



FULL SHOW | US shoots down Iranian drone in US airspace; Could 2026 mark the return of Wendy Williams to television; R. Kelly victim finally speaks out about videotape decades ago; Trump scolds reporter for not smiling; and More
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show dives into a charged news cycle, beginning with the U.S. military shooting down an Iranian Shahed‑139 drone that “aggressively” approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea — an incident that heightened already‑tense U.S.–Iran relations and occurred just hour…

RSMS Hour 4 | Trump scolds reporter for not smiling
The RSMS team breaks down President Trump’s latest Oval Office controversy after he publicly scolded CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins for “not smiling” while she questioned him about Epstein survivors — an exchange that drew swift defense from journalists and renewed scrutiny of his treatment of the pr…

RSMS Hour 3 | R. Kelly victim finally speaks out about videotape decades ago
The show also explores the emotional revelations of Reshona Landfair — formerly the Jane Doe at the center of R. Kelly’s infamous underage tape — who has stepped into the public eye to reclaim her identity and recount decades of silence, manipulation, and trauma as detailed in her new memoir Who’s …

RSMS Hour 4 | FBI joins the search for news anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother
The FBI intensifies its search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, who authorities believe was abducted from her Arizona home. Investigators report forced entry, hundreds of active leads, and an urgent need to locate her due to life‑sustaining medication requirements.

FULL SHOW | ICE agents soon to wear body cameras in Minneapolis; Sherri Shepherd daytime talk show canceled; Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins RSMS crew; FBI joins the search for news anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother; and More
Kicking off with escalating national tensions, today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show highlights the major shift in federal enforcement as ICE and DHS agents in Minneapolis move to immediate body‑camera requirements after public outrage over two fatal shootings in the city. Officials say the mandate wi…

RSMS Hour 3 | Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins RSMS crew
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump joins the RSMS crew, bringing insight shaped by decades of landmark advocacy. Recently named the Top Black Newsmaker of the 21st Century due to his impact on major civil rights cases—from George Floyd to Breonna Taylor—Crump continues expanding his reach through just…

RSMS Hour 2 | Sherri Shepherd daytime talk show canceled
Daytime TV gets another shake‑up as Sherri Shepherd’s syndicated talk show is officially canceled after four seasons. Producers emphasize that the decision reflects the changing daytime landscape—not a decline in the show’s performance—and say they are already exploring digital‑platform opportuniti…

RSMS Hour 1 | ICE agents soon to wear body cameras in Minneapolis
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show highlights the major shift in federal enforcement as ICE and DHS agents in Minneapolis move to immediate body‑camera requirements after public outrage over two fatal shootings in the city. Officials say the mandate will expand nationwide as funding allows, with both b…

FULL SHOW | Ex-Deputy Sheriff found guilty of the shooting death of Sonya Massey; Sha’Carri Richardson arrested for excessive speeding in Florida; Reality show Basketball Wives coming to an end; Don Lemon arrested for Minnesota protest; and More
The episode opens with a heavy national headline as former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson is sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36‑year‑old woman who called 911 for help before being killed in her own home. The case, which sparked widespread outrage and calls fo…

RSMS Hour 3 | Reality show Basketball Wives coming to an end
Longtime reality TV fixture Basketball Wives is officially coming to an end after 12 seasons. Series creator Shaunie Henderson announced the decision as a moment of “growth,” reflecting on how the show became a cultural staple that amplified the voices and lives of women connected to the NBA while …