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The Stephen A. Smith Show

Stephen A. Smith and iHeartPodcasts

Society & Culture, Sports

4.6 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2025

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Summary

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

The Stephen Smith Show, blending real-world personalities like Stephen A. Smith, Bill O’Reilly, and Ice Cube with a mix of political commentary, sports analysis, and entertainment.

Here are some key highlights and themes from the script:

🔥 Major Themes & Segments 1. Political Turmoil and Violence

The episode opens with a dramatic report of politically motivated shootings in Minnesota.
The host discusses the dangers of political extremism and the role of incendiary rhetoric in fueling violence.

2. NBA Finals Coverage

The show transitions into sports, focusing on the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.
Stephen gives predictions and player performance

3. Interview with Bill O’Reilly

A lengthy and detailed political discussion covering:
- Trump’s administration and its controversial policies.
- Immigration raids and the “No Kings” protests.
- U.S.-China relations and O’Reilly’s off-the-record meeting with Chinese officials.
- The Trump administration’s economic and foreign policy strategies.
- The state of civility and extremism in American politics.

4. Interview with Ice Cube

Focuses on the Big3 basketball league:
- Season 8 kickoff, new city-based franchises, and rule innovations.
- The league’s cultural impact and player mental health benefits.
- Ownership opportunities and the league’s future expansion.
- Ice Cube’s reflections on his career, family, and political views.

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1:05.1	Politicians getting murdered.
1:07.8	Parades going on in the nation's capital.
1:13.4	Protests going on all across the country.
1:17.1	And meanwhile, there's still an NBA finals going on.
1:21.6	And Ice Cube with his basketball league ain't going anywhere either.
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