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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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Why Robert Smigel loves Chicago sports fans (NPR+)

In today's bonus episode, we're sharing our extended interview with Robert Smigel, legendary comedy writer and creator of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. You'll hear some fun stuff that didn't make it into the broadcast cut of the show from June, including the origin of Triumph's accent. 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.
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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 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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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月8日

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
8月1日

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
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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.
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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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What’s up the with reupload of old episodes lately?

2018/02/25

Janie dough dough

It’s so annoying really. Previously the laziest thing wait wait has done was uploading a so-called best compilation once every few weeks. Now it just completely stopped on putting any effort to come out with even seemingly “new” contents at all? Has this show stopped airing realtime or something?

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.