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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. reacts to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s $67 billion request to restock arms for the Iran War and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s announcement that a review found that 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote in New Jersey due to a ... more

Stephen A. explains why all factions of the Democratic Party must unite to win the midterm election and beyond. Republican Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna joins the show to discuss insider trading, working across party lines, the state of aff... more

CNN's Laura Coates guest hosts for Stephen A. Smith this week. In this jam packed episode, she interviews Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE), Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, CNN International Reporter Josh Rogin, and Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY).

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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

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Recent Guests

Tucker Carlson
Former Fox News host and commentator, guest on the show
Tucker Carlson
Episode: MORE MONEY FOR WAR, NEW JERSEY VOTING ERROR; TUCKER CARLSON
Anna Paulina Luna
Representative for Florida's 13th Congressional District, MAGA-aligned, veteran
U.S. Congress
Episode: HOW THE DEMOCRATS CAN WIN THE MIDTERMS; ANNA PAULINA LUNA
Leon Panetta
Former Secretary of Defense, former CIA Director, former White House Chief of Staff
Panetta Institute of Public Policy
Episode: Laura Coates interviews Rep. Mike Flood, Fmr Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, CNN International Reporter Josh Rogin, & Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
Mike Flood
U.S. Representative for Nebraska's 1st district
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Laura Coates interviews Rep. Mike Flood, Fmr Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, CNN International Reporter Josh Rogin, & Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
Gregory Meeks
U.S. Representative for New York's 5th Congressional District; Ranking Member on Foreign Affairs
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Laura Coates interviews Rep. Mike Flood, Fmr Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, CNN International Reporter Josh Rogin, & Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
Josh Rogin
Lead global security analyst, Washington Post; CNN political analyst
The Washington Post, CNN
Episode: Laura Coates interviews Rep. Mike Flood, Fmr Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, CNN International Reporter Josh Rogin, & Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
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

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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
  • First Time Listener

    Obsessed with this episode! You say what I think! Keep looking at ALL perspectives. I appreciate your candor!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Down cow neoconservative
    United States2 months ago
  • Possible interview guests

    Hi Stephen A., this is Gavin. Some of your guests are good but I got a couple of more options for you. You should interview Pete Buttigieg, Larry Hogan, and Chris Christie. Hogan would be a good guest to have on your show. He’s not a far-right guy. It has been a while since you have interviewed Pete. I know Christie was on your show recently but that was on sports betting. Have him on to talk politics this time. I would not rule out trying to interview Kamala Harris. I know you have been critica... more

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    5
    Mets’d Up Boys
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States4 months ago
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    Niggerdees
    United States4 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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    85040311b1/4
    United States4 months ago

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Shows strong, direct take on politics and culture.

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Talking Points

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Laura Coates interviews Rep. Mike Flood, Fmr Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, CNN International Reporter Josh Rogin, & Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
Q: What is the strategic calculus of confronting Iran and maintaining NATO unity?
Panetta argues for maintaining pressure and coalition-building, including control of critical chokepoints like the Straits of Hormuz and sustaining alliance solidarity.
Laura Coates interviews Rep. Mike Flood, Fmr Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, CNN International Reporter Josh Rogin, & Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
Q: Is there a path for Congress to assert control over foreign-policy decisions currently being made unilaterally?
Meeks outlines the War Powers framework and discusses motions to discharge and legislative strategies to ensure oversight and accountability.
Laura Coates interviews Rep. Mike Flood, Fmr Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, CNN International Reporter Josh Rogin, & Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
Q: What should the public be entitled to know about a leader's health and fitness for office?
Flood responds that voters deserve candor and a duty of transparency, while acknowledging that some information must be balanced with privacy and national security concerns.
HOW THE DEMOCRATS CAN WIN THE MIDTERMS; ANNA PAULINA LUNA
Q: What's the rationale behind taking a hard stance on issues like voter ID if it risks alienating party leadership?
Standing firm on principle can mobilize the base and bring attention to core issues; while it can create friction, it also forces the party to address important reforms such as voter ID and border security.
HOW THE DEMOCRATS CAN WIN THE MIDTERMS; ANNA PAULINA LUNA
Q: Do you see your role in Congress as a disruptor within your party, which seems to be in chaos right now?
I would have to say I'm more of an independent thinker and leader, and I'm willing to push back on leadership when needed, especially on issues like voter ID and transparency, while still aiming to influence outcomes positively from within.

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2. Anna Paulina Luna
3. Leon Panetta
4. Mike Flood
5. Gregory Meeks
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8. Marjorie Taylor Greene

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