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'Weird Al' grapples with the complicated feelings of watching his daughter grow up

Published January 22, 2026 at 4:07 PM EST

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. "Weird Al" Yankovic grapples with the complicated feelings of watching his daughter grow up.

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