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We’ve got our eyes on Jon Husted with Daniel Vosovic

24 oktober 2026 · 47 min
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This week, we’re live in Kalamazoo with fashion designer and Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic. Plus, panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Shantira Jackson talk beautiful butts, suspicious robots, and well-preserved pumpkins. Lees meer

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We welcome the arrival of fall with our coziest guests!

17 oktober 2026 · 47 min
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This week, guest host Negin Farsad helps us celebrate fall with some of our favorite guests, including Sally Field, Robert Smigel, Caro Claire Burke, and Jason Narducy. Lees meer

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We celebrate a bomb and dig deep with Margo Price

10 oktober 2026 · 48 min
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This week, guest host Negin Farsad welcomes singer-songwriter Margo Price to the show. Plus, panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Katie Nolan, and Mo Rocca dig deep into Digger and lie about billionaires. Lees meer

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We ghost some tech bros with David Byrne

3 oktober 2026 · 47 min
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This week, music legend David Byrne joins us to talk “Theater of the Mind,” hairy arms, and why he’s so good at drawing toes. Plus, Alonzo Bodden and Rachel Coster welcome new panelist Rob Anderson to the panel. Lees meer

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A surprise snow day for the White House press corps

26 september 2026 · 47 min
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This week, we’re live in Omaha with legendary volleyball coach John Cook and panelists Josh Gondelman, Faith Salie, and Dulcé Sloan. Lees meer

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A fond farewell to brunch and also humankind

19 september 2026 · 47 min
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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’ Lees meer

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We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones

12 september 2026 · 47 min
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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. Lees meer

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Our panel goes on shore leave with Maggie Smith

5 september 2026 · 47 min
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This week, we’re live in Ohio with poet Maggie Smith and panelists Annie Rauwerda, Mo Rocca, and Shane Torres
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Trade wars, what are they good for?

29 augustus 2026 · 47 min
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This week, magician Carisa Hendrix joins panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Tig Notaro to talk fire-eating, drag, and cheetos. Lees meer

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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!

22 augustus 2026 · 48 min
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This week, we extend our summer break with Ken Jennings, Olivia Munn, Father James Martin, and Bobby Lopez! Lees meer

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