June 1, 2021

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

Curated byHark Editors

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The Lab Leak Hypothesis

Kate Linebaugh talks to reporter Betsy McKay about the rumor that Covid escaped from a Chinese lab, and the aftermath of the World Health Organization’s look into that lab in Wuhan.

The Journal.

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Simone Biles’ Double Pike Drama

At the U.S. Classic Simone Biles performed a move that has never been successfully attempted by a female gymnast: the Yurchenko double pike. So why did the judges treat it like a standard vault performance?

Here & Now Anytime

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Queer Love and the Language of Astrology

What is it about astrology that is so attractive to the queer community? Kell Rakowski, founder of the dating app Lex joins Outside/In to discuss.

Queer Love and the Language of Astrology

Outside/In

3 MINS

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The Surprisingly Anti-Capitalist Origin of Monopoly

On its face, Monopoly is a game where you try to accrue as much money as possible and put everyone else out of business. But that's a far cry from its origin as a progressive, anti-capitalist exploration. From Cautionary Tales.

The Surprisingly Anti-Capitalist Origin of Monopoly

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Obama, Conan and the White House Correspondence Dinner

Who's got better comedic delivery? Barack Obama and Conan O'Brien recall performing at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in 2013.

Obama, Conan and the White House Correspondence Dinner

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend