Listening, Watching, Reading

June 7, 2024

This week, essays, TV shows, documentaries and poems.

Hosted byJody Avirgan

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

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“There’s Always this Year” by Hanif Abdurraqib

A new collection of essays by “Switched on Pop”’s favorite music writer.

“There’s Always this Year” by Hanif Abdurraqib

Switched on Pop

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“Hacks” Season 3 & Why it’s the Best Show on TV

Why HBO’s “Hacks” is the best show on TV.

“Hacks” Season 3 & Why it’s the Best Show on TV

The Prestige TV Podcast

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Stax Records Documentary on Max

Legendary Stax guitar player Steve Cropper talks to Terry Gross about the importance of rhythm guitar and live recordings.

Fresh Air

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Hulu’s “Clipped” - Basketball & Racism in LA

Former journalist Rembert Browne describes becoming a staff writer and producer on Hulu‘s new LA Clippers series “Clipped."

Hulu’s “Clipped” - Basketball & Racism in LA

The Watch

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“To My Twenty-Four-Year-Old Self” by Elisa Gonzalez

A memory poem piece, where Elisa Gonzalez reflects on her younger self.

“To My Twenty-Four-Year-Old Self” by Elisa Gonzalez

Poetry Unbound

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Hosted by

Jody Avirgan

Curated byMatthew Horovitz