Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

by NPR

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is a comedic news quiz show that takes a satirical and irreverent look at current events. Hosted by Peter Sagal, the show features a panel of comedians, journalists, and celebrities who compete to answer questions about the week's news headlines, often with hilarious and unexpected results. Along the way, the hosts and guests share witty commentary, satirical takes on politics and popular culture, and sometimes outrageous opinions on the news of the day. Whether you're a news junkie or just looking for a good laugh, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! offers a unique and entertaining take on the week's biggest stories.

Episodes

WWDTM: Chappell Roan

47m · Published 11 May 14:22

Queer pop icon Chappell Roan joins panelists Tom Papa, Brian Babylon, and Meredith Scardino to talk drag personas, the life changing magic of Ke$ha, and why her first record deal always makes her think about hot lunch
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WWDTM: Lyndon Barrois, Sr.

47m · Published 04 May 13:55

This week, artist Lyndon Barrois Sr. joins us to talk about his beautifully detailed gum wrapper sculptures, working in movies, and why he's Hollywood's go-to animator of animals who know karate. Plus, Josh Gondelman and Joyelle Nicole Johnson welcome new panelist River Butcher!
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WWDTM: Renée Elise Goldsberry

48m · Published 27 Apr 07:00

Renée Elise Goldsberry won a Tony and Grammy for her role in Hamilton , and currently stars in Netflix's Girls5Eva . She joins panelists Jason Isbell, Alonzo Bodden, and Shantira Jackson.
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WWDTM: Judith Butler

48m · Published 20 Apr 07:00

This week, Judith Butler joins panelists Roy Blount, Jr., Maz Jobrani, and Faith Salie to talk about gender, performativity, and their dream of becoming a clown.
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WWDTM: Bill Cowher

47m · Published 13 Apr 07:00

We're live in Pittsburgh this week, where Steelers legend Bill Cowher joins panelists Negin Farsad, Mo Rocca, and Maeve Higgins to talk winning the Super Bowl, yelling on NPR, and why his 20th high school reunion was such a nightmare.
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WWDTM: Chris Pine

47m · Published 06 Apr 07:00

This week, Chris Pine joins us to talk his new movie Poolman , imitating William Shatner, and where he ranks on the list of Hollywood Chrises.
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WWDTM: Spring Break Edition!

48m · Published 31 Mar 22:58

To celebrate Spring Break, we hit the beach with some of our favorite guests, including John Stamos, Malala Yousafzai, Kaila Mullady, David Axelrod, and Gabrielle Dennis!
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WWDTM: Laurene Powell Jobs

47m · Published 23 Mar 13:59

Philanthropist and Founder and President of Emerson Collective Laurene Powell Jobs joins Helen Hong, Hari Kondabolu, and Adam Felber to tell us the real story of how she met her husband Steve and the secret to throwing the best Halloween parties in Palo Alto.
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WWDTM: David Alan Grier

48m · Published 16 Mar 12:25

David Alan Grier joins Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, and Adam Burke to talk his new movie, announcing at the Oscars, and why you didn't see him in Forrest Gump.
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WWDTM: Claudia Goldin

46m · Published 09 Mar 15:08

Claudia Goldin is one of the world's leading economists, a Nobel Prize winner, and a time Person of the Year. She joins Josh Gondelman, Roxanne Roberts, and Maeve Higgins to talk 4:30am phone calls, Nobel parties, and yodeling
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! has 404 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 288:01:50. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on June 16th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 17th, 2024 05:48.