Skip to content
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is NPR's weekly quiz program. Each week on the radio you can test your knowledge against some of the best and brightest in the news and entertainment world while figuring out what's real news and what's made up.

Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me

Listen Live

Listen Live

While maintaining the civility and fairness that are the hallmarks of public radio, On the Media tackles sticky issues with a frankness and transparency that has built trust with listeners and earned it awards for its body of work.
Next

On the Media

While maintaining the civility and fairness that are the hallmarks of public radio, On the Media tackles sticky issues with a frankness and transparency that has built trust with listeners and earned it awards for its body of work.

WHYY
rewind
play
fast-forward
 
 
 
Radio Schedule
WHYY
  • DONATE
Primary Menu
  • News
  • Radio & Podcasts
    • Radio Schedule
    • Ways to Stream
    • WHYY Listen App
  • TV
    • WHYY TV Schedule
    • WHYY Watch App
    • Live TV
    • Watch on Demand
    • Stream PBS Kids
  • Arts
  • Events
  • Education
    • WHYY Youth Media
    • WHYY Media Labs
    • WHYY Early Education Programs
    • For Students
    • Pathways to Media Careers
    • Youth Media Awards
  • Support
    • Membership
    • WHYY Passport
    • WHYY Member Portal
    • Sponsorship
    • Vehicle Donation Program
    • Volunteer
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • DONATE

Archives: Articles

the ferris wheel and flying chair ride
Community
6abc

Ocean City developer hopes to turn shuttered Wonderland Pier into 252-room hotel

Plans are in motion to save the iconic Ferris wheel and carousel and turn the land into a 252-room hotel along the oceanfront.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, left, and Saquon Barkley
Community

Eagles and Commanders meet in biggest game in NFC East rivalry series in nearly 30 years

The Eagles are 7-2 heading into Thursday night’s game against the Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field.

1 year ago

Matt Gaetz appears before the House Rules Committee
Politics & Policy

Matt Gaetz once faced a sex trafficking investigation by the Justice Department he could now lead

Trump’s attorney general is expected to oversee radical changes to the Justice Department, which has been the target of the president-elect's ire.

1 year ago

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump smiles at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Politics & Policy

Republicans win 218 U.S. House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

With the thin majority, a highly functioning House is far from guaranteed.

1 year ago

a dog poses
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

The National Dog Show in Philly, an antiques show in Delaware and Paul Anka in South Jersey in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 14–18: The Philadelphia Art Museum’s annual craft show, the Manayunk Tree Lighting and a wine festival are among weekend highlights.

1 year ago

Listen 4:38
overhead view of Low water levels at the Wanaque Reservoir
Science

What to know about climate change and drought in the Philly region

While climate change did not cause the current drought, scientists say it could be making it worse.

1 year ago

Listen 1:09
a rendering shows an entrance to the expansion, with the Linc in the back
Community

Xfinity Live! getting $15 million in upgrades to expand plaza, outdoor backyard area

Cordish Companies and Comcast Spectacor unveiled concepts showcasing additions to its plaza and outdoor area.

1 year ago

Listen 0:50
Matt Meyer speaking into a microphone
Politics & Policy

‘Crazy insider game’: Gov.-elect Meyer wants Delaware Democrats to hold primaries — not anoint nominees — for vacant Senate seats

The offices are opening up in January because Sen. Sarah McBride is going to Congress, and Sen. Kyle Evans Gay will become lieutenant governor.

1 year ago

Listen 1:56
Drexel University
Arts & Entertainment

Arts and culture leaders to gather at first-ever Cultural Dynamics Summit at Drexel University

The day-long event, hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, will explore the intersections of culture and politics in the city.

1 year ago

Quetcy Lozado speaking during a council hearing
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA, community benefits agreement threaten future of the Sixers’ arena proposal

Both sticking points boil down to funding. And it’s unclear if the Sixers are willing to spend more to make the Center City arena a reality.

1 year ago

headquarters of American Water
Weather

NJ American Water customers under a mandatory water conservation order

The notice comes after the state declared a drought warning Wednesday as the region faces record-low rainfall, leading to the driest conditions in the past 120 years.

1 year ago

Listen 1:09
Elon Musk jumps in the air next to Donald Trump onstage
Courts & Law

Philly DA Larry Krasner failed to show that Musk’s $1M-a-day sweepstakes was an illegal lottery, judge says

Krasner argued that the over 1 million people who registered were “scammed for their information.” Musk’s lawyers, defending the effort, called it “core political speech."

1 year ago

Bob Menendez
Courts & Law

Prosecutors say some erroneous evidence was given jurors at ex-Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial

Federal prosecutors insisted it should have no effect on the Democrat’s conviction.

1 year ago

Sen. Bob Casey and David McCormick
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Senate contest headed toward a recount, and possibly litigation

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said vote totals fall within the one-half of 1% margin.

1 year ago

fire from the MOVE bombing
Community

Penn Museum discovers another set of human remains from the MOVE bombing

An ongoing inventory uncovered more unaccounted remains believed to be those of 12-year-old Delisha Africa.

1 year ago

Listen 1:10
Page 293 of 8,894« First«...291292293294295...»Last »
Arts & Entertainment Community Courts & Law Education Health Lifestyle Money Politics & Policy Science Urban Planning Weather
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Latest News

  • ‘The Jewels of the Forest’: Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania’s ‘migratory bird’

    4 hours ago

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art and PAFA assemble one of the largest American art exhibitions

    5 hours ago

  • Pa. primary election 2026: What you need to know before you vote

    5 hours ago

  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal

Donate
Learn about WHYY Member benefits
Ways to Donate
WHYY

WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. It’s how we live.

Contact Us

Philadelphia

215.351.1200
talkback@whyy.org

Delaware

302.516.7506
talkback@whyy.org

Our Programs

  • Albie’s Elevator
  • Art Outside
  • Ask Governor Meyer
  • Billy Penn at WHYY
  • Check, Please! Philly
  • The Connection
  • The Declaration’s Journey
  • Delishtory
  • Flicks
  • Fresh Air
  • Good Souls
  • Hittin’ Season
  • Jukebox Journey
  • Movers & Makers
  • On Stage at Curtis
  • Peak Travel
  • Philadelphia Revealed
  • PlanPhilly
  • The Pulse
  • Sports In America
  • Studio 2
  • Things To Do
  • Voices in the Family
  • WHYY News Climate Desk
  • You Oughta Know
  • Your Democracy

Inside WHYY

  • About
    • Social Responsibility at WHYY
    • Board and Executives
    • Community Advisory Board
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Employment
    • Internships
    • Press Room
    • Meet Our Newsroom
    • WHYY News Style Guide
    • WHYY Productions
    • WHYY Spaces
    • Submissions
    • History
    • Directions
    • Coverage Area
    • Financial Statements
    • WHYY Community Report
    • Supporters
    • Privacy
  • Mobile Apps
  • Meet Our Newsroom
  • Employment
  • Lifelong Learning Award
  • Bridging Blocks
  • Contact Us
  • Sponsorship
  • Directions
  • FCC Public Files
  • FCC Applications

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Sign up for a Newsletter

© 2026 WHYY

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use for WHYY.org