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 noise that week. Expect real talk, sharp takes, and big conversations with people you know (and some you’ll want to know). It’s Stephen A. like you’ve never heard him — multifaceted, unpredictable, and always on point.
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WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE; DOUG COLLINS; DAVID CROWLEY
Stephen A. weighs in on efforts to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Scott Colom’s Mississippi Senate victory, and the nation’s direction following the midterms. Vet
Nov 12 1 h 38 min
BREAKING DOWN THE MIDTERMS WITH CHRIS CHRISTIE, ROBERT COSTA, & FRANK LUNTZ
Stephen A. breaks down the Democrats’ midterm sweep of the House and Senate, the historic diversity of the electorate, the issues driving voters, and what the results mea
Nov 5 1 h 38 min
SPECIAL EDITION - MIDTERM ELECTION NIGHT
In this special Election Day edition of Straight Shooter from Washington, D.C., Stephen A. examines what a Democratic takeover of Congress could mean for the country. For
Nov 4 1 h 38 min
SPECIAL EDITION - THE NIGHT BEFORE THE MIDTERM ELECTION
In this special pre-midterm edition of Straight Shooter from Washington, D.C., Stephen A. examines key battleground races in Michigan, Virginia, and Texas with Chief Wash
Nov 3 1 h 39 min
MIDTERM ELECTION; JOSH TUREK; STEVE HILTON
Stephen A. discusses the state of America ahead of the midterm election, the impact of independent voters on turnout, and the issues voters care about most. Josh Turek, a
Oct 29 1 h 38 min
STEPHEN A’S WHITE HOUSE VISIT; DASHA BURNS; THOM TILLIS
Stephen A. discusses public reaction to his White House visit and appearance on ABC’s The View. Politico Global Anchor, Playbook co-author, and Playbook Podcast host Dash
Oct 22 1 h 38 min
THE GOP’S CONTINUING DECLINE, DEMOCRATS PLAN TO REGAIN THE HOUSE; CHUCK ROCHA; BIRTHDAY CALLS
Stephen A. discusses the GOP’s continued decline and Democrats’ plans if they retake the House. Political strategist Chuck Rocha, a contributor to CBS News, CNN, and MS N
Oct 15 1 h 39 min
PRESIDENT TRUMP’S SINKING APPROVAL RATING; SEAN HANNITY; JEFF FEELY
Stephen A. discusses Donald Trump’s declining approval ratings, Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton’s decision not to debate Democratic
opponent James Talarico, and the gro
Oct 8 1 h 38 min
THE PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT; TEXAS REP. GINA HINOJOSA; BRUCE BLAKEMAN
Stephen A. weighs in on President Donald Trump’s 32-day campaign tour, his message to Black voters, and his involvement in the Protect
College Sports Act. Texas Democrati
Oct 1 1 h 39 min
Attorney Ken Turkel: Congressman Don Beyer; White House Press Ban; The "Trump Arch" & AI in Aviation
Guest host Laura Coates fills in for Stephen A. Smith to tackle a packed docket of constitutional controversies, technological threats, and public health debates.
The Wh
Sep 24 1 h 39 min
THE FUTURE OF A.I.; REP. JOHN JAMES
Stephen A. sounds the alarm about warnings that A.I. could end civilization within the next decade and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s
calls to slow AI development. Republic
Sep 17 1 h 39 min
TRUMP-A-PALOOZA; SENATOR CHRIS MURPHY
Stephen A. discusses Trump’s declining approval rating, the ongoing war in Iran, and the GOP’s first-ever two-day national midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Sen. Chris
Sep 10 1 h 38 min
LAURA LOOMER’S UNHINGED COMMENTS ABOUT BLACK WOMEN; DR. ABDUL EL-SAYED, SETH BODNAR
Stephen A. discusses far-right internet personality Laura Loomer’s disparaging remarks about Black female politicians. Physician and Progressive Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Say
Sep 3 1 h 38 min
SPECIAL GUEST HOST LAURA COATES; META SETTLEMENT; DRUG PRICES; SPACE EXPLORATION
Guest host Laura Coates steps in for Stephen A. Smith to dissect Meta's massive legal settlement regarding teen mental health, bipartisan efforts to slash exorbitant US p
Aug 27 1 h 39 min
RAND PAUL; DONNA BRAZILE; JOE & HEATHER MANCHIN
Stephen A. talks with Senator Rand Paul about Dr. Anthony Fauci’s testimony before Congress on the federal government's COVID-19 response.
Encore: Emmy Award-winning med
Aug 20 1 h 37 min
WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU WANT; BYRON DONALDS
Stephen A. discusses the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) movement, its influence on the Democratic Party, and whether its policies will appeal to voter
Aug 13 1 h 39 min
THE STATE OF TODAY’S POLITICS; JOE AND HEATHER MANCHIN; DONNA BRAZILE
Stephen A. discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci’s testimony before Congress on the federal government's COVID-19 response, progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michiga
Aug 6 1 h 39 min
FAUCI PLEADS THE FIFTH & MIDTERMS; Guest host Laura Coates interviews Norm Eisen and Karen Finney
In this special edition of Straight Shooter with Stephen A., CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates steps in as guest host to tackle a fiery week of political sh
Jul 30 1 h 39 min
MORE MONEY FOR WAR, NEW JERSEY VOTING ERROR; TUCKER CARLSON
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 rev
Jul 23 1 h 41 min
HOW THE DEMOCRATS CAN WIN THE MIDTERMS; ANNA PAULINA LUNA
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 t
Jul 16 1 h 37 min
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
Stephen A. Smith is a truth teller. Over the years of watching him on First Take and now listening on podcasts he’s always attacked the uncomfortable topics with a fearlessness and tenacity that sometimes leaves me in awe. Race and bias, though uncomfortable to talk about; especially when your own tribe might be on the wrong side of what is fair, is never an easy topic of discussion and takes an exceptional journalistic gladiator to attack….
Stephen A. Smith is one of far too few.
By the way: I’m a black man that lives a very common black existence.
Gregory Wayne Allen · Sep 2024
I’m a 73yr woman living in the Bay Area, Ca.
Discovered your pod a few yrs ago and look forward to hearing them for the latest update on everything . Your take on politics, sports, pop culture and most everything else is spot on. Love the variety of interviews you have, cornel west etc. No one on radio can match your unique talent .
Mostly listen for the politics tho. Refreshing to here a voice that’s not afraid of speaking truth.
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Barbara R Z · Jul 2024
SAS is one of the most entertaining people in sports media. Love his takes and appreciate the passion and humor. I may not agree with everything he says but I enjoy listening and learning.
Snowman237 · Oct 2023
Insightful, hilarious and all around good time! Sports, politics, social injustices, SAS always on point! Update - listening to him discuss Dak Prescott today, is just a reminder of what a class act Stephen A always is. 👏🏼
REGULATEDCHAOS · Oct 2023
I used to love the Stephen A. Smith podcast. It was one of my go-to listens for insightful commentary and engaging discussions. The episodes were full of energy and offered a deep dive into sports and culture that kept me coming back for more. Unfortunately, the podcast has taken a disappointing turn recently. The content has shifted to short clips that are often loaded with ads, making it difficult to enjoy the show as I once did. It’s sad to say, but I’ve since unsubscribed. It’s disheartening to see such a great podcast lose its appeal.
kereth · Aug 2024
Podcasters talking dead quiet to the point where you can’t hear them is a huge letdown especially if you wanna hear what they have to say. It makes it worse if they suddenly yell and blow out your ears. No matter how good the podcast is, if it’s frustratingly quiet, it’s a 1 star. If this gets fixed, this show is EASILY 5 stars
Jackson "Jack" · May 2024
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