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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.Hate free content? Try a subscription to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+. Your subscription supports public radio and unlocks fun bonus episodes along with sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/waitwait

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Recent Guests

Father James Martin
New York Times bestselling author and Jesuit priest
Author of Work in Progress
Episode: We go to confessional with Father James Martin
Phil Pritchard
Keeper of the Stanley Cup, Hockey Hall of Fame official guardian
Hockey Hall of Fame
Episode: We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup
Claire Dumarc
Researcher at Université Paris-Saclay
Université Paris-Saclay
Episode: HTDE: Crushes and Smells
Delroy Lindo
Actor known for Sinners and other works
Actor
Episode: Wait Wait goes wild on spring break
Rhea Seehorn
Actress known for Better Call Saul and Pluribus
Actor
Episode: Wait Wait goes wild on spring break
Andy Richter
Comedian and host, Dancing with the Stars alum
Comedian
Episode: Wait Wait goes wild on spring break
Olivia Munn
Actor, star of Your Friends & Neighbors
Apple TV+ / Your Friends & Neighbors
Episode: We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn
Carlo Cattonio
Senior VP for Investigative and Risk Mitigation Services
Bo Deedle and Associates
Episode: HTDE: Sheets and Blankets
DW. Moffett
Movie and TV actor; chair of the SCAD Department of Film and TV
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Episode: We meet America's robo-teachers and take a nap in coach

Host

Peter Sagal
Host of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, known for his engaging humor and quick wit.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 43.9k ratings
  • Love

    I look forward to this every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    phl@16
    United States5 days ago
  • Refreshing episode

    I never miss an episode of this show, but I especially wanted to write a review of it today. Why? Because today’s episode with guest Father James was completely free of profanity. What a joy!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MyGrainMama
    United States6 days ago
  • Love - Hate

    Love the show, the host, the contestants, the jokes and laughs…and fun approach to news.

    Hate the non-WWDTM junk that shows up in my podcast feed. If I wanted it, I’d subscribe to that on my own, thank you very much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ytsurecarb
    United States15 days ago
  • Dear WWDTM

    And live here in Chicago, Illinois this is:

    The best pod ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bananabreadawesomeness
    United States19 days ago
  • Why are there so many subscriber bonuses I just wanna listen to podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Millleess
    United States23 days ago

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Positive feedback highlights the blend of laughter and learning present in each episode, making it a favorite among comedy and news lovers.
Listeners appreciate the comedic approach to current news, finding it entertaining and enlightening.
Some criticisms are directed at specific guest choices, indicating a desire for sensitivity in content and representation.

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Spotify
#138
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Spotify
#36
United States/Comedy
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#165
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Apple Podcasts
#22
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#130
Canada/Comedy
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#46
Italy/Comedy

Talking Points

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We go to confessional with Father James Martin
Q: How did your childhood work shape your view of faith and service?
He explains that early work under tough conditions taught humility and the importance of treating others with dignity.
We go to confessional with Father James Martin
Q: What was one of your first jobs and what did you learn from it?
He talks about being a busboy and the humiliation involved, which paradoxically taught him kindness and resilience.
We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup
Q: In the Trump Dump game, true or false: a Pentagon sermon cited a Bible verse from Mark when it was actually Ezekiel.
False; it was from Pulp Fiction, not a Bible verse.
HTDE: Crushes and Smells
Q: Do you go out and do stuff with Darcy and Aidan now that he confessed liking you?
They clarify that it isn't about formal labels or big outings at their age, but about staying connected through notes and simple class-time interactions.
We meet America's robo-teachers and take a nap in coach
Q: Which plant-based or tech-driven dining concept did the panelists identify as a real vs. fake story?
Adam chose the fake restaurant Les Maisons d'Etre in San Francisco; the real story involved UMass Amherst Dining Hall and its unusual dining setup.

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