Wait Wait for November 1, 2025
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, guest judge and scorekeeper Rhymefest, special guest Julia Fox and panelists Alonzo Bodden, Josh Gondelman, and Adam Burke.
News Highlights
- President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the country's disputed election with more than 97% of the vote.
- Melissa Ann Pinney's photographs capture everyday moments of adolescence inside Chicago Public Schools over the course of a seven-year artist residency.
- The remains of three people handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross this week do not belong to any of the hostages, Israel said.
Other News
A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
They can carry diseases and are a leading cause of property damage.
Author's summary: Wait Wait is live in Chicago.