Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

Kicking off with escalating national tensions, today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show highlights the major shift in federal enforcement as ICE and DHS agents in Minneapolis move to  immediate  body‑camera requirements after public outrage over two fatal shootings in the city. Officials say the mandate will expand nationwide as funding allows, with both bipartisan support and scrutiny s...

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins the RSMS crew, bringing insight shaped by decades of landmark advocacy. Recently named the Top Black Newsmaker of the 21st Century due to his impact on major civil rights cases—from George Floyd to Breonna Taylor—Crump continues expanding his reach through justice‑oriented initiatives and national conversations about constitutio...

Daytime TV gets another shake‑up as Sherri Shepherd’s syndicated talk show is officially canceled after four seasons. Producers emphasize that the decision reflects the changing daytime landscape—not a decline in the show’s performance—and say they are already exploring digital‑platform opportunities for its future.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show highlights the major shift in federal enforcement as ICE and DHS agents in Minneapolis move to immediate body‑camera requirements after public outrage over two fatal shootings in the city. Officials say the mandate will expand nationwide as funding allows, with both bipartisan support and scrutiny shaping the rollout.  See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

The episode opens with a heavy national headline as former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson is sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36‑year‑old woman who called 911 for help before being killed in her own home. The case, which sparked widespread outrage and calls for police reform, concluded with Massey’s family expressing mixed relie...

Longtime reality TV fixture Basketball Wives is officially coming to an end after 12 seasons. Series creator Shaunie Henderson announced the decision as a moment of “growth,” reflecting on how the show became a cultural staple that amplified the voices and lives of women connected to the NBA while teasing her plans for new media projects ahead.  See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Journalist Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents while covering the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. His arrest stems from his on‑scene reporting at a Minnesota church protest that challenged immigration enforcement. Lemon’s attorney calls the charges an attack on press freedom, especially after an earlier attempt to prosecute him was rejected by a judge.  See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Star sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested in Florida after authorities clocked her at 104 mph while allegedly tailgating and weaving through lanes; she was charged under the state’s “super speeder” law and released on a $500 bond. The arrest adds to her recent string of off‑track controversies but also highlights her continued visibility following her celebr...

Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson is sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36‑year‑old woman who called 911 for help before being killed in her own home. The case, which sparked widespread outrage and calls for police reform, concluded with Massey’s family expressing mixed relief and grief as they received the maximum penalty allowed under law.  See...

In this episode, the RSMS crew dives into a headline‑grabbing week in pop culture and politics, beginning with Nicki Minaj’s very public alliance with President Donald Trump. Fresh off her appearance at the Trump Accounts Summit, Minaj declared herself the President’s “No. 1 fan,” solidifying her stance while holding hands with him onstage and praising his “authe...

The RSMS crew covers politics as Rep. Ilhan Omar fires back at President Trump, who baselessly claimed she staged a recent town‑hall attack in which a man sprayed her with apple cider vinegar. Omar pointed directly to Trump’s “hateful rhetoric,” which she says consistently fuels threats against her—a pattern echoed in multiple news investigations following the incident.&nbs...

Kelly Rowland joins the show to discuss her new film Relationship Goals, a rom‑com blending faith, love, and career challenges, where she stars alongside Method Man—a project already generating early buzz for its chemistry and heartfelt themes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary with the Tea turns to Ray J’s alarming health revelations, where he says doctors warned him he may only have months to live due to severe heart failure. According to recent reports, his heart is functioning at just 25%, he’s bedridden on eight medications, and he partially attributes the damage to years of alcohol, drug, and Adderall misuse.  See omny...

Nicki Minaj made her public alliance with President Donald Trump very clear. Fresh off her appearance at the Trump Accounts Summit, Minaj declared herself the President’s “No. 1 fan,” solidifying her stance while holding hands with him onstage and praising his “authentic leadership.”  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of  The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast , the team dives into a series of headline‑making stories shaking up pop culture, sports, and politics. Kanye West resurfaces with a full‑page Wall Street Journal apology addressing years of antisemitic remarks and erratic behavior, attributing his actions to a long‑undiagnosed frontal‑lobe injury and a four‑month manic episo...

President Donald Trump says he will not attend the upcoming Super Bowl, citing travel distance while simultaneously criticizing performers Bad Bunny and Green Day as a “terrible choice” that “sows hatred,” fueling ongoing cultural tensions around the event.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rapper Chingy is finally opening up about how a single photo with media personality Sidney Starr spiraled into a false relationship rumor that derailed his career for years, costing him deals and opportunities despite Starr later admitting she fabricated the claims.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kanye West resurfaces with a full‑page Wall Street Journal apology addressing years of antisemitic remarks and erratic behavior, attributing his actions to a long‑undiagnosed frontal‑lobe injury and a four‑month manic episode in 2025.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fans are buzzing over Venus Williams’ marriage to actor and former model Andrea Preti, questioning her long‑stated “must have a job” rule after reports reveal little recent professional work from him, despite their love story and lavish multi‑city celebrations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A powerful and deadly winter storm took center stage as it swept across large portions of the U.S., leaving multiple states grappling with frigid temperatures, hazardous travel, widespread power outages, and tragic loss of life. Updated reports show at least  13 deaths  linked to the storm, with significant snowfall blanketing regions from the Midwest to the Northeast, including  ov...

The episode closed on a solemn note, reflecting on the life and legacy of gospel icon Richard Smallwood, whose music‑filled funeral drew thousands celebrating his profound impact on worship, composition, and global gospel culture.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Anderson confirmed his relationship with longtime friend Rocsi Diaz, sharing that the two have been close for 20 years and are now happily exploring a romantic chapter together.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy Morgan became the focus of intense online conversation after a viral video captured him confronting a man who asked him for money—someone Morgan claimed bullied him in their youth. The exchange sparked widespread debate over compassion, boundaries, and celebrity responsibility, with Morgan asserting he “doesn’t owe” the individual anything.  See omnystudio.com/li...

A powerful and deadly winter storm took center stage as it swept across large portions of the U.S., leaving multiple states grappling with frigid temperatures, hazardous travel, widespread power outages, and tragic loss of life. Updated reports show at least 13 deaths linked to the storm, with significant snowfall blanketing regions from the Midwest to the Northeast, including&...

On today’s episode, Rickey Smiley and the crew dove into President Trump’s renewed Greenland ambitions, with the administration touting a “framework” for a long‑term deal discussed at the World Economic Forum. Trump emphasized that he would not use military force and framed the agreement as a strategic security partnership involving NATO and Arctic operations, particularly...