The Rickey Smiley Morning Show served up a mix of administrative chaos, pop culture debate, relationship wisdom, and power politics in this episode. When nearly half of IRS staff were furloughed due to the government shutdown — effectively rendering its call centers unreachable — hosts warned of long waits and taxpayer frustration. Meanwhile, Stephen A. Smith called out LeBron James’ “Second Decision” Hennessy teaser as “corny,” criticizing the stunt as a tone-deaf marketing move that overshadowed his athletic legacy.  

The conversation pivoted into advice territory when Sherri Shepherd urged listeners not to date someone based on potential, advocating for relationships rooted in present reality instead of future promises. And closing the show with political drama, NY Attorney General Letitia James rejected her recent federal indictment, calling it baseless retaliation from former President Trump — tying in her storied fight against his business empire and her civil fraud victory that was later partly overturned on appeal. 

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show served up a mix of administrative chaos, pop culture debate, relationship wisdom, and power politics in this episode. When nearly half of IRS staff were furloughed due to the government shutdown &mdash; effectively rendering its call centers unreachable &mdash; hosts warned of long waits and taxpayer frustration. Meanwhile, Stephen A. Smith called out LeBron James&rsquo; &ldquo;Second Decision&rdquo; Hennessy teaser as &ldquo;corny,&rdquo; criticizing the stunt as a tone-deaf marketing move that overshadowed his athletic legacy. &nbsp;
The conversation pivoted into advice territory when Sherri Shepherd urged listeners not to date someone based on potential, advocating for relationships rooted in present reality instead of future promises.&nbsp;And closing the show with political drama, NY Attorney General Letitia James rejected her recent federal indictment, calling it baseless retaliation from former President Trump &mdash; tying in her storied fight against his business empire and her civil fraud victory that was later partly overturned on appeal.&nbsp;
Website: <a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show</a> &nbsp;

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Did you miss Rickey and the gang this morning? Well, now you can catch up ANYTIME and EVERYWHERE.
So, if you didn’t govern yourself accordingly, maybe you overslept, and missed the tea – don’t trip! Just hit “Follow” or the little check mark and never miss an episode again. Hear Rickey, Da Brat, Gary with Da Tea, Special K, and Rock-T on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast right here daily.

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Did you miss Rickey and the gang this morning? Well, now you can catch up ANYTIME and EVERYWHERE. So, if you didn’t govern yourself accordingly, maybe you overslept, and missed the tea – don’t trip! Just hit “Follow” or the little check mark and never miss an episode again. Hear Rickey, Da Brat, Gary with Da Tea, Special K, and Rock-T on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast right here at your fingertips.

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Did you miss Rickey and the gang this morning? Well, now you can catch up ANYTIME and EVERYWHERE. So, if you didn’t govern yourself accordingly, maybe you overslept, and missed the tea – don’t trip! Just hit “Follow” or the little check mark and never miss an episode again. Hear Rickey, Da Brat, Gary with Da Tea, Special K, and Rock-T on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast right here at your fingertips.
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FULL SHOW | Government Shutdown Effecting IRS Call Centers; Stephen A. Smith Calls LeBron James’ Hennessy Ad Corny; AG Letitia James Claims Indictment is Revenge from Trump; and MORE  

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From heartbreaking headlines to headline-making debates, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show brings a packed episode of news, celebrity talk, sports and gospel culture. The team reports on the devastating Erie, Pennsylvania, shooting in which a 45-year-old gunman killed eight people—including a pregnant woman and two young children—before dying by suicide; police said seven victims were relatives, one was a family friend, and a motive remains under investigation. Authorities responded after a gunshot-detection alert, while the community later gathered at a memorial outside the home. The conversation then shifts to Soulja Boy teasing a possible 2028 presidential run centered on economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education, and technology and artificial intelligence—although he has not formally declared a campaign or offered a detailed platform. 

Gary With the Tea tackles the backlash surrounding Dak Prescott after a third-party car-service driver yelled “embarrassing” following the Cowboys’ 24–16 loss to the previously winless Buccaneers; Prescott responded in the tunnel and later said people should speak their minds without backing away from the reaction. Reports clarified that the man was not a Cowboys stadium employee, correcting early descriptions of the incident. The show also weighs church criticism of Kirk Franklin’s collaboration with GloRilla, even as “This Time” debuted at No. 1 and made Franklin the first artist to earn 10 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart; the song launched with 1.7 million eligible U.S. streams, a 2.5 million radio audience, and 1,000 sales, while GloRilla defended giving God glory despite criticism of her rap background. 

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From heartbreaking headlines to headline-making debates, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show brings a packed episode of news, celebrity talk, sports and gospel culture. The team reports on the devastating Erie, Pennsylvania, shooting in which a 45-year-old gunman killed eight people&mdash;including a pregnant woman and two young children&mdash;before dying by suicide; police said seven victims were relatives, one was a family friend, and a motive remains under investigation. Authorities responded after a gunshot-detection alert, while the community later gathered at a memorial outside the home. The conversation then shifts to Soulja Boy teasing a possible 2028 presidential run centered on economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education, and technology and artificial intelligence&mdash;although he has not formally declared a campaign or offered a detailed platform.&nbsp;
Gary With the Tea tackles the backlash surrounding Dak Prescott after a third-party car-service driver yelled &ldquo;embarrassing&rdquo; following the Cowboys&rsquo; 24&ndash;16 loss to the previously winless Buccaneers; Prescott responded in the tunnel and later said people should speak their minds without backing away from the reaction. Reports clarified that the man was not a Cowboys stadium employee, correcting early descriptions of the incident. The show also weighs church criticism of Kirk Franklin&rsquo;s collaboration with GloRilla, even as &ldquo;This Time&rdquo; debuted at No. 1 and made Franklin the first artist to earn 10 No. 1 hits on Billboard&rsquo;s Hot Gospel Songs chart; the song launched with 1.7 million eligible U.S. streams, a 2.5 million radio audience, and 1,000 sales, while GloRilla defended giving God glory despite criticism of her rap background.&nbsp;
Website: <a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show</a>&nbsp;

Full Show | 8 Deceased in Erie, Pennsylvania Mass Shooting; Soulja Boy Running for President; Dak Prescott Getting Heat for Telling on Cowboys’ Employee; Church People Upset with Kirk Franklin New Song; and More  

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Gary With the Tea tackles the backlash surrounding Dak Prescott after a third-party car-service driver yelled “embarrassing” following the Cowboys’ 24–16 loss to the previously winless Buccaneers; Prescott responded in the tunnel and later said people should speak their minds without backing away from the reaction. Reports clarified that the man was not a Cowboys stadium employee, correcting early descriptions of the incident. The conversation then shifts to Soulja Boy teasing a possible 2028 presidential run centered on economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education, and technology and artificial intelligence—although he has not formally declared a campaign or offered a detailed platform. 

Gary With the Tea tackles the backlash surrounding Dak Prescott after a third-party car-service driver yelled &ldquo;embarrassing&rdquo; following the Cowboys&rsquo; 24&ndash;16 loss to the previously winless Buccaneers; Prescott responded in the tunnel and later said people should speak their minds without backing away from the reaction. Reports clarified that the man was not a Cowboys stadium employee, correcting early descriptions of the incident. The conversation then shifts to Soulja Boy teasing a possible 2028 presidential run centered on economic opportunity, criminal justice reform, education, and technology and artificial intelligence&mdash;although he has not formally declared a campaign or offered a detailed platform.&nbsp;

Gary With the Tea | Soulja Boy Running for President & Dak Prescott Getting Heat for Telling on Cowboys’ Employee 

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It is Money Mondays with money expert Jini Thornton. With everything costing so much more these days, Jini is letting people know how to save real money.  

It is Money Mondays with money expert Jini Thornton. With everything costing so much more these days, Jini is letting people know how to save real money. &nbsp;

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FULL SHOW | Government Shutdown Effecting IRS Call Centers; Stephen A. Smith Calls LeBron James’ Hennessy Ad Corny; AG Letitia James Claims Indictment is Revenge from Trump; and MORE

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