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Today's show opens on a somber note with the rough weekend that recently occurred with local rapper Antwan (Tweezy) Hogans being fatally shot on Water Street along with another man and 3 more who were injured, along with the shocking kidnapping and eventual safe return of 7-year Jamal White. Ben & Carrie later unpack their weekends with Carrie sharing her time at the Negro League tribute game & Ben's time at Mr. B's for the Beyond the Mic event & Tory Lowe's Walk Against Violence with fans and supporters of Truth Nation. Ben shares his memories of Tweezy & his larger impact on the city over the years.

The duo then gets into "Something Juicy" touching on the biggest stories of the weekend including Cavaliers star guard Donavan Mitchell & R&B singer Coco Jones recently becoming engaged over the weekend along with rumors being confirmed of Megan Thee Stallion & NBA Champion Klay Thompson launching their relationship online, Drake headlining Wireless Festival in London and his controversial moments over the 3 days, along with the U.S government breeding billions of flies to manage a flesh eating maggot around Mexico & South Texas.

Later into the hour Carrie & Ben continue conversation around Jamal White who was abducted and found safe over the weekend, surprised by the slow response & lack of attention to the situation with only one Amber Alert being placed 3 hours after White was taken. Carrie & Ben ask Truth Nation how we can keep more eyes on Milwaukee to avoid scary scenarios in the future.

Hour two begins with a continued conversation around Kai Cenat & the AMP group that is currently facing backlash due to the release of their product line "Tone" popping up in Target stores amid the boycott. Carrie & Ben discuss the generation of current potentially being weaker than those of the past and the focus on self over others in the fight for change, in comparison to eras of the past that were more united in seeing diversity become more of a priority. Truth Nation gets in on the conversation & share their thoughts on the choice AMP made, along with the need to be more united as one going forward.

Carrie & Ben end the show with their "Sip To That Friday" thoughts as Ben thanks loyal listeners, shares his time and excitement for developments following the Superman movie along with making it to the end of the workweek. Carrie discusses a shocking moment she saw while driving yesterday & the need for men and women to have more self control going forward.

This Friday starts off rough for Carrie as she's having a bad hair day & calls on her fellow Black women who can relate to the struggle of having a hairstyle not turn out as intended, along with Ben sharing his experiences with his hair which leads into a story about customer service and communicating your needs.

The duo then gets into "Something Juicy" and unpack the biggest stories of the last 24 hours which included Justin Bieber's album rollout as fans call it the most personal project of his career, the return of the McDonald's snack wrap and the A.I generated response from Popeyes sparking controversy online, along with Derrick Dixon speaking out for the first time since his complaint of unwarranted sexual advances from Actor & Director Tyler Perry.

Further into the hour Carrie & Ben discuss popular streamer Kai Cenat and his group AMP facing backlash for their "Tone" product reaching Target shelves amid the boycott due to DEI rollbacks. With Duke Dennis of the group speaking out and calling out the hypocrisy with others still showing up to the stores in droves, Carrie & Ben ask Truth Nation are we not as united as we should be in the boycott or is it not as big of a deal as we originally made it?

Ben takes us down his "Rabbit Hole" sparked by his plans to see the new Superman movie tonight, & how he admires the heroic and powerful acts of these people tasked with saving the world. Ben plays a clip speaking to people about their awareness of their doubts, fears, & addictions or habits that prevent them from becoming the best version of themselves going forward.

For "Something Juicy" Carrie & Ben speak on the potential Milwaukee County Transit System strike as contract negotiations stall and MCTS faces a $10.4 million budget deficit, Google transforming its web search experience with AI, with the same AI focus coming to YouTube & its monetization policy, targeting channels with repetitive, mass-produced, or low-effort videos, along with popular reality star of Love Island Cierra Ortega who has spoken out amid backlash of her use of slurs 10 years ago on X.

Hour two opens up with a continued conversation around TIME100's Top Creators along with Kai Cenat leading the charge and just how simple it is to craft an idea to begin their own journey as a creator, along with the streaming and content creation route being a viable career in the long run. Carrie & Ben unpack how these creators don't get their flowers enough & how people need to understand not just everyone can be a Kai Cenat or anyone else on these lists. Carrie & Ben share the people throughout their lives whether famous or not who have inspired them on their journey & in their day to day lives, as well as having listeners share those who keep them motivated in the hard times.

Ben then takes us down his "Rabbit Hole" sparked by his plans to see the new Superman movie tonight, & how he admires the heroic and powerful acts of these people tasked with saving the world. Ben plays a clip speaking to people about their awareness of their doubts, fears, & addictions or habits that prevent them from becoming the best version of themselves going forward. Carrie lists the Venn diagram method featuring passions, talents, and world needs that reaffirmed what her purpose is in life along with Ben's venn diagram of his own.

Hour one of Jammin With Juice opens up with Carrie's tough morning washing her hair & her plans to potentially participate in the Storm De Bastille run coming up soon & Bens plans to potentially join a run soon as well. They unpack funny habits & moments from their childhoods before jumping into "Something Juicy" a bit earlier today.

For "Something Juicy" Carrie & Ben speak on the potential Milwaukee County Transit System strike as contract negotiations stall and MCTS faces a $10.4 million budget deficit, Google transforming its web search experience with AI, with the same AI focus coming to YouTube & its monetization policy, targeting channels with repetitive, mass-produced, or low-effort videos, along with popular reality star of Love Island Cierra Ortega who has spoken out amid backlash of her use of slurs 10 years ago on X.

Later into the hour Carrie & Ben unpack TIME100's list of creators with Kai Cenat on the cover, sparking a discussion on others mentioned like Speed, Mr. Beast & more. Carrie & Ben discuss what it takes to become influential and change the lives of others, along with the new wave of influencers & creators who have forever shifted the landscape of media and entertainment going forward. The duo asks Truth Nation is this new era sustainable & just what exactly makes someone influential in your eyes?

We step into Ben's "Rabbit Hole" where he asks Truth Nation: Do people need a savior or are they strong enough to save themselves? Ben plays a clip from Fox News in California where a man's Iranian wife was deported, and he shares he is still a supporter of President Trump for the long haul. Ben questions how any man could stand for this & how deep one's belief in others actually is. Carrie & Ben unpack why human beings look up to others and see inspiration from those figures along with how important it is to seek your own experiences and opportunities instead of living through others.

The duo gets into "Something Juicy" discussing the biggest headlines of the morning including Gary Coleman's ex-wife Shannon Price appearing on new AE show Lie Detector: Truth or Deception and her results re-igniting the idea she may have played a part in his death, actors and partners Johnathan Majors & Megan Good working on their fitness empire and the details behind the roll-out, along with Naomi Osaka's comments after Wimbledon loss and concerns for her mental health in the long run.

The conversation around Larsa Pippen continues in hour two as Carrie shares her thoughts on the dynamic of age only being a number to an extent, and how younger women dating older men can get into the realm of grooming. Ben shares a funny story of seeing an older woman with a younger man at Applebee's and how shocked he was because of double standards that persist and would be mentioned if it was the opposite. Listeners chime in on the conversation asking for advice with a woman in her 40's feeling weird for dating down in age, and another listener who speaks on his escapades with people of all ages.

We then step into Ben's "Rabbit Hole" where he asks Truth Nation: Do people need a savior or are they strong enough to save themselves? Ben plays a clip from Fox News in California where a man's Iranian wife was deported, and he shares he is still a supporter of President Trump for the long haul. Ben questions how any man could stand for this & how deep one's belief in others actually is. Carrie & Ben unpack why human beings look up to others and see inspiration from those figures along with how important it is to seek your own experiences and opportunities instead of living through others.