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Fresh AirAugust 4, 2026
Jean Smart bids farewell to ‘Hacks’
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August 4, 2026
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Zendaya and Tom Holland are back in Spider-Man Brand New Day. And the movie has a more grounded tone than we've seen from the franchise. But does it strike the right balance of fun and darkness? We'll talk about it on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour. Listen via the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Jean Smart bids farewell to ‘Hacks’
Host: Terry Gross
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