Morning Wire Sidelines to Spotlight: Sage Steele’s New Chapter | Sunday Extra
Mar 31, 2024
Sage Steele, a former ESPN anchor known for her candid views and legal battles over free speech, shares her journey of leaving ESPN to host her own podcast. She discusses her struggles with vaccine mandates, emphasizing the importance of personal choice and highlighting media hypocrisy. Sage also talks about embracing her new show, which champions open dialogue and freedom of speech. She navigates the challenges of censorship during the pandemic and stresses the value of respectful discussions in bridging political divides.
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Steele's Departure from ESPN
- Sage Steele was suspended from ESPN for expressing her opinions on a podcast.
- This ultimately led to a lawsuit and her departure from the company.
Vaccine Mandate Disagreement
- Steele's disagreement with Disney's vaccine mandate contributed to her split with ESPN.
- She felt uncomfortable with the rapid rollout and politicization of the vaccine.
Daily Wire's Lawsuit
- Daily Wire sued the government over vaccine mandates, a move Steele appreciated.
- Steele acknowledges the risk and cost of standing up for one's beliefs, especially as a single mother.