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Sunday Puzzle: Don't PASS this up!

October 29, 2023 • NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KUAZ listener Michael LaBorde of Oro Valley, Ariz., and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: Don't PASS this up!

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'Wait Wait' for October 28, 2023: With Not My Job guest Bernie Taupin

October 28, 2023 • This week, guest host Peter Grosz talks with Oscar-winning lyricist Bernie Taupin about his new memoir Scattershot. Then, he tries to answer our questions about burn-y topping: hot condiments.

'Wait Wait' for October 28, 2023: With Not My Job guest Bernie Taupin

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Writer, actor and comedian Zainab Johnson is one of 13 siblings who grew up in a Muslim family in Harlem. She jokes about all of it in her new Prime Video special Hijabs Off. Matthew Misisco/Zainab Johnson hide caption

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With 12 siblings, comic Zainab Johnson has plenty to joke about in new special

October 24, 2023 • Comedian, writer and actor Zainab Johnson turns personal chaos into comedy. In her new special, Hijabs Off, she talks about being a Black Muslim, growing up in Harlem, having 12 siblings, and dating.

With 12 siblings, comic Zainab Johnson has plenty to joke about in new special

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Sunday Puzzle: Here We Go(oo)!

October 22, 2023 • NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMU and KETR listener Robert Flood of Allen, Texas, and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: Here We Go(oo)!

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James Patterson talks writing stories and fighting Norman Mailer

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James Patterson talks writing stories and fighting Norman Mailer

October 21, 2023 • James Patterson, the best selling author in the world, joins panelists Alzo Slade, Faith Salie, and Matt Rogers to talk about feuds, fights, outlines, and airports.

James Patterson talks writing stories and fighting Norman Mailer

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'Wait Wait' for October 21, 2023: Live from Connecticut with James Patterson!

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'Wait Wait' for October 21, 2023: Live from Connecticut with James Patterson!

October 21, 2023 • This week, we're in Connecticut with James Patterson, the best-selling author of all time! His books are staples of airports, but what does he know about OTHER things you can buy at airports?

'Wait Wait' for October 21, 2023: Live from Connecticut with James Patterson!

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