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Stephen A Smith’s Entertainment Shift | Birmingham News
Veteran commentator Michael Wilbon takes aim at Stephen A. Smith, calling his ESPN persona a full-blown entertainment spectacle—not journalism. Recalling Smith’s early days as a serious reporter for outlets like the Philadelphia Inquirer, Wilbon notes how Smith has fully embraced his current role as a viral, performance-driven star. He acknowledges Smith’s success and the lucrative shift toward personality over reporting, while warning that this trend is reshaping sports media—and inspiring a new generation of entertainers over traditional journalists. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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