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Tease: Coming up in ___________ minutes, when the next Tropical Storm will hit the US
Tropical Storm Isais is forecast to reach Florida over the weekend. The ninth named storm of 2020 formed yesterday in the Carribbean Sea and will hit the Dominican Republic today with 50 mph sustained winds extending outward 345 miles. Models are split on the path and intensity of the storm. If it stays over water it will get stronger, while a path that’s more over land will help tear it apart. Because apparently even hurricanes put on water weight. (Additional out) Still no word on where the President’s sharpie thinks it will go.
Tease: In ___ minutes, Barbie hopes to inspire girls to get into public leadership roles
Mattel has just released their Barbie 2020 Campaign Team. The four diverse dolls are meant to expose girls to public leadership roles by showing them a full political campaign team. In a press release the company said, “Since 1959, Barbie has championed girls and encouraged them to be leaders.” The set went on sale for $39.99 earlier this week. Because if there’s one thing kids love it’s politics. (Additional out) Like most political operatives they choose their outfits and hairstyle based on market research.
Tease: Coming up at ____, prices for these two precious metals are surging
Prices for gold and silver are surging. Gold has risen 30% this year and Silver has surged 35% as the value of the US dollar has slid. Many nervous investors have flocked to gold and silver as worries mount about a weakening global economy caused by the pandemic. In other words, don’t pawn Nana’s silver just yet. (Additional Out) I guess I should have paid more attention to those Rosland Capital commercials.
Tease: Coffee-infused cereal? I’ll tell you more in _____ minutes
Dunkin plans to make coffee-infused cereal. The coffee shop has partnered with cereal manufacturer Post to make coffee-infused cereal. Late next month you’ll be able to buy Mocha Latte or Caramel Macchiato flavored cereal at the grocery store. The cereal contains the same amount of caffeine as a tenth of a cup of coffee. Finally, Dunkin give us the coffee cereal that no one asked for. (Additional Out) I’ll have some coffee with a side of coffee please.
Phone Topic/Web Poll: Lamar Jackson is the best player in the NFL. That’s according to the NFL’s top 100 list voted on by players. The Ravens QB took the top spot, followed by Russell Wilson, Aaron Donald, Patrick Mahomes and Michael Thomas. What do you think, who’s the best player in the NFL?
Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, how tall is this record holder? The correct answer wins ________.
[Contest setup] A giraffe in Australia named Forest has been declared the world’s tallest living giraffe by the Guiness Book of World Records. How tall is Forest?
A: 17 ft 8 inches
B: 18 ft 8 inches
C: 19 ft 8 inches
Answer: B, Forest stands 18 ft 8 inches tall. He also plays a big role in the zoo’s breeding program fathering a dozen calves. Because even in the animal kingdom, it’s the tall guys that get most of the action.
[DIY Feature] Throwback Thursday Name That Year: I’ll tell you the events that happened and if you can name the year you win _______. If nobody gets it I’ll give you some more events.
1st break clues: Ebay launched, Timothy McVeigh bombed a federal building in Oklahoma City, and this movie hit theaters (Braveheart clip)
2nd break clues: Jordan returned to the NBA, The US Space Shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian Mir space station for the first time, and Johnny Cochrane made this famous statement (Cochrane “If the glove don’t fit” Clip)
Answer: 1995
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5 Things You Need to Know
1) Tropical Storm Isais is forecast to reach Florida over the weekend. The ninth named storm of 2020 formed yesterday in the Carribbean Sea and will hit the Dominican Republic today with 50 mph sustained winds extending outward 345 miles. Models are split on the path and intensity of the storm. If it stays over water it will get stronger, while a path that’s more over land will help tear it apart. Because apparently even hurricanes put on water weight.
2) Mattel has just released their Barbie 2020 Campaign Team. The four diverse dolls are meant to expose girls to public leadership roles by showing them a full political campaign team. In a press release the company said, “Since 1959, Barbie has championed girls and encouraged them to be leaders.” The set went on sale for $39.99 earlier this week. Like most political operatives they choose their outfits and hairstyle based on market research.
3) Prices for gold and silver are surging. Gold has risen 30% this year and Silver has surged 35% as the value of the US dollar has slid. Many nervous investors have flocked to gold and silver as worries mount about a weakening global economy caused by the pandemic. In other words, don’t pawn Nana’s silver just yet.
4) Dunkin plans to make coffee-infused cereal. The coffee shop has partnered with cereal manufacturer Post to make coffee-infused cereal. Late next month you’ll be able to buy Mocha Latte or Caramel Macchiato flavored cereal at the grocery store. The cereal contains the same amount of caffeine as a tenth of a cup of coffee. I’ll have some coffee with a side of coffee please.
5) A giraffe in Australia named Forest has been declared the world’s tallest living giraffe by the Guiness Book of World Records. Forest stands 18 ft 8 inches tall. He also plays a big role in the zoo’s breeding program fathering a dozen calves. Because even in the animal kingdom, it’s the tall guys that get most of the action.
Who’s the Best Player in the NFL?
Lamar Jackson is the best player in the NFL. That’s according to the NFL’s top 100 list voted on by players. The Ravens QB took the top spot, followed by Russell Wilson, Aaron Donald, Patrick Mahomes and Michael Thomas. It’s kind of shocking that Mahomes is the youngest player in history to win the NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP and yet the players still think he’s the third best QB in the league. What do you think, who’s the best player in the NFL? 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.
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(Web poll)
Who’s the best player in the NFL?
Lamar Jackson
Russell Wilson
Aaron Donald
Patrick Mahomes
Michael Thomas
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