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Cari Champion discusses her experiences with sexism and scrutiny in sports media during her time at ESPN and First Take.

Cari Champion knew what it felt like to be watched, judged, and picked apart before she was ever fully allowed to speak. In this segment, Cari opens up about her time at ESPN and First Take, where she says everything from her outfits to her makeup to her presence on screen was scrutinized. She reflects on being told to tone it down, navigating the boys’ club, and learning that visibility in sports media did not always come with protection. Cari also gets honest about her relationship with Ste...

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Hosts: Jeannette, Mona

Guest: Cari Champion

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Organizations: ESPN

Books & works: First Take

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