Civics 101 Who's the most outdoorsy president? (A trivia crossover)
Oct 21, 2025
Felix Poon, a trivia master and producer, and contestant Justine Paradis bring their wit to a lively trivia showdown. They explore quirky presidential history, like which leader dined on bear-chewed salmon. The conversation spans topics from FDR's warm springs retreat to the environmental impacts of classic films like Waterworld. Additionally, they dive into activism with Hazel Johnson's 'toxic donut' metaphor. Packed with fun facts and laughter, the segment reveals the lighter side of environmental policy and history.
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President Eats Bear‑Chewed Salmon
- Barack Obama appeared on Running Wild with Bear Grylls and ate a half‑chewed piece of salmon a bear had left behind.
- The White House organized heavy security and handlers during filming to keep the president safe.
Gerald Ford’s Yellowstone Summer
- Gerald Ford served as a National Park Ranger at Yellowstone when he was 23 and later became president without being elected.
- Ford recalled that summer as one of the greatest of his life despite risky behavior like feeding grizzly bears to tourists.
Hoover’s Rustic Retreat
- Herbert Hoover built a rustic presidential retreat called Camp Rapidan (aka the Brown House) in Shenandoah National Park.
- Hoover later donated the camp to the government amid public criticism during the Great Depression.