The Ricky Smiley Morning Show dives into a lively mix of humor, health updates, and heart-to-heart discussions. Starting with a prank call to a strip club, the show balances laughs with serious updates from the CDC on rising RSV, flu, and COVID cases, alongside U.S. diplomatic concerns over Israel's humanitarian policies. The political heat ramps up as presidential candidates increase their presence, while in sports, the Dodgers aim to sweep the Yankees, featuring in-stadium performances by Ice Cube and Fat Joe, and the Miami Heat honors Dwayne Wade with a statue. Funkmaster Flex adds a layer of drama, challenging Shyne's story in his latest statement. As the show rolls on, Lil Baby’s transformation from street hustle to store ownership offers inspiration, and Black Tony’s no-show becomes a recurring punchline. Conversations deepen with topics on family boundaries, like Zoe Kravitz’s decision to live with her father and the increasing trend of cutting ties with “toxic” family members. Wrapping up, the crew covers a ballot box incident under police investigation, Russell Wilson’s big win, DMX’s upcoming posthumous album release, and Solange’s journey with POTS, spotlighting the realities of autoimmune disorders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.