



Full Show | Pentagon set to ask Congress for $200 million for Iran War; RSMS crew slams Jason Whitlock for calling Michael B. Jordan a DEI win; Usher and Justin Bieber get in verbal altercation at Oscar party; Jay-Z performing at Yankee Stadium two nights this summer; and More
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast kicks off with major national headlines as the Pentagon prepares to ask Congress for roughly $200 billion in additional funding tied to the escalating U.S. conflict with Iran, sparking bipartisan debate over the cost, scope, and duration of the war. The RSMS c…

RSMS Hour 4 | Jay-Z performing at Yankee Stadium two nights this summer
The show also celebrates hip-hop history as Jay‑Z announces two massive summer performances at Yankee Stadium, marking milestone anniversaries for Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, solidifying his legacy while fueling fan speculation about what’s next. As always, the crew blends breaking news, po…

RSMS Hour 3 | Usher and Justin Bieber clash at an Oscar party
Tensions reportedly flared between Usher and Justin Bieber at a high-profile Oscars after-party hosted by Beyoncé and Jay‑Z, with multiple reports describing a heated verbal exchange between the longtime mentor and his former protégé—though no physical altercation occurred.

RSMS Hour 2 | RSMS crew slams Jason Whitlock for calling Michael B. Jordan a DEI win
The RSMS crew also dives into culture and controversy, strongly pushing back against Jason Whitlock after he claimed Michael B. Jordan’s recent Oscar win was a “DEI award,” a comment that ignited widespread backlash and renewed conversations around race, merit, and representation in Hollywood.

RSMS Hour 1 | Pentagon seeking $200B for Iran War from Congress
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast kicks off with major national headlines as the Pentagon prepares to ask Congress for roughly $200 billion in additional funding tied to the escalating U.S. conflict with Iran, sparking bipartisan debate over the cost, scope, and duration of the war.

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
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 …

RSMS Hour 4 | New Verzuz challenge with Tank vs Tyrese
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 …

RSMS Hour 3 | Brandy denies ever dating rapper Shyne
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 finall…

RSMS Hour 2 | Tina Knowles “Mama Tina’s Gumbo” temporarily shut down
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 foll…

Full Show | Rapper Mystikal pleads guilty and faces twenty years in prison; Michael B. Jordan has a new woman to go along with his Oscar; Bill Bellamy talks about fumbling Janet Jackson; WNBA players come to terms for new agreement; and More
From jaw-dropping headlines to major wins in sports and entertainment, this episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show is packed with moments that had listeners talking. The show leads with the shocking news that rapper Mystikal has pleaded guilty to a third-degree rape charge stemming from a 2022 c…