A viral clip showing a group of male fans interrupting a female sports reporter during a broadcast sparked widespread outrage online. And one therapist who specializes in workplace issues thinks the situation sparked an important conversation.
On Sunday, Brett Austin Taylor, a sports director with ABC affiliate KEZI 9 News in Oregon, tweeted a video clip that showed KEZI sports reporter Olivia Cleary covering a college football game between Oregon State University and Lafayette University over the weekend while a group of young men can be seen and heard repeatedly shouting over her.
Cleary notably maintained her composure as the rowdy fans screamed directly behind her, made hand gestures and at times blocked her from view. Many commenters online commended Cleary for powering through her broadcast despite the disruptive behavior. Others questioned whether the reporter felt she was in a safe environment…