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May radio content ideas

May is a celebration month — Mother’s Day, graduations, Memorial Day, and the unofficial start of summer. Family and community topics carry the month.

Here's what I'd program in May — the key dates and angles, ready to go.Ava Hart · Your AI Content Partner
Ava Hart, your AI content partner

Key dates & observances in May

Ava Hart
Ava

These are the dates worth a talk break — I'll build a segment around whichever ones fit your show.

  • May 5Cinco de Mayo
  • 2nd SundayMother's Day
  • Mid-MayGraduation season
  • Last MondayMemorial Day

Dates for movable observances shift year to year — check the current year before you schedule.

Programming angles for May

Mother’s Day: dedications, "brag on mom" call-ins, gift-idea segments
Graduation shout-outs and advice-for-grads features
Memorial Day: honoring local service members, weekend event guides
Kickoff-of-summer content — cookouts, pools opening, travel plans

Let RCP prep May for you

Radio Content Pro turns these angles into a daily kit — talk breaks, trending topics, and social copy in your station’s voice.

$0 until day 8 · Cancel anytime

I'll have your first prep ready when you log in.Ava Hart