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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Rep. Steny Hoyer draws a challenger who makes the age argument explicit
Rep. Steny Hoyer has drawn a primary challenger with a pointed message about the 85-year-old: The incumbent Maryland Democrat is too old to run again. Harry Jarin, a 35-year-old volunteer firefighter and emergency services consultant who once competed on 'Jeopardy!', launched his campaign Thursday because he said Democrats need to "stop treating congressional seats like lifetime appointments.' "When I started going around asking people whether I should do this, nobody could tell me that in their heart, they really thought Steny Hoyer at 89 years old [at the end of] the next Congress was the right person to represent us in this district,' Jarin said in an interview with POLITICO previewing his candidacy. Hoyer — who has not said if he will seek a 24th term — was first elected in 1981. While in office, Hoyer has been a stalwart supporter of the party's top issues. He was an early supporter of the ADA in 1990 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002, and as majority leader he played a key role in the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. A Hoyer spokesperson declined to comment. When Hoyer stepped back from leadership in 2022, he directly addressed his age, telling CNN: 'Have you heard I was 83?' 'I think all of us have been around for some time and pretty much have a feel for the timing of decisions. And I think all three of us felt that this was the time,' Hoyer said at the time, addressing his decision and the decisions of Nancy Pelosi and Jim Clyburn. As the party continues to reckon with its November loss to President Donald Trump, Democrats have been looking for ways to inject new voices into the conversation. Those arguing for change say bringing in new people will bring new ideas to Congress, as well as new strategies for reaching an electorate that has soured on their party. But Democrats have tread carefully around the issue of age, particularly around former President Joe Biden — even in the wake of fresh questions about whether his decision to run for reelection amid his deteriorating condition set the party back. Not Jarin. Jarin acknowledged that his differences with Hoyer are 'not necessarily ideological,' but rather rooted in his age. He cast the former majority leader as out of date with his approach, which he said was too incremental and unable to keep up in the changing media landscape that is so crucial to courting younger voters. "Steny is still operating in this 1980s information environment where maybe he does some media hits and he stands on the floor of the House and makes a speech to an empty chamber and nobody's watching," he said. "We're not reaching young voters." After a string of deaths among older Democratic members since the start of this Congress, Jarin said, it's time to make explicit the conversation about whether incumbents are too old to serve. 'I'm not trying to be cruel or callous," Jarin said, "but I want Democrats to win, and there are consequences for having this gerontocracy, and we have to reckon with that.' Hoyer, who long served as former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's second-in-command in the House before the two stepped back from leadership, is one of several senior Democrats who are facing primary challengers from younger generations demanding new leadership. Reps. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), and Pelosi (D-Calif.), have all drawn opponents from within their party. After drawing a challenger, Schakowsky announced she would no longer seek reelection. Democrats, of course, aren't the only ones to contend with age in office. Former Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stepped back from his leadership role at the age of 82 after more than two decades of being the chief Senate Republican. And President Donald Trump, at 78, became the oldest president to be inaugurated in American history this January. The party has also been roiled by DNC Vice Chair David Hogg, who has pledged to spend big on primaries against 'ineffective, asleep-at-the-wheel' members of his own party. Jarin has not spoken to Hogg about his potential support, but he flexed his ties to Democratic donors, including his husband, who he said bundled for Biden, and he thinks he will raise enough to put up a fight against Hoyer's $573,000 cash on hand. When Hogg announced his plan to primary incumbents, he specifically noted he would not back a Hoyer challenger. Jarin said that the party has work to do as it sorts through its election losses from last year. The party's focus on Trump, he said, has distracted from presenting an affirmative message to voters. 'We've been the anti-Trump party for the last 10 years, but what do we actually stand for?' he said. Jarin said Democrats at all levels know that having too many older members can be a problem and says there's plenty of private support behind him. But to win, his supporters will need to make their frustrations with older members clinging to their seats public.
Politico
3 days ago
- Politics
- Politico
Rep. Steny Hoyer draws a challenger who makes the age argument explicit
Rep. Steny Hoyer has drawn a primary challenger with a pointed message about the 85-year-old: The incumbent Maryland Democrat is too old to run again. Harry Jarin, a 35-year-old volunteer firefighter and emergency services consultant who once competed on 'Jeopardy!', launched his campaign Thursday because he said Democrats need to 'stop treating congressional seats like lifetime appointments.' 'When I started going around asking people whether I should do this, nobody could tell me that in their heart, they really thought Steny Hoyer at 89 years old [at the end of] the next Congress was the right person to represent us in this district,' Jarin said in an interview with POLITICO previewing his candidacy. Hoyer — who has not said if he will seek a 24th term — was first elected in 1981. While in office, Hoyer has been a stalwart supporter of the party's top issues. He was an early supporter of the ADA in 1990 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002, and as majority leader he played a key role in the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. A Hoyer spokesperson declined to comment. When Hoyer stepped back from leadership in 2022, he directly addressed his age, telling CNN: 'Have you heard I was 83?' 'I think all of us have been around for some time and pretty much have a feel for the timing of decisions. And I think all three of us felt that this was the time,' Hoyer said at the time, addressing his decision and the decisions of Nancy Pelosi and Jim Clyburn. As the party continues to reckon with its November loss to President Donald Trump, Democrats have been looking for ways to inject new voices into the conversation. Those arguing for change say bringing in new people will bring new ideas to Congress, as well as new strategies for reaching an electorate that has soured on their party. But Democrats have tread carefully around the issue of age, particularly around former President Joe Biden — even in the wake of fresh questions about whether his decision to run for reelection amid his deteriorating condition set the party back. Not Jarin. Jarin acknowledged that his differences with Hoyer are 'not necessarily ideological,' but rather rooted in his age. He cast the former majority leader as out of date with his approach, which he said was too incremental and unable to keep up in the changing media landscape that is so crucial to courting younger voters. 'Steny is still operating in this 1980s information environment where maybe he does some media hits and he stands on the floor of the House and makes a speech to an empty chamber and nobody's watching,' he said. 'We're not reaching young voters.' After a string of deaths among older Democratic members since the start of this Congress, Jarin said, it's time to make explicit the conversation about whether incumbents are too old to serve. 'I'm not trying to be cruel or callous,' Jarin said, 'but I want Democrats to win, and there are consequences for having this gerontocracy, and we have to reckon with that.' Hoyer, who long served as former Speaker Nancy Pelosi's second-in-command in the House before the two stepped back from leadership, is one of several senior Democrats who are facing primary challengers from younger generations demanding new leadership. Reps. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), and Pelosi (D-Calif.), have all drawn opponents from within their party. After drawing a challenger, Schakowsky announced she would no longer seek reelection. Democrats, of course, aren't the only ones to contend with age in office. Former Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stepped back from his leadership role at the age of 82 after more than two decades of being the chief Senate Republican. And President Donald Trump, at 78, became the oldest president to be inaugurated in American history this January. The party has also been roiled by DNC Vice Chair David Hogg, who has pledged to spend big on primaries against 'ineffective, asleep-at-the-wheel' members of his own party. Jarin has not spoken to Hogg about his potential support, but he flexed his ties to Democratic donors, including his husband, who he said bundled for Biden, and he thinks he will raise enough to put up a fight against Hoyer's $573,000 cash on hand. When Hogg announced his plan to primary incumbents, he specifically noted he would not back a Hoyer challenger. Jarin said that the party has work to do as it sorts through its election losses from last year. The party's focus on Trump, he said, has distracted from presenting an affirmative message to voters. 'We've been the anti-Trump party for the last 10 years, but what do we actually stand for?' he said. Jarin said Democrats at all levels know that having too many older members can be a problem and says there's plenty of private support behind him. But to win, his supporters will need to make their frustrations with older members clinging to their seats public.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CBS allowed to distribute Sony's 'Wheel of Fortune,' 'Jeopardy' during lawsuit appeal
CBS has notched another small victory in its legal battle with Sony Pictures Television, winning an appellate court ruling that allows the network to continue to distribute 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy' as its court case continues. Sony owns the shows and produces them on its Culver City lot. Last month, a Los Angeles judge ruled that Sony was no longer obligated to provide episodes to CBS, which has served for decades as the conduit, delivering batches of episodes to television stations around the country. After that ruling, the Paramount Global-owned network appealed. A three-judge appellate panel paused the order and asked both sides to submit their arguments. On Wednesday, the judges wrote that they had reviewed filings from both sides. In a one-page order, the panel granted CBS' request to keep the stay in place, allowing the network to continue its distribution duties during the appeal . CBS maintains Sony lacks the legal right to unilaterally severe ties. Read more: 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' in the midst of a legal battle between Sony and CBS Sony terminated its distribution deal with CBS in August and later filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit that claimed CBS entered into unauthorized licensing deals for the shows and then paid itself a commission. Sony also maintained that rounds of budget cuts within CBS had hobbled the network's efforts to support the two shows. In February, Sony attempted to cut CBS out of the picture, escalating the dispute. CBS has said Sony's claims 'are rooted in the fact they simply don't like the deal the parties agreed to decades ago.' CBS takes in up to 40% of the fees that TV stations pay to carry the shows. The company took over the distribution of the program when it acquired syndication company King World Productions in 1999. King World struck deals with the original producer, Merv Griffin Enterprises, in the early 1980s to distribute 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel.' Sony later acquired Griffin's company, but those early agreements remain in effect. Read more: Judge sides with Sony in 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' fight with CBS As viewing of traditional TV has declined due to competition for streaming in recent years, the two daily game shows have continued to thrive and are among the most-watched programs in television. A Sony representative was not immediately available for comment. Sign up for our Wide Shot newsletter to get the latest entertainment business news, analysis and insights. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
There's no ‘s' in Pike Place – Just ask Jeopardy host Ken Jennings
Host of 'Jeopardy!' and Washington native Ken Jennings set the record straight this week: there is no 's' in Pike Place. On an episode that aired Wednesday, a contestant was asked to solve the following: 'IF THE 1960S PLAN TO REPLACE THIS SEATTLE MARKET WITH HIGH-RISES HAD SUCCEEDED, THERE MIGHT BE NO STARBUCKS TODAY.' Contestant Dan Moren, a writer and podcaster from Massachusetts, buzzed in. 'What is Pike's Place Market?' he answered. 'No. Sorry, Dan, we are sticklers in Seattle. It's Pike Place,' Jennings responded. Close – but not close enough for us Washingtonians. A Reddit user posted a clip of the interaction between the contestant and Jennings, who is from Edmonds: Jeopardy tonight puts an end to Pikes Place by u/mybarkingDog in Seattle The iconic Market sits above Elliott Bay off Pike Street (not Pikes Street) and First Avenue. The street was named by Arthur Denny in 1869, after his friend John Pike. (Again – Pike, not Pikes.) It was established in 1907 by Seattle City Councilman Thomas P. Revelle to allow farmers to sell directly to consumers. It is one of the oldest and largest continuously operating public markets in the United States. The Market spans nine acres in the center of downtown Seattle. Millions of people visit the Market each year to purchase locally made and locally sourced foods and goods. The Public Market Center sign and clock were installed in 1937. 1.5 acres of Pike Place were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. A larger area was added to the historic district listing in 1972. The first Starbucks opened in March of 1971. To read more about the history of Pike Place Market, click here.
Indianapolis Star
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Who's on 'Jeopardy!' today, May 5? Indiana's Ben Ganger dominated fourth game
Why take a stab at the name of an old ship if you're already winning? That was Ben Ganger's strategy on Friday night's " Jeopardy!" The data analyst and opera singer from Goshen, Indiana, had earned $3,400 before either of his competitors was even on the board. He lost his wager in Final Jeopardy, but was so far ahead it didn't matter. Here's a look at his record on the show so far. Did Ben Ganger win Friday, May 2, on 'Jeopardy!'? Yes. He'll return Monday to try his skills against two new competitors. How much has Ben Ganger won on 'Jeopardy!' so far? As of Thursday night's airing, Ganger had won a total of $96,415. Here's how it breaks down. How did Ben Granger do in Final Jeopardy? What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 2, 2025? Friday's clue in the category of "Boats & Ships" was: "Nearly a century after her 1851 sporting triumph, she was a rotting hulk finally scrapped in 1945." No contestants gave the correct response, "What is the America?" Ganger simply wrote "What." What was the Final Jeopardy clue on May 1, 2025? On the Thursday, May 1, broadcast, Granger correctly responded to this clue in the category of "The Stage": "Their show ended its off Broadway run in 2025 after 34 years, 17,800 shows, and 82,150 gallons of paint." The correct response was "Who is the Blue Man Group?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 30, 2025? Final Jeopardy on Wednesday, April 30, was in the category "Business & Television." The clue read: "This TV show that debuted in 1960 licensed its name 8 years later to a children's health product that's still around today." Ganger was already in the lead before he gave the correct response: "What is 'The Flintstones'?" What was the Final Jeopardy clue on April 29, 2025? On Tuesday, April 29, the category for Final Jeopardy was '20th Century Figures' and the clue was, 'After studying business in Chicago in the 1920s, this man obsessed with Sherlock Holmes was an investigator for a credit company.' The correct response was: "Who is Elliot Ness?" All three contestants got it wrong. Morin answered with 'Who is Raymond Chandler?' Her wager of $2,000 dropped her down to a final total of $600. Zubairi fared slightly better. He wagered $11,601 with 'Who is Dashiell Hamett?' and ended with $1,799. Ganger wrote 'Who is Pinkerton?' His wager of $901 gave him a final total of $24,999, meaning Ganger will be back for his second game on Wednesday, April 30. When is 'Jeopardy!' on? What time? Where to watch "Jeopardy!" airs nightly at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday on WTHR in Indianapolis. Visit to see when and where the show airs in your area. Where is 'Jeopardy!' streaming? How to watch without cable You can stream episodes of "Jeopardy!" online with a subscription to Philo. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Philo "Jeopardy!" doesn't stream on Peacock, but with a premium subscription, you can watch the broadcast live. Watch 'Jeopardy!' on Peacock Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' all-time? Contestant Brad Rutter won $4,938,436 — including tournaments — on "Jeopardy!," the all-time record amount of money awarded, according to the show's website. Ken Jennings is second on the list with $4,370,700. Who won the most consecutive games on 'Jeopardy!' all-time? Ken Jennings won a record 74 consecutive games, according to the "Jeopardy!" website. Who won the most money from 'Jeopardy!' in a single game? James Holzhauer won $131,127 in a single game on April 17, 2019, according to the show's website. Holzhauer holds each of the top 10 single-game winning totals with No. 10 checking in at $89,229. His total earnings rank third all-time at $3,612,216. Take the Jeopardy! audition test Potential contestants are invited to audition by taking the show's online test, which can be found here: Adult contestants must be age 18 or older.
