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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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We ghost some tech bros with David Byrne

Oct 03 2026 | 00:46:46

This week, music legend David Byrne joins us to talk “Theater of the Mind,” hairy arms, and why he’s so good at drawing toes. Plus, Alonzo Bodden and Rachel Coster welcome new panelist Rob Anderson to the panel. 


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A surprise snow day for the White House press corps

Sep 26 2026 | 00:47:07

This week, we’re live in Omaha with legendary volleyball coach John Cook and panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Salie, and Dulcé Sloan.


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A fond farewell to brunch and also humankind

Sep 19 2026 | 00:47:27

This week, panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson, and Sam Rocha talk about the AI apocalypse, beds full of bees, and the death of brunch. Plus, guest Hernan Diaz discusses his favorite pen and his new novel ‘Ply’

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We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones

Sep 12 2026 | 00:47:09

This week, panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera talk foldable iPhones, $5000 bribes, and the sicekst dashcam vidoes. Then, Leslie Jones joins us to roast our set, and explain the easiest way to become a famous comedian. 

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Our panel goes on shore leave with Maggie Smith

Sep 05 2026 | 00:46:44

This week, we’re live in Ohio with poet Maggie Smith and panelists Annie Rauwerda, Mo Rocca, and Shane Torres
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Trade wars, what are they good for?

Aug 29 2026 | 00:47:14

This week, magician Carisa Hendrix joins panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Tig Notaro to talk fire-eating, drag, and cheetos.

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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!

Aug 22 2026 | 00:47:33

This week, we extend our summer break with Ken Jennings, Olivia Munn, Father James Martin, and Bobby Lopez!

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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1!

Aug 15 2026 | 00:47:16

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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Falling in love with an octopus, a dog, and Sally Field

Aug 08 2026 | 00:48:06

This week, legendary actor Sally Field joins us to talk about working with an octopus, or not, and introduces the world to her dog, Dashiell Hammett. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Shantira Jackson, and Paula Poundstone crash a rocket on the moon.


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Betting on a graveyard of Cybertrucks with Mary Roach

Aug 01 2026 | 00:47:04

This week, we're live in Sonoma with special guest Mary Roach! Plus panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Shane Torres talk gambling, Cybertrucks, and wrinkles.

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A tick-filled odyssey

Jul 25 2026 | 00:48:22

This week, Abbott Elementary's Tyler James Williams joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith Salie

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Love Island and Pre-Teen Punks with Jason Narducy

Jul 11 2026 | 00:47:32

This week, we're live in Milwaukee with musician Jason Narducy. Plus, panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad talk the World Cup, Love Island, and new rules for summer travel.

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Celebrating the 4th with nothing but bangers!

Jul 04 2026 | 00:47:48

This week, we celebrate Independence Day with a collection of absolute bangers, including interviews with John Cusack, Kali Reis, Arden Cho, and Aasif Mandvi


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Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones

Jun 27 2026 | 00:47:32

This week, we talk reflecting pools, hydration breaks, and hot dudes with Emmy Blotnick, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Gianmarco Soresi. Plus, Pavement's Stephen Malkmus joins us to answer three questions about construction zones.

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Insult Dogs and Emotional Support Alligators

Jun 13 2026 | 00:47:17

This week, Legendary comedy writer Robert Smigel (and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog) join panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Shane Torres

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The Alzo Era begins in Austin!

Jun 06 2026 | 00:47:05

This week, we're live in Austin with special guest Elana Meyers Taylor; panelists Brain Babylon, Rachel Coster, and Tom Papa; and new judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade!

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We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life

May 16 2026 | 00:47:13

This week, legendary Jeopardy champion and host Ken Jennings joins panelists Tom Bodett, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Faith Salie to talk swearing on air and making up little lies to tell Alex Trebek


Correction: This episode incorrectly says that H&R Block owns the copyright for GIFs and that CompuServe, which H&R Block purchased in 1980, had owned the patent for the GIF. In fact, CompuServe invented the GIF, but another company, Unisys, owned the patent on the underlying technology, which expired in 2003.



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Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting

May 09 2026 | 00:48:01

This week, Double-EGOT winner Bobby Lopez joins us to talk about the 15th anniversary of Book of Mormon, and panelists Hari Kondabolu, Roxanne Roberts, and Mo Rocca say a tearful farewell to Spirit Airlines

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We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!

May 02 2026 | 00:47:40

This week, San Diego's own Ron Burgundy joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Paula Poundstone, and Alzo Slade to celebrate his friend and mentor Bill Kurtis

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HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes

Apr 29 2026 | 00:26:30

Ian and Mike help a caller solve a handshake issue. Plus, how to mourn the loss of a favorite dish.


You can email your burning questions to [email protected].

How To Do Everything is available without sponsor messages for supporters of Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me+, who also get bonus episodes of Wait Wait Don't…Tell Me! featuring show outtakes, extended guest interviews, and a chance to play an exclusive WW+ quiz game with Peter! Sign up and support NPR at plus.npr.org.

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

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We go to confessional with Father James Martin

Apr 25 2026 | 00:47:01

This week, the FBI deals with some DUIs and special guest Father James Martin hears the confessions of guest host Tom Papa and panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Katie Nolan 

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We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup

Apr 18 2026 | 00:47:00

This week, Phil Pritchard, NHL's Keeper of the Stanley Cup, joins us to about taking the cup jet-skiing and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Dulcé Sloan beef with the Pope and get misdiagnosed. 

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HTDE: Crushes and Smells

Apr 15 2026 | 00:17:47

This week: How to tell your crush you like them. Plus, do smells really linger in your nose?


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Wait Wait goes wild on spring break

Apr 11 2026 | 00:47:05

This week, we're celebrating spring break with our friends Rhea Seehorn, Delroy Lindo, Andy Richter, and Jon M. Chu. Plus, the panel gets in on the fun with some of our favorite questions from this past year. 

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We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn

Apr 04 2026 | 00:48:00

Olivia Munn talks casing Steve Martin's house and being the only actor to talk too fast for Aaron Sorkin. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson visit the Supreme Court

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