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The following is a list of episodes of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, NPR's news panel game, that aired during 2025.[1] All episodes, unless otherwise indicated, feature Peter Sagal as host and Bill Kurtis as announcer/scorekeeper, and originate from the Studebaker Theatre at Chicago's Fine Arts Building. Dates indicated are the episodes' original Saturday air dates, and the job titles and backgrounds of the guests reflect their status and positions at the time of their appearance. On some occasions, member stations alter the episodes for their donation drive breaks, which only impact the show's airing within their broadcast area.

January

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Date Guest Panelists Notes
January 4 "Best of 2024" episode featuring actress/singer Renée Elise Goldsberry, rapper Danny Brown, economic historian Claudia Goldin, former chef/host of Top Chef (Season 21) Kristen Kish, and former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach/CBS NFL studio analyst Bill Cowher, as well as previously unaired segments.
January 11[2] Actor Josh Gad Negin Farsad, Rachel Coster, Josh Gondelman
January 18 Comedian/actress Rose Matafeo Maz Jobrani, Alzo Slade, Helen Hong Guest announcer/scorekeeper Chioke I'Anson[3]
January 25[4] Singer-songwriter/Youtuber mxmtoon Paula Poundstone, Hari Kondabolu, Faith Salie

February

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Date Guest Panelists Notes
February 1[5] Taxidermist Amber Maykut Adam Felber, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Rekha Shankar Guest announcer/scorekeeper Chioke I'Anson[3]
February 8[6] Actress/comedian Vanessa Bayer Peter Grosz, Shantira Jackson, Rachel Feinstein Guest host Tom Papa[6]
Guest announcer/scorekeeper Chioke I'Anson
February 15[7] Mike Derks & Mike Bishop, members of heavy metal band Gwar Negin Farsad, Alzo Slade, Adam Burke Show recorded in Richmond, VA (Altria Theater)
Guest judge/scorekeeper Chioke I'Anson[3]
February 22 "Best of" episode featuring actors John Leguizamo & James Marsden, musician Mark Ronson, ultramarathoner Tara Dower, and actor/singer Billy Porter, as well as previously unaired segments. Guest host Tom Papa
Guest announcer/scorekeeper Chioke I'Anson

March

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Date Guest Panelists Notes
March 1 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
March 8 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
March 15 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
March 22 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA Show recorded in Orlando, FL (Walt Disney Theater)
March 29 "Best of" episode

April

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Date Guest Panelists Notes
April 5 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
April 12 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
April 19 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA Show recorded in Durham, NC (DPAC)
April 26 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA

May

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Date Guest Panelists Notes
May 3 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
May 10 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
May 17 "Best of" episode
May 24 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
May 31 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA Show recorded in Location TBD

June

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Date Guest Panelists Notes
June 7 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
June 14 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
June 21 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
June 28 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA Show recorded in Location TBD

References

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  1. ^ "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! archive". npr.org NPR:National Public Radio. npr.org. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  2. ^ Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! [@waitwaiytnpr] (January 11, 2025). "We're starting off 2025 strong with our first guest of the year @joshgad 🎉 The actor, snowman, and author of In Gad We Trust joins us with our in house Josh G, @joshgondelman , @neginfarsad and newbie panelist @rachelcoster 💖 Tune in now!!! Also, I will not apologize for the above image. It's just science, people". Retrieved January 19, 2025 – via Instagram.
  3. ^ a b c Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! [@waitwaitnpr] (January 15, 2025). "In honor of Chioke I'Anson stepping in as Bill for the next few weeks, here he is reading the iconic trench coat buttoned up to the TOP monologue. You're welcome". Retrieved January 19, 2025 – via Instagram.
  4. ^ Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! [@waitwaitnpr] (January 24, 2025). "Singer/songwriter/internet culture final boss @mxmtoon joins us this week to talk about her new album Liminal Space! Tune in to hear Maia, who, by the way, grew up listening to the show, with guest announcer Chioke I'Anson and panelists @paulapoundstone @harikondabolu and @faithsalie 🔮👾🦄". Retrieved January 25, 2025 – via Instagram.
  5. ^ Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! [@waitwaitnpr] (January 31, 2025). "Taxidermist to the stars Amber Maykut of @brooklyntaxidermy joins us this week with @adam_felber @joyellenicole and first time panelist @rekha_s 🦝🐿️🐇🐭". Retrieved February 1, 2025 – via Instagram.
  6. ^ a b Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! [@waitwaitnpr] (February 7, 2024). "We're so excited to have @vanessabayer on the show this week with guest host @tompapa guest Bill Chioke I'Anson, and panelists @petergrosz @tira_tira_tira and newbie @rachelfeinstein_ 🎉 and just in time for a Totino's Super Bowl weekend!". Retrieved February 7, 2025 – via Instagram.
  7. ^ Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! [@waitwaitnpr] (February 14, 2025). "GWAR's Mikes join wait wait this week live from the @altriatheaterva in Richmond, VA with panelists @neginfarsad @alzoslade and @atpburke 🏴‍☠️☠️🫡✨". Retrieved February 15, 2025 – via Instagram.
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