The latest ratings are in and they prove Stephen A. Smith is nothing without Skip Bayless on First Take. Dan Dakich breaks down the data behind the massive ratings spike and explains why the "Face of ESPN" is officially in a state of desperation. Don't @ Me as we expose the truth about why this 2026 reunion was a mandatory move to save the show. Subscribe to Don't @ Me for daily videos and shorts: tr.ee/M6w2km Chapters 00:00 - Intro 0:25 - First Take ratings SOAR with Skip Bayless 3:00 - Stephen A. Smith can't carry First Take without Skip Bayless 5:30 - Stephen A. Smith hits back at his ratings critics 9:25 - Stephen A. Smith's take on Victor Wembanyama #firsttake #skipbayless #stephenasmith #dandakich #espn