Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

For a wacky and whip-smart approach to the week's news and newsmakers, listen no further than Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, the oddly informative news quiz from NPR. During each fast-paced, irreverent show, host Peter Sagal leads what might be characterized as the news Olympics. Callers, panelists, and guests compete by answering questions about the week's events, identifying impersonations, filling in the blanks at lightening speed, sniffing out fake news items, and deciphering limericks.

Wait Wait...don't tell me!

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Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
11:00 am
Sat February 18, 2012

Limericks

Carl reads three news-related limericks: A breath of fresh caffeine; a school kids can't wait to attend; and bedtime stories to avoid.

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
11:00 am
Sat February 18, 2012

Lightning Fill In The Blank

All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else.

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
11:00 am
Sat February 18, 2012

Who's Carl This Time?

Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Visit from the New Boss; This week's GOP favorite; and Lin-diculous Headlines

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
11:00 am
Sat February 18, 2012

Opening Pane Round

Our panelists answer questions about the week's news: Downton Blabby.

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
11:00 am
Sat February 18, 2012

Bluff The Listener

Our panelists tell three stories about new ways to make your wedding unforgettable.

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
11:00 am
Sat February 18, 2012

Prediction

Our panelists predict who will be the next headline-friendly sports star?

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
4:35 pm
Fri February 17, 2012

Speedskater Nick Pearson Plays Not My Job

Credit Matthew Stockman / Getty Images

It's been 10 years since Salt Lake City hosted the Winter Olympics, and the city remains a mecca for winter sports, especially for speedskating. Two-time Olympian speedskater Nick Pearson came to Salt Lake to train and compete in the 2002 Olympics and never left.

We've invited Nick to play a game called "Whoaaa ... slow down there, friend." Three questions about things that go very, very slowly for a person who likes to go dangerously fast.

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Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
11:00 am
Sat February 11, 2012

Bluff The Listener

Our panelists tell us three stories of dumb cops, only one of which is true.

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
11:00 am
Sat February 11, 2012

Panel Round Two

More questions for the panel: Sweet and Really Low, Lean On Me, and Where to Have the Best of Times.

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!
11:00 am
Sat February 11, 2012

Limericks

Carl reads three news-related limericks: An Excuse Not to Buy Flowers, Two Great Tastes That Taste Great Together, and An Icelandic Problem.

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