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  Mysonne responds to Jay-Z's Target freestyle, plus Lettuce Contamination scandal 23.07.2026 1ч 5мин

  This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne open with the airline industry's canceled-flight nightmare and Delta's refusal to lower prices, then dig into how Project 2025 has gutted funding for Black organizing and DEI positions nationwide. They break down the Taylor Farms lettuce contamination scandal, and the company's million-dollar MAGA donation that has people asking questions. Mysonne closes with his original freestyle response to Jay-Z's Target diss, addressing boycotts, loyalty, and calling people in instead of calling them out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Rashad Robinson on power vs. presence, plus the real story behind the Target boycott 15.07.2026 1ч 59мин

  This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne kick things off with the wild scenes from Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium run, surprise guests, a stampede at the doors, and the debate over whether the logistics were a total mess. Then social justice strategist Rashad Robinson joins to talk his new book From Presence to Power, breaking down why moral clarity alone doesn't win fights, what "profiteering" really means, and the receipts behind his Facebook and ALEC campaigns. Tamika and Mysonne also press him for his take on the Target boycott and the "selective outrage" argument going around. Mysonne closes with a heavy tribute to a young man killed at a Harlem basketball tournament and a call to reclaim community spaces as safe zones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Another Black Man found dead as we Spend Dat Shit - Guest Sue Ann Robinson. Esq 10.07.2026 1ч 2мин

  Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne sit with the devastating case of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, missing since the 4th of July and now confirmed deceased, plus the Cyrus Carmack-Belton and Carmelo Anthony stories weighing on the culture right now. Attorney Sue Ann Robinson of Ben Crump Law (who worked the Shanquella Robinson case) joins to break down what "retained by the family" really means and why so many of these cases never get answers. Before that, a real conversation about Yung Miami's “Spend Dat," India Arie's comments, and why the hosts think the outrage is aimed at the wrong target.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  EZ Pass Toll Trap, celebrity’s in target and Democratic Socialism . 01.07.2026 51мин

  Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne address the criticism surrounding celebrities and Target amid the ongoing boycott, explain why the focus should remain on corporate accountability rather than attacking Black artists, and provide an update on the movement. The conversation then shifts to Tamika's growing campaign to end the EZ Pass "Toll Trap," exposing the excessive fees, predatory practices, and the fight for relief for New Yorkers burdened by mounting toll debt. To close the episode, the hosts break down the political conversation around democratic socialism, affordability, and the future of New York City, sharing their perspectives on why economic equity has become one of the biggest issues facing everyday people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Preexisting deals, police shooting babies, and Jay Williams' silence 24.06.2026 1ч 3мин

  Tamika D. Mallory sets the record straight on Jay-Z's Target deal, breaking down why preexisting relationships are different from crossing a new picket line — and naming Cardi B, John Legend, Ciara, and others in the process. She also addresses why she won't spend her energy calling out every Black celebrity who's shown up in Target, and why the boycott is still very much on. Plus, Mysonne calls out Jay Williams for praising a White House UFC event while staying silent on the disrespect directed at Michelle Obama, and the two react to a one-year-old killed over alleged shoplifted diapers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Knicks win in 5 and Karmelo Anthony gets 35! Guest: Abdul Muhammad 17.06.2026 1ч 27мин

  This week, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne celebrate the Knicks winning in five and the NYC's excitement while criticizing vandalism and warning that police may use AI to identify offenders. They promote a Juneteenth weekend rally on June 20 at 1:00 PM at the Adam Clayton Powell Harlem State Office Building focused on Southern voting-rights attacks, criminal justice, and Black political power, including attention to Karmelo Anthony’s 35-year sentence and the lack of Black jurors,  They discuss Cyrus Carmack Belton’s killing and argue voting power affects DOJ civil-rights enforcement, and this weeks guest, educator Abdul Muhammad details 25 years in Chicago Public Schools, innovations he brought to schools and incarcerated students, and his March 2023 termination he says stemmed from false allegations by seven white teachers; he describes an ongoing federal case for racial and religious discrimination and urges support via justiceforabdoulmuhammad.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Celebrity Safety, Ice Protests, and Afro HOV - Guest Amy Torres 03.06.2026 1ч 14мин

  What's really going on inside Delaney Hall? Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne sit down with Amy Torres, Executive Director of the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice, to break down the chaos at Newark's most controversial detention center, hunger strikes, elected officials being denied access, Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest, and the community uprising demanding answers. NJAIJ is the state's largest immigration coalition, whose mission is to fight for policies that empower and protect immigrants. Recently Amy and NJAIJ were behind a package of Immigrant Protection bills that include a ban on 287(g) agreements and limitations on when law enforcement can collaborate with federal immigration agents.   Plus, the Kevin Hart roast debate and why some things just aren't a joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Problem With Celebrity Silence in Black Culture 27.05.2026 1ч 7мин

  This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne AI-generated flyers, graphic designer professionalism, and the growing debate around creativity vs convenience. Is AI ruining the industry or are bad customer experiences pushing people toward ChatGPT and quick fixes? Tamika and Mysonne break down why talent alone isn’t enough anymore and why professionalism, responsiveness, and attitude matter just as much as skill. The episode also gets deeply personal and political as they unpack celebrity culture, anti-Blackness, Kevin Hart’s comments surrounding Tony Hinchcliffe, George Floyd, MAGA culture, and why some celebrities distance themselves from activists while cozying up to controversial white figures. They discuss racism, media narratives, Black accountability, voting rights, and the entertainment industry’s obsession with dysfunction and controversy. From Knicks celebrations to culture wars, AI debates, celebrity accountability, and the state of Black media, this episode is raw, passionate, funny, and unapologetically honest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Black Fly, Black Bird, Black Protest Guest: Tyneadrian Fleming 20.05.2026 1ч 22мин

  This week on TMI, Mysonne celebrates turning 50, Tamika D. Mallory shares a “thought of the day” about “All Roads Lead to the South,” warning that Supreme Court decisions weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act aim to disenfranchise Black communities nationwide, and calls for renewed organizing, voter registration, education, and resistance during “Freedom Summer.” Guest Tyneadrian Fleming, founder and CEO of Blackbird Smart Innovations, recounts her journey from being a teen mother in the Bronx through hardship to building businesses, then creating Blackbird’s QR/NFC-enabled wearable safety devices designed to share protected medical and emergency information with community members and first responders for people with disabilities, seniors, and vulnerable travelers, and Mysonne responds with criticism of a George Floyd joke made during a Kevin Hart roast and calls to stop laughing at disrespectful trauma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Vote for what? Vote for who? 13.05.2026 1ч 34мин

  This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne celebrate the Knicks sweep, discuss Mysonne nearing his 50th birthday and concerns about public health and government response, then update viewers on Until Freedom’s campaign against New York State’s “predatory” toll fees after small tolls ballooned into massive penalties. They describe organizing with state legislators, investigating the toll contractor Conduit, and planning a town hall as residents report extreme fees and license or plate impacts. Tamika responds to the argument that you can’t “vote your way out of this,” emphasizing voting must be paired with protest, boycotts, education, and building Black economic power. They critique progressive leaders, including Bernie Sanders, for silence on voting-rights rollbacks, debate strategies for building Black political power, and reject calls for Black voters to support Republicans without credible pro-Black candidates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  State of Emergency… AGAIN. Guest: Rev. Mark Thompson 06.05.2026 1ч 27мин

  This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne reflect on approaching 50, leadership responsibility, and the need for new energy and unity as America shifts. They frame the moment as a “state of emergency,” urging people to sound the alarm about threats to Black communities and democracy, including the Supreme Court gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, voter suppression concerns like the SAVE Act, and the broader agenda of Project 2025. Reverend Mark Thompson joins to explain the historical significance of the Voting Rights Act, how disinformation and distraction shape public understanding, and how weakened protections could reduce Black representation and reshape districts. The episode calls for education, local organizing, voting, and sustained mobilization, and closes with Mysonne celebrating Nas and Jadakiss finally receiving long-overdue recognition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Still Funny, Still Fearless: Jess Hilarious Unfiltered Guest: Jess Hilarious 29.04.2026 2ч 5мин

  This week on TMI, Tamika drops a deeper update on the EZPass toll trap,  A virtual town hall is coming with legislators and lawyers. Stay tuned. Then she breaks down the RFK Jr. hearing where Congresswoman Summer Lee pressed him on Black maternal health, and he responded by bringing up DEI. Tamika explains why that wasn't a mistake.  Then Tamika and Mysonne sit-down with Jess Hilarious, comedian, new mom, and Breakfast Club co-host. Jess gets candid about the grind of 3:30 AM call times, finding her voice at the table, and the moment she went public about the show's communication breakdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Tulsa Never Ended: The Battle for Repair and Justice Guest: Damario Solomon-Simmons, Esq., M.Ed. 22.04.2026 1ч 38мин

  Season six is officially here, and Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne are not playing around. First up, the EZPass toll trap. Tamika received a bill with $377 in actual tolls and $1,600 in fees. That's not an accident, that's predatory. She breaks down the "End the Toll Trap" legislation moving through New York and New Jersey and announces an upcoming virtual town hall where legislators, attorneys, and survivors will tell you exactly how to fight back. Then it's a quick rant on the return policies bleeding consumers dry. Stores pushed everything online and made returning items feel like a part-time job. Then the conversation shifts to their in-studio guest Attorney Demario Solomon Simmons, founder of Justice for Greenwood and the lead attorney representing the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Demario shares his origin story, growing up in North Tulsa, nearly losing everything, and discovering the massacre while sitting in a college classroom. He also talks about his new book Redeem a Nation and the decades-long fight for Greenwood reparations that still isn't over. To close it out, Mysonne weighs in on the Gucci Mane situation and why you can't glorify street credibility and then call on the courts when the energy gets matched.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  White Labels and Black Egos: A Deep Dive 27.03.2026 42мин

  This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne shift into a discussion about why many Black-owned institutions and media outlets struggle to sustain without consistent financial support from the community. They debate whether there is a mental block around supporting Black businesses, the impact of marketing and “white man’s ice is colder,” and how internal criticism, propaganda, and algorithms can amplify attacks on Black leaders and celebrities. The conversation also touches on rebuilding communities, handling sabotage, and differing views on public backlash toward figures like Jay-Z, Diddy, and Bill Cosby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Target Gate, Black Conservatives, and our Criminal Justice Reform Tour! 18.03.2026 1ч 6мин

  This week onTMI,Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne keep dive into personal growth, staying grounded through life’s highs and lows, and what it means to keep pushing forward in the middle of real-world pressure. From spiritual resets and everyday struggles to culture, community, and unapologetic truth-telling, this conversation blends humor, honesty, and perspective in a way that feels like sitting in on a powerful check-in between two people who’ve lived it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Grief, Gratitude & Getting Strategic 11.03.2026 55мин

  This Week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne kick things off celebrating Jazz in the Gardens, the Black Promoters Collective's 30,000-person Miami festival proving Black ownership can do it BIG. They reflect on Breonna Taylor's anniversary, Jesse Jackson's legacy, and why Black leaders deserve both love and accountability. Mysonne's goes off on the MAGA crowd's silence on war spending, rising gas prices, and food costs, but somehow immigration was the emergency? Tamika weighs in on Michelle Obama's right to protect her peace and NYC's push for a $30 minimum wage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Political Views , War and Crack Cocaine 04.03.2026 57мин

  This week on TMI, civil rights activist Tamika D. Mallory and rapper-activist Mysonne discuss growing backlash over U.S. military bombing abroad. They push back against the notion that people should ignore politics to protect their income, arguing that today’s policies directly endanger survival, jobs, and community stability. This episode examines the disproportionate impact of mass workforce losses on Black women and raises urgent concerns about looming economic policies, including tariffs, the “no tax on tips” proposal, potential SNAP benefit cuts, and the far-reaching implications of Project 2025. Mallory and Mysonne also debate New York City Councilmember Zohran Mamdani’s decision to engage Donald Trump in pursuit of federal funding, warning that Trump’s history of unreliability and white supremacy-driven agenda presents serious risks for marginalized communities. Turning to higher education and media accountability, Tamika calls out Hunter College after a professors racist remarks, and Mysonne closes with  a viral video highlighting racial profiling during a traffic stop, followed by practical, life-saving advice on how to navigate police encounters safely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Snow Flies and Government Lies 25.02.2026 1ч 9мин

  This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne discuss a major snowstorm hitting New York City and the realities of schools staying open during severe weather, They reflect on snow’s environmental role and connect the season’s gloom to Ramadan and Lent. The conversation honors Reverend Jesse Jackson and highlights Minister Farrakhan’s message that a person’s good should outweigh their bad, urging grace for leaders’ imperfections and growth. Tamika then addresses misinformation by detailing Dr. Linda Davis’ death during an ICE-related chase, arguing ICE violated pursuit protocols and noting limited media attention. She also distinguishes voter ID from new proof-of-citizenship requirements, challenges claims about Trump’s HBCU funding versus Obama and Biden, and rejects “both parties are the same” comparisons while criticizing Trump’s impacts on Black communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Honoring Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., Epstein Files Trauma, and the SAVE Act’s Voter Suppression Threat (with Rev. Mark Thompson & Afua Atta-Mensah) 19.02.2026 2ч 21мин

  This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne Lennon reflect on the passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., sharing personal memories and underscoring the importance of preserving our elders’ stories and photographs. They explore Reverend Jackson’s enduring legacy—from economic justice campaigns and strategic boycotts to voter registration efforts—and the personal sacrifices borne by his family. Tamika opens up about the spiritual toll of researching the Epstein files, describing how reading witness accounts deeply disturbed her spirit and even affected her dreams, The conversation turns to the SAVE Act, which Tamika argues is a modern-day poll tax designed to disenfranchise voters by requiring passports or birth certificates to register or update voter information—placing disproportionate burdens on Black Americans, married women with name changes, and elderly people without access to documentation. Reverend Mark Thompson joins the show to honor Reverend Jackson, recounting a mentorship that began in 1983 and reflecting on Jackson’s measurable impact on corporate accountability, DEI, and voter registration, while calling for unity and maturity in movement leadership. The episode also features Afua Atta-Mensah, NYC’s Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice, who explains how the office was established through a 2022 charter amendment, her role coordinating equity across city agencies, and the real-world challenges of governance and delivering daily impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Cost of Convenience and the Politics of Blame 11.02.2026 1ч 23мин

  In this episode of TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne take on health myths, political misinformation, and the systems quietly harming Black communities. From questioning the safety of our food and water to unpacking the false narrative that immigrants are “taking Black jobs,” the conversation cuts through fear-based rhetoric with facts, history, and lived experience. The hosts break down how white supremacy, anti-DEI policies, and economic exploitation—not immigrants—are driving job loss and instability, especially for Black women. They also discuss ICE raids, media manipulation, and the urgent need for truth-tellers in a time of rising authoritarianism.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.