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Peter Sagal and Carl Kasell host the weekly NPR News quiz show alongside some of the best and brightest news and entertainment personalities.

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Who's Carl This Time?

Published November 7, 2009 12:00 PM

Carl Kasell's impressions of this week's newsmakers ... including the newly elected head (and stomach) of New Jersey, a fuzzy mathematician and a spokesman for baseball's Evil Empire.

Opening Panel Round

Published November 7, 2009 12:00 PM

Finally, a Slurpee that's 24-proof.

Bluff The Listener: A Modern Christmas

Published November 7, 2009 12:00 PM

"I'm sorry children, we've had to replace Santa because he exceeded our new body mass index standards." Our panelists tell three stories about adapting to the modern Christmas.

Panel Round Two

Published November 7, 2009 12:00 PM

More questions for the panel ... a sugary Swine Flu cure, what dudes are texting these days, and Chicken Soup for the ... something.

Limericks: Einstein, Accidents And Advertising

Published November 7, 2009 12:00 PM

Carl reads three news-related limericks, on a secret to Baby Einstein, an excuse for your latest fender-bender, and truly annoying advertising.

Lightning Fill In The Blank

Published November 7, 2009 12:00 PM

All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else.

Prediction: Stimulus Surprise?

Published November 7, 2009 12:00 PM

Our panelists predict what the big surprise will be in the next stimulus program report.

Skateboarder Tony Hawk Plays 'Not My Job'

Published November 7, 2009 10:41 AM

Tony Hawk is without question the coolest guy ever to wear a dorky helmet and knee pads. The pro skateboarder has spent his career horrifying the concerned mothers of America, so we've asked him to play a game we're calling "Hey! You could put an eye out!" Three questions about safety measures.

Director George Romero Plays 'Not My Job'

Published October 31, 2009 1:59 PM

In honor of Halloween we're talking zombies with legendary horror movie director George Romero: how to recognize zombies, how to defend against them, and (since this is Public Radio) how to try to reason with them, and come to mutual understanding and respect.

Who's Carl This Time?

Published October 31, 2009 12:00 PM

Carl reads three quotes from the week's news ... this week, the Health Care saga continues, two pilots err in the air, and a very special twosome takes the tee.

Opening Panel Round

Published October 31, 2009 12:00 PM

Our panelists answer questions about the week's news ... Arnold Schwarzenegger sends a message, and the new Ken doll.

Bluff The Listener

Published October 31, 2009 12:00 PM

Our panelists read stories of getting what you always wanted, and the consequences that follow.

Panel Round Two

Published October 31, 2009 12:00 PM

More questions for the panel ... a finger-licking intruder at the U.N., luxury bedding for the modern man, and the least appetizing beer stand in the NFL.

Limericks

Published October 31, 2009 12:00 PM

Carl reads three news-related limericks, with the last word or phrase missing from each. This week: a new face on the motivational speaking circuit, another consequence of fatty foods, and why not to take the minivan to Yellowstone.

Lightning Fill In The Blank

Published October 31, 2009 12:00 PM

All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else.

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