Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast

Election Day has arrived, and the Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew is urging everybody to turn their voice into a vote. Rickey and the team open with the issues on the ballot, from everyday costs like groceries, gas and rent to the Supreme Court’s decision rejecting a request to set aside roughly 20,000 California mail ballots, and they challenge listeners to call their adult children and help older neighbors and church members get to the polls. Divine Nine leaders Cheryl W. Turner of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and Jimmy McMichael of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated highlight efforts to get 100,000 Black men to vote early, note that more than 340,000 Black men had already voted early in Georgia alone, and point voters to resources like the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline and a virtual “Situation Room” on the NPHC YouTube channel. Their message: get off the sidelines, because your voice is your vote.

Political voices Bakari Sellers and Roland Martin keep the energy high. Sellers cautions that voters may dislike both parties and that problems like affordability run deeper than any one politician, while Martin calls on Black churches to activate vans and buses and lays out the races and ballot measures he is watching across the South. Joy Reid, joining the show for the first time, calls this election one of the most consequential of our lives and says the vote is about protecting freedoms, household finances and Black representation. Their urgency matches the national picture, as Black early turnout reportedly surged across the South, with about 160,000 more Black ballots cast through October 29 than at the same point in 2022, amid redistricting fights following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais.

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Joy Reid, joining the show for the first time, calls this election one of the most consequential of our lives and says the vote is about protecting freedoms, household finances and Black representation. Their urgency matches the national picture, as Black early turnout reportedly surged across the South, with about 160,000 more Black ballots cast through October 29 than at the same point in 2022, amid redistricting fights following the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais.

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Political voices Bakari Sellers and Roland Martin keep the energy high. Sellers cautions that voters may dislike both parties and that problems like affordability run deeper than any one politician, while Martin calls on Black churches to activate vans and buses and lays out the races and ballot measures he is watching across the South.

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Divine Nine leaders Cheryl W. Turner of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and Jimmy McMichael of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated highlight efforts to get 100,000 Black men to vote early, note that more than 340,000 Black men had already voted early in Georgia alone, and point voters to resources like the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline and a virtual “Situation Room” on the NPHC YouTube channel. Their message: get off the sidelines, because your voice is your vote.

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Election Day has arrived, and the Rickey Smiley Morning Show crew is urging everybody to turn their voice into a vote. Rickey and the team open with the issues on the ballot, from everyday costs like groceries, gas and rent to the Supreme Court’s decision rejecting a request to set aside roughly 20,000 California mail ballots, and they challenge listeners to call their adult children and help older neighbors and church members get to the polls

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Marriage rules, concert clapbacks, and a surprising food confession—Rickey Smiley and the crew have plenty to unpack. T.I.’s rejection of “happy wife, happy life” on Royal Absurdities sparks a spirited debate over whether “happy spouse, happy house” is the better formula for keeping both partners happy. Gary With the Tea breaks down Mary J. Blige’s response to a booing concertgoer at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas: she asks for the heckler’s removal, apologizes to the audience, and gets back to the music, later welcoming Wyclef Jean for “911.” Kirk Franklin also gets the crew talking after telling Kandi Burruss he has largely avoided fried food, fast food, and soda for about 25 years—and doesn’t think he has ever tried a lemon pepper wing, though he admits to occasional hamburger-and-fries cheat meals.

On a somber note, the show covers the violence near Birmingham’s Legion Field following the Magic City Classic, where one person was killed and eight others were wounded; police suspended remaining tailgating and requested footage to help the investigation. In What’s Trending, callers and the crew revisit “Myths Parents Lied About,” from warnings that swallowed gum stays in your stomach for seven years to claims that frowning makes your face freeze. That gum warning really is a myth: Mayo Clinic explains that swallowed gum passes through the digestive system rather than lingering for years.

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Gary With the Tea breaks down Mary J. Blige’s response to a booing concertgoer at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas: she asks for the heckler’s removal, apologizes to the audience, and gets back to the music, later welcoming Wyclef Jean for “911.”

Kirk Franklin also gets the crew talking after telling Kandi Burruss he has largely avoided fried food, fast food, and soda for about 25 years—and doesn’t think he has ever tried a lemon pepper wing, though he admits to occasional hamburger-and-fries cheat meals.

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In What’s Trending, callers and the crew revisit “Myths Parents Lied About,” from warnings that swallowed gum stays in your stomach for seven years to claims that frowning makes your face freeze. That gum warning really is a myth: Mayo Clinic explains that swallowed gum passes through the digestive system rather than lingering for years.

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On a somber note, the show covers the violence near Birmingham’s Legion Field following the Magic City Classic, where one person was killed and eight others were wounded; police suspended remaining tailgating and requested footage to help the investigation.

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Gary With the Tea breaks down Mary J. Blige’s response to a booing concertgoer at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas: she asks for the heckler’s removal, apologizes to the audience, and gets back to the music, later welcoming Wyclef Jean for “911.”

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T.I.’s rejection of “happy wife, happy life” on Royal Absurdities sparks a spirited debate over whether “happy spouse, happy house” is the better formula for keeping both partners happy.

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Live from the One Voyage Cruise in Nassau, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivers four hours of must-hear radio. A 3-year-old soccer prodigy gets sent to Spain by Roc Nation, Iyanla Vanzant says the Black community owes R. Kelly an apology, and Roger Goodell confirms Jay-Z is headlining the Super Bowl. Gary With Da Tea defends Ayesha Curry against movie backlash and goes in on Deion Sanders, 50 Cent, and Lil Durk. The legendary Teddy Riley sits down for an unforgettable interview about New Jack Swing, Bobby Brown, and Michael Jackson. Battle of the Sexes returns, Trump takes another L in court, Obama fires back over a Cheesecake Factory joke, and Kim Kardashian opens up about co-parenting with Kanye. All that plus HBCU highlights, a prank call for the ages, and Da Brat lighting up the stage. You gotta tune in to find out what everybody is talking about.

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Gary With Da Tea is back serving piping hot mess from the One Voyage Cruise. First up, Gary defends Ayesha Curry against backlash for starring in a movie with a white man and calls out the double standard while the crew debates whether fans are being unfair to Steph Curry's wife. Then Gary stirs the pot on Jay-Z's Super Bowl halftime show and why John Legend should've gotten the call first. In part two, things get even messier as Gary breaks down Deion Sanders allegedly offering $50,000 to silence his critics, 50 Cent securing a restraining order against Rick Ross' ex Tia Kemp, and Jay-Z and J. Cole writing letters for Lil Durk. Plus Gary goes off the rails naming everyone from R. Kelly to Bill Cosby and somehow ends up sharing his own jail story. You have to hear it to believe it.

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The godfather of New Jack Swing himself, Teddy Riley, sits down with the Rickey Smiley Morning Show live from the One Voyage Cruise for an interview you don't want to miss. Teddy reveals his favorite song he ever produced, breaks down the real origin of New Jack Swing and whether Keith Sweat can claim the title, and tells a wild story about Bobby Brown walking out of the studio during "My Prerogative." He opens up about his relationship with Michael Jackson, the last conversation they ever had, and how MJ sent him on vacation to the Bahamas. Plus Teddy teases a potential collaboration with Da Brat and announces his upcoming New Jack Swing Symphony Tour. This is a masterclass in music history from a living legend.

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Battle of the Sexes returns with Frenchie from Jackson taking on Dre for Dollar Tree prizes. Alfreda drops news on Trump losing in court over California ballots and Obama clapping back at critics over his Cheesecake Factory joke. Rock D covers Ernie Johnson's retirement, the CTE study, and Jake Paul's fight plans. The Hot Spot closes it out with Nelly and Ashanti's reality show returning for season 2, Ashanti reclaiming her masters, and Kim Kardashian revealing her co-parenting secret with Kanye West from her new biography.

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Gary With Da Tea brings the mess with Deion Sanders downplaying a $50,000 offer to silence critics, 50 Cent securing a restraining order against Rick Ross' ex Tia Kemp, and Jay-Z and J. Cole writing letters for Lil Durk. Then the legendary Teddy Riley joins the show live from the One Voyage Cruise to break down creating the New Jack Swing, his favorite song, working with Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson, and a potential collaboration with Da Brat. You don't want to miss his stories.

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Gary With Da Tea stirs the pot defending Ayesha Curry against backlash for doing a movie with a white man while calling out double standards in Hollywood. The crew debates whether fans are being unfair to Steph Curry's wife and Gary has plenty to say about John Legend, Beyonce, and Jay-Z's Super Bowl plans. Plus, Rickey Smiley delivers a hilarious prank phone call between two grandmothers ready to throw down over a schoolyard fight that will have you in tears.

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Pastor Yavis Ellis kicks things off with a powerful morning prayer on hope before Alfreda hits the front page with jaw-dropping news: Roc Nation sends a 3-year-old soccer phenom to Spain after he was kicked out of a Florida league, Georgia voters beware of fake early voting signs, and a historic Black golf course faces a Trump administration makeover. Rock D delivers sports with Ernie Johnson's retirement from Inside the NBA, a stunning CTE study, and Jake Paul's next fight lineup. Plus, the Hot Spot heats up as Iyanla Vanzant says the Black community owes R. Kelly an apology, and Roger Goodell goes all in on Jay-Z headlining the Super Bowl. HBCU spotlight on Morgan State, and Da Brat lights up the One Voyage Cruise.

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Singer and actress LeToya Luckett joins Rickey live to discuss Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas, her unexpected acting breakthrough in Preacher’s Kid, and the preparation behind Perry’s fast-paced productions. She also shares a touching Set It Off stage-tour memory about discovering her pregnancy and how Da Brat and her castmates helped protect her—bringing sisterhood, laughter, and behind-the-scenes warmth to the episode.

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Former NBA star Lamar Odom launches an OnlyFans account, teasing a more personal, playful side of his life; girlfriend Rachel Bradley has also joined, with a possible collaboration reportedly ahead.

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