Hark Weekend

August 12-13, 2023

The best podcast moments of the week, handpicked by our editors.

Hosted byAvery Trufelman

Curated byHark Editors

5 CLIPS23 MINS

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Are the Indictments Actually Helping Donald Trump?

You’d expect facing a number of criminal charges would end your political ambitions. But Donald Trump’s indictments seem to have made him stronger.

Are the Indictments Actually Helping Donald Trump?

The News Agents

3 MINS

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Why Are U.S. Politicians So Old?

Joe Biden is 80, and he's much younger than Dianne Feinstein, the oldest Senator currently serving. So why are our politicians so old?

The Quicky

5 MINS

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The Secret Tricks of the Carnival Workers

These are some of the tricks carnival games use to stop us from winning the big prizes on offer.

The Secret Tricks of the Carnival Workers

The Economics of Everyday Things

4 MINS

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Why You Can’t Rely on Google Maps While Hiking

Sometimes hikers use Google Maps to guide them while out walking. And often, it leads to trouble. This is why.

Why You Can’t Rely on Google Maps While Hiking

99% Invisible

6 MINS

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The History of TV Catchphrases

From 'The Honeymooners' to Fonzie, Willa Paskin runs through the history of TV's most famous catchphrases.

Decoder Ring