Decisions, Decisions Ep. 48 | Misogyny Economy, Book Bans & Jingles

Podcast: Decisions, Decisions
Hosts: Mandii B, WeezyWTF, with Journalism Jason & A. King (aka King)
Date: January 28, 2026
Podcast Network: The Black Effect/ iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This lively episode is packed with humor and honesty as Mandii B, joined by her crew, braves a southern ice storm and dives into hot cultural topics. The panel examines the consumer panic, creator economy, safety for women in rideshare, the rise of the “misogyny economy,” book bans in prisons, viral internet deals, jingle mania, and recent celebrity controversies. The group keeps it real, blending laughter with pointed social critique and personal anecdotes as they break down what it means to navigate modern life, relationships, and identity.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Surviving the Southern Ice Storm

[05:27–15:12]

• The weekend’s severe ice storm shut down most of Atlanta, sparking (somewhat) humorous chaos and survival fails.
• Mandii confesses: “Although we were given at least a week of preparation...all I bought was charcuterie board items. So I had hummus, tzatziki, fruit, and cheeses.” [06:27]
• The gang shares their storm prep failures, from the tribulations of ordering food in a shutdown city to scam artists posing as Uber Eats drivers and making off with meals:
  “Devon has zero deliveries. I said, zero. Zero. He didn’t deliver my food either. ... Niggas is creating Uber Eats accounts to get meals.” – Mandii, [12:56]
• The discussion morphs into Atlanta's unique food scene:
  “It's called Hungry AF. ... When the name of the restaurant is the shit that we serve, that's some real Atlanta shit.” – King, [09:46]

The “Misogyny Economy” & Women’s Safety

[17:13–18:37]

• Mandii expresses skepticism about trusting male Gig workers and introduces “Her Ride”—a women-driven rideshare for female passengers.
• King: “That's how bad there's a misogyny economy. That's how crazy this shit is. There are services and goods ... specifically catered to women because they don’t feel safe around you niggas.” [18:24]
• The conversation expands ironically, with the guys admitting they hang up on male customer service reps:
  “If I hear a dude pick up, oh, I hang up. I hang up until I get a woman.” – A. King, [18:44]

Grocery Store & Economic Conspiracies

[23:12–25:35]

• The hosts riff on prepping for disasters, encountering store shelves stripped bare, and speculate with tongue-in-cheek that the government causes economic panic as an experiment:
  “Ice storm created by the government...Grocery stores cleared out...they said, ‘Let’s see if y’all really can afford them’” – Mandii, [23:17]
• Chicken shortages and generator runs forced listeners to change priorities fast:
  “They said it could be a month...I looked up generators...they were sold out.” – A. King, [24:58]

Creator Economy: IP Deals & AI Doubles

[27:20–34:27]

• Explores big moves in intellectual property rights: Kevin Hart licenses his name to Authentic Brand Group, and TikTok king Khaby Lame partners for a $900M deal including an AI “digital twin.”
• Jason: “...He (Khaby Lame) doesn’t talk. And he’s being paid $900 million to create a digital version of him that talks.” [29:20]
• Panelists explore the tradeoffs of “selling yourself” to a brand, asking whether control or money is the greater prize.
• Mandii reflects on intellectual property and wrestling with her own worth: “I think it’s different. I right now license my things...but I got a number, if that makes sense.” [34:27]
• Notable reference: Master P’s famous “If they’re offering $10 million, what am I really worth?” [34:54]

Risks of Brand Partnerships: The Desi Banks/Mossad Scandal

[36:43–39:45]

• Recaps Desi Banks being (potentially unwittingly) linked to Mossad recruitment ads. Raises the issue of vetting business arrangements and the reputational risks of scaling up when others control your commercial interests.
• Jason quotes Desi’s response: “Stop believing bs...Someone used my LLC without my knowledge. How? I don't know yet...my team is digging into it right now.” [38:54]
• “You see what I'm talking about? ... Now it’s like an international incident almost that has this American comedian, content creator been helping to spread the message of some terroristic regime like, oh, yikes.” – King, [39:19]

TikTok Jingles Go Viral

[39:59–51:13]

• TikToker Romeo Bingham lands a $2 million Dr. Pepper jingle deal—the panel plays examples and riffs on the trend of everyone trying to jingle their way to a bag.
• Mandii challenges the team to make their own cheeky jingles for everyday brands (freestyles and bad puns ensue):
  – “Wipe your nose, wipe your crotch and wipe your toes. Kleenex. Kleenex.” – A. King, [46:29]
  – “American Deli…Want some lemon pepper wet? Gotta put it on a set.” – King, [48:03]
  – “Hoo, hoo, pull over. Hey, hoop, hoop. We at hoot up.” – Mandii, [49:54]
• “People want authenticity, right? You gotta talk to the people the way the people talk.” – King, [48:53]

Book Bans in Arkansas Prisons

[53:54–57:25]

• Arkansas law to restrict books and magazines in prisons (initially due to go into effect February 1, later put on hold)—prompting discussions about censorship, the rationale (contraband or content), and implications for prison education.
• “It does say that most inmates have tablets which will allow them arrange to download books. So I wonder if it's a safety thing too.” – Mandii, [56:11]
• “...The sinister version...they’ll cut off...what goes in and comes out. So it’s going to be like no black authors from this time period...” – Jason, [57:25]

Celebrity Roundup: Controversies & Clashes

Kanye's Apology

[58:01–61:12]

• Kanye’s full-page Wall Street Journal apology for anti-Black and anti-Semitic comments is met with skepticism.
• King: “He gave [Jewish people] a little bit more sauce in their apology than he gave black people for all the shit he did to us...He gave them a hot song. He gave us a hot line.” [61:12]
• Mandii: “Did not care. His apology means nothing to me.” [61:19]
• Concludes Kanye's PR attempts fail to resonate due to lack of sincerity and overdue timing.

Gervonta Davis Stripped of Title

[65:47–68:46]

• The fighter is stripped of his title after domestic violence charges; hosts note the hypocrisy in public forgiveness for celebrities and the difference between independent artists and those attached to larger organizations (like the NFL/NBA).
• Mandii: “I like, love Christopher Maurice Brown, and he could do no wrong in my eye. ... but when I saw this, immediately, I was like, yeah, that’s what consequences [look like].” [66:48]

Cam’ron vs. His Ex: Assets, Liabilities & Gender Debates

[71:55–77:03]

• A viral clip is dissected, with Cam'ron sparring on air with his ex about gender roles, protection, provision, liabilities, and entrepreneurship.
• “A business is a liability until it’s an asset.” – Jason, [74:13]
• The panel notes how these public conversations often relitigate private grievances and showcase mismatched expectations about relationships and financial support.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Gig Economy Scams:
  “Devon has zero deliveries…Niggas is creating Uber Eats accounts to get meals.” – Mandii [12:56]

• On the Misogyny Economy:
  “There are services and goods and businesses specifically catered to women because they don't feel safe around you niggas.” – King [18:24]

• On Creator Power:
  “If they're gonna give me $10 million, then what must I really be worth, right?” – Jason quoting Master P [34:54]

• On Viral Jingles:
  “American deli...Want some lemon pepper wet? Gotta put it on a set.” — King [48:03]

• On Book Bans:
  “...the sinister version...they’ll cut off...what goes in and comes out. So it’s going to be like no black authors from this time period...” – Jason [57:25]

• On Brand Risks:
  “This as much as anything else, might be a response to that more than even an album coming out or some new Yeezy merch coming out. ... Now these niggas are running around talking about Heil Hitler.” – King [64:13]

Key Timestamps

• Ice Storm Chaos & Uber Eats Scam: [05:27–15:12]
• Women’s Safety & Misogyny Economy: [17:13–18:37]
• Grocery Conspiracies: [23:12–25:35]
• Creator Economy Deals & IP: [27:20–34:27]
• Brand Scams & Desi Banks Story: [36:43–39:45]
• TikTok Jingle Challenge: [39:59–51:13]
• Book Bans in Prisons: [53:54–57:25]
• Celebrity Hot Takes (Kanye, Gervonta, Cam'ron): [58:01–77:03]

Tone & Language

The episode is candid, irreverent, relatable, and sometimes provocative, laced with Atlanta slang, inside jokes, and open critique. The hosts emphasize authentic conversation—unpacking social issues and pop culture with vulnerability and humor.

For Listeners

If you want a blend of personal storytelling, social commentary, and unfiltered entertainment with a Black millennial lens, this episode delivers—a candid, “real talk” roundtable for modern adults navigating culture, identity, money, and mess with wit and wisdom.

(Summary reflects content up through [81:15]. Intros, outros, and promotional sections have been omitted for relevance.)