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Alzo Slade Becomes New Judge-Scorekeeper on “Wait Wait…”

6/6/2026

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Alzo Slade (journalist) became the judge and scorekeeper of NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” in Austin, succeeding Bill Kurtis (broadcaster).
He is only the third person to hold the role in the show’s 29-year history.
Slade’s résumé includes a Peabody, three Emmys, stand-up comedy, a Mr. Prairie View A&M pageant win and “Grits and Biscuits” party.
The debut will feature a special caller game that spotlights Slade’s eclectic career.

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Story summary

Alzo Slade (journalist) became the judge and scorekeeper of NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” in Austin, succeeding Bill Kurtis (broadcaster).
He is only the third person to hold the role in the show’s 29-year history.
Slade’s résumé includes a Peabody, three Emmys, stand-up comedy, a Mr. Prairie View A&M pageant win and “Grits and Biscuits” party.
The debut will feature a special caller game that spotlights Slade’s eclectic career.