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 FS1 lawsuit involving his former colleague Skip Bayless and the WNBA’s Angel Reese deleting her Instagram after backlash for an outfit she posted on New Year’s Eve with journalist Tori Cooper who returns to the show. NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter joins him to discuss the NFL Playoffs, including the Detroit Lions 31-9 beatdown of the Minnesota Vikings, the Baltimore Ravens’ 35-10 win against the Cleveland Browns, the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17 defeat of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Seattle Seahawks 30-25 win vs. the Los Angeles Rams. They also discuss the Philadelphia Eagles benching Saquon Barkley, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on the future of head coach Mike McCarthy, Tyreek Hill wanting out of Miami, the New York Giants sticking with head coach Brian Daboll, and the New England Patriots firing head coach Jerod Mayo after one season. In CFB, they preview the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Texas. In politics, Stephen A. comments on Donald Trump’s certification as the 47th President on the fourth anniversary of the January 6th insurrection.

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