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 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 joins the show to break down her cross-country conversations with voters and candidates ahead of the midterms, the issues shaping the election, and the political shifts that could define 2028. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) discusses his decision not to seek reelection, tensions with Trump, the GOP's future, and his new book, How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents. 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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STEPHEN A’S WHITE HOUSE VISIT; DASHA BURNS; THOM TILLIS

Stephen 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 joins the show to break down her cross-country conversations with voters and candidates ahead of the midterms, the issues shaping the election, and the political shifts that could define 2028. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) discusses his decision not to seek reelection, tensions with Trump, the GOP's future, and his new book, How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

22 oct. 2026
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THE GOP’S CONTINUING DECLINE, DEMOCRATS PLAN TO REGAIN THE HOUSE; CHUCK ROCHA; BIRTHDAY CALLS

Stephen 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, joins the show to break down voter sentiment, the Latino vote, immigration, and the high-stakes Texas Senate race. Former Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), former Governor John Kasich (R-OH), Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), veteran strategists James Carville and Donna Brazile, Fox News commentator Bill O’Reilly, and HBO’s Real Time host Bill Maher call in to celebrate Stephen A.’s birthday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 oct. 2026
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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