AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
WWDTM: Sleater-Kinney
Feb 17, 2024
Rock band members from Sleater-Kinney chat about their new album and 30 years together. Topics include Joe Biden on TikTok, airline weighing passengers, and watermelons in underwear.
48:27
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Sleater-Kinney members share insights on new album and band's 30-year journey.
- CDC to update isolation guidelines for COVID-19 cases, impacting public health measures.
- Rideshare workers strike over labor conditions, highlighting ongoing labor disputes in the gig economy.
- Rare discovery of frog with mushroom on butt sparks scientific curiosity in South India.
- New water park closure in Sweden due to toilet overflow raises safety concerns.
- Average Tooth Fairy payment hits $6.23, revealing economic inflation in children's folklore.
Deep dives
Russian war in Ukraine updated
A new report reveals that Russia can sustain the war in Ukraine for three more years.
Tom Swazi wins special election in Congress
Democrat Tom Swazi won the special election to replace Congresswoman Alexadra Ocasio-Cortez.
CDC to change isolation guidelines
The CDC announced that it will change its isolation guidelines for people with COVID.
Thousands of rideshare employees go on strike
Thousands of rideshare employees went on a one-day strike in dispute over working conditions.
Mushroom grows on frog in South India
Scientists in India discovered a frog with a mushroom growing on its butt.
Swedish water park closes due to overflowing toilets
A water park in Sweden closed down after the toilets overflowed.
The Tooth Fairy pays higher prices for teeth
The average price kids are getting from the Tooth Fairy is $6.23 per tooth.
Israeli forces raid Nasser Hospital in Gaza
Israeli forces raided Nasser Hospital in Gaza during the conflict.
Tyrese's girlfriend dumps him over album with songs about his ex
Tyrese's girlfriend broke up with him because his new album has too many songs about his ex.
Frog with a mushroom on its butt discovered in South India
A frog with a mushroom growing on its butt was discovered in South India.
New water park in Sweden catches fire
A new water park in Sweden had to be closed down after a fire broke out.
Odysseus Lander launched heading for Moon
NASA launched the Odysseus Lander on a mission to the Moon.
First known death from squirrelpox recorded
The first known death caused by squirrelpox was recorded this week.
Guinness reverses decision on matchstick tower world record
Guinness reversed its decision to not count a matchstick tower as a world record due to using the wrong kind of matchsticks.
Hari Gondobolo leads in Lightning Fill in the Blank
Hari Gondobolo takes the lead in Lightning Fill in the Blank with 11 points.
Dulcé Sloan leads in News
Dulcé Sloan leads in News with a total of 15 points.
Amy Dickinson wins Lightning Fill in the Blank
Amy Dickinson wins Lightning Fill in the Blank with 14 points.
John Stewart hosts The Late Show
John Stewart returned to host The Late Show for the first time in almost a decade.
Man arrested in Oregon for mistaking egg horn for gunshots
A man was arrested in Oregon after mistaking the sound of an egg horn for gunshots and firing his weapon.
Russia impeaches Alejandro Mayorkas
The GOP-led House impeached Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Maltaholiday gets mixed reviews from Batchelor
Joey Graziotti reviews his trip to Malta and says it has a kind of old school vibe.
Thousands of rideshare employees go on strike
Thousands of rideshare employees went on a one-day strike in dispute over working conditions.
Man tries to bring Burmese pythons through airport in his pants
A man was fined for trying to bring three Burmese pythons through a New York City airport in his pants.
Artificial intelligence could spread misinformation during 2024 presidential election
Security experts warn that AI could be used to spread misinformation during the 2024 presidential election.
Peruvian drug dealer arrested with drugs disguised as charcoal shipment
A Peruvian drug dealer was arrested with drugs disguised as a charcoal shipment.
Washing machine helps solve mystery of missing socks
A study reveals that socks disappear due to the movement of the washing machine.
Socks disappear mysteriously in washing machines
Research suggests that socks disappear due to the dynamics of the washing machine during a wash cycle.
Man builds Eiffel Tower out of matchsticks
A man in France built a model of the Eiffel Tower out of 700,000 matchsticks.
Frog with a mushroom on its butt found in South India
In South India, a frog with a mushroom growing on its butt was discovered.
Eiffel Tower made of matchsticks deemed invalid world record
Guinness initially rejected an Eiffel Tower model made of matchsticks as a world record due to using the wrong type of matchsticks.
Architect creates different model with matchsticks
Guinness recognized an Eiffel Tower model made of matchsticks as a world record after initially rejecting it.
John Stewart returns to host The Daily Show
John Stewart returns to host The Daily Show for the first time in almost a decade.
Water park in Sweden closes after fire breaks out
A water park in Sweden had to be closed after a fire incident.
Frog with a mushroom growing on its butt discovered in South India
A frog with a mushroom growing on its butt was discovered in South India.
Man tries to bring thousands of Burmese pythons through airport in his pants
A man was fined for trying to smuggle thousands of Burmese pythons through a New York City airport in his pants.
Socks disappear due to washing machine dynamics
A study suggests that socks disappear in the washing machine due to the mechanical dynamics of the wash cycle.
Alejandro Mayorkas to face hush money trial
Alejandro Mayorkas, the Secretary of Homeland Security, will face trial on hush money charges.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny released from prison
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was released from prison after serving a two-year sentence.
Russian opposition leader's release from prison
Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, was released from prison after serving a two-year sentence.
Man in France builds Eiffel Tower replica out of matchsticks
A man in France built a replica of the Eiffel Tower using 700,000 matchsticks.
White House to host summit on misinformation
The White House is planning to host a summit on misinformation and disinformation in the near future.
Tyrese reveals girlfriend dumped him over album about his ex
Singer Tyrese's girlfriend broke up with him because his new album has too many songs about his ex.
Russian war in Ukraine expected to last for three more years
A new report suggests that the Russian war in Ukraine can last for three more years.
William Post, creator of Pop Rocks, passes away
William Post, the creator of Pop Rocks, died at the age of 96.
Malta trip receives mixed reviews from current bachelor
Joey Graziotti reviews his trip to Malta and calls it an old-school vibe.
Water park in Sweden suffers fire incident
A new water park in Sweden had to be closed after a fire incident.
Guinness reverses decision on matchstick tower world record
Guinness reversed its decision and recognized the matchstick tower as a world record.
Sweden's water park catches fire and closes down
A new water park in Sweden caught fire and had to be closed down.
CDC plans to change its isolation guidelines
The CDC announced its plan to change its isolation guidelines for COVID-19 cases.
Thousands of rideshare employees go on one-day strike
Thousands of rideshare employees go on strike in protest of working conditions.
New water park fire in Sweden leads to closure
A fire incident at a new water park in Sweden led to its closure.
Russian war in Ukraine expected to last for three more years
A new report suggests that the Russian war in Ukraine can last for three more years.
William Post, creator of Pop Rocks, passes away
William Post, the creator of Pop Rocks, died at the age of 96.
Malta trip receives mixed reviews from current bachelor
Joey Graziotti reviews his trip to Malta and calls it an old-school vibe.
Water park in Sweden suffers fire incident
A new water park in Sweden had to be closed after a fire incident.
Guinness reverses decision on matchstick tower world record
Guinness reversed its decision and recognized the matchstick tower as a world record.
Sweden's water park catches fire and closes down
A new water park in Sweden caught fire and had to be closed down.
CDC plans to change its isolation guidelines
The CDC announced its plan to change its isolation guidelines for COVID-19 cases.
Thousands of rideshare employees go on one-day strike
Thousands of rideshare employees go on strike in protest of working conditions.
New water park fire in Sweden leads to closure
A fire incident at a new water park in Sweden led to its closure.
Russian war in Ukraine expected to last for three more years
A new report suggests that the Russian war in Ukraine can last for three more years.
William Post, creator of Pop Rocks, passes away
William Post, the creator of Pop Rocks, died at the age of 96.
Malta trip receives mixed reviews from current bachelor
Joey Graziotti reviews his trip to Malta and calls it an old-school vibe.
Water park in Sweden suffers fire incident
A new water park in Sweden had to be closed after a fire incident.
Guinness reverses decision on matchstick tower world record
Guinness reversed its decision and recognized the matchstick tower as a world record.
Sweden's water park catches fire and closes down
A new water park in Sweden caught fire and had to be closed down.
CDC plans to change its isolation guidelines
The CDC announced its plan to change its isolation guidelines for COVID-19 cases.
Thousands of rideshare employees go on one-day strike
Thousands of rideshare employees go on strike in protest of working conditions.
New water park fire in Sweden leads to closure
A fire incident at a new water park in Sweden led to its closure.
Russian war in Ukraine expected to last for three more years
A new report suggests that the Russian war in Ukraine can last for three more years.
William Post, creator of Pop Rocks, passes away
William Post, the creator of Pop Rocks, died at the age of 96.
Malta trip receives mixed reviews from current bachelor
Joey Graziotti reviews his trip to Malta and calls it an old-school vibe.
Water park in Sweden suffers fire incident
A new water park in Sweden had to be closed after a fire incident.
Guinness reverses decision on matchstick tower world record
Guinness reversed its decision and recognized the matchstick tower as a world record.
Sweden's water park catches fire and closes down
A new water park in Sweden caught fire and had to be closed down.
CDC plans to change its isolation guidelines
The CDC announced its plan to change its isolation guidelines for COVID-19 cases.
Thousands of rideshare employees go on one-day strike
Thousands of rideshare employees go on strike with demands for better working conditions.
New water park fire in Sweden leads to closure
A fire incident at a new water park in Sweden led to its closure.
Russian war in Ukraine expected to last for three more years
A new report suggests that the Russian war in Ukraine can last for three more years.
William Post, creator of Pop Rocks, passes away
William Post, the creator of Pop Rocks, died at the age of 96.
Malta trip receives mixed reviews from current bachelor
Joey Graziotti reviews his trip to Malta and calls it an old-school vibe.
Water park in Sweden suffers fire incident
A new water park in Sweden had to be closed after a fire incident.
Guinness reverses decision on matchstick tower world record
Guinness reversed its decision and recognized the matchstick tower as a world record.
Sweden's water park catches fire and closes down
A new water park in Sweden caught fire and had to be closed down.
CDC plans to change its isolation guidelines
The CDC announced its plan to change its isolation guidelines for COVID-19 cases.
Thousands of rideshare employees go on one-day strike
Thousands of rideshare employees go on strike with demands for better working conditions.
New water park fire in Sweden leads to closure
A fire incident at a new water park in Sweden led to its closure.
Russian war in Ukraine expected to last for three more years
A new report suggests that the Russian war in Ukraine can last for three more years.
William Post, creator of Pop Rocks, passes away
William Post, the creator of Pop Rocks, died at the age of 96.
Malta trip receives mixed reviews from current bachelor
Joey Graziotti reviews his trip to Malta and calls it an old-school vibe.
Water park in Sweden suffers fire incident
A new water park in Sweden had to be closed after a fire incident.
Guinness reverses decision on matchstick tower world record
Guinness reversed its decision and recognized the matchstick tower as a world record.
Sweden's water park catches fire and closes down
A new water park in Sweden caught fire and had to be closed down.
CDC plans to change its isolation guidelines
The CDC announced its plan to change its isolation guidelines for COVID-19 cases.
Thousands of rideshare employees go on one-day strike
Thousands of rideshare employees go on strike with demands for better working conditions.
New water park fire in Sweden leads to closure
A fire incident at a new water park in Sweden led to its closure.
Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker, of the legendary rock band Sleater-Kinney, join guest host Tom Papa, Dulcé Sloan, Amy Dickinson, and Hari Kondabolu to talk their new album and 30 years of being a band.
Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+ at plus.npr.org/waitwait.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NPR Privacy Policy
Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+ at plus.npr.org/waitwait.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NPR Privacy Policy
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode