How do you tell someone they need their hearing examined? (6-26-25 Full Show)

We've done the show about having 'the conversation' with elderly family members about driving, today we put a different twist on that. Have you ever had to have the conversation with someone about their hearing faltering? How do you approach that conversation? Also, to round things out, do you think the rest of New York State would be better off if it were to detach itself from New York City?