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Daniel Vosovic Guests on 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!'
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In Short: Listeners could call in to win the chance to be one of the 'Wait Wait' voices on their voicemail.
Host Peter Sagal and judge Alzo Slade welcomed fashion designer and Project Runway alum Daniel Vosovic to the 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' episode recorded in Kalamazoo on October 24, 2026.
Vosovic participated in the show's 'Not My Job' segment, where he answered questions about tarmacs, a topic far from his expertise in fashion design.
The episode also featured interviews and games with Sally Field, Caro Claire Burke, Jason Narducy, and Robert Smigel.
The recording took place at Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium in Normal, Illinois, as part of WGLT’s 60th anniversary celebration.
The event began at 7:30 p.m. and concluded around 9:35 p.m., with ISU students receiving a $20 discount per ticket with their ID.
Panelists Rachel Coster, Peter Grosz, and Shantira Jackson joined Sagal and Slade to engage in the comedy news quiz.
Listeners could call in to win the chance to be one of the 'Wait Wait' voices on their voicemail.
WUNC News highlighted the show's local impact, noting its role in bringing thoughtful conversations and stories to the community.
The box office accepted all major credit cards and tap to pay, ensuring easy access for attendees.
Sponsors invested in the public media mission, supporting the show's reach to over six million listeners weekly.
Background
In addition to Vosovic, the episode featured Sally Field, Caro Claire Burke, Jason Narducy, and Robert Smigel, who joined for a brief interview and stayed to play games.
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Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! is an hour-long weekly news radio panel show produced by WBEZ and National Public Radio (NPR) in Chicago, Illinois.
What's confirmed
- 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., in celebration of WGLT’s 60th anniversary!
- WUNC is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year!
What's still developing
- Daniel plays our game called, "Project Runway meet Project Tarmac."
- ® from NPR and WBEZ will make its Normal debut this fall.
- Event concludes (approximate: please note this is a live taping) 9:35 p.m.
- On each episode a celebrity guest joins for a brief interview and stays to play games while listener contestants call in to win the greatest prize of all – one of the Wait Wait voices on their voicemail.
- Through our local news, and programs like "Due South", we’re proud to bring you thoughtful conversations and stories that highlight the people, issues, and ideas shaping our state and region.