Tim Phillips Show, 10/22/26

The rise of social media, smartphones, and broadband Internet access have painted a picture that isn’t exactly accurate. For example, you might think TikTok rules the social media universe, but only 37% or Americans use it, compared with 86% who use YouTube and 70% who use Facebook. Some other surprising stats:

99% of college grads use the Internet, but that number drops just slightly for people who didn’t go to college, at 93%.
 
Just 78% of Americans subscribe to home broadband service. You’d think rural folks would be driving that number way down, but 72% of them have broadband.
 
16% of Americans have a smartphone but do not have home broadband.
 
31% of Americans use LinkedIn. We’re not sure if we thought that number would be higher or lower.
 
Facebook usage is actually highest among people ages 30 to 49 — not Boomers, as you might think.
 
7% of Americans actually have a non-smart cellphone.

Throwback Thursday - 

Reynolds Market invites you to stop in today for the Deal of the Day! It might be a household item, a beverage, some food to stock up the pantry with, or something for dinner tonight! Today’s Deal of the Day: And the savings – always a big discount, and sometimes well more than 50% off! So come on in, shop and save, with the Reynolds Market Deal of the Day – today, at Reynolds Market in Glasgow! Thursday: Bananas 49 cents per pound

ARTHUR'S THEME    CHRISTOPHER CROSS    1981

In April of 1981, NASA launched the very first Space Shuttle mission.

The military leaders of Poland declare a state of emergency and place the nation under martial law

President Ronald Reagan appointed Sandra Day O'Connor to the US Supreme Court

The popular film “Raiders of the Lost Ark” makes its debut

The first DeLorean DMC-12 futuristic sports car were produced

The first London Marathon is held in March of 1981

Iran releases 52 American hostages, who had been held for 444 days

The first high speed train service in Europe begins with the French TGV / high-speed train between Paris and Lyon

Air traffic controllers strike causing chaos in the US and The US President Ronald Reagan Fires Them

IBM in US launches it's first PC which uses Microsoft Software MS DOS

Cost of a gallon of Gas $1.25

What happened in 1981 Major News Stories include The Aids Virus Identified, Iran Hostage Crisis Ends, Yorkshire Ripper is caught, Post It Notes launched, Riots UK Cities, Anwar Sadat assassinated. one of the most exciting was the First Flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia. This was also the first year that the Word Internet was mentioned and MS-DOS was released by Microsoft along with the first IBM PC. On the world stage the events that captured the imagination included Lady Diana Spencer marrying Charles The Prince of Wales. In Politics a little known group before Solidarity inspire popular protests and a general strike in Poland and the government in the UK starts the process of privatization of Nationalized Industries which is later followed by many other countries around the world.

Tandy TRS 80 PC1 $149.95
Sinclair ZX80 $199.95
19 inch Color TV $399.95
Under Counter Dishwasher $249.95
Set Of Brass Bamboo Nested Tables $119.99
Plums Lb 39 Cents
Miracle Whip $1.27
Turkey Lb 55 cents
Star Wars Figure Set $29.99
Mens Leather Jacket $129.99
Jaws Game
Manufacturer: Ideal
Price: $7.99
981 Bean Bag Chairs
Price: $19.99 - $39.99
Lace Taffeta Two Piece Dress
Solar Power Lamp

Popular Films
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Superman II
Nine to Five
Any Which Way You Can
Arthur
The Cannonball Run
For Your Eyes Only
On Golden Pond
Chariots of Fire

* Costumes tied for rank.

Top 10 Halloween Costumes For Children ... According to NRF's 2026 Halloween Spending Survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics

#1. Spider-Man
#2. Superhero
#3. Princess
#4. Witch
#5. Ghost
#6. Batman
#7. Vampire
#8. KPop Demon Hunters
#9. Pumpkin / Cat*
#10. Clown

Top 10 Halloween Costumes For Pets ... According to NRF's 2026 Halloween Spending Survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics

#1. Pumpkin
#2. Hot Dog
#3. Ghost
#4. Bat / Bee / Spider*
#5. Cat
#6. Superhero
#7. Batman / Dog*
#8. Witch
#9. Lion / Vampire*
#10. Chucky / Devil / Dragon / Scooby-Doo*

Top 10 Halloween Costumes For Adults ... According to NRF's 2026 Halloween Spending Survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics

#1. Witch
#2. Vampire
#3. Batman
#4. Spider-Man
#5. Ghost
#6. Clown
#7. Cat / Pirate*
#8. Ghostface
#9. Zombie
#10. Superman

* Costumes tied for rank.

Tim's News You Can't Use 

According to a new study, the vast majority of long-term singles are happy with their lives — proving you do not need a partner to be pleased with where you are. Researchers tracked nearly 3000 never-married adults across different age groups and found that roughly 90% reported consistently strong life satisfaction over time. While younger study subjects were generally happier about single life and older singles had a bit more interest in finding a partner, overall well-being was stable regardless of relationship status. 
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Pepsi is getting into the holiday spirit with a new limited-time Vanilla & Cream flavor. The seasonal soda combines Pepsi with vanilla and cream flavors and is also available in a Zero Sugar version. Both are being sold nationwide in 12-packs and 20-ounce bottles for a limited time. The launch puts Pepsi head-to-head with Coca-Cola’s returning Holiday Creamy Vanilla flavor, which also comes in regular and zero-sugar varieties.
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Apple is making a bigger push into the smart-home market with HomeView, a new seven-inch display designed to compete with devices like Amazon’s Echo Show and Google’s Nest Hub. The $299 device can sit on a table or mount to a wall and handles everything from music and recipes to FaceTime calls, messages, calendars and smart-home controls. HomeView can recognize up to six household members and personalize what it shows for each person, while incorporating Apple’s AI-powered Siri features. Preorders are open now, with the device scheduled to arrive November 13th.
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On Tuesday, Arizona gained a new national park when Chiricahua [[cheery-cow-ah]] National Monument was officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park. Known as the “Wonderland of Rocks,” the more than 12-thousand-acre park is home to towering rock formations, more than 17 miles of trails, over 200 bird species and some of the darkest night skies in the country. Visitors can also take an eight-mile scenic drive through oak, cypress and pine forests to panoramic views at Massai Point. Chiricahua becomes Arizona’s fourth national park and the first new U.S. national park since New River Gorge was designated in 2020.
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Catherine Breed, a 33-year-old endurance swimmer and former member of the U.S. national swim team, has become the first person on record to swim the entire length of California's coastline. She started at the Oregon border on July 1st and finished near Tijuana after 111 days in the water, covering roughly 890 miles. Along the way she dealt with rough weather, powerful currents, sharks, exhaustion, and even heavily polluted water near the U.S.-Mexico border. Supported by a four-person crew and a sailboat, she averaged more than nine miles a day when swimming. Officials are working to certify the accomplishment as a world record. 
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Local10 says Miami deputies recently stopped a van leaving an avocado grove. They found two large black bags of avocados on the passenger seat.  The thief took 750 pounds worth $1,000. Francisco Carrillo told deputies he was at the grove to repair his van’s lights. He was arrested for trespassing on horticultural property and third-degree grand theft.
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A Florida police officer is accused of using a dead man’s identity to take over his home. Lauderhill officer Brian Sguros, 35, was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation tied to a welfare check in July 2022. Officers found 71-year-old David West dead from natural causes, and investigators say Sguros later took control of the house without any legal right and used West’s identity on a building permit. He’s also accused of using a notary’s name and seal, sending documents from West’s phone and searching police records without permission. Officials say Sguros filed a lawsuit claiming he had spent more than $200-thousand repairing the house and later tried to own it. West’s rightful heirs were eventually found, while Sguros faces several charges and has been placed on unpaid leave. A judge ordered him to stay away from the home and West’s family. 
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Virginia Statewide says the Richmond, Virginia, police recently arrested Terry Ward for taping his wife to a chair so he could watch a football game in peace. The wife was taped to the chair for 45 minutes. She called 911. Ward was charged with a misdemeanor. His wife is okay.