Radio Recap (Friday 06/12/20)

Bible Trivia Question:


Peter used God’s power to raise a kind and helpful woman in Joppa from the dead. Who was she?
A. Dorcus (Acts 9:32-43)
B. Lydia
C. Martha
D. Debora



Theme: Peacemakers

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

John 16:33

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Luke 1:79

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.





In The News:


- A burger in a chip? Who says dreams don’t come true? You can now get one of Wendy’s most popular burgers in delicious snack form. Pringles and Wendy’s have partnered together to release new limited-edition Baconator chips!These cheese, bacon, and beef-flavored chips are available in stores now! 🍔🥓🧀

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- Space Force. Netflix has scored a major win for its new series Space Force. Despite the US military having an organization of the same name, Netflix has solidified trademarks and copyrights to the name before the US military. At this moment, the Air Force has the only trademark application on file and says that "at this time they're not aware of any trademark conflicts with the series." Experts even say that if a legal battle was to happen between the two entities, Netflix would win anyway.

- Fun Fact: A typical American homeowner will spend 40 hours a year doing what? (Mowing the lawn. #funfact

- National Red Rose Day.Each year on June 12th, people in the United States recognize National Red Rose Day. It honors the flower that is a symbol of love and romance, the red rose. The June birth flower is also the rose.

- Spontaneous acts. A new survey finds the average person will act spontaneously about 18 times per day. And the study (by OnePoll) found those who considered themselves a “spontaneous person” were 40 percent more likely to consider themselves a happy person. Not only that, but they were also 38 percent more likely to feel content and satisfied with their life. … Spontaneous acts include decisions such as getting coffee, trying a new lunch place, taking a nap and the like.

- Wanted Rooster: In Louisiana, the Breaux Bridge Police Department is asking the community to be on the lookout for a theft suspect accused of a “fowl” crime. Police say they were notified of a theft that occurred involving a rooster. When they arrived, they discovered an innocent toddler enjoying chicken nuggets. The rooster approached the toddler, took his chicken nuggets, and fled the scene. The child’s mother attempted to stop the rooster, but was unsuccessful. Officers are asking the public to be on the lookout for the chicken nugget thief.

- National Peanut Butter Cookie Day. Baking up some goodness on June 12th each year, National Peanut Butter Cookie Day celebrates the only cookie holiday in June. The day allows cookie lovers and peanut butter lovers to step away from the pies and cakes to indulge in a little peanut butter and cookie therapy.

- Baseball cards. A 97-year-old former janitor from New Jersey who died in March left his relatives a treasure trove of vintage baseball memorabilia that is expected to fetch millions at auction. James Micioni had amassed hundreds of collectibles — including a signed Babe Ruth card from 1933 that could go for over $100,000 — in what experts say is one of the most remarkable private collections in the history of the hobby… Uncle Jimmy, as he was known around his hometown of Boonton, New Jersey, actually owned six cards signed by Babe Ruth himself, as well as signed Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx cards… The collection, which has been authenticated and graded by Professional Sports Authenticator, will be auctioned off as 2,000 separate lots beginning Saturday.

- Pool on a balcony. A guy in England was sent to hospital with serious injuries after his second-floor balcony collapsed, sending him and a portable swimming pool plummeting about 12 feet to the ground. The man was on his townhouse balcony with the pool when the structure crashed to the ground. The man landed on the ground and was soaked by water from the swimming pool.

- National Jerky Day. Not just beef. On June 12th each year celebrates the rich history, immense popularity, and nutritional benefits of dried meat snacks.

- On this Day in 2009: All television broadcasts in the United States switched from analog NTSC to digital ATSC transmission.





Weekend (Sunday) News:


- 1st Birthday Spending. New parents spend a whopping $260 on their baby’s first birthday party. In comparison, the average sweet sixteen costs $250, while 10th birthday parties see parents spending $203. Personalized cakes are the most expensive items parents buy for a first birthday party, along with a new outfit for the baby and balloon arches. Party props, such as a fake snow machine or glitter blaster, a children’s entertainer and personalized party favors also see the budget blown.

- Wanted Rooster: In Louisiana, the Breaux Bridge Police Department is asking the community to be on the lookout for a theft suspect accused of a “fowl” crime. Police say they were notified of a theft that occurred involving a rooster. When they arrived, they discovered an innocent toddler enjoying chicken nuggets. The rooster approached the toddler, took his chicken nuggets, and fled the scene. The child’s mother attempted to stop the rooster, but was unsuccessful. Officers are asking the public to be on the lookout for the chicken nugget thief.

- Kit Kat, already surprising us with lemon and birthday cake flavors has announced its latest flavor that you can bring to the BBQ this summer - apple pie. Kit Kat confirmed the new flavor to Delish calling the treat "an iconic wafer surrounded in the delicious taste of apple pie." Apple pie Kit Kats will hit U.S. shelves in July.

- Spontaneous acts. A new survey finds the average person will act spontaneously about 18 times per day. And the study (by OnePoll) found those who considered themselves a “spontaneous person” were 40 percent more likely to consider themselves a happy person. Not only that, but they were also 38 percent more likely to feel content and satisfied with their life. … Spontaneous acts include decisions such as getting coffee, trying a new lunch place, taking a nap and the like.

- Money bag drop. Emily Schantz was driving in her pickup truck in Caroline County, Virginia, when the car ahead of her swerved around something in the road. She hit it — a large, worn, canvas bag. Trash someone tossed out, she figured, so a family member got out, put the bag into the back of the truck, did the same for a second bag 15 feet from the first, and continued on. When the family finally got home they looked inside the bags. There were plastic baggies and they were labeled with something that said “cash vault” — bundle after bundle of currency. She called the sheriff. His office identified the bags’ owner as the U.S. Postal Service, and they were apparently dropped on the road on the way to the bank.

- Flamin' Hot Pepper Puffs. If Flamin' Hot Cheetos aren't hot enough for you, get ready to set your mouth on fire. Cheetos is releasing Flamin' Hot Pepper Puffs. They are supposed to be Frito Lay's species Flamin' Hot chip ever. The snack is only available at Walmart and Circle K locations for a limited time.

- Twitter may reintroduce ‘reactions’ that let people use emojis to interact with tweets in their timeline. According to a tweet from a reverse engineering expert (Jane Manchun Wong), Twitter appears to be experimenting with an interface that allows users to select one of several emojis as a way of interacting with a tweet outside of simply ‘liking’ it. Specifically, the screenshot captured by the engineer shows a menu that lets users select one of five emojis that includes a surprised face, an underscored ‘100’ and a laughing face. Twitter previously tested emoji reactions in 2015 at the same time as rival platform, Facebook, began to experiment with its own reaction feature which is currently still in use.



Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):

- Neighborhood Spiderman. It’s long been known that times of crisis not only bring out the worst side of people, but also their best, and the story of Mike Justman is but one of many which reaffirms this ancient adage. Based in the town of New Berlin, Wisconsin, Justman spends his days wandering the streets dressed as the friendly neighborhood superhero Spider-Man in order to cheer up kids who are stuck mostly inside because of the quarantine.


Matt's Pick Song:

“He’s Alive” by the Gatiher vocal Band


Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Dorcus (Acts 9:32-43)