August 18, 2020
01. Trump to Destroy America’s Last Great Wilderness
02. Help for Parents Struggling with School Decisions
03. Watch Out, Democrats are Gaslighting Voters
04. How to Recognize Propaganda
05. Take the 5-Day Smile Challenge: Win $5,000 in Prizes
06. Post COVID Home Design: Where and How We Want to Live
07. Plenty of Time. Not Much Money: Post COVID Marketing Tips
08. Work from Anywhere is Here to Stay: Hone Your WFH Skills
09. Creative Ways to Make Extra Cash Right Now
10. Why are People So Mad about Wearing a Mask?
11. How a New Hobby Could Save Your Life
12. Time to Reinvent Your Life?
13. We Need Super Grandparents Year-round, Nationwide
14. Fun Summer Show: How Flip-Flops are a Metaphor for Life
15. He Went on 100 First Dates in One Year. This is What He Learned
1.==> Trump to Destroy America’s Last Great Wilderness
The Trump administration has finalized a sweeping plan to open Alaska’s fragile Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling ? a move that would forever transform one of America’s last true wild places. “Our climate is in crisis, oil prices have cratered, and major banks are pulling out of Arctic financing right and left. And yet the Trump administration continues its race to liquidate our nation’s last great wilderness, putting at risk the indigenous peoples and iconic wildlife that depend on it,” says Adam Kolter, executive director of the Alaska Wilderness League. He and other environmentalists are expressing outrage at the move. “Make no mistake. The American people will not stand for the liquidation of our nation’s most iconic wilderness. We will continue to fight this at every turn, in the courts, in Congress and in the corporate boardrooms. Any oil company that would seek to drill in the Arctic Refuge will face enormous reputational, legal and financial risks.” The refuge, often described as America’s Serengeti, covers more than 19 million acres in northeastern Alaska. The region is home to polar bears, caribou, moose and hundreds of species of migratory birds, and for decades the coastal plain has been a battleground between energy companies and conservationists. This decision sets the stage for oil and gas leases, most likely before the November election. The Alaska Wilderness League is a nonprofit organization that works to protect Alaska’s most significant wild lands from oil and gas drilling and from other industrial threats. Contact Corey Himrod at (202) 266-0426; corey@alaskawild.org
2. ==> Help for Parents Struggling with School Decisions
As back-to-school season approaches, many parents are feeling lost, alone, emotional, and tortured. There are a lot of issues to weigh and decisions to make! Some who live in a school district with remote-only learning are putting their kids in a nearby private school that’s open full-time. Others have decided to home school for the foreseeable future, even though they don’t feel capable of the job. There are also parents grappling with the possibility that one spouse might need to quit their job and stay home to help school kids. Invite Windy City Nanny Florence Ann Romano to weigh in on the back-to-school childcare crisis. Ask her: Has this become the breaking point for parents? How do you know what the right decision is? Do the children have a say in this? At what age? Romano will explain the “survive and thrive” circle and how to ride it, and why families are feeling so alone right now, even when they’re together. Florence Ann Romano is an author, philanthropist and childcare expert. Her YouTube Series, Windy City Nanny, sheds light on a variety of childcare challenges. Romano has appeared on Fox News, Good Day Chicago, WGN, The Jenny McCarthy Show, SiriusXM and more. Contact Ryan McCormick at (516) 901-1103; (919) 377-1200 or ryan@goldmanmccormick.com
3. ==> Watch Out, Democrats are Gaslighting Voters
Why does political author and speaker Rick Elkin contend that one of our major political parties would gaslight American voters? Why does he say the same about our education system? Hear his arguments and what the voting public needs to know for the 2020 election. The author of “The Illusion of Knowledge: Why So Many Educated Americans Embrace Marxism and Trump’s Reckoning,” Elkin offers a radical new theory on why half the nation might jettison our Constitutional Republic for a Progressive Promised Land. Ask him: How and why did academia, union leaders, businesses and news and entertainment industry staffers become prisoners of Groupthink? Which issues are we being misled about? How can voters respond? Are Republicans doing any better? Contact Rick Elkin at (760) 877-1262; RElkin@rtirguests.com
4.==> How to Recognize Propaganda
We’re all influenced by propaganda every day, especially in an election year. Learning to recognize techniques people use to influence your opinions and actions can help you evaluate the flood of information you get each day. Layman “Buzz” Allen will explain how learning to identify propaganda is as easy as playing an online game (the aptly named The Propaganda Game) and explain why propaganda can be a good thing. “The fascinating thing is that propaganda is used by all sides in most controversial issues. Our role in pointing out the actual mechanics is neutral as far as ideology is concerned. We are seeking to raise the level of discourse and appreciation for everyone involved,” Buzz says. Used in schools, The Propaganda Game was co-invented by Buzz’s late uncle, Robert W. Allen, and Bonanza actor Lorne Greene in the 1960s. Ask him: What are some of the 50 techniques explored in the game and which could help us in an election year? How did propaganda get a bad reputation during the Cold War? Why do you take a neutral attitude toward propaganda? What would people be surprised to know about Lorne Greene and comedian Leslie Nielsen? Contact Michael Clever at (515) 412-0419; MClever@rtirguests.com or lallen@rtirguests.com
5. ==> Take the 5-Day Smile Challenge: Win $5,000 in Prizes
These days when people are getting into fistfights and worse over wearing masks, we could all use more smiles and joy. An easy way to get this message across is by sharing the five-day challenge of Barry Shore, the Ambassador of Joy. Invite Barry on your program to share his inspiring story of surmounting difficult health challenges as well as the details of his 5-Day challenge. From Aug. 24 to Aug. 28, listeners who send five of his “keep smiling cards” to five other people each day will be entered into a contest to win $5,000 in prizes. The more cards they send, the more entries they will have. Barry will explain how to get the cards as well as how he managed to become a two-mile a day swimmer after he became paralyzed from a rare disease. Reach Barry at (310) 770-4685; barry@barryshore.com
6. ==> Post COVID Home Design: Where and How We Want to Live
Before the coronavirus hit, baby boomers were selling their homes in the suburbs and flocking to the city to enjoy urban life. But after months of shutdowns and quarantines, many are rethinking city living. Invite Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, to discuss where boomers are heading and what the pandemic has taught us about home design now and for the future. “COVID has caused a radical shift in the way we live, work, play and communicate in our homes. Architects and builders are now rethinking everything about home design!” says Wilkins. She’ll explain how COVID unmasked glaring design flaws in current homes and share five innovative ways designers are responding to our changing needs like incorporating clever, functional work-from-home solutions. Rita Wilkins has designed interiors throughout the country including corporate penthouses and C-suites, Supreme Court justice chambers and thousands of residential interiors. She’s been featured on WHYY, Sirius-XM and in USA Today, Delaware Today, Mainline Today and more. “Downsize Your Life: Upgrade Your Lifestyle” is her first book. Contact her at (302) 354-0972; rwilkins@designservicesltd.com
7. ==> Plenty of Time. Not Much Money: Post COVID Marketing Tips
How can our economy, the business world and everyone’s personal finances bounce back from the damage inflicted by the coronavirus and worldwide quarantining? What will motivate sellers and buyers in this new era? How will customers feel safe? What about getting the attention of customers, whether virtually or at a brick and mortar location? How important are first impressions, targeting the ideal customer, and communication styles? What motivates people to buy, and even have brand loyalty? And finally, how does one sell and deliver? Explore the answers and discover how to market and sell successfully (even in the tough months post-quarantine), when you interview marketing expert Steve McChesney. While sharing selling secrets that boost prospects and profits, Steve will also help buyers navigate the marketplace, so everyone is happier. Steve McChesney is the author of “Rearranging Change: How You Market to an Ever-Changing World” and a skilled copywriter and promoter. His Rearranging Change Podcast is available on all major channels. Contact McChesney at (321) 414-2147; smcchesney@rtirguests.com
8. ==> Work from Anywhere is Here to Stay: Hone Your WFH Skills
Going back to work in an office is scary — and in most cases unnecessary. Work from home — or really work from anywhere — is here to stay for a huge number of former cubicle inhabitants. Companies have realized there’s no need to spend an average of $18,200 to house a worker in a corporate office anymore. For workers, the genie is out of the bottle and they have finally adjusted to remote work and are loving it — or will when they can start living a social life after work! Invite Diane Huth, the Accidental Career Coach, to discuss the post-pandemic workplace, what types of jobs can be done remotely, and how workers can hone their skills and communication practices to participate fully in remote work — so they can enjoy being untethered from the corporate office forever. Diane Huth is the author of two best-selling career guides and the creator of the Secrets to Land Your Dream Job online masterclass. Contact her at (210) 601-7852; DianeHuth@DianeHuth.com
9. ==> Creative Ways to Make Extra Cash Right Now
Many of your listeners have lost jobs — or taken salary and hours cuts — in recent months. With so many people unemployed and bills mounting up, there’s a lot of folks out there who want to know how they can make some extra money now. Patricia Davis, author of “Going Broke Is No Joke,” can provide some fresh ideas. She’ll talk about ways to bring in extra bucks by doing things like selling your cellphone images, agreeing to test websites and products, and selling your opinions to focus groups. Patricia will also caution your audience about scammers and share ways to spot bogus job opportunities. She’ll also offer tips on what household goods can be sold for needed cash without being missed. An experienced guest, Patricia Davis holds an MBA from Stanford, a master’s degree in personal financial planning from Golden Gate University and a certificate from Georgetown University’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking and Finance. Contact her at (301) 517-6304; pdavis@rtirguests.com
10. ==> Why are People So Mad about Wearing a Mask?
Battles over wearing a mask have gotten out of control. How did things get so heated? Myke Merrill, who specializes in emotion and motivation, says some confrontations seem naturally sparked while others are clearly incited by “social arsonists” who just want to boil the pot other people are in. Why? Dr. Myke says, “Of the five emotions, empowerment seems to be the major response on either side of the masking controversy: anger, frustration, rudeness, sarcasm, insult, rage or a wide array of other similar emotions. Of the five motivational drivers, personal culture (nearly unchangeable) appears to be the basis to wear or refuse to wear a mask.” Invite Dr. Myke to explain his matrix of five basic emotions and five core motivational drivers and how they contribute to the maskers’ and the anti-maskers’ views of reality and their place in it. The author of 22 books including “Why Do People Act That Way? (And What Can I Do About It?),” Dr. Myke was a panelist on the national television show Ask the Pastor for 18 years. Contact him at inquiries@drmyke.com or (585) 615-6383
11. ==> How a New Hobby Could Save Your Life
Having a hobby or two is good advice for living a happier life. But did you know that it could also be lifesaving? This is particularly true for recent empty nesters, according to award-winning author Mary K. Savarese, whose own hobby — writing books — came after her last child left home and she overcame significant anxiety about her new family dynamic. Mary can talk about why it is important to find yourself, how anxiety can become your best friend and even how to find a new hobby (that could turn into a career) that’s best for you. Mary has appeared in local publications and has been featured on Mindalia TV, NBC affiliate and iHeartRadio. Her latest book is “Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume, (who knew!).” Contact Mary at (860) 550-3344; maryksavarese@gmail.com
12. ==> Time to Reinvent Your Life?
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in life-altering changes for many. Following a midlife divorce, ending her career as a veterinarian due to health issues and saving her family farm from financial ruin, Sandra Matheson has had to reinvent herself repeatedly. She can share how to survive this latest crisis. “Many people have been pushed to the limits of their social and financial comfort,” she says. “But discomfort has an upside. It helps us to make different choices, examine what is important to us, become more resilient and to grow.” Sandra is the author of the upcoming book “Thrive After 40 ? How to Seize the Life of Your Dreams!” Contact Sandra at (360) 325-4221; smatheson@rtirguests.com
13. ==> We Need Super Grandparents Year-round, Nationwide
Who doesn’t appreciate grandparents, whether our own, our children’s, a friend’s or even a stranger’s? Some of those grandparents may even be “super grandparents.” Find out what that means by interviewing Dr. Oliver Akamnonu who can answer questions like: How do super grandparents teach and guide? What sacrifices do super grandparents make? And, if appropriate, could you be a super grandparent? Dr. Akamnonu will discuss why he and his wife left high-powered careers to help their daughter and new grandchild, and why today’s grandparents often go beyond offering financial support, childcare and parental advice to make a difference in their family’s lives. The Akamnonus authored “Little Baby Lydia, Grandma, Grandpa and Student Mom: Saga of Family Role Reversal and the New Times.” Contact Oliver Akamnonu at (413) 206-6753; oakamnonu@rtirguests.com
14. ==> Fun Summer Show: How Flip-Flops are a Metaphor for Life
Aside from being fun to wear, flip-flops can also help define us, and enable us to live our best lives. So says former Miss America contestant, author and humorist Jane Jenkins Herlong. “Since life has flipped on us, we need to survive with humor, productivity and occupying our minds in healthy ways,” she says. “It’s okay to laugh!” Jane can reveal how to put rhinestones on your flip-flops, literally and metaphorically, in order to shine. She is the award-winning author of four books including “Rhinestones on My Flip-Flops,” and has recorded music CDs and personal growth and comedy DVDs. As a humorist, her comedy is featured on Sirius XM 97. Contact Jane at (803) 599-2941; JHerlong@rtirguests.com
15. ==> He Went on 100 First Dates in One Year. This is What He Learned
You could say that every first date is an opportunity to learn something —about yourself and what you want in a partner. So, imagine how much you could learn if you went on 100 first dates in just one year! That’s what author, speaker, and personal transformation expert Arnoux Goran did in a quest to learn what women really want and what makes relationships work. He’ll reveal what he discovered and the techniques to help you find your perfect match. Invite him to share what red flags to look for on a first date, what really impresses women, and how you can make sure you get a second date. Goran has developed a method to reprogram yourself that was studied by the University of California, Irvine, and proven to be 100% effective. His latest program is HowToAttractYourSoulmate.com. Goran has been featured on radio and television nationwide. Contact him at (878) 203-8231; AGoran@rtirguests.com