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Sunday Puzzle: This is how it begins...

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Sunday Puzzle: This is how it begins...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays a special edition of the puzzle with Alt Latino's host Felix Contreras and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: This is how it begins...

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'Wait Wait' for August 13, 2022: Live from the Past!
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'Wait Wait' for August 13, 2022: Live from the Past!

It's summertime and the living is still sort of complicated. While we enjoy our summer break, we bring you a show filled with some of our favorite in-person guests!

'Wait Wait' for August 13, 2022: Live from the Past!

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'Wait Wait' for Aug. 6, 2022: With Not My Job guest Robin Thede
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'Wait Wait' for Aug. 6, 2022: With Not My Job guest Robin Thede

Robin Thede is the creator and star of HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, which is nominated for five Emmys this year. But, what does she know about Bob Ross' Joy of Painting, a white dude painting show?

'Wait Wait' for Aug. 6, 2022: With Not My Job guest Robin Thede

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Sunday Puzzle: Or, shall we say, Sunday SELL-ebration?

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Ryan Berry of Seattle, Washington, and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: Or, shall we say, Sunday SELL-ebration?

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Jeremy Allen White on 'The Bear' and why chefs are hot

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Jeremy Allen White on 'The Bear' and why chefs are hot

Jeremy Allen White, star of Hulu's The Bear plays our game called "Please Look After This Bear" three questions about Paddington Bear. He is joined by guest host Tom Papa and panelists Helen Hong, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Faith Salie.

Jeremy Allen White on 'The Bear' and why chefs are hot

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'Wait Wait' for July 30, 2022: With Not My Job guest Jeremy Allen White
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'Wait Wait' for July 30, 2022: With Not My Job guest Jeremy Allen White

Jeremy Allen White is the star of FX's The Bear, the hottest show of the summer. He may know his way around a TV kitchen, but can he answer our three questions about Paddington Bear?

'Wait Wait' for July 30, 2022: With Not My Job guest Jeremy Allen White

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'Wait Wait' for July 23, 2022: With Not My Job guest Nathan Lane

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'Wait Wait' for July 23, 2022: With Not My Job guest Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane is a legendary actor of stage and screen. He's easily one of the world's most famous Nathans, but what does he know about Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest?

'Wait Wait' for July 23, 2022: With Not My Job guest Nathan Lane

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Jenny Slate and film's cutest stars, Marcel the Shell and the Minions
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Jenny Slate and film's cutest stars, Marcel the Shell and the Minions

Comedian Emmy Blotnick and Emma get overrun by Minions while Jenny Slate explains just what it takes to create an adorable little superstar.

Jenny Slate and film's cutest stars, Marcel the Shell and the Minions

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The best games of 2022 so far, picked by the NPR staff
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The best games of 2022 so far, picked by the NPR staff

From critical hits like Elden Ring to indie darlings like Tunic, it's been a busy year for video games. NPR staffers and contributors round up their favorites so far.

Sunday Puzzle: Know the middle to solve the riddle!

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Sunday Puzzle: Know the middle to solve the riddle!

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Gerry Reynolds of Chicago and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: Know the middle to solve the riddle!

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'Wait Wait' for July 16, 2022: With Not My Job guest Puja Patel

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'Wait Wait' for July 16, 2022: With Not My Job guest Puja Patel

Tom Papa is in the host's seat for an interview with music critic and Pitchfork Editor-in-Chief Puja Patel. She may be a tastemaker, but can she answer three questions about first pitches?

'Wait Wait' for July 16, 2022: With Not My Job guest Puja Patel

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Wordle is about to become a board game. Can it compete with the classic?

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Wordle is about to become a board game. Can it compete with the classic?

Hasbro has partnered with the New York Times Co. to make a party game inspired by the hit digital puzzle. The ability to easily share your results on social media was part of the original game's draw.

A super fan collected every Super Nintendo game manual and made them free

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A super fan collected every Super Nintendo game manual and made them free

Kerry Hays has crowdsourced the manuals for upwards of 850 unique Super Nintendo games and made them free on an online archive.

A super fan collected every Super Nintendo game manual and made them free

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Everyone & Their Mom go to the secret game room
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Everyone & Their Mom go to the secret game room

Emma discovers a room of lost games! This secret box of treasures teaches us how to lasso, manage conflict, and make friends forever.

Everyone & Their Mom go to the secret game room

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Sunday Puzzle: There's a word somewhere in there...

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Sunday Puzzle: There's a word somewhere in there...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Mark Davis of Oakland, Calif., and puzzle master Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: There's a word somewhere in there...

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'Wait Wait' for July 9, 2022: Independence Day Edition
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'Wait Wait' for July 9, 2022: Independence Day Edition

It's Independence Day week, so take a break from comforting your terrified pets to enjoy some of the best Wait Wait moments from the past year, plus some never-before-heard material!

'Wait Wait' for July 9, 2022: Independence Day Edition

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