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;
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 | 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  

From heartbreaking breaking news to celebrity controversy and inspiring second acts, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivers an episode packed with emotion, debate and nostalgia. The team reports on the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, where a 16-year-old gunman killed three children—ages 5, 8 and 11—and a teacher before a community member followed him inside and fatally shot him; a 7-year-old child and another teacher were critically injured, and authorities said the motive remained under investigation. Gary With the Tea then unpacks Kelly Clarkson’s clash with Brooklyn novelty shop Art of Play after she said an employee treated her as though she could not afford a $15,000 singing-bird automaton. The store says its wall-mounted mascot was not for sale and that it offered alternatives, while silent security footage confirms Clarkson’s visit lasted less than five minutes but cannot resolve what was said or how it was said. 

On a brighter note, six-time NBA All-Star and 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Amar’e Stoudemire graduates from Miami Dade College’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy, fulfilling a childhood goal inspired by his family’s law-enforcement tradition. After receiving the Harry “Coach” Everett Award for his contributions during training, he is preparing to continue training with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department. The show also turns up the classic R&B anticipation as Case and Carl Thomas prepare for an October 22 VERZUZ showdown, matching Case favorites such as “Touch Me, Tease Me,” “Happily Ever After” and “Missing You” against Thomas staples including “I Wish,” “Summer Rain” and “Emotional.” Plus, the crew keeps the laughs coming with a debate over everyday habits adults have left behind. 

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From heartbreaking breaking news to celebrity controversy and inspiring second acts, the Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivers an episode packed with emotion, debate and nostalgia. The team reports on the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, where a 16-year-old gunman killed three children&mdash;ages 5, 8 and 11&mdash;and a teacher before a community member followed him inside and fatally shot him; a 7-year-old child and another teacher were critically injured, and authorities said the motive remained under investigation. Gary With the Tea then unpacks Kelly Clarkson&rsquo;s clash with Brooklyn novelty shop Art of Play after she said an employee treated her as though she could not afford a $15,000 singing-bird automaton. The store says its wall-mounted mascot was not for sale and that it offered alternatives, while silent security footage confirms Clarkson&rsquo;s visit lasted less than five minutes but cannot resolve what was said or how it was said.&nbsp;
On a brighter note, six-time NBA All-Star and 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Amar&rsquo;e Stoudemire graduates from Miami Dade College&rsquo;s Basic Law Enforcement Academy, fulfilling a childhood goal inspired by his family&rsquo;s law-enforcement tradition. After receiving the Harry &ldquo;Coach&rdquo; Everett Award for his contributions during training, he is preparing to continue training with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department. The show also turns up the classic R&amp;B anticipation as Case and Carl Thomas prepare for an October 22 VERZUZ showdown, matching Case favorites such as &ldquo;Touch Me, Tease Me,&rdquo; &ldquo;Happily Ever After&rdquo; and &ldquo;Missing You&rdquo; against Thomas staples including &ldquo;I Wish,&rdquo; &ldquo;Summer Rain&rdquo; and &ldquo;Emotional.&rdquo; Plus, the crew keeps the laughs coming with a debate over everyday habits adults have left behind.&nbsp;
Website: <a href="https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show">https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show</a>&nbsp;

Full Show | Shooting at Oregon Elementary School Leaves 5 Dead; Kelly Clarkson’s Brooklyn Store Clash; Amar’e Stoudemire Graduates from Miami Police Academy; Case and Carl Thomas to Square Off on VERZUZ 

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Gary With the Tea then unpacks Kelly Clarkson’s clash with Brooklyn novelty shop Art of Play after she said an employee treated her as though she could not afford a $15,000 singing-bird automaton. The store says its wall-mounted mascot was not for sale and that it offered alternatives, while silent security footage confirms Clarkson’s visit lasted less than five minutes but cannot resolve what was said or how it was said. Also, six-time NBA All-Star and 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Amar’e Stoudemire graduates from Miami Dade College’s Basic Law Enforcement Academy, fulfilling a childhood goal inspired by his family’s law-enforcement tradition. After receiving the Harry “Coach” Everett Award for his contributions during training, he is preparing to continue training with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department. 

Gary With the Tea then unpacks Kelly Clarkson&rsquo;s clash with Brooklyn novelty shop Art of Play after she said an employee treated her as though she could not afford a $15,000 singing-bird automaton. The store says its wall-mounted mascot was not for sale and that it offered alternatives, while silent security footage confirms Clarkson&rsquo;s visit lasted less than five minutes but cannot resolve what was said or how it was said. Also, six-time NBA All-Star and 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Amar&rsquo;e Stoudemire graduates from Miami Dade College&rsquo;s Basic Law Enforcement Academy, fulfilling a childhood goal inspired by his family&rsquo;s law-enforcement tradition. After receiving the Harry &ldquo;Coach&rdquo; Everett Award for his contributions during training, he is preparing to continue training with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department.&nbsp;

Gary With the Tea | Kelly Clarkson Infuriated Over Treatment at Brooklyn Store & Former NBA Star Graduates from Miami Police Academy 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/55f2ea28-259c-4880-8fd0-b4e501146ef0/transcript

On What’s Trending, Rickey and the crew talked about things they used to do when they were young, like partying all night and going to work. Now they would have to be paid to do those things again. What are some things you did when you were younger that you would no longer do? 

On What&rsquo;s Trending, Rickey and the crew talked about things they used to do when they were young, like partying all night and going to work. Now they would have to be paid to do those things again. What are some things you did when you were younger that you would no longer do?&nbsp;

What’s Trending | Things Adults No Longer Do 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/78a347aa-3282-4ac5-837c-a72300032082/clips/9d8490a1-2011-4ec1-88dd-b4e50113ace0/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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