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Apr 2024
1h 2m

The Music Episode

The New York Times
About this episode

This week, we drop the Hard Fork Music Megamix. Plus, we talk to two of the New York Time's composers who make the music for our show. It’s all the tracks you know and love, all in one place. 

Today’s Guests:

  • Dan Powell, creative technical manager at The New York Times
  • Elisheba Ittoop, sound designer and composer at The New York Times

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