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This week on Is the Mic Still On?, the crew breaks down a wild mix of absurd headlines and serious discussions. First up: if you died and came back as an animal, what’s the best — and absolute worst — creature to be? Then it’s onto the headlines that sound fake but aren’t:

Jeff Bezos is spending $45–$55 million on his wedding, and locals are pissed. Is it tone-deaf or just rich-people business as usual? ⁠Read more⁠

Florida is literally building a detention center surrounded by alligators. No joke. ⁠Read more⁠

A study claims humans now need 2.7 children per family to avoid extinction. We debate the logic, the math, and the future. ⁠Read more⁠

Plus, political updates, fun facts, and all the side conversations you’ve come to expect from us.

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From Trump sending Marines to California to help ICE, to RFK gutting the CDC, to an A.I. version of Biden popping up in robocalls—it’s been another interesting week. We close out with a thoughtful convo pulled from Reddit about friendship in adulthood.

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00:08:46 – Fun Facts

00:20:54 – This Week in Trump

01:01:17 – RFK & Vaccines

01:07:05 – A.I. Biden

01:11:07 – Friends & Family

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We cover the week’s wildest headlines—nothing is off limits. Here’s what we get into:

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Elon’s out. Diddy’s trial updates. Trump commutes Larry Hoover’s sentence and we wanna know why. We break down this week’s biggest headlines—from trans athletes in sports to Trump’s new tariffs on steel. Plus: fun facts, what we’re watching, and music you shouldn’t sleep on.

Timestamps & Topics:

00:00 – Intro

00:03 – Fun Facts

00:14 – Best Thing We Saw This Week

00:22 – Diddy Trial Update
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The courtroom drama continues. We break down the biggest bombshells and what they mean moving forward.

00:34 – Trump Commutes Larry Hoover’s Sentence
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Did Trump make a calculated play or spark something bigger in the justice system?

00:55 – Trans Athletes and Sports Controversy
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A California high school track meet becomes a national flashpoint. We unpack the culture war.

01:28 – This Week in Trump: Elon Musk Out & Tariff Fallout
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Trump’s economic moves are hitting American pockets. Plus, Elon Musk exits—what’s really behind it?

01:53 – Black Sabbath question
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This week on Is The Mic Still On, we serve up a full-course episode that starts light but doesn’t shy away from the darkness.

We kick things off with Fun Facts at [00:02:20].

At [00:28:22], the crew shares the Best Thing Seen this week.

At [00:39:33], we dig into Mental Health Breaks—what they really mean in a hustle-heavy culture.

At [00:56:22], in Trump This Week, we dissect the former president's international beef with South Africa’s leadership, reigniting conspiracies about white farmers. Read more: Trump slams South African president

By [01:07:27], the U.S. is finally phasing out the penny—what’s the real play here? More info: Treasury to stop making pennies

And finally, at [01:23:44], the team descends into the Darkness of the Week.

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Timestamps & Topics

00:02:15 – Fun Facts

00:21:44 – Diddy Trial

00:37:47 – Tory Lanez Stabbing

00:49:01 – NYU Diploma Controversy

01:00:47 – Trump This Week

01:27:19 – Walmart & Higher Prices

01:36:01 – Louisiana Jailbreak

01:45:45 – Darkness of the Week

01:50:40 – Pass The Mic

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Episode Summary:

00:02:13 – Fun Facts

00:17:45 – Best Thing Seen

What we watched, read, or loved this week.

00:28:38 – First 100 Days

• Mike Waltz fired after Signal leak scandal.

01:19:02 – Gaming Prices Today

01:26:21 – Rochester Racist

01:35:42 – Dame Dash

01:38:21 – Mia Khalifa

01:43:38 – Darkness of the Week

• 100 men vs. a gorilla: The internet is at it again.

02:04:14 – Pass The Mic

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Welcome back to another episode! We dive into trending headlines—from lawsuits and classroom controversies to shocking legal news and celebrity drama. Tune in for facts, hot takes, and honest conversations.

00:02:58 – Fun Facts

00:18:22 – Best Thing Seen

00:25:31 – Missouri Couple Blames Weed After Child Starves

00:33:01 – Wisconsin Judge Arrested in Immigration Case

00:51:17 – Social Studies Experiment Backlash

01:04:48 – Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit

01:33:55 – Pass The Mic

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Timestamps + Topics

00:05:21 – Fun Facts

Kick off the episode with some wild and interesting trivia to get the conversation rolling.

00:26:25 – Best Thing This Week

Everyone shares their personal highlight of the week.

00:31:33 – Drake Amended Lawsuit

Drake updates his lawsuit against UMG, claiming they suppressed his response to Kendrick. 🔗 Read more here

01:08:57 – Karmelo Anthony Situation

A deep dive into the viral Texas press conference and what it means. 🔗 Details here

01:32:21 – Trump This Week

Is the U.S. dollar losing value under Trump's influence? A discussion on global perception, trade, and tariffs. 🔗 Full story

01:49:28 – Superman Anniversary

The Man of Steel turns 87! We ask: Is this the most iconic comic book hero of all time? 🔗 AP News: Superman at 87

02:05:21 – Darkness of the Week

02:11:22 – Reddit Wanna Know

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