Is The Mic Still On

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.

🕒 Timestamps:

• 00:08:46 – Fun Facts

• 00:20:54 – This Week in Trump
  Trump deploys Marines to assist ICE in California, sparking protests and pushback from Newsom. 🔗 AP News

• 01:01:17 – RFK & Vaccines
  RFK Jr. slashes CDC advisory committees, stirring up more vaccine controversy. 🔗 NPR

• 01:07:05 – A.I. Biden
  A political consultant is on trial for deepfake Biden robocalls in New Hampshire. 🔗 AP News

• 01:11:07 – Friends & Family
  We close with a Reddit-inspired discussion on how friendships evolve with age. Do your friends fit into roles now—like "text thread friend," "show up friend," or "disappeared after 35"?

  Listen to Spike's convo on Another Week in the Books: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2c5o6NA09TptWfo2nY93RW?si=4cda318281454d24

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

Timestamps:
00:07 – Fun Facts 00:24 – Best Thing We’ve Seen 00:30 – Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump 01:41 – Trump’s Supreme Court Move & Lawsuit 01:53 – West Virginia Miscarriage Case 01:57 – Woman Found Alive After 60 Years 02:07 – World’s Best Cities of 2025 02:12 – Psychics Predict Apocalyptic End to 2025

🔗 Mentioned Articles:
• Elon vs Trump → https://www.yahoo.com/news/elon-musk-escalates-feud-trump-195932994.html
• Trump’s Education Power Move → https://www.yahoo.com/news/emergency-appeal-trump-asks-supreme-150120281.html
• OpenAI CEO on Job Loss → https://www.yahoo.com/news/openai-ceo-sam-altman-says-161828662.html
• Miscarriage Case in WV → https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/06/health/miscarriage-criminal-charges
• Woman Found After 60 Years → https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5388290/audrey-backeberg-missing-wisconsin-woman-found
• World’s Best Cities 2025 → https://nypost.com/2025/05/29/lifestyle/worlds-best-cities-for-2025-revealed-by-oxford-economists-see-how-new-york-fared/
• 2025 Apocalypse Prediction → https://nypost.com/2025/05/29/lifestyle/world-renowned-psychics-predict-apocalyptic-end-to-2025/

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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
  Source
  The courtroom drama continues. We break down the biggest bombshells and what they mean moving forward.

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

• 00:55 – Trans Athletes and Sports Controversy
  Source
  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
  Sources:
  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
  Cassie takes the stand in the ongoing trial. What could this mean for the case and public opinion? 🔗 Read more

• 00:37:47 – Tory Lanez Stabbing

  Tory Lanez reportedly stabbed in jail—how the internet responded and what we know so far. 🔗 USA Today

• 00:49:01 – NYU Diploma Controversy
  NYU withholds a student’s diploma after a Gaza-related commencement speech sparks debate. 🔗 CNN

  
  

• 01:00:47 – Trump This Week
  Trump's headline moments this week, from warning Walmart about tariffs to Qatar offering him a jet. 🔗 Qatar Jet Story

• 01:27:19 – Walmart & Higher Prices
  Trump weighs in on Walmart and inflation—what’s going on behind the scenes. 🔗 ⁠Walmart Prices

• 01:36:01 – Louisiana Jailbreak

  Ten inmates escape from a New Orleans jail—seven are still on the run. 🔗 Full story

• 01:45:45 – Darkness of the Week
  Our weekly segment spotlighting a disturbing or sobering news story.

• 01:50:40 – Pass The Mic
  We end on a positive note—sharing the mic with voices and shoutouts that deserve it.

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Episode Summary:
This episode dives into a viral gorilla debate, Trump’s 100-day milestone, rising game prices, racial controversy in Rochester, Dame Dash’s legal issues, and Mia Khalifa’s online response to generational blame. We wrap with “Darkness of the Week” and “Pass the Mic.”

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

• Trump hits 100 days in office—how's it going? • Elon Musk exits the White House. 🔗 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/29/nx-s1-5379596/trump-100-days-polling-grade-approval-rating 🔗 https://newrepublic.com/post/194595/elon-musk-left-white-house

• Mike Waltz fired after Signal leak scandal. 🔗 ⁠https://www.yahoo.com/news/fired-idiot-waltz-leaked-one-203402376.html⁠

01:19:02 – Gaming Prices Today
• Xbox raises prices on consoles and games due to tariffs. 🔗 https://apnews.com/article/xbox-raises-prices-tariffs-microsoft-cd746a5aed59f3f5403ab262d6e149f0

01:26:21 – Rochester Racist
• Viral video: Woman shouts racial slurs, then raises big money. 🔗 https://www.fox9.com/news/rochester-racial-slur-video-woman-raises-money

01:35:42 – Dame Dash
• Could Dame Dash be facing jail time? 🔗 https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/damon-dash-prison-time-comply-court-orders-1235066239/

01:38:21 – Mia Khalifa
• “4 women who ruined a generation” tweet goes viral. Mia responds. 🔗 https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/mia-khalifa-fires-back-being-230847535.html

01:43:38 – Darkness of the Week

• 100 men vs. a gorilla: The internet is at it again. 🔗 ⁠https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/02/us/video/gorilla-vs-100-men-debate-digvid

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
Kick things off with some offbeat, surprising facts to lighten the mood.

00:18:22 – Best Thing Seen

00:25:31 – Missouri Couple Blames Weed After Child Starves
A Missouri couple claims marijuana use contributed to neglect that led to their 1-year-old’s starvation. 🔗 Read more via Yahoo News

00:33:01 – Wisconsin Judge Arrested in Immigration Case
A Wisconsin judge faces legal trouble of his own, sparking questions about judicial accountability. 🔗 Full story via AP News

00:51:17 – Social Studies Experiment Backlash
A Georgia teacher faces backlash after a segregation-themed class project featured “colored” and “white” signs.
🔗 Full story via Yahoo News

01:04:48 – Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit
Media personality Shannon Sharpe is in the spotlight after being sued by a 19-year-old OnlyFans model, igniting debate over power dynamics and celebrity behavior.
🔗 Details via AP News

01:33:55 – Pass The Mic
We wrap the show by sharing final thoughts, community shoutouts, and what's coming next.

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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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On this episode, we discuss the ripple effects of Trump’s latest tariff drama, a wrongful deportation case involving El Salvador, and Elon Musk’s legal battle with Sam Altman. We also debate spoilers, revisit The Wire, unpack wild classroom behavior, and reflect on pivotal moments that shape how we see the world. Tap in for fun facts, crazy news, and thought-provoking questions.

0:04:49 - Fun Facts

We open the show with some quirky and entertaining facts to get things started.

0:16:19 - Trump Tariffs & Global Impact

Trump's tariffs shook the global economy—then he abruptly called them off.

0:43:23 - The Wire & Spoilers

How long should you wait before spoiling a show? We use The Wire as the ultimate test case.

0:53:48 - Best Thing This Week

We share the most interesting, hilarious, or jaw-dropping thing we saw this week.

1:11:13 - Salvador Deportation Case

Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador—now a judge demands he be returned. Read more

1:32:27 - Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman

A billionaire battle: Elon Musk is being sued by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Read more

1:48:42 - Inappropriate Teacher Incident

Would you rub your teacher’s feet to stay out of trouble? One student was reportedly asked to. Read more

1:56:12 - Reddit Wanna Know

Can you pinpoint a specific moment that shaped the way you see the world? We dive into this powerful question and share our thoughts.

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This week, we’re diving deep into everything from sports and politics to viral headlines and unexpected news stories. We kick things off with fun facts and move into conversations about blind athletes, Kanye’s latest antics, and the hottest music collaborations.

Later, we cover Ja Morant’s $75K fine, the rise of Anthony Edwards, and how tariffs sent the stock market spiraling. We also touch on several serious moments: a father arrested after leaving his kids at McDonald’s during a job interview, the arrest of a trans student over bathroom use, and Laura Ingraham calling Rep. Jasmine Crockett “street.”

We close with updates on Playboi Carti, Young Thug’s legal case, and the tragic death of Young Scooter due to a swatting incident.

00:03:16 – Fun Facts

00:14:48 – Best Thing This Week Watch here

00:18:17 – Blind People in Sports

00:28:50 – Music Collaborations

00:37:22 – Kanye Outbursts

00:46:37 – Ja Morant fined $75K for gun gesture

01:00:39 – Anthony Edwards spotlight

01:26:18 – Tariffs crash the stock market 🔗 Read more

02:16:27 – Father arrested after leaving kids at McDonald’s for a job interview 🔗 Read more

02:37:07 – Trans student arrested for bathroom use 🔗 Read more

02:43:04 – Laura Ingraham calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett “street” 🔗 Read more

02:48:33 – Playboi Carti & Young Thug probation update 🔗 Read more

03:12:15 – Young Scooter dies in swatting incident 🔗 Read more

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