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‘Jeopardy!’ Host Mike Richards Faces Call for Investigation by Anti-Defamation League Over Anti-Ethnic Comments

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statement Thursday:“New Jeopardy! host Mike Richards’ disparaging remarks about Jews, women & Asians are no laughing matter.

Stereotyping is an entry point to hate and his apology lacks acknowledgment of its harm. This reported pattern warrants an investigation.”New “Jeopardy!” host Mike Richards' disparaging remarks about Jews, women & Asians are no laughing matter.Stereotyping is an entry point to hate and his apology lacks acknowledgment of its harm.This reported pattern warrants an investigation.

https://t.co/0D8D7441vUOn Wednesday, The Ringer reported on “The Randumb Show,” Richards’ 2013 podcast in which he “repeatedly used offensive language and disparaged women’s bodies.” The podcast, recorded during his time as executive producer.

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