Why 2026 has been ‘very, very difficult’ for $100M ESPN host Stephen A. Smith
Stephen A. Smith discussed the challenges he faced in 2026 during his SiriusXM show. He expressed his discomfort with a joke made by Kevin Hart at a Netflix roast, which he felt reinforced negative perceptions about him. Smith also claimed he has faced attempts to silence him due to his political views, despite being a long-time Democratic supporter.
- ▪Stephen A. Smith opened up about a tough year on his SiriusXM show.
- ▪He was hurt by a joke made by Kevin Hart that he felt contradicted his beliefs.
- ▪Smith claimed he is being silenced for his political views despite supporting the Democratic Party.
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Sports Entertainment Why 2026 has been ‘very, very difficult’ for $100M ESPN host Stephen A. Smith By Ryan Giancola Published May 29, 2026, 12:23 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Stephen A. Smith opened up about his very tough year on his SiriusXM show. The normally upbeat and ready-for-a-debate Smith took a serious tone instead in his latest episode of “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.” He began to address a joke made at his expense by friend Kevin Hart during the Netflix roast that put Smith and others on the Mt. Rushmore of racism, alongside Shane Gillis, Kid Rock and Hulk Hogan. Stephen A.
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