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The Stephen A. Smith Show

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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Latest Episodes

Stephen A. reacts to Texas Senator John Cornyn’s loss of his seat after Trump’s endorsement of his opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, in the Texas runoff. He also discusses Trump’s targets heading into the midterms and comedian Kevin Hart’s comme... more

Stephen A. reacts to the NAACP’s call for Black athletes to boycott SEC programs over GOP gerrymandering and discusses the Justice Department’s announcement of a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” Former New Hampshire Governor and current Pres... more

Stephen A. responds to a Guardian article about him, written by former NBA player Etan Thomas, and discusses the midterm elections, Trump’s visit to China, and the struggling economy. Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joins the show to talk about the... more

Stephen A. sounds off on Trump’s shrinking poll numbers, rising gas prices, and the Republican redistricting push. Political social media influencer Nick Shirley joins the show to discuss his controversial online videos, and his efforts to expose fra... more

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Recent Guests

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
Cleo Fields
Representative for Louisiana's 6th District
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: A BLOW TO THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT; CLEO C. FIELDS (D-LA); ROBERT REICH
Brad Raffensperger
Georgia Secretary of State since 2018; Republican gubernatorial candidate
Georgia politics / Republican Party
Episode: THE COST OF GERRYMANDERING; OLIVIA TROYE; BRAD RAFFENSPERGER
Olivia Troye
Former Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence; Democrat running for Virginia's Seventh Congressional District
Virginia politics / Democratic Party
Episode: THE COST OF GERRYMANDERING; OLIVIA TROYE; BRAD RAFFENSPERGER
Leon Panetta
Former CIA Director, former White House Chief of Staff, former Secretary of Defense
Panetta Institute for Public Policy
Episode: SWALWELL/GONZALES RESIGNATION; JEN PSAKI; LEON PANETTA
Jen Psaki
Former White House Press Secretary, Host of MS Now
MS Now / CNN/MSN now
Episode: SWALWELL/GONZALES RESIGNATION; JEN PSAKI; LEON PANETTA

Host

Stephen A. Smith
Host of Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith, SiriusXM

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 States2 months ago
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    Niggerdees
    United States2 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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  • America

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

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    Brightheights
    United States3 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 States5 months ago

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Guests and conversations feel timely and capable of shaping opinions for decision-makers.
Listeners value blunt, direct analysis and diverse guest perspectives.
Shows keep a lively, no-nonsense rhythm that appeals to political junkies.

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#198
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
THE GOP IN FLUX, MIDTERM ELECTIONS, GERRYMANDERING; INFLUENCER NICK SHIRLEY
Q: What do you think about the Iran war and its impact on global markets and domestic policy?
The host probes whether the Iran conflict is driven by broader geopolitical goals and domestic concerns, with the guest offering views on accountability, economic implications, and the need for clear outcomes rather than escalations.
A BLOW TO THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT; CLEO C. FIELDS (D-LA); ROBERT REICH
Q: What do you say to critics who claim Democrats and Republicans are doing the same thing in redistricting and gerrymandering?
I tell them it's not the same thing. The difference lies in how gerrymandering is used to advance partisan power, and the real goal should be neutralizing partisan advantage through independent commissions or equivalent reform to protect the integrity of voting rights.
SWALWELL/GONZALES RESIGNATION; JEN PSAKI; LEON PANETTA
Q: What lessons does Psaki offer for Democrats aiming to win in future elections?
Show up for diverse audiences, be authentic rather than chasing polls, and ensure leadership that invites broad participation beyond a narrow base.

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2. Rahm Emanuel
3. Nick Shirley
4. Robert Reich
5. Cleo Fields
6. Brad Raffensperger
7. Olivia Troye
8. Leon Panetta

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