Hark Weekend

January 21-22, 2023

This week's best podcast moments in one playlist, curated by Hark's editors.

Hosted byJody Avirgan

Curated byHark Editors

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How Old Is Too Old to Be President?

In 2024, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will have a combined age of 159. Are they too old to be President?

The New Yorker Radio Hour

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Robot Honey Bees and Interspecies Communication

Karen Bakker reveals how humans have communicated with bees... using AI robots.

Robot Honey Bees and Interspecies Communication

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

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George Saunders Wasn’t Always a Great Writer

We know George Saunders as one of the greatest living writers. But his work wasn't always quite as polished.

George Saunders Wasn’t Always a Great Writer

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

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The First Magician to Saw a Woman in Half

Jim Steinmeyer tells the alarming story of the first magician to perform the trick to saw a woman in half.

The First Magician to Saw a Woman in Half

Patented: History of Inventions

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When a West Wing Actor Outwitted a Journalist

AJ Jacobs was working at Esquire magazine, trying to come up with a feature idea for West Wing star Mary Louise Parker. And things didn't go as he expected.

When a West Wing Actor Outwitted a Journalist

The Moth