Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

Stephen A. seethes about the backlash he received from the Black community following his reaction to a 1957 photo of Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, standing in a crowd of White students blocking six Black students from entering North Little Rock High School in Arkansas. He calls out the lack of free thought amongst the Black community, as well as the hypocrisy, taunts, insults, and irrationality he endures when he voices his opinions. He also rails against groupthink and questions what some of his most prominent critics are doing to advance the culture, while highlighting his efforts to affect change both in front of and behind-the-scenes. It’s Stephen A. as only Stephen A. delivers it – direct and unapologetic.  

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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. 

“The Cave of Adullam” is available to stream on ESPN+.

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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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Stephen A. shares the importance of breaking stereotypes. Known as a sports analyst most of his career, he discusses the time he stepped out of his comfort zone to host a late night talk show and how it changed people's perception of him. He is later joined by accompished actor, Omari Hardwick, who shares his own journey from homelessness to star of the hit Starz series, Power, and the multi-dimensional roles he has tackled since.

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Dave Chappelle’s recent appearance as guest host of Saturday Night Live had social media buzzing. Stephen A. shares his thoughts on the brilliance of Chappelle’s opening monologue, that touched on Kanye West, the NBA’s Kyrie Irving, the midterm elections, and the enigma that is Donald Trump. Stephen A. questions why the public reaction is often just as sensational as the original offense. As it pertains to these hot-button topics, he discusses cancel culture, antisemitism and the response of the ADL, the critical importance of intent, and the role of comedians in today’s woke world. It's a can’t miss episode in the midst of a pivotal moment in society.

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Stephen A. shares something in common with today's guest. Outside of being from New York, they both have overcome significant obstacles to achieve their respective level of success. On today's show Stephen A. interviews Bronx-born rapper Fat Joe about his early struggles growing up in the projects of New York, his award-winning and pioneering music career, the state of Hip Hop today, and his life now as a mentor and philanthropist to the next generation. They also discuss Joe’s compelling memoir, The Book of Jose. Say what you want, but you can’t knock the hustle of one of the music industry’s most resilient artists.

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It’s been a wild and strange start to the NBA season, both on and off the court. The drama-filled Nets, the putrid Lakers, the shocking success of the Utah Jazz, and the devastatingly mediocre Knicks…Stephen A. gets into it all. 

Then, he is joined by two-time NBA Champion and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas to discuss the state of the league, life after basketball, and the most important players today: Lebron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. 

Stephen A. does what he does best -- talk basketball.

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Stephen A. is fired up about the midterm elections. Hear what he has to say about the hotly contested senate and gubernatorial races, along with what he's sensing for the future of our democracy on this special Know Mercy episode.

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On this special Election Day episode, Stephen A. talks to New York Times bestselling author and distinguished University Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, about the hot button issues of the day. From affirmative action, cancel culture, and the conservative Supreme Court, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the dilemmas rapper Kanye West and NBA’s Kyrie Irving find themselves embroiled in. It’s a candid hour with one of the country’s premier intellectuals. 

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