CONNECT PREP OnAir & Social Media ready features, kickers and interviews. WEDNESDAY, August 19th, 2020

LIFESTYLE AND OFFBEAT

Man Punches Shark Till It Lets Go Of Wife’s Leg AUDIO: Mark Ripley SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: An Australian man is getting husband of the year after this. The hero repeatedly punched a great white shark until it released his wife's leg. Police say the couple was surfing at a beach near Port Macquarie, four hours north of Sydney, on Saturday morning when she was bitten twice and injured on her right leg. Mark Ripley says adrenaline took over. His wife Chantelle has undergone nearly 10 hours of surgery to help repair nerve damage. OUTCUE: just react

Stinky Breath? Might Have ‘Mask Mouth’ AUDIO: Marc Sclafani SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:15 LEAD: Does anyone else smell that? First it was maskne, now it’s “mask mouth.” More and more people are starting to complain about their own smelly breath while wearing masks. It’s apparently becoming such a problem that even dentists are starting to get calls about it. Lots of folks are saying no matter how often they brush their teeth, they still can’t escape it. So what gives? New York City dentist Marc Sclafani says a lot of it has to do with dry mouth. It happens when you breath through your mouth instead of your nose, which more people do while wearing masks. So what can you do to avoid mask mouth? Brush thoroughly, use a tongue scraper, and drink plenty of water. OUTCUE: causing the bad breath

MOVIES AND TV

Cliff The Mailman From ‘Cheers’ Offers Up Advice To Save The Post Office AUDIO: John Ratzenberger SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:13 LEAD: Remember Cliff the mailman from the show ‘Cheers’? He's got an idea on how to save the US Postal Service! Actor John Ratzenberger has a soft spot for the USPS, he did wear their uniform for years. He says the post office is in a bit of a back and forth pickle. His suggestion? Vote with your wallet! He says your aunt will use the stamps and likely not the hat you would have bought her. OUTCUE: like that.

Dane Cook Reunites Jennifer Aniston And Brad Pitt For ‘Fast Times’ Table Read AUDIO: Dane Cook (Entertainment Tonight) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:07 LEAD: Dane Cook is doing God’s work. The comedian is reuniting Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt for a ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ virtual table read. Cook tells Entertainment Tonight he knows everyone is excited to see those two united. Brad and Jen aren’t even half of the star studded lineup. It will also feature Jimmy Kimmel, Matthew McConaughey, Julia Roberts, Shia LaBeouf, Morgan Freeman and Henry Golding, among others. According to Cook, while everyone was on board to help, it still wasn't easy to coordinate everyone's schedules for the event. Yeah, we bet! The ‘Fast Times’ virtual event—sponsored by Snack Pop— streams this Friday night at 8 (EST). Fans can watch via CORE's official Facebook and TikTok pages, as well as LiveXLive. OUTCUE: the magic, right?

‘Patriot Act’ Gets Canceled On AUDIO: 'Patriot Act' Opening Song SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:40 LEAD: Bad news for ‘Patriot Act’ fans. Hasan Minhaj’s late-night-ish show on Netflix has been canceled. The host announced the news on Twitter. The show debuted on the streaming service in October 2018. There were a total of 39 episodes. Before that, Hasan worked as a correspondent on ‘The Daily Show.’ OUTCUE: (music fades)

MUSIC

Lauren Akins Talks Marriage With Thomas Rhett In New Book AUDIO: Lauren Akins (Entertainment Tonight) SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:20 LEAD: Lauren Akins is getting candid about her and Thomas Rhett's marriage. The famous couple have been married for almost eight years. They share three adorable daughters: 4-year-old Willa, 3- year-old Ada and 6-month-old Lennon. While they seem like the perfect Instagram family, Akins details in her new book that making her marriage work was hard at first. Akins said she basically told her hubby she needed him to step up WAY up. As for more kids? She says they’re thinking about possibly having two more: one adopted, one biological. You can learn more about the country lovebirds in her book ‘Live in Love,’ out now. OUTCUE: so demanding.

Reese Witherspoon To Produce Country Music Competition Show AUDIO: Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix singing 'It Ain't Me, Babe' SOCIAL MEDIA: Photo LENGTH: 00:00:40 LEAD: Reese Witherspoon is dusting off her cowboy boots! The actress is producing on her very own country music competition show. She announced the news on Instagram, writing “Well, it’s not looking like I’ll ever fulfill my childhood dreams of becoming Dolly Parton … but this might just be the next best thing!" The 44-year-old showed off her own impressive country music chops in the Johnny Cash movie, ‘Walk the Line,’ The show will be spearheaded by the Nashville native’s production company ‘Hello Sunshine’ and will stream on Apple TV+. OUTCUE: (music fades)

POLITICS

President Trump Has Ideas For TikTok AUDIO: President Donald Trump (POTUS in Yuma, Arizona) LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: Good news, Gen Z-ers! TikTok might be saved. President Trump told reporters that Oracle Corp is a good company and could take over the popular Chinese-owned social media app in the United States. He made his remarks during a visit to Yuma, Arizona. OUTCUE: close shop

St. Louis Gun Couple To Speak At RNC AUDIO: Mark McCloskeys (Fox News) SOCIAL MEDIA: Video LENGTH: 00:00:04 LEAD: ***MUST CREDIT FOX NEWS*** Remember that couple who waved guns around in their front yard while Black Lives Matter protestors marched by? Well, they’re gearing up to speak at the Republican National Convention next week. The St. Louis coupe received backlash in late June after a video of them went viral. But in an interview with Fox News, Patricia and Mark McCloskeys stood their ground and doubled down on their right to protect themselves. The McCloskeys were each charged with "unlawful use of a weapon.” Their attorney tells CBS News the day in which they appear is up to the RNC. OUTCUE: not going to move.

AOC Gives 60 Second Speech At DNC AUDIO: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez LENGTH: 00:00:23 LEAD: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez got one minute to speak at the DNC last night. And in typical AOC fashion, it was thick with socialist rhetoric. At the end of her speech, she threw her support behind Bernie Sanders for president. Twitter blew up trying to make sense of it all. The congresswoman cleared the air, tweeting “I extend my deepest congratulations to Joe Biden – let’s go win in November.” She explained that “convention rules require roll call and nominations for every candidate that passes the delegate threshold.” So, she was simply asked to 2nd the nom for Sanders for roll call. OUTCUE: United States of America

LATE NIGHT

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:30 LEAD: On ‘The Late Show’ Stephen Colbert talked about the Kennedys speaking at last night’s DNC. OUTCUE: it'll be fine

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:28 LEAD: On ‘The Late Show’ Stephen Colbert talked about AOC’s 60 second speech last night. OUTCUE: and her publicist

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert AUDIO: Stephen Colbert LENGTH: 00:00:21 LEAD: On ‘The Late Show’ Stephen Colbert talked about how Joe Biden’s proposal to his wife is a lot like his run for president. OUTCUE: okay.

The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:38 LEAD: On ‘The Late Late Show’ James Corden talked about the massive heat wave. OUTCUE: too hot

The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:18 LEAD: On ‘The Late Late Show’ James Corden talked about what it would be like breaking up with Michelle Obama. OUTCUE: it is what it is (wooo!)

The Late Late Show With James Corden AUDIO: James Corden LENGTH: 00:00:29 LEAD: On ‘The Late Late Show’ James Corden went over Barack Obama’s new playlist. OUTCUE: yeah I said it

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah AUDIO: Trevor Noah (WARNING: "shit" is said) LENGTH: 00:00:31 LEAD: On ‘The Daily Show’ Trevor Noah talked about why the Democrats are trying to amp up the patriotism during this week’s DNC. OUTCUE: the shit out of it

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today In History 1cut AUDIO: Powers, Francis Gary LENGTH: 00:00:14 LEAD: Deals with August 19, 1960 -- 60 years ago today American U-2 spy plane pilot Francis Gary Powers was convicted of espionage against the Soviet Union by a military tribunal in Moscow. During the trial, Powers admitted he was working for the CIA. OUTCUE: intelligence purposes

Today In History 2cut AUDIO: Ford, Gerald LENGTH: 00:00:09 LEAD: From August 19, 1976 -- 44 years ago today President Gerald R. Ford addressed the Republican National Convention after receiving the party's presidential nomination. NOTE: Incumbent President Ford faced a tight battle with California Governor Ronald Reagan for the nomination, but later lost the bid for the presidency to Democrat Jimmy Carter. OUTCUE: I accept it (applause fades)

Today In History 3cut AUDIO: Weinberger, Caspar LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: From August 19, 1981 -- 39 years ago today, two U.S. Navy F-14 fighters shot down a pair of Libyan planes in a dogfight over the Gulf of Sidra (SEE'-druh), off Libya's coast. Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger said there was a simple reason for what the American planes did. OUTCUE: attacked our aircraft

Today In History 4cut AUDIO: ISIS Video LENGTH: 00:00:04 LEAD: From August 19, 2014 -- 6 years ago today ISIS released a video purported to show the beheading of American journalist James Foley as retribution for U.S. Air strikes in Iraq. OUTCUE: an Islamic army

Today In History 5cut AUDIO: Nash, Johnny LENGTH: 00:00:24 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Singer Johnny Nash was born August 19, 1940 -- 80 years ago. This is "I Can See Clearly Now." OUTCUE: (music fades)

Today In History 6cut AUDIO: Clinton, Bill LENGTH: 00:00:12 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Former President Clinton was born August 19, 1946 -- 74 years ago. During his inaugural address in 1993, Mr. Clinton spoke optimistically about solving the nation's problems. OUTCUE: sacred responsibility

Today In History 7cut AUDIO: Gallagher, Peter LENGTH: 00:00:04 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actor Peter Gallagher was born August 19, 1955 -- 65 years ago. Gallagher is known for his distinctive eyebrows and voice. He played Sandy Cohen on "The OC." OUTCUE: public defender

Today In History 8cut AUDIO: Stamos, John LENGTH: 00:00:01 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actor John Stamos was born August 19, 1963 -- 57 years ago. Stamos was an actor on "ER." He's also known as Uncle Jesse from "" who had a passion for Elvis and the following phrase. OUTCUE: Have Mercy

Today In History 9cut AUDIO: Sedgwick, Kyra LENGTH: 00:00:08 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actress Kyra Sedgwick was born August 19, 1965 -- 55 years ago. She played the lead in "The Closer" on TNT. OUTCUE: change their tune

Today In History 10cut AUDIO: Womack, Lee Ann LENGTH: 00:00:17 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Country Singer Lee Ann Womack was born August 19, 1966 -- 54 years ago. This is her award- winning, multi-platinum crossover hit "I Hope You Dance." OUTCUE: (music fades)

Today In History 11cut AUDIO: Perry, Matthew LENGTH: 00:00:06 LEAD: ***A birthday cut.*** Actor Matthew Perry was born August 19, 1969 -- 51 years ago. He is best known as Chandler Bing on "." OUTCUE: a hair piece (laughter)

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