For National Public Radio's 50th anniversary, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me's investigative team dives deep into the real reason the company was founded. With special guests Linda Wertheimer, Bob Edwards, Ira Glass, Steve Inskeep, Robert Siegel, and more.

The Secret History of National Public Radio

Comedian TJ Jagodowski (Of TJ & Dave at the iO in Chicago) calls in to Wait Wait Don't Tell Me to share some of his favorite NPR Jokes.

NPR Jokes with TJ Jagodowski

Our guest Nick Lowe performs "Christmas at the Airport," from his new holiday album, Quality Street. You can listen to our full interview with Nick Lowe here: http://www.npr.org/2013/12/07/249242673/not-my-job-nick-lowe-gets-quizzed-on-peace-love-and-understanding

Christmas at the Airport (LIVE on Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!)

Our guest Nick Lowe performs an acoustic version of the classic "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding." You can listen to our full interview with Nick Lowe here: www.npr.org/2013/12/07/24924267…e-and-understanding

(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding (LIVE on Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!)

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me imagines a terrifying world where NPR is no longer listener-funded. Behold, the horror of NPRoduct Placement!

Carl Kasell's Bouncy Castle - NPRoduct Placement #1

Ira Collision and Glass - NPRoduct Placement #2

Terry Gross' Fresh Air Air Freshener - NPRoduct Placement #3

All Wings Considered with Robert "Flamin' Hot" Siegel -NPRoduct Placement #4

On December 14th, we resurrected an old game called "Guess the Newsmaker." Paula, Maz, and Faith try to guess what new career path Ricardo Baca is embarking on.

You can see the stems and seeds of Mr. Baca's labor here: http://www.denverpost.com/marijuana


Guess the Newsmaker with Ricardo Baca

Our own Brian Babylon shares his secret for staying warm when the temperature drops below zero.

Brian Babylon's Advice for Staying Warm During the Polar Vortex

Here's Carl's classic rendition of "What's New, Pussycat?"

Carl's "What's New, Pussycat?"

Sir Patrick Stewart joined us for our December 13th show, and was, to no one's surprise, utterly charming. Here he is pronouncing the word 'quinoa'.

Sir Patrick Stewart Says "Quinoa"

Taken 3 premiers this week, so we thought we'd share this rare and previously unheard clip of Carl auditioning for Liam Neeson's role. Carl was originally offered the part, but, gentleman that he is, bowed out to help Neeson revitalize his career.

Carl Auditions for Taken

Lisa Randall extended interview

We all fell a little bit in love with Fashion Santa last week, but no one more so than our illustrious intern CandAce Ventura, Mittel Detective. 

In this bonus clip, Candace talked with Canadian TV host, and fellow member of the Fashion Santa Fan Club, Liz Trinnear about the new St. Nick.

Fashion Santa Fan Club

On 11/16/2013, we talked with astronaut Chris Hadfield, who became international famous when his cover version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity", which he recorded in the ISS, went viral.

Here, we talk with Cmd. Hatfield about getting the rights to use the song, and placing a really, really, really long-distance call to Bowie's legal office.

Astronaut Chris Hadfield on Getting the Rights to "Space Oddity"

Want more Brexit? Here's a special bonus segment we recorded with our panelists Alonzo Bodden, Jessi Klein, and Luke Burbank.

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