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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. 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.

vor 2 Tagen

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 contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. 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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What 2006 movie slithered into the box office, but failed to strike? (NPR+)

Think you know the answer? Listen to this new installment of the Wait Wait Wayback Machine to find out. It's our game just for NPR+ supporters! In this bonus episode, executive producer Mike Danforth quizzes host Peter Sagal and our contestant, Joel from Gleeson, Arizona. The catch? These questions aired on the show 20 years ago in August 2006. 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 on the Wait Wait Wayback Machine, and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
8. Aug.

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 over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. 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
1. Aug.

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, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. 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
27. Juli · Bonus • Nur NPR Podcasts+

Outtakes: What's the cool new way to say "google it"? (NPR+)

Find out the answer to this and more in today's Wait Wait bonus episode! We're giving you outtakes from our most recent show in Chicago. Peter puts questions about the week's news to our panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith Salie. It's more questions, more guessing, and yes, more silliness! To unlock bonus access and support public media, sign up for NPR+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
25. Juli

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
18. Juli

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
13. Juli · Bonus • Nur NPR Podcasts+

Which former boy band member publicly came out as gay 20 years ago? (NPR+)

Think you know the answer? Listen to this new installment of the Wait Wait Wayback Machine to find out. It's our game just for NPR+ supporters! In this bonus episode, executive producer Mike Danforth quizzes host Peter Sagal and our contestant, Rebecca from Akron, Ohio. The catch? These questions aired on the show 20 years ago in July 2006. If you want a chance to play the Wayback Machine with Peter in a future bonus episode, sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Listen to the top of this episode for instructions on how to enter!

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Häufig gestellte Fragen zu Abos anzeigen

Peter Sagal

Moderation
Emma Eun-joo Choi

Moderation
Jason Benetti

Gast
Mychal Threets

Gast
Lily King

Gast
Reneé Rapp

Gast
Sally Field

Gast
Tom Bodett

Gast
Shantira Jackson

Gast
Paula Poundstone

Gast

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37 Bewertungen

Actually laughing out loud

27.04.2016

mquevedo91

My favorite podcast ever! It is so funny, I actually laugh every time I listen to it (and everybody looks at me in a weird way). If you aren’t afraid of making fun of yourself go for it. Otherwise, choose to listen to it at home and it’s also fine ;) Thanks so much for this podcast and PLEASE continue! A Swiss listener
Funny and informative

16.10.2008

coops18k

Great podcast to listen to on the train- you may find yourself laughing out loud at true stories from the week's news. Stay up to date and enjoy yourself at the same time
Great laughs, witty and fresh!

28.12.2010

Nicovala

Quality humor is hard to find as podcasts: well here it is! Great fun each week!

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.