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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

395 Episodes • By NPR • www.npr.org/podcasts/344098539/w...
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-fr ...more
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WWDTM: Allyson Felix
This week's show was recorded in Chicago, with guest... more
Jul 20 2024 48m
Family, Dogs, Sex Testing in Sports
Chapter 1 15 mins
News and Entertainment Highlights
Chapter 2 16 mins
Tributes and Celebrations in the News
Chapter 3 11 mins
Modern Life and Entertainment Highlights
Chapter 4 8 mins
Politics, Sports, and Entertainment Highlights
Chapter 5 39 sec
The Cowboy's Influence on America
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WWDTM: Sam Sanders & Zach Stafford
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special... more
Jul 13 2024 47m
Weekly News and Entertainment Recap
Chapter 1 11 mins
News Quiz - Don't Tell Me
Chapter 2 9 mins
Celebrity Stories in NPR Radio
Chapter 3 7 mins
Real Talk With Journalist Friends
Chapter 4 12 mins
Quiz Winners and Animal Antics
Chapter 5 5 mins
Celebrity Quiz Show Winners
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WWDTM: Happy Independence Day!
This week, we celebrate the 4th of July with some of... more
Jul 6 2024 47m
Ant Colony Plays Dead in Danger
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WWDTM: Christian McBride
This week, we're live in Philly with jazz legend Chr... more
Jun 29 2024 47m
Game Show Winner and Celebrity Guest
Chapter 1 9 mins
Philadelphia Revisited - Don't Tell Me
Chapter 2 15 mins
Unusual Lawsuits in Court
Chapter 3 8 mins
Bass Pro Shops and Urban Vernacular
Chapter 4 8 mins
Camping, Concerts, and Llama Caddies
Chapter 5 8 mins
Game Show and Sponsor Messages
Chapter 6 54 sec
Sponsor Messages and AI Technology"
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WWDTM: Erik Weihenmayer
Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to summi... more
Jun 22 2024 48m
Wait, Wait Wayback Machine Bonus Episode
Chapter 1 10 mins
NPR News Quiz Panel Conversation
Chapter 2 1 min
Paris Summer Olympics News Quiz
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WWDTM: Michelle Williams
On this week's episode, actor and singer Michelle Wi... more
Jun 15 2024 46m
NPR
Chapter 1 14 mins
Don't Tell Me at Pritzker Pavilion
Chapter 2 16 mins
Medieval Castle Chronicles
Chapter 3 12 mins
Modern Trivia and Fun News
Chapter 4 7 mins
Weekly News Quiz
Chapter 5 57 sec
Supporting NPR With Wine and Education
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WWDTM: Charlamagne tha God
This week, Charlamagne the God talks his new book, g... more
Jun 8 2024 48m
The Secret to Long Life
Chapter 1 12 mins
Live "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me"
Chapter 2 10 mins
Dogs Losing Their Jobs
Chapter 3 11 mins
Charlemagne the God
Chapter 4 10 mins
Store Cart Debate and Poop Museum
Chapter 5 7 mins
Week in Review
Chapter 6 1 min
NPR Sponsor Shopify Body Electric Challenge
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WWDTM: Summer Is (Almost) Here Edition!
This week, we celebrate the return of summer with so... more
Jun 1 2024 46m
Inside the Mind of John Wilson
Chapter 1 11 mins
Rock N Roll Legend Bob Seger
Chapter 2 5 mins
Olympic Marathon Runner Molly Seidel
Chapter 3 13 mins
Celebrity Children and Endurance Challenges
Chapter 4 13 mins
Cultural Research and Unique Reality TV
Chapter 5 7 mins
Michelle Rodriguez Talks Sloths and D&D
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WWDTM: J. Kenji López-Alt
This week, we're live in Seattle with food genius J.... more
May 25 2024 47m
State Tourism Slogan
Chapter 1 12 mins
Asheville Ideas Fest and News Quiz
Chapter 2 9 mins
Commercial Solutions and Bonus Fun
Chapter 3 7 mins
Food, Family, and Fun
Chapter 4 14 mins
Fastest Red Card and Strange News
Chapter 5 8 mins
Weekly Current Events Recap
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WWDTM: Maya Hawke
Actor and singer Maya Hawke joins us to talk Strange... more
May 18 2024 47m
Wait Wait Don't Tell Me Game
Chapter 1 6 mins
NPR Sponsorship and News Quiz
Chapter 2 15 mins
Chuck E Cheese Band, Slack Relationships
Chapter 3 9 mins
Maya Hawke
Chapter 4 9 mins
Celebrity Quiz and Name Butchering
Chapter 5 11 mins
Middle-Aged People Discuss Talking to Themselves
Chapter 6 1 min
NPR Sponsor Messages and Wildcard Podcast
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WWDTM: Chappell Roan
Queer pop icon Chappell Roan joins panelists Tom Pap... more
May 11 2024 47m
Bladeless Swiss Army Knife Announcement
Chapter 1 14 mins
Worms, Pajamas, Kids
Chapter 2 6 mins
Unexpected Sports Losses and Pop Culture
Chapter 3 9 mins
Behind the Drag With Chapel Roan
Chapter 4 13 mins
Adult Children's Room Talk Comedy
Chapter 5 7 mins
Current Events in Brief
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WWDTM: Lyndon Barrois, Sr.
This week, artist Lyndon Barrois, Sr. joins us to ta... more
May 4 2024 47m
Naming Eponyms in the News
Chapter 1 13 mins
NPR News Quiz With Comedian Panel
Chapter 2 7 mins
Bluff Game in Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me
Chapter 3 12 mins
World's Smallest Gum Wrapper Sculptures
Chapter 4 11 mins
Posture, Pets, and Elastic Laces
Chapter 5 6 mins
News Quiz Highlights and Art Predictions
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WWDTM: Renée Elise Goldsberry
Renée Elise Goldsberry won a Tony and Grammy for her... more
Apr 27 2024 48m
Baby Genius Game Show Contestant
Chapter 1 7 mins
NPR News Quiz
Chapter 2 14 mins
Trend Alert
Chapter 3 13 mins
From Hamilton to Girls 5 Ever
Chapter 4 16 mins
Bluey's Controversial Season Finale Discussion
Chapter 5 1 min
Promotions From NPR Sponsors
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WWDTM: Judith Butler
This week, Judith Butler joins panelists Roy Blount,... more
Apr 20 2024 48m
Medical Student Plays NPR Game
Chapter 1 14 mins
Wait, Don't Tell Me News Quiz
Chapter 2 15 mins
Off-Label Uses
Chapter 3 1 min
Top Horror Movies and Author Interview
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WWDTM: Bill Cowher
We're live in Pittsburgh this week, where Steelers l... more
Apr 13 2024 47m
Museum Employee Fired for Hanging Painting
Chapter 1 10 mins
NPR News Quiz With Peter Sagal
Chapter 2 3 mins
Apology for Eclipse Mix-Up
Chapter 3 9 mins
Star Secrets and Game Shows
Chapter 4 9 mins
Comparing New York City and Pittsburgh
Chapter 5 10 mins
No Kissing Birds
Chapter 6 6 mins
Lightning Fill in the Blank Game
Chapter 7 2 mins
NPR Talk Show and Capital One
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WWDTM: Chris Pine
This week, Chris Pine joins us to talk his new movie... more
Apr 6 2024 47m
Curating the Salvador Dali Museum
Chapter 1 4 mins
NPR Podcast News Quiz Comedy
Chapter 2 7 mins
Funny Stories and News Updates
Chapter 3 7 mins
Good Intentions Gone Awry
Chapter 4 6 mins
Good Deeds Gone Awry
Chapter 5 8 mins
Battle of the Hollywood Chrises
Chapter 6 9 mins
Week Recap
Chapter 7 7 mins
Comcast Engineers and Lightning Fill Game
Chapter 8 31 sec
Online Degree Programs and NPR Sponsorship
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WWDTM: Spring Break Edition!
To celebrate Spring Break, we hit the beach with som... more
Mar 31 2024 48m
Beatboxing Champion Takes on NPR Quiz
Chapter 1 7 mins
Highlights From a Celebrity Interview
Chapter 2 8 mins
Empty House Quiz With John Stamos
Chapter 3 5 mins
Malala on Activism, Oscars, and Music
Chapter 4 11 mins
Trivia Game With Malala and Axelrod
Chapter 5 8 mins
Beatboxing and Pinata Parties
Chapter 6 11 mins
Unique Game Show Prizes and Stories
Chapter 7 44 sec
Podcast Perspectives on News and Economy
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WWDTM: Laurene Powell Jobs
Philanthropist and Founder and President of Emerson ... more
Mar 23 2024 47m
Inventing the Karaoke Machine
Chapter 1 14 mins
NPR Plus Podcast Bundle and Karaoke"
Chapter 2 6 mins
Tech Updates Gone Wrong
Chapter 3 14 mins
Lareen Powell Jobs
Chapter 4 15 mins
High-Flying Chaos
Chapter 5 59 sec
Prime Video, ShipBob, NPR Politics
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WWDTM: David Alan Grier
David Alan Grier joins Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, a... more
Mar 16 2024 48m
Chocolate Fountain Promise in Tasmania
Chapter 1 14 mins
NPR's Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me
Chapter 2 10 mins
Bluff the Listener Game
Chapter 3 8 mins
David Allen Greer Discusses Wag Trivia
Chapter 4 10 mins
NPR News Quiz
Chapter 5 7 mins
Lightning Fill in the Blank Game
Chapter 6 1 min
NPR Sponsor Messages and Show Announcement
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WWDTM: Claudia Goldin
Claudia Goldin is one of the world's leading economi... more
Mar 9 2024 46m
Claudia Golden
Chapter 1 13 mins
"Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me Conversation"
Chapter 2 11 mins
Love & Laughter
Chapter 3 13 mins
Chatbot Predicts Game Show Questions
Chapter 4 11 mins
Quirky News and Fun Games
Chapter 5 1 min
1A Podcast
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WWDTM: Danny Brown
Danny Brown helped redefine Detroit's rap scene with... more
Mar 2 2024 48m
NPR News Quiz Call-in Segment
Chapter 1 16 mins
NPR Podcast Wait, Wait, Tell Me
Chapter 2 8 mins
Tales of Winners and Losers
Chapter 3 14 mins
Celebrity Encounters and Pickleball Passion
Chapter 4 12 mins
Food Inflation and Foldable Cars
Chapter 5 59 sec
Retirement Planning and Music Discovery
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WWDTM: Hail to the Chief Editon
To celebrate Presidents' Day, we're revisiting inter... more
Feb 24 2024 48m
Rosie Perez's Unexpected Career Start
Chapter 1 17 mins
NPR Fundraising With Ray Romano
Chapter 2 15 mins
Rosie Perez and Steve Earle
Chapter 3 11 mins
Nick Kroll Meets Rick Roll
Chapter 4 9 mins
Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief Interview
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WWDTM: Sleater-Kinney
Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker, of the legendary... more
Feb 17 2024 48m
Celebrity Knitting World Records
Chapter 1 14 mins
NPR News Quiz - February 27th
Chapter 2 18 mins
Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me Episode
Chapter 3 18 mins
Economic News and Lighthearted Banter
Chapter 4 1 min
Navigating Modern Love and Legacy
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WWDTM: Lena Waithe
This week, A Thousand and One producer and Emmy winn... more
Feb 10 2024 48m
Promoting Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me
Chapter 1 12 mins
Xfinity's 10G Network and Other Conversations
Chapter 2 2 mins
In the Know
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WWDTM: Kristen Kish
This week, Top Chef's Kristen Kish joins Josh Gondel... more
Feb 3 2024 48m
Kristen Kish
Chapter 1 3 mins
Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me Simplified
Chapter 2 9 mins
Swift and Musk's Super Bowl Reaction
Chapter 3 12 mins
Tampa's Mysterious Enigmas
Chapter 4 7 mins
Top Chef Meets Top Jeff
Chapter 5 10 mins
Laundry Chairs and Microwave Fish
Chapter 6 8 mins
Lightning Fill in the Blank
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