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Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

Stephen A. Smith & SiriusXM
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Stephen A. Smith is back with a fresh spin on his hit podcast — dropping new episodes of his SiriusXM radio show Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith™ every Thursday on all podcast platforms. This time, he's going BEYOND THE WORLD OF SPORTS, taking listener calls, and talking about everything on his mind — politics, pop culture, social issues, entertainment, news, and whatever else is making noi... more

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Stephen A. discusses President Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure forms, which revealed he earned over $1 billion since returning to office through his cryptocurrency ventures. CNN Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates joins the show to break down the land... more

Stephen A. discusses the political deadlock in Washington and President Trump’s refusal to sign bipartisan housing legislation unless Congress approves the SAVE Act. He examines the financial dealings that have enriched the Trump family’s business em... more

Stephen A. discusses the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, the latest U.S.-Iran agreement, and growing signs that President Trump is losing support among male voters ages 18 to 29. Former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene joins the... more

Stephen A. breaks down the buzz surrounding President Donald Trump’s appearance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, including Trump’s reaction to his comments. In encore interviews, he talks with veteran Democratic strategist and AB... more

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Recent Guests

Elissa Slotkin
Senator, Michigan; former CIA analyst, security roles at the Pentagon
U.S. Senate, Michigan
Episode: IS TRUMP’S BEHAVIOR FUELING THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT; ELISSA SLOTKIN
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former Representative, Georgia
U.S. Congress (Georgia)
Episode: U.S.-IRAN AGREEMENT; MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE
Gary Chambers Jr
Civil rights activist
Episode: TRUMP CAUSES KNICKS GAME 3 LOSS; DONNA BRAZILE; TIM BURCHETT; PREVIEW PANEL WITH GARY CHAMBERS JR. AND OFFICER BRANDON TATUM
Dave Rubin
Conservative political commentator, host of The Rubin Report
The Rubin Report
Episode: CALIFORNIA ELECTION RESULTS; DAVE RUBIN; TED CRUZ
Robert Costa
Chief Washington Analyst for CBS News and National Correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning
CBS News
Episode: TRUMP’S REVENGE TOUR; ROBERT COSTA
Chris Sununu
Former Governor of New Hampshire; CEO and President of Airlines for America
Airlines for America
Episode: NAACP VS. THE SEC; CHRIS SUNUNU
Rahm Emanuel
Former White House Chief of Staff, Mayor of Chicago, Ambassador to Japan, CNN commentator
CNN/Straight Shooter guest
Episode: TRUMP FAILING AMERICANS; RAHM EMANUEL
Nick Shirley
Conservative online influencer known for controversial political videos
Independent media, fraud-focused content
Episode: THE GOP IN FLUX, MIDTERM ELECTIONS, GERRYMANDERING; INFLUENCER NICK SHIRLEY
Robert Reich
Professor of Public Policy, UC Berkeley; former U.S. Labor Secretary
University of California, Berkeley; former Clinton Administration
Episode: A BLOW TO THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT; CLEO C. FIELDS (D-LA); ROBERT REICH

Host

Stephen A. Smith
Host of Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith on SiriusXM POTUS Radio; prominent sports and political commentator.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Smith Machine

    Stephen is a real-life cartoon and would be perfect for animation voiceovers. I kinda like this sophisticated, Queens guy, he makes me laugh.

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    DP’67
    United States3 months ago
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    Stephen A Annoying Af

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    Niggerdees
    United States3 months ago
  • Racist

    Just another anti white race hustler that loves the jews that want him as a slave. Low Iq and loud about stuff he doesn’t understand. Typical of his “kind”.

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    United States4 months ago
  • America

    I would not want to live anywhere els. We are still the best country.

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    Brightheights
    United States4 months ago
  • Zero stars

    Guy made an entire podcast centered around him begging to not be put into a camp when the trump admin eventually gets to black Americans

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    Tyler.Witte.
    United States6 months ago

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Guests and topics can be polarizing but generate high engagement.
Mix of sports and politics attracts a unique listener base.
Some listeners crave more fact-checking and less inflammatory rhetoric.
Audience calls add energy and immediacy to discussions.
Shows strong, direct take on politics and culture.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

THE PRESIDENT’S FINANCIAL WINDFALL; LAURA COATES
Q: First order of business, the Supreme Court had one defining theme. What was it in your eyes?
Laura Coates explains the separation of powers and how the executive branch's expanded powers interact with Congress and the courts, with emphasis on the limits the Court placed on certain executive actions.
IS TRUMP’S BEHAVIOR FUELING THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT; ELISSA SLOTKIN
Q: Senator Slotkin, explain to the average American how in a democracy an elected president can sign an agreement to talk without committing to concrete terms.
Slotkin explains that the current situation involves negotiations and agreements to discuss, but without final commitments or concrete enforcement timelines, which is why oversight and a clear legislative framework are essential to ensure accountability.
CALIFORNIA ELECTION RESULTS; DAVE RUBIN; TED CRUZ
Q: What is the likelihood of bipartisan college sports reform passing in the Senate?
Cruz expresses cautious optimism, noting that bipartisan support could be achieved if both sides compromise and secure enough votes, with leadership and stakeholder engagement central to progressing the bill.
TRUMP’S REVENGE TOUR; ROBERT COSTA
Q: Could someone other than Trump emerge to lead the party in 2028, given the current dynamics?
Costa suggests that an open field could emerge if Trumpism remains influential, with possibilities including governors like Gavin Newsom or other figures who can mobilize movement-style politics, though the landscape remains uncertain.
TRUMP’S REVENGE TOUR; ROBERT COSTA
Q: What does Cornyn's defeat reveal about Trump's grip on the party in your estimation?
Costa argues that Trump still wields significant influence, noting Cornyn's long tenure and high alignment with Trump, and framing Cornyn's defeat as evidence of Trump's ongoing power within GOP leadership.

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A high-energy political and cultural talk show led by a prominent sports personality turned political commentator. Episodes mix sharp takes on current events, elections, and policy with audience calls, pop culture, and crossovers from sports to politics. The show stands out for its blunt, unapologetic style, heavy call-in format, and guest rosters that blend government officials, policy analysts, and political insiders with everyday voter perspectives. Listeners can expect rapid-fire debates, provocative takes, and a willingness to tackle hot-button issues beyond sports, often with a partisan edge but delivered in a provocative, entertaining manner.

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Recent guests on Straight Shooter include:

1. Elissa Slotkin
2. Marjorie Taylor Greene
3. Gary Chambers Jr
4. Dave Rubin
5. Robert Costa
6. Chris Sununu
7. Rahm Emanuel
8. Nick Shirley

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