Thanks to listener Loran for today's theme suggestion -- he says "Counter to the rebellious tone of rock, I think there are a lot of songs what recommend listening to your parents." For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that offer advice to or from parents?

The Mega Millions Jackpot is currently at $1.6 Billion, the largest in lottery history. If the winner chooses to take the money in a lump sum, she or he will take home $905 million cash. The drawing is tonight at 10 pm central. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about gambling and taking chances?

Carole King is one of the most prolific songwriters of our lifetime, and tonight, "BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical" comes through town for a short run at the Orpheum Theatre. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what music from the world of Carole King do you want to hear?

We are lucky enough to have a special guest coming by the show today - Ron Campbell, legendary animator, who did animations for Sesame Street, the Yellow Submarine feature film, and The Beatles TV series, among so many others. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands that have been at one point animated?

Today is the final day of the Fall Member Drive. If you want to become a member of Minnesota Public Radio before the drive ends (and before a bunch of thank you gifts like the MPR Sweatshirt, Live Current, or MPR hat disappear at 7 pm tonight), hop to it! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have lyrics that include "drive" or "driving"?

This morning Jay Gabler brought us in a series of books for the Rock & Roll book club and one focused on 'Why the Beach Boys Matter'. It got us thinking -- for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands called the *blank boys, or the *blank girls?

Today in 2006, CBGB, the legendary New York punk club credited with discovering Patti Smith and Ramones, closed after a final gig by Smith herself. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands and artists do you want to hear that played CBGB during its heyday (late 70s to early 80s)?

Paul Simon turned 77 on Saturday and it got us thinking about name structures. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what artists do you want to hear that have two first names?

It's Friday -- let's have some fun. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention smells and scents?

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed its class of 2019 nominees for induction. Some of the 15 artists have been nominated time and time again and others are brand new to the process. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break (round 2!), what songs do you want to hear from artists nominated for the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?