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It's week 3 of TMI's "What's at Stake" series, and this week the focus is the economy, with three weeks to go until the midterms. Tamika and Mysonne start with "Trump math" vs. real math, MAGA cult politics, and Senator Cruz's college sports bill and what it means for Black athletes. Then Rev. Dr. Freddie D. Haynes III, pastor of one of Dallas's largest Black congregations and congressional nominee for Texas's 30th District, joins ...

Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne kick off a new series, What's at Stake, counting down to the November 3rd midterms.They break down Trump banning CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House press briefings (and the wild twist of Fox News joining the boycott), unpack why Shaq posing with FBI director Kash Patel has fans furious, and call out Target and Converse for ad campaigns they say are anything but accidental. Plus: a real talk on d...

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Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne discuss the upcoming election season and GOTV organizing costs, then discuss meeting Florida U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon and why turnout, independents, and general-election participation could change the race. They talk about Roc Nation affiliate Emory Jones receiving a presidential pardon and push back on criticism of celebrating someone who served time and rebu...

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne go in on Laura Loomer's racist attack on Senate candidate Angie Nixon, breaking down why her comments are more dangerous than they seem and how the backlash is only fueling Angie's campaign. They unpack why $55 for two takeout meals has them questioning the economy, debate the internet's beef over "luxury" college dorm setups, and Mysonne sounds off on DJ Akademiks and the bloggers wh...

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne discuss unpack the emotional toll of nonstop national crises, from a vigil for Nolan Wells to developments in Karmelo Anthony’s case, extreme weather, power outages, food recalls, and a disturbing shooting involving a 15-year-old. They call for new, tech-savvy ways to connect with young people and help reduce violence.

Tamika also sounds the alarm on voting rights, mail-in ballo...

Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne welcome Cora Masters Barry, former First Lady of Washington, DC, political strategist, educator, youth advocate, and founder of the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center. They have a  conversation on legacy and leadership. Cora recounts meeting Marion Barry, supporting his political rise, and how his government “set up” led to a comeback and fourth term. Cora details becoming the first ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 b...

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 ...

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&r...

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...

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.

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