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‘Wait Wait’ for February 15, 2025: Live in Richmond with GWAR

This week, Wait Wait is live in Richmond, Virginia with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Chioke I’Anson, This week’s show was recorded in Chicago with guest host Tom Papa, guest judge and scorekeeper Chioke I’Anson, Not My Job guest Vanessa Bayer and panelists Shantira Jackson, Rachel Feinstein, and Peter Grosz Click the audio link above to hear the whole show.Who’s Chioke This TimeThe Great Syrup and Avocado War; Anti-Trailer Crackdown; Lucy Gets LoosePanel QuestionsA Delicious ProposalBluff The ListenerOur panelists tell three stories about things turning green, only one of which is true.Not My Job: Vanessa Bayer celebrates SNL’s 50th by answering questions about other golden anniversariesActor and comedian Vanessa Bayer was added to the cast of SNL in 2010 and stayed there for 7 years. Now, she’s part of the comedy institution’s 50th anniversary celebration. She may be a part of SNL history, but can she answer our questions about other things turning 50?Panel QuestionsHigh January; New York Times Finds Unexpected Paradise on EarthLimericksChioke I’Anson reads three news-related limericks: Chunky Monkey Cheeks; Starbucks Spelling Test; Rope A Dope HeroLightning Fill In The BlankAll the news we couldn’t fit anywhere elsePredictionsOur panelists predict, now that we know Lucy couldn’t run well, what will we learn she was good at?special guests GWAR and panelists Adam Burke, Alzo Slade, and Negin Farsad

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is a major misfire

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there’s a new Captain America, played by Anthony Mackie. And with Captain America: Brave New World, he’s finally got his own movie. Cap finds himself battling a literally monstrous president played by Harrison Ford whose rages threaten to destabilize the whole world. In the run-up to the Oscars, Pop Culture Happy Hour is watching all 10 best picture nominees – and you’re invited to join us! Sign up for the NPR Movie Club newsletter series and tell us what you thought of the movies you watched this week.

Ousted Kennedy Center president says artists must feel “welcome and safe”

President Donald Trump is now chairman of The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Trump replaced 18 members of the board with allies who then elected him into the position. There is no precedent for this move – most presidents have been hands-off with the cultural center since it opened in 1971 – including President Trump himself during his first term. Already, artists affiliated with the center have departed and performers are canceling shows. For a decade, Deborah Rutter served as President of the Kennedy Center. This week, she was ousted from that position. In her first interview since then, she speaks with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly about the abrupt end to her tenure.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at [email protected].

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