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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.  Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.   Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 president...

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. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

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 tal...

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, w...

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 s...

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....

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

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....

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 Marti...

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....

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. recaps the final night of the Republican National Convention and comments on what the Democrats must do now to win the 2024 election. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 about the WNBA All-Star game and crowns his WNBA Player of the Week. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

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 revisits his comments on former ESPN colleague Skip Bayless leaving FS1’s Undisputed and working at ESPN. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

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. recaps Trump's final night of the Republican National Convention, the NFL’s new Youth Flag Football League and revisits his comments on former ESPN colleague, Skip Bayless leaving FS1’s “Undisputed”. He also talks about the WNBA All-Star game and crowns h...

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 comments on his former ESPN colleague Skip Bayless leaving FS1’s “Undisputed” and the impact that he has had on the television landscape.  It is expected that “Undisputed” will continue without Bayless. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasm...

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 Democratic Rep Adam Schiff calling on Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic Presidential nominee, the Project 2025 agenda, and Amber Rose news from the Republican National Convention.    Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmit...

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 Democratic Rep Adam Schiff calling on Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic Presidential nominee, the Project 2025 agenda, and Amber Rose news from the Republican National Convention. He also comments on Bronny James’ performance at the NBA S...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  Is it possible that the political games in American politics will have no winners, at least not now, less about working together and more about planning to undermine opposing administrations?  Listen and you be the judge. Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@s...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.  He also talks about the contract extension of New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, which leaves an unprecedented' $113M on the table in his contract extension, and the Wimbledon Doubles Championship win by Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova.  Before Sunday, Townsend...

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 system of finger-pointing that politicians and pundits play to win their parties inside favors instead of working together for the constituents who voted for them with Chris Cuomo.  During his tenure at NewsNation, Mr. Cuomo has spoken with...

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. He breaks down the political volatility in society today that is leading to so much political discord. He discusses the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania and the Republican National Convention. He gathers a un...