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Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me!

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'Wait Wait' for May 9. 2026: With Not My Job guest Bobby Lopez



This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Bobby Lopez and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Roxanne Roberts, and Mo Rocca
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'Wait Wait' for May 2, 2026: Live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy

This week, we're live in San Diego with host Peter Sagal, judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, special guest Ron Burgundy, and panelists Eugene Cordero, Paula Poundstone, and Alzo Slade
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'Wait Wait' for April 25, 2026: With Not My Job guest Father James Martin



This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with guest host Tom Papa, special guest Father James Martin and panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson

, and Katie Nolan
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'Wait Wait' for April 18. 2026: With Not My Job guest Phil Pritchard



This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, special guest Phil Pritchard and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Dulcé Sloan
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'Wait Wait' for April 11, 2026: Spring has sprung!

This week, we're on Spring Break with special guests Rhea Seehorn, Andy Richter, Delroy Lindo, and Jon M. Chu
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'Wait Wait' for April 4, 2026: With Not My Job guest Olivia Munn



This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with guest host Negin Farsad, special guest Olivia Munn and panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson
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'Wait Wait' for March 21, 2026: With Not My Job guest Aasif Mandvi



This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Aasif Mandvi and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Paula Poundstone, and Shane Torres
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'Wait Wait' for March 14, 2026: With Not My Job guest John Cusack

This week's show was recorded in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, Not My Job guest John Cusack and panelists Rachel Coster, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show.
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'Wait Wait' for March 7, 2026: With Not My Job guest Jason Benetti



This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Jason Benetti and panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Hari Kondabolu
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'Wait Wait' for February 28. 2026: Live in Bloomington with Lilly King!



This week, Wait Wait is live in Bloomington, Indiana with host Peter Sagal, special guest Lilly King and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Faith Salie
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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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