The Gist

"I'll Take Second Place for $2,000"

May 3, 2019 · 29 min · Episode 1244 · 28.3 MB
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On The Gist, how many people have declared they're running for president?

In the interview, breaking a record doesn't always mean going home a winner. Adam Levin learned that in his recent run on Jeopardy!, where he banked more money than any runner-up in the history of the game show (thus walking away with just $2,000). He tells Mike, a fellow Jeopardy! alumnus, about his tactics—and the fact that he has no regrets. Levin is sports information director of Brandeis University's athletics program.

In the Spiel, is Barr a chicken?

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