TMI

Jul 15 · 1h 59m

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne kick things off with the wild scenes from Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium run, surprise guests, a stampede at the doors, and the debate over whether the logistics were a total mess. Then social justice strategist Rashad Robinson joins to talk his new book From Presence to Power, breaking down why moral clarity alone doesn't win fights, what "profiteering" really means, and the receipts behind his Facebook and ALEC campaigns. Tamika and Mysonne also press him for his take on the Target boycott and the "selective outrage" argument going around. Mysonne closes with a heavy tribute to a young man killed at a Harlem basketball tournament and a call to reclaim community spaces as safe zones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10 · 1h 2m

Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne sit with the devastating case of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, missing since the 4th of July and now confirmed deceased, plus the Cyrus Carmack-Belton and Carmelo Anthony stories weighing on the culture right now. Attorney Sue Ann Robinson of Ben Crump Law (who worked the Shanquella Robinson case) joins to break down what "retained by the family" really means and why so many of these cases never get answers. Before that, a real conversation about Yung Miami's “Spend Dat," India Arie's comments, and why the hosts think the outrage is aimed at the wrong target.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1 · 51m

Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne address the criticism surrounding celebrities and Target amid the ongoing boycott, explain why the focus should remain on corporate accountability rather than attacking Black artists, and provide an update on the movement. The conversation then shifts to Tamika's growing campaign to end the EZ Pass "Toll Trap," exposing the excessive fees, predatory practices, and the fight for relief for New Yorkers burdened by mounting toll debt. To close the episode, the hosts break down the political conversation around democratic socialism, affordability, and the future of New York City, sharing their perspectives on why economic equity has become one of the biggest issues facing everyday people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24 · 1h 3m

Tamika D. Mallory sets the record straight on Jay-Z's Target deal, breaking down why preexisting relationships are different from crossing a new picket line — and naming Cardi B, John Legend, Ciara, and others in the process. She also addresses why she won't spend her energy calling out every Black celebrity who's shown up in Target, and why the boycott is still very much on. Plus, Mysonne calls out Jay Williams for praising a White House UFC event while staying silent on the disrespect directed at Michelle Obama, and the two react to a one-year-old killed over alleged shoplifted diapers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17 · 1h 27m

This week, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne celebrate the Knicks winning in five and the NYC's excitement while criticizing vandalism and warning that police may use AI to identify offenders. They promote a Juneteenth weekend rally on June 20 at 1:00 PM at the Adam Clayton Powell Harlem State Office Building focused on Southern voting-rights attacks, criminal justice, and Black political power, including attention to Karmelo Anthony’s 35-year sentence and the lack of Black jurors,  They discuss Cyrus Carmack Belton’s killing and argue voting power affects DOJ civil-rights enforcement, and this weeks guest, educator Abdul Muhammad details 25 years in Chicago Public Schools, innovations he brought to schools and incarcerated students, and his March 2023 termination he says stemmed from false allegations by seven white teachers; he describes an ongoing federal case for racial and religious discrimination and urges support via justiceforabdoulmuhammad.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12 · 1h 12m

From aching knees to health screenings we never expected, this week’s TMI gets honest about what it means to age, especially as Black men and women navigate stress, surgery, and social pressure. Dr. Robert Singleton joins Tamika and Mysonne for an honest conversation on a range of topics, from colonoscopies to cholesterol. At the same time, the hosts unpack toxic brand loyalty, shipping scams, and global hypocrisy in real-time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 3 · 1h 14m

What's really going on inside Delaney Hall? Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne sit down with Amy Torres, Executive Director of the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice, to break down the chaos at Newark's most controversial detention center, hunger strikes, elected officials being denied access, Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest, and the community uprising demanding answers. NJAIJ is the state's largest immigration coalition, whose mission is to fight for policies that empower and protect immigrants. Recently Amy and NJAIJ were behind a package of Immigrant Protection bills that include a ban on 287(g) agreements and limitations on when law enforcement can collaborate with federal immigration agents.   Plus, the Kevin Hart roast debate and why some things just aren't a joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27 · 1h 7m

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne AI-generated flyers, graphic designer professionalism, and the growing debate around creativity vs convenience. Is AI ruining the industry or are bad customer experiences pushing people toward ChatGPT and quick fixes? Tamika and Mysonne break down why talent alone isn’t enough anymore and why professionalism, responsiveness, and attitude matter just as much as skill. The episode also gets deeply personal and political as they unpack celebrity culture, anti-Blackness, Kevin Hart’s comments surrounding Tony Hinchcliffe, George Floyd, MAGA culture, and why some celebrities distance themselves from activists while cozying up to controversial white figures. They discuss racism, media narratives, Black accountability, voting rights, and the entertainment industry’s obsession with dysfunction and controversy. From Knicks celebrations to culture wars, AI debates, celebrity accountability, and the state of Black media, this episode is raw, passionate, funny, and unapologetically honest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20 · 1h 22m

This week on TMI, Mysonne celebrates turning 50, Tamika D. Mallory shares a “thought of the day” about “All Roads Lead to the South,” warning that Supreme Court decisions weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act aim to disenfranchise Black communities nationwide, and calls for renewed organizing, voter registration, education, and resistance during “Freedom Summer.” Guest Tyneadrian Fleming, founder and CEO of Blackbird Smart Innovations, recounts her journey from being a teen mother in the Bronx through hardship to building businesses, then creating Blackbird’s QR/NFC-enabled wearable safety devices designed to share protected medical and emergency information with community members and first responders for people with disabilities, seniors, and vulnerable travelers, and Mysonne responds with criticism of a George Floyd joke made during a Kevin Hart roast and calls to stop laughing at disrespectful trauma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.