The Stephen A. Smith Show

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<p>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 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.</p>

  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    IRAN WAR, TEXAS SENATE RACE; JAMES CARVILLE, MARK T. ESPER

    Stephen A. shares his insights on the Iran war and the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett. Democratic strategist James Carville discusses how the Texas Senate race could influence the midterm elections. Former Defense Secretary under Donald Trump, Mark T. Esper, is interviewed about toppling the Khomeini regime and his time serving in the Trump Administration.


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    5 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS; ROBERT COSTA; WESLEY HUNT

    Stephen A. offers his reaction to President Trump’s first State of the Union Address of his second term. Conservative Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) is interviewed about his run for the Republican nomination for the Texas Senate, his allegiance to President Trump, and his Republican Senate opponents. CBS News Chief Washington Analyst Robert Costa joins the show to discuss the address, the Democratic response, the midterm elections, and the state of today’s politics.


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    26 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    THE UPCOMING STATE OF THE UNION; DEAN WITHERS; WES MOORE

    Stephen A. discusses the Democrats’ planned boycott of Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union Address, Trump’s tribute to late Civil Rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, and the Democrats’ chances in the midterm elections. Liberal political influencer Dean Withers joins the show to talk about his popular TikTok political debates, the Epstein Files, and illegal immigration. Democratic Maryland Governor Wes Moore is interviewed about the President’s recent attacks on his administration, mid-decade redistricting, tariffs hurting Americans, and being disinvited to the National Governors’ Association meeting.


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    19 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    PAM BONDI TESTIMONY; HARRY DUNN; ANDY BESHEAR

    Stephen A. discusses Attorney General Pam Bondi’s House Oversight Hearing, Trump’s Truth Social post depicting former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, and a grand jury’s decision not to indict six lawmakers over a video urging troops to resist illegal orders. Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn joins the show to discuss defending the Capitol on January 6th and his run for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is interviewed about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement failures, Trump’s attempts to nationalize the midterm election, a potential 2028 presidential run, and his SiriusXM show.


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    12 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    ELECTION INTEGRITY; COLIN ALLRED; BILL MAHER

    Stephen A. discusses President Trump encouraging the GOP to nationalize elections, the Georgia election raids, and Democratic messaging. Texas Rep. Colin Allred joins the show to discuss disparaging comments made about him by Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, his run for Texas Congress, and the upcoming Texas midterm elections. Comedian and talk show host Bill Maher discusses trending political news.


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    5 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    MINNEAPOLIS I.C.E. KILLINGS; DR. MEHMET OZ; MAYOR JACOB FREY

    Stephen A. discusses the ongoing I.C.E. disruptions in Minneapolis and the response by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem following the death of Alex Pretti. Dr. Mehmet Oz joins the show to discuss his role in the Trump Administration as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including the “Take Back Your Health” initiative, the high cost of healthcare, vaccine mandates, and government fraud. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is interviewed about I.C.E. clashes, meeting with federal officials, and the path forward.


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    29 January 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    TRUMP AT THE WEF; RAND PAUL; LAURA COATES

    Stephen A. discusses Trump’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Republican Senator Rand Paul joins the show to discuss I.C.E. enforcement in Minneapolis, the U.S. threat to invade Greenland, and his push for protection against misinformation on social media platforms. CNN Host and Legal Analyst Laura Coates is interviewed about covering the I.C.E. clashes in Minneapolis and the federal lawsuits and subpoenas.


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    22 January 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    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.


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    15 January 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    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.


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    8 January 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    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.


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    18 December 2025, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    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.


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    11 December 2025, 9:00 am
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