Hark Weekend

May 11-12, 2024

Why Walmart managers get paid up to $400k, and how do cicadas count up to 17 years?

Hosted byJody Avirgan

Curated byHark Editors

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Why Do Walmart Managers Get Paid So Much?

Walmart managers can now earn up to $400,000. So what do they do that means they’re so well paid?

Why Do Walmart Managers Get Paid So Much?

The Journal.

4 MINS

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How Cicadas Count to 17 Years

Cicadas emerge from the ground every 17 years, and this year is going to be a big brood. So how do they know when 17 years is up?

Sidedoor

5 MINS

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An Interview with Paul Auster

Literary legend Paul Auster had many jobs before becoming a celebrated novelist. He worked on an oil tanker, a translator and even attempted to write pornography.

Fresh Air

5 MINS

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Steve Martin and Martin Short’s Comedy Process

How do the two comedy legends behind ‘Only Murders in the Building’ write new material? Will Arnett sees if they could change it up.

Steve Martin and Martin Short’s Comedy Process

SmartLess

4 MINS

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Ian Karmel Gets a Text

Ian Karmel was drinking with a woman after a live podcast show, and the next morning, he received a very hot text message from her.

Bad Dates

6 MINS

Hosted by

Jody Avirgan