Older And Wiser with Bob Bates and Susan Sikora

"Sinful States, Couples Getting Comfortable, Relationship Deal Breakers" OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Susan and Bob explore recent public opinion surveys.  Today's topics include... America's most "sinful" states, things that take couples a long time to get comfortable with, relationship dealbreakers, and more. 

"Are you Rich?... Obsessed with Food, Weird Beliefs- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob and Susan explore recent public opinion surveys, including how people define "being rich", how often we think about food, some of the weird things people believe.

"How to Live to be 90, Don't be too Skinny, Eating Food Off the Floor, OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob and Susan explore recent public opinion surveys and new research including..  whether coffee might you live longer, is it better to be a little overweight?... and is it safe to eat food off the floor?

 

"No Cash, Believing in Ghosts, Annoying Salesclerks, Optimism Survey" OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob and Susan examine recent public opinion surveys, including...  people who refuse to carry cash... do you believe in ghosts?... perky sales clerks, good or bad?...   National Optimism survey results.  

Newspapers are Dying, Fast Food Fans, Sugar Addicts, Bad Restaurant Customers, OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys... including how most people get their news.... who's eating fast food?... how much people really know about eating sugar, and 7 things restaurant servers hate for you to do.   

Friends over Money, Chatting on Planes, Love A Teacher- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora examine recent public opinion surveys, including whether people value friendship over money,  some of the best ways to avoid chatting with someone on a plane, and what countries most value teachers.  

"Are Women Better Politicians?, Preparing for the Worst, Most Popular Royals"-- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora discuss recent public opinion surveys, including... how women are becoming more popular as politicians... the one things older people don't want to discuss... why most people aren't prepared for a disaster.... and the most popular members of the royal family.

"Fact or Opinion? Who to Kill? Favorite Horror Movies"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Susan Sikora and Bob Bates examine recent public opinion surveys.  This week, why older people have a harder time separating facts from opinions, why two-thirds of Americans can't pass the citizenship test,  a moral dilemma for self-driving cars, and the most popular horror movies.  

"Are You Optimistic? No More Hangovers, Wash Your Hands"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser Bob Bates and Susan Sikora examine public opinion surveys, including... How optimistic are Americans about our future?   What do seniors fear more than death?   How much would you pay for a permanent hangover cure?   Do you ever leave a public bathroom without washing your hands?

"We Won't Scrimp, Pet Car Names, Dr. Reviews, Solo Road Trips"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys including things people refuse to scrimp on, the names people love most for their cars, how much we rely on online reviews when selecting a doctor, and taking a road trip all by yourself.   

"Heading for Divorce, Men with Beards, Sleeping in the Nude, Happiest States" -OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys from an 'over 60' perspective.   This week's topics include a survey that suggests divorce may be contagious, Why women seem sto prefer men with beards, Who's sleeping in the nude these days?... plus a survey reveal America's happiest states.  

"Sending Back Food, Grocery Lines, Travel WishList, How Hot Are You?"--OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora examine recent public opinion surveys, including who's most likely to send their food back in a restaurant?  What do we hate most about grocery store lines?  What is on your travel bucket list?  And how hot do you think you are?

 

 

"How Old Do You Feel?, Drunk Shopping, Fast Food Chains People Dislike, Getting Married Later" OLDER AND WISER

On this episode fo Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, including how feeling young can help you live longer, the danger of drinking while online shopping, why men and women are waiting longer to get married, and the fast food chains that America dislikes the most. 

"Google Makes You Lazy?.. Favorite Summer Smells, Handwriting is Dead, Fear of Hotdogs"-- OLDER AND WISER

O, this episode of Older And Wiser, Susan Sikora and Bob Bates examine recent public opinion surveys, including... whether today's young people are ill-prepared for college because of a reliance on Google Search... The top 8 smells that remind people of summer... How handwriting is becoming a thing of the past... and how many people are afraid to find out what's really in a hot dog.

"Too Old for a New Career, Wedding Mistakes, Are You Cheap? Favorite Dreams" -OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora discuss recent public opinion surveys including... How old is too old to start a new career?  What are the most common dreams?  What's the worst things to do at a wedding?  Are you cheap?

"America's Favorite Brands, Where Dogs Sleep, Retirees Want to Work" OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora discuss retirees who wish they were back at work, a new survey reveals America's favorite brands,  the words that turn off grocery shoppers, and the most popular places for dogs to sleep.   

"Flat Earthers, Rockin' Surgery, Fear of Drones, Favorite Bread"

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, including how some young people believe the earth is flat.... Surgeons playing their favorite music while operating, Why are people fearful of drones?... and a survey of America's favorite breads.  

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"Fear of Travel, Favorite Beverages, Too Old to Wear Jeans"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore public opinion surveys... including how many Americans have never left home.... How old is too old to wear jeans?.... What do most Americans like to drink?.... What's the most boring sport?  

"Self-Checkouts, Tiny Homes, Rude emails, Package thefts"-OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older And Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora discuss recent opinion surveys on topics including:  Self-checkouts in grocery stores, How much space do we really need?....What to do about front porch package thieves...  And things we say in emails that make us appear rude.

"No More Gifts, Aliens from Space, Passing Gas"- OLDER AND WISER

Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys including...   People who want to eliminate gift giving... People to believe in aliens...  and People who do embarassing things in a new relationship.   Plus, Older Person Gripe of the Week.  

"Standing in Long Lines, Stupid Phrases We All Use, Would You Rather?"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episide of Older and Wiser, Susan Sikora and Bob Bates discuss the psychology of standing in line.... the stupidest phrases in the English language.... and play "This or That- Food Edition."  

"If You Could Eat One Thing, Best Bosses: Men or Women?, Buy A Haunted House"- OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older And Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore public opinion surveys including:   What would you eat if you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life?.....  Who's the better boss.... a man or a woman?....   Can you get a better deal on Black Friday... or online?.... and would you buy a house if you knew it was haunted?

 

"America's Favorite Candy, Getting Too Close To Pets, Best Sleep Positions" - OLDER AND WISER

Bob and Susan explore recent public opinion surveys.  In this episode they discuss the most popular Halloween candies in America,  some ways people are getting close to their pets,  what your sleeping position says about you... and the top priorities of people over 50.     For all the links to the stories included, visit olderandwiser.com.

 

 

"Could You Pass The Immigration Test?, Plus..Wedding GIfts, Baldness & Handwriting" OLDER AND WISER

On this episode of Older and Wiser Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent surveys, including...  what people really know about the Constitution,  how much to spend on a wedding gift, what women really think about bald men, and how many men actually cry at work!

 

OLDER AND WISER- "Addicted to the Internet, Who Pays for the Date? Funniest Words, Working from Home"

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys, discussing life before the internet, who should pay on a date, what it's like to work from home, the words people find the funniest.

OLDER AND WISER- "Sister Wives, Uber Seatbelts, Cat Obsession, I Love Paper Towels"

On this episode of "Older And Wiser", Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore recent public opinion surveys including...  Why more people think polygamy is morally acceptable.... Who really buckles up in the back of a cab?....  How obsessed are people with their cats?.... and Which is better, paper towels or electric hand dryers?

For the links to all these surveys visit OlderAndWiser.com

OLDER AND WISER - "Best tippers, Things to do in bed, The happiest age"

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Susan Sikora and Bob Bates discuss recent public opinion surveys.   Topics include alternatives to calling people "old", the things people want on their cars, favorite sleep positions, and the age when you are the most happy.   

OLDER AND WISER" - Women Who Hate Their Bodies, Bad Smells, Best Roadside Bathrooms, Things People Do While Driving"

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob Bates and Susan Sikora explore public opinion surveys on topics that include:  Women who say they "loathe" their bodies.... The smells that people most hate in their homes,,, Gas stations with the cleanest bathrooms from coast to coast... And the distracting things people do behind the wheel. 

OLDER AND WISER- "Too Old for Tattoos, Smile Warning, Bedtime Toys, Milk Shocker"

On this episode of Older And Wiser... Bob and Susan discuss recent public opinion surveys including... things you're "too old" to do when you're 40... how smiling makes you look older...  where people really think chocolate milk comes from... and who really takes a doll to bed?

OLDER AND WISER-"Fantasy Dinner Party, Good Cooks, Insomnia, Optimistic Elders"

On this episode of Older and Wiser, Bob and Susan discuss recent public opinion surveys on topics including... who you'd invite to a fantasy dinner party, who you identify a really good cook, when it's time to move out of your parents house, the worst night to sleep, and why the elderly are so optimistic.