Full Show | Spirit Airlines is out of business and already grounded flights; Is Megan Thee Stallion suing Klay Thompson; Roland Martin talks big changes to voting right on RSMS; Average gallon of gas has gone up nationwide, AGAIN; and More
About this episode
The episode discusses the abrupt shutdown of Spirit Airlines, rising gas prices, and legal issues involving Megan Thee Stallion, along with political insights from Roland Martin on voting rights.
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicks off with major breaking news as Spirit Airlines abruptly shuts down operations after bankruptcy talks collapsed, grounding flights nationwide and leaving thousands of passengers scrambling for refunds or alternative travel. Industry experts point to soaring fuel costs and a failed federal bailout as the final blow for the budget airline, making it one of the largest airline shutdowns in years. As if travel chaos wasn’t enough, drivers across the country are also feeling the sting at the pump, with the national average price for a gallon of gas climbing above $4.40—its highest level in several years—driven by global oil disruptions and rising demand, according to AAA and GasBuddy. The show also dives into celebrity and political headlines shaking up social media and Washington alike. Conversation heats up around Megan Thee Stallion and NBA star Klay Thompson following reports that Megan may be exploring legal action related to emotional distress after their highly publicized breakup, which stemmed from allegations of infidelity. Meanwhile, political analyst Roland Martin breaks down a Supreme Court ruling that…
People in this episode
Host: Rickey Smiley
Guest: Roland Martin
Topics covered
- Spirit Airlines shutdown
- Megan Thee Stallion lawsuit
- Voting Rights Act
- gas prices
- celebrity news
- political analysis
Keywords
- Spirit Airlines
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Klay Thompson
- Voting Rights Act
- gas prices
- Roland Martin
- celebrity news
- politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Spirit Airlines, Voting Rights Act, AAA, GasBuddy
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