WWDTM: David Axelrod
On this week’s episode, we head to Tucson to talk politics with David Axelrod, the former consultant who helped get President Obama elected.Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me+ …

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On this week’s episode, we head to Tucson to talk politics with David Axelrod, the former consultant who helped get President Obama elected.Support NPR by signing up for Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me+ …
On this week’s episode, guest host Karen Chee talks with legendary actor Sam Waterston about Law & Order, how to look good in a stovepipe hat, and where to see raccoons doing Shakespeare.Support NPR …
Nick Kroll is a brilliant comedian and one of the minds behind Big Mouth and History of the World, Part II. We Rick Roll Nick Kroll, that is, ask him questions about roles played by actors named …
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At the age of 17, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and now a documentary she executive produced is nominated for an Oscar. And, if she answers our three …
We celebrate our 25th anniversary with Mikeael Shiffrin, Leonard Nimoy, Mae Jemison, Stephen Colbert, John Hodgman, and Ozzie Smith.
Comedian Dulcé Sloan and Emma give your playlists the side eye. Plus we ask Pitchfork Editor-in-Chief Puja Patel if you should be self conscious about your bad taste in music.
Rosie Perez is a cultural icon, from Do The Right Thing to White Men Can’t Jump to her new role on Showtime’s Your Honor. She’s the best part of any project she’s in, but can she answer our …
Geena Davis went from being an Oscar-winning actor to a skilled archer to an activist to an author, and she’s now executive producer of CBS’ Mission Unstoppable. But, can she answer our three …
Introducing The Wait Wait Anthology, a deep dive into the Wait Wait archives hosted by Bill Kurtis