Is The Mic Still On

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we dive into some wild stories and topics. We start with a fun fact about the classic TV show Gilligan's Island, where the creators based the characters on the Seven Deadly Sins. Then, we discuss a supposed news story about Lil Wayne opening a free medical clinic in Atlanta, which turns out to be a viral hoax. We also talk about the Breakfast Club's move to Netflix and the potential reasons behind it. Additionally, we discuss the recent incident in Minneapolis where a man was killed by ICE agents, and the broader implications of their actions. Timestamps00:11 – Intro06:03 – Fun Facts10:15 – Best Thing Seen44:24 – RIP Alex Pretti1:14:02 – Don Lemon1:24:40 – Olympic Snowboarder Turned Cartel Member1:27:50 – Meta’s AI Restrictions for Teens1:37:35 – The “No Contact with Parents” Generation1:51:40 – Pass the Mic As always, join the conversation and let us know which topics hit the hardest for you this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode kicks off the new year with explosive headlines and culture moments. Join the crew as they react, debate, and break it all down. Timestamps• 21:08 | Fun Facts• 25:10 | Best Thing Seen• 34:35 | ICE Kills Renee Goo• 1:36:05 | Maduro Captured and Jailed• 1:43:45 | Adin Ross vs. Glasses Malone (Doechii beef)• 1:58:56 | Pass the Mic Returns This Week’s Topics ICE kills Renee Good: A federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis resulted in the fatal shooting of Renée Nicole Good, sparking nationwide protests and unrest. Maduro captured and jailed: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was seized during a U.S. military strike and flown to New York to face federal criminal charges, including narco-terrorism and drug trafficking. Adin Ross vs. Doechii beef: The online entertainment clash between streamer Adin Ross and artist Doechii escalates, prompting hot takes from influencers and fans. (source provided) Pass the Mic Returns: The crew re-launches Pass the Mic with fresh takes and new energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Music This Week’s Topics 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 Listen and join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Senator This Week’s Topics 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/ Listen and join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.