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 President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, payments to Rev. Al Sharpton’s non-profit for his interview with V.P. Harris, and veteran Democratic strategist James Carville’s assertion the campaign’s overspending could hurt the Democratic brand. He chimes in on Queens rapper L.L. Cool J crowning himself the G.O.A.T, rapper Kendrick Lamar’s sales surge following Drake’s Universal Music Group lawsuit and, offers congratulations to Eddie Murphy’s son, Eric, and Martin Lawrence’s daughter, Jasmine, on their engagement. NFL Hall of Fame great Cris Carter joins Stephen A. to discuss Ohio State’s stunning loss to Michigan and the flag-planting fight. In Week 13 of the NFL they discuss the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Chicago Bears' loss to the Detroit Lions, the Buffalo Bills’ snowy takedown of the San Francisco 49ers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ beatdown of the Cincinnati Bengals. They predict the MVP race, AFC and NFC Playoff Standings, and Super Bowl picks.

Stephen A. comments on President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter, despite previous pledges not to, the Democrats paying Rev. Al Sharpton’s non-profit for his interview with V.P. Harris, and veteran Democratic strategist James Carville’s assertion that the campaign’s overspending could hurt the Democratic brand.   

Stephen A. chimes in on Queens rapper L.L. Cool J crowning himself the G.O.A.T., rapper Kendrick Lamar’s sales surge following the Drake Universal Music Group lawsuit, and he congratulates Eddie Murphy’s son, Eric, and Martin Lawrence’s daughter, Jasmine, on their engagement.

Stephen A and NFL Hall of Fame great Cris Carter discuss Ohio State University’s stunning loss to Michigan and the post-game flag-planting fight. In Week 13th of the NFL, they discuss the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson’s struggles, the Chicago Bears' loss to the Detroit Lions, the Buffalo Bills’ snowy takedown of the San Francisco 49ers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ beatdown of the Cincinnati Bengals with Russell Wilson. They also predict the MVP race, AFC and NFC Playoff Standings, and Super Bowl picks.