FULL SHOW | Sonya Massey’s Killer Convicted of Second-Degree Murder; Cedric the Entertainer Says Losing SNAP Benefits are No Laughing Matter; Senator Pastor Raphael Warnock Joins the RSMS Crew; and MORE

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast dives into the week’s biggest mix of justice, politics, and nostalgia — with equal parts heart and humor. The episode opens on a somber but powerful note: former Illinois sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson has been convicted of second-degree murder in the killing of Sonya Massey, the Springfield woman fatally shot in her home after calling 911 for help. Grayson’s sentencing could bring up to 20 years in prison, marking a rare but significant conviction in a police shooting case. From there, the show shifts to Senator Pastor Raphael Warnock, who joins the crew to break down the looming SNAP benefits crisis and government shutdown. He warns that more than 40 million Americans — many of them working parents and children — could see their food aid vanish if Congress doesn’t act. The pastor-senator calls the standoff “organized cruelty” and urges listeners to support food banks and local ministries until the government releases emergency funds.  

Lightening the mood, Cedric the Entertainer reminds everyone that hunger is no laughing matter, blasting political indifference while stressing empathy for families one paycheck away from broke. Finally, pop culture gets a nostalgic jolt as news drops that Kelly Williams (Laura Winslow) and Telma Hopkins (Aunt Rachel) are launching a Family Matters rewatch podcast — promising behind-the-scenes stories, guest appearances, and plenty of “Did I do that?” memories. 

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