On this episode of Mornings with Mero, Mero, Mia Belle, Kaz, Shani Kulture, and DJ Kast One bring the Tri-State a full morning of news, music, jokes, and real New York conversation. The crew discusses the release of 9/11-era air-quality records and what the new information could mean for people affected by toxic exposure, then celebrates Stevie Wonder’s upcoming New York performance honoring Songs in the Key of Life.

Mero and the team also unpack the school-bus shortage facing New York families, especially students with disabilities, and debate Cardi B’s dating advice about first-date etiquette. In the “Mind of Mero,” Mero reflects on how constant texting, read receipts, and modern technology have changed people’s access to one another. The episode also features listener call-ins about when accents come out, Hip Hop Jeopardy, a wild recap of DJ Kast One’s driving experience in the Dominican Republic, and a closing conversation on satire, South Park, and the news cycle.

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>