5. 18.26 | Haitian Flag Day, Listener Calls, Trivia & Unfiltered Mero Commentary

6.3.2026 | Knicks Watch Party in Harlem @ Snipes A$AP Rocky Covers Vibe, Rihanna Security Scare, Mamdani “Knicks Executive Order” & Friend or Foe Game 4 Energy

Mornings With Mero is outside in full NYC playoff energy—Harlem lit for the Knicks Game 4 watch party at SNIPS, with the city locked in. VIBE taps A$AP Rocky for a new cover, Rihanna’s name hits headlines after a serious security scare, and the culture is moving fast as always. “Friend or Foe,” and Mamdani jumps in with a viral Knicks “executive order” moment that has the timeline talking. NYC, hoops, hip-hop, and chaos—tap in. Check out Trivia.HOT97.COM [https://trivia.hot97.com/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

6.2.2026 Trump Admin Fallout, Jan 6 Compensation Claims, Sewer “Treasure Hunters” Caught, OBJ Returns to Giants, Boosie Legal Drama & Google’s 32M Mosquito Plan

The Morning Show is in full NYC mode—fast, loud, and everywhere at once. Today the crew dives into a wave of breaking headlines: political fallout tied to January 6 discussions, a wild story of alleged “treasure hunters” caught on video crawling out of sewer systems, and OBJ making noise again with a reported return to the New York Giants. Mia Belle breaks down Boosie’s legal situation and the internet debate around it, while the culture side lights up over Jay-Z’s viral locs conversation and Beyoncé’s “Sacred” influence. Plus, Google’s mosquito plan in Florida and California has people calling it science—or insanity. From NYC streets to global chaos, sports, hip-hop, and headlines—you already know the vibe. Tap in. Check our Hip Hop Jeopardy game trivia.HOT97.com [https://trivia.hot97.com/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

6.10.2026 Trump Blocked by Judge, Knicks–Spurs Finals Buzz, Latto’s Postpartum Reveal & Jay-Z’s Explosive Freestyle

A federal judge hits President Trump with a major legal roadblock, the Knicks and Spurs are locked in and about to tip off Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and the countdown to the FIFA World Cup is officially on with just 10 days to go. Kaz sets the stage for Game 1 in San Antonio, breaking down what fans should expect in this high-stakes Finals matchup. Mia Belle dives into Latto’s candid comments on postpartum depression and shares a throwback roots photo that sparks conversation across the crew. Meanwhile, a disturbing hantavirus exposure story raises concerns as passengers may face a six-week quarantine. In music and culture, Jay-Z sends the internet into a frenzy with a viral freestyle everyone’s decoding bar by bar, while actress Zazie Beetz stops by for a standout moment. From breaking news and NBA Finals pre-game energy to hip-hop, celebrity talk, and global headlines—this episode is locked, loaded, and trending. Tap in.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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.