Gist: Jeopardy, a Beloved Tradition
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On the Gist, brokered by Russia.
In the interview, Claire McNear joins Mike to talk about her new book Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy! In it, McNear explains the history of the game, what it takes to be a contestant and maintain a storied winning streak, and how so much of Jeopardy’s DNA came from its late host - Alex Trebek. Claire is a staff writer at The Ringer.
In the spiel, former deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe testifies.
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Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Margaret Kelley.
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On the Gist, brokered by Russia.
In the interview, Claire McNear joins Mike to talk about her new book Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy! In it, McNear explains the history of the game, what it takes to be a contestant and maintain a storied winning streak, and how so much of Jeopardy’s DNA came from its late host - Alex Trebek. Claire is a staff writer at The Ringer.
In the spiel, former deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe testifies.
Email us at [email protected]
Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Margaret Kelley.
Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices