The Breakfast Club FULL SHOW: Mike Epps Apologizes, Donnie Simpson In Studio, Lizzo Says Ozempic Is ERASING Big People + More
Nov 25, 2025
Veteran radio and television personality Donnie Simpson joins the discussion, sharing his journey from starting in Detroit radio at age 15 to becoming the voice of Video Soul on BET. He reflects on the powerful relationship between artists and fans, revealing anecdotes about Michael Jackson. The hosts dive into Lizzo's controversial comments on weight loss drugs and the societal implications of food stigma. They also chat about Mike Epps' recent apology, Black Friday shopping tips, and the evolving role of AI in federal jobs.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Weight Drugs Shift Representation, Not Sole Cause
- Hosts debated Lizzo's claim that Ozempic is "erasing" plus-size representation and noted weight changes reflect many factors.
- They observed weight-loss trends trigger cultural shifts in representation and brand sizing.
Mother Fletcher's Century-Long Testimony
- Mimi recounted Viola Ford Fletcher's experience surviving the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and her lifelong fight for justice.
- Mother Fletcher carried vivid memories and continued advocacy into her final years at 111.
AI Is Replacing Federal Support Roles
- Mimi reported the IRS replaced thousands of jobs with AI tools for tasks like answering queries and sorting files.
- This signals a shift where AI augments operations but can't make final decisions yet.