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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.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
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - WWDTM: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe

WWDTM: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe

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10/26/24 • 46 min

This week, sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe talk about their podcast, who's more competitive, and where they keep their medals
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - WWDTM: Diane Lane

WWDTM: Diane Lane

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08/24/24 • 47 min

This week, Emmy-nominee Diane Lane joins Dulcé Sloan, Adam Burke, and Adam Felber to talk therapy, tortoises, and Capote vs. The Swans
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - WWTDM: Gary Oldman

WWTDM: Gary Oldman

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09/21/24 • 48 min

This week, Gary Oldman joins us to talk Slow Horses, the Emmy Awards, and the fine art of flatulence with Karen Chee, Brain Babylon, and Peter Grosz.
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - WWDTM: Jay Pharoah

WWDTM: Jay Pharoah

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09/14/24 • 47 min

This week, comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah joins panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Roxanne Roberts.
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - WWDTM: Sam Sanders & Zach Stafford

WWDTM: Sam Sanders & Zach Stafford

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07/13/24 • 47 min

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with special guests Sam Sanders and Zach Stafford and panelists Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Emmy Blotnick
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - WWDTM: Nate Berkus

WWDTM: Nate Berkus

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08/31/24 • 47 min

We're live in Minnesota with hometown hero Nate Berkus, who joins Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Bobcat Goldthwat, and Josh Gondelman to play our game.
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - WWDTM: Jim Gaffigan

WWDTM: Jim Gaffigan

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12/07/24 • 49 min

This week, Jim Gaffigan joins panelists Adam Felber, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad to talk about being the Pope's favorite comedian.
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - WWDTM: Summer Is (Almost) Here Edition!

WWDTM: Summer Is (Almost) Here Edition!

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06/01/24 • 46 min

This week, we celebrate the return of summer with some of our favorite guests, including Bob Seger, Dakota Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, John Wilson, and Molly Seidel!
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - WWDTM: Allyson Felix

WWDTM: Allyson Felix

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07/20/24 • 48 min

This week's show was recorded in Chicago, with guest host Karen Chee, Not My Job guest Allyson Felix and panelists Shantira Jackson, Hari Kondabolu, and Roy Blount, Jr.
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - HTDE: Yes We Pecan, with Martha Stewart

HTDE: Yes We Pecan, with Martha Stewart

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11/13/24 • 16 min

Two roommates disagree about how to pronounce "pecan," so Mike and Ian call up Martha Stewart–and others–to help. Plus, an Italian town in the shadow of the Alps spent three months of the year without sunlight, until Mayor Pierfranco Midali decided to make his own sun.
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FAQ

How many episodes does Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! have?

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! currently has 339 episodes available.

What topics does Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!?

The episode title 'WWDTM: Jay Pharoah' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!?

The average episode length on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! released?

Episodes of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!?

The first episode of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! was released on Oct 26, 2019.

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