Alzo Slade makes his mark as “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me’s” new scorekeeper

The hit, Chicago-based NPR quiz show “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me” sounds a little different these days. Former panelist Alzo (AL-zo) Slade is replacing scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, who retired after 12 years on the show. WBEZ’s Mike Davis takes us behind the scenes at the Studebaker Theater to meet the newest cast member.

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