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We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones
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Our panel goes on shore leave with Maggie Smith
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Trade wars, what are they good for?
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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!
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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1!
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Falling in love with an octopus, a dog, and Sally Field
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Betting on a graveyard of Cybertrucks with Mary Roach
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A tick-filled odyssey
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We skip the salad bar and have a banana instead
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Love Island and Pre-Teen Punks with Jason Narducy
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Celebrating the 4th with nothing but bangers!
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Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones
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The World Cup, Trad Wives, and the Wedding of the Century
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Insult Dogs and Emotional Support Alligators
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The Alzo Era begins in Austin!
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Breaking News from Wait Wait: Our new Judge and Scorekeeper is announced!
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Our (early) endless summer with Lucy Dacus and more!
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Brandi Carlile helps us say goodbye to Bill Kurtis!
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We make Ken Jennings relive the worst moment of his life
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Spirit Airlines, The Book of Mormon, and Grunting
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We're live in San Diego with Ron Burgundy!
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HTDE: Burritos and Handshakes
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We go to confessional with Father James Martin
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We beef with the pontiff and admire the Stanley Cup
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HTDE: Crushes and Smells
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Wait Wait goes wild on spring break
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We become friends and neighbors with Olivia Munn
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HTDE: Sheets and Blankets
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We meet America's robo-teachers and take a nap in coach
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We admire dimes and Aasif Mandvi gives breakup advice
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HTDE: Crickets and Clowns
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John Cusack rides his Vespa straight into our hearts
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We say "So long!" to Kristi Noem and Benetti plays ball
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HTDE: The Breakfast Rule
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We tackle the SOTU and Olympian Lilly King talks trash
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We hold our own Olympic Games with our favorite guests
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HTDE: Curling Stones and Halfpipe Lines
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Our panel heads to Milan and Arden Cho hunts demons
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HTDE: Forks and Ice Masters
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Librarian Mychal Threets talks rebooting Reading Rainbow and our panel eats goo
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HTDE: Torches and Ski Jumps
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"Wicked" director Jon M. Chu talks Elphaba-branded Swiffers and we preview "Mela...
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WWDTM: Kevin O'Leary
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WWDTM: Kali Reis
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WWDTM: Pedro Pascal, Chris Perfetti, Heather Gay, and more!
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WWDTM: Delroy Lindo
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WWDTM: Carissa Moore, Bob Costas, and Jim Rice
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WWDTM: Rhea Seehorn
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We ask Peter about the guest who's most surprised him, plus other listener quest...
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WWDTM: Lucy Dacus
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