

The Stephen A. Smith Show
Stephen A. Smith & SiriusXM
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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Jan 15, 2026 • 1h 39min
TRUMP’S CHAOTIC WORLD; CHRIS CUOMO; LARRY ELDER
Stephen 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 show to discuss top news stories and his return to SiriusXM with the POTUS show, “Cuomo Mornings.” Conservative talk show host Larry Elder is interviewed about I.C.E. tactics, immigration, Trump Derangement Syndrome, and the midterm elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 8, 2026 • 1h 35min
MINNEAPOLIS I.C.E. SHOOTING; DERRICK VAN ORDEN (R-WI); ERIC SWALWELL (D-CA)
Stephen 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 discuss his experience as a Navy SEAL in Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Maduro. California Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell is interviewed about the fifth anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, the direction of the Democratic Party, and his run for California Governor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 18, 2025 • 1h 39min
POLITICAL CHAOS IS WASHINGTON D.C.; JAMES CLYBURN (D-SC)
Stephen 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 show to talk about the future of the Affordable Care Act, the direction of the Democratic Party, whether America is ready for a female President, the 2026 midterms, and his book, The First Eight: A Personal History of the Pioneering Black Congressmen Who Shaped a Nation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 39min
THE DEMOCRATS ARE COMING; COLIN ALLRED; TOM COTTON
Stephen 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. Colin Allred joins the show to talk about ending his Senate run and running in the newly redrawn 33rd Congressional District. Arkansas Republican Senator Tom Cotton is interviewed about the U.S. seizing an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast and the boat strikes, the future of the Affordable Care Act, and President Trump’s second term. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 36min
TRUMP PARDONS; SCOTT JENNINGS; RO KHANNA
Stephen 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 Commentator Scott Jennings joins the show to talk about his book, A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization. Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) is interviewed about his efforts to release the Epstein Files, working with Republicans, the future of the Democratic Party, and a potential 2028 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.

Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 37min
NATIONAL GUARD SHOOTING; RAHM EMANUEL; JOHN KASICH
Stephen A. comments on the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and the FBI’s investigation of six Democratic Senators who suggested that U.S. troops should refuse illegal orders. Former Obama White House Chief of Staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is interviewed about the Affordable Care Act, which he helped pass, education reform, the future of the Democratic Party, and a potential 2028 presidential run. Former Ohio Governor John Kasich also joins the show to discuss a lack of civility in politics, a crisis of character in leadership, the state of the Republican Party, and his Keep Faith America Substack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 29min
A CONVERSATION WITH TEXAS SENATOR TED CRUZ
Stephen A. broadcasts live from Washington, D.C., where he discusses the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz is interviewed in front of a studio audience about the end of the government shutdown, the Texas redistricting plan, illegal immigration, and NCAA N.I.L. legislation. They also talk about Cruz’s feud with Tucker Carlson and his 2028 presidential ambitions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 36min
STEPHANIE RUHLE; MADELEINE DEAN.
Pennsylvania Democratic Congresswoman Madeleine Dean is interviewed about the House vote to end the government shutdown, her constituents’ concerns, the state of the Democratic Party, and GOP corruption. Stephanie Ruhle, host of MSNBC’s “The 11th Hour,” discusses the network’s rebrand to MS NOW, Washington D.C. infighting, Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral victory, and the state of the economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 38min
DEMOCRATS SWEEP ELECTIONS, OHIO REP. JIM JORDAN, HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON
Stephen A. covers the election victories of NYC Democratic Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, and NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill. He also interviews Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, and Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, who discuss the government shutdown, the immigration fight, ending the filibuster, and GA. Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments on ABC’s “The View.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h 39min
ANDREW CUOMO AND ZOHRAN MAMDANI ON THE NYC MAYOR’S RACE, AND DELAWARE GOVERNOR MATT MEYER ON THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Stephen A. broadcasts from HBCU Delaware State University, interviewing NYC Mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani. He also speaks with Delaware Governor Matt Meyer about the government shutdown, the potential end of SNAP benefits for Americans, and the state of the Democratic Party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


