Only One Mic Podcast

Send us Fan Mail A 19-year-old is dead after a Wilmington, Delaware police shooting and the story depends on who you believe. We break down what Wilmington police say happened the night Kadir Skinner was shot near 24th and Jessup Streets, including the claim that he exited a home with a handgun, allegedly pointed it toward a crowd, and then ran before an officer fired during a foot pursuit. Police say a loaded handgun was recovered, but Skinner’s family strongly disputes the account and says ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down the latest DOJ document release, separating evidence from association, facts from rumors, and allegations from proof.

Send us Fan Mail Headlines popped, timelines lit up, and a single declaration reshaped a week of culture talk: Nicki Minaj called herself Donald Trump’s “number one fan,” stood beside him at a Washington event, and pushed back against what she labeled as smear campaigns and bullying. We unpack what happened, why it matters, and how celebrity power can amplify policy—specifically the administration’s proposed Trump Accounts Investment Program for Children—and transform a performance moment int...

Send us Fan Mail Are screens raising sharper kids—or quietly stealing the building blocks of childhood? We break down the real trade-offs behind tablets, phones, games, and streaming—balancing real educational benefits with research-backed risks to language, focus, sleep, and emotional health. Teachers and pediatricians are seeing the same patterns: shorter attention spans, less patience for slow tasks, and a growing dependence on instant feedback that makes perseverance harder. This isn’t a ...

Send us Fan Mail A life lost and two clashing stories — one from federal officials, another from Minneapolis leaders. We dig into the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis and confront the hard questions that surface when an enforcement operation ends in death, video evidence raises doubts, and the legal justification remains out of public view. Our goal is simple and urgent: separate what’s been claimed from what’s been shown, and test each narrative against the standards of evidence, transparen...

Send us Fan Mail Are crime statistics helping us understand what’s really happening — or are they pushing us further apart? In this follow-up episode, we take the conversation to the audience, pulling real thoughts from the comments and asking viewers directly how they interpret crime data. We explore the difference between totals, per-capita rates, and arrests, and question whether numbers are being used to inform the public or fuel division. 👇 Join the conversation: Do crime statistics educ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mic Drop, I break down the bizarre Delaware case where a man allegedly stole a vehicle, had it towed, and then contacted police asking for help retrieving his personal belongings left inside. Is this just another “dumb criminal” story, or does it reflect a deeper disconnect between actions and consequences?

Send us Fan Mail A viral arrest. A painful video. A community torn between what raised us and what may have harmed us. We open the mic on a hard question: where does discipline end and abuse begin? Using the Nicole Staples case as a flashpoint, we walk through what the footage shows, how the law views willful abuse, and why many households still see physical punishment as a badge of love and protection. Then we move past outrage into clarity: what real discipline looks like when the goal is l...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of I sit down with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad — scholar, educator, and author of Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy. From her roots teaching in Gary, Indiana, to shaping national education policy, Dr. Muhammad breaks down what it really means to teach to the soul — centering identity, intellect, criticality, and joy in every lesson. We dive deep into how culturally and historically responsive teaching can transform classrooms, communities, and futures. Forget the ...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss signs that America may be approaching a constitutional crisis. From military presence in cities to escalating restrictions on speech, these developments suggest a slide toward authoritarianism that should concern citizens across the political spectrum. As one host poignantly asks: "What is the American public going to do when he says he's not leaving office?"

Send us Fan Mail We dive unflinchingly into Kirk's legacy of inflammatory rhetoric toward Black Americans—from his claims that Black people were "better off in the 1940s" despite Jim Crow laws to his advocacy for public executions. His final conversation before being shot involved blaming "gang violence" (a well-known racial dog whistle) for America's gun problems. This history makes his death morally complex for many in marginalized communities who recognize violence is wrong while simultane...

Send us Fan Mail Gilbert Arenas, the former NBA star known as "Agent Zero," is making headlines for serious federal charges linked to an extravagant illegal gambling operation at his Encino, California, mansion. The indictment reveals that Arenas allegedly ran high-stakes poker games with armed security, valet service, private chefs, and young women hired to serve drinks and provide massages. This lavish setup has drawn the scrutiny of federal authorities, far surpassing casual poker nights ...