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What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend listening and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: nerdy podcasts, chill shows and an unbeatable mashup.
Jay Baruchel as Josh in <em>Man Seeking Woman.</em>

This week the U.S. Senate voted to make daylight saving time permanent, The Godfather turned 50 and the Chicagoans dyed their river green – just like Saint Patrick intended.

Here's what NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew was paying attention to — and what you should check out

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