Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

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 President Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, and the GOP reaction. He also talks about WNBA All-Star Weekend, and Team USA’s victory over South Sudan. Political Correspondent Roland Marti...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  My guest was named to the 2024 TIME Magazine inaugural list of “The Closers,” eighteen global leaders working to close the racial wealth gap. He is a CNBC Contributor, host of the iHeart Radio podcast, “Money and Wealth”, the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc....

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. recaps the final night of the Republican National Convention and comments on what the Democrats must do now to win the 2024 election. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. talks about the WNBA All-Star game and crowns his WNBA Player of the Week. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

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 revisits his comments on former ESPN colleague Skip Bayless leaving FS1’s Undisputed and working at ESPN. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

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. recaps Trump's final night of the Republican National Convention, the NFL’s new Youth Flag Football League and revisits his comments on former ESPN colleague, Skip Bayless leaving FS1’s “Undisputed”. He also talks about the WNBA All-Star game and crowns h...

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 his former ESPN colleague Skip Bayless leaving FS1’s “Undisputed” and the impact that he has had on the television landscape.  It is expected that “Undisputed” will continue without Bayless. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasm...

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 Democratic Rep Adam Schiff calling on Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic Presidential nominee, the Project 2025 agenda, and Amber Rose news from the Republican National Convention.    Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmit...

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 Democratic Rep Adam Schiff calling on Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic Presidential nominee, the Project 2025 agenda, and Amber Rose news from the Republican National Convention. He also comments on Bronny James’ performance at the NBA S...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Is it possible that the political games in American politics will have no winners, at least not now, less about working together and more about planning to undermine opposing administrations?  Listen and you be the judge. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@s...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  He also talks about the contract extension of New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, which leaves an unprecedented' $113M on the table in his contract extension, and the Wimbledon Doubles Championship win by Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova.  Before Sunday, Townsend...

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 system of finger-pointing that politicians and pundits play to win their parties inside favors instead of working together for the constituents who voted for them with Chris Cuomo.  During his tenure at NewsNation, Mr. Cuomo has spoken with...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. He breaks down the political volatility in society today that is leading to so much political discord. He discusses the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania and the Republican National Convention. He gathers a un...

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. sounds off on Kawhi Leonard leaving Team USA and Derrick White over Jaylen Brown to replace him. Plus he reacts to Joe Biden's press conference and interviews actor and U.S. Senate candidate Hill Harper. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his r...

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. talks about the NBA's Buddy Hield joining the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers' interest in DeMar DeRozan, and crowns his WNBA “Player of the Week.” He also discusses boxer Ryan Garcia’s one-year suspension following racist comments, President Joe Biden’...

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 NBA free agency moves of Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks, Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers, and Donovan Mitchell to the Cavaliers. He also discusses Jayson Tatum becoming the highest-paid player in the League, the Supreme Court’...

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 Author, Award-winning Civil Rights Attorney, and Radio Host Areva Martin about the fallout following Joe Biden's presidential debate performance and what the Democrats need to do now. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned...

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 talks about NBA free agency moves including Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers, Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks, and Chris Paul to the San Antonio Spurs. He also comments on rapper/actor Will Smith’s BET Awards performance, and spars with CNN Cor...

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. is joined by NewsNation host, Chris Cumo, to discuss Thursday's CNN Presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump and the future of the Democratic Party. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers...

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. gives his opinion on Bronny James joining his father, LeBron James, on the Lakers; he bestows his Stephen A’s ‘WNBA Player of the Week’ honors and discusses Thursday's Presidential debate with NewsNation host, Chris Cuomo. He also comments on the divorce...

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. recaps the NHL Stanley Cup Finals and previews the NBA Draft, including Bronny James. He also discusses the upcoming Presidential debate, and Will Smith’s return to the BET Awards stage. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of...

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. talks about JJ Redick taking over as Lakers Head Coach, the WNBA’s Chicago Sky beating the Indiana Fever, and gives his prediction for WNBA “Rookie of the Year.” He also discusses Sha’Carri Richardson qualifying for the USA Olympic Team, Sean 'P. Diddy'...

Stephen A. discusses J.J. Redick’s hiring as the Lakers’ new Head Coach, Paul George on Stephen A.’s issues with Kawhi Leonard, and the upcoming WNBA rematch between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. He also responds to radio host Doug Gottlieb’s race-baiter comments about him. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and...

On this Juneteenth edition of the show, Stephen A. pays tribute to San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame great Willie Mays on his passing and talks all things NBA with 3X NBA Champion and ESPN Analyst, Udonis Haslem. 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, so...