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Episodes

Abby Phillip

Abby Phillip, host of CNN's "Inside Politics", joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Tom Bodett, and Alonzo Bodden. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 13, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson, actor, joins us along with panelists Faith Salie, Peter Grosz, and Laci Mosley. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 06, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Jen Psaki

Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, joins us along with panelists Tom Papa, Jessi Klein, and Yassir Lester. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jan 30, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody

Mandy Patinkin, actor, is joined by his wife Kathryn Grody along with panelists Mo Rocca, Helen Hong, and Josh Gondelman. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jan 23, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Phoebe Bridgers

Phoebe Bridgers, musician, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Luke Burbank, and Negin Farsad. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jan 16, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Jane Krakowski

Actor Jane Krakowski joins us, along with panelists Amy Dickinson, Maeve Higgins, and Joel Kim Booster. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jan 09, 2021•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast

WWDTM New Year 2021

We say goodbye to 2020 with Christine Baranksi, Doug Jones, Jonna Mendez, and Kellee Edwards. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jan 02, 2021•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast

WWDTM Christmas 2020

We look back on our interviews with Don Cheadle, Tituss Burgess, and Jason Ward, as well as some fun moments with our panelists. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Dec 26, 2020•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Este and Alana Haim

Este and Alana Haim, two-thirds of the band HAIM, join us along with panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Peter Grosz. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Dec 19, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors VI

A bonus podcast featuring material from Wait Wait's cutting room floor. This week a special Holiday sampler of stories cut from the show and some green room holiday cheer. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Dec 16, 2020•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Robert Reich

Robert Reich, economic advisor, joins us along with guest host Maz Jobrani and panelists Mo Rocca, Maeve Higgins, and Adam Burke. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Dec 12, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors V

A bonus podcast featuring material from Wait Wait's cutting room floor. This week our most juvenile podcast yet. Beware of bad words and bodily functions galore. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Dec 09, 2020•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Lindsey Vonn

Lindsey Vonn, Olympic Skier, joins us along with guest host Maz Jobrani and panelists Faith Salie, Euguene Cordero, and Jessi Klein. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Dec 05, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors IV

A bonus podcast featuring material from Wait Wait's cutting room floor. This week an exciting new amusement park and a questionable experiment with animals. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Dec 02, 2020•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast

WWDTM Thanksgiving 2020

We present some of our favorite moments with Ramy Youssef, Bryan Cranston, and Ashima Shiraishi. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Nov 28, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors III

A bonus podcast featuring material from Wait Wait's cutting room floor. This week some leftovers from our show and a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Nov 25, 2020•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson, actor, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, and Negin Farsad. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Nov 21, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors II

All the stuff we couldn't fit on the show. This week we celebrate a new Covid treatment plus a special message from Bill. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Nov 18, 2020•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Chelsea Peretti

Chelsea Peretti, actor and comedian, joins us along with panelists Maeve Higgins, Alonzo Bodden, and Joanna Hausmann. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Nov 14, 2020•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Wait Wait's Letter from the Editors

A new podcast featuring material from Wait Wait's cutting room floor. This week: a fresh holiday treat and a quick recommendation. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Nov 11, 2020•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast

A'ja Wilson

A'ja Wilson, Power Forward for the Las Vegas Aces, joins us along with panelists Helen Hong, Maz Jobrani, and Dulcé Sloan. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Nov 07, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Mike Murphy

Mike Murphy, political strategist, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Faith Salie, and Adam Burke. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Oct 31, 2020•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Actor Doug Jones

Actor Doug Jones, star of "The Shape of Water," joins us along with panelists Peter Grosz, Maeve Higgins and Eugene Cordero. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Oct 24, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Best of WWDTM October 2020

This week we share some of our favorite moments from the past year, featuring Sarah Cooper, Dan Riskin, Padma Lakshmi, and Adam Rippon. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Oct 17, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Jason Ward

Jason Ward, host of Birds of North America, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Mo Rocca, and Negin Farsad. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Oct 10, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Dame Karen Pierce

Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the US, joins us along with panelists Maz Jobrani, Jessi Klein, and Brian Babylon. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Oct 03, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Jonna Mendez

Jonna Mendez, former Chief of Disguise at the CIA, joins us along with panelists Alonzo Bodden, Dulcé Sloan, and Joel Kim Booster. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Sep 26, 2020•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Tituss Burgess

Tituss Burgess, actor, joins us along with panelists Paula Poundstone, PJ O'Rourke, and Hari Kondabolu. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Sep 19, 2020•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks, supermodel and business woman, joins us along with panelists Luke Burbank, Jessi Klein, and Adam Burke. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Sep 12, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Kellee Edwards

Kellee Edwards, host of Travel Channel's "Mysterious Islands," joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Helen Hong, and Josh Gondelman. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Sep 05, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast