{"id":2481575,"date":"2025-09-02T16:46:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stephen-a-smith-launches-political-talk-show\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T16:48:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:48:01","slug":"stephen-a-smith-launches-political-talk-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stephen-a-smith-launches-political-talk-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Stephen A. Smith launches political talk show"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fstephen-a-smith-launches-political-talk-show%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2481575&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Stephen A. smith, teh well-known <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >talk show host<\/a>, is launching a new political talk show titled *Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith* on SiriusXM&#8217;s POTUS channel. The show will premiere on September 17 and will air live every Wednesday at 6 pm ET. Drawing its name from Smith&#8217;s memoir *Straight Shooter: A memoir of second Chances and First Takes*, the program will feature discussions on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-randomly-makes-up-story-about-being-born-in-same-hospital-his-grandfather-died-at-weeks-prior\/\" title=\"Biden Randomly Makes Up Story About Being Born in Same Hospital His Grandfather Died at Weeks Prior\">pressing political issues<\/a>, interviews with notable figures from politics, entertainment, and business, and live calls from listeners nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Smith, who is already hosting a sports show on SiriusXM&#8217;s Mad Dog Sports Radio, said he aims to challenge, entertain, and engage listeners with his straightforward approach. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-congressman-considers-suit-over-unconstitutional-house-gun-ban\/\" title=\"... Congressman Considers Suit Over \u2018Unconstitutional\u2019 House Gun Ban\u00a0\">political show<\/a> is expected to include guests from both Republican and democratic backgrounds, with invitations extended to prominent politicians such as former President Donald Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Senator Marco Rubio. SiriusXM&#8217;s POTUS channel, established in 2012, features other major hosts like Michael Smerconish and Dan Abrams. smith&#8217;s new venture marks his expansion into political commentary alongside his established sports broadcasting career. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Stephen A. Smith launches political talk show<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2215764\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Talk show host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/politics\/3419639\/stephen-a-smith-democratic-party-2028-possible-nominee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stephen A. Smith<\/a> will release a new SiriusXM show featuring a political angle.<\/p>\n<p><em>Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith <\/em>will air its first episode on SiriusXM&rsquo;s POTUS channel on Sept. 17. The show borrows its title from Smith&rsquo;s memoir <em>Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3789557\/rosie-odonnell-apologizes-suggesting-minneapolis-shooter-maga\/\">Rosie O&#8217;Donnell apologizes for suggesting Minneapolis shooter was &#8216;MAGA person&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3788404\/israeli-and-palestinian-filmmakers-battle-for-global-attention-amid-war\/\">Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers battle for global attention amid war<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3784093\/trump-slams-nbc-rumors-seth-meyers-contract-extension\/\">Trump slams NBC after rumors of Seth Meyers contract extension<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Airing live at 6 pm ET every Wednesday, &lsquo;Straight Shooter&rsquo; will welcome notable figures from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, and beyond, while offering Smith&rsquo;s trademark no-nonsense commentary on the day&rsquo;s most pressing headlines,&rdquo; SiriusXM said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The show will also give listeners the chance to join the conversation, with Smith taking live calls from across the country,&rdquo; the statement continued.<\/p>\n<p>Smith&rsquo;s established sports broadcast, <em>The Stephen A. Smith Show<\/em>, began airing daily on SiriusXM&rsquo;s <em>Mad Dog Sports Radio<\/em> on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve spent my career speaking my mind, asking tough questions, and zeroing in on the issues that matter most,&rdquo; Smith said. &ldquo;Whether it&rsquo;s my new sports show on Mad Dog Sports Radio or talking politics on P.O.T.U.S., I&rsquo;m here to challenge, entertain, and engage SiriusXM listeners.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Smith&rsquo;s new show will include<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/business\/2025\/09\/02\/stephen-a-smith-politics-siriusxm-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Republican and Democratic guests<\/a>. In an interview with the<em> Washington Post<\/em>, Smith revealed he has invited top figures, including President Donald Trump, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;President Trump has already done a town hall with Mr. Smith and others on NewsNation,&rdquo; White House Communications Director Steven Cheung told the<em> Washington Examiner<\/em> when asked about the invitation.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom&rsquo;s office did not confirm or deny an invitation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/3380452\/stephen-a-smith-as-presidential-candidate-2028\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>THE &lsquo;BLASPHEMY&rsquo; OF STEPHEN A. SMITH AS A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>SiriusXM&rsquo;s POTUS channel, which stands for &ldquo;politics of the United States,&rdquo; began in 2012. Among the cast of hosts, including Smith, are Michael Smerconish, Dan Abrams, Julie Mason, Steve Scully, and others.<\/p>\n<p>The<em> Washington Examiner<\/em> reached out to the State Department and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/carson-points-out-that-every-democratic-plan-has-backfired-in-trumps-favor-as-seen-in-the-bible-2\/\" title=\"Carson points out that every Democratic plan has backfired in Trump&#039;s favor, as seen in the Bible\">vice president&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s office for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stephen A. 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