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HARO (Help A Reporter Out)

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technology

Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO (Help A Reporter Out)

HARO connects journalists with expert sources. Powered by Featured https://featured.com, your AI co-pilot for PR Forwarded this email? Join HARO today https://www.helpareporter.com. Prefer less email? Try Connectively https://connectively.us - HARO in a platform.

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — Salon

20) Summary: Home Holiday Gifts for Gift Guide Name: Chaya Milchtein Category: Gift Bags Email: reply+d56480e1-66f2-40c7-ba8e-8a272ab556d6@helpareporter.com reply+d56480e1-66f2-40c7-ba8e-8a272ab556d6@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/chaya-milchtein https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/chaya-milchtein Media Outlet: Salon (https://www.salon.com/writer/chaya-milchtein) Deadline: 1:00 AM ET - 18 September Query: I'm writing a gift guide for Salon, with syndication in MSN and Yahoo. I'm looking for home items and products that would be a good fit, particularly higher-end and luxury gifts, practical useful products and things that are a little out of the box, etc. Affiliates are not needed. Please only respond if you're directly affiliated with the product you're recommending and can arrange a sample for editorial consideration. Sample is required. Here are some things that come to mind: Window replacement Vacuum (like Shark) Lawn mower Snow blower Personalized entry mat Washing machine/dryer set Steam mop Bed frame Sectional couch Cat tree Picture frame TV Storage solutions (including closets, cabinets, etc) Garage organization Handy services for household tasks Outdoor seating for a crowd Outdoor entertaining lighting Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — Pro Landscaper USA

19) Summary: Looking for interview Florida landscape contractor, designer or architect Name: Edward Brown Category: Business and Finance Email: reply+e0ba5006-d4c2-4ede-8c25-a6b67984485e@helpareporter.com reply+e0ba5006-d4c2-4ede-8c25-a6b67984485e@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/edward-brown https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/edward-brown Media Outlet: Pro Landscaper USA (https://www.prolandscapermagazine.com/us) Deadline: 7:00 PM ET - 13 September Query: I am the deputy editor of Pro Landscaper USA, a print and digital publication specializing in the professional landscaping industry. For a feature article I am working on, I am looking to source a landscape contractor, design or architect for and interview about the professional landscaping in Florida - create a snapshot of the professional landscaping industry in the state. Discussing what are the priorities and idiosyncrasies of professional landscaping in Florida (climate, ecology, etc) and the regulatory and polictical aspects of landscaping in the state (state mandates, unique pressures on businesses and employees, etc). I will also require some high-res images of finished landscapes that are to a high-end portfolio level and a headshot. For your reference, here is a previous example of a snapshot of the landscaping industry in Hawaii: https://issuu.com/eljays44/docs/pro_landscaper_usa_august_2026/49 Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — Parents

18) Summary: Need psychologist/expert opinion on an adult woman's need to fit in Name: Ericka Souter Category: Health and Pharma Email: reply+e8e3bd50-95ed-4015-b9b6-3e9a6a8e9137@helpareporter.com reply+e8e3bd50-95ed-4015-b9b6-3e9a6a8e9137@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/ericka-souter https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/ericka-souter Media Outlet: Parents (https://www.parents.com) Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 11 September Query: I’m working on an article about the psychology of belonging, particularly the ways women learn to associate inclusion with safety, worth, and social acceptance, and how those patterns can carry from adolescence into adult friendships, motherhood, and the behaviors we model for girls. I’m hoping to get comment from a psychologist who can help illuminate the underlying mechanisms: why exclusion can feel so emotionally powerful, how rejection sensitivity and social threat shape behavior, why adults may tolerate unhealthy group dynamics, and what secure belonging actually looks like. The conversation would be for background and possible inclusion in the book, and I’d be especially interested in your perspective on the psychology behind people-pleasing, social vigilance, status, relational aggression, and the fear of being left out. Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — Bored Panda

17) Summary: Expert quotes on toxic parenting -- BORED PANDA Name: Miguel Ordonez Category: Health and Pharma Email: reply+9d147f1e-f061-45f7-bb3c-39c6ca5bf121@helpareporter.com reply+9d147f1e-f061-45f7-bb3c-39c6ca5bf121@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/miguel-ordo-ez https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/miguel-ordo-ez Media Outlet: Bored Panda (https://www.boredpanda.com) Deadline: 12:00 PM ET - 8 September No AI Pitches Considered Query: Hi! I am looking for experts who can provide insights into toxic parenting. For context, the article will be based on posts from this subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/insaneparents/ Here are my questions: - What causes some parents to consistently put their own emotional needs, expectations, or sense of control ahead of their child's well-being, and why might they genuinely believe their behavior is justified or “for the child's own good”? - When a child repeatedly experiences criticism, manipulation, rejection, or emotional instability from a parent, how can that shape the way they see themselves and their relationships with other people later in life? - If you grew up with a toxic parent, what can you actually do to protect yourself and build a healthier relationship—or decide that distance is necessary? REQUIREMENTS: developmental psychologists, clinical psychologists specializing in childhood trauma, licensed family therapists, and other related professionals ONLY. Please include a link to the professional bio you intend to include in the article. LINK CHANGE REQUESTS AFTER PUBLISHING WILL NOT BE HONORED. The piece goes live on the weekend of September 12th. Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — Bored Panda

Requirements: cognitive psychologists, media psychologists, social media researchers, behavioral scientists, and other related professionals ONLY. Please include a link to the professional bio you intend to include in the article. LINK CHANGE REQUESTS AFTER PUBLISHING WILL NOT BE HONORED. The piece goes live on the weekend of September 12th.

health

Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — Bored Panda

15) Summary: Mental health input needed on Lindsay Clancy president Name: Louise Pieterse Category: Health and Pharma Email: reply+9daaf930-1475-4c69-b544-f1d7d328ab86@helpareporter.com reply+9daaf930-1475-4c69-b544-f1d7d328ab86@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/louise-pieterse https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/louise-pieterse Media Outlet: Bored Panda (https://www.boredpanda.com) Deadline: 4:00 AM ET - 9 September No AI Pitches Considered Query: I am opening a discussion on the following ideas: 1. The Double Standard of Agency: True equality means holding women accountable for bad or tragic actions, not just celebrating them for good ones. Treating women as incapable of malice or calculated decisions when under pressure is a form of soft paternalism. 2. The Scapegoating of the Husband: Why was Patrick Clancy—who lost his entire family—turned into a villain by online commentators searching for a rationale? 3. Selective Victimhood: Contrast the sympathy extended to Clancy (a middle-class, well-resourced nurse) with how society, media, and courts historically treat less privileged women or fathers facing similar mental health breakdowns. Questions: 1. When public health advocates argue that a mother in psychosis 'was not herself,' does that medical narrative risk framing women as entirely subject to their hormonal or chemical states? 2. From a psychiatric perspective, at what point does over-attributing actions to medication side effects or hormones erode the concept of individual human agency? 3. Why do you think the public reacts so strongly to maternal violence by either completely demonizing the mother or completely absolving her? 4. How does the narrative that 'mental illness made her do it' impact other women experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety who are afraid they might be viewed as dangerous? Back to Top

technology

Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Deadline

14) Summary: Need RDN who's also a CPT to comment on losing belly fat on stationary bike Name: Lauren Bedosky Category: Health and Pharma Email: reply+867e74b3-c205-48d3-b5db-0d04ecdfb30e@helpareporter.com reply+867e74b3-c205-48d3-b5db-0d04ecdfb30e@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/lauren-bedosky https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/lauren-bedosky Media Outlet: Lose It! (https://www.loseit.com) Deadline: 1:00 PM ET - 14 September Query: I'm writing an article about how to ride a stationary bike to burn belly fat for the Lose It blog. I'm looking for a RDN who's also a certified personal trainer who can answer the following questions: - Can you lose belly fat by simply riding a stationary bike? Or do you need to make dietary changes, too? - If your goal is to lose belly fat, and a stationary bike is your cardio of choice, what's a realistic timeline for fat loss? Or, what should people know re: setting realistic expectations for fat loss? - How might tracking your food and workouts help you reach your fat loss goal? Any guidance for tracking without getting overwhelmed? - What's an ideal steady-state stationary bike workout for burning fat? Who are steady-state stationary bike workouts ideal for (e.g., beginners, people with joint issues, recovery days, etc.)? - How about an interval workout? Who are these workouts ideal for (e.g., people who are crunched for time, those who want a fitness boost alongside fat loss, etc.)? Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Deadline

13) Summary: Endocrinologist/obesity medicine physician: GLP-1 non-responders Name: Lauren Bedosky Category: Health and Pharma Email: reply+a43ce5a9-f083-476a-92c1-d04a4ce4b16b@helpareporter.com reply+a43ce5a9-f083-476a-92c1-d04a4ce4b16b@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/lauren-bedosky https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/lauren-bedosky Media Outlet: Diabetes Daily (https://www.diabetesdaily.com) Deadline: 1:00 PM ET - 14 September No AI Pitches Considered Query: I'm writing an article for Diabetes Daily about GLP-1 non-responders and why GLP-1s don't help some people with diabetes. I'm looking for an endocrinologist or obesity medicine physician to answer the following questions: - How do you define a GLP-1 responder? Is it someone who doesn't lose weight? Someone whose A1C doesn't budge? - Is it possible to enjoy weight loss without improvements in A1C or are they always linked? - How do you know if you're a GLP-1 non-responder? That is, how many weeks/months at full dosage are enough to know you're not responding? - Why don't some people respond to GLP-1 drugs? For example: severe insulin resistance, severe loss of beta cell due to long-term diabetes, different baseline GLP-1 levels, etc.? - What should you do if you don't respond to GLP-1s? For example, if you don't respond to semaglutide, is it possible you'll respond to liraglutide or tirzepatide, etc.? Should patients consider SGLT2 inhibitors or other drugs? Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — Realtor.com

12) Summary: Seeking Recent Homebuyers Who Purchased a Primary Residence Name: Brooke Morton Category: Lifestyle and Entertainment Email: reply+0ecac756-4066-459a-801a-aa39e1263e65@helpareporter.com reply+0ecac756-4066-459a-801a-aa39e1263e65@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/brooke-morton https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/brooke-morton Media Outlet: Realtor.com (https://www.realtor.com/living) Deadline: 12:00 AM ET - 30 September No AI Pitches Considered Query: Looking for folks who purchased a primary residence in the last 18 months. This is for a series of stories on Realtor.com in the LIVING section. Note that we are asking you to share numbers -- purchase price, down payment, monthly mortgage cost -- so please ONLY respond if you're comfortable with that. Also, we can link to a business website or IG. (You can be anonymous -- but in that case, obv no link -- but we cannot run a story without these numbers.) Home purchases can be in any city/town in the USA, but it has to be the USA. Especially interested in: - if you bought your dream home - first-time home-buyers - people who bought what they hope will be their forever/last house - if you used a VA, USDA or other loan product - if you bought a space that is your residence and also houses your business - you deliberately downsized to save money - you bought a house with a friend or family member - anything else you think would be fun or interesting to talk about! Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — Yahoo

11) Summary: Looking for an expert on textiles, specifically hosiery. Name: Rachel Roszmann Category: Lifestyle and Entertainment Email: reply+ebafd960-6795-4202-b027-fb78e2a74fa5@helpareporter.com reply+ebafd960-6795-4202-b027-fb78e2a74fa5@helpareporter.com Media Outlet: Yahoo (https://www.yahoo.com) Deadline: 3:00 AM ET - 17 September Query: I’m a commerce editor at Yahoo working on an article about why some tights last while others quickly pill, sag, snag or develop runs. I’m looking for textile scientists, hosiery designers, product-development specialists, knitting or manufacturing experts and academics who study fibers or knitted fabrics. Please address any or all of the following: 1. Which fibers, yarns and fabric blends tend to produce durable tights? 2. How do denier, knit density, seams, gussets, waistbands and reinforced toes affect quality and longevity? 3. Since many construction details are not listed on the packaging, what can consumers realistically examine or look for before buying? 4. Does a higher price generally indicate better construction, or can inexpensive tights be well made? Please explain your relevant credentials and disclose any affiliation with a hosiery or clothing brand. I’m not seeking general styling advice or product pitches without technical insight. Responses may be quoted and lightly edited for length and clarity. Deadline: September 18, 2026 Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — PMQ Pizza

10) Summary: Using Mushrooms in Pizzerias Name: Tracy Morin Category: Lifestyle and Entertainment Email: reply+1ab98376-e65b-4ee5-b232-45f2b0c8ffa2@helpareporter.com reply+1ab98376-e65b-4ee5-b232-45f2b0c8ffa2@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/tracy-morin-3 https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/tracy-morin-3 Media Outlet: PMQ Pizza (https://pmq.com) Deadline: 1:00 AM ET - 9 September Query: We'd like to talk to several outstanding pizza chefs and get their best ideas for working with mushrooms in the pizzeria setting: how to add the umami factor, tips for combining them with other ingredients/what ingredients they work well with, what they add to pizzas, what types to use for different flavors/textures, how to store/improve their shelf life, how to promote mushroom pizzas, etc. Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — The Epoch Times

9) Summary: Comments Needed: U.S. Attorneys and AI Designers Name: Autumn Spredemann Category: Technology Email: reply+feb44532-f6c8-4b0f-9e6f-55293e2057b6@helpareporter.com reply+feb44532-f6c8-4b0f-9e6f-55293e2057b6@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/autumn-spredemann https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/autumn-spredemann Media Outlet: The Epoch Times (https://www.theepochtimes.com) Deadline: 5:54 PM ET - 10 September Query: Good afternoon. I’m looking for U.S. based attorneys and AI designers to share their expertise for an article I’m working on that investigates the pros, cons, and any potential legal ramifications of AI writing detection tools used in a professional setting (particularly publishing). My main questions are: 1.) **for legal professionals ** What risks could a company face if it takes adverse action against an employee, contractor, or client based primarily on the findings of an AI-writing detector? 2.) ** for legal professionals** If an AI-writing detector incorrectly labels human-authored work as AI-generated, who potentially bears the responsibility for the consequences? What factors would determine liability, and what could recourse look like for the accused? 3.) **for AI experts** What can an AI-writing detector actually establish from a technical standpoint? 4.) **for AI experts** What are some of the main drivers of false positives and false negatives in current AI-writing detectors, particularly when evaluating edited, collaborative, or partially AI-assisted writing? 5.) **for AI experts** How do AI writing detectors determine whether a writing sample is AI? Could a human author accidentally create a false positive with one of these detectors? 6.) **for both** What role should AI writing detectors play in human decision-making with publishers or in other professional roles (e.g. editors, agents, etc.) where an employee or client’s writing comes under scrutiny from one of these AI tools. Thank you for your time and consideration of this important developing topic. Back to Top

technology

Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — HubSpot

8) Summary: Quotes for HubSpot Blog on Claude Connectors Name: Lipsa Das Category: Technology Email: reply+067a06d9-0720-488a-b127-04d20eac6ee2@helpareporter.com reply+067a06d9-0720-488a-b127-04d20eac6ee2@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/lipsa-das https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/lipsa-das Media Outlet: HubSpot (https://www.hubspot.com) Deadline: 7:30 AM ET - 9 September No AI Pitches Considered Query: I am writing a blog on Claude integrations that are worth adding to one's GTM stack. I am looking for quotes from GTM leaders, RevOps teams, sales leaders, and marketers to evaluate Claude integrations and share their personal experiences. I'll be mentioning some Claude integrations based on their GTM use cases across marketing and campaign work; sales and pipeline workflows; customer success and support context; and cross-functional productivity. Please share your experiences using Claude connectors across these domains with tools such as HubSpot, Canva, Apollo.io, Zendesk, Intercom, Salesforce, Slack, Notion, and Zapier. Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — Nishi V

7) Summary: Looking for travel experts Name: Bianca Hall Category: Travel Email: reply+336dd400-32d0-4881-bf69-e2976ba100e1@helpareporter.com reply+336dd400-32d0-4881-bf69-e2976ba100e1@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/bianca-hall https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/bianca-hall Media Outlet: Nishi V (https://www.nishiv.com) Deadline: 12:35 AM ET - 11 September Query: Looking for travel professionals and bloggers who can provide commentary about the differences to speak about the differnces between the U.S East & West coasts. The article will be for an international audience/travellers. Please provide your insights in your response, as well as a short bio & a link to your site. Back to Top

technology

Tue, 08 Sep 2026
The Seattle Times

6) Summary: Travel insurance and winter storm coverage Name: Christopher Elliott Category: Travel Email: reply+94687047-42d3-484c-950f-22b0b96545ba@helpareporter.com reply+94687047-42d3-484c-950f-22b0b96545ba@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/christopher-elliott https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/christopher-elliott Media Outlet: Forbes (https://www.forbes.com) Deadline: 11:00 AM ET - 8 September Query: The Old Farmer's Almanac released its winter forecast this month, calling for more snow than usual in parts of New England, the Appalachians, the Intermountain West, the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. I'm researching a story about how travel insurance handles winter storms, and about the timing rules that decide whether a policy pays anything. I'd love to hear from travelers who had insurance and then got caught in a winter storm. Did the policy cover your delay or cancellation, and how long were you stuck before a benefit kicked in? If a claim was denied, what reason did the company give you? And if you considered cancel-for-any-reason coverage, were you still eligible by the time you went to buy it? I'd also like to hear from insurance executives, claims adjusters, brokers and travel advisers. What triggers your known-event cutoff for a winter storm, and does a seasonal forecast change eligibility at all? What's the most common reason a winter weather claim gets denied, and what do you wish travelers understood before they book holiday flights? Please read this before answering. I’d be very grateful if you could send an initial response to my questions by email (elliottcj@gmail.com). Do not respond with a note that says you would like to be considered for this story or want to set up a phone interview with a source. I've included all of my questions in this query. Please take a minute to briefly answer them. If a phone interview is necessary, I will follow up right away. Be sure to include your full name and a jargon-free, brief (two- to three-word) description of your company or affiliation as you would like it to appear in the article. I will do my absolute best to acknowledge that I received your pitch and will make every effort to let you know when the story appears. No travel bloggers, SEO/GEO specialists, personal injury attorneys, contractors and influencers, please. I can't guarantee a link back to your website or business and I am unable to respond to requests for a link. More information: https://www.elliott.org/frequently-asked-questions-about-christopher-elliotts-media-queries/ Back to Top

technology

Tue, 08 Sep 2026
The Seattle Times

5) Summary: How to avoid the airport repacking ritual Name: Christopher Elliott Category: Travel Email: reply+29414f3c-37f3-4d40-a8af-2436e800c4ef@helpareporter.com reply+29414f3c-37f3-4d40-a8af-2436e800c4ef@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/christopher-elliott https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/christopher-elliott Media Outlet: USA TODAY (https://usatoday.com) Deadline: 11:00 AM ET - 8 September Query: Jetstar starts charging for overhead bin space in February, and carry-on rules across the airline industry keep getting tighter and more expensive. I'm researching a story about what I call the repacking ritual: the scramble at the counter or the gate when a bag weighs too much or measures too big, and something has to come out. I want to hear from travelers who have done it. What did you move, wear or throw away, and how much time did you have to decide? Did an agent walk you through it or just point at the scale? And did the repack work, or did you end up paying anyway? I'd also like to hear from gate agents, flight attendants, travel advisers and professional packers. Are you seeing this more often, and what's behind it? What's the right way to repack under pressure without emptying a suitcase onto the terminal floor, and what should travelers do before they leave home so it never gets that far? Please read this before answering. I’d be very grateful if you could send an initial response to my questions by email (elliottcj@gmail.com). Do not respond with a note that says you would like to be considered for this story or want to set up a phone interview with a source. I've included all of my questions in this query. Please take a minute to briefly answer them. If a phone interview is necessary, I will follow up right away. Be sure to include your full name and a jargon-free, brief (two- to three-word) description of your company or affiliation as you would like it to appear in the article. I will do my absolute best to acknowledge that I received your pitch and will make every effort to let you know when the story appears. No travel bloggers, SEO/GEO specialists, personal injury attorneys, contractors and influencers, please. I can't guarantee a link back to your website or business and I am unable to respond to requests for a link. More information: https://www.elliott.org/frequently-asked-questions-about-christopher-elliotts-media-queries/ Back to Top

technology

Tue, 08 Sep 2026
The Seattle Times

4) Summary: How to avoid the airport repacking ritual Name: Christopher Elliott Category: Travel Email: reply+320bca63-2ef0-4cf4-ab7b-01fb6922cd4c@helpareporter.com reply+320bca63-2ef0-4cf4-ab7b-01fb6922cd4c@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/christopher-elliott https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/christopher-elliott Media Outlet: USA TODAY (https://usatoday.com) Deadline: 11:00 AM ET - 8 September Query: Jetstar starts charging for overhead bin space in February, and carry-on rules across the airline industry keep getting tighter and more expensive. I'm researching a story about what I call the repacking ritual: the scramble at the counter or the gate when a bag weighs too much or measures too big, and something has to come out. I want to hear from travelers who have done it. What did you move, wear or throw away, and how much time did you have to decide? Did an agent walk you through it or just point at the scale? And did the repack work, or did you end up paying anyway? I'd also like to hear from gate agents, flight attendants, travel advisers and professional packers. Are you seeing this more often, and what's behind it? What's the right way to repack under pressure without emptying a suitcase onto the terminal floor, and what should travelers do before they leave home so it never gets that far? Please read this before answering. I’d be very grateful if you could send an initial response to my questions by email (elliottcj@gmail.com). Do not respond with a note that says you would like to be considered for this story or want to set up a phone interview with a source. I've included all of my questions in this query. Please take a minute to briefly answer them. If a phone interview is necessary, I will follow up right away. Be sure to include your full name and a jargon-free, brief (two- to three-word) description of your company or affiliation as you would like it to appear in the article. I will do my absolute best to acknowledge that I received your pitch and will make every effort to let you know when the story appears. No travel bloggers, SEO/GEO specialists, personal injury attorneys, contractors and influencers, please. I can't guarantee a link back to your website or business and I am unable to respond to requests for a link. More information: https://www.elliott.org/frequently-asked-questions-about-christopher-elliotts-media-queries/ Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — Fresh Air

3) Summary: Seeking Authors & Experts for a Radio Conversation Name: Terry Gross Category: Podcasts Email: reply+ef2e66a6-ba1f-4f55-bbb4-61252114b0f5@helpareporter.com reply+ef2e66a6-ba1f-4f55-bbb4-61252114b0f5@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/fresh-air https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/fresh-air Media Outlet: Fresh Air (https://www.npr.org/people/2100593/terry-gross) Deadline: 3:00 AM ET - 30 October No AI Pitches Considered Query: Hello, I’m looking for authors, researchers, educators, professionals, founders, and subject-matter experts who can provide informed perspectives on their fields for an upcoming radio conversation. We are particularly interested in experts who can discuss a recent book, research, professional project, emerging issue, or subject that has broader relevance to listeners. Potential discussion areas include: What your work focuses on and why it matters Key findings, ideas, or lessons from your work Current developments in your field Challenges or misconceptions surrounding the subject Practical insights or takeaways for the audience The broader significance of your work Why the topic is relevant today Where you believe the field or subject is heading The conversation will be approximately 30 minutes and conducted remotely via Zoom. Scheduling will be arranged based on the guest’s availability and time zone. To respond, please include: Your name and professional title Your area of expertise The subject you would like to discuss A brief biography Three potential discussion points Your availability and time zone Please also include a relevant website, book page, professional profile, or other source that can help verify your background and provide additional context about your work. If you feel your background would be a good fit, I’d love to hear from you. Reply with the requested information, and I’ll be happy to share more details about the opportunity and the next steps. Back to Top

technology

Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — ABC Radio National

2) Summary: Seeking Authors & Experts for a Radio Conversation Name: Claire Nichols Category: Podcasts Email: reply+89ba59ed-ffbc-4733-846b-a24dd44f6a06@helpareporter.com reply+89ba59ed-ffbc-4733-846b-a24dd44f6a06@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/claire-nichols https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/claire-nichols Media Outlet: ABC Radio National (https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/claire-nichols/6531350) Deadline: 3:00 AM ET - 30 October No AI Pitches Considered Query: Hello, I’m looking for authors, researchers, educators, professionals, founders, and subject-matter experts who can provide informed perspectives on their area of expertise for an upcoming radio conversation. We are particularly interested in experts who can discuss a recent book, research, professional project, emerging issue, or subject that has broader relevance to listeners. Potential discussion areas include: What your work focuses on and why it matters Key findings, ideas, or lessons from your work Current developments in your field Challenges or misconceptions surrounding the subject Practical insights or takeaways for the audience The broader significance of your work Why the topic is relevant today Where you believe the field or subject is heading The conversation will be approximately 30 minutes and conducted remotely via Zoom. We will arrange scheduling based on the guest’s availability and time zone. To respond, please include: Your name and professional title Your area of expertise The subject you would like to discuss A brief biography Three potential discussion points Your availability and time zone Please also include a relevant website, book page, professional profile, or other source that can help verify your background and provide additional context about your work. If you feel your background would be a good fit, I’d love to hear from you. Reply with the requested information, and I’ll be happy to share more details about the opportunity and the next steps. Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026
HARO — RomConned

QUERIES FROM ROMCONNED, YAHOO, FORBES, AND MORE! ********* INDEX *********** PODCASTS AND SHOWS 1) Swiss Attorney for On-Camera Analysis of Relationship Deception/Consent (RomConned) 2) Seeking Authors & Experts for a Radio Conversation (ABC Radio National) 3) Seeking Authors & Experts for a Radio Conversation (Fresh Air) TRAVEL 4) How to avoid the airport repacking ritual (USA TODAY) 5) How to avoid the airport repacking ritual (USA TODAY) 6) Travel insurance and winter storm coverage (Forbes) 7) Looking for travel experts (Nishi V) TECHNOLOGY 8) Quotes for HubSpot Blog on Claude Connectors (HubSpot) 9) Comments Needed: U.S. Attorneys and AI Designers (The Epoch Times) LIFESTYLE AND ENTERTAINMENT 10) Using Mushrooms in Pizzerias (PMQ Pizza) 11) Looking for an expert on textiles, specifically hosiery. (Yahoo) 12) Seeking Recent Homebuyers Who Purchased a Primary Residence (Realtor.com) HEALTH AND PHARMA 13) Endocrinologist/obesity medicine physician: GLP-1 non-responders (Diabetes Daily) 14) Need RDN who's also a CPT to comment on losing belly fat on stationary bike (Lose It!) 15) Mental health input needed on Lindsay Clancy president (Bored Panda) 16) Expert quotes on bizarre questions people ask online -- BORED PANDA (Bored Panda) 17) Expert quotes on toxic parenting -- BORED PANDA (Bored Panda) 18) Need psychologist/expert opinion on an adult woman's need to fit in (Parents) BUSINESS AND FINANCE 19) Looking for interview Florida landscape contractor, designer or architect (Pro Landscaper USA) GIFT BAGS AND GIFT GUIDES 20) Home Holiday Gifts for Gift Guide (Salon) **************************** 1) Summary: Swiss Attorney for On-Camera Analysis of Relationship Deception/Consent Name: Laurel House Category: Podcasts Email: reply+d545bf34-078b-47b9-88b0-90d12bc3a5a8@helpareporter.com reply+d545bf34-078b-47b9-88b0-90d12bc3a5a8@helpareporter.com HARO Journalist Profile URL: https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/laurel-house https://www.helpareporter.com/journalist/laurel-house Media Outlet: RomConned (https://www.youtube.com/@romconned) Deadline: 11:37 AM ET - 8 September Query: I’m Laurel House, a Human Connection Researcher, Relationships & Behavioral Dynamics Expert, and host of RomConned, a YouTube show with more than 200,000 subscribers and a podcast examining what happens inside relationships when love, trust, manipulation, exploitation and crime overlap. I’m seeking an attorney qualified to discuss Swiss law for an upcoming recorded episode. I will be interviewing a woman privately about a relationship she experienced as romantic exploitation. The interview will examine how alleged representations about exclusivity, commitment and a shared future influenced decisions involving sexual protection, sexual health, international travel, money and long-term planning. The guest and other individuals will be anonymized. After the interview has been recorded and edited into a rough cut, I would share the relevant anonymized portions with the attorney. We would then record a separate legal-analysis segment to be inserted into the completed episode. The attorney would help distinguish: * Lived violation from legal classification * Infidelity from legally significant deception * Relationship promises from potentially fraudulent representations * Sexual-health deception from conduct affecting legally valid consent * Evidence of a false statement from evidence of criminal intent * Emotional or financial harm from civil or criminal liability * Reporting options when a US citizen alleges conduct occurring in Switzerland The attorney would not be asked to determine anyone’s guilt or represent the source. The purpose is to explain what Swiss law may recognize, what remains outside the law and what additional facts or evidence would matter. **Requirements:** * Licensed or professionally qualified to discuss current Swiss law * Relevant experience in criminal law, sexual offenses and consent, fraud, victim representation or cross-border complaints * Fluent or highly proficient in English * Comfortable reviewing an anonymized rough cut * Available for a recorded video interview * Able to explain legal distinctions clearly without sensationalizing the allegations Please include your credentials, location, relevant specialty, media experience, availability and links verifying your professional background. Back to Top

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026