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6/11/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Lose on Walk-off, Knicks Comeback

The Cincinnati Reds lost to the San Diego Padres on a walk-off home run. The New York Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.
All of that and more in the first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 11, 2026.
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6/10/26: Hours 3 and 4, John Fanta NBA Finals Preview

The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 10th, 2026, including an NBA Finals Game 4 preview with NBC broadcaster John Fanta.
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6/10/26: Hours 1 and 2, Bengals Restructure Joe Burrow's Contract, Reds Win in Extras

The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 10th, 2026. Topics include the Cincinnati Bengals restructuring Joe Burrow's contract and the Cincinnati Reds beating the San Diego Padres in extra innings.
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6/9/26: Hours 3 and 4, Ben Baby Interview

The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 9th, 2026, including an in-studio interview with Ben Baby, Bengals reporter for ESPN.
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6/9/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Lose, Bengals Schedule Game, Spurs Win

The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 9th, 2026, including discussions about the Cincinnati Reds losing to the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Bengals schedule predictions, and the San Antonio Spurs winning Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
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6/8/26: Hours 3 and 4, Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Ruled Eligible

The second half of First Word with James Rapien, including a discussion about Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being ruled eligible for the 2026 season.
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6/8/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds Get Swept

The first two hours of First Word with James Rapien from June 8th, 2026, focusing on the Reds getting swept in St. Louis by the Cardinals.
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INTERVIEW: Orlando Brown Jr. Breaks Down Bengals' Offseason, Joe Burrow, Contract Extension & More

Orlando Brown Jr. joins First Word to discuss the Cincinnati Bengals' busy offseason, his new contract extension, the state of the offensive line, and expectations for the 2026 season.
 
James Rapien and Jacob Tissot also ask Brown about Joe Burrow's Super Bowl comments, Amarius Mims' development and so much more!
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6/5/26: Hours 3 and 4, Orlando Brown Jr. Interview

The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 5th, 2026. Includes an interview with Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr.
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6/5/26: Hours 1 and 2, Reds/Cardinals, Reds Trade Opportunities, Bengals Talk

The first two hours of the First Word with James Rapien from June 5th, 2026.
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