5.21.26 NAACP “Out of Bounds” Campaign, NYPD Splits the Bronx & Drake/Kevin Durant Talk

5.29.26 Penn Station Chaos, Iran Ceasefire Talks, Anthropic AI Surge & Young M.A on Music Return

HOT 97 Mornings with Mero breaks down a packed episode covering major global and local headlines. The team discusses U.S. and Iranian negotiations with reports of a tentative ceasefire agreement, along with ongoing concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. Back in New York, Penn Station is thrown into chaos after a train fire disrupts NJ Transit, LIRR, and Amtrak service, causing major commuter delays across the city. In tech news, AI company Anthropic continues its rise as one of the most valuable players in artificial intelligence, reshaping the industry conversation around competition and innovation. The crew also taps into culture and music with FRYDAY energy, as Young M.A opens up about her creative process, writer’s block, and realizing she can return to music anytime she’s ready. From global politics to NYC transit chaos, AI breakthroughs, and hip hop culture, this episode brings it all together with unfiltered takes, humor, and real talk. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

5.28.26 Biden DOJ Lawsuit Talk, Federal Reserve Stats, Cam & J. Cole Settle & Action Bronson on His Run

Mia Belle dives into major headlines including reports of President Biden and the Justice Department amid legal discussions, updates on public schools returning to normal scheduling, and new Federal Reserve Bank of New York stats showing many New Yorkers struggling to afford groceries. Mero brings the humor and nostalgia, sharing stories about growing up playing manhunt in Bloomingdale’s, while the crew breaks down music and culture news. Cam and J. Cole reportedly settle a lawsuit over the track “Ready 24,” Action Bronson stops by to talk about being in his creative stride and making music at a high level, and K Camp breaks down his process working with Zaytoven. Tap in for news, hip hop, and unfiltered conversations on HOT 97 Mornings with Mero. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

5.27.26 NBA Finals Buzz, Summer Jam Tickets & NDA Talk on Trump Administration

The energy is high as the NBA Finals conversation continues and Kaz and Mero break down everything happening on the road to the championship. From New York basketball pride to behind-the-scenes stories like their trip to Ohio, the crew brings their signature humor and takes on the culture. Plus, HOT 97 is giving listeners a chance to win Summer Jam tickets, and Mia Belle joins the discussion to talk about recent headlines involving NDA proposals and reporting around the Trump administration. Tap in for sports, entertainment, and unfiltered culture talk on HOT 97 Mornings with Mero. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

5.26.26 Knicks Talk, Drake Makes History & Hip Hop Jeopardy

On this episode of HOT 97 Mornings with Mero, Mero breaks down the latest buzz surrounding the New York Knicks, Memorial Day celebrations on 5/26, and the biggest headlines dominating hip hop culture. Plus, Drake makes history with another major milestone, sparking conversations across music and social media. Mero also puts his hip hop knowledge to the test with a hilarious round of Hip Hop Jeopardy, delivering the unfiltered takes, laughs, and cultural commentary fans have come to expect. Tap in for the latest on sports, music, entertainment, and everything happening in the culture. Knicks fans won't want to miss this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

5.22.26 Section 8 Nightmares, Toxic Exes, Bullies & Knicks Smoke

In this episode of Mornings With Mero, it’s Fried on Friday and nobody is safe. Mero and the crew get into Haqueen from Paterson’s Section 8 nightmare after months of displacement, hotel hopping, and being forced into a neighborhood she never signed up for. Sherrelle Bradley and Barbara Friday get put on the grill as the conversation turns into a real callout about housing, accountability, and how families are being left in limbo. The crew also hears from Kathy in Harlem, who gives love to the real fathers doing the work while putting toxic, salty exes on notice. DJ Cocaine checks in to defend his city and plug Four Fathers: No Filter, a podcast featuring four active dads speaking raw truth about child support, co-parenting, fatherhood, and family pressure. Plus, a 9-year-old caller puts her class bully on the grill, the crew steps up with protective energy, and the Knicks-Cavs talk gets spicy as Mero says Cleveland might be headed for a choke. Happy Memorial Day Weekend — grill responsibly. Play along with the crew and test your hip-hop knowledge at trivia.hot97.com. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.