For Dr. Queen Noir's 35th birthday, DJ D. Fantastic paid tribute to her through her favorite music. Additionally, this show is the first episode of 2026's Black History Month so D. Fantastic highlighted exhibitions at the Museum of the African Diaspora and upcoming events celebrating Black History Month and Lunar New Year. She also unpacks recent headlines: Ilhan Omar’s attack to Nicki Minaj’s MAGA-era antics, Tyler, the Creator’s political callouts, and the losses of icons Catherine O’Hara and Michael “5000” Watts. She also shares the story of how the two co-hosts met, revisits early game nights, late nights at Impact Hub, and the now-closed bar that cemented their friendship. The episode also provides a deep dive on data about Black women’s friendships, exploring discrimination, workplace realities, and the transformative power of sisterhood.