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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On a Freedom/Family/FOTS Friday episode, the crew works through listener emails and voice notes. Laura responds to an email from an adopted Guatemalan listener who thought Laura said she wasn’t teaching her daughter Spanish; Laura clarifies she does speak Spanish with her daughter and has provided Spanish-only classes and a Spanish-speaking nanny. A voice note asks where J. Cole ranks among the greatest storytelling rappers; the group says he’s likely the best storyteller among current top artists, while noting all-time comparisons (Nas, Eminem, Slick Rick, Jay-Z, André 3000, Ice Cube) are tougher. Another email prompts advice on setting boundaries with an overly affectionate 4-year-old niece around a baby. In “Family Matters,” they share kid and parenting updates, discuss a shared hand-me-down coat, debate whether Jazz is dodging Ebro’s massages, and swap safety stories about flossing, choking tools, car doors opening, and a baby throwing up after cake.

Key Moments:

(00:00) Friday Vibes Kickoff

(00:23) Catching Up On Emails

(01:41) Laura On Teaching Spanish

(04:36) Listener Love And Show Growth

(06:01) Voice Note J Cole Storytelling

(09:48) Parenting Boundaries With Kids

(13:05) Family Matters Theme Song

(13:41) Purse Video And Fashion Talk

(14:36) Hand Me Down Designer Coat

(17:08) Maya Update Teeth And Running

(17:40) Baby Bean Chaos

(18:10) Massage Trap Debate

(21:12) Piano Man Schedule

(22:27) Flossing Fail Story

(23:57) Choking Scare Talk

(24:32) LifeVac Safety Kit

(27:10) Car Door Panic

(27:55) Cake Vomit Cleanup

(30:21) Wrap Up Friday Vibes

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ELR shares some of the “plans” that they are putting together for the FOTS. Laura gets you all the information about this year’s Essence Festival and the latest on Kanye West’s album drop. We also give a very special guru about a very high profile couple...

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Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg got a gift from a FOTS and talk about why one member of the team is missing today. They check out Mamdani's first 69 days in office and break down this weekend's Oscars.

Key Moments:

(00:00) Show Kickoff Gift Reveal

(00:43) Listener Letter Shoutout

(02:03) Studio Decor Debate

(02:27) New Producer Baby Update

(04:28) Fertility Talk Detour

(04:57) Ebro Algorithm Segment

(06:45) Dolphins And Bronx River

(07:13) Dominican Name Jokes

(08:01) Laura Headlines Rundown

(08:13) Billionaires And Dre

(09:40) Oscars Predictions Breakdown

(12:15) Sinners Movie Debate

(14:46) Premiere Seat Drama

(16:00) Oscar Buzz Watchlist

(18:12) Marty Supreme Breakdown

(18:58) Chalamet Opera Backlash

(22:26) The View Reacts

(25:30) Is It All A Work

(28:17) Opera Mainstream Debate

(29:11) Show Wrap And Patreon

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Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg open with coffee banter before discussing Trump claiming the Iran conflict will end soon and questioning media credibility, including footage of Trump wearing a Trump-branded hat during a “dignified transfer” that Fox allegedly covered with older video. They cite Jimmy Kimmel’s aggressive Trump jokes and argue many networks feel intimidated. In the rundown, they react to Kanye West announcing his first Los Angeles show since 2021 and debate whether interviewing him would be worthwhile or just amplify his controversies. In the lowdown, they cover Ivana Lisette Ortiz driving from Florida and shooting at Rihanna’s home with an AR-15 while posting obsessive videos, prompting talk about mental health, gun access, and limits on police intervention. The conversation turns to NYC issues: funding gaps, paying people for snow shoveling and homeless counts, speculation about eliminating free parking citywide, and state politics involving Hochul and Mamdani.

Key Moments:

(00:00) Coffee Mug Banter

(00:49) Iran War Talk

(01:44) Trump Hat Controversy

(03:55) Kimmel and Media Fear

(05:25) Rundown Intro

(05:39) Kanye LA Show News

(06:17) Should We Interview Ye

(10:47) Kanye Concert Memories

(12:27) Lowdown Rihanna Stalker

(14:17) Gun Access Questions

(14:39) Limits of Intervention

(15:32) Stricter Gun Rules Debate

(16:52) Threats and Police Limits

(18:12) Nationwide Problems Talk

(18:45) Funding Mental Health and Homelessness

(19:15) NYC Homeless Count and Gig Pay

(21:36) Budget Gaps and Tax Burden

(23:00) Free Parking on the Chopping Block

(25:37) Hochul Politics and Power Outage

(28:08) Lion King Lyrics Controversy

(29:14) Wrap Up and Sign Off

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00:00 Show Intro and RIP

00:33 March 9th Debate

01:18 Rosenberg Weekend Recap

01:47 Pinball League Discovery

02:24 Laura Weekend and Bad Bunny Party

03:34 Kids Party Culture Talk

05:55 Party Prices and Gas Fears

06:59 NYC Anti Islam Protest

08:09 Explosives and Mayor Response

11:33 Who Funds the Chaos

13:10 Rundown Theme and Sports News

13:24 Stefon Diggs and Cardi Angle

14:45 Offset with the Kids

15:09 Six Kids Reality Check

15:54 Superchat Music Sidebar

16:08 Britney DUI Concerns

17:39 Shots Fired at Rihanna

19:01 50 Cent vs TI Tiny

21:38 Southwest Prayer Panic

24:10 Algorithm Plane Fights

27:10 Obama Tribute Closing

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