The Mind Pop Zone

Main Topic: On today’s episode, the Mind Pop Zone crew celebrate graduates at every level. In the Zone: Jeziyah Parker

Main Topic: On today’s episode, the Mind Pop Zone crew interview 3 women who are breaking down barriers in their own individual ways. In the Zone: Dennis “Maliq” Barnes

What's Poppin': Ed Sheeran wins his copyright case in which he was accused of stealing Marvin Gaye’s, Let’s Get It On. Are Nelly and Ashanti getting back together after all these years? Hollywood Writers are on strike. What does this mean for our favorite tv shows and movies? Jordan Neely was killed by a 24-year-old Marine on a New York subway train. When he was 14-years-old, his mother was brutally murdered by her boyfriend. Main Topic: Would you date a bus driver? Eboni K. Williams wouldn’t. The Mind Pop Zone crew share their opinions about Eboni’s comments to Iyanla Vanzant as well as her clapback after taking heat for her comments. In the Zone: Ronald Nessman

What's Poppin' Jamie Foxx experiences a medical emergency. US authorities decide not to pursue charges in the death of Shanquella Robinson. Tennessee congressmen Justin Jones and Justin Pearson are reinstated. Family’s attorney says that inmate was eaten alive by bed bugs. Sperm shortage for black men and Hispanic men. Main Topic: The crew share things they would like to see make a comeback as well as things that need to stay gone forever. In the Zone: Jarvis Green

What's Poppin' Controversy after Dr. Jill Biden invites the national champion, LSU, and the losing team, Iowa, to the White House. A psychology teacher is fired after giving students the assignment to write their own obituaries before a school shooting drill. Tennessee House GOP expels 2 Congressmen in retaliation over gun control protest. Main Topic: A discussion about the power of positivity and if it truly works. In the Zone: Drake University Students

What's Poppin' R.I.P to Bobby Caldwell. Ciara is criticized for wearing a see-through dress to an Oscar’s after party. South Korea considering a proposal of a 69 hour work week. Denzel Washington set to star in Gladiator sequel. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew play a game of This or That. In the Zone: Andrea Joe

What's Poppin'? A diversity activist who claimed to be Latino, Arab and South Asian is outed by her mother as being white. Marjorie Taylor Greene believes African Americans should be proud when they see confederate statues. A man claims that the 2.04 billion dollar Power Ball ticket was stolen from him. Judge Mathis was cancelled then days later he announces his return to TV. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone ask the question, “Is monogamy natural or a social construct?” Does monogamy make sense in modern society or is it outdated? Can people truly be happy in long-term monogamous relationships? Should polygamy laws be reversed? ​ In the Zone: Jeff Reitz

What's Poppin'? Joe Biden says objects shot down over North America appear to not be related to China’s spy balloon. Governor Youngkin of Virginia is against shielding period tracking data from search warrants. A woman apologizes after grabbing Busta Rhymes’ butt. Is tipping getting out of control? Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew talk technology and romance. Is technology helping or hurting relationships? Do dating apps make it easier or harder to find connections with potential partners? Does technology increase or decrease trust in relationships? And much more. ​ In the Zone: Sultan Ahmed

What's Poppin' Britney Spears’ inner circle is reportedly concerned about her well-being. Philadelphia high school students are being investigated after making racist social media videos. North Carolina Senate passes a bill that requires teachers to out LGBTQ students to their parents. Netflix has started charging users for sharing their passwords with others outside of their home. Main Topic: There are some strange laws still on the books in our country and in the world. The Mind Pop Zone crew talks about a few of them. In the Zone: Malone Matthews

What's Poppin': Today is full episode of What’s Poppin. The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss the brutal murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers. T.I.’s lawsuit against the toymaker of the LOL Surprise OMG Dolls ends in a mistrial following testimony alleging cultural appropriation. The Earth’s inner core has stopped. Disney’s Splash Mountain is closing, and people are selling the water to super fans of the ride. The crew breaks down the Ed Reed and Bethune Cookman situation. The Glass Cliff is a real thing for underrepresented groups. Employees not happy with their employers engage in rage applying. Is remote work here to stay? The Oscar nominations are in. In the Zone: Jude Nyame Yie Kofie

What's Poppin' Is Kanye West really married? Rest in peace to Lisa Presley. Prince Harry opens up in his new book. What’s the future for movie theaters? Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss Artificial Intelligence. Is it helpful, or is it harmful? In the Zone: Eden Scott McLauchlin

What's Poppin' Newly elected representative George Santos accused of lying about his past. T.J. Holmes files for divorce from wife amid continued romance with Amy Robach. Kim Kardashian has a special dress code for her staff. 3 men in South Africa charged for racist attack at a swimming pool. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew offers advice for 2023. In the Zone: Sha’Kyra Aughtry

What's Poppin' R.I.P to Stephen “Twitch” Boss. Diddy welcomes a new baby girl. Winston-Salem State University faces criticism over a student’s arrest in a classroom. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew is giving out Christmas gifts to a few well-known celebrities. Find out who’s getting what and why. In the Zone: Kyrie Irving

What's Poppin' Brittney Griner is freed and back home in the USA. A new R. Kelly album, I Admit It, drops. In the new Netflix documentary, Meghan Markle shares that she was never treated like a black woman before becoming part of the royal family. Is Deion Sanders a sellout or to be celebrated after accepting the head coaching position at the University of Colorado. Main Topic: What is your relationship with money? Does money really rule the world? Is financial education important? The Mind Pop Zone crew discuss this and much more. In the Zone: Jaylen Smith

What's Poppin': A photo surfaces of Jerry Jones in 1957 with a mob of white students blocking 6 black students from entering the school in Little Rock, Arkansas. A man survives 20 hours in the ocean after falling overboard a cruise ship. Will Smith discusses his new movie and the infamous slap during the Oscars. Married Good Morning America anchors, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, are having an affair. Kanye West loves Hitler and Nazis. Main Topic: Toning down your blackness. Is Code-Switching really a thing?

What's Poppin' R.I.P to Devin Chandler, D’Sean Perry & Lavele Davis Jr. R.I.P to Shanquella Robinson. Donald Trump announces he’s running for president again. Taylor Swift breaks Ticketmaster. Teen tells how she really feels about her dead father during the eulogy. Main Topic: Celebrating black movies. In the Zone: Chris Paul

What's Poppin' Today is a full episode of what’s poppin’. The Mind Pop Zone discuss the midterm election results. Lindsay Graham cries and begs for support for Herschel Walker. White Alabama Councilman arrested for sucker punching black mayor. Season 2 premiere of Abbott Elementary becomes highest-rated comedy telecast in three years. Chris Rock’s comedy special will be Netflix’s first ever livestream. Gisele Bundchen buys a Miami mansion next to Tom Brady. Elon Musk tells Twitter employees to get back to the office or quit. In the Zone: Maxwell Alejandro Frost

What's Poppin' Giselle officially files for divorce from Tom Brady. RIP to Leslie Jordan. Quiet quitting and quiet firing are a thing. Kanye is being Kanye. Katy Perry’s eye malfunctions. A teaser for the new Christmas Story is released. Main Topic: Shewana schools the fellas on menstruation. In the Zone: Salt-N-Pepa

What's Poppin' Entire Youth League Football team is suspended from playoffs after it is revealed that a gifted 13-year is enrolled in high school. Netflix is going to start cracking down on password sharing next year. The family of George Floyd is suing Kanye West for spreading lies about Floyd’s death. A man is suing Texas Pete company after he learns that the hot sauce is made in Winston-Salem, NC and not in Texas. Main Topic: Trav tells the world why he hates Halloween. Do you agree? In the Zone: Iman Abuzeid

What's Poppin' Celebration and controversy over the first all-black dance team at USC. Are Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen headed for a divorce? President Biden to pardon all federal offenses of marijuana possession. Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew have a conversation about the N-word and the B-word debate. Should black people still be using the N-Word? Should women use the B-word? Is it ever ok for non-black people to use the N-word? Can men use the B-word if it’s meant to be positive? Has Hip-Hop muddied the debate about using the N-word and B-word? In the Zone: Aaron Judge and Solange