Who is the guest on Wait Wait Don't tell me?

The show included host Peter Sagal, announcer Carl Kasell, and panelists Mo Rocca, Paula Poundstone, and Tom Bodett. Celebrity guest Steve Martin won in the Not My Job segment.

Also asked, how do you play wait wait don't tell me?

To get started, you just say either “Alexa, open Wait Wait Quiz” or “Hey Google, talk to the Wait Wait Quiz,” depending on your device. After hearing the question, you can then speak — or shout — your answer at your smart speaker to find out if you got it right.

Beside above, how do you play wait wait don't tell me on Google home? Owners of an Amazon Echo device can access the quiz by saying “Alexa, open Wait Wait Quiz,” whereas it's available on Google Home speakers via the voice command “Hey Google, talk to the Wait Wait Quiz.”

Furthermore, what time is wait wait don't tell me on NPR?

But the fact is, because stations broadcast us at various times, our show is recorded in front of a live audience Thursday evening, edited for length, and then broadcast nationwide starting at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday, and then throughout the weekend, as your local station desires.

How long is a taping of Wait Wait?

-The taping ran about 2 hours, which gets pared down to the 50 or so minutes that gets played on Saturday.

What is Wait Wait quiz?

Fast Facts. With the Wait Wait Quiz, Wait Wait becomes the only comedy quiz regularly updated for smart devices. The quiz updates weekly and takes roughly 5 minutes to play alone or with friends. Prove your knowledge of the week's news and give Peter and Bill a piece of your mind.

Is Wait Wait Don't tell me scripted?

If you're talking about the general progression of the show, yes, there's an outline. If you're talking about the comments made by panelists and the outcomes of the different segments, then no, it is not scripted.

Where is NPR recorded?

The NPR HQ is located on North Capitol St. NE, between L and Pierce Streets in Washington, D.C. Visitors to NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., are welcome to learn about our history, mission and Member Stations through a detailed display in the lobby.

How do I get Wait Wait?

Otherwise, please provide the necessary information using the contact form or call 1-888-Wait-Wait (1-888-924-8924) and you will be added to the contestant database. Listeners who appear on the show are eligible to win the voice of Carl Kasell on the outgoing message of your home answering machine.

How much are wait wait don't tell me tickets?

General Admission seats are $30. Premium seats are $85 and include priority seating (first two rows!) and a tote bag of goodies!

What wait dont tell me?

Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! is an hour-long weekly news-based radio panel show produced by WBEZ and National Public Radio (NPR) in Chicago, Illinois. On the program, panelists and contestants are quizzed in humorous ways about that week's news. The show averages about 6 million weekly listeners on air and via podcast.

What is NPR org?

npr.org. NPR, full name National Public Radio, is a privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to 797 public radio stations in the United States of America.

How do I build this podcast?

How I Built This is an American podcast about "innovators, entrepreneurs, idealists, and the stories behind the movements they built" produced by NPR.

How do I listen to NPR podcasts?

NPR.org. Visit the NPR.org home page. Across platforms, NPR.org offers a broad range of NPR and Member Station audio. Play your station live (click "Live Radio"), or listen to our regular Newscast updates (click "Our Picks"), programs, podcasts and music.

When did wait wait don't tell me start?

On January 3, 1998, Kasell opened the inaugural broadcast of Wait Wait … Don't Tell Me, the weekly news quiz show that celebrated its 20th anniversary Wednesday.

Can you download NPR podcasts?

Today, we're introducing a set of new features to enhance your NPR One podcast listening experience on iOS and Android that you can Download Now. Podcast and programs in NPR One now have a dedicated view in the app.