Is The Mic Still On

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:

Timestamps: 00:04:00 – Fun Facts 00:14:51 – Best Thing Seen This Week 00:25:10 – The Epstein List (AP News) 00:58:15 – Grok’s MechaHitler Moment + X’s CEO Gets the Boot (IndyStar) 01:12:41 – TSA Ends The No-Shoes Rule — Good Idea? (MSNBC) 01:18:01 – Black Mayors Quietly Reducing Crime While Media Yawns (Triangle Tribune) 01:23:30 – We Rank Our Top 5 R&B Groups. About This Episode: This week, we tear into the MAGA Epstein files fallout, ask if Grok AI is going full MechaHitler, question the TSA’s new “keep your shoes on” policy, and highlight Black mayors lowering crime while big media looks the other way. Oh — and we finally list our Top 5 R&B groups of all time. Links Mentioned: Epstein Fallout — AP News Grok AI Implosion — IndyStar TSA No-Shoes Policy Ends — MSNBC Black Mayors Reduce Crime — Triangle Tribune

Timestamps: 0:10:22 – Fun Facts 0:19:45 – Best Thing Seen This Week 0:28:08 – Diddy Verdict: Found not guilty — so what’s next? 1:03:02 – Big Beautiful Bill: The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passes. Read more 1:40:23 – EPA: Employees put on leave after Trump comments. More info 1:48:46 – Mexico City: Locals protest Americans moving in. Full story 1:51:39 – Essence Festival: Target — what went wrong with their festival push? Summary: Diddy’s off the hook but the crew’s got questions about what “not guilty” really means. The “Big Beautiful Bill” passes. The EPA muzzles its own after climate criticisms — business as usual or crossing a line? Meanwhile, Mexico City locals are tired of Americans driving up rent. And Target’s Essence Festival flop — marketing miss or cultural misfire? Don’t forget to subscribe. New episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show originally aired on June 22, 2025 on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/efEhG-bVS5A?feature=share Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth by reflecting on its powerful legacy and the ongoing journey toward freedom and equality. Through meaningful conversation, cultural highlights, and engaging moments, we honor those who paved the way and continue to inspire. Plus, we’re mixing in some fun with a game that brings energy and friendly competition to the celebration. Tune in for a thoughtful and uplifting tribute to Black history and excellence — with a little playfulness on the side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Is the Mic Still On?, the crew breaks down a wild mix of absurd headlines and serious discussions. First up: if you died and came back as an animal, what’s the best — and absolute worst — creature to be? Then it’s onto the headlines that sound fake but aren’t: Jeff Bezos is spending $45–$55 million on his wedding, and locals are pissed. Is it tone-deaf or just rich-people business as usual? ⁠Read more⁠ Florida is literally building a detention center surrounded by alligators. No joke. ⁠Read more⁠ A study claims humans now need 2.7 children per family to avoid extinction. We debate the logic, the math, and the future. ⁠Read more⁠ Plus, political updates, fun facts, and all the side conversations you’ve come to expect from us.

From Trump sending Marines to California to help ICE, to RFK gutting the CDC, to an A.I. version of Biden popping up in robocalls—it’s been another interesting week. We close out with a thoughtful convo pulled from Reddit about friendship in adulthood.

We cover the week’s wildest headlines—nothing is off limits. Here’s what we get into: Timestamps: 00:07 – Fun Facts 00:24 – Best Thing We’ve Seen 00:30 – Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump 01:41 – Trump’s Supreme Court Move & Lawsuit 01:53 – West Virginia Miscarriage Case 01:57 – Woman Found Alive After 60 Years 02:07 – World’s Best Cities of 2025 02:12 – Psychics Predict Apocalyptic End to 2025

Elon’s out. Diddy’s trial updates. Trump commutes Larry Hoover’s sentence and we wanna know why. We break down this week’s biggest headlines—from trans athletes in sports to Trump’s new tariffs on steel. Plus: fun facts, what we’re watching, and music you shouldn’t sleep on. Timestamps & Topics: 00:00 – Intro 00:03 – Fun Facts 00:14 – Best Thing We Saw This Week 00:22 – Diddy Trial UpdateSourceThe courtroom drama continues. We break down the biggest bombshells and what they mean moving forward. 00:34 – Trump Commutes Larry Hoover’s SentenceSourceDid Trump make a calculated play or spark something bigger in the justice system? 00:55 – Trans Athletes and Sports ControversySourceA California high school track meet becomes a national flashpoint. We unpack the culture war. 01:28 – This Week in Trump: Elon Musk Out & Tariff FalloutSources:Trump’s economic moves are hitting American pockets. Plus, Elon Musk exits—what’s really behind it? 01:53 – Black Sabbath question

This week on Is The Mic Still On, we serve up a full-course episode that starts light but doesn’t shy away from the darkness. We kick things off with Fun Facts at [00:02:20]. At [00:28:22], the crew shares the Best Thing Seen this week. At [00:39:33], we dig into Mental Health Breaks—what they really mean in a hustle-heavy culture. At [00:56:22], in Trump This Week, we dissect the former president's international beef with South Africa’s leadership, reigniting conspiracies about white farmers. Read more: Trump slams South African president By [01:07:27], the U.S. is finally phasing out the penny—what’s the real play here? More info: Treasury to stop making pennies And finally, at [01:23:44], the team descends into the Darkness of the Week. Support us on Patreon for bonus content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timestamps & Topics 00:02:15 – Fun Facts 00:21:44 – Diddy Trial Cassie takes the stand in the ongoing trial. What could this mean for the case and public opinion?

Episode Summary: This episode dives into a viral gorilla debate, Trump’s 100-day milestone, rising game prices, racial controversy in Rochester, Dame Dash’s legal issues, and Mia Khalifa’s online response to generational blame. We wrap with “Darkness of the Week” and “Pass the Mic.” 00:02:13 – Fun Facts 00:17:45 – Best Thing Seen What we watched, read, or loved this week. 00:28:38 – First 100 Days • Trump hits 100 days in office—how's it going? • Elon Musk exits the White House.

Welcome back to another episode! We dive into trending headlines—from lawsuits and classroom controversies to shocking legal news and celebrity drama. Tune in for facts, hot takes, and honest conversations. 00:02:58 – Fun Facts Kick things off with some offbeat, surprising facts to lighten the mood. 00:18:22 – Best Thing Seen 00:25:31 – Missouri Couple Blames Weed After Child Starves A Missouri couple claims marijuana use contributed to neglect that led to their 1-year-old’s starvation.

Timestamps + Topics 00:05:21 – Fun Facts Kick off the episode with some wild and interesting trivia to get the conversation rolling. 00:26:25 – Best Thing This Week Everyone shares their personal highlight of the week. 00:31:33 – Drake Amended Lawsuit Drake updates his lawsuit against UMG, claiming they suppressed his response to Kendrick.

On this episode, we discuss the ripple effects of Trump’s latest tariff drama, a wrongful deportation case involving El Salvador, and Elon Musk’s legal battle with Sam Altman. We also debate spoilers, revisit The Wire, unpack wild classroom behavior, and reflect on pivotal moments that shape how we see the world. Tap in for fun facts, crazy news, and thought-provoking questions. Time Stamps: 0:04:49 - Fun Facts We open the show with some quirky and entertaining facts to get things started. 0:16:19 - Trump Tariffs & Global Impact Trump's tariffs shook the global economy—then he abruptly called them off. 0:43:23 - The Wire & Spoilers How long should you wait before spoiling a show? We use The Wire as the ultimate test case. 0:53:48 - Best Thing This Week We share the most interesting, hilarious, or jaw-dropping thing we saw this week. 1:11:13 - Salvador Deportation Case Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador—now a judge demands he be returned. Read more 1:32:27 - Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman A b

This week, we’re diving deep into everything from sports and politics to viral headlines and unexpected news stories. We kick things off with fun facts and move into conversations about blind athletes, Kanye’s latest antics, and the hottest music collaborations. Later, we cover Ja Morant’s $75K fine, the rise of Anthony Edwards, and how tariffs sent the stock market spiraling. We also touch on several serious moments: a father arrested after leaving his kids at McDonald’s during a job interview, the arrest of a trans student over bathroom use, and Laura Ingraham calling Rep. Jasmine Crockett “street.” We close with updates on Playboi Carti, Young Thug’s legal case, and the tragic death of Young Scooter due to a swatting incident. Timestamps: 00:03:16 – Fun Facts 00:14:48 – Best Thing This Week Watch here 00:18:17 – Blind People in Sports 00:28:50 – Music Collaborations 00:37:22 – Kanye Outbursts 00:46:37 – Ja Morant fined $75K for gun gesture 01:00:39 – Anthony Edwards spotlight 01:26:18 – Tariffs crash the

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This episode dives into some of the wildest and most unexpected headlines of the week. From the Trump administration’s leaked war plans to a teacher peeing in class, we’ve got all the details. We also discuss Jasmine Crockett’s controversial remarks, a new A.I. lawsuit ruling, and Yella Beezy’s capital murder charge. Plus, we reflect on the one-year anniversary of the Will Smith slap. Buckle up—it’s a wild ride! Time Stamps: 0:06:44 - Fun Facts We kick things off with some surprising and quirky facts to set the mood. 0:25:49 - Signalgate The Atlantic posts an internal Signal chat containing war plans—accidentally leaked by the Trump administration. Read more 0:48:20 - Teacher Peeing in Class An Arizona teacher allegedly urinates in a can in front of his 6th-grade class. Read more 1:08:44 - Asking for Homework An Ohio teacher is placed on leave after showing up at a student’s house to demand missing homework. Read more 1:18:57 - Jasmine Crockett Censure Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett faces backlash for

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This week on the podcast, we cover a range of thought-provoking topics. We start with some fun facts before diving into Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, sparking a debate on its potential impact. We also discuss the controversial arrest of a Rockdale County student over a diss track. Then, we explore themes of community resilience through Village Rising. The drama at The Breakfast Club takes center stage, followed by a deep dive into Tesla’s recall of 46,000 Cybertrucks. Finally, we break down the latest revelations from the newly released JFK files. Tune in for insightful conversations and engaging discussions! Topics 05:20 - Fun Facts Kick things off with some interesting and light-hearted facts. 28:40 - Trump & the Department of Education Discussion on Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Is this a big deal? Read more 59:02 - Student Diss Track A Rockdale County student was arrested after releasing a diss track about another student. Is thi