US Edition‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React to Axed Host’s New Job at Right-Wing Media Company
- Mike Richards, former executive producer and brief host of Jeopardy!, joined The Daily Wire as president of entertainment in May 2025.
- Richards' departure from Jeopardy! Followed the resurfacing of offensive 2013 podcast comments and a lawsuit alleging workplace discrimination during his previous production roles.
- At The Daily Wire, founded by commentator Ben Shapiro, Richards replaces Jeremy Boreing who stepped down as CEO in March 2025 amid organizational changes.
- Richards, an experienced TV producer with five Emmy Awards and more than 4,000 hours of produced programming, expressed his gratitude and excitement about taking on a larger role, while Daily Wire spokesperson Gloria Taylor described him as "an integral part of The Daily Wire."
- Richards’ hire signals The Daily Wire’s intent to grow beyond politics into entertainment, potentially adjusting prior large-scale content strategies including conservative children’s programming.
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