Hark Weekend

June 11-12, 2022

The best podcast moments of the week in one playlist, curated by Hark editors and hosted by Bob Crawford.

The best podcast moments of the week in one playlist, curated by Hark editors and hoste... more

Curated byHark Editors

5 CLIPS24 MINS

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How U.S. Gun Policy Is Making It Hard for Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks about new gun control legislation in Canada.

How U.S. Gun Policy Is Making It Hard for Justin Trudeau

Pod Save the World

3 MINS

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The Rainbow-Washing of Pride Month

During Pride Month, many corporations claim they support LGBTQ+ people by adding rainbows to their logos, while also supporting politicians who actively work against the community. Journalist Fran Tirado explains how corporate pride should be done.

What A Day

4 MINS

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The Teens with TikTok Tics

Teens and young adults who spend a lot of time on TikTok have been reporting sudden and uncontrollable verbal and motor tics. Professor of Neurology, Dr Tamara Pringsheim explains the phenomenon.

Endless Thread

4 MINS

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Freda DeKnight, ‘Ebony’ Magazine’s First Food Editor

Historian Donna Battle Pierce shares how Ebony magazine’s first food editor, Freda DeKnight, brought African-American cooking to a wider audience.

Freda DeKnight, ‘Ebony’ Magazine’s First Food Editor

The Sporkful

5 MINS

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Could Homer Simpson’s Job Really Support His Family?

Planet Money fact-checks an episode of ‘The Simpsons’ which dissects the economic viability of Homer Simpson’s nuclear power plant job to support his family.

Could Homer Simpson’s Job Really Support His Family?

Planet Money