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The world is watching. On this episode we talk about recent events from Ferguson and the killing of Mike Brown to the killing of the two NYPD officers, Liu and Ramos. But this is a different conversation. We talk with filmmaker Adam Butler and members of the conscious hip hop group, Negros Americanos, Bishop The Eastside Nappyhead and MC Enigma. All three men are Black and are school teachers. Our goal in the conversation is to come away with the beginning of a solution to the distrust between underrepresented people and communities of color as opposed to police and government systems, as well as our honest thoughts about how we, as Black people, view ourselves. #BlackLivesMatter indeed.  

Were you spanked as a kid? Do you believe in spanking your children? This highly debated topic is very personal and can not only impact your children, but can also impact your relationship if your parenting styles differ. The Team is joined by analyst and commentator, Anthony Nolen of What Is It With Anthony Nolen and Mommy extraordinaire, Stacy Carter aka Bailey's Mommy who weigh in with their very strong and sometimes opposing opinions on the topic. Are parents who spank bad parents? Is spanking and its effects culturally based? Tune in and weigh in! 

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister is best known for his acting roles in movies like 'Friday' and the 'Fifth Element,' and even music videos such as Michael Jackson's, "Remember the Time." He's worked with everyone from Quentin Tarantino to Marlon Brando to the late Sir Peter O'Toole. But today he joins Team TMO to talk about his dedication to his faith and how what he grew up feeling that what was a curse ended up being his biggest blessing-well next to his wife, Felicia. And, he tells how he brought out the big guns to win her! That and so much more. We guarantee that this is a side of Tiny you've never seen before.

Would you date a guy who has cats? Can we create some new Man Laws? Never one to hold his tongue, Lincoln Anthony Blades of Relationships & Bullsh*t and This Is Your Conscience, stops by for a firey and engaging conversation about everything from women proposing to men to pop-up weddings (aka 'surprise this is OUR wedding') to street harassment to Kim K.'s latest, um, spread for Paper magazine and whatever else we can think up. Be sure to leave your comments below or by voicemail on our site or Facebook page!

Do you feel intimidated by the "Tech" Community? Would you like to learn more about starting your own business? We've got you covered. Anthony Frasier and James Lopez, founders of The Phat Startup, stop by to talk about the power in our community, the power of five- to six-figure monthly income and why the hip hop generation is positioned to generate real wealth from our ideas. 

One of the most authentic and brave guests we've ever had the honor of interviewing, Ms. Terrie M. Williams. Terrie is not only a clinically trained social worker, but an űber agent to celebrities in every arena of entertainment and the arts. Her flagship clients? None other than Eddie Murphy and Miles Davis. She chats with Team TMO about parties at Eddie's house...which fascinate Ricardo, and more importantly her activism around depression. This is a can't miss episode if we do say so ourselves! Oh, and wait for it...Ricardo does something he's NEVER done on-air with a guest before (here's a hint, can't knock his #hustle). Tune in.

Do you read your horoscope? Whether you read it for fun or to guide your interactions we break down the ins and outs of astrology, sun signs and everything related with our guests, Ipori Lake and Heather Sarah. And a guest caller gets to ask our experts whether her burgeoning new relationship has a chance for romance.

No guests tonight, just Michelle and Ricardo chatting about decisions we've all made in love. The good, the permanent and the bad. Monyetta Shaw, ex-fiance of artist Ne-Yo shared that while engaged she tied her tubes thinking that her family was set. Then she and Ne-Yo broke up. Social media went wild with accusations that he'd forced her to tie her tubes and then left her. Now, should she meet Mr. Right they will not be able to have children. That got us to thinking about tattoos, cross-country moves and other "sacrifices" and decisions that we make for love. Tune in and share your thoughts about what you would do for love!

In this first episode of the second season, the Team talks with social worker and couples counselor, Renee Ambush Rucker of Out Tha Box, LLC. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month and Ms. Rucker shares a fresh perspective on the Ray and Janay Rice elevator incident, as well as her insight on emotional abuse from her over 20 year career in counselling. Also, in the time of '50 Shades of Grey' and what appears to be an awakening of dominant behaviors in the bedroom, are there indicators of domestic violence that we can glean during sex and intimate moments? That and much more, as Team TMO gives that good TMI.

Mother's Day is a lovely time for many and a not so happy time for others. On this episode Michelle and Ricardo speak with LaTasha Rowe, a successful attorney, who had her first son at 15 years old, then attended college and law school while her son remained in his grandparents's care primarily. Then Tori Hodge, a substance abuse and mental health counselor talks about her journey and decision to have her ex-husband raise her sons. Finally, Ginger Miller, a Navy veteran and founder of Women Veterans Interactive talks about the battle moms who have been deployed face while they are gone and upon their return. Finally, Christine St. Vil, founder of http://momsncharge.com/ stops by to talk about how mom can take charge of their lives after motherhood. It's a little longer than an hour but oh so worth it! 

Creator of FantasyDatingGame.com, Suzanne Casamento and Amazon Best-Selling author and founder of Code Red Flag, Dena Reid, Esq. join Michelle and Ricardo to talk about shaking things up in your dating life by doing something differently. Ricardo gets completely intrigued by their advice for approaching a woman who is out with her friends. 

For our last live episode, Team TMO is rejoined by our Founding Social Media Strategist and TMO Team Member, L. Martin Johnson Pratt, social media guru, founder of the internationally recognized brand, ILuvBlackWomen and most recently named as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Blacks on Social Media. Also joining the Team, marketing and social media strategist, Mr. Mike Street, who has provided strategy as members of Gary Vaynerchuk of VaynerMedia, Oprah's OWNTV social media teams. And of course, the sisters are well-represented also, as Blogger and Founder of Black Bloggers Connect and BloggerWeek, Jessica Ann Mitchell shares her thoughts, on leveraging a blog for business and story-telling, as well. A great conversation about the role of social media in our lives--personally and professionally. If you even have an inkling of using social media to advance any portion of your life, tune in to this episode, because like Ricardo says we talk about, "Tweeter." Pray for him! LOL

Anthony Nolen and guest, 'Shango,' join the Team to have a quite lively debate about the various facets of marijuana on our religious, sociopolitical and interpersonal relationships. Does pot make you lazy? Does it impact your exercise and sex life? Anthony and our other guests definitely have strong opinions...which thankfully they share.

Money is the main reason marriages fail within the first five years. Madam Money, Tarra Jackson and relationship strategist, Jay Hurt join Team TMO to talk 'money fornicators' and selfless joint money management. And this show is for singles too! The Team also has a great chat about love and business with Oprah's favorite matchmaker, Paul C. Brunson. 

The Team continues its look at loss, grief and giving back. Kim Jones-Booker talks about the children's safety foundation she founded in her son Alexander's honor after his tragic death at the age of 12. Our own Ricardo shares the pain that's haunted him since his brother, Ricom was murdered at the age of 17. Carolyn Woodson, the founder of Spiritual Adventures and coach, Robert Pruitt of RobertPruitt.com help The Team and guests walk through life in “new normal.” Susan Axelrod shares her mission working with people and foundations to honor the legacy of those lost. Finally, Michelle shares about the loss of a 20 plus year love relationship. Grief and loss are felt by all. This show talks about what's next.

So often we shy away from the tough conversations, the unpleasant messiness of love and loss. The Team takes on a few of the faces of loss and grief. Successful podcaster and entrepreneur, Meron Bareket joins from Israel to discuss his year in pain and bedridden after a horrific car accident as a teenager. Carolyn J. Woodson, founder of Spiritual Adventures discusses loss and joy. Robert Pruitt talks about the journey with his father during his final days. Street Sense newspaper vendor, Eric Thompson Bey discusses drug addiction and homelessness. Filmmaker, Linda Wang of Stone Soup Films shares the organization's mission to help organizations share their good works. It's not an easy conversation but it's important for us to have healthy relationships with ourselves and others.

Team TMO is joined by Yesha Callahan, television writer and parenting contributor to The Root, single mom blogger, Ty Knighten, founder of Sexy Single Mommy and Nina Skye of the popular Facebook community, Living Single. They share openly about the highs and lows of raising kids solo. Ricardo even crashes our single mom's party, with the flu. Speaking of Gladiators, also joining The Team, the filmmakers behind 'Scandal' actor Columbus Short's new film, 'The End Again' stop by to talk about the anatomy of a break up and the film's DC screening.

The Team talks openly with guests, Alorie Clark of The B.E.A.C.O. Blog and filmmaker Adam Butler about not just what power looks like in relationships, but to dissect how we can have better relationships where we don't struggle and vie for power. This is an intimate and important conversation no matter what your relationship status. 

Men say women can't handle the truth. Women say let them decide for themselves. The Team has a, shall we say, 'vigorous' debate about why men lie and whether we should all just accept that people lie for their own self interest. He said/she said guests, Diana Veiga and Abram-Atafa have no shortage of opinions on dating and relationships and lying. 

On this power-packed episode the Team talks with three women who have birthed their business dreams in really unique ways. Cinnamon Bowser, founder and CEO of Nail Taxi talks about starting and expanding her business. Architect and designer, Charita Madison of MAD Design a residential and commercial design and build firm talks about being a woman in the male-dominated construction industry. Patrice Banks empowers women through her blog and workshops as a woman auto mechanic and founder of Girls Auto Clinic. We guarantee that you'll be inspired and encouraged!