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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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, and Wait Wait's perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening.

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We learn The Lowdown Hoedown with Sterlin Harjo

2026-11-07 · 47 min

This week, Sterlin Harjo, creator of "Reservation Dogs" and "The Lowdown” explains why he could take us in a fight, and panelists Brain Babylon, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson ride the Blue Wave.Support public…
We take John Turturro to the Cheesecake Factory

2026-10-31 · 47 min

This week, legendary actor John Turturro shows off his Christopher Walken impression and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Paula Poundstone, and Faith Salie talk Cheesecake Factory and learning to love a man made of…
We’ve got our eyes on Jon Husted with Daniel Vosovic

2026-10-24 · 47 min

This week, we’re live in Kalamazoo with fashion designer and Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Shantira Jackson talk beautiful butts, suspicious robots, and…
We welcome the arrival of fall with our coziest guests!

2026-10-17 · 47 min

This week, guest host Negin Farsad helps us celebrate fall with some of our favorite guests, including Sally Field, Robert Smigel, Caro Claire Burke, and Jason Narducy. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for…
We celebrate a bomb and dig deep with Margo Price

2026-10-10 · 48 min

This week, guest host Negin Farsad welcomes singer-songwriter Margo Price to the show. Plus, panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Katie Nolan, and Mo Rocca dig deep into Digger and lie about billionaires. Support public…
We ghost some tech bros with David Byrne

2026-10-03 · 47 min

This week, music legend David Byrne joins us to talk “Theater of the Mind,” hairy arms, and why he’s so good at drawing toes. Plus, Alonzo Bodden and Rachel Coster welcome new panelist Rob Anderson to the panel. Support…
A surprise snow day for the White House press corps

2026-09-26 · 47 min

This week, we’re live in Omaha with legendary volleyball coach John Cook and panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Salie, and Dulcé Sloan.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This…
A fond farewell to brunch and also humankind

2026-09-19 · 47 min

This week, panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Sam Rocha talk about the AI apocalypse, beds full of bees, and the death of brunch. Plus, guest Hernan Diaz discusses his favorite pen and his new novel…
We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones

2026-09-12 · 47 min

This week, panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera talk foldable iPhones, $5000 bribes, and the sicekst dashcam vidoes. Then, Leslie Jones joins us to roast our set, and explain the easiest way to…
Our panel goes on shore leave with Maggie Smith

2026-09-05 · 47 min

This week, we’re live in Ohio with poet Maggie Smith and panelists Annie Rauwerda, Mo Rocca, and Shane TorresSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include…

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Oldest episode in feed: 05/2022 · over 4 years
Typical length: 41 min
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