The Herd with Colin Cowherd What’s Wright - Best Of - First Things First's near cancelation to Emmy nomination, Wemby's MVP push, Luka's wild disrespect
Mar 28, 2026
A look back at a sports talk show's near cancelation and surprising Emmy nomination. A debate over Victor Wembanyama's MVP claim and where he ranks among contenders. A discussion on whether Nikola Jokic's greatness is taken for granted and why Luka Doncic's dominance deserves more respect.
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How First Things First Survived A Rocky Launch
- Nick Wright recounts First Things First launching in September 2017 with Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe and growing from a 3:30 a.m. PT time slot to notable ratings early on.
- He describes learning the show format while balancing deference to Carter and aggressively making his case, illustrating early on-the-job growth and chemistry issues.
Chris Carter Exit And COVID Nearly Ended The Show
- Nick Wright tells the story of Chris Carter leaving in October 2018 and the show cycling rotating cohosts through early 2020, creating instability but allowing Wright to imprint his voice on the program.
- He explains how COVID forced remote production and uncertainty, including a near-cancellation warning he shared with his family.
Kobe Tragedy Cemented Broussard's Role
- Wright recounts doing a three-hour live Super Bowl week show the morning after Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash with Chris Broussard, which bonded them and proved Broussard's value as a cohost.
- That difficult broadcast convinced Wright Broussard could anchor the show through tragedy and heavy emotional moments.