Ebro, Rosenberg, and Laura open by discussing New York City’s ongoing dog poop problem after winter storms, including new city ads urging owners to clean up, police summonses, and proposals to add poop bags to corner trash cans. They debate whether New York is truly the “greatest city,” comparing livability to cities like Rio, LA, and Tokyo, noting Tokyo’s cleanliness and safety but less diversity and potential isolation. Laura previews the rundown, then they pay tribute to Apollo legend Kiki Shepherd, who died at 74 from a massive heart attack in Los Angeles. In headlines, Jay-Z is announced as this year’s Roots Picnic headliner in Philadelphia, sparking talk about expensive VIP packages and festival comfort. They also break down backlash to LaRussell’s lyrics calling figures like Trump, Epstein, and Hitler “heaven sent,” sharing his explanation that God created both great and evil people and arguing the outrage is largely about wording and algorithms.

Key Moments:

(00:00) Show Opens Poo Desk

(01:09) NYC Dog Poop Crackdown

(02:28) Dog Owner Etiquette Stories

(03:34) Bag Dispensers Will Fail

(04:03) Is New York Overrated

(05:38) City Versus City Game

(06:59) Tokyo Diversity Debate

(08:06) Rundown Tease And RIP

(11:09) Jay Z Roots Picnic News

(11:39) VIP Packages Real Talk

(14:45) Hip Hop 50 Praise

(15:19) Festival Setup Ideas

(15:55) Bonnaroo Camping Horror

(16:53) Road Trip vs Flying

(17:16) Hotel or Bust

(18:03) LaRussell Controversy

(20:07) Heaven Sent Explained

(22:40) Algorithm Outrage Machine

(24:00) Provocative Art Defense

(27:41) Wrap Up and Next Topics

(28:10) Jay Z Umlaut Talk

(29:11) Roots Picnic Plans

(29:31) MAGA Gwen Debate

(30:45) Final Chat Goodbye

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Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg open the show celebrating Ebro’s birthday and discussing low-key birthday plans after a family dinner at Budokan, plus Michael Kay’s birthday text and who remembers whose birthdays. They debate adding memorabilia to the studio as Laura brings in a Tribe Called Quest display box, a Mac Miller Pittsburgh bobblehead, and a Duck Down anniversary piece, weighing whether it looks curated or like a dorm room. The conversation shifts to Mac Miller’s legacy and why some see him as having “done the work” in hip-hop compared to recent Jack Harlow criticism, plus a brief mention of Mac’s Lord Finesse instrumental controversy. They cover backlash and an apology related to a Teyana Taylor security incident, then react to Doja Cat sharing a BPD diagnosis and discuss what it means. The episode features N.O.R.E. stopping by to address “Hot 97 sounds like New York again,” leading to a debate about New York authenticity and moving goalposts, before closing with N.O.R.E. gifting Ebro a Pisces scarf and a playful sign-off.

Key Moments:

(00:00) Birthday Show Kickoff

(00:45) Who Knew The Birthday

(02:11) Trolling On Twitter

(02:26) Low Key Birthday Plans

(04:22) Studio Memorabilia Debate

(06:40) Mac Miller And Jack Harlow

(12:19) Tiana Taylor Security Incident

(14:14) BPD Name Confusion

(14:50) Doja Cat Opens Up

(16:07) Cure Versus Treatment

(16:39) Spectrum And Mislabels

(18:55) Why Doja Seeks Validation

(20:57) Nore Visits The Studio

(22:04) Hot 97 Sounds New York

(24:36) Timberlands And Gatekeeping

(26:16) 50 Cent Narrative Debate

(27:52) Scarf Gift And Birthday Fit

(29:08) Outro And Tomorrow Tease

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The team has some things to say about the new album Jack Harlow dropped, plus we celebrate Sinners' big night at the Oscars!

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