FULL SHOW | Ari Lennox Causes Conversation Around Hit Show Martin; Shannon Sharpe Fired from ESPN and Monique Warned Him; Trump Administration in Talks of Pardoning Diddy; and MORE

In today’s Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, four compelling stories captured our attention. Ari Lennox stirred debate by calling out the show Martin 's insensitive colorist jokes directed at Pam (played by Tichina Arnold), expressing frustration that the humor dismissed the beauty and dignity of darker-skinned women— and not everyone agreed with her sentiments. The episode also covered the fallout involving Shannon Sharpe, who has officially parted ways with ESPN following a high-profile sexual assault settlement; the split comes amid ongoing scrutiny and public fallout from comments made by comedian Mo’Nique about Sharpe’s relationships. Topping it all, political headlines turned personal: President Trump is reportedly in talks to potentially pardon Sean “Diddy” Combs, a move that’s sparked fierce debate over justice, celebrity influence, and political strategy amid Diddy’s transportation conviction and pending sentencing. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.