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Week 4 of the “What’s at Stake” midterm series: Project 2025 vs. Black-led organizations. Mary Pat Hector, CEO of Rise, joins Tamika and Mysonne to break down how Project 2025 and drying-up funding are hitting Black-led organizations. In 2024, Rise had more than 2,000 young people on staff, and now it’s a fraction of that. Before she comes on, Tamika asks why Black celebrities and wealthy donors aren’t putting real money into the ground game when Elon Musk has reportedly put $256 million into the midterms. Mysonne weighs in on a Black pastor’s viral clip about Texas, and the two talk through Nicki Minaj, celebrity campaign rollouts on both sides, and why every election is essential. They also open with a quick fasting and cleanse check-in. Early voting is underway, so tune in, share it, and get your people to the polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's week 3 of TMI's "What's at Stake" series, and this week the focus is the economy, with three weeks to go until the midterms. Tamika and Mysonne start with "Trump math" vs. real math, MAGA cult politics, and Senator Cruz's college sports bill and what it means for Black athletes. Then Rev. Dr. Freddie D. Haynes III, pastor of one of Dallas's largest Black congregations and congressional nominee for Texas's 30th District, joins them to talk about why he's running, the affordability crisis, and healthcare costs. Also Tamika and Mysonne connect immigration, Black jobs, and grocery prices, and ask why BET has gone quiet this election season. Check your voting status and head to haynesforcongress.com to support the campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Dena Loftin, executive director of the US Student Association, joins Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne for week two of "What's at Stake" to break down how the administration is targeting higher education. She explains the new federal loan caps and the end of Grad PLUS loans, the "return on investment" push that's squeezing programs like ethnic studies, and a proposed Treasury rule that could strip tax-deductible donations from schools tied to DEI. She also makes the case that the attack is anti-Black, and lays out how students can organize and vote before November 3rd. Before the interview, Tamika and Mysonne get into the backlash over their AI video, an E-ZPass fight update, and the Nicki Minaj and Trump conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne kick off a new series, What's at Stake, counting down to the November 3rd midterms.They break down Trump banning CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House press briefings (and the wild twist of Fox News joining the boycott), unpack why Shaq posing with FBI director Kash Patel has fans furious, and call out Target and Converse for ad campaigns they say are anything but accidental. Plus: a real talk on domestic violence in the community, broken campaign promises to Black voters, and why this election cycle feels different. New episode, same real talk,  every week between now and the polls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mysonne flies solo this week on TMI, and he's got a lot on his chest. He opens with his visit to Rikers Island alongside La La Anthony's 360 program, then breaks down the emotional weight of Jay-Z's new HBO documentary with Rick Rubin and reading his own "Letter to Hov" to Jay directly. From there he digs into Lil Durk's not-guilty verdict, doesn't hold back on Akademiks' role in the case, and revisits his beef with Meek Mill over who's actually bad for hip-hop culture. He closes out with a pointed challenge: why is there more outrage over trans athletes than the Supreme Court legalizing AI-generated child sexual abuse material?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Effect Presents... TMI! Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne discuss the upcoming election season and GOTV organizing costs, then discuss meeting Florida U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon and why turnout, independents, and general-election participation could change the race. They talk about Roc Nation affiliate Emory Jones receiving a presidential pardon and push back on criticism of celebrating someone who served time and rebuilt his life, while still critiquing Trump’s broader impact. Tamika’s  “thought of the day” on the murder of 27-year-old Lavoy Williams and the domestic violence crisis, highlighting WARM NYC, before they debate backlash over Fat Joe using the N-word and how offense, culture, geography, and consequences shape the conversation.   OP Date: September 9, 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne go in on Laura Loomer's racist attack on Senate candidate Angie Nixon, breaking down why her comments are more dangerous than they seem and how the backlash is only fueling Angie's campaign. They unpack why $55 for two takeout meals has them questioning the economy, debate the internet's beef over "luxury" college dorm setups, and Mysonne sounds off on DJ Akademiks and the bloggers whose commentary keeps landing rappers like Little Durk in federal court. Plus: a recap of Watch Your Mouth Merriam Day's 10th anniversary and a reminder that the midterms are just weeks away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne discuss unpack the emotional toll of nonstop national crises, from a vigil for Nolan Wells to developments in Karmelo Anthony’s case, extreme weather, power outages, food recalls, and a disturbing shooting involving a 15-year-old. They call for new, tech-savvy ways to connect with young people and help reduce violence. Tamika also sounds the alarm on voting rights, mail-in ballot restrictions, and the SAVE Act, encouraging people to vote early and get involved as election observers. The conversation continues with criticism of Target over a controversial minstrel-related item, the impact of boycotts and DEI rollbacks, and Enes Kanter’s WNBA protest which they argue distracts from more serious threats facing women and broader political issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on TMI, Loren Lorosa sits down with Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne for a deep dive into how she actually landed her seat at The Breakfast Club, and it wasn't luck. She walks through her start as a TMZ tour guide hustling celebrity interviews off a bus, getting "hazed" onto the news desk, and the relentless campaign of cold emails, favors, and follow-ups it took to even get in the room for a guest-hosting shot. Loren also opens up about a brutally honest conversation with an LA agent about colorism that led her to build the Brown Girl Grinding brand, and the online backlash she faced before Angie Martinez stepped in to have her back. It's a real look at what "overnight success" costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne welcome Cora Masters Barry, former First Lady of Washington, DC, political strategist, educator, youth advocate, and founder of the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center. They have a  conversation on legacy and leadership. Cora recounts meeting Marion Barry, supporting his political rise, and how his government “set up” led to a comeback and fourth term. Cora details becoming the first woman boxing commissioner in the country, the backlash she faced, and how she navigated confirmation. She also explains the vision behind building her tennis and learning center and how Venus and Serena Williams’ rise and support helped shape its launch. Also, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne discuss concerns about youth gun violence, especially among 13–15-year-olds, calling for stronger youth organizations, parental vigilance, and using live streaming to reach kids while training the next generation with elders’ guidance. They debate Tuskegee University’s ban on bonnets, durags, pajamas, and slippers in class, arguing over respectability, hygiene, and preparing for professional life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamika and Mysonne sit down with hip-hop pioneer and First Amendment fighter Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell, who's running for Congress in Florida's 20th district. Luke breaks down the ballot harvesting scheme he says is targeting Black senior citizens in his own Democratic primary, why it left him agreeing with Donald Trump on voter fraud, and his plan to bring Black Wall Street back to South Florida. Before the interview, Tamika and Mysonne dig into Dark Winds, the death of Nolan Wells, and why staying in your lane might be the key to Black progress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.