Is The Mic Still On
A raw and uncut conversation about the world today. Six voices - six different perspectives. ITMSO covers a wide range of topics from social issues to life lessons delivered through the same hilarious unfiltered voices that you’ve come to love and appreciate.
- 2 hours 12 minutesSherrone Moore Let Nas Down
This week, the crew digs into the fallout surrounding Sherrone Moore, before ending on a more reflective note about the first time music really hit us.
Timestamps
• 02:40 | Fun Facts
• 02:38 | Best Thing Seen
• 35:36 | Sherrone Moore
• 86:58 | Epstein Photos Released
• 88:37 | Teens Shot While Stealing Packages
• 101:32 | First Time We Fell in Love With MusicThis Week’s Topics
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University of Michigan fires head coach Sherrone Moore, then arrests him — and the debate around whether he “let Black people down” →
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/sport/college-football-ncaa-sherrone-moore-dismissal-arrest -
Teens shot while stealing packages during the holiday season →
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/2-men-shot-1-critically-221953798.html -
Trump administration says sign language interpreters hurt Trump’s image →
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-administration-says-sign-language-165203170.html -
Epstein photos released and what they reveal
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19 December 2025, 9:30 pm -
- 2 hours 40 minutesSoundbite This!
This week, the crew breaks down one of the biggest entertainment stories of the year, Netflix acquiring Warner Bros., plus Pete Hegseth’s “double tap” controversy, Sydney Sweeney’s response to critics, and Pharrell addressing backlash to his political comments.
Timestamps
• 01:34 | Fun Facts
• 09:23 | Best Thing Seen
• 38:27 | Netflix Buys Warner Bros.
• 78:53 | Pete Hegseth “Double Tap”
• 95:12 | Pharrell Responds to Critics
• 118:05 | Sydney SweeneyThis Week’s Topics
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Netflix buys Warner Bros. in $82.7B deal (Trending) →
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/netflix-to-acquire-warner-bros-82-7-billion-deal-1236601034/ -
“Who’s the first person you’d talk to in heaven?” — Crew discussion
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Is Trump restarting the war on drugs? →
https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/06/politics/war-on-drugs-trump-boat-strikes-venezuela -
Sydney Sweeney addresses American Eagle backlash →
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sydney-sweeney-american-eagle-campaign-rcna247738 -
Pharrell responds to political criticism →
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/soundbite-pharrell-williams-responds-backlash-102000162.html
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11 December 2025, 3:00 am -
- 1 hour 49 minutesNational Guard Shooting, Pharrell’s Politics Take, and Juelz Santana’s Reading Comment
This week, the crew tackles a heavy mix of headlines — including a tragic National Guard shooting, Pharrell’s viral take on politics, Trump using the R-word toward a senator, and Juelz Santana’s controversial claim that kids don’t need to learn how to read.
Timestamps
• 04:03 | Fun Facts • 19:38 | Best Thing Seen • 29:01 | National Guard Shooting • 43:01 | Pharrell’s Comments on Politics • 86:44 | Trump Uses R-Word Toward Indiana SenatorThis Week’s Topics
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National Guard shooting at migrant shelter →
https://apnews.com/article/asylum-decisions-paused-national-guard-shooting-3459a0a773cfa40c90751b43e38f5db6 -
Pharrell says he hates politics, calls it a “magic trick” →
https://nypost.com/2025/11/19/media/pharrell-williams-says-he-hates-politics-calls-it-a-magic-trick/ -
Trump uses the R-word toward an Indiana senator →
https://news.yahoo.com/articles/indiana-state-senator-says-hes-010745846.html -
Juelz Santana claims kids don’t need to learn how →
https://nypost.com/2025/11/19/media/pharrell-williams-says-he-hates-politics-calls-it-a-magic-trick/
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3 December 2025, 9:30 pm -
- 1 hour 58 minutesThe DoorDash Girl Drama
Timestamps
• 01:38 | Fun Facts
• 11:46 | Best Thing Seen
• 41:13 | Trump Calling For Execution
• 55:25 | Pras Sentenced to 14 Years
• 60:28 | Mamdani Visits Trump
• 77:38 | Mom Delivers Baby on Highway
• 88:19 | DoorDash Fake Sexual Assault Claim
• 101:11 | NJ Staffer Fakes MAGA AttackThis Week’s Topics
Trump angered after being told military can refuse unlawful orders →
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-says-democrats-should-be-arrested-for-urging-military-to-refuse-unlawful-ordersFugees rapper Pras sentenced to 14 years for illegal Obama campaign donations →
https://news.yahoo.com/news/articles/fugees-rapper-pras-michel-sentenced-001001133.htmlMamdani meets with Trump at the White House →
https://news.yahoo.com/news/articles/mamdani-just-called-fawning-trump-222902923.htmlMother forced to deliver baby on highway after hospital turned her away →
https://www.live5news.com/2025/11/19/mother-says-she-had-give-birth-her-car-after-hospital-turned-her-awayDoorDash driver faces charges after faking sexual assault claim →
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/doordash-driver-arrested-filming-naked-man-b2867751.htmlFormer NJ congressional staffer charged with staging MAGA attack hoax →
https://abc7.com/post/former-new-jersey-congressional-staffer-charged-allegedly-staging-violent-attack-herself/18180751/Listen and join the conversation.
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30 November 2025, 6:27 am - 1 hour 51 minutesBubba Trump Shrimp
This week, the crew delves into the latest political chaos, online controversy, and one of the most bizarre crime stories of the year.
Timestamps
• 01:17 | Fun Facts
• 20:35 | Best Thing Seen
• 32:10 | Trump News
• 77:21 | Rory
• 99:54 | 12-Year-Old Robbery Case
• 104:20 | TikTok Influencer LawsuitThis Week’s Topics
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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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19 November 2025, 11:00 pm -
- 2 hours 25 minutesAintGiving
Timestamps
• 02:34 | Fun Fact
• 29:18 | Best Thing Seen
• 38:19 | Thanksgiving Dinner Debate
• 65:36 | Airports Reduce Flights During Shutdown
• 77:07 | Detroit Elects First Black Female Mayor
• 95:23 | Target’s “Smile More” Policy
• 98:19 | MacKenzie Scott’s $387M HBCU Donation
• 109:21 | Growing Up – Childhood Dream JobsThis Week’s Topics
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Trump claims Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year → AP News
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Airports reduce flights due to government shutdown → AP News
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Detroit elects first Black female mayor, Mary Sheffield → Black News
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MacKenzie Scott donates $387M to eight HBCUs → Higher Ed Dive
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Target employees told to “smile more” → WSAZ
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What did you want to be growing up? The crew shares their childhood dream jobs.
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13 November 2025, 4:15 am -
- 1 hour 53 minutesSNAP Decisions (ft. QB)
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.
Timestamps
• 03:19 | Fun Facts
• 18:27 | SNAP Benefits On Hold
• 37:09 | AI Job Layoffs
• 69:41 | China Wants Influencers to Have Degrees
• 84:33 | “67” Named Word of the Year
• 90:48 | Cop Stops for Pizza During Shooting Response
• 103:32 | If You Could Delete One Human EmotionThis Week’s Topics
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SNAP coverage paused for millions → NPR
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Companies announce 157,000 AI-related job cuts
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China now requires influencers to have degrees → Economic Times
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“67” chosen as Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year → NPR
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Cop stops for pizza and ATM before responding to shooting → NBC News
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Chipotle CEO says Gen Z and Millennials are “too broke and burdened” to eat out → Yahoo Finance
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Thought Experiment: If you could delete one human emotion to make the world better, what would it be?
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6 November 2025, 1:05 am -
- 2 hours 3 minutesNBA Scandal, Texas Controversy, and Tyler’s Old Tweets
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.
Timestamps
• 00:04:09 | Fun Facts
• 00:16:41 | Best Thing Seen
• 00:59:29 | NBA Gambling Scandal
• 01:12:35 | Woman Killed Over Door Argument
• 01:25:13 | Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones’ Comments
• 01:32:47 | Target Layoffs
• 01:41:56 | Tyler, The Creator’s Old Tweets ResurfaceThis Week’s Topics
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NBA gambling sting shakes the league – NBC News
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Dispute turns deadly after door-holding argument – ABC News
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If you could delete one human emotion in everyone, what would it be?
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Target announces mass layoffs of 1,800 employees – The Grio
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Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones under fire for comments on CNN – The Root
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Tyler, The Creator’s old tweets resurface after D’Angelo tribute – The Root
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30 October 2025, 1:30 am -
- 2 hours 16 minutesMarc Lamont Hill & Queenzflip Clash Over Tricky Words
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 PerformanceThis Week’s Topics
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Pentagon sparks uproar by trying to tell reporters how to report → AP News
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Why the U.S. gave Argentina $20 billion → CNN
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Alexis Ohanian checks Stephen A. Smith over Serena Williams comments → Vibe
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Chick-fil-A accused of racism after Black officer made to pay → Black News
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Dad charged after telling his 6-year-old to punch a bully → Yahoo News
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Justice Jackson compares Black voters to the disabled → Yahoo News
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Comedians face backlash for performing in Saudi Arabia → NBC News
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Marc Lamont Hill vs. QueenzFlip almost turns physical on JBP
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22 October 2025, 5:00 pm -
- 2 hours 18 minutesDrake's Losing One Battle After Another
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:
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Things You’re Too Old For Now – Apple News
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Federal Workers Could Lose Jobs Due to Government Shutdowns – AP News
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Escaped Inmate from New Orleans Caught in Atlanta – Yahoo News
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Trump Targets His Foes: Letitia James and James Comey Face Indictments – ABC News
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Reddit Wants to Know: How Do You Feel Leaving the Show?
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Stephen A. Smith Critical of Jasmine Crockett – Yahoo News
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Drake’s UMG Lawsuit Dismissed – The Root
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15 October 2025, 8:00 pm -
- 2 hours 10 secondsDiddy Get Off Easy?
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 SeenTopics This Week:
• 25:17 | Chicago
• 50:15 | Bad Bunny
• 59:36 | Diddy (Return From Suspension)
• 85:09 | Houston Serial Killer
• 92:14 | Life ChoicesDid Diddy really get off easy after his “return”?
Why are people side-eyeing Bad Bunny’s latest moves?
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