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The meaning of ‘Jeopardy!’ in a post-truth America

The meaning of ‘Jeopardy!’ in a post-truth America

Update: 2024-09-24
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“Jeopardy!” has been on the air and wildly popular for 60 years. What makes it endure, and what does that say about American culture? Contributing columnist Amanda Ripley talks to Alexandra Petri, Drew Goins and Ryan Vogt — Post Opinions staffers who’ve been contestants on the show — about its staying power, and if “Jeopardy!” can still bring Americans together.


Correction: In this episode, we mistakenly said Bob Eubanks hosted The Match Game in the 1970s. Gene Rayburn was the host of that show. We regret the error. 

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The meaning of ‘Jeopardy!’ in a post-truth America

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