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Stephen A. Smith believes that when public figures show vulnerability, it evokes compassion from the American audience.

“I think that we live in a land of second chances and I like I think a lot of people um when you are vulnerable and you're willing to reveal and display those vulnerabilities, I think compassion kicks in with most Americans and and they're willing to do that.”

Stephen A. Smith · Oct 2025 · 1 episode · 63K views on this topic

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Stephen A. Smith·Oct 17, 2025

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