Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

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!
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Resumen del episodio

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 growing influence of independent voters. Fox News host Sean Hannity sits down with Stephen A. to reflect on his 30 years at the network, the evolution of conservatism, the Iran War, and the Republican Party’s current state. Former NFL kicker, sports broadcaster, and Republican candidate for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District Jay Feely joins the show to discuss his entry into politics, Donald Trump and Turning Point USA’s political support, border security, and election integrity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episodios

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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 growing influence of independent voters. Fox News host Sean Hannity sits down with Stephen A. to reflect on his 30 years at the network, the evolution of conservatism, the Iran War, and the Republican Party’s current state. Former NFL kicker, sports broadcaster, and Republican candidate for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District Jay Feely joins the show to discuss his entry into politics, Donald Trump and Turning Point USA’s political support, border security, and election integrity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000
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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 Democratic Rep. Gina Hinojosa is interviewed about her run in the hotly contested Texas gubernatorial race, as well as redistricting, immigration, data centers, and education reform. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman joins the show to discuss his run for Governor of New York and his economic plan for the state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000
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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 White House Press Ban: Coates breaks down the legal mechanics of what she dubs "White House ban gate," analyzing the First Amendment and Fifth Amendment due process implications of the administration revoking hard press passes for outlets like CNN, Politico, and MS Now. Constitutional attorney Ken Turkel joins the show to debate whether the ban constitutes illegal viewpoint discrimination or a legally justifiable national security measure. The "Trump Arch" & AI in Aviation: Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) stops by to discuss the controversial 250-foot arch being constructed near Reagan National Airport, an homage to the president that will allegedly feature drones and snipers. Rep. Beyer also sounds the alarm on the Department of Transportation's sudden move to implement untrained AI for air traffic control at major airports, calling it a severely…

24 sep. 2026
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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. Republican gubernatorial candidate John James (R-MI) joins the show to discuss his run for Governor of Michigan, his economic plan for the state, and the war in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17 sep. 2026
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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 Murphy (D-CT) joins the show to discuss the state of the Democratic Party, the Protect College Sports Act, and his bestselling book, Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 sep. 2026