'Wait Wait' for August 15, 2026: The Wait Wait Summer Spectacular!

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Published August 15, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT

Reneé Rapp performs onstage during iHeartRadio z100's Jingle Ball 2025 Presented By Capital One at Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

This week, we celebrate our endless summer with some of our favorite guests, including Jason Benetti, Mychal Threets, Lily King, and Renee Rapp!

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