Ken Jennings discusses LDS faith, support for trans rights in podcast interview
September 16, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings opened up about his political views and Latter-day Saint faith in a recent podcast, including his social media criticisms of ICE and anti-transgender policies. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Jennings, who has been vocal on Twitter about progressive causes, discussed how he reconciles his beliefs with his membership in the Church. Jennings is one of the most prominent Latter-day Saints in entertainment and his public stances on LGBTQ issues have drawn both support and criticism from members.
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