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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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  • Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo

    Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo
    Feb 7 2026
    This week, we're joined by Mychal Threets, the world's most popular librarian, who talks about Library Joy and rebooting Reading Rainbow. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Josh Gondelman, and Tig Notaro prepare for the big game by eating goo

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    48 mins
  • HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps

    HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps
    Feb 4 2026
    Mike and Ian are back, just in time for the opening ceremony at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan/Cortina. Olympians and Starfleet Captains share how to carry the torch, fly through the air, and mentally prepare for the big games.


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

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    23 mins
  • "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"

    "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Melania"
    Jan 31 2026
    "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Annie Rauwerda preview "Melania: A Documentary"

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    47 mins
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