The Megyn Kelly Show Sage Steele Speaks Out For First Time About Her ESPN Exit, Being Stabbed in the Back, and Fighting For What's Right | Ep. 610
Aug 17, 2023
Sage Steele, a former ESPN sportscaster, shares her journey through a tumultuous exit from the network and a successful lawsuit settlement. She discusses the toxic environment at ESPN, her clash over the vaccine mandate, and the emotional toll it took on her. Steele reflects on her biracial identity, the challenges female journalists face, and her fight for women's rights in sports. She reveals experiences with colleagues, including a notable encounter with Keith Olbermann, and emphasizes the need for solidarity among women in the industry.
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Military Brat Childhood
- Sage Steele grew up as an "army brat", living in four countries by age 11.
- This upbringing instilled resilience and strengthened her family bond.
The Cadet Prayer's Impact
- The "Cadet Prayer" guided Sage, emphasizing choosing the harder right over the easier wrong.
- It also stresses telling the whole truth, which she now embraces.
Interracial Marriage Challenges
- Sage's parents, Mona (white) and Gary (black), married in 1970, facing racial prejudice.
- Gary wrote monthly letters to Mona's parents, reassuring them of her well-being.