Stephen A. Smith discusses Democratic avoidance and Obama phone call

Commentator Stephen A. Smith has addressed why many prominent members of the Democratic Party avoid appearing on his podcast. Smith claims that while Republican figures are willing to engage with him, many liberals avoid his platform because they are unwilling to defend their ideologies under scrutiny.

Smith also revealed that former President Barack Obama contacted him privately prior to the 2024 presidential election. This call occurred after Smith publicly criticized Joe Biden, suggesting the president was no longer capable of serving effectively due to cognitive concerns. While Smith noted that Obama reached out to discuss the impact of his comments, he declined to disclose the specific contents of the conversation, citing a desire to maintain trust.