Stephen A. Smith
Stephen A. Smith is a prominent American sports commentator, television personality, and radio host known for his passionate and often controversial opinions on sports and social issues. He has gained widespread recognition as a lead commentator for ESPN, particularly for his role on shows like 'First Take.' Born on October 14, 1967, in New York City, Smith has cultivated a career that spans journalism, broadcasting, and writing, earning respect and criticism alike for his outspoken views. Recently, he made headlines for expressing his stance on the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports, highlighting a complex intersection of LGBTQ rights and gender equity in athletics.
Born on Oct 14, 1967 (58 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 5.50 | 0.17% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 635,988 | $21,000,000 | 40,349$ |
| Totals | 2 | 331,002,651 | 635,988 | $21,000,000 | 40,349$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith asked James Carville about a recently resurfaced clip from May 2025.
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United States:
Stephen A. Smith called out Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday following the State of the Union address.
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United States:
Stephen A. Smith criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom for disparaging President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum.
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United States:
Stephen A. Smith had critiques about Crockett's campaign.
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United States:
Stephen A. Smith argued against the notion that Kamala Harris' loss was due to sexism.
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United States:
Stephen A. Smith casually suggested he might run for president, prompting Finebaum to reflect.
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United States:
Stephen A. Smith clashed with Sunny Hostin over his criticism of Sen. Mark Kelly's video urging the military to disobey illegal orders.
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United States:
Stephen A. Smith debated 'The View' co-hosts over what the Democratic Party should do to change its game plan and win elections in the future.
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United States:
Stephen A. Smith was part of a bipartisan event at the Kennedy Center.
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United States:
Podcast host Stephen A. Smith claimed that high-profile Democrats have been ignoring invitations to appear on his show.
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