In this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, guests explore four compelling headlines. Gospel staple, Kirk Franklin recently revealed he attends therapy alongside his strong Christian faith, sharing that being adopted and growing up without a stable support system led him to seek professional help.  

The Grammys’ introduction of Best Traditional Country Album in 2026 drew criticism as a veiled response to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Grammy win, with fans say it signals segregation within the industry. Finally, Tyler Perry’s Netflix thriller Straw debuted at number one globally during its first week, amassing over 25 million views and proving Perry’s continued dominance in streaming with gripping storytelling filmed in just four days. 

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In this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, guests explore four compelling headlines. Gospel staple, Kirk Franklin recently revealed he attends therapy alongside his strong Christian faith, sharing that being adopted and growing up without a stable support system led him to seek professional help. &nbsp;
The Grammys&rsquo; introduction of Best Traditional Country Album in 2026 drew criticism as a veiled response to Beyonc&eacute;&rsquo;s Cowboy Carter Grammy win, with fans say it signals segregation within the industry. Finally, Tyler Perry&rsquo;s Netflix thriller Straw debuted at number one globally during its first week, amassing over 25 million views and proving Perry&rsquo;s continued dominance in streaming with gripping storytelling filmed in just four days.&nbsp;
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FULL SHOW | Kirk Franklin Talks Seeking Therapy and Being a Man of Faith; Grammy’s Add New Country Music Category; Tyler Perry’s “Straw” Tops Netflix Global Charts; and MORE  

Big headlines and bigger debates filled the airwaves on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast as the crew unpacked the resignation of Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, who stepped down after publicly opposing the ongoing U.S. war with Iran. Kent said he could not “in good conscience” support the conflict, claiming Iran posed no imminent threat—a move that made him the first senior Trump administration official to resign over the war, as tensions abroad continue to raise concerns about global stability and potential impacts on gas prices and national security. The show also spotlighted Tina Knowles after her popular Mama Tina’s Gumbo booth at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was temporarily shut down following a health complaint investigation. Officials confirmed the issue was resolved quickly, and the booth was cleared to reopen after passing a follow‑up inspection, sparking conversations about scrutiny, social media backlash, and how Black‑owned businesses are often treated under the microscope.  

On the entertainment side, Brandy shut down long‑circulating rumors that she once dated rapper Shyne, making it clear their relationship in the late ’90s was strictly platonic. The singer said the resurfaced claims misrepresent her past and explained that moments like this are why she’s releasing an upcoming memoir to finally tell her own story on her terms. Meanwhile, R&B fans have something to look forward to as Verzuz officially announced a “for the ladies” showdown between Tank and Tyrese. The former TGT groupmates are set to go head‑to‑head in a highly anticipated battle celebrating their deep catalogs and classic hits, reigniting long‑standing debates over who truly runs modern R&B. 

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Big headlines and bigger debates filled the airwaves on&nbsp;The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast&nbsp;as the crew unpacked the resignation of Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, who stepped down after&nbsp;publicly opposing&nbsp;the ongoing U.S. war with Iran. Kent said he could not &ldquo;in good conscience&rdquo; support the conflict, claiming Iran posed no imminent threat&mdash;a move that made him the first senior Trump administration official to resign over the war, as tensions abroad continue to raise concerns about global stability and potential impacts on gas prices and national security. The show also spotlighted Tina Knowles after her popular&nbsp;Mama Tina&rsquo;s Gumbo&nbsp;booth at the Houston Livestock&nbsp;Show&nbsp;and Rodeo was temporarily shut down following a health complaint investigation. Officials confirmed the issue was resolved quickly, and the booth was cleared to reopen after passing a follow‑up inspection, sparking conversations about scrutiny, social media backlash, and how Black‑owned businesses are often treated under the microscope.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On the entertainment side, Brandy shut down long‑circulating rumors that she once dated rapper Shyne, making it clear their relationship in the late &rsquo;90s was strictly platonic. The singer said the resurfaced claims misrepresent her past and explained that moments like this are why&nbsp;she&rsquo;s&nbsp;releasing an upcoming memoir to finally tell her own story on her terms. Meanwhile, R&amp;B fans have something to look forward to as Verzuz officially announced a &ldquo;for the ladies&rdquo; showdown between Tank and Tyrese. The former TGT groupmates are set to go head‑to‑head in a highly&nbsp;anticipated&nbsp;battle celebrating their deep catalogs and classic hits, reigniting long‑standing debates over who truly runs modern R&amp;B.&nbsp;
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Full Show | US National Counterterrorism director resigns over Iran War; Tina Knowles “Mama Tina’s Gumbo” temporarily shut down; Brandy denies ever dating rapper Shyne; New Verzuz challenge with Tank vs Tyrese; and More  

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R&B fans have something to look forward to as Verzuz officially announced a “for the ladies” showdown between Tank and Tyrese. The former TGT groupmates are set to go head‑to‑head in a highly anticipated battle celebrating their deep catalogs and classic hits, reigniting long‑standing debates over who truly runs modern R&B. 

R&amp;B fans have something to look forward to as Verzuz officially announced a &ldquo;for the ladies&rdquo; showdown between Tank and Tyrese. The former TGT groupmates are set to go head‑to‑head in a highly anticipated battle celebrating their deep catalogs and classic hits, reigniting long‑standing debates over who truly runs modern R&amp;B.&nbsp;

RSMS Hour 4 | New Verzuz challenge with Tank vs Tyrese 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/930eb541-00f3-4c72-9956-b412011646de/transcript

Brandy shut down long‑circulating rumors that she once dated rapper Shyne, making it clear their relationship in the late ’90s was strictly platonic. The singer said the resurfaced claims misrepresent her past and explained that moments like this are why she’s releasing an upcoming memoir to finally tell her own story on her terms. 

Brandy shut down long‑circulating rumors that she once dated rapper Shyne, making it clear their relationship in the late &rsquo;90s was strictly platonic. The singer said the resurfaced claims misrepresent her past and explained that moments like this are why&nbsp;she&rsquo;s&nbsp;releasing an upcoming memoir to finally tell her own story on her terms.&nbsp;

RSMS Hour 3 | Brandy denies ever dating rapper Shyne 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/bf2d3e8c-bb7f-45a8-a03a-b41201162a93/transcript

FULL SHOW | Kirk Franklin Talks Seeking Therapy and Being a Man of Faith; Grammy’s Add New Country Music Category; Tyler Perry’s “Straw” Tops Netflix Global Charts; and MORE

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