We fold our phones and get roasted by Leslie Jones

This week's episode of Wait Wait Don't Tell Me kicks off with host Peter Sagal welcoming the audience and expressing his enthusiasm for the show's lineup. He then takes a moment to acknowledge Labor Day, marking the end of summer, and congratulates all the parents and teachers for getting through the back-to-school season. He humorously suggests that parents can now go back to day drinking, and teachers to night drinking. Sagal then introduces the celebrity guest, Leslie Jones, an SNL alum and comedian, who will be playing a game later in the show.

Who's Alzo This Time?

The first segment, "Who's Alzo This Time?", features contestant Dudley from Nashville, Tennessee. Dudley, a research fellow at a university studying autoimmune responses and Type 1 diabetes, is tasked with identifying or explaining two out of three news-related quotations. The first quote, "I can't say I've ever wanted to fold my phone in half," refers to the new foldable phone unveiled by Apple. Peter Sagal and the panel discuss the practicality of such a device, with Peter Gross suggesting it's perfect for dramatically hanging up on someone. Negine Farsad adds a humorous take, imagining holding a large, folded phone against her ear like a laptop.

The second quote, "I'm holding out for $25,000," leads to a discussion about a new political incentive. Dudley correctly identifies that this refers to Donald Trump's offer of $5,000 to every American adult who votes Republican in the midterms. The panel and audience react with a mix of boos and cheers, and the conversation quickly turns to the financial implications of such a promise, with the total cost estimated at $1.2 trillion. The segment also touches on the name of this political event, "Trumpapalooza," which is deemed better than the alternative, "Burning Vance."

The final quote, "Never drive without video evidence," is about dashcams. Dudley correctly identifies this popular technology, which is now used by 30% of American drivers. The panel discusses the growing trend of dashcam usage, with some expressing concern that it might encourage reckless driving for viral content. Leslie Jones humorously shares her perspective, stating she'd be terrified of Uber drivers releasing dashcam footage of her, as it would likely show her incessantly talking to them. Dudley successfully answers all three questions, winning the segment.