Is The Mic Still On

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

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In this episode, we break down the week kicking things off with the blackout and huge fight between Trump and Zelensky. Plus, we talk about Lil Baby being called out by Atlanta police, a bizarre lottery ticket theft, Kash Patel’s FBI training idea and Gene Hackman’s death. Stick around for all this and more! Time Stamps:  0:59 - Fun Facts We kick off the episode with some interesting and quirky facts to set the tone before diving into the major topics.  (0:25:48) - Best Thing Rod Saw This Week  Rod shares his favorite moment of the week—something surprising, funny, or inspiring. Plus he asks the crew about the economic blackout. Read more (1:15:29) - Zelensky vs. Trump A discussion on the latest involving Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and what it means for global politics. (1:57:53) - Gene Hackman’s Mystery Death  Legendary actor Gene Hackman has passed away under mysterious circumstances. We break down the theories and what’s known so far. Read more  (2:02:44) - Kash Patel’s FBI & UFC Traini

In this episode, we break down the latest headlines, including updates on high-profile legal cases, cryptocurrency controversies, and privacy changes from tech giants. Tune in as we dive into each story, providing context and analysis on the most important events of the week. Timestamps & Stories: 12:18 - This Week in Trump Discussion on the Pentagon's decision to lay off over 5,000 workers. Source 20:30 - This Week in DOGE Exploration of the impact of the Pentagon layoffs on financial markets, including cryptocurrency fluctuations. 45:43 - Argentina Meme Coin Analysis of Argentina’s president being investigated for fraud involving meme coins and cryptocurrency. Source 57:17 - Legal Cases Diddy’s attorney steps down amidst ongoing legal battles. Source DA opposes a new trial for the Menendez brothers. Source 1:21:37 - Robberies Former Georgia QB Carson Beck’s luxury cars stolen from his home. Source 1:26:40 - Apple Privacy Apple drops encryption features on devices in the UK due to cybersecurity re

Description: This episode breaks down the latest headlines making waves across politics, business, and pop culture. We discuss prosecutors dropping their case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams to Missouri suing Starbucks over DEI policies. Plus, we dive into RFK Jr.'s new role, the charges against Jay-Z being dropped, Mexico threatening to sue Google, and an egg heist. Time Stamps: (1:05) - Fun Facts (13:20) - Prosecutors Drop Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams We discuss the decision to drop the case against Eric Adams and the potential political fallout. Read more (34:38) - RFK Jr. Appointed to Lead HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed to head the Department of Health and Human Services. What does this mean for public health policy? Read more (57:21) - Charges Against Jay-Z Dropped Sean “Jay-Z” Carter is cleared as charges against him are dropped in connection to the Sean “Diddy” Combs case. We break down the latest developments. Read more (1:05:32) - Missouri Sues Starbucks Over DEI Policies The

In this episode: (3:46) Fun Facts (18:25) Kanye West's latest rant (55:52) This Week in Trump Administration (1:09:31) Amazon Lawsuit (2:03:56) Janelle Monae disses Nelly (2:31:56) Parenting and kids screen time (2:37:05) - Bed Bug Deaths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1:05 - Fun Facts 15:43 - Plane Crashes 47:36 - Tarrifs & Diversity 90:05 - Federal Payoffs & Laidoffs 109:53 - Board Meeting Brawl 116:03 - ICE Arrests 141:11 - Lyft Lawsuit 149:00 - Hillman Tok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Get ready for a wild ride! This episode is a rollercoaster of topics, starting with some fun facts (9:25) before diving headfirst into the TikTok ban debate (19:18). We then explore the surprising presence of rappers at Trump's inauguration (54:20), dissect Drake's UMG situation (1:25:03), and uncover the shocking truth behind a Brad Pitt scam (2:10:00). It's a lot, we know. But trust us, it's worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices