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 a guest-hosting shot. Loren also opens up about a brutally honest conversation with an LA agent about colorism that led her to build the Brown Girl Grinding brand, and the online backlash she faced before Angie Martinez stepped in to have her back. It's a real look at what "overnight success" costs.

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.

<p>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.</p>

From Tour Guide to The Breakfast Club: the Brown Girl Grinding Story Guest Loren Lorosa

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Tamika and Mysonne are live on the ground in Florida with Angie Nixon, the Senate candidate they’re backing against Ashley Moody. Nixon lays out what she says is at stake: Medicaid cuts, rent and housing costs, childcare, wages, and Social Security. Her rally speech goes beyond voting to organizing, holding elected officials accountable, and giving your time, talent, and treasure. Tamika takes the mic at the rally, and Mysonne talks with Riviera Beach Mayor Lawson about record turnout in his community. Plus a Michigan check-in on Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate race and same-day registration, a shoutout to Charles Booker in Kentucky, and a push to bring a friend, a cousin, and everybody you know to the polls.

What’s at Stake? EVERY THING Guests: Angie Nixon, Mayor Lawson of Riviera Beach, Former councilmen Reggie Leon

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Week 4 of the “What’s at Stake” midterm series: Project 2025 vs. Black-led organizations. Mary Pat Hector, CEO of Rise, joins Tamika and Mysonne to break down how Project 2025 and drying-up funding are hitting Black-led organizations. In 2024, Rise had more than 2,000 young people on staff, and now it’s a fraction of that. Before she comes on, Tamika asks why Black celebrities and wealthy donors aren’t putting real money into the ground game when Elon Musk has reportedly put $256 million into the midterms. Mysonne weighs in on a Black pastor’s viral clip about Texas, and the two talk through Nicki Minaj, celebrity campaign rollouts on both sides, and why every election is essential. They also open with a quick fasting and cleanse check-in. Early voting is underway, so tune in, share it, and get your people to the polls.

What’s at Stake? Project 2025 vs Black-Led Organizations Guest:Mary-Pat HectorCEO - RISE

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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 nominee for Texas's 30th District, joins them to talk about why he's running, the affordability crisis, and healthcare costs. Also Tamika and Mysonne connect immigration, Black jobs, and grocery prices, and ask why BET has gone quiet this election season. Check your voting status and head to haynesforcongress.com to support the campaign.

<p>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 nominee for Texas's 30th District, joins them to talk about why he's running, the affordability crisis, and healthcare costs. Also Tamika and Mysonne connect immigration, Black jobs, and grocery prices, and ask why BET has gone quiet this election season. Check your voting status and head to haynesforcongress.com to support the campaign.</p>

What’s at Stake? Trump’s Math vs Real Math Guest: Candidate for Congress: Reverend Fredrick D. Haynes lll- Democrat nominee for TexasTrump’s Math vs Real Math

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