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 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. 

In entertainment news, 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. 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, pop culture, and unfiltered commentary to keep listeners locked in from start to finish. 

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