Stephen A. Smith has emerged as one of the biggest names in the sports entertainment industry during his time at ESPN.
Smith is the main attraction of “First Take,” which has become notorious as ESPN’s No. 1 sports debate show. He’s widely known for his NBA coverage, but the ESPN analyst also ventures into talk across various sports such as the NFL and MLB.
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Amid the NBA and NFL seasons, Smith took to social media to share an update on his career. While he’s considered a member of the sports industry, Smith has also ventured into various political ventures.
Smith recently announced that he will be featured in a live broadcast on SiriusXM with Sen. Ted Cruz, live in Washington, D.C.
“Attend a live broadcast of Straight Shooter with Stephen A. in Washington, D.C. featuring Sen. Ted Cruz,” Smith said. “I welcome your attendance if you are in the DC area! Link in bio.”
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Stephen A. Smith has been mentioned in a political manner, as many believe the ESPN analyst may run for president in the future. He has spoken on the topic.
“I have no choice, because I’ve had elected officials, and I’m not going to give their names, elected officials coming up to me,” Smith said in April, per Eric Fayeulle at ABC News. “I’ve had folks who are pundits come up to me. I’ve had folks that got a lot of money, billionaires and others that have talked to me about exploratory committees and things of that nature. I’m not a politician. I’ve never had a desire to be a politician.”
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ESPN sports personality Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN “NBA Countdown” set.Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
As of now, Smith will likely continue his time with ESPN during the NBA and NFL seasons, providing content for the worldwide brand on “First Take.”
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 15, 2025, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.