Episode

Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones

Podcast: Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
Published: Jun 27, 2026
Duration seconds: 2852
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This week, we talk reflecting pools, hydration breaks, and hot dudes with Emmy Blotnick, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Gianmarco Soresi. Plus, Pavement's Stephen Malkmus joins us to answer three questions about construction zones. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy