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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Lakota Playwright Larissa FastHorse by NPR

Larissa FastHorse's satire, The Thanksgiving Play, focuses on four well-meaning white people trying to put on a politically correct school production for Native American history month. She s…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:08PM
Saturday, November 18, 2023

WWDTM: Stephen Smith by NPR

L.L. Bean CEO Stephen Smith joins Hari Kondabolu, Maeve Higgins, and Roy Blount, Jr. on stage in Maine to talk about jelly beans.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, November 11, 2023

Best Of: Barbra Streisand / Tariq Trotter (Black Thought) by NPR

Throughout her career, Barbra Streisand's mother would send her bad reviews of her performances. The intention was to prevent her daughter from getting a "swelled head," but they also served…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:33AM

WWDTM: John Stamos by NPR

John Stamos joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Skyler Higley, and Tom Bodett to talk about his new memoir, his feud with Tony Danza, and more!

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Barbra Streisand by NPR

Throughout her career, Barbra Streisand's mother would send her bad reviews of her performances. The intention was to prevent her daughter from getting a "swelled head," but they also served…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:18PM
Saturday, November 4, 2023

WWDTM: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant by NPR

Dr. Rae-Wynn Grant is a bear expert and one of the new hosts of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. She joins panelists Adam Burke, Maeve Higgins, and Tom Papa to talk bear attacks, gummy bears,…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:47AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

David Byrne On 'Stop Making Sense' by NPR

It's the 40th anniversary of Talking Heads' masterpiece concert film, Stop Making Sense. A24 remastered and rereleased the movie, bringing it to new audiences and longtime fans. Talking Head…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:03PM
Saturday, October 28, 2023

WWDTM: Bernie Taupin by NPR

This week, Bernie Taupin joins guest host Peter Grosz and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Zainab Johnson, and Paula Poundstone to talk about his new memoir Scattershot

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:31AM
Saturday, October 21, 2023

WWDTM: James Patterson by NPR

James Patterson, the best selling author in the world, joins panelists Alzo Slade, Faith Salie, and Matt Rogers to talk about feuds, fights, outlines, and airports.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:23PM
Saturday, October 14, 2023

WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VII! by NPR

We're celebrating 25 years on the air with another dive into our archive. Enjoy interviews with John Goodman, Sam Waterston, Jenny Slate, and a never-before-heard Bluff game!

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:02AM
Saturday, October 7, 2023

WWDTM: Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar by NPR

Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar joins panelists Shantira Jackson, Maz Jobrani, and Roy Blount, Jr, to talk about how being named Miss Idaho prepared her for the Supreme Court

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:45AM
Saturday, September 30, 2023

WWDTM: Bob and Erin Odenkirk by NPR

This week, we're live in LA with comedy legend Bob Odenkirk, and his daughter Erin. They talk their new book of poems, growing up with a dad on TV, and more.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:03PM
Saturday, September 23, 2023

WWDTM: John Wilson by NPR

John Wilson is the creator of the Emmy-nominated How To With John Wilson, and joins us to talk about being paid in Wite-Out and the best place in New York to meet a referee.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, September 16, 2023

WWDTM: Secretary Clinton by NPR

Secretary Clinton joins us this week to talk about the Clinton Global Initiative's wild afterparties and whether or not she's seen Pete Davidson's tattoo of her.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, September 9, 2023

WWDMT: Martinus Evans by NPR

Martinus Evans is a fitness influencer and the founder of the radically inclusive Slow AF Run Club. He may be proudly slow, but can he answer our questions about something fast AF, the Conco…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:50AM
Saturday, September 2, 2023

WWDTM: Bob Seger by NPR

Bob Seger is an Ann Arbor legend, a Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer who also happens to be one of the best selling artists of all time. He made it big with "Night Moves" but can he answer our qu…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, August 26, 2023

WWDTM: Mark Ronson by NPR

Mark Ronson is the Grammy and Oscar-winning producer behind the score and soundtrack for Barbie. He joins guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Shantira Jackson, Alzo Slade, and Luke Burbank.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Monday, August 21, 2023

WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VI! by NPR

Our deep dive into our 25 year history continues with appearances from Brian May, Esperanza Spalding, Cyndi Lauper and more!

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:12PM
Saturday, August 12, 2023

WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part V! by NPR

This week, we continue our 25 year retrospective with appearances from Donny Osmond, Kristen Bell + Dax Shepard, Ina Garten, and more!

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, August 5, 2023

WWDTM: Maggie Smith by NPR

Maggie Smith is one of the world's most beloved poets. She joins us to talk about her new memoir, how she owes her fame to Starbucks, and why her mom may get banned from the library.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, July 29, 2023

WWDTM: Randall Park by NPR

For some, being a triple-threat actor/writer/comedian is enough, but not for Randall Park, who decided to add "director" to the list with his debut film Shortcomings. He joins guest host Kar…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, July 22, 2023

WWDTM: Damian Lillard by NPR

Damian Lillard joins us in Portland to talk about his storied career, from Dame Time, to rap battles, to owning a Toyota Dealership. He's assisted by panelists Luke Burbank, Paula Poundstone…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, July 15, 2023

WWDTM: Patti Lupone by NPR

Patti Lupone joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson to talk birds, Broadway, and the proper way to swipe a cell phone.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Friday, July 14, 2023

David Sedaris' War with His Father by NPR

"My father was not a good person, but he was a great character," Sedaris says. The humorist writes about his efforts to make peace with his memories of his late father in Happy-Go-Lucky. (Or…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:22PM
Saturday, July 8, 2023

WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part IV! by NPR

This week, we're diving back into the archives for Part IV of our 25th Year Spectacular! We've got interviews with George Takei, Martha Stewart, and Mariska Hargitay, plus some time with Bar…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Janelle Monáe by NPR

Monáe is known for her Afro-futurist funk, soul and hip hop sound. She's been nominated for 8 Grammys, and last month she released her 4th album, The Age of Pleasure, where she explores lus…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:00AM
Saturday, July 1, 2023

WWDTM: Aleeza Ben Shalom by NPR

Aleeza Ben Shalom is the star of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking, and she joins panelists Adam Burke, Brian Babylon, and Roxanne Roberts to talk about how matchmaking is just like a live-action…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM

Best Of: Laura Dern / Jeremy O. Harris by NPR

Actor Laura Dern and her mother Diane Ladd have always shared a profession. But when Ladd was diagnosed with lung disease, the two started sharing so much more. Their new book is Honey, Baby…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:00AM
Friday, June 30, 2023

Remembering Broadway Lyricist Sheldon Harnick by NPR

Harnick, along with composer Jerry Bock, wrote the enduring music for Fiddler on the Roof, as well as Fiorello and She Loves Me. He died June 23 at the age of 99. Originally broadcast in 198…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:16PM
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Playwright Jeremy O. Harris by NPR

The award-winning playwright of Slave Play helped bring Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window to Broadway. "This play is telling us, in every scene, that no matter how mu…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:37PM
Saturday, June 24, 2023

WWDTM: Karen Allen by NPR

We're back in Tanglewood and joined by the amazing Karen Allen, who plays the iconic Marion Ravenwood in the Indiana Jones movies. She joins Karen Chee, Roy Blount, Jr. and Negin Farsad to t…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM

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