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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 https://plus.npr.org/waitwait
Do you need help saying the hard thing? Maury has your back.
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HTDE: Maury Povich and Sleeping Between the Pretties
This week on How To Do Everything, Wait, Wait producers Mike and Ian recruit television icon Maury Povich to help a listener reveal some hard truths, and we create some helpful (and unhelpful) reminders for when you should replace your household items. Plus, when a married couple calls in with a 29-year-old feud, the guys recruit some royal help.
HTDE: Maury Povich and Sleeping Between the Pretties
Stuck in a giant bratwurst? We can help.
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HTDE: Peter Sagal the Sausage
This week, Mike and Ian recruit Peter Sagal to help a caller who's curious about mascot races – with the help of a talking sausage. A police inspector in Finland reveals his creative hack for keeping beaches safe. And a high school cheerleading squad saves the day.
US actor Gary Oldman attends the red carpet event to celebrate Apple TV+ Emmy nominees at Mother Wolf in Los Angeles, September 15, 2024. (Photo by Unique Nicole / AFP)
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Gary Oldman talks Slow Horses and the art of flatulence
This week, Gary Oldman joins us to talk Slow Horses, the Emmy Awards, and the fine art of flatulence with Karen Chee, Brain Babylon, and Peter Grosz.
Gary Oldman talks Slow Horses and the art of flatulence
Stuck in a standing ovation? Tom Hanks can help.
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HTDE: Tom Hanks, Hot Dogs and Chimp Butts
Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! producers Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag are back with another episode of How To Do Everything. Today, the great Tom Hanks teaches us the art of being adored, and Mike and Ian help a listener who's curious about world fame. Plus, a bottoms-up approach to recognizing your family members.
Jay Pharoah attends the 27th Annual Power of Love Gala hosted by Keep Memory Alive on May 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for Keep Memory Alive)
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Jay Pharoah brings Chris Rock, Will Smith, and more along with him
This week, comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah joins panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Roxanne Roberts.
Jay Pharoah brings Chris Rock, Will Smith, and more along with him
John Leguizamo attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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John Leguizamo talks moms and sloths
This week, John Leguizamo joins panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Hari Kondabolu to talk about sloths, moms, and Bob the Builder