This week on Is The Mic Still On?, we discuss the guilty verdict in the Karmelo Anthony case, the debate over boycotting Asian-owned businesses following the Chow case, and how SpaceX's historic IPO created thousands of new millionaires overnight.

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This week on Is The Mic Still On, the crew tackles another packed week of headlines, controversy, and cultural debates.

Articles Discussed

• FEMA distributes $875 million to help secure World Cup host cities
https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-fifa-security-secret-service-trump-32f04baf3a242395f26816292a9dc7e2

• NAACP calls on college athletes to help fight for voting rights
https://blackpressusa.com/the-naacp-is-calling-for-athletes-to-help-fight-for-voting-rights/

• Washington school board controversy over sex education event for children
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/washington-school-board-director-sex-180019524.html

• Celsius faces lawsuit after death of 17-year-old
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/texas-teen-death-prompts-celsius-110624157.html

• Epstein associate Sarah Kellen reportedly considering a tell-all book
https://pagesix.com/2026/06/03/society/jeffrey-epstein-assistant-sarah-kellen-planning-tell-all-book-but-fears-giving-away-get-out-of-jail-free-card/

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This week, the crew tackles another chaotic mix of stories from across culture, politics, tech, and social media. The conversation starts with multiple deadly domestic dispute incidents that raise questions about intervention, accountability, and safety.

The crew also reacts to Waymo suspending operations in Atlanta after robotaxis failed during flash floods, Trump’s new legal defense fund that could benefit January 6 defendants, and a wild brawl breaking out during a kindergarten graduation ceremony.

Later, the episode dives into the controversy surrounding a plantation simulation video game and closes on a more hopeful note with Killer Mike’s rent-to-own housing initiative in Atlanta.

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We break down the collapse of HipHopDX’s website, outrage surrounding new congressional maps, the White House posting Drake imagery with MAGA symbolism, and a bizarre situation in Atlanta where empty Waymo vehicles circled a neighborhood for hours with no passengers.

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This week on Is The Mic Still On, we discuss the latest Voting Rights Act developments, the JP Morgan scandal, Jimmy Kimmel’s FCC controversy, and how viral prank culture keeps crossing dangerous lines.

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A shooting tied to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, major updates in the D4vd case, new allegations involving Michael Jackson’s estate, and more.

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This week on Is The Mic Still On, the crew breaks down rising global tensions, economic pressure, and the real-world consequences showing up across everyday life.

00:00 Intro
27:53 Fun Facts: States & Space Exploration
36:59 Best Thing Seen
45:47 Iran–Iraq Conflict Updates & Trump’s Blockade
51:36 Inflation & Economic Pressure
57:31 California Factory Fire & Worker Protest
1:17:04 HBCUs & Mental Health Outcomes

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This week, the crew breaks down a wild mix of politics, celebrity headlines, and internet controversy. The conversation starts with Trump firing Pam Bondi and what it signals politically, before shifting to Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest and the details surrounding the incident.

From there, the crew reacts to Tyler Perry’s TSA gift card controversy, Druski catching backlash from conservatives over his latest skit, and Chili from TLC being called out over alleged MAGA ties. As always, the episode blends serious discussion with cultural commentary and unfiltered reactions.

Timestamps

00:11 – Intro
39:01 – Fun Facts
55:31 – Pam Bondi Fired
1:12:32 – Tiger Woods Arrested (DUI)
1:30:06 – Tyler Perry’s TSA Gift Card Controversy
1:34:49 – Druski vs Conservatives
1:44:13 – Chili’s MAGA Controversy

Stories Discussed

• Trump fires Pam Bondi
  https://apnews.com/article/trump-bondi-justice-department-9071b8fd9a429267732b5d4238946eff
• Tiger Woods arrested for DUI
  https://apnews.com/video/after-crash-tiger-woods-told-deputy-he-was-talking-to-the-president-body-camera-shows-7494cb28fcd14cec970d93782262525e
• Tyler Perry TSA gift card controversy
  https://newsone.com/6854526/tsa-agents-told-return-gift-cards-from-tyler-perry/
• Druski backlash from conservatives
  https://newsone.com/6854258/delusional-white-conservatives-predictably-big-mad-druski/
• Chili (TLC) MAGA controversy
  https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/tlc-chilli-maga-trump-michelle-obama

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00:00 Intro
06:05 Fun Facts
15:47 Best Thing Seen
27:56 TSA & ICE Agents at Airports
31:16 “Heaven Sent” Discussion
54:06 Afroman’s Viral Rise & Police Encounter
1:01:19 Ray J’s Shocking Threats
1:13:28 Cesar Chavez Allegations
1:17:28 Texas Rap Lyrics on Trial
1:19:44 Pass the Mic

Articles Discussed

• LaRussell deactivates social media after backlash
  https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/984571-larussell-deactivates-social-media-backlash-heaven-sent-track
• Afroman wins lawsuit against police
  https://www.independent.org/article/2026/03/20/police-sue-critics-afroman/
• Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse
  https://www.npr.org/2026/03/20/nx-s1-5754964/cesar-chavez-sexual-assault-allegations-legacy
• Professor caught on hot mic discussing Black students
  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hunter-college-professor-hot-mic-rcna260945
• Texas rapper faces execution with lyrics used as evidence
  https://www.theroot.com/rappers-try-to-stop-a-black-texas-mans-execution-based-2000094205
• Ray J responds to Ma$e and Shyne controversy
  https://www.theroot.com/brandy-speaks-out-after-ray-j-goes-off-on-these-popular-2000095820

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