Dhaya Lakshminarayanan gets entangled in the language of math.

REVEAL PLEDGE DRIVE SHOW - Spring 2024

STORIES

A Block: Parents Circle  Runtime: 14:21  (plus 1 min music tail) 

Break

B Block: Missouri Birth Control  Runtime: 15:27  (plus 1 min music tail) 

Break

C Block: Q-Anon Mom  Runtime: 8:51 (plus 28s music tail)

Final Break

Suggested pitch language:

A INTRO

Welcome to a special episode of REVEAL from the Center for Investigative Reporting and P-R-X on (STATION). I’m _____ with ______.

Reveal is going to sound a bit different today. The team has pulled together some of their biggest stories about people who have reached out across the political and cultural divide… in search of a way forward on some of the most polarizing issues of our time.   

When you become a member of (STATION), you’re demonstrating your commitment to independent public radio and your appreciation for the kind of in-depth storytelling you get from shows like REVEAL. With every pledge (STATION) receives today, you tell us this type of programming matters to you. (PHONE & WEB)

Your support makes it possible for (STATION) to bring you the programs you listen to every day, programs like ______, ________, and Reveal. (PHONE & WEB)

Thanks for supporting (STATION) and enjoy the next hour of Reveal.

A Block (0:00 - 14:21)

IQ: *music* “From the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, this is a special pledge drive episode of Reveal. I’m Al Letson.”

OQ @ 14:21

At a time when people define themselves by their differences, it’s important for us to bring you stories of people who are not afraid to go against the grain in search of consensus. You can support our work by giving to this station. Here’s how. 

*followed by 1:00 music tail 

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B INTRO

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I’m _________ with _________. You’re listening to REVEAL on (STATION). We’re asking you to make a contribution now to support great investigative journalism. This is our membership drive on (STATION) and we’re reminding you to make a pledge. (PHONE & WEB)

This next story looks at how the fight for abortion rights is turning into a battle over birth control. We’ll go to Missouri where a bipartisan group of women senators intervened to change the language of a bill which was based on misinformation. 

You won’t want to miss a moment of this story or the rest of REVEAL here on (STATION).

Please pick up the phone or go online and contribute now. (PHONE & WEB). Make a contribution to support REVEAL and all of your favorite programs on (STATION), including _______, _______, and __________. (PHONE & WEB)

Let us hear from you right now. And thanks for supporting (STATION) (PHONE & WEB)

B Block (0:00– 15:27)

IQ: *music* “From the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, this is a special pledge drive episode of Reveal. I’m Al Letson.”

OQ @ 15:27

At Reveal we’re committed to bringing you stories about people spreading misinformation about reproductive rights, and those trying to stop it. You can support our coverage by giving to your public radio station. Here’s how.   

*followed by 1:00 music tail*

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C INTRO

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I’m _________ with _________. You’re listening to REVEAL on (STATION). We’re asking you to make a contribution now to support great investigative journalism and sound storytelling. (PHONE & WEB)

REVEAL investigates stories in the public interest. REVEAL holds the powerful accountable and gives voice to the voiceless. That’s what makes REVEAL worth listening to. 

Coming up, with the presidential election months away, we listen in on a conversation between a mother and her son…who have polar opposite views about the results of the 2020 election. 

But before we continue with this story, please become a member of (STATION) right now. (PHONE & WEB) 

(STATION) is bringing you this hour of REVEAL because we know you appreciate in-depth journalism - and facts delivered with flavor. You hear compelling stories every day on (STATION) thanks to listener support. (PHONE & WEB)

Become a member of (STATION) right now. (PHONE & WEB)

C Block (0:00 - 8:52)

 IQ: *music
“From the Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, this is a special pledge drive episode of Reveal. I’m Al Letson. 

OQ @ 8:52

At Reveal, we aim to bring you different points of view – and separate fact from fiction –  in order to better understand the world around us. If you value deep factual reporting and unexpected conversations like the one between Albert and his mom…give to your public radio station. Here’s how!

*followed by 0:28 music tail 

CLOSE

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I’m ________ with ________. It’s (STATION) membership drive and thanks to all of you who support (STATION). All this hour you've been hearing some of the best stories REVEAL has to offer.

Make that call now and enjoy the next hour of radio knowing you’ve done your part to help pay for the programs we all enjoy on (STATION) (PHONE & WEB)

You listen to stories like the one this hour and also the reporting and interviews on (STATION) and you form your own opinions. That’s why you choose (STATION) for news and information.

Supporting (STATION) is also a choice. We’re asking you to consider all the information, entertainment, culture and inspiration you gain from listening and make a pledge right now. (PHONE & WEB)

Final Times: 

38:40 Reveal content (minus music tails) 

21:20 Pitch Time

On this special pledge edition of Live Wire Aubrey Gordon discusses how her hit podcast Maintenance Phase debunks the junk science behind nutrition, wellness, and fatness; stand-up comedian Chris Meija gives us an unexpectedly hilarious account of his call to the suicide hotline; and lawyer-turned-powerhouse vocalist Danielle Ponder performs "Only the Lonely" from her newest album Some Of Us Are Brave.