Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
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For a wacky and whip-smart approach to the week's news and newsmakers, listen no further than Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, the oddly informative news quiz from NPR.
During each fast-paced, irreverent show, host Peter Sagal leads what might be characterized as the news Olympics. Callers, panelists, and guests compete by answering questions about the week's events, identifying impersonations, filling in the blanks at lightning speed, sniffing out fake news items, and deciphering limericks. Listeners vie for a chance to win the most coveted prize in radio: having any of our panelists record the outgoing message on their home answering machine.
The show is a co-production of NPR and Chicago Public Media.
Latest Episodes
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Natasha Lyonne is an actor, writer and director with one of the most recognizable voices in the world. She stars in the new series Poker Face, so we ask her three questions about getting Botox. -
Secretary of State Antony Blinken went to law school before moving to diplomacy. He may be a Blinken lawyer, but what does he know about The Lincoln Lawyer: Matthew McConaughey?
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George Saunders is one of the world's most celebrated authors, who just published a new collection of short stories. We ask him three questions about court stories, real life lawsuits.
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We're welcoming 2023 with open arms and a never-before-heard interview with Law and Order: SVU's Mariska Hargitay! Plus, Mo Amer, Sean Hayes, and a new Bluff the Listener game
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Santa's delivering some late gifts this week, including some of our favorite interviews from 2022! Enjoy a stocking full of Ralph Macchio, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Matt Walsh, and more!
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After a celebrated career in acting, Sarah Polley moved on to directing at age 27. She's got Oscar buzz for Women Talking, but we invite her to play a game we call "Sarah Polley...Want a Cracker?"
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Andrew Bird is one of the most celebrated musicians of the past 25 years, a violin and whistling virtuoso who's also a critically acclaimed songwriter. But, can he answer our questions about referees?
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Gayle King is journalism royalty. From her early days at NBC to her ongoing run as co-host of CBS Mornings, she's done it all. But, what does she know about Gale Kings, AKA weathermen?
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Dana Carvey is a comedy legend, who after starring in SNL and some of the biggest comedies of all time, created his own podcast The Weird Place. We ask him 3 questions about carvers, or steakhouses.
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Bill and Peter are still passed out from all the turkey they ate, so while they sleep it off, we're revisiting some of our favorite moments from the past year, including Nathan Lane and Puja Patel.
