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Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me!

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'Wait Wait' for September 19, 2026: With Not My Job guest Hernan Diaz

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Hernan Diaz and panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson

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'Wait Wait' for September 12, 2026: With Not My Job guest Leslie Jones

This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Leslie Jones and panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera
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'Wait Wait' for September 5, 2026: Live in Ohio with Maggie Smith!

This week, Wait Wait is live in Huber Heights, Ohio with host Peter Sagal, special guest Maggie Smith and panelists Annie Rauwerda, Mo Rocca, and Shane Torres
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'Wait Wait' for August 29, 2026: With Not My Job guest Carisa Hendrix



This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Carisa Hendrix and panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Tig Notaro
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'Wait Wait' for August 22, 2026: The Wait Wait Summer Spectacular, Part 2!

This week, we extend our summer break with Ken Jennings, Olivia Munn, Father James Martin, and Bobby Lopez!
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'Wait Wait' for August 15, 2026: The Wait Wait Summer Spectacular!

This week, we celebrate our endless summer with some of our favorite guests, including Jason Benetti, Mychal Threets, Lily King, and Renee Rapp!
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'Wait Wait' for August 8, 2026: With Not My Job guest Sally Field



This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Sally Field and panelists Tom Bodett, Shantira Jackson, and Paula Poundstone
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'Wait Wait' for August 1, 2026: Live in Sonoma Mary Roach!



This week, Wait Wait is live in Sonoma with host Peter Sagal, special guest Mary Roach and panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Shane Torres
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'Wait Wait' for July 25, 2026: With Not My Job guest Tyler James Williams



This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Tyler James Williams and panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, Faith Salie
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Wait Wait for July 18. 2026: With Not My Job guest Vicki Peterson



This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with guest host Tom Papa, special guest Vicki Peterson and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Dulcé Sloan
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Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me!

From the makers of Car Talk its Wait, Wait… Don't Tell Me! The NPR News Quiz, a fast-paced, fresh and funny look at current affairs and the week's events. Host Peter Sagal leads a group of guest panelists, NPR personalities and listeners through a series of games designed to test their knowledge of the week's news and their wit.

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Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me! is produced by NPR. For more information about transcript availability, please contact NPR or check NPR's website for the program.

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