ESPN broadcaster Sage Steele is suing her employer, claiming the company violated her right to free speech when they 'sidelined' her for making controversial comments on a podcast.
Steele made the comments — blasting ESPN's Covid-19 vaccination policy and questioning former President Barack Obama’s racial identity — in a Sept. 29 episode of the “Uncut With Jay Cutler” podcast with Cutler, a formerDuring the podcast, Steele, who said she had just been vaccinated, referred to her company’s vaccination mandate as “sick.” ESPN is co-owned by The Walt Disney Co.“The View” host Barbara Walters of belittling her for identifying as biracial.
Also in the podcast, Steele said women who wear provocative clothing in the workplace bear a responsibility for sexism aimed toward them. "ESPN and Disney have continued to punish Steele by removing her from prime assignments, including coverage of the New York City Marathon, the Rose Parade, and the 12th Annual ESPNW Summit, which Steele had hosted and emceed since its inception in 2010," said the suit.
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