10.29.19 | Having a positive outlook, focused on gratitude when you wake up, will do wonders for putting you on track for a great day. But first, a Catholic School fires a straight ally for expressing support for LGBTQ peers, and LGBTQ affirming senior housing is taking root across the USA.

10.23.19 | The Focus Group discusses using Latin phrases to make us sound smarter—not sure we’re sold on the idea. But first, the pitfalls and tactics of the Facebook birthday post and a labor shortage for skilled workers such as plumbers pushes salaries into the 6 figures. During our Deep Discount segment, we preview Jennifer Aniston’s first movie role. Can you guess the flick?

10.22.19 | Adult temper tantrums seem like the norm now—especially in DC. How should or do you respond? The IRS admits it is easier to audit poor people and blames Congress for lack of needed funding to audit the wealthy. Finally, Dennis and Judy Shepard send a letter to AG Barr calling out the Trump Administrations hypocrisy related to treatment of LGBTQ Americans. The Shepard’s son, Matthew, was killed in a horrific hate crime in 1998 and they have been staunch supporters of LGBTQ rights.

10.16.19 | The traditional suit is going the way of the powdered wig—new generations have no reference to the once standard dress for men at work. When was the last time you wore a suit? But first, the changes in the college admissions game, pasta straws save the environment, and Pleasant Hanes is our Business Birthday. Oh, and MyBox makes a return visit!

10.15.19 | In order to drown out the megaphones and yelling that seems to be de rigueur at Pride events, one enterprising artist has created the Hate Shield. We think it is brilliant and hopefully catches on in cities near you. A North Carolina Sheriff back peddles on his religious cohabitation policy and 2nd Lady, Karen Pence, is OK with the way President Trump treats women.

10.09.19 | Mattel has launched a brand of gender-neutral dolls. How long will these last or sell? Seattle offers up hunky baristas for your morning jolt, and the founder of Benihana, Rocky Aoki is our Business Birthday. Then, a former Google executive implores leaders in all companies, big and small, to get their culture right.

10.08.19 | A Russian national is suing Apple claiming an app made him gay. But first, one writer feels the current GM labor strike is more about the demise of the combustion engine as electrification becomes more popular. A California police department tests a Tesla for their fleet in order to reduce their carbon footprint and maintenance costs. They did not foresee the battery drain during a high-speed chase but are still positive about the addition of the electric car to the fleet.

10.02.19 | A new study shows that people who are thoughtful in their speech and pause between words often come across as smarter. What do you think? An LGBT Center in Ohio is seeking donations, San Francisco residents take the homeless problem into their own hands, and cranberry magnate, Marcus Urann is our Business Birthday.

10.01.19 | A Greenbay animal shelter has a daily volunteer that comes in to brush the cats and often takes a nap then wakes to brush another feline. Tim thinks this could be part of John’s future retirement routine. But first, ride share companies appear to discriminate against people of color based on name and LGBTQ people based upon photo imagery such as a “rainbow filter.” Then, a woman in France has struck gold with a lost masterpiece from Cimabue hanging over her hotplate. At auction this month the 12th century painting is expected to fetch upwards of $6 million dollars.