Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

Stephen A. weighs in on President Donald Trump’s 32-day campaign tour, his message to Black voters, and his involvement in the Protect College Sports Act. Texas Democratic Rep. Gina Hinojosa is interviewed about her run in the hotly contested Texas gubernatorial race, as well as redistricting, immigration, data centers, and education reform. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman joins...

Guest host Laura Coates fills in for Stephen A. Smith to tackle a packed docket of constitutional controversies, technological threats, and public health debates. The White House Press Ban: Coates breaks down the legal mechanics of what she dubs "White House ban gate," analyzing the First Amendment and Fifth Amendment due process implications of the administration revoking hard press passes for ou...

Stephen A. sounds the alarm about warnings that A.I. could end civilization within the next decade and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s calls to slow AI development. Republican gubernatorial candidate John James (R-MI) joins the show to discuss his run for Governor of Michigan, his economic plan for the state, and the war in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

Stephen A. discusses Trump’s declining approval rating, the ongoing war in Iran, and the GOP’s first-ever two-day national midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) joins the show to discuss the state of the Democratic Party, the Protect College Sports Act, and his bestselling book, Crisis of the Common Good: The Fight for Meaning and Connection in a Broken America. Hosted by S...

Stephen A. discusses far-right internet personality Laura Loomer’s disparaging remarks about Black female politicians. Physician and Progressive Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is interviewed about his run for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, and former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar joins the show to discuss his run as an Independent for the U.S. Senate in Montana. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

Guest host Laura Coates steps in for Stephen A. Smith to dissect Meta's massive legal settlement regarding teen mental health, bipartisan efforts to slash exorbitant US prescription drug prices, and updates on space exploration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen A. talks with Senator Rand Paul about Dr. Anthony Fauci’s testimony before Congress on the federal government's COVID-19 response. Encore: Emmy Award-winning media expert, veteran political strategist, and former DNC Chair Donna Brazile joins the show to discuss the future of the Democratic Party, the shifting political landscape, and the upcoming midterm elections. Former West Virginia Se...

Stephen A. discusses the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) movement, its influence on the Democratic Party, and whether its policies will appeal to voters in the midterm election and beyond. Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds joins the program to discuss voter integrity, the state of both political parties, and his run for Florida Governor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Stephen A. discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci’s testimony before Congress on the federal government's COVID-19 response, progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s primary, and the growing calls from lawmakers for a Pentagon investigation into at least 15 Trump-supported companies that have collectively received more than $3.2 billion in federal contracts, investments, and loans. Emmy Aw...

In this special edition of Straight Shooter with Stephen A. , CNN Chief Legal Analyst and anchor Laura Coates steps in as guest host to tackle a fiery week of political showdowns on Capitol Hill. At the center of the episode is Dr. Anthony Fauci’s contentious appearance before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where he repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights—ov...

Stephen A. reacts to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s $67 billion request to restock arms for the Iran War and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s announcement that a review found that 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote in New Jersey due to a software error. Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson joins the show to discuss his split from Donald Trump and the Republican Party, the Iran War, the...

Stephen A. explains why all factions of the Democratic Party must unite to win the midterm election and beyond. Republican Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna joins the show to discuss insider trading, working across party lines, the state of affairs within the GOP and her support for President Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

CNN's Laura Coates guest hosts for Stephen A. Smith this week. In this jam packed episode, she interviews Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE), Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, CNN International Reporter Josh Rogin, and Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen A. discusses President Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure forms, which revealed he earned over $1 billion since returning to office through his cryptocurrency ventures. CNN Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates joins the show to break down the landmark Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes in women’s sports, and mail-in ballots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Stephen A. discusses the political deadlock in Washington and President Trump’s refusal to sign bipartisan housing legislation unless Congress approves the SAVE Act. He examines the financial dealings that have enriched the Trump family’s business empire, raising questions about who truly benefits. Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin joins the show to talk about the U.S.-Iran agreement, rising tension...

Stephen A. discusses the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, the latest U.S.-Iran agreement, and growing signs that President Trump is losing support among male voters ages 18 to 29. Former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about her years in Washington, her opposition to U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict, calls for the release of...

Stephen A. breaks down the buzz surrounding President Donald Trump’s appearance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, including Trump’s reaction to his comments. In encore interviews, he talks with veteran Democratic strategist and ABC News contributor Donna Brazile and Tennessee Republican Congressman Tim Burchett about political headlines. He also previews an upcoming YouTube pan...

Stephen A. reacts to the surprising results of the California gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral race. YouTube host Dave Rubin joins to talk about why he abandoned the left and Senator Ted Cruz breaks down his co-sponsored bill, The Protect College Sports Act. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...

Stephen A. reacts to Texas Senator John Cornyn’s loss of his seat after Trump’s endorsement of his opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, in the Texas runoff. He also discusses Trump’s targets heading into the midterms and comedian Kevin Hart’s comments about him on his Netflix roast. CBS News Chief Washington Analyst Robert Costa joins the show to talk about the Texas race, the midterm elections,...

Stephen A. reacts to the NAACP’s call for Black athletes to boycott SEC programs over GOP gerrymandering and discusses the Justice Department’s announcement of a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” Former New Hampshire Governor and current President and CEO of the Washington D.C.-based trade and lobbying group Airlines for America, Chris Sununu, joins the show to talk about his efforts to im...

Stephen A. responds to a Guardian article about him, written by former NBA player Etan Thomas, and discusses the midterm elections, Trump’s visit to China, and the struggling economy. Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joins the show to talk about the redistricting fight, China’s dominance, Iran, education reform, and a possible run for president. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

Stephen A. sounds off on Trump’s shrinking poll numbers, rising gas prices, and the Republican redistricting push. Political social media influencer Nick Shirley joins the show to discuss his controversial online videos, and his efforts to expose fraud in Minnesota and California the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Stephen A. discusses the political violence affecting the country and reacts to the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Louisiana’s voting map, a ruling seen as a major setback for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Democratic Congressman Cleo C. Fields from Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District joins the show to talk about how the decision could change representation in the state and impact his d...

Stephen A. discusses how aggressive gerrymandering on both sides of the aisle is shaping the landscape for the 2026 midterm elections. Former Homeland Security and Counterterrorism adviser Olivia Troye joins the show to share her decision to leave the Republican Party and launch a Democratic campaign in Virginia’s newly redrawn 7th Congressional District. Plus, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raff...

Stephen A. dives into the political shockwaves surrounding the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales amid sexual assault allegations. Former White House Press Secretary and MS NOW host of The Briefing, Jen Psaki, joins to reflect on her time inside the Biden White House, the stakes of the midterm election, and the ongoing battles over voting rights. Former Defense Secretary and CIA...