Rick Bayless appeared on NPR's Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! this week, where he discussed his upcoming theater project, Mexican cuisine and the works of Dr. Seuss. more ›

Ah, Paula Deen. We love her and we hate her, all at the same time. The SNL spoof from this weekend was funny, but not quite as good as her actual appearance on Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me. She's so good at playing along, spoofs are hardly necessary. On the other hand, if you need to be convinced to eat a salad tonight, give this a watch. more ›

While the actual Museum of Broadcasting remains a half-constructed shell of an building, the organization continues to induct members into its Radio Hall of Fame. Born contrarian Howard Stern is up for the honor (again) and like past years, he's lashing out against it and telling his listeners not to vote for him. Like Sherman, he will not run if nominated, he will not serve if elected. And all that was fine - until his invective turned to Carl Kasell. more ›

In a truly odd turn of fan-fiction, someone has actually imagined what Wait Wait Don't Tell Me would sound like in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. It's actually so spot on, we had to read it twice to make sure it wasn't just a parody from a previous episode! more ›

Not since Pee Wee Herman had his bike stolen have we felt such pity for a victim of such theft. Watch this video and see if we can't help Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me host Peter Sagal reclaim what's rightfully his! more ›

Was this a slip? Was someone supposed to muzzle this unwitting sap before he spilled the beans? No matter what, we now know that the hit WBEZ show has arranged to film a pilot episode has been talking with CBS about maybe making it into a series. more ›

Despite being one of the city’s most notorious warm-weather tourist hubs, Millennium Park just keeps bangin’ out some rather impressive locally oriented programming. This week is no exception, as the Park celebrates Blockbuster Week, a celebration of some of Chicago’s “most beloved cultural gems.” Two highlights, both of which come at no charge to you: more ›

. The Peabody board describes the show thusly: "A zippy update of one of broadcasting's long-ago staples, this live quiz show reminds listeners of the week's news even as host Peter Sagal and various panelists make witty sport of it." more ›