This morning, we’re taking you on a journey—one that reaches back through time, faith, and the fight for freedom.

Living the Experience is a powerful and deeply spiritual reenactment of the Underground Railroad, inviting participants to literally step into the footsteps of Africans seeking freedom right here in Lancaster County. Hosted at the Historic Bethel AME Church, it stands as the longest-running Underground Railroad reenactment in South Central Pennsylvania, known for its immersive storytelling, firsthand abolitionist testimonies, a southern-style meal, and a vibrant community of local vendors.

And on December 6th, the production returns with a special Christmas edition. This year’s performance highlights the stories of freedom seekers during Christmastime and uncovers the meaning behind Negro spirituals and Christmas carols that carried coded messages of hope and survival. December 6th also marks the anniversary of the 13th Amendment’s ratification, the moment slavery was formally abolished in the United States.

This powerful date ties the Christmas story of faith to our nation’s own journey toward liberation. It’s the final performance of the year, and tickets are available until December 2nd. This morning, we’re joined by Ondra Haywood, who’s here to share more about this extraordinary event—Living the Experience: A Spiritual Reenactment of the Underground Railroad.

Today’s ShizzyGetBizzy Top Ten is locked in and louder than your group chat at 2AM. From chart-climbers to underground heat, this week’s lineup shows exactly why Shizzy stays ahead of the curve. Whether you're discovering your next playlist add or arguing with your cousin about who deserved the #1 spot, this list has something for every music-head looking to stay tapped in. Tune in, turn it up, and get Bizzy. 🎧🔥

On today’s Morning Experience, the headlines are heavy, the stakes are high, and the conversations are necessary.

Costco is taking on the Trump administration in court — yes, Costco — demanding a refund from the federal government over controversial tariffs the company says were imposed unlawfully. The ripple effects of these economic decisions are hitting retailers and consumers alike, and we break down what this lawsuit signals for the months ahead.

In Wisconsin, a family is pleading for answers after 28-year-old Tory Medley was found hanging from a tree. The Medley family is demanding transparency, accountability, and clarity in a case that has reopened deep wounds about race, violence, and justice in America. We cover what we know, what remains unanswered, and the community response.

Meanwhile, TSA is getting stricter. Starting in February, travelers without a REAL ID will face a new $45 fee just to get through security. With 94% of passengers already compliant, federal officials say the fee is meant to push the remaining few across the finish line — but critics argue it’s another unnecessary burden on travelers.

Our main story digs into a new survey showing what some researchers are calling a “lost generation” of news consumers. A stunning 84% of teenagers say they view the media negatively. So what does that mean for the future of journalism, information, democracy, and trust? And how can young journalists rebuild what’s been broken?

Then in the 2nd hour, we ease into some breathing room with a “Conversation & Chill” card to warm things up, before jumping into the Shizz Top 10 and another round of TME Scores with Scottay.

On today’s Morning Experience, we’re diving into some of the most urgent and unsettling headlines shaping the national conversation. The United States has halted all asylum decisions following the tragic shooting of two National Guard members at the border — a move raising questions about safety, policy, and the human cost of political tension.

Meanwhile, lawmakers are responding to a series of horrifying incidents involving Black women being turned away while in labor. The newly introduced WELLS Act aims to require hospitals to justify every labor-related discharge, ensure patient safety, and implement racial bias training — a systemic shift long overdue.

Across the country, anxieties surrounding immigration enforcement are causing communities to mobilize. Grassroots rapid-response teams are forming as residents prepare to monitor federal agents and protect vulnerable families from aggressive raids.

Then for Topic Tuesday, we take a sharp turn into one of the most controversial laws in the country: Louisiana’s surgical castration law for convicted child sex offenders.

What does it mean legally, ethically, and socially? We don’t hold back.

And in the second hour, we kick off the holiday season with laughs, chaos, and the return of our favorite segment: Dating Disaster Stories — featuring the introduction of Producer Jared M., who is absolutely not ready for what’s coming.

The Morning Experience — News Rundown

Netflix pulls the plug on the Good Times animated reboot.
After just one season — and a whole lot of side-eye from fans — Netflix has reportedly canceled its animated Good Times sequel. The show never quite found its groove, earning mixed reception and low engagement numbers. Even with a brief appearance in Netflix’s Top 10, the viewership wasn’t enough to move it into Season 2 territory. A modern reimagining of a classic is risky… and this time, it didn’t make it out of the projects.

SNAP benefits are flowing again — but with new strings attached.
Under the GOP package, more SNAP recipients will now be required to work, volunteer, or attend job training at least 80 hours a month. Otherwise, their benefits max out at just three months every three years. Advocates say the new rules hit vulnerable families hardest, while supporters argue they’ll “encourage” self-sufficiency. Either way… folks are about to feel this in the grocery aisle.

Timbaland teams up with Suno and Warner to reshape the future of AI music.

After months of legal battles over AI-generated music, Suno and Warner have struck a major deal — and Timbaland is calling it “culture-shifting.” The partnership aims to give artists more power, more protection, and more ownership as AI continues to disrupt the music industry. In other words, the future of music just got a whole lot more interesting.

Main Story The AI Country Hit That Sounds a Little Too Familiar…

An AI-generated country song called “Walk My Walk” is blowing up — but the track is sparking major controversy for sounding eerily similar to the vocal style of Black country star Blanco Brown.
Brown says fans were hitting his phone nonstop: “Man, somebody typed your name in the AI and made a white version of you.”

This raises huge questions about attribution, ethics, protection for artists, and whether AI is crossing from “inspiration” into full-blown copying. As the industry leans deeper into AI-driven music, how do artists guard the very thing that makes them unique? Monday 2nd Hour First 4 Minutes:
Light recap of this past Thanksgiving — food, family chaos, fridge raids, and who still has leftovers. Segment: Things That Make You Say Hmmm…
A fun, curious, slightly petty look at those stories, moments, and everyday head-scratchers that make you wonder what on Earth folks are doing.

The Morning Experience – News Rundown

Story 1 – Campbell’s Soup Scandal
A former Campbell’s Soup employee is suing the company after being fired for allegedly exposing a senior executive who said the company’s products are “for poor people.” The whistleblower claims he was pushed out for reporting the misconduct — and the lawsuit says there’s a whole lot more simmering in that pot than chicken noodle.

Story 2 – Another Mob of Kids Attacks a Parent
Just days after that Chicago attack went viral, a Maryland mom and her daughters were brutally assaulted by a mob of teens at a school bus stop in Cambridge. Video shows the group dragging, kicking, punching, and taunting them. Parents across the country are asking the same question: What is going on with these kids?

Story 3 – DOGE Is Officially Dead
The Department of Government Efficiency — President Trump’s controversial agency that fired thousands of government workers but didn’t actually make the government more efficient — has officially been shut down. After months of messy back-and-forth between Trump and former DOGE head Elon Musk, the agency is now gone… like a meme stock that finally ran out of hype.

Main Story – The Accidental Invasion of Mexico
Yes… this is real. A group of U.S. defense contractors accidentally landed in Mexico, took over a beach, and put up “restricted area” signs — all near Playa Bagdad, just 12 miles from the border.
Now Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is under heavy scrutiny as people try to understand how you accidentally invade a whole country.

Imagine waking up on the beach in Mexico thinking you’re about to enjoy your vacation… and instead, the U.S. shows up like, “Yeah, so… we think we own this now.”

Wednesday – 2nd Hour Breakdown
First 4 Minutes:
“Which sitcom family would you join for Thanksgiving?”
Think: Fresh Prince? The Winslows? The Huxtables? Martin’s crew? The Evans family from Good Times (only if you want stress and grits)?
Funny, nostalgic, audience-engaging.

Shizz Top 10
A comedy countdown — your style, your energy — for whatever theme you choose that day.

TME Scores w/ Scottay
Scottay breaks down the weekend sports action — scores, highlights, quick hits, and whatever foolishness happened on or off the field.

This week on ShizzyGetBizzy, we’re serving up a plate full of laughs with our Top 10 Personalities Coming to Thanksgiving Dinner. You know the crew — the cousin who brings nothing but leaves with enough leftovers to feed a small village, the auntie who roasts you before the turkey even hits the table, and the uncle who turns grace into a halftime show. We’re breaking down every chaotic, hilarious, and truly iconic character that somehow shows up at every Black Thanksgiving. If you’ve ever side-eyed somebody’s casserole or silently prayed certain family members wouldn’t show up early — this episode is your holiday homecoming. Grab a plate and tap in!

This episode of The Morning Experience takes you on a ride through the wildest headlines and the realest conversations happening right now. We kick things off in Iowa City, where free public buses didn’t just boost ridership—they cleared traffic and cleaned the air.

Then we head to Oklahoma City, where a 7-Eleven clerk who defended herself from a violent attacker is now out of a job, raising major questions about worker safety and corporate responsibility. We also dive into the Coast Guard’s new policy reclassifying extremist imagery as hate symbols, and then shift into Topic Tuesday, asking the viral question: Should adults be allowed to whoop kids’ asses if threatened?

We unpack the Chicago stories of kids attacking adults—and the parents now facing consequences. In the second hour, we revisit the 7-Eleven case to talk about people who take their jobs a little too seriously, before the producer team jumps in for a hilarious round of Dating Disaster Stories. Trust us… you’ve had bad dates, but not like these.

A can’t-miss episode full of news, nuance, and necessary laughter.

Good morning, family — here’s what we’re following today on The Morning Experience:

🎙️ National Tech Trouble:
Sales of Kumma, the $99 AI-enabled teddy bear powered by GPT-4o, have been suspended after the toy was caught engaging in sexually explicit conversations and giving dangerously inappropriate advice. The company pulled it from shelves immediately — but parents are demanding to know how this slipped through testing in the first place.

🎙️ Indiana Hospital Fallout:
A doctor and nurse at an Indiana hospital have been fired after allegedly turning away a Black woman who was in active labor. Moments after being denied help, she gave birth in the car while being rushed to another facility. The video has gone viral — and so has the outrage.

🎙️ ‘Friendsgiving’ Turns Ugly in Virginia:
Nine Black women in Chesapeake say they were humiliated and discriminated against at Cork & Bull Chophouse. Despite having nothing to do with a fight captured in a viral clip, they were the ones escorted out by management. Now, they’re taking legal action and demanding accountability.

MAIN STORY: A Chicago landlord allegedly told ICE to target residents behind on rent — and it led to a full-blown federal raid. New reporting reveals that the controversial September ICE raid on a Chicago apartment building — the one where women, children, and even U.S. citizens were zip-tied and dragged into vans — wasn’t just about “immigration enforcement.”

According to the investigation, the building’s landlord urged ICE to target tenants with unpaid rent, turning a debt dispute into a militarized operation involving helicopters, rappelling agents, and dozens detained for hours. 

This is raising HUGE questions about abuse of federal power, tenant rights, and how easy it is to weaponize immigration enforcement against vulnerable communities — especially Black residents who were caught in the chaos despite having every legal right to be there.