The Focus Group

For the first time in decades, vinyl albums will outsell CDs in 2019. Get yourself a turntable and spin that vinyl you have saved at home! Last year’s top selling vinyl artist was The Beatles followe…

The Kentucky Supreme Court rules on a technicality in favor of a printer who refused to create t-shirts for a Pride event, and Ex-gays descend upon D.C. to lobby against LGBTQ rights. Then, designer …

Happy Halloween! We take a look at the most popular candy in each state and metro area. Milk Duds for Philly? But first, Lady Gaga leaves a Valentino gown in a hotel room and some workers lift props …

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 f…

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 skil…

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 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 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…

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 …

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 mo…

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 re…

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 rou…

Parents need to teach children to be indistractable and we agree but think all people should employ the practice. A Branson adults-only cruise has us wondering and coyotes are seen in Marietta, Ohio.…

A Kansas City man claims his doctor stopped treating him when they found out he was gay, and a barista is fired in Nebraska for shouting at and confronting an anti-LGBTQ lobbyist. Then an American Ai…

Men's underwear ads are starting to show more "normal" looking guys. While we still think sex sells, one of the conclusions is that women purchase most of the underwear so the ads are directed to the…

The first ever LGBT credit union is poised to launch in Michigan. Tim and John love the idea and mission, but curious about the name. Then, NYC has done a study to see if texting while walking is dan…

A young girl was sent home for wearing a pro-equality t-shirt to school. Then, Americans waste hundreds of millions of vacation days each year. Wait until you hear the impact on the economy that shoc…

Walmart has made the decision to stop selling certain guns and ammunition at their stores and Sheryl Crow feels vindicated. The retailer banned sales of Crow's self-titled album in 1996 due to a lyri…

Marlon Brando reveals a one-on-one chat he had with Michael Jackson about all of the alleged sex stories. 86% of people are still shopping at brick and mortar stores, just doing it differently accord…

So far this year, at least 36 states have introduced legislation to end or study the practice of springing ahead and falling back. Most endorse permanent daylight-saving time—which would result in an…