Digest

The podcast begins with a brief introduction to "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me," highlighting its focus on world news and its engaging format. The host, Peter Sagal, welcomes the audience and introduces the show's location in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The episode features a news quiz with a Minnesota theme, where listener Jody Davis participates in the "Who's Bill?" segment, identifying or explaining three quotations about the week's news. The podcast transitions to the "When Triple-8, Wait, Wait, Wait to Play" segment, where listener Pam answers a question about a lost hiker during a team-building exercise. The "Bluff the Listener" game begins, where listener Riannin must identify the true story of vindication from three fabricated stories presented by the panelists. The stories involve a psychic pig, a disgruntled museum donor, and a neuroscientist who hates to say "I told you so." The "Not My Job" segment features celebrity interior designer Nate Berkus, who discusses his love for design and his early experiences with interior decorating. He shares anecdotes about his childhood and his design philosophy. Nate Berkus participates in a tattoo trivia game, answering questions about tattoo-related news stories. He demonstrates his knowledge of tattoo culture and his ability to think creatively. The podcast returns to the "Listener Limerick Challenge" segment, where listeners are invited to call in and share their limericks. The episode concludes with a recap of the game's winners and a series of announcements for other NPR podcasts, including "State of the World," "Bullseye," and "Planet Money."

Outlines

00:00:00

Minnesota News and Games

This episode features a Minnesota-themed news quiz, a listener limerick challenge, and the "Bluff the Listener" game, where listeners must identify the true story from fabricated ones.

00:21:38

Not My Job: Nate Berkus

The "Not My Job" segment features celebrity interior designer Nate Berkus, who discusses his love for design, his early experiences with interior decorating, and his design philosophy.

00:27:52

Tattoo Trivia

Nate Berkus participates in a tattoo trivia game, answering questions about tattoo-related news stories, demonstrating his knowledge of tattoo culture and his ability to think creatively.

00:31:45

Listener Limerick Challenge and Outro

The podcast returns to the "Listener Limerick Challenge" segment, where listeners share their limericks. The episode concludes with a recap of the game's winners and announcements for other NPR podcasts.

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Q&A

• What is the main theme of the "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me" episode?

  The episode focuses on Minnesota-themed news and features a variety of games and segments that highlight the state's culture and current events.

• What is the "Who's Bill?" segment about?

  In this segment, a listener contestant must identify or explain three quotations about the week's news, with the goal of winning a prize.

• What is the "Bluff the Listener" game about?

  The panelists tell three stories, two of which are fabricated, and the listener must identify the true story. The stories are typically humorous and relate to current events.

• What is the "Not My Job" segment about?

  This segment features a guest who is asked questions about a topic that is not related to their profession. The goal is to entertain and provide insights into the guest's personality and interests.

• What is the "Listener Limerick Challenge" about?

  Listeners are invited to call in and share their limericks, with the best ones being recognized and awarded.

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