Full Show: Stephen A's daughter Samantha co-hosts the show discussing the NBA Finals, Love Island and his hairline.

Summary

The Stephen A. Smith Show – Episode Summary

Release Date: June 20, 2025
Hosts: Stephen A. Smith and Samantha Smith
Episode Title: Full Show: Stephen A's daughter Samantha co-hosts the show discussing the NBA Finals, Love Island, and his hairline.

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1. NBA Finals Recap and Analysis

Timestamp: 02:01 - 09:24

Stephen A. Smith kicks off the episode by delving into the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Highlighting the Pacers' dominant performance in Game Six, Smith notes:

Stephen A. Smith (07:12): "I got Oklahoma City winning, but I don't underestimate Indiana by any stretch of the imagination. They can beat Oklahoma City. I think it's going to be tight. I think it's going to be a thriller..."

The discussion emphasizes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s outstanding performance, with Samantha adding her own predictions and passion for the Thunder's potential victory in Game Seven.

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2. Samantha Smith’s Co-Hosting and Personal Insights

Timestamp: 03:07 - 42:55

Samantha Smith joins her father on the show, bringing a fresh perspective and addressing viewer interactions. She clarifies misconceptions about Stephen's personality:

Samantha Smith (03:19): "My dad is one of the most introverted men I know. He's really shy in public because he's introverted."

Samantha also expresses her eagerness to engage more with the audience, urging fans to bring her back as a co-host:

Samantha Smith (04:33): "I really will talk about anything you guys want me to talk about. I'm open minded. Tell them. Say I'm open minded. Say it."

Throughout the episode, Samantha shares her interests, including her participation in "Streamer University," her admiration for "Love Island" Season Seven, and her role in acting projects like "Wrong Place, Wrong Time." Her enthusiastic interactions and shout-outs to friends and fans add a dynamic layer to the show.

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3. NAACP's Decision to Exclude President Trump

Timestamp: 13:10 - 21:43

A significant portion of the episode focuses on the NAACP's unprecedented decision to exclude President Donald Trump from their national convention. Stephen A. Smith critiques this move, arguing for open dialogue:

Stephen A. Smith (15:22): "Why not let the 47th president of the United States come and address the NAACP convention? Why not give Donald Trump a chance..."

In contrast, Ryan Seacrest (co-host) supports the NAACP's stance, emphasizing Trump's actions against the organization's mission:

Ryan Seacrest (13:36): "Our mission is to advance civil rights. And the current president has made clear that his mission is to eliminate civil rights."

Smith challenges the NAACP's approach, suggesting that excluding Trump may hinder constructive dialogue:

Stephen A. Smith (16:13): "Don't get me wrong, I respect Derrick Johnson, but I just don't agree that this was the right decision to make."

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4. Elon Musk’s XAI Data Center and Environmental Concerns

Timestamp: 22:06 - 26:05

The show transitions to environmental issues, specifically the NAACP and Southern Environmental Law Center's lawsuit against Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, XAI. Stephen A. Smith examines the implications of the lawsuit:

Stephen A. Smith (25:03): "Air pollution risk of cancer four times greater than it normally is? What good is everything I mentioned if you're dead? We can't have that."

He balances the economic benefits of the XAI data center with the health risks posed to the predominantly Black communities in South Memphis, stressing the importance of safeguarding community health over economic gains.

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5. Sean "Diddy" Combs’ Federal Trial Update

Timestamp: 27:11 - 31:49

Stephen A. Smith provides an update on the high-profile trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, highlighting the judge's expectation to conclude the trial before July 4th and Combs' decision not to testify in his defense:

Stephen A. Smith (28:07): "The music mogul will not take the stand in his own defense. I'll tell you why that matters right here..."

Smith critiques Combs' legal strategy, citing incriminating evidence and arguing that testifying could harm his case:

Stephen A. Smith (30:10): "That's just where I'm at with it. Seriously."

Ryan Seacrest supports the decision, emphasizing the potential adverse effects of Combs taking the stand:

Ryan Seacrest (30:47): "He couldn't testify because he can't garner any sympathy from a jury. I don't even think it's about the charges of sex trafficking and racketeering."

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6. Samantha’s Segments: Acting, Love Island, and Shout-Outs

Timestamp: 32:44 - 42:55

In a lively exchange, Samantha discusses her acting roles and her dedication to "Love Island," encouraging listeners to tune into the popular reality show:

Samantha Smith (34:05): "Love Island is like, maybe five girls, five boys, and they find love, and they couple up, and then they break up..."

She also takes time to shout out friends, family, and fans, fostering a sense of community and engagement:

Samantha Smith (33:08): "I need to shout out Tyrese Max, Joel Embiid, Jared McCain painting his nails and all. We love it. We support it."

Additionally, Samantha addresses comments about her father's hairline with humor and affection, highlighting their playful dynamic:

Samantha Smith (40:06): "Advice for an admin that's going bald at a hilariously fast rate..."

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7. Conclusion and Teasers for Upcoming Topics

Timestamp: 26:05 - 44:28

Stephen A. Smith wraps up the episode by briefly mentioning future topics, including the ongoing trial of Sean Diddy Combs and upcoming segments with Samantha:

Stephen A. Smith (26:05): "Coming up, the latest on the Sean Diddy Combs federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. The music mogul will not take the stand in his own defense. I'll tell you why that matters right here..."

Before concluding, Stephen acknowledges Samantha's contributions and hints at more engaging discussions in future episodes.

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Notable Quotes:

• Stephen A. Smith (07:12): "I got Oklahoma City winning, but I don't underestimate Indiana by any stretch of the imagination."
• Samantha Smith (03:19): "My dad is one of the most introverted men I know. He's really shy in public..."
• Ryan Seacrest (13:36): "Our mission is to advance civil rights. And the current president has made clear that his mission is to eliminate civil rights."
• Stephen A. Smith (28:07): "The music mogul will not take the stand in his own defense."
• Samantha Smith (34:05): "Love Island is like, maybe five girls, five boys, and they find love..."
• Stephen A. Smith (25:03): "Air pollution risk of cancer four times greater than it normally is?"

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Conclusion

This episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show offers a blend of sports analysis, political discourse, environmental activism, and personal interaction, enriched by the dynamic co-hosting of Stephen A. Smith and his daughter Samantha. Listeners are treated to in-depth discussions, spirited debates, and engaging banter, making the show both informative and entertaining.

Transcript

[Samantha Smith]

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[Stephen A. Smith]

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[Stephen A. Smith]

Evenings on NBC. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I know you're looking for me. You're looking for me to dissect what transpired in the NBA Finals between Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers in Game six. You're looking for me to talk about Diddy. You're looking for me to talk about.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Some other topics involving President Trump and the NAACP and the city of Memphis and beyond.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I'm looking forward to talking about that myself. But somebody's, in a way, she's about to take over. I'm a dad. What can I say? Sometimes we just ain't the boss. You'll know what I'm saying in a second. Stephen A. Smith show in the house. Please forgive me.

[Samantha Smith]

Foreign. Hey, y' all. Welcome to the latest edition of the Stephen A. Smith show over the digital airwaves of YouTube and iHeartRadio, over 1.25 million subscribers. Let's go. All right, so let's get started with the NBA Finals, where the Pacers dominated the Thunder in game six to force a decisive Game seven back in Oklahoma City on Sunday. Okay. And he dominated the OKC with balance scoring throughout the lineup en route to a 108 to 91 victory last night. Tyrese Halliburton shrugged off any concerns about his injured calf with 14 points and five assists in 23 minutes. The bases were led by Obi Toppin, who dropped 20 off the bench. Meanwhile, the Thunder were held to just 91 points, their fewest in any game since April of 2022. Fun fact that sets up the first NBA Finals game seven since 2016. And it's going down Sunday night in Oklahoma City. Let's go.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Here.

[Samantha Smith]

Come here. Hey, guys. Today it's Sammy. Yesterday night, my dad and I were at the game in. Where were we? Indianapolis.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Where were we?

[Samantha Smith]

Is that what you just said?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Where were we?

[Samantha Smith]

We were in Indianapolis, okay? And I hopped on his show and it low key, went viral. Not even gonna lie. So here I am. Because y' all have just been asking for it. And I care. I care what the viewers think. So the first thing I want to talk about, I just want to clear up some rumors about my dad. Okay? So the first thing I want to say is I know that a lot of y' all think my dad's really loud. He's really outspoken. And at times, let me tell y' all, I definitely agree. However, my dad is one of the most introverted men I know. I like to say this. He's really shy. So if you go up to him in public, he's going to be shy because he's introverted. Don't let him fool you. Okay, guys, he does this for you because he cares about his viewers and about his fans. The next thing I would like to talk about. Okay, I really need y' all to spam these comments. Bring Samantha back. Bring Samantha back. Bring Samantha back. Bring Samantha back. Because I really will talk about anything you guys want me to talk about. I. I will slow him down. I will quiet down if that's what you guys need. I'm willing. I'm willing to give the viewers whatever y' all want. I'm. I'm open minded. Tell them. Say I'm open minded. Say it. Say it.

[Stephen A. Smith]

You're not open minded.

[Samantha Smith]

I'm open minded. Okay, guys, we are here to talk about politics. But I think I also want to start talking about current events. Okay, so we just had Streamer University, right? Kaisen at. Did Stream University. Guys, I'm trying to tell my dad to hop on Kaisen at stream. Don't let him fool you. It will be here. I know you all want to see it. So we had Streaming University. We had Streaming University prom. Okay, we have Love island season seven going crazy. Megan the Stallion just went on Love Island. How do we get there? Dad, tell them how we got there.

[Stephen A. Smith]

What's Love Island?

[Samantha Smith]

Why?

[Stephen A. Smith]

What's Love Island?

[Samantha Smith]

Guy, see what I'm saying. Okay, so Love island is the show, okay? It's on Peacock. It comes on peacock every night, 9:00pm Eastern time, 6:00pm Pacific. Okay. And has all. Has all the islanders, right? Cordell and Serena won last year. Cordell and Serena, if you guys see this, Leah and Miguel, Janae, Kenny, I love all of you guys. I'm huge fans. Kendall, Liv, Kaylor, all y' all. But it's huge. Dad, tell them it's huge.

[Stephen A. Smith]

How do I know if it's huge if I never watch?

[Samantha Smith]

I'm telling you it's huge.

[Stephen A. Smith]

So it's huge. You want me to say it's huge? That's huge. Even though I didn't watch it.

[Samantha Smith]

Yeah, y' all Love Island. I be. I'm on it every single night. Okay? You guys Love Island.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I was. I was going to come on the thing.

[Samantha Smith]

Kai let me on to Kai.

[Stephen A. Smith]

No, no, you said me. Are you inviting yourself?

[Samantha Smith]

I need y' all to spam the chat. Tell him. Let me come on Kaisernach Street. He just has to think on it. He has to think on it. Okay. Personally, I also would like to take this opportunity to stand on my pick. I picked Oklahoma City last night to win. Okay? We got blown out.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Yes.

[Samantha Smith]

Right?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Thursday night. You did Game six, you got blown out. Yes, you did.

[Samantha Smith]

Yo, I think a huge part of being in this industry, right, is learning how to take accountability. I'm not sure if my dad does that, but we're working on it, okay? And it's about taking accountability. I take accountability for my pick. I picked Oklahoma City to win. They lost. And we're coming back this Sunday, June 22, to win the championship. Tell him.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Yeah, I picked him to win the seven.

[Samantha Smith]

Yeah, but I picked it before he picked it. And now he's riding my pick because I said that they were going to win first.

[Ryan Seacrest]

You picked them to win Game six? I picked Indiana to win Game six.

[Samantha Smith]

You picked the Pacers to win Game six? But that was a wild guess.

[Stephen A. Smith]

What do you mean, it was a wild guess?

[Samantha Smith]

I said it was a pick before the game. I said I pick Oklahoma City to win the entire. I said the whole thing. Take it down, pull it down.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Are you raising your voice at your dad?

[Samantha Smith]

Sorry. I'm just really passionate. I think Oklahoma City is gonna win the championship. My father, Steven, agrees with me.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Why are they gonna win?

[Samantha Smith]

All right, let me talk to him. Right?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Let me help you out.

[Samantha Smith]

Let me. No, no, Shay. Shay's why they're gonna win.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Shay Gildrich Alexander, absolutely the best player.

[Samantha Smith]

The Best player in the NBA.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Right? Right now?

[Samantha Smith]

Yes, right now. Today. He's the mvp. His support system, everything he's been carrying this season.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Didn't know what he was gonna show up to, but he's gonna be the man. They're gonna be effective. They're gonna be playing better on their home court. Indiana played lights out in Game 6. Give Halliburton credit. Give T.J. mcConnell credit. Give Obie Topping credit. Give them all credit. Because they came and they bum rushed. After being down 10, 2 to start the game, Indiana outscored the Oklahoma City Thunder 88 to 50. By the end of the third quarter, they were up 90 to 60 to be exact.

[Samantha Smith]

What did it end?

[Stephen A. Smith]

This is what they've done.

[Samantha Smith]

Remind me.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Listen, the bottom line is 90 to 60 to end the third quarter.

[Samantha Smith]

All right.

[Stephen A. Smith]

All right. They blew them out of the building. So in the end, we. What it comes down to is this. Here's my concern. When you get beat down and blown out like that, talk to him.

[Samantha Smith]

Talk to him.

[Stephen A. Smith]

NBA Final Series. What is that going to mean for you come Game seven? I got Oklahoma City winning, but I don't underestimate Indiana by any stretch of the imagination. They can beat Oklahoma City. I think it's going to be tight. I think it's going to be a thriller, and I think it's going to be come down to the end where the ball is in shade Gilgames, Alexander's ends and league MVP is going to answer the call and win a championship and win an NBA Finals mvp.

[Samantha Smith]

If we're talking. If we're speaking truthfully, right, a lot of people wonder if I watch First Take every morning. No, I avoid it. If it's in the gym, I leave. If it's in the restaurant, I leave. I don't watch First Take, however, this morning, okay?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Say that about your daddy.

[Samantha Smith]

No, I love you and I love First Take. It's just not my cup of tea.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Don't watch it because you're not in. Because you're in school.

[Samantha Smith]

Yeah, I'm getting educated.

[Stephen A. Smith]

That's the real reason.

[Samantha Smith]

I'm getting educated, y' all. But listen.

[Stephen A. Smith]

All right, then just say that. Don't just say, like, you don't like the show. You don't watch your dad.

[Samantha Smith]

No, it's a great show.

[Stephen A. Smith]

In school?

[Samantha Smith]

Yeah, I'm not in school. I'm getting educated. Okay, y' all. But let me tell y' all, I was watching First Take this morning, and they were talking a lot about this home court advantage, okay? Home court advantage is a real thing. Now obviously y' all are going to be like, oh, Samantha, like duh. But no, for real, for real. I really think that is going to carry Oklahoma City to the championship, to the chip.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Why'd you say for real twice? Like for real for real. How come once isn't good enough?

[Samantha Smith]

Cuz it's like for real, but not like for real for real. I just want to say, you guys, it's such a blessing to be here on this beautiful afternoon. I'm just really, really grateful to be here. Where were we this morning? Dad, tell them.

[Stephen A. Smith]

We were at Fanatics Fest.

[Samantha Smith]

We were at Fanatics Fest. Yes, we were. And we had a great time. Didn't we dad?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Yes, we did.

[Samantha Smith]

There was a man dressed up as my dad and he had on like a bald cap and his forehead started back here. Also, all the haters that were in the comments saying that I have my dad's forehead. Come here. That's crazy. That's crazy.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I have to work now.

[Samantha Smith]

Bye you guys. Thank you so much for having me. I love you all. Please spam. Samantha should come back so he brings me back. I know you guys love seeing me. I love seeing all y' all have a blessed afternoon and I'll be back soon. Peace.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Oh my God. Coming up, the NAACP will not invite President Trump to their national convention. A first in the 116 year history of the civil rights organization. I'll tell you why that's a mistake. A big mistake. That and more up next right here on the Stephen A. Smith Show. Without her or her little sister Nyla. Their both. Something else. I gotta tell you that. Back with more in a minute.

[Samantha Smith]

I killed that.

[Ryan Seacrest]

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[Stephen A. Smith]

Welcome back to Stephen A. Smith Show.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Now let's get to the NAACP and.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Two headlines linked to the civil rights organization. The first involves President Donald Trump. The organization announced they will not invite the president to their national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina. This would mark the first time the NAACP has opted to exclude a sitting president in its 116 year history.

[Ryan Seacrest]

NAACP president Derek Johnson announced the move.

[Stephen A. Smith]

During a press conference accusing Trump of working against its mission. Here's a portion of what Johnson had to say.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Quote this has nothing to do with political party. Our mission is to advance civil rights.

[Stephen A. Smith]

And the current president has made clear that his mission is to eliminate civil rights. End quote. The NAACP has filed multiple lawsuits against Trump in the last few months, including suing to stop the Department of Education from withholding federal money for schools that did not end DEI programs, arguing the department was prohibiting legal efforts to provide equal opportunity to black students. First things first. Respect to Derrick Johnston. Derrick Johnson, I understand where you're coming from. I just don't agree. Respectfully, I don't agree that this was the right decision to make. Number one, let's stop associating DEI with black people. When you talk about diversity, equity and inclusion, we all know that the biggest beneficiaries of DEI has been white women. And we all know that folks associate DEI with individuals who weren't qualified but were just giving an Opportunity.

[Ryan Seacrest]

So a place could be diverse. And that's not what I would classify us as.

[Stephen A. Smith]

And I'm certainly, I'm certain that you wouldn't either, Mr. Johnson. So that's number one. Number two, here's where my reticence really, really comes in. Why not let the 47th president of the United States come and address the NAACP convention? Why not give Donald Trump a chance.

[Ryan Seacrest]

To sit before your audience, your constituents, and explain exactly what he's doing and why? Why not let him do that? Why not let him stand before the very people whose lives he's purported to have had a profound effect upon with some of his decisions and let him explain what is it that he's doing and why? When we talk about the Department of Education again, we all understand that our students need all the help that we.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Can get, especially in the public schools. There's no question about that. Federal funding is essential, and we understand that.

[Ryan Seacrest]

But at some point in time, don't we have an obligation to look at.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Exactly what the Education Department has done and whether or not it has served to benefit our community, as in the black community, along with various communities throughout the country, throughout this country, the United States of America?

[Ryan Seacrest]

Do we just write a check and automatically give it to people, taxpayer dollars to people, without deciphering how well they do their jobs? Are we not allowed to probe and look at them and to say, what exactly are you doing with the American dollars, with the taxpayer dollars from American citizens? I don't know the answer. I'm not proclaiming to know the answer. I'm simply saying I want to hear. If the President is taking this strong position and he's campaigned on eradicating the Department of Education for years, why does he feel that way? What evidence does he have to validate his assertions? And if indeed there is profound evidence to support such a position, who are those that are supporting it? We need to ask those questions. And I think that standing before members of the NAACP at your very own convention, I think that that would serve well to invite him and let him come before you all and try to explain what he's doing so you'll have him on a record, not just sound bites that airs on CNN or MSNBC or FOX News or abc, cbs, NBC or whatever. No, let him sit before you and explain, defend his position. Most importantly.

[Stephen A. Smith]

You could try to ignore the President of the United States. But you know what can't be ignored? His actions.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Until 2028.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Mr. Derrick Johnson.

[Ryan Seacrest]

He's not going away. He's not going away. By the way, the NAACP did sue him and remember, did sue him with a civil suit, successfully, I might add, as it pertained to the insurrection.

[Stephen A. Smith]

In.

[Ryan Seacrest]

2021 on January 6th.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Did that stop him from becoming president again?

[Ryan Seacrest]

He's been sued, he's been convicted, 34 felony counts. Whatever. Did it send him to jail? Didn't he still run for reelection? Didn't he still skate right through the gop? Didn't he win the popular vote and the electoral college vote and every swing state? You don't get to ignore him is my point. He has been the most powerful, the most influential member of the GOP since 2015. How does you refusing to invite him, ostracizing him, not wanting to hear what he has to say to you all, how does that help you? How? I'm not saying agree with him. I'm not saying side with him. I'm not saying befriend him. I'm not saying any of those things. But ignoring him ain't gonna get it done. None of you truly want to be about the business of helping folks, particularly the desolate and disenfranchised in our country, the urban communities throughout America. Not that that's all the NAACP does, because I'm certainly not implying that. All I'm saying is that clearly is who you're interested in helping.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Ignoring him and not even inviting him to come and speak at your convention. What's that gonna accomplish?

[Ryan Seacrest]

For the first time in a 116.

[Samantha Smith]

Year history.

[Stephen A. Smith]

You'Re not inviting a president. Are you trying to tell me that there's no president that has been as.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Offensive to the NAACP as Donald Trump in 116 years?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Are you really making that argument.

[Ryan Seacrest]

That no matter what you think about Donald Trump, that's the only person, that's the only president of the United States that you've been able to say that about in a 116 year history of the NAACP? 116 years. Doing the math, that goes back to 1909. Since 1909, there's no President that has ever been.

[Stephen A. Smith]

More offensive to the NAACP than Donald Trump. Is that your argument? Let's say for the sake of argument that it is for the moment. Moment other than the progressive left, who's going to definitively agree with your position. You might have folks out there that want to contribute to the causes of the NAACP that are center left and center right. They may not agree with Donald Trump either, but they recognize the importance of being able to work with the President of the United States. Just think about it. I don't think this is the right move?

[Ryan Seacrest]

If all of us had to like.

[Stephen A. Smith]

The people we had to deal with and do business with, how would business ever get done in this country, if not this world? It's a rhetorical question, Mr. Derrick Johnson, I know you know the answer. Let me move on to a second headline involving the naacp.

[Ryan Seacrest]

And this is pertaining to Elon Musk.

[Stephen A. Smith]

In the city of Memphis, the naacp, along with the Southern Environmental Law center.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Said they intend to sue Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company called xai.

[Stephen A. Smith]

They have major concerns about air pollution generated by a supercomputer facility located near predominantly black communities in Memphis. The XAI data center began operating last year, powered in part by pollution emitting gas turbines without first applying for a permit.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Officials have said an exemption allowed them.

[Stephen A. Smith]

To operate for up to 364 days without a permit. However, Southern Environmental Law center says there is no such exemption for turbines and that it's now been more than a year. They also say the use of the turbines violates the Clean Air act and.

[Ryan Seacrest]

That residents who live near the facility.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Already face cancer risk at four times the national average. That last sentence is all that matters to me. No doubt this is in South Memphis. From what I read, that it's a poor and impoverished neighborhood. Now, Elon Musk and his company will tell you that it's generating billions for the local economy, if not at least hundreds of millions of dollars. They're talking about plants that are being built, one that's cost over $35 million and something else, and that's going to generate jobs. We certainly understand the importance of generating jobs, generating revenue, stimulating an economy, making sure that folks within the Memphis community, specifically the South Memphis community, are benefiting. As Mayor Paul Young pointed out, they're trying to make sure that the revenue generated, at least 25% of that revenue is allocated for folks within a five mile radius of this plant. I respect that. I understand it. I understand the importance of economics. I understand the importance of a flourishing local economy. I understand about jobs. I get it because you want to pay your bills and what have you, but air pollution risk of cancer four times greater than it normally is? What good is everything I mentioned if you're dead? We can't have that. We can't have that. So the naacp, according to law, is obligated. If you're going to file this lawsuit, you got to give them 60 days notice. And that is what has happened. So this lawsuit essentially is forthcoming and we'll know the facts. And in fairness to Elon Musk and Xai, they've essentially said that they violated no laws. They followed all the protocols and the rules and regulations necessary to justify doing this project. And this is what they're doing. But if people, if their health is endangered at four times the normal rate of what it normally would be, ladies and gentlemen, we got ourselves a problem. And there's nobody on this planet, especially nobody in the United States of America, especially nobody in Memphis, who should sit silent about this. We're as strong as our weakest link. And those impoverished living in impoverished neighborhoods need our voice. They need our help. So we need to keep a watchful eye on this and to make sure all the I's are dotted and T's are crossed to ensure that while revenue is being generated that corners aren't being.

[Samantha Smith]

Cut.

[Stephen A. Smith]

To potentially compromise the well being of the impoverished amongst us. They matter just as much as the rest of us. Just as much as the rest of us. And there's no way in hell that we should sit idly by and be quiet if something like this is potentially going on. So while I disagreed with the NAACP's position about inviting Trump to their convention to speak, I applaud the NAACP for bringing attention to this by announcing that they're gonna file this lawsuit to get this matter addressed. Good looking out, Mr. Johnson. Good looking out. Coming up, the latest on the Sean Diddy Combs federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. The music mogul will not take the stand in his own defense. I'll tell you why that matters right here next on the Stephen A. Smith Show. Don't go away.

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[Tom Yamas]

Taking over the helm of NBC Nightly News, a 75 year old broadcast, it's a great responsibility. Good evening, I'm Tom Yamas. You have to go out there to bring people at home. Closer to the store. Wildfires continue to be a threat with with that massive hurricane comes the massive response. The best reporters in our business know how to listen. And when you listen, you get the truth. For NBC News, NBC News, I'm Tom Yamas. That's what we do every night.

[Stephen A. Smith]

NBC Nightly News with Tom Yamas evenings on NBC. Welcome back to the Stephen A. Smith show. Unfortunately, my daughter will be back. She has some things she like to express to me about Megan Thee, Stallion Love island and all of this other stuff. But anyway, before I get into that, I have more important matters to get to first because we have an important update on the trial of Sean Diddy Combs. Now in its sixth week. The judge overseeing the trial says he expects things to wrap up before July 4th. Multiple sources have confirmed to people that Combs will not take to stand in his own defense, despite the high profile nature of the proceedings and the serious charges he faces. The decision comes as both legal teams.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Prepare for what will be the final.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Phase of the trial. No question, it's a wise decision by Sean Diddy Combs, ladies and gentlemen. He can't justify on his own behalf sex trafficking and racketeering. I understand the specificity of the charges, but not with the incriminating evidence that has already been put out there about him. You got a video of him beating up his girlfriend, his ex girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, snatching a, throwing her to the ground, kicking her, throwing a vase at her, stuff like that. We've got testimony about some of his proclivities and some of the things that.

[Ryan Seacrest]

He compelled her to do. Whether he forced her or she did so willingly of our own volition is.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Something that's open for debate in a.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Lot of people's eyes.

[Stephen A. Smith]

But nevertheless, there's nothing about him that's a sympathetic figure. Now, if there was a way that he could get on that stand and be a sympathetic figure as opposed to.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Somebody who can definitively convince you that sex trafficking and racketeering has nothing to do with him. I don't know how you can okay him testifying on his own behalf. I can't see that. I don't see that.

[Stephen A. Smith]

That's just where I'm at with it. Seriously.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Because ultimately, if you get on the stand and you raise your right hand and you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God, and they.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Start asking you about some of your behaviors.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Yeah. You can sit up there and say it's not sex trafficking or racketeering, you could say it's not against the law. But if the jury deems it heinous, we all know that juries can decide.

[Stephen A. Smith]

The hell with the specifics of the charges. We want your ass in jail. You got to go. And that's the issue here.

[Ryan Seacrest]

So with that, I say to you, he's making the right decision. As hard as it is to sit there and let people talk about you and have to listen to what they have to say for weeks upon weeks at a time. And while you give no retort to debunk those claims, those salacious claims, those insidious, incendiary claims, they aim against you. Hey, him opening his mouth might not.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Be the wisest thing.

[Ryan Seacrest]

So when I saw the news that he wasn't going to testify on his own behalf, I was like, it's pretty.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Smart, because I don't think that he can garner any sympathy from a jury. And I don't even think it's about the charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.

[Ryan Seacrest]

I think the things that have been.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Said about him, that have been introduced about him, that exes and former employees and others have said about him, are.

[Ryan Seacrest]

So incriminating, unless you can flat out.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Point out that they're lies, he shouldn't speak. I think he's making the right decision. That's where I stand with it. I'll get to your tweets in just a minute, but I have to bring my daughter back first, so be with me. She insists on joining me. The only thing she's upset about is that her sister Nyla ain't here with her. She said, we wanted. I wanted us to both to gang up on you, but somehow, some way, I think she's going to do enough of the job. More to Stephen A. Smith, sir, but Samantha, In a minute. Pray for me, please. Welcome back to the Stephen A. Smith Show. As you can see, I'm not alone. Hey, y' all, is there anybody you want to give a shout out to?

[Samantha Smith]

Okay, yes, actually, the first person I want to shout out to.

[Stephen A. Smith]

That's a rhetorical question. I didn't think you were going to say.

[Samantha Smith]

The first person I'd like to shout out is my sister. She is not here. We actually just saw her. She could not make it, but we love you and we wish you were here. The site. Oh, her name is Nyla, Nyla Smith. And I'm Samantha Smith. That's my Instagram. You guys should follow. But listen, guys, the other people. I need to shout out. I need to shout out.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Put your Instagram on it.

[Stephen A. Smith]

What's the matter with you?

[Samantha Smith]

Listen, guys, the other. I have to hurry up. Ready? Count to 10. The other people have to shout out. My best friend, YD Young Dylan. Go listen to his song Mass Appeal. Amir Amari, Mirabel, Kenzie Courtney, Nia I love y' all. Just all of my supporters, all of my fans, all the people, my mom. I love you, mom. Thank you so much for making me me. And that's really who I want to shout out. Jaylen, you too.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Who's Jaylen? Who's Jade?

[Samantha Smith]

Jalen's my friend.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Who that. I ain't never heard no Jaylen.

[Samantha Smith]

I said Amir Amari. Jaylen Dillon.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I never heard no Jaylin.

[Samantha Smith]

Oh, Jaylen's my friend from where? No way you're doing this on the podcast.

[Ryan Seacrest]

I ain't hear about no Jaylen, bro.

[Samantha Smith]

I'm about to get clipped. No, Jaylen's my friend. He lives in Atlanta. He's an actor. He's very successful. Jalen, we love you over here.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Okay, guys, let me ask you this question, okay? Love Island.

[Samantha Smith]

Love Island.

[Stephen A. Smith]

You brought up Love Island. What is so special about Love Island?

[Samantha Smith]

What isn't special about Love Island?

[Stephen A. Smith]

What isn't special?

[Samantha Smith]

What is special Love Island? It's like. It's just. It has your soul, and it takes your soul and it attaches to it, and then once it's attached, it rips it out. Like, it's just really emotional. It's like a.

[Stephen A. Smith]

It doesn't really tell me anything about the show.

[Ryan Seacrest]

What is the show about?

[Samantha Smith]

So there's people that go in, right? It's like, maybe five girls, five boys, and they find love, and they couple up, and then they break up. And then bombshells come in, and I was like, ah, ah, ah. Cause then the bombshells come in, and then they rock.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Ah, ah.

[Samantha Smith]

Then they rock everything up because the bombshells, like, come and they try and take. Take your name.

[Stephen A. Smith]

And this show comes on daily.

[Samantha Smith]

It comes on daily. Peacock. Every day on Peacock. But Wednesdays you have to watch it.

[Stephen A. Smith]

And why was Megan thee stallion on?

[Samantha Smith]

Because it's that popular that she went on there and she promoted her swimwear brand. Hot girl Summer Swimwear. Yeah, Hot Girl Summer. I don't have it yet.

[Stephen A. Smith]

No, you're not going to be having that.

[Samantha Smith]

Megan, the sound's gorgeous.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I know she is. We. I know she is. But you're not going to be having. You're not going to be having any Megan stallion swimwear anytime soon.

[Samantha Smith]

I just really. I just want everybody just to watch Love Island. Like, this is promo. I'm not paid to do this. This is, like, my free will. Like, you have to watch it. Ace and Shelly are my favorite. I think they'd be my dad's favorite, too.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Ace and Shelly?

[Samantha Smith]

Yes.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Why would they be My favorite.

[Samantha Smith]

Cause they're black and they're beautiful and they're cute and they're fun and they're spontaneous and they play the game right. They're not toxic either.

[Stephen A. Smith]

They're not toxic.

[Samantha Smith]

Yeah. Cause they.

[Stephen A. Smith]

What's your definition of toxic?

[Samantha Smith]

I think we have to say that for another episode.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Do you watch General Hospital?

[Samantha Smith]

Don't. Don't watch it. At least episodes that you're in.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Don't ever say that. It's the best soap opera in the business, dad. And Young and the Restless.

[Samantha Smith]

I'm a Young and the Restless fan.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Well, you know, Eric Braden's our buddy.

[Samantha Smith]

Exactly.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Plays Victor Newman on Young and the Restless. You know, we got nothing but love for Eric. You know what I'm saying? So that's all good, right?

[Samantha Smith]

Mm.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Okay. So we gonna give him love, but you don't have to deny the love to General Hospital.

[Samantha Smith]

My dad is a whole shootout scene, and it was so overdone. He was like. And it was just like, what are you doing?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Like, everybody.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Everybody can't be you on Tubi.

[Samantha Smith]

Facts.

[Stephen A. Smith]

What was the name of your movie?

[Samantha Smith]

It's called Wrong Place, Wrong Time on Tubi.

[Stephen A. Smith]

You did.

[Samantha Smith]

I didn't shoot anyone, though. Like, when I was on Disney Channel, I was roller skating. I was being appropriate. Why are you shooting people?

[Stephen A. Smith]

And remind everybody. What was your showing? The Disney Channel?

[Samantha Smith]

It's called Saturdays.

[Stephen A. Smith]

That's right. You did good, but your knees got messed up.

[Samantha Smith]

Yo, tmi. Okay, guys, so now we're gonna go to your tweets, because all of y' all tweeted some crazy stuff about my dad that I need to address, and I'm so excited. Okay, first one. Let's go. Who's sga?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Who's sga? The one you were talking about at the high school.

[Samantha Smith]

That's Shay. That's my friend. Is Shay's legacy greater than Kyrie's if he wins this finals championship? Kyrie Irving.

[Stephen A. Smith]

That's right.

[Samantha Smith]

I don't know.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Kyrie's a bad brother.

[Samantha Smith]

I know.

[Stephen A. Smith]

But he wasn't the league MVP when he won the championship, and LeBron was his teammate, so he was basically second fiddle, not throwing no shade on Kyrie. Cause he's great. But LeBron was the man. And even though he helped deliver that championship with LeBron with the three over Steph Curry to win the championship in a game seven, the reality is that when you look at Shai gilgeous Alexander averaging 32.7 points, being the team leading scorer, win the league MVP, having a number one seed you, the big fish. Everybody's trying to knock off, and you still knock them all off. Anyway, you beat Ant man in the conference finals. You beat Jokic in the semifinals. Okay? Won Memphis in the first round. Then you go beat Indiana in the finals. You gotta give love to Shay. You can't say that. Kyrie's legacy with Eclipse is. I would go with Shay on that one. Are you all right? Just know. Just listen. We all know you allow me for sports. Okay?

[Samantha Smith]

So I'm just letting you talk. I just want the more interest. I just want the interesting one.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Then call for the next tweet.

[Samantha Smith]

Then call for the next tweet. If you could fly. Can I say it or. No.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Go. What? That. That. That curse word. No, no. Go ahead and read it without the curse word.

[Samantha Smith]

I've never cursed before, guys. Okay, Stephen A. Smith, if you could fly, would you still use the toilet or would you take a poop from the silence guy? So I just feel like that's just John Connor. What are you talking about? That's silly. If. If you could fly, would you still use the toilet or would you poop from the sky? What's wrong with the toilet? A nice bidet moment. What's wrong with the toilet? Like, why do we need. Why do we need flight? Why. Why. Why am I pooping from the sky? What if I just want to fly? Like, why are we making it next tweak next week? I was kind of silly, don't you?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Yes, it was.

[Samantha Smith]

Yeah.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Go ahead.

[Samantha Smith]

Stephen A. Smith. What's the longest amount of time that you can go without mentioning the Knicks? Never. Never, Never, never, never, never. But let me tell y' all, I. Samantha Smith, okay? I'm a die hard 76ers fan now. I don't care. I'm gonna be in the comments hating. Take your hate somewhere else. I need to shout out Tyrese Max. We need to shout out Joel Embiid. We need to shout out Jared McCain painting his nails and all. We love it. We support it. I get my nails painted because of Jared McCain. What are we doing, Kelly Oubre? Like, seriously, guys, what's his name? George. Give me the last name.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I don't know.

[Samantha Smith]

No, there's somebody named George.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Paul. George.

[Samantha Smith]

Paul, George. Paul. George. We like you, too, over here. My dad can't ever go without mentioning the knicks. I'm a 76ers fan. 76ers on their best day, I think, have a shot at beating the Knicks.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Why? Why are players painting their fingernails?

[Samantha Smith]

Jerry McCain paints his fingernails.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Why? Why Is there a particular reason?

[Samantha Smith]

I don't know. Maybe he, like, is making it a whole brand, but he's, like, low key. Like a tiktoker. Now, like, he is on TikTok, but, like, he's so nice. He seems, like, so sweet. Like, he seems like one of those NBA players.

[Stephen A. Smith]

So we're talking about sports, and then you're gonna look on camera like he's so sweet?

[Samantha Smith]

No, not like that. He's just sweet. Like, he seems so kind. Like, he seems like if I met him, he would, like, give me a hug and take a picture and be, like, really nice.

[Stephen A. Smith]

So that's really your criteria for liking the player? If they're willing to give you a hug and take a picture with you?

[Samantha Smith]

Tyrese Maxey gave me a hug, and he gave me a hug, and he took a picture with me, and I almost died. But he has a girlfriend. Her name is Myra Mira Gordon. She's so beautiful. But I just want to say Tyrus Maxey is, like, one of my favorite players of all time.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Can we go? Can I end the show now? No, no, no.

[Samantha Smith]

Advice for an admin that's going bald at a hilariously fast rate, y' all. Okay, wait, can I. One second. 1, 2, 3, 4. God dang, I ran out of fingers. Chat, guys, it's not his fault. Like, if you find pictures of him when he was, like, little or, like, younger, it wasn't like this. Dad, give advice for an admin that's going bald at a hilariously fast rate.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Hair Club for Men. I'm down for it.

[Samantha Smith]

Say more.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I'm down for it.

[Samantha Smith]

What's Hair Club for Men?

[Stephen A. Smith]

I mean, you know, you gotta push my hairline forward. I think I. Listen, when are you gonna admit that your dad is pretty fly? I mean, when you look at me, you know what I'm saying? You had the producers do that, didn't you?

[Samantha Smith]

No, I had no idea they were gonna do that.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Right?

[Samantha Smith]

No, no, no, dad. That's actually insane that they would.

[Stephen A. Smith]

But your dad looks pretty good.

[Samantha Smith]

Well, I think you look better now than you did in that. That was rough. Where was that going?

[Stephen A. Smith]

See, if I came up to your school and some of your teachers saw me, they would feel a certain way about me, but I ain't gonna go there. I'm gonna be nice.

[Samantha Smith]

Guys, there's a surgery you can get. Like, a plastic surgery you can get, and you can move your hairline down. And my theory is that if my dad gets paid for making these podcasts, right, eventually he can save up the money to be able to afford. Afford a surgery like that and then you guys will all stop bullying him. But like, wait, 1, 2, 3, 3, 4. It's a forehead. Dad, yours is like, look at that. That's like giving. Seven, eight. It's got. But he can't help it. He's so beautiful. Tell him he's beautiful in the comments.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I don't need to be beautiful. You're beautiful.

[Samantha Smith]

Oh, thanks.

[Stephen A. Smith]

So the beauty belongs to you.

[Samantha Smith]

Yeah, I don't have any makeup on.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Guys, the beauty belongs to you and your sister Nyla. I don't need to be beautiful, but I am handsome. I will say that regardless of what you or your friends think, they know better.

[Samantha Smith]

I love all my friends.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Goodbye. That's it. Get out.

[Samantha Smith]

Bye, guys. Thank you so much for having me. That's it for this edition of the Stephen A. Smith Show. Thank you guys so much for tuning in. You guys, please tune in for the next episode. Please request me in the comments. I'm really grateful to be here and everyone have a great, great, great day. That's it. The show's over.

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[Bubba Wallace]

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[Samantha Smith]

This is an I heart podcast.