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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
by NPR
NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, and Wait Wait's perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening.
Episodes
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We’ve got our eyes on Jon Husted with Daniel Vosovic
This week, we’re live in Kalamazoo with fashion designer and Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Shantira Jackson talk beautiful butts, suspicious robots, and well-preserved pumpkins. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25…
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We welcome the arrival of fall with our coziest guests!
This week, guest host Negin Farsad helps us celebrate fall with some of our favorite guests, including Sally Field, Robert Smigel, Caro Claire Burke, and Jason Narducy. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the...
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We celebrate a bomb and dig deep with Margo Price
This week, guest host Negin Farsad welcomes singer-songwriter Margo Price to the show. Plus, panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Katie Nolan, and Mo Rocca dig deep into Digger and lie about billionaires. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s...
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We ghost some tech bros with David Byrne
This week, music legend David Byrne joins us to talk “Theater of the Mind,” hairy arms, and why he’s so good at drawing toes. Plus, Alonzo Bodden and Rachel Coster welcome new panelist Rob Anderson to the panel. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one.…
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A surprise snow day for the White House press corps
This week, we’re live in Omaha with legendary volleyball coach John Cook and panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Salie, and Dulcé Sloan. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those...
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A fond farewell to brunch and also humankind
This week, panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Sam Rocha talk about the AI apocalypse, beds full of bees, and the death of brunch. Plus, guest Hernan Diaz discusses his favorite pen and his new novel ‘Ply’ Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one....
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We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones
This week, panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera talk foldable iPhones, $5000 bribes, and the sicekst dashcam vidoes. Then, Leslie Jones joins us to roast our set, and explain the easiest way to become a famous comedian. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for…
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Our panel goes on shore leave with Maggie Smith
This week, we’re live in Ohio with poet Maggie Smith and panelists Annie Rauwerda, Mo Rocca, and Shane Torres Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and...
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Trade wars, what are they good for?
This week, magician Carisa Hendrix joins panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Tig Notaro to talk fire-eating, drag, and cheetos. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant...
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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!
This week, we extend our summer break with Ken Jennings, Olivia Munn, Father James Martin, and Bobby Lopez! Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and...
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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1!
This week, we celebrate our endless summer with some of our favorite guests, including Jason Benetti, Mychal Threets, Lily King, and Renee Rapp! Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a…
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Falling in love with an octopus, a dog, and Sally Field
This week, legendary actor Sally Field joins us to talk about working with an octopus, or not, and introduces the world to her dog, Dashiell Hammett. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Shantira Jackson, and Paula Poundstone crash a rocket on the moon. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for...
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Betting on a graveyard of Cybertrucks with Mary Roach
This week, we're live in Sonoma with special guest Mary Roach! Plus panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Shane Torres talk gambling, Cybertrucks, and wrinkles. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes…
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A tick-filled odyssey
This week, Abbott Elementary's Tyler James Williams joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith Salie See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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We skip the salad bar and have a banana instead
This week, special guest Vicki Peterson joins panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Dulcé Sloan See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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Love Island and Pre-Teen Punks with Jason Narducy
This week, we're live in Milwaukee with musician Jason Narducy. Plus, panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad talk the World Cup, Love Island, and new rules for summer travel. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to...
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Celebrating the 4th with nothing but bangers!
This week, we celebrate Independence Day with a collection of absolute bangers, including interviews with John Cusack, Kali Reis, Arden Cho, and Aasif Mandvi See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship...
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Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones
This week, we talk reflecting pools, hydration breaks, and hot dudes with Emmy Blotnick, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Gianmarco Soresi. Plus, Pavement's Stephen Malkmus joins us to answer three questions about construction zones. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
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The World Cup, Trad Wives, and the Wedding of the Century
This week, Caro Claire Burke, the author of book of the summer "Yesteryear", joins panelists Karen Chee, Peter Grosz, and Shane O'Neill See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy...
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Insult Dogs and Emotional Support Alligators
This week, Legendary comedy writer Robert Smigel (and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog) join panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Shane Torres See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship…
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The Alzo Era begins in Austin!
This week, we're live in Austin with special guest Elana Meyers Taylor; panelists Brain Babylon, Rachel Coster, and Tom Papa; and new judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast...
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Breaking News from Wait Wait: Our new Judge and Scorekeeper is announced!
The orange smoke is rising from the chimney of the Studebaker Theater, which can only mean one thing: the time has come to name our new Judge and Scorekeeper! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship...
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Our (early) endless summer with Lucy Dacus and more!
This week, we celebrate an early start to summer by revisiting our interviews with Tiffany Haddish, Taimane, Becca Mann, and Lucy Dacus! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR…
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Brandi Carlile helps us say goodbye to Bill Kurtis!
This week, we bid a fond farewell to our beloved Bill Kurtis with Brandi Carlile and panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Paula Poundstone See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR...
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We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life
This week, legendary Jeopardy champion and host Ken Jennings joins panelists Tom Bodett, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Faith Salie to talk swearing on air and making up little lies to tell Alex Trebek Correction: This episode incorrectly says that H&R Block owns the copyright for GIFs and that...
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Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting
This week, Double-EGOT winner Bobby Lopez joins us to talk about the 15th anniversary of Book of Mormon, and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Roxanne Roberts, and Mo Rocca say a tearful farewell to Spirit Airlines See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
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We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!
This week, San Diego's own Ron Burgundy joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Paula Poundstone, and Alzo Slade to celebrate his friend and mentor Bill Kurtis See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship...
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HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes
Ian and Mike help a caller solve a handshake issue. Plus, how to mourn the loss of a favorite dish. You can email your burning questions to [email protected]. How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait…
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We go to confessional with Father James Martin
This week, the FBI deals with some DUIs and special guest Father James Martin hears the confessions of guest host Tom Papa and panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Katie Nolan See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to…
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We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup
This week, Phil Pritchard, NHL's Keeper of the Stanley Cup, joins us to about taking the cup jet-skiing and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Dulcé Sloan beef with the Pope and get misdiagnosed. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…
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HTDE: Crushes and Smells
This week: How to tell your crush you like them. Plus, do smells really linger in your nose? You can email your burning questions to [email protected]. How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait...
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Wait Wait goes wild on spring break
This week, we're celebrating spring break with our friends Rhea Seehorn, Delroy Lindo, Andy Richter, and Jon M. Chu. Plus, the panel gets in on the fun with some of our favorite questions from this past year. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
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We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn talks casing Steve Martin's house and being the only actor to talk too fast for Aaron Sorkin. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson visit the Supreme Court See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for…
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HTDE: Sheets and Blankets
This week: Ian and Mike help a couple figure out who exactly is responsible for stealing the covers at night. You can email your burning questions to [email protected]. How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes…
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We meet America's robo-teachers and take a nap in coach
This week, we're live in Savannah with actor and director D.W. Moffett and panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR...
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We admire dimes and Aasif Mandvi gives breakup advice
This week, we talk new dimes and where to spend them, and special guest Aasif Mandvi tells us the best way to get over an ex. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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HTDE: Crickets and Clowns
This week: How to tell the temperature outside without a thermometer. Plus, how clowns trademark their unique looks. Featuring Marlene Zuk and Julie Proctor. You can email your burning questions to [email protected]. How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait...
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John Cusack rides his Vespa straight into our hearts
This week, John Cusack joins us to talk high school reunions, graphic novels, and the secrets to keeping your Vespa's tank full. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson go on spring break See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
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We say "So long!" to Kristi Noem and Benetti plays ball
This week, Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Hari Kondabolu offer Kristi Noem some parting words and we quiz the new voice of Sunday Night Baseball, Jason Benetti, on his knowledge of confetti See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to...
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HTDE: The Breakfast Rule
This week: How the Wait, Wait team decides what jokes are too inappropriate for the airwaves. Plus Mike and Ian help a caller with a personal grammar problem. Featuring author Keith Houston. You can email your burning questions to [email protected]. How To Do Everything is available without sponsor...
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We tackle the SOTU and Olympian Lilly King talks trash
This week, we're live in Bloomington, Indiana with Olympic champion Lilly King and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith Salie See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR...
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We hold our own Olympic Games with our favorite guests
This week, we give out our own Olympic gold medals to some of our favorite guests and segments of the past year, with Roy Choi, Cynthia Nixon, Ally the Piper, and more! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast...
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HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines
More behind the scenes at the Milan Cortina Olympics with unsung heroes of the Winter Games. Mike and Ian talk with a curling legend, find out where those big stones come from and meet a guy snowboarders couldn't land without. You can email your burning questions to [email protected]. How To Do...
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Our panel heads to Milan and Arden Cho hunts demons
This week, KPop Demon Hunters' Arden Cho joins us to talk about Rumi, the World Series of Poker, and how NOT to behave when you're about to propose. Plus, the Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Beth Stelling shut down El Paso's airport and confess to cheating at the Olympics. See pcm.adswizz.com for...
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HTDE: Forks and Ice Masters
This week: Mike and Ian talk with an Olympic Ice Master, help a listener who keeps meeting people with their same name, and get to the bottom of a mysterious survey glitch. You can email your burning questions to [email protected]. How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for...
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Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo
This week, we're joined by Mychal Threets, the world's most popular librarian, who talks about Library Joy and rebooting Reading Rainbow. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Josh Gondelman, and Tig Notaro prepare for the big game by eating goo See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...
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HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps
Mike and Ian are back, just in time for the opening ceremony at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan/Cortina. Olympians and Starfleet Captains share how to carry the torch, fly through the air, and mentally prepare for the big games. You can email your burning questions to [email protected]. How To Do...
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"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"
"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Annie Rauwerda preview "Melania: A Documentary" See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship...
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WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary
This week, special guest Kevin O'Leary joins panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Mo Rocca See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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WWDTM: Kali Reis
This week, special guest Kali Reis joins panelists Rachel Coster, Hari Kondabolu, and Luke Burbank See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest.
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