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.Hate free content? Try a subscription to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+. Your subscription supports public radio and unlocks fun bonus episodes along with sponsor-free listening. Learn more at https://plus.npr.org/waitwait

Episode List

We hold our own Olympic Games with our favorite guests

Feb 21st, 2026 9:05 AM

This week, we give out our own Olympic gold medals to some of our favorite guests and segments of the past year, with Roy Choi, Cynthia Nixon, Ally the Piper, and more!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines

Feb 18th, 2026 8:00 AM

More behind the scenes at the Milan Cortina Olympics with unsung heroes of the Winter Games. Mike and Ian talk with a curling legend, find out where those big stones come from and meet a guy snowboarders couldn't land without.You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Our panel heads to Milan and Arden Cho hunts demons

Feb 14th, 2026 9:00 AM

This week, KPop Demon Hunters' Arden Cho joins us to talk about Rumi, the World Series of Poker, and how NOT to behave when you're about to propose. Plus, the Tom Papa, Paula Poundstone, and Beth Stelling shut down El Paso's airport and confess to cheating at the Olympics. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

HTDE: Forks and Ice Masters

Feb 11th, 2026 8:00 AM

This week: Mike and Ian talk with an Olympic Ice Master, help a listener who keeps meeting people with their same name, and get to the bottom of a mysterious survey glitch.You can email your burning questions to howto@npr.org.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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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

Feb 7th, 2026 9:00 AM

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 gooLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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