Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!
Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!
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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.

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  1. 7h ago ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    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.

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

  2. 2d ago

    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

    A tick-filled odyssey

  3. Jul 18

    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

    We skip the salad bar and have a banana instead

  4. Jul 13 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    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!

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

  5. Jul 11

    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 manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    Love Island and Pre-Teen Punks with Jason Narducy

  6. Jul 4

    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 preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    Celebrating the 4th with nothing but bangers!

  7. Jun 29 ·  Bonus • Subscribers Only

    Outtakes: Who are some brides hiring now to ensure their weddings go smoothly? (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 Emmy Blotnick, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Gianmarco Soresi. 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.

    Outtakes: Who are some brides hiring now to ensure their weddings go smoothly? (NPR+)

  8. Jun 27

    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 personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones
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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.

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