# Wait Wait Don T Tell Me on The No Agenda Show

Wait Wait Don T Tell Me comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2010 to December 2015.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** November 2010 – December 2015
- **Related topics:** [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Paula Poundstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paula-poundstone.md), [Pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [Public Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-radio.md), [Satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Underwriting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/underwriting.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, Donald Trump and Public Radio Humor

- **Episode:** [781: Gun Disease](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/781-gun-disease.md)
- **Published:** 2015-12-13
- **Time:** 1:05:02–1:10:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/781-gun-disease/chapter/wait-wait-don-t-tell-me-donald-trump-and-public-radio-humor.md

NPR's "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" featured satirical segments targeting Donald Trump, which some listeners found to be bigoted. The program used Trump's refusal to leave the race as a comedic springboard, leading to a broader discussion on the tone of public radio humor.

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### NPR and PBS Underwriting Guidelines Analysis

- **Episode:** [636: Appification Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/636-appification-generation.md)
- **Published:** 2014-07-20
- **Time:** 1:50:28–1:55:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/636-appification-generation/chapter/npr-and-pbs-underwriting-guidelines-analysis.md

The hosts examine the official underwriting guidelines for NPR and PBS, noting that they are strictly prohibited from airing traditional advertisements or "calls to action." They argue that many modern underwriting spots, including those on "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!", violate these rules by providing phone numbers and promotional descriptions. The segment critiques the blurring line between public broadcasting and commercial advertising.

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### NPR Wait Wait Don't Tell Me Segment Critique

- **Episode:** [254: Final Jeopardy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/254-final-jeopardy.md)
- **Published:** 2010-11-21
- **Time:** 12:18–20:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/254-final-jeopardy/chapter/npr-wait-wait-don-t-tell-me-segment-critique.md

A segment from the NPR program Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! featuring Paula Poundstone, Faith Salie, and Adam Felber is critiqued for its lighthearted treatment of TSA body scanners. The hosts argue the panel ignores radiation concerns and health risks associated with X-ray technology. Faith Salie's background as an actress and her comments on body image during security screenings are specifically mocked.

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