Who's Carl This Time?
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.
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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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.
"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.
More questions for the panel ... a sugary Swine Flu cure, what dudes are texting these days, and Chicken Soup for the ... something.
Carl reads three news-related limericks, on a secret to Baby Einstein, an excuse for your latest fender-bender, and truly annoying advertising.
All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else.
Our panelists predict what the big surprise will be in the next stimulus program report.
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.
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.
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.
Our panelists answer questions about the week's news ... Arnold Schwarzenegger sends a message, and the new Ken doll.
Our panelists read stories of getting what you always wanted, and the consequences that follow.
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.
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.
All the news we couldn't fit anywhere else.