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 the civil lawsuit against rapper/entrepreneur Jay Z in the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2000 with Sean “Diddy” Combs at a VMA’s after party and his response to the lawsuit, and the public sympathy for Luigi Mangione, the alleged gunman in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In sports news, he interviews the #1 high school basketball player in the nation, AJ Dyantsa, and his father about his commitment to Brigham Young University, comments made by ESPN’s Michael Wilbon that the Golden State Warriors should trade for LeBron James, and Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark being named the Time Magazine “Athlete of the Year.” He also answers viewer questions.

On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tackling pertinent issues across entertainment, pop culture, society, business, and politics. Three times a week, you'll hear his LIVE unfiltered opinions on the day's biggest headlines as well as straight-shooting interviews with top celebrities, game-changers, and thought leaders across the societal arena. The Stephen A. Smith Show is sure to entertain, inform, and motivate anyone who tunes in.

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