Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show tackles major headlines as President Donald Trump signs a funding bill to end the longest shutdown in the history of the Department of Homeland Security, restoring operations for agencies like TSA, FEMA, and the Secret Service while leaving immigration enforcement funding unresolved and heading toward separate negotiations. International tensions also take center stage after Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei publicly vows to defend the country’s nuclear and missile programs, issuing sharp rhetoric toward the U.S. amid rising concerns over stability in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. In celebrity news, WNBA star Lexi Brown firmly denies any romantic involvement with Klay Thompson, saying false rumors tied to his breakup with Megan Thee Stallion have escalated into harassment and threats, forcing her to increase personal security as she asks those involved to publicly clear her name. Reality TV drama heats up as reports from the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta reveal rising tension between Porsha Williams and K. Michelle after both allegedly discovered they were involved with R. Kelly at the same time years ago, sparking emotional on‑camera clashes and renewed conversations around accountability, trauma, and public reckoning. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International tensions also take center stage after Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei publicly vows to defend the country’s nuclear and missile programs, issuing sharp rhetoric toward the U.S. amid rising concerns over stability in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reality TV drama heats up as reports from the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta reveal rising tension between Porsha Williams and K. Michelle after both allegedly discovered they were involved with R. Kelly at the same time years ago, sparking emotional on‑camera clashes and renewed conversations around accountability, trauma, and public reckoning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WNBA star Lexi Brown firmly denies any romantic involvement with Klay Thompson, saying false rumors tied to his breakup with Megan Thee Stallion have escalated into harassment and threats, forcing her to increase personal security as she asks those involved to publicly clear her name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show tackles major headlines as President Donald Trump signs a funding bill to end the longest shutdown in the history of the Department of Homeland Security, restoring operations for agencies like TSA, FEMA, and the Secret Service while leaving immigration enforcement funding unresolved and heading toward separate negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast kicks off with faith, humor, and urgency, setting the tone for a wide‑ranging conversation that blends culture, politics, and entertainment. One of the biggest headlines is the announcement of Rick Ross vs. French Montana in the upcoming Verzuz battle, sparking debate about hits, catalogs, and who really has the upper hand. The crew also reacts to Jay‑Z’s advice to seasoned artists, where he stresses the importance of authenticity and warns against chasing youth trends instead of telling real, lived stories—wisdom that resonates far beyond music and into everyday life and career longevity. The show also highlights a major in‑studio moment as R&B legends Xscape join the RSMS crew, reflecting on their decades‑long career, sisterhood, motherhood, and what has sustained their success. On the civic side, the conversation turns serious with a breakdown of early voting in Georgia, emphasizing how recent Supreme Court decisions and redistricting battles make local and state elections more critical than ever. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation turns serious with a breakdown of early voting in Georgia, emphasizing how recent Supreme Court decisions and redistricting battles make local and state elections more critical than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show also highlights a major in‑studio moment as R&B legends Xscape join the RSMS crew, reflecting on their decades‑long career, sisterhood, motherhood, and what has sustained their success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew also reacts to Jay‑Z’s advice to seasoned artists, where he stresses the importance of authenticity and warns against chasing youth trends instead of telling real, lived stories—wisdom that resonates far beyond music and into everyday life and career longevity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest headlines is the announcement of Rick Ross vs. French Montana in the upcoming Verzuz battle, sparking debate about hits, catalogs, and who really has the upper hand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big headlines, bigger conversations—this episode runs through a rapid-fire mix of global politics and celebrity tea, starting with King Charles III making waves with a “historic” speech tied to the U.S. Congress and what it signals about high-level diplomacy and public optics. From there, the show pivots into entertainment and culture, highlighting Mary J. Blige speaking proudly about being independent—framing it as a glow-up in ownership, control, and doing business on her own terms. The crew also tackles the internet’s favorite kind of clip: Ray J publicly sharing his body count, sparking the predictable swirl of reactions, jokes, side-eyes, and debates about oversharing and double standards in celebrity culture. And to top it off, Oprah Winfrey reportedly signing a multi-year deal with Amazon becomes a springboard for talk about power moves in streaming/media, what “big-name partnerships” mean right now, and why Oprah-level branding still shifts the whole room whenever she signs on the dotted line. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oprah Winfrey reportedly signing a multi-year deal with Amazon becomes a springboard for talk about power moves in streaming/media, what “big-name partnerships” mean right now, and why Oprah-level branding still shifts the whole room whenever she signs on the dotted line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary J. Blige speaks proudly with Jennifer Hudson about being independent—framing it as a glow-up in ownership, control, and doing business on her own terms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray J publicly sharing his body count, sparking the predictable swirl of reactions, jokes, side-eyes, and debates about oversharing and double standards in celebrity culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Charles III makes waves with a “historic” speech tied to the U.S. Congress and what it signals about high-level diplomacy and public optics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary J. Blige opens up about her early career, candidly admitting she was “mean” and difficult in the 1990s before later apologizing to those she mistreated, reflecting on growth, maturity, and accountability decades into her legendary career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speculation continues around Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty, after public registry records showed Petty listing a new address in Queens, fueling widespread rumors that the couple may no longer be together — though neither has confirmed a split. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode also celebrates Black excellence in sports, spotlighting Candace Parker’s upcoming induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, with longtime friend Dwyane Wade selected to present her, marking a powerful full‑circle moment between two basketball legends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Details have emerged about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, where authorities say the suspect left behind a manifesto outlining plans to target members of the Trump administration before being stopped by law enforcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A shocking security breach at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner dominated national headlines after an armed suspect attempted to rush a checkpoint at the Washington Hilton, injuring a Secret Service agent and triggering major questions about event security and political violence. Investigators say the suspect, Cole Allen, left behind writings targeting Trump administration officials, sparking renewed debate about public safety, extremist rhetoric, and how high‑profile political events are protected going forward. Elsewhere on the show, Megan Thee Stallion confirmed she is officially single after ending her relationship with NBA star Klay Thompson, citing trust, fidelity, and respect as non‑negotiables, a breakup that played out publicly as she powered through an emotional Broadway performance in Moulin Rouge!. Money Mondays delivered timely advice for college graduates and parents navigating student loans, credit, and financial independence, while TV nostalgia hit hard with news that Method Man is joining Netflix’s A Different World reboot as Coach Coles—bringing a new generation back to Hillman College alongside beloved original cast members Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.