Is The Mic Still On

This week we cover Jimmy Kimmel’s return, a major indictment, messy celebrity support letters, campus pushback, and a new wave of racist commentary in politics. TIMESTAMPS 1:43 – Fun Facts 31:27 – Best Thing Seen 38:32 – Jimmy Kimmel Returns: Back on air after suspension + Disney raises prices 68:13 – James Comey Indicted (AP News) 80:28 – Yung Miami & Carl Thomas Letters: Facing backlash for writing support for Diddy (NewsOne) 97:58 – TSU Students vs Debate Trolls: Running MAGA crowd off campus (NewsOne) 111:54 – Laura Loomer’s Racist Comments about Jasmine Crockett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we cover everything from viral celebrity moments to canceled talk shows, plus a round of thought-provoking listener questions. TIMESTAMPS 09:20 – Fun Facts: Random knowledge that’ll surprise you. 25:54 – Best Thing Seen: What caught our eye this week. 35:57 – Jimmy Kimmel: Show suspended after Charlie Kirk joke (AP News). 65:27 – Dame Dash Updates: His latest Breakfast Club viral moment. 83:25 – Questions: • If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? • If you could have dinner with any three people, dead or alive, who would they be? • What is your least favorite word? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode covers everything from shocking headlines to weird tech and animal stories. TIMESTAMPS 01:32 – Fun Facts: Random gems you didn’t see coming. 16:28 – Best Thing Seen: What caught our attention this week. 20:23 – Charlie Kirk: 'Nuff said 87:50 – A.I. Companionship: Chatbots filling human roles. 92:50 – Trump: Why diplomats are afraid to give him bad news. 96:07 – Pet Companionship: From emotional support gators to banned Walmart trips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week’s Topics: • Fun Facts — 00:01:38 Kicking things off with some wild trivia and laughs. • Best Thing Seen — 00:19:45 We share the standout TV, film, or viral moment of the week. • Drake — 00:33:13 New music moves, headlines, and what’s next for Drizzy. • Young Thug Audio Leaks — 00:37:25 Leaked audio of Young Thug from jail stirs up debate. • Druski Nascar Skit — 01:06:02 Druski’s parody gets NASCAR heat and online backlash. • Handyman — 01:21:41 Some unexpected laughs and stories from home repair gone wrong. • Government & Politics — 01:37:14 – U.S. postal traffic crashes 80% after Trump ends tariff exemption. Read more – America faces a hiring freeze. Read more • Quick Topics — 01:50:16 – NYPD falsely arrests a Black man after faulty AI facial recognition. Read more – Apollonia sues Prince’s estate to keep her name. Read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01:50 - Fun Facts 13:51 - Best Thing Seen 26:52 - Cracker Barrel 56:34 - Jasmine Crockett 67:38 - Democratic Lock-In 80:21 - Federal Cuts 108:08 - Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Trump taking over DC to the first-ever Robot Olympics, we’ve got politics, sports, tech, and even food news topics on deck today. Chapters: 02:39 – Fun Facts 19:51 – Trump Takes Over DC 41:24 – Cardi B’s “Imaginary Player” Moment 1:00:14 – Roblox in Trouble (Louisiana sues over child safety) Story 1:10:32 – Food Dye is Done (Kellogg ditching dyes by 2027) Story 1:13:31 – Baby at the Tennis Match (Cincinnati Open chaos) 1:19:07 – Robot Olympics in Beijing Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a CDC shooting to BET canceling the Hip Hop Awards, this is another wild week to recap. Chapters: 00:51 – Fun Facts 16:53 – Best Thing Seen 29:11 – CDC Shooter 42:52 – ChatGPT Advice To Kids 1:12:02 – Man Jailed for Marrying Three Women 1:35:22 – BET Hip Hop Awards 1:54:07 – Darkness of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we break down the controversy behind Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad—was it clever marketing or a total misread of the room? Then the crew dives into the drama surrounding Ari Lennox's take on Martin and the decades-long debate about how the show treated Pam. Later, we get into the online war over which cities truly run the culture (Is Atlanta really Top 4?), and close out with: Are there even any rap superstars under 30? (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:29) – Fun Facts Kicking things off with some quick hits and random facts to warm up the episode. (00:13:34) – Best Thing We’ve Seen This Week (00:33:57) – Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ad Is the backlash justified? 👉 Read more (01:17:32) – Ari Lennox vs. Martin Sitcom Legacy Was Pam disrespected on Martin? (01:39:57) – Top 4 Major Cities in the U.S. Debate Online debates rank NYC, LA, Chicago, and ATL. But should ATL even be in the convo? (01:52:00) – Where Are the Young Rap Superstars? Are NBA YoungBoy and Playboi Carti the only real rap superstars under 30? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week’s Topics: • Fun Facts — 00:02:20 We kick things off with random trivia and offbeat facts to get your brain firing. • Best Thing Seen — 00:18:51 The best thing we watched, read, or listened to this week — and why it stuck with us. • RIP Ozzy & Malcolm — 00:23:16 We talk about the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan, and Malcolm Jamal Warner. • South Park vs Trump — 00:57:34 South Park’s new season comes for Trump and “MAGA Jesus” — the White House fires back. Read more. • MLK FBI Files Released — 01:07:04 The Trump Administration quietly drops FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr., against his family’s wishes. Read more. • Hunter Biden’s Confession — 01:25:07 Hunter Biden opens up about smoking crack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the crew is back with the news you didn’t know you needed: Fun Facts (01:27) Best Thing Seen (09:15) Astronomer CEO Quits After Coldplay Scandal (15:08) — A jumbotron kiss, a cheating scandal, a resignation. Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Canceled (29:10) — CBS pulls the plug. Shannon Sharpe’s Lawsuit Dropped (41:12) — The sexual assault case is settled. Nicki Minaj Calls in the Feds — And Congress! (63:10) — A Florida Congresswoman steps into the Nicki vs. SZA drama. Donald Trump’s Old Man Legs (82:39) The Gen Z Stare (95:36) Listen & Subscribe: 📍 Spotify | 📍 Apple Podcasts | 📍 YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices