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'First Take' king Stephen A. Smith is coming for you

Like a sports TV version of Uncle Sam, Stephen A. Smith wants YOU for his next debate opponent.

The unquestioned new king of ESPN2's "First Take" wants to add the voices of viewers to the show along with himself, new debate partner Max Kellerman and co-host Molly Qerim.

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Smith could debate fans live in the show's Bristol, Conn., studio, said sources close to the show, or he could go at it with fans over the phone, similar to talk radio.

Smith also wants to integrate listeners from his SiriusXM satellite radio program into "First Take.