Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

The host of HBO’s Real Time joins Stephen A. to share his perspective on the latest political circus – from Trump and DeSantis, to Biden and Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter. Maher keeps it real...funny.

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Fear is a fact of life. It can paralyze or propel people. On this episode, Stephen A. discusses his fears and why having them isn’t a bad thing. He is then joined on the show by both the star and director of the psychological thriller, Fear, Joseph Sikora and Deon Taylor.

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On the first visual episode of Know Mercy, Stephen A. shares his thoughts on the public’s reaction to the collapse of NFL safety Damar Hamlin, violence in professional sports, and why people should hold everyone accountable, especially on Capitol Hill.

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Stephen A. admits he was wrong about Kanye West. He revisits and breaks down the recent and ongoing controversies surrounding the artist, including his social media ban, outbursts on talk shows, antisemitic claims, and major public figures speaking out against him. Is the tide turning on one of hip-hop’s wealthiest and most talented moguls? Stephen A. believes so.

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On this critically important episode, Stephen A. sits down with Anti-Defamation League CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, to discuss the meaning of antisemitism, the controversies surrounding Kanye West, Kyrie Irving, and Dave Chappelle, the longstanding relationship between Jewish people and African Americans that dates back over a century, and the path forward to education and understanding.

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Laurence Fishburne and Jason Wilson visit Stephen A. to discuss their award-winning film, “The Cave of Adullam”. The poignant documentary centers on four Black boys who attend Wilson’s Detroit martial arts studio and the transformative principles he instills in them as they each deal with unresolved trauma, anger, fear, and anxiety. It is a revealing conversation about the importance of Black fatherhood, community, and a testament to the healing power of love as Wilson sets these fragile tween boys on a path to become whole and healthy adults. 

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Stephen A. is joined by Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show host, Tamron Hall, who details her historic role as the first Black woman to co-host The Today Show, betting on herself after her departure, the joy of motherhood in her late forties, and passion for helping people on her daytime show. She is a woman that has experienced significant tragedy, but is incredibly strong and a source of light in the world. 

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Stephen A. is joined on the show by multi award-winning broadcast anchor and attorney, Chris Cuomo who shares his regrets, life-lessons, the self-work he has done since leaving CNN, and his return to primetime as host of the nightly NewsNation program, ‘Cuomo’. It’s a deeply personal and engaging hour with one of the news industry’s most well-known personalities.

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Snoop Dogg invites Stephen A. into his world for a candid conversation about growing up in Long Beach, life as a gangbanger, the important advice he received behind bars, and the meeting with legendary producer Dr. Dre that changed his life. Snoop also details his business acumen, and advice for the next generation of artists entering the game. It's an eye-opening hour with a true music and entertainment icon.

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Stephen A. offers his perspective on the Jan. 6 committee’s criminal referral that accuses former president Donald Trump of obstructing an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the government, and inciting or assisting an insurrection. He also discusses the House Committee’s victory to obtain years of Trump’s income tax returns, and much more. Is Trump’s grip over the Republican party finally waning? Stephen A. ponders that question, and he believes...it's about damn time. 

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