Hark Weekend

August 13-14, 2022

The best podcast moments of the week curated by our editors and hosted by Jody Avirgan.

Curated byHark Editors

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Noam Chomsky: Our Two Party System Has Failed

Linguist Noam Chomsky told Chris Cuomo that America’s two party system isn’t working because the Republicans are only interested in stopping the Democrats from doing things.

Noam Chomsky: Our Two Party System Has Failed

The Chris Cuomo Project

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Taiwan Gets Ready for War

L.A. Times China correspondent Stephanie Yang explains how the self-governed island is preparing for war, with BB guns.

The Times: Essential news from the L.A. Times

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Mexico City Locals Are Sick of Digital Nomads

Remote workers have been flocking to Mexico City. Some locals aren’t thrilled.

Mexico City Locals Are Sick of Digital Nomads

Nothing is Foreign

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Is It Normal to Hate Your Partner?

Have you ever had a really strong feeling that you love your partner, but also hate them? Clinical psychologist Elisabeth Shaw weighs in on whether this is normal.

The Quicky

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Going Above and Beyond to ‘Return to Sender’

When a family received Christmas gifts that were intended for a boy named Ben, the parents dedicated themselves to finding Ben and getting him his presents.

Going Above and Beyond to ‘Return to Sender’

The Moth