Tamika and Mysonne sit down with hip-hop pioneer and First Amendment fighter Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell, who's running for Congress in Florida's 20th district. Luke breaks down the ballot harvesting scheme he says is targeting Black senior citizens in his own Democratic primary, why it left him agreeing with Donald Trump on voter fraud, and his plan to bring Black Wall Street back to South Florida. Before the interview, Tamika and Mysonne dig into Dark Winds, the death of Nolan Wells, and why staying in your lane might be the key to Black progress.

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.

From Uncle Luke to Congressman? Celebrity, Community, and Political Power
Guest Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell

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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.

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

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Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne welcome Cora Masters Barry, former First Lady of Washington, DC, political strategist, educator, youth advocate, and founder of the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center. They have a  conversation on legacy and leadership. Cora recounts meeting Marion Barry, supporting his political rise, and how his government “set up” led to a comeback and fourth term. Cora details becoming the first woman boxing commissioner in the country, the backlash she faced, and how she navigated confirmation. She also explains the vision behind building her tennis and learning center and how Venus and Serena Williams’ rise and support helped shape its launch.

Also, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne discuss concerns about youth gun violence, especially among 13–15-year-olds, calling for stronger youth organizations, parental vigilance, and using live streaming to reach kids while training the next generation with elders’ guidance. They debate Tuskegee University’s ban on bonnets, durags, pajamas, and slippers in class, arguing over respectability, hygiene, and preparing for professional life.

Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne welcome Cora Masters Barry, former First Lady of Washington, DC, political strategist, educator, youth advocate, and founder of the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center. They have a&nbsp; conversation on legacy and leadership. Cora recounts meeting Marion Barry, supporting his political rise, and how his government &ldquo;set up&rdquo; led to a comeback and fourth term. Cora details becoming the first woman boxing commissioner in the country, the backlash she faced, and how she navigated confirmation. She also explains the vision behind building her tennis and learning center and how Venus and Serena Williams&rsquo; rise and support helped shape its launch.
Also, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne discuss concerns about youth gun violence, especially among 13&ndash;15-year-olds, calling for stronger youth organizations, parental vigilance, and using live streaming to reach kids while training the next generation with elders&rsquo; guidance. They debate Tuskegee University&rsquo;s ban on bonnets, durags, pajamas, and slippers in class, arguing over respectability, hygiene, and preparing for professional life.

DEI: Destroy Every (Black) institution. What say the elders.Guest: Cora Masters Barry

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This week on TMI,  Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne open with the airline industry's canceled-flight nightmare and Delta's refusal to lower prices, then dig into how Project 2025 has gutted funding for Black organizing and DEI positions nationwide. They break down the Taylor Farms lettuce contamination scandal, and the company's million-dollar MAGA donation that has people asking questions. Mysonne closes with his original freestyle response to Jay-Z's Target diss, addressing boycotts, loyalty, and calling people in instead of calling them out.

Mysonne responds to Jay-Z's Target freestyle, plus Lettuce Contamination scandal

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From Uncle Luke to Congressman? Celebrity, Community, and Political Power Guest Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell

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