Hark Daily

April 13, 2022

The best podcast moments in news, culture and more, curated by Hark editors each day.

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Are Russian Soldiers Really Eating Dogs?

Ukraine has released intercepted phone calls from Russian soldiers. On Point host Meghna Chakrabarti plays one of the calls and asks: does this show the reality of the war… or is it just more propaganda?

Are Russian Soldiers Really Eating Dogs?

On Point

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Starbucks Employees’ ‘Grande’ Victory

Seventeen Starbucks locations have voted to form a union. NPR’s Noel King explains how it happened.

Today, Explained

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What Jennifer Egan Learned About Writing from Music

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jennifer Egan talks to The New Yorker’s David Remnick about how the music of Patti Smith shaped her life and books.

What Jennifer Egan Learned About Writing from Music

The New Yorker Radio Hour

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What Is Moon Dust Worth?

The specimens collected by Neil Armstrong during his Apollo 11 moonwalk are up for auction. Vox’s Rebecca Heilweil explains how the first sample of moon dust fell into private hands.

Recode Daily

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The Surprising History of the Doorbell

The doorbell is the essential link between the domestic and public spheres. Aficionado Robert Dobrin takes Nice Try! host Avery Trufelman through his vintage doorbell collection.

Nice Try!