Society & Culture

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast takes a heartfelt turn as Ricky Smiley opens with an emotional plea to support millions of Americans at risk of going hungry amid the government shutdown. With the Senate refusing to reconvene until Monday, federal food assistance through SNAP is set to lapse, threatening […]

The RSMS team celebrates the power of community with Sean Paul’s humanitarian efforts. The dancehall legend pledged $50,000 to match donations for Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa relief fund through his foundation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roland Martin joins the conversation to break down the politics behind the crisis, calling out the Trump administration’s refusal to tap into a $6 billion emergency fund that could keep SNAP running.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew reacts to viral rumors that Megan Thee Stallion and NBA star Klay Thompson secretly tied the knot, after photos surfaced of the couple holding the keys to a shared mansion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Senate refusing to reconvene until Monday, federal food assistance through SNAP is set to lapse, threatening over 42 million low-income families. Ricky’s compassion takes center stage as he announces a nationwide push to partner with churches and community leaders like Pastor Jamal Bryant and Bishop Joseph Walker to […]

Don breaks down Donald Trump’s latest economic meltdown, this time over tariffs, his self-proclaimed “favorite word.” What started as a one-minute ad from Canada quoting Ronald Reagan spiraled into a full-blown diplomatic crisis. Now, trade talks are dead and prices are soaring while SNAP benefits are ending, and millions of […]