Latest News About The First Take

Here’s the latest on The First Take:

• What it is: First Take is ESPN’s daily sports talk show known for its debate-style format with Stephen A. Smith and rotating guests and hosts. The program has evolved its studio location multiple times, most recently shifting to ESPN’s New York facilities in 2025 with changes in on-air personalities over the years.[2]

• Recent activity: The show continues to publish daily episodes as a podcast and on ESPN platforms, with current episodes featuring a mix of NBA, NFL, and college football discussion, plus guest appearances that drive the debates.[1][3]

• Host and format changes: Over the years, First Take has seen several host transitions (e.g., Molly Qerim’s tenure ending in 2025 and new hosts stepping in), while maintaining its core debate-driven style. You’ll find fresh conversations tied to current sports headlines each day on the show and podcast feeds.[1][2]

• Where to listen/watch: You can catch it on ESPN’s channels and also listen via the First Take podcast on major platforms, with daily updates and episodes spanning various sports topics.[3][1]

If you’d like, I can pull the latest specific episodes or notable topics from today’s show and summarize them, or provide direct links to the current episode in your region.