REVEAL PLEDGE DRIVE SHOW - Fall 2024

STORIES

A Block - Minority Rule - Runtime:  (16:45 + 53s music tail) 

Break

B Block -  Guillermina - Runtime:  (18:31 + 1:11 min music tail) 

Break

C Block - QAnon Mom - Runtime:: (8:52 + 28s music tail)

Final Break

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SCRIPT (TIME CODES BASED ON EXAMPLES) -- to be uploaded to PRX

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. With the November election on everyone’s mind, the team has pulled together highlights of the show’s political coverage. Experts say this election will be the most important in our lifetime, a kind of referendum on democracy itself. Now more than ever, we need shows like Reveal to go beyond the hyped up headlines and expose the hidden truths about how well our democracy is working. 

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 - 16:45)  

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

OQ @ 16:33: “As this year’s election approaches, it’s important for us to bring you stories about threats to our democracy, and the people who are working to protect it. You can support our work by giving to this station. Here’s how…”

*followed by 0:53s music tail 

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B INTRO

Suggested pitch language:

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 some states are using a largely imaginary problem as the basis for some very real – and punitive – laws. While there is still no evidence that widespread voter fraud exists, it hasn’t stopped some lawmakers from criminalizing what many see as normal voting behavior. 

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)

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B Block (0:00– 18:39)

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

OQ @ 18:25: “If you’d like to support more reporting like this...give to your public radio station. Here’s how.”

*followed by 1:11 music tail*

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C INTRO

Suggested pitch language:

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 weeks 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 @ 8:32: “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

Suggested pitch language:

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: 

TOTAL: 44:07 Reveal content (minus music tails) 

46:39 (with music tails) 

15:53 Pitch Time

This week, YouTube coffee expert James Hoffmann shares the best, worst and weirdest coffee in the world—from his tried-and-true recipe for the ultimate cup at home to the time he tasted 70-year-old beans in Japan. Plus, we explore the secret world of creating food emojis with artist Yiying Lu and get a lesson from Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette about all the sausage idioms used in Germany. 

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