Solo Prep April 23, 2021

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Tease: Coming up in ___________ minutes, the year rising seas will consume coastal cities according to a climate expert  

Rising seas will consume coastal cities by 2050 according to a client expert. The New York Times climate correspondent Christopher Flavelle believes that rising temperatures caused by climate change will reduce global wealth significantly by 2050 as crop yields fall, disease spreads and rising seas consume coastal cities. He estimates that would cut the world economy by $23 trillion. But looking on the bright side, I’ve always wanted to take a boat to work. (Additional out) So lets do our part, otherwise people from Florida will be dispersed across the country.  

 Tease: In ___­­­­___ minutes, J-Lo and A-Rod, who broke up with who  

Jennifer Lopez reportedly broke up with Alex Rodriguez because she was ‘miserable’ amid rumors of his cheating. J-Lo and A-Rod made the break up everyone already new about official a few weeks ago. But the former MLB star may not be over her yet, this week Alex continued to post pics of him and his ex. Apparently, he’s still in the creeping on her Instagram phase of the breakup. (Additional Out) But, I’m sure both of their publicists have lined up a few potential new romantic partners already.  

Tease: Coming up at ­­­­­­­­­­­­_____, an Iraqi prank show that goes WAY too far  

A new Iraqi TV prank show tricks celebrities into thinking they’ve been captured by ISIS. The prank show that began airing earlier this month sees men kidnap stars, strap fake suicide vets on them and warn them of their execution. That caused one actress to pass out in fear and drew sharp criticism from Iraqis who think it’s in bad taste. Apparently, Punk’d didn’t translate well overseas. (Additional out) Pretty sure it stops being a ‘Prank’ when you threaten to blow someone up and/or behead them.  

Tease: In _____ minutes, this classic soda flavor is making a comeback  

Pepsi Blue is making a comeback. The soda giant took to social media last night to reveal that the classic flavor will hit store shelves next month. Pepsi Blue was discontinued in 2004. Its set to be available May 3rd for a limited time. That's fine with me as long as they keep that nightmare fuel Crystal Pepsi off the shelves. (Additional out) Giving us yet another disappointing alternative when restaurants don’t have Coke.  

Phone Topic/Web Poll: According to oddsmakers Nomadland is the odds on favorite to win Best Picture at the Oscars this Sunday. The 93rd Academy Awards will air Sunday night on ABC. What do you think, will Nomadland win Best Picture and which nominee should win, Nomadland, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Minari, Promising Young Woman, Mank, Judas and the Black Messiah, Sound of Metal or The Father?  

Contest Tease: Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, how many more women are doing this than men? The correct answer wins ________.    

[Contest setup] Women are getting vaccinated more than men according to a new report. There may be several factors at work, men are less likely to work in jobs where they take care of people and they’re more likely to romanticize being strong and downplay the importance of preventive care. According to the report, how much more likely are women to get vaccinated than men?    

A: 5%  

B: 10%  

C: 20%  

Answer: B, women are getting vaccinated at a 10% higher rate than men. But men if you’re single it would be a great thing to add to your dating profile and if you’re married it’s an excuse to get out of the house for an hour.  

[DIY Feature] Fast Five Fridays: If you can name five in five seconds you’ll win _________. Call for your chance to win.  

Fast Five Friday Topic:  US Presidents  

(Read once you get the caller on the line)   

Name 5 of the top 10 presidents of all time according to C-Spans Presidential Historians Survey (Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Harry S. Truman, Thomas Jefferson, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Lyndon B. Johnson)  

Starting with our current president name 5 of the last 10 US Presidents (Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Barrack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford, Richard Nixon)  

5 Things You Need to Know  

1) Rising seas will consume coastal cities by 2050 according to a client expert. The New York Times climate correspondent Christopher Flavelle believes that rising temperatures caused by climate change will reduce global wealth significantly by 2050 as crop yields fall, disease spreads and rising seas consume coastal cities. He estimates that would cut the world economy by $23 trillion. But looking on the bright side, I’ve always wanted to take a boat to work.  

2) Jennifer Lopez reportedly broke up with Alex Rodriguez because she was ‘miserable’ amid rumors of his cheating. J-Lo and A-Rod made the break up everyone already new about official a few weeks ago. But the former MLB star may not be over her yet, this week Alex continued to post pics of him and his ex. But, I’m sure both of their publicists have lined up a few potential new romantic partners already.  

3) A new Iraqi TV prank show tricks celebrities into thinking they’ve been captured by ISIS. The show that began airing earlier this month sees men kidnap stars, strap fake suicide vets on them and warn them of their execution. That caused one actress to pass out in fear and drew sharp criticism from Iraqis who think it’s in bad taste. Pretty sure it stops being a ‘Prank’ when you threaten to blow someone up and/or behead them.  

4) Pepsi Blue is making a comeback. The soda giant took to social media last night to reveal that the classic flavor will hit store shelves next month. Pepsi Blue was discontinued in 2004. Its set to be available May 3rd for a limited time. That’s fine with me as long as they keep that nightmare fuel Crystal Pepsi off the shelves.  

5) Women are getting vaccinated more than men according to a new report. There may be several factors at work, men are less likely to work in jobs where they take care of people and they’re more likely to romanticize being strong and downplay the importance of preventive care. According to the report, women are getting vaccinated at a 10% higher rate than men. But men if you’re single it would be a great thing to add to your dating profile and if you’re married it’s an excuse to get out of the house for an hour.  

What Should Win Best Picture This Sunday at the Oscars?  

According to oddsmakers Nomadland is the odds on favorite to win Best Picture at the Oscars this Sunday. The 93rd Academy Awards will air Sunday night on ABC. What do you think, will Nomadland win Best Picture and which nominee should win, Nomadland, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Minari, Promising Young Woman, Mank, Judas and the Black Messiah, Sound of Metal or The Father? We posed those questions to our  _________ listeners, click below to hear their responses, take the web poll below to weigh in, then listen tomorrow at _______ to hear the results.  

(Upload audio from your best calls)  

(Web poll)  

Will Nomadland win Best Picture?  

Yes  

No  

Which nominee should win Best Picture?  

Nomadland  

The Trial of the Chicago 7  

Minari  

Promising Young Woman  

Mank  

Judas & the Black Messiah  

The Sound of Metal  

The Father

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