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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

Saturdays at 11:00am and Sundays at 2:00pm

Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! is NPR's weekly hour-long quiz program. Each week on the radio you can test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what's real news and what's made up.

Lose the lightning fill-in-the-blank round on Saturday? No worries!  There's a second chance to hear Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! every weekend -- Sundays at 2 p.m.

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Limericks

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Skullface – Book – Wastebasket, Relish The Taste and Shower Flower.

Bluff The Listener

Our panelists read three stories about someone leaving on trip and leaving something surprising behind, only one of which is true.

Who's Bill This Time

Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: "Coin Flip," "Dark Roastroom" and "House of Obamas."

Prediction

Our panelists predict what will be the royal couple's favorite wedding present.

Limericks

Bill Kurtis reads three news-related limericks: Wild Prom, Overworn Underwear and Great Ape.