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, founder and CEO of Blackbird Smart Innovations, recounts her journey from being a teen mother in the Bronx through hardship to building businesses, then creating Blackbird’s QR/NFC-enabled wearable safety devices designed to share protected medical and emergency information with community members and first responders for people with disabilities, seniors, and vulnerable travelers, and Mysonne responds with criticism of a George Floyd joke made during a Kevin Hart roast and calls to stop laughing at disrespectful trauma.

TMI is the dynamic, new video-taped podcast featuring activists Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne, the General. Their show takes an uninhibited look at the social and civil rights issues, pop-culture and politics. Together, they underscore the importance of social activism, awareness, knowing your rights and having a voice. They want you to know that being in service to one’s community isn’t old school; it’s real, it’s happening and its needed now more than ever. Their aim is to push our culture forward so that together, we can make the world a better place right now…and for generations to come.

TMI is the dynamic, new video-taped podcast featuring activists Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne, the General. Their show takes an uninhibited look at the social and civil rights issues, pop-culture and politics. Together, they underscore the importance of social activism, awareness, knowing your rights and having a voice. They want you to know that being in service to one’s community isn’t old school; it’s real, it’s happening and its needed now more than ever. Their aim is to push our culture forward so that together, we can make the world a better place right now…and for generations to come.

Black Fly, Black Bird, Black Protest Guest: Tyneadrian Fleming

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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, investigating the toll contractor Conduit, and planning a town hall as residents report extreme fees and license or plate impacts. Tamika responds to the argument that you can’t “vote your way out of this,” emphasizing voting must be paired with protest, boycotts, education, and building Black economic power. They critique progressive leaders, including Bernie Sanders, for silence on voting-rights rollbacks, debate strategies for building Black political power, and reject calls for Black voters to support Republicans without credible pro-Black candidates.

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&rsquo;s campaign against New York State&rsquo;s &ldquo;predatory&rdquo; toll fees after small tolls ballooned into massive penalties. They describe organizing with state legislators, investigating the toll contractor Conduit, and planning a town hall as residents report extreme fees and license or plate impacts. Tamika responds to the argument that you can&rsquo;t &ldquo;vote your way out of this,&rdquo; emphasizing voting must be paired with protest, boycotts, education, and building Black economic power. They critique progressive leaders, including Bernie Sanders, for silence on voting-rights rollbacks, debate strategies for building Black political power, and reject calls for Black voters to support Republicans without credible pro-Black candidates.

Vote for what? Vote for who?

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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 concerns like the SAVE Act, and the broader agenda of Project 2025. Reverend Mark Thompson joins to explain the historical significance of the Voting Rights Act, how disinformation and distraction shape public understanding, and how weakened protections could reduce Black representation and reshape districts. The episode calls for education, local organizing, voting, and sustained mobilization, and closes with Mysonne celebrating Nas and Jadakiss finally receiving long-overdue recognition.

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 &ldquo;state of emergency,&rdquo; 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 concerns like the SAVE Act, and the broader agenda of Project 2025. Reverend Mark Thompson joins to explain the historical significance of the Voting Rights Act, how disinformation and distraction shape public understanding, and how weakened protections could reduce Black representation and reshape districts. The episode calls for education, local organizing, voting, and sustained mobilization, and closes with Mysonne celebrating Nas and Jadakiss finally receiving long-overdue recognition.

State of Emergency… AGAIN.
Guest: Rev. Mark Thompson

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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 Hilarious, comedian, new mom, and Breakfast Club co-host. Jess gets candid about the grind of 3:30 AM call times, finding her voice at the table, and the moment she went public about the show's communication breakdown.

This week on TMI, Tamika drops a deeper update on the&nbsp;EZPass toll trap, &nbsp;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.&nbsp;
Then Tamika and Mysonne sit-down with&nbsp;Jess Hilarious,&nbsp;comedian, new mom, and Breakfast Club co-host. Jess gets candid about the grind of 3:30 AM call times, finding her voice at the table, and the moment she went public about the show's communication breakdown.

Still Funny, Still Fearless: Jess Hilarious Unfiltered Guest: Jess Hilarious 

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Black Fly, Black Bird, Black Protest Guest: Tyneadrian Fleming

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