Do we really need the penny? | The unmatched success of Jeopardy! | The Balloon Boy Hoax

Published: Feb. 15, 2021, 11 a.m.

On this episode of Commute - The Podcast:

Do we really need the penny? Trying to make some sense of the one cent.

America's favorite game show has outlasted the competition (over 400 other shows!) for years thanks to a grueling taping schedule, a legendary host, and an occasional eccentric winner.

A family made national news when their son disappeared in a hot air balloon - or did he?


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Episode Sources/Go Deeper:
https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-penny
https://www.simplemost.com/behind-the-scenes-secrets-of-jeopardy/
https://better.net/arts-events/movies-tv/jeopardy-heres-actually-happens-behind-scenes/
https://www.npr.org/2020/12/24/950074173/balloon-boy-parents-pardoned-by-colorado-governor-for-2009-hoax

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