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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  • HTDE: Maury Povich and Sleeping Between the Pretties

    HTDE: Maury Povich and Sleeping Between the Pretties
    Oct 16 2024
    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.

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

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    23 mins
  • WWDTM: Eric Idle

    WWDTM: Eric Idle
    Oct 12 2024
    This week, comedy legend Eric Idle joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Negin Farsad, and Shane O'Neill

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    48 mins
  • WWDTM: Kara Jackson

    WWDTM: Kara Jackson
    Oct 5 2024
    This week, acclaimed songwriter and poet Kara Jackson joins panelists Alzo Slade, Scaachi Koul, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson.

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    47 mins

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This show is so funny. I love it. You guys are great. Best show ever.

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

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more!

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

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awesome show

awesome show. it's my backup news source when daily show is taking a break lol

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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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Love the comedy

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

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if you love to laugh.

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

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