Mike Richards: podcast appearances and interviews

Mike Richards is a media executive with a background in television production and hosting. He has served as the executive producer of several prominent game shows including Let's Make a Deal, The Price Is Right, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Richards has also hosted various television series such as High School Reunion, Beauty and the Geek, Pyramid, and Divided. In August 2021, he briefly took on the role of host for the syndicated version of Jeopardy! following the death of Alex Trebek, but resigned after a week due to criticism related to comments made on a podcast and to lawsuits filed against him covering wrongful termination and sexual harassment from his time at The Price Is Right. His broadcast career has been marked by involvement in popular television programs as well as brief hosting assignments. Outside of his television work, Richards has entered the media management sphere. In May 2025, he was announced as the president and chief content officer of The Daily Wire. A year later, on May 20, 2026, Richards assumed the position of CEO of the company, succeeding Jeremy Boreing. His tenure at The Daily Wire signifies a shift from his television production background to prominent leadership in digital media.