Is The Mic Still On

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Bubba Trump Shrimp Nov 19, 2025

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This week, the crew delves into the latest political chaos, online controversy, and one of the most bizarre crime stories of the year.

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-charged-for-multiple-robberies-in-northeast-dc-washington-dc-juvenile-crime-youth-department-of-rehabilitation-services-dyrs-children-teens-theft-scooter-electric-bike-groceries
TikTok influencer ordered to pay her manager’s ex-wife $1.75 million →
https://blacknews.com/news/brenay-kennard-tiktok-star-ordered-pay-1-75-million-affair-married-manager/

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AintGiving Nov 13, 2025

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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.

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SNAP Decisions (ft. QB) Nov 06, 2025

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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.

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?

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NBA Scandal, Texas Controversy, and Tyler’s Old Tweets Oct 30, 2025

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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.

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

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Marc Lamont Hill & Queenzflip Clash Over Tricky Words Oct 22, 2025

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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 to punch a bully → Yahoo News
Justice Jackson compares Black voters to the disabled → Yahoo News
Comedians face backlash for performing in Saudi Arabia → NBC News
Marc Lamont Hill vs. QueenzFlip almost turns physical on JBP

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Drake's Losing One Battle After Another Oct 15, 2025

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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

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Diddy Get Off Easy? Oct 08, 2025

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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

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?!

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Jimmy Jimmy Ya Oct 01, 2025

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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

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Jimmy Kimmel's Silent Nights Sep 24, 2025

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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?

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Charlie Kirk's Turning Point Sep 20, 2025

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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.

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