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.