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Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me

NPR’s weekly current events quiz. Have a laugh and test your news knowledge while figuring out what’s real and what we’ve made up.

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Test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what’s real news and what’s made up.

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Airs Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m. on WBEZ

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  • WWDTM: John Wilson

    John Wilson is the creator of the Emmy-nominated How To With John Wilson, and joins us to talk about being paid in Wite-Out and the best place in New York to meet a referee.

    Listen — 47:22

  • WWDTM: Secretary Clinton

    Secretary Clinton joins us this week to talk about the Clinton Global Initiative’s wild afterparties and whether or not she’s seen Pete Davidson’s tattoo of her.

    Listen — 48:09

  • WWDMT: Martinus Evans

    Martinus Evans is a fitness influencer and the founder of the radically inclusive Slow AF Run Club. He may be proudly slow, but can he answer our questions about something fast AF, the Concorde jet?

    Listen — 47:56

  • WWDTM: Bob Seger

    Bob Seger is an Ann Arbor legend, a Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer who also happens to be one of the best selling artists of all time. He made it big with “Night Moves” but can he answer our questions …

    Listen — 48:27

  • WWDTM: Mark Ronson

    Mark Ronson is the Grammy and Oscar-winning producer behind the score and soundtrack for Barbie. He joins guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Shantira Jackson, Alzo Slade, and Luke Burbank.

    Listen — 47:47

  • WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part VI!

    Our deep dive into our 25 year history continues with appearances from Brian May, Esperanza Spalding, Cyndi Lauper and more!

    Listen — 48:00

  • WWDTM: 25th Year Spectacular Part V!

    This week, we continue our 25 year retrospective with appearances from Donny Osmond, Kristen Bell + Dax Shepard, Ina Garten, and more!

    Listen — 47:52

  • WWDTM: Maggie Smith

    Maggie Smith is one of the world’s most beloved poets. She joins us to talk about her new memoir, how she owes her fame to Starbucks, and why her mom may get banned from the library.

    Listen — 48:44

  • WWDTM: Randall Park

    For some, being a triple-threat actor/writer/comedian is enough, but not for Randall Park, who decided to add “director” to the list with his debut film Shortcomings. He joins guest host Karen Chee …

    Listen — 47:40

  • WWDTM: Damian Lillard

    Damian Lillard joins us in Portland to talk about his storied career, from Dame Time, to rap battles, to owning a Toyota Dealership. He’s assisted by panelists Luke Burbank, Paula Poundstone, and …

    Listen — 48:26