in social media and technology. Contact Jenny Kefauver at (703) 850-3533; jenny@jkpublicrelationsdc.com
7. ==> Voting Demographics: How Did ‘Under 40’ Vote?
Historically, younger Americans haven’t voted nearly as much as older generations, but in a year like 2020, it’s hard to predict anything, let alone the behavior of young people. What we do know, is that if they vote, millennials and Gen Zs could make a difference in this election’s outcome. Invite the authors of “Millennials’ and Generation Z Guide to Voting,” Jeremy Levin and Jennifer P. Wisdom, to discuss the reasons younger Americans haven’t voted in the past and what may have motivated them to go to the polls this year. Jeremy Levine, M.A., is an adjunct professor at multiple universities in New Jersey and New York. Jennifer P. Wisdom, Ph.D., M.P.H., has worked in complex health care, government, and educational environments for 25 years. She’s the author of the best-selling “Millennials’ Guides” series. Contact her at (503) 484-5679; Jennifer@leadwithwisdom.com
8. ==> The Progressive Plan to Ruin Neighborhoods
Many Americans are shocked to learn details of the Green New Deal embraced by many progressives in the Democratic party. Of particular concern is the plan’s policy to eliminate single-family home zoning, which some, like property rights advocate Tom DeWeese, say will destroy private property. Listeners will learn how several states are working to pass legislation to ban single-family home zoning and are instead promoting “smart growth” stack and pack high-rises while the mayor of Minneapolis calls single-family zoning racist, charging that homeowners self-segregate themselves. DeWeese warns the final result of such a policy would eliminate private property, forcing all housing under government-control using the excuse of environmental protection. DeWeese, president of the American Policy Center, is the author of “Sustainable: The WAR on Free Enterprise, Private Property and Individuals.” He has been featured by Fox News, the New York Times, and the Washington Times, and other media nationwide. Contact him at (540) 341-8911; APCDeWeese@aol.com
9. ==> Would You Know What to Do If Shots Erupted?
Would you know what to do if you were in a public place and someone started shooting? Whether you’re on public transportation, at work or sitting on your front stoop, you could unwittingly find yourself in an active shooter situation. How can you and your loved ones stay safe when shots ring out? Would you be able to react, escape, find cover, seek help, or shield others? Would you notice dangers before they put anyone at risk? What actions should you always take or never take? Explore the vital answers with personal protection specialist Allen Banks, CEO of Proactive Protection Agency. He’s the developer of Active Shooter Prevention and Workplace Violence Prevention Training, plus special programs for schools and other locations. Contact him at (661) 417-0786; abanks@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Bring Back the Art of Pleasant Conversation
When is the last time you had a conversation that didn’t end up feeling like a negotiation, or worse a fight? “It’s probably been a while since a simple conversation was just that,” says Ivan Obolensky. “It’s become nearly impossible not to talk about emotionally charged topics … because that’s all we’ve got!” Interview Ivan about the art of conversation during a divisive election year AND pandemic! He will show your audience how to set better boundaries around who they are talking to and what they are talking about, so that simple conversations don’t feel like negotiations that need to be won! Ask him about the four N’s of negotiating that can help conversations become a win-win! Ivan is an author and Renaissance man. His novel “Eye of the Moon” won “Best First Book (Fiction)” in the IndieReader Discovery Awards. Contact Ivan Obolensky at (818) 495-8731; IObolensky@rtirguests.com
11. ==> How to Get Turned-Off Students to Tune In
Countless students across America are feeling disengaged and uninspired. Their schools are not deliberately creating a negative, tune-out atmosphere. So what’s happening and how can educators, administrators, coaches and parents help our centers of learning improve? Educator and author Paul Bernabei is spearheading a movement to encourage and benefit students, which ultimately boosts our nation’s future. Ask him: What has become seemingly invisible for school students these days? How has an epidemic of “I’m neither good enough nor smart enough” started attacking student populations nationwide? What easily-implemented strategies will create a safe environment for students, especially during stressful times? Bernabei is the author of “Why Students Disengage in American Schools and What We Can Do About It.” Contact him at (651) 470-3827; PBernabei@rtirguests.com
12. ==> Politics Aside … What’s Behind Biden’s Aviators?
Joe Biden has been wearing aviator sunglasses for most of his life. Some might say he looks cool. But putting style and politics aside, Joe may be onto something. Wearing wraparound aviator sunglasses (but not necessarily pricey Ray-Bans can help you protect your health, especially during COVID-19, reports vision educator Linda Odubayo Thompson. As Linda will tell your listeners, “The eyes are porous, and the optic nerve is a direct extension to the brain. So, it stands to reason that eye protection should be added to the virus protection mix, especially for children,” she says. Linda knows not to take her vision for granted; she has suffered from glaucoma for more than 30 years. Contact Linda Odubayo Thompson at (914) 944-1474; lthompson@rtirguests.com
13. ==> Saving Your Career is as Simple as Answering Yes or No
Should you go on that job interview? Or accept that offer? Are you feeling comfortable enough to sign that contract or take that promotion? Are you ready to quit your current job? Go part-time? Or finally retire? Just like every other move you make in your personal or professional life, you have “Just 2 Choices.” That’s the message of Rico Racosky, who has already gained a substantial following with his “Just 2 Choices” book, speaking engagements, webinars and radio program. Ask Rico: Why do people make their career moves far more complicated than necessary? What fears keep many people from moving up? How can the “Just 2 Choices” strategy strengthen someone’s situation, even during a pandemic? Rico can help your listeners navigate their careers and reach their goals with a yes or no answer! Contact him at (730) 572-1322; Racosky@rtirguests.com
14. ==> How to Win Big at Public Speaking Every Time!
Public speaking is considered the #1 fear. And while most of us will never have to debate someone in a national forum (think the 2020 election debates), we’re now challenged with audiences who are spread out, behind masks, and even virtual. Moreover, many people would rather quit their job than speak on stage, be interviewed on camera, or present on Zoom. A groundbreaking approach could change all that, and Jill Jaysen has one. She’ll identify the five biggest public speaking blunders and replace them with five strategic power-up principles. Not only will your audience feel transformed, but they will also finally believe they can win big (consistently) at public speaking! Contact Jill Jaysen at (203) 442-9301; jjaysen@rtirguests.com
15. ==> You’ll Want This Guy’s Life
Try not to be jealous of Tim Winders; just be inspired by his ability to take off to out-of-the-way places on a whim, leaving the beaten path for something simpler and better. Tim and his wife live and work out of
their 39-foot RV named Theo. They travel full time, making money as they go, living an abundant life that is as far removed from “cookie-cutter” as could be. Tim went from owning seven-figure businesses and over 100 properties to bankruptcy, homelessness and having $100 in his bank account before rebounding to his current, more intentional lifestyle. He has over 25 years’ experience as a coach for business owners, executives, and leaders. He also hosts the “SeekGoCreate” podcast and will soon publish his first novel, “A Time To Act,” which tells the story of an executive who contemplates ending his life after personal failures and business problems that could potentially send him to jail but turns his life around when he learns three timeless principles. Tim and his wife have enjoyed the nomadic lifestyle in New Zealand, Australia and all over North America. Available as a last-minute guest, contact him at (404) 846-4639;
winders@rtirguests.com