Full Show | Sen. Ossoff and Trump Drama Escalates; Wendy Williams Believes Karma Caused Her Downfall; Kandi Burrus is Back with RSMS Crew; Joe or Donnell Jones During Verzuz Tonight; and More

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivered a mix of politics, celebrity reflection, entertainment news, and R&B nostalgia as the crew unpacked one of the week's biggest political feuds between Senator Jon Ossoff and President Donald Trump. Ossoff's sharp criticism of Trump over foreign policy and military issues sparked a heated back-and-forth that has become a major talking point in Georgia's closely watched Senate race. Meanwhile, the conversation turned deeply personal as Wendy Williams reportedly shared that she believes her current guardianship challenges may be karma for some of the harsh commentary she made during her years as a celebrity gossip host, a revelation that prompted thoughtful discussion about accountability, illness, and personal growth. Recent reports indicate that Williams made the comments during a private dinner with Charlamagne Tha God and Loren LoRosa, while continuing to navigate life under a court-appointed guardianship.   The show also welcomed Kandi Burruss back to the RSMS family, where she opened up about her live stage production I Do, I Did, I'm Done, inspired by her divorce journey and designed to mix music, storytelling, audience participation, and unfiltered truth. Burruss also discussed co-parenting, maintaining a united front for her children, and why reconciliation is not currently in the cards despite her amicable relationship with her ex-husband. The crew rounded out the morning by debating the highly anticipated Verzuz battle between Joe and Donell Jones, a celebration of two legendary R&B catalogs featuring classics that helped define the late '90s and early 2000s. Both artists have framed the event as a celebration rather than a competition, giving fans a chance to relive an era filled with timeless hits and unforgettable memories.  Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.