Hark Weekend

August 7-8, 2021

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

Curated byHark Editors

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Simone Biles: Race & an Athlete’s Mental Health

Of all the competitors at this year’s Olympics, perhaps no one left a bigger mark than someone who “only” won a bronze. Writer Brianna Holt talks about the added pressure Simone Biles faced, especially as a Black athlete.

Simone Biles: Race & an Athlete’s Mental Health

Today in Focus

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Two Therapists Analyze the Positivity of Ted Lasso

What's hiding behind Ted Lasso's never-ending optimism? Two therapists, Ryan Engelstad and Hayley Roberts, peel back the layers to find sadness, anxiety and maybe season 2 spoilers underneath.

Two Therapists Analyze the Positivity of Ted Lasso

Pop Psych 101

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The Story of How Jell-O Became a Salad

It happened all at once, thanks to some community cookbooks and housewives: Jell-O was suddenly the base of salads. But the idea was derived from some strange ideas about nutrition.

Proof

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The Question of What Constitutes Infrastructure Is as Old as America

With all the debate about infrastructure and humans, take a look back at what the founding fathers did to ensure people were taken care of in infrastructure acts.

The Question of What Constitutes Infrastructure Is as Old as America

Now & Then

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The Demon Mukisi

The Guardians of the River is a serialized podcast from National Geographic examining the indigenous culture, wildlife and conservation efforts of Angola.

Guardians of the River