'Wait Wait' for November 16, 2024: Live in Detroit with Governor Whitmer!
This week, Wait Wait is live in Detroit with special guest Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Roxanne Roberts
Our Favorite Things, Continued
Kyrie O'Connor is thankful for Paula Poundstone; Peter is grateful for Not My Job guest Jack Gantos.
Our Favorite Things
Host Peter Sagal asks our panelists to pick their favorite bits from recent shows, including A Wise Wedding Guest; A Baking Controversy; Hybrid Sexiness and PJ Stands Alone.
Bluff The Listener
Our panelists tell us three stories about people getting into trouble copying something they read in a book.
Prediction
Our panelists predict what will be the royal baby's first words.
Limericks
Carl reads three news-related limericks: What's Black and White and Run All Over?; P-Mobile; Hasbro's Prison Break.
Lightning Fill In The Blank
All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else.
Limericks
Carl reads three news-related limericks: Duck-billed humans, a Twisted Tribute, and Toddler Toupees.
NIH Director Francis Collins Plays Not My Job
We've invited Collins to play a game called "OWWW!" Three questions about athletes and the surprising new ways they find to injure themselves. Originally broadcast on Dec. 14, 2012.
Prediction
Our panelists predict, now that he's out of a job, what's next for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?
Who's Bill This Time
Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Cold War 2, The City That Never Sleeps or Throws Things Away, A Cereal Liar.
Bluff The Listener
Our panelists describe new techniques for women to avoid unwanted attention.