On this Friday edition of Mornings with Mero, Mero, Mia Belle, Kaz, Shani Kulture, and DJ Kast One get the Tri-State ready for the weekend with blunt workplace talk, major New York headlines, pop-culture news, and the return of the Friday “Fry Your Opps” Hot Topic.

The crew kicks off with a conversation about quitting jobs, two-week notices, workplace burnout, and knowing when it is time to walk away. Mero and Mia share their own resignation stories—from ghosting a job to Mero’s memorable exit from The Source—and debate whether employees really owe a workplace advance notice.

Mia Belle delivers updates on the United Nations General Assembly in New York, including Benjamin Netanyahu’s address, protests surrounding Israel’s war in Gaza, and the reaction to Zohran Mamdani’s criticism of Israel’s actions. They also discuss a potentially severe nor’easter expected to affect the Tri-State, with concern for high winds, flooding, and coastal communities.

In entertainment news, the team reacts to Tiffany Haddish opening up about cruel online comments, then discusses comedian Druski’s rise and how appearing in Drake’s “Laugh Now Cry Later” video helped turn free opportunities into paid business. The show also breaks down New York City’s plan to use $5 million in congestion-pricing revenue to help small businesses move deliveries to off-peak hours and ease daytime traffic.

Listeners join the Friday Hot Topic to “fry” whoever is getting on their nerves, including a caller who puts Mero on the Summer Jam screen over Hip Hop Jeopardy. Plus, the crew gives away Jo Koy tickets and keeps the jokes coming all morning.

Catch Mornings with Mero on HOT 97, Weekdays from 6am-10am

<p>Catch Mornings with Mero on HOT 97, Weekdays from 6am-10am</p>

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.  

<p><a href="https://hot97.com" data-ved="2ahUKEwi00rqp6cKSAxWJFFkFHQ8FKYoQgK4QegQIARAB" data-hveid="CAEQAQ" data-processed="true">HOT 97 Mornings with Mero</a>&nbsp;is a weekday morning radio show on New York's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rap-up.com/article/the-kid-mero-new-hot-97-morning-show-host" data-processed="true">Hot 97</a> (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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>