Alzo Slade Takes Over Scorekeeper Seat | Chicago News

Alzo Slade is stepping into the iconic scorekeeper role on NPR’s “Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!” replacing Bill Kurtis after twelve years. With a background as a professor, journalist, actor, and comedian, Slade embraces the pressure as motivation, not intimidation. Though he’s not new to the show—he first appeared as a panelist in 2022 and has filled in as host and scorekeeper—he’s now fully immersed in the role. He’s honored by the legacy and the loyal, unique NPR audience, and even credits Kurtis for offering to step in if needed. The writing team crafts humor from tough news stories, and Slade helps refine scripts to maximize laughs and surprises. While he misses the spontaneity of panelist life, he’s thriving in his new seat, staying deeply engaged with the show’s spirit and its talented team. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/081ae329aab32590