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Gary with Da Tea shares Denzel Washington’s criticism of sports commentators who never played professionally, sparking debate among the team. Pete Davidson discusses quitting weed after it triggered psychosis, opening up about addiction and growth. The trending topic focuses on petty revenge, sparked by Cam’ron’s elaborate prank on Omar Gooding involving a fake movie shoot. Listeners call in with their own wild revenge stories, from hiding shrimp in air vents to sleeping with an ex’s parent.
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Gary with Da Tea reports on Anthony Mackie’s split from his childhood sweetheart after years of her supporting his career, sparking conversation on loyalty and breakups. Nene Leakes addresses rumors about returning to Real Housewives of Atlanta, clarifying she’s had no offer since her fallout with Bravo. The Wake Up Calls bring morning energy, followed by a hilarious prank call about trying to take a six-year-old to a strip club. Black Tony calls in with wild stories, including stealing an entire Rally’s restaurant.
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Pastor Frederick Douglas Haynes shares an inspiring story about gospel singer Smokie Norful writing I Need You Now during a personal crisis, highlighting how challenges can spark creativity. News updates include Tropical Storm Erin nearing hurricane status, President Trump meeting with Vladimir Putin, and Air Canada preparing for a strike. In sports, the NBA schedule drops, Tyreek Hill’s growing family grabs headlines, and Pat Riley is set to get a Lakers statue. The Hot Spot covers New Edition’s 42nd anniversary and their new Boston street name, Offset reflecting on mistakes in his marriage to Cardi B, and Venus Williams getting her own Barbie doll. The crew wraps with a fun debate on which artist they’d listen to for a 12-hour road trip.
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A full morning of entertainment featuring Pastor Frederick Douglas Haynes' inspirational message about "The Best is Yet to Come." The show covers major political news including President Trump's emergency control over D.C., federal checkpoints causing community tensions, and Texas redistricting battles. Celebrity news dominates with Gary with the Tea discussing Denzel Washington's controversial Cowboys comments, Nick Cannon's co-parenting philosophy, Machine Gun Kelly's daughter's birthday gift backlash, Wendy Williams' upcoming guardianship release, and Love & Hip Hop drama. Sports coverage includes Jerry Jones' cancer revelation, Shacarri Richardson's arrest footage, and passionate debates about Shador Sanders' NFL prospects with the Cleveland Browns. The show features Jeff Johnson's political analysis, listener wake-up calls, riddles and brain teasers, plus discussions about luxury fashion trends and wealthy women buying high-end knockoffs. The morning culminates in explosive drama when Gary is allegedly caught in a photo at a flea market shopping for fake designer goods, leading to heated denials, accusations of photo manipulation, and passionate arguments among the hosts about authenticity and hypocrisy.
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Hour 4 opens with a discussion about wealthy women on Manhattan's Upper East and Upper West sides purchasing high-quality knockoff luxury bags from brands like Hermès and Chanel, with the hosts debating the ethics and practicality of buying "inspired" versus authentic designer items. The conversation covers consignment shopping, with personal stories about finding designer pieces at estate sales and thrift stores. The hour includes breaking news updates about changes to the National Museum of African American History exhibits and a discrimination lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings involving a biracial teen. The segment culminates in a dramatic confrontation when a photo surfaces allegedly showing Gary at a flea market shopping for fake designer goods, leading to heated denials, accusations of AI manipulation, and passionate arguments about the authenticity of the evidence, with Gary vehemently defending himself against claims he was buying knockoff items.
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Hour 3 features Gary with the Tea delivering the latest celebrity news and gossip. The show covers Machine Gun Kelly gifting his 16-year-old daughter Cassie a black Acura TLX for her birthday, sparking social media debate about her reaction and the appropriateness of the gift. Gary also discusses Wendy Williams' upcoming release from court-ordered guardianship in November, with her legal control set to end after extensive medical evaluations. The hour includes coverage of Love & Hip Hop's Yandy admitting to having an "emotional connection" outside her marriage with Mendeecees, leading to discussions about emotional versus physical cheating. The show wraps up with a heated sports debate about whether Shador Sanders is a talented football player in his own right or simply benefiting from being Deion Sanders' son, featuring caller opinions and passionate arguments between the hosts about his NFL prospects and recent preseason performance with the Cleveland Browns.
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Denzel Washington's controversial appearance on ESPN's First Take, where he spent five minutes criticizing Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for the team's 30-year Super Bowl drought, arguing that Jones prioritizes profits over winning. The hosts debate whether Washington's outspoken comments about a wealthy white businessman could potentially harm his career, though they acknowledge everything he said was accurate. The show also covers Nick Cannon's stance against the term "co-parenting," with the father of 12 children arguing that such labels are unnecessary and potentially harmful since parents are simply parents regardless of their relationship status. The hosts disagree with Cannon's perspective, maintaining that co-parenting is an accurate description of shared parenting responsibilities. Regular segments include Gary B's "Color of the Day" featuring Santorini and beautiful black, listener wake-up calls from various cities, and Jeff Johnson's political commentary covering federal intervention in Washington D.C., Democratic governors pushing back against Republican redistricting efforts, and the escalating political tensions nationwide.
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Laugh Out Loud with the Ricky Smiley Morning Show
Y'all ain't ready for this! Get ready to laugh till your belly hurts as the Ricky Smiley Morning Show crew brings the funny. Ricky Smiley, Special K, Rock T and the whole squad got jokes on jokes. From Gary with the Tea's wild riddles to discussing Cardi B's latest antics, the crew covers it all with their signature humor and wit.
Pastor Frederick Haynes shares an inspirational message about keeping hope through tough times. The news headlines bring us up to speed on the latest drama - from politics to planes gone wild. You'll be shocked at what's going on. Gary with the Tea poses some real head-scratchers with his riddles of the day segment. The question about what Gary and a beaver have in common is one for the books. Cardi B responds to accusations of fat shaming her fans. Was it just a joke taken too far? See what the crew has to say.
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Fans and colleagues are mourning the loss of Danielle Spencer—best known as Dee Thomas on What’s Happening!!—who passed away at age 60 on August 11, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Alongside tributes to her unforgettable catchphrase, “Ooooh, I’m gonna tell Mama!”, many celebrated her inspiring career pivot into veterinary medicine and her resilience through personal adversity, including a near-fatal car accident and health challenges.
Meanwhile, Harlem rapper Cam’ron pulled off an audacious prank in the midst of his ongoing feud with actor Omar Gooding—hiring him for a bogus film shoot in Miami, capturing behind-the-scenes footage, and delighting audiences with the ruse. Also, economists are warning that inflation may surge late in the year as tariffs bite harder—core inflation could climb into the 3–3.8% range by year-end, fueled by rising import costs and shifting policies, squeezing consumers further.
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Economists are warning that inflation may surge late in the year as tariffs bite harder—core inflation could climb into the 3–3.8% range by year-end, fueled by rising import costs and shifting policies, squeezing consumers further.
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