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Straight Shooter with Stephen A.
Hosted by Stephen A. Smith & SiriusXM · EN
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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THE PRESIDENT’S FINANCIAL WINDFALL; LAURA COATES
1w ago01:38:06Summary readyStephen 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 landmark Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes in women’s sports, and mail-in ballots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryIS TRUMP’S BEHAVIOR FUELING THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT; ELISSA SLOTKIN
2w ago01:37:42Summary readyStephen 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 empire, raising questions about who truly benefits. Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin joins the show to talk about the U.S.-Iran agreement, rising tensions in the Middle East, why she thinks the Democratic Party needs fresh leadership, and the growing influence of the progressive movement in American politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryU.S.-IRAN AGREEMENT; MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE
3w ago01:38:56Summary readyStephen 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 show for a wide-ranging conversation about her years in Washington, her opposition to U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict, calls for the release of the Epstein files, and her life after leaving politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryTRUMP CAUSES KNICKS GAME 3 LOSS; DONNA BRAZILE; TIM BURCHETT; PREVIEW PANEL WITH GARY CHAMBERS JR. AND OFFICER BRANDON TATUM
4w ago01:44:01Summary readyStephen 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 ABC News contributor Donna Brazile and Tennessee Republican Congressman Tim Burchett about political headlines. He also previews an upcoming YouTube panel featuring progressive civil rights advocate Gary Chambers Jr. and conservative commentator Officer Brandon Tatum, who debate some of today’s most divisive issues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryCALIFORNIA ELECTION RESULTS; DAVE RUBIN; TED CRUZ
Jun 401:38:22Summary readyStephen A. reacts to the surprising results of the California gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral race. YouTube host Dave Rubin joins to talk about why he abandoned the left and Senator Ted Cruz breaks down his co-sponsored bill, The Protect College Sports Act. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryTRUMP’S REVENGE TOUR; ROBERT COSTA
May 2801:38:08Summary readyStephen 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 comments about him on his Netflix roast. CBS News Chief Washington Analyst Robert Costa joins the show to talk about the Texas race, the midterm elections, and the candidates to watch in the upcoming presidential race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryNAACP VS. THE SEC; CHRIS SUNUNU
May 2101:34:44Summary readyStephen 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 President and CEO of the Washington D.C.-based trade and lobbying group Airlines for America, Chris Sununu, joins the show to talk about his efforts to improve airline safety. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryTRUMP FAILING AMERICANS; RAHM EMANUEL
May 1401:38:07Summary readyStephen 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 redistricting fight, China’s dominance, Iran, education reform, and a possible run for president. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryTHE GOP IN FLUX, MIDTERM ELECTIONS, GERRYMANDERING; INFLUENCER NICK SHIRLEY
May 701:35:15Summary readyStephen 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 fraud in Minnesota and California the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryA BLOW TO THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT; CLEO C. FIELDS (D-LA); ROBERT REICH
Apr 3001:38:07Summary readyStephen A. discusses the political violence affecting the country and reacts to the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Louisiana’s voting map, a ruling seen as a major setback for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Democratic Congressman Cleo C. Fields from Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District joins the show to talk about how the decision could change representation in the state and impact his district. Former Labor Secretary under Bill Clinton, Robert Reich, joins to discuss voter suppression, the state of American democracy, the Iran war, and what citizens can do to push back against the chaos unfolding worldwide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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