Secrets of a Jeopardy Champion
An Atlantic staff writer and Jeopardy champion discusses the skills required to succeed in trivia games. The piece explores how curiosity and specific learning strategies can turn trivia from 'mental clutter' into a competitive advantage.
Why it matters
It offers a unique perspective on cognitive development and the value of general knowledge in an era of specialized information.
The trick to winning is to not “know everything.”
Sony Pictures Television August 20, 2026, 7 AM ET Share Save Listen − 1.0 x + Seek 0:00 22:38 Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts
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