The Stephen A. Smith Show
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. Holla@urBoy!
Episodes
Stephen A. offers his reaction to President Trump’s first State of the Union Address of his second term. Conservative Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) is interviewed about his run for the Republican nomination for the Texas Senate, his allegiance to President Trump, and his Republican Senate opponents. CBS News Chief Washington Analyst Robert Costa joins the show to discuss the address, the Democratic response, the midterm elections, and th...
Stephen A. discusses the Democrats’ planned boycott of Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union Address, Trump’s tribute to late Civil Rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, and the Democrats’ chances in the midterm elections. Liberal political influencer Dean Withers joins the show to talk about his popular TikTok political debates, the Epstein Files, and illegal immigration. Democratic Maryland Governor Wes Moore is interviewed abou...
Stephen A. discusses Attorney General Pam Bondi’s House Oversight Hearing, Trump’s Truth Social post depicting former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, and a grand jury’s decision not to indict six lawmakers over a video urging troops to resist illegal orders. Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn joins the show to discuss defending the Capitol on January 6th and his run for Maryland’s 5th Congressional...
Stephen A. discusses President Trump encouraging the GOP to nationalize elections, the Georgia election raids, and Democratic messaging. Texas Rep. Colin Allred joins the show to discuss disparaging comments made about him by Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, his run for Texas Congress, and the upcoming Texas midterm elections. Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher discusses trending political news.
Stephen A. discusses the ongoing I.C.E. disruptions in Minneapolis and the response by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem following the death of Alex Pretti. Dr. Mehmet Oz joins the show to discuss his role in the Trump Administration as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including the “Take Back Your Health” initiative, the high cost of healthcare, vaccine mandates, and government fraud. Minneap...
Stephen A. discusses Trump’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Republican Senator Rand Paul joins the show to discuss I.C.E. enforcement in Minneapolis, the U.S. threat to invade Greenland, and his push for protection against misinformation on social media platforms. CNN Host and Legal Analyst Laura Coates is interviewed about covering the I.C.E. clashes in Minneapolis and the federal lawsuits and subpoe...
Stephen A. discusses I.C.E. chaos in Minneapolis, Trump’s view on reverse discrimination, and Democrats’ chances in the midterm elections. NewsNation Host Chris Cuomo joins the show to discuss top news stories and his return to SiriusXM with the POTUS show, “Cuomo Mornings.” Conservative talk show host Larry Elder is interviewed about I.C.E. tactics, immigration, Trump Derangement Syndrome, and the midterm elections.
Stephen A. discusses the shooting of American citizen Renee Nicole Good by a Minneapolis I.C.E. agent. Wisconsin Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden joins the show to discuss his experience as a Navy SEAL in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Maduro. California Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell is interviewed about the fifth anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, the direction of the Democratic Party, and his run...
Stephen A. discusses Donald Trump’s response to the killing of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. South Carolina Democratic Congressman James Clyburn joins the show to talk about the future of the Affordable Care Act, the direction of the Democratic Party, whether America is ready for a female President, the 2026 midterms, and his book, The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Sh...
Stephen A. discusses recent Democratic election wins in the Miami Mayoral race and the Georgia State House, and Jasmine Crockett’s bid for the Texas Senate. Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred joins the show to talk about ending his Senate run and running in the newly redrawn 33rd Congressional District. Arkansas Republican Senator Tom Cotton is interviewed about the U.S. seizing an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast and the boat strikes,...
Stephen A. discusses the significance of Donald Trump’s pardons of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas). CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings joins the show to talk about his book, A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization. Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) is interviewed about his efforts to release the Epstein Files, wor...
Stephen A. comments on the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and the FBI’s investigation of six Democratic Senators who suggested that U.S. troops should refuse illegal orders. Former Obama White House Chief of Staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is interviewed about the Affordable Care Act, which he helped pass, education reform, the future of the Democratic Party, and a potential 2028 pres...
Stephen A. broadcasts live from Washington, D.C., where he discusses the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz is interviewed in front of a studio audience about the end of the government shutdown, the Texas redistricting plan, illegal immigration, and NCAA N.I.L. legislation. They also talk about Cruz’s feud with Tucker Carlson and his 2028 presidential ambitions.
Pennsylvania Democratic Congresswoman Madeleine Dean is interviewed about the House vote to end the government shutdown, her constituents’ concerns, the state of the Democratic Party, and GOP corruption. Stephanie Ruhle, host of MSNBC’s “The 11th Hour,” discusses the network’s rebrand to MS NOW, Washington D.C. infighting, Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral victory, and the state of the economy.
Stephen A. covers the election victories of NYC Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, and NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill. He also interviews Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, and Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, who discuss the government shutdown, the immigration fight, ending the filibuster, and GA. Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments on ABC’...
Stephen A. broadcasts from HBCU Delaware State University, interviewing NYC Mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani. He also speaks with Delaware Governor Matt Meyer about the government shutdown, the potential end of SNAP benefits for Americans, and the state of the Democratic Party.
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Stephen A. discusses the ongoing government shutdown and Representative Jasmine Crockett's potential run for the Texas Senate. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is interviewed about ICE raids, crime in his state, and the future of the Democratic Party. Arizona Representative-Elect Adelita Grijalva also joins the show to talk about Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear her in to Congress and her legislative priorities.
Stephen A. responds to public backlash over his comments about Texas Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. He interviews Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy and Minnesota Senate hopeful Royce White. CBS News Chief Washington Analyst Robert Costa joins the show to discuss the ongoing government shutdown, the Epstein Files, the New York City Mayoral race, and the future of both political parties.
Stephen A. interviews House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries about the ongoing government shutdown and the Democratic efforts to defend the Affordable Care Act. He also discusses House Speaker Mike Johnson’s remarks regarding Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer, along with Trump’s recently announced Gaza peace deal.
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On this episode of Straight Shooter, Stephen A. sounds off on his frustrations with both sides of the political aisle and what he thinks it will take to get things done in Washington. Former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin is interviewed about his memoir, Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense, and Stephen A. takes listener calls.
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