NOTE: Subscribers can download the DIY graphics, sales one sheets and audio clips on the Show Prep page here with their login or in the shared Dropbox folder.  

Tease: Coming up in ___________ minutes, cases surge but treatments progress  

Worldwide the coronavirus is spreading faster than at any other point. The US and Europe are both setting records for new cases, while South America, North Africa, India and other regions also cope with serious outbreaks. On a brighter note, researchers are making rapid progress on both potential vaccines and treatments that can reduce Covid’s worst symptoms. Come on science nerds, its your time to shine. (Additional out) Which is good news because my quarantine fifteen will turn into a quarantine fifty soon.  

Tease: In ___­­­­___ minutes, what happens if the supreme court strikes down Obamacare  

If the Supreme Court strikes down Obamacare it will end the insurance ban on discriminating against pre-existing conditions. Plus, it would put health insurance and Medicaid coverage at risk for millions of Americans. Today the nation’s highest court hears arguments on the future of the Affordable Care Act. It’s the 3rd time the Supreme Court has weighed in on the law, having twice upheld it, but the first time the law is before the court with three justices appointed by Trump. And the first time during a global pandemic. (Additional out) I’m pretty sure after living through 2020 we all have pre-existing conditions.  

Tease: In _____ minutes, this is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish  

Mashed potatoes are the most popular Thanksgiving side dish. Zippia and Google trends put out a map of the favorite side dishes in each state and mashed potatoes topped the list in ten states. Mac and cheese was a close second followed by green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole. Two dishes so good we only eat them one day a year. (Additional Out) I’d say gravy is our favorite side but at our house it’s more of a main dish.  

Tease: Coming up at ­­­­­­­­­­­­_____, covid outbreaks shake up college football  

Several high-profile college football teams are dealing with Covid outbreaks. Texas A&M paused team activities after ‘a couple of positive cases’, Arkansas coach Sam Pittman tested positive, Mississippi State is still quarantining multiple players and staff and several LSU players have tested positive for coronavirus. Apparently, this year the College Football Playoff will be decided by Covid instead of the selection committee. (Additional Out) Hopefully they’ll get a handle on it so I still have a reason to avoid my family on Saturdays.  

Phone Topic/Web Poll: McDonald’s will begin testing a meatless burger next year called the McPlant. The new plant-based burger will compete with Burger King’s Impossible Whopper and Carl’s Jr’s Beyond Famous Star with Cheese. Have you tried a meatless burger yet, did you think it tasted like beef?  

Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, how many Americans support this? The correct answer wins _______ _.  

[Contest setup] Last week five more states approved ballot initiatives to legalize cannabis for medical or recreational purposes. According to a new Gallup Poll, what percentage of Americans now support legalizing recreational marijuana nationwide?  

A: 58%  

B: 68%  

C: 78%  

Answer: B, a whopping 68% of Americans, nearly 7 in 10, now support legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Since they’ve surveyed on the issue Gallup says that’s a new high. Pun intended.  

[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: What legendary king had six wives including Ann Boleyn? (Henry VIII, Henry the Eighth)  

Follow Up Questions:  

What QB led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl wins in the 90s? (Troy Aikman)  

Reaching speeds of 43 mph what’s the fastest breed of dog? (Greyhound)  

What’s the total number of dots on a pair of dice? (42)  

Round 2:  

General question: What has a head and a tail but doesn’t have a body? (A coin)  

Follow up questions:  

What luxury cruise ship sank on April 14, 1912? (The Titanic)  

What holiday movie sequel includes a cameo by Donald Trump? (Home Alone 2)  

Standing 5 foot 3 inches tall, who was the shortest player in NBA history? (Muggsy Bogues)  

5 Things You Need to Know  

1) Worldwide the coronavirus is spreading faster than at any other point. The US and Europe are both setting records for new cases, while South America, North Africa, India and other regions also cope with serious outbreaks. On a brighter note, researchers are making rapid progress on both potential vaccines and treatments that can reduce Covid’s worst symptoms. Come on science nerds, its your time to shine.  

2) If the Supreme Court strikes down Obamacare it will end the insurance ban on discriminating against pre-existing conditions. Plus, it would put health insurance and Medicaid coverage at risk for millions of Americans. Today the nation’s highest court hears arguments on the future of the Affordable Care Act. It’s the 3rd time the Supreme Court has weighed in on the law, having twice upheld it, but the first time the law is before the court with three justices appointed by Trump. I’m pretty sure after living through 2020 we all have pre-existing conditions.  

3) Mashed potatoes are the most popular Thanksgiving side dish. Zippia and Google trends put out a map of the favorite side dishes in each state and mashed potatoes topped the list in ten states. Mac and cheese was a close second followed by green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole. I’d say gravy is our favorite side but at our house it’s more of a main dish.  

4) Several high-profile college football teams are dealing with Covid outbreaks. Texas A&M paused team activities after ‘a couple of positive cases’, Arkansas coach Sam Pittman tested positive, Mississippi State is still quarantining multiple players and staff and several LSU players have tested positive for coronavirus. Apparently, this year the College Football Playoff will be decided by Covid instead of the selection committee.  

5) Last week five more states approved ballot initiatives to legalize cannabis for medical or recreational purposes. According to a new Gallup Poll 68% of Americans, nearly 7 in 10, now support legalizing marijuana for recreational use nationwide. Since they’ve surveyed on the issue Gallup says that’s a new high. Pun intended.  

Do New Meatless Burgers Taste Like Beef?  

McDonald’s will begin testing a meatless burger next year called the McPlant. The new plant-based burger will compete with Burger King’s Impossible Whopper, White Castle’s Impossible Slider and Carl’s Jr’s Beyond Famous Star with Cheese. Have you tried a meatless burger yet, did you think it tasted like beef? 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 polls)  

Do the new meatless burgers taste like beef?  

Yes  

No