Society & Culture

In this episode, Don sits down with Democratic strategist and consultant Chuck Rocha to break down the chaos unfolding in Washington, D.C. The GOP is rattled. Trump is visibly anxious. And with the explosive release of the Epstein emails, the former president’s frantic attempts to deny, distract, and cover up […]

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicked off with a major announcement that had music lovers buzzing. Questlove revealed a posthumous D’Angelo album is officially on the way, describing the sound as “yesterday but for the future,” and hinting at an intimate look behind the scenes of the late neo-soul icon’s […]

Things got even more tense in entertainment news when Kevin Gates doubled down on his comments about preferring younger women, stirring frustration among the cast—especially Gary—who called out the disrespect toward mature Black women.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Da Brat and the rest of the team celebrated Rickey Smiley’s 36 years in comedy, reflecting on milestones from opening for Martin Lawrence to his long-running radio legacy. The show also addressed community news, including updates on the shutdown resolution and Reverend Jesse Jackson’s hospitalization, with listeners encouraged to keep […]

The RSMS crew dove straight into a spicy debate after NBA legend Jason Williams suggested Megan Thee Stallion might be distracting Klay Thompson from performing at his best, which sparked a playful but heated back-and-forth about relationships, superstition, and whether love can really affect an athlete’s game.  See omnystudio.com/listener for […]

Questlove revealed a posthumous D’Angelo album is officially on the way, describing the sound as “yesterday but for the future,” and hinting at an intimate look behind the scenes of the late neo-soul icon’s creative world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.