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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 nomine...

Tiffany Dena Loftin, executive director of the US Student Association, joins Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne for week two of "What's at Stake" to break down how the administration is targeting higher education. She explains the new federal loan caps and the end of Grad PLUS loans, the "return on investment" push that's squeezing programs like ethnic studies, and a proposed Treasury rule that could s...

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 bu...

Mysonne flies solo this week on TMI, and he's got a lot on his chest. He opens with his visit to Rikers Island alongside La La Anthony's 360 program, then breaks down the emotional weight of Jay-Z's new HBO documentary with Rick Rubin and reading his own "Letter to Hov" to Jay directly. From there he digs into Lil Durk's not-guilty verdict, doesn't hold back on Akademiks' role in the case, and rev...

The Black Effect Presents... TMI! 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 celebrati...

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...

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 al...

This week on TMI, Loren Lorosa sits down with Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne for a deep dive into how she actually landed her seat at The Breakfast Club, and it wasn't luck. She walks through her start as a TMZ tour guide hustling celebrity interviews off a bus, getting "hazed" onto the news desk, and the relentless campaign of cold emails, favors, and follow-ups it took to even get in the room for...

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 ter...

Tamika and Mysonne sit down with hip-hop pioneer and First Amendment fighter Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell, who's running for Congress in Florida's 20th district. Luke breaks down the ballot harvesting scheme he says is targeting Black senior citizens in his own Democratic primary, why it left him agreeing with Donald Trump on voter fraud, and his plan to bring Black Wall Street back to South Flori...

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne open with the airline industry's canceled-flight nightmare and Delta's refusal to lower prices, then dig into how Project 2025 has gutted funding for Black organizing and DEI positions nationwide. They break down the Taylor Farms lettuce contamination scandal, and the company's million-dollar MAGA donation that has people asking questions. Mysonne cl...

This week on TMI, T amika 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" r...

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 wh...

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...

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 c...

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, inclu...

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 i...

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...

This week on TMI, Mysonne celebrates turning 50, Tamika D. Mallory shares a “thought of the day” about “All Roads Lead to the South,” warning that Supreme Court decisions weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act aim to disenfranchise Black communities nationwide, and calls for renewed organizing, voter registration, education, and resistance during “Freedom Summer.” Guest Tyneadrian Fleming, f...

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, inve...

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne reflect on approaching 50, leadership responsibility, and the need for new energy and unity as America shifts. They frame the moment as a “state of emergency,” urging people to sound the alarm about threats to Black communities and democracy, including the Supreme Court gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, voter suppression concern...

This week on TMI, Tamika drops a deeper update on the  EZPass toll trap,  A virtual town hall is coming with legislators and lawyers. Stay tuned. Then she breaks down the RFK Jr. hearing where Congresswoman Summer Lee pressed him on Black maternal health, and he responded by bringing up DEI. Tamika explains why that wasn't a mistake.  Then Tamika and Mysonne sit-down with  Jess...

Season six is officially here, and Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne are not playing around. First up, the EZPass toll trap . Tamika received a bill with $377 in actual tolls and $1,600 in fees. That's not an accident, that's predatory. She breaks down the "End the Toll Trap" legislation moving through New York and New Jersey and announces an upcoming virtual town hall where legislators, attorneys, an...

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne shift into a discussion about why many Black-owned institutions and media outlets struggle to sustain without consistent financial support from the community. They debate whether there is a mental block around supporting Black businesses, the impact of marketing and “white man’s ice is colder,” and how internal criticism, propaganda...

This week onTMI,Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne keep dive into personal growth, staying grounded through life’s highs and lows, and what it means to keep pushing forward in the middle of real-world pressure. From spiritual resets and everyday struggles to culture, community, and unapologetic truth-telling, this conversation blends humor, honesty, and perspective in a way that feels like sittin...