paul robinson a professor of international affairs at the university of ottawa thank you for joining us on the program today if you. we turn to russia now where the cove in 1000 pandemic is spiraling with the daily rate of new infections topping 20000 for the past 3 days the main infection hotspots are moscow and st petersburg the 2 cities have imposed a number of anti pandemic rules including men dettori masks and gloves in public places as well as curfews for restaurants and leisure centers to cope with the growing infection rate moscow has opened a number of field hospitals artie's a russian channel went to check out the conditions. well of course as our polling. shows that they have. for prayer for almost 2. years of. the 2nd week how is a different from the 1st i think people have become less vigilant what do you mean people get used to it yes people got used to it and there are those who refuse to believe there are 2 groups now those who are extremely concerned about coronavirus know what it is who lost their loved ones and those who say you are all liars in the summer we relaxe

born and raised in canada alex trebek studied philosophy at the university of ottawa. his career began in 1961 as a news announcer for the canadian broadcasting corporation, then as a game show host. >> what part of the world would you find a wombat? >> alex trebek relocated to hollywood where he hosted numerous short-lived game shows. including highrollers, and double there. then, in 1984 he took the helm of jeopardy becoming the witty comically sarcastic to american witty biddy living rooms. spending his days on the jeopardy said he pulls double duty. also whole hosting concentration until his it's in in 1991. that year he made broadcast history as the first person to host three american game shows at the same time. >> he overtook veteran and mc bob barker as the guinness world record holder for most game show episodes hosted by the same presenter. alex trebek stevie fame left him with one regret, not getting a stab at the silver screen. he said he always wanted to try film acting or directing. >> you can get pigeonholed very quickly by producers in the industry. >> a

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he studied philosophy at the university of ottawa. sion career began in 1961, first as a news announcer for the canadian broadcasting corporation, then as a game show host. >> in what part of the world would you find a wombat. 1973 he relocated to hollywood where he hosted numerous short-lived game shows, including high rollers and double dare. in 1984 -- >> this is jeopardy. >> reporter: trebek took the helm of jeopardy, becoming the witty nightly visitor to american living rooms. >> try and relax. >> reporter: spending his days on the jeopardy set, he pulled double duty, also hosting classic concentration until its end in 1991. that year, trebek made broadcast history as the first person to host three american game shows at the same time when he briefly added nbc's to tell the truth to hosting duties. in 2013, trebek overtook bob barker as the guinness world record holder for most game show episodes hosted by the same presenter. his show boasted a loyal following and for good reason. beyond his humor. >> it won't matter who had the b

born and raised in canada, trebek studied philosophy at the university of ottawa with. adian broadcasting corporation, then as a game show host. >> in what part of the world would you find a wombat? >> reporter: in 1973, trebek relocated to hollywood where he hosted numerous short-lived game shows including high rollers and double dare. >> read some of the rules on our show. >> reporter: then in 1984 -- >> this is jeopardy! >> reporter: -- trebek took the helm of jeopardy, a nightly visitor to america's living rooms. >> greg, try and relax -- [laughter] >> reporter: trebek pulled double dutyies also hosting classic cons straight until its end in 1991. that year trebek made broadcast history as the first person to host three american game shows at the same time when he briefly added nbc's to tell the truth to his hosting duties. in 2013 trebek overtook veteran emcee bob barker as the guinness world record holder for most game show episodes hosted by the same presenter. trebek's tv fame left him with one regret, not getting a stab at the silver screen. he said he always wa

while majoring in philosophy at the university of ottawa. a to host a short-lived game show called the wizard of odds. he landed jeopardy where he became known for that mustache, his straight faced poise and a charming wit. >> what is sorry. >> i usually precede it. >> trebek leenaned on his no nonsense delivery when he shared he was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in march of 2019. >> the prognosis for this is not very encouraging but i'm going to fight this. >> in an interview with jane pa pauly for cbs morning, he explained why he is still working. >> wouldn't be right to walk away from this if i can possibly do it and i managed to do it. so what's the big deal. >> he was a big deal for jeopardy fans and players alike. after a recent win, a contestant thanked the host. >> my grandfather who raised me is going to get tears now, sat on his lap and watched you every day. this is a special moment for me. thank you very much. >> i've had so many people send cards, letters, tweets, whatever, offering prayers. for 35 years, i enjoyed succes

described as the simple recipe for fun, born and raised in canada trebe studied philosophy at the university of ottawa61 first as news announcer for canadian broadcasting could you repeat the question then as a game-show host. >> what part of the world would you find -- >> trebek relocated to hollywood where he hosted game shows, high rollers and double dare. >> let me review some of the rules on our show. >> in 1984. >> this is jeopardy. >> trebek took the helm of jeopardy becoming the sarcastic nightly visitor to american living rooms. >> try and relax. [laughter] >> spending his days on the jeopardy trebek host double duty. that year trebek made broadcast history as the first person to host 3 american game shows at the same time when he briefly added nbc's to tell the truth to his hosting duties. in 2013trebek took mc bob barker as record holder for most game show episodes hosted by the same presenter. trebek's tv fame left him with one regret, not getting a stab at the silver screen. >> you can get pigeon holes real quickly, trebek is a game show host and let's hire him to do this game show. all o

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