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Prediction

PETER SAGAL, HOST:

In just a minute, we're going to ask our panelists to predict what we will find once we get to the new Planet Nine in outer space.

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Now panel, what will we find on that new planet?

Faith Salie.

FAITH SALIE: A bizarre, hope-y change-y world with reasonable leaders, multi-culti (ph) awards ceremonies and unthinkably drinkable water.

(LAUGHTER)

SAGAL: Luke Burbank.

LUKE BURBANK: Sarah Palin's speechwriter.

(LAUGHTER)

BILL KURTIS: Well, if any of that happens, we'll tell you about it on WAIT WAIT ...DON'T TELL ME.

SAGAL: Thank you, Bill Kurtis. Thanks also to Faith Salie, Luke Burbank and Paula Poundstone. Thanks to all of you for listening.

(APPLAUSE)

SAGAL: We like you so much. I am Peter Sagal, back with you next week.

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