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The episode begins with a message from the Center for U.S. Voters Abroad Foundation, promoting their online form for requesting ballots. The show then transitions to the introduction of "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me," the NPR news quiz. Peter Segal, the host, welcomes the audience to the Kansas City Music Hall and introduces the panelists: Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Paula Poundstone. The episode features several listener contests, including "Who's Bill This Time," where listeners must identify news-related quotes read by Bill Curtis, and "The Secret of My Success," where listeners must choose the real story from three stories about surprising secrets to success in the sports world. Dionne Warwick, a legendary singer, joins the show and discusses her long career, her enjoyment of performing, and her material design company. She shares a memorable encounter with Sydney Poitier and plays a game where she must answer three questions about things friends do. The panelists answer questions about the week's news in the "Not My Job" segment, covering topics like the trend of friends buying homes together, the World Emoji Awards, and a new COVID variant. They also participate in a rapid-fire fill-in-the-blank game about current events, with Paula Poundstone emerging as the winner. The episode concludes with the panelists predicting what will be discovered when humans land on the mini moon, a small asteroid that will enter Earth's orbit for two months. Their predictions include alien flags, a wake-up call for Peter Segal, and Alice Cramden.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction and Listener Contest

The episode begins with a message from the Center for U.S. Voters Abroad Foundation, promoting their online form for requesting ballots. The show then transitions to the introduction of "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me," the NPR news quiz. Peter Segal, the host, welcomes the audience to the Kansas City Music Hall and introduces the panelists: Josh Gondelman, Shantira Jackson, and Paula Poundstone. The episode features several listener contests, including "Who's Bill This Time," where listeners must identify news-related quotes read by Bill Curtis, and "The Secret of My Success," where listeners must choose the real story from three stories about surprising secrets to success in the sports world.

00:01:11

Interview with Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick, a legendary singer, joins the show and discusses her long career, her enjoyment of performing, and her material design company. She shares a memorable encounter with Sydney Poitier and plays a game where she must answer three questions about things friends do.

00:31:03

Panel Games and Predictions

The panelists answer questions about the week's news in the "Not My Job" segment, covering topics like the trend of friends buying homes together, the World Emoji Awards, and a new COVID variant. They also participate in a rapid-fire fill-in-the-blank game about current events, with Paula Poundstone emerging as the winner. The episode concludes with the panelists predicting what will be discovered when humans land on the mini moon, a small asteroid that will enter Earth's orbit for two months. Their predictions include alien flags, a wake-up call for Peter Segal, and Alice Cramden.

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Q&A

• What is the new treatment for migraines that people can do at home?

  Research shows that nasal vibration, using a vibrator to vibrate the sinuses, can considerably reduce pain from migraines.

• What is the secret to the Boston Celtics' success in the NBA Finals?

  According to the Celtics' head coach, Joe Missoula, the secret is bees. He believes that bees represent chaos and harmony, and that they can teach players valuable lessons.

• What is the surprising secret to success in the sports world that was revealed on the show?

  The Buffalo Bills' tight end, Dawson Knox, credits the team's intense Catan rivalry in the locker room for their success.

• What is the most anticipated emoji for next year, according to the World Emoji Awards?

  The exhausted emoji, which depicts a face with dark circles under its eyes, is expected to be a popular choice for expressing tiredness and sleep deprivation.

• What is the new trend in American restaurants that is causing a stir?

  Restaurants are starting to offer smaller portion sizes, which is a departure from the traditional American cuisine known for its large portions.

• What is the cultural stigma that many men feel about celebrating their birthdays?

  Many men feel that making a big deal of their birthdays after their early 20s is considered \"cringe\" in straight male culture.

• What is the mental health miracle that researchers in Sweden have discovered?

  Playing Tetris for just 20 minutes after focusing on a traumatic memory can reduce intrusive thoughts by 86%.

• What is the adorable but deadly menace that is attacking humans seemingly without provocation?

  Otters, despite their cute appearance, have sharp teeth and claws and can be dangerous.

• What is the new variant of COVID that the CDC is warning about?

  The CDC has warned that a new COVID variant is on the rise, but the specific variant was not mentioned in the transcript.

• What is the reason for the increasing number of book bans in schools?

  The transcript does not provide a specific reason for the increasing number of book bans, but it does mention that they are gaining momentum in various states.

Show Notes