Controversy over scripted interview with President Biden
Former ESPN host Sage Steele revealed that her 2021 interview with President Biden was entirely scripted by network executives, sparking controversy and criticism from former colleague Keith Olbermann.
Key Points
- Sage Steele's 2021 interview with President Biden was entirely scripted by network executives at ESPN
- Former colleague Keith Olbermann criticized Steele, calling her 'the dumbest person' he's ever worked with
- Steele recalled the highly structured nature of the interview and being instructed to follow a script without deviation
- Questions asked during the interview were provided by ESPN's top executives
- Steele has since left ESPN and launched a podcast called 'The Sage Steele Show'