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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne celebrate the Knicks sweep, discuss Mysonne nearing his 50th birthday and concerns about public health and government response, then update viewers on Until Freedom’s campaign against New York State’s “predatory” toll fees after small tolls ballooned into massive penalties. They describe organizing with state legislators, investigating the toll contractor Conduit, and planning a town hall as residents report extreme fees and license or plate impacts. Tamika responds to the argument that you can’t “vote your way out of this,” emphasizing voting must be paired with protest, boycotts, education, and building Black economic power. They critique progressive leaders, including Bernie Sanders, for silence on voting-rights rollbacks, debate strategies for building Black political power, and reject calls for Black voters to support Republicans without credible pro-Black candidates.

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