Is The Mic Still On

This week, the crew dives into one of the most controversial political moments of the week after Trump posts an AI-generated video depicting Barack Obama as a monkey. The conversation unpacks the racial implications, the intent behind the post, and what it says about the current political climate. Later in the episode, the crew discusses the developing story surrounding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and the growing public attention around the case. The episode wraps with this week’s Pass the Mic. Timestamps1:00:44 – Fun Facts1:10:14 – Best Thing Seen1:17:10 – Trump’s Controversial Obama Meme2:09:33 – The Nancy Guthrie Disappearance2:21:32 – Pass the Mic Stories Discussed Trump posts AI video depicting Obama as a monkey Nancy Guthrie reported missinghttps://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/savannah-guthrie-mom-nancy-missing-02-06-26 Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the crew unpacks a heavy run of news and viral moments. Newly released Epstein files spark fresh questions, federal agents raid a voting center in Georgia, and Don Lemon is arrested. The episode also dives into Tracy Morgan’s viral confrontation and wraps with Pass the Mic questions from the community. Timestamps05:33 – Fun Facts28:55 – Best Thing Seen28:05 – The Epstein Files Unveiled70:33 – Don Lemon Arrested80:00 – Tracy Morgan’s Confrontation94:30 – Pass the Mic Questions Stories Discussed Voting center raided by federal agents in Georgiahttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fbi-raid-in-georgia-highlights-trumps-preoccupation-with-the-2020-election Don Lemon arrested during Minnesota protesthttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/30/don-lemon-minnesota-protest-charges Tracy Morgan’s viral confrontation with an unhoused manhttps://www.bet.com/article/bkamzd/tracy-morgans-viral-confrontation-with-an-unhoused-man-sparks-debate

In this episode, we dive into some wild stories and topics. We start with a fun fact about the classic TV show Gilligan's Island, where the creators based the characters on the Seven Deadly Sins. Then, we discuss a supposed news story about Lil Wayne opening a free medical clinic in Atlanta, which turns out to be a viral hoax. We also talk about the Breakfast Club's move to Netflix and the potential reasons behind it. Additionally, we discuss the recent incident in Minneapolis where a man was killed by ICE agents, and the broader implications of their actions. Timestamps00:11 – Intro06:03 – Fun Facts10:15 – Best Thing Seen44:24 – RIP Alex Pretti1:14:02 – Don Lemon1:24:40 – Olympic Snowboarder Turned Cartel Member1:27:50 – Meta’s AI Restrictions for Teens1:37:35 – The “No Contact with Parents” Generation1:51:40 – Pass the Mic As always, join the conversation and let us know which topics hit the hardest for you this week.See omnystudio.com/

This episode is a wild ride. We're talkin' about everything from a dude gettin' arrested for yellin' at the Social Security office to a white supremacist gettin' his ass kicked by a crowd in Minneapolis. We also dive into the world of Tyler Perry, where he's buildin' a studio to train young black creators, but some folks are callin' him out for some shady allegations. And, of course, we're talkin' about the importance of community and how it can affect our worldview. It's a real conversation, folks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode kicks off the new year with explosive headlines and culture moments. Join the crew as they react, debate, and break it all down. Timestamps• 21:08 | Fun Facts• 25:10 | Best Thing Seen• 34:35 | ICE Kills Renee Goo• 1:36:05 | Maduro Captured and Jailed• 1:43:45 | Adin Ross vs. Glasses Malone (Doechii beef)• 1:58:56 | Pass the Mic Returns This Week’s Topics ICE kills Renee Good: A federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis resulted in the fatal shooting of Renée Nicole Good, sparking nationwide protests and unrest. Maduro captured and jailed: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was seized during a U.S. military strike and flown to New York to face federal criminal charges, including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. Adin Ross vs. Doechii beef: The online entertainment clash between streamer Adin Ross and artist Doechii escalates, prompting hot takes from influencers and fans. (source provided) Pass the Mic

This week, the crew reacts to newly discussed Epstein files, Jake Paul’s latest fall, and Kai Cenat opening up about his mental health. The episode wraps with a broader conversation about music today, expectations, and what’s changed in how we listen. Timestamps • 03:10 | Fun Facts • 11:20 | Best Thing Seen • 18:01 | Epstein Files • 44:27 | Jake Paul Falls • 65:48 | Kai Cenat & Mental Health • 81:57 | Music Today & Expectations This Week’s Topics Epstein files and the ongoing fallout Jake Paul’s latest loss and what it means Kai Cenat opens up about his mental health — are we finally turning a corner?https://x.com/KaiCenat/status/2001002072918167561?s=20 Is sampling R. Kelly now completely off limits?https://www.theroot.com/21-savage-r-kelly-sample-sparks-hip-hop-debate-2000079843 Listen and join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the crew digs into the fallout surrounding Sherrone Moore, before ending on a more reflective note about the first time music really hit us. Timestamps • 02:40 | Fun Facts • 02:38 | Best Thing Seen • 35:36 | Sherrone Moore • 86:58 | Epstein Photos Released • 88:37 | Teens Shot While Stealing Packages • 101:32 | First Time We Fell in Love With Music This Week’s Topics University of Michigan fires head coach Sherrone Moore, then arrests him — and the debate around whether he “let Black people down” →https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/sport/college-football-ncaa-sherrone-moore-dismissal-arrest Teens shot while stealing packages during the holiday season →https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/2-men-shot-1-critically-221953798.html Trump administration says sign language interpreters hurt Trump’s image →https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-administration-says-sign-language-165203170.html Epstein photos released and what they reveal Listen and join the conversation. Learn more about your ad cho

This week, the crew breaks down one of the biggest entertainment stories of the year, Netflix acquiring Warner Bros., plus Pete Hegseth’s “double tap” controversy, Sydney Sweeney’s response to critics, and Pharrell addressing backlash to his political comments. Timestamps • 01:34 | Fun Facts • 09:23 | Best Thing Seen • 38:27 | Netflix Buys Warner Bros. • 78:53 | Pete Hegseth “Double Tap” • 95:12 | Pharrell Responds to Critics • 118:05 | Sydney Sweeney This Week’s Topics Netflix buys Warner Bros. in $82.7B deal (Trending) →https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-82-7-billion-deal-1236601034/ “Who’s the first person you’d talk to in heaven?” — Crew discussion Is Trump restarting the war on drugs? →https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/06/politics/war-on-drugs-trump-boat-strikes-venezuela Sydney Sweeney addresses American Eagle backlash →https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sydney-sweeney-american-eagle-campaign-rcna247738 Pharrell responds to political criticism →https://www.yahoo.com/en

This week, the crew tackles a heavy mix of headlines — including a tragic National Guard shooting, Pharrell’s viral take on politics, Trump using the R-word toward a senator, and Juelz Santana’s controversial claim that kids don’t need to learn how to read. Timestamps • 04:03 | Fun Facts • 19:38 | Best Thing Seen • 29:01 | National Guard Shooting • 43:01 | Pharrell’s Comments on Politics • 86:44 | Trump Uses R-Word Toward Indiana Senator This Week’s Topics National Guard shooting at migrant shelter →https://apnews.com/article/asylum-decisions-paused-national-guard-shooting-3459a0a773cfa40c90751b43e38f5db6 Pharrell says he hates politics, calls it a “magic trick” →https://nypost.com/2025/11/19/media/pharrell-williams-says-he-hates-politics-calls-it-a-magic-trick/ Trump uses the R-word toward an Indiana senator →https://news.yahoo.com/articles/indiana-state-senator-says-hes-010745846.html Juelz Santana claims kids don’t need to learn how →https://nypost.com/2025/11/19/media/pharrell-williams-says-he-ha

Timestamps • 01:38 | Fun Facts • 11:46 | Best Thing Seen • 41:13 | Trump Calling For Execution • 55:25 | Pras Sentenced to 14 Years • 60:28 | Mamdani Visits Trump • 77:38 | Mom Delivers Baby on Highway • 88:19 | DoorDash Fake Sexual Assault Claim • 101:11 | NJ Staffer Fakes MAGA Attack This Week’s Topics Trump angered after being told military can refuse unlawful orders →https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-says-democrats-should-be-arrested-for-urging-military-to-refuse-unlawful-orders Fugees rapper Pras sentenced to 14 years for illegal Obama campaign donations →https://news.yahoo.com/news/articles/fugees-rapper-pras-michel-sentenced-001001133.html Mamdani meets with Trump at the White House →https://news.yahoo.com/news/articles/mamdani-just-called-fawning-trump-222902923.html Mother forced to deliver baby on highway after hospital turned her away →https://www.live5news.com/2025/11/19/mother-says-she-had-give-birth-her-car-after-hospital-turned-her-away DoorDash driver faces charges after faking

This week, the crew delves into the latest political chaos, online controversy, and one of the most bizarre crime stories of the year. Timestamps • 01:17 | Fun Facts • 20:35 | Best Thing Seen • 32:10 | Trump News • 77:21 | Rory • 99:54 | 12-Year-Old Robbery Case • 104:20 | TikTok Influencer Lawsuit This Week’s Topics Government shutdown nearly over as Democrats cave →https://apnews.com/article/shutdown-republicans-schumer-health-insurance-tax-credits-a57733892f05a8893f5781203238e889 New Epstein emails released naming Donald Trump →https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/12/politics/takeaways-epstein-emails-trump Trump’s H1B visa comments spark backlash →https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-maga-supporters-uproar-trumps-1b-visa-comments/story?id=127458610 Is Rory racist? His apology goes viral →https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/rory-rory-mal-apologizes-offensive-192359666.html 12-year-old girl accused of multiple armed robberies in DC →https://wjla.com/news/local/12-year-old-girl-charge

Timestamps • 02:34 | Fun Fact • 29:18 | Best Thing Seen • 38:19 | Thanksgiving Dinner Debate • 65:36 | Airports Reduce Flights During Shutdown • 77:07 | Detroit Elects First Black Female Mayor • 95:23 | Target’s “Smile More” Policy • 98:19 | MacKenzie Scott’s $387M HBCU Donation • 109:21 | Growing Up – Childhood Dream Jobs This Week’s Topics Trump claims Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year → AP News Airports reduce flights due to government shutdown → AP News Detroit elects first Black female mayor, Mary Sheffield → Black News MacKenzie Scott donates $387M to eight HBCUs → Higher Ed Dive Target employees told to “smile more” → WSAZ What did you want to be growing up? The crew shares their childhood dream jobs. Listen and join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the crew dives into another wild mix of headlines — from the government pausing SNAP benefits to massive AI-driven layoffs, influencer degrees in China, and a cop stopping for pizza before responding to a shooting. Timestamps • 03:19 | Fun Facts • 18:27 | SNAP Benefits On Hold • 37:09 | AI Job Layoffs • 69:41 | China Wants Influencers to Have Degrees • 84:33 | “67” Named Word of the Year • 90:48 | Cop Stops for Pizza During Shooting Response • 103:32 | If You Could Delete One Human Emotion This Week’s Topics SNAP coverage paused for millions → NPR Companies announce 157,000 AI-related job cuts China now requires influencers to have degrees → Economic Times “67” chosen as Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year → NPR Cop stops for pizza and ATM before responding to shooting → NBC News Chipotle CEO says Gen Z and Millennials are “too broke and burdened” to eat out → Yahoo Finance Thought Experiment: If you could delete one human emotion to make the world better, what would it be? Listen and

This week, the crew covers everything from the NBA’s gambling scandal to a tragic shooting over a door argument, plus a few heated cultural conversations — including Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones’ wild comments and Tyler, The Creator’s old tweets resurfacing. Timestamps • 00:04:09 | Fun Facts • 00:16:41 | Best Thing Seen • 00:59:29 | NBA Gambling Scandal • 01:12:35 | Woman Killed Over Door Argument • 01:25:13 | Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones’ Comments • 01:32:47 | Target Layoffs • 01:41:56 | Tyler, The Creator’s Old Tweets Resurface This Week’s Topics NBA gambling sting shakes the league – NBC News Dispute turns deadly after door-holding argument – ABC News If you could delete one human emotion in everyone, what would it be? Target announces mass layoffs of 1,800 employees – The Grio Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones under fire for comments on CNN – The Root Tyler, The Creator’s old tweets resurface after D’Angelo tribute – The Root Listen and join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone

This week, the crew breaks down another wild mix of stories — from the Pentagon trying to control the press to a racist Chick-fil-A moment, heated celebrity clashes, and a few unfiltered Hot Mic Takes. Timestamps • 00:47 | Fun Facts • 13:14 | Best Thing Seen • 25:05 | Pentagon • 49:15 | Chick-fil-A Racist Incident • 66:25 | Stephen A. Smith vs. Serena Williams’ Husband • 67:54 | Marc Lamont Hill vs. QueenzFlip • 102:53 | Hot Mic Takes – Argentina • 114:37 | Hot Mic Takes – Father Charged After Telling 6-Year-Old to Hit Bully • 121:08 | Hot Mic Takes – Justice Jackson’s Comments on Black Voters • 125:09 | Hot Mic Takes – Comedians Face Backlash for Saudi Arabia Performance This Week’s Topics Pentagon sparks uproar by trying to tell reporters how to report → AP News Why the U.S. gave Argentina $20 billion → CNN Alexis Ohanian checks Stephen A. Smith over Serena Williams comments → Vibe Chick-fil-A accused of racism after Black officer made to pay → Black News Dad charged after telling his 6-year-old t

Is The Mic Still On — Episode Rundown 00:00 – Intro 01:38 – Fun Facts 08:24 – Best Thing Seen 17:44 – Government Shutdown 44:10 – Israel/Gaza Ceasefire 58:13 – Drake’s UMG Case Tossed 1:16:11 – Too Old for This Sh*t 1:37:07 – Quick Hits 1:54:27 – Reddit Wanna Know This Week’s Topics: Things You’re Too Old For Now – ⁠Apple News⁠ Federal Workers Could Lose Jobs Due to Government Shutdowns – ⁠AP News⁠ Escaped Inmate from New Orleans Caught in Atlanta – ⁠Yahoo News⁠ Trump Targets His Foes: Letitia James and James Comey Face Indictments – ⁠ABC News⁠ Reddit Wants to Know: How Do You Feel Leaving the Show? Stephen A. Smith Critical of Jasmine Crockett – ⁠Yahoo News⁠ Drake’s UMG Lawsuit Dismissed – ⁠The Root⁠ Listen and join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Is The Mic Still On, the crew dives into another wild mix of stories — from music to madness. We kick things off with Fun Facts and the Best Thing Seen before jumping into the biggest headlines and hot takes of the week. Timestamps: • 00:45 | Fun Facts • 15:52 | Best Thing Seen Topics This Week: • 25:17 | Chicago • 50:15 | Bad Bunny • 59:36 | Diddy (Return From Suspension) • 85:09 | Houston Serial Killer • 92:14 | Life Choices Did Diddy really get off easy after his “return”? Why are people side-eyeing Bad Bunny’s latest moves? And what in the world is going on in Houston?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.