# Reflecting Pools and Construction Zones

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Podcast: [Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wait-wait-don-t-tell-me-55813)
Published: 2026-06-27T08:00:01+00:00
Episode link: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/27/nx-s1-5872767/reflecting-pools-and-construction-zones
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## Resource

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

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