343 episodes
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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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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WWDTM: Bill Cowher
We're live in Pittsburgh this week, where Steelers legend Bill Cowher joins panelists Negin Farsad, Mo Rocca, and Maeve Higgins to talk winning the Super Bowl, yelling on NPR, and why his 20th high school reunion was such a nightmare.
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Pitcher Ryan Dempster shares his impersonation of a legendary sportscaster (WW+)
We're celebrating the start of baseball season with this extended interview with retired Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster. It's from 2017. He advised the Cubs on their World Series championship win a year earlier. In this bonus episode, we hear how Dempster got into baseball, how he feels about razzing from the fans, and his impersonation of a legendary Chicago sportscaster.This interview is a Wait Wait staff pick from Colin Miller, business and operations manager for the show. Keep an eye out for other Wait Wait staff favorites like this one in the bonus feed!To unlock bonus access and support NPR, sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
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WWDTM: Chris Pine
This week, Chris Pine joins us to talk his new movie Poolman, imitating William Shatner, and where he ranks on the list of Hollywood Chrises.
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WWDTM: Spring Break Edition!
To celebrate Spring Break, we hit the beach with some of our favorite guests, including John Stamos, Malala Yousafzai, Kaila Mullady, David Axelrod, and Gabrielle Dennis!
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Peter and Emma go on a Chicago culinary adventure! Part 2 (Wait Wait+)
In this second part of a special series just for WWDTM+ supporters, Peter Sagal takes Emma Choi to learn about the classic Italian beef sandwich. To unlock bonus access and support NPR, sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
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WWDTM: Laurene Powell Jobs
Philanthropist and Founder and President of Emerson Collective Laurene Powell Jobs joins Helen Hong, Hari Kondabolu, and Adam Felber to tell us the real story of how she met her husband Steve and the secret to throwing the best Halloween parties in Palo Alto.
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