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Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!

Obituaries

Carl Kasell, former NPR newscaster and ‘Wait Wait’ judge, dies at 84

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | April 17, 2018

“He remains in my mind an exemplar of what it means to be both a broadcaster, and a person,” said Wait Wait host Peter Sagal.

Quick Takes

Tom Hanks to guest host ‘Wait Wait’

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | December 14, 2016

Regular host Peter Sagal will be on vacation.

"The Pub" Podcast

‘The Pub’ #84: A live show about how to do live shows

By Adam Ragusea, Former Host, "The Pub" | November 14, 2016

“There should be an element of suspense. There should be a thing that’s kind of hanging that we’re hoping either succeeds or fails.”

Programs/Content

‘We blew it’: ‘Wait, Wait’ apologizes for Ann Arbor show

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | October 6, 2015

The program drew criticism from an Ypsilanti, Mich., station after a recent live taping.

Quick Takes

Wednesday roundup: WQED looks for alums; St. Louis newsroom ‘reborn’ with Ferguson coverage

By Dru Sefton, Senior Editor | September 24, 2014

Plus: Paula Poundstone says NPR listeners are “polite and fun. There’s not a lot of head-bangers.”

Quick Takes

Tuesday roundup: Reveal comes to public TV; new classical blogger takes the reins

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | September 16, 2014

Plus: A new classical station in North Carolina, and Mo Rocca’s Village digs.

Programs/Content

President Obama calls in tribute for Kasell’s ‘Wait Wait’ sign off

By Andrew Lapin, Freelance Contributor | May 16, 2014

Carl Kasell capped more than three decades at NPR with a taping of his final Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! episode and an auditorium full of admirers.

Quick Takes

Tuesday roundup: Headlee joins GPB, revamped History Detectives premieres July 1

By Andrew Lapin, Freelance Contributor | May 13, 2014

Plus: A Frontline filmmaker wins a WGBH fellowship, and Wait Wait makes a cameo on The Simpsons.

Quick Takes

Monday roundup: Tiny Desk Concerts heading to Roku, Carl Kasell’s greatest hits

By Andrew Lapin, Freelance Contributor | May 12, 2014

Plus: PBS’s retired longtime chief engineer receives a prestigious industry award.

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