Stephen A. Smith: Mamdani's Inauguration, Minnesota Fraud + Iran Protests RAGE | PBD Podcast | 711

January 2, 2026

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: This live audience panel discussion crackles with raw banter and unfiltered takes on politics, culture, and sports, blending sharp debates with crowd-pleasing roasts in a high-energy New Year's kickoff. Combative yet camaraderie-filled.
The Key Players:
- Stephen A. Smith: ESPN firebrand and rumored 2028 Democratic contender, delivering centrist rants on taxes, debates, and common sense.
- Danny Cannell: Local football legend and ex-Giants quarterback, adding sports insight and family-man perspective.
- Hosts/Panel (Pat Bet-David, Adam, Tom, Vinny): Electric chemistry fuels conservative jabs, with Pat steering chaotic hype and panelists trading zingers on fraud and faith.

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What you'll learn

1 `(00:00)` **🎙️ Introduction: Stephen A. Smith & Danny Cannell**
2 `(08:06)` **Stephen A. Smith on 2028 Presidential Rumors & Political Views**
3 `(15:51)` **California Billionaire Exodus & "Billionaire Tax"**
4 `(27:37)` **Michelle Obama Compares Stephen A. to Real Housewives**
5 `(43:56)` **NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Inauguration**
6 `(61:41)` **Bots Dominate Internet (37%+ Traffic)**
7 `(78:45)` **Minnesota Somali Daycare Fraud Scandal**

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Show Notes

Patrick Bet-David is joined by Stephen A. Smith, Danny Kanell & the Home Team to cover Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration, Tim Walz & the Minnesota daycare fraud scandal, and the growing fury behind Iran’s nationwide protests.

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