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David is joined by Matt Grant for a discussion of Pride Month focusing on David's own coming out period from the Stonewall Riot in New York City through the "gay plague" of AIDS that brought the party life to a halt in the 1980's. The discussion turns to the positive impact of activism in the gay community, as we celebrate Pride 2021.

This week, David is interviewed by Matt Grant as he describes his meeting with His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip at a garden reception at Buckingham Palace in the late 1990's. Prince Phillip arranged the meeting with David as he wanted to learn about the phenomenon of the Internet from one of it's early innovators. We learn the procedure of how one is invited to a meeting at the palace and finally the one provocative question that Prince Phillip had for David, and his response.

David discusses varied topics this week, beginning with a response to a listener email regarding his favorite science fiction films. Other topics are the new Apple products introduced, including one of special interest to David, called Air tags using new wireless technology to track objects including finding misplaced car keys. We also learn of new advancements in surgery reducing scaring, and we conclude by learning that "wrinkles are in"!

David's guest is author Minter Dial discussing his new book, "You Lead". Minter details his vision of a new kind of leadership based on personality and authenticity. He tells us how a leader needs to do the hard work up front to create a realistic vision of who he wants to become to gain the trust of his employees and customers alike.

We begin this week with David telling us about his taking a nostalgic walking jog listening to the music of his youth on his headphones and how the music and the memories inspired a brisk healthy walking jog. We then learn what an NFT is and how it protects unique digital data. Next we discover the technology behind private browsing that can block much of the annoying trackers that we experience when browsing the internet. David details the advantages and disadvantages of each of the three that he has checked out for us. We finish with a discussion of how coupon apps can save us money when checking out at our favorite retail stores.

David reveals that he is an \"apple fan boy\" and how the apple watch is his go to health and exercise app which leads to a discussion of calories and how a tried and true diet from the past may be the best one of the present. We also learn how our pay subscriptions can add up each month and how an app called Truebill can pare the cost through cancellations and renegotiating the terms with the sites that we are auto paying.\r\n

David reveals that he is an \"apple fan boy\" and how the apple watch is his go to health and exercise app which leads to a discussion of calories and how a tried and true diet from the past may be the best one of the present. We also learn how our pay subscriptions can add up each month and how an app called Truebill can pare the cost through cancellations and renegotiating the terms with the sites that we are auto paying\r\n

Tech Answers, Favorite IOT, Fax Machines, Streaming Services

This week, David is joined by colleague Steven Schwartz as they answer a listener's question of why he keeps seeing dog food ads as he surfs the internet. This practice of remarketing is explained as well as how cookies provide this info to advertisers. We also get helpful tips on entrepreneurship as many folks are looking to supplement their retirement income. We learn about creating a website, designing logos and the importance of using social media to promote our new business.

This week, David is joined by colleague Steven Schwartz as they answer a listener's question of why he keeps seeing dog food ads as he surfs the internet. This practice of remarketing is explained as well as how cookies provide this info to advertisers. We also get helpful tips on entrepreneurship as many folks are looking to supplement their retirement income. We learn about creating a website, designing logos and the importance of using social media to promote our new business.

David helps a neighbor with a printer and learns that he doesn't know as much as he had thought but manages to get the job done. We learn about David's earliest roots in radio and technology going back to Junior High School with a transistor radio and a tape recorder. And later during his college years, we discover how Orson Wells "War of the Worlds" inspired and solidified David's love of the medium. We finish with a discussion of the power of the iPad, and just how much it can do.

This week David shares and mocks, a condescending article that was sent to him with a dramatic reading, complete with old time music of, "How to become tech savvy seniors in ten days", although he does find a few useful resources in the article. Later we learn how in some relationships one partner is the tech expert and advises that the techie leave some written notes including passwords to the accounts just in case the tech partner passes first. We conclude with some of David's recommendations of some of his favorite TV series on streaming services.

David begins this week by asking the 1946-1964 baby boomer generation the provocative question, "Why are you averse to change and learning technology?" We learn some shortcuts in using our computer browsers to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine, and not to be afraid of Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant as they make our lives easier. David also offers advice on saving money on our mobile phone bills. And guest Jeffrey Ginsberg details the advancements in hearing aids through Bluetooth wireless technology.

David starts with the subject that is on most folks' minds this week, which is navigating the websites to get signed up for the COVID vaccine. On "Tips & Yak Tricks" we learn how to use our smartphones for Wi-Fi Calling, and we discover how pervasive data gathering is and how to turn off location services on our aps to secure our privacy.

David starts this week describing how his two years of "wogging", (walk/jogging) has improved his health and invites listeners in the Vero Beach area to join him for a "group wog". We learn the latest news of the week in tech including a cat story on Zoom, and how Instagram banned a famous name in politics for spreading vaccine misinformation. David also talks about Toyota introducing an electric vehicle, and answers listener questions on the world of tech.

David kicks off a new season of Yak About Today in Tech, teaching the wiser generation to become more savvy in tech. We learn to not be afraid of technology and to understand that it is like driving a car. We don't need to know how to repair our cars to drive them, and we don't need to know how to program a computer to operate one. In Tech News we learn how to make wise choices in accessing cable TV, and in Tips & Tricks, David shares how to read ebooks for free or even turn them into audio books, as well as some tips on internet safety regarding passwords and how to avoid scams.

David and Stephanie Tell Thanksgiving Stories. The good, the bad, the funny, the emotional. And looking past this year to the Thanksgiving we hope for in the future. ----more---- The Yak About Today broadcasts deliver on-air and online conversations, interviews and stories engaging the Baby Boomer Generation and beyond with discussions, tips and information. “Hosted by authentic conversationalists, intuitive listener and boomers themselves, David Yakir and Stephanie Raffelock bring a genuine, down to earth and disarming personality that talks with their audience and not at them. David and Stephanie share Engagement, Education, Enjoyment & Empowerment on-air and online for the BabyBoomer Generation delivered with humor, wit and thought.” YOU CAN FIND “ YAK ABOUT TODAY” ON THE I HEART RADIO STATIONS - WCZRREAL RADIO 101.7 IN FLORIDA AND OF COURSE ON ALL MAJOR PODCASTING SYSTEMS. Facebook.com/yakabouttoday Facebook.com/dyakir Facebook.com/thepodgeist Twitter.com/dyakir Twitter.com/yakabouttoday Twitter.com/thepodgeist Yakabouttoday.com #fitness, #technology, #finance, #entrepreneurship, #baby-boomers, #therapy, #nutrition, #the_podgeist_company, #Fitness, #current_events, #1946_1964, #babyboomers, #millennials, #aging, #wwii,#war, #world, #people, #retirement, #taipei, #chinese_taipei, #vero_beach, #treasure_coast, #WCZR, #David_Yakir, #Stephanie_Raffelock, #Fitness, #current_events, #1946_1964,

David and Stephanie Tell Thanksgiving Stories. The good, the bad, the funny, the emotional. And looking past this year to the Thanksgiving we hope for in the future.

This weeks show was recorded a few days after the election and David & Stephanie discuss post election stress and try to put it all in perspective. They both conclude that whichever way the results fall, "It's going to be alright". Stephanie discusses gender roles throughout history from ancient times right through today. The focus year this week is 2008 which was also a monumental election with the Democratic party choosing between two firsts, an African American or a woman to be their party's standard bearer. David continues the theme of the election relaying how after the long election and serving as a poll watcher in his county , the whole process has left him feeling numb. Stephanie concludes  with something good, which is sitting on her back deck in a gentle mist, observing nature and her Spanish Oak which makes her feel good. ----more---- The Yak About Today broadcasts deliver on-air and online conversations, interviews and stories engaging the Baby Boomer Generation and beyond with discussions, tips and information. “Hosted by authentic conversationalists, intuitive listener and boomers themselves, David Yakir and Stephanie Raffelock bring a genuine, down to earth and disarming personality that talks with their audience and not at them. David and Stephanie share Engagement, Education, Enjoyment & Empowerment on-air and online for the BabyBoomer Generation delivered with humor, wit and thought.” YOU CAN FIND “ YAK ABOUT TODAY” ON THE I HEART RADIO STATIONS - WCZRREAL RADIO 101.7 IN FLORIDA AND OF COURSE ON ALL MAJOR PODCASTING SYSTEMS. Facebook.com/yakabouttoday Facebook.com/dyakir Facebook.com/thepodgeist Twitter.com/dyakir Twitter.com/yakabouttoday Twitter.com/thepodgeist Yakabouttoday.com #fitness, #technology, #finance, #entrepreneurship, #baby-boomers, #therapy, #nutrition, #the_podgeist_company, #Fitness, #current_events, #1946_1964, #babyboomers, #millennials, #aging, #wwii,#war, #world, #people, #retirement, #taipei, #chinese_taipei, #vero_beach, #treasure_coast, #WCZR, #David_Yakir, #Stephanie_Raffelock, #Fitness, #current_events, #1946_1964,  

This weeks show was recorded a few days after the election and David & Stephanie discuss post election stress and try to put it all in perspective. They both conclude that whichever way the results fall, "It's going to be alright". Stephanie discusses gender roles throughout history from ancient times right through today. The focus year this week is 2008 which was also a monumental election with the Democratic party choosing between two firsts, an African American or a woman to be their party's standard bearer. David continues the theme of the election relaying how after the long election and serving as a poll watcher in his county , the whole process has left him feeling numb. Stephanie concludes  with something good, which is sitting on her back deck in a gentle mist, observing nature and her Spanish Oak which makes her feel good.