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Ex-ESPN Host Tells the Inside Story of How Sports Went Woke | Sage Steele

Apr 21, 2024
Former ESPN host, Sage Steele, discusses her journey, being canceled for opposing vaccine mandates, ESPN's shift towards 'woke' culture, hypocrisy in social justice movements, impact of transgender athletes, challenges in addressing issues, disillusionment with corporate media, concerns about electoral process integrity, erosion of traditional values.
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  • Sage Steele faced backlash for speaking out against vaccine mandates at ESPN, highlighting challenges of corporate culture and independent broadcasting.
  • Sage Steele's conservative upbringing influenced her political evolution, revealing the shift towards political activism at ESPN following Trump's election.

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Challenges of Mainstream vs. Independent Broadcasting

Transitioning from mainstream to independent broadcasting brought challenges for Megan Kelly, as she revealed being controlled in interviews at the mainstream network and facing backlash for not toeing the corporate line.

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