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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.
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Latest Episodes:

Will Smith is “offended,” Ja Morant, Kyrie Irving’s “old bitter gentlemen” comment and Tucker Carlson’s insurrection spin — Necessary Takes Mar 10, 2023

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Stephen A has a lot more to say about the fallout from the Chris Rock Netflix special, the controversy surrounding Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant, Kyrie Irving's Twitch diatribe, and Fox News host Tucker Carlson's spin about the January 6th insurrection.

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Nick Saban thinks NIL is broken, and explains how he’d fix it. Mar 08, 2023

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Stephen A. sits down with the winningest coach in college football, University of Alabama’s Nick Saban, to discuss his historic seven NCAA championships, coaching philosophy, true feelings about NIL deals in college sports, and the difference between winning a championship and being a true champion.

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Stephen A’s Take on “The Slap” and Reaction to Chris Rock’s Live Special Mar 06, 2023

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Stephen A. Smith sits down after watching Chris Rock’s live Netflix special to give his reaction, his feelings on it and where he thinks Chris Rock was coming from. He also finally gives his straight shooter opinion on Will Smith’s slap.

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Straight Shooting w/ David Feherty Mar 01, 2023

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In a revealing interview, Stephen A. talks to former golf pro and now broadcaster, David Feherty, about his move to the LIV golf tour, how disruption in the golf industry can be a good thing, and how he copes with a bipolar disorder diagnosis and depression.

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F**k Your Thoughts and Prayers Feb 28, 2023

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Stephen A. discusses the tragic shooting at Michigan State University with State Representative Ranjeev Puri and how he is working to get "common sense" gun reform laws passed while having to fight against the intentional misinformation surrounding those laws.

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The Education of Kendrick Perkins Feb 27, 2023

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Stephen A. sits down with NBA champion and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins to discuss his new book and the lessons he hopes readers will take away from it. He also gives his take on the status of the NBA and the debt he believes current players owe to those who came before them.

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Brandon Miller, R. Kelly, and Marjorie Taylor Greene - Stephen A's Necessary Takes Feb 24, 2023

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Stephen A. gives his takes on the most controversial headlines of the week. From a second sentencing for R. Kelly and Harvey Weinstein, to University of Alabama star basketball player Brandon Miller's cautionary tale, and the latest anti-American comments by Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles with Secretary Pete Buttigieg Feb 23, 2023

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Stephen A. interviews the U.S. Transportation Secretary about the latest train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, criticism of the administration’s response, overhauling the aviation industry, and the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Invest and Jobs Act.

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NBA All Stars...After the Weekend Feb 22, 2023

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Stephen A. give his updated opinions on the stars of the league and their respective teams as we head towards the home stretch of the regular season and prepare for the playoffs.

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Coach Tom Izzo on the Michigan State Shootings and College Basketball Feb 20, 2023

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Stephen A. sits down with legendary Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo to discuss the tragic events that occurred on his campus on Feb 4th, the current state of college of basketball, and who is a better defender - Draymond Green or Jaren Jackson Jr.

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