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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.Hate free content? Try a subscription to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+. Your subscription supports public radio and unlocks fun bonus episodes along with sponsor-free listening. Learn more at https://plus.npr.org/waitwait

  1. HTDE: Forks and Ice Masters

    2 DAYS AGO

    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 howto@npr.org.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 Don't…Tell Me! featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org. How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    19 min
  2. Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo

    6 DAYS AGO

    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 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    48 min
  3. HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps

    4 FEB

    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 howto@npr.org. How To Do Everything won’t live in this feed forever. If you like what you hear, scoot on over to their very own feed and give them a follow.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 Don't…Tell Me! featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org.   How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson and Heena Srivastava. Technical direction from Lorna White. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    23 min
  4. "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"

    31 JAN

    "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" Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    47 min
  5. WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary

    24 JAN

    WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary

    This week, special guest Kevin O'Leary joins panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Mo Rocca Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    47 min
  6. WWDTM: Kali Reis

    17 JAN

    WWDTM: Kali Reis

    This week, special guest Kali Reis joins panelists Rachel Coster, Hari Kondabolu, and Luke Burbank Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    47 min
  7. WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!

    12 JAN

    WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!

    This week, we anticipate good things from 2026 by remembering the moments that made 2025 so fun Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    48 min
  8. WWDTM: Delroy Lindo

    10 JAN

    WWDTM: Delroy Lindo

    This week, special guest Delroy Lindo joins Paula Poundstone, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Roy Blount, Jr.  Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    48 min
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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.Hate free content? Try a subscription to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+. Your subscription supports public radio and unlocks fun bonus episodes along with sponsor-free listening. Learn more at https://plus.npr.org/waitwait

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  • Years Active
    2006 - 2026
  • Episodes
    396
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