Society & Culture

Today’s episode of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast balances breaking political triumphs with entertainment headlines and heartfelt tributes. The crew kicks things off celebrating Democrats’ historic wins on Election Night, with new milestones in diversity and representation. According to the New York Times, Democrats swept key races nationwide, from […]

The episode closes with a somber tribute to No Limit rapper Young Bleed, whose breakout 1998 hit “How You Do That” helped define Baton Rouge’s Southern rap sound. His passing at 51 marks another loss for the golden era of Southern hip-hop.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation pivots to entertainment as Diddy’s legal saga continues — the hip-hop mogul, currently serving time in New Jersey, was spotted reconnecting with old friend and former NBA player Sebastian Telfair behind bars.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardi B and NFL star Stefon Diggs are expecting a baby boy, news that made waves after Diggs publicly shared the gender reveal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew kicks things off celebrating Democrats’ historic wins on Election Night, with new milestones in diversity and representation. According to the New York Times, Democrats swept key races nationwide, from Abigail Spanberger becoming Virginia’s first female governor to Zoran Mamdani making history as New York City’s first Muslim and […]

This morning, New York woke up changed. In a city that rarely rewards idealists, Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the 34-year-old son of Uganda and India, a proud democratic socialist, just made history as the new Mayor of New York City. His victory wasn’t bought by billionaires or party bosses. It was […]