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Randall Park, the person, gets quizzed on Randall Park, the mall
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Randall Park, the person, gets quizzed on Randall Park, the mall

For some, being a triple-threat actor/writer/comedian is enough, but not for Randall Park, who decided to add "director" to the list with his debut film Shortcomings. He joins guest host Karen Chee and panelists Zainab Johnson, Tom Bodett and Josh Gondelman.

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'Wait Wait' for July 29, 2023: With Not My Job guest Randall Park
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'Wait Wait' for July 29, 2023: With Not My Job guest Randall Park

For some, being a triple-threat actor/writer/comedian is enough, but not for Randall Park, who decided to add "director" to the list. But, can he answer our questions about Randall Park Mall?

'Wait Wait' for July 29, 2023: With Not My Job guest Randall Park

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Thursday

Is Barbie a feminist icon? It's complicated

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Is Barbie a feminist icon? It's complicated

The Barbie movie is being celebrated (and slammed) as a feminist film, with its themes of female empowerment and critiques of the patriarchy. Can the same be said for the doll at the center of it?

Is Barbie a feminist icon? It's complicated

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Sunday

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Sunday Puzzle: Can You Guess these Popular TV Shows?

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with puzzle master Will Shortz and winner, Brian Cahill of Los Angeles.

Sunday Puzzle: Can You Guess these Popular TV Shows?

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Saturday

Damian Lillard talks Famous Daves and a rap battle with Shaq
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Damian Lillard talks Famous Daves and a rap battle with Shaq

Damian Lillard joins us in Portland to talk about his storied career, from Dame Time, to rap battles, to owning a Toyota Dealership. He's assisted by panelists Luke Burbank, Paula Poundstone, and Helen Hong

Damian Lillard talks Famous Daves and a rap battle with Shaq

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'Wait Wait' for July 22, 2023: Live in Portland with Damian Lillard!
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'Wait Wait' for July 22, 2023: Live in Portland with Damian Lillard!

We're back in beautiful Portland with NBA superstar Damian Lillard. He's known for his buzzer-beaters, but can he answer our questions about Buzzard Eaters: the fine art of eating roadklll.

'Wait Wait' for July 22, 2023: Live in Portland with Damian Lillard!

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Sunday

Sunday Puzzle: Two Words, Scrambled Please

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Sunday Puzzle: Two Words, Scrambled Please

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer plays the puzzle with KCRW listener Mark Powell of Tujunga, California and puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: Two Words, Scrambled Please

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Saturday

Patti LuPone talks quitting Broadway and palming cell phones

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Patti LuPone talks quitting Broadway and palming cell phones

Patti LuPone joins panelists Emmy Blotnick, Adam Felber, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson to talk birds, Broadway, and the proper way to swipe a cell phone.

Patti LuPone talks quitting Broadway and palming cell phones

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'Wait Wait' for July 15, 2023: With Not My Job guest Patti LuPone

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'Wait Wait' for July 15, 2023: With Not My Job guest Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone is a legend of stage and screen, from Evita to Gypsy to American Horror Story. She's expert in all things LuPone, but can she become Patti Lupine by answering our questions about wolves?

'Wait Wait' for July 15, 2023: With Not My Job guest Patti LuPone

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Sunday

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25th Anniversary Spectacular, Part IV!
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25th Anniversary Spectacular, Part IV!

This week, we're diving back into the archives for Part IV of our 25th Year Spectacular! We've got interviews with George Takei, Martha Stewart, and Mariska Hargitay, plus some time with Barbie director Greta Gerwig!

25th Anniversary Spectacular, Part IV!

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'Wait Wait' for July 8, 2023: 25th Anniversary Spectacular, Part IV!
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'Wait Wait' for July 8, 2023: 25th Anniversary Spectacular, Part IV!

This week, we're diving back into the archives for Part IV of our 25th Year Spectacular! We've got interviews with George Takei, Martha Stewart, Mariska Hargitay, and more!

'Wait Wait' for July 8, 2023: 25th Anniversary Spectacular, Part IV!

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Sunday

Sunday Puzzle: Time to Flip-Flop!

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Sunday Puzzle: Time to Flip-Flop!

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with listener Kendra Armer, of San Carlos, California, along with Weekend Edition puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Sunday Puzzle: Time to Flip-Flop!

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Saturday

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Aleeza Ben Shalom on matchmaking and breaking up with A.I.

Aleeza Ben Shalom is the star of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking, and she joins panelists Adam Burke, Brian Babylon, and Roxanne Roberts to talk about how matchmaking is just like a live-action game of Where's Waldo

Aleeza Ben Shalom on matchmaking and breaking up with A.I.

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'Wait Wait' for July 1, 2023: With Not My Job guest Aleeza Ben Shalom

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'Wait Wait' for July 1, 2023: With Not My Job guest Aleeza Ben Shalom

Aleeza Ben Shalom is the star of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking, where she helps people find love. She's an expert at matrimony, but what does she know about divorce lawyers?

'Wait Wait' for July 1, 2023: With Not My Job guest Aleeza Ben Shalom

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