Episodes

  • A surprise snow day for the White House press corps

    A surprise snow day for the White House press corps
    Sep 26 2026
    This week, we’re live in Omaha with legendary volleyball coach John Cook and panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Salie, and Dulcé Sloan.


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    47 mins
  • A fond farewell to brunch and also humankind

    A fond farewell to brunch and also humankind
    Sep 19 2026
    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 favorite pen and his new novel ‘Ply’

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    47 mins
  • We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones

    We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones
    Sep 12 2026
    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 set, and explain the easiest way to become a famous comedian.

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    47 mins
  • Our panel goes on shore leave with Maggie Smith

    Our panel goes on shore leave with Maggie Smith
    Sep 5 2026
    This week, we’re live in Ohio with poet Maggie Smith and panelists Annie Rauwerda, Mo Rocca, and Shane Torres
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    47 mins
  • Trade wars, what are they good for?

    Trade wars, what are they good for?
    Aug 29 2026
    This week, magician Carisa Hendrix joins panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Tig Notaro to talk fire-eating, drag, and cheetos.

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    47 mins
  • The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!

    The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!
    Aug 22 2026
    This week, we extend our summer break with Ken Jennings, Olivia Munn, Father James Martin, and Bobby Lopez!

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    48 mins
  • The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1!

    The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 1!
    Aug 15 2026
    This week, we celebrate our endless summer with some of our favorite guests, including Jason Benetti, Mychal Threets, Lily King, and Renee Rapp!

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    47 mins
  • Falling in love with an octopus, a dog, and Sally Field

    Falling in love with an octopus, a dog, and Sally Field
    Aug 8 2026
    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, Shantira Jackson, and Paula Poundstone crash a rocket on the moon.


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    48 mins