Start Your Day Positive

Today we’re talking about why “stop expecting YOU from other people” might completely change the way you look at relationships.

Plus, Spider-Man just shattered a box-office record that Star Wars held for more than a decade — and Tom Holland’s payday could be massive.

And are we officially over doing everything through a screen? McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks are all putting more focus back on real human customer service.

Also: meet the “kidults”  grown adults buying LEGO sets, plushies, collectibles, Pokémon cards and more. Turns out, sometimes being an adult means buying the toy anyway. 

Thanks to todays sponsors  Liberty Healthshare and Universal Windows Direct.

Could coffee be linked to more muscle and less belly fat? A new study found an interesting connection.... it's good news if you love coffee. 

Plus, a man breaks a world record by flying 415 paper airplanes in one hour, encouraging job news for young adults without college degrees, Today in History, and Len’s trick for getting your best Wordle score. 

Plus it's Stump Day... Listen to our question of the day and give your answer on StartYourDayPositive.com

Thanks to our sponsors Liberty Healthshare, Northeast Factory Direct and Universal Windows Direct.

Apparently there’s one restaurant Millennials, Gen X and Boomers can all agree on… Olive Garden. We’re looking at the surprising new rankings — and the one generation that picked Chili’s instead.

Plus: Nashville is taking another step toward honoring Dolly Parton, and this one has some rare bipartisan agreement.

Could a certain sound while you sleep help your brain’s natural cleanup process? We break down the fascinating new research on pink noise — and what it actually means for your rain or ocean-wave playlist.

Today in History: USA Today debuted in 1982, which got us talking about companies and brands that were once absolutely HUGE.

And Len has a trick that could make you a much better Wordle player. 

Thanks to our sponsors Northeast Factory Direct and Liberty Healthshare

What baby names are trending as we head toward 2027? We’re sharing the names parents are choosing right now.

Plus, Dolly Parton’s newly released song, a surprising new study about texting vs. scrolling, and Today in History: the story behind “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

We talk with Luke from For King+Country about the message of positivity and optimism in their new album "The Most Beautiful Colors. They will be in Canton on October 16. Get tickets before they sell out here

Also, it’s National Live Creative Day... your excuse to make something just for fun.

Thanks to our sponsors: Liberty Healthshare and Universal Windows Direct

Walmart is finally getting Tap to Pay and Ohio stores could have it soon. We’ll tell you when it’s rolling out, plus a new study on why how fast you walk may matter as much as how many steps you take.

Also: millennials may be officially over the wide-open floor plan, what your bed-making habits say about where you fall compared with the rest of America, and the new 1980s photo trend taking over Facebook... including how to make your own.

And on the 25th anniversary of September 11, we take a moment to remember the lives lost and the extraordinary courage shown that day.

Plus Today in History, a little encouragement, and something to send you into the day on the right foot.