The Stephen A. Smith Show

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  

Stephen A talks politics with Fox News host Will Cain, including President Barack Obama’s endorsement of V.P. Kamala Harris, the momentum within the Democratic party among white women and young voters, and Donald Trump seemingly backing out of the upcoming presidential debate. In sports news, he comments on Charles Barkley’s statement about the new NBA TV deal, and FS1 Undisputed Host Skip Bayless labeling himself the Most Hated Person in Sports Media. ESPN NBA Insider, Brian Windhorst joins the show live from the Paris Olympics to discuss TEAM USA basketball.

Stephen A. discusses President Obama’s endorsement of V.P. Kamala Harris and the momentum among white women and young voters, Donald Trump appearing to back out of a debate with Kamala Harris, and more with Fox & Friends Weekend host Will Cain.

Stephen A. talks Team USA basketball with ESPN NBA Insider, Brian Windhorst who joins the show live from the Paris Olympics.

Stephen A. comments on Charles Barkley’s statement about the new NBA TV deal.

Stephen A. weighs in on FS1 “Undisputed” host, Skip Bayless labeling himself the Most Hated Man in Sports Media.

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Stephen A. discusses the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman, by an Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy.

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

NBA told TNT to kick rocks.

The NBA announced new 11-year TV deals with incumbent ESPN and newcomers NBC and Amazon Prime Video, rejecting TNT Sports’ right to match. This could lead to a legal battle between the network and the league.

The forthcoming agreements, worth $77 billion in total, with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon are not set to begin until the 2025-26 season. This means TNT could enter this season, its final under its current contract, with the specter of suing the league it is covering.

Ben Simmons cost Joel Embiid.  Carmello Anthony recognizes Star Power.     

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

A pissed off Stephen A. discusses the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman, by an Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy. In sports news, he comments on the new NBA TV deal, Carmelo Anthony’s assertion about Jayson Tatum, and Joel Embiid’s GOAT proclamation. He also talks about Bill Belichick turning down a San Francisco 49ers job and US Open Tennis Champion Coco Gauff being named a Paris Olympics flag-bearer. 

BLOCK A

Stephen A. comments on the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Sonya Massey, a Black woman, by an Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy.

BLOCK B

Stephen A. talks about the NBA’s new 11-year TV deal with ESPN and new partners NBC and Amazon Prime Video after turning down TNT Sports’ right to match which could lead to a legal battle.  

Stephen A. opines about Carmelo Anthony’s comments about Jayson Tatum lack of aura as the reason he is not the Face of the NBA. 

Stephen A. shares his thoughts on Joel Embiid’s proclamation that he could be in the GOAT conversation if not for his injuries.

BLOCK C

Stephen A. Smith has thoughts about former Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick turning down an offer from the San Francisco 49ers to join the team’s sidelines coaching staff.

Stephen A. congratulates US Open Champion Coco Gauff on being named the female flag-bearer alongside four-time NBA Champion LeBron James at the Paris Olympics. 

Stephen A's Take - U.S. Flag Bearers are Coco Gauff and Lebron James, but unarmed Black people are still being killed by police. 

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. 

Arike Ogunbowale led Team WNBA to victory over Team USA by scoring 117-109 Saturday night at the WNBA All-Star game. 
As for this year’s snub, Ogunbowale acknowledged she withdrew herself from consideration due to the quote “politics” behind choosing players.
She shared her reasoning on the Nightcap podcast with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson before the All-Star game.

Ok let’s talk about Team USA’s men's squad that overcame a 14-point deficit to beat South Sudan 101-100 this weekend.
Lebron James scored a go-ahead basket with about seven seconds left to secure the victory.

Meanwhile, James will serve as the flag-bearer for the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics.  Here’s the moment LeBron James discovered he will be the first US men’s basketball player to be selected as Flag Bearer.

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

President Joe Biden decided to put the country and the Democratic party first and NOT seek re-election in November.  Biden made the surprise announcement Sunday and quickly endorsed VP Kamala Harris as his favorite to replace him at the top of the Democratic ticket. I’ll get to Kamala Harris in a moment. Still, I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge Biden’s decision not to seek a second term, which ended one of the longest political careers in American history. 

As news spread of Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election, high-profile democrats quickly endorsed Harris as their favorite candidate to replace him. 
Some of those names include Bill and Hillary Clinton, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, and A.O.C. aka New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who was once critical of both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The latest addition to the list is Nancy Pelosi, who had been notably silent in the immediate aftermath of the news. 

The new energy behind the presumptive Democratic nominee has been tangible in the last 24 hours, as the party has raised nearly 50 million dollars.
Many feel that the former senator and prosecutor is the perfect candidate to take on Donald Trump and the Republicans. 

Donald Trump and new running mate J.D Vance. 
Both men hit the campaign trail this Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
During the rally, Trump asked the crowd who they prefer he run against.
Kamala Harris was met with boos while then-incumbent Joe Biden was cheered by the crowd. The next day, Sunday, Biden withdrew from his re-election campaign. 

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On this special edition, Stephen A. interviews CNN Legal Analyst, award-winning Civil Rights Attorney, and California Democratic delegate Areva Martin about the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee. 

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Roland Martin delivers breaking news, commentary, debates, and interviews on issues important to the African American community. Throughout his journalistic career, he has interviewed multiple U.S. presidents and Hollywood's top athletes and entertainers. Roland S. Martin is a journalist who has always maintained a clear sense of his calling. Many have bestowed upon him the moniker “The Voice Of Black America.”

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Stephen A. discusses President Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, and the GOP reaction. He also talks about WNBA All-Star Weekend, and Team USA’s victory over South Sudan. Political Correspondent Roland Martin joins the show. 

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  My guest was named to the 2024 TIME Magazine inaugural list of “The Closers,” eighteen global leaders working to close the racial wealth gap. He is a CNBC Contributor, host of the iHeart Radio podcast, “Money and Wealth”, the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, Inc., the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of financial literacy, and one of LinkedIn’s “Top 10 Voice”. With over three million followers across social media platforms, he is on a mission to create one million Black-owned businesses by 2030. I’m always happy to learn how to make money from people doing it. Please welcome Mr. John Hope Bryant.

John, how are you, sir?

1. Operation HOPE has worked to level the opportunity playing field for underserved America by connecting communities to the private sector through inclusive capitalism since 1992. How has it evolved? [OE has hundreds of offices across the country.]

2. In October 2020, during the pandemic, you and Shopify Founder/CEO Tobi Lütke launched the 1 Million Black Businesses Initiative (1MBB). Did I read right, today, you’ve helped 400,000 Black-owned businesses, representing 12% of all Black businesses in America? How did you do it?

3. You are one of the only Black authors with best-selling books on economics and business. Six to be exact. Tell me about your latest, Financial Literacy For All.

4. You founded the Financial Literacy for All Initiative with Walmart CEO Doug McMillion. Explain its mission.

5. You’ve said financial literacy is the civil rights issue of this generation. Explain why?

6. Your iHeart podcast series, “Straight Talk with John Hope Bryant,” has received over 100 million views, which led to a Facebook-sponsored episodic streaming series entitled, ‘Delivering the Memo,’ tell me about both.

7. You are Executive Chairman of The Promise Homes Company, the largest for-profit minority-controlled owner of institutional-quality, single-family residential rental homes in the U.S. In 2021, you recapitalized and sold Promise Homes into a new joint venture, successfully closing a $200M credit facility to grow the new housing joint venture. According to Black Enterprise, it was one of the largest capital raises by a Black-owned company in more than a decade.

8. Your work in financial empowerment has been recognized by five U.S. presidents and you’ve served as an advisor to three presidents from both parties. Your thoughts on the presidential election. Which candidate will be better for business?

9. You say that many people confuse making money with building wealth and that 70% of professional athletes are broke five years after retirement.

10. You spoke about how Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown should be the standard, why?

11. One episode of your show was called How to Become a Millionaire in Five Years. Give me 5 things everyone should be doing right now to reach that goal.

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