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Sunday February 27, 2022

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Sunday Puzzle

Sunday Puzzle: Opposites attract

February 27, 2022 • NPR's Sarah McCammon plays the puzzle with winner Benjamin Mousseau from Bellevue, Washington, with puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: Opposites attract

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Saturday February 26, 2022

'Wait Wait' for Feb. 26, 2022: Hail to the Chief Edition

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'Wait Wait' for Feb. 26, 2022: Hail to the Chief Edition

February 26, 2022 • This week, we celebrate some of our favorite moments from the show, with guests Ed Begley, Jr.; Yamiche Alcindor; Antoni Porowski; and The RZA. Plus, a tribute to our friend P.J. O'Rourke.

'Wait Wait' for Feb. 26, 2022: Hail to the Chief Edition

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Wednesday February 23, 2022

Review: How I learned to stop worrying and love the deathly delights of 'Elden Ring'

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Review: How I learned to stop worrying and love the deathly delights of 'Elden Ring'

February 23, 2022 • A celebrated game developer known for brutal difficulty and impenetrable storytelling collaborated with Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin for their latest title.

A.I. has mastered 'Gran Turismo' — and one autonomous car designer is taking note

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A.I. has mastered 'Gran Turismo' — and one autonomous car designer is taking note

February 23, 2022 • A new artificial intelligence program has beaten the world's best players in the popular PlayStation racing game Gran Turismo Sport. But the impact could be felt far beyond that.

A.I. has mastered 'Gran Turismo' — and one autonomous car designer is taking note

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Tuesday February 22, 2022

A 16-year-old from India has beaten world chess champion Magnus Carlsen

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A 16-year-old from India has beaten world chess champion Magnus Carlsen

February 22, 2022 • "I'm just really happy," Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa said. He is the youngest person to defeat Carlsen since the Norwegian became world champion.

Monday February 21, 2022

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Everyone & Their Mom

February 21, 2022 • Introducing Everyone & Their Mom from Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! Every week, there's an odd or funny story that everyone & their mom seems to be talking about. On this new show from your friends at Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, host Emma Choi takes that story and uses it as an excuse to talk to culture makers, Wait Wait panelists, and hilarious new comedians. New episodes every Wednesday, starting February 23rd. Tell your mom.

Everyone & Their Mom

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Sunday February 20, 2022

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Sunday Puzzle: That's just capital

February 20, 2022 • NPR's Don Gonyea plays the puzzle with puzzlemaster Will Shortz and listener Cat Dickey of New Orleans.

Sunday Puzzle: That's just capital

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Saturday February 19, 2022

'Wait Wait' for Feb. 19, 2022: With Not My Job guest Marlon James

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'Wait Wait' for Feb. 19, 2022: With Not My Job guest Marlon James

February 19, 2022 • Marlon James won the Booker Prize, and then immediately turned around and wrote an epic fantasy trilogy. So, naturally, we invited him on to answer three questions about fantasy football.

'Wait Wait' for Feb. 19, 2022: With Not My Job guest Marlon James

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Wednesday February 16, 2022

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Review: 'Horizon Forbidden West' brings a personal saga to a primal post-apocalypse

February 16, 2022 • A personal journey underpins a new video game about a post-apocalyptic American West reclaimed by nature and stalked by bestial robots.

Looking good in the metaverse. Fashion brands bet on digital clothing

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Looking good in the metaverse. Fashion brands bet on digital clothing

February 16, 2022 • Fashion brands are betting people will spend on virtual outfits in the immersive digital world known as the metaverse.

Sunday February 13, 2022

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Sunday Puzzle: Take a deep breath...

February 13, 2022 • NPR's Kelsey Snell plays the puzzle with winner Jacob Kopas from New York, New York with puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: Take a deep breath...

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Saturday February 12, 2022

'Wait Wait' for Feb. 12, 2022: With Not My Job guest Patti Smith

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'Wait Wait' for Feb. 12, 2022: With Not My Job guest Patti Smith

February 12, 2022 • Patti Smith is a cultural icon; a musician, writer and poet who helped shape the counterculture of the '70s. She does it all, but can she answer our questions about burger makers, AKA Patty Smiths?

'Wait Wait' for Feb. 12, 2022: With Not My Job guest Patti Smith

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Friday February 11, 2022

Stuart Duncan: Why do we need safe virtual play spaces?

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TED Radio Hour

Stuart Duncan: Why do we need safe virtual play spaces?

February 11, 2022 • Bullies are everywhere, especially online. That's why Stuart Duncan created AutCraft: a Minecraft server where kids with autism can play freely.

Stuart Duncan: Why do we need safe virtual play spaces?

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Wednesday February 9, 2022

Humor, poetry and romance on Code Switch Live

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Humor, poetry and romance on Code Switch Live

February 9, 2022 • Live from your computer screens, it's Code Switch! Guest hosts Ayesha Rascoe and Denice Frohman joined us to talk poetry and humor with special guests Paul Tran and Hari Kondabolu. Then, Ayesha and Denice answered your questions about race and love.

Humor, poetry and romance on Code Switch Live

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Tuesday February 8, 2022

With 'Legends: Arceus,' Pokémon becomes a more immersive game

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With 'Legends: Arceus,' Pokémon becomes a more immersive game

February 8, 2022 • But the new release is not all that many imagined it would be. Instead of gorgeous landscapes and towering landmarks, there is a relatively empty world with not much to explore.