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

Santa's delivering some late gifts this week, including some of our favorite interviews from 2022! Enjoy a stocking full of Ralph Macchio, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Matt Walsh, and more!

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

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Thursday

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

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

Social media has fueled a roller resurgence and brought many new skaters into the city's longstanding Black skate community. Detroit style moves may be decades old, but they evolve over time.

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

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Monday

Sunday

Sunday Puzzle: A FIR-eezing Holiday Puzzle

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: A FIR-eezing Holiday Puzzle

NPR's Daniel Estrin plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and this week's puzzle winner, Philip Spiro of Durham, N.C.

Sunday Puzzle: A FIR-eezing Holiday Puzzle

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Saturday

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

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

Actor and director Sarah Polley plays our game called "Sarah Polley, wanna cracker?" Three questions about parrots. Joining her are panelists Roxanne Roberts, Adam Burke, and Shane O'Neill.

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

After a celebrated career in acting, Sarah Polley moved on to directing at age 27. She's got Oscar buzz for Women Talking, but we invite her to play a game we call "Sarah Polley...Want a Cracker?"

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

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Friday

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

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

Sedaris' darkly funny account of his stint as a Macy's department store Christmas elf named Crumpet has been a hallmark of the Morning Edition airwaves for 30 holiday seasons.

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

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Wednesday

How to annoy Peter Sagal on a run through Central Park
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How to annoy Peter Sagal on a run through Central Park

Emma and Vice columnist Alzo Slade try to solve the improv coolness crisis with the help of comedy icon Colin Mochrie. Plus: Emma tries her best to annoy Peter Sagal.

How to annoy Peter Sagal on a run through Central Park

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Tuesday

Sunday

Sunday Puzzle: SHH! It's Puzzle Time

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Sunday Puzzle: SHH! It's Puzzle Time

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz and this week's puzzle winner Scott Porter of Orlando, Fla.

Sunday Puzzle: SHH! It's Puzzle Time

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Saturday

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

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

Singer-songwriter and world class whistler Andrew Bird plays our game called, "Put Your Lips Together and Blow" Three questions about referees. Joining him are panelists Adam Burke, Tom Papa, and Zainab Johnson.

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

Andrew Bird is one of the most celebrated musicians of the past 25 years, a violin and whistling virtuoso who's also a critically acclaimed songwriter. But, can he answer our questions about referees?

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

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