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…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMNick 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 n…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:55AMOn 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-fa…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:35PMAt 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 th…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMWe celebrate our 25th anniversary with Mikeael Shiffrin, Leonard Nimoy, Mae Jemison, Stephen Colbert, John Hodgman, and Ozzie Smith.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:02PMComedian 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.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:52AMRosie 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 …
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMGeena 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 thre…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMIntroducing The Wait Wait Anthology, a deep dive into the Wait Wait archives hosted by Bill Kurtis
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:33PMBilly Porter is an absolute legend. With a career that started in his teens, he's now 3/4ths of the way to an EGOT. He's also a style icon, who's always the most fashionable person in any ro…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMNatasha Lyonne is an actor, writer, and director with one of the most recognizable voices in the world. She stars in the new series Poker Face, so we ask her three questions about getting bo…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMGuest hosts Karen Chee and Josh Gondelman dive head first into alternate universes. Plus we get to the bottom of the Masters tournament mistaken identity kerfuffle.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:47PMSecretary of State Antony Blinken takes some time out from his busy schedule to tell panelists Dulcé Sloan, Eugene Cordaro, and Tom Bodett about his musical alter ego, ABlinken, and to ans…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:07PMCelebrated short story author George Saunders joins us to answer three questions about court stories. With panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz and Emmy Blotnick.Sign up for Wait Wait... …
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:50AMMariska Hargitay, star of Law and Order, SVU, answers three questions about Sweet Valley High, the location depicted in the teen book series. We also revisit our moments with Sean Hayes, Myl…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:59AMPeter sits down with our very own judge and scorekeeper, Bill Kurtis, to learn about the legendary anchorman's life and career.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:23AMIn this episode, we revisit our times with Ralph Macchio, Eleanor Holmes Norton, the hosts of the podcast "Ear Hustle" Earlonne Woods and Nigel Poor, and Matt Walsh.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMActor and director Sarah Polley plays our game called "Sarah Polley, wanna cracker?" Three questions about parrots. Joining her are panelists Roxanne Roberts, Adam Burke, and Shane O'Neill.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PMEmma and Vice columnist Alzo Slade try to solve the improv coolness crisis with the help of comedy icon Colin Mochrie. Plus: Emma tries her best to annoy Peter Sagal.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:40PMSinger-songwriter and world class whistler Andrew Bird plays our game called, "Put Your Lips Together and Blow" Three questions about referees. Joining him are panelists Adam Burke, Tom Papa…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:59AMHost of CBS Mornings, Gayle King plays our game called, "Gayle King, meet the real Gale Kings" three questions about meteorologists. She is joined by panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:03PMHave you ever wanted to become a listener contestant on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me? Host Peter Sagal and producers Miles Doornbos and Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis discuss how they select which…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:01AMThis week on "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me," we are back with a brand new show from the Studebaker Theatre in Chicago featuring panelists Josh Gondelman, Skyler Higley, and Paula Poundstone. Pl…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:51PMNathan Lane, Puja Patel, Darryl "Cornbread" McCray, and Jeremy O. Harris are featured in this Thanksgiving edition.Sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.o…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:04PMComedian Maeve Higgins and Emma build the world's largest puzzle.
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:59AMThis week we come to you from the Palace Theatre in Louisville, Kentucky with panelists Paula Poundstone, Adam Burke, and Alzo Slade. Our guest is Freddie Johnson of Buffalo Trace Distillery…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:03PMCraig Robinson, star of the Office and host of Peacock's Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward, plays our game about Craigslist. Joining him are panelists Tom Papa; Negin Farsad and Brian Ba…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:15PMPeter asks Producer and Editor Lillian King why some questions don't make the show. PLUS: Lillian plays those questions!
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:26PMAmber Ruffin, host of The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock and the purple M&M, plays our game called "Roughin' It" Three questions about camping. Joining in are panelists Karen Chee, Hari Ko…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:26PMHasan Minhaj, comedian with the new Netflix special "The King's Jester" and former host of Patriot Act, plays our game about former Patriot Rob Gronkowski. Joining him are panelists Helen Ho…
SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:47AMComedian Mo Rocca considers buying a lighthouse and Emma goes ghost hunting.
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