Today we visit with best-selling author Ben Shapiro about his latest book “Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America (and Her Critics)”
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Pumpkin Spice Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Do you want to get ahead in your career, and still enjoy yourself? Many experts suggest using humor — sharing jokes, memes, or witty remarks — to reduce stress, bond with colleagues, and even show leadership potential. But research by a team at University of Colorado Boulder shows being funny isn’t as easy as it sounds, and a bad joke can hurt your career more than a good one helps. Humor works when something feels both “wrong” and “OK” at the same time – and that’s a balance that’s tough to strike, especially in diverse workplaces. What’s harmless to one person may feel offensive to another. Studies also show women face harsher backlash when humor misfires. Here’s the takeaway from the research: you don’t need to be a comedian. Try thinking playfully and lightening the mood, rather than chasing laughs.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
James Gunn has Hollywood’s biggest stars lining up to play ‘Batman’. In a recent interview, he revealed many A-listers have expressed interest in playing the ‘Caped Crusader’ in the upcoming film “Batman: The Brave and the Bold.” Gunn said: “I think you’d have a harder time finding actors who don’t want to be Batman. He’s the one character everyone wants to play.” He also said they are taking some liberties with the well-known ‘Bruce Wayne’ origin story, and that the film’s plot is still very much “in flux.”
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has resumed filming after being suspended when star Tom Holland suffered a head injury in a fall. He was spotted filming a dramatic stunt in Hampshire, England, just over a week after suffering a concussion. The set of the new Marvel movie, which is set for release in July 2026, transformed parts of the town into New York City, with scenes including Spider-Man beckoning armed police officers and sliding on a mat along the road while being pulled by an army truck.
After returning to her roots in the Season 15 finale of “Doctor Who”, Jodie Whittaker said she’d happily return to the long-running sci-fi series. Of reprising her role, the ‘13th Doctor’ said: “I was just delighted I still fitted in my costume.” The future of Doctor Who is in a seemingly precarious spot following Season 15’s finale in May. It has yet to be formally renewed by Disney+ as part of its co-production deal with the BBC, but the network has said it is certain that new episodes of Doctor Who will eventually happen.
DID YA KNOW!?
A recent UK study found that headphones can harbor far more bacteria than a toilet seat…like 10 times as many. Despite being used pretty much daily, headphones are rarely cleaned, making them a surprisingly dirty accessory. Researchers swabbed various types and discovered alarming results: on-ear models had about 205 bacterial colonies, over-ear sets 165, wireless in-ears 80, and wired in-ears 48. By comparison, a toilet seat showed just 21 colonies. The findings highlight the importance of cleaning your headphones regularly.
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SCOOP
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Weight Watchers, now known as WW International, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with approximately $1.5 billion in debt.
Does changing your clock make you fatter? With clocks set to turn back an hour across much of Canada and the U.S. on Nov. 2, (get it? “set”?), new research highlights the toll that seasonal time changes take on health. A Stanford-led study found that shifting twice a year disrupts circadian rhythms (the body’s internal clock), raising risks for obesity, stroke, and other conditions. Using mathematical models and CDC data, researchers estimated that permanent standard time could prevent nearly 3 million U.S. cases of obesity and stroke combined, while permanent daylight time would benefit about 2 million people. The study concludes that standard time offers the greatest health protection, though either option is better than the biannual switch. Experts say consistent morning light exposure strengthens the circadian system, improving immunity and energy. Despite growing evidence, most Canadian provinces and U.S. states, and many other countries, still follow the century-old daylight-saving tradition.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
"Why so serious?" -The Dark Knight (2008), The Joker (Heath Ledger)
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ No matter what you’ve been told, elephants are NOT afraid of mice.
✓ The word ‘oxymoron’ is an oxymoron. It comes from Ancient Greek where ‘oxy’ means ‘sharp’ and ‘moros’ means ‘stupid’.
✓ The average person walks 75,000 miles (120,000km) in a lifetime (5 times round the world).
✓ There is no specific time zone at the South Pole.
WEIRD NEWS
OpenAI is backing a feature-length, AI-made animated film it expects to debut at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The film, the brainchild of a creative specialist at Open AI, will be called “Critterz” and will follow forest creatures who go on an adventure after their village is disrupted by a stranger. The goal of the film is, in part, to show that animated films can be made for less money and in less time with AI. The team behind the film has set a budget of less than $30 million and a production schedule of only 9 months.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Most people will do THIS with their mouth at least 5 times today. What is it?
Answer: Yawn
HEIDI HAS SOMETHING SPECIAL
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THE LIST
EVERYDAY ENGLISH PHRASES THAT CAME FROM OLD JOBS:
• “Close but no cigar” → From old carnivals where cigars were prizes.
• “Deadline” → From printing presses where crossing a “line” meant costly mistakes.
• “Saved by the bell” → From boxing, when the bell stopped a knockout.
• “Cut to the chase” → From silent films, skipping slow scenes to get to the action.
• “Burning the midnight oil” → From students/scholars studying by oil lamps.
• “Break the ice” → From ships literally breaking ice to open trade routes.
• “Pulling strings” → From puppetry, where strings controlled the action.
• “By the book” → From legal clerks following rule books.
• “Rule of thumb” → From carpenters using their thumb for rough measurement.
• “Hold your horses” → From horsemen telling riders to wait.
• “Full steam ahead” → From steamships moving at top power.
• “Under the weather” → From sailors sent below deck when seasick.
• “Caught red-handed” → From old laws where poachers had blood on their hands.
• “Red tape” → From government offices literally tying documents with red ribbon.
• “Bite the bullet” → From battlefield surgery where soldiers bit a bullet for pain.
• “On the ball” → From ball games, meaning quick to react.
• “Hands down” → From horse racing, when a jockey won so easily he could drop his hands.
GOOD NEWS
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Dog Alerts Veteran To Silent Medical Emergency, Saves His Life
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