# 6/3/26: Hours 3 and 4, Ted Karras, Royals/Reds, NBA Finals Preview

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Podcast: [First Word](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-word-7874814)
Published: 2026-06-03T15:24:15+00:00
Episode link: https://firstwordcincy.podbean.com/e/6326-hours-3-and-4-ted-karras-royalsreds-nba-finals-preview/
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The second half of First Word with James Rapien from June 3rd, 2026. This half of the show includes an interview with Bengals center Ted Karras, Royals vs. Reds series thoughts, and an NBA Finals preview. -------------------------------------------- Subscribe to First Word on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Twitter: https://x.com/FirstWordCincy Follow First Word on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwordcincy/ Listen to First Word LIVE on Mixlr: https://thecrown.mixlr.com/ Follow First Word on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstWordCincy Follow the Crown on Twitter: https://x.com/TheCincyCrown Follow the Crown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecincycrown/ Follow James on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JamesRapien Follow Marisa on Twitter (X): https://x.com/M_Contipelli Follow Jacob on Twitter (X): https://x.com/JacobTissot

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