The Rickey Smiley Morning Show served up a mix of administrative chaos, pop culture debate, relationship wisdom, and power politics in this episode. When nearly half of IRS staff were furloughed due to the government shutdown — effectively rendering its call centers unreachable — hosts warned of long waits and taxpayer frustration. Meanwhile, Stephen A. Smith called out LeBron James’ “Second Decision” Hennessy teaser as “corny,” criticizing the stunt as a tone-deaf marketing move that overshadowed his athletic legacy.

The conversation pivoted into advice territory when Sherri Shepherd urged listeners not to date someone based on potential, advocating for relationships rooted in present reality instead of future promises. And closing the show with political drama, NY Attorney General Letitia James rejected her recent federal indictment, calling it baseless retaliation from former President Trump — tying in her storied fight against his business empire and her civil fraud victory that was later partly overturned on appeal.

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NY Attorney General Letitia James rejected her recent federal indictment, calling it baseless retaliation from former President Trump — tying in her storied fight against his business empire and her civil fraud victory that was later partly overturned on appeal.

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Sherri Shepherd urged listeners not to date someone based on potential, advocating for relationships rooted in present reality instead of future promises.

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When nearly half of IRS staff were furloughed due to the government shutdown — effectively rendering its call centers unreachable — hosts warned of long waits and taxpayer frustration.

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Stephen A. Smith called out LeBron James’ “Second Decision” Hennessy teaser as “corny,” criticizing the stunt as a tone-deaf marketing move that overshadowed his athletic legacy.

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The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast dives into a star-studded mix of music, drama, and real talk. Pastor Mike Todd also joined the show with an uplifting prayer for listeners to live “full and vibrant” lives. Mary J. Blige is set to release her first-ever concert film, Mary J. Blige: For My Fans, which captures her sold-out Madison Square Garden show and heartfelt moments with her audience. Meanwhile, Dame Dash is once again reflecting on his fallout with Jay-Z, expressing lingering pain and disappointment over how their friendship and business partnership ended after the Rock-a-fella era.

Matthew Knowles revealed shocking details about Beyoncé and Alicia Keys’ 2010 Brazil video shoot, saying both stars had to be airlifted to safety after the label failed to pay local gangs for access to the area. Balancing humor, faith, and celebrity news, this episode offered a perfect mix of gospel inspiration and juicy entertainment updates that keep fans tuned in daily.

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Matthew Knowles revealed shocking details about Beyoncé and Alicia Keys’ 2010 Brazil video shoot, saying both stars had to be airlifted to safety after the label failed to pay local gangs for access to the area.

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Klay Thompson made headlines after refusing to answer questions about rumored girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion. Thompson just simply said that he is a “better man.”

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