The Rickey Smiley Morning Show opens with rising concern over the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, as investigators confirm that the ransom deadline has passed with no further communication from suspected abductors. According to recent reports, law enforcement is still working around the clock and has released new surveillance images showing an armed individual tampering with the front‑door camera around the time she vanished. Savannah Guthrie continues pleading to the public for assistance as the FBI maintains a 24‑hour command post and stresses its need for credible tips.  

The show then shifts to the controversy surrounding comedian Cory Holcomb, who says he’s now losing gigs after surveillance footage surfaced showing him punching fellow comedian Cristina Payne, a video TMZ helped circulate widely. Holcomb claims the media fallout—not legal issues—is destroying decades of work, with venues distancing themselves due to the “optics” of the viral clip. Later, Spike Lee stops by for an energetic conversation celebrating School Daze’s legacy and sharing how the film inspired generations to attend HBCUs. The episode closes with an update on Discord, which is rolling out strict teen‑by‑default settings worldwide next month, requiring facial age‑estimation or government‑ID verification for users to access age‑restricted features—a move driven by global pressure to enhance online safety for minors. 

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