Tory Lowe opens the show with a mindset reset for 2026, stressing the importance of keeping your cool when talking to people and learning when engagement is worth your energy—and when it’s not. Tory reacts to a disturbing story out of West Virginia involving a woman accused of attempting to recruit people to attack former President Donald Trump. Tory challenges listeners to use their time for something powerful instead of destructive. He then pivots to a separate incident involving Ilhan Omar being sprayed by a random man, raising questions about chaos, accountability, and what Tory believes may be tied to broader fraud issues.

The Pop Culture Report features Nazir Spencer joining Tory to discuss rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo potentially moving on from the Milwaukee Bucks and what that would mean for the city and the league. The hour closes with a heavy conversation sparked by Bill Cosby admitting to using quaaludes to drug women. The discussion expands to Ray J and drug use overall, examining how substances alter judgment, behavior, and long-term consequences.