Is The Mic Still On

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This episode dives into some of the wildest and most unexpected headlines of the week. From the Trump administration’s leaked war plans to a teacher peeing in class, we’ve got all the details. We also discuss Jasmine Crockett’s controversial remarks, a new A.I. lawsuit ruling, and Yella Beezy’s capital murder charge. Plus, we reflect on the one-year anniversary of the Will Smith slap. Buckle up—it’s a wild ride! Time Stamps: 0:06:44 - Fun Facts We kick things off with some surprising and quirky facts to set the mood. 0:25:49 - Signalgate The Atlantic posts an internal Signal chat containing war plans—accidentally leaked by the Trump administration. Read more 0:48:20 - Teacher Peeing in Class An Arizona teacher allegedly urinates in a can in front of his 6th-grade class. Read more 1:08:44 - Asking for Homework An Ohio teacher is placed on leave after showing up at a student’s house to demand missing homework. Read more 1:18:57 - Jasmine Crockett Censure Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett faces backlash for a controversial “Hot Wheels” remark. Read more 1:27:28 - Universe Shrinking? Scientists reveal how dark energy is pushing the universe further apart, challenging our understanding of cosmology. Read more 1:32:15 - A.I. Lawsuit A judge rules against ChatGPT for using newspaper articles in its training data, marking a major legal blow to OpenAI. Read more 1:41:20 - BDSM Death An OnlyFans model is charged with murder after an accidental death during an intimate fetish scene. Read more 1:44:50 - Yella Beezy’s Capital Murder Charge Rapper Yella Beezy is facing capital murder charges for allegedly hiring a hitman for $40K to kill fellow rapper Mo3. Read more Bonus Topic: One year ago today, Will Smith shocked the world by slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. We reflect on the moment and its impact. Subscribe & Follow: Stay connected and never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social media for updates. Support the Show: If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us by leaving a review or becoming a subscriber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week on the podcast, we cover a range of thought-provoking topics. We start with some fun facts before diving into Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, sparking a debate on its potential impact. We also discuss the controversial arrest of a Rockdale County student over a diss track. Then, we explore themes of community resilience through Village Rising. The drama at The Breakfast Club takes center stage, followed by a deep dive into Tesla’s recall of 46,000 Cybertrucks. Finally, we break down the latest revelations from the newly released JFK files. Tune in for insightful conversations and engaging discussions! Topics 05:20 - Fun Facts Kick things off with some interesting and light-hearted facts. 28:40 - Trump & the Department of Education Discussion on Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Is this a big deal? Read more 59:02 - Student Diss Track A Rockdale County student was arrested after releasing a diss track about another student. Is this an overreaction or justified? Read more 1:09:36 - Village Rising Reflections on the concept of community resilience and empowerment. 1:29:54 - The Breakfast Club Drama A dive into the latest controversies and drama surrounding The Breakfast Club. 2:01:26 - Tesla Recalls Tesla recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks due to safety concerns. What does this mean for the company? Read more 2:16:31 - JFK Files Released Key takeaways from the newly released JFK files and what we’ve learned (or haven’t). Read more Stay Connected Follow us for more updates and behind-the-scenes content. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, we break down the week kicking things off with the blackout and huge fight between Trump and Zelensky. Plus, we talk about Lil Baby being called out by Atlanta police, a bizarre lottery ticket theft, Kash Patel’s FBI training idea and Gene Hackman’s death. Stick around for all this and more! Time Stamps: 0:59 - Fun Facts We kick off the episode with some interesting and quirky facts to set the tone before diving into the major topics. (0:25:48) - Best Thing Rod Saw This Week Rod shares his favorite moment of the week—something surprising, funny, or inspiring. Plus he asks the crew about the economic blackout. Read more (1:15:29) - Zelensky vs. Trump A discussion on the latest involving Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and what it means for global politics. (1:57:53) - Gene Hackman’s Mystery Death Legendary actor Gene Hackman has passed away under mysterious circumstances. We break down the theories and what’s known so far. Read more (2:02:44) - Kash Patel’s FBI & UFC Training Idea Kash Patel suggests that the FBI should train with UFC fighters. We analyze the logic behind this proposal. Read more (2:06:35) - Atlanta Police Call Out Lil Baby APD has some words for Lil Baby regarding his "cowardly" actions in his music. Is this fair criticism? Read more (2:14:18) - Beezy’s Haircut Incident What happened with Beezy’s haircut? We break down this unexpected moment. Subscribe & Follow: Don’t forget to subscribe and follow for more deep dives into the biggest stories of the week. Let us know your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we break down the latest headlines, including updates on high-profile legal cases, cryptocurrency controversies, and privacy changes from tech giants. Tune in as we dive into each story, providing context and analysis on the most important events of the week. Timestamps & Stories: 12:18 - This Week in Trump Discussion on the Pentagon's decision to lay off over 5,000 workers. Source 20:30 - This Week in DOGE Exploration of the impact of the Pentagon layoffs on financial markets, including cryptocurrency fluctuations. 45:43 - Argentina Meme Coin Analysis of Argentina’s president being investigated for fraud involving meme coins and cryptocurrency. Source 57:17 - Legal Cases Diddy’s attorney steps down amidst ongoing legal battles. Source DA opposes a new trial for the Menendez brothers. Source 1:21:37 - Robberies Former Georgia QB Carson Beck’s luxury cars stolen from his home. Source 1:26:40 - Apple Privacy Apple drops encryption features on devices in the UK due to cybersecurity regulations. Source 1:29:43 - Deportation Suicide Heartbreaking story of an 11-year-old Texas girl who died by suicide amid deportation rumors at school. Source Episode Highlights: Legal drama and celebrity cases making headlines. Global political scandals affecting cryptocurrency markets. Privacy and cybersecurity issues from one of the biggest tech companies. Tragic social issues impacting communities. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform. Stay connected by subscribing for more weekly news breakdowns! Show Credits: Executive Producer: Kennith B. Inge Producer: Spike Lou Editor: Jaylen Youman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Description: This episode breaks down the latest headlines making waves across politics, business, and pop culture. We discuss prosecutors dropping their case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams to Missouri suing Starbucks over DEI policies. Plus, we dive into RFK Jr.'s new role, the charges against Jay-Z being dropped, Mexico threatening to sue Google, and an egg heist. Time Stamps: (1:05) - Fun Facts (13:20) - Prosecutors Drop Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams We discuss the decision to drop the case against Eric Adams and the potential political fallout. Read more (34:38) - RFK Jr. Appointed to Lead HHS Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed to head the Department of Health and Human Services. What does this mean for public health policy? Read more (57:21) - Charges Against Jay-Z Dropped Sean “Jay-Z” Carter is cleared as charges against him are dropped in connection to the Sean “Diddy” Combs case. We break down the latest developments. Read more (1:05:32) - Missouri Sues Starbucks Over DEI Policies The state of Missouri is suing Starbucks, claiming its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives violate state law. Read more (1:20:16) - Mexico Threatens to Sue Google Over Gulf of Mexico Name Change Mexico is taking issue with Google Maps over a name change for the Gulf of Mexico. Could this lead to legal action? Read more (1:25:59) - Somebody Stole 100,000 Eggs A massive egg heist in Pennsylvania has left authorities searching for the culprits. What’s the motive behind this bizarre crime? Read more (1:34:57) - Woman Banned From Every Walmart in America A woman is now prohibited from shopping at any Walmart location in the U.S. after exploiting a self-checkout loophole. Read more Subscribe & Follow: Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us for more updates! Leave a review and let us know what you think about today’s topics. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @isthemicstillon Facebook: facebook.com/isthemicstillon Instagram: @isthemicstillon TikTok: @isthemicstillon Support the Show: https://patreon.com/isthemicstillon Thanks for tuning in! See you in the next episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode: (3:46) Fun Facts (18:25) Kanye West's latest rant (55:52) This Week in Trump Administration (1:09:31) Amazon Lawsuit (2:03:56) Janelle Monae disses Nelly (2:31:56) Parenting and kids screen time (2:37:05) - Bed Bug Deaths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1:05 - Fun Facts 15:43 - Plane Crashes 47:36 - Tarrifs & Diversity 90:05 - Federal Payoffs & Laidoffs 109:53 - Board Meeting Brawl 116:03 - ICE Arrests 141:11 - Lyft Lawsuit 149:00 - Hillman Tok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Get ready for a wild ride! This episode is a rollercoaster of topics, starting with some fun facts (9:25) before diving headfirst into the TikTok ban debate (19:18). We then explore the surprising presence of rappers at Trump's inauguration (54:20), dissect Drake's UMG situation (1:25:03), and uncover the shocking truth behind a Brad Pitt scam (2:10:00). It's a lot, we know. But trust us, it's worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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(33:00) - Fun Facts Topics (42:15) - Welcome to 2025 25:53 - (1:17:05) - 2024 Reflection (1:32:28) - Become a Master Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode: (17:45) United Healthcare CEO killed (53:20) Biden pardon's Hunter (1:06:50) South Korea martial law (1:13:50) Daniel Penny trial (1:30:05) South Carolina Mayor killed (Reddit Recommendation) (1:34:00) Andrew Schulz responds to Kendrick Lamar (2:06:45) Billboard Beyonce pick ticks off Swifties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode: Fun Facts (1:40) Drake's UMG Petition (20:05) Trump's Tariffs (1:05:20) Nuisance Influencers (1:54:30) AMC turns away Wicked fans (2:05:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode: (1:10) Fun Facts (6:05) Trump's Transition Appointments (58:20) Polymarket CEO Raided by FBI (1:02:05) Mother arrested for letting kid walk a mile unattended (1:14:00) Miners abandoned by South African government (1:20:35) Underwater Aliens (1:23:20) Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (1:33:35) Users leaving Twitter (X) for Bluesky Non-Patreon Fun Facts - 1:10 Topics Trump’s Transition - 6:05 [MID-ROLL at 27:36][MID-ROLL at 58:16] Polymarket CEO - 58:20 Mother Arrested - 62:05 Miners in Jeopardy - 74:00 Aliens in Hearing - 79:35 [MID-ROLL at 83:12] Paul v Tyson - 83:20 Leaving Twitter - 99:35 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode: (2:30) - Fun Facts (15:20) - Kamala Loses the Election (58:10) - Black women hurt (1:14:15) - Latino break for Trump (1:46:10) - Elon's role in Trump's win Non-Patreon Fun Facts - 2:30 Topics [MID-ROLL at 15:16] Trump Won - 15:20 [MID-ROLL at 58:04] Black Women - 58:10 Disowning Folks - 74:15 [MID-ROLL at 106:02] Elon - 106:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices