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We’ve got our eyes on Jon Husted with Daniel Vosovic
This week, we’re live in Kalamazoo with fashion designer and Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Shantira Jackson talk beautiful but…
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We welcome the arrival of fall with our coziest guests!
This week, guest host Negin Farsad helps us celebrate fall with some of our favorite guests, including Sally Field, Robert Smigel, Caro Claire Burke, and Jason Narducy. Support pub…
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We celebrate a bomb and dig deep with Margo Price
This week, guest host Negin Farsad welcomes singer-songwriter Margo Price to the show. Plus, panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Katie Nolan, and Mo Rocca dig deep into Digger and li…
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We ghost some tech bros with David Byrne
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 pane…
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A surprise snow day for the White House press corps
This week, we’re live in Omaha with legendary volleyball coach John Cook and panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Salie, and Dulcé Sloan.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks f…
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A fond farewell to brunch and also humankind
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 fav…
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We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones
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…
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Our panel goes on shore leave with Maggie Smith
This week, we’re live in Ohio with poet Maggie Smith and panelists Annie Rauwerda, Mo Rocca, and Shane TorresSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts lik…
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Trade wars, what are they good for?
This week, magician Carisa Hendrix joins panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Tig Notaro to talk fire-eating, drag, and cheetos.Support public media with NPR+ and enj…
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48 min
The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!
This week, we extend our summer break with Ken Jennings, Olivia Munn, Father James Martin, and Bobby Lopez!Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like…
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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1!
This week, we celebrate our endless summer with some of our favorite guests, including Jason Benetti, Mychal Threets, Lily King, and Renee Rapp!Support public media with NPR+ and e…
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Falling in love with an octopus, a dog, and Sally Field
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, Sh…
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Betting on a graveyard of Cybertrucks with Mary Roach
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.Support pu…
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A tick-filled odyssey
This week, Abbott Elementary's Tyler James Williams joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith SalieSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use…
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We skip the salad bar and have a banana instead
This week, special guest Vicki Peterson joins panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Dulcé SloanSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data…
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Love Island and Pre-Teen Punks with Jason Narducy
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 summe…
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Celebrating the 4th with nothing but bangers!
This week, we celebrate Independence Day with a collection of absolute bangers, including interviews with John Cusack, Kali Reis, Arden Cho, and Aasif MandviSee pcm.adswizz.com for…
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Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones
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…
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The World Cup, Trad Wives, and the Wedding of the Century
This week, Caro Claire Burke, the author of book of the summer "Yesteryear", joins panelists Karen Chee, Peter Grosz, and Shane O'NeillSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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Insult Dogs and Emotional Support Alligators
This week, Legendary comedy writer Robert Smigel (and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog) join panelists Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Shane TorresSee pcm.adswizz.com for informa…