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Tease: Coming up in ___________ minutes, another celebrity couple calls it quits  

Bill and Melinda Gates are getting a divorce. In identical tweets, the couple announced their split after 27 years of marriage. The move leads many to worry about the future of their massive philanthropic foundation with global impact. However, they both say they plan to continue working together on the foundation. Because it’s always a good idea to continue working with your ex after a breakup. (Additional out) Can’t be a good sign that even a billionaire’s relationship didn’t make it through the pandemic.  

 Tease: In ___­­­­___ minutes, more states open back up  

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will allow restaurants, theaters and other businesses to fully reopen on May 19th. Ending some of the country’s strictest lockdown orders and social distancing protocols imposed during the pandemic. Further south, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida suspended all restrictions put in place by counties and cities. Leaving Florida Men free to roam and once again make entertaining headlines that seem made-up. (Additional Out) Putting an end to policies that were never enforced anyway.  

Tease: Coming up at ­­­­­­­­­­­­_____, the latest trend in engagement rings  

Engagement rings for men are now a thing. Tiffany and Co. launched a new line of engagement rings specifically designed for men for the first time in their 184 year history. The thickset rings feature angular beveled edges and a sparkling center diamond up to five carats in size. The press release said the line, ‘honors the jeweler’s long-standing legacy in love and inclusivity.’ A brilliant move to seem ‘woke’ while doubling their profit. (Additional out) Because nothing says I love you like dropping 30k on a ring he doesn’t want.  

Tease: In _____ minutes, this movie star is trying to find love on a dating app  

Ben Affleck allegedly sent a video to a dating app match. The Oscar winner is back on Raya where he reportedly matched with a social media influencer named Nivine who thought it was fake and unmatched him. Then she claims Affleck sent her an Instagram video message saying ‘Why did you unmatch me? It’s me.’ To which she hopefully replied, ‘because you ruined Batman.’ (Additional out). She better hurry, there’s roughly a two week window before he’s back with J-Lo.  

Phone Topic/Web Poll: Today is Star Wars Day, affectionately referred to as May the 4th be with you. An unofficial holiday that gets its origin from a line of dialogue in the first movie released in George Lucas’ space saga. In honor of May the 4th be with you day, who is your favorite Star Wars character of all time? (Darth Vader, Obi-Wan, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Yoda, Chewbacca, Leia, The Mandalorian, Grogu-Baby Yoda, R2-D2)  

Contest Tease: Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, how many of these do we have? The correct answer wins ________.    

[Contest setup] A mysterious new tarantula-like, venomous spider has been formally identified in the Florida Everglades. The Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider has only been seen a few times since the 1920s and was only recently identified by a Piedmont University professor. In total, how many species of spider are there in North America?  

A: 1,000  

B: 2,000  

C: 3,000  

Answer: C, there are 3,000 species of spiders in North America, only a few of which are considered really dangerous. But none of which compare to the ‘dog in a spider costume’ videos that went viral.  

[DIY Feature] Knockout Trivia Tuesday: I’ll ask a question on air, if you call in and correctly answer it you’ll have twenty seconds to answer three more questions to win ________. If no one gets it, we’ll move on to round 2.  

Round 1:  

General question: Which movie was incorrectly announced as the Best Picture winner at the 2017 Academy Awards? (La La Land)  

Follow up questions:  

What’s the official nickname of Texas? (The Lone Star State)  

What does a funambulist walk on? (A tight rope)  

What year did the Cold War end? (1989)  

Round 2:  

General question: What did Mt. Vesuvius destroy in 79 A.D.? (Pompeii)  

Follow up questions:  

Anastasia and Drizella are who’s evil stepsisters? (Cinderella)  

Where is Mount Rushmore located? (South Dakota)  

What’s the most popular car color in the USA? (White)  

5 Things You Need to Know  

1) Bill and Melinda Gates are getting a divorce. In identical tweets, the couple announced their split after 27 years of marriage. The move leads many to worry about the future of their massive philanthropic foundation with global impact. However, they both say they plan to continue working together on the foundation. Because it’s always a good idea to continue working with your ex after a breakup.  

2) New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will allow restaurants, theaters and other businesses to fully reopen on May 19th. Ending some of the country’s strictest lockdown orders and social distancing protocols imposed during the pandemic. Further south, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida suspended all restrictions put in place by counties and cities. Leaving Florida Men free to roam and once again make entertaining headlines that seem made-up.  

3) Engagement rings for men are now a thing. Tiffany and Co. launched a new line of engagement rings specifically designed for men for the first time in their 184 year history. The thickset rings feature angular beveled edges and a sparkling center diamond up to five carats in size. The press release said the line, ‘honors the jeweler’s long-standing legacy in love and inclusivity.’ Because nothing says I love you like dropping 30k on a ring he doesn’t want.  

4) Ben Affleck allegedly sent a video to a dating app match. The Oscar winner is back on Raya where he reportedly matched with a social media influencer named Nivine who thought it was fake and unmatched him. Then she claims Affleck sent her an Instagram video message saying ‘Why did you unmatch me? It’s me.’ To which she hopefully replied, ‘because you ruined Batman.’  

5) A mysterious new tarantula-like, venomous spider has been formally identified in the Florida Everglades. The Pine Rockland Trapdoor Spider has only been seen a few times since the 1920s and was only recently identified by a Piedmont University professor. In total, there are 3,000 species of spiders in North America, only a few of which are considered really dangerous. But none of which compare to the ‘dog in a spider costume’ videos that went viral.  

Who’s Your Favorite Star Wars Character of All Time?  

Today is Star Wars Day, affectionately referred to as May the 4th be with you. An unofficial holiday that gets its origin from a line of dialogue in the first movie released in George Lucas’ space saga. In honor of May the 4th be with you day, who is your favorite Star Wars character of all time? 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)  

Who’s your favorite Star Wars character of all time?  

Darth Vader  

Obi-Wan Kenobi  

Luke Skywalker  

Han Solo  

The Mandalorian  

Yoda  

Grogu (Baby Yoda)  

Darth Maul  

Leia Organa  

R2-D2  

Emperor Palpatine  

Chewbaca  

Kylo Ren  

(Other suggestions from on-air)