Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

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Full Show: QB Aaron Rodgers fired coach drama. J Lo gets divorce advice from Stephen A. The Black Man's Vote Matters. Oct 09, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Stephen A. discusses the firing of New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh and Davonte Adams’ future with the Las Vegas Raiders with NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter. He interviews political commentator Roland Martin about the importance of the Black male vote in the upcoming presidential election, discusses comments made by Phoenix Suns Bradley Beal on the “Run Your Race” podcast, the upcoming beltway matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Baltimore Ravens, and gives props to the NHL for its historic hiring of the first female coach. In the WNBA he discusses the Minnesota Lynx making it to the Finals to take on the New York Liberty, and Jennifer Lopez’s comments about the end of her marriage to Ben Affleck.

On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tackling pertinent issues across entertainment, pop culture, society, business, and politics. Three times a week, you'll hear his LIVE unfiltered opinions on the day's biggest headlines as well as straight-shooting interviews with top celebrities, game-changers, and thought leaders across the societal arena. The Stephen A. Smith Show is sure to entertain, inform, and motivate anyone who tunes in.

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Stephen A's Take: Thumbs Up! Lebron and son Bronny Make NBA History Oct 09, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

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Stephen A's NFL Quick Hitters: Week NFL 5 Recap Oct 08, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. Recaps week five of the NFL, including the Baltimore Ravens overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Washington Commanders at the top of the NFC East, the Pittsburgh Steelers falling to the Dallas Cowboys, and the Buffalo Bills loss to the Houston Texans.

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Full Show: Diddy's Mom defends her son. Kill Intentional Walk in Baseball. WNBA NY Liberty stands up! Oct 07, 2024

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Stephen A. talks about the historic NBA preseason moment of LeBron and Bronny James sharing the court for the first time. He recaps week five of the NFL, including the Baltimore Ravens overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Washington Commanders at the top of the NFC East, the Pittsburgh Steelers falling to the Dallas Cowboys, and the Buffalo Bills loss to the Houston Texans. He also comments on V.P. Kamala Harris’s media blitz and Janice Combs’ statement about son Sean Combs’ sex trafficking allegations. Also on his mind is the Philadelphia Phillies win against the New York Mets in game two of the NLDS playoffs, the WNBA’s New York Liberty eliminating the Las Vegas Aces, and Shams Charania joining ESPN as Senior NBA Insider.

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Stephen A's NBA Take. Stephen A disagrees with Shannon and Karl Anthony Towns on who is the NBA GOAT. Oct 06, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

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Interview Only: Van Jones speaks on AI's future. Let Kamala Free. State of Black Men in America. Oct 06, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Stephen A. interviews CNN Political Analyst Van Jones about the upcoming presidential election, the push for the Black male vote, and his work in A.I. technology and criminal justice reform.

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Stephen A's NFL Quick Hitters: Bills vs Texans. Ravens vs Bengals. Browns vsCommanders. Oct 05, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

NFL Quick Previews

Bills @ Texans

Ravens @ Bengals

Browns @ Commanders

Cowboys @ Steelers

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Full Show: Garth Brooks sexual assault allegations. Club Shay Shay and KAT has NBA GOAT debate. NFL Updates Oct 04, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Stephen A. comments on the sexual assault allegations against country music’s Garth Brooks. He interviews CNN Political Analyst Van Jones about the upcoming presidential election and his work in A.I. technology and criminal justice reform. In sports news, he opines about Karl Anthony-Towns’ NBA GOAT debate on the Club Shay Shay podcast and previews the weekend NFL matchups between The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans, the Baltimore Ravens versus the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns at the Washington Commanders, and the Dallas Cowboys versus the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Stephen A's Quick Hitters: No Caitlin Clark, WNBA ratings down. All Pro WR Adams seeking new Team. Oct 04, 2024

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NFL wide receiver Davante Adams seeking a trade from the Raiders. He also talks about the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces on the verge of being swept by the New York Liberty, and the drop in TV rating following the playoff elimination of Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. He also pays tribute to Emmy-nominated “Roots” and “Good Times” actor, John Amos on his passing.

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Stephen A's Take: NBA Media Day, Lebron James and Draymond Green Oct 04, 2024

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

In NBA news, Stephen A discusses Lebron James’s comments about the Lakers' expectations for the upcoming season, Draymond Green’s exchange with San Francisco Chronicle columnist Scott Ostler.

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