Straight Shooter with Stephen A.
de Stephen A. Smith & SiriusXM
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE; DOUG COLLINS; DAVID CROWLEY
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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 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 · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 60Stephen 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. Veterans…
- BREAKING DOWN THE MIDTERMS WITH CHRIS CHRISTIE, ROBERT COSTA, & FRANK LUNTZ · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 59Stephen 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 mean for…
- SPECIAL EDITION - MIDTERM ELECTION NIGHT · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 58In 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. Former…
- SPECIAL EDITION - THE NIGHT BEFORE THE MIDTERM ELECTION · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 57In 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 Washington…
- MIDTERM ELECTION; JOSH TUREK; STEVE HILTON · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 56Stephen 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…
- STEPHEN A’S WHITE HOUSE VISIT; DASHA BURNS; THOM TILLIS · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 55Stephen 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 Dasha Burns…
- THE GOP’S CONTINUING DECLINE, DEMOCRATS PLAN TO REGAIN THE HOUSE; CHUCK ROCHA; BIRTHDAY CALLS · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 54Stephen 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 NOW…
- PRESIDENT TRUMP’S SINKING APPROVAL RATING; SEAN HANNITY; JEFF FEELY · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 53Stephen A. discusses Donald Trump’s declining approval ratings, Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton’s decision not to debate Democratic opponent James Talarico, and the growing…
- THE PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT; TEXAS REP. GINA HINOJOSA; BRUCE BLAKEMAN · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 52Stephen 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 Democratic Rep…
- Attorney Ken Turkel: Congressman Don Beyer; White House Press Ban; The "Trump Arch" & AI in Aviation · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 51Guest host Laura Coates fills in for Stephen A. Smith to tackle a packed docket of constitutional controversies, technological threats, and public health debates. The White House…
- THE FUTURE OF A.I.; REP. JOHN JAMES · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 50Stephen 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. Republican…
- TRUMP-A-PALOOZA; SENATOR CHRIS MURPHY · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 49Stephen 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 Murphy…
- LAURA LOOMER’S UNHINGED COMMENTS ABOUT BLACK WOMEN; DR. ABDUL EL-SAYED, SETH BODNAR · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 48Stephen A. discusses far-right internet personality Laura Loomer’s disparaging remarks about Black female politicians. Physician and Progressive Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is…
- SPECIAL GUEST HOST LAURA COATES; META SETTLEMENT; DRUG PRICES; SPACE EXPLORATION · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 47Guest 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…
- RAND PAUL; DONNA BRAZILE; JOE & HEATHER MANCHIN · 1 h 37 min · Episodio 46Stephen 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 media…
- WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU WANT; BYRON DONALDS · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 45Stephen 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 voters in the…
- THE STATE OF TODAY’S POLITICS; JOE AND HEATHER MANCHIN; DONNA BRAZILE · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 44Stephen 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 Michigan’s…
- FAUCI PLEADS THE FIFTH & MIDTERMS; Guest host Laura Coates interviews Norm Eisen and Karen Finney · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 43In 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 showdowns…
- MORE MONEY FOR WAR, NEW JERSEY VOTING ERROR; TUCKER CARLSON · 1 h 41 min · Episodio 42Stephen 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 review…
- HOW THE DEMOCRATS CAN WIN THE MIDTERMS; ANNA PAULINA LUNA · 1 h 37 min · Episodio 41Stephen 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 the show…
- Laura Coates interviews Rep. Mike Flood, Fmr Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, CNN International Reporter Josh Rogin, & Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) · 1 h 40 min · Episodio 40CNN's Laura Coates guest hosts for Stephen A. Smith this week. In this jam packed episode, she interviews Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE), Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, CNN…
- THE PRESIDENT’S FINANCIAL WINDFALL; LAURA COATES · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 39Stephen A. discusses President Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure forms, which revealed he earned over $1 billion since returning to office through his cryptocurrency ventures…
- IS TRUMP’S BEHAVIOR FUELING THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT; ELISSA SLOTKIN · 1 h 37 min · Episodio 38Stephen 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…
- U.S.-IRAN AGREEMENT; MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 37Stephen 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…
- TRUMP CAUSES KNICKS GAME 3 LOSS; DONNA BRAZILE; TIM BURCHETT; PREVIEW PANEL WITH GARY CHAMBERS JR. AND OFFICER BRANDON TATUM · 1 h 44 min · Episodio 36Stephen 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…
- CALIFORNIA ELECTION RESULTS; DAVE RUBIN; TED CRUZ · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 35Stephen 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…
- TRUMP’S REVENGE TOUR; ROBERT COSTA · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 34Stephen 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…
- NAACP VS. THE SEC; CHRIS SUNUNU · 1 h 34 min · Episodio 33Stephen 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…
- TRUMP FAILING AMERICANS; RAHM EMANUEL · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 32Stephen 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…
- THE GOP IN FLUX, MIDTERM ELECTIONS, GERRYMANDERING; INFLUENCER NICK SHIRLEY · 1 h 35 min · Episodio 32Stephen 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…
- A BLOW TO THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT; CLEO C. FIELDS (D-LA); ROBERT REICH · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 31Stephen 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…
- THE COST OF GERRYMANDERING; OLIVIA TROYE; BRAD RAFFENSPERGER · 1 h 36 min · Episodio 30Stephen A. discusses how aggressive gerrymandering on both sides of the aisle is shaping the landscape for the 2026 midterm elections. Former Homeland Security and…
- SWALWELL/GONZALES RESIGNATION; JEN PSAKI; LEON PANETTA · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 29Stephen A. dives into the political shockwaves surrounding the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales amid sexual assault allegations. Former White House Press…
- THE IRAN WAR; TIM BURCHETT (R-TN) · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 28Stephen A. discusses President Trump’s threats and actions on the Iran war. Tim Burchett (R-TN) joins the show to discuss Iran, the evidence of extraterrestrial life, and the…
- BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP FIGHT; SEN. JOHN KENNEDY (R-LA), DONNA BRAZILE · 1 h 37 min · Episodio 27Stephen A. breaks down President Trump’s unprecedented appearance at Supreme Court arguments as he challenges birthright citizenship. Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) joins to discuss…
- CHAOS IN AMERICA; DONAVAN MCKINNEY (D-MI), CORBIN TRENT · 1 h 36 min · Episodio 26Stephen A. breaks down major headlines, from chaos at U.S. airports to the escalating war in Iran and rising oil prices impacting Americans nationwide. He’s joined by Michigan…
- TRUMP HURTING THE GOP; KEVIN KILEY, MATTHEW WEIL · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 25Stephen A. sounds off on Trump’s Iran War policies and their effects on Americans. Matthew Weil, Vice President of the Bipartisan Policy Center, is interviewed about the SAVE…
- THE IRAN WAR; FAREED ZAKARIA, LUTHER “UNCLE LUKE” CAMPBELL · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 24Stephen A. shares his thoughts on the war in Iran and the constitutionality of the SAVE Act. CNN Host Fareed Zakaria joins the show to discuss the cost and consequences of the…
- IRAN WAR, TEXAS SENATE RACE; JAMES CARVILLE, MARK T. ESPER · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 23Stephen A. shares his insights on the Iran war and the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett. Democratic strategist James Carville discusses how the Texas…
- THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS; ROBERT COSTA; WESLEY HUNT · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 22Stephen 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…
- THE UPCOMING STATE OF THE UNION; DEAN WITHERS; WES MOORE · 1 h 36 min · Episodio 21Stephen 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…
- PAM BONDI TESTIMONY; HARRY DUNN; ANDY BESHEAR · 1 h 37 min · Episodio 20Stephen 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…
- ELECTION INTEGRITY; COLIN ALLRED; BILL MAHER · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 19Stephen 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…
- MINNEAPOLIS I.C.E. KILLINGS; DR. MEHMET OZ; MAYOR JACOB FREY · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 18Stephen 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…
- TRUMP AT THE WEF; RAND PAUL; LAURA COATES · 1 h 38 min · Episodio 17Stephen 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…
- TRUMP’S CHAOTIC WORLD; CHRIS CUOMO; LARRY ELDER · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 16Stephen 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…
- MINNEAPOLIS I.C.E. SHOOTING; DERRICK VAN ORDEN (R-WI); ERIC SWALWELL (D-CA) · 1 h 35 min · Episodio 15Stephen 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…
- POLITICAL CHAOS IS WASHINGTON D.C.; JAMES CLYBURN (D-SC) · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 14Stephen 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…
- THE DEMOCRATS ARE COMING; COLIN ALLRED; TOM COTTON · 1 h 39 min · Episodio 13Stephen 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…
- TRUMP PARDONS; SCOTT JENNINGS; RO KHANNA · 1 h 36 min · Episodio 12Stephen 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…







