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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:

Tired of These Damn Taxes Oct 26, 2022

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Stephen A. is fired up about many things, but there is one subject that really gets under his skin – taxes. Income tax. Sales tax. Property tax. Payroll tax. Capitol gains tax. FICA. He shouts it loudly, I Am Tired of These Damn Taxes. On this solo episode, Stephen A. gripes about the IRS. The rich who stay wealthy through loopholes. And talks about celebrities who tried to game the system – Nicolas Cage, Shakira, Wesley Snipes, and the first winner of Survivor, Richard Hatch, who went to prison for not paying taxes.

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Know Your Worth w/ Master P Oct 24, 2022

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Stephen A. opens up about a pivotal moment in his career, what it taught him, and how learning to value his worth changed his journey. He is then joined by rapper/entrepreneur Master P, who shares the decision to walk away from a million-dollar deal and bet on himself early in his career, the business ventures that landed him on the prestigious Forbes list, and his desire to now help others in the Black community build generational wealth. It’s an inspiring conversation with one of Hip Hop’s most forward-thinking visionaries.

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Kanye West Part 2 - The Tide is Turning Oct 22, 2022

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Stephen A. admits he was wrong about Kanye West. He revisits and breaks down the recent and ongoing controversies surrounding the artist, including his social media ban, outbursts on talk shows, antisemitic claims, and major public figures speaking out against him. Is the tide turning on one of hip-hop’s wealthiest and most talented moguls? Stephen A. believes so.

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Roe v. Wade & Tonya Lewis Lee Oct 21, 2022

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Stephen A. tackles the hot-button topic of Roe v. Wade. Then, he is joined by award-winning producer/director Tonya Lewis Lee, whose Hulu documentary film, 'Aftershock', explores the movement around Black maternal health and birth justice.

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All Things NBA Oct 19, 2022

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On this episode Stephen A. does what he does best -- sports. Ahead of the 2022-2023 NBA season, he shares his thoughts on who will be making noise in the East and the West, updates his take on both the Ime Udoka situation and the Draymond Green punch, and, of course, delves into his love-hate relationship with the New York Knicks!

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Sheryl Lee Ralph Oct 17, 2022

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Stephen A. has a charmed life. But getting there hasn’t been easy. There were obstacles along the way. He didn’t give up, though. He learned from his mistakes, continued to grind, and is now at the top of his game. The lesson Stephen A. learned is that when it is your time, nothing can stop you. On this episode, he talks to Emmy Award-Winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph about her Hollywood career, her role on ABC’s hit comedy, Abbott Elementary, her social activism work, and why her first Emmy win after fifty years in the business meant so much.

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Jake Paul Oct 14, 2022

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Gone are the days of the traditional media dictating the narrative. Social media has changed the landscape of how people interact and tell their stories. At the top of that world are influencers. Yes, social media influencers are the new frontier. Stephen A. sits down with one of the biggest stars in the social media game, Jake Paul. It’s an honest, no holds barred conversation about Jake’s early life, relationship with his brother Logan, the regrets, and plan to take on the world of professional boxing on his own terms. Tune in for an eye-opening and real conversation with one of social media’s most outspoken and controversial names.

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Don't Count Me Out w/ Tamron hall Oct 12, 2022

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Stephen A. shares the trials and tribulations on his road to success and pays homage to those that helped him get there. He is then joined by Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show host, Tamron Hall, who details her historic role as the first Black woman to co-host The Today Show, betting on herself after her departure, the joy of motherhood in her late forties, and passion for helping people on her daytime show. She is a woman that has experienced significant tragedy, but is incredibly strong and a source of light in the world.

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Kanye; He's Not Going Away Oct 10, 2022

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Stephen A. jumps into headline-making news and addresses what's on his mind: Kanye West. He shares his point of view on Kanye's recent decision to wear a White Lives Matter shirt at his Paris Fashion Week show, the fallout from the decision, and the public reaction it stirred up. Stephen A. goes deep, dissecting Kanye's conscious and subconscious motivations and tactics, whether his billionaire status makes him immune to cancel culture, and thoroughly critiques the social and political dialogue around these matters. No guest, no problem.

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The Right is Coming, Brace Yourselves w/ Sean Hannity Oct 07, 2022

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Stephen A. has a lot on his mind ahead of the midterm elections – and a warning—that the Right-Wing is on a mission to take back control of the country. On this episode, he is joined by Fox News pundit, Sean Hannity. The two spar over conservatism, the liberal agenda, and the state of U.S. politics. Stephen A. also asks the question on the minds of many Americans: Why is the Republican party so beholden to Donald Trump? It’s a provocative hour as only Stephen A. can bring.

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