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WWDTM: Lena Waithe
Feb 10, 2024
Emmy winner Lena Waithe joins the panelists to discuss Blockbuster, Jennifer Aniston, and Guy Fieri. They also talk about Taylor Swift bets, Apple's VR headset, rule renovations, and the unveiling of Olympic medals. Lena's achievements as a writer, producer, actor, and founder of Hillman Grad are highlighted. The panelists make humorous predictions about unlikely super couples.
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- Lena Waithe, an Emmy winner, joined the panelists to discuss Blockbuster, Jennifer Aniston, and Guy Fieri.
- Supreme Court arguments on blank's eligibility for presidential balance.
- Federal investigators revealed a missing door plug on a Boeing plane.
- Special counsel's recommendation for not charging President Biden over his handling of blanks.
- Heavy rains in a state caused over 120 month slides.
- A vegan restaurant in the UK added something new to their plant-based menu: blank.
Deep dives
Supreme Court hears arguments on presidential ballot eligibility
On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard arguments to determine if blank is eligible to appear on presidential balance.
Investigators find missing bolts in Boeing plane door plug
Tuesday, federal investigators revealed that the door plug that blew off a Boeing plane was missing several blanks.
No charges recommended for President Biden
Thursday, a special counsel recommended not charging President Biden over his handling of blanks.
Wildfires rage across Chile
As heavy rains battered the state, over 120 month slides were reported across blank.
Vegan restaurant adds meat to menu
This week, a vegan restaurant in the UK decided to add something new to their plant-based menu: blank.
Hackers take control of toothbrushes
On Wednesday, Prince William made his first public appearance since blank's cancer diagnosis.
Senate Republicans block bipartisan bill
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan blank bill.
Emergency crews battle wildfires in Ukraine
Tuesday, emergency crews in Ukraine continued to battle over a hundred blank blazing across that country.
Italy's new speed limit announced
This week, the Italian city of Bologna announced a new city-wide speed limit of blank.
'Best Casting' category added to Oscar awards
On Thursday, the Motion Picture Academy announced they were adding a Best Casting category to the blanks.
Country star passes away at 62
Known for his hits 'Red Solo Cup' and 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,' Country Star Blank passed away at the age of 62.
Man finds Cold War missile in neighbor's garage
This week, a man in Washington State was shocked when he found blank while cleaning out a neighbor's garage.
Speeding butcher shop refuses weight
This week, a butcher in Australia came under fire after claiming that his meat was so delicious because it blanked.
Prince William makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
On Wednesday, Prince William made his first public appearance since blank's cancer diagnosis.
Ukrainian President ousts military's top general
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Blank ousted his military's top general.
Global temperature surpasses 1.5 degrees Celsius
According to a new report, blank's surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius this year.
Supreme Court hears arguments on presidential ballot eligibility
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan blank bill.
Emergency crews battle wildfires in Chile
Over 120 month slides were reported across blank as heavy rains battered the state.
Vegan restaurant adds meat to menu
This week, a vegan restaurant in the UK decided to add something new to their plant-based menu: blank.
Hackers take control of toothbrushes
On Wednesday, Prince William made his first public appearance since blank's cancer diagnosis.
Senate Republicans block bipartisan bill
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan blank bill.
Emergency crews battle wildfires in Ukraine
Tuesday, emergency crews in Ukraine continued to battle over a hundred blank blazing across that country.
Italy's new speed limit announced
This week, the Italian city of Bologna announced a new city-wide speed limit of blank.
'Best Casting' category added to Oscar awards
On Thursday, the Motion Picture Academy announced they were adding a Best Casting category to the blanks.
Country star passes away at 62
Known for his hits 'Red Solo Cup' and 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,' Country Star Blank passed away at the age of 62.
Man finds Cold War missile in neighbor's garage
This week, a man in Washington State was shocked when he found blank while cleaning out a neighbor's garage.
Speeding butcher shop refuses weight
This week, a butcher in Australia came under fire after claiming that his meat was so delicious because it blanked.
Prince William makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
On Wednesday, Prince William made his first public appearance since blank's cancer diagnosis.
Ukrainian President ousts military's top general
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Blank ousted his military's top general.
Global temperature surpasses 1.5 degrees Celsius
According to a new report, blank's surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius this year.
Supreme Court hears arguments on presidential ballot eligibility
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan blank bill.
Emergency crews battle wildfires in Chile
Over 120 month slides were reported across blank as heavy rains battered the state.
Vegan restaurant adds meat to menu
This week, a vegan restaurant in the UK decided to add something new to their plant-based menu: blank.
Hackers take control of toothbrushes
On Wednesday, Prince William made his first public appearance since blank's cancer diagnosis.
Senate Republicans block bipartisan bill
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan blank bill.
Emergency crews battle wildfires in Ukraine
Tuesday, emergency crews in Ukraine continued to battle over a hundred blank blazing across that country.
Italy's new speed limit announced
This week, the Italian city of Bologna announced a new city-wide speed limit of blank.
'Best Casting' category added to Oscar awards
On Thursday, the Motion Picture Academy announced they were adding a Best Casting category to the blanks.
Country star passes away at 62
Known for his hits 'Red Solo Cup' and 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,' Country Star Blank passed away at the age of 62.
Man finds Cold War missile in neighbor's garage
This week, a man in Washington State was shocked when he found blank while cleaning out a neighbor's garage.
Speeding butcher shop refuses weight
This week, a butcher in Australia came under fire after claiming that his meat was so delicious because it blanked.
Prince William makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
On Wednesday, Prince William made his first public appearance since blank's cancer diagnosis.
Ukrainian President ousts military's top general
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Blank ousted his military's top general.
Global temperature surpasses 1.5 degrees Celsius
According to a new report, blank's surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius this year.
Supreme Court hears arguments on presidential ballot eligibility
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan blank bill.
Emergency crews battle wildfires in Chile
Over 120 month slides were reported across blank as heavy rains battered the state.
Vegan restaurant adds meat to menu
This week, a vegan restaurant in the UK decided to add something new to their plant-based menu: blank.
Hackers take control of toothbrushes
On Wednesday, Prince William made his first public appearance since blank's cancer diagnosis.
Senate Republicans block bipartisan bill
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan blank bill.
Emergency crews battle wildfires in Ukraine
Tuesday, emergency crews in Ukraine continued to battle over a hundred blank blazing across that country.
Italy's new speed limit announced
This week, the Italian city of Bologna announced a new city-wide speed limit of blank.
'Best Casting' category added to Oscar awards
On Thursday, the Motion Picture Academy announced they were adding a Best Casting category to the blanks.
Country star passes away at 62
Known for his hits 'Red Solo Cup' and 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,' Country Star Blank passed away at the age of 62.
Man finds Cold War missile in neighbor's garage
This week, a man in Washington State was shocked when he found blank while cleaning out a neighbor's garage.
Speeding butcher shop refuses weight
This week, a butcher in Australia came under fire after claiming that his meat was so delicious because it blanked.
Prince William makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
On Wednesday, Prince William made his first public appearance since blank's cancer diagnosis.
Ukrainian President ousts military's top general
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Blank ousted his military's top general.
Global temperature surpasses 1.5 degrees Celsius
According to a new report, blank's surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius this year.
Senate Republicans block bipartisan bill
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan blank bill.
Emergency crews battle wildfires in Chile
Over 120 month slides were reported across blank as heavy rains battered the state.
Vegan restaurant adds meat to menu
This week, a vegan restaurant in the UK decided to add something new to their plant-based menu: blank.
Hackers take control of toothbrushes
On Wednesday, Prince William made his first public appearance since blank's cancer diagnosis.
Senate Republicans block bipartisan bill
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan blank bill.
Emergency crews battle wildfires in Ukraine
Tuesday, emergency crews in Ukraine continued to battle over a hundred blank blazing across that country.
Italy's new speed limit announced
This week, the Italian city of Bologna announced a new city-wide speed limit of blank.
'Best Casting' category added to Oscar awards
On Thursday, the Motion Picture Academy announced they were adding a Best Casting category to the blanks.
Country star passes away at 62
Known for his hits 'Red Solo Cup' and 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,' Country Star Blank passed away at the age of 62.
Man finds Cold War missile in neighbor's garage
This week, a man in Washington State was shocked when he found blank while cleaning out a neighbor's garage.
Speeding butcher shop refuses weight
This week, a butcher in Australia came under fire after claiming that his meat was so delicious because it blanked.
Prince William makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
On Wednesday, Prince William made his first public appearance since blank's cancer diagnosis.
Ukrainian President ousts military's top general
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Blank ousted his military's top general.
Global temperature surpasses 1.5 degrees Celsius
According to a new report, blank's surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius this year.
Supreme Court hears arguments on presidential ballot eligibility
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan blank bill.
Emergency crews battle wildfires in Chile
Over 120 month slides were reported across blank as heavy rains battered the state.
Vegan restaurant adds meat to menu
This week, a vegan restaurant in the UK decided to add something new to their plant-based menu: blank.
Hackers take control of toothbrushes
On Wednesday, Prince William made his first public appearance since blank's cancer diagnosis.
Senate Republicans block bipartisan bill
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan blank bill.
Emergency crews battle wildfires in Ukraine
Tuesday, emergency crews in Ukraine continued to battle over a hundred blank blazing across that country.
Italy's new speed limit announced
This week, the Italian city of Bologna announced a new city-wide speed limit of blank.
'Best Casting' category added to Oscar awards
On Thursday, the Motion Picture Academy announced they were adding a Best Casting category to the blanks.
Country star passes away at 62
Known for his hits 'Red Solo Cup' and 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,' Country Star Blank passed away at the age of 62.
Man finds Cold War missile in neighbor's garage
This week, a man in Washington State was shocked when he found blank while cleaning out a neighbor's garage.
Speeding butcher shop refuses weight
This week, a butcher in Australia came under fire after claiming that his meat was so delicious because it blanked.
Prince William makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
On Wednesday, Prince William made his first public appearance since blank's cancer diagnosis.
Ukrainian President ousts military's top general
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Blank ousted his military's top general.
Global temperature surpasses 1.5 degrees Celsius
According to a new report, blank's surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius this year.
Italy's new speed limit announced
This week, the Italian city of Bologna announced a new city-wide speed limit of blank.
'Best Casting' category added to Oscar awards
On Thursday, the Motion Picture Academy announced they were adding a Best Casting category to the blanks.
Country star passes away at 62
Known for his hits 'Red Solo Cup' and 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,' Country Star Blank passed away at the age of 62.
Man finds Cold War missile in neighbor's garage
This week, a man in Washington State was shocked when he found blank while cleaning out a neighbor's garage.
Speeding butcher shop refuses weight
This week, a butcher in Australia came under fire after claiming that his meat was so delicious because it blanked.
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Comedic banter and a game of 'Whose Bill' featuring quotes about Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl
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Flouting the Rules: Enhanced Games, Libertarian Dentists, and the Six-Second Club
16min
This week, A Thousand and One producer and Emmy winner Lena Waithe joins panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Maz Jobrani to talk Blockbuster, Jennifer Aniston, and Guy Fieri.
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