Tim Phillips Show, 5/13/26

How much would you spend to have peace of mind? That’s what a new survey asks 2-thousand adults across the country, and it turns out, it’s quite a bit of money.

In these times of economic uncertainty, as people are struggling to make ends meet, how much is their peace of mind worth? According to the survey, respondents have an average annual household income of about $79-thousand and they’d be willing to spend nearly three-quarters of it, around $57-thousand a year, for security and serenity.

The biggest portion of that - an average of $21-thousand per year - would go toward always being able to get necessities, like groceries and medications.
Never having to worry about losing their job comes in a close second at $19,800 (19-thousand 800).
And they’d pay another $16,400 (16-thousand 400) a year to never have to worry about an expensive medical bill or copay.
But a lot of Americans are already so maxed out, they barely have enough left after bills to save, let alone spend five figures on peace of mind.
Nearly one in five (17%) say they’re financially anxious every single day during an average month.
Over a quarter (28%) feel peace of mind is generally less attainable now than it was five years ago.
“We exist in an environment defined by economic uncertainty and political instability,” explains psychologist Dr. Jenny Martin. “Peace of mind has become psychologically equated with control, which feels harder and harder to find. The idea of ‘paying for peace of mind’ reflects a deeper desire to secure safety and predictability — relief from chronic vigilance.”

Source: Talker

ONE-HIT WONDER - I BEG YOUR PARDON    KON KAN    #15 in 1989

Dance duo from Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Barry Harris (piano, guitar) and Kevin Wynne (vocals). Became a one-man band when Wynne left in 1989. Name derived from the opposite of Can Con, as in Canadian Content.

includes several lines from Lynn Anderson ‘s “Rose Garden”; samples “Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)” by GQ

Some number-crunchers at the think tank Brookings took a look at different countries Americans are interested in moving to if they would leave the U.S. Most of the countries are English-speaking, but a few would involve learning a new language. Here's a rundown of the top 10 potential destinations:

Switzerland 
New Zealand
Ireland
The Netherlands 
Canada
Japan
Norway
Denmark
Australia
Singapore 

Tim's News You Can't Use 

It turns out that “old people smell” is actually a thing. The “biological phenomenon” is caused by an “epidermal change,” and it’ll hit most of us as we get older. Once a person hits 40, the production of an organic compound called aldehyde increases…thereby causing that lovely aroma. Because you’re used to living in your own skin, you’re likely to be oblivious to your own scent.
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Security experts in China are warning that the popular V-finger gesture, when shown close to a high-resolution camera, can expose enough fingerprint detail to be copied. Chinese security expert Li Chang demonstrated the risk on a TV program by showing how AI image-enhancement software can sharpen blurry fingerprint ridges captured in a V-sign photo into forensic-grade detail. Li Chang's suggested fix: blur your fingertips digitally before posting
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Quartz magazine says Krispy Kreme is rolling out a new orange dreamsicle donut. It will be available through May 17th at participating locations. The donut has hints of citrus and vanilla 
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Parade Magazine says Ben & Jerry's is coming out with two new flavors called Key Lime Pie Non-Dairy and Black Raspberry Fudge Chunk. The key lime ice cream has crunchy graham cracker chunks and is very creamy. The raspberry ice cream has a tart and bittersweet black raspberry taste. 
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Men of a certain age — older — remember when daredevil Evel Knievel was at the peak of his powers, jumping over cars with his motorcycle and launching himself over a canyon in a rocket. Well, his legacy will be honored this summer in Las Vegas with the Evel Knievel Experience. It's a museum featuring some of his most famous vehicles, including the infamous X-2 Skycycle from his 1974 Snake River Canyon attempt. The "Experience" also includes a VR jump simulator, that puts visitors on a motorcycle and simulates a death-defying jump over 16 cars — without the risk of breaking every bone in your body.
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Newser says a Bay St. Louis, Mississippi teen recently graduated with high honors from Loyola University New Orleans' College of Law. 18 year-old James Chilimigras is likely the youngest law grad in Louisiana history. He finished high school at 12 and earned a bachelor’s and master’s in accounting from Western Governors University at 15. He landed in the top 2% of his Loyola class, earned five legal concentrations, and will study taxation at Northwestern in Chicago before turning 20. James is already a certified public accountant 
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CBS says an entire Louisville, Kentucky family earned their doctorates over the weekend from Spalding University. Danielle Colbert was the first to apply to the university. Her husband, Brandon, and his grandmother, Kim, were also accepted into the school. They were full-time workers and parents when they began their second education journey in life. The trio completed their coursework last week and walked the stage on Saturday.
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The Alex City Outlook says a Jackson’s Gap, Alabama lawyer was recently arrested for stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from Home Depot. Daniel McClellan’s alleged thefts occurred between January 20th and April 17th. He allegedly shoplifted a vacuum, shears, a blower, totes, solar lights, a fan, patio chairs, a patio umbrella, saws and a power washer, among other things. If found guilty, Daniel is facing between one and 10 years in prison and fines of up to $15,000 
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There’s nothing like driving to work with the windows down and breathing in fresh air…but that didn’t happen yesterday on a Lancaster County, Pennsylvania highway. Instead of fresh air, drivers were hit with the stink of fertilizer. Thousands of gallons of liquid fertilizer were spilled along a stretch of State Route 441. The road was closed so hazmat cleanup could be done and several hours later, the road was declared re-opened. Meanwhile the stench from the spill lingered for hours afterwards.
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For the second day in a row, we have a U-Haul-based stupid criminal…this time, featuring one that tried to outrun the law. A U-Haul driver wanted on charges from multiple Georgia counties led Paulding County, Georgia deputies on a chase on Friday after being spotted driving recklessly, sideswiping a truck and other vehicles along the way. The chase ended when a deputy performed a PIT maneuver, sending the U-Haul off the road and flipping it onto its side in a church parking lot. The driver, identified as Damian Jones, was arrested, and investigators found drugs in the truck. His specific charges were not immediately released, but it’s most likely a fairly long list.