Full Show | April Ryan Talks Blacklash & Democracy; Carmelo & La La Reach Divorce Settlement; Tye Tribbett Reclaims His Joy; Wall Street Rallies After Democratic Wave

Political breakthroughs, celebrity breakups, and a gospel comeback—Rickey Smiley and the crew bring the headlines, heart, and humor. Journalist April Ryan joins the show to discuss Notes on a Blacklash: When a Black Woman Goes Viral,exploring the racial and gender-based attacks Black women face for…

Gary With the Tea | Carmelo and LaLa Anthony Finally Settle Divorce & Janet Jackson Revisits Super Bowl Incident

Gary With the Tea then dives into Carmelo and La La Anthony’s confidential divorce settlement following their 2017 separation and her 2021 filing; reports differ on final court approval, and the undisclosed financial terms spark a hilarious debate over whether the public deserves to know their busi…

What’s Trending | Gospel Artist Tye Tribbett Talks New Music

In What’s Trending, Tye Tribbett brings infectious energy and a moving testimony about reclaiming hope, faith, and joy after personal loss. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Victory, he previews V20: First Semester, arriving November 13, with a refreshed “I Want It All Back” featuring ABLAZE, and…

RSMS Hour 4 | Wall Street Reacts to Democratic Wave

The news roundup also explores Wall Street’s post-election rally and falling oil prices as investors weigh divided government, the Iran war, and future policy uncertainty.

RSMS Hour 3 | Gospel Artist Tye Tribbett Talks New Music

Tye Tribbett brings infectious energy and a moving testimony about reclaiming hope, faith, and joy after personal loss. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Victory, he previews V20: First Semester, arriving November 13, with a refreshed “I Want It All Back” featuring ABLAZE, and shares the joys of …

RSMS Hour 2 | Carmelo and LaLa Anthony Finally Settle Divorce

Gary With the Tea then dives into Carmelo and La La Anthony’s confidential divorce settlement following their 2017 separation and her 2021 filing; reports differ on final court approval, and the undisclosed financial terms spark a hilarious debate over whether the public deserves to know their busi…

RSMS Hour 1 | Author and Journalist April Ryan Joins RSMS Crew

Journalist April Ryan joins the show to discuss Notes on a Blacklash: When a Black Woman Goes Viral, exploring the racial and gender-based attacks Black women face for showing up authentically. She celebrates historic election breakthroughs while reminding listeners that protecting democracy requir…

Full Show | 2026 Midterm Election Day; Divine Nine Encourage Voting; Bakari Sellers and Roland Martin Talk Midterm Elections; Joi Reid Talks Importance of Voting

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…

RSMS Hour 4 | Joy Reid Talks Importance of Voting

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 …

RSMS Hour 3 | Bakari Sellers and Roland Martin Talk Midterm Elections

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 me…