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'Wait Wait' for Dec. 31, 2022: Happy Holidays Edition!

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Thursday

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Rooted in Motown, Detroit style skating rolls on into the next generation

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Monday

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Sunday Puzzle: A FIR-eezing Holiday Puzzle

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Saturday

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Sarah Polley credits her book club with inspiring her to direct 'Women Talking'

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'Wait Wait' for Dec. 24, 2022: With Not My Job guest Sarah Polley

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Friday

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David Sedaris reads from 'Santaland Diaries,' a Christmastime classic

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Wednesday

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How to annoy Peter Sagal on a run through Central Park

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Tuesday

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Sunday Puzzle: SHH! It's Puzzle Time

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Saturday

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How Andrew Bird was asked to join a whistling jam session with Mariah Carey

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'Wait Wait' for Dec. 17, 2022: With Not My Job guest Andrew Bird

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