The columnist (and former 'Jeopardy!' contestant) argues that the media focus on Mike Richards' insensitive comments misses a deeper issue with the host search that 'suggests the problem may not be just a bad branch, but a rotten root.'
Though Alex Trebek may have started hosting the show with the background of just another placid game show host, he evolved with the show and became the kindly face of the part of America that venerates knowledge. That’s why choosing the right host to replace him is about more than simple entertainment values, it’s about respecting what the show represents to American culture.
Today, science-deniers shake their fists and rattle their pitchforks at any facts they don’t like. History-deniers ignore eyewitness accounts, documentation and indisputable evidence to spin their own narratives that make them feel good about their biases. The problem is that they can cause serious harm to society, future generations and the country itself. Democracy depends upon an informed populace — meaning informed by facts, not curated and redacted news bites.
I realize that knowledge of history or literature or art is not a guarantee of happiness, but it certainly is a substantial advantage on that path. If the journey to fulfillment is like a long hike through the wilderness, knowledge of these subjects is like starting the journey with a knapsack filled with food, water and a compass. And soft toilet paper.in seasons 11 and 15 as well as in the Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational tournament in season 26 and Power Players Week in season 28.
Admirably, the producers had rotated guest hosts that represented a cross-section of America: women, men, Black, white. Many were more than just entertainers, they were also doctors, journalists, people with demonstrable interests beyond the television industry. But when it came to choosing the permanent host, they defaulted to a white male with a background as a television producer and game show host.
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