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'Wait Wait' for December 9, 2023: With Not My Job guest Fred Schneider of the B-52s

Fred Schneider is the singer and frontman for the B-52's and The Superions. He's the music legend behind "Love Shack" but how much does he love Shaq?

December 09, 2023
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'Wait Wait' for December 2, 2023: With Not My Job guest Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson is an actor, producer and activist, and her new documentary is The Disappearance of Shere Hite. She may be a Dakota, but what does she know about THE Dakotas?

December 02, 2023
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Among the trove of games was an original version of the cult hit Chrono Trigger.

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A forgotten trove of rare video games could now be worth six figures

When a video game store closed in 1998, hundreds of sealed Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges were stored and forgotten. Now, a collection of the top-graded items has been appraised.

November 29, 2023
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  • Manuela López Restrepo
Hannah Kearney competes in the women's freestyle skiing aerials qualification at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010.

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'Wait Wait' for November 25, 2023: Happy Thanksgiving!

To celebrate how thankful we are for 25 years on the air, we revisit interviews with Jane Curtin, Hannah Kearney, Adam Savage and Muffet McGraw.

November 25, 2023
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The <em>Peanuts</em> gang celebrates Thanksgiving, but why is Franklin by himself on one side of the table?

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'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' turns 50 this year. How has it held up?

CBS first aired the televised holiday special in 1973. The message still shines, but some characters and scenes feel a little dated.

November 22, 2023
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  • Neda Ulaby

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'Wait Wait' for November 18, 2023: Live from Maine!

This week, we're in Portland, Maine, with L.L. Bean CEO Stephen Smith! He tells us how Hari Kondabolu ruined the company's return policy, and answers our questions about jelly beans.

November 18, 2023
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Kevin Hart has been named winner of the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Hart will be celebrated/roasted by fellow jokesters at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in March.

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Kevin Hart will receive the Mark Twain Prize — humor's highest honor

The 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will go to comedian, actor, writer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart. Past recipients include George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, Carol Burnett and Adam Sandler.

November 15, 2023
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  • Elizabeth Blair

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  • Games & Humor

'Wait Wait' for November 11, 2023: With Not My Job guest John Stamos

In his new memoir, John Stamos, best known for Full House, talks about his amazing 40 year career. He may know his way around full houses, but can he answer our questions about empty ones?

November 11, 2023
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'Wait Wait' for November 4, 2023: With Not My Job guest Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is a large carnivore ecologist and one of the new hosts of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. She's an expert in bears, but can she answer our questions about gummy bears?

November 04, 2023
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'Wait Wait' for October 28, 2023: With Not My Job guest Bernie Taupin

This week, guest host Peter Grosz talks with Oscar-winning lyricist Bernie Taupin about his new memoir Scattershot. Then, he tries to answer our questions about burn-y topping: hot condiments.

October 28, 2023
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  • GPB Newsroom
In <em>Hijabs Off</em>, comic Zainab Johnson jokes about dating and growing up Muslim in Harlem, one of 13 siblings.

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With 12 siblings, comic Zainab Johnson has plenty to joke about in new special

Comedian, writer and actor Zainab Johnson turns personal chaos into comedy. In her new special, Hijabs Off, she talks about being a Black Muslim, growing up in Harlem, having 12 siblings, and dating.

October 24, 2023
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  • Elizabeth Blair

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  • Games & Humor

'Wait Wait' for October 21, 2023: Live from Connecticut with James Patterson!

This week, we're in Connecticut with James Patterson, the best-selling author of all time! His books are staples of airports, but what does he know about OTHER things you can buy at airports?

October 21, 2023
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'Wait Wait' for October 14, 2023: 25th Anniversary Spectacular, Part VII!

We're celebrating 25 years on the air with another dive into our archive. Enjoy interviews with John Goodman, Sam Waterston, Jenny Slate, and a never-before-heard Bluff game!

October 14, 2023
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Official photo of Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar

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'Wait Wait' for October 7, 2023: With Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar

Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar is one of the country's top lawyers, responsible for arguing cases before the Supreme Court. But, can she answer our questions about door-to-door solicitors?

October 07, 2023
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  • GPB Newsroom

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'Wait Wait' for September 30, 2023: Live in LA with Bob and Erin Odenkirk!

We're back at the Greek in LA with comedy legend Bob Odenkirk and his daughter Erin! They're on to promote their new book Zilot, but can they answer our questions about Kirkland, Costco's house brand?

October 02, 2023
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