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Now, panel, what will be the next big, new sport at the next Winter Olympics? Faith Salie.
FAITH SALIE: Considering the spectacular way Kim Jong Un's sister threw shade at Mike Pence, I think we're going to see competitive freestyle world leader side-eye.
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SAGAL: Liz Miele.
LIZ MIELE: I was thinking maybe, like, the luge but with a mattress - so like speed sleeping?
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SAGAL: And Mo Rocca.
MO ROCCA: Jamaican bobsled building.
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BILL KURTIS: Well, if any of that happens, we're going to ask you about it, panel, on WAIT WAIT... DON'T TELL ME.
SAGAL: Thank you, Bill Kurtis. Thanks also to Faith Salie, Mo Rocca and a wonderful debut from Liz Miele.
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SAGAL: Thanks to all of you for listening. I'm Peter Sagal, and we will see you next week.
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