The Mornin' Experience W/ Marquis Lupton

Marquis and Shizz kick things off by reading heartfelt (and hilarious) letters to their younger selves—from bad fashion choices to life lessons they wish they knew in their 20s. Then we get serious: the largest data breach in internet history just dropped, exposing billions of passwords. If your login still includes your birthday and your dog’s name, it’s time for an upgrade. Plus, a Black pastor...

In this powerful episode of The Mornin' Experience, we dig into the harrowing story of Shikeia Randolph, a 29-year-old pregnant Black mother who suffered a miscarriage following a violent arrest by Indiana officers—an incident still shrouded in secrecy as the sheriff’s department withholds the bodycam footage. Next, we head south to Texas, where Governor Greg Abbott signs a controversial bill inte...

We’re turning up the heat on corporate hypocrisy and cultural shifts. In our top story, we examine why major advertisers are pulling their support from Juneteenth celebrations—and whether it's time for the Black community to push back with a boycott. Plus, Shizzy’s Top 10 returns with a hilarious and brutally honest countdown of things that just don’t fly anymore in 2025—from outdated slang to beh...

In this episode we break down breaking headlines and cultural classics. First, we discuss reports that R. Kelly’s life may be in danger behind bars and what that means for high-profile inmates. Then, we cover the shocking story of another Democrat politician being detained by ICE, raising serious questions about immigration enforcement and political targeting. And to lighten the mood, we count dow...

On this Monday episode of Microwave News with Marquis Lupton, we unpack the surprising story of a Detroit woman who was ejected from court for making a sandwich during proceedings—sparking conversations about courtroom decorum and public patience. We also dive deep into the rising unemployment rates across the country, analyzing what the latest job market trends mean for workers and the economy. T...

Newsmaker Interview: Akil Parker is the founder and CEO of All This Math, LLC, a pioneering educational services company dedicated to transforming the relationship between Mathematics and the Black community. With nearly two decades of experience teaching math in Philadelphia schools and as a current professor at Cheyney University, Akil combines expert tutoring, educational consulting, and profes...

It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time for another hilarious ShizzyGetsBusy Top 10 on The Morning Experience with Marquis Lupton! This week, we’re breaking down the Top 10 reasons you know you’re washed—from struggling to stay awake past 9PM to needing two days to recover from one night out. We’re mixing laughs with life lessons in this playful, nostalgic look at growing older and owning it. Whe...

In this episode of The Morning Experience with Marquis Lupton, we dive into the U.S. Supreme Court’s controversial ruling on so-called "reverse discrimination"—and why legal experts say it could make equity and inclusion efforts even harder. We unpack why Philly Pride is turning down a sponsorship from Target, sparking a larger conversation about corporate allyship during Pride Month. A viral vide...

In this episode, we break down the latest headlines shaking the nation. We uncover shocking footage of New Jersey police launching an unprovoked attack on a local man, and analyze the Florida Bar's dismissal of a third ethics complaint against former Attorney General Pam Bondi. We also discuss the Administration’s controversial request to the Supreme Court regarding mass layoffs at the Department...