Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! We admire dimes and Aasif Mandvi gives breakup advice
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Mar 21, 2026 They debate the new U.S. dime redesign and public reactions. They riff on prediction markets and weird bets tied to reality TV. They poke fun at claims about Banksy and the fallout for art-world secrecy. Aasif Mandvi shares stories from his career and gives humorous breakup advice. Quick quizzes and limericks add playful news trivia and listener games.
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New Dime Design Sparks Unexpected Political Read
- The U.S. Mint replaced FDR with an imagined Lady Liberty on the new 250th anniversary dime.
- The redesign also removed the olive branch from the eagle, making the reverse appear more warlike and sparking partisan commentary tied to presidential narratives.
Banksy's Identity Reported As Robin Gunningham
- Reuters identified Banksy's likely real identity as Robin Gunningham, stripping anonymity from the famed street artist.
- Dealers predict the market may hold because buyers value the art itself, though some lament losing the mystique.
German Tourist Sued Over Spicy Taco And Phone Service
- Paula Poundstone told of a German tourist suing after eating spicy green salsa at Los Tacos No.1 and later suing when his phone didn't work in a Walmart; courts dismissed his claims.
- The case illustrated quirky cross-border litigation and tourist grievances tied to food and connectivity.