Radio Recap (Friday 03/27/20)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who ruled Israel after King David died?
A. Solomon
B. Goliath
C. Jonathan
D. Saul



In The News:

- Seeking information on the Coronavirus. It's found in the Featured section on the front page.

- National Scribble Day on March 27 inspires children to kindness through art.

- Airbnb Providing housing. Airbnb is giving back to healthcare workers and first responders around the world during the coronavirus pandemic. The company announced a new initiative on Thursday, which aims to provide free or subsidized housing for 100,000 workers who are working on the frontlines fighting the spread of the coronavirus. Airbnb hosts will be able to participate in the program through Airbnb’s Open Homes platform, and if a homeowner is unable to commit to hosting for free, the company will waive all fees.

- Curbside Cuddles. An animal shelter in Florida has come up with a brilliant way to help their animals in need and aid those who are unable to travel to a shelter during the current coronavirus pandemic. To help potential pet owners adopt a dog or cat, the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center has launched a pilot program called Curbside Cuddles that is for adopters interested in owning a new furry friend, but who are unable to physically come into the shelter. The trial program will allow adopters the choice of submitting a request for a pet online or over the phone. Staff members then complete the adoption virtually and help schedule Curbside Cuddle pick-ups.

- No In-store returns at Target. Just about a week after Costco announced they would no longer accept returns on high-demand items, Target is following suit. The retail giant will not be accepting in-store returns for at least the next three weeks.

- National Joe Day on March 27th encourages everyone to enjoy a cup of joe with all your friends named Joe, Jo, Joey, Joseph, and Josephine. While you’re at it, don’t forget Joette, Jody, Johanna, Jodie or any other variant of the name Joe. If you didn’t know it, quite a few nicknames can be created from this one name.

- Apple secures 10 Million Masks. Apple has secured 10 million masks for U.S. health care workers and is donating millions more to countries globally as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread and strain manufacturing chains for the medical supplies. Tim Cook, the tech giant’s CEO, announced the news in a video tweeted out Wednesday afternoon. The video was filmed from Cook’s home.

- Army asks “re-joining the team”. The Army wants you to help fight the novel coronavirus. Defense Finance and Accounting Services, which processes and dispenses retiree pay, asked troops who had previously served in specific health care specialties to consider “re-joining the team” to address the current pandemic crisis.

- Spouses snoop. A fifth of spouses admit checking their partner’s emails or text messages. The report also found that in a fifth of relationships, at least one partner had checked their spouse’s browser history on the computer.

- SM Hoax about COVID-19. A social media post announcing that the Rapides Parish, Louisiana, Sheriff’s Office issued an order that if deputies encounter anyone infected with COVID-19, they should “SHOOT ON SIGHT.” There was, of course, no such order, and investigators say they tracked the post to Waylon Allen Bailey. He was arrested on a terrorism charge and faces up to 15 years in prison.






Fun Fact:
When first introduced in 1945, one of these would have set you back $12. (Ballpoint pen) #funfact




Fun:
According to an unofficial survey of grocery store aisles, we’re NOT buying these foods during the pandemic.

• Chocolate hummus

• Shrimp-flavored ramen

• Pineapple pizza

• Baby Shark Cereal

• Corona beer (seriously?)

• Unsalted potato chips

• Lima beans

• Cinnamon raisin bagels




Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):
- Man coughs around elderly victim. A 57-year-old man in Pennsylvania is facing charges after allegedly mocking an elderly victim for wearing a mask and deliberately coughing near the victim. Daniel Tabussi is facing simple assault by physical menace, disorderly conduct, and other related charges after the incident.



Matt's Musing:
Why procrastinate today when you can procrastinate tomorrow..? #musing



Matt's Pick Song:
“By Your Grace, For Your Glory” by Gold City



Bible Trivia Answer:
A. Solomon (1 Chronicles 23:1)