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"Chuck Schumer & AOC Won’t Show Up!" - Stephen A. Smith TORCHES Democrats For DODGING Debate

2025-11-18 Entertainment
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Stephen A. Smith's Political Commentary and ESPN Contract Scrutiny

Understand why commentators scrutinize Stephen A. Smith's merging of sports and politics and how his network deal anticipates this dual role.

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  • Panelists evaluate the criticism against Stephen A. Smith, concluding his political commentary is likely an agreed-upon component of his recent major ESPN contract.
  • They affirm his role as a necessary, reasonable voice willing to engage in dialogue across political divides, despite partisan pushback. This discussion centers on Stephen A. Smith addressing concerns that his growing political engagement—including floating a presidential run—might jeopardize his $20 million ESPN contract, framing it as a deliberate and anticipated career move.

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Stephen A. Smith defends his political commentary amid criticism it could hurt his $20 million ESPN deal. Patrick Bet-David’s panel reacts to his rumored presidential ambitions, open invites to politicians, and how he’s balancing sports, politics, and free speech in the Disney-owned network. ------ ▶️ WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79QlInk2dvo 🛍️ VT BLACK FRIDAY SALE: https://bit.ly/47Lo6YD 📕 REGISTER FOR BPW 2025 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH 2025: https://bit.ly/3IU2YWx 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4g57zR2 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ITUNES: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4g1bXAh 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://bit.ly/4eXQl6A Ⓜ️ CONNECT ON MINNECT: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4kSVkso Ⓜ️ PBD PODCAST CIRCLES: https://bit.ly/4mAWQAP 🥃 BOARDROOM CIGAR LOUNGE: https://bit.ly/4pzLEXj 🍋 ZEST IT FORWARD: https://bit.ly/4kJ71lc 📕 PBD'S BOOK "THE ACADEMY": https://bit.ly/41rtEV4 👔 BET-DAVID CONSULTING: https://bit.ly/4lzQph2 📺 JOIN THE CHANNEL: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4g5C6Or 💬 TEXT US: Text “PODCAST” to 310-340-1132 to get the latest updates in real-time! SUBSCRIBE TO:  @VALUETAINMENT   @ValuetainmentComedy   @theunusualsuspectspodcast   @HerTakePod   @bizdocpodcast  ABOUT US: Patrick Bet-David is the founder and CEO of Valuetainment Media. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Your Next Five Moves” (Simon & Schuster) and a father of 2 boys and 2 girls. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Top Comments (10)

@brianbunker2150 2025-11-18

My issue with most those sports guys is during the lockdown they acted like they were doctors tell us to get vaccinated. I’ll never get over that and SAS was part of that group.

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@sgt.grinch3299 2025-11-18

I stopped watching ESPN years ago. I despise all Disney products.

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@Equiapose 2025-11-18

He believes in DEI. Hes not reasonable .

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@mistymeaner1753 2025-11-18

2:13 I don't think Adam knows what the word Glean means.

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@C1FIZZ 2025-11-18

I don't give a crap about Stephen A. Smith.

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@Jrd387 2025-11-18

Still can’t believe someone is paying that guy $20 million a year…

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@Devon6024 2025-11-18

Stephen A is not a moderate. Can't understand the love he gets from the PBD crew.

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@Mao-s6q 2025-11-18

Ask him about Max Kellerman 😂

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@Easymon3y777 2025-11-18

THEY DONT DO SHOWS BECAUSE THEIR WHOLE CAMPAIGN IS SMOKE AND MIRRORS!!! THEY ARE ACTIVISTS NOT POLITICIANS!!!! THEY RUN ON CHAOS AND FEAR NOT POLICY!!!! WE ALREADY SEEN WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LET THEM LOOSE ON POLICY THE LAST 4 YEARS…….

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@Moe717-Lp83 2025-12-05

They won’t go on because they will be asked questions

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