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Tease: Coming up in ___________ minutes, harrowing new footage shown at the impeachment trial
New security footage shown yesterday at the impeachment trial shows just how close the mob came to then-Vice President Mike Pence. Another security video House impeachment managers played shows Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman passing Senator Mitt Romney and redirecting him from the rioters’ path. Romney told reporters he hadn’t known he’d come that close to the rioters. Pretty sure they weren’t just looking for Mitt’s autograph either. (Additional out) So it’s pretty safe to say how he’ll vote.
Tease: In ______ minutes, more good Covid news
The number of new Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths all continue to decline. Over the past two weeks new cases are down 36%, hospitalizations 27% and deaths 22%. Also, the number of daily vaccination shots has nearly tripled over the last month. However, the virus is still spreading more rapidly in the US than in almost any other large country so we’re not out of the woods yet. But the bear has stopped chasing us. (Additional out) But we can see the edge of the forest.
Tease: Coming up at _____, where and why people are seeing pillars of light in the night sky
Strange columns of light have been spotted recently across the northern US, dancing up toward the night sky and mesmerizing viewers. The light pillars look like something out of a sci-fi movie. But it’s not a sign of an alien invasion, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Bill Taylor its an optical phenomenon courtesy of a cold, calm atmosphere. Although if you were an alien looking to invade, now would probably be a good time. (Additional Out) That or Bill Taylor is secretly an alien masquerading as a Meteorologist.
Tease: In _____ minutes, a new drug to effectively fight obesity
Researchers say a new drug to fight obesity is a game-changer because of how well it reduces the risk of diabetes and other diseases. This marks the first time a drug has been shown so effective against obesity that patients may dodge many of its worst consequences. In a recent clinical trial, participants taking semaglutide lost an average of 15 percent of their body weight. Roughly the same amount most of us gained during quarantine, see things have a way of evening out. (Additional out) Good to know as I slowly recover from my Super Bowl food coma.
Phone Topic/Web Poll: Valentine’s spending is expected to be down a bit this year. According to the National Retail Federation, American consumers are expected to spend $165 on average for Valentine’s day, a $32 decline from the record set it 2020. But what do you think, what’s the appropriate amount to spend on Valentine’s Day? $50 or less, $100, $165, $200 or more?
Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, which one of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees have done this? The correct answer wins ________.
[Contest setup] 16 artists were nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this week. Through April 30th fans can vote every day at the Hall of Fame’s website and inductees will be announced in May. Which one of these 3 Hall of Fame nominees have sold the most albums?
A: Rage Against the Machine
B: Jay Z
C: Tina Turner
Answer: B, while the Queen of Rock ‘N Roll Tina Turner has sold over 100 million records, Jay-Z has sold 125 million. Including the one with the song about getting beat up in an elevator by his sister-in-law.
[DIY Feature] Throwback Thursday Name That Year: I’ll describe the events of a year and the first person to call in and correctly identify it wins ___________. If no one gets it I’ll move on to more clues.
1st break clues: Motorola released the world’s first mobile phone, the world’s population grew to 4.72 billion and this show debuted on HBO (Fraggle Rock Clip)
2nd break clues: 125 million tuned in for the final episode of Mash, Dr. J and Moses Malone led the 76ers to an NBA championship and this movie dominated the box office (Return of the Jedi Clip)
Answer:1983
5 Things You Need to Know
1) New security footage shown yesterday at the impeachment trial shows just how close the mob came to then-Vice President Mike Pence. Another security video House impeachment managers played shows Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman passing Senator Mitt Romney and redirecting him from the rioters’ path. Romney told reporters he hadn’t known he’d come that close to the rioters. Pretty sure they weren’t just looking for Mitt’s autograph either.
2) The number of new Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths all continue to decline. Over the past two weeks new cases are down 36%, hospitalizations 27% and deaths 22%. Also, the number of daily vaccination shots has nearly tripled over the last month. However, the virus is still spreading more rapidly in the US than in almost any other large country so we’re not out of the woods yet. But the bear has stopped chasing us.
3) Strange columns of light have been spotted recently across the northern US, dancing up toward the night sky and mesmerizing viewers. The light pillars look like something out of a sci-fi movie. But it’s not a sign of an alien invasion, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Bill Taylor its an optical phenomenon courtesy of a cold, calm atmosphere. That or Bill Taylor is secretly an alien masquerading as a Meteorologist.
4) Researchers say a new drug to fight obesity is a game-changer because of how well it reduces the risk of diabetes and other diseases. This marks the first time a drug has been shown so effective against obesity that patients may dodge many of its worst consequences. In a recent clinical trial, participants taking semaglutide lost an average of 15 percent of their body weight. Good to know as I slowly recover from my Super Bowl food coma.
5) 16 artists were nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this week. Through April 30th fans can vote every day at the Hall of Fame’s website and inductees will be announced in May. Which one of these 3 Hall of Fame nominees have sold the most albums, A) Rage Against the Machine, B) Jay-Z or C) Tina Turner? ANSWER: B, while the Queen of Rock ‘N Roll Tina Turner has sold over 100 million records, Jay-Z has sold 125 million. Including the one with the song about getting beat up in an elevator by his sister-in-law.
What Should You Spend on Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s spending is expected to be down a bit this year. According to the National Retail Federation, American consumers are expected to spend $165 on average for Valentine’s day, a $32 decline from the record set it 2020. But what do you think, what’s the appropriate amount to spend on Valentine’s Day? $50 or less, $100, $165, $200 or more? We posed that question 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)
What’s the appropriate amount to spend on your partner for Valentine’s day?
$50 or less
$51 to 100
$100 to $165
$165 to $225
More than $225