HOT 97 Mornings with Mero
HOT 97 Mornings with Mero
HOT 97 Mornings with Mero is a weekday morning radio show on New York's Hot 97 (6 a.m. to 10 a.m. EST), hosted by The Kid Mero (Joel Martinez) starting January 2026. The show features Mero's signature Bronx energy, comedic commentary, current events with a focus on New York City and hip-hop culture.Social links:
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10.26.26. NYC Early Voting and Ballot Proposals
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses NYC early voting and proposed ballot measures, plus the Knicks’ 0–3 start to the season.
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10.23.26. MTA Suspends Eagle Team After Violent Encounter
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses the MTA suspending its Eagle Team after a violent encounter with a bus rider. Plus, new music from Anderson .Paak and Cordae, French Montana, Max B, Laila! and Young Miami.
50:45Clean
10.22.26. Coco Jones Gracefully Responds to Racist Heckler
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses Coco Jones' graceful response to a racist heckler in NYC, Kid Cudi’s Basquiat film, NYC’s AI chatbot crackdown, and an update on the George Washington Bridge shooting.
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10.21.26. George Washington Bridge Shooting
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses a driver fatally shot on the George Washington Bridge as police investigate the circumstances. Mero also shares why building healthy habits early in life can make a difference as you get older.
51:28Clean
10.20.26 Darrel Rodriguez Killed in 53rd Street Subway Shooting
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses the fatal subway shooting that killed 26-year-old Darrel Rodriguez and the madness in France. + Rod Wave concert tickets and the NBA season opener featuring the New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers.
53:22Clean
10.19.26 Diddy transferred to Pennsylvania Prison After Fight
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses Diddy’s reported prison transfer following an alleged fight.
43:45Clean
10.16.26. Judge Reprimanded After Bringing Gun to Court
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses a judge reprimanded after bringing a gun into court to test police security procedures, DeJohn Love’s upcoming Netflix Untold documentary, and a car crash into a Queens pizza shop.
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10.15.26 — New Jersey Energy Emergency Alert
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses New Jersey’s energy emergency alert amid concerns about power outages and the risk of blackouts, along with Lil Jon’s upcoming memoir, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me. Plus, Alex Wolfe, founder of Only Funds, joins the show to discuss financ…
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10.14.26 Port Authority Bus Terminal Faces Major Changes
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses Port Authority Bus Terminal renovations, a Georgia rollercoaster accident, and Keefe D’s 40-year sentence in the Tupac Shakur murder case. Plus, chances to win Wild ’N Out, Chris Brown, and Usher tickets.
41:16Clean
10.13.26 Mamdani Calls for NYPD Review
On this episode of Mornings With Mero, the crew discusses Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed NYPD "Use of Force" review and police accountability reforms.
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