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NPR's weekly news quiz. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians. And if you can't get enough, try our new mid-week show, Everyone & Their Mom. Each Wednesday, host Emma Choi takes the story everyone's talking about and uses it as an excuse to hang out with culture makers, Wait Wait panelists, and hilarious new comedians.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

NPR's weekly news quiz. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians. And if you can't get enough, try our new mid-week show, Everyone & Their Mom. Each Wednesday, host Emma Choi takes the story everyone's talking about and uses it as an excuse to hang out with culture makers, Wait Wait panelists, and hilarious new comedians.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

 

#300

WWDTM: The First Quarter Century, pt. III

We continue our look back at 25 years of shows with Keegan Michael-Key, Regina King, and Susan OrleanSupport NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org) . ... Read more

03 Jun 2023

48 MINS

48:23

03 Jun 2023


#299

WWDTM: John Goodman

We're back in New Orleans with the legendary John Goodman! He talks leaving L.A., The Big Lebowski, and being the voice of the St. Louis airport.Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org) . ... Read more

27 May 2023

48 MINS

48:53

27 May 2023


#298

WWDTM: Golda Rosheuvel

Golda Rosheuvel was so captivating as Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte that Netflix made a show all about her. She joins Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Adam Burke to talk wigs, neck braces, and bodice ripping ... Read more

20 May 2023

48 MINS

48:08

20 May 2023


#297

WWDTM: Gabrielle Dennis

On this week's show, The Big Door Prize's Gabrielle Dennis joins panelists Paula Poundstone, Alonzo Bodden, and Adam Felber to talk about living to your full potential and the job at Six Flags that everyone else is jealous of. ... Read more

13 May 2023

48 MINS

48:20

13 May 2023


#296

WWDTM: Ray Romano

Ray Romano joins panelists Tom Papa, Matt Rogers, and Helen Hong to talk about the secret to marriage, rewatching yourself on TV 15 years later, and having a good poker face. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org) . ... Read more

06 May 2023

49 MINS

49:34

06 May 2023


#295

WWDTM: Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley joins us live in Nashville to talk about getting recognized for insurance commercials, his skill at writing impromptu jingles for chili, and whether his kids think he's cool. ... Read more

29 Apr 2023

48 MINS

48:11

29 Apr 2023


#294

WWDTM: Weird Al Yankovic

Weird Al joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Robby Hoffman, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new (mostly real) biopic, and what he would've done if Prince hadn't turned him down. ... Read more

22 Apr 2023

48 MINS

48:08

22 Apr 2023


#293

WWDTM: Kaila Mullady

Kaila Mullady started beatboxing in 5th grade to impress a boy, and since then has become a two-time world champion. But, can she answer questions about boxes that get beat, AKA piñatas?Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org) . ... Read more

15 Apr 2023

48 MINS

48:19

15 Apr 2023


#292

WWDTM: Everyone & Goodbyes

Emma and some of her co-hosts say goodbye to the greatest podcast the world has ever seen. ... Read more

12 Apr 2023

05 MINS

05:57

12 Apr 2023


#291

WWDTM: The First Quarter Century

We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Ed Helms, Bonnie Raitt, and more! ... Read more

08 Apr 2023

48 MINS

48:57

08 Apr 2023


#290

WWDTM: Michelle Rodriguez

On this week's episode, action star Michelle Rodriguez joins us to talk about The Fast & The Furious, Dungeons & Dragons, and her personal state slogan for New Jersey. Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org) . ... Read more

01 Apr 2023

48 MINS

48:49

01 Apr 2023


#289

WWDTM: David Axelrod

On this week's episode, we head to Tucson to talk politics with David Axelrod, the former consultant who helped get President Obama elected.Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org) . ... Read more

25 Mar 2023

47 MINS

47:05

25 Mar 2023


#288

WWDTM: Sam Waterston

On this week's episode, guest host Karen Chee talks with legendary actor Sam Waterston about Law & Order, how to look good in a stovepipe hat, and where to see raccoons doing Shakespeare.Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org) . ... Read more

18 Mar 2023

48 MINS

48:52

18 Mar 2023


#287

Nick Kroll

Nick Kroll is a brilliant comedian and one of the minds behind Big Mouth and History of the World, Part II. We Rick Roll Nick Kroll, that is, ask him questions about roles played by actors named Rick.Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org) . ... Read more

11 Mar 2023

47 MINS

47:39

11 Mar 2023


#286

The Wait Wait Anthology: Reality TV Edition

On this episode of The Wait Wait Anthology, we bring the drama and dive deep into the world of reality TV. From The Bachelor to The Kardashians, we leave no stone unturned and no suite un-fantasied. ... Read more

08 Mar 2023

16 MINS

16:42

08 Mar 2023


#285

Malala Yousafzai on winning the Nobel Peace Prize while in chemistry class

At the age of 17, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and now a documentary she executive produced is nominated for an Oscar. And, if she answers our three questions about puzzles correctly, she'll win the inaugural Nobel Pieces Prize.A message to listeners: a recent error with Apple Podcasts meant you might not have been able to hear our regular weekend show without signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+. We have worked with Apple to correct the error. Regular episodes have not changed and will remain free and available. We've shared some information about managing your subscription via Apple on our Facebook page: [https://bit.ly/3mamqm2] (https://www.facebook.com/nprwaitwait) Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org) . ... Read more

04 Mar 2023

49 MINS

49:20

04 Mar 2023


#284

Best of the First 25 Years

We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Mikeael Shiffrin, Leonard Nimoy, Mae Jemison, Stephen Colbert, John Hodgman, and Ozzie Smith. ... Read more

25 Feb 2023

47 MINS

47:53

25 Feb 2023


#283

Everyone & Spotify Stalking

Comedian Dulcé Sloan and Emma give your playlists the side eye. Plus we ask Pitchfork Editor-in-Chief Puja Patel if you should be self conscious about your bad taste in music. ... Read more

22 Feb 2023

15 MINS

15:13

22 Feb 2023


#282

Rosie Perez

Rosie Perez is a cultural icon, from Do The Right Thing to White Men Can't Jump to her new role on Showtime's Your Honor. She's the best part of any project she's in, but can she answer our questions about advice columns? ... Read more

18 Feb 2023

48 MINS

48:03

18 Feb 2023


#281

Geena Davis

Geena Davis went from being an Oscar-winning actor to a skilled archer to an activist to an author, and she's now executive producer of CBS' Mission Unstoppable. But, can she answer our three questions about blue jeans?Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org/waitwait) . ... Read more

11 Feb 2023

48 MINS

48:07

11 Feb 2023