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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

WWDTM: James Patterson

Oct 21, 2023
Bestselling author James Patterson joins panelists Alzo Slade, Faith Salie, and Matt Rogers to talk about feuds, fights, outlines, and airports. Topics include emergency alerts with unexpected consequences, analyzing meeting bots, and predicting Netflix's next live show.
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  • James Patterson, the best selling author in the world, discusses feuds, fights, outlines, and airports.
  • Eating red meat is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes according to recent research.

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Summary of Podcast Episode

In this podcast episode, the host interviews best-selling author James Patterson. Mitt Romney's biography reveals that Oprah Winfrey suggested they run together as an independent presidential ticket. The High Court in India declined to legalize same-sex marriage. A man in Poland robbed a department store by pretending to be a mannequin. Electric car company Tesla reported a decrease in profits. Eating red meat is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. A fugitive in Florida attempted to avoid being found by putting a sign in his front yard saying he doesn't live there. Adele revealed she gave up drinking and found life boring. Actor Suzanne Somers passed away at 77. A teacher accidentally showed a fourth-grade class a violent slasher movie instead of Winnie the Pooh. This week's predictions include Matt Rogers hosting a live cam show, Faith Saley predicting a live competition show called "So You Think You Can Speak," and Alzo Slade proposing a live cam to test the sound of trees falling when no one is around.

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