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 his appearance on Fox News’ Life, Liberty & Levin, a House Ethics report of former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, and the death of a homeless woman by fire on a New York City subway. He also comments on a group of Florida students giving up their Saturdays to study Black History. In sports, chimes in on the new 12-team CFB Playoff format, the Washington Commanders’ 36-33 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Baltimore Ravens’ 34-17 takedown of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also talks about Heisman Trophy Winner Travis Hunter deactivating his social media following criticism about his relationship and President-Elect Donald Trump’s vow to reverse the name of Alaska’s Denali Mountain.Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen A. comments on the 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class, Magic Johnson’s opinion of today’s NBA players, and the Memphis Grizzlies 144-93 blowout of the Golden State Warriors. ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark joins the show to discuss his comments about Aaron Rodgers and previews Week 16 NFL matchups between the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans at the Kansas City Chiefs. They also discuss CFB playoff picks between Clemson at Texas, Tennessee at Ohio State, and Indiana at Notre Dame. He talks Bronny James ballin’ in the G-League, and answers holiday Tweets with his nephew, Josh.  Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/@stephenasmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.