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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

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.

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  • WWDTM: Anna Kendrick, Jeff Gordon, and more!

    WWDTM: Anna Kendrick, Jeff Gordon, and more!
    Oct 18 2025
    This week, we nurse our sunburns while revisiting some of our favorite moments from this year

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    47 mins
  • HTDE: Earthquakes, Dentists, and How To Talk To Your Dog

    HTDE: Earthquakes, Dentists, and How To Talk To Your Dog
    Oct 15 2025

    On today’s episode: a bold new way to help out when an earthquake hits, and Mike and Ian help out a listener with the help of a friendly dentist and a dog named Stella. Plus, our continuing commitment to be your Out of Office emergency contact turns into a surprise birthday celebration.

    You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.

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    How To Do Everything is hosted by Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag. It is produced by Schuyler Swenson. Technical direction from Lorna White.


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    27 mins
  • WWDTM: Taimane

    WWDTM: Taimane
    Oct 12 2025
    This week, we're live in Honolulu with panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Peter Grosz, and Paula Poundstone. Plus, special guest Taimane!

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    47 mins

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Great hosts. Intelligent humor. Diverse guests. Brightens my day. Wish it was on more often

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The guys at NPR and Wait Wait are as good as they have ever been...
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awesome show. it's my backup news source when daily show is taking a break lol

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I'd love to hear some of Bill's stories from his experience as an active journalist.

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Amazing. Just amazing. it's soon funny and I love listening every week. I love the panelists as well

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good one.Had a very different experience on listening to the audiobook.overall i enjoyed the audiobook

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Laughter is the best medicine so this show is my pill. I am sure people driving by wonder what could be so funny.

if you love to laugh.

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