Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

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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Épisodes

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We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones

12 sept. 2026
1189-

Our panel goes on shore leave with Maggie Smith

In this episode of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, host Peter Sagal and the panel dive into a variety of news-based quotations, covering topics from an aircraft carrier docking in Thailand to trends in wellness injections and Dyson's new AI-powered toothbrush. The show also explores unusual events at the Gravely Fruit Farm, including a vendor dispute and a suggestive corn maze. The episode features an interview with poet Maggie Smith on 'Not My Job,' where they discuss her writing and experiences with fame. The program concludes with listener challenges, news updates regarding George Santos, and a prediction game about future scary trends.

05 sept. 2026
1188-

Trade wars, what are they good for?

In this episode of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, host Peter Sagal and the panel dive into a variety of news topics, ranging from US-Canada trade tensions and Amazon's drone delivery expansion to the nutritional debates surrounding lettuce. The show features several games, including 'Who's Alzo?', 'Bluff the Listener', and 'True or False', where panelists navigate bizarre stories about secret relationships. The episode also includes an interview with circus artist Carissa Hendricks regarding her fire-eating world record, alongside discussions on AI-generated maps in Kentucky, new dating background check apps, and the surprising origins of Cheetos. The program concludes with a news quiz focused on international headlines and political endorsements.

29 août 2026
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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!

This episode features a retrospective interview with former Jeopardy! champion and host Ken Jennings, discussing the rigors of 'Jeopardy boot camp' and his experiences hosting the show. The program also includes interviews with actress Olivia Munn, discussing her career path, and Father James Martin, reflecting on his memoir and life lessons learned from childhood summer jobs. Additionally, the episode presents several trivia games, including a specialized quiz about H&R Block, a pop culture game, and a segment on 'My Super Sweet 16' with EGOT winner Robert Lopez. The show concludes with 'Bluff the Listener' stories regarding single-letter typos and promotional teasers for other NPR programs.

22 août 2026
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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1!

Host Peter Sagal interviews sportscaster Jason Benetti about his journey to NBC's Sunday Night Baseball and discusses the new host of Reading Rainbow, Michael Threads. The episode also features Olympic swimmer Lily King sharing stories from her athletic career and a proposal at the Olympic trials. The show continues with trivia rounds covering historical figures and Hollywood production tricks, followed by a news panel discussing wedding witches, longevity-focused exercise, and Met Gala logistics. Finally, Renee Rapp joins to discuss the inspiration behind her album 'Bite Me' before competing in a Twilight-themed trivia game.

15 août 2026