The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!
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The Wait Wait 2026 summer spectacular, part 2!

B2Upper-intermediateAugust 22, 202647 min

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This message comes from the NPR Wine Club, which has generated over $1.75 million to support NPR. Whether buying a few bottles or joining the club, learn more at nprwineclub.org-slash-podcast. Must be 21 or older to purchase. From NPR, NWB-EZ Chicago, this is Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, the NPR News Quiz.

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I'm the man who looks forward to Labor Day because if you think I look good now, wait till you see me in fall colors. I'm Alzo Slade, and here's your host at the Studebaker Theater in downtown Chicago, Peter Sago.

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Thank you all. Thank you so much. Thank you, Alzo. Thank you, everybody.

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