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

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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 devastating Southern California wildfires and Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom's initial lack of response with “Entertainment Tonight” host Kevin Frazier. Nephew Josh is back to give his NBA and NFL Wild Card Weekend picks and answer viewer questions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. and “Reporter Tori Cooper, recap the FS1 lawsuit involving Joy Taylor and Skip Bayless. He comments on the war of words between Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and “Inside the NBA’s” Charles Barkley and interviews “Real Time” host Bill Maher about President-Elect Donald Trump’s second term, the role of billionaire Elon Musk, and his HBO standup comedy special, “Is Anyone Else Seeing This?” Stephen A. also discusses President Joe Biden’s USA TODAY interview and declaration he could have won the 2024 election. 

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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.

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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. and Reporter Tori Cooper discuss WNBA star Angel Reese deleting her Instagram account after backlash for an outfit she posted on New Year’s Eve. They also compare Caitlin and Reese's brands.  

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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.

NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter joins him to discuss the NFL Playoffs, including the Detroit Lions 31-9 beatdown of the Minnesota Vikings, the Baltimore Ravens’ 35-10 win against the Cleveland Browns, the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17 defeat of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Seattle Seahawks 30-25 win vs. the Los Angeles Rams. They also discuss the Philadelphia Eagles benching Saquon Barkley, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the future of head coach Mike McCarthy, Tyreek Hill wanting out of Miami, the New York Giants sticking with head coach Brian Daboll, and the New England Patriots firing head coach Jerod Mayo after one season. In CFP, they preview the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Texas.

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